What can we learning about living life, from those fighting for it? In 2005, Front Row Foundation began helping kids and adults with life threatening illnesses to have a front row experience at the live event of their dreams. We want to help you turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences, by sharing stories of others who've done exactly that. If you want a deeper dive, check out "The Front Row Factor" book on Amazon. Jon
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Valerie's Dream Comes True - BSB Front Row!
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Valerie and her 3 best friends have been in love with the Backstreet Boys since they were kids. Valerie never expected her first outing after her final chemo treatment to be Front Row seats to her favorite band in the world! Listen to Jon and Valerie as they discuss what it was like for her to hear she had one year to live and how she decided that …
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#161: Amber Vilhauer and Mike Michalowicz Leverage AuthorUpLive Event to Donate to FrontRowFoundation
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Today we bring in a proud member of our FrontRow community, Amber Vilhauer, who is stepping up to support FrontRowFoundation in a really unique way. Amber is hosting a two-day live event June 3-4, 2019 called AuthorUpLive.com with partners Mike Michalowicz (bestselling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and Clockwork) and AJ Harper (Mike's wr…
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#160: How a 9-Year Old Author Uses Her Super Powers to Make the World a Better Place
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“Every super kid has special powers and it doesn’t require knocking down towers.” These are the wise words from my next guest, 10-year-old Abigail Perez. Abigail is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, How to Be a Super Kid: Six Scoops to Earning Your Super Kid Status. And today, Abigail and her mother, Elizabeth, are joining me to talk abou…
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#159: Avoid Addiction: Heal Your Pain and Find Your Personal Power
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What do you think about cold showers? Would you be willing to take one each day if it helped ease your anxiety or give you more energy? Today I am talking with my friend, Jesse Harless, author of the book Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers: How to Boost Your Energy, Defeat Your Anxiety, and Overcome Unwanted Habits. Jesse is also a Life and …
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#158: Who’s Really In Charge? Exploring the Challenge of Knowing When to Surrender, and When to Fight
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Have you ever been in a situation that felt beyond your control? Sometimes it’s difficult to balance when to take charge and when to let go, especially when it comes to a loved one or child. Today I am talking with Maggie Kelly. Maggie is a certified life coach, certified meditation instructor, podcast host, and founder of the Satsang House in Del …
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#157: Use Me & Amaze Me: Stories of Living a Front Row Life
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What are the ways that you strive to live life in the front row? Is service to others one of them? Today I am talking with my good friend, Chris Hunt. Chris isn’t an author, speaker, or public figure – but he is a guy who embodies a front row life. He’s the regional VP of a marketing company who shows up day in and day out to serve others. In fact,…
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#156: Do A Day: Are you Playing to Win, or Not to Lose?
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Have you ever experienced extreme anxiety or tried to “fix” a loved one who is going through it? According to my next guest, the words we say can actually make the situation worse. Today I’m chatting with my friend, Bryan Falchuk. Bryan is a best-selling author, life coach, and speaker who spent much of his life struggling with anxiety and obesity.…
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#155: Find Your Happy: Discover Your Master Vision Statement
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Is it possible to live life in the front row when you have 65% lung capacity on a good day? According to my next guest, regardless of your circumstances, you can raise your standards. And she’s living proof. In this episode, I’m talking with my friend, Klyn Elsbury. She was born with Cystic Fibrosis and, at age 31, is considered one of the oldest a…
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#154: Helping People In Crisis - A Practical Guide for Loving Others During Difficult Times
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Have you ever known someone who is going through a difficult trial – and you wanted to help, but didn’t know how? According to my next guest, the last thing you should do is ask them “How can I help?” Today, I am talking to Sarah Beckman. Sarah is a speaker, writer, blogger, and founder of Salt and Clay Ministries. After walking alongside friends a…
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#153: Running Towards Discomfort: Using Pain as Fuel for Growth and Purpose
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Would you consider sitting in complete darkness for 30 days? Or spending time with people who have less than six months to live? Today I’m talking with my new friend, Traver Boehm. Traver is an author, speaker, men’s coach, and founder of Man Uncivilized. After experiencing a series of extreme losses in his life, Traver went on an unconventional jo…
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#152: Bent Not Broken: How Being a Kung-Fu Expert Saved One Man’s Life
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What’s your story? Do you feel like you have one that you want to share with the world? My new friend David Wenzel has a story to tell, and although it starts with Kung Fu, his story is about so much more. David was diagnosed 9 years ago with a brain tumor – and given 7 years to live. Although he’s surpassed the 7-year mark, David’s battle is not o…
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#151: Brandy Salazar on Building Community and Creating Front Row Moments
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Have you ever thought about creating a front row moment for someone? Would people show up to help if you asked them to? On this episode, I am talking with my friend, Brandy Salazar. Brandy is a member of the Front Row Family, a wife, mom, and friend to many. Today, she is going to share with us how she pulled together her resources and relationship…
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150: Fighting For The Future: How to Live, Learn and Grow Through Heart Centered Service
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Dying is something that you can’t stop. But according to today’s guest, living is a choice. Would you agree? On this episode of the Front Row Factor, I’m talking with my new friend, Brannon Beliso. Brannon is an 8th degree black belt, author, speaker, and the founder of One Martial Arts. He approaches everything from pain and suffering to leadershi…
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#149: The Crucibles Gift: How Our Darkest Moments Can Become Our Greatest Gifts
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When you face adversity in your life, how do you handle it? According to my next guest, Dr. James Kelley, your mindset will greatly impact what you do moving forward. Dr. Kelley interviewed over 130 different leaders for this book, The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about st…
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#148: Your Best Life Ever: How to Choose The Right Environment, Relationships and Questions for Success and Fulfillment
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Could one weekend, one event, or one breakthrough change the course of your life? It’s possible. In fact, if you attend the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE (BYEB) December 7 – 9th, it is probable. On today’s podcast, I’m talking with my good friends Jon Berghoff and Hal Elrod about the upcoming BYEB event in San Diego - an experiential learning exper…
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#147: Funding Your Dream Life: Recreate the Story that Fear is Telling You and Begin Living on Purpose
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Do you live out your career in the front row - or find yourself stuck in a job that no longer serves you? Today I am talking with my long-time friend and Front Row supporter, Sarah Andrus. Sarah is a career coach who shows people how to identify their own unique skills and build the confidence to go out and find their ideal job. Sarah was instrumen…
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#146: Creating Conversations that Earn Respect, Grab Attention and Build Relationships
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What does the phrase “dig a well before you're thirsty” mean to you? Many people have used this phrase, but according to my next guest, Jordan Harbinger, most people don’t expect to ever be “thirsty”. Jordan, a former Wall Street attorney and world traveller, spent many years as the host of the popular podcast, The Art of Charm. Today, he hosts his…
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#145: Lessons in Feminine Power from the Meanest Women Alive
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Do you ever feel like there’s something holding you back from achieving the level of success that you’d like? What if you already have everything that you need to reach the next level – but simply don’t realize it? It may be time to uncover your kick-assets. My guest today is Linda Smith. Linda’s tenacity as a tough and highly successful lawyer ear…
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#144: Look To The Sky Lessons learned from Superheroes About Hope, Taking Action & Meaningful Moments
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When was the last time someone asked you how your heart is today? Have you ever been asked that question? This was one of several intriguing topics I discussed with today’s guest, Brett Culp. Brett is an acclaimed filmmaker and keynote speaker who spent many years as a wedding and personal cinematographer for Hollywood celebrities, royalty, and oth…
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#143: Best Day of my Life with Tony Carlston
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Are you having the best day of your life? If not, what could you do to make it one? On today’s show, I’m talking to my good friend, Tony Carlston. Tony is the owner of the Best Day of My Life apparel company, which is going crazy with sales. Today, we’ll talk about why so many people want to get their hands on the positive vibes that these shirts a…
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#142: The Adventure Mindset - Step Beyond The Trail, Pioneer Your Own Path & How Rob Beat Stage 4 Lung Cancer
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How aware are you of your own mindset? Do you believe that it can impact other aspects of your life? My next guest, Rob Harsh, is all about the adventure mindset – and this way of thinking has helped him conquer some pretty tough challenges. Rob is the Founder, Chief Adventurer and Coach for Awakened Adventures. And for the past 20 years he has lea…
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#141: Breaking World Records: Finding the Courage to Move Towards Your Biggest Dreams, and Inspiring Millions Along the Way
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What could you achieve if you really focused your energy on it? If what you want most feels a little out of reach, or you aren’t even sure where to begin, then my next guest is sure to inspire and motivate you. On the show today, I’m speaking with my new friend, Colin O’Brady. Colin was a high school and college athlete who experienced a tragic acc…
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#140: One Event That Changes Everything: Join the Front Row Family Summit
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Would you like to gain new insights into your life? How would you like to discover ways to contribute to the lives of others? At this year’s Front Row Family Summit (July 23rd -25th in Ohio), you’ll have the opportunity to do both – all while enjoying organic fresh food, yoga, and even fantastic music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Today I’m talki…
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#139: Conscious Magic: Living In Wonder Through a Deepened Sense of Purpose, Passion and Intentionality
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Imagine a place where you could step into your deepest, most spiritual and creative self. A place where you discover parts of your being that, until now, were unknown. Sounds kind of mystical, right? Today, I’m speaking with Harry Sherwood, my friend and co-founder of Consciously.org. Harry cares deeply about wellness, passion, and purposeful livin…
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#138: Amplify Yourself: Lessons for Stepping Up, Standing Out and Making An Impact
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What does living in the Front Row of life look like to you? If you aren’t there yet, what can you do to get there? For my next guest, putting on a bright yellow tux is a not-so-subtle daily reminder of his duty to make a mark on this world. Today, I’m talking to my new friend, Jesse Cole (AKA the Yellow Tux Guy). Jesse is the owner of the unconvent…
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#137: Resiliency: The Power of Acceptance, Mindfulness and Growth
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If you could craft your ideal dream life, what would it look like – and why? Have you ever thought about this? Almost inevitably as we work towards creating our lives, we encounter obstacles or setbacks. How you handle these challenges can play a big role in what’s next in your life. Today, I’m talking with my friend and Front Row Factor supporter,…
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136: Dream, Think, Do - Creating the Life You Want to Live with Mitch Matthews
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Do you have big dreams, yet feel too “stuck” in your current situation to go for them? What if you could do something small each day to reach them? My next guest believes you can. Today I am talking with Mitch Matthews. Mitch is recognized as one of the world’s top success coaches and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives and business le…
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#135: How To Overcome Addiction: Paying Attention To Miracles, The Power of Affirmations, & Timely Tribes
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Have you ever struggled with some form of addiction or been close to someone who has? At 22 years old, Jesse Harless was looking at spending years of his life in federal prison due to his addiction to heroin, cocaine, and prescription opioids. Facing serious consequences for his actions, he started to change his daily habits. Eventually he invested…
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#134: Courage to Grow How to Create a Human Growth Machine, The Magic in Ordeals, & Why Hope Can Be Gritty
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How do you feel about your children’s education? Do you truly believe that they are learning the information and tools that they’ll need as adults? Today’s guest, and my new friend, is Laura Sandefer. She is the co-founder of Acton Academy and the author of a new, best-selling book about the unconventional ways that students are growing, learning, …
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#134: Turning Moments Into Memories: How to Never Lose a Connection or Customer
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You work hard to attract new clients to your business, but what are you doing to keep them? Do you have a solid strategy for customer retention? According to my next guest, Joey Coleman, this is an area where many businesses fall short. Joey is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker who has helped startups and small businesses, non-profits, g…
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#132: Phil Hellmuth - Positivity, Opening Doors, Hanging with Tony Robbins and the Right Place at the Right Time
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What if you could be in the right place at the right time - all the time. Maybe you are, and you don’t even realize it! According to my new friend, Phil Hellmuth, we are in that place, right now, and today he’ll tell us why. Phil is a world class poker player who has won a record 14 world championships at the World Series of Poker. He is also a fam…
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#131: The Anxiety Cure, Connecting to A-Players & Solving Big Problems
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Charlie Hoehn is an amazing guy who has worked with such names as Tim Ferriss and Ramit Sethi. He is a keynote speaker, four time TED X speaker, and has even been featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour. Plus, Charlie’s blog article on his own struggle with anxiety is the #1 search result on Google for “anxiety cure”. In this episode, Charlie shares his j…
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#130: The Millionaire Maker: Excellence Not Ego, Gamifying Accountability & Ecosystems that Support, Challenge & Encourage
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Are you living an “epic” life full of joy and abundance? Would you like to? According to my buddy, Rock Thomas, there’s no reason why we can’t live this way. Rock Thomas has been a Tony Robbins trainer for 17 years. He is a certified NLP Practitioner and the founder of M1 – a program helping people become whole life millionaires. His recent Goalcas…
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Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Sunday main interview with Natalie Janji, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who …
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#129: The Miracle Morning for College Students
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College can be a challenging time. You are officially on your own and free to make choices that could impact the rest of your life. So, what happens when you aren’t sure what it is that you are here on earth to do? Our guest today is my friend, Natalie Janji. She is the author of The Miracle Morning for College Students. Natalie spent many of her c…
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#128: Inspiring Inner City Youth, Turning Prison into Purpose & Teaching Peace
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Have you ever wondered if you could really make a difference in the lives of others? Are you unsure that you have what it takes? If so, then it's time to be inspired by the story of Will Little. Will is a friend and returning guest to the show. He is a motivational speaker and author who is truly making a difference in the lives of youth all over t…
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BONUS: Dr. Peter Titlebaum Community Questions
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Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Sunday main interview with Dr. Peter Titlebaum, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of peopl…
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#127: How Students Raised 60k for Front Row Foundation
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Today, I’m talking with my friend, Dr. Peter Titlebaum, or as we like to call him, “Doc T”. Doc T is a professor at the University of Dayton in Ohio. Together with his students, he has raised thousands of dollars for charity, including $60K for the Front Row Foundation. In this episode, Doc T shares with us how his class at UD first became involved…
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Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Sunday main interview with Jonathan Levi, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who …
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#126: Becoming a Superlearner with Jonathan Levi
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Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Sunday main interview with Matt Cubbler, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who w…
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#125: Heart Centered Service & Brotherhood For Life
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Have you ever felt like life didn’t deal you a fair hand? Perhaps it has been full of difficult challenges, or you lost someone you loved way too soon. How do you take these experiences and turn them into something beautiful? Today, I’m talking with my new friend, Matt Cubbler. Matt has spent his entire life in service to others – protecting his di…
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Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Karin Roest, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who wa…
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#124: Purposefully Famous, 1-Year of Silence, & Positively Impacting the World
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Today, I’m talking with Karin Roest, who has led and incredibly fascinating life. Courageously confronting the unknown, from sneaking in and out of war zones to rebuild African communities, to unraveling the mysterious deaths of her birth parents and biological sisters, to meditating for one year in silence. Now Karin coaches everyday people on how…
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Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Jay Papasan, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who wa…
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#123: The 1 Thing, Gravitating Towards Givers & Thinking Big
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Do you feel overwhelmed by all the “stuff” that you need to do? Did you know that with a few simple strategies, you can achieve more than you ever thought possible? Today, I’m talking with my friend, Jay Papasan. Jay is a best-selling author who is also the Vice President and Executive Editor at Keller Williams International. His book, The ONE Thin…
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BONUS: Carolyn Colleen Bostrack Community Questions
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Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Carolyn Colleen Bostrack, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of …
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#122: Moving from Fear to Focus, Creating Your Future Regardless Of Your Past and Managing Life 5 Minutes At A Time
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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by your circumstances that it’s difficult to keep going? If so, then you are sure to find hope and inspiration from today’s guest. In this episode, I’m talking with my friend, Carolyn Colleen Bostrack. Carolyn is a mother, author, speaker, coach, and Ph.D. But before achieving these incredible things, Carolyn found…
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Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Chris Taylor, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who w…
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#121: Conversations that Matter, Small Steps Towards Monster Goals & How Nice Guys Tackle Big Challenges
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your own goals? Do you get discouraged if you don’t meet them on time? Today, I’m talking with my long-time buddy, Chris Taylor. Chris runs the extremely successful business, Actionable, which helps companies create a better workplace environment for their employees. He’s also a husband and new father who is very int…
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