183. Jake Kelfer | Big Idea to Best Seller

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Lesley Logan author of “Profitable Pilates: Everything But the Exercises”  Lesley is an entrepreneur, pilates trainer, author, coach, podcast host, and world traveler.  Lesley, went from being homeless to owning her own pilates studio and coaching mastermind for fitness business owners. Her energy is electric and you can tell she has a passion for what she does. In this episode you’ll learn about why pilates is for everyone not just women, a little bit about the background of where pilates originated, why you need to spend more time with yourself and get to know what you want out of life, and all about why perfect is boring. We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Lesley Logan! —————————————————————————To learn more about Lesley and buy her book “Profitable Pilates: Everything But the Exercises”  follow the links below: START Pilates: https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/youtube FREE Full Body Workout: https://fullbodyin15.com Website: https://lesleylogan.co/ Book:  https://a.co/d/dhfJtd7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesley.logan/ YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/llogan.pilates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/llogan.pilates ————————————————————————— The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Steven Pivnik, author of “Built to Finish” Steven is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, business advisor, and serial entrepreneur specializing in the Information Technology market. He grew his last company, Binary Tree, to over 200 employees across twelve countries before a successful exit to a 4-billion-dollar competitor, Quest Software. When he’s not speaking or climbing one of the seven summits, Steven advises other founders and entrepreneurs looking for a similar corporate growth and company sale journey In this episode you’ll learn how Steven discovered triathlons as a way to improve his health and became hooked on the sport. About the importance of passion and perseverance in achieving goals, lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey, including the value of learning from mistakes and the power of visualization, how anyone can be an elite athlete, and why everyone should dream big and go after their goals. We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Steven Pivnik! ————————————————————————— To learn more about Steven and buy his book “Built to Finish” follow the links below: Website: https://stevenpivnik.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/axs1fVP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpivnik/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpivnik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenpivnik/ ————————————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:00 Discovering Triathlons 02:31 From Couch Potato to Triathlete 05:00 Learning from Mistakes 07:35 Overcoming Setbacks 08:38 The Importance of Passion 09:09 Building a Successful Business 10:29 Lessons from Endurance Sports 17:37 The Power of Visualization 22:45 Achieving the Kona Ironman 25:00 Writing a Book and Inspiring Others 27:27 Helping Entrepreneurs Exit Their Businesses 29:14 The Feeling of Accomplishment 30:22 Ideal Customers and Getting in Touch 31:23 Anyone Can Achieve Big Goals 36:16 Leaving the World with Advice The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Jake Kelfer, author of “Big Idea to Best Seller” Jake Kelfer is a best selling author, high energy inspirational speaker and career elevation coach. He aims to inspire millions of people on their journey to achieving their own definition of success. Jake went from college to working with the Lakers and people would always ask how he landed such an amazing job at such a young age, well he answered the call and  went onto writing his first best-selling book to answer that question. And you’ll get to hear all about his journey and  the valuable lessons he learned along the way. In this episode you’ll learn about Jake's unique story of perseverance and ability to create a reality that worked for him, why books are crucial for business success, how anyone can write a book, why you don’t need to have the “credibility” first but the book to gain credibility, and if you’ve been wanting to write that book but aren’t sure where to begin listen up! We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Jake Kelfer ————————————————————————— To learn more about Jake and buy his book “Big Idea To Bestseller: How to Write, Publish, and Launch a Nonfiction Book To Grow Your Business and Make an Impact”  follow the links below: FREE BOOK: https://go.bigideatobestseller.com/free-bookWebsite: https://www.jakekelfer.com/ Book:  https://a.co/d/1xRmpZw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakekelfer Facebook: https://facebook.com/jakekelferjourney Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakekelfer ————————————————————————— The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Tulsi Gabbard author of “For The Love of Country” Tulsi is a former United States Congresswoman, ran for President of the US in 2020, is a veteran, a surfer, a soldier, and author. This episode is a special one, Not only because of the important topics Tulsi talks about but also because our good friend and mentor Ken Rusk was able to join us as guest host. In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of being who you are, what spirituality has taught Tulsi, why you need to live a life that is true in order to have fulfillment and happiness, the power of the Constitution of the United States, what the Spirit of Aloha is, why thinking for yourself is more important than ever, and why it’s time to stand in unity. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Tulsi Gabbard. ————————————————————————— To learn more about Tulsi and buy her book “For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind”    follow the links below: Website: https://www.tulsigabbard.com/ Book:  https://a.co/d/bkQ1ihf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tulsigabbard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TulsiGabbard Twitter: https://twitter.com/tulsigabbard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tulsigabbard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TulsiGabbard ————————————————————————— The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

he World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ ————————————————————————— Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview James Lawrence also known as the Iron Cowboy, author of “Iron Hope: Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible” James is a 2x author, an elite athlete, a Guinness World Record Breaker, including things like completing 50 Ironman-distance triathlons within a single calendar year, and completing 100 consecutive Ironman length triathlons in 100 days. He is a speaker, coach, and a family man with 5 children. And is on a mission to help people redefine impossible. James considers himself average even though he has accomplished incredible feats and believes that anyone can achieve the impossible with the right mindset. In this episode you’ll learn about how and why anyone can achieve great things, why the boring work is the most important work, what role community plays in accomplishing big goals, about his insights into raising exceptional kids, why you need to take responsibility for every aspect of your life, and how you too can achieve impossible feats! We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with James “The Iron Cowboy” Lawrence ————————————————————————— To learn more about James and buy his book “Iron Hope: Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible” follow the links below: Website: https://www.ironcowboy.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/cjKLQwU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ironcowboy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IronCowboyJames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesLawrenceIronCowboy ————————————————————————— The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Richard Weylman, author of “100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life: The Path to Permanent Business Success” Richard is a Hall of Fame Professional Speaker who has delivered over 4,000 keynotes on 4 continents to audiences ranging from 20 to 40,000! Richard was orphaned at age 6, lived in 19 foster homes and attended 11 different schools. He didn’t let those circumstances stop him from success. Richard went on to lead an award-winning Rolls-Royce Motorcar operation then progressed to creating the initial sales and marketing organization for The Robb Report, an internationally recognized magazine for the affluent lifestyle.Now for nearly three decades he has been honored to show business owners and professionals around the world the path to proven business growth and success. As a researcher, author, consultant, and serial entrepreneur, he helps to deliver personalized and dynamic presentations that achieve real outcomes and measurable results. In this episode you’ll learn about how to connect with people, how to master sales, the keys to becoming a successful speaker, actionable advice on how to take your business to the next level, and much more! This episode is full of actions you can take today to upgrade your business and your life! We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Richard Weylman! To learn more about Richard and buy his book “100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life: The Path to Permanent Business Success”  follow the links below: Website: https://richardweylman.com/ Book:  https://a.co/d/e0I9uWo Twitter: https://twitter.com/richard_weylman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardWeylman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-weylman-8a087026 The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Cathleen Beerkens author of “Your Creator Matrix: How to Use Optimal Wellness and Quantum Healing to Master Your Story and Create Your Reality”  In this episode, you’ll learn about:   - Her book - What good health actually looks like - How health is about the whole - mind, body, and spirit - What science has to do with spirituality and energy - Insights into quantum healing - How you can begin to create your reality and step into who you are really meant to be. To learn more about Cathleen and buy her book “Your Creator Matrix: How to Use Optimal Wellness and Quantum Healing to Master Your Story and Create Your Reality”  follow the links below: Website: https://www.awellnessrevolution.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/coAiIZz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awellnessrevolution/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AWellnessRevolution Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWellnessRevolution/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellnessrevolution/ Cathleen, is a dedicated health professional, holds degrees from the University of Maryland and Georgetown University, with over 12 years of diverse experience at Georgetown University Medical Center. In Washington, DC, she contributed to various medical settings, including the emergency room, medical/surgical ward, and high-risk labor and delivery units. Fast forward and Cathleen’s journey led her to Amsterdam, where she delved into integrative medicine, earning certifications in practices such as Polarity Healing, Reflexology, and Reconnective Healing. Graduating as a certified Health Coach in 2017, she founded A Wellness Revolution in 2018. The organization globally trains Health and Wellness Coaches, emphasizing holistic coaching rooted in cellular well-being.  Cathleen went from being involved in western medicine to finding a better approach to our health and I’m so glad she did! What we have done as a society isn’t working and it’s time to bring in the new health care system, one of wellness, not sickness.  We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Cathleen Beerkens! The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Rory Vaden author of “Take The Stairs” among others! Rory, is a New York Times bestselling author, Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, has a viral TedX talk, has been featured in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, and on Good Morning America and Fox News.  Rory came from a poor background, but never let that define him. Early on he asked himself “What would be the trajectory of someone’s life if they didn’t wait until they are 25 to get their crap together?” He decided to use his life as an experiment of making uncommon good choices which has led him to a very successful and fulfilling life. In this episode, you’ll learn about why finding your unique skill is so important, why you’re here to serve, the importance of thinking long term, what sets successful people apart from the rest, what personal branding really is,  how no matter who you are you too can be successful, and much much more! We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Rory Vaden! To learn more about Rory Vaden and buy his book “Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success”  follow the links below: FREE BRANDING call: https://freebrandcall.com/bookthinkers Website: https://roryvaden.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/7kamQLa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roryvaden/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roryvaden YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoryVadenYT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rorywvaden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryvaden/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Julian Davenport (also known as Juelz) author of “In My Eyes” a book of poetry and several other new ones that you should check out. Juelz was on a dark path, he had beliefs of where he should end up, which caused him to go to prison at a young age. From there he went on a journey of healing and decided that there was more in this life for him! While facing his third potential jail time he discovered poetry. Now he is writing poetry, teaching writing workshops, and is an entrepreneur who wants to help kids empower themselves through writing. In this episode, you’ll learn about why writing is still relevant and one of the most powerful forms of communication, how to cultivate your talent, why it’s important to have a good foundation in finances and business, the importance of finding a process that helps you stay focused, and how to stay inspired by seeking knowledge throughout your journey. Now get ready to learn and enjoy this incredible conversation with Julian Davenport To learn more about Julian Davenport and buy his book “In My Eyes”  follow the links below: Website: https://www.iamjuelz.com/ Books: https://www.iamjuelz.com/in-my-eyes-urban-poetry-series/books TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@imeviision Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrInMyEyes/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Tzachi Ozeri author of Monk vs Monkey Mind: Becoming Aware of Your Thoughts to Manifest the Life of Your Dreams Tzachi went from homeless to manifesting his dream life by taking responsibility for his own life. He was able to change his focus from the 'why' to the 'how' which helped him reprogram his subconscious mind and create new habits for a new reality. In this episode, you’ll learn about the power of a books to change your life, how to become responsible for your own life starting today, tips for quieting the monkey mind, why some relationships aren’t worth keeping, why happiness and freedom are actually choices, and how Tzachi went from just existing to living. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Tzachi Ozeri! To learn more about Tzachi Ozeri and buy his book “Monk vs. Monkey Mind” follow the links below: Book: https://a.co/d/hIDfwxj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tzachiozeri/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!