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Keep Pedaling with Inspired Speaker Westley Morris

Scott Mulvaney — Mon, 06 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Wes Inspires Through His Own Personal Story of Transformation. Keep Pedaling and Enjoy Life My Friends!

Westley has one of the most inspirational stories you will ever hear. It is a story of hope, resilience, perseverance, determination, and commitment. Westley captures the hearts and minds of his audience with his energetic style of public speaking and adds value to his audiences by giving them the tools they need to overcome any obstacle in life. As a professional speaker, Westley has mastered the art of triggering emotion in others through his tell-all story. That emotion is what drives action and action creates results.

Quote: “Westley represents the transformation that you desire in yourself, your organization, and your team.” ~ Joetta Clark 4X Olympian

Along with his unique style of speaking, Westley breaks down the strategies and tools used to transform his life from a homeless drug addict that lost his driving privileges for 22 years to a very successful businessman, family man, and inspirational speaker who was named the LV Styles 2023 most influential man of the year. On October 1st 2023, Westley rode a bicycle 500 miles to Spartanburg S.C. to inspire young boys that lack male role models. Westley’s signature talk “10 tools while biking through life” is changing lives throughout the world!

Quote: Life is so beautiful at eight miles an hour. So keep pedaling! ~ Westley Morris

Today’s Top 3 Takeaways:

A Healthy Mindset
Daily Discipline
Personal & Professional Development

Today’s Guest & Resource Links:

Our Mentioned Influencers:

Paul Martinelli, https://paulmartinelli.net/
Lehigh Valley Style, https://lehighvalleystyle.com/people/features/2023-influential-men-of-the-year/
Unite and Conquer, https://www.uniteandconquerevent.com/
Brad Modrich, https://www.conqueryourconflicts.com/brad-a-modrich/

Watch us on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/vaJpVIKPE5c?si=EzVMqcnLSjPW2lUQ

Timestamped Show Notes:

03:45 – Brad has always been like a big brother to me. He has been in my wedding. He’s just been a mentor and someone that I’ve always looked up to. Just in his character, his discipline, and the way that he carries himself in all facets of his life. Including you, we’re products of personal development. It’s something that I eat, sleep, breathe, and my life is a direct reflection of the time and attention and resources that I’ve invested into my mindset.

17:15 – We have an idea, we have a mental model, of what we aspire to be. But, you know, I think the beauty part is the process. It’s the learning, it’s the getting better.

21:55 – There are little incantations, little things that I’ve learned over the process of the last three years of mentorship with him. That has really taken me to another level. I couldn’t say that prior to working with Paul Martinelli.

30:20 – It’s controlled, you know you get better two different ways. You could just go full throttle, with with no responsibility, or you can allow the law of process to take effect and you can get a little bit better and feel a little more comfortable over time. Do it in a healthy way. I think one way is, and I’m living proof of that, is rushing things, which is more prone to bad things happening.

40:30 – The thing is, the human programming or as human beings, we get addicted to emotions, to the way that we are supposed to feel. If you don’t think you’re addicted, give me this smartphone for a week. Get your hand off of that device, take that away for a month and see how you feel.

50:00 – Let’s talk about that 12-year-old little boy inside. That’s really the voice that holds me back, it’s that inner child? I was obedient. I set out on my journey, I went to massage school, and then I’m riding a bicycle. I road eight and a half miles, every single day from Allentown to Hellertown. To go help build my family business. We grew that business 1,000% in four and a half years, even through a worldwide pandemic. I hold a citation from the US House of Representatives and the US House of Senate, I became the most influential man in Lehigh Valley Style.

01:15:45 – Final Words

Our Final Words of the Show:

What I realized after I came home is that the bicycle that I road is a metaphor for a successful, meaningful, and purposeful life. What I mean is, the first thing you have is the handlebars. Those are decisions, our decisions create our destiny, one degree to the left or to the right of my handlebars, I’m ending up in a completely different destination. So you got to make good decisions.

The next is the frame of the bicycle. That’s my mental and physical well-being, my mental and physical health. One crack on my bike frame, I’m on the side of the road watching everybody else go through life. So you’ve got to take care of your mental and physical health.

The next is your pedals. Those are our desires. The stronger my vibrational frequency of my desires, the more power I’m going to put to my pedals and the further I’m going to go in life. So what do you want?

The next is the chain. Those are my daily actions. Those have to be in alignment with my desires. It’s like me saying I want to lose weight and be financially free. If my daily actions are not in alignment, I’m not going anywhere.

Next is the gears. Successful people know when to switch gears at the appropriate time. The gear that I’m in now is in the gear that I’m in with my clients or with my family, you got to know when to switch gears. You have to have the foresight to see what’s coming down the road of life so you can get in the appropriate gear and maximize your efforts.

The next is the wheel. That’s my support system. At any given time, during that 500 mile ride, all 230 pounds of me was on one spoke. In life, you’re going to have to rely on a handful of people. So make sure you have a good strong support system around you.

The next is the tires. The front ones filled with inspiration, the back ones filled with motivation. Now on that ride, I had to check and fill my tires daily. Because if you ever tried to ride a bike on flat tires, it makes it really hard to do. So you got to find something that inspires and motivates you on a daily basis.

The next is a seat, you are going to have to support yourself. There may come a time where you’re the only person that believes in your dream, you’re gonna have to support yourself, how are you doing that? How are you talking to yourself? Nobody’s going to believe in your dreams like you believe in your dreams, You have to support yourself.

Lastly, my favorite is the brakes. Everything in the universe is subject to the law of rhythm. Sun goes up, sun comes down, tide goes out, tide comes in. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, everything is subject to the law of rhythm. Sometimes you’re grinding up a hill. Sometimes you have got momentum and you’re coasting down on those downhills. Don’t forget to use your brakes, slow down, take in the views and enjoy the ride. We get so fixated on getting to the destination that we completely miss the entire journey. Life is so beautiful at eight miles an hour. So keep pedaling.

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Growth Through Speaking and Public Relations with Pam Perry

Scott Mulvaney — Tue, 19 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Gaining Value and Growth Through Public Speaking and Great PR:

Pam Perry is an award-winning communications professional. She teaches and mentors authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs on how to build a platform and attract major media and publishing contracts. She is also the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE and co-founder of Digital Business Acceleration.

After working with Pam, her clients have been featured on CNN, TBN, The Word Network, Radio One, Oprah Magazine, Tom Joyner Morning Show, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, PBS – and many other major media outlets. Her clients have been offered major publishing contracts, and have created successful full-time careers as “authorpreneurs” earning six-figures.

QUOTE: Those That Show Up, Go Up!

She has been called by Publishers Weekly a “PR Guru” and featured in many major publications (including several covers), and on more than 100 radio and TV programs. She also has 20-year career expertise in marketing, public relations, and journalism in Detroit; including work with The Detroit Free Press, WNIC, The Edge with Jeffrey Miller, Radio One, Michigan Chronicle, WNIC, and TheHUB Detroit magazine.

Pam has worked with many nonprofit organizations, like the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, developing their social media presence, online brand, and digital marketing programs. She is also the author of Synergy Energy: How to Use the Power of Partnerships to Market Your Book, Grow Your Business and Brand Your Ministry.

Known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time – Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients brand (and get paid) like a superstar.

Top 3 Hot Point Takeaways:

Helping others get their message out through public speaking.
The power of GoFundMe and helping those in need.
Remaining authentic, true, and clear with your message.

Today’s Resource Links from the Podcast:

PamPerryPR.com

SpeakersMagazine.net

DigitalBusinessAcceleration.com

Linkedin.com/in/pamperryprcoach

Twitter @pamperry

IG: @pam_perry

IG: @aginghealthy

IG: @speakersmagazine

Our Mentioned Influencers:

Dr. Andrea Blake – www.drandreablake.com

Watch us on YouTube:

Timestamped Show Notes:

00:30 – Introduction

10:30 – So it’s like, I have a book, I want to tell my story. We can actually tell your story in a blog post or a book, but the book obviously has a spine, but it may not sell. Maybe you sell 200 books but you’re blocked. Now your post we’ll reach 5000. So what do you want to do? If they tell me I’d rather do a book than a blog post, then I know they’re doing it for the fame because they want their name on the spine.

20:00 – I remember reading a book a long time ago and it said just put on some lipstick and you’ll be fine.

31:10 – It’s a brand, the red shield is a brand, the red Cadillac, a Christmas sign, that is all branding. So people who were in the marketing department help further that brand and then people give to that brand.

40:00 – I don’t like people spamming my inbox. So let’s tell a story instead. That’s what sells, you tell and sell but don’t blast me. I’m gonna delete you.

53:00 – For the listeners, they don’t know that you have a cute little white puppy on your lap. What kind of breed is it again? A Maltese?

59:37 – Final Words

Our Final Words of the Show:

I always tell people, those that show up, go up, meaning, just show up in your life, show up at places when you’re invited to different things to show up. Then bring your A-Game, bring your best self, show up to go up.

Don’t just be in life where it’s just participating but really be intentional about it. Where you are going and who you are meeting matters, if you genuinely liked someone, like, I genuinely like Scott, make sure that you make those personal connections. Social media and all of this technology make it really easy for people to hide. But if you’re really real with people let people know that you like them that you appreciate them that, that you promote them, you share with them, and it just works.

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105: They Ask, You Answer with The Passionate Sales Lion

Scott Mulvaney — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:00:00 +0000

A Passionate and Interactive Co-Host, The Sales Lion Himself:

Our co-host today has been called a “web marketing guru” by the New York Times. The Story of how he was able to save his swimming pool company, River Pools, from the economic crash of 2008 has been featured in multiple books, publications, and stories around the world. It is also the inspiration for his newest book, “They Ask, You Answer,” which was dubbed the #1 marketing book to read in 2017 by Mashable.

Known for his incredibly unique ability to engage live audiences, Marcus Sheridan has become a highly sought after global speaker and consultant in the digital sales and marketing space, working with hundreds of business and brands alike to become the most trusted voice of their industry while navigating the ultra-fast rate of change occurring within consumers and buyers today.

On This Episode You Will Hear:

[spp-timestamp time=”01:30″] The Sales Lion joins us as our latest co-host for a fun conversation.
[spp-timestamp time=”03:30″] Sales as a Profession vs a Job. Marcus doesn’t agree with the point that nobody likes to be sold to.
[spp-timestamp time=”06:45″] 70% of the buying decision has already been made before we walk in the door these days.
[spp-timestamp time=”07:45″] Channeling They Ask, You Answer to save his pool business.
[spp-timestamp time=”08:45″] The online content that took him 45 minutes to write on his kitchen table has generated over $3.5 million in sales.
[spp-timestamp time=”10:45″] Active Listening vs Just Listening.
[spp-timestamp time=”13:45″] Good Parenting as a Teacher.
[spp-timestamp time=”16:25″] Analyzing how Tony Robbins works.
[spp-timestamp time=”17:35″] World Class Communication.
[spp-timestamp time=”18:50″] Marcus’ #1 frustrated email that he receives.
[spp-timestamp time=”20:05″] You can be a profit to the world but nobody listens to you in your hometown.
[spp-timestamp time=”25:00″] How do YOU propose we solve the problem.
[spp-timestamp time=”28:00″] The #1 thing that dictates someones compensation in 2017.
[spp-timestamp time=”31:30″] Marcus’ disappointment with George Washington University.
[spp-timestamp time=”32:45″] Read outside the lines, we don’t need to follow outdated systems. Marcus’ 16-year-old daughter travels the world with him since she was 14!
[spp-timestamp time=”33:45″] His daughter rocked her first keynote speaking opportunity, opening for Marcus, at a recent Content Marketing Academy.
[spp-timestamp time=”34:35″] His daughters 15-year-old entrepreneurial journey into the glitter eyeshadow market.
[spp-timestamp time=”38:50″] She said “Why Not Me”.
[spp-timestamp time=”40:20″] Living Spouse, Family, First.
[spp-timestamp time=”45:00″] Updating your website with a section for the problems you solve.
[spp-timestamp time=”46:00″] Updating your website with a section for who you are not a good fit for.
[spp-timestamp time=”47:30″] Saying NO to prospects to grow your success. Save yourselves from the ones that cause you all the stress.
[spp-timestamp time=”53:50″] Final Words

[spp-tweet tweet=”Is It Possible That This Applies to Me?! Listen in with @TheSalesLion @LIVETHEFUEL “]

Links and Resources:

People Mentioned:

Final Words:

Getting back to business… The ones who attend speaking events, hear the new teaching/principle/technique… then say, that may have worked for them but it wouldn’t work in our business… they are the ones that FAIL.

The ones that say, “is it possible that this applies to me”, are the ones that will succeed. If we go through life in that mindset, we will be dramatically more successful, we will be a sponge, and we are going to be fulfilled as well. We are going to be changing and evolving all the time, that’s a wonderful thing!

Marcus’ challenge to you, the listener, is to always go with that mindset that “Is It Possible That This Applies to Me” and he promises that great results will occur!

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