The Power of Influence

John Haremza

In conversations with business people entrepreneurs self Employed, people within their direct sales industry. We'll be discussing their journey their challenges There are tips and lessons they've learned along the way diving deep into success The influences behind their success both positive and negative

  1. 1d ago

    94 Million Views a Month and the Press Won't Say His Name | Bobby Khan

    Bobby Khan says close to 94 million people watch his videos every month, and the local press still won't write a word about him, good or bad. He even hired a PR agent to pitch a negative story about himself, and nobody would run it. In this conversation he explains why he thinks the media went quiet, why he opened his closet on day one of his campaign, and why a candidate with nothing left to hide is the one nobody can control. Bobby is running as an independent for Congress in Nevada's 1st District, the seat that covers the Las Vegas Strip. Before politics he exported exotic cars all over the world, which meant tracking what was happening in China, the Middle East, Europe and Russia every single day. He fought the federal government twice, lost a decade and every dollar he had in the second fight, and came out of it convinced the system needed someone from the outside. He says he won't take endorsements or seek PAC money, because he's seen what those strings cost once a politician gets to Washington. In this episode: • Why most politicians are NASCARs without the logos • The donor who wanted a favor for $1,000, and why Bobby offered the money back • Suspending the gas tax and Nevada's $500 car registration fees • Using AI to catch the $5,000 toilet in every government contract • Zero tax on gambling winnings and what it would do for Las Vegas • Healthcare and zero income tax for veterans • $7,000 in an index fund for every baby born in America • Why one independent vote could be the most powerful seat in Congress Find the guest: • bobbykhanforcongress.com • Instagram: @realbobbykhan • TikTok: @bobbykhanvegas • X: @imBobbyKhan Connect With John Haremza Want to build your own influence, grab John's book, or apply to be a guest on The Power of Influence? Everything is in one place: https://linktr.ee/johnharemza 📸 Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza Chapters 0:00 Why politicians won't debate him 1:03 Who really controls politicians 1:50 Politicians are NASCARs without the logos 2:57 Opening the closet on day one 3:24 The candidate who switched districts 7:16 No endorsements, no PAC money 8:28 Suspend the gas tax 10:06 Nevada's car registration fees 11:47 Government contracts with no accountability 13:38 Using AI to catch overspending 15:33 The shortage of plumbers and mechanics 16:59 Why he isn't a politician 17:37 Exporting exotic cars around the world 19:43 Zero tax on gambling winnings 21:04 Why government spends every dollar it gets 24:15 A real DOGE 26:17 Why he went independent 27:30 You want protection? Write us a check 28:45 Taking care of veterans 32:10 Two battles with the government 35:08 The media blackout 36:44 Land, housing and $7,000 for every baby 38:45 Cutting the red tape 40:20 Fixing immigration 42:26 A nation divided 45:20 Why an independent vote matters #PowerOfInfluence #BobbyKhan #LasVegas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    94 Million Views a Month and the Press Won't Say His Name | Bobby Khan
  2. Oct 23

    Told She Was Going Blind at 16, She Built a Fragrance Brand Anyway | Cynthia Miranda

    In this episode, John Haremza sits down with Cynthia Grace Miranda, the visually impaired founder of the fragrance house SINTA. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 16 and told she was going blind, Cynthia spent years hiding her condition and living "in a box." She shares the moment she decided her vision loss was a blessing, how vulnerability became her biggest game changer, and how she built a luxury fragrance brand around the sense she trusts most: smell. You'll learn: • How Cynthia navigated school, university, and business while slowly losing her sight • Why "one step for you is ten steps for me" and how she keeps moving half a second at a time • What "tumbling forward" means and why trying and failing is part of the process • How Meta glasses now describe the world to her out loud • Why negativity spreads faster than positivity (the orange juice and water story) • How to rewire your brain and protect your mind from negative influences • Why "my mind is my vision" changed how she sees the world Whether you're facing a challenge you think is holding you back or you just need a reminder to try again, this conversation will change how you see your own obstacles. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 Meeting Cynthia at the CAMH event in Toronto 02:02 Building a business while visually impaired 03:18 Retinitis pigmentosa and her first memory at age 3 06:09 The driver's test that revealed everything 07:54 "You have RP and you're going blind" 09:27 Teased, hiding it, and living in a box 11:20 Ten steps for every one step 12:43 When her vision became a blessing 14:20 Vulnerability as a game changer 15:07 Graceful Essence and creating SINTA 16:12 What SINTA means and the story in every scent 17:30 Where to find SINTA and giving back 19:41 How Meta glasses describe the world to her 21:49 Advice: just try, and try again 22:54 Tumbling forward 23:31 What's next for Cynthia and SINTA 24:52 The white space and opening the box 25:28 If you're not changing, you're choosing 28:24 Rewiring your brain for positivity 29:28 Zig Ziglar and protecting yourself from negativity 31:21 "My mind is my vision" 33:35 Mental health and one small change 34:51 Final words Connect with Cynthia 🌸 SINTA: https://www.trysinta.com 📚 Connect With John Haremza 📖 If you'd like a copy of my book, text POI to 26786 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHaremzaOfficial #PowerOfInfluence #JohnHaremza #SINTA #MentalHealth #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Told She Was Going Blind at 16, She Built a Fragrance Brand Anyway | Cynthia Miranda
  3. Oct 16

    I Spent a Year and a Half in Bed. This Is How I Got Out | Super Frankie | Power Of Influence

    In this episode, entrepreneur Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun sits down with John Haremza for an honest conversation about the mental health breakdown that almost took his life, and the slow, real road back. Eight years ago, while running a successful business, with great parents, a stable home and his high school sweetheart by his side, Frankie couldn't get out of bed. He spent a year and a half there, couldn't brush his teeth, and ended up spending four months in CAMH, Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, where he received shock therapy three times a week. Today he is back leading his company, hosting the Untucked golf tournament for mental health, and talking openly about it so nobody else feels alone. You'll learn:• Why mental health can happen to anyone, no matter how good life looks from the outside• The panic attack at 25 that showed him how fast the mind can spiral• Why "just snap out of it" doesn't work, and what families get wrong• The two words from a coworker that told him he was finally back• Why his wife begged him to go work at Starbucks, and why having somewhere to be matters• The orange juice and water story: why negativity spreads faster than positivity• How naps give you "two days" in one, and why rest protects your mood• What to do when a friend is struggling: make the call, go for the walk• The 15 minutes a day for 100 days challenge that can help you get out of the house Whether you're going through something yourself or you love someone who is, this episode is a reminder that the mind can lead you up and the mind can lead you down, so be mindful of your mind. Chapters00:00 Intro00:41 Welcome Super Frankie01:35 Untucked golf and why mental health is personal01:45 His breakdown and his time at CAMH03:20 John's sister and "just snap out of it"05:39 Shame, stigma, and why families don't understand07:07 A year and a half in bed08:43 What is normal?09:20 Medication and living between a three and a six11:02 The panic attack at 2515:51 Why walking and talking helps16:30 Four months in a psychiatric ward and shock therapy17:05 Coming off medication and feeling again17:57 Life before the breakdown20:00 Seek first to understand: the subway story22:30 Born in Poland and the people who were kind to him23:33 Rasta Phil and the biggest heart in the room24:41 Social media, bullying, and one comment that lasts a lifetime26:10 "Frank, he's back"28:14 "Just go work at Starbucks"29:08 Coming back by delivering machines30:19 The orange juice and water story31:58 Walking away from gossip32:58 How one person sets the tone at home33:56 Naps and the double day36:25 You become who you're around37:29 Lifting people up by leading by example38:34 Schizophrenia, postpartum, and the right medicine42:15 November 1st: the day he decided to feel better42:57 Be mindful of your mind43:41 How to help a friend who is struggling44:45 Social media and the next generation45:49 15 minutes a day for 100 days46:18 Thank you Guest:• Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun: @superfrankiedisco• Untucked Golf: untuckedgolf.com Resources:• CAMH mental health toolkit: toolkit.camh.ca• If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 any time (Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada, 988 Lifeline in the US). This episode mentions suicide, psychiatric treatment and mental illness. Frankie's experience with medication is his own story, not medical advice: talk to your doctor before making any changes. 📚 Connect With John Haremza📖 If you'd like a copy of my book, text POI to 26786📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHaremzaOfficial #SuperFrankie #MentalHealth #CAMH #PowerOfInfluence #JohnHaremza #Depression #Recovery #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    I Spent a Year and a Half in Bed. This Is How I Got Out | Super Frankie | Power Of Influence
  4. Oct 9

    From Homeless To The UFC: Why No One Is Coming To Save You | Uriah Hall & Harrison Hall

    In this episode, former UFC fighter Uriah Hall and his close friend Harrison Hall sit down with John Haremza for a raw conversation about bullying, identity, ego, and becoming the man no one was coming to save. Uriah shares how he went from a barefoot kid in Jamaica to being bullied in New York at 13, teaching himself to fight from a video game, and at one point eating out of the garbage, before finding martial arts and building a career in the UFC. Harrison opens up about growing up in Detroit, building and losing a real estate business, getting into music, and how a trip to Suit Supply turned into a lifelong friendship. You'll learn:• How one statement, good or bad, can shape someone's entire life• Why "failure is not an option" can actually make you underperform• How Uriah built his alter ego, Alexander, and why you have to kill the boy to become the man• The difference between pursuing and chasing in relationships• The "why behind the why": a simple self check that gets to the real problem• Why negativity spreads faster than positivity (the orange juice and water story)• How to stay grounded through fame, money, and people who take advantage of you• Why we need to listen to understand, not listen to reply Whether you've been bullied, hit a dark place, or you're working to become a better version of yourself, this episode is a reminder that you get to choose who influences you. Chapters00:00 Intro00:50 Welcome Uriah & Harrison01:15 Bullied at 13 after moving from Jamaica to New York01:56 Learning to fight from a video game02:52 One act of kindness that saved a life03:37 John on dyslexia and being teased04:19 Racism, Texas, and focusing inward06:10 The dark place after retiring from fighting07:20 "I didn't know I was black until I came to America"08:32 Harrison on being a mama's boy11:41 A fast black belt and the Comic Con story13:43 Running into an old bully14:11 Ego, alter ego, and killing the boy15:33 Is failure an option? The Ultimate Fighter lesson16:57 Meet Alexander the Great17:30 Relationships: pursue, never chase21:43 Hall Pass and uncomfortable conversations22:50 Spending time alone and the why behind the why25:04 Bricking your phone and the attention span crisis28:44 Mad Men and a world that never switches off30:52 Dressing well as self respect32:18 The orange juice and water story33:42 Heartbreak as a wake up call36:21 Can you save people who don't want to be saved?37:20 Martial arts, discipline, and raising kids40:01 "That belt is just a color"41:37 The Ultimate Fighter and the phone call he never made42:48 Homeless and eating out of the garbage43:50 His mother's lesson: don't put yourself on clearance45:24 Fame and the people who took advantage47:33 How Uriah & Harrison met52:41 Meet Me at the Airport and how they ended up in Vegas54:14 Choosing to help instead of hurt55:10 Arshad Cooper and why every kid needs a sport56:57 Final words: be authentic, listen to understand 📚 Connect With John Haremza📖 If you'd like a copy of my book, text POI to 26786📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHaremzaOfficial #UriahHall #UFC #PowerOfInfluence #JohnHaremza #PersonalDevelopment #Mindset #Bullying #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    From Homeless To The UFC: Why No One Is Coming To Save You | Uriah Hall & Harrison Hall
  5. Oct 4

    What You Hide Is What Sets You Free: Live in Toronto with CAMH

    John Haremza takes The Power of Influence on the road to Toronto for a live panel recorded backstage at the first annual White Party, an event in support of CAMH, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Five guests, five very different paths, one shared truth: everybody has something. Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun opens up about the panic attack that spiraled into psychotic depression, being physically brought into CAMH, and the simple daily habits (walks, naps, and leaning on the people around him) that helped him come back. Cynthia Grace Miranda, founder of SINTA, shares how being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 16 shrank her world to "a box," and how she spent the next 40 years making that box the world. Sara Byrnell of the CAMH Foundation talks about why the stigma around asking for help is still so strong, and how CAMH's research is building new treatments for the people traditional care isn't reaching. Jason Hutton of the Toronto Timepiece Show talks about building community around a shared passion. And Rasta Phil, childhood friend of Mark Wahlberg, closes the night with a live performance of his song "The Neighborhood." John also shares his own story of growing up with dyslexia, being labelled "slow" in school, and the moment on a stage in front of 5,000 people when telling the truth about it changed everything. In this episode: • Why asking someone "how are you really doing?" can change a life • The shame that keeps people from getting help, and how to get past it • Why a 15 minute walk with a friend can matter more than advice • "Vulnerability is growth": doing life one step at a time • Knowing that a hard moment is a moment, not the rest of your life • Being conscious of the influences you allow around you Chapters: 00:00 Cold open 00:53 Welcome: live from the White Party in Toronto 01:50 Jason Hutton: the Toronto Timepiece Show 05:45 Sara Byrnell: CAMH and breaking the stigma 11:46 Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun: "CAMH saved my life" 26:20 Cynthia Grace Miranda: going blind at 16 and getting out of the box 31:36 John on dyslexia and the speech that changed everything 34:37 Rasta Phil: giving back and Municipal 38:00 "The Neighborhood," performed live 38:51 About The Power of Influence book Guests: • Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun: @superfrankiedisco • Cynthia Grace Miranda, SINTA: @trysinta.world • Sara Byrnell, CAMH Foundation: @camhfoundation • Jason Hutton, Toronto Timepiece Show: @torontotimepieceshow • Rasta Phil: @rasta_phil • Event: Chapter 6 White Party, @chapter6.to Resources: • CAMH mental health toolkit: toolkit.camh.ca • If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 any time (Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada, 988 Lifeline in the US). Get The Power of Influence by John Haremza on Amazon, or grab the audiobook on Spotify. This episode mentions suicide and mental illness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    What You Hide Is What Sets You Free: Live in Toronto with CAMH
  6. Sep 24

    35 Years With Tony Robbins Taught Her THIS About Success | Loren Lahav | Power Of Influence

    What separates unlimited potential from actual success? For Loren Lahav, it starts with belief. In this episode of The Power of Influence, John Haremza sits down with Loren Lahav, who got her start more than 35 years ago working with Tony Robbins and had a front-row seat to the growth of one of the biggest personal development brands in the world. Loren shares the lessons that shaped her career, including why belief drives action, why focus matters more than most people realize, why personal development means nothing if you do not apply it, and why the people around you can either accelerate your growth or hold you back. They also break down: • What Loren learned from Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn, Bob Proctor, and Jeffrey Birdie• Why “self-help” becomes “shelf-help” when you do not do the work• Why belief comes before action and results• How to stay focused when distractions are everywhere• Why successful people maximize the resources already available to them• How relationships, communication, and storytelling create influence• Why some people quit right before their breakthrough• How to identify the right people to build with• Why personal growth can be uncomfortable, and why that is part of the process• How one small decision, relationship, or moment can completely change your direction Loren also shares powerful stories from decades in personal development and network marketing, including lessons about leadership, resilience, community, persistence, and taking responsibility for your own success. If you are building a business, leading a team, developing your influence, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, this conversation is packed with lessons you can apply immediately. Subscribe to The Power of Influence for more conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and people who understand what it takes to create real impact. Follow John Haremza on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza/ Follow Loren Lahav on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lorenlahavofficial/ #LorenLahav #TonyRobbins #PowerOfInfluence #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #SuccessMindset #Influence #Entrepreneurship Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 Years With Tony Robbins Taught Her THIS About Success | Loren Lahav | Power Of Influence
  7. Sep 17

    Held at Gunpoint at 12, He Never Feared Anything Again. | Asmar Akman | Power Of Influence

    In this episode, Asmar Akman shares the harrowing story of being kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint at just 12 years old, tied up with his two sisters for over 13 hours while the men targeting his family's jewelry store waited to rob it, and how that single night shaped the fearless mindset he's carried ever since. Asmar discusses: Surviving a home invasion and hostage situation as a child, the two paths trauma survivors take and why he chose the one that made him unshakeable, watching his immigrant father rebuild the family jewelry business the very next day, building a pawn shop from nothing into a 21 year business, getting arrested and facing years in prison over a paperwork delay, how a hedge fund that followed him on social media for years ended up buying his business, and rebuilding a jewelry brand with celebrity clients from the ground up. Whether you're an entrepreneur, someone who's faced real adversity, or just looking for proof that resilience can be built, this episode is packed with wisdom and real world experience. 📚 Connect With John Haremza 📖 If you'd like a copy of my book, text POI to 26786 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHaremzaOfficial. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Held at Gunpoint at 12, He Never Feared Anything Again. | Asmar Akman | Power Of Influence
  8. Sep 10

    I Was Making $100,000 a Week… And It Nearly Destroyed Me | Joey Care | Of Influence

    Joey Care was making as much as $100,000 a week, surrounded by money, cars, influence, and a lifestyle most people dream about.But behind the success was chaos.In this episode of The Power of Influence, John Haremza sits down with Joey Care for a raw conversation about growing up surrounded by alcoholism, poverty, instability, and violence — and how those early experiences shaped the man he became.Joey shares how he started hustling at a young age, built an underground cannabis operation generating massive amounts of money, experienced robberies, guns, betrayal, and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars — all while chasing the belief that money would finally give him happiness and security.Eventually, that lifestyle caught up with him.After nearly dying in Colombia, falling into a coma, spending months in the hospital, and being forced to confront what really mattered, Joey began completely reevaluating his life.Today, his definition of success looks very different.In this conversation, John and Joey discuss:• Growing up around alcoholism, poverty, abuse, and instability• Getting expelled from school and searching for acceptance• Entering the cannabis business at only 13 years old• Building an operation generating up to $100,000 per week• Being robbed for approximately $750,000• The power of loyalty when Joey lost everything• Why money eventually became his identity• Losing his family while trying to become the father he never had• Turning heavy equipment into a legitimate multimillion-dollar business• Nearly dying and going into a coma in Colombia• What Joey remembers experiencing while unconscious• Why Lamborghinis, Rolexes, money, and status stopped mattering• Learning the difference between being rich and actually being fulfilled• Changing your environment, mindset, and circle• Why the things that matter most in life cannot be bought• Reinventing yourself no matter where you startedJoey’s message is simple:If you don’t make the changes in your life, life will eventually make them for you.This is a story about money, influence, survival, reinvention, and discovering what success actually means.🔗 CONNECT WITH JOHN HAREMZAAccess John’s links, resources, and more:https://linktr.ee/johnharemza📸 Follow John on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza@johnharemza▶️ Subscribe to The Power of Influence for conversations with entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, leaders, and influential people sharing the stories and lessons behind their success.👍 If this episode gave you value, LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear Joey’s story.#JoeyCare #JohnHaremza #ThePowerOfInfluence #Entrepreneurship #Success #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #Motivation #Reinvention #Business #Influence Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    I Was Making $100,000 a Week… And It Nearly Destroyed Me | Joey Care | Of Influence

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In conversations with business people entrepreneurs self Employed, people within their direct sales industry. We'll be discussing their journey their challenges There are tips and lessons they've learned along the way diving deep into success The influences behind their success both positive and negative

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