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What thought pattern is holding you back from being the leader you want to be? Let's explore that question (and better yet, overcome it) together this September 9-11! You'll be in great company with folks like Judy Dejno Johnny Crowder, CRPS 🧠David Haznaw Heather Malenshek George Bandarian Kelly Palmer Arun Venkatadri Rachel C Bellotti (now Lotti Lofgren), CPC, ACC, RMT Alphonso James Randy Molland Inspiring speakers, thoughtful break-out sessions, relaxing environment, VIP Experiences, AI coolness, and rooms full of Leadership Greatness! Register Now to Join Your Fellow Visionaries www.elevatinghumanity.com Elevating Humanity Through Leadership September 9-11, 2024 The Trade - Autograph Collection by Marriott Milwaukee, Wisconsin Step up. Evolve. Lead. #elevatinghumanitythroughgreatness #EHTL #retreat #tradehotel #howdithappen

Are you like me? Committed to elevating your leadership ability, curious about what’s possible, having conversations that expand your meaning & purpose, and doing your best to elevate the greatness of everyone you meet and interact with. If this sounds like you, then you deserve to be in Milwaukee this September, joining me for the Very First “Elevating Humanity Through Leadership” Retreat at The Trade Hotel in the awesome Deer District. Great venue, inspirational speakers, amazing breakout sessions, carefully cultivated guest list, VIP perks, and first class accommodations. Details are on the website. Space is limited. Join me. Register Now to ensure your spot!! #elevatinghumanitythroughleadership #deerdistrict #thetradehotel #Milwaukee Judy Dejno George Bandarian Johnny Crowder, CRPS 🧠 Randy Molland

Around 2017, I started investing in early stage companies through this new - to me at least - thing called “syndicates” like Forefront Venture Partners and LAUNCH led by Phil Nadel and Jason Calacanis. It seemed to me like a great way to follow proven leaders like these guys to leverage their experience, network, and due diligence capabilities to make modest investments in entrepreneurs without me needing to commit big money to a fund or, worse, take on the responsibility of making big investments of my own in companies / technologies that I may not fully understand. I was talking to my friend, Sequoya Borgman, about what I was doing and I said “you should do something like this - create a syndicate of sorts - for investing in later stage / proven companies - like private equity would. Well….he’s done it and I’m very excited about it! If you are an accredited investor interested in investing in privately owned companies that are transitioning and you value flexibility - i.e. you don’t want to commit big dollars to a fund, but would like the chance to invest on a deal by deal basis - you should definitely check out Borgman Capital and their #passthehat program. Midwest based,great track record, superb integrity and great people. #borgmancapital #privateequity #buygreatcompanies

🚀***NEW PODCAST ALERT***🚀 Dennis Yu – On a Mission to Create 1 Million Jobs [Episode 484] My guest in this episode is with Dennis Yu, a flat-out digital marketing and virtual assistant expert who helps regular businesses become industry leaders. This guy blew my mind. Which is why I am republishing the episode that originally dropped last year. We talk about how he was 100% academic-focused -- he calls it Paper Tiger -- before meeting and working with Al Casey who, years ago – decades ago – was the CEO of American Airlines. We talk about how Dennis had everything stacked against him as a kid, and his belief in Kaqun Oxygen Baths, which I’d never heard of and is fascinating, and the importance of honoring the people he meets. We also talk about his mission to create 1 million jobs all over the world (and that he’s already well along on that path). He even did a live analysis of my new company’s website, and let’s just say it was eye-opening – and not in a good way. We have a lot to do there, but I feel good about the opportunities. You can’t help but be inspired by Dennis. I hope you are. I hope you love the episode. Listen and Enjoy! Audio version is 𝐎𝐔𝐓 TODAY 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐋𝐋 major podcast platforms! Listen to the entire episode here👉 https://lnkd.in/ewTkuzey Watch the entire episode  here 👉 on my #YouTube channel ➥ https://lnkd.in/eaEdpQQ3 #dennisYu #DefinitiveGuidetoTikTokAds #millionjobsguy #ownershift #howdithappen Mike Malatesta

I've got a great reason for you to come to the BizTimes Media EXPO on May 22nd - (and no it's not me......or maybe it is?). This event is the PREMIER networking and educational event of the YEAR for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners. If you're a business owner - and you want to learn how to get yourself and your business ready for the Dream Exit You Deserve, I'll be doing a master class on how to do that at 1PM on May 22. Want to join me? You can do it for FREE by using my personal discount code MALATESTAVIP at check out. And if FREE isn't good enough - you might want to know that I normally charge $30k for what you're getting for FREE. (it's only because I really like Dan Meyer :). Sign up - come - learn something new - improve yourself and your business - meet the next person / people who can help you become who you are capable of becoming. Use my code - MALATESTAVIP - and it's FREE! #dreamexit #dumpsterfires #biztimesmilwaukee #mikemalatesta #howdithappen

🎧***NEW PODCAST ALERT*** 🎧 Mike Millner - Putting Yourself on a Personality Diet [Episode 482] As an entrepreneur, chances are you've gone on a personal development journey and aim to be the best version of yourself that you can be. In life, we strive to have harmony in the various aspects of our life such as personal relationships, business, fitness, and nutrition. A lot of people find themselves struggling in the fitness and nutrition realm because we've been taught to go about it in the wrong way. Cookie-cutter fitness programs that try to put us into a box simply do not work and leave us more frustrated than when we started. Each one of us is a different and unique being, so why do we buy into programs that are a one-size-fits-all? Mike Millner is here to explain why you need an approach that is tailored to you and your personality and focuses on the most important piece of the big picture: mindset. Mike Millner is the founder of Peak Performance Optimization and has been a high-level nutrition coach for almost 10 years. He has an extensive understanding of the psychology and physiological needs of his clients that has led to thousands of success stories. Mike utilizes a personality-based approach with an emphasis on mindset to give his clients the tools they need to become the person they want to be. Through his struggles with weight, yo-yo diets, binging, and unhealthy relationships with food and exercise, Mike realized that relying on willpower simply does not work, because it is a finite resource. So what does work? In this episode, Mike shares the darkest time in his life when he felt fed up with all the different diet and exercise programs that were not working for him, and how he helps his clients avoid the same mistakes he made. Mike is passionate about educating others on the fact that we do not have to work against ourselves in order to achieve success. He helps people bridge the gap between who they are now and their future selves in a way that feels authentic and aligned to them. Mike’s energy and passion is magnetic and you won’t want to miss this one. Listen and Enjoy! Audio version is 𝐎𝐔𝐓 TODAY 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐋𝐋 major podcast platforms! Listen to the entire episode here👉 https://lnkd.in/gapz5fuR Watch here 👉 on my #YouTube channel ➥ https://lnkd.in/gJxSE9qz Connect with Mike Millner: Instagram: @coach_mike_millner Website: https://lnkd.in/gQkSHuqU Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gQ6Di4UH Get Mike Millner's book: https://lnkd.in/gNgEy2Vm #mikemillner #peakperformance #diet #howdithappen #ownershift Mike Malatesta

There are SO MANY people that I've been honored to work with in my career and one of the latest I'm most proud of is Daniel Constantineau. I can say with amazing clarity and certainty that Dan is one of the most impressive people I've had to the chance to work with, learn from, and be inspired by. What's he doing now - as an Entrepreneur - is exactly what he should be doing - creating his own future and success, while bringing others along with him for their ride - if they're able and if they're willing - while also encouraging other 'would be' or 'on the fence' entrepreneurs to - after carefully considering their ability, will, responsibilities, and GRIT - burn their boats, discard their plan B's and - to borrow shamelessly from Nike - Just Do It! Congratulations Dan. I'm inspired by you.

🎧***NEW PODCAST ALERT*** 🎧   Dr. Tim Nelson – How to Cure Heart Disease with Your Own Stem Cells [Episode 476]   We’re sharing this guest episode again because it’s full of such innovative and exciting medical advances that more of us should be aware of. If you didn't catch this one the first time, here is your chance.   Tim Nelson, MD/PhD is the founder of HeartWorks, an organization that developed from the TODD & KAREN WANEK FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD PROGORAM FOR HYPOPLASTIC LEFT HEART SYNDROME founded at the Mayo Clinic in 2010. Tim’s work specializes in the creation of stem cells to create heart muscle and hopefully cure pediatric congenital heart defects in the near future.   The HeartWorks team has developed a platform that enables multiple cell-based clinical trials to be conducted simultaneously in collaboration with a consortium of world-class medical institutions. Check out this short video that chronicles the transformative technology of bioengineered cardiac tissue by converting a piece of skin from an individual to a beating heart muscle: https://lnkd.in/gPgx_SBB   Dr. Nelson earned his MD and his Doctor of Philosophy from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and he’s been a physician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN since 2005   In this episode, Dr. Nelson dives into the incredibly exciting technology that he and his team at HeartWorks are working on in an effort to create positive outcomes for those born with congenital heart defects. Statistics show that 1 in 100 children are born with a congenital heart defect and 1 in 4 of those born with a CHD will require a life-saving surgical procedure within their first year of life. Even with these interventions, 50% of children born with CHD won’t make it to their fifth birthday. HeartWorks is working tirelessly to give children and adults with CHD a promising and fulfilling future.   Dr. Nelson explains what exactly stem cells are, and how they are being used to have the potential to rebuild the heart. This is a fascinating episode, and I know you won’t want to miss it.   Listen and Enjoy!   Audio version is 𝐎𝐔𝐓 TODAY 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐋𝐋 major podcast platforms!   Listen to the entire episode here👉 https://lnkd.in/gAqjakCM   Watch here 👉 on my #YouTube channel ➥ https://lnkd.in/g_2QKRaG To learn more about Dr. Tim Nelson, please see the links below: Website: heartworksinc.org Case2Cure Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gPXyHpkk LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gnHTHicW Facebook (personal): https://lnkd.in/gUbPYWne #timnelson #stemcell #heartdisease #howdithappen #ownershift Mike Malatesta

🎧***NEW PODCAST ALERT*** 🎧   Kyle McDowell – The Beauty & Power of WE [Episode 474]   My guest on this episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast is a man who traded corporate might for the mightier power of collaborative leadership. Kyle McDowell shares his transformative journey, which he chronicles in his new, compelling book, “Begin With We,” where the shift from an ‘I-focused’ worldview to a ‘we-centered’ philosophy is not just theoretical but lived. Kyle peels back the layers of leadership in this compelling episode, examining how personal growth and professional excellence can indeed be synonymous when vulnerability and collective success are placed at the heart of one’s ethos.   We dig into the raw and often unseen struggles leaders face when aligning personal values with the culture of the corporate giants they steer. Kyle recounts the turning point that led him to walk away from a high-profile role, sparking a drive to pen principles that now guide leaders toward more holistic and effective management styles. Hear the tales that breathe life into the “10 We’s” framework and how embracing challenges within a team can build trust and forge stronger relationships, transforming skepticism into exemplary leadership.   My conversation with Kyle traverses the emotional landscape from shame to liberation, underscoring the importance of small victories in the journey of self-discovery and confidence-building. Kyle’s personal narrative exemplifies how living one’s professional principles in everyday life extends beyond the boardroom, shaping a legacy of integrity and authenticity.   This episode is an invitation to leaders and change-makers alike to embrace action, accountability, and excellence, inspiring a new wave of leadership that is as empowering as it is effective. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed talking with Kyle!   Listen and Enjoy!   Audio version is 𝐎𝐔𝐓 TODAY 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐋𝐋 major podcast platforms!   Listen to the entire episode here👉 https://lnkd.in/g8pj4PcG    Watch here 👉 on my #YouTube channel ➥ https://lnkd.in/g8pj4PcG #KyleMcDowell #beginwithwe #cultureofexcellence #howdithappen #ownershift   Get Kyle’s new book here 👉: https://lnkd.in/g_j88iQY   Mike Malatesta

🎧***NEW PODCAST ALERT*** 🎧   Steven Pivnik – How to Be Built to Finish [Episode 472]   The unfathomable drive required to complete the IRONMAN World Championship 70.3 and the tenacity needed to catapult a startup from inception to a successful exit – Steven Pivnik, my guest on today's episode, embodies both.   As he unfolds his story from his early days as an immigrant, grappling with new beginnings, to his transformation into an acclaimed entrepreneur and endurance athlete, Steven lets us in on the parallels between the discipline required for athletic training and orchestrating a company’s growth. His journey is a masterclass in leveraging failure as fuel and the pivotal role of strong relationships and strategic foresight in achieving success.   Programming may seem galaxies away from the grit of endurance sports, yet Steven draws an unexpected connection. His story traverses the evolution from a computer programming enthusiast to a trailblazer in the tech industry with the founding of Binary Tree now part of Quest software. But it’s not just about the code – it’s about the human element, the art of networking that transformed Steven from a corporate programmer to a business magnate.   His shift from a sedentary lifestyle to competing in one of the most grueling athletic events on the planet, the Ironman World Championship, mirrors his business acumen – calculated, relentless, and with a vision that far surpasses the finish line.   “Built to Finish” is more than a book title for Steven, it’s a credo. The process of putting his story to paper was as introspective as it was informative, offering a lens into the synergy of an entrepreneurial and athletic mindset.   As Steven shares how he set towering goals and meticulously charted a path to achieve them, listeners are invited to reflect on their own potential and the power of manifestation. His journey is a testament to the belief that within each of us lies the capability to unlock greatness, and it’s a story that’s sure to leave you contemplating the finish lines you’re destined to cross. Listen and Enjoy!   Audio version is 𝐎𝐔𝐓 TODAY 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐋𝐋 major podcast platforms!   Listen to the entire episode here👉 https://lnkd.in/gY-DxNBu   Watch here 👉 on my #YouTube channel ➥ https://lnkd.in/gG9j2jVy #stevenpivnik #builttofinish #ironman #howdithappen #ownershift   Connect with Steven: Website: https://lnkd.in/gHgYMnF6 Get Steven’s book, “Built to Finish” @ https://lnkd.in/gj-G92tE Mike Malatesta