Ernie 'EL' Lansford has over 50 years of experience in sales, and is currently a B2B sales leadership coach and mentor. Ernie has also been married to his lovely wife for the last 48 years! Ernie shares his favorite reply to, ‘How are you?’ and describes why you always want to make your customer the hero.
Highlights from This Episode:
● How’s Ernie doing today? He’s having the time of his life!
● What’s Ernie’s upcoming book about?
● How does Ernie make his customers feel like heros?
● How can we figure out a customer’s internal desires and motivations?
● Should you think of your wife and children as customers? How does that help a husband/father?
● There are four levels of relationships.
● When was the last time Ernie experienced joy?
● What has Ernie learned about marriage while being with his wife for over 48 years?
● Ernie is entering a new business venture; what’s it about?
● Why did Ernie join Iron Sharpens Iron?
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Character,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Balance,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Kyle Benschoter has been married to his college sweetheart for the last three years, and discusses the importance of truly listening to your partner in the way that they need to be heard, not how you want to be heard. Although Kyle has a background in finance, he loves being outdoors, and working on the family farm. There’s so much simplicity and beauty in being outdoors and working in nature!
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Kyle experienced joy?
● What’s the secret to a long-lasting marriage?
● You have to be willing to listen to your partner.
● Daniel explains what FANO means.
● What do people consistently ask Kyle for help with?
● What kind of pancakes do Kyle and his wife make? We must know!
● What is Kyle currently obsessed with?
● There’s just something special about the farming community.
● Why did Kyle join the Iron Sharpens Iron community?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of the ISI community?
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Marriage,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Jim Judge is a Technical Sales Executive and a Business and Personal Performance Coach. Jim has been married to his highschool sweetheart for over 15 years, and shares some wisdom on what it takes to have a loving and meaningful relationship a decade later!
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Jim experienced Joy?
● Kids, pack your bags! We’re going on a spontaneous weekend vacation.
● You don’t have to wait till you retire, to enjoy a retirement lifestyle.
● What do people consistently ask Jim for help with?
● How can successful businessmen also be successful husbands?
● Your wife plays an important role in your family. Really check the ego at the door, and listen to your other half.
● What kind of routines does Jim have?
● What kind of wins has Jim seen since switching his routine?
● How did Jim discover the Iron Sharpens Iron community?
● What has been an unexpected benefit since joining ISI?
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Character,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Balance,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Keith Harris is the Vice President of Fellowship Management, and has been a part of Lord & Company, Inc., for the last 20 years, where he is currently an Operations Manager. Keith also won the 2012 Rising Star Award, presented by the Control Systems Integrators Association.
Highlights from This Episode:
- What are some of the best aspects of being a dad?
- Keith, is there a secret to developing strong friendships with your children?
- Keith tries to stay on top of what’s happening in his kid’s world and what’s happening on social media.
- When was the last time Keith experienced joy?
- What do people consistently ask Keith for help with?
- What makes for an effective listener?
- What is something Keith is obsessed with right now?
- How does Keith’s faith live out through his professional life?
- What is the biggest business takeaway that Keith can share?
- Why did Keith join ISI?
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Character,
Marriage,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Family,
Balance,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Parenting,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Scott Hooper has been making a difference in the lives of kids since he was basically a kid himself. For the last 20+ years, he has served as the Children’s Pastor at Cottonwood Church in Dublin, Texas. Scott is also a board member for Kids Across Cultures, an organization that helps supply clean water to villages in rural China.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Scott experienced Joy?
● Has Scott ever taken a charity mission trip with the entire family?
● What is the value of taking your family overseas to do a mission trip?
● Scott believes if children learn English, Spanish, and Chinese, they can branch into any market in the world.
● How does Scott reach outside of his local church to help his community?
● How does Scott connect with people in authentic ways?
● Why did Scott join the ISI community?
● God will always make a way.
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of joining the ISI community?
● Scott’s wife has even noticed a difference!
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Character,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Family,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Jim Ingersoll is a real estate investor, author, and coach. Jim is also the host of his own real estate podcast, Investor Success. Jim has spent a lot of years in the corporate world, but one day he decided he wanted to stop trading his hours for dollars, and move on to more fulfilling work. Today, he teaches others to break into the real estate market, and live life on their terms.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Jim experienced joy?
● Jim explains why being a father is the best job in the world.
● How did Jim remind himself to practice unconditional love for his kids?
● What do people consistently ask Jim for help with?
● What is Jim obsessed with right now?
● How did Jim get started in real estate investing?
● What kind of routines does Jim have that help him be successful?
● Every morning Jim gets coffee with the Lord.
● Why did Jim join the Iron Sharpens Iron community?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit towards joining Iron Sharpens Iron?
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Topics:
Motivation,
Character,
Masterminds,
Balance,
Fun,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Faith,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Michal Stawicki runs the blog Expand Beyond Yourself and he is a progress fanatic. Originally from Poland, Michal explains what are some of his secrets to being consistent. Before he started journaling, Michal was overweight, stressed, and he worried constantly about his finances. However, one day he woke up and decided he had complete control to transform his life, and so he did!
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Michal experienced joy?
● What do people consistently ask Michal for help with?
● Michal has been consistently writing in his online journal since 2013.
● What does Michal journal about?
● Why does Michal like to write?
● What are some of the secrets to being consistent?
● What are some of Michal’s big goals?
● What is Michal’s personal mission statement, and what does it mean to him?
● A personal mission statement helps filter big life choices.
● What has been the most unexpected benefit from joining Iron Sharpens Iron?
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Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Character,
Balance,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
When Andreas Jones left the military, he joined the corporate world and became the Vice President of SunTrust within two years. Andreas knew with his expertise, he could help others achieve the same sort of success he did, which is why he started his own company, Combat Business Coaching. Andreas discusses how his experience in the military helped him become the man he is today, and why he joined the Iron Sharpens Iron community.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Andreas experienced joy?
● Why did Andreas start his business?
● Without a college degree, Andreas became the Vice President of SunTrust, by the time he was 28-years-old.
● Andreas wasn’t very happy with his corporate job, so he hired a coach to help him.
● What were people asking Andreas for help with?
● Andreas talks about his online marketing course.
● What is Andreas currently obsessed about?
● How does Andreas’s faith and moral code transfer to his business life?
● Andreas talks about some of the routines that keep him successful.
● Why did Andreas join the Iron Sharpens Iron community?
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Masterminds,
Balance,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Tony Fonte is a coach, speaker, and author. Tony’s wife passed away suddenly and it left Tony to care for his very young daughter at the time. Yet through all the darkness Tony has faced, he was able to find the light. He understands what it is like to experience painful loss, which is why he helps others going through bad times find a new beginning.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Tony experienced joy?
● What kinds of things do people consistently ask Tony for help with?
● How does Tony help people with their mindset?
● What’s happening on the inside dictates what’s happening on the outside.
● What is Tony obsessed with right now?
● Why did Tony start his coaching business?
● Unfortunately, Tony’s wife passed away suddenly after 6 months of being married together.
● How does Tony incorporate his faith into his professional life?
● What are some of Tony’s routines?
● No matter how hard it gets, keep going.
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Masterminds,
Family,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Cade Joiner is the owner of Shred-X Corporation. Cade, who is originally from Georgia, was working in Washington and was absolutely miserable. He hated the weather and his job, so he prayed to God to show him a sign. Well, God delivered him that sign and Cade knew he had to pack up his stuff, quit his job, and move back home to start what is now the largest independent shredding company in the Southeast.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Cade experienced joy?
● What does Cade and his family like to do together?
● What kind of tasks does Cade consistently help people with?
● Cade left his full-time job on a leap of faith, and doesn't regret it one bit!
● How did Cade's parents respond when Cade suddenly quit his job?
● What is Cade currently obsessed with?
● Cade tries to read a new book every week.
● Spending 10-15 minutes with the men in the community has been incredibly valuable for Cade.
● What kind of routines or systems does Cade have?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of Iron Sharpens Iron?
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Business Coaching,
Family,
Balance,
Career,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
