If you have ever wondered if there is more to life than you are currently living, then Success Profiles Radio is the program for you. Each week, we will explore different aspects of success and how to apply them to your life. Guests will come from many different backgrounds, including expertise in leadership, business, relationships, careers, networking, health, overcoming adversity, and much more!
Shane Sparks Discusses Covering College Wrestling On The Big Ten Network And His Career in Broadcasting
52 min
Shane Sparks was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is an award-winning broadcaster who is the play-by-voice of college wrestling on the Big Ten Network. In addition, he is the voice of Real American Freestyle (RAF), which brings wrestling to a pro stage and broadcasts on FOX Nation. We talked about how he got interested in broadcasting, his wrestling career, the value of testing yourself against difficult competition, the importance of emotional intelligence in sports, and his thoughts on who should be on the Mount Rushmore of college wrestling. In addition, we discussed the one thing he would fix about college wrestling, NIL and the transfer portal, the dangers of cutting weight too quickly, and who could challenge Penn State’s dominance of the sport in the near future. Finally, we discussed the excitement around Real American Freestyle and how it will help grow the sport of wrestling, what game day looks like for him as a broadcaster, and the best advice he has for those who want to pursue a career in broadcasting. You can listen and follow the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio/ Please leave a 5-star review on iTunes and 5 stars on Spotify.
Anthony Hudson Discusses How To Buy A Franchise That Fits Your Goals And Lifestyle
58 min
Anthony Hudson was the guest on this episode of Success Profiles Radio. He has been in the franchise business for over 20 years, has owned four different franchise brands, and sold two of them in the fitness space that were multi-locations. He currently owns a pest control franchise and works full time at Franchise Sidekick as a franchise consultant helping clients find the right franchise fit for their situations. We talked about buying a franchise versus starting your own business, figuring out the best franchise opportunity for your situation, the biggest misconceptions about franchising, and how to fund your purchase. In addition, we discussed how people often start their franchise businesses while still working 9-5 jobs, picking the right industry to start in, how to know if your local area will support the franchise you want to start, and his best success stories. You can listen and follow the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio/ Please leave a 5-star review on iTunes and 5 stars on Spotify. You can learn more about Anthony and his work at www.franchisesidekick.com
Aly Samaha Discusses How He Earned $2.37 Million in 2.5 Years Reviving Other People's Dead Sales Deals
54 min
Aly Samaha was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He helps high-ticket business owners get income out of leads they’ve already paid for. His follow-up system has produced $2.37 million in the last 2.5 years with only 1-2 calls every weekday, mostly from leads that others have given up on. He gives his insights on how to revive conversations that have gone cold, the reasons why a potential client will ghost you, the one-line message that gives a customer an out yet re-activates the conversation, and answers to the most common objections salespeople get. In addition, we talked about the difference between a real objection and a smokescreen, real case studies of how to re-activate a sales conversation and the framework to do so, and developing mental toughness. You can listen and follow the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/recent/successprofilesradio Please leave a 5-star review on iTunes and 5 stars on Spotify. And if you want his ENTIRE follow-up system—every script and sequence behind the $2.37M—in one place, PLUS a 60-second pipeline audit to find out EXACTLY how much revenue you are leaking, AND the opportunity for Aly to HAND-WRITE a response for one of your promising dead deals, FREE with no opt-in go to: alysamaha.com/brian
Brian K. Wright Discusses His Top 40 Ideas To Improve Your Business And Life
55 min
This week, I discuss 40 ideas that have helped me in my life and business, and my hope is that it will help you as well. I talked about gratitude, dealing with difficult times, how to get out of a bad state of mind, the power of focus, and having very specific goals. In addition, I talked about why going to high-level events can fast forward your business, reactivating your client base, hiring the right coach, surrounding yourself with the right people, and much more. You can listen and follow the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/recent/successprofilesradio Please leave a 5-star review on iTunes and 5 stars on Spotify. You can subscribe to Ultimate Achievers Magazine at https://ultimateachieversmagazine.com
Brad Sugars Discusses His $1 Million Business Playbook For Entrepreneurs Who Want To Scale Their Businesses
59 min
Brad Sugars was the guest on this episode of Success Profiles Radio. He is the Founder and Chairman of ActionCOACH, the world’s number one coaching firm with more than 1000 offices in 85 countries. His company provides weekly training to over 15,000 companies and he is the bestselling author of many books. His newest book is The $1 Million Business Playbook. We discussed his criteria for picking coaches, how he started ActionCOACH, why people struggle to get to $1 million in revenue, what role should be the first hire in your business, and how to let go of being in control of everything in your business. In addition, we talked about the hardest part about getting to $1 million, the shift from being an operator to being an owner, bootstrapping versus getting investors, and mistakes people make when pitching to investors. Finally, we discussed the need to be recruiting all the time, what makes A-players stay with your organization, the difference between $1 million owners versus $10 million and $100 million owners, the difference in your relationship with money as a startup versus being a multi-million operator, and much more. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio Learn more about Brad and download his book and many more for free at https://bradsugars.com/free-downloads/
Dr. Klara Gubacs Discusses Helping High Achieving Clients With Perfectionism, Anxiety, And Self-Doubt
59 min
Dr. Klara Gubacs was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. She is the author of the book, Your Good Is Good Enough, and for more than 25 years she has helped athletes, high achievers, and leaders overcome perfectionism, anxiety, and self-doubt. Her work blends performance psychology, lived experience, and practical tools to help people separate their worth from their results. We talked about why people struggle to feel worthy, trying to earn others’ approval, dealing with perfectionism, and how to separate our worth from our results. In addition, we discussed procrastination, reframing past events more powerfully, working through anxiety, and dealing with comparing ourselves to others. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts You can leave a 5-star review on iTunes and leave 5 stars on Spotify.
Mark Parrish Discusses Owning 22 McDonald's Restaurants, Generating Over $88 Million/Year, And Coaching Others To Scale Their Businesses
58 min
Mark Parrish was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He has a proven track record in the fast-paced world of franchise management, and he oversees 22 McDonald’s restaurants that generate over $88 million in annual revenue. He brings experience in operations, leadership, and strategy, and his experience building multi-million-dollar franchises makes him a sought-after speaker and coach. We discussed having a success mindset, the importance of planning sessions and how they set up his week, the challenge of remaining hands-on in his business as it grows, and offering big rewards to his team for achieving big goals. In addition, we talked about leading your team at work versus leading your family at home, making big decisions when the stakes are high, building systems that scale people, and the power of developing your team. Finally, we discussed holding people accountable without micromanaging them, how success can expose your flaws, implementing 90-day sprints in your business, and making difficult decisions. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio/
Stephen Bienko Discusses His Work Branding College Athletes And Helping Them Find NIL Opportunities
55 min
Stephen Bienko was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, and former athlete known for his work in sports branding, athlete development, and business ownership. He is the co-founder of 42U, which empowers athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. He attended the US Air Force Academy and Villanova where he played Division 1 football and was a track decathlete. We talked about mindset and how super successful people operate differently, creating the identity of a winner, how identity shapes your brand and message, and the difficulty of letting go when your time as an elite athlete is over. In addition, we discussed his work with 42U and how he helps athletes brand themselves, how he helps athletes find NIL opportunities that align with who they are, and preparing athletes for life after sports (especially when the sponsorship money goes away). Finally, we discussed an in-depth case study of how he branded and marketed 2008 Olympic gold medal decathlete Bryan Clay and got him on the cover of Wheaties cereal among other things. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, iHeart Radio and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio You can learn more about Stephen's work at https://the42u.com
Anthony Rushing Discusses Using First Lien HELOCs To Pay Off Your Home Much Faster Than With A Traditional Mortgage
54 min
Anthony Rushing was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is an experienced Loan Originator specializing in advocacy, education, and implementation of the First Lien HELOC product and strategy. We discussed what a First Lien HELOC is and how is differs from a traditional mortgage, how people are using them to pay off their homes faster, how to qualify for it, and how you can use it to pay of other debts or fund your lifestyle. In addition, we talked about how it can be used to significantly reduce the amount of interest you pay for your home loan, how to evaluate if this is a fit for your current financial situation, and his favorite client stories of how people have paid their mortgages fast. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio/ Watch a free 20-minute webinar to dive deeper into the First Lien HELOC concept: https://tinyurl.com/bdham2re Use the free First Lien HELOC calculator to see if this is right for your situation: https://tinyurl.com/4eyjapxv Book a call with Anthony’s team to discuss YOUR situation: https://tinyurl.com/4pthfc5x
Ron Friedman Discusses Building Superteams to Build Culture And Maximize Productivity
54 min
Ron Friedman, Ph.D., was the guest on this episode of Success Profiles Radio. He is an award-winning social psychologist and bestselling author of The Best Place to Work and Superteams. His research on building high-performing teams has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Harvard Business Review, where his article “How to Build a Superteam That Keeps Getting Better” is this month’s cover story. We talked about what it takes to get interviewed with major media outlets, how he does a book launch, how to build a Superteam, and the way that the best teams make decisions. In addition, we discussed what warrants a group meeting and what doesn’t, the biggest mistakes leaders make, rewarding team members for taking risks at work, and how allowing team members to moonlight during off-hours can actually help a team’s performance. Finally, we talked about building trust, discovering what motivates employees, and the one office amenity that makes the most difference in team productivity. You can listen and follow the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts You can also order Ron’s book on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/4trb4try You can take Ron’s Superteams masterclass for free when you buy his book: superteamsmasterclass.com Please leave a 5-star review on iTunes and Spotify.
Scott Sorrell Discusses Charging More For What We Do and Having Customers Be Happy About It
58 min
Scott Sorrell was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. Over the past 24 years, he has helped clients close over $5 billion in new sales. He is widely known as “Mr. Charge Higher Prices” because he trains sales teams and business owners around the world to charge higher prices and get their customers to thank them for it. He has worked with companies who are giants in their industries as well as small and medium size businesses. We discussed how to get paid speaking gigs with large companies, his role as an Adjunct Professor of Sales and Marketing for MBAs at Cal State-Fullerton, what to do when the fee you are offered is too low, and how to find out what a customer is willing to pay. In addition, we talked about the relationship between charging higher prices and customers being happier, getting customers to say YES more often, generating a constant stream if qualified referrals, and overcoming objections to close faster. Finally, we discussed charging everyone the same price versus dynamic pricing, his coaching program, and why you should fire your lowest 10% of customers every year. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Audible, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart Radio and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts Please leave a review on iTunes and leave 5-stars on Spotify. You can learn more about working with Scott at https://chargehigherprices.com
Drewbie Wilson Discusses A Framework To Help Clients Generate Multiple Seven-Figures Per Year
55 min
Drewbie Wilson was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. Over the last 18 years, he has managed teams and helped businesses build and maintain client relationships. He has produced more than seven-figures in revenues in several industries and helps success-driven winners become the most elite versions of themselves. We talked about how writing books has helped his business and how he spun that into multiple streams of income, how he built his brand and created merchandise to promote it, keys to selling seven-figures per year, and the magic of great follow up. In addition, we discussed generating leads organically versus paid ads, asking for referrals from both customers and non-customers, and using direct mail in marketing. Finally, we talked about a framework for a sales script, using memes to generate sales, and his coaching program. You can follow and listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts. Learn more about Drewbie and his work at www.callthedamnleads.com
Garr Russell Discusses How He Built A Franchise Around The Idea Of Renting People's RVs, And How To Franchise Your Business
56 min
Garr Russell is this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a Kingdom-based entrepreneur., author, and founder of Fireside RV Rentals which is the largest RV rental management company in the U.S. He has built and sold multiple businesses while raising up Christian leaders to walk in faith, freedom, and purpose. We discussed how his business revolves around renting other people’s RVs, how to know when to get an actual location once your business starts growing, how to price your services, how COVID impacted his business, and how to know when to expand. In addition, new talked about how he scaled from one location to 70 locations, how to know if your business can be franchised, the process of franchising your business, vetting potential franchisees, and building a community with your franchisees to promote growth. Finally, we discussed how to avoid the trap of expanding too quickly, the importance of creating duplicatable systems and what some of those are, the key components to scaling your business, and picking markets to expand to. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio/ You can learn more about Garr Russell at www.garrrussell.com and at www.rvrentalsecrets.com
Steve Linton Discusses His New Book, The Frequency Of The Road, And How We Can Use It To Become A Safer Driver
56 min
Steve Linton was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a speaker, author, and Frequency Master Expert at the Frequency of Success. He has logged over 16,500 flight hours as a pilot and has skydived over 17,000 times. He is endorsed by Bob Proctor and Les Brown, and his first book is called The Frequency of Success. His new book is called The Frequency of the Road, which applies the principles of the first book to driving on the road. Recognizing that road rage is a serious problem, we discussed how we can take control of our mindset and emotions before we start our cars. We talked about being a high-frequency driver and what that means, applying situational awareness to our lives, the compound effect of our choices, creating affirmations to empower us, and applying the 12 Laws of the Universe to driving. Finally, we talked about raising our frequency so that we don’t drive while angry or upset. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts.
Mashup Episode: Buying and Selling Your Business, Getting Funding, And Increasing The Value Of Your Company Before Selling It
58 min
This week's edition is the second MASHUP episode where the theme is buying and selling businesses. In the last 14+ years of doing the show, I have interviewed many people who have expertise on this topic, and so we’ve woven some clips from several previous episodes to answer the types of questions people might have about what goes into doing this. Here's what you'll learn: Jason Sisneros: Knowing the exit plan for your business as soon as possible; setting up your company for the best exit; what makes a buyer qualified to purchase your business. Scott Duffy: How to know whether or not you are sitting on a billion-dollar idea; how to increase the value of your company if you plan to sell it someday. Mitch McGinley: Recognizing if a deal is good or not; funding your business; using your LLC or EIN number to buy a business; buyer's due diligence; accurately pricing your business to sell; transparency with your employees about the sale of your business. Michael Streets: how to sell your business; recognizing the best time to sell your business. Lance Graulich: why franchising is a better way to wealth than a startup; funding your franchise purchase; knowing if your business is franchisable or not. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts. Learn more about our guests here: Jason Sisneros: https://builttoexit.biz Scott Duffy: https://scottduffy.com Mitch McGinley: https://boutiquefitnessbroker.com Michael Streets: https://michaelstreets.com Lance Graulich: https://eyeonfranchising.com
Andrew Mirolli Discusses Having A Succession Plan For Your Business And How To Exit When You Are Ready
57 min
Andrew Mirolli was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and is the Vice President and co-founder of buyAUM.com. He specializes in helping RIA owners managing $100m-$700m+ navigate the human side of succession planning. He is also skilled at bringing complicated M&A deals to a desirable conclusion. We talked about how your first business is not necessarily your greatest hit, his current business of matchmaking people who want to buy and sell financial advisory practices, how you should pick the niche you serve, and the importance of relationship building in business. In addition, we talked about using cold calling and referrals to build a business, why businesses should have a solid succession plan, what has to be in place in order to sell your business, and how to properly value your business for sale. Finally, we discussed how to vet potential buyers for your business, what to do if your financial advisor is retiring, developing mental toughness, and his best advice for young entrepreneurs. You can follow and listen to Success Profiles Radio on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Heart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts You can learn more about Andrew and his work at www.buyAUM.com
Todd Speciale Discusses His Book, The Ultimate Sales Bible, And How To Dominate The Sales Game
55 min
Todd Speciale was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the CEO and Founder of Make Sales Great Again, which teaches business, sales, and leadership to the masses including CEO’s of major Fortune 500 companies. He has personally trained over 5000 sales professionals and has sold over $1 billion in sales, and has led teams that have generated several billions of dollars across multiple industries. We discussed his book, The Ultimate Sales Bible, as well as why selling is the ultimate profession, why people are afraid to discover their true worth to the marketplace, and the role of ego in sales. In addition, we talked about how to build mental toughness, why we should embrace hearing NO, setting up your morning routine to succeed, and the importance of your vision statement. Finally, we discussed why salespeople don’t reach their goals, how to dominate in sales, how to skillfully call out someone who isn’t telling you the truth in a sales conversation, and the skills and systems that allow you to scale to nine figures. You can follow and listen to Success Profiles Radio on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, iHeart Radio and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts Learn more about Todd Speciale at https://toddspeciale.com and at https://makesalesgreatagain.com
Callum Laing Discusses Why Acquiring Companies Is Better Than Starting One, And Why Being On A Board Of Directors Can Accelerate Your Career Path
59 min
Callum Laing was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is an entrepreneur and inventor who has completed over 100 acquisitions, authored four bestselling books, and built a global network that helps first-time board members and founders accelerate growth through ownership. We discussed how he lost a deal that was worth $1 billion, his experience with Richard Branson on Necker Island, why pitching a billionaire is a bad idea and how to get attention instead, buying companies as a growth strategy versus starting them, and how to know if a potential deal is a good one or not. We also talked about how to vet partners you want to work with on a deal, scaling a company from zero to $180 million in five years, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Finally, we discussed why getting on the board of directors of small and medium size companies is an excellent growth strategy for your career, how to quickly build your network, and five ways to get on a board. You can follow and listen to Success Profiles Radio on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts
Dr. Stephen Sanders Discusses Optimizing Men's Health And Performance, TRT, Peptides, And Much More
56 min
Dr. Stephen Sanders was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a board-certified physician (MD, MPH) and founder of Whole Men’s Health, where he works with high-performing entrepreneurs and executives who look successful on paper but quietly struggle with fatigue, burnout, and declining focus. We discussed his own health challenges in his late 30s and how that changed his mission, how he helps entrepreneurs protect their energy, addressing burnout issues, and why male health has declined over the last few decades via infertility, obesity, low libido, and depression. In addition, we talked about the best ways to build muscle mass, optimizing our performance (via sleep, strength, hormones nutrition, and mindset), constructively dealing with mental health, and the importance of setting standards for yourself and others. Finally, we discussed TRT, why peptides can be beneficial for men’s health, and the dangers of relying on ChatGPT for medical advice. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts.
Mashup Episode: Getting on Shark Tank, Pitching An Investor, And Properly Valuing Your Company
53 min
This week’s edition of Success Profiles Radio is our first ever MASHUP episode and the theme is Shark Tank. In the last 14+ years of doing the show, I have interviewed many people who have had something to do with Shark Tank, and so we’ve woven some clips from several previous episodes to answer the types of questions people might have about getting on the show, pitching your product, and getting a deal. Here’s what you’ll learn: Kevin Harrington: What makes a great pitch, mistakes people make in their pitches, and red flags that cause an investor to not work with you. Brandon T. Adams: How to know if your product idea is any good, and what his Shark Tank audition was like. Zach Shreier: Getting a shark’s attention, what surprised him the most about his Shark Tank experience, the pitch process, and post-show due diligence. Johnny Georges: How he got on Shark Tank, what surprised him the most about his Shark Tank experience, and the importance of great mentors. Steve Sashon: Why he auditioned for Shark Tank, what his business was like before and after Shark Tank, properly valuing your company, and why he turned down a deal. Woody Woodward: How his DRIVE sales process can be applied to Shark Tank and how you can pitch each of the five sharks by using that system. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts This episode is commercial-free courtesy of Ultimate Achievers Magazine. www.ultimateachieversmagazine.com
