2000 Percent Raise John Cerasani

This week John welcomes two powerhouse personalities to the show to offer some insightful business advice and real-world reflections on entrepreneurship, leadership, crypto, self-care, and even poker! 
To kick off the show John shares his conversation with Jayson Waller. Raised in a trailer park, kicked out of high school and faced with becoming a father in his teens, Jayson Waller’s hustle, heart, and toughness allowed him to overcome adversity to become the man he is today. For over a decade Jayson Waller has led multiple companies, most recently serving as CEO to a billion dollar enterprise whose backbone was built on sales. Jayson's drive led him to become an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019. Two years ago he made the decision to pull back the curtain on his life and role as CEO of PowerHome Solar in order to let everyone see what really goes on behind the scenes of building a business. Through his “Business and Money” podcast BAM, BAM Nation, and his new best selling book Own Your Power, Jayson is committed to helping people from all walks of life access the tools, strategies, and no-nonsense approach to building a successful business on your own terms.
For our second segment Jeremy Gardner joins the show to discuss crypto, self-care, and the importance of diversifying your investments. Jeremy audaciously embodies the power of venturing into uncertainty, revolutionizing systems for a better world and inspiring an entire generation to take political and social responsibility. He is a crypto self-made serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and angel investor, whose passion is starting and supporting scalable ventures that change the world for the better. He shares his roller coaster ride through the world of crypto, the lessons he learned along the way, and how he was inspired to start his new venture MadeMan, a skin care company that is dedicated to addressing modern masculinity and developing high quality skin care for today's man. 
 
Topics Include:
Jayson’s Experience Playing in The World Series of Poker
Jayson Breaks Down His Business Coaching Plan
The True Story Behind PowerHome Solar
Jayson’s Thoughts on Media Bias
Business Coaching For Real People
Jeremy’s Advice for Young Investors
The Rollercoaster That Is Crypto
The Reality of Reform in Crypto
The Story of MadeMan
 
Follow Jayson: 
Website: https://jaysonwaller.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam
LinkTree & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/businessandmoneypodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysonWaller
Book: Available on Amazon
 
Follow Jeremy: 
Website: https://www.gonzogardner.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gonzogardner/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Disruptepreneur
MadeMan: https://getmademan.com/
 
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This week for our 25th episode John welcomes NHL legend Jeremy Roenick to the show to discuss his iconic career, the many evolutions in the sport of hockey, and his outspoken position on everything from NHL refs, the toxicity of social media, and the challenges and rewards that come with entrepreneurship and investing.
 Jeremy Roenick is a former professional hockey player who played the majority of his career in Chicago alongside fellow legends Chris Chelios and Ed Belfour. He was drafted 8th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the Blackhawks, for whom he played from 1988 to 1996. Roenick subsequently played for the Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks over the course of his 20 year career. He also represented Team USA in several international tournaments including The Olympic Games. On November 10, 2007, Jeremy became only the third American-born player to score 500 goals. After retiring in 2009, Roenick joined NBC Sports as a hockey analyst and in 2010 began his path towards furthering his entrepreneurial goals. 
 This was a wide ranging chat that includes exploring Jeremy’s many experiences both on and off the ice. We dive into everything from broadcasting, entrepreneurship, and real estate investment. Jeremy reflects on the challenges that came with being drafted at the age of 18, his infamous Blackhawks trade, and his true thoughts about that controversial decision that led him to Phoenix, Philadelphia, LA, and eventually San Jose. In addition, John talks with Jeremy about his experiences at NBC and how ultimately… “the media created a Jeremy Roenick that really does not exist.” 
Listeners will also hear about Jeremy’s newest entrepreneurial journey, co-founding Whiskey in the Wild, a high-end, triple distilled, blended chocolate whiskey that aims to appeal to a diverse audience of spirit lovers who may not think of whiskey as their drink of choice. Jeremy breaks down the company's love for their creation, insistence on quality, and shares their vision for providing a deliciously drinkable whiskey that is not your grandpa's jet fuel.
Topics Include:
Jeremy’s Favorite Cities To Play In
Being Drafted at 18 Years Old 
Hockey’s Safety Evolutions 
Jeremy’s Infamous Blackhawks Trade
Jeremy’s Olympic Experience
Jeremy Comments on Parting Ways with NBC
The Story Behind Whiskey in the Wild 
Jeremy’s Advice For Entrepreneurs
Jeremy Roenick’s Movie Recommendations
 
Follow Jeremy: 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeremy_Roenick
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyroenick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyroenick
Book: https://www.amazon.com/J-R-Outspoken-Fearless-Hard-Hitting-Hockey
Whiskey in the Wild Website: https://whiskeyinthewild.com/
 
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This week John is excited to release Part Two of his three part interview with UFC legend Randy Couture. In Part One Randy talked with John about his early fighting career, his time in the army, and the origins of MMA and The UFC. Randy also reflected on some of his unforgettable fights and broke down the similarities in wrestling and MMA mindsets. 
In this installment John kicks off the show with expert gambling advice in homage to Randy’s home town of Las Vegas. Randy reflects on his transition from the UFC to Japan and what that period of his career taught him about both fighting and life. Randy also reminisces on a few of his tough losses and his opinion on the Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell rivalry. Randy weighs in on his own rivalry with Liddell and speaks about their history, fighting styles, and approaches. Randy also addresses his thoughts on what constitutes championship adversity and what exactly happened when UFC changed ownership in 2001 and why truly understanding contracts was vital for controlling his career. 
For many listeners Randy “The Natural '' Couture needs no introduction. Randy has built his reputation as one of the greatest and most decorated MMA fighters in the world with six separate UFC title reigns, spanning two weight classes and he is also the 4th fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Couture has his own chain of gyms, Xtreme Couture MMA, and a clothing line, Xtreme Couture Clothing. He also founded and runs the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation, which raises awareness and financially supports wounded veterans. Randy is also an accredited Actor and TV personality starring in numerous films, most notably the hit action film series The Expendables.
 
Topics include:
John’s Expert Gambling Advice
Randy’s Rise Through The UFC 
Why Failure is the Greatest Teacher
Randy’s Rivalry With Chuck Liddell
How Being the Underdog Can Motivate You
Addressing UFC Ownership Changes
The Importance of Understanding Contracts 
 
Connect with Randy: 
Website: http://www.randycouture.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xcnatch/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randy_Couture
Randy’s Gyms: https://www.xcmma.com/
GI Foundation: https://www.xcgif.org/
 
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Keith Yackey joins the show for a frank and unflinching conversation about marriage, sex, and why becoming the most attractive version of yourself has nothing to do with pure vanity and everything to do with marriage sanity. In this episode listeners will learn about Keith’s story of going from a happily married and highly successful real estate entrepreneur to a divorced man who was no longer desired by his wife.
Keith shares how he made the transition from this rock bottom time in his life and realizations about what he changed in his lifestyle and outlook to get his wife back and start living their best lives. Keith shares why becoming the most attractive version of yourself for yourself is a key component of not only building self-confidence but also developing attraction and allure. In addition, Keith and John discuss the “Do unto others as they want done to themselves” principle and break down a new understanding of “T&A” for women translated as time and attention. 
Keith Yackey is the Founder & CEO of Married Game & The Ascend Brotherhood; committed to helping married men learn how to get their wives to “want” to have sex with them again. Why? By getting back in the sheets with your wife, they can save more marriages, more families and get that attraction back in your life.
 From being a pastor to dating porn stars, Keith has seen many walks of life and can relate to what really works in today's world to getting your wife attracted to you again. Keith has a deep passion for this one singular purpose of reigniting marriages again, he has created a life changing and groundbreaking process that has already saved hundreds of marriages and in this episode he breaks down the five basics of these revelations and techniques.
 
Topics Include:
Why Good Sex is Key to A Healthy Marriage
Why Money is Not The Answer to a Healthy Sex Life
Becoming The Most Attractive Version of Yourself
T&A Understood as Time and Attention
Why True Connection Improves Your Sex Life
Can Comparing Ourselves to Others Be Healthy?
Why Great Sex Is a Byproduct of Great Relationships
Understanding The Downfalls of “Taker Energy” 
Parenting, Playing, Partnering, Power, and Provocateurs
 
Connect With Keith: 
Website: https://www.keithyackey.com/
Podcast: https://www.keithyackey.com/podcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keithyackey8617
Keith’s Book: www.amazon.com/Private-Money-Secrets-Underground-Playbook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithyackey/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/keithyackey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithYackeyFan/
 
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For More Info on John's Book: https://2000percentraise.com/
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Blaine Bartlett joins the show to discuss a sweeping array of topics on everything from self awareness, business ethics, and aspects of globalization and shifting market forces. Blaine is President and CEO of Avatar Resources Inc, a consulting firm he founded in 1987. He has served clients in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the United States. While living in Japan in the early 1980’s, he managed the business and international consulting division of one of the largest and most successful Human Resource Development and Consulting organizations in Asia. Blaine is also Founder of the Institute for Compassionate Capitalism, a Managing Director of the Global Coaching Alliance, an Adjunct Professor at China’s Beijing University, Dean of Education at the World Business Academy, and a member of the teaching faculty at the American Association for Physician Leadership. 
In this hour, Blaine helps listeners make the important distinctions between market models and sociopolitical models while breaking down the principles of what he calls Compassionate Capitalism. Blaine illustrates why he believes that the single most important purpose of business is to enhance the likelihood of their employees to thrive. He shares why the practice of valuing the soul of your business, while never forsaking your core values and relationships, is a trait of so many successful ventures. In addition to discussing relationship building and leadership, Blaine and John reflect upon shared business experiences and why the tunnel vision of shareholder supremacy can be an achilles heel for leaders.
Blaine is fond of saying “the primary focus of what I do is built upon a foundation that focuses on returning to or regaining the soul of your business – that esprit that gives what you do meaning and vitality and connects to everything your business touches.” This focus on your business's unique aspects along with the curation of relationships and focusing on internal relationships while avoiding the dangers of singular growth is an organizing principle in this conversation. Implementing this mindset shift from being a center of accumulation to a center of distribution lies at the core of Blaines' work and mission and John is excited to unpack that message in this episode.
 
Topics Include:
The Role of Consciousness in Decision Making
Focusing On Integrity and Ethics In Business
Breaking Down The Drastic Market Shifts in China
Compassionate Capitalism Opposed to Crony Capitalism
Implementing a “Do No Harm” Philosophy in Business
The Importance of Sustaining the Soul of Your Business
Starting Businesses Versus Running Businesses
The Importance of Relationships In Business
The Dangers of Shareholder Supremacy
Curating Quality Relationships In Your Business
Why Singular Focus on Growth Can Harm Your Business
The Mindset of Distribution Rather Than Accumulation
 
Connect With Blaine: 
Website: https://www.blainebartlett.com/
Books: https://www.blainebartlett.com/books/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainebartlett/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blainebartlett
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlaineBartlett/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blainebartlett/?hl=en
 
The Institute for Compassionate Capitalism: https://www.compassionate-capitalism.org/
Avatar Resources: https://www.avatar-resources.com/
 
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In this episode, John sits down with Ray Leonard Jr. the son of the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard for an in-depth conversation about business, entrepreneurship, and defining himself outside his father’s legacy. Ray shares stories of how he was thrust into the spotlight at an early age starring alongside his father in a legendary 7 Up commercial capturing the hearts of millions. More importantly, Ray also shares how his love of business and entrepreneurship is leading him to  foster a number of business ventures that are providing opportunities for those who have been traditionally held back from access and growth in the entrepreneurial world.
Ray Leonard Jr’s father is of course one of the greatest boxers of all time however Ray Jr. himself is a former two-sport division one collegiate athlete and former agent for some of the biggest names in sports. As a graduate of Ohio University receiving a BS in Sports Management and a BA in Business Administration, Ray has been leveraging his business acumen into a fulfilling career as a top motivational keynote speaker, radio host, actor, and award-winning business executive. 
Ray has dedicated his life to helping others through his commitment to being better every day. He is the co-founder of Launch Team Consulting, Inc., which focuses on diversity, leadership, and corporate culture training. As an active supporter of many causes and a youth coach and mentor, Ray is now fostering a host of media and venture capital initiatives through Nobody Studios and Ovationz making access to capital more accessible for entrepreneurs and providing a one-stop platform for booking, promotion, and intellectual property protection for speakers, business coaches, authors, and more.
 
Topic Include:
Dealing With Notoriety At An Early Age Developing Your Own Unique Legacy Addressing and Overcoming Mental Health Issues How Ray’s Podcast Is Connecting Him To Others Nobody Studio’s Commitment to Making Venture Capital Accessible Ovationz One-Stop Platform for Speakers and Coaches How Finding Your Purpose Helps Others  
Connect With Ray: 
Website: https://www.leonardsportsent.com/
Podcast & Media: https://www.leonardsportsent.com/radio-podcast--media.html
RLJ Business Ventures: https://www.leonardsportsent.com/business.html
Nobody Studios: https://nobodystudios.com/
Ovationz Website: https://www.ovationz.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayleonardjr/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayLeonardJr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RayLeonardJr/
 
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