Dreamcatchers

The idea of success is often oversimplified. Most believe it is achievable overnight, but nothing can be further from the truth. Success results from years of tenacity and consistently doing the right thing. Brandon Lazar is an entrepreneur who succeeded after ten years of hard work and hustle. Join us as we discuss his journey from selling rocks in kindergarten to owning two businesses in college and how he created a successful exit from his business. We'll hear Brandon talk about the lessons he learned while working as a wildland firefighter that helped him stay prepared for anything and how to leverage the two levers of success - HR and marketing - to manage a high level of turnover. He'll provide insight into creating systems and processes from day one that make the business more attractive to potential investors and share his advice on staying committed even after a failed attempt at selling the business. Finally, he'll reflect on the emotional and financial journey of exiting a business after 15 years,

Jerome welcomes Joie Roberts to share her experience growing a business from zero to 1.2 million dollars in sales on Amazon in just 12 months. She will share how she managed his time and resources to successfully build something that he could eventually sell, including hiring employees, launching products, and using keyword optimization, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, YouTube posts, and Instagram to reach potential customers. The episode also delves into the emotional rollercoaster of selling a business, the importance of having support from those who have gone through it before, and the need for caution in advice given by others. Finally, hear how Joie used her profits to write a book about her journey with infertility and launch a new supplement store based around fertility!  [00:01 - 16:53] Opening Segment Joie's mentor, Jamie Davidson, joined her program to learn how to sell on Amazon Joie pivoted to selling on Amazon while still running her wallpaper company Sold private-label products on Amazon, which w

Anyone can claim Amazon expertise online, but only some people live it. In this episode, Jamie reflects on his transition from a senior role to the C-suite, acknowledging that it requires a new level of responsibility and experience, and how he has used his expertise to succeed in his ventures. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship, particularly when having a family and financial obligations.  Jamie also talks about the risk involved in entrepreneurship and how it requires a willingness to give up immediate income for potential long-term gains. He discusses their decision to leave their current job and invest in a new business with a partner. The conversation delves into the importance of having professionals navigate through selling processes as they can be risky going at it alone. The earnout and terms of deals should be carefully considered as they may fail to come to fruition.  Join us as we delve into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and d

One's legacy should be defined by the success of others they have helped along the way.  In this episode, Jerome welcomes Rick Martinez, a former nurse turned entrepreneur who built a successful staffing agency serving the federal government. Rick shares his unique perspective on value extraction from businesses and his journey from being a nurse to starting his own company and eventually exiting it for a profit. He explains how he contracted himself to hospitals and increased his salary by becoming a strike breaker before finally realizing he could become the contract body himself.  The conversation also explores the idea that financial freedom may not be the ultimate goal but fulfillment and freedom in other areas of life. Rick shares personal experiences of achieving financial success and realizing it did not bring him the anticipated happiness. The conversation highlights the importance of making decisions based on personal values and beliefs rather than societal expectations. Please tune in for an eng

Following your purpose connects you to the promises of God. In this episode, Jerome interviews Jason Wilson, an American living in Colombia for over 20 years. Jason shares his journey to Colombia for love and how he transitioned from the fitness industry to teaching English and creating his methodology. He also talks about his mental wellness community organization, Circle of Friends Club, which aims to help people suffering from mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidal ideation.  The conversation highlights the importance of getting to know people and places for oneself instead of relying on negative media portrayals. They delve into how Circle of Friends helps people who are feeling lost and looking for what's next and how mental health is a spiritual issue and encourages others to view it that way. The conversation also delves into the interpretation of dreams and how dreams can provide warning or prophetic messages. The importance of prayer and speaking the word of God is emph

Everything can be quantified. Music, art, or literature can be measured. But what about emotions? In this episode, Jerome welcomes James Burnham to show us how he quantifies emotions. As an AI Emotional Intelligence Coach, James discusses his new project, an innovative app called Vibeonix that measures emotional intelligence by analyzing the frequency of one's vocal cords. The app allows users to understand their emotional palette and improve their emotional intelligence in 15 seconds a day. He also discusses the difficulty of confronting and releasing difficult emotions, such as fear and sadness. Emotional intelligence is crucial in controlling reactions instead of defaulting to survival mode, which can lead to delusion.  If you want to take your emotional well-being to new heights, tune into this episode! [00:01 - 07:38] Opening Segment Introducing James Burnham to the show Discussion on emotional intelligence and managing painful emotions Introduction of a new app that measures emotional intelligence

Now that we know what it takes and the risks of exiting the matrix, it's time to delve deeper into what to do once you've taken the red pill. Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Jerome! In this episode, Matt and Jerome discuss the ultimate goal of becoming a level five leader who can put other leaders in place, ensuring the company's growth. They also discuss the importance of having a support system to navigate these challenges. They emphasize that no one is truly self-made, and ego can harm success. Leaving a company or business and achieving significant financial success comes with challenges and transformations. It affects everything from self-image, relationships, health, philanthropy, and more. With that, tune in to learn the importance of being prepared for the impact of success and seeking support to achieve true significance! [00:01 - 05:50] Unpacking the Seven Exits of Founders: A Guide for Newly Exited Operators The struggles of high-performing individuals who have exited their bu

Just like Morpheus was there for Neo, I'm there for you. Because I know what it's like to achieve the ultimate success — only to realize it's not the end goal.  And to feel the quake of that realization. To experience the fear, anxiety, and doubt you have been living with. The difference is that I've taken the Red Pill.  I know what's on the other side of the "existential crisis" everyone's trying not to discuss. Sure, unplugging from The Matrix looks and feels different for everyone. After all, there's a reason why your value is unique. But the new reality you will experience is rooted in this one fact — it's not freedom that liberates us. It's fulfillment.  It's not the success we're after. It's everything success blinds us to. In this episode, Jerome and Matt delve into the origins and evolution of Jerome's podcast, which started as a tribe call where people shared their stories to inspire others. Jerome shares how his podcast has evolved into highly-produced content with inspiring guests. The new

The food we eat is designed to be addictive. That is what the food industry designed it to be. In this episode, host Jerome interviews health coach Sharon Gleeson, who shares her journey toward creating a healthy lifestyle for herself and her family. Sharon emphasizes prioritizing healthy eating habits over dieting and finding a plan that fits an individual's unique lifestyle. As someone who transitioned from human resources and change management to health coaching, Sharon understands the challenges of balancing work and family life while maintaining healthy habits. The conversation revolves around creating sustainable practices for long-term health and wellness, so tune in for more inspiring stories of individuals who have turned their dreams into reality. [00:01 - 07:40] Tips for a Sustainable Lifestyle Lifestyle changes rather than diets for sustainable health goals Sharon's background and career Sharon encourages individuals to find fulfilling careers that align with their passions [07:41 - 12:10] The I

Jerome and special guest Jonathan Cronstadt dive into how Jonathan achieved a "double unicorn" exit from Kajabi. Through two foundational elements - relationships and delivering value - and fate, Jonathan went from working with Joe Polish to achieving a $2 billion valuation. This conversation focuses on the idea that success is not a destination but a journey of joy and fulfillment. They discuss the concept of hedonic adaptation, which states that any reward will have diminishing returns over time, and how this affects income growth. Jonathan also discusses the tricky balance between financial freedom and hard work, risk-taking, commitment, and dedication to one's goals. They share personal anecdotes about their journey to illustrate the price of success and what is needed to reach it. This episode is an inspiring reminder that financial freedom is achievable with hard work, support from family and friends, mentorship, and meaningful investments in oneself. [00:01 - 13:15] From 6 Million to a 2 Billion Valua

Patricia Myers has been in the funeral service industry for decades and is here to share her invaluable wisdom on the end of life planning. Join us as we explore the importance of being aware of family history, asking questions around the dinner table, and planning to leave behind a meaningful legacy and avoid leaving a mess for others to clean up. Patricia will discuss her experience of seeing families come into a service for their loved ones without knowing what they want, often influenced by what others have done or out of guilt. She will also explain how funeral homes can help families relax during this intimidating process by getting them to talk about their loved ones and allowing them to personalize the service. She will emphasize the need for research and understanding what is being bought before spending money on funeral services. Finally, Patricia will touch on her workbook that allows people to plan and involve family members in making decisions that honor their wishes. By joining this conversation

Jerome invites Lauren Petrullo to discuss how she uses AI tools like Jasper and Surfer to create content quickly and efficiently for clients. Through her journey of turning her business from one SEO team member to 14 in six months, Lauren reveals the power of choice that enabled her to make a bold move into entrepreneurship and achieve success. She talks about lessons she learned, such as people management, delegating tasks, understanding that not everyone can be in her corner, and having a supportive network. She also shares how different forms of exercise have been integral in her journey, helping her build relationships quickly and remain resilient in difficult situations. This powerful conversation highlights the importance of physical, social, and mental health - giving listeners insight into the speaker's personal experience of choosing a path that made them happy over the most secure option. [00:01 - 15:54] Becoming an AI Content Creation and Beyond How Lauren utilizes AI tools such as Jasper and Sur

Dive into the inspiring story of Daphne E. Jones, a senior Vice President, and Chief Information Officer at GE Healthcare, who rose to success against all odds. In this episode, she shares her journey from being a secretary to a corporate executive and how her mother's teachings have inspired her to push beyond her circumstances. Listen as she explains how she overcame the obstacles in her path and achieved her goals through hard work, dedication, and ambition. She explains what boards are and what it takes to qualify for them, emphasizing the importance of performance, image, and brand recognition when making oneself discoverable for a board position. Drawing upon her experiences as an immigrant and Harriet Tubman's example of pushing forward while bringing others along with her, Daphne encourages listeners to have a growth mindset and believe that success is inevitable with perseverance. Tune in to this episode of Winning Is Inevitable to gain insight into building your brand and developing performance and

Jerome and Darleen Santore explore the art of resilience and how to manage life's adversities. Drawing on her 26 years of experience as an occupational therapist, leadership advisor, and mental skills coach, Coach Dar shares her nine principles for dealing with hardship. These principles involve embracing the "suck" when something hard hits; meeting yourself where you are in order to identify and feel the emotions associated with the event; and creating a strategy to move forward. The pair also discuss numbing and healing - why it's important to face our emotions rather than masking them with certain behaviors or substances, and how to come into your own self-worth and confidence, recognize triggers without being affected by them, as well as mourning a loss while celebrating the memories associated with it. This conversation highlights the importance of mental fitness, having a growth mindset, developing strong faith, reframing difficult situations, recognizing your gifts, learning from life experience, and u

What is the purpose of communication, clarity, and confidence in leadership? Jerome welcomes Erica Barnhardt to talk about the morning ritual that has contributed to her success, how communication is more than just words, the need for providing and receiving feedback, and how vulnerability can open up new opportunities for understanding. She also discusses the importance of acceptance, being vs doing, process vs results focus, her journey from lawyer to consultant and strategist, and her 5 year milestone anniversary. Discover the power of communication for effective leadership by tuning in! [00:01 - 15:06] Discovering Clarity and Confidence in Communication Erica shares the morning ritual that sets her up for success Communication involves two messages: what is sent and what is received Language is the means through which your future is already written Asking what they want people to feel and what results they are looking to achieve Feedback loops should be built into communication  [15:07 - 22:32] E

What does it mean to live life on your terms? How do we change from “Yeah, I could do that.” to “No, I want to do that.”? We are capable of so much more than we imagine.  Kristopher Kluver and Jerome Myers explore the topics of the importance of having a vision, determining your purpose, and setting clear intentions. They also highlight the importance of dreaming audaciously on our own terms - not driven by what we see in society. Listen in as they give practical steps in increasing your days off and facing imposter syndrome by stretching your limits.   [00:01 - 13:33] Learn to Drive the Narrative of what Success Looks Like Determining what it means to live your life on your terms Model the spirit of curiosity to give better support and ask the right questions Be careful about how you measure success [13:34 - 25:57] Are You Subconsciously Giving Yourself the Option to Fail? Kris enumerates the steps to increasing your days off Every day is an opportunity to learn something new Fearlessly give first fo

Is this the year that you’re finally going to figure out who you want to be? When it feels like our lives are not making the true impact we desire, know that you are not alone - you might just need a little push and a mutually beneficial support system. In this episode, Jerome and Matt dive deep into the capacity/contribution and character identification quadrants that can help individuals assess their relationships and pinpoint their attitudes in situations in life. This conversation is essential for anyone looking to create meaningful change in their lives by being honest with themselves and reaching out for support. Take advantage of this inspiring conversation about taking off masks to reach our highest potential!    [00:01 - 15:58] Success without Fulfillment is the Ultimate Failure Many people think they have hit self-actualization…but did they? Freedom is not the ultimate goal - understand that there is more Jerome explains the high/low capacity and contribution quadrant [15:59 - 27:42] Beware of

We thought technology could solve almost everything, but with the wrong systems in place, it can even magnify the errors of our business. This episode explores the journey of Lisa Levy, an entrepreneur who left behind a corporate career in 2009 to pursue her own business. She speaks about the importance of managing people and processes before introducing technology and explains the benefits of coaching and consulting when it comes to leading through change. Additionally, she speaks to the challenges that come with customer relationships, resilience in the face of adversity, and why every leader should have an advisor or coach in their corner. Ultimately, Lisa’s story encourages listeners to take a mess and make it a message of what's possible.    [00:01 - 13:17] Embracing Rather than Fearing the Uncertainty From following the rules to being a rule breaker Moving from a secure corporate job to building a startup Facing the big lie of safety and security in corporate work [13:18 - 43:06] Adaptive Transform

Believe in yourself - we hear this all the time, but how exactly do we do that? Quit the judgment on yourself. Jon Rogers talks about his two overarching principles in life - give it our all and be comfortable with being uncomfortable. His message is that everyone has an innate need to be seen and valued; however, this can often lead to feelings of imposter syndrome. He recommends people surround themselves with those who see their best qualities and use the window approach when giving credit and the mirror approach when taking the blame.   [00:01 - 09:51] Give it Your All to Make an Impact Go 100% in any direction and allow for corrections Changing lives through sales and marketing for small businesses Being comfortable with feeling uncomfortable [09:52 - 22:49] How Consistency and Dedication Can Lead to Success The secret sauce to making your business successful: The 20-Mile March Wake up prepared to do what’s hard every single day The virtue of gratitude and humility for serving more people [22:

Enough about hacks and quick fixes. Transformation is all about true value. Many people know what they want without realizing what they need, and as entrepreneurs, it is our duty to help them realize what they want to achieve and how to get there. Marquel Russell tackles the importance of establishing solid systems and how to avoid paying the dumb tax. He shows how to make the most of your time and the ways to get your life back.   [00:01 - 16:19] Selling What Gives People Results Receipts over popularity - we cannot fake true success Targetting high-ticket clients to help sell premium offers Speaking to what people need instead of their want [16:20 - 38:58] Focus on the Long Haul and Buy Your Life Back Offering true value instead of hacks When people standby, they are paying the dumb tax Winning requires a solid system - most people don’t have it [38:59 - 47:21] Closing Segment It’s the best time to be alive - take advantage of it Connect with Marquel! Closing words Tweetable Quotes: “Have a s