Do you want to discover how cultivating connection with yourself and others can foster lasting resilience? Tanja Murgel Subotic is here to show you the way to unlock the power of community-based healing and build resilience. In this episode, you will be able to: Strengthen your connection with your inner self for meaningful personal change. Delve i…

My guest today, Karen Pina, is a passionate author, coach, and teacher on a mission to share a message about creating the space we need to just be. With 15 published books under her belt, Karen has a mountain of knowledge and experience to share. As a former HR professional, she experienced firsthand the challenges of constantly being in "doing" mo…

The Lunchbreak crew got down to business with a hot topic this week: FEAR. There are so many ways that fear shows up in our lives and so many ways we can fight back against it. Here's what Brandon Eastman, Christine Smith, Ben Albert and I cover: 1. What happens when fear gets to live "rent free" 2. How to use your posture to fight back against fea…

When Paul Angone was 22, he pursued a dream of speaking and writing despite the odds, sacrificing comfort and security in order to escape the feeling of failing at life and inspiring others to do the same; exploring the compelling central conflict of investing his attention wisely. You will learn: 1. How Paul Angone quit his job and became a succes…

What if you could transform your life with the power to rewrite your past and unlock your inner superpowers? That's what Marvin Deitz proposes in his Young Adult Fictional story tackling the challenges of high school and the dream that most adults have: the opportunity to do it over again, with what we know now. Marvin Deitz is an author, entrepren…

From energy vampires to energy amplifiers, the Lunchbreak ABC crew dive into what keeps their motor running - and what makes it stall out. In today's episode you'll learn: 1. How physical exertion can increase your energy 2. How intermittent fasting help to create more energy, and boost weight loss 3. Why you need to study your energy levels like a…

When Jerry Dugan, a man striving to be his best as a husband and father, challenges his introverted son and extroverted daughter to an unscripted and unedited podcast episode, they hilariously confront him with unexpected questions that force him to confront his own vulnerability and transformation. You will learn: 1. How a podcast that started on …

In this podcast episode, MIT alum, Mark Herschberg, shares his journey of self-taught career success and how he learned to master the skills of leadership, communication, and negotiation to become a Chief Technology Officer and teach others to do the same, revealing the surprising power of the Career Success Accelerator. Here's what Mark Herschberg…

Struggling with chronic pain and emotional issues, Dr. Chris Belfry embarks on a journey to help others heal from the inside out, uncovering the hidden ironies of the healing process and inspiring others to be their own inner healer. You will learn how to unlock the power of the mind-body connection to experience a healthier, wiser and more fulfill…

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At age twelve, the same year his pitching lost his team the opportunity at the world series, Justin Schenk's hip shattered into five pieces. Soon after, his other hip needed surgery. Over the next four years he was in and out of hospitals for surgeries spending half that time on crutches or in a wheelchair. Those years sucked. But they were the tra…

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Invisible problems are hard to shake. It's not that they are impossible to fix. It's that you don't acknowledge they are there. It's one thing to try 1,000,000 diets and fail. It's another thing to not realize you need to eat better. Mark Dulaney, The Health Millionaire, shares boatloads of insight into human behavior and the reasons why we're stuc…

One horse alone can pull 8000 pounds. Two horses pulling together can pull 24000 pounds. If two horses are trained together as a team they can pull up to 32000 pounds. Collaboration is the key to pulling more together. In this episode of ABC Lunchbreak Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine talk about how you can grow your business with the magic of c…

Have you ever been so frustrated that you wanted to break something? Perhaps you've always wondered what would happen if you took a sledgehammer to a mirror. Or threw a TV against a wall. In my teenage years I had plenty of opportunities to learn how to fix damage to drywall because I couldn't control my emotions. Now, there's a solution out there …

The secret to success as an influencer relies solely on your ability to afford plastic surgery. There's no other way to make it in this day and age. Just kidding! In today's show Alex Sunshine, a marketer that focuses on working with influencers to sell and market products, shares the top takeaway that we can glean from the most successful influenc…

Years ago Luke DePron, a Weight Loss and Transformation Coach, took transformation photos of himself for a Huffington Post article. Since then, supplement companies have stolen and recycled his photos as "proof" of their product. But there's one itsy bitsy little problem: the photos were fake! For the article, Luke took a photo of himself looking s…

Balance in your life is an overhyped myth. If you're chasing perfect balance, you've found the fast track to the hamster wheel of disappointment. You'll be working on that mission the rest of your life. If, however, you're looking for more work life harmony, you'll find it when you pay attention to your investments. When I say investments, I'm talk…

Your profile, interactions, and posts all contribute to your personal brand on social media. The age of personified brands is ending. We are firmly in the personal branding golden era. An age where internet nobody's can earn six figures online by taking selfies on vacation. A time where capturing peoples attention can directly equate to dollars in …

Mark Silverman has the classic "rag to riches" story. Going from alcohol and substance abuse to homelessness to mansion and sports car and all the trappings of success. His perspective has given him a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share. When we got on the subject of boundaries and relating with those around us, Mark shared some profound insigh…

Have you ever wondered why certain people go beyond just being successful? It seems like they have a "golden touch" where things just seem to work out. They still make mistakes, but those mistakes somehow magically lead them to their next success. They write a book every year. They have massively successful businesses while somehow maintaining a he…

Welcome to a new segment of the show! After Ben, Christine and I recorded this episode we knew we needed to do more consistent collaborations. We brought in our mutual friend Brandon and it's been a blast creating and exploring ideas and concepts together. We named it ABC Lunchbreak because of our initials Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine, and b…

Most people want to write a book. Only 3% of the people that set out to do it ever finish. With the ability to self-publish comes the opportunity to remove the gatekeeper. There is no longer anyone but you standing in the way of getting your wisdom, your story, or your method into people's hands. It's incredibly exciting. And it's also one of the m…

What makes a city or town thrive? What makes them feel like they are stagnant? Matt Horn, through his extensive experience working the ground between businesses and municipalities shared some mind blowing insights into the planning, work, and execution of building villages, towns, and cities that grow and thrive. The core piece of a thriving commun…

Sharing is hard. One thing Kyle Palmer and I have in common is that we're willing to open up about our stories and past challenges. Doing that helps us process and it also helps other people come along for the ride. Some people are not meant to come on that ride. Have you ever been ridiculed, belittled, or shamed for the struggles that you're exper…

Anna Grabow left home at age 16 to pursue a career in ballet. She's done battle with an eating disorder, helped deliver a baby as an EMT, and spent a lot of time struggling to find her own purpose. Through each experience she learned more about herself. She's now dedicated her life to helping and serving others. We pulled apart the nuance of findin…

Imagine putting your chips on people. You only have so many resources (chips) to invest - time, money, opportunity, relationship, etc. What if you put a chip on everyone you feel like you're in alignment with? You take the first step, take the lead in that relationship, and if they start putting chips back on you, then you can continue to invest an…

Anthony Pitti started his career in marketing, eventually launching his own agency. He was fortunate to have the guidance of a mentor who helped him immensely. Until he stole a client. We talk about the heartbreak of betrayal, how to cope, and much more. Now a financial advisor, Pitti takes many of the lessons learned from previous clients and busi…

A year ago David Naylor was at death's door. He came down with Covid, spent five days in the hospital, and left the hospital in a fog. One day, he sat down to think, and it was like his brain came back online. But things weren't the way they were. He saw everything differently. He saw a huge portion of his life as having bought into a lie. He had t…

Mentorship is critical. Full stop. Diana Meyer was Mrs. NY American in 2021. She didn't get there by her own grit and perseverance. (Though that did help.) She had mentors. Several of them. That is a distinguishing factor about successful people that we talked about: not every mentor is going to bring you to your end goal. Some may just be a step o…

Kelly Schols is me 24 years into the future. September 1st, 2022 marks seven years of sobriety for me. I wanted to do a deep dive on this special anniversary with a brother on the journey. Kelly is an entrepreneur, author, and fellow journeyman on the road of sobriety. He’s created over 30 years of distance between now and his last drink. We cover …

Carla Fowler, a DOUBLE DOCTOR (MD & PhD), believes you need to run good experiments in order to be a peak performer. A good experiment has two characteristics: 1. Look at the upside: what do I stand to gain, and what do I stand to lose? Ideally this scale is skewed in your favor where the potential for gain is significantly higher than the cost and…

Press coverage doesn't just happen. Getting featured in an article, going on the news, or getting above the fold in the paper takes media savvy. In today's episode, Lewis Schenk helps us decode how we as "normies" can get the press coverage that we deserve. Each of us is doing important and impactful work and so often our cool newsworthy stories go…

Have you ever noticed that some friends are better for you than others? Some friends are there for you when you need them most. They steward you through thick and thin, and you can always count on them. They are also rare, which is why they are so special. According to Sandy Sloane, these are entrée friends. Salad friends are ones that are good for…

Jeff Lopes is a husband and dad first, entrepreneur second. But he kicks butt in all the roles he takes on. In today's show, we dive into what it takes to "balance" it all, what you need to do for self care, how to become an all star networker, the secret to great public speaking, what NLP is and how to leverage it, why Jeff started his podcast and…

Those who have served are underserved. There are numerous crises in the retired military population. Suicide, substance abuse, and numerous other challenges are disproportionately impacting those who have given so much for this country. Chaplain Shelly Rood shares on her military and personal journey and how the civilian population can help those w…

Most people's biggest blind spot isn't what they are bad at, it's actually recognizing what they are world class at. I don't know about you but I can pretty quickly list off the things I'm bad at. Listing what I'm really good at? That's a tougher question. Sheri Miter is an expert at helping people discover their strengths and leverage them to make…

He's been on 8 TEDx stages. He played Division 1 football and explored NFL free agency. He runs a business connecting top tier speakers with companies, conferences, and events. And the best advice he can give you if you want to unlock unapparelled success in your own life is this: Knock on 100 doors. At least one of them will open up a whole new wo…

Kate DiLeo doubled her business income by working less. Read that again. It's the dream. Kate is an Accidental Brand Strategist and has gone through some major ups and owns as an entrepreneur. She found herself in crisis when her Fitbit started buzzing warning her that her heart rate was 110 beats per minute... WHILE SHE WAS SITTING IN HER CHAIR. U…

Overthinking. It's never been a problem for me, and I'm sure you've never been caught in that trap either. HAHA. Ok now we can be serious. In the Information and Social Media era, it's easy to get stuck in our own heads. Trapped in thoughts that keep us away from healthy truth, thoughts that keep us away from calmness and serenity, and even thought…

Don't like the existing networking groups you see out there? Boxed out because your industry is already represented? Think you can do it all better? Nate Hasto thinks you can, and he's going to show you how to take the leap. Here's a few points that we covered: -Why it's important to be a "solution provider" even if you're not the one that delivers…

The marketing funnel is simple and well known. It's a simple strategy for bringing people into your world and turning into their customers. But just because it's simple doesn't mean it's easy (or done correctly.) Most people, if they are being honest, can take a quick look at a marketing funnel layout and identify where they need the most work. Tha…

Brenden Kumrasamy hosts the popular YouTube channel, MasterTalk, where he shares public speaking tips and strategies with his 25k+ subscribers. He coaches executives and influencers to bring their speaking game to the top 1% in their industry. It all started in college with case competitions. "It's like professional sports, but for nerds." While hi…

EksAyn has authored two books, The Key to the Gate about how to get through to the people you need to connect with, and What I Want My Children to Know Before I Die. These books framed our conversation perfectly as we were able to dive into some great practical tips on gatekeepers, sales, and making good connections, and at the same time we ere abl…

Brian Moran is a business owner and freely admits that most of the smart things he says came from someone else. If I'm being honest, I'm the same way. Brian is well attuned to business and personal wisdom and doesn't hold back in sharing some important insights in today's show. You'll get a taste for: -The difference between proactive and reactive …

When I say a phenom from South Africa taking the world by storm, you may think I'm talking about Elon Musk, but in fact I'm talking about someone with just as much possibility, Marko Stavrou! This podcast was recorded on HIS 18th BIRTHDAY! Marko has done more for entrepreneurs by age 18 than I had by age 30! We talked about Generation Z in the work…

Does your personal brand show up with you when you enter a room full of strangers? It does for Angela LaVecchia. From her smile to her style, Angela shows up as she is. To heck with all that "authenticity" business. JUST BE. We got to chat about sales, franchising, and making the most of your windows of opportunity. She studies up on podcasts, audi…

To see positivity, practice looking out for it. To avoid frustration, take time away to let the pressure subside. To be more productive, time block your day into workable chunks and give each chunk an assignment. Spencer Jones and I dive into tons of personal growth topics on this one. Productivity, positivity, inner work, and so much more. We also…

From HR to tech startups to the Chamber of Commerce, Melanie DellaPietra does a lot for the business scene in Rochester, NY. Here are a few quick tidbits you'll learn from todays discussion: When you're networking there is an ideal size group to approach if you want to get integrated into the conversation quickly #OpenHiring is going to be the futu…