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Do you embrace and accept your losses in life? Truth is - Real life is made up of both wins and losses.  Both were designed for your good - that’s basic reality.  James Heppner, host of the Weekly Wins & Losses Podcast speaks with Trent Christensen on the importance of directly facing and learning how to embrace your losses for greater personal growth.    During the conversation, Trent and James deeply connected on the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and transparency in life. James shares personal insights and stories about his own losses that has provided him an increased understanding on the importance of embracing our fears and losses in life.  Life can be good news - if we let it.  Website:  www.jamesheppner.com  Podcast:  Weekly Wins & Losses Podcast  Do you enjoy learning from these episodes? If so, consider contributing to the Success Factor by becoming a Success Factor VIP! (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)Support the show

Hello Success Factor Podcast friends, I know it's been a while, yeah, I know, life just got too crazy there towards the end of 2021, but I'm back! I'm super excited to introduce the Success Factor Podcast 2.0 launch, I'm calling it 'ActiveCasting', where we converge a powerful, intimate, real, organic, 1:1 interview style podcast episode AND doing something active, like golfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, shooting, etc, etc. I have some super star guests lined up, gear acquired, staff engaged, and a vision I'm after. I'm super excited about this, I can't wait to drop my first episode in this new ActiveCasting format and help bring organic, raw, authentic, and vulnerability to life through powerful video and audio recordings. I hope you like it! Thanks for your support, great things are happening! - Trent (host)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Growing up, Dan recalls acting out as an abused foster child. He and his siblings were pushed into the foster care system due to parents that knew their limitations. His struggles built a foundation of fear of parenting that later developed into his passion for his family of adopted children. He teaches a strong set of guidelines based on one’s handlings of failures rather than chain of successes. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

It took ten months to make a million dollars, but it took 24 years of personal growth to make those ten months happen. Calvin talks about the six months spent with Chris Howard as part of his preparation for helping others globally.  The first step is acknowledgment; set an alarm on the hour, every day, and track where you are emotionally. From there, you know where to grow and can see the growth.  Books: Wild Success (Coming Soon!) Website: https://wildsuccess.global/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Putting safety first? A little risk goes a long way. TedTalk’s Laura Dibenedetto swims from leaky gut to triple business owner and book author while repeating the mantra, “I can do hard things.” Admittedly she says that change takes years, but why should that deter you?  Trent and Laura break down how we, as a culture, build habits that aren’t always an excellent mixture for success. From putting safety first to avoiding self-discovery, how can we reshape these habits to move forward? Website: lauradibenedetto.com Book: The Six Habits: Practical Tools For Bringing Your Dreams To LifeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

We protect ourselves from failure with lies. These are lies in that we don’t have the essentials to get what we want. If you’re seeking inspiration to achieve something, do you really want it? If you lack funds, have you made sacrifices? Kevin Bjorklund clears the clutter of the mind to help you clarify what you truly want and then attain it.  https://www.mindsetmastery.life/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

In a culture where men are taught bravery and women are pushed for perfection, how can we reshape our approach to failure? Lessons are learned from failure, so why not embrace them? Angela talks about trusting yourself to know when to cut something and when to take on the challenge. Website: angelamarie.coSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Alex talks about seeing people silenced by their fear of humiliation. Why aren’t we comfortable asking more questions, especially when we know that questions lead to growth?  Trent says, “creativity begets creativity,” as he speaks on the pursuit of this podcast. It’s that feeling inside that creativity and curiosity help us to grow. Book: The Nine Elements of Organizational Identity brueckmann.ca/toolkitSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Tony Davis shares a story that many of us are familiar with or at least dream of; building leadership skills within a corporation and then leaving to build our own business. But what’s next? When you’ve seen businesses face communication challenges or have difficulty understanding how to problem solve, why not teach leadership?  Tony and Trent chat about the superficial side of leadership mixed with the topics often not discussed.  Website: crestcom.com http://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/tony-davis/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Known by many as 'The Mentalist meets Dr. Phil,' Alan Stevens's job is to read someone's personality traits by the facial muscles they use regularly. The way you hold you hold your mouth to the wrinkles on your face indicate what kind of humor you have or what type of worker traits you possess. Trent Christensen has no poker face when sitting across from Alan Stevens.  alanstevens.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

What do a Washington DC economist and Comedy Central have in common? Art Bell bell goes full circle on his journey away from and back to comedy. After working as a DC economist, he found his way into tv making financial projections for CBS, then heading over to HBO. This led to his founding of Comedy Channel, which became Comedy Central. Trent Christensen talks with Art Bell about the TV Biz behind the curtain.  artbellwriter.com Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of HumorSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

A photo editor from Elle magazine migrates from Germany to the US to escape the stereotypical fashion industry while building an architectural photography business. Beate's top employee tries to steal her business from under her feet, leading to a costly lawsuit, while the US market crashes and her business loses half a million dollars overnight. Her father, and biggest supporter, passes away from pancreatic cancer right before her property manager serves her. This is Beate's story of picking yourself up from rock bottom. beatechelette.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

How people are inspired is different, but it should come from within and not something external. Natsune Oki discusses mindset and practical steps to achieve whatever your wildest dreams may be. It's not so much about creating a dream but instead creating a vision that you can commit to. And if the lessons become a bit too existential, we can always look to TV, like Criminal Minds, to understand one's intrinsic motivation.  Book: The Game of Self-Domination  Website: LifeUpEducationTv.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

“No matter what - you’re in the customer perception business.” Dr. Kelly Henry, customer service savant, talks with Trent about treating customers better. Dr. Henry’s desire to help people didn’t end when he retired his chiropractic practice. With a lot to share about business, Dr. Henry started coaching, making businesses boom by building higher customer retention. Dr. Henry shares wisdom from Zig Ziglar to Grant Cardone, from helping others to healthy obsessions.  Website: drkellyhenry.com Book: Define and Deliver Exceptional Customer Service Success Factor Patreon Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

When a faulty clock adjustment lead to a head-on collision with a drunk driver, Darrin Schenck asked himself, “if I’m granted a little extra time on Earth, what good can I do with it?” As a teenager, Darrin knew he wanted to play pro racquetball, and then he did it. But when his time as a pro came to a screeching halt, he had to decide, what next?  Trent talks with Darrin about success being a moving target, and what motivated Darrin to strive as a contender in every aspiration; Pro Racquetball Player, ASU Head Coach, VP of Sales & Marketing at TriageNow. Darrin’s Books:  Racquetball 101, Percentage Racquetball Support The Success Factor Podcast: www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Fred Wakefield drops by the studio to talk about life after the NFL. On the outside, some of us may think that life off the field is lux retirement, but Fred seems full of passion, like he’s just getting started with life. Fred and Trent joke about what they want to be when they’re grownups, something to which we can all relate.  After the NFL, many players struggle with the adjustments. Trent talks with Fred about the lessons that made Fred a pro player and what he learned from his ten years in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Is Terrence joking? Does he want to spend his glory days naked in an RV, traveling off the grid? In this introspective conversation with Trent’s good pal, Terrence shares his shifting views on success. From the materialistic motivator, the tangible and quantifiable ways we view success, Terrence articulates that success is personal freedom and emotional support provided by and given to his family and friends. www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Sean Reyes joins Trent Christensen to discuss Utah’s opioid epidemic and how Utah’s approaches to mitigate the problem have been implemented across the U.S. From Addiction Unplugged to The Suicide Prevention Hotline, Sean Reyes has worked tirelessly to aid in the recovery of mental health and drug addiction for the U.S.  Perspective is crucial, and Sean Reyes shows passion for the diversity of humankind. Raised by a Spanish-Filipino immigrant father and Japanese-Hawaiian mother, Reyes says, “there is truth and beauty in every nation, culture, and religion.” addictionunplugged.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

From the 'mean streets of Cherokee Country Club' in Atlanta, the veritable goody-two-shoe, Mark Lockwood elaborates on testing one's freedom, only to see the light and reel it all back in.  In this interview, Trent highlights some of Mark's apparent strengths, like his paradoxical desire to help out all people with finances while interning for a major credit card company.  Be prepared for education mixed with entertainment, as Mark and Trent talk about life, happiness, and the pursuit of …. Cryptocurrencies? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Trent talks with Dr. Natalia Wiechowski, a pioneer in personal branding and LinkedIn specialist. Dubbed the LinkedIn Unicorn, "thinkNatalia" shares some of her favorite wisdom, "the only competition you have is with the person you were yesterday." Her style, known for branding the American way with European values, has a jovial sheen and a delicate mixture of the professional with the comical. This Social Scientist turned into a Dr. Of Philosophy, shifted her corporate career to pursue her dream life, and founded Think Natalia.  thinknatalia.com episode sponsor: acutelogistics.net/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)