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The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Each week, we interview one of the world's top authors and help you discover new books, new mentors and new resources that you can use to achieve more and live better. The right book at the right time will change your life. Nicholas Hutchison, the host of Life-Changing Books, is a founder of BookThinkers and has used these books to improve his life in every way imaginable. Behind the podcast, our team at BookThinkers is dedicated to building educational tools and social communities that you can use to fulfill your potential. Enjoy the show!

  1. 293. Andy Weins | Stop Avoiding Your Numbers

    Jun 2

    293. Andy Weins | Stop Avoiding Your Numbers

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Andy Weins, author of Stop Avoiding Your Numbers: The Guide to Financial Confidence for Small Business Owners. https://stopavoidingyournumbers.com/book-checkout/ Andy is a veteran, fourth-generation business owner, entrepreneur, speaker, and author. He has spent more than two decades serving in the military, including deployments during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and currently serves as a U.S. Army Reserve Career Counselor with the rank of Master Sergeant. As a business owner and fractional CFO, Andy has helped countless entrepreneurs understand the financial side of their businesses so they can grow with confidence instead of guesswork. In this episode, you’ll learn why so many business owners avoid looking at their numbers in the first place, how financial confidence can give you more freedom instead of less, and the simple mindset shifts that can help you stop making decisions based on assumptions and start making decisions based on facts. You’ll also hear why running out of money is the biggest threat to most businesses and how understanding your numbers can completely change the trajectory of your company. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Andy Weins. To Learn More visit and buy Andy's Book visit: https://andyweins.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyweins/ https://www.instagram.com/andyweinsafw https://www.youtube.com/@andyweins https://www.facebook.com/andyweinsafw https://www.tiktok.com/@andyweinsafw

    37 min
  2. 292. Neen James | Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers to Elevate Every Aspect of Your Business

    May 21

    292. Neen James | Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers to Elevate Every Aspect of Your Business

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Neen James, author of Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers to Elevate Every Aspect of Your Business Neen is a leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and executive advisor who helps organizations elevate client loyalty, deepen human connection, and create unforgettable experiences. She’s worked with brands like Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Comcast, Viacom, and the FBI, and her work focuses on helping leaders understand what luxury truly means in today’s world. To learn more about Neen and buy her book visit the links below: Book: https://a.co/d/0faltGDR Website: https://neenjames.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenjames/ https://www.youtube.com/user/AussieNeen https://www.instagram.com/neenjames/ In this episode, you’ll learn why luxury has nothing to do with price tags and everything to do with attention, personalization, and human connection. You’ll also discover how small thoughtful details can completely transform your business relationships, why people crave feeling seen, heard, and valued, and how to create “champagne moments” that turn ordinary interactions into unforgettable experiences. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Neen James.

    39 min
  3. 291. John Lee | Money Unlocked: How to Make it, Keep It, and Multiply It

    May 12

    291. John Lee | Money Unlocked: How to Make it, Keep It, and Multiply It

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview John Lee, author of Money Unlocked.To learn more about John and buy his book to unlock more wealth in your life visit the links below:https://moneyunlocked.com/https://a.co/d/0cyWrqc8John is an internationally renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and mentor who became a self-made millionaire through real estate investing and building multiple seven-figure businesses. Today, he advises entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes, and celebrities around the world while helping people create financial freedom through wealth-building strategies and emerging technology.In this episode, you’ll learn how to think differently about money in the age of AI, why most people stay trapped financially even when opportunities are right in front of them, and the exact mindset shifts and skill combinations that can dramatically change your future. John also shares powerful lessons from growing up in his family’s Chinese takeout business and how those early experiences shaped his obsession with freedom and leverage.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with John Lee.

    35 min
  4. 290. Aleric Heck | Video Authority: The Art and Science of Converting Viewers into Clients.

    Apr 9

    290. Aleric Heck | Video Authority: The Art and Science of Converting Viewers into Clients.

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Aleric Heck, author of Video Authority: The Art and Science of Converting Viewers into Clients. Aleric is a YouTube and video marketing expert who built one of the largest app review channels on the platform before launching AdOutreach from his college dorm room, which has since grown into an 8-figure company. His clients have generated hundreds of millions in revenue using value-driven video, and his company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for rapid growth. In this episode, you’ll learn how to create video content that actually converts viewers into clients, why going viral is often the wrong goal for business owners, and the exact framework behind high-performing videos and ads. We also dive into how to overcome camera fear and why authenticity—not perfection—is what drives results. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Aleric Heck. To learn more about Aleric visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/07ut3TCz Website/Socials: https://aleric.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alericheck/ https://www.youtube.com/@AlericHeckYT https://www.facebook.com/groups/advancedyoutubeads https://www.linkedin.com/in/alericheck/

    52 min
  5. 289. Dr. JC Doornick | Makes Sense: Rewire Your Mind and Transform Your Life.

    Mar 26

    289. Dr. JC Doornick | Makes Sense: Rewire Your Mind and Transform Your Life.

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Dr. JC Doornick, author of Makes Sense: Rewire Your Mind and Transform Your Life. Dr. JC is a health transformation coach, speaker, podcast host, and former Doctor of Chiropractic who spent 17 years helping patients heal physically while becoming increasingly fascinated by the neuroscience of the brain, behavior, and lasting transformation. He’s worked with everyone from professional athletes and CEOs to families and humanitarian causes around the world, and today his mission is helping people change the way they see themselves so they can change the way they live. In this episode, you’ll learn how your mind may be running on old programming you didn’t choose, why awareness is the first step to real transformation, and how to stop reacting from old patterns so you can start responding with intention. We also talk about identity, healing, and what it really means to rewire your mind so your life can begin to make sense. Enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. JC Doornick. To Learn More about Dr. Doornick and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/04oH7RH4 Website/Socials: https://www.instagram.com/drjcdoornick https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcdoornick https://www.makessensepodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jeanclaudedoornick

    51 min
  6. 288. Eric Jorgenson | The Book of Elon

    Mar 24

    288. Eric Jorgenson | The Book of Elon

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Eric Jorgenson, author of The Book of Elon. Eric is an author, entrepreneur, and curator of ideas who has dedicated his career to preserving the most useful insights from some of the world’s greatest thinkers and builders. He’s the author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide and has become one of the most influential modern books on wealth, happiness, and decision-making. Today, Eric is also the CEO of Scribe Media, where he’s helping build the next generation of publishing—one where authors retain full financial and creative control of their books. In this episode, you’ll learn why Eric believes Elon Musk may be the greatest entrepreneur of all time, what separates insane work ethic from truly effective prioritization, and how Elon’s philosophy of “maniacal urgency” can dramatically increase your productivity and impact. We also talk about why first-principles thinking matters, what Elon’s mindset can teach entrepreneurs today, and why Eric’s bigger mission is to inspire one million future innovators by spreading the mindset behind extraordinary innovation. Enjoy this incredible conversation with Eric Jorgenson To Learn More about Eric and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/00mHqPww Website/Socials: https://www.ejorgenson.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erjorgenson https://twitter.com/EricJorgenson

    40 min
  7. 287. Michael McLeod | The Executive Function Playbook: Building Independence in Kids with ADHD

    Mar 20

    287. Michael McLeod | The Executive Function Playbook: Building Independence in Kids with ADHD

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Michael McLeod, author of The Executive Function Playbook: Building Independence in Kids with ADHD Michael is the founder of GrowNOW ADHD, a Philadelphia-based organization that provides coaching and training for children, teens, and parents navigating ADHD and executive function challenges. Through years of work as a speech-language pathologist and executive function specialist, Michael developed the GrowNOW Internal Skills Model, a framework focused on building the internal skills kids need to develop independence, resilience, and long-term success. In this episode, you’ll learn why ADHD is widely misunderstood, why executive function skills are actually the greatest predictor of success in life, and how modern technology and screen exposure may be making the challenges facing today’s kids even harder. We also talk about what parents can do to help their children develop self-regulation, motivation, and independence in a world full of distractions. Enjoy this incredible conversation with Michael McLeod To Learn More about Michael McLeod and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/0e7nvfKO Website/Socials: https://www.grownowadhd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/

    51 min
  8. 286. Dr. Benjamin Granger | A Leader Worth Following

    Mar 19

    286. Dr. Benjamin Granger | A Leader Worth Following

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Dr. Benjamin Granger. Ben is the Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics and has spent more than fifteen years helping organizations understand what truly drives employee experience, engagement, and performance. He’s worked with hundreds of global companies to design and optimize workplace programs that improve how people work and lead. His research has been featured in major outlets like CNBC, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, and he holds a doctorate in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida./ In this episode, you’ll learn what most companies misunderstand about employee engagement, why traditional workplace surveys often miss the real problems, and how leaders can design work environments that actually motivate people instead of draining them. Enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. Benjamin Granger. To Learn More about  Dr. Benjamin Granger and buy his books visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/0cYisSWV  Website/Socials: benjamingranger.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-granger-7147991b

    54 min
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The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Each week, we interview one of the world's top authors and help you discover new books, new mentors and new resources that you can use to achieve more and live better. The right book at the right time will change your life. Nicholas Hutchison, the host of Life-Changing Books, is a founder of BookThinkers and has used these books to improve his life in every way imaginable. Behind the podcast, our team at BookThinkers is dedicated to building educational tools and social communities that you can use to fulfill your potential. Enjoy the show!

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