

The Story Engine Podcast
Kyle Gray
The Story Engine Podcast where we teach you how to make marketing easier, more powerful and fun through storytelling. Each week we learn from top entrepreneurs, influencers and world-changers on how to share your story through content, copywriting, speaking and how to make your story your most powerful marketing tool.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 47min
The Power Of The Money Multiplier With Brent Kesler
On this episode we are talking with Brent Kesler. Brent teaches people how to build, keep, and create wealth by breaking down a concept that the wealthy have been using for over 200 years. He helps individuals break free from the bonds of financial slavery by showing them how to keep money within their family and recapture dollars spent on expenses. The average person is good at making money but struggles to keep it, often due to expenses rising to equal income. Brent emphasizes the importance of recapturing and recycling money to build, keep, and create wealth without working harder or taking on additional risk. Brent Kesler shares his journey of discovering the infinite banking concept and implementing it in his own life. He initially had doubts but took a deep dive into the concept and realized its potential. He faced denial and resistance from his wife, but eventually, they decided to implement the concept and paid off nearly a million dollars in debt in 39 months. This transformation led Brent to change careers and dedicate himself to sharing the concept with others. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, systems, and mentors in achieving financial freedom. On This Episode Brent Kesler teaches people how to build, keep, and create wealth by breaking down a concept used by the wealthy for over 200 years. Expenses often rise to equal income, causing people to struggle with keeping money. Recapturing and recycling money is key to building and keeping wealth. It is possible to build wealth without working harder or taking on additional risk. The infinite banking concept can be a powerful tool for building and creating wealth without working harder or taking additional risks. Facing denial and resistance is common when introducing a new financial concept, but persistence and trust can lead to positive results. Having the right mindset, implementing effective systems, and finding mentors are crucial for achieving financial freedom. Surrounding yourself with positive influences and being selective about the advice you listen to can help overcome negative thoughts and beliefs. We Discuss 03:03 Recapturing and Recycling Money 04:51 Questioning Financial Advice 09:44 Turning Liabilities into Assets 12:29 The Impact of Interest on Mortgage Payments 16:24 Adjusting Financial Subluxations 23:09 Implementing the Infinite Banking Concept 26:08 A Career Change and a Mission 29:06 The Power of Mindset, Systems, and Mentors

Jun 25, 2024 • 30min
The Power Of Strategic Fun In Masterminds With Glen Ledwell
On this episode we are talking with Glen Ledwell. Glen is the founder of MindMovies.com, a personal growth company that aims to change the lives of 100 million people. He also started Flight Club Mastermind, a high-end mastermind for online entrepreneurs, and Sticky's Mastermind, a local meetup connecting entrepreneurs globally. In this conversation, Glen discusses the values and goals behind Flight Club, which focuses on creating a community where members feel safe, connected, and supported. He shares his own experiences of feeling intimidated and unworthy in certain rooms and how Flight Club aims to create a different environment. The conversation ends with a pitch for Flight Club and information on how to learn more. On This Episode Glenn Ledwell founded MindMovies.com, a personal growth company that aims to change the lives of 100 million people. He also started Flight Club Mastermind, a high-end mastermind for online entrepreneurs, and Sticky's Mastermind, a local meetup connecting entrepreneurs globally. Flight Club focuses on creating a community where members feel safe, connected, and supported. Glenn shares his own experiences of feeling intimidated and unworthy in certain rooms and how Flight Club aims to create a different environment. Flight Club offers a strategic fun experience for entrepreneurs and provides a space for meaningful connections and valuable learning opportunities. We Discuss 03:32 Creating Mind Movies and the Law of Attraction 06:19 Building Flight Club and Sticky's Mastermind 09:59 Values and Atmosphere of Flight Club 22:21 Story: The Creation of Flight Club 26:16 Pitch: Flight Club and Strategic Fun

Jun 18, 2024 • 16min
Hidden Treasures Within Stories - 36th Birthday Reflections
In this episode, Kyle Gray reflects on his recent birthday and the challenges he has faced over the past year. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating one's own strengths and accomplishments, reframing stories to find meaning and fuel, approaching sales with intention and a focus on serving, and prioritizing creativity, spirituality, and wellness in life. Kyle encourages listeners to own their stories and share them authentically. On This Episode Recognize and appreciate your own strengths and accomplishments. Reframe stories to find meaning and fuel. Approach sales with intention and a focus on serving. Prioritize creativity, spirituality, and wellness in life. We Discuss 02:18 Recognizing and Appreciating Who You Are 06:18 Finding Meaning and Fuel in Stories 10:08 Sales with Intention and a Focus on Serving 13:01 Prioritizing Creativity, Spirituality, and Wellness 15:10 Conclusion and Call to Action

Jun 11, 2024 • 41min
The Power Of Leading By Being Enough With Massimo Backus
On this episode of the Story Engine podcast, we talk to Massimo Backus, author of the book 'I Am Enough.' Massimo shares his personal journey of transformation from being a 'smart jerk' to becoming a better leader through self-love. He discusses the myths and coping mechanisms we develop as children to navigate the world, and how these patterns can hinder our growth as adults. Massimo emphasizes the importance of learning to love ourselves and finding validation from within, rather than seeking external validation. He believes that our universal purpose in life is to learn to truly love ourselves and accept all aspects of who we are. On This Episode Our childhood experiences shape our beliefs and coping mechanisms, which can hinder our growth as adults. Seeking external validation and constantly striving to be 'enough' can lead to stress, damaged relationships, and a lack of fulfillment. Learning to love ourselves and finding validation from within allows us to be present, experience joy and sadness, and be our best selves in relationships. Self-love is an ongoing practice that requires acceptance of our limitations, mistakes, and strengths. By prioritizing our relationship with ourselves, we can be better leaders and create positive change in the world. We Discuss: 03:48 The Struggle with 'Not Enough' and Defensive Behavior 09:11 The Cost of Seeking External Validation and Control 15:00 The Universal Purpose: Learning to Love Ourselves 28:01 The Transformation: Embracing Self-Acceptance and Authenticity 36:01 The Power of Vulnerability and Human Connection

Jun 4, 2024 • 11min
Conversations That Connect
Today we discuss the importance of understanding the underlying question of 'what is this conversation about?' This question determines the course of the conversation and how everyone involved feels understood and respected. I emphasize that this concept applies not only to personal conversations but also to presentations, sales calls, and content creation. By addressing the 'what is this about' question, speakers can connect with their audience on a deeper level and achieve better results. On This Episode The question 'what is this conversation about?' determines the course of the conversation and how everyone involved feels understood and respected. Understanding the 'what is this about' question is crucial in personal conversations, presentations, sales calls, and content creation. By addressing the 'what is this about' question, speakers can connect with their audience on a deeper level and achieve better results. Consider the deeper meaning and impact of the conversation topic to create a sense of safety, trust, and engagement with the audience.

May 28, 2024 • 40min
The Moment That Inspired an Entrepreneurial Conference with Sam Anderson
On this episode Sam Anderson shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the various businesses he has built. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and providing value to customers. He also discusses his upcoming entrepreneur conference and the focus on actionable steps and building relationships. The conversation explores the themes of starting from the sidelines, finding a supportive community, and achieving success through hard work and dedication. On This Episode Take action and provide value to customers to achieve success Build a supportive community of like-minded individuals Focus on actionable steps and practical advice Invest in relationships and give back to others

May 21, 2024 • 39min
The Peace and Power of Emotional Resilience with Anat Peri
On this episode we are talking to Anat Peri is a somatic healer and inner child expert who helps coaches, healers, and therapists learn a proven method to get their clients deep results. She is passionate about helping people feel their feelings all the way through and freeing themselves from inherited beliefs and behaviors. Anat discusses how being in business or creating your own venture is a personal development journey that brings up emotions and challenges. She emphasizes the importance of learning to regulate our nervous system and feel our feelings in order to be effective leaders. Anat also shares her own journey of overcoming anxiety and finding alignment in her work. On This Episode Learning to feel our feelings all the way through is essential for personal growth and effective leadership. Regulating our nervous system and creating a calm, loving space is more important than any tool or method in coaching and healing. Entrepreneurship and creating our own ventures can bring up emotions and challenges, but they also provide opportunities for growth and self-improvement. Anat Peri's training camp for the soul process and methodology helps coaches and healers create transformation in themselves and their clients.

May 14, 2024 • 47min
The Opportunity In Community With Josh Tapp
Today on the show we are talking with Josh Tapp, founder of the Pantheon mastermind, believes in gathering entrepreneurs to solve problems and make a real impact in the world. He curates rooms of like-minded individuals who can generate business and revenue together. By bringing together non-competing entrepreneurs who serve the same audience, they can cross-sell to each other's clients and vertically integrate their businesses. This not only solves the lead generation problem but also expands their reach and allows them to tackle social issues together. Josh emphasizes the importance of genuine connection and recommends curating smaller rooms for virtual gatherings. He also highlights the power of in-person events and the impact of play in building trust and deepening relationships. The conversation focuses on the challenges and desires of legacy-based thought leaders, who are experienced entrepreneurs looking to leave a legacy and make a difference. The three main challenges they face are being tech-challenged, struggling to find the right audience for their message, and constantly creating new offers instead of focusing on a core strategy. The solutions to these challenges include getting tech support, finding the right people to hear their message, and gaining clarity and focus. The conversation also highlights the importance of connection, support, and being surrounded by the right people. The host shares personal experiences of facing these challenges and finding support in a mastermind group. The conversation ends with a call to stop trying to go it alone and to seek out collaboration and teamwork in entrepreneurship. Keywordsentrepreneurs, gathering, impact, revenue, cross-sell, vertical integration, lead generation, social issues, connection, virtual gatherings, in-person events, play, trust, relationships, legacy-based thought leaders, challenges, desires, tech-challenged, finding the right audience, creating new offers, solutions, tech support, finding the right people, clarity, focus, connection, support, collaboration, teamwork On This Episode Gathering entrepreneurs in curated rooms can generate business and revenue through cross-selling and vertical integration. Entrepreneurs can tackle social issues by linking arms and expanding each other's audiences. Virtual gatherings can be effective by curating smaller rooms and focusing on genuine connection. In-person events and play can build trust and deepen relationships among entrepreneurs. Curating rooms of non-competing entrepreneurs who serve the same audience can solve lead generation problems and expand reach. Legacy-based thought leaders are experienced entrepreneurs who want to leave a legacy and make a difference. The main challenges they face are being tech-challenged, struggling to find the right audience, and constantly creating new offers instead of focusing on a core strategy. The solutions to these challenges include getting tech support, finding the right people to hear their message, and gaining clarity and focus. Connection, support, and being surrounded by the right people are crucial for success. Entrepreneurship is a team sport, and collaboration and teamwork are essential.

May 7, 2024 • 54min
Stand and Deliver with Dino Watt
Today on the show we are talking with Dino Watt, a speaker and coach, shares his expertise on creating engaging and impactful presentations. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, interactive techniques, pattern interrupts, and frameworks to connect with audiences and make a lasting impact. Dino also discusses the need for speakers to narrow the scope of their talks and focus on the desired outcome, rather than overwhelming the audience with too much information. He introduces his Stand and Deliver Boot Camp, which helps speakers improve their enrollment and engagement skills, create congruence between their message and audience perception, and expand their offerings for greater monetization. Dino shares a personal story about finding his authentic voice on stage and the transformative impact it had on his business. In this conversation, Dino Watt discusses the importance of being positive and kind in his speaking engagements. He shares a moment when he realized that his delivery was coming across as mean and how that affected him. He also talks about the power of vulnerability and storytelling, using his own personal story of his first kiss at a junior high school dance to connect with his audience. Dino emphasizes the need to meet the audience where they are and to craft stories that address their specific roadblocks and limiting beliefs. He also highlights the importance of constantly evolving and being open to feedback. On This Episode: Engaging presentations require storytelling, interactive techniques, and pattern interrupts to captivate audiences. Speakers should focus on creating congruence between their message and how it is perceived by the audience. Narrowing the scope of a presentation and focusing on the desired outcome leads to better results. Frameworks and context help make presentations more memorable and easily understood. Finding and embracing one's authentic voice on stage can have a transformative impact on a speaker's success. Being positive and kind in speaking engagements is crucial for connecting with the audience. Vulnerability and storytelling can create a strong connection with the audience. Crafting stories that address the audience's specific roadblocks and limiting beliefs is essential. Constantly evolving and being open to feedback is important for growth as a speaker. Connect with Dino Watt Website Instagram Facebook

Apr 30, 2024 • 40min
Becoming Wired For Wellness With Dr. Josh Sharpe
Dr. Joshua Sharpe, a doctor of chiropractic, shares his journey of healing and personal development. He discusses how trauma and the accumulation of conditioning can affect our nervous system and limit our potential. Dr. Sharpe explains the connection between mindset and the body, and how his technique, network spinal analysis, helps individuals unwind trauma and create lasting change. He also highlights the importance of aligning our work with our authentic selves and the power of integrating mindset, energy, and business strategies. Dr. Sharpe's book, Wired for Wellness, offers a root cause solution for health and wellness professionals facing burnout and seeking to make a bigger impact. In This Episode: Trauma and conditioning can affect our nervous system and limit our potential. Integrating mindset, energy, and business strategies is key to creating lasting change. Aligning our work with our authentic selves leads to fulfillment and impact. Dr. Sharpe's book, Wired for Wellness, offers a root cause solution for health and wellness professionals facing burnout. Connect with Dr. Joshua Sharpe Dr. Sharpe's Website Dr. Sharpe's Facebook Dr. Sharpe's Instagram


