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  Our guest today is TJ Cuenca, owner of Tribal Advantage. Former martial art champion who started training in 1976 and made the Filipino Olympic team. He is an expert in several martial arts and over the course of time designed his own Warrior Art training often referred as “Krav Maga on steroids”. He teaches adults and children how to defend themselves in real life situation should they be aggressed. Warrior Art is fundamentally different than martial art as martial arts have become more of a sport rather than a true self-defense system. Ninety percent of his training is focused on the use of weaponry in self-defense. It is faster, easier to remember and up to 1000% more effective than the use of barehanded strikes, kicks or takedowns. However, just because he uses weapons doesn’t mean he only teaches lethal force. In fact, his method takes into regard the most overlooked aspect of self-defense – THE LAW!!! Weapons amplify your effectiveness and are not prone to damage like using your hands and feet. He does it FAST, SAFE and RESPONSIBLY. He teaches a counter-offense rather than a self-defense system with emphasis on powerful disarming attacks to the limbs, and the use of speed and agility to escape, avoid or end an attack quickly. He concentrates on the principles and mindset of effective self-defense and counter-offense and not on martial art tradition or history. He trains for strength, speed, stress and survival and takes fitness levels seriously and measures them regularly. In his own words: “We work hard. We play hard, and we hit hard. We don’t just make fighters…we develop HEROES!!! And we have a boatload of FUN in the process.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… What he learned when taken down in 3 punches by a Philipino boxer even though he is a martial arts expert Why knowing martial art is no longer enough to be able to defend yourself How training with weapons give his students an unfair advantage in a self-defense situation How his knives throwing classes help with concentration and focus (Plus it is really cool!) How his training program also helps kids with performing better at school LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.TRIBALADVANTAGE.COM Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave us your feedback in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Today’s guest is a a long-time friend of ours whom we have featured at several of our Cosmopolitan Connections events. Her name is Tamar Miriam. She is a young entrepreneur who took her passion and turned it into her first business. As a young entrepreneur, Tamar confesses opening a retail store was a lot harder than she imagined but thanks to her long family experience with retail she was able to make it happen quickly. Savvy Lingerie, located in Boca Park near Summerlin is an upscale lingerie store that exclusively focuses on creating a memorable experience for both their male and female clients. What truly sets them apart is all the pieces they have in display and sell are almost Unique. Tamar attends fashion and lingerie tradeshows throughout the country and hunts for those individual pieces manufactured in small quantities with superior craftsmanship. Most of her items are imported from South America, Italy, France, England and once she sells those 2 or 3 pieces they are gone. Chances are you will never see them anywhere else. She specializes in creating a friendly and memorable experience for her clients who may feel intimidated by buying lingerie. Some women feel they may be too old or don’t have the “super model” figure advertised everywhere. She reassures them that those are misconceptions and takes the time to have them try several items until they realize it makes them look irresistible. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.SAVVYLINGERIE.COM Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave us your feedback in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here    

Today’s guest, Sebastien Thevenin, has only been with us in Las Vegas for a few months but managed to establish an impressive business network thanks to his humility, curiosity and friendliness. Sebastien represents a small French company named Airstar. Even though the name may not sound familiar to you, their innovation is revolutionizing the lighting industry both for parties and in work environments such as construction sites. In 1984, the owner of Airstar who was at the time a stage architect, was asked to create an illuminated moon effect. After several attempts, he was able to create a sphere with a latex balloon and house a lighting unit inside it. The effect he had created was a huge success and as he contemplated his achievement he realized the use of his design was not limited to only stage props. After years of refinements, he founded Airstar, the only lighting company housing light sources in balloons. The benefits are multiple: the light source is no longer blinding as the balloon works as a diffuser, the different shapes that can be created allows them to feature company logos and event lighting becomes a decorative piece. Today, Airstar lights large events at the MGM Grand, Tony Hawk’s skating events, Quicksilver shows…. Airstar is nothing short of French creativity at its best (I may be a little biased, lol) IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… How, Sebastien, a French native was able to create a huge network of professionals in a short period of time How a seemingly small ideas turned into an international success with 24 offices around the world Why Airstar improves safety in construction sites thanks to its unique technology How Airstar turned event lighting into a decorative piece to be showcased at events LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.AIRSTAREVENTS.COM WWW.AIRSTAR-LIGHT.COM   Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave us your feedback in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here  

Our guests today are Michelle Roxy Davis Gene Woods owners and creators of WCOBM.com, a video streaming platform that effortlessly integrates with your all social media accounts. Michelle, a photojournalist and radio show personality by trade, always had a passion for broadcasting, music, and fashion. In fact, her love for broadcasting goes way back to her childhood when she recorded radio shows with her friends just for fun. Fast forward several years, she is now the host of 702 Rox Podcast and regularly appears on Vegas All Net Radio. Gene comes to us from an entirely different background. He was for many years a well known and respected motorcycle racer who won numerous famous trophies (He is a bit of a daredevil). When asked “How did you get into broadcasting?”, he nonchalantly answers that when Michelle presented him with the WCOBM project, his competitive nature compelled him to jump in with both feet. As they both were using social medias to promote their businesses (Gene also owns “The Gene Woods Experience”, the fastest and most challenging Go Kart track in Las Vegas), they constated that there was no video broadcasting platform designed to integrate effortlessly with social medias such as Facebook, Twitter, etc… They also observed that video production was time and cost prohibitive for most small business owners. All it took was for Gene to enroll the help of his old friend who is a former Microsoft engineer for their solution to both problems to materialize. Today, they own the only known media streaming platform for social medias, and they are booming! In the 4th month following the launch, they had over 750,000 documented unique viewers. In less than two years, they went from having one broadcasting studio in Las Vegas to owning another studio on the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Sunset in Hollywood, CA and being in negotiation to open several other studios. Some of their most noticeable customers are local headliner Paul Scally and Ninon De Vere De Rosa, a renowned image consultant whom we interviewed on Las Vegas Advice Givers a few weeks ago. As you will hear in their interview, Gene and Michelle are dear friends of ours who are shockingly humble, accessible and down to earth given their successes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… Why video streaming is a great “accelerator” for any social media communication campaign Why they designed their platform with ease of use in mind. (A 5th grader could do it!) How they help entrepreneurs keep their marketing costs reasonable by providing a fully integrated solution (Just show up!) Why they also offer production assistance, social media coaching, and access to their weekly mastermind group at no extra cost. How their customers can subsidize their airtime cost with advertising revenue. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Click The Logo To Visit the WCOBM Website Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave us your feedback in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

After being a cocktail waitress and a bartender for 20 years, Dunia realized how taxing her occupation was on her body. She knew there was something better out there for her and made the decision to go back to school to become an aesthetician. Fast forward 7 years and she is now the proud owner of Fab Spa Parties, a one-stop shopping for women who want a complete makeover including hair styling, makeup, nail and professional photo shoot. Dunia prides herself in not only making women feel and look better but she also helps them having a healthier skin thanks to Motives Cosmetics, a completely natural and harmful chemical free line of makeup she distributes in Las Vegas. With Motives Cosmetics, Dunia is able to create completely custom made foundations that, unlike off the shelve products, perfectly match your undertones and overtones. This is something extremely difficult to achieve for most women. Her custom foundations include 5 products in 1: antioxidant, sunscreen, primer, moisturizer of oil control and  a firming agent for a younger looking skin. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… Why off the shelve foundations will never perfectly match your skin Why her custom formulation is cheaper than most makeup you can buy Why she affectionately call her foundation and makeup “skin care in a bottle” Why her Fab Spa Parties make-over sessions are so much fun and how to schedule a free consultation with her. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.StyleSeat.com Fab Spa Parties Facebook Page Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Often great entrepreneurs are born out of passion for a particular subject and/or a defining moment that lead them to relentlessly pursue an objective. Wayne Gorsek is no exception. Adopted by his grand-parents at a young age, he had the misfortune of witnessing their health declining rather quickly. Afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, heart failure, type 2 diabetes…. Wayne could only come to the conclusion that the traditional western medicine and protocols had little effect on improving their healths. This is when he set out to figure a way to help them and buried himself into library books about alternative medicines, diet supplements, vitamins, little known medical studies…. etc Out of his love for his grand-parents and feeling helpless while witnessing their decline, his passion for nutrition, well-being was born and Wayne eventually attended medical school. Fast forward several years, he is now the founder and CEO of Dr. Vita, a 70,000 Sqft. state of the heart facility in Las Vegas manufacturing some of the highest quality health supplements you can find on the market. His products are not only manufactured in the USA, under his strict supervision and with over 90 quality control checks but are also sold directly from his facility to consumers, cutting out unnecessary sales and marketing costs. Consequently he is able to offer the highest quality premium supplements at an affordable price and delivers them directly to your door. In this interview you will discover that, against all intuitions, more expensive health supplements are not necessarily the purest and most potent. To the contrary, some well known national brands were recently fined for mislabelling their products and selling “diluted” supplement with potencies far inferior to their claims. Here is what you need to know IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… What recent thorough testing revealed about the potency of some well known supplements. You’ll be shocked to learn some even contained toxic ingredients Why most vitamin retailers don’t do any quality control Why traditional medicine doctors often forget to stress the importance of taking daily supplements Why a healthy diet is no longer enough to ensure you absorb the daily recommended amount of vitamins and minerals What are the core dietary supplements everybody should take What are some of the additional vitamins and minerals you should take depending on your gender and age How the proper education and vitamin regimen could help resolve the current health care crisis LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.DRVITA.COM (As a special offer to our listeners, Wayne has extended a special 10% discount on your orders. Send me an email at eric@lasvegasadvicegivers.com to receive your discount coupon code) Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here  

Angi Covington is an author & professional speaker, who has been a lifelong student of human behavior.  She is a member of Mensa and a real go getter who’s been recognized for her achievements in Corporate America. After a profound spiritual experience in 2006, Angi changed the course of her life.  She left the corporate world, took a sabbatical and set out on a mission to find the key to Ultimate Happiness. She attended seminars, read books and took classes on topics ranging from the brain to spirituality. She even ended up in India where she spent 17 days meditating in silence. Today, Angi owns Art of Attunement, a Las Vegas business that optimizes brain activity using a state of the art technology that helps clients find a more enjoyable experience of life. Art of Attunement’s Brainwave Technologists use amplified EEG sensors to monitor brain activity, identify imbalances and utilize a software program that enables the brain to balance itself. “I am completely fascinated by the process!” she says. Using this system in Las Vegas since 2008, it has helped people with sleep, anxiety, depression, focus, addictions, PTSD, clarity, physical or emotional trauma, such as grief, etc. In her spare time Angi spent 3 years volunteering at Nevada prisons teaching a class based on the teachings from her book “7 Course Meal for the Soul”.   Angi is committed to sharing these teachings with a less captive audience. She has recently developed a corporate training program and taking them into the business world. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… How Angi’s reflection on her own life lead her to discover a new path to happiness The revelation she received from a Guru while on a meditation trip to India Why the subconscious mind is 3,000 times more powerful than the conscious mind How brain patterns control our actions before we even consciously think about it How brainwave optimization works to “re-program” the brain LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.AARTOFATUNMENT.COM Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Ninon de Vere De Rosa, Award-winning television and internet talk show host, has as a natural affinity for growth and success. Originally from England, is prominently known throughout the world, at present in the Las Vegas area. Ninon has garnered; The Los Angeles Business Journal Award, Davey Award, USA Presidents Award, The Gracie Allen Award, Telly Awards; the total number of accolades is over one hundred. Ninon has spent her life engaging in multicultural and multinational experiences ranging from her career as a high-end model in Europe, an actress in the United States, to the author of “Joyful Volunteering”, television producer, a documentary filmmaker, and a real estate investor. She has, “been fortunate enough to work with and learn from some of the brightest and most talented people in the world,” says Ninon. Her life experiences have continually sparked her desire to broaden her diversity, prosperity, passion and power for coaching, consultant. interviewing people across the world is growing rapidly with Keynote Presentations, One on One Coaching, Motivational Speaking. Presentations that share the secrets to her success in business, entertainment. Ninon is evolving in the evolution of internet TV Shows as Producer and Host. Founder and President of KidsTalk Productions, a full-service television production company, producing Voices of Tomorrow, a television talk show, giving youth a voice in society for over sixteen years. Founder and executive director of KidsTalk Foundation, a global philanthropic organization, and NDD Properties, private real estate investor. Drawing on a rich tapestry of experience from adventures both in front of and behind the camera, Ninon delivers presentations that will captivate, entertain, and inspire audiences from all walks of life. With Media Image Coaching you will work one-on with Ninon. She will create your vision and make your image more confident and effective; taking you through the steps to clarify your message and appearance. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… How Ninon started from humble beginnings to be a TV show producer What is the secret to never fail regardless what you do What is image coaching and why it is so critically important to your success Who is image coaching for 4 Tips to project a powerful and approachable image in any setting LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.NINONSPEAKS.COM Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Yalanda Baldon knows all to well the journey of transformation. Struggling with obesity and self-esteem issues, she lived in a shell for a long period of her life. Finding refuge in the gym changed her life drastically. She was fed up with being a victim and set a goal to loose over 100 pounds. After rewiring the mental limitations that once held her back, she shed 130 lbs. Yalanda was determined to push her limits even further. A seed of competing was planted and she pushed on to achieve her next goal which to many, seem unrealistic. This was no easy task to go from wearing jackets and covering her body to being on stage for all to judge. Hard work, determination, dedication, and commitment proved victory. She went on to compete in Muscle mania and NPC Fitness Competitions for figure and bodybuilding, winning the 2013 Jay Cutler Classics. She received her ISSA Personal Training Certification and now furthering her education in Nutrition. In 2014 she created “Camp CUT”, group fitness class which offered high intensity, motivation and support to the dedicated group that met each week. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge gathered not just from text books but through the years or blood sweat and tears. This fulfilling journey has given her purpose and passion to help others in fitness and life. She has devoted her time to helping others shed the pounds and embrace their unique beauty and strength. Her relatable story is what sets her apart and has allowed her to create essential bonds with her clients which support them on their road to personal growth through fitness. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… The inspiring story of Yalanda who went from being overweight and insecure to being a bodybuilding competitor and certified fitness instructor How she overcame massive challenges changing her mindset and lifestyle What to do to go pass quitting points. It is all about mindset and realistic goals What goes on in the mind of a bodybuilding competitor before going on stage. You’ll be surprised… What makes Yalanda the most genuine and invested fitness instructor How the Camp CUT community is key in helping you succeed What it takes to go from having an average body to being beautiful both inside and out LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.CAMPCUT.COM Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

After working as a critical care nurse and clinical professor for 10 years, Jessica became a stay at home mom when her first child, Grace, arrived. Her pregnancy caused her to gain 70 pounds. She tried to to get back in shape but felt incredibly isolated as there were no programs specifically designed for new mothers where she could get her body back without having to leave her child. This is when she discovered Fit 4 Mom, an international franchise with fitness programs specifically designed for expecting and new moms. She loved the concept so much that she decided to open the Las Vegas franchise and became the owner of Fit 4 Mom Las Vegas. Fit 4 mom offers several programs based on goals and stages: Fit 4 Baby, a prenatal fitness program focusing on cardio, muscle tone, safe exercising guidelines and meditation Body back, a post pregnancy program that includes work-outs, meal plans and motivational exercises Stroller Strides and Barre, a post pregnancy program especially designed around fitness for moms where their babies and families are engaged. Soon celebrating their 3 year anniversary, Fit 4 Mom Las Vegas has become a hub for new, expecting mothers and their families to connect, support and challenge each others. As Jessica says it herself Fit 4 Mom Las Vegas is a place where ” Moms, Dads and their children have become an extension of her very own family”. She feels honored to interact with so many incredibly inspiring Moms and Dads. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… The incredible story of Crystal who not lost over 100 pounds but also became a stronger, more confident mom thanks to Fit 4 Mom Las Vegas. How exercising during pregnancy is very important (As long as it is authorized by your physician) How you can prepare your body for birth How Fit 4 Mom programs can help with post-partum issues How Fit 4 mom post pregnancy programs help Moms re-shape their bodies and strengthen their minds The benefits of becoming part of a strong community of inspiring mothers and fathers. How Fit 4 Mom also gives back to our local community LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.LASVEGAS.FIT4MOM.COM WWW.ACOG.ORG Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Dr. Danielle was born and raised in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. She has been passionate about holistic medicine, the brain and the mind from a very young age. She started to attend workshops and seminars on psychology and human potential development in her teens, and was trained in Grapho-Morpho-Psychology by the French Institute of Human Culture in Paris, France and the Center of Research in Psychology and PsychoAnalysis in Nyon, Switzerland. During her late teens, she changed the surgery regimen she was undergoing every six months for skin cancer to a natural, nutritional approach. She traveled through Europe and parts of Asia before coming to the United States in 1979. She got married, home-birthed and home-schooled seven children. When faced vith a debilitating sickness that kept her bed-ridden for months in her thirties, she again turned to a natural approach. In her search for health. She became a Naturopathic Doctor (ND-1994), with a Ph.D. in Natural Health (1996) She specializes in food therapy, client-centered hypno-therapy and energy therapies, combining her training and experience to empower people to live healthy and fulfilling lives. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… How a debilitating illness lead to her path of discovery for alternative medicine How she uses the power of nature, water, sun, food, rest and exercise to help her clients stay healthy or recover health How the food you eat could be the source of your symptoms Why combining the power of hypnotherapy, imagery and tapping techniques can improve your performance or help recovering health What are the 2 food sources you can alter today to regain energy and vitality LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.DANIELLEDUPERRET.COM Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Christoff has worked in the hotel & restaurant industry on & off since he was 15 years old at The Green Mill Restaurant in Ottawa, Illinois. The owner Kyraikous Vavaroutsos, “Koolie” was a lively Greek who was always shouting. He started off in the back of the house-washing dishes, making biscuits & mixing coleslaw by hand in 10 gallon buckets. He then moved on to be a waiter to work the drive-thru at The Silverfross Restaurant & Drive-in. The owner, Paul McGann only hired high school students who participated in extra-curricular activities. He believed it builds character. He also worked the drive-thru, always joking with the customers in an attempt to make them smile & to brighten their day. At 19 he went oversees to the Philippines to work for a volunteer Christian mission organization for 10 years. He says he was away from the service industry during that period of time but in reality what is ministry, if not service? Ministry is service. And vice versa. Servers who do a great job actually are ministering happiness to their customers. After the Philippines, he took the slow route back to the U.S., spending 3 years in Guam & Saipan. He worked for Hotel Nikko & the Hyatt. He used his language skills to learn Japanese-enough to become functionally literate in a hotel & restaurant setting. Working for Nikko & Hyatt elevated his understanding of great service. He began to adapt those standards in his own daily service. Next he moved to LA & worked for Wolfgang Puck’s Catering & Events in Hollywood. While with Wolfgang, he continued to learn & appreciate excellent service is. he was a butler (server) for 3 ½ years, working a variety of events from movie premiers & celebrity weddings to the Governor’s Ball-the gala dinner for the Academy Awards. He spent another 3 years at various restaurants in St. Louis. He has a passion for excellence in Service & Hospitality. He has served-as a server, bartender, wine sales rep, catering sales manager, event planner & banquet service manager. Regardless of the type of restaurant, Excellent Service is always his goal. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… How he applied his mindset of service to his 15 year career in the hospitality industry How his own frustration with average customer service lead him to write the book What is the most overlooked component of the service industry and what to do about it What are the tools he designed to elevate service, create loyal customers and employees How to create a winning culture in your organization, regardless of your industry LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.GETTINGTOWOWBOOK.COM WWW.CHRISTOFFJWEIHMAN.COM WWW.SOUPFLY.WORDPRESS.COM WWW.THREESQUARE.ORG Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Born and raised in Maryland.  Went to school at the University of Maryland College Park to study Kinesiology and Nutrition.  When he was 2 yrs old his father was put in a wheelchair from a car accident. He went on to win 168 trophies and medals from bench press and bodybuilding competitions– while in a wheelchair. Most kids at school where playing baseball or basketball with their fathers, but that wasn’t an option for him…So his dad’s love for weight training and a young boy’s admiration for his father quickly led to days and nights of weight training himself.  Despite his skinny frame and arms that come down to his knees (seriously), he won several bench press competitions as a teen and he still loves to push the limits. After school he moved to Colorado, he took physical challenges out of the weight room and into the mountains.  After a year in Fort Collins, he decided to move into the Rockies outside of Boulder where he lived in a tent for 8 months and hiked around the mountains. Eli learned a lot about himself in that time. He fell in love with nature, the sky, alone time, and reading books.  He never planned on going to college because it just wasn’t in the financial cards for him…but because of a miracle… He was able to go. It wasn’t until his time alone… and the desire to impress a girl came, that he fell in love with books.  Shortly after his 23rd birthday he moved to LA where he got a job in sales.  He started reading self development books, and was introduced to NLP and how he can enhance lives by changing his communication (with others and with himself).  4 years into his personal development journey, he went to an Anthony Robbins event. He wrote down in his journal that first day of the event that he would partner with Mr. Robbins and make him his personal mentor ..It took him exactly 1 year to the day…He was living with his son and his brother in law and had moved up in his company very quickly. Eli left the company after 3 years to act… had some success…but got quite ill from a parasite, lost 65 lbs in a matter of weeks, and the bills stacked up.  Tony literally saved his life…. He came back to work for him after a 2 year break. That first year back, he worked half the week, and laid in bed the other half the week.  But, despite the physical challenges, he used the tools he learned form Tony as well as his coaching and advice to break records in his company working only half the time.  Tony Robbins created an award in his name for his company that recognizes the person who has made the biggest difference in his organization and it still stands.  Tony and his family continue to be great friends to this day. It wasn’t until after some time coaching a few very successful coaches in his spare time that he got the thought of doing it full time.  He appreciates the challenge and there isn’t much he hasn’t seen in the past decade.  He feels blessed to have acquired the tools that he has and loves helping his clients breakthrough with new insights, perspective, and the tools to bring about positive changes in their lives. More recently, Eli who loves both intellectual and physical performance noticed that some of the most successful entrepreneurs often sacrificed their body in their quest for success. Well aware of the negative consequences on business of neglecting physical health, he developed a unique health and nutrition training program especially designed for busy and successful entrepreneurs who cannot spend 2 hours in the gym everyday. The 7 Figure Body Program is the result of his unique approach of health and nutrition. It is a complete program with one on one coaching, nutrition plans and work out routines that can even be practiced in a hotel room. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… What Eli’s path has been and how a decision he made at a young age dramatically altered the course of his life. Why most people live a life of quiet desperation and what to do about it Why positive thinking alone will not get you anywhere 2 Simple steps you can take to turn wishful thinking into absolute must How applying the 3 1/3 rule into your life will accelerate your success. Guaranteed! LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:     To purchase tickets for the upcoming event Unleash The Power Within with Tony Robbins Live | October 23rd – 25th, 2015 and get a special bonus exclusively reserved to our listeners, contact Eli at (858) 740-8759 or visit the contact page on his website by clicking here. Yvette and I both attended this event twice and we guarantee you it will change you forever too! Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Kevin Dauphinee is President of Cathay Consultants Ltd., a Nevada state licensed Registered Investment Adviser, located in Henderson. Cathay Consultants provides investment guidance and financial services to individuals, families and business owners seeking principal protection and reasonable rates of return based upon the simplicity of a straightforward approach to asset & risk management. Founded in 2001 in Beijing, Cathay Consultants provided consulting services to clients from America, Europe and Australia to guide business growth across Asia-Pacific markets. In 2010, Cathay Consultants Ltd. relocated to Henderson, NV and was restructured in 2013 to provide personalized investment consulting services to clients preferring a truly bespoke approach. As independent practitioners, Cathay Consultants crafts client solutions designed from the ‘bottom-up’, without the bias imposed by monolithic institutions. We value the notion that “one size fits one”. Kevin is both securities and insurance licensed, and sits on the board of directors of the Sun City Anthem Financial Club and Sun City Anthem Television. He also volunteers with SCORE and is a trustee with the Foundation Assisting Seniors. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… Why you need to know the difference between a financial and an investment advisor The truth about money managers performances. You’ll be surprised… What are 2 of the simple yet effective strategies Kevin uses to minimize risks and fees. What are ETF funds and why you should pay attention to them A little known investment secret allowing you to defer taxes through generations LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.CATHAYCONSULTANTS.COM WWW.FINRA.COM WWW.FUNDATIONASSISTINGSENIORS.COM Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Born in Belize City and educated in Shropshire, England, John Pinnington, the owner of AA Printing is known throughout Las Vegas as an entrepreneur and mentor. One of five children, John joined Her Majesty’s British Army and rose to the rank of sergeant. After serving ten years in the armed forces, John put his military experience to good use, becoming an executive protection working as security for Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. In 2001 he moved to Las Vegas. After the events of September 11th, 2001, John decided on a change and became director of security at the Whiskey Sky Bar in Green Valley Ranch. In an effort to expand his horizons and capitalizing on his entrepreneurial skills, John decided to create his own business and opened AA Printing on April 1st, 2010. AA Printing is a full service, same day printing company that is known throughout the community for its commitment to quality and exceptional customer service. John has also been nominated The Top 100 Successful Men of Las Vegas. Gregarious and outgoing, John is known for his commitment to the community that has been instrumental to his success. He is involved with several chambers of commerce, and is an in demand speaker on the subject of small business creation. Additionally, John gets great satisfaction through his commitment to philanthropy, giving time and money to the Wounded Warriors and other charitable organizations. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… Who is the man behind the AA Printing Brand. How Finding An Underserved Niche Is The Secret To See Your Business Explode. Why Having A Crystal Clear Vision Is Paramount To Overcome Challenges. How Putting People Ahead Of Profits Is A Sure Recipe For Long Lasting Success. How To Use Your Business Card For Positioning. What Are Products AA Printing Delivers in 24 Hours Or Less. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.AAPRINTINGLASVEGAS.COM $39.00 – 500 SAME DAY COLOR BUSINESS CARDS WWW.WOUNDEDWARRIORPROJECT.ORG WWW.PROJECTTEDDY.ORG Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

In 2007, Dr. H.L. Greenberg started Las Vegas Dermatology to provide the Las Vegas community with a healthier & more beautiful life. Dr. Greenberg is a board certified dermatologist experienced in all facets of dermatology including medical, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. Throughout his medical career, he has taken the time to train with other leaders in the field of dermatology including such locations as Manhattan, Denver, Dallas, and Washington, DC. Recently, he was featured on the cover of and as the lead story in MedEsthetics Magazine– a national publication for dermatologists and plastic surgeons. He’s written multiple journal articles and book chapters on different aspects of dermatology throughout his career. With his diverse medical background and 11 years of formal medical education, Dr. Greenberg has dedicated himself to the field of medicine and the specialty of dermatology. Dr. Greenberg loves Las Vegas and it has long ago been an aspiration of his to open a world-class practice here in the Las Vegas Valley. From his humble beginnings renting a lone examination room in another physician’s medical office and working part time in the Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System dermatology clinic; Dr. Greenberg and Las Vegas Dermatology have grown into a 5,000 square feet of state of the art practice in the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, with a panoramic view of Las Vegas. Additionally, Dr. Greenberg has just hired another physician, the world renowned Dr. James Q Del Rosso to join his thriving practice which also boasts 2 aestheticians and Joseph Gurule, PA-C, MS. Dr. Greenberg enjoys performing cosmetic procedures and has been trained in the use of: Fillers, Botox®, Dysport®, Chemical Peels, and Lasers. Cosmetic treatments are elective procedures that are a personal choice. To watch some educational cosmetic videos with Dr. Greenberg, click here. Visit the LV Derm Photo Gallery, to see examples of patients who have had procedures performed at Las Vegas Dermatology. Las Vegas Dermatology has an exquisitely designed and well thought out office space that makes visitors feel welcome and comfortable once there, whether for a medical or cosmetic concern. Dr. Greenberg is incredibly passionate about skin care and patient advocacy, he found his love for dermatology after rotating with a dermatologist during his final year of medical school. Some of the many offerings at Las Vegas Dermatology include: laser hair removal, CO2 Laser treatments (laser wrinkle removal), facials (in their medical spa area), treatment of skin cancers (including basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma tumors), eczema, Laser Tattoo Removal, spider vein removal, botulinum toxins (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®) and fillers (Juvederm® and Restylane®). The practice treats everything from the most mild skin conditions to some of the most obscure diseases of the skin. With a team of 2 aestheticians, who also share a love of skin, Las Vegas Dermatology offers the latest and greatest skin treatments for everyday skin care and maintenance including microneedling (Dermapen-for fine scars and wrinkles), chemical peels, facials and microdermabrasion. Dr. Greenberg is scheduled to speak on various dermatology and social media topics in Cannes, Viet Nam, Chicago, Beverly Hills and also in our town of Las Vegas this year. To learn more about Dr. Greenberg at Las Vegas Dermatology call 702-456-3120 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… How Dr. Greenberg’s passion lead him to build the most successful patient centered dermatology practice in Las Vegas How small and affordable dermatology treatments can enhance your look and make you feel better What are the different cosmetic treatments available at Las Vegas Dermatology How Las Vegas dermatology’s estheticians can make you look younger and healthier with a few simple treatments What are the steps you can take to preserve your skin and prevent skin cancers How to select your dermatologist: Anyone can give you an injection. It does not mean they are qualified… LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   LAS VEGAS DERMATOLOGY AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Yvette and I had the pleasure to interview Amanda Gibson who was recently crowned Miss Nevada United States 2015. During our interview with her we not only discovered that she has a fascinating path but also that her rise to the top was paved with setbacks and challenges. Against all odds and with nothing more than a dream, she overcame every single one of them. Today, she shares with us her experiences, the essential lessons she learned on her journey, her ambitions and plans for the future. Born to perform, Miss Nevada, Amanda Gibson knows what it takes to make a dream come true. She ambitiously pursued her dreams of becoming a professional actress & dancer and after four years working in T.V., film and on stage in Los Angeles, She made the fateful move to Las Vegas to originate of the role “Jada” in the number 1 rate show “Raiding the Rock Vault” on the Las Vegas Strip. Recently, she starred in an episode of the Travel Channel’s show, “Life’s a Beach.”  An enthusiastic promoter of health and wellness, Amanda ran the Summerlin 1/2 marathon and the Rock n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego, raising thousands of dollars for cancer research. Amanda has spent the past year traveling all over Australia to get certified as a personal trainer in a high intensity functional movement discipline. Using this wealth of knowledge and training, she became a business partner and trainer for F45, a fitness studio in Summerlin’s Boca Park. She is also a certified expressive dance teacher.  Passionate about community service and giving back, Amanda has traveled to Bali to work with a children’s orphanage, participated in fundraising campaigns and events for the Just One Project, Adopt a Rescue Pet, Special Olympics “Polar Plunge” and was a feature reader during Nevada Reading Week. Amanda intends to use her voice as a megaphone to bring awareness to her public service platform: Stand 4 Justice -A non-profit organization that works to end human trafficking and prevents the exploitation of women and children. Stand 4 Justice movement offers resources and support to empower others to live their dreams by spreading messages of love, hope, justice and freedom. Amanda believes in being a positive role model in the community and dares others to dream BIG! Greatness is contagious! Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

Today’s guest is a long time friend of ours Mike Connolly, founder and CEO of  Health Plans 123. Mike is a financial industry veteran who before being an independent insurance agent was a government mortgage auditor. His company specializes in giving immediately insurance quotes from several carriers and in giving you the option to choose the right insurance plan based on your needs. He does business in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, Nevada, Utah and Wisconsin. Mike shares with us his take on the recent fundamental changes that took place with the inception of Obamacare and shed some light on what you should look for in an insurance plan. Mike is also a leading travel insurance broker and is a certified medical tourism specialist. Believe it or not, but if you travel out of the country and find yourself in a medical emergency your health insurance voters next to nothing. This is how so many people found themselves liable for 10’s of thousands in medical bill. Contrary to the common belief, travel insurance is very affordable, easy to get and can be purchased for just the length of time you will be traveling. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… How Obamacare Changed Everything and What You Need to Know About It What You Need To Know About How It Affects Your Premium and Coverage What You Need To Know About Subsidies To Avoid Paying Penalties Why You Absolutely Need Travel Insurance When You Travel Out Of the Country Discover How Affordable Travel Insurance Is LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WWW.HEALTHPLANS123.COM WWW.HEALTHINSURANCE.TRAVEL Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates: Click Here

Today’s guest is not only a good friend but also one of the most caring and genuine doctor we have ever met. The health of your heart is something we should all take very seriously. As Dr. Daoud, heart disease is a silent killer as often time you by the time you experience the first symptoms chances are the problem had been developing for quite some time. Dr. Daoud is from Amman, Jordan, attended medical school at the University of Jordan, Faculty of Medicine.  His internal medicine residency was performed at the world famous Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He finished his Cardiology Fellowship at Case Eastern University in Cleveland , Ohio and completed his advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant training at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He moved to Las Vegas in 2008 and has been working with Southwest medical Associates since then. He specializes and is board certified in all areas of cardiac imaging including echocardiography, nuclear imaging and cardiac CT. He is the only board certified cardiologist  in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant in the state of Nevada. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the  American Medial Association. His major interests are heart failure, and cardiac imaging.  He is passionate about reading and traveling the world.  He also enjoys exercising on a regular basis. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT… Simple ways you can prevent heart disease by simply making small adjustments to your lifestyle Why you should start consulting a cardiologist regularly as a prevention method How Dr. Daoud’s caring methods make a huge difference in the recovery of his patients Why men are more likely to have serious symptoms than women and what to do about it LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: DR. SHADY DAOUD ON HEALTHGRADES.COM DR. SHADY DAOUD ON VITALS.COM Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

Today’s guest comes to us from the TV and broadcasting Industry. He’s Steve Schorr, who we got to know last year at a consular party at Bruce Alverson’s home. During his more than 35 plus years as a resident of the Las Vegas community and Nevada, Steve Schorr has been widely recognized by local, state and national organizations for his tireless and lengthy involvement with civic organizations, youth groups and public service agencies. Steve Schorr is a well know individual within the Nevada business community being name “One of the Most Influential People in Las Vegas” by Vegas Inc. magazine and In Business Las Vegas.” Steve Schorr was recently named by the White House and Congress the Nevada Ambassador for the Congressional Youth Awards. Schorr has been most honored by the Clark County School District by naming a public elementary school after him. Schorr has also received two Lifetime Achievement Awards: one from the U.S. Justice Department and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as a result of his efforts to protect children from abuse and abduction, and the other from Señoras of Excellence, Señores of Distinction, an annual gala recognizing lifelong leadership and professionalism. He has also been named Man of the Year by Nevada Child Seekers for his lifetime efforts on behalf of all youth. Listed as an Honored Member of the National Executive and Professional Registry, Schorr has also received numerous other acknowledgements including recognized as Public Citizen of the Year in Nevada. As an active community and business leader he has served on more than 20 Boards of Directors and serves as advisory board chairman for the 100 Black Men of Las Vegas. Schorr is also a former Board member of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. Steve Schorr was the founding Chairman of the Urban League of Las Vegas. As a former television news anchor Schorr has been recognized with numerous national, regional and state awards for news journalism including two Emmy Awards for news anchoring, two National Freedom Foundation Awards, a Headliner Award and an Armstrong Award for Broadcasting. As a business leader Steve Schorr has become a national speaker on leadership and has been a motivational speaker for numbers national organizations including MGM Resorts International and Shell Oil Company. He has developed numerous successful public and community relations efforts including those for Cox Communications and the Las Vegas Review Journal Newspaper. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why Steve makes a very important distinction between “success” & “being successful”. Why knowing who you are is critically important to being successful. How he always capitalizes on the  power of self respect when making decisions Confidence: The core energy everyone needs to be successful Finding your passion: the inner core that gets you through everything How his love for children and education still drive him today. How he rose to the top against all odds. A moving story you don’t want to miss! What he has learned from his 29 years as an influential business executive. The story behind his TV shows: Under The Vegas Sun LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: UNDER THE VEGAS SUN STEVEN G. SCHORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEAN HELLER, US SENATOR FOR NEVADA: HIS TRIBUTE TO STEVE SCHORR LAS VEGAS URBAN LEAGUE Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.