The Competitive Advantage community is a like-minded group of creators and entrepreneurs deeply committed to extreme personal, professional, and financial growth. The podcast, hosted by Matt Karamazov, features successful online business owners and entrepreneurs, some of whom are brilliant authors and successful CEOs earning millions of dollars a year. On the show, they all share their best advice on how to capitalize on the internet gold rush and succeed in the "attention economy." Weekly s ...
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The Successful Pitch with John Livesay
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The Successful Pitch interviews successful thought leaders and entrepreneurs who share their stories so you can have a road map to success. Join your host John Livesay, sales keynote speaker, sales expert and author as he provides insights on how to make your pitch compelling, clear and concise. You can download the Free sneak peek of his book "Better Selling Through Storytelling at http://www.johnlivesay.com.
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Blow Up Your Creator Business with Me in Real Time
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👑 Join a like-minded community of creators and entrepreneurs deeply committed to extreme personal, professional, and financial growth: The Competitive Advantage Thanks for tuning in to the very FIRST episode of The Competitive Advantage Podcast! More to come very, very soon. In this first solo episode, I share some rather extreme time management ta…
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The Power Of Reading Books: Read More And Move More With Matt Karamazov
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It's always inspiring how individuals can find motivation and guidance through literature. Matt Karamazov, a fitness model, shares his perspective on reading books as a personal journey and its influence on his life. The books "How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big" and "Purple Cow" resonated with Matt, helping him develop a resilient …
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Loneliness and isolation have become significant challenges for workers in recent years. Isolation contributes to the growing mental health problem affecting everyone. In this episode, we have a special guest, Steven Van Cohen, author of "Connectable," who will shed light on the alarming issue of loneliness among workers worldwide. He also shows ho…
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The People Side Of Performance With Brad Montgomery
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You will bring people around when you make them feel happy. Brad Montgomery, a motivational keynote speaker, dives into getting more of yourself and the people around you through Laugh-O-Nomics. Although humor is a tool to create a connection with others in your business, a simple smile, laugh, or being open is the easiest way to connect. It affect…
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Dream Business Mastermind With Jim Palmer
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Creating a successful business is more than just financial gain; it's about achieving a satisfying lifestyle by doing what you love and living life on your own terms. In this episode, we have Captain Jim Palmer, the Founder and Creator of the Dream Business Mastermind and Coaching Program. Jim shares his fascinating background and journey to becomi…
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We deserve a life of enthusiasm and passion. However, because the human condition is so fragile, it is easy for everyone to find discouragement and lose focus. In this episode, Joshua Evans, the #1 best-selling author of Enthusiastic You!, shares his thoughts on how you can provide meaning in what you do and succeed in your life. Bringing it to you…
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Signature Leadership With Jamie Mason Cohen
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If you have a challenge, how do you deal with it? How creative do you get to become productive? In this episode, we will dive into how our guest applies the skills and lessons he learned being in Saturday Night Live. Jamie Mason Cohen, the Host of The Signature Leadership Show, shares how you can become productive through smart work, not hard work.…
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Be A Broker Of Fairness With Rich Gibbons
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Employee loyalty is a competitive advantage. So how do you keep them? In this episode, John Livesay has the guest who can boil it down to one tip. Rich Gibbons, the President of SpeakInc, dives deep into the value of becoming a broker of fairness and what it brings to the industry. The one thing that needs to be everybody's North Star is that you a…
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Our body is our kingdom. We keep the peace inside our kingdom. In this episode, Johnny King, the author of Becoming Kings, shares his insights on reaching our highest potential to become kings in our kingdom. Our inner kingdom encompasses our mental, emotional, and physical well-being; the outer is our purpose in the world, while the eternal kingdo…
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With so much information out there, it can be so easy to get confused about what investing is. Sifting through the right ones can put any budding investor off from being in the industry altogether. And what a waste of potential wealth-building avenue that could be. Not to worry because this episode’s guest has compiled years-worth of wisdom around …
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Do you have a hard time driving more leads from your LinkedIn account? Are you spending most of your time on your social media accounts? In this episode, Tim Hughes, the co-founder and CEO of DLA Ignite, discusses the social selling strategy to influence buyers and change makers. People are looking for experts that can help them. Tim Hughes suggest…
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There are more people who struggle with being consistent in their work than there are who don’t. We get distracted, tired, "lazy," and just overall end up being unproductive. Ironically, it also gives us the feeling that our time is mostly consumed by work. That's why in this episode, Steven Puri introduces Centered, an app that will finally help y…
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Every Conversation Counts With Riaz Meghji
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Every conversation counts. They may seem so trivial most of the time, but they are actually key to making significant connections that lead to extraordinary relationships. But sometimes, we get so caught up in our own lives that we forget to ask the right questions, or we simply don't know what to say. That’s why in this episode, we have human conn…
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While most people try to steer away from obstacles to avoid failure, there are those who go straight at them. And most of the time, these are the successful people. They have figured out that the path to success is to chase what others are afraid of: to fail. In this episode, Ryan Leak, the author of Chasing Failure, shares some lessons he has lear…
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The Magic Behind Shazam With Chris Barton
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The guest today likes to create magic and bring that magic to music. Chris Barton, the Founder of Shazam, shares the magic behind Shazam and how he overcame the naysayers who say his idea to identify music out of thin air is impossible. Our brain is wired in a certain way due to societal pressures and the world we work in, so Chris implores everyon…
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What Drug Dealers Taught Me About Trust With Pamela Barnum
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What does trust look like in the criminal underworld? In this episode, John Livesay sits down with Pamela Barnum, who has been an undercover drug officer and a prosecuting attorney. She has an amazing story of how she met her husband while they were both undercovers, and we talk about what drug dealers taught her about trust. Pamela also shares str…
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There are things businessmen and women, innovators, and professionals can learn from poets. They need to understand the poet’s keys. These are things like staying curious, questioning tradition, or it’s okay to be imperfect. These keys can help the everyday person do what they love with even more passion. Join John Livesay as he talks to poet and k…
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Take a moment to just sit with yourself and ask, "What kind of impact do you want to create?" What is your purpose in this world? How are you impacting your friends, your business, your community, and yourself? You have to be really clear on that so that you know what direction you're going to go. Join John Livesay as he talks to the CEO of Ryan Es…
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The Future Of Work Is Now With Seth Mattison
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Our marketplaces are shifting faster than ever, simultaneously with talent, expectations, wants, needs, and values. Today's guest is Seth Mattison, the founder of FutureSight Labs, who shares how successful leaders become the beacon to top talent to navigate these shifts. To have an internal shift in 60 minutes can be challenging because it's deep …
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It is often said that midlife is the time when men’s life starts to “die.” But more often than not, it’s actually the time most men really begin to figure life out, and that’s what Greg Scheinman talks about in this episode. Greg is a performance coach and author of Midlife Male, a genuine guide for men to live happier, healthier, and much more fun…
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Real Business Connections Network With Ben Albert
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We all took a hit when COVID-19 struck the world. Many businesses closed, and many more became unemployed. Ben Albert was one of those people. Furloughed from work, he went on a downward spiral towards depression and battling imposter syndrome. Fortunately, this was only the start of his hero's journey. Now, he hosts a network of five podcasts call…
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As humans, we tend to lean on emotions when reacting to everything that’s happening personally and professionally. We get carried away and come up with our own narrative in our heads. And with all the noise around us, it's easy to give in, get stressed, lose our identity and lose focus on what we were trying to achieve. If your plans are not workin…
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Sales is a critical part of any business. So, how do you ensure your sales team is supported so they can perform at their best? Here to share his insight is Mark Cox, the Chief Revenue Officer of In the Funnel Sales Coaching and podcast host of The Selling Well. Joining John Livesay, Mark highlights the impact of mindset on performance by looking i…
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Customers have more power now than they had before. If your service or product isn’t great, they won’t think twice about leaving. They’re going to write you a bad review and that could be it for you. It’s very important to understand your customer’s journey really well. Know what they value and offer that to them. The competition is only getting to…
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Recovering from a traumatic childhood is extremely hard, especially when transitioning into adulthood. When you're trying to deal with the trauma, it can be easy to think that the best solution is to forget and pretend it didn't happen. Yet, it has already been enforced in your mind, and you continue to carry the weight in your life. In today's epi…
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Storytelling is about painting a picture that people can see themselves in. It has to be relatable, and it needs to have a purpose. If your story has no point, you’re just wasting the listener’s time. Storytelling is about being vulnerable and building trust. If you’re listening to a story and you can relate to it, you feel like you can trust the s…
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Few people master being calm when arguments and conflicts surround everything. Our guest in this episode found the secret to resolving conflict and diffusing the tension in her book, Holding the Calm. Master mediator Hesha Abrams joins host John Livesay to share some inputs that will help you handle these tough situations. What do you do when peopl…
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Failing to close a deal as a salesperson is one of the most upsetting things that can happen to you. But what if I told you that it was actually your fault that you didn't get the sale. Selling is about change and most salespeople sell the product, not what the product can do for the customer. Join John Livesay as he talks to Jeremy Miner about int…
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Impossible To Ignore With Dr. Carmen Simon
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After 48 hours, people will only remember about 10% of the things you're saying. You need to be impossible to ignore because people will forget about the other 90%. So you really have to control that 10% and be as memorable as you can. When you're giving a speech, you have to control your unifying message so that you can achieve that 10%. Join John…
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Sales isn’t a simple job; it takes a lot of skill to earn a buyer’s trust. So how do you sell without selling out? How do you earn that trust? John Livesay dives into sales with help from Andy Paul. With over three decades of experience under his belt, Andy gives us a glimpse at his sales insights. From building trust and communication to training …
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CEO Secrets: The Strategies And Tips Of Being A CEO With Christy Budnick
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Being a CEO of a company requires great responsibility. It demands excellent leadership skills and strategies to help the company grow. In this episode, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Christy Budnick, shares her secrets about being a CEO. She provides insights about her strategy in leading her agents and staying aligned with the compan…
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How Diverse Voices Are Changing The Narrative With Blair Bryant Nichols
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For years, the dominant voices in the business world were white, male, and straight. But that is no longer the case. Diverse voices are starting to change the narrative. Increasingly, businesses are recognizing the value of diversity in all forms and actively seeking out diverse voices to help them tell their story. When companies embrace diversity…
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Storytelling is an effective way of getting people to buy into what you are selling. As long as you can harness the human factor in your story, you will always find someone interested in your brand. In this episode, John Livesay teams up with Zack Slingsby, the Founder of Human Factor Media. Zack discusses using literary techniques to gain attentio…
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There's a sleeping giant in every human. To awaken this giant, we need to help them grab what they believe is out of their grasp. Brian Bogert is the person that does just this. Brian is a passionate performance coach on a mission to help people prevail over the limits they’ve set for themselves. Brian disrupts the normative approach on how to crea…
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How do you get your clients to say, “I’ll be back”? Renowned customer service and experience expert Shep Hyken believes that delivering an amazing experience is what keeps customers coming back for more. With this in mind, Shep has managed to work with companies and organizations that want to build loyal relationships with their customers and emplo…
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Getting results comes down to pushing past your comfort zone and limiting beliefs. That is what today’s guest, Sterling Hawkins, the CEO and Founder of the Sterling Hawkins Group, firmly believes. From a multi-billion-dollar startup to collapse and to come back to launch, invest in, and grow over 50 companies, Sterling takes that experience to work…
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"Just say yes!" is Jim Palmer‘s battle cry. Get ready as the internationally acclaimed business coach shares valuable insights into building a business. John Livesay interviews Jim as he lets us have a look at how you can build your dream business. Jim also gives us a glimpse of his work mindset and why you need to take action. Tune in and learn mo…
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Sharing Our Stories: Tales Of Resilience And Renewal With Rick Gilbert
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Sharing our stories is one way that people communicate. Stories bind people to one another, and stories are a way to understand others. In this episode, John Livesay talks to storyteller extraordinaire, Rick Gilbert, on the art of telling your story. Rick shares how his business was born of the need to help and how he started on the path of the sto…
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Punching Above Your Weight: Taking Client Engagement To The Next Level With Heath Barnes
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One of the key ingredients to having a successful business is having the right clients. In this episode, Heath Barnes joins host John Livesay to share how he’s going above and beyond when it comes to treating his clients. Heath is the Branch Manager at Cardinal Financial and host of the Mortgages Reimagined podcast. Starting with being a heavy-weig…
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Have you ever tried being unreasonable when running your business? Most people would try to be reasonable and use everyone else’s strategies. By doing this, there’s not much you can do to differentiate yourself from the pack. Learn how to be unreasonable while still finding success in your business. Join John Livesay as he talks to Paul Lemberg abo…
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Doing business involves trial and error, and some mistakes are bigger than others, but that shouldn't stop you from striving for the top. Today's guest is entrepreneur, media expert, author, host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, and CEO/Co-Founder of Command Your Brand, Jeremy Slate. In this episode, he joins John Livesay to share what it takes…
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Restoring The Soul Of Business With Rishad Tobaccowala
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The business world is changing, with AI and data-driven systems becoming more common. With these changes happening all around us, how do we keep the soul of business alive? John Livesay teams up with Rishad Tobaccowala, the author of Restoring the Soul of Business, to gain insight on how businesses can survive and thrive on these changes. Rishad di…
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Salespeople usually focus just on the product or service that they’re selling. But really they should try selling from the heart. As a salesperson, people skills is a very important trait to learn. You need to know how to sell your memories and experiences with your customer. Join John Livesay as he talks to Larry Levine on how to sell properly thr…
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How Hard Can It Be? With Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm
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How hard can it be to monetize your startup business? John Livesay sits with Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm, an entrepreneur, optimist, and author of How Hard Can It Be? The journey is full of peaks and valleys. It’s never just a straight line towards success. The key is to start small. Validate your assumptions by throwing your ideas into the market. D…
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"Winning is better" has got to be the slogan of many companies and businesses. The question is, how do you start winning? We tackle this question and more as John Livesay and Bob Wiesner of The Artemis Partnership grapple with the mechanics of persuasion. We take a deep dive into Bob’s book, Winning Is Better, to look at building trust, leveraging …
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Personal development can affect, boost, and evolve your success to any aspect of your life. It is something one should focus on because you can have the opportunity to make a difference. When he was young, Samuel Adeyinka wanted to be a physician but realized that he could do other things related to medicine. That led him to pursue a career in medi…
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Don't Be Afraid To Be Replaceable: Preparing Yourself For The Next Growth Level With Michael Van De Ven
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Are you afraid to be replaceable? Don’t be. John Livesay sits down with Michael Van de Ven, the National Sales Director for Vision Care at Bausch + Lomb Canada. Michael shares that being replaceable means, you’re a good leader and manager. Why? Because you succeeded in honing top talent that can take your role. When that happens, you’re ready for a…
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What Are The Success Secrets You Need To Know? With Chip Helm
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The success secrets for career and life are more straightforward than you think. John Livesay sits with Chip Helm, a #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker. Chip talks about how it all comes down to treating people right. When you do what you said when you said you would, money will come. Join in the conversation to discover more success secrets …
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The Influencer: Secrets To Success And Happiness With Brian Ahearn
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Developing your ability to influence people is crucial to success and happiness. Your business needs to have a solid foundation, and you also have to know how to widen your network. Join John Livesay as he talks with Brian Ahearn on the science behind the influence process. Brian is a dynamic international keynote speaker, author, coach, and consul…
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Public speaking isn't easy. Sometimes, to maximize success, you need a people whisperer like today’s guest on your side. In this episode, John Livesay and Ken Sterling, Executive Vice President of BigSpeak dive deep into what you need to succeed in the public speaking space. Ken talks about being authentic, reacting to feedback, accountability, and…
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