Making Elephants Fly | Conversations With High Octane Leaders, Dreamers, & Creatives

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Nick Unsworth. Nick is the Founder of Life on Fire.com is an internationally known seasoned speaker & author with deep expertise on Business Coaching & Facebook marketing. He has spoken to audiences from 30 to 1,500 around the world. With his authentic charisma, unique ability to make learning fun, and ability to deliver result generating content, Nick is frequently one of the top-rated speakers at major conferences both online and offline. Nick’s ability to connect with the audience and content delivery style leaves the audience feeling empowered and ready to take action. His mission isn’t just about teaching…it’s about creating success stories. Nick sold his first business by the age of 30 and knows what it takes be successful and live a life on fire. Most importantly, Nick has a burning desire to help YOU be the success story you were put here on this earth to be. It’s his greatest obsession and you’ll leave IGNITE empowered knowing exac

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits with Laura Quick. Laura grew up in a small town just outside of Savannah, Georgia. She attended college at Florida State University where she discovered her passion for people. With this knowledge, she pursued a fruitful career in sales and marketing for nearly 10 years, finishing her career as an international sales and marketing director before deciding to scratch the entrepreneurship itch. Laura started her first business in 2013 in Mountain Brook, Alabama, as a business consultant specializing in business development strategy. She has always been a woman in business who doesn’t mind standing in the gaps and teaching others to do the same. So, when she read an article in The New York Times in June of 2014 written about the South, she saw a big gap in the Southern Magazine industry. She went to work building a business plan for what is now known as Good Grit Magazine. Laura has grown accustomed to hearing, “the magazine industry is dying,” “paper is going

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits with David Brier. Even if you've never heard of him, you've seen his work. The biggest names in business and entrepreneurship are shouting his praises. David’s been called a “mad genius” by the incredible Claude Silver of VaynerMedia, “brilliant with branding” by Shark Tank’s Daymond John and “a branding genius” by Mr. 10X, Grant Cardone. If that weren’t enough, David’s the recipient of over 320 international awards on design and branding, and has the rare distinction of being presented the Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship medallion. As the #1 rebranding expert on Google who’s been featured in ADWEEK, Fast Company, Forbes, INC, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, and the New York Times, David is also the author of his #1 Amazon bestselling book, “BRAND INTERVENTION, 33 Steps to Transform the Brand You Have Into the Brand You Need,” with the forward written by  Daymond John. Join David and Terry as they talk about what makes a com

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down for the third time with Leigh Holt. This time the conversation focuses on the high cost of success and why saying no to poorly timed amazing opportunities is what opens the doors to perfectly timed life and career-changing opportunities. Terry and Leigh unpack what happens when opportunities are met with an abundance mindset and you really believe that the best is yet to come. With an impressive array of professional experience, Leigh Holt continually draws from her entertainment, sports, music, marketing and sponsorship backgrounds in her current role as an artist manager and founder & owner of maddjett. When working with Leigh, partners find a strong focus on strategy. Leigh is unafraid to ask questions to best understand the culture of the business and the project at hand. By pushing the envelope and building strong relationships, Leigh creates win-win scenarios for her clients and connections. An entrepreneur at heart, Leigh is never satisfied w

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jon Gordon. Along with his wife Leslie Weaver as co-host talking to her favorite leaders and authors. Join us as we dive deep into leadership and the mind of the leader. Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 18 books including multiple best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership and The Power of a Positive Team. His latest book is The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with animation legend Butch Hartman LIVE from the Mini Thing LA 2019. Even if you have not heard the name but you've probably seen his work on Nickelodeon, Disney, Hanna-Barbera, Family Guy. Butch Hartman creator of The Fairly Oddparents and has been a powerhouse in the world of cartoons for over twenty years. He worked on iconic Cartoon Network shows like Dexter’s Laboratory and Johnny Bravo, as well as creating hit Nickelodeon series: Danny Phantom and T.U.F.F. Puppy. For kids of the 90's and early 00's it can be said that Butch Hartman created your childhood. While still attending CalArts, Hartman interned with animation legend Don Bluth. After CalArts he worked on the Disney Classic Pochantus In the early 1990s he was hired as an artist in the model department at Hanna-Barbera. During his time working at Hanna-Barbera, he became friends with future Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. The two would later go on to make the short Zoomates together for

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jeff Barnes. Jeff is the best-selling author of The Wisdom of Walt: Leadership Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth and Beyond the Wisdom of Walt: Life Lessons from the Most Magical Place on Earth. Known as Dr. Disneyland, he teaches the only accredited college course on the History of Disneyland. He is an international Disney motivational speaker, higher education administrator, university professor, and leadership/success coach. He has more than thirty-five years of professional speaking experience and nearly twenty years’ experience leading teams in higher education and teaching more than twenty different college courses. He attributes his passion for Disney parks to his love of history, story, and success. He believes the parks teach us some of life’s greatest lessons—as long as you know their history, know what to look for, and you are willing to connect it all to your own story. Jeff lives in Riverside, California with his family. When he

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Nick Nanton. Not only is Nick making a big impact with his personal brand he spends most of his time amplifying other's stories. From the slums of Port Au Prince Haiti with special forces raiding a sex trafficking ring and freeing children to the Virgin Galactic Space Port in Mojave with Sir Richard Branson, 11-Time Emmy Award Winning Director/Producer, Nick Nanton, has become known for telling stories that connect. Why? Because he focuses on the most fascinating subject in the world: PEOPLE. As co-founder of the largest personal branding agency in the world, DNA: The Dicks + Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency®, representing more than 3000 clients in 60 countries around the world, Nick has helped his clients tell their stories in order to share their unique gifts with the world. Nick shared his message with millions of people through his speeches, blogs, lectures, media placements and contributions to more than four dozen best-selling books. Nick’s W

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jason Kotecki for his second visit to the show. Jason is a professional reminder-er and permission granter who moonlights as an artist, author and speaker. Jason and his wife Kim founded the Cure Adultitis Institute and created Escape Adulthood, a company and lifestyle brand that helps people and organizations break free from the vile clutches of Adultitis in order to build better lives, businesses, and teams. Through their uplifting website, artwork, books, speaking programs, events and other tools, they empower their tribe of Adultitis Fighters to live fuller, richer lives with less stress and more fun. For over 15 years and with over 750 organizations, Jason has offered real-world strategies and practical ideas to help individuals realize Adultitis-free lives, helping them beat burnout and become more innovative by breaking rules that don’t exist. Jason’s artwork has been collected and licensed all over the world, and his insights have been feat

On this episode of “Making Elephants Fly,” Terry sits down with Katrina Stone. Katrina a native of Colorado is now right in the middle of Hollywood. She's a singer, producer, songwriter, and a successful entrepreneur. Every day from her studio and music venue in Burbank, CA Maeweather Music she's working on creating the soundtrack to our lives. Unlike most musicians that commit to moving to Hollywood, Stone meticulously organized her dreams by creating business plans that included multiple revenue streams, the creation of publishing companies, and learning a broad set of skills to increase her net worth. We talk about her journey when there wasn't a stage with her music partner Benj Heard they created their own. With an endorsement from PreSonus Audio, they created one of the best sounding venues in L.A. When there wasn't a tour to go on she created her own. When she needed a way to pay the bills she discovered music placements and licensing opportunities. Her approach to everything is, “We have always felt t

On this episode of “Making Elephants Fly,” Terry sits down with Mike Brennan. Mike is a New Jersey-based designer and illustrator. His artistic journey began as a boy in New York, where he would construct heartwarming greeting cards which lit up the faces of his family and friends. From an early age, he understood the importance of serving others through his art and bringing them value, an ethos still evident in his creative practice today. Mike’s portfolio showcases his versatility and creativity. He is known for his custom ‘Rockstar’ pet portraits, pop culture art, yoga art, live event sketching, and graphic design. He is also the author and illustrator of three self-published books: “Dear Snow: One Man’s Angry Rant Against Winter,” “Dear Human: What Your Dog Is Really Thinking” and “The Art of Yoga.” Mike helps fellow creatives and content creators leverage simple, practical steps for establishing a daily creative habit. He does this via public speaking and his course “Your Artist Journey” where he shares

On this episode of “Making Elephants Fly,” Terry sits down with Steve Anderson, author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book, "The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon." Steve is a trusted authority on Risk, Technology, Productivity, and Innovation and has over thirty-five years of experience in the insurance industry. He holds a master’s degree in Insurance Law. Anderson is a professional speaker, writer, and “futurist.” His speaking portfolio includes presentations on the future of technology, the influence of social platforms, how businesses can leverage the internet, and how they can assess and use risk to their advantage. He was chosen as one of the original 150 LinkedIn Influencers and has over 340,000 followers. For the first time, The Bezos Letters™ unlocks the key lessons, mindset, principles, and steps Bezos continues to use to make Amazon the massive success it is today. Applying these principles helps drive higher, faster results. Steve shows us how to

On this episode of “Making Elephants Fly,” Terry sits down with Andy Andrews, the author of the New York Times bestseller "The Traveler's Gift." Andy is back for the second time to talk about his latest book, "The Bottom of the Pool: Thinking Beyond Your Boundaries to Achieve Extraordinary Results". His books have been translated into nearly 35 languages. Hailed by the New York Times as "someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America," Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents, called upon by the Department of Defense to teach his principles to military leaders around the globe, and coaches at the highest levels have enlisted his wisdom to groom champions on and off the field. Zig Ziglar said Andy is, "...the best speaker he's ever seen." Together we will learn how Andy has used 7 decisions to make the journey from homelessness, to an in-demand comedian sharing the stage with Joan Rivers, Garth Brooks, Cher, and Kenny Rogers, to helping leaders at

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down for a conversation with himself. Yes, you read that right. No guest or interview on this episode. Be careful because you're going to be hearing Terry's inner dialogue. On this episode, Terry wrestles with this idea:  Shipping Hope. We used the springboard of the quote from Tom Hanks as he was portraying Walt Disney in the movie, Saving Mr. Banks. “That's what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again and again.” In this chaotic sometimes hopeless world how to deliver hope when then the media wants us to believe that we just drift from crisis to crisis. Having great ideas just isn't enough we have to ship them. Listen in as Terry talks to himself, you might just discover he's talking to you as well. Find out more at terryweaver.com and thething.live .

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Brian Dixon. Terry sit's down to talk with Brian about his new book, Start With Your People. Brian Dixon is a podcaster, conference speaker, and business coach. He believes that each of us were made for a purpose. You will discover that purpose by clarifying your calling, discovering your audience, and creating your products, which will help you navigate a clear path to impact and income. Brian is passionate about helping authors, speakers, and aspiring messengers create a sustainable business through growing their platform, and creating compelling online courses. He is the co-founder of hope*writers, a membership site of over 2,000 working writers. Brian has a doctoral degree from the University of San Diego. He and his wife Julie live in Charlotte, NC with their three young children. We learn about an incredible hack to get the most out of live events and build relationships with the people you're trying to get and keep their attention, Jon Acuff

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry stands up with Shane Quick LIVE from the stage of The Thing Orlando 2019. Shane is the Managing Partner at  Premier Productions and someone who's not afraid to make waves and break things. The music industry is all about labels, but you can’t put one on Shane Quick. He wears many hats– He’s an artist manager, a promoter, a creative, a disrupter, and a visionary. He’s from the small town of Cullman, Alabama, but his talent has reached the other side of the world. He created international touring models, he founded the Outcry Tour, and he put together one of the nations largest country music festivals, Rock the South. He built the largest team in the Christian music industry at Premier Productions, and with his leadership, it became a top 10 touring company in the USA. He started small, but after almost 20 years in the industry he’s now pulling off 600+ shows around the world each year. Last year Shane launched Roundtable Management in Nashville, Tennesee. Some of

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Sarah Centrella. This time not alone and for the first time with a guest host, the one and only Leslie Weaver. Sarah is a Best-Selling Author, Master Coach, and vision board, expert. As a master life coach, she’s worked with professional athletes in the NBA and NFL, WAGS and thousands of people from around the world, helping them manifest their dreams. Her first book Hustle Believe Receive: An 8 Step Plan to Changing Your Life and Living Your Dream, got the attention of virtually every media outlet. Sarah has been featured by The Wall Street Journal, ABC NEWS, The Steve Harvey Show, The New York Times, OK! Magazine, The Oregonian, Yahoo News, Good Morning America, and many others. She has just released her newest book, #FutureBoards: How to Make a Vision Board to Manifest Exactly What You Want. She regularly leads workshops for clients such as Pinterest, Nike, BMW, Xerox, Quaker Oats, Thrive Global, NBA Wives Association and many others. Sarah has

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Johnathan Lee Iverson. Terry and Johnathan talk about his journey from the circus to the stage and his new journey launching a speaking career with a TED talk at Harvard. At a young age Johnathan understood the power of stages as a member of The Boys Choir of Harlem. Performing before world leaders and dignitaries, including United States Presidents, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter, as well as, Noble Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, Iverson has shared the stage with such artist as Lou Rawls, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Perry Cuomo, Tony Bennett, and Lena Horne, all before the age of eighteen. During his legendary tenure with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Iverson was one of the busiest live entertainers in the world, performing an estimated 450 shows annually in arenas around the United States and Mexico. As the voice of The Greatest Show On Earth, Johnathan has been se

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Craig Gross. Craig is a serial creator and entrepreneur. He started started speaking across the country in 1998 with his best friend, Jake. They called it “Craig and Jake LIVE.” and it eight years they spoke in front of a half million people. Since then he’s been speaking everywhere from churches, conferences, workshops, and many other events since then. In 2006, I was asked to debate the porn king, Ron Jeremy, in front of college audiences. That journey took him debating Ron  at Yale on ABC Nightline and over 100 times across the country. Recently, he was featured at the Kajabi Impact Summit. He’s started a non-profit XXX Church addressing porn addiction,  written 13 books over the last 17 years, recently launched two podcasts, helped a ton of people through masterminds and coaching, and launched a few businesses along the way. His podcast "Craig Brain" is a live look in as he fleshes out his next book and shares what’s inside his brain. Bottom li

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Liz Wilcox. Author of Tales From the Black Tank, Liz Wilcox is an Army wife turned RV entrepreneur. When she’s not out exploring the US with her family, you can find her telling jokes and swapping campfire stories. She is a firm believer in the power of the campfire. At the end of 2017, she gave up personal space in return for personal freedom, hitting the road in a 2007 Jayco Greyhawk. As a full-time RVer, she has a passion for creating community among campers of all kinds through humor and storytelling. You can learn more and become part of her community at The Virtual Campground. We talk about her experience at The Thing 2019 and how saying YES to adventure and the unknown. Liz takes almost every excuse off the table for not chasing the things that you're most passionate about. We learn her story of having no idea where to start and her journey to leading a community that's equipping others to live life on their own terms. Find out more at http: