Million Dollar Relationships

Kevin Thompson
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Have you ever been introduced to a person that completely changed the course of your business or your life… so much so, that much of what you have today wouldn't be possible, if not for this person? Each week on The Million Dollar Relationships Podcast, your host Kevin Thompson interviews successful entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs as they share their personal stories and experience around this very question. Your invitation is to have a seat at the head of the table as they honor and introduce you to the most valuable people in their lives and remind us that relationship capital is the most valuable asset we possess. Each week you'll be inspired and motivated to intentionally create more meaningful, rewarding and profitable relationships in your life so that together we can make a far bigger impact in this world.

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    Building a Healthcare Empire Through Mentorship with Dr. John Gallucci Jr.

    What if one conversation at 16 could shape the next 40 years of your life? In this episode, Dr. John A. Gallucci Jr., President & CEO of JAG Physical Therapy, shares his remarkable journey from a high school wrestler with injuries to building one of the Northeast's largest physical therapy empires with 170 locations serving New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Through the pivotal mentorship of Rich Giardano (a relationship that began with a literal smack to the back of the head and the question "What do you want to STUDY?"), John discovered his calling in sports medicine and learned invaluable lessons about business, integrity, and the importance of balance. From nearly losing everything in the first six months to serving over 700 providers and 2,000 employees, John reveals how one mentor's wisdom about networking, continuous learning, and kindness became the foundation for an organization that treats everyone "like a VIP professional athlete." John reflects on how Rich's mentorship shaped not just his clinical skills, but his approach to building culture, fostering the next generation of leaders, and why he believes "one kind brings two." This principle guides JAG Physical Therapy's mission to help people "get back to the life you love."   [00:04:35] What John Does: Dual-Licensed Healthcare Leader Dual licensed as both a certified athletic trainer (ATC) and physical therapist (PT, DPT) Master's degree in sports science and master's in physical therapy, plus doctorate in physical therapy President, CEO, and Founder of JAG Physical Therapy (John Anthony Gallucci = JAG) [00:08:11] Most Rewarding Case: From "Never Walk Again" to Dancing Woman hit by a taxi cab in New York City Physicians told her she would never walk again without an assisted device John calls this "probably one of the most proudest moments in my professional career" [00:11:05] Growth Strategy: Patients as Best Marketers 80% of growth in just the last two years came from former patients opening doors Patients have spoken to insurance groups, doctors, and healthcare systems to bring JAG into their communities Vision: "My goal is the people that need us have access to us" [00:12:37] Teaching the Next Generation: Network = Net Worth "Your personal network helps you grow your professional network" As professional network grows, it creates more opportunities personally AND professionally Importance of being ingrained in the community while building personal and professional networks [00:13:53] The Million Dollar Question: A Life-Changing Mentor Who Changed Everything: Rich Giardano [00:14:00] Pivotal Person: Rich Giardano - The 40-Year Mentor Has been John's mentor since age 16 (John is now 58) Known Rich his whole life, but formal mentorship began in high school Rich is a physical therapist in sports medicine who worked for the New York Rangers and owned his own practice [00:17:12] The Impact of Mentorship: Building JAG on Rich's Principles Within six months of opening JAG Physical Therapy, they were almost out of business Rich sat down with John and reminded him: "You've got this network of people from being in different worlds of pro sports and collegiate sports. You've gotta be able to use that network to foster growth." Within 18 months, they made their first profit (John's wife Dawn was grateful they didn't lose their home!) [00:19:52] Personal Life: 40 Years Together Family Foundation: Married to Dawn for 35 years this December (together for 40 years total) Known each other since age 9, dating since age 18 Two children: Stephanie and Charles [00:22:41] Advice: Enjoy the Ride John's Best Advice: "No matter what you're building, enjoy the ride. Sometimes you get caught up in it. You gotta enjoy your wins. Everybody has losses. You gotta be able to get back up and fight for the win." Taking moments to sit back and say "wow" about the journey: from 1,800 square feet to 170 locations, from one clinician to 700+ providers. [00:23:20] The Congressional Moment: Realizing the Impact Speaking to Congress: Invited to Washington DC to speak about provision of physical therapy care Topic: Importance of slips and falls prevention for seniors Congressional leader's perspective: "John, you've made an impact in one of the biggest markets in the world, not even in the United States"   KEY QUOTES "The day you stop learning is the day you should no longer be working." - Rich Giardano (John's mentor) "Your personal network helps you grow your professional network. And as your professional network grows, it just gives you more opportunities personally and professionally." - Dr. John Gallucci Jr. "Enjoy the ride. You gotta enjoy your wins. Everybody has losses. You gotta be able to get back up and fight for the win." - Dr. John Gallucci Jr. "The best competitors are those that are also making the competition better." - Dr. John Gallucci Jr. CONNECT WITH DR. JOHN GALLUCCI JR. 🌐 Website: https://www.jagpt.com 📧 Email: info@jagpt.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-a-gallucci-jr-ms-atc-pt-dpt-38b194a (25,000+ connections; reach out for potential synergies, opportunities, jobs, or career direction) 📸 Instagram: @dr.jag.pt (business tips, health insights, networking advice, movement science, cardiac health, branding, and communication skills)   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

    29 min

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    The Art of Super Connecting: Building Million Dollar Relationships with Michael Dash

    What if the worst chapters of your life could become the foundation for your greatest impact? In this episode, Michael Dash, entrepreneur, author, and self-described "super connector," shares his remarkable journey from 20 years of addiction and a six-year legal battle to becoming a force for connecting entrepreneurs, building meaningful communities, and helping the formerly incarcerated rebuild their lives. Through two pivotal relationships (his entrepreneurial father and spiritual mentor Soleil Rad), Michael discovered how early business training and a transformed prayer practice could unlock his gift for creating life-changing connections. His mission? Bringing like-minded entrepreneurs together to create exponential impact while building the Impact Accelerator alongside Vince Covino and Satya. Michael reflects on how these mentors shaped his path at critical moments and why he believes authentic relationships and community (not transactional connections) are the keys to transforming both business and life.   [00:04:05] What Michael Does: The Super Connector Describes himself as a "super connector" who finds joy in introducing people from his network Runs Live Life Activated retreats focused on aligning entrepreneurs' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual practices with their vision Has run six retreats over five years, resulting in three businesses, multiple lasting friendships, and relationships formed among participants Currently working with Vince Covino and Satya building the Impact Accelerator: matching impact-driven entrepreneurs with heart-centered investors [00:11:26] Background: From Recruiting to Retreats Spent 20 years in recruiting and staffing, running his own business for 13 years Natural training ground for being a super connector: "basically what you're doing is matchmaking" Lived in Tulum, Mexico for 4.5 years before recently relocating to Austin, Texas Now focused on the Impact Accelerator: training entrepreneurs to receive funding and matching them with investors who want to make an impact beyond just ROI [00:06:53] Connection Success Story: Winner's Circle Heath & Shelly Winter's Partnership: Heath: Tennessee-based entrepreneur, expert at writing and winning grants Shelly Winter: Served five years in prison for addiction, became #1 salesperson at Microsoft after they initially rescinded her offer due to her record Mission: Helping current inmates train while incarcerated and connecting them with companies willing to hire formerly incarcerated individuals Michael's insight: "Imagine if you were judged your entire life by the worst thing you ever did" Now part of the Impact Accelerator community [00:12:01] The Impact Accelerator Vision Bringing entrepreneurs looking for funding together with impact-driven investors Training entrepreneurs first: MVPs, what to ask for, technical requirements for funding Matching with "heart-centered investors": those who want ROI but also want to make the world better Philosophy: "Take a 10-year plan and make it a three-year plan" through strategic partnerships [00:15:10] The Million Dollar Question: A Key Distinction Michael's Perspective on "Life-Changing" Introductions: Challenges the premise: "I don't believe anybody can change your life except you" "Have I been introduced to people who have shifted my perspective, who have laid out another path that I could travel? Absolutely." Key insight: An experience is only life-changing if you take action afterward "It's really all about what each and every one of us actually does with that experience that can make it life-altering" [00:16:34] Pivotal Person #1: His Father The Entrepreneurial Foundation: Father was an entrepreneur who trained Michael from age 8 Worked in father's retail store and import/export business (collectibles: Swarovski, Baccarat, Waterford, Royal Doulton) Learned about sales, relationships, and "schmoozing" as a child Michael's reflection: "At the end of the day, they did the best with what they had" Their connection was through entrepreneurship and sales [00:19:08] Pivotal Person #2: Soleil Rad The Spiritual Transformation: Met in Tulum, Mexico while Soleil was running men's groups Men's work focused on expressing challenges, confronting shadows, sharing darkest secrets, and celebrating wins Reframed prayer as a partnership with God, not begging "Looking at God as a business partner": giving gratitude, asking for what you want, then showing God you're taking action [00:20:39] The Prayer Practice That Changed Everything Michael's New Approach: Training to be grateful throughout the day: for food, home, even rejections and setbacks "Be grateful the person just turned down the business deal. Be grateful I just got cut off. Be grateful the police pulled me over." Attitude of gratitude that "retrieves" the nervous system Philosophy: Training your vessel to receive the light from God [00:24:23] Kevin's Perspective: The Holy Spirit Connection Being a Vessel: Kevin shares story of Marcus Polls telling him: "This work you do is the Holy Spirit working through you" Realization that super connecting is about allowing yourself to be a vessel "Every conversation I have, I'm just here to be me and be the best steward I can" Partnership with God/Holy Spirit/Universe changes perspective on connecting [00:28:21] The Philosophy of Divine Connections Michael's Belief: "The right people are being brought to me for a reason. I don't need to know the reason now." Flow and keep building without attachment to knowing why Accomplishing more together than any individual can alone [00:30:41] Michael's Book: Chasing the High Chronicles his 20-year addiction journey and six-year legal battle Shares entrepreneurship journey and how he turned his life around Available on Amazon and Audible (Michael narrates the audiobook himself) Fair warning: "If you can handle a Jersey accent for four hours, get it on Audible" [00:31:37] Advice for the Shy: Step Into the Magic For Those Who Hesitate: Fear is what holds back the magic of connection If you're intimidated by someone, that's even MORE reason to introduce yourself Our minds are powerful: we can convince ourselves of anything (good, bad, or ugly) Honor your intuition: If it tells you to speak to someone, go speak to them Opening Questions That Work: Instead of "What do you do?" or "Where are you from?" Try: "What brings you joy in life?" Lead with inquisitive questions, not what you do If you struggle with questions, use ChatGPT for help [00:33:15] The Power of Questions Kevin's Story: At San Diego event, asked someone a question and spent the entire 15-minute break listening Person apologized for not learning anything about Kevin They became very good friends That same trip led to starting the Million Dollar Relationships Podcast KEY QUOTES "I don't believe anybody can change your life except you." - Michael Dash "Looking at God as a business partner." - Michael Dash "The right people are being brought to me for a reason. I don't need to know the reason now." - Michael Dash "Step through that fear because that fear is what holds back the magic." - Michael Dash CONNECT WITH MICHAEL DASH 🌐 Website: https://www.michaelgdash.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgdash 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.dash1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdash1 📖 Book: "Chasing the High" available on Amazon and Audible   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

    1 min

  3. 28 OCT.

    How to Buy Back Your Life with Less Work Hours with George Rivera

    What if the key to scaling to $250 million wasn't working harder, but working less? In this episode, George Rivera, founder of multiple 7- and 8-figure businesses and creator of the Buy Back Time Formula™, shares his 30-year entrepreneurial journey from a high school supplement business to a $250 million empire. Through the devastating loss of his father to cancer and the life-changing deathbed wisdom "don't miss Leo's games, I missed too many of yours," George discovered that the path to freedom wasn't grinding 100-hour weeks but systematically buying back his time. His mission? Helping entrepreneurs escape the "job with overhead" trap so they can scale their businesses while being present for the moments that matter most with their families. George reflects on how his father's final words arrived at exactly the right moment to transform his entire approach to business, and why buying back your time isn't just about making more money but about reclaiming your life before it's too late.   [00:04:19] The 30-Year Journey Begins Started first business in 1995 at age 17-18 while still in high school Fell for Don Lapre's late-night infomercial (tiny apartment, classified ads, rags to riches) Bought the course, took action, made zero dollars, but the entrepreneur seed was planted Parents thought it was a scam, but George kept pursuing home-based business opportunities [00:05:22] The First Real Business: Supplements & The Internet Summer 1995: Started supplement business after seeing space ads in small business magazines Connected two trends: GNC's explosive growth + the internet's rising adoption First online business launched, didn't go well initially 2-3 years into college: Making as much as doctors while studying pre-med [00:06:46] The Weight Loss Empire & Early Lessons Dominated the keyword "weight loss" on GoTo.com for just 50 cents per click Built and eventually ran the first business into the ground, couldn't keep up with orders Lesson #1: Take your time, build infrastructure so you can scale appropriately Built Google AdSense business to seven figures by 2005-2006 [00:08:31] The Digital Marketing Agency Started agency helping clients with BSLs and one-click upsells in their infancy He was the bottleneck, quality controlling everything, no proper org chart Built a job with overhead, not a business [00:10:44] The $250 Million Supplement Company 10 years ago: Started supplement company with $5,000 seed money But George was working 100+ hours per week, burning midnight oil constantly Would pass out at his desk or stumble into bed, wake up 3-4 hours later and repeat "I was like a zombie for a good stretch of a couple of years" Money was great, but life was not enjoyable [00:14:21] The Buy Back Time Formula Birth Around 2018-2019: Applied systematic approach to buy back his time Removed himself as the bottleneck Implemented proper SOPs, documentation, training, and later AI Income went UP because he was no longer the bottleneck Bought back dozens of hours per week [00:16:41] Living the Freedom Lifestyle Friends noticed: "You're in Germany driving the Nürburgring, business still running, how?" 6-7 different people asked him to teach this Held workshop at his home to test if the marketplace wanted it Amazing response—decided to package it officially as Buy Back Time Formula [00:18:05] The Father-Son Story That Changed Everything The pivotal relationship that transformed George's entire approach 2015: George's father diagnosed with cancer in February Six months later, he was gone. "That's just how fast cancer can take you" Dad broke the news when George had just adopted his newborn son Leo George spent every day with his dad, driving 1.5 hours each way [00:20:18] The Deathbed Wisdom The million-dollar moment that changed everything Father's last words: "Don't miss Leo's games. I missed too many of yours." Hit George "like a ton of bricks" Brought closure—his dad acknowledged missing George's childhood games George realized: "I'm on pace to replicate the same mistake" [00:22:03] What Really Matters at the End Father never said on his deathbed: "I wish I'd seen one more patient" Never: "I wish I'd closed one more property" (he was in real estate too) Never: "I wish I'd taken that client call or upsold them" Only: "Are the people I love around me? I just need them right now" [00:22:52] Training Your Replacement Need focused attention on him or he'll get influence from somewhere else 2015-2018: George knew he had the problem but didn't have the solution yet It took 3 years for the solution to birth itself into something actionable [00:31:37] The 100-Hour Grind Reality Was working 80-100+ hours per week Weekends meant LESS interruptions, so worked even HARDER Wasn't healthy for mind, wasn't healthy for family Not a sustainable long-term strategy [00:32:33] Life After Buying Back Time Real freedom looks like: Now works 20-30 hours per week when in creation mode Can work as little as 5 hours per week when traveling Can turn phone off and check back tomorrow, nothing falls apart If something breaks, team handles it without him [00:33:08] God's Purpose Realized "I just feel like it's God's purpose of putting me on the planet to help share this" Secondary benefit: Make more money and nice lifestyle Primary benefit: Being with family for the moments that matter Non-negotiable: Not missing games, graduations, or special moments [00:35:42] Northern Michigan & Homeschool Freedom Bought property in Northern Michigan, turned it into successful Airbnb Teaching son how to negotiate real estate deals and assess properties Son is homeschooled, gets to tag along on their adventures Ultimate flexibility: "We're studying the Washington Monument this week. Let's go see it tomorrow" [00:37:20] The Buy Back Time Formula Available at buybacktimeformula.com Everyone's unique—different reasons for wanting to buy back time Some love working but need to cast vision instead of being in the weeds Focus on high-dollar things that move the needle Structure and confidence from someone who's been at it for 30 years KEY QUOTES "I was like a zombie for a good stretch of a couple of years. Money was great, income was great, but life was not enjoyable." - George Rivera "It's never too late to say, 'Hey, this needs to change 'cause I've already missed moments I'll never get back, but at least I did something about it.' The longer you wait, those missed moments rack up. We wanna be the one that experiences those moments. Not miss 'em." - George Rivera "I was inundated and I didn't know how to properly remove myself as being the bottleneck on a lot of things." - George Rivera CONNECT WITH GEORGE RIVERA 🌐 Website: https://www.georgerivera.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296 📚 Buy Back Time Formula: https://www.buybacktimeformula.com   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

    3 min

  4. 24 OCT.

    How Two Relationships Built a Performance Coach with Carla Fowler

    What if middle school endurance training and PhD-level strategic thinking could revolutionize executive coaching? In this episode, Carla Fowler, founder of THAXA and executive coaching expert, shares her unconventional journey from MD/PhD student to surgical resident to performance science coach. Through two pivotal relationships: a demanding outdoor education teacher and a world-class immunology researcher. Carla discovered how physical endurance and strategic thinking form the foundation of extraordinary leadership. Her mission? Helping 50-60 executives at a time accelerate toward their goals using evidence-based performance science while freeing up their mental bandwidth to focus on what matters most. Carla reflects on how these mentors arrived at critical moments in her development and why she believes performance science, not generic leadership advice, is the key to helping leaders achieve breakthrough results. [00:04:00] What THAXA Does THAXA = Executive coaching firm centered on performance science Helps leaders and executives improve results, impact, and leadership Uses rigorous scientific foundation from multiple disciplines Works with 50-60 leaders at a time across diverse industries Every approach is individualized. No cookie-cutter solutions [00:04:00] The Unconventional Path Started career in medicine: MD/PhD program at University of Washington Trained to become an academic physician blending clinical work and research Matched to general surgery residency after graduating Made the hard pivot: left surgery after one year to pursue passion for performance 12 years building a coaching practice that merges science with practical application [00:04:00] The Science Nerd Meets Impact Always fascinated by high performance since fifth grade Loved surgery for its hands-on + decision-making combination Realized coaching could create exponential impact: improve one leader, impact everyone they lead Performance science is broad and deep enough to meet each client's unique needs Blends everything from business strategy to physiology and decision-making [00:16:40] The Power of Mental Clarity Example: Multi-hour focus sessions to help leaders get crystal clear on goals One client shared their clarity framework with their team. Team "lit up" Team members could finally see where they fit and why they mattered Result: Better alignment AND genuine motivation from one strategic input Shows the power of performance science: one principle creates multiple downstream effects [00:20:40] Two Pivotal People [00:21:38] 1. Fran Call: The Physical Endurance Teacher Middle school outdoor education teacher (7th and 8th grade) Ran alternative PE program focused on endurance activities Showed Carla how to do hard things and believe in herself [00:30:00] 2. Phil Greenberg: The Strategic Thinking Mentor PhD advisor in immunology at University of Washington Early pioneer in T-cell immunotherapy for cancer research Very hands-off mentor. Forced Carla to think independently The game-changer: Pushed on the quality of her thinking, not just productivity Would challenge: "Why are you doing that experiment? What's most valuable to learn?" [00:37:20] The Million-Dollar Question Working with entrepreneur who wanted to sell company for specific valuation Client stopped mid-conversation: "I need to raise my prices immediately" That one insight contributed to over $1 million in company value [00:41:40] The Ripple Effect Philosophy Not just about what leaders need to DO, but WHO is around them Both mentors arrived at exactly the right moments in Carla's development Physical endurance (Fran) + Strategic thinking (Phil) = Her unique coaching approach Leaders don't have to figure everything out alone. The world's highest performers don't Relationships create impacts that cascade through our entire lives   KEY QUOTES "A lot of times we think we have to have this super linear path to get a place. Mine was linear for a while and then took a major left turn. I think it's great to always just have stories where you can always make pivots in your career." - Carla Fowler "If I could help connect leaders to science and ideas that would help them improve, like their ability to inspire or connect or lead, if I could improve them even just a little bit, the number of people who would be impacted by that and who would get the downstream effect would be many." - Carla Fowler "Part of coaching is having a process that turns the soil. You don't know what it's gonna be and you don't know when it's gonna happen. But sometimes that's what it looks like if you have a good process." - Carla Fowler CONNECT WITH CARLA FOWLER 🌐 Website: https://www.thaxa.com  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

    43 min

  5. 21 OCT.

    Breaking Free from the Sales Trap with Steve Caton

    What if saying yes to significance over money could unlock a decade of impact and lead you to build the business you were always meant to create? In this episode, Steve Caton, founder of Altezza Solutions and fractional sales expert, shares his remarkable journey from rejecting his banker father's career path to becoming a champion for trapped founders. Through four pivotal relationships, each arriving at exactly the right moment, Steve learned the art of relational sales, the discipline of the sales process, the courage to choose significance, and the confidence to finally launch his own company. His mission? Freeing brilliant founders from the sales trap so they can lead their vision while spending more time at the dinner table with their families. Steve reflects on how the right mentors at the right time shaped his career and why he believes the fractional sales model is a game-changer for emerging growth companies stuck between $1-5 million in revenue.   [00:06:00] What Altezza Does Altezza = Italian word for "altitude" (inspired by Colorado living) Provides fractional sales expertise AND execution Frees brilliant founders trapped doing sales instead of leading their vision Allows business owners to focus on what truly matters: building their extraordinary future [00:06:40] The Sales Trap is Real Emerging growth businesses started by visionary innovators Founders know they need to stop selling but don't have the framework Can't attract top-tier salespeople without proper sales infrastructure Hiring inexperienced or commission-only reps almost always fails [00:08:20] The Innovator's Journey Steve discovered he's wired as an innovator and starter Thrives in early-stage growth companies ($1-5M revenue range) Gets restless when companies become routine without innovation Spent career helping companies bring in their first real salesperson [00:11:00] The COVID Pivot Waited until last son graduated college to start the business Launched during COVID pandemic, initially seemed like bad timing Actually worked in their favor: remote work became normalized Altezza operates 100% remotely, selling remotely [00:12:00] The Sweet Spot Client Professional services or technology firms $1-5 million in revenue range Founder still trapped in the sales motion Highly relational, consultative sales needed Can sell remotely without boots-on-the-ground [00:13:00] Three Service Models Do It Yourself: Client has sales infrastructure, just needs the right salesperson Done With You: Some documentation exists, needs tweaking and 90-day support Done For You: Everything lives in founder's head, must extract, document, and build systems [00:14:40] Beyond the Numbers Stories of 40% sales increases and doubled revenue matter But the real win: founders getting home for dinner more often Client's wife thanked their salesperson: "My husband is home for dinner way more" Freedom founders dreamed of when starting their business [00:17:40] Four Pivotal People [00:18:40] 1. His Dad: The Passion Banking and finance background Ton of passion, drive, fire, and energy Steve internalized that drive but knew banking wasn't his path Couldn't envision putting on a suit and tie every day [00:19:23] 2. David: The Relational Sales Master Left high-paying pharmaceutical job to start real estate company Invited Steve to get real estate license and sell with him 10 years older, taught Steve everything about relationship-driven sales How to build rapport, ask open-ended questions, and shut up and listen Made way more money in real estate than he would have in banking [00:22:11] 3. Doug Sherman: The Process Guru Held record for highest math score on Air Force Academy entrance exam Sales consultant for companies like Boeing Helped Boeing overcome getting "their butt kicked by Airbus" Game changer: Taught Steve about sales PROCESS for the first time [00:25:24] 4. Jerry Melek: The Significance Prophet Grandfather of kid on Steve's son's football team Career counselor and recruiter with strong faith Steve at crossroads: high-paying jobs vs. low-paying significant opportunity Jerry's challenge: "You told me you wanted significance. This is black and white. Which job is about significance? If you care about significance and not money, this is a no-brainer." Hit Steve right between the eyes, he was too fearful to do what he felt led to do [00:29:00] 5. Don Martin: The Business Leadership Mentor Former Century 21 executive team member Gave Steve the tools to actually LEAD a company and be a business owner Helped Steve see he wasn't launching Altezza because of fear "God created you for this moment: see it, own it, have faith, take the step" Still there for challenges, rough days, pep talks, and "kicks in the ass" [00:31:40] The Ripple Effect Moment Leaving the company Jerry helped him join Spontaneous going away party with his team One by one shared the impact Steve had on them Gave him caricature with signatures and encouragement [00:34:49] The "Go With Others" Glass Gift from team member at that farewell gathering Reminder of ripple effects Steve won't get to see Still uses it 9 years later: an anchor to that meaningful season Physical reminder of choosing significance over salary KEY QUOTES "We don't get wherever we are in life by ourselves. It's always with the help that we get from other people we intersect with on the journey along the way." - Steve Caton "When a company got to a certain size, I started getting super restless because God wired me as an innovator and a starter. When you put me in an early stage growth company, I'm thriving. As soon as it starts to feel routine, I get bored." - Steve Caton CONNECT WITH STEVE CATON 🌐 Website: https://www.altezzasolutions.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scaton Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

    38 min

  6. 17 OCT.

    From Six-Year-Old Coder to AI Revolutionary with Peter Swain

    What if the right relationships at the right time positioned you at the forefront of every major technology revolution for 25 years? In this episode, Peter Swain, international speaker, bestselling author, and AI enablement advocate, shares his extraordinary journey from coding at age six to being at the epicenter of three major tech paradigm shifts — the web, mobile, and now AI. Through chance encounters with Tim Berners-Lee (inventor of HTML and the World Wide Web), working directly with Steve Jobs, and saying "yes" to countless opportunities, Peter has built a career helping entrepreneurs leverage AI to work half the time while earning twice as much. Peter reflects on how relationships and serendipitous moments shaped his path and why he believes AI is more transformative than if aliens landed tomorrow.   [00:04:02] The Six-Year-Old Coder Started coding in 1983 at age six on a Spectrum ZX 80 Beta testing for Microsoft at age 12 Met Tim Berners-Lee at 17 (inventor of HTML and the World Wide Web) Quit high school to become one of the first web developers in the world [00:06:00] Three Technology Paradigm Shifts Built UK version of Yelp before Internet Explorer launched Mid-2000s: Bought first iPhone, closed web business—"This smells the same" Started first mobile agency in Europe, worked with McDonald's, BBC, Microsoft, Apple, Google 2023: Downloaded ChatGPT beta, immediately rolled up current business [00:08:20] Understanding AI: Beyond the Noise Four groups: technical experts, futurists, doomsayers, and prompt sellers Peter's philosophy: "Integrated Living"—AI amplifies human capabilities The power of "and" versus "or"—great family AND business AND health [00:12:20] Why Social Media and Bitcoin Weren't the Same Social media: Puts people in silos and echo chambers Bitcoin: "Most awesome solution waiting for a problem" AI is fundamentally different: A new form of intelligence More impactful than if aliens landed tomorrow [00:16:20] Communication, Not Technical Skill Most people give AI 10-word instructions Would you hand your business to someone with 10 words? AI is coded to be people-pleasing—always says "yes" without context [00:18:00] The Business Handoff Analogy Imagine asking someone to run your business for three weeks with just office keys They'd keep it afloat but create chaos without proper context Same thing happens when you give AI insufficient information [00:20:20] The Critical Test Ask AI: "What did you need to know to do this well?" AI will list 28+ things you didn't provide Instructions should be around 1,000 words Less produces "looks great but is secretly terrible" results [00:23:40] Million-Dollar Relationships: Too Many to Choose Dad gave first computer and introduced him to Tim Berners-Lee Philippe Trush taught discipline and diligence Tom Bell gave first job with no qualifications "Nobody is self-made" [00:25:20] The Series of Unlikely Events Recent deal traced back through networking chain Tony Robbins ticket → networking group → presentation opportunity → major deal Can't predict going forward, only track backward [00:27:00] The Power of Saying Yes "The right advice at the wrong time is still the wrong advice" Until you know your place and purpose, say YES to everything Universe consistently offers gifts we're too busy to see After finding your North Star, THEN start saying no [00:31:40] The Most Aligned He's Ever Felt Everything before was leading to AI Web and mobile: Tools to help humans work better AI's promise: It will do it FOR you Fundamental shift in everything—relationships, health, spirituality [00:34:00] Why Entrepreneurs, Not Big Business Most entrepreneurs are great at their craft but terrible at business AI as the leveler: Handles operations so you can focus on genius Margins can go from 20% to 80-90% [00:38:20] Free Mastermind Offer Weekly calls every Thursday for three years 250 members helping people earn twice as much in half the time peterswain.com/mastermind KEY QUOTES "The right advice at the wrong time is still the wrong advice. Until you know why you are on this planet, say yes to as many things as possible. If it's not gonna kill you and it's not addictive, you should say yes." - Peter Swain "AI is more impactful than if aliens landed tomorrow. This is a new form of intelligence that doesn't need to sleep, eat, rest, or have water." - Peter Swain "An instruction to AI should be around a thousand words. Anything less, you're probably gonna get something that looks great, but is secretly terrible." - Peter Swain "Nobody is self-made. We are all built on the shoulders of great men and women. That doesn't make your achievements any less. It just allows you to honor what's happened." - Peter Swain CONNECT WITH PETER SWAIN 🌐 Website: peterswain.com 🎯 Free Mastermind Trial: peterswain.com/mastermind 📱 All Socials: peterswain247 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterswain247 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/peterswainpersonal   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! 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    41 min

  7. 14 OCT.

    Building a Music Career Through Million-Dollar Relationships with Chad Jeffers

    What if your father's unconventional advice became the foundation for a 30-year career performing for millions? In this episode, Chad Jeffers, guitarist for Carrie Underwood and luxury real estate agent, shares his extraordinary journey from a family band in East Tennessee to performing on the world's biggest stages. Through his father's counterintuitive guidance and a creative introduction to bestselling author Dan Miller, Chad has built a career touring with Kenny Loggins, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood for 18 years — while also launching a speaking career, teaching at Belmont University, and creating the "Be Performance Ready" movement. Chad reflects on the relationships that shaped his unconventional path and continues to fuel his mission to help entrepreneurs show up as their best selves in high-pressure moments.   [00:04:00] Who Is Chad Jeffers? 18 years as guitarist for Carrie Underwood, previously with Kenny Loggins and Keith Urban 30 years as a professional musician Luxury real estate agent specializing in music and entertainment industry clients [00:07:00] The "Be Performance Ready" Movement Applying musician performance techniques to business meetings The psychology of "show clothes" and how they trigger performance mindset One less thing to worry about when you know you look good [00:12:20] Million-Dollar Relationship #1: His Father "Don't ever get a job with benefits if you want to do music" "You've gotta go to Nashville and become part of the fabric of the community" Created a family band that launched three professional music careers Attended all 47 Grand Ole Opry performances with Pinmonkey [00:15:20] Following the Unconventional Path Attended Belmont University to learn the business side of music Built relationships throughout university that lasted decades "The whole generation comes up together" in the music industry [00:18:40] Million-Dollar Relationship #2: Dan Miller Creative introduction: bought a 3/4 size guitar with note "you haven't heard my tune yet" Had it couriered to his house Dan's response: "Best introduction I've ever seen" [00:20:00] The Three-Hour Mexican Lunch Dan suggested: "I think you should write a book" Share experiences to help others navigate the music industry [00:21:20] From Book to Speaking Career Wrote "25 Notes for the Successful Musician" in 2008 Book opened doors to speaking and teaching at Belmont University Created "Be Performance Ready" course as an extension [00:22:40] Dan Miller's Champion Role From 2007 until his passing in 2024 Constant encouragement and validation Always available for advice and support [00:24:40] The Speaking Career Launch Dan invited Chad to speak at his workshop Kent Julian (in the audience) taught Chad the business of speaking Both book and speaking career started with Dan's support [00:26:20] Current Speaking Focus Heavy focus on speaking at universities Believes skills impact students beyond stage—for entire life KEY QUOTES "If you want to do music, you've gotta go to where it's at. They're not gonna be calling you. You've gotta go down to Nashville and become a part of the fabric of the community." - Chad's father "I think you should write a book. Write about all of your experiences and share that with people so it may help them." - Dan Miller's advice "Relationships are absolutely the cornerstone of everything that I do. Whether it's music or real estate or personal, it definitely all starts with the relationships." - Chad Jeffers CONNECT WITH CHAD JEFFERS 🌐 Website: chadjeffers.com 📧 Email: chad@chadjeffers.com 📱 Instagram: @chadjeffers 🎯 Be Performance Ready Waitlist: chadjeffers.com/bpr 🎸 Backstage Notes: backstagenotes.com 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chad-jeffers-a0216199 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/chad.jeffers   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

    30 min

  8. 10 OCT.

    How Life-Saving Relationships Built a Wellness Revolution with Mike Dannheim

    What if your greatest suffering became the foundation for healing thousands of others? In this episode, Mike Dannheim, founder of Sensie, shares his extraordinary journey from a traumatic brain injury and suicide attempt at 19 to leading a groundbreaking wellness technology company. Through his experience with addiction recovery, meditation, and cutting-edge neuroscience, Mike has created a platform that predicts stress before it becomes a problem and generates measurable biopsychological resilience. Mike reflects on the mentors and relationships that saved his life, shaped his path, and continue to fuel his mission to help people connect more deeply with their body's intelligence.   [00:03:54] What Is Sensie? Predicting stress before it's a problem and generating wellness Using smartphone sensors to assess micro movements in gestures Identifying sources of stress and providing precise techniques to alleviate them Breakthrough: measurable biopsychological resilience [00:05:03] The Birth of Two Passions Leading consumer technology companies for 15 years Personal healing work and 21 years of sobriety Helping everyone from people with addiction to CEOs and professional athletes Wellness-based coaching rooted in recovery principles [00:06:00] The Car Accident That Changed Everything Traumatic brain injury at age 19 Out-of-body experience watching himself at the accident scene Retrograde amnesia: not knowing who he was or where he was Struggling with short-term memory recall and feeling like he was in hell Trying to take his own life at 19 [00:07:40] The Meditation Miracle Four to six months of meditation bringing his brain back Memory returning and life taking off Leading a $16 billion IPO and living around the world Life becoming "beyond my wildest dreams" Mainstream medicine in 2002 not understanding neuroplasticity Doctors believing he wouldn't recover Deep dive into neuroscience, consciousness studies, and Eastern spirituality [00:08:26] The Power of Movement and Meditation Witnessing impact on hundreds of people's lives Techniques that compress 10 years of therapy into one session Transforming suffering into intelligence and wisdom Helping people show up more present in their lives [00:11:26] Million-Dollar Relationships: Martin The man who taught Mike meditation and saved his life Going back seven years later to thank him [00:12:00] Alessandro Anastacia: The First Believer First investor in Sensie, met in Tokyo during Groupon expansion Speaks five languages, sometimes all in one sentence Lives by Ubuntu philosophy: "For us, by us" Invested before any R&D, just to support two friends with good hearts [00:13:40] Satya Raja: The Leadership Guide Vince Covino's partner and partner in Sensie Integrating enlightened leadership for over 30 years Found Mike in a really hard place, frustrated with support levels Helped Mike see himself and clean up his own energy [00:16:01] The Life-Saving Impact Getting emotional reflecting on the question Helping a man who was trying to take his life Using techniques learned from Satya and others The man is now a close friend with four kids and a thriving art business in Miami [00:19:00] Kevin's Story: Losing His Father Diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of ninth grade Passing at the end of 10th grade after a year and a half Not a word left unsaid between father and son The uncle who became a father figure and passed away in February The surprise family reunion with his last remaining aunt The power of honoring those still with us [00:24:21] Final Reflection: The Body's Intelligence Research field called Interoception: neuromechanics of inner awareness Deeper connection to inner environment improves life across all domains Trust levels, friendships, contentment, fulfillment, even financial success Dr. John Coates' research: traders who could self-assess heartbeat had higher profitability The more we help each other connect to our body's intelligence, the better life gets   KEY QUOTES "He invested in our company before we had done any R&D. He just wanted to support two friends. He didn't care, and put any pressure on us. He was just like, I know you guys have good hearts. Here's the money. Go do the research." - Mike Dannheim on Alessandro "Grief is unexpressed love. May we not leave this funeral with any unexpressed love." - Satya Raja's message that Mike shared with his family "By being able to grieve the death of my mother, I can still feel her in my heart. She's never left. She's here loving you, me, right now." - Mike Dannheim "Instead of having to go through 10 years of therapy, you can get it in one session. There's very well researched techniques that can help alleviate suffering so it can become intelligence and wisdom." - Mike Dannheim "The more we can help each other connect more deeply to our body's intelligence, the better this life gets." - Mike Dannheim   CONNECT WITH MIKE DANNHEIM 🔗 LinkedIn 📘 Facebook 🌐 Sensie.app 📧 mike@joinsensie.com   Thanks for tuning in! 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    27 min
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Have you ever been introduced to a person that completely changed the course of your business or your life… so much so, that much of what you have today wouldn't be possible, if not for this person? Each week on The Million Dollar Relationships Podcast, your host Kevin Thompson interviews successful entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs as they share their personal stories and experience around this very question. Your invitation is to have a seat at the head of the table as they honor and introduce you to the most valuable people in their lives and remind us that relationship capital is the most valuable asset we possess. Each week you'll be inspired and motivated to intentionally create more meaningful, rewarding and profitable relationships in your life so that together we can make a far bigger impact in this world.

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    Kevin Thompson
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    2022 - 2025
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    331
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