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Are you an introvert? So is Erica Ormsby! Today on the Mountain Top Motivation Podcast, Erica talks about how she found success in business as what she describes as an “extreme introvert.” In this interview, she also shares her experience, leveraging her strengths, learning from her first $100,000 year, and starting a business as a single mom, right after the economic crash in 2008. And if you’re in the SAC network, this episode is a must-watch! There’s a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the show.   In this episode, you’ll learn: How to navigate the business world by embracing the extreme introvert in you. The value of pursuing what matters to you when using both your strengths and weaknesses. Why setting up systems in your business is essential in growing it and garnering results. How our greatest act of service to humanity is showing up and doing what we love. The power of awareness when opening up to the different possibilities of your business. And much more!   ~   About Erica Ormsby:   Erica Ormsby, renowned Knowledge Industry Strategist and Entrepreneur Catalyst Coach, helps entrepreneurs turn their message into a book, brand, or online course so they can thrive in the knowledge economy, a billion-dollar-per-day industry.   With $300 in the bank at four months pregnant, Erica almost lost everything. But in just four short years, and the middle of the 2008 economic crisis to boot, she successfully built up a 7-figure business. With over a decade of experience, she has created innovative strategies and services to help other people do the same. As the Founder and President of Erica Ormsby International, and Lighthouse Global Publishing & PRLLC, Erica dedicates her life to strategically inspiring and equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge and digital assets necessary to build unshakable and scalable brands.   Erica is the 2x International Best Selling Author of “Strong Enough To Cry” and “I Am Happy. Healthy. Free.” She is a TEDx speaker, has graced stages worldwide, and has given keynote speeches to audiences totaling 100,000+. For her expertise, Erica has been featured on CBS, Living Regret Free Podcast, and Liberate Yourself Podcast, to name a few.   ~   You can find Erica Ormsby on...  Website: https://ericainspired.com/   Connect with Jake Ballentine from the Mountain Top Motivation Podcast!   Get the $100K Checklist Here: http://www.100kchecklist.com/ Website: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeballentine   P.S. If you are a speaker, author, or coach, come and join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach

Today on the Mountain Top Motivation Podcast, we look back at an interview with the legendary Jack Canfield live in “The Speakers, Authors, and Coaches Network” Facebook group, which I had the privilege and honor of holding. In this interview, Jack talked about his 50 years in the personal development business, emphasizing how we can pivot and adjust in our current times. And while many people nowadays talk about “the new normal,” Jack advocates for “the new better.”   In this episode, you’ll learn: Jack’s thought process on writing the highly-acclaimed book, The Success Principles. The value of building a “success team” when working towards a “new better.” How connecting with others online can greatly impact our self-development journey. Why adapting to what is as opposed to fighting it is essential in surviving “the now.” Different ways to apply the law of attraction to manifest the outcome you want. And much more!   ~   About Jack Canfield:   In his earlier days, Jack Canfield taught inner-city high school students how to discover their potential and succeed no matter their circumstances. Eventually, he became a world-renowned transformational speaker and trainer who has conducted more than 2,500 workshops and events worldwide. Jack has devoted his life and career to helping others achieve their definition of success and create lives of greater joy, meaning, and fulfillment.   Jack is also the founder of the billion-dollar Chicken Soup for the Soul™ publishing empire. Dubbed as a multiple New York Times bestselling author, he sold 500+ million books worldwide, such as The Success Principles, The Power of Focus, and The Aladdin Factor, to name a few. He also has 2.5 million subscribers and followers on social media and has been featured on numerous television and radio shows. So far, Jack has trained countless Canfield Success Principles Trainers in 107 countries, founding the Transformational Leadership Council. He was even inducted into the National Speakers Association’s “Speakers Hall of Fame.”   ~   You can find Jack Canfield on... Website: https://www.jackcanfield.com/   ~   Connect with Jake Ballentine from the Mountain Top Motivation Podcast! Website: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeballentine   P.S. If you are a speaker, author, or coach, come and join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach

Everyone has days when they are not feeling it. We are not machines, we are humans. There’s a lot of talk in the personal development world about pushing yourself to the limits every day. That is great, but sometimes we need to remember that we are not machines I need a break. If you are not feeling it there’s nothing wrong with you. Do not judge yourself, and just choose one simple step to move yourself forward! Thanks for listening! Jake Ballentine

Last week I had the opportunity to attend Tony Robbins Business Mastery! This is an event I have wanted to attend for years! I finally made the time, made it a priority and attended!  This was a virtual event. I considered waiting until it was in person again but I knew I couldn't wait and I was right! This was absolutely amazing! So glad I attended!  Thanks for listening!  To see the resources I mentioned in this podcast or to watch the video instead of listen to the podcast go to http://www.mtmsuccess.com/blog Thanks for listening!  Jake Ballentine Mountain Top Motivation  See you at the top!   http://www.mtmsuccess.com/blog/businessmastery

In this week's episode of The Mountain Top Motivation Podcast I talk with professional snowboard, and entrepreneur "The Shredneck" Jeff Lavin! In this episode we talk about: Where the "Shredneck" name came from What it is like to be a professional snowboarder How an injury gave birth to Jeff's entrepreneurial career * How he used press and social media to build his business How to use press to gain sponsorships The importance of building a community for your business How his upbringing and family history working with their hands impacted his career as an entrepreneur If entrepreneurship comes from nature or nurture The game of entrepreneurship How he dealt with retiring as a professional athlete How to learn from failure The story of his own snowboard company How to incorporate causes and charities in your business Jeff's new book "Get Awesome! Much More! Learn more about Jeff Lavin here: https://jefflavin.net/   Thank you for listening to this episode of The Mountain Top Motivation Podcast!   As a thank you for listening get our free 5 part video series on how to reach your Number One Goal at https://yournumberonegoal.com/   Jake Ballentine Mountain Top Motivation See you at the top! http://www.mtmsuccess.com/

  Learn from Jim Britt 's first 100k year!   In this “First 100k” interview Jim Britt shares his experience going from making next to nothing to 7 figures in 1 year. Usually these interviews are about their first 6 figure year but for Jim we talked about his first 7 figure year!   In this interview series we talk with successful entrepreneurs about their first 100k year in business. The purpose of these interviews is to show you that it is possible and learn from those who have gone before you!   In this interview Jim shares: What he learned from his first 6 and 7 figure year way back in the 70’s The 1 principle that changed his ability to sell His mindset changes everything How he started his speaking career His experience as a business partner with Jim Rohn What it was like hiring a 17 year old Tony Robbins How you can shift some simple things that will make a big difference! And much more.   Jim Britt is a class act and wealth of knowledge!   Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mountain Top Motivation Podcast!  If you enjoyed this interview head over to 100kchecklist.com to get the "First 100K Checklist" Free! This is a checklist and training I put together from the patterns I learned from all of these entrepreneurs combined!  Jake Ballentine  Mountain Top Motivation See you at the top!        

We Did It!!! The Lesson I learned From My Four Year Old Son We all need help! This weekend we went to Yellowstone National Park and had a blast! There was lots of walking and it eventually became too much for my 4 year olds little legs. On one hike up many switch backs my son asked for help up the trail. He asked if I could be his horse! I carried him up the hill on my back. When we reached the top he yelled “we did it!” We all had a good laugh and celebrated reaching the top! Later on I was thinking about how he didn’t say “you did it” he said “we did it!” We had, he did as much as he could and then asked for help the rest of the way. We all need help from time to time. There is nothing wrong with that. Many of us are afraid to ask for help, it’s ok! You can ask for help. It doesn’t take away from your accomplishments. In fact, the most successful people in the world have coaches, mentors, and guides. It doesn’t take away from their success, it just means they were smart enough to ask for help. Ask for help! If you have a goal, there is someone out there who has done it. If you are trying your best and can’t quite make it, there is someone further along who wants to help. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We all need it! Thanks for listening! Jake Ballentine See you at the top! PS get our free 5 part Number One Goal Video Series at https://yournumberonegoal.com

Are You Ready For YOUR FIRST $100K YEAR? In this episode of The Mountain Top Motivation Podcast I share my interview with Julie May about her first $100k year as an entrepreneur!  This interview is a part of a larger interview series where I interviewed over 20 successful entrepreneurs about their first $100k year in business!  ​ I am excited to share these interviews here with you on the podcast and I am also compiling them into a book where you can learn the insights of successful entrepreneurs along with the ups and downs of their journey! The "First $100k" book will be coming soon! In this interview we talk with Julie about:  How she reached her first $100k year What she learned from it What she could have done differently Her advice to up and coming entrepreneurs Losing her house and going bankrupt How she gets hundreds of people to show up to events in small towns Her business Speaking Seriously  Much more The purpose of these interviews is to help you learn from those who are ahead of you in the journey. You will see that there are many ups and downs on their journeys and that they are just people. As we share these interviews I hope that you as the listener are able to believe it is possible and use what you learn from them. I am excited to share all of these interviews right here on the podcast!  Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mountain Top Motivation Podcast!  If you enjoyed this interview head over to 100kchecklist.com to get the "First 100K Checklist" Free! This is a checklist and training I put together from the patterns I learned from all of these entrepreneurs combined!  Jake Ballentine  Mountain Top Motivation See you at the top!  

This past week I had a funny experience getting my tires changed that sparked a life lesson solo podcast episode!  I had waited too long to get my tires changed so I knew I needed to get them changed before I left for our adventure to Yellowstone National Park! After they were finished I went to pick up the car.  The moment I left the parking lot, every warning light you could imagine started blinking on my dash board!  I went back to the tire shop only to find that they had put 3 matching tires and a 4th that was a different size!  The car was out of balance!  Once they figured out what happened they were very apologetic, and told me it would never happen again. I was not worried. I have done business with them for a long time.  They replaced the odd tire and said, "I'm glad your car caught this right away because when a car is out of balance it can create serious damage!"  It didn't create damage right away but being out of balance for a while would have damaged the car.  This made me think about our lives. All of us get out of balance from time to time. In fact there are seasons of life where you will be out of balance.  You are out of balance when you have a big project, you were out of balance during final weeks in college, you are out of balance during the holidays.    We can do this when the season requires it but if we stay out of balance for too long it will do damage.  After thinking about it, I am glad this funny experience happened because I got to have this life lesson and reminder.  Enjoy this episode! Jake Ballentine  Mountain Top Motivation  See you at the top!

Les Brown is one of the most well famous motivational speakers of all time! Les is well known for his emotional story telling, infectious laughter, and one line that has inspired millions "You've got to be HUNGRY!" In this interview Les talks about: His love of Mickey Mouse Positivity and having fun Being a 27 year cancer survivor What he wants said about him at his funeral His advice for people who feel like they are at the end of their rope The importance of focusing on the good What being hungry means to him How to tell an effective story How stories can change your life and business Growing up as a person of color in the south An encounter he had with a police officer after drinking in a "whites only" drinking fountain as a child His advice to new and aspiring speakers   This is a must listen interview for anyone who wants more out of life!  Enjoy!  Also, this interview was recorded live in The Speakers, Authors, and Coaches Network. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach   Get your copy of Les Brown's new book "You've Got Be Hungry!" here!    Thanks for listening!  Jake Ballentine  See you at the top!    P.S. If you are ready to reach Your Number One Goal get our free Number One Goal Fundamentals video series here: https://yournumberonegoal.com/

It is time to turn your number one goal into your reality!  In this episode I share the audio from video 1 of The Number One Goal System For Success Fundamentals Video Series!   The Number One Goal System For Success is a step by step system to help you reach any goal of any size! This system works for any category of goal! It can be a business goal, a professional goal, a health and fitness goal, and relationship goal, or anything else that matters to you. It doesn’t matter if it is a big giant mountain of a goal you are climbing or a little hike on Saturday afternoon! Also, The Number One goal System For Success works for individuals and companies, organizations, and any kind of team that wants to do this together! 

This is a step by step system for success that is designed to help you gain clarity on what Your Number One Goal is! It’s designed to help you create a step by step map to your goal. And, most importantly it’s designed to help you discover the fuel that is already inside of you right now that will take you from the bottom up to the Mountain Top of Your Number One Goal!   This 5 Part Number One Goal Fundamentals Video Series is designed to give you what you need to get started using The Number One Goal System For Success right away to take you to The Mountain Top of you life!   Thank you for listening!    Get access to all 5 parts of the video series and the workbook at https://yournumberonegoal.com/   Jake Ballentine Mountain Top Motivation “See you at the top!” 

Welcome to the brand new Mountain Top Motivation Podcast!  We have changed the name of this show and are recommitted to podcasting!  I hope that you enjoy this episode introducing the new podcast!  Thanks for listening!  Jake Ballentine  Mountain Top Motivation  See you at the top!  Get our free 5 part Number One Goal Video Series at https://yournumberonegoal.com/ 

How to Attract Your Ideal Clients (Group Coaching Call Replay) This is the audio of a group coaching call I hosted last week about attracting your ideal clients and growing your business through building a thriving community.  Thank you for listening!  Jake Ballentine Founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network Join the Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach Get our free guide about attracting your ideal clients and growing your business through building a thriving community: https://www.speakerauthorcoach.net/guide

Chris Van Vliet: 73 Million YouTube Views Talking About What He Loves In this episode of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast I talk with my favorite YouTuber Chris Van Vliet about how he has built a following (73 million youtube views, 200k subscribers) talking about what he loves. Chris's YouTube channel has become the premier place for professional wrestler interviews featuring wrestlers like The Rock, John Cena, Dave Bautista, Hulk Hogan, The Big Show and Chris Jericho. Chris talks about: How you can build a following talking about whatever you love How he has got big name guests The importance of betting on yourself Thank you Chris for joining us and sharing your experience with The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network. If you would rather listen to the audio the podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Connect with Chris: https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisvanvlietDOTtv https://www.instagram.com/chrisvanvliet/ https://chrisvanvliet.tv Thanks for watching! Jake Ballentine Founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network Join the Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach Get our free guide about attracting your ideal clients and growing your business through building a thriving community: https://www.speakerauthorcoach.net/guide

In this Episode of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast I talk with Tony Whatley, Founder of 365 Driven and Author of "Side Hustle Millionaire" about the importance of being consistent on social media. Connect with Tony at: https://365driven.com Thank you for listening! Jake Ballentine Founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network Join the Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach Get our free guide about attracting your ideal clients and growing your business through building a thriving community: https://www.speakerauthorcoach.net/guide

In this Episode of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast I got to sit down with my long time mentor Jack Canfield and talk to him about his 50 years of experience in the personal development business. He talks about his early days in the business, what he would do differently and advice for those just starting out.    This is an interview that I have been excited about for a long time and I am thrilled that you can learn from Jack in this interview.    About Jack Canfield:   Jack Canfield is an award-winning speaker and an internationally recognized leader in personal development and peak performance strategies. For over 40 years, he has been teaching entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders, and people from all walks of life how to create the life they desire. As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, he’s taught millions of individuals his modernized formulas for success, and now certifies trainers to teach his content and methodology all over the world.   Jack is the author and co-author of more than 150 books (66 are bestsellers) with more than 100 million copies in print in 47 languages around the world. His bestselling book, The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be has been hailed as the new self-improvement classic, now containing 67 of the most powerful secrets to success known to mankind. In 2014, SUCCESS magazine named him “One of the Most Influential Leaders in Personal Growth and Achievement.” Connect with Jack: jackcanfield.com   Thanks for listening! Jake Ballentine  Founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network Join the Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach Get our free guide about attracting your ideal clients and growing your business through building a thriving community: https://www.speakerauthorcoach.net/guide

How to Build Your Coaching Business on One Year with Nick Matiash In this episode of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast I talk with Nick Matiash about building his coaching business in one year. This interview will show you what one year of consistent work can do for you and your business. Nick Matiash is a men’s life coach and author of Moving Past Mediocre: Unlocking Your Mind to Create the Life You’ve Always Imagined. His mission is to guide men to living emotionally engaged lives, allowing their fulfillment to generate their success and not the other way around. Connect with Nick: https://movingpastmediocre.com/ Please let us know your thoughts about this interview in the comments below! Thanks for listening! Jake Ballentine Founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network Join the Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach Get our free guide about attracting your ideal clients and growing your business through building a thriving community: https://www.speakerauthorcoach.net/guide

James Whittaker was born in Australia and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. After a successful 10-year career in financial planning where he ran a company with more than $2 billion under management, James began his own entrepreneurial journey. Today, he draws on his diverse experience to help people reach their potential in all areas of their lives. James has been featured extensively in television, print and digital media around the world, including The Today Show, Entrepreneur, Money Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald. He has also appeared on 200+ podcast and radio shows, and spoken to audiences of 2,000+ people. James has interviewed more than 100 of the world’s most revered entrepreneurs, business icons and athletes to unlock their keys to success, including Lewis Howes, Bob Proctor, Grant Cardone, and Barbara Corcoran. In this episode we discuss how the “Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy” project came about, how to work with a team, how you can win your day on a daily basis, how Jame’s has used the “Think and Grow Rich” principles in his life and how fatherhood has impacted his life. Connect with James: https://jameswhitt.com/ Thanks for listening! Jake Ballentine Founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network Are you a speaker, author or coach? Join the Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach Get our free guide about attracting your ideal clients and growing your business through building a thriving community: https://www.speakerauthorcoach.net/guide

In this episode of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast I talk with Patty Aubery about giving yourself permission to succeed.  Patty is known as the "Billion Dollar Brand Builder!" She is the Co-Founder of The Canfield Training Group, former President of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author.  After two decades of building the billion dollar "Chicken Soup For The Soul" brand, she is now on a mission to help the next generation of thought leaders succeed. This interview was recorded live in The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network Facebook group. My favorite part of this conversation is that Patty was so transparent and talked about what it is really like to build a business.  Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast! If you liked this episode please rate, review, subscribe and share. To get our free guide "7 Steps to Growing Your Business Through Building a Thriving Community" at: speakerauthorcoach.net/guide If you are not already a member of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network join us at http://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach Thank you, Jake Ballentine Founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network

In this solo episode of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast I talk about a life lesson I learned from Dr. Strange.  It sounds funny but I had a major "ah ha moment" while watching this movie back in October of 2016. This moment drastically changed the trajectory of my life.  Since End Game came out last week I thought this was a good time to share my life changing experience with Dr. Strange.  Thank you for listening to The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast! If you liked this episode please rate, review, subscribe and share. To get our free guide "7 Steps to Growing Your Business Through Building a Thriving Community" at: speakerauthorcoach.net/guide If you are not already a member of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network join us at http://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerauthorcoach Thank you, Jake Ballentine Founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network