Best Jonathan Goodman Podcasts (2024)

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The "It's Too Saturated" Myth 47:25

1h ago47:25

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While there may be a lot of other coaches in the same space as you, even if it appears saturated - it doesn't mean there isn't opportunity. The real and perceived differences when you work in-person vs online Earning your Fitness Citizenship The best way to get a referral -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now av…

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276 | Raising Prices & Overcoming Fear - Lessons From Canva 43:59

2h ago43:59

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The scariest part about raising prices is imagining the catastrophic client backlash we assume will happen. Will some clients be upset? Yes, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a good decision to raise your prices. When your business grows, it doesn't mean all of your clients grow with you Why losing clients isn't a bad thing Why raising your prices ma…

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Katie Robbins (Sunny, The Affair) 1:19:11

2h ago1:19:11

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Writer/showrunner Katie Robbins joins the gang to talk about Sunny, The Affair, and how a few words from Goldy changed her life. Alec goes to a Bar Mitzvah and the jokes write themselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Brooke Harrington, "Offshore - Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism" 1:03:09

1h ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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275 | Building A Safety Net (HOT SEAT) 26:04

2h ago26:04

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When things are going well, you can start to worry about what could go wrong and what to do next. Set yourself up so you're prepared and not worried. Add rocket fuel to your operations using the "take two weeks in two weeks" method Use old school tools to avoid putting all of your metaphorical eggs in one Meta basket How much effort you should put …

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274 | Creating Opportunities For Happiness & Fulfillment 51:33

6d ago51:33

51:33

Life can sometimes feel like a blur, with little space to enjoy, appreciate, or rest. In the little bit of time we manage to carve out, it's not as restful as we wish it were. You may not always be able to create more moments, but you can more more out of the moments you do have. How to make an entire country happier Designing pauses and rituals fo…

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273 | The Consistency Conundrum 1:00:22

1d ago1:00:22

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Consistency is good for things like brushing your teeth and taking your vitamins, but not so much for big growth in the things you care about most. The twin gods of Accumulation and Accomplishment Modern inventions have ruined our natural seasonality The Grass is Greener Fallacy -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is…

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Aaron Lee (Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Blockbuster) 1:22:24

8d ago1:22:24

1:22:24

A colleague and friend Alec and Goldy consider one of the funniest writers ever details his incredible journey from Penthouse to the penthouse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kim Wehle, "Pardon Power - How the Pardon System Works - and Why" 1:02:45

5d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works in the United States. She was interviewed by University of Michigan emeritus professor of law and sociology Richard Lempert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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272 | Content Burn Out (HOT SEAT) 18:13

35m ago18:13

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Creating content for social media can be a lot of fun - until it's not. You've always been told to "post consistently!" so how do you manage that when you feel burnt out on content? The not-so-secret sauce to consistent content The two types of content Where to focus most of you energy besides content -- Please dm Jon the word "mentor" at @itscoach…

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271 | Building Your Network In A New Space 1:00:28

2d ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Whether you're just starting or trying to grow in a new space, how you approach networking is different than when you're established. It means you'll need to be the one to make things happen if you're going to move the needle. The three principles to building your network Finding an "in" to the person you want to get to know Telling the truth backw…

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270 | When Clients Leave - Stay Top Of Mind 45:54

4d ago45:54

45:54

We can take it personally when a client decides to leave. Instead of wondering if you did something wrong or lighting the match to burn the bridge, try creating an offboarding experience that keeps you top of mind. Not being a Stage 5 Clinger when clients decide to leave How to turn a client leaving into a celebration (and into more clients) Creati…

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Steve Joe (Ted, Doogie Kamealoha, MD) 1:39:19

4d ago1:39:19

1:39:19

Writer Steve Joe talks about the Fitzmagic that has enabled him to work in TWENTY writers rooms. Alec tries pot. Goldy goes on a date with Patrick Swayze. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Joel Pollak, "The Agenda - What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days" 59:38

13d ago59:38

59:38

Breitbart News' Joel Pollak discussed what he thinks a potential second presidential term for Donald Trump should focus on in its first 100 days. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine editor at large Matt Welch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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269 | Creating Systems & Tools For Setters (HOT SEAT) 23:28

17d ago23:28

23:28

Most coaches feel understandably stressed about hiring the right setter. To make the role work, you'll need to know what traits make for a good setter, what systems to have in place, and what tools they'll need to succeed. Your setter can, and should, do more than set up calls Supporting your setter beyond typical business conversations Creating a …

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268 | Self Publishing Vs Traditionally Publishing Your Book 50:04

16d ago50:04

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After publishing and selling books every way known to man - Jonathan has an insight or two on choosing whether to self-publish or traditionally publish your book. The difference in trust when you self-publish vs traditionally publishing your book Why you should self-publish even when traditional publishing is objectively better The best way to sell…

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267 | The Warning Signs of Mediocrity 41:46

11d ago41:46

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Learning from successful people we admire is helpful, but we can also learn a lot from those who seem to have all of the right ingredients but are stuck at being mediocre. The fundamental principle that all successful business people understand How you handle an invite might be the predictor of how successful you are The hard question you need to a…

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A Nickoll for your Thoughts (David Nickoll) 1:17:54

11d ago1:17:54

1:17:54

SNL and Kilborn alum Dave Nickoll joins the gang to talk about working on the Olympics with Kevin Hart, and the importance of saying “yes”. Goldy goes on a date with his Mom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Jonathan Turley, "The Indispensable Right" 1:05:10

20d ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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266 | Finding & Using Your Geek Flag (HOT SEAT) 44:13

14d ago44:13

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You're great at what you do, but you need your ideal clients to notice you in order to turn them into paying clients. You can make it easier for them to find you by waving your geek flag and using it wisely. Finding your weird connetion with everyone you meet Four ways to generate leads with an interview-style podcast A fun, easy way to generate co…

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265 | Alice Lemee - Creating Opportunities For Luck To Strike 55:04

16d ago55:04

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Most ventures in your life require a kernel of delusion to convince yourself that the thing you want is meant for you. To start taking steps to getting what you want and giving luck an opportunity to find you, start with your own "Summer of Yes". Upping the odds of getting your opportunity of a lifetime Preventing yourself from pinning your unreali…

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264 | Stop Playing The "Look At Me Shirtless" Game 44:10

18d ago44:10

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It can feel like in order to get attention on social media that you need to go shirtly or sexy. If that's the game you want to play - awesome! If not, there is another way. Deciding which game you want to play, are qualified to play, and feels good to you How not to be rich with likes but poor with dollars The reason why you're probably hating soci…

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David Pakman Fever 1:22:41

1M ago1:22:41

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YouTube breakout star, political impresario, and JC friend David Pakman patiently attempts to explain to Alec and Goldy how they too can rocket from Massachusetts nobodies to meteoric success See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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263 | Become The Well Connected Person (HOT SEAT) 58:37

26d ago58:37

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How much time have you spent trying to get into that room with those people? Instead of trying to swing an invite to that room, create the room the people you want to meet want to be in. Laying the groundwork to ask for a big favor from someone you admire Forge connections by creating your own "Bibles and Biceps" The one thing that separates succes…

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262 | Nick Mitchell - The 90% You Don’t See In Business Success 1:12:08

23d ago1:12:08

1:12:08

What drives success is rarely what we see people share. It's not social media or even most conventional wisdom, but relentless focus and staying in your lane. Why the businesses with the biggest exits have had very little social media Admitting a fault can bring in more business A world-class product doesn't need world class practitioners -- Jon's …

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261 | Peeling Back The Sales Onion 46:14

30d ago46:14

46:14

The key to sales isn't being clever or persuading someone to buy - it's curiosity. The mindset shifts that make sales calls feel less icky and more productive 10 Sales 101 and 6 Sales 202 questions you can pull from to peel back the onion The 2-second trick to let clients talk themselves into a sale -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published…

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The Libman Boys (Mr. Throwback, Happy Endings) 1:21:20

25d ago1:21:20

1:21:20

Writers Matthew and Daniel Libman sit down with us and talk Happy Endings, Mr. Throwback, and almost Family Guy. Alec does battle with genetics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Eddie Glaude, "We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For" 1:07:16

1M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University History, Race, & Public Policy Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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260 | Building Your Business When You Have Kids (HOT SEAT) 58:46

1M ago58:46

58:46

Running a business when you have kids means you're always flip flopping between feeling guilty about not working on your business or not being present with your kids. It's a tough line to walk, but you can find a way to make it work. Implementing an AMRAP mentality with your family and using the 3 Column Method to manage your business The Life Sequ…

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259 | Todd Herman - Unlock The Hero Within 1:02:41

30d ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Do you ever feel like you aren't reaching your full potential and that you're meant to do more? You're not alone and you don't have to stay stuck dreaming of what could be. Toxic humility and how it's impacting your ability to sell Giving up your People Pleaser's membership card You shouldn't start with "why" and where to start instead See how Todd…

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258 | The Value of Demented Theater 48:56

1M ago48:56

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The things we love to talk about aren't always the same things our ideal clients want to hear. You can get them to care, but you'll need to earn their attention first. Escaping FOMO when the social world you exist in makes you feel left out, even when it's not what you want The disconnect between the big ideas you want to talk about and your client…

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Re:Air: John Mulaney!!! 1:54:40

1M ago1:54:40

1:54:40

A slightly shortened and edited re-air of a past favorite episode from April 2023 - Apex writer/performer John Mulaney talks to the gang about childhood, parenthood, and his new (now old) Netflix special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Susan Page, "The Rulebreaker - The Life and Times of Barbara Walters" 1:02:32

1M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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257 | The Breaking Point In Business Growth (HOT SEAT) 22:12

1M ago22:12

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You'll reach a point in your business where you'll go from winging it on your own to needing to buckle down and get your systems, operations, and hiring in order. It feels overwhelming but with the right approach, it'll be a lot less stressful. The number of clients that's the breaking point for most coaches Determining where to amplify your skills…

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256 | Managing Difficult Conversations 59:44

1M ago59:44

59:44

The number of uncomfortable conversations you're willing to have will directly correlate to the success of your coaching. They're not always easy, but they're worth building the muscle for. The powerful response for when "friends" ask for health and fitness help How to get clients on a call when they're not responding Managing conversations with un…

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255 | Lessons In Contrast (Part 2) 55:51

1M ago55:51

55:51

Don't let monotony let you get stuck in a rut. Shake things up by adding contrast. Focusing on regrets of commission instead of omission Small constraints to better your day-to-day The benefits of getting lost -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio.…

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Dan is My Coe-Pilot! (Dan Coe, Astronomer) 1:19:39

1M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

Dan Is My Coe-Pilot! : Engaging Johns Hopkins Astronomer, Dan Coe joins the gang to talk black holes, aliens, and comedy. Goldy’s barrier to entry with The Bear is the word ‘chef’. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Johann Hari, "Magic Pill" 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Journalist Johann Hari reported on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic. He was interviewed by Bloomberg News health reporter Madison Muller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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254 | Creating Your Non-Salesy Sales Framework (HOT SEAT) 19:12

1M ago19:12

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With so much advice about how to sell on social media, it's easy to get into methods that doesn't sound or feel like you. You can create a non-salesy sales framework that feels good for you, your audience, and that will outperform what you were doing before. How to create more authentic content that you're excited to create How to find the perfect …

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253 | Elan Marko - Consistency Principles From The Easily Distracted 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

We all struggle with consistency sometimes. It can be tough to figure out why you keep falling off your routine. Learn how to improve your consistency muscle from a group of people who are the most easily distracted. The $50,000, 48-hour road trip The five core traits that the ultra sucessful ADHD'ers in business have in common that non-ADHD people…

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252 | Lessons In Contrast (Part 1) 42:08

2M ago42:08

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It's easy to get into a routine that burns you out and bores you. Life and business become a blur of monotony. By introducing contrast, you can find and create more excitement in your daily life. Looking for the yard spiderwebs in your life Creating your own Sabbath to assess your autopilot The "when I have" trap -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Cho…

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The Feeblemans 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

A wide-ranging discussion veers wildly on track from a new role for Trump to a potential solution to the political divide to the pleasure of drinking ice-cold potatoes and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Peter Goodman, "How the World Ran Out of Everything" 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

New York Times reporter Peter Goodman looked at how the global supply chain works and what happens when it doesn't. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor and author Nada Sanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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