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American Real TV is a self improvement talkshow with a mission to raise global consciousness in hopes to inspire, empower and enlighten our listeners through the stories of our guests. The show is hosted by Roger L. Brooks and broadcast through various online channels including YouTube, Facebook, iTunes and our website. A new episode is released each Sunday! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/american-real/support
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Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Tony Whatley is an author, business owner, and an inspirational performance coach with his company 365 Driven. Tony hosts public speaking events nationwide to give positive and inspirational guidance for those seeking it. He is also most known for his venture as the Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online resource community centered around technical information on GM LS and LT performance.
On this episode of American Real, Roger Brooks was able to provide insightful information and tips for those who are starting a side hustle, especially in the midst of global uncertainty. Tony was so impactful with his words, describing how there is no such thing as security in the working world without having some type of side business. Roger syncs with Tony on plenty of ideas; discussing how “good” performance is not good enough, building a community for a brand to keep close connections, and how he gathered inspiration to write his book. For any new authors, those running a business on the side, or young aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to start on their own - tune in to this episode to get the information straight from The Side Hustle Millionaire.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Good Isn't Good Enough, When Better is Possible
6:53 - Manifestation
11:02 - Demonstration of Achievement
14:42 - Separating Yourself from Average
17:08 - Building a Side Hustle
25:36 - Job Security with a Side Hustle
31:49 - Building Community
41:56 - Tony's Near Death Experience
53:35 - Tony’s First Book
1:00:16 - Impact of Writing a Book
1:02:27 - Benefits of Hosting Small Events
1:07:59 - Legacy
Mentioned In The Episode:
Tony Whatley Website - https://365driven.com/author/admin/
Tony Whatley LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonywhatley/
Tony Whatley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/365driven/?hl=en
Tony Whatley “Sidehustle Millionaire” - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D5JZM9T/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Todd Hockenberry is a business development strategist who consults with entrepreneurs and business owners with his company Todd Hockenberry, Inc using the inbound principles. His company has an edge on the industry by expressing the benefits of being customer centric and appealing to what drives better sales. Todd focuses on the theory that if a company can offer an unmatchable experience in all stages of the brand, compared to the competition, chances are the customer centric company will outperform. Todd knows his consultations can shake old habits of business leaders who focus primarily on numbers and benchmarks, and will bring about positive changes to increase profits.
On this episode of American Real, Roger Brooks interviews Todd Hockenberry who they both passionately agree on topics including the inbound principles, driving value, and the roles an executive can play when creating a better user experience for the customer. Business owners, managers, or creatives within an organization can utilize this information shared by the guest to gain sales, customer satisfaction, and increase the chances of succeeding in highly competitive industries by focusing a majority of the energy to the overall environment a customer has to encounter. Listen to this episode and find the many tips and tricks from Todd Hockenberry on getting to know your customers.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:12 - Effects of the Pandemic on Orlando
5:28 - Working Remote
8:38 - Todd Hockenberry’s Inbound Strategy
13:23 - Inbound Beliefs
17:00 - The Role of an Executive
20:54 - Driving Value
24:35 - Relationship Between Sales and Marketing
30:24 - The Roles of Other Company Departments
36:27 - The Importance of Culture
38:43 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
Todd Hockenberry Website - https://www.toddhockenberry.com/about
Todd Hockenberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhockenberry/
Todd Hockenberry Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddhockenberry?lang=en
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Laura McCann is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of ADORATherapy where her company will use essential oils and other perfumes to alter some of the negative aspects of someone's mind, or life. She is renowned for using updated technology alongside her beauty products to enhance the customers' experiences beyond what other companies may be doing.
On this episode of American Real, Roger Brooks gets to have an in-depth conversation with Laura McCann while his listeners have the opportunity to gain some real advice in regards to mentoring and teaching people on their teams. The conversation between the two branches off into advice for parents on how old their kids should be before investing in a mentor for their performances. Also, Laura shares her amazing journey of personal development that only adds to the fact that mentoring, teaching, and coaching is her strongest aspect that she can offer when someone reaches out to her for guidance. Whether you need direction on how to self love or tips on how to provide a positive lane for those on your team, tune-in to this episode and gather as much as you can!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:16 - Adora Therapy
6:11 - What are Essential Oils
9:49 - Influences
15:40 - Working with Young Children
17:24 - Age to get a Mentor
20:28 - Women's International Month
23:40 - Inequalities Towards Women
27:46 - Self Love
31:32 - Not Afraid of Collaboration
32:50 - Laura’s Personal Development Journey
38:46 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
ADORATherapy- https://adoratherapy.com
Laura McCann LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramccann31/
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Trish Benedik is a business coach and author of “Franchising Without Fear”, which helps individuals and corporations to make the right investment towards their goals on franchising. Trish’s expertise has allowed people who want to make this step into entrepreneuring, or those who want to expand into a new market, more easily and efficiently.
On this episode of American Real, Roger Brooks goes into detail to educate his listeners about how and who to contact in regards to starting or running a franchised business. Roger and Trish go back and forth about the different industries one could purchase and introduce themselves to. She gives compelling information on analyzing the data given to make the best decisions on locations and the type of business one may want to own in any given industry. There is plenty to learn; from laws in all geographical areas, tendencies to avoid, and the industries Trish sees as the best to join. All of these categories are designed to help someone operate their dream ventures with ease and confidence, which can be found in her newest publication. Tune-in to find all the information you need to make that next step!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:12 - International Franchise Convention
4:38 - Benefits of LinkedIn
6:54 - “Franchising Without Fear” - Book
9:09 - Franchise Consultations
13:55 - Utilizing Local Resources for Franchises
15:42 - Analyzing Data for a Franchise
16:46 - Examples of Franchises (Outside of Food)
19:28 - Inspiration for Trish Benedik’s Book
22:23 - Starting a Franchise
26:05 - Franchises that Stand Out
27:50 - Franchise Laws by Location
30:10 - Backstory of Trish Benedik
33:42 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
Trish Benedik Website - https://www.trishbenedik.com
Trish Benedik’s Book - “Franchising Without Fear” - https://www.trishbenedik.com/get-the-book/
Trish Benedik LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbenedik/
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Rebecca Costa is an “Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology” award winning American socio-biologist. Her influence has created popularity as an international speaker who brings forward products and fact-driven solutions to such massive and sometimes impossible issues to overcome.
She is an expert in regards to adaptation, and strategizes how to take control of problems that could be disasters globally without proper action. Rebecca Costa is the founder and was the CEO of a technology marketing firm where her company developed a repertoire of creating “game-changing technologies”. As an innovator of technology, she has a reputation for holding the most influential people in power accountable to respond to such pressures that would require her company's products and models.
On this episode of American Real, Roger Brooks goes into detail for his listeners about intricate ways to solve exponential issues with his guest Rebecca Costa. The expertise she has in this field allows for her to see problems in a nonlinear fashion.
This logical way of interpretation gives her and her colleagues an advantage when having to face relevant complications such as global pandemics, ecological crises, or any adversity; compared to her counterparts and some of the world's leaders who cannot quite catch on. Tune-in to this episode of American Real and capture new information about efficient ways to resolve, handle, and prevent drawbacks in the future with these strategies to improve your problem solving.
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Timestamps:
3:16 - Exponentiation
8:26 - Seeing Problems in Linear
9:54 - How Would you Advise our Leaders
15:55 - Preparing Leaders for Disaster
22:36 - Correcting the Future
24:13 - Competing with China
29:04 - Accuracy of Predictive Models and Why They are Important
35:47 - Belief in Covid-19 Facts
39:54 - Regulations on Wet Markets
43:12 - Taking Government Action
45:19 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
Rebecca Costa Website - https://www.rebeccacosta.com
Rebecca Costa Twitter - https://twitter.com/rebeccacosta
Rebecca Costa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rebeccadcosta/
Rebecca Costa Books - https://www.rebeccacosta.com/costa-books.htm
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Dr. Roland Berthiaume is a chiropractor that transformed into an inventor, whose innovative design of the Lo Bak Trax medically remedies individuals with varying degrees of back problems. He details his first hand experience of the desire to relieve his own spinal pains and pressures, those of celebrities, and to include his input into the medical community; which led him to invent the product that launched his career and business. Included in his story are details about how he presented his product in front of the required government agencies to earn the special clearances to land his item to be featured on QVC and to aid consumers across the nation.
On this episode of American Real, the host Roger Brooks has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Roland Berthiaume as he gives a full examination of his previous and future inventions. He includes engaging advice for those who may need guidance on being persistent, while showing a behind the scenes look at being a full-time inventor. There is much to do when manufacturing an invention because no single answer is correct. But by tuning into the full episode with Dr. Roland, his words show the plentiful amounts of satisfaction when creating medical products that have never been produced before to help people of all sizes, ages, and body types.
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
0:43 - Master Class
6:41 - Humility
10:52 - Having Persistence
13:12 - Creating an Invention
18:13 - How The Spinal Traction Works (At Home Therapy)
27:04 - Next Inventions
41:59 - Benefits of Trademarks Compared to Patenting
45:37 - ClickFunnels
51:34 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
Dr Roland Berthiaume’s EZ-Bak Solutions - https://www.ezbaksolutions.com/pages/about-us
Dr Roland Berthiaume LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roland-f-berthiaume-d-c-204859188/
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
The Covid-19 Pandemic has put America, and its working force, in a predicament that no one could have ever seen coming. Most people's experiences have taught them to take the most secure and risk-free route possible to sustain and weather any storms that get draped around them, let alone make an entire career change.
Michelle Rademacher is the founder of RP4C, which is a career coaching service that caters to the needs of professionals looking to move up or forward in their professions. Her services include helping those make major choices to guide them in the right direction to capitalize on higher wages or personal satisfaction. She has successfully helped individuals make progress during the hardest times in history for job seekers and those brave enough to start something new in the midst of all of these headwinds.
On this edition of American Real, Roger Brooks discusses with Michelle Rademacher on the art of how someone can find the guidance to make some of the hardest decisions in one's career. Whether it be finding a better position within a field which they may have already mastered, or to pick up the ownership and responsibilities of becoming a business owner.
Her explanations show her expertise in building confidence, adapting to any situation, and handling matters to build a foundation to win over any recruiter or employer. Listen to this episode of American Real to learn everything you need to know before selecting a career coach to guide you through the incredible process of finding and owning your career.
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
0:05 - Career Coaching During Highest Unemployment
4:28 - Decisions Based off Ego
6:18 - Career Changing
13:27 - Adapting to Business Ownership
16:59 - Turning a Side-Hustle into a Business
20:15 - Leading and Growing
23:35 - Having Purpose
28:34 - Family Impact of a Career Change
33:39 - Strength and Adaptability
38:54 - Gender and Racial Inequalities Regarding Pay
44:39 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
Michelle Rademacher’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellerademacher
Michelle Rademacher’s RP4C Career Coaching Service - https://www.rp4c.comMichelle Rademacher Twitter - https://twitter.com/michelle_rp4c
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Chris Hummel is a leader who focuses on sales, product and marketing strategies to create value for shareholders and customers. Chris Hummel loves a challenge and will use all of his tools to focus on the end goal at hand. Hummel did not get a big big break to propel his business forward like many other entrepreneurs; but instead his team focused on consistency and proving an excellent product time and time again which proved to be very effective.
On this episode of American Real, Roger Brooks takes his time to dissect the moves and thoughts of Chris Hummel who perfectly executed his strategies and gives great advice for any new or returning business owner. Roger gets Chris to dive into executing, managing a team without old technologies, and how his legacy will stick around. If you are a business owner or entrepreneur looking for a class act to show you a step-by-step “how to” guide, listen to the full episode below.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Entrepreneurial Pathway
4:32 - Ownership of Working for Yourself
7:02 - 2008 Market Crash to Launch
9:41 - Adding New Members to Team
10:43 - Planning to Execute
13:05 - Early Lessons in Business
16:35 - Compound Effect
17:45 - How to Project Manage Without Using Email
19:36 - Distribution & Future Growth
25:37 - Legacy
28:55 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
Chris Hummel Twitter -https://www.twitter.com/chrishummel
Chris Hummel’s FitTeam - https://fitteam.com
Chris Hummel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherhummel/
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Ahmad Imam is a speaker, content consultant, and co-host of LinkedIn’s first TV show, “Level Up TV”. Ahmad helps experts level up their Influence by increasing their reach, visibility and engagement and creating impactful content that cuts through the noise and hits the mark with their target audience.
On this episode of American Real, Ahmad reminisces on the highs and lows on his LinkedIn journey and how this social network has changed his life. Rogers asks Ahmad to give his best advice to those just beginning on LinkedIn and how to “sell” yourself by sharing your vulnerability. He closes by sharing his insight on how to become better mentors for the next generation and how he plans to leave his legacy. This episode with Ahmad Imam is the one place for the best advice on navigating LinkedIn!
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:12 How Ahmad got started on LinkedIn
05:45 Ahmad’s highs and lows on LinkedIn
08:57 How LinkedIn has changed his life
16:13 Ahmad’s advice for beginners on LinkedIn
22:10 How to “sell” yourself on LinkedIn
34:01 Ahmad talks about his team
35:50 Ahmad shares about this project “Top 50 Most Impactful People on LinkedIn”
45:41 His thoughts on vulnerable LinkedIn posts
48:28 What advice would he give to his younger self
49:51 How to be better mentors to the younger generation
53:35 Closing question: “What legacy do you want to leave?”
Mentioned In The Episode:
Follow Ahmad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theahmadimam/
Listen to Level Up TV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leveluptv/
Follow Ahmad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theahmadimam/
Follow Ahmad in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theahmadimam/
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Steve Wohlenhaus is the CEO of Weatherology, a company whose focus is the dissemination of weather information to individuals and the broadcast industry. Steve is the author of his book, and host of his podcast, both titled, Anatomy of Success. The show digs deep into what actions you can take to find success in health, work, and relationships.
On this episode of American Real, Steve takes Roger on a very influential and informative conversation discussing his brand, while he talks about his new mobile-app Weatherology Mobile, and the benefits of being an American. Take a walk in the outdoors with Steve Wohlenhaus, and learn about his history and plans for the future.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:20 - Young Steve Wohlenhaus
8:30 - The Value of Working for Free
11:24 - Benefits of Being Outdoors
22:18 - Helping Others
30:57 - Discussing Steve’s Brand - Anatomy of Success
42:55 - How to Make a Yes or No Decision
46:07 - Weatherology Mobile App
47:47 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
Click Here to purchase Steve’s book “Anatomy of Success”
Click Here to listen to Steve’s podcast “Anatomy of Success”
Click Here for Weatherology’s Website
Click Here for the Weatherology Mobile, mobile app