Michael Stevenson is the founder of Transform Destiny, a top Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) training institute and a best-selling author, success coach and international speaker who specializes in how to use the power of the mind to its' fullest potential.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

-Michael’s experience transitioning from traditional hypnotherapy to NLP

- His non-traditional approach to teaching NLP to others

- The process of mastering NLP and the origins of modeling

- The challenges and benefits of being an introvert in business, and how Michael has built a successful business as an introvert

- Strategies for increasing customer referrals and Michael’s "Guaranteed Referral System"

- The capabilities of AI technology in creating realistic audio recordings for sales and marketing purposes

In this episode, David Ralph (host of the Join Up Dots podcast) shares his insights on business evolution, social media and podcasting. You’ll also hear what David did after an important social media account of his was deleted, and advice for what to do if that happens to you!

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

-              How David’s Facebook account was removed due to “copyright infringement” during Covid-19 … and how that curveball led to more business for him!

-              The importance of being open to change and not being afraid to pivot when necessary

-              An important (and counterintuitive) strategy from author Robert Greene about making it harder for people to reach you

-              Book recommendations to improve your focus and productivity

-              The challenges of podcasting and some current scams in the industry!

For this special 900^th episode of Natural Born Coaches our guest is Bob Burg! The co-author of the best-selling phenomenon “The Go-Giver” (over a million copies sold), Bob has helped companies, sales leaders, and teams sell at higher prices with less resistance for over 30 years. This interview gives valuable advice for your coaching business, check it out!

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

-              The importance of providing value to others in business exchanges (“money is an echo of value”) and the need to set boundaries in professional relationships

-              How to build genuine relationships with others

-              Bob's referral-asking process, including using bridge phrases and funneling down client's networks into small, identifiable groups

-              A proven strategy for dealing with “brain-pickers”

-              Timeless advice from Tom Hopkins, legendary sales book author!

Erik K. Johnson is the premiere coach when it comes to the art of podcasting, and is a nationally recognized talent coach, on-air personality and radio program director. In this episode, you’ll learn why podcasting is such a powerful marketing tool for coaches!

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

-      The growth and changes in podcasting since 2009

-       How to create content that addresses your listeners’ pain points

-       The benefits of appearing as a guest on other podcasts

-       The common reasons for podcast failure and the importance of consistency in podcast production

-       What podcasters can learn from radio personalities like Dave Ramsey, Rush Limbaugh, and Howard Stern

-       Four ways that your podcast can get you more business!

Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide mission to bring life coaching and mindset skills training to kids. Since 2013, her company, Adventures in Wisdom, has certified hundreds of coaches in over 30 countries, helping them create a business they love as a life coach for kids while empowering children around the world!

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

-             Renaye’s journey from a corporate career to creating a coaching curriculum for children

-             How coaching children is different than coaching adults

-             Why stories are such an important part of the coaching process

-             Why coaching kids is an interesting, and profitable, coaching niche to pursue

-             About Renaye’s upcoming live training “Life Coaching Isn't Just for Grownups - Three Skills All Kids Can Learn at a Young Age”!