Episodes

  • Episode 309 The Hidden Heist: Unlocking Lasting Wealth & Relationships with Bill Cates

    Episode 309 The Hidden Heist: Unlocking Lasting Wealth & Relationships with Bill Cates
    Mar 20 2026
    John talks with Bill Cates — Hall of Fame professional speaker & TEDx presenter, financial services & referral marketing expert, wealth mindset coach, entrepreneur, author of The Hidden Heist: Stop Robbing Yourself of Lasting Wealth and seven other books, host of the Top Advisor Podcast, and a proud dad. Bill has spent more than 30 years in financial services, helping thousands of advisors bring in billions of dollars through better referrals, relationship marketing, and messaging. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:49] - The million-dollar TEDx prop [03:38] - Bill's backstory [06:20] - How relationships helped Bill land a TEDx talk [08:00] - Bill's journey from grad school to rock band drummer [10:11] - How he entered the financial services world [13:36] - Marketing, prospecting, and selling [16:29] - The key to marketing [19:45] - Difference between employees and entrepreneurs [22:19] - How to find a financial advisor you can trust [27:10] - The 3 R's of relationship marketing [29:42] - The 3 C's & 3 R's for an entrepreneur [33:34] - How Cates Academy started [36:46] - The OG referral coach [38:10] - The Hidden Heist book [43:09] - How Bill's business affected his relationship with his daughter [47:19] - #1 daily habit [48:27] - Traits of a great leader [50:24] - How Bill invests in his growth [52:00] - Best way to connect with Bill [56:39] - Book recommendations [57:20] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "When you're building a business, it's always best to be in a position to solve a blatant, critical problem, meaning the prospects of your business know they have the problem, and it's not just aspirational. It's not, 'I'll get around to it someday.' It's critical." "Marketing is getting your message out. It's a promotion. It's getting your message out in front of people with the intention of attracting them to you." "If it's not relevant, your message will be ignored." "If you're all prospecting, it's tiring. It's a grind. But as you market your product, service, or brand better, you start to attract people to you, and you catch them later on in the process." "Most people don't have the patience to pay themselves first, make their savings automatic, and let it build over time. That takes a unique, disciplined mindset, but it's extremely powerful when you do." "When you learn how money really works, it sometimes sheds light on what you were or weren't taught when you were younger." "Sometimes we don't have the vision yet. Sometimes we're not clear on it, and creating that vision can be a process." "Everyone in an organization, whether you're in sales, marketing, customer service, a clerk, or whatever, should know who the customer is. We should all know our value, and we should all know how to talk about it." "You get clarity through imperfect action. You start heading in a direction you think is right, make some mistakes along the way, and make adjustments. That's when clarity starts to come." "Just about everybody trying to produce any kind of result, it boils down to confidence. Because if you don't have that, you won't get to the next stage." "You don't want just word of mouth. You want to get connected with people. So use the word that represents that." "The hidden heists are the limiting beliefs and mistaken assumptions we all have around money. There's a lot of money story going on for us." "If you're stuck somewhere, the first place to go isn't necessarily strategy or tactics. It might be to self-reflect, on your business, your product, and your belief in yourself." BOOKS MENTIONED: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (https://a.co/d/0aINW0V2) The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz (https://a.co/d/06aeI1I8) Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear (https://a.co/d/0cPmYjfO) The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann (https://a.co/d/08FTL8jK) The Latte Factor: Why You Don't Have to Be Rich to Live Rich by David Bach and John David Mann (https://a.co/d/0fjibjj8) Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard (https://a.co/d/0deaqMQ8) The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson (https://a.co/d/03FL34dR) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (https://a.co/d/0gLeenbt) The Greatest Salesman In the World by Og Mandino (https://a.co/d/0ec9TlQ9) Your Money and Your Brain: How the New Science of Neuroeconomics Can Help Make You Rich by Jason Zweig (https://a.co/d/0eR6ftUu) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://referralcoach.com/ https://www.thecatessystem.com/link-in-bio https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcates/ https://www.instagram.com/thereferralcoach/ https://www.facebook.com/billcates1 https://x.com/Bill_Cates https://www.youtube.com/@BillCatesReferralCoach Top Advisor Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/TopAdvisorPodcast TEDx Talk "How to Stop Your Money Anxiety & Start Building Wealth Today" - https://youtu.be/PycIrnPEUPo?si=D7G-06vXxXtk4hot The Hidden Heist: Stop Robbing Yourself of Lasting Wealth (https://a.co/d/03soYwRf) The ...
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    57 mins
  • Episode 308 Connect to Your "Dream 200" with Dr. Jeremy Weisz (Part 2)

    Episode 308 Connect to Your "Dream 200" with Dr. Jeremy Weisz (Part 2)
    Mar 13 2026
    John continues his conversation with Dr. Jeremy Weisz. In Part 1, Dr. Jeremy shared his journey from chiropractic school to building several successful businesses. He also shared how relationships, giving first, and consistent effort helped him build meaningful connections and successful businesses. In this episode, they talk about creative ways people are using AI tools, the importance of date nights (especially after getting married) and much more! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - How people are using AI tools [03:24] - How Dr. Jeremy's business affects his family life [08:50] - John's advice to married men [09:48] - Some books for creative ideas for date nights [11:51] - Why couples should prioritize date nights even after marriage [15:27] - Dr. Jeremy's definition of success [19:31] - #1 daily habit [21:24] - Traits of a great leader [22:57] - The legacy Dr. Jeremy wants to leave [24:10] - How Dr. Jeremy invests in his growth [26:02] - Questions to ask when hiring a coach [27:44] - Best way to connect with Dr. Jeremy [30:20] - Book recommendations [32:08] - Podcast recommendations [34:31] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "If you're not paying, you're the product." "Those date nights are super, super important. But I encourage every man to do this: date night is yours. You own it. You're in charge of it. You plan it. You figure out where you're going. Her job is to show up and look beautiful. That's it. You're in charge." "I believe that it is encoded in our DNA, as men, to pursue. We know how to do that. But something happens to us once we get her, meaning the wedding day. It's like a switch back here turns off. We stop pursuing." "Everything else you do in life is built around date night. Everything. It's that important. Without it, your marriage is going to die." "I always think of health first, personally, because I feel like if my health is off, everything else is off. It doesn't matter what else is going on." BOOKS MENTIONED: 52 Uncommon Dates by Randy Southern (https://a.co/d/0bGxj6cs) The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz & Janet Mills (https://a.co/d/0fq6AsYt) Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss & Tahl Raz (https://a.co/d/0cQwr1TN) Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dr. Dan Ariely (https://a.co/d/04kaY0We) Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini (https://a.co/d/07uH6xXY) The Boron Letters by Bond Halbert & Gary Halbert (https://a.co/d/01LLhUHF) The Adweek Copywriting Handbook by Joseph Sugarman (https://a.co/d/0aQUu9up) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Smart Business Revolution - John Corcoran (https://tinyurl.com/SmartBizRevPodcast) The Joe Rogan Experience (https://tinyurl.com/JoeRoganExperienceShow) AI TOOL MENTIONED: Delphi (https://www.delphi.ai/) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://rise25.com/ https://www.inspiredinsider.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drweisz/ https://www.instagram.com/jeremyrise25/ https://www.facebook.com/JeremyFWeisz https://www.facebook.com/rise25innercircle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1pssoqLGIZWHlihG2SVRg INspired INsider Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/INspiredINsiderPodcast CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen X - https://x.com/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/
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    34 mins
  • Episode 307 Connect to Your "Dream 200" with Dr. Jeremy Weisz (Part 1)

    Episode 307 Connect to Your "Dream 200" with Dr. Jeremy Weisz (Part 1)
    Mar 6 2026

    John talks with Dr. Jeremy Weisz — co-founder of Rise25, host of the INspired INsider Podcast, founder of a chiropractic care and massage practice, founder of a nutritional supplement company, and an entrepreneur who has been featured in Forbes for building several successful businesses. Through Rise25, Dr. Jeremy helps B2B businesses connect to their "Dream 200" clients.

    Listen to this episode to learn more:

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:35] - Dr. Jeremy's bio and backstory

    [03:07] - Getting interested in podcasting before it became popular

    [06:03] - How strong relationships make entrepreneurship sustainable

    [08:47] - The real life of an entrepreneur vs. social media

    [10:25] - Running two businesses at once

    [14:39] - What is Rise25?

    [19:08] - Selling vs. marketing

    [21:48] - "What's ordinary to you is magic to others"

    [22:18] - A great way to nurture relationships

    [24:36] - The best gifts John has given

    [28:57] - Secret to profiling the perfect podcast guests

    NOTABLE QUOTES:

    "There's ups and downs through business, through life, or whatever it is. So having that person as a support, an amazing support system, is huge."

    "If you're working on your relationship together, and the two of you are staying together as one and building that, you can overcome anything."

    "What people show on social media isn't always 100% accurate."

    "What's normal to you is magic to others."

    "Selling is serving. If I'm serving someone, they never feel sold to."

    "Most businesses, unfortunately, tell the wrong stories. They start with stories about themselves and their history. No, that's not what people want to know, not initially. What people want to know is: 'I'm coming to you with a problem. I think you might be able to help me.' If you start telling stories about people who had my problem and how you helped them, I want to learn more. Those are the stories we need to be telling, at least initially."

    USEFUL RESOURCES:

    https://rise25.com/

    https://www.inspiredinsider.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/drweisz/

    https://www.instagram.com/jeremyrise25/

    https://www.facebook.com/JeremyFWeisz

    https://www.facebook.com/rise25innercircle/

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1pssoqLGIZWHlihG2SVRg

    INspired INsider Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/INspiredINsiderPodcast

    CONNECT WITH JOHN

    Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen

    X - https://x.com/johnhulen

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA

    EPISODE CREDITS

    Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

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    34 mins
  • Episode 306 The Invincibility Code with Dr. Shaurice Mullins (Part 2)

    Episode 306 The Invincibility Code with Dr. Shaurice Mullins (Part 2)
    Feb 27 2026

    John continues his conversation with Dr. Shaurice Mullins. They discuss what it's like to help people on the worst days of their lives, her approach to helping people recover from disasters, and why being coachable is a total game changer. In Part 1, Dr. Shaurice shared her story from losing her home in a tornado to rebuilding her life and becoming a disaster recovery consultant.

    Listen to this episode to learn more:

    [00:00] - Disaster recovery requires a technical, step-by-step approach

    [02:30] - Role of Dr. Shaurice's faith in her business

    [05:06] - Story of a mother who lost her son in a disaster

    [07:13] - How John's view of God changed

    [10:35] - #1 daily habit

    [13:07] - Traits of a great leader

    [16:32] - Legacy Dr. Shaurice wants to leave behind

    [19:02] - Book recommendations

    [22:34] - Why your coach should have a coach

    [27:18] - Best way to connect with Dr. Shaurice

    [29:37] - How Dr. Shaurice invests in her relationship

    [31:28] - How Dr. Shaurice embraces her femininity in her relationship

    [37:01] - What men need when they come home

    [38:06] - Turning off the CEO at home

    [39:54] - Only collaborations, no competition in business

    [41:52] - Closing thoughts

    NOTABLE QUOTES:

    "Life just goes on. You have a disaster, and life is not going to stop. Bills don't stop. They may give you a little bit of relief, but they're like, 'Okay, I understand that, but when are you going to pay this?'"

    "When people come to me and they have a problem, they don't need me to remind them that they have a problem. They already know. So what they're looking for is a solution."

    "It's very important for a leader to listen, communicate, and lead by example."

    "Remain teachable and coachable, and it will get you so much further than being a know-it-all, because you don't know what you don't know."

    "If you want to hire somebody as your coach and that person is not being coached, do not hire that person."

    "I make time in my relationship just like I do for my clients."

    "We need to set aside time in our schedule to spend time with just you and me. We take time for ourselves, because if not, then everything else becomes more important than the relationship."

    BOOKS MENTIONED:

    • Creative Mind and Success by Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (https://a.co/d/05Cs7qbm)

    • Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (https://a.co/d/0ezB3Il9)

    • This Thing Called You by Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (https://a.co/d/09RTSiSz)

    USEFUL RESOURCES:

    https://shauricemullins.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shaurice-e-mullins-dr-m-49709b5a/

    https://www.instagram.com/shauricemullins/

    https://www.facebook.com/drshauricemullins/

    https://x.com/ShauriceMullins

    https://www.youtube.com/@ShauriceMullinsLive

    "The Invincibility Code: How to Shift the Trajectory of Your Life and Crystalize a New Reality" (https://a.co/d/g7VhdiX)

    CONNECT WITH JOHN

    Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen

    X - https://x.com/johnhulen

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA

    EPISODE CREDITS

    Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

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    42 mins
  • Episode 305 The Invincibility Code with Dr. Shaurice Mullins (Part 1)

    Episode 305 The Invincibility Code with Dr. Shaurice Mullins (Part 1)
    Feb 20 2026

    John talks with Dr. Shaurice Mullins — founder and CEO of Shaurice Mullins International & Elite Disaster Consulting International, author of The Invincibility Code: How to Shift the Trajectory of Your Life and Crystalize a New Reality, business strategist, board-certified holistic health practitioner, entrepreneur, coach, and disaster recovery consultant with 25 years of experience.

    Listen to this episode to learn more:

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:51] - Dr. Shaurice's journey from tornado survivor to disaster consultant

    [05:53] - 3 C's and 3 I's of entrepreneurship

    [09:35] - Focus on one thing, not all the things

    [11:38] - After years in business, hard things look simple

    [13:47] - John's definition of success

    [17:16] - The Blueprint of Invincibility

    [19:45] - Turning down clients because of misaligned values

    [21:46] - Making value based decisions

    [22:39] - Happiness vs. Joy

    [25:48] - Transforming challenges into opportunities

    [28:05] - The two-minute mirror technique

    [29:18] - "What does this make possible?"

    [31:44] - The story behind The Invincibility Code

    [34:17] - The power of saying "No"

    [35:39] - Healthy selfishness and setting boundaries

    [36:40] - Say no to good so you can say yes to great

    [40:46] - You can't give what you don't have

    [52:33] - Becoming a holistic health practitioner

    NOTABLE QUOTES:

    "No grit, no business. It's not about luck. It's not about your skill. You can have all the skill in the world, but no grit, you won't make it."

    "'I'm going to fail, and it's a thing. I'm going to fail, that's a part of it,' this is the mindset you need to have in order to really understand how to be a successful entrepreneur."

    "When I fail, I have a phrase that I always use: If you knock me down seven, I get up eight. So when I fall, I just wipe myself off and say, 'Okay, we'll try that one again.' And I just move."

    "Having the mindset to know that failure is a part of success, that's what makes you the GOAT in what you're doing."

    "Life is gonna punch you in the mouth, and you're gonna bleed out, and you're gonna be like, 'Oh, so that really hurt.' But what do I do next? Do I lay on the ground? Because if you're on the ground, if you're on the floor, you're already as low as you can get. The only step you have is to get up."

    "Believe in yourself. Believe in the talents that God has given you, and they will take you so far. It will definitely take you farther than anything that you can actually think or imagine."

    "When you are very clear about your values, you understand your bottom line."

    "If you can't say no to people, you're going to have a hard time saying a lot of yeses to yourself."

    "You can't give what you don't have… If you're not taking care of yourself because you're so busy taking care of others, eventually you can't take care of others until you take care of yourself."

    USEFUL RESOURCES:

    https://shauricemullins.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shaurice-e-mullins-dr-m-49709b5a/

    https://www.instagram.com/shauricemullins/

    https://www.facebook.com/drshauricemullins/

    https://x.com/ShauriceMullins

    https://www.youtube.com/@ShauriceMullinsLive

    "The Invincibility Code: How to Shift the Trajectory of Your Life and Crystalize a New Reality" (https://a.co/d/g7VhdiX)

    CONNECT WITH JOHN

    Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen

    X - https://x.com/johnhulen

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA

    EPISODE CREDITS

    Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

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    45 mins
  • Episode 304 From Black Hawk Pilot to Bookability Queen with Elizabeth McCormick (Part 2)

    Episode 304 From Black Hawk Pilot to Bookability Queen with Elizabeth McCormick (Part 2)
    Feb 13 2026
    John and Elizabeth McCormick continue their conversation. They talk about building a speaking business, the P.I.L.O.T. (Potential, Implementation, Leadership, Optimal Performance, and Tenacity) Method for growth, and how stories and experiences help connect with audiences. In the previous episode, Elizabeth discussed her journey from the U.S. Army to becoming a speaker, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and the mindset it took to never quit when everyone else doubted her. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - How Elizabeth helps people with their speaking careers [02:45] - Coaching vs. mentoring [04:07] - AI search and visibility for speakers [05:30] - Elizabeth's group mentoring program [07:24] - The P.I.L.O.T. Method [10:41] - Why stories matter [12:03] - How Elizabeth's faith affects her speaking business [14:42] - Give away 80% of your ideas [16:39] - Avoiding scarcity and heavy sales tactics [19:21] - Serving vs. selling [23:25] - Storytelling and marketing [27:25] - Elizabeth's definition of success [29:24] - #1 daily habit [33:44] - Traits of a great leader [34:52] - Legacy Elizabeth wants to leave behind [37:14] - How Elizabeth invests in her growth and marriage [44:23] - Best way to connect with Elizabeth [44:58] - Elizabeth's upcoming book [46:51] - Book recommendations [48:22] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: "If you don't believe in your potential … how can anyone else believe in it?" "Coaching and mentoring are not the same thing. A mentor can tell people what to do. A coach shouldn't be telling you. Instead, they should ask, 'Well, what do you think you should do?' and help you discover the answers within you. That's coaching." "Self care is not selfish. As a leader, we have to lead by example, and that means taking care of yourself by showing up as your best for your work, yourself, and your family. So that you can be there for them and do more with the gifts you have." "Being tenacious is showing up when it's hard. It's not giving up. It's bringing your best self to everything you have, no matter what's going on around you." "Selling is serving because we are serving these potential clients. If we're not serving them, they're going to feel sold to. Nobody wants to feel that way. But if I'm serving them, that means I'm helping them, and they never feel sold to." "Values and relevancy are just as important as the solution." "Adult learners learn best from emotion-provoking stories and thought-provoking questions." "Be in your potential zone, not a comfort zone, because that's where growth happens." "It doesn't do any good to believe in yourself, believe in your potential, or be in a potential zone if you don't do something with it. You'll squander the opportunities. So it's about taking action and being more effective in the things you do." BOOK MENTIONED: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (https://a.co/d/0eLABP0J) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://yourinspirationalspeaker.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilotspeaker/ https://www.instagram.com/pilotspeaker/ https://www.facebook.com/pilotspeaker https://x.com/pilotspeaker https://www.youtube.com/user/YourInspiringSpeaker The P.I.L.O.T. Method: The 5 Essential Truths to Leading Yourself in Life! (https://a.co/d/7YE4Nir) Bookability Factor: 67 Tips to Get You Booked and Paid as a Keynote Speaker (https://a.co/d/2hG9i01) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen X - https://x.com/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/
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    49 mins
  • Episode 303 From Black Hawk Pilot to Bookability Queen with Elizabeth McCormick (Part 1)

    Episode 303 From Black Hawk Pilot to Bookability Queen with Elizabeth McCormick (Part 1)
    Feb 6 2026

    John talks with Elizabeth McCormick — former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot, speaker, entrepreneur, author of Bookability Factor: 67 Tips to Get You Booked and Paid as a Keynote Speaker, and The P.I.L.O.T. Method: The 5 Essential Truths to Leading Yourself in Life!, as well as wife and mother.

    Listen to this episode to learn more:

    [00:00] - Intro

    [01:08] - Elizabeth's bio and backstory

    [02:34] - Joining the Army as a woman

    [05:30] - Obstacles Elizabeth faced in the military

    [07:32] - The Potential Zone

    [12:51] - Candidate School vs. Flight School

    [14:09] - What happens in Flight School

    [17:20] - Advice for "firsts" and women in male dominated fields

    [22:39] - Best part of being a Black Hawk helicopter pilot

    [24:46] - The worst part

    [27:15] - Transition to civilian life

    [31:41] - Job search & recall after 9/11

    [35:34] - Working her way up in corporate

    [37:09] - Discovering she's underpaid

    [39:04] - Illegal practices at the next company & getting fired

    [40:25] - Rebound and mass layoff in 2009

    [44:48] - How getting laid off led her to start a speaking business

    NOTABLE QUOTES:

    "If you have done your research and you know something is possible … don't take no for an answer. Show up with curiosity, find out what's really going on, and what's standing in your way."

    "Everywhere I went, people didn't believe it was possible. But every single step of the way, someone else didn't believe. I had to believe more than anyone else in those situations and just kept showing up like the squeaky wheel."

    "I just kept showing up and refusing to take no."

    "How you show up matters."

    "Stop comparing yourself to everyone else. You are leaving them behind."

    "It's going to feel lonely when you are thinking and elevating at a pace that other people can't relate to or keep up with. It doesn't have to be lonely, but it's going to feel lonely because you are leading on a different level."

    "Own it yourself. Don't give it away. Don't barter it away. Don't trade it away. Don't let other people steal your joy, your thunder, or your intellectual property."

    USEFUL RESOURCES:

    https://yourinspirationalspeaker.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilotspeaker/

    https://www.instagram.com/pilotspeaker/

    https://www.facebook.com/pilotspeaker

    https://x.com/pilotspeaker

    https://www.youtube.com/user/YourInspiringSpeaker

    The P.I.L.O.T. Method: The 5 Essential Truths to Leading Yourself in Life! (https://a.co/d/7YE4Nir)

    Bookability Factor: 67 Tips to Get You Booked and Paid as a Keynote Speaker (https://a.co/d/2hG9i01)

    CONNECT WITH JOHN

    Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen

    X - https://x.com/johnhulen

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA

    EPISODE CREDITS

    Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

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    47 mins
  • Episode 302 Intentional Leadership and the Power of Giving Back with Amos Balongo

    Episode 302 Intentional Leadership and the Power of Giving Back with Amos Balongo
    Jan 30 2026
    John talks with Amos Balongo — executive leadership coach, communications coach, keynote speaker, John Maxwell speaker and coach, corporate trainer, founder of Camp Ohana Foundation (nonprofit serving youth globally), husband, and father. Amos is also an international speaker who has traveled to 32 countries, speaking to groups such as the U.S. Navy, YMCA, United Nations, and U.S. Pacific Command. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:08] - Amos' bio [02:32] - Amos' journey from Kenya to the U.S. and into leadership [06:02] - Camp Ohana Foundation and its impact on kids [09:31] - Camp Ohana locations around the world [11:12] - Bringing guest speakers to inspire kids with real careers [12:34] - Why Amos connected with John Maxwell team [13:57] - Coaches Need Coaches [15:24] - Amos' fear of public speaking and overcoming it [18:56] - Speakers who don't work on their craft [20:58] - A Voice Empowered book [24:46] - Four pillars of leadership [31:16] - How Amos' faith gives him purpose and strength [33:34] - The pendulum of work and family [35:25] - Creating memories with family [36:49] - Amos' definition of success [38:14] - #1 daily habit [39:31] - Traits of a great leader [41:38] - Legacy Amos wants to leave behind [43:18] - How Amos invests in his growth [44:24] - Best way to connect with Amos [47:11] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: "A lot of times, we focus so much on a destination, not realizing that the journey is where we learn, is where we grow, and the destination is just an end product of the journey." "When you're blessed, it's very important to look back and give back and bless others." "If you're a leader and you're not creating more leaders, something is wrong with your leadership." "You cannot be what you cannot see." "Everybody can teach you something if you're, if you're teachable and willing to learn." "With everything you're doing, you've got to ask yourself, 'How am I growing every day?' And you got to reflect and ask yourself, 'How am I better? How will I be better tomorrow?' And if you're not reflecting, you're not growing, and you're stuck in the same thing." "If you are a leader and you have a great message, but you cannot communicate it, and people can't receive it, then you're going nowhere as a leader." "Success for me is how many people I have impacted and brought along on this journey, because we are on this journey of inspiring each other. We're on a journey. And it's not, did we get to the destination." "Your role as a leader is not positional. Your role is to serve others, is to bring others along. It's, 'I'm in this position because I want to bring others along,' and I'm humble enough to understand that I may not know it all, and there's going to be people that I am leading that would know more than I do. But it's about how we complement each other's strengths, to be able to to work together and bring each other along." "If you're not learning every day, then you're not growing every day. It's just kind of like a banana. If you're green, you grow. If you're ripe, you rot." BOOKS MENTIONED: Straight from the Gut by Jack Welch and John A. Byrne (https://a.co/d/clFRSie) Find Your Why by Simon Sinek (https://a.co/d/dCRB22U) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://amosbalongo.com/ https://leaderconsulting.coach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amosbalongo/ https://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo/ https://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo https://x.com/abalongo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlIweirA1HGSgy3t8m299w Transforming Your Life Volume IX: 9 Incredible Stories Showing the Strength of the Human Spirit (https://a.co/d/bee1AFc) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen X - https://x.com/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/
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