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Apr 26 2021

Episode 165: Everyday Leaders with Melahni Ake

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Melahni Ake shares her own influences that have shaped the way she leads today and how she has come to create the Everyday Leaders Platform. Throughout her life and career, Melahni has been striving to show up and add value to others, and she lives out her purpose by supporting leaders to grow and develop. Her Podcast Everyday Leaders 50 in 50 was set up to showcase those people who are making a difference through their leadership.

Click here to see Melahni and her company’s “about” page.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Why she became a John Maxwell Leadership Coach
  • Interviewing 50 “Everyday Leaders” during her 50th birthday year
  • Making great connections
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: connecting, Everyday Leaders, Gary Sanchez, Indianapolis, JMT, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, John maxwell team, Kay and Shi, Kay Salerno, Know Your Why, Making Connections, Networking, Podcasting, Proverbs, Rachel Cruze, Shila Morris, Simon Sinek, Why Institute, Y institute

Nov 17 2020

Episode 158: Kay and Shi, Dynamic Entrepreneurial Sister Duo

Kay & Shi (Kay Salerno & Shila Morris) are dynamic and entertaining entrepreneurs with fascinating stories. When Kay and Shila were 10 and 17, their parents quit their careers and “bet it all” to buy a tiny breakfast restaurant in a California ski town. These sisters instantly gained a front row seat to the drama of American entrepreneurship, all while bussing tables and working the new family business on the daily. As they became adults, they joined the ownership and helped grow the business into a national brand featured on Food Network and in the New York Times. With Mom and Dad now retired, Kay and Shila lead the business as it serves millions of guests across multiple states each year. Often recognized for their unique marketing strategies and dedication to development Kay and Shila find that their love for each other fuels their drive and success.

​Since 2015 Kay and Shila have shared their stories and strategies as speakers and podcasts hosts, and as the marketing faculty for leadership expert and bestselling author John Maxwell’s global team of speakers, coaches and trainers. They love to serve delightful experiences with results-oriented focus and simple, actionable takeaways. Kay and Shila now channel their learnings into their daily 5 minute podcast and blog: The Mentorship Quest and add value daily through their social channels.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Growing up in the restaurant business
  • Throwing down with Bobby Flay on the Food Network
  • Building the marketing system for the John Maxwell Team
  • Invaluable marketing tips
  • Thinking outside the box to help the community
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Bobby Flay, Ed DeCosta, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, Franchise, Gormans, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, JMT, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, Kay and Shi, Kay Salerno, Kevin Harrington, marketing, misty young, Nevada, Restaurant, Restaurant Smart, Rick A. Morris, Shila Morris, Social Media, Squeeze In, SqueezeIn

Jan 28 2018

Episode 061: Chris Rollins, Founding Partner with the John Maxwell Team

Chris Rollins is a Master Trainer in the DISC Model of Human Behavior and a Founding Partner with the global John Maxwell Team. He speaks and trains using his proprietary 3C Model of Performance (Communicate, Connect, Convert) to address the crucial areas of Communication, Leadership, & Sales that every organization must address to achieve massive & sustainable top & bottom line growth. Chris has shared the speaking stage with speakers such as John Maxwell, Les Brown, & Brian Tracy, among others. Chris brings an uplifting, encouraging, yet challenging delivery style that has helped inspire audiences to take action that leads to achieving their true potential. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • His introduction to John Maxwell
  • The difference between success and significance
  • What is the DISC assessment and why does it matter
  • The #1 killer of small businesses in America

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Army, Business coach, DISC, Ed DeCosta, executive coach, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, Jim Collins, JMT, John Maxwell, Julie Gorman, Justin Maust, Leadership, misty young, Personality, Personality Tests, Podcast, Sales, Sales Training, Significance, Status Quo, Success

Aug 16 2017

Episode 009: Voice America Radio Host Rick A. Morris

Rick A. Morris is the President of RSquared Consulting and a Radio Host on Voice America Talk Radio. He is also a John Maxwell certified leadership trainer, speaker, and coach. Rick is an ITIL Practitioner, consultant, author, mentor, and evangelist for project management. Rick is an accomplished project manager and public speaker. His appetite for knowledge and passion for the profession makes him an internationally sought-after speaker delivering keynote presentations for large conferences and PMI events around the world. He holds the PMP, MPM, PMI-ACP, CSAM, Six Sigma Green Belt, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, TQM, ATM-S, ITIL, and ISO certifications.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Favorite interviews he has done on his live radio show
  • Common traits that successful people share
  • Why he joined the John Maxwell Team
  • His experiences with the John Maxwell Team and his trip to the most recent conference
  • The difference between an entrepreneur or a freelancer
  • Who would he love to get on his radio show

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Brittany Wagner, Business Building, business consulting, Christian Simpson, effectiveness, efficiency, GIANT worldwide, Itunes, Jamy Bechler, jeremie kubicek, JMT, JMTDNA, John C. Maxwell, John maxwell team, Last Chance U, Leadership, leading, Podcast, project management, Roddy Galbraith, VoiceAmerica

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