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. 2d ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Sep 3

    From the NBA Draft to Changing Thousands of Lives | Al "Ski" McClain | The Power Of Influence

    In this episode of *The Power of Influence*, John Haremza sits down with L. Ski McLain to explore a story that goes far beyond basketball. From growing up in Dorchester during Boston’s turbulent busing era to earning a college scholarship and reaching the 1984 NBA Draft, L. Ski’s journey was shaped by adversity, opportunity, and the people who chose to believe in him. But his greatest impact came after basketball. L. Ski shares the moment a mentor stepped into his life and changed his direction, why that experience inspired him to dedicate decades to helping young people, and how he has used sports, community, relationships, and mentorship to create opportunities for the next generation. John and L. Ski also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, keeping your word, treating everyone with respect, and understanding that influence is not about fame—it is about what you do for others. From his connections with Mark Wahlberg, New Kids on the Block, the Boston Celtics, and organizations throughout the Boston community, L. Ski’s story is a powerful reminder that your legacy is often built long after the final buzzer. If you believe one person, one conversation, or one opportunity can change the course of a life, this episode is for you. Subscribe to *The Power of Influence* for more conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and changemakers sharing the lessons, relationships, and experiences that shaped their lives. Connect with John Haremza and explore more:https://linktr.ee/Johnharemza Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    From the NBA Draft to Changing Thousands of Lives | Al "Ski" McClain | The Power Of Influence
  6. Aug 28

    She Started Acting at 3 Now She’s Training at Mayweather’s Gym | Power of Influence | Ariana Amadeus

    Ariana returns to The Power of Influence to reveal what it takes to build a career in entertainment without sacrificing your values, reputation or identity. After beginning her acting career at just three years old, Ariana is now stepping into a new chapter—training at Floyd Mayweather’s gym, preparing for action roles, performing her own stunts and pursuing major film, television and reality-show opportunities. In this episode, Ariana opens up about the pressure young actresses face in Hollywood, why she has rejected lucrative roles that conflict with her morals and how one bad decision can permanently change how the industry sees you. We also discuss: • Training at Floyd Mayweather’s boxing gym • Transitioning from child actress to action roles • The physical demands of boxing and stunt work • Why Ariana refuses provocative roles—even for more money • How accepting the wrong role can lead to typecasting • The difference between deal friends and real friends • Why actors need income outside the entertainment industry • The truth about scripted reality television • How fame and money expose people’s real motives • Why Ariana does not want to move to Los Angeles • Protecting your reputation while building a public career • The power your environment has over your decisions This conversation is about more than acting. It is about staying grounded, choosing the right people and building success without losing who you are. Watch until the end to hear Ariana’s perspective on Hollywood culture, personal influence and the projects she is preparing for next. Subscribe to The Power of Influence for more conversations with actors, entrepreneurs, athletes and influential leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    She Started Acting at 3 Now She’s Training at Mayweather’s Gym | Power of Influence | Ariana Amadeus
  7. Aug 21

    Doctors Gave Him 6 Months to Live. He Refused to Give Up | Kenny Berbick

    In this powerful episode of The Power of Influence, John sits down with Kenny and Elin for an emotional conversation about what happens when life changes in an instant. At just 41 years old, Kenny was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer after years of symptoms that came and went. What began with unexplained weight loss, stomach issues, changes in bowel movements, and other warning signs eventually led to a diagnosis that completely changed the way he and his family look at life. Kenny and Aline open up about the shock of hearing the word “terminal,” navigating chemotherapy and clinical trials, the importance of having the right support system, and the role that hope, faith, and mindset have played throughout the journey. But Kenny’s story is about more than cancer. Before his diagnosis, much of his world revolved around business, social media, and everyday responsibilities. Today, he says his purpose has changed. His mission is to use his influence to encourage others to pay attention to their bodies, stop putting off their health, and get checked when something doesn’t feel right. That message is already having an impact. Kenny shares how people have approached him after seeing his videos and told him they went for testing because of his story—some discovering cancer they didn’t even know they had. This conversation is a reminder of how quickly our priorities can change, how valuable time really is, and how one person’s willingness to share their story can potentially influence someone else to take action. If something feels wrong, don’t ignore it. Your health is worth taking seriously. If you want to connect with me go to instagram @johnharmeza Or www.johnharemza.com This episode shares the guests’ personal experiences and perspectives and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Doctors Gave Him 6 Months to Live. He Refused to Give Up | Kenny Berbick
  8. Aug 16

    700 Employees Later, This Is What Really Builds a Great Company | Charles Wachsberg | The Power Of Influence

    What does it really take to build a company that lasts for more than three decades—and grow it to hundreds of employees along the way? In this episode of The Power of Influence, John sits down with Charles Wachsberg, Founder and CEO of Apollo Health and Beauty Care, to unpack the leadership principles, culture, innovation, and long-term thinking behind a company that has been operating for more than 35 years and employs roughly 700 people. Charles shares how his upbringing, education, early career experiences, and desire to improve an established industry ultimately led him to build Apollo. But as he explains, lasting success was never about simply entering a good market. It required continuously challenging the status quo, investing in innovation, staying close to customers, adapting through difficult seasons, and surrounding himself with people who genuinely believed in the mission. A major theme of the conversation is people. Charles explains why Apollo does not view employees as transactional, why the company hires slowly, why culture matters just as much as technical ability, and how treating team members like stakeholders has helped create long-term loyalty throughout the organization. In this episode, you'll discover: 🏢 How Charles built a company that has lasted more than 35 years 👥 What he has learned from leading a team of roughly 700 employees 🧠 Why Apollo hires for culture in addition to technical ability 🎯 Why great companies should treat employees like stakeholders—not expendable workers 💡 How innovation and product development became a competitive advantage 🚀 Why being first to market can create an enormous business advantage 🤝 How strong customer relationships can compound over decades 📈 Why simply copying competitors is rarely enough to build something exceptional ⚙️ How Charles stays involved in the details instead of leading only from “35,000 feet” 💪 What resilience looks like after experiencing the inevitable white-knuckle moments of entrepreneurship 🔬 How Charles’s background in microbiology helps him understand the products while still operating primarily as a business leader 🌎 Why millions of consumers may have used products manufactured by Apollo without ever knowing the company behind them Whether you're an entrepreneur, CEO, executive, team leader, or someone trying to build something that lasts, this conversation is packed with lessons on leadership, hiring, culture, innovation, customer relationships, adaptability, and the discipline required to stay relevant for decades. 🎙️ **Watch the full episode or listen on your favorite podcast platform:**https://linktr.ee/Johnharemza If you're enjoying these conversations, subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Power of Influence, where John sits down with world-class leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and industry experts to uncover the principles behind lasting success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    700 Employees Later, This Is What Really Builds a Great Company | Charles Wachsberg | The Power 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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