Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller

Miranda VonFricken is passionate about all things personal and professional development. She is a certified life coach with her Master’s in Motivation and Professional development. Her mission is to guide people towards their best life possible, both professionally and personally. In this episode, Miranda and I talk about the intersection of business and life coaching, the importance of building confidence in and loving yourself in order to get that promotion or achieve that goal, and why good feedback is an important tool for our growth. Connect with Miranda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandavonfricken/ Email: mastermindcoachmiranda@gmail.com Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Miranda VonFricken on Motivation and Inspiration Being the Glue for Education first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Do you seek validation from your audience? Can you use personal stories to leverage business? When is “enough enough” in when pursuing success? These are just some of the insights that John Welches, president of Red Mallard, shares in this podcast. If you recall, John was my first guest on the Exsellence Mindset podcast. I was fortunate to listen to another wave of wisdom in entrepreneurship, how he handled some setbacks in his company, and what lessons he’s learned dealing with business and life in general. 4:30 – Delving into the cool world of video marketing in LinkedIn 6:30 – Of being unique, different, and creative in LinkedIn 8:00 – A dilemma of perception: Is there an agenda in what you’re doing? 10:00 – Are you trying to serve people or are you trying to get more business? 10:30 – LinkedIn: Connecting people, pushing content, and sharing your purpose 11:20 – Don’t seek validation: Just knuckle down and do it 12:30 – Leveraging your business with personal stories 13:20 – Don’t force a different persona to seek validation from your audience 16:45 – Demonstrate what you’re going to do with your success 18:00 – Setbacks in business are just normal 19:00 – Investing in yourself and your family 19:30 – Dealing with new and existing clients 20:20 – The value of the right client 22:30 – Why is there never an “enough” in business? 25:30 – Money is just a tool 27:10 – Build what you dream into your lifestyle 29:00 – The need to slow down versus the culture of “more” 31:30 – Include a habit of rest in your system 33:50 – Don’t let your day ruin your family’s night Thank you for sharing the wonderful insights, John! And it’s an honor to be back here with you. Get in touch with John using the contact details below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwelches/ Website: http://redmallard.com/ Email: john.welches@redmallard.com Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post #23 Marketing, Entrepreneur Margin, and Nonsense Talk first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Managing a team can be challenging. Managing a young, growing team thousands of miles away and whose members are of a difficult culture is a totally different level altogether. But Devon Higgins, VP of PhotoUp, did it smoothly. How? By providing opportunities for better lives and professional growth for young, creative, and talented people over in the Philippines. In this podcast, he explains how PhotoUp was able to bridge the cultural and language gap between two cultures through a genuine, mutual desire to help one another. The PhotoUp team lives its core values every day, in and out of the office, through the amazing FRESH brand. Listen to the stunning story of how FRESH took off, which is now wholeheartedly embraced by the entire PhotoUp organization. Devon also reiterates that businesses must focus on helping people realize their goals, and not just making bucks. Finally, he talks about the discipline of staying true to your organization’s integrity, vision, and purpose. 2:27 – Coaching soccer to youth teams 6:08 – Stepping into the world of PhotoUp 7:10 – Falling in love with the PhotoUp business, culture, and team 7:30 – Reducing brain drain: Giving better lives and providing opportunities for young, talented individuals in the Philippines 9:30 – The culture of PhotoUp drew Devon into the industry 10:40 – Figure out who you want to work with 12:50 – Building relationships is the most important thing in all aspects of business 17:00 – The fine art and challenges of connecting different cultures 18:00 – Local directors are empowered to help bridge the two different cultures 19:00 – Local directors sharing the company’s vision, learning, and experiences to the team 20:11 – The FRESH brand: Living the company’s core values 23:38 – Taking FRESH outside the office 26:05 – Building a fun, happy culture around FRESH 27:50 – Bringing a piece of Philippine PhotoUp culture to the US 30:15 – PhotoUp’s value proposition and purpose: Giving value to real estate photographers 32:10 – A glimpse into PhotoUp’s niche market 34:00 – It’s about supporting photographers and making their lives and business better 36:20 – Staying true to PhotoUp’s purpose, mission, vision, and integrity 41:10 – The man who made an impact 43:30 – Keep doing what you’re doing, go after it, and be okay with it To get in touch with Devon and PhotoUp, use these contact details: Email: devon@photoup.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-higgins-34003423/ PhotoUp website: https://www.photoup.net/ Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Exsellence in Building a Cross-Cultural Culture first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

In the pursuit of exsellence, we often find ourselves feeling discontent with our current situation. But it shouldn’t be that way. I decided to take a stab at working through some very practicals tips to help people find joy, and be content, with the life they currently have as they pursue the life they want. 4:00 – How do we pursue exsellence while living a content life? 5:15 – To be content, should you get rid of your fear? 6:30 – What I fear and how it fuels me. 9:45 – To be content, how must I view myself? 12:39 – To be content, what types of people must I rid myself of? 14:50 – To be content, where must I stop looking? 16:45 – To be content, what must I stop worrying about? 20:35 – To be content, what must I quit doing? Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post #21 Living Contently While Pursuing Exsellence first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Many say that if you’re young, you have to spend eons to be successful. You have to lick the feet of great people to be successful yourself. Not Fabio Marrama. At just 28 years old, he has become a successful LinkedIn strategist brand builder, a marketing and relationship specialist in First Ontario Credit Union, and a coach for entrepreneurs. He has been featured in top publications such as Social Media Examiner and Forbes. In 2017, he received a Top 40 Under 40 Award. What’s his secret? A mindset of hard work, giving value to yourself and others, and a no-to-quitting attitude. In this podcast, Fabio shows us how to acquire that mindset. He talks about having an impact no matter who you are, how to view failure, the importance of setting good habits, and much more. Fabio also explains the great advantages of building your brand on LinkedIn. Let’s listen to these insightful words of a young, successful achiever. 1:40 – Fabio’s Impressive Professional and Personal Achievements 3:30 – A Short Insight Into Ascentra Credit Union 4:30 – Of Being a LinkedIn Strategist 5:30 – A Journey in LinkedIn: Extracting and Giving Value to Self and Others 9:45 – Harnessing the Drive to be a Positive, Genuine Influencer 10:30 – Everyone Can have an Impact 11:55 – Failure: It’s a Test and a Part of Learning 13:30 – Fear Comes From Worrying About What Will People Think 15:10 – How Other People Negatively Mask Their Fears 17:16 – Just Ask: There are People Who Are Willing to Help 18:50 – Be Genuine and Help Others 19:48 – The Drive to Be Good at What You Do 25:00 – Schools Should Opportunities for Students to Learn and Mold Themselves 26:33 – Don’t Wait, Take Action, Take the Helm, and Grab the Opportunity 28:22 – Connecting To and Influencing People 31:00 – The Advantages of LinkedIn 34:30 – Of Experiencing Failure and Discovering and Pursuing Your Passion 37:52 – A Vision for the Future, Opening Up for the Unexpected 40:25 – Setting Goals is Good, but Setting the Right Habits Is More Important 44:35 – Set Priorities and Make Your Family a Strong Support System 48:30 – Greatest Fear: Being Not Able to Control Pride To know more about Fabio and what he can do for you and your organization, use these details: Website: https://www.fabiomarrama.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiomarrama Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FabMarrama Twitter: https://twitter.com/FabioMarrama Email: contact@fabiomarrama.com Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Exsellence in Hard Work, Hunger, and Humility first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

I was half-joking when I made the statement that this woman wears a lot of hats and likely runs her home better then you run your business. But once you give this episode a listen, you may think that statement isn’t too far from the truth. Julee Huy is a full-time mom and wife (not to mention one of my dear friends). In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset, we discuss internet trolls, the value of mom’s in the office and in the home, balancing control and flexibility, loving oneself, and instilling discipline in the household. Julee considers organizing and structuring her time as a crucial aspect of her life. Giving good structure to your personal life, family life, or business, gives you focus and direction. It encourages you to go for what you have always wanted. 6:15 – Creating Structure in Your Day or Life is Necessary 7:15 – Setting Goals and Priorities Within 30 Minute Time Blocks 7:50 – A Typical Day in the Life of a Mom with 10 Kids 10:22 – The Advantages of Organizing Your Day in Increments 11:37 – How Do You Know that Today was a Job Well Done 13:00 – Feel Free to Change Aspects of Your Structure 14:20 – How Julee Discovered the Passion for Structure 15:00 – Striking a Balance Between Structure and Free Rein 16:00 – No Structure or Discipline in Raising Children Can be Dangerous 17:20 – Dissecting the Concept of Stay-at-Home Moms 21:00 – The Biggest Accomplishment: Able to Influence Someone’s Life 23:00 – A Mom’s Thoughts: Where Do You Want to Be When Your Kids Have Grown to be Independent 24:30 – It’s Important to Pay Attention to Yourself 28:20 – Identifying, Marking, and Maintaining a Family Brand 32:00 – An Analogy: A Business and a Family 35:30 – Supporting, Encouraging, and Respecting Each Other 41:00 – Of Self Affirmation, Self Encouragement, and Setting an Example 43:00 – Trivial Accomplishments are Part of Big Victories 48:00 – Goals at 40 and Beyond and Looking Back Without Regrets 50:00 – Sometimes, You Gotta Say No 52:30 – Welcoming People Into Your Life 59:00 – Just Because It’s Chaotic Doesn’t Mean You Have to Live in Chaos 1:03:00 – You Don’t Have to Control Everything Follow Julee: Twitter – https://twitter.com/huyones Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Exsellence in Life, Marriage, and Being a Momma first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

If you’re a health practitioner, take no chances when it comes to your patient’s health. Don’t fall into the trap of believing incorrect inferences and using archaic methodologies. Dr. Rhett Polka is the founder of TheOne80 system, a revolutionary, science-based evaluation and treatment method for physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and the like. A professional physical therapist and expert in physiology, he gives us a peek into the physical therapy industry and how methodologies change over time. Dr. Polka explains why people are addicted to quick fixes to improve their health. He warns that these should be avoided, opting that you work hard for good health. He also discusses the importance of identifying the root cause of patients’ physical ailments, not just treating the symptoms. These and more on this episode of the Exsellence Mindset. 2:05 – Ditching the Conventional Model of Physical Therapy 2:50 – The Non-Traditional Way to the One80 System 5:18 – The Tipping Point 7:10 – Working Back Towards The Fundamental Goal of Physical Therapy 8:30 – Working on a Different Specific Mindset 9:15 – Going for the Root 11:10 – The Addiction and Error of Quick Fixes 12:30 – Relationship Between Physicians and Physical Therapists 14:05 – Falsehoods of Unprofessional Advice, Gaining Trust, and Word of Mouth 16:00 – Having a Team That Shares Your Standards and Mindset 17:15 – Incorrect Inferences vs Experiential, Well-Researched, and Factual Realizations 20:00 – Falling for Repackaged Old Concepts 21:00 – Faulty, Ineffective, and Dangerous Physical Therapy Techniques 24:36 – Self Replication: Growing, Expanding, and Managing One80’s Reach, Services, and Knowledge 28:55 – Managing Responsibilities 31:05 – Taking One80 to the Next Level 33:25 – Getting Into the One80 System 37:20 – Great Influencers Can Make a Difference For more information about TheOne80 system, get in touch with Dr. Rhett Polka using the following contact details: Email: rpolka@one80pt.com Website: http:/theone80system.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theone80system Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Exsellence in Doing a One80 first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

New Year. New Commitments to Fulfill. In this episode of Exsellence Mindset podcast, I am sharing how Bob Burg’s 5 Laws of Success have guided my life, well before I even read his book. I also talk about the role of how defining one’s value can help in fostering healthy relationships with different types of people. 01:21 – What is Value? 01:47 – My Commitment to Creating Value This Year 03:17 – Introduction to the Five Laws of Success of Bob Burg 03:39 – The Law of Value 04:08 – The Law of Compensation 04:24 – The Law of Influence 04:43 – The Law of Authenticity 05:04 – The Law of Receptivity 05:25 – Bob Burg’s Idea of Value 07:07 – Determining Your Assigned Value in the Relationship 11:00 – The Importance of Value 11:20 – Determining The Return You Get in A Relationship 14:42 – The Fear of Getting Advantaged 16:13 – Determining How to Put People’s Desires Before Yourself 19:44 – Offering Yourself As A Gift To Others 23:03 – Applying the Law of Receptivity in My Life 30:53 – Lessons Throughout The Years 34:04 – Best Quote in Bob Burg’s Go-Giver Check out the Go-Giver on Amazon. Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Applying the 5 Laws of Success to Your Life and Business first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Meet Kody Fairfield, a CrossFit Coach at Resolution CrossFit and a student of Physical Therapy. He is also quite a thinker, which makes him an awesome person for those who want to hear deep, insightful thoughts on important issues and current events. In this podcast, Kody talks about a variety of topics such as obesity, the political landscape of the US, routes in making good choices, and more. All these insights are aimed to help you instill a mindset that you have complete control over your decisions. You can steer your life in the direction where you want to go. You are created for a purpose. 2:35 – Obesity: Replacing Famine as a Major Health Threat 4:41 – Thinking Vs Having Emotional Reactions Issues 5:05 – Feeling the Need to Qualify What You Say 6:30 – Dealing With Obesity: You Have a Choice 7:00 – Your Flaws Makes You Unique 7:30 – Obesity in the West vs In Other Countries 8:20 – Application Responsibility 8:45 – You Always Have a Control of Your Decisions 10:30 – Everyone is Living in an Equal Playing Field 11:45 – State of Health of American Adults 15:58 – Obstacles and Routes in Making Good Choices 17:00 – Educating Yourself and Being Self-Aware To Make Better Choices and Decisions 20:30 – Life is a Burden Because You Have to Be Responsible 21:44 – Obesity Continues Due to a Lack of Emotional Response and a Lack of Ability to See the End Result 24:20 – Instant Gratification is About Misusing a Valuable Tool 26:00 – Information is Everywhere but It’s All About Taking Action That Matters 28:25 – No Cutting Corners: Learn to Acquire Appropriate Habits to Sustain What You Want in Life 30:15 – Cutting Corners in the American Political System 32:42 – Making Yourself Valuable to Yourself and Other People 36:33 – Without Belief in Your Purpose, You Become a Non-Playing Character 38:00 – You Have Been Created for Something Great 40:00 – Bringing People to The Positive Ethos You Created 40:30 – Same Values, Different Placement of Values 44:00 – Americal is an Idea, A Unique Set of Ethos 45:00 – Fear is a Powerful Albeit Negative Motivator 48:45 – Defeating Victimhood: Motivate Yourself 51:00 – Always Connect What You Do to Who You Are 53:00 – To Be of Service to People, You Have to Be Competent and Give Value to People 56:45 – If We’re All The Same, Life Isn’t Worth Living Learn more about CrossFit, health, life values, and ethos. Get in touch with Kody Fairfield using the following contact details: Email – kfairfield4@gmail.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kfairfield4 Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Exsellence in Mindful Thinking first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

According to Lyall Watson, dancing is surely the most basic and relevant of all forms of expression. Nothing else can so effectively give outward form to an inner experience. Darren Wong is a member of The Kinjaz from NBC’s World of Dance and has been teaching, performing and choreographing in the Hip Hop community for 14 years. He has choreographed and played for artists such as Nicki Minaj and Rich Brian. He has also been a part of world-renowned Hip Hop organizations such as Culture Shock LA and Kaba Modern. He spent four years on the faculty of the Claire Trevor School School of the Arts at the University of California, Irvine as an adjunct lecturer of Breakin’ and currently a faculty member of Glendale Community College teaching Hip Hop Dance. He has been sharing his experience and knowledge by teaching and training dancers of all skill levels, from college performing arts programs, dance studios, and online students from around the world, how to dance with the knowledge that he has been fortunate enough to gain. In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset, Darren discusses how dance has helped him and the people around him. He talks about the importance of discipline in achieving success in the field. 01:10 – Who Is Darren Wong? 01:58 – the Start of Darren’s Dancing Journey 05:44 – Dancing: a Career for Darren 06:58 – Darren’s Purpose of Teaching 08:14 – On Dancing and Money 11:24 – Darren on Things He Should Not Have Done 13:43 – Darren and the Feeling of Success 15:16 – on Managing Frustrations and Disappointments 19:30 – Darren on How He Manages Client Expectations 21:42 – Teaching the Basics: the Darren Way 23:28 – Darren on Going Back and Work on Fundamentals 25:16 – What Does He Love Doing Most Professionally 26:30 – Darren and His Styles of Dancing 27:25 – Darren and the Things That Drives Him to Work every day 29:25 – Why Darren Is the Best Person to Work With 32:00 – Great Dancers Are Not Always the Best Teachers 34:00 – Darren on Challenges in Opening His Studio 35:01 – How Darren Teaches Culture to the People He Works With 36:31 – Does He Have Any Regrets? 37:11 – The Advantages of Being Trained in Another Discipline 39:22 – Darren After 12-18 Months 40:22 – Asians and Dancing 42:13 – Darren on Plans for the Future To get in touch with Darren, use the following contact details: Website: https://www.darrenrwong.com/ Email: darren@kinjaz.com Instagram: @darrenrwong Twitter: @darrenrwong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenrwong Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Exsellence in the World of Dance first appeared on Ryan James Miller.