Best Matt Granados Podcasts (2024)

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EP 100. A Journey of Self-Belief and Elite Success | Celebrating 100 Episodes 51:06

2d ago51:06

51:06

What if the key to unlocking your full potential lies in tuning out the noise and trusting yourself more? Join us for a special milestone as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Elite Achievement podcast! I am ecstatic to have my dear friend and past guest, Meredith Kasheta, by my side. Together, we delve into the essence of self-belief, the art o…

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99. Building Your Team: Claire Myers' Guide to Strategic Hiring 47:01

24d ago47:01

47:01

Are you looking to expand your service-based business but feel overwhelmed by the hiring process? Unlock the secrets to effective recruitment with insights from Claire Myers Vitale, founder of Claire Myers Consulting. Claire shares her journey from Northwestern Mutual to establishing her own talent firm. Discover the challenges she faced and her pi…

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98. Strategies for Alleviating Overwhelm and Cultivating Company Culture with Michèle Hecken 44:48

1M ago44:48

44:48

Could your childhood dreams hold the key to your current happiness and success? Join us as Michèle Hecken, an expert in guiding high-performing leaders, shares her insights on how reflecting on early aspirations can help business owners reduce burnout and align their personal aspirations with their business goals. If you’re wondering how to balance…

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97. The Mid-Year Goal Check-In: Transform Your Business with Goal Reflection and Strategic Recalibration 12:19

2M ago12:19

12:19

Welcome to an episode that's not just about reflection, but a reinvestment in your success story. Have you ever wondered why some businesses flourish at the end of the year while others flounder? This episode is your guide to the mid-year check-in for reflection and recalibration, specifically tailored for service-based business owners. I'll walk y…

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96. Armand Farrokh on Shattering Sales Records, Mastering Outreach, and Cultivating an Abundance Mindset 40:33

2M ago40:33

40:33

Get ready to shatter your sales glass ceiling! Sales expert Armand Farrokh shares his journey of how a career shift at Northwestern Mutual transitioned him into the world of high-stakes sales, where he took a company's earnings from humble beginnings to $10 million. You'll travel with us on his transition from the relentless grind of management con…

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95. Mastering Prospecting Confidence 20:34

3M ago20:34

20:34

Struggle with shouting your own praises from the rooftops? You're not alone. Join me as we confront the often-dreaded task of self-promotion in the entrepreneurial world. We're not just talking about the mechanics here; we're digging deep into the psychological battleground where fears of judgment and imposter syndrome loom large. Real entrepreneur…

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94. Life Beyond the Grind with Matt Granados | Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape and Personal Fulfillment 49:37

3M ago49:37

49:37

Have you ever wondered what it takes to trade a stable 9-to-5 for the roller coaster of entrepreneurship? This episode features Matt Granados, an inspirational entrepreneur who transformed a teenage dream of DJing into a successful business empire. Matt's tale is a raw and honest depiction of the entrepreneurial journey, moving beyond the sparkly v…

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93. The Art of Entrepreneurial Balance and Vision with Derek Weber 50:19

4M ago50:19

50:19

Have you ever considered that stumbling upon new challenges could be the very sign that your business is thriving? Tune into this episode with Derek Weber, the visionary President of goBrandgo! Derek's compelling narrative, from his serendipitous start-up of a college t-shirt business to becoming a beacon for business leaders, supports the fact tha…

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Ugh, apologies are messy...so let's clean 'em up 46:16

4M ago46:16

46:16

In this extra-honest episode, Matt and Maria dip into the complex world of apologies and forgiveness within the realm of personal relationships - specifically marriage - and just how dang messy it really can be. With a mix of humor, heartfelt stories, and insightful discussions, they delve into the subtle art of apologizing — uncovering the layers …

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Yikes, your fruit is showing... 40:35

4M ago40:35

40:35

Summary In this episode, Matt and Maria dig into the importance of and difference between growth and change in a relationship. They emphasize the need for submission and selflessness (oooof those words scare ya don't they?!), as well as aligning individual purposes with the purpose of the relationship. They also explore the difference between optim…

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92. Cultivating an Unstoppable Business Mindset, Conquering Fear, and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 25:12

4M ago25:12

25:12

Do you ever wonder what's holding you back from the pinnacle of success? Transformative insights await in this episode as I unravel the secrets to an unstoppable business mindset, sharing personal hurdles and client triumphs that shed light on the power of our thoughts. We kick things off by tackling the fear and risk-taking necessary for growth, d…

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91. Padric Scott's Playbook for Financial Growth and Mentorship Influence 44:24

5M ago44:24

44:24

Imagine navigating the high-stakes transition from NFL stardom to the pinnacle of finance. That's the extraordinary path of Padric Scott, whose tale of triumph we cover in this episode of Elite Achievement. As the founder of Crossroad Capital Partners, Padric takes us behind the scenes of his incredible shift from athletic glory to financial wizard…

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90. Harnessing Morning Routines for Success with Jess Stenzel 41:08

5M ago41:08

41:08

Ever felt overwhelmed by the incessant hustle of achieving your dreams? Jess and I are here to share the secret sauce for success that doesn't come at the cost of your well-being. We're peeling back the layers on how starting your day with gratitude and abundance can be a game-changer. It's not just about ticking off tasks on your morning checklist…

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89. Transform Yourself to Transform Your Business 12:59

6M ago12:59

12:59

Are you ready to achieve success in your business? Join me as I uncover the power of personal growth and its impact on business goals. But what happens when personal growth leads to unexpected challenges? Tune in to find out. In this episode, you’ll be able to: Discover the secrets to personal growth for business success and unlock your full potent…

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88. Top Business Lessons Learned in 2023 17:17

6M ago17:17

17:17

This is one of my favorite episodes of the year – I am sharing the top business lessons I learned in 2023. Although this is the fourth time I’ve recorded this type of episode, this year is the first time I’ve released it in the New Year, after I’ve gone through my goal setting process and what I want to achieve in this next quarter. In the past, I’…

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87. Behind the Scenes Insights on Creating the Goal Setting Success Course 16:01

7M ago16:01

16:01

You might remember me talking about my desire to create a course back in episode 77 of Elite Achievement. I kept feeling the nudge to create a course on goal setting that you can buy at any time to support your journey to achieve your goals. Well, I did it! Last week I launched my first online course, Goal Setting Success, and in this episode I tak…

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86. All About Goals Part Two: How to Achieve Them 23:45

8M ago23:45

23:45

While last week’s episode was all about how to set goals, this week we are focusing on how to achieve them as we get ready for the launch of my Goal Setting Success Course! I asked my social media audience what the hardest part about achieving goals was for them. All of the answers I received centered around tracking, accountability, time managemen…

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85. All About Goals Part One: How to Set Them 27:35

9M ago27:35

27:35

Today’s episode of Elite Achievement is focused on how to set and achieve your goals. I polled my social media audience and asked them questions surrounding goal setting and the hardest part of achieving their goals – and their responses fascinated me! This episode is meant to give you some guidance around setting goals and provide a reminder that …

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84. Researched Based Facts on What Is Really Keeping Women from Rising In the Ranks with Daryl Klump 38:34

9M ago38:34

38:34

It is proven that firms with more women in senior positions are more profitable, more socially responsible, and provide safer, higher quality customer experiences. Today’s conversation with Daryl Klump, director of the Northwestern Mutual West Texas offices, will inspire you to think about the organization you are building and whether or not you’re…

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83. You Are Only Out When Your Stop Swinging with Elliot Kallen 36:02

9M ago36:02

36:02

Do you wonder how a CEO of three different successful companies also has the time to write an Amazon bestselling book? Well, today’s guest Elliot Kallen shares exactly how he did just that. Elliot is the CEO of Prosperity Financial Group; a financial advising group that focuses on their client’s quality of life in retirement. In my interview with E…

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Thriving as a Business Leader: Developing Self-Awareness for Success with Julie Menden 40:20

10M ago40:20

40:20

Do you want to become a more effective leader by increasing your self-awareness? Are you searching for the solution that will help you achieve this desired outcome? Look no further, because Julie Menden will be sharing the key to unlocking your potential as a leader. By developing self-awareness, you will gain the ability to lead with greater effec…

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Mastering Goal Achievement: Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Planning 12:29

10M ago12:29

12:29

Does this sound familiar? You set ambitious goals, but somehow they always seem out of reach. You've been told to simply work harder or push through to achieve your dreams. Yet, despite your efforts, you're left feeling frustrated, exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of disappointment. It's time to break free from this ineffective action and the pain i…

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Elite Achievement 3 Year Anniversary 30:41

11M ago30:41

30:41

It’s Elite Achievement’s third-year anniversary! Join me as I reflect on my personal journey as a podcaster, sharing insights and experiences that have helped small business owners in service-based industries grow themselves and their businesses over the past 3 years. We’ll dive into the significance of taking prompt action and fostering self-assur…

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From Burnout to Boundaries: How Shayla Ackerman Transformed Her Life 34:24

12M ago34:24

34:24

Have you ever felt like you were sprinting through life, only to crash headfirst into an unyielding obstacle? Shayla Ackerman certainly did. Her story is a heart-wrenching tale of burnout: the kind that no amount of success or hustle could shield her from. But here's the twist: instead of letting burnout consume her, Shayla took a leap of faith and…

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Where Are They Now with Shannon Wiley 43:12

12M ago43:12

43:12

Are you looking for ways to become a better leader? In this episode, we reconnect with one of our past guests Shannon Wiley who shares her journey to becoming a Managing Director and how she has achieved her goals. Shannon also discusses the importance of creating allies and visibility in leadership roles. Highlights: 2:43 - Tell us what a district…

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Achievement Mindset: 3 Tips to Reach Your Goals 14:03

1y ago14:03

14:03

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to achieving your goals? Do you find that you’re telling yourself a story that you can’t do something? If so, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there. However, what if I told you that you can actually develop an achievement mindset and start to make progress towards your goals? In this episod…

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Reinventing Yourself as an Entrepreneur: Vivian Weyll's Story 46:15

1y ago46:15

46:15

Do you want to become a successful entrepreneur who can overcome any obstacle with ease? If so, Vivian Weyll has the solution for you. By mastering the power of mindset, you too can join the ranks of resilient entrepreneurs who achieve success through their mental toughness and unwavering determination. Highlights: 11:24 - Why would I take myself, …

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Redefining Success: Avril Habetz on Embracing Femininity in Business 28:58

1y ago28:58

28:58

If you're feeling frustrated and undervalued despite putting in extra effort to overcome unconscious bias and achieve higher leadership, then you are not alone! My special guest is Avril Habetz. Avril is a pioneer in the financial services industry and the first woman to become a Managing Partner at Northwestern Mutual in New Orleans. With over 15 …

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Unlocking Ambition with Lesle Griessel: Personal & Professional Growth 40:32

1y ago40:32

40:32

Are you a working mother who also prioritizes personal growth? Do you feel like you've tried everything to achieve your goals, but nothing seems to work? Have you been told to prioritize work over family or sacrifice one for the other? If you're tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled, it's time to learn real strategies that actually work. Today’s g…

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Unlocking Success: 4 Essential Support Systems for Goal Achievement 16:52

1y ago16:52

16:52

Just when I thought I had to achieve success alone, a twist in my story showed me the power of asking for help. This unexpected realization changed everything, and I discovered the surprising impact that coaching can have on achieving my goals. But what led me to this game-changing discovery for my personal and professional goals? Listen to this ep…

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Mastering the Fear of Numbers with Crystalynn Shelton 31:29

1y ago31:29

31:29

It’s not often that I meet someone who says they love accounting, but today’s guest truly does! When Crystalynn Shelton thought her taxing 70-hour work weeks would never let up, an unexpected opportunity presented itself: a chance to transform her career, and the lives of small business owners, by teaching them the power of bookkeeping. Little did …

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Unlock Authentic Prospecting with Jennifer Hensley: Expert Tips for Growth 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

38:05

If you’re in business for yourself, you have sales goals. But that doesn’t mean you always feel confident about how to achieve them. I invited fellow coach Jennifer Hensley onto the podcast to share her best tips for setting your sales goals up for success. She is a sales expert, especially in the financial services field, and I know you’ll feel mo…

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3 Goal Review Processes That Work 17:17

1+ y ago17:17

17:17

We’re closing in on the end of Q1 and that means it’s worth it to review our goals, where we’re at, and what to plan for Q2. I personally find this practice so helpful, so I’m sharing my best tips for a quarterly review process on all of your goals, and how to move past any roadblocks that may come up on the goal achievement journey. Highlights: 4:…

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Leveraging Your Team - Delegating, How to Figure Out What to Focus On with Anne Hill 32:36

1+ y ago32:36

32:36

One of the essential keys to achieving your goals is learning how to get support for what you don’t need to do yourself. That means learning how to delegate and what to delegate. So, I invited the owner of Hilltop Operations + Consulting Anne Hill onto the show to teach delegation best practices and how they work best in your business. Highlights: …

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Recruiting and Retaining Employees with Dr. Melissa Furman 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

39:43

One of the biggest challenges to achieving your goals might be that you can’t achieve them alone…but you’re trying to. Building a team that is on board with your goals and bigger vision can be a huge help in turning them into a reality. But there is a lot to learn when it comes to getting the right people on your team. I talked with organizational …

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My Favorite Books I Read in 2022 14:09

1+ y ago14:09

14:09

Like many others, I set a goal to read more in 2022. Of course, I put measurable, attainable specifications around it so I achieved, and even surpassed, my book goal! Therefore, I wanted to share some of my favorite books from last year and why I loved them. Highlights: 3:46 - Heather taught me about the difference between our true inner voice and …

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How to Become An Efficient & Effective Reader with Abby Marks Beale 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

37:34

How many times have you set a goal to read more books? I have, and last year, I actually surpassed my goal! This was a big accomplishment, so I wanted to bring on an expert to help us understand how to make reading enjoyable, achievable, and efficient. I’m excited for you to hear from Abby Marks Beale about how to do all of that, and transform your…

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The 4 Characteristics of Goal Achievers 22:19

1+ y ago22:19

22:19

I am bringing you some of my best insights for the start of a new year and new goals. Specifically, I want to review the 4 characteristics of goal achievers that I have seen over and over in my career, coaching hundreds of small business owners. These are tried and true traits that, if you adopt them, will have a huge impact on your goal achievemen…

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Top Business Lessons of 2022 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

17:45

I love reflecting on what I learned and how I grew at the end of each year. It’s so helpful to acknowledge what I did and what I want to focus on going forward. I’m sharing with you my top lessons in my business from this last year, and I encourage you to do the same reflecting in your own work before the year wraps up. The way we achieve goals and…

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My Best Tips for the Goal Setting Process 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

19:52

We’re about to start a new year, and for a lot of us, that means setting new goals. I obviously love goals and this whole podcast is about achieving them, but I know it can still feel overwhelming to set realistic and meaningful goals. So, in this episode I share my best tips for setting goals that will support the life you want to live. Highlights…

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Optimize Your Efficiency Levels with Libby Greiwe 35:46

1+ y ago35:46

35:46

One of the most important skills to learn as a service-based business owner is how to create and sustain efficient processes that value everyone’s time. I invited an efficiency expert on the show, who has also scaled a successful financial advisory business, to share what works and what doesn’t when growing your business. Highlights: 3:00 - It boil…

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Sales Tips & Best Practices 14:47

1+ y ago14:47

14:47

I wanted to end our sales series on the podcast by sharing some tips and best practices. So, my team reached out to some successful financial advisors who run their own practices and collectively have 20 years of experience in sales, and asked them to answer 3 questions: What are your best outreach tips for getting a meeting? Once in that meeting, …

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Personalize your prospecting process 14:52

1+ y ago14:52

14:52

We’re talking about sales this week because it’s an essential part of hitting your financial goals in your business – and because we all need to become masters at the art of selling if we want our businesses to thrive. I’ve learned that prospecting is a great way to make sales easy and organic in a service-based business. But I didn’t always know t…

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Winning Virtually at Sales with Nitya Kirat 32:18

2y ago32:18

32:18

No matter what business you are in and what your goals are, becoming better at sales is essential to achieve what you are aiming for. I know it might not be your favorite topic, but I’m excited for you to hear from the expert I brought on to learn how to be better at selling virtually, which is the most common method of sales in today’s world. Nity…

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Finish the Year Strong 12:22

2y ago12:22

12:22

We are about to enter Q4 of 2022, can you believe it? As a former marathon runner, I remember each part of that race and how the last quarter was a very different feeling from the beginning. I share some best practices for finishing the year strong mentally and emotionally so that you have the best possible chance of achieving your goals before the…

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Meet Kristin Burke 49:54

2y ago49:54

49:54

Welcome to a new season of the show and a behind the scenes look at my journey to becoming a business owner, coach and podcaster! Since we are entering our third year of the show, and we have some great new members of our audience, I invited my good friend and longtime accountability partner Meredith to interview me on the podcast about my story – …

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Welcome to Season 3 of Elite Achievement! 3:55

2y ago3:55

3:55

We are starting a new season of the podcast with updated artwork, intentions, and plans to bring you a third powerful season of solo and guest episodes of the show. You'll see new episodes every two weeks featuring coaching from Kristen, perspective from guest experts, and more proven insights and tools to help you achieve your goals as a service-b…

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How to Achieve Big Goals in Business 37:02

2y ago37:02

37:02

It's hard to believe that it's been two years since we launched the Elite Achievement podcast! In that time, we've had the privilege of interviewing top business and lifestyle leaders as well as helping our listeners grow and achieve their goals. Today we are delighted to share a combined episode of three of our past guests Julia Pimsluer, Beate Ch…

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How to Lead Well Today and Navigate Tomorrow with Dr. Mira Brancu 38:31

2y ago38:31

38:31

Today's guest is Dr. Mira Brancu, the CEO and founder of Brancu & Associates, a leadership team and organizational consulting firm that serves as a strategic partner to executives and their teams. Mira brings over 20 years of experience in academia and healthcare, including an award-winning career at the US Department of Veteran Affairs. Mira is a …

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Managing Finances with Katherine Salisbury 22:52

2y ago22:52

22:52

Today's guest is Co-Founder and Co-CEO Katherine Salisbury. Katherine and George Friedman had a growing family, and growing money stress. Keeping track of their finances from a traditional joint account proved impossible. They needed a joint overview of all their finances, and they wanted to automate how their money moved to savings, investments, b…

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