I met Dan Sutera through the not-so-secret organization The Society, founded by Neil Strauss. If you haven’t heard of him, Dan is the co-founder and President of Futurism.com, the founder of ShareFile (later acquired by Citrix), and Vice-President of Product at Yext. In fact, he’s a six-time entrepreneur who has taken two tech startups from inception to Inc 500. In this conversation, we focus primarily on his new nonprofit, Impact Network, which runs 10 e-learning based schools in rural Zambia. It’s clear that Dan is deeply passionate about this field,…

Today I’m fortunate enough to have an incredible guest. Let’s start off with some hints to see if you can figure out who it is! He’s the mega-bestselling author of 28 E-Myth books, including The E-Myth, The E-Myth Revisited, and his newest book Beyond the E-Myth. Inc. Magazine has declared him the “World’s #1 Small Business Guru,” and his books and methods are taught at well over a hundred universities worldwide. Have you figured it out yet? The answer, of course, is the renowned Michael E. Gerber. In this conversation,…

??Rich German is a bestselling author. His books include Living the Law of Attraction, Monetize your Passion, and his newest one Blue Laguna where all pre-sell orders are going to charity which is awesome. Rich is also a speaker and a business lifestyle coach. Since 1999 he has conducted over 18,000 individual coaching sessions. He’s the creator of JV Insider Circle, JVIC, which is a community I’m part of as well. It’s a powerful community. It’s for coaches, authors, and speakers in building their business via joint venture partnerships. Rich lives in Laguna Beach…

Shanda Sumpter is the founder of HeartCore Business. She is passionate about helping people build businesses that don’t burn them out. She is a coach, speaker, and author. Shanda’s book is called Core Calling: How to Build a Business That Gives You a Freedom Lifestyle in 2 Years or Less! She is also the creator of the wildly popular Zone Event. When Shanda started her career in the commercial real-estate business with Coldwell Banker, she used emails to build a 170-million-dollar real-estate empire in just fourteen months. Five years ago…

Creativity can create happiness, boost your morale, help employee relationships, and even allow your business to grow and succeed. Steve Hill began working in improv and bringing classes into corporations, and noticed that the mentality of the employees would change during their performance. Steve knows how to change your mindset and tap into your imaginative side to redefine your workplace and life. We discuss confidence building, corporate happiness, alternative therapies and more. "We experience the stories, and some of the vulnerability came out. What happens is, there’s a big shift…

Finding and following your passion, while still making a livable income, can be difficult-but not impossible. Akira Iguchi teaches people how to turn their passion into a million dollar business through coaching, speaking, writing, and online marketing. He hasn’t always been wildly wealthy, but found the secret to success: committing to advanced learning, personal development, coaching, and seminars. When you decide to become a better version of yourself and surround yourself with others who are successful, you can create your dream lifestyle. We discuss Akira’s personal story, how to use…

Have you ever thought you were destined for more than your current job or career? On this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Margaret shares how she went from the IT field with no free time, to flipping houses and living life on her terms. Even if you think that you don’t have the skills or resources to make serious money in real estate, Margaret can change your mind. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who dreams of getting into the flipping game. We discuss overcoming insecurities, dressing a house…

Your audience is being distracted by an overwhelming amount of noise. You don’t just need to draw their attention from your direct competition; you want them to listen to you when the whole internet is calling them. Sally Hogshead has created a complete system to help individuals and small brands stand out from the crowd. We discuss the seven types of communication, understanding your primary and secondary advantages, the importance of developing a brand “anthem” and more. "When you have people on your team, if you’ve been judging them by…