Real Life Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Chantel Ray speaks to Tom Rath about his book Life's Great Question and how to discover meaning in your life and in your work.    Tom Rath is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists. Most recently, Tom co-founded a publishing company and is also an advisor, investor, and partner in several startups. Tom holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Arlington, Virginia with his wife, Ashley, and their two children. Find out more about his book:  https://contribify.com/ Tom Rath's Website: https://www.tomrath.org/   Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/   Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat   Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought

In this special preview from the Grow And Scale Now Summit, Chantel interviewed marketer, salesman, and event specialist Ross Williams!   Ross has 20 years experience in sales and marketing. After 17 years of a successful career in sales he made the leap to entrepreneurship and creating a marketing agency specializing in local business marketing and event creation. Ross embraces the philosophy of old fashion face to face sales, and combines them with the power of Social Media and Digital Marketing to sky rocket businesses to success.   Websites: https://modernprofits.com/home & https://modernprofitscruise.com/202023782962   Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/   Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat   Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their services: http://simpronto.com/ For more resources, visit 

In this special preview from the Grow And Scale Now Summit, Chantel interviewed top business consultant, best-selling author, and speaker Cameron Herold.   Named by Forbes Magazine as “the CEO Whisperer”, Cameron has touched thousands of businesses directly and indirectly through his work. By age 35, he had built two $100 million companies, and by 42, he had grown 1-800-GOT-JUNK? from $2 million, to $106 million in revenue in just six years. Cameron has since gone on to help hundreds of companies grow, and exponentially increase revenue. He has earned his reputation by showing his clients how to double their profit in just three years or less—the process of which was the topic of his best-selling book “Double Double”.  His companies have landed over 5,200 media placements, including coverage on Oprah. Cameron is not just a theory guy. He teaches what he knows from experience and is passionate about sharing his expertise with today’s most dynamic business leaders. He is currently channeling this passion throug

How do you give your employees an understanding of why they do what they do, connect them with a sense of purpose, and build a “culture of good” within your business or organization? In this preview from the Grow And Scale Now Summit with Ryan McCarty, he shares what his company has done to foster healthy culture for businesses across the nation!     Ryan McCarty is an internationally renowned speaker and author of the groundbreaking book "Build A Culture Of Good". He advises organizations on how to create an inspiring, meaningful and engaging workplace and world. After investing over 20 years serving his community as a pastor Ryan joined the business world, where he developed a Culture of Good movement that impacted over 3,000 employees in 42 states. The results exceeded more than the $6 million in goodwill provided to various communities. The results directly impacted the lives of their employees and the bottom-line for the company. Ryan’s work has been featured in: The Huffington Post, People, Forbes and m

MAJOR updates on the SBA Loan and PPP! Applications are being processed...check out what we have learned! We also share information on the economic injury disaster loan (EIDL).  Watch on video: https://youtu.be/r8CdKSMSzMQ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  Heather: https://chantelray.com/ https://simpronto.com/ This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their services: https://simpronto.com/ TRANSCRIPTION: http://reallifeleaders.com/ep44/

How can you prepare your business for longterm success in the midst of a crisis? In this preview from the Grow And Scale Now Summit with Kevin Bupp, Kevin shares what his company is doing to prepare for the worst-case-scenario.   Kevin is the chief executive officer at Sunrise Capital Investors. A proven success in several facets of real estate investing and entrepreneurship, Kevin has over $40mm of real estate transactions under his belt. This extensive investment experience makes Kevin proficient in marketing, underwriting, negotiating, structuring the deal, performing due diligence, and closing on commercial property. Kevin has become an industry leader in real estate investing education. Over half a million people seeking real estate advice download Kevin’s Podcasts on an annual basis. Websites: https://www.kevinbupp.com/ https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/

If you're just starting your business, or are wondering how to get more sales, you need to listen to this episode with Jeb Blount! Each year, Jeb touches tens of thousands of people through his training programs, workshops, books, articles, podcasts, videos, and keynote speeches. He is known for his unique ability to make complex concepts simple and easy to consume. Jeb transforms organizations by helping people reach peak performance fast and is a trusted adviser to companies and their executives across the globe. Website: https://jebblount.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their services: http://simpronto.com/ For more resources, visit http://www.reallifeleaders.com/podcast Have a leadership question you want answered? Em

Can your beliefs about yourself and your company limit the growth of your business? Find out in this episode with Kim Ades! Kim is the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching™ and JournalEngine™ Software. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and mother of 5, Kim is recognized as one of North America’s leading experts on performance through thought mastery. Websites: https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/ https://journalengine.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their services: http://simpronto.com/ For more resources, visit http://www.reallifeleaders.com/podcast Have a leadership question you want answered? Email podcast@reallifeleaders.com and you might even be in an episode!

Has your business hit a plateau? Are you unable to grow and scale from where you are right now? Here are 3 reasons why you may not be able to grow and scale from Mike Young! Mike Young is the founder of The Makeover Master, host of the top rated “Made Over Podcast”, author of "Made Over: How To Create A Powerful Brand That Will Transform Your Business & Save Your Life", and a seasoned entrepreneur. Mike is the creator of the “Starter Pack Makeover Business System”, as part of what he considers his life’s work and duty to help others avoid the hellish 8.5 years of debt, pain and growing pains (and $200,000+) he spent buying every book and course he could afford, traveling to every seminar and event imaginable trying to get his business to work. Website: https://themakeovermaster.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is br

Are you worried? In the face of an uncertain future, serious worry and concern seem to be inescapable. But in this must-listen, special interview with Michael Maher, Chantel encourages us on how to not only overcome worry, but rise to success! Enjoy!     If you are a small business, work as an independent contractor, or even if you have a nonprofit, check out how you might be able to get help from the $349 Billion Dollar CARE act! Visit this link for more info: https://www.sba.gov/?fbclid=IwAR1fTFEMYA_Z6k_Gcy1_YuoMLtBWCAPhEo16eQlqJaBqxrFxr8un1zTVEfQ   Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Watch this on video: https://youtu.be/q2roXkTMs_U  Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their services: http://simpronto.com/ For more resources, visit http://www.reallifeleaders.com

This episode is a must-listen if you have a small business, work as an independent contractor, or even if you have a nonprofit! Check out how you might be able to get help from the $349 Billion Dollar CARE act! Visit this link for more info: https://www.sba.gov/?fbclid=IwAR1fTFEMYA_Z6k_Gcy1_YuoMLtBWCAPhEo16eQlqJaBqxrFxr8un1zTVEfQ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Watch this on video: https://youtu.be/ZFNT0dyhjlg Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their services: http://simpronto.com/ For more resources, visit http://www.reallifeleaders.com/podcast Have a leadership question you want answered? Email podcast@reallifeleaders.com and you might even be in an episode!

Looking to grow and scale your staff? Listen to this preview from the Grow and Scale Summit and gain practical tips to help you utilize technology to grow! Nicole and Chris Stuart are the President and Vice President of Top Guard Security. Since 1996, Top Guard Security has provided clients across the Commonwealth of Virginia with the best in professional security services management. Their top priority is excellent service, which they attain by carefully selecting the best employees and training them thoroughly. The majority of their 1,000+ employees are full-time security professionals who take their jobs as seriously as you take your business. Top Guard Security: https://www.topguardinc.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with

Is it worth getting an executive assistant and if so, which tasks should you delegate? What's the return? These are common questions entrepreneurs have about executive assistants and this episode with Tim Francis, we're going to answer them! Tim is an award-winning entrepreneur from Canada and the founder of ProfitFactory.com and GreatAssistant.com.  He’s a graduate of the University of Alberta, and a Certified Scrum Product Owner. Tim helps entrepreneurs transition from Business Operator to Business Owner, helping them successfully arrange, then delegate to a Production team around them.  Entrepreneurs appreciate their newfound freedom to work ON the business, take time off, travel, or start other venture Tim's websites: https://greatassistant.com/ https://www.profitfactory.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought t

Wanting to take your business to the next level? Toby Harris says you need a defined process and vision! Toby is the co-founder and EVP of Movement Mortgage and a driving force of one of the company’s most important qualities: heart. Toby leads with a passion for servant leadership, excellence in customer service and coaching and encouraging leaders as a certified Maxwell coach. Drawing from his military background, it was Toby who established Movement’s standard-shattering processing goals of 6-hour underwriting and 7-day processing by asking seasoned underwriters how quickly a quality loan can be completed, rather than following the laissez-faire approach of most lending institutions. Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their se

What is a high-ticket offer and how can it help you in your business? Find out in this preview from the Grow And Scale Now Summit with Amanda Dake! Amanda Dake is a consultant and automation expert positioned to assist businesses with growth and image. Services include keynote speaking, workshops, private consulting, strategic planning, implementation of complete sales funnels, establishing automated marketing systems, branding, and creative marketing. Her website: https://amandadake.com/12 Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their services: http://simpronto.com/ For more resources, visit http://www.reallifeleaders.com/podcast Have a leadership question you want answered? Email podcast@reallifeleaders.com and you might even be in

In this episode from the Grow and Scale Now Summit, Chantel interviews Shanda Sumpter on the three key factors that helped her grow her business exponentially! Shanda is the Queen Visionary of HeartCore Business – a training company on the brink of hitting eight figures designed to give entrepreneurs the powerful systems they can use to share their gift and use those gifts to create profitable, sustainable businesses. Today, Shanda is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and business coach, as well as a bestselling author and owner of a multi-million-dollar business and a wife and mom with plenty of time for family, self-development, hobbies, and rest. She lives in a beautiful house on the ocean, and loves her life! Website: https://www.heartcorebusiness.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your p

Need some quick tips to speed up your companies' efficiency? Listen to this episode! Thanh Pham shares some great ideas on how to increase productivity with operating principles for team members.  Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Thanh is the Founder and Managing Director of Asian Efficiency. He is considered to be one of the top thought leaders in the productivity industry and he has been featured in Fast Company, Inc.com, Forbes, Huffington Post, and The Globe & Mail. On a day-to-day basis, he is responsible for executing the company’s mission and helping people become more Asian Efficient. His website: https://www.asianefficiency.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with

Is there a difference between growing and scaling? And if so, how do you make the transition from one to another? Find out in this episode with Carl Gould! Carl is a worldwide leading authority on business and entrepreneurship. His company, 7 Stage Advisors helps organizations grow to the next level. He is an entrepreneur who built three multi-million dollar businesses by age 40. 7 Stage Advisors, has mentored the launch of over five thousand businesses.  Carl has written multiple books on the subject of business strategy, leadership and sustainable growth. Visit His Website: https://carlgould.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their services: http://simpronto.com/ For more resources, visit http://www.reallifeleaders.com/pod

Why is it so important to have a vision in your business? In this episode taken from the Grow and Scale Now Summit, Chantel and Michael Hyatt give tips for how to write a vision and show how a clear vision can start producing results in your business immediately.  Michael is a bestselling author and successful entrepreneur. His business was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies after experiencing 330 percent growth in just three years. He is also formerly the chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers. To listen to the full talk, grab your free virtual ticket to the Grow And Scale Now Summit: https://growandscalenow.com/ Michael's Websites: https://michaelhyatt.com/ Full Focus Planner: https://fullfocusplanner.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto

 How do you take your business and turn it into a virtual business? Is it possible? In this episode, Patrick Donohoe will show you how to take your small team and create systems that allow you to operate virtually! Patrick is the President and CEO of Paradigm Life and PL Wealth Advisors—companies founded to educate clients to reach financial freedom by building wealth, creating cash flow, and establishing a legacy. Since 2007, they have helped thousands of individuals in all 50 states and every province in Canada efficiently grow their wealth by using financial strategies outside of the typical Wall Street solutions. Follow Patrick and purchase his book: https://headsortailsiwin.com/ Claim Your Free Ticket For The Grow And Scale Now Summit! https://growandscalenow.com/ Register now for the Scale Now Retreat: http://chantelray.com/retreat Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/thechantelray/  This episode is brought to you by Simpronto! Get your podcast edited, launched, and produced SIMPLY PRONTO with their servi