The Go-Giver Podcast

181 Creating Your Big Idea – Bob Sager

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Innovation, Business Strategies, Creative Thinking, Ideas, Connection Summary Not focusing on your competition is NOT the same as ignoring them. We'l...

180 Standing on Her … Tippi Toes - Sarah Nuse

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness, Success, Integrity, Accountability, Intentionality   Summary   What does it really take … to be happy? We'll look at that in our Though...

179 Tweets … and Deeper Meanings

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Twitter, Social Media, Quotes, Excellence, Listening   Summary   The challenge of communicating effectively on Twitter can actually help us to be be...

178 Rewire Your Brain for Success - Frederique Murphy

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Beliefs, Visualization, Brain, Mind, Success Summary   One is never too successful to retrain their brain. We'll look at that in our Thought of the D...

177 Peaceful Prosperity - Kenya Nelson Stevens

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peace, Organization, Prosperity, Finances, Mindset Summary   What we decide to believe about ourselves is so often what we become. We'll look at that...

176 Mindset Reset - Lisa Jimenez

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mindset, Success, Attitude, Vision, Alignment Summary   Are our lives really that similar to a certain classic science fiction movie? We'll look at t...

175 Magically Making the Impossible … Happen - Mahdi Gilbert

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attitude, Magic, Relationships, Success, Motivation   Summary   So often the difference between victimhood and victory is a personal decision. We'll...

174 Counterintuitive Charisma

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charisma, Relationships, Success, Business, Questions   Summary   The key to "having charisma" might just be exactly the opposite of what we think i...

173 Creating Transformational Change - Greg Satell

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Change, Values, Purpose, Leadership, Movements   Summary   What does it take to create and sustain transformational change? We'll look at that in ou...

172 Creating Value … is YOUR Choice! - Amanda Buse

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Small Business, Value, Women-Owned Business, Girl Boss   Summary   How important is it to your self-image, and to your business's bottom line, to wa...

171 Grappling with the Gray - Rabbi Yonason Goldson

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ethics, Relationships, Business, Morality, Decisions   Summary   Deep within our hearts, we always know what the right thing to do is, don't we? Or ...

170 Navigating Your Blind Spots - Likky Lavji

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blind Spots, Trust, Relationships, Leadership, Limiting Beliefs   Summary   Knowing our weaknesses can actually put us into a position of strength. ...

169 Confirmation Bias - It's Real!

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Confirmation Bias, Thinking, Decisions, Emotions, Beliefs   Summary   Imagine a world where we only accept as truth that which we already believe an...

168 Brilliantly Resilient - Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran Bontempo

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Resilience, Courage, Relationships, Family, Change Summary   Devastating life events can happen. The question is: If or when they do, can we be resil...

167 Creating a New Version of You! - Randy Gage

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prosperity, Business, Love, Relationships, Rebirth   Summary   Authenticity should never be used as an excuse for not growing. We'll look at that in...

166 The Power of Imagination - Dr. Sofie Nubani

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Imagination, Thinking, Mindset, Creativity, Laughter   Summary   A famous candymaker taught us some delicious lessons about imagination. We'll look ...

165 Desire, Courage, Heart, Humility: Shannon's Story - Shannon Ferraby

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence, Bravery, Belief, Leadership, Relationships   Summary   What exactly IS courage? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our...

164 From Time Poor to Time Rich - Steve Glaveski

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Time, Success, Productivity, Leadership, Culture   Summary   Have you ever wondered how and why we accept certain things as being correct without tr...

163 Black Sheep Values - Brant Menswar

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Purpose, Black Sheep, Values, Family, Leadership   Summary   What's the relationship between our values and our happiness? We'll look at that in our...

162 Dunkin' Leadership--More Than Coffee and Donuts - Robert Rosenberg

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership, Business, Influence, Communication, Franchising   Summary   While it's important to know the definition of influence, it's even more imp...

161 Expert Positioning - David Newman

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing, Business, Sales, Relationships, Prospects Summary How important is it to really embrace the value of your product or service? We'll look at...

160 Pouring Into Your People, Part 2 - April Shprintz

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Culture, Leadership, Generosity, Giving, Business   Summary   Respecting and valuing one's employees and team members--or not doing so--is one of th...

159 Pouring Into Your People, Part 1 - April Shprintz

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Culture, Leadership, Generosity, Giving, Business   Summary   Despite what we've learned about leadership, there are still far too many leaders who ...

158 Power Couple - Heath Oakes & Jenny Anchondo

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Success, Business, Relationships, Podcasting, Sales   Summary   Success depends far less on luck than it does on doing the correct things in the suc...

157 Radical Relevance - Bill Cates

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Relevance, Marketing, Business, Value, Messaging   Summary   Value is always in the eyes of the beholder. We'll look at that in our Thought of the D...

156 Freedom Lifestyle - Curt Mercadante

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Business, Freedom, Relationships, Vision, Alignment   Summary   Why is freedom so important? We'll look at in our Thought of the Day. And in our int...

155 Manage Attention … Unleash Genius - Maura Nevel Thomas

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Attention, Distraction, Time Management, Productivity, Technology   Summary   Just how important is our attention when it comes to our achieving tha...

154 The Gift of Struggle - Bobby Herrera

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kindness, Struggle, Humility, Leadership, Pain   Summary   It's often said that struggle is a positive thing. But is it really a GIFT? We'll look at...

153 The Art of the "Heart" Sell - Christine Schlonski

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Heart, Conversations, Success, Business   Summary   Do you look at selling in a way that is counterproductive to your success? We'll look at ...

152 Happy Money - Ken Honda

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Money, Gratitude, Relationships, Business, Happiness   Summary   How do *feel* about money? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our...

151 More Humor – Better Work - Drew Tarvin

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Humor, Work, Business, Relationships, Leadership   Summary   Is humor in the workplace really that important? And if so, what if you're just not tha...

150 Building a Powerhouse - Kristine Lilly

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Culture, Teamwork, Soccer, Leadership, Success   Summary   Is it true that there really is no "I" in team? We'll look at that in our Thought of the ...

149 SalesTruth (And Some Myths) - Mike Weinberg

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Sales, Business, Relationships, Myths, Truth   Summary   Three types of advice are good advice, bad advice, and false advice. We'll look at that ...

148 The Empathy Edge - Meridith Elliott Powell

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Empathy, Relationships, Sales, Relationships, Business     Summary   There are two major benefits to listening -- really listening -- to your prosp...

147 Transformation - Mark Metry

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Transformation, Habits, Entrepreneurship, Business, Success   Summary   What comes to your mind when you think of transformation? We'll look at that...

146 Friction-Less - Roger Dooley

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Friction, Business, Customers, Amazon, Trust   Summary   Have you ever tried to buy from a company … and couldn't? We'll look at that in our Thoug...

145 Your Next Success - Joe Calloway

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching, Success, Business, Relationships, Change   Summary  When it comes to your career, have you ever wondered if it's just too late to either u...

144 Limitless Possibilities - Laura Gassner Otting

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Calling, Success, Business, Purpose, Relationships   Summary   Success is best defined by what success means to YOU. That's what we'll explore in to...

143 Marketing Rebellion - Mark Schaefer

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Customers, Business, Emotions, Relationships, Marketing     Summary   A marketing rebellion has occurred, and it's still occurring. We'll learn abo...

142 Beyond The Referral - Bill Cates

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Referrals, Prospects, Sales, Relationships, Engagement   Summary   When it comes to obtaining referrals, there's often something very important miss...

141 Successful Selling Online - Kendrick Shope

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Benefits, Business, Features, Why   Summary   Selling is cool … if you look at it correctly. We'll briefly explore that in our Thought of t...

140 Self-Care… at Work - Jeanette Bronée

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Health, Self-Care, Hydration, Culture, Food   Summary   Taking care of yourself will make you more valuable to everyone around you at work. We'll lo...

139 Jaime Masters - Level Up Your Business Journey

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Business, Mastery, Owner, Systems, Team   Summary   Is discipline actually … freeing? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our int...

138 Sales in a NY Minute - Jennifer Gluckow

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Attitude, Relationships, Networking, Leads   Summary   Do you have a bias toward action? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in...

137 Competing on the Creative Plane - Anthony Iannarino

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Competition, Creative, Leadership, Accountability   Summary   Does the creative plane deny there being such a thing as competition? We'll loo...

136 Social Media Mastery - Mitch Jackson

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships, Marketing, Social Media, Communication, Business   Summary   How do you use the tools at your disposal? We'll look at that in our Tho...

135 Never-Ending Wisdom - Robert Glazer

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Culture, Values, Wisdom, Appreciation, Leadership   Summary   I remember the great business philosopher, Jim Rohn, saying, "There are no new fundame...

134 Record-Breaking Sales - Ali Reda

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Relationships, Automotive, Credibility, Community   Summary   Do relationships in business still matter? More than ever! We'll look at that i...

133 Cognitive Dissonance

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cognitive Dissonance, Thinking, Relationships, Human Nature, Emotions   Summary   In today's episode, we'll look at an element of human nature to wh...

132 Playing the Long Game - Carol Roth

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur, Planning, Business, Thinking, Consequences   Summary   Good intentions are terrific, but what are the consequences when they're not th...

131 Sales Differentiation - Lee Salz

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Differentiation, Relationships, Business, Marketing   Summary   Just how much influence does the salesperson have in terms of how the value o...

130 Listen Analytically & Don't Be Fooled - Dianna Booher

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Communication, Listening, Relationships, Business, Persuasion Summary Don't allow yourself to make decisions out of another person's frame. We'll look...

129 Thrive This Holiday Season - Meridith Elliott Powell

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Teams, Business, Customers, Prospects   Summary   Have you ever fallen victim to promises of something that would happen after the first of t...

128 Back to Human - Dan Schawbel

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Technology, Relationships, Love, Business, Work   Summary   When it comes to utilizing technology in our daily lives, can we prioritize better than ...

127 What Brings Greatness? - Don Yaeger

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greatness, Habits, Business, Character, Sports   Summary   He didn't FOCUS on winning … yet he constantly won. We'll look at that in our Thought o...

126 Triggering Word of Mouth - Jay Baer

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Advertising, Marketing, Business, Relationships, Empathy   Summary   Would you like a methodology for creating immense word of mouth for your busine...

125 Encouragement & Family Lessons - Mary Jane Mapes

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Empathy, Relationships, Family, Excellence, Authenticity   Summary   Has someone ever stood up for you? Especially someone you would not have expect...

124 The Anticipatory Leader - Dan Burrus

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Anticipation, Future, Relationships, Certainty, Trust     Summary   When it comes to change, we have a choice. We'll look at that in our Thought of...

123 Crisis Ready!

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary We all make mistakes. The question is, how do we handle them? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we'l...

122 Overcome Anger

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Anger, Gratitude, Emotions, Self-Control, Relationships   Summary   Plainly and simply, anger is one of the most destructive character traits there ...

121 Your Whole Self! - Mike Robbins

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Self, Work, Empathy, Vulnerability, Honesty   Summary   The concept of authenticity can at times be a bit unclear. We'll look at that in our Thought...

120 My New Favorite Story

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Culture, Empathy, Customers, Business, Value   Summary   As a business, as a human being, empathy and kindness just makes so much sense. It's both t...

119 Creating Your Prosperity - Randy Gage

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Prosperity, Dreams, Business, Truth, Responsibility   Summary   Embracing truth is always the best place to begin. We'll look at that in our Thought...

118 Your Online Reputation - Elizabeth Engen

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Reputation, SEO, Business, Character, Branding   Summary   While one's character is generally understood to be more important than one's reputation,...

117 Default Settings and Dramas

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary   We're often told that our mind is much like a computer. That's certainly true in terms of our default settings. We'll look at that in our T...

116 Real Men - Larry Winget & Chris Widener

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Manhood, Culture, Society, Family, Success   Summary   Good parents set good examples for their children … and it begins with character. We'll loo...

115 The Third Door - Alex Banayan

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Success, Persistence, Wisdom, Dreams, Negotiation   Summary   There's nothing wiser than seeking the wisdom of others. While we'll look at that in o...

114 Sales and Emotions - Jeff C. West

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Logic, Emotions, Business, Prospecting   Summary   While we as human beings buy emotionally, we need to remember to be sure and bring logic i...

113 Always Forward - Bill Wooditch

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fear, Business, Success, Forward, Sales   Summary   We all have fears. Some are based on logic but others are more a part of our imagination. We'll ...

112 Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiation, Business, Relationships, Collaboration, FBI   Summary   Always be wary of accepting a frame that someone else has set for you. We'll lo...

111 Friend of a Friend - David Burkus

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  Relationships, Networking, Friends, Success, Business   Summary   When it comes to networking, is there both a micro and a macro aspect of it? We...

110 Closing the Gap - Sean O'Shea

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Beliefs, Decisions, Responsibility, Change, Prosperity   Summary   From down and out to top of the world--I never get tired of hearing those awesome...

109 Attention Revolution - Neen James

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Attention, Relationships, Business, Time, Priorities   Summary   Attention … we all need it. And so do those in our lives, both personally and pro...

108 Genuine Influence - John David Mann

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Influence, Persuasion, Relationships, Collaboration, Writing Summary What is the essence of influence? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. A...

107 Hope-Driven Leadership - Libby Gill

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hope, Culture, Business, Leadership, Action   Summary   Having hope is certainly no guarantee of success. But without hope, we're almost guaranteed ...

106 Powerful Relationships - Jordan Harbinger

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships, Business, Networking, Success, Giving   Summary   What is your network really worth to you? We'll look at that in our Thought of the ...

105 Mental Toughness … FBI-Style - LaRae Quy

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

FBI, Business, Toughness, Resilience, Emotions   Summary   Often, the most effective way to stay self-disciplined is to not depend on your ability t...

104 Small Business Hacks - Rieva Lesonsky

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Business, Mindset, Brainstorming, Sales, Technology     Summary   As important as it is to delegate, it's just as important not to … abdicate. We...

103 Why Entrepreneurs Create - Cherie Mathews

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery, Success, Business, Invention, Innovation   Summary While all individuals are different, there seems to be one determining factor when it co...

102 Selling and Expectations - Dov Gordon

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Leadership, Prospects, Listening, Relationships   Summary   A salesperson by any other name is still a salesperson, and that's something to b...

101 Thinking in Bets - Annie Duke

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Decisions, Bets, Results, Risk, Poker   Summary   How does a cost-benefit analysis relate to one's happiness? We'll look at that in our Thought of t...

100 Avoid These Mistakes - Skip Prichard

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mistakes, Success, Relationships, Value, Gratitude   Summary   As human beings we're bound to make mistakes. It's important, however, to make as few...

099 Winning Negotiation - Molly Fletcher

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiation, Relationships, Success, Business, Sports   Summary   It's one simple statement, and a follow-up question, delivered respectfully, that ...

098 Ziglar(s) on Sales

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Relationships, Success, Business, Closing   Summary   There's a reason why Zig Ziglar was a hero to so many of us. We'll look at that in our ...

097 Brave Leadership - Kimberly Davis

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Brave, Leadership, Courage, Relationships, Impact   Summary   "Who is the brave person?" We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our in...

096 Unbranding - Alison Stratten

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing, Branding, Business, Customers, Loyalty   Summary   Our brand is not what we'd LIKE the marketplace to think of us and say about us. It's ...

095 Avoiding Management Disaster - Katy Tynan

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership, Management, Teams, Goals, Vision   Summary   Good employees don't necessarily make good leaders and managers. We'll look at that in our ...

094 Making an Impact - Randy Gage

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Impact, Prosperity, Excuses, Business, Relationships     Summary   Do we have to change the world, or is there something else we can shoot for? We'...

093 Scientific Happiness - Shane Ram

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness, Purpose, Goals, Thoughts, Emotions   Summary   Have you ever noticed that the happiest people seem to live with a purpose? We'll look at ...

092 Success Principles from Direct Response - Brian Kurtz

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Business, Relationships   Summary   Direct response marketing can have excellent application to traditional sales and...

091 The Impeccable Customer Experience - Steve Dorfman

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Service, Business, Customers, Relationships, Employees   Summary   Customer service is important, but the customer experience is really everything. ...

090 You The Entrepreneur - Dorie Clark

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs, Business, Freedom, Discouragement, Income Streams   Summary   Even if you're not a business owner, you can still have an entrepreneur...

089 Women Who Won - Bill Ellis

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Women, Branding, Business, Fear, Confidence   Summary   With self-confidence, the stage is set for great accomplishment. We'll look at that in our T...

088 Prosperity's Inside Game - David Neagle

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Money, Success, Prosperity, Purpose, Attitude   Summary   Have you ever committed … self-sabotage? I sure have. We'll look at that in our Thought ...

087 The Recipe - Chef Charles Carroll

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cooking, Food, Greatness, Excellence, Choices     Summary   As human beings, it can be very easy to make bad choices. The key word, however, is "ch...

086 Business is for Kids - JJ Ramberg

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kids, Business, Entrepreneurship, Parenting, Success   Summary   How important is it for children to have an entrepreneurial mindset? We'll look at ...

085 Ballgames to Boardrooms - Taylor Scott

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership, Success, Sports, Perspective, Trust Summary Just how important IS trust to the success of an organization? We'll look at that in our Thoug...

084 The Business of Writing - John David Mann

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writing, Books, Business, Entrepreneurship, Success   Summary   Regardless of your business, it must be approached as just that … a business. We'l...

083 The Sensational Life - Duane Cummings

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sales, Success, Character, Serving, Leadership   Summary   Success, it's often said, begins on the inside. Then it works its way outward where it ev...

082 Pursuing Our Potential - Mark Sanborn

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Potential, Success, Purpose, Achievement, Passion   Summary   How important is pursuing our potential to living a happy, successful, and fulfilling ...