Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller

On this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, I am talking failure and what to do about it. As we accept the inevitability of failure, we need to: Make sure it doesn’t define you. Not allow it to discourage us. Keep making attempts. Enjoy this episode and as always, I look forward to your feedback. Also, I mention a few things in the podcast that I want to connect here. My superstar golf coach – Max Allen, Golf Code 360 – @maxagolf Personal brand superstar – Brittany Krystle – @brittanykrystle – Connect with me online: Website – https://ryanjamesmiller.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/millerryan78/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rjmsalespro Email – ryan@ryanjamesmiller.comThe post What Do I Do With Failure first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

I took to Instagram and asked my followers what questions they had related to achieving goals in business. It’s the end of the year and it’s time to start talking about goals right? Kind of. Now is the time to DO something about goals. If you are at all like me, talking about things (like goals) doesn’t accomplish much. When it comes to goals, it is too easy to: Talk about them but never take action. Set them and forget them. Set wrong ones and miss them. In order to set goals AND achieve them, you need these 3 things. Right perspective Serious motivation All-star tools I also talk about evaluating your long-term business plan and/or strategy. This isn’t a set it and forget it so what must you do? Enjoy this episode and as always, I look forward to your feedback.   Connect with me online: Website – https://ryanjamesmiller.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/millerryan78/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rjmsalespro Email – ryan@ryanjamesmiller.comThe post Business plans and 3 successful goal strategies first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

When people hear ‘motivation,’ they often think of classic incentives like bonuses, extra paid time off, and maybe the super-powered inspirational talk. In truth motivation is elusive, because it so often depends on the individual and what makes them tick at any given moment. And that’s why motivation sucks! In this episode, answer these main questions: Why does motivation suck? How do we get to the why? How can we align what we want with what they want? For more Exsellence Mindset, follow us on Twitter @rjmsalespro and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RJMSalesPro/. You can also subscribe to our website at https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Why Motivation Sucks first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Your success or failure in life or business depends on how you perceive yourself. Dr. Natalia Wiechowski is an internationally known keynote speaker who specializes in personal branding. She is also a LinkedIn marketing strategist. Dr. Natalia believes that how you view, treat, and regard yourself permeates all aspects of your personal life, career, or business. Join us in this episode of the Exsellence Mindset as Dr. Natalia highlights the importance of digging deep in knowing who you are. She wants people to define their long-term goals, reinvent themselves for the better, and adapt to change. Be sure to listen to one of the most poignant points in this podcast about the ideal attitude towards change, which is a painful, messy, and uncertain process. 2:00 – Who is Dr. Natalia Wiechowski? 5:28 – The Birth of an Inspiration to Help Others 6:39 – Being Great at What You Do Doesn’t Always Translate to Success 7:15 – Success and Rewards Depends on How You Brand Yourself 9:04 – Know Your Why, Define Your Long-Term Goal 9:50 – Do You Know Who You Really Are? 11:37 – The Need to Harmonize With The Person You’re Helping 12:21 – Reinventing Yourself 18:37 – Changing Your Approach to People and Organizations 22:41 – Taking on Challenges, Doubts, and Fears with a Positive Mindset 29:15 – Surrender to the Certainty that You Can Do It 31:30 – Failure is an Opportunity to Learn and Grow 34:16 – Pain Prompts Change, and Change is Painful 37:20 – Don’t Judge Yourself. Just Let Go 41:05 – Being Open to Other Options, Reasons, and Interpretations 42:50 – What People Think: Should You Care? 46:50 – Natalia’s Goal of Writing Books 47:55 – Greatest Regret: Trying to be Everyone’s Darling 48:29 – Greatest Fear: Getting Out of the Comfort Zone so You Can Go Somewhere To learn more about personal branding, get in touch with Dr. Natalia Wiechowski using the following contact details: Email – action@thinknatalia.com LinkedIn Profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliawiechowski/ For more Exsellence Mindset, follow Ryan James Miller on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ExsellenceMindset Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/exsellencemindset/ You can also subscribe to our website at http://exsellencemindset.com/The post Exsellence in Personal Branding first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

By nature, humans are emotional creatures. Even in business, it is impossible to take emotion out of the equation. How you manage your emotions can make or break your professional growth. Kris Macchiarola is an emotional intelligence (EQ) champion who specializes in creating business cultures where team members feel engaged, energized, and motivated. She is a professional coach who focuses in bringing the human factor in an otherwise supposedly emotionless business environment. In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset, Kris discusses the role of emotions in the workplace. She talks about the importance of EQ and IQ and how these affect personal and professional growth as well as overall business culture. Kris also explains how the human mind works, how to manage emotions constructively, and how to set goals. 2:55 – Who is Kris Macchiarola personally and professionally 3:49 – Separating Emotions in Business is Impossible 6:09 – How Kris Championed Emotional Intelligence and Quotient 7:00 – Top Performers and their Emotional and Social Skills 10:44 – Real Hindrances to the Application of Psychology to Professional Development 12:40 – Financial Incentives Relating to EI and EQ 14:49 – How Our Brains are Wired for Safety, Security, and Survival 16:53 – Seeing Your Blind Spots through Other People’s Honest Feedback 18:55 – Triggers to Emotion: A Tale of Two Daughters 23:35 – What Happens When We Assume Bad Intentions 25:43 – Planning Your Conversation: Reducing Emotional Response 27:32 – Definition of Success and How Do You Measure It 31:17 – Kris’s Contract With Herself 32:45 – “It’s maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” 34:00 – Ripping and Burning Out What’s Not Needed In Your Personal Unwritten Rulebook 36:47 – The Importance of Writing It Down 40:09 – The Disparity Between Inner Truth and the Way You Want to Project 42:14 – The Imposter Syndrome 43:54 – Using Fear, Trusting Others, Being Optimistic, and Grabbing Opportunities 47:55 – Go Ahead and Invest in Your Dreams and Passions 48:40 – Hard Work, Success, and How to Handle Success To get in touch with Kris, use the following contact details: Website: https://kmaccsolutions.com/ Email: kris@kmaccsolutions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedincom/in/kris-macchiarol Instagram: @kris_macc18 For more Exsellence Mindset, follow us on Twitter @rjmsalespro and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RJMSalesPro/. You can also subscribe to our website at https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Exsellence in Emotional Intelligence first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

What you wear speaks a lot about you. Meet Dave Welch, a fashion analyst, chief image officer, and founder of b.spoke Clothing. Wanting to make the world a better place one better-dressed person at a time, he and his team make sure that clients get an awesome experience. His company is not just about selling great-looking garments. In this episode of the Exscellence mindset, Dave provides insights on the importance of looking good so you’ll feel sure and confident about yourself in every situation. He explains their “product of your product” approach, which identifies the core advantage that the customer will be getting if he purchases your product. As an entrepreneur, Dave also emphasizes the importance of both genuine client and team interaction. Finally, Dave shares awesome tips on men’s fashion and branding yourself through the clothes you wear.   2:36 – How does b.spoke Clothing work? 5:55 – The Product of Your Product 9:15 – A Personal Story: How Dave Entered into the Custom Clothing Space 13:32 – The Change of Times 14:15 – Making the World a Better Place One Better-Dressed Man/Woman at a Time 15:30 – Why Cheap Isn’t Always a Good Option 16:46 – Make Your Product an Experience, Not Just a Commodity 21:49 – Of Connections, Self-Image, and Genuineness 25:55 – Why You Should Analyze Client Interaction and Situation 29:11 – Be Genuine With Your Team 32:41 – Take Ownership for Your Mistakes and Learn: It’s More Genuine 37:52 – Tips in Branding Yourself Through Your Wardrobe 44:36 – The Right Fit For You Is Everything 51:12 – The Evolution of “Bespoke” To get in touch with Dave and b.spoke, use the following details: Website: http://bspokestyle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bspokestyle Instagram Profile – @bspokestyle Email: info@bspokestyle.com For more Exsellence Mindset, follow Ryan James Miller on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ExsellenceMindset Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/exsellencemindset/ You can also subscribe to our website at http://exsellencemindset.com/The post Exsellence in Creating an Amazing Client Experience first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Like many successful entrepreneurs, Aaron Zapata started out working for an agency. After 12 years of helping his employer build his business, he realized it was time to follow his own path to success. Using those 12 years of experience as pillars, he established his own real estate firm, Impact Properties. Aaron, together with his team, does not just sell dream homes. Impact Properties also provides mentorship and training for real estate agents that strive to be the best. In this podcast, Aaron shares his knowledge about the challenges of entrepreneurship. He talks about helping others, factors that make a great leader, hope and inspiration, and more. He provides surprising yet enlightening insights to the point that he discourages you from venturing into a business that you’re not passionate about. Finally, he explains the value of a reliable team and reasons why businessmen should have people to critic their actions. Check out this episode of The Exsellence Mindset. 1:00 – Aaron’s Journey: From Agent to Impact Properties Founder 4:25 – Why Establishing A Business of Your Own is The Right Decision 6:21 – Proving to Oneself and Helping Others at the Same Time 8:52 – Handling Disapproval and Dislikes 10:05 – Don’t be Afraid to Decide 13:06 – The Role of Family in Business 22:20 – The Value of a Trusted and Devoted Team 24:42 – In Business, You are Either All In or You are Out 29:12 – Hope vs Inspiration 34:20 – The Need for a Mentor 35:55 – The Culture of Impact Properties 40:09 – Are You Competing With Other People or Yourself? 45:04 – If You’re a Leader, You Have to Grow and Get Better Follow Aaron by clicking on the following links: Podcast: IMPACT Real Estate SUCCESS podcast Email: aaron@aaronzapata.com Web: www.impactprop.com For more Exsellence Mindset, follow Ryan James Miller on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ExsellenceMindset Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/exsellencemindset/ You can also subscribe to our website at http://exsellencemindset.com/The post Exsellence in Real Estate Leadership first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

On this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, I share the fear I have of wasting my life, honesty around that fear, and ways to prevent living in mediocrity by beginning with the end in mind. Experiencing personal tragedy and near-death caused me to reconsider where and how I was spending my time. I sought, I prayed, and eventually it caused huge changes for me. I hope this episode helps you to consider what you are spending your time on and where you are going. Here’s a couple links to things I mentioned: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey Good to Great – Jim Collins For more Exsellence Mindset, follow us on Twitter @rjmsalespro and on Facebook @RJMSalesPro. You can also subscribe to our website at www.ryanjamesmiller.comThe post Beginning with the end in mind first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Ubiquitous yet mysterious. Simple yet complicated. Such are the mysteries of sales and marketing, the primary driving force of a business’s survival and growth. In this podcast, entrepreneur Dennis Carlson shares his thoughts about the intricacies of sales and marketing. Being in the insurance and employee benefit industries, Dennis delves deeper into about the disconnect between sales and marketing, measuring success, pride of knowledge, and more. His insights are surely valuable eye-openers for those salesmen and marketers. 3:00 – Dennis’s Responsibility and Agency Leverage 5:15 – The Benefits and Passion of Human Relationship in the Employee Benefits Industry 9:47 – Pride and Pleasure of Having Special Knowledge 14:56 – Explaining the Disconnect Between Marketing and Sales 19:56 – Apathy as an Obstacle in Sales 22:02 – The Quality of Family Life as a Measure of Success in Business 30:26 – Show Up, Commit, and Be Passionate 36:00 – Establish a Business that You’re Passionate About 41:35 – Dennis’s Dad as a Figure of Influence and Inspiration 45:30 – Fear of Unrelentless Growth 48:54 – Just Do Something About It 51:12 – “The Hard Thing About Hard Things” by Ben Horowitz You can check out Dennis using the following links: LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniscarlson/ Email: dc@agencyleverage.com For more Exsellence Mindset, follow us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ExsellenceMindset Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/exsellencemindset/ You can also subscribe to our website at http://exsellencemindset.com/The post Exsellence in Marketing Acceleration first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

On this episode of The Exsellence Mindset podcast, I provide practical resources and debunk poor belief about having confidence throughout the sales process. This includes picking up the phone, moving the deal along, and closing the sale. The three most important things to building confidence in the sales process are: Be prepared Know your stuff Serve your audience In regard to preparation, I mention my Meeting Prep Tool a few times. You can find it here – RJM Meeting Prep Tool For more Exsellence Mindset, follow us on Twitter @rjmsalespro and on Facebook @RJMSalesPro. You can also subscribe to our website at www.ryanjamesmiller.comThe post Confidence throughout the sales process first appeared on Ryan James Miller.