Just because you know it doesn’t mean that everyone in your audience knows it.

I made this mistake for years.

I kept too many insights and stories inside, thinking that everyone knew it.

But what I failed to realize was that what I did was my world, and actually, very few people knew it.

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Recently, flew to Atlanta. Had lunch with RACHEL SIMON. This Friday, we have a podcast episode launching called, “The Journey of LinkedIn Storytelling.”

You should listen to it.

Stay tuned.

I have amazing friends.

Not just any friends; people that I could call at 2 a.m. (if I was in trouble) friends.

Today, one of those friends gets a little older.

This man helped me...

Launch my speaking business (8-years-ago) and my podcast (3-years-ago).

He's been there for me through thick and...

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…matter!  Choose them very carefully!

When I finished recording this episode, I sat in complete silence because I had to fully process the stories that Justin Leader shared with me.

When your mission and vision are so powerful that you can bring people to tears, you know you're having an impact.

Check out the full conversation.

At the time, it was a huge risk.

I made the decision while staring at El Capitan (in Yosemite) with my wife.

For those of you who aren't aware, a climber named Alex Honnold free-soloed the mountain, meaning he climbed without any ropes.

He was asked why in the world he would do such a thing, and...

What is a secret you kept from people for way too long? 

Here, I’ll go first. Almost everything that I start, I have an inferiority complex with. It took me hundreds of talks before I felt comfortable speaking, it took me writing an article every week for 2 years to feel...

“Tool subduction” not only kills a climber's chance at reaching the top of the mountain, but it could also destroy your business.

You could be too focused on the “tools” and not on the right strategy.

“Lack of strategic clarity leads to tactical frustration.”

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My 9-year-old son Elliot told me to buy some NASCAR stuff to get mentally prepared.

I’ll be doing 3 strategic storytelling workshops there!

If my audiences apply what I share, they’ll speed up their…

Sales
Growth 
and Impact

Can’t wait for these talks!

T-minus 12...

First they laugh. 

Then they can’t believe it. 

Then they deny that they doubted you in the first place. 

Success zips a lot of mouths. 

Don't tell people about all the great work you're doing.  Show them. 

Creating this baby took work.

You all laugh, but it takes a lot of energy.

Oh, we’re not having another kid.

I'm talking about my new strategic storytelling course.

It's been my baby for the last couple of months.

My wife told me to focus on it. She said lots of people are missing...

I took a significant financial risk and lost, putting my family in a very difficult position. 

The night it all came crashing down, I sat on my couch crying since I knew how tough the road ahead would be. 

My wife sat down next to me and said, “you need to keep going. I want you...

He's the longest-living President in U.S. history. Recently, I was speaking in Atlanta and had the chance to check out his Presidential Library.

Many of you know how much I enjoy going to Presidential Libraries, regardless of which party the person represented.

So far, I’ve been to LBJ,...

He can't stand “bad guys” in movies.

Freaks him out.

But aren't we all allergic to adversity?

In the moment, we want it to be easy. 

That doesn't make a great story, though, does it?

Next time you have a difficult client that you figure out how to deliver for, you need to capture the...

Make sure you know how to dress for the situation

You know how to speak to connect

You write short, clear, and for impact

...that's what my Father told me when I was growing up.

When I went into business, my Dad’s words came rushing back.

Simple. True. Impactful.

Don't...

I’ve learned so much from the stories and insights of my guests. 

Check out the episodes so far…

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Jan 6 - Part 1 | Six Figure Sales Secrets with Marcus A. Chan 

Jan 13 - Part 2 | Six Figure Sales Secrets with Marcus A. Chan

Jan 20 - Be Intentional With Your Giving...

Years ago, Meyer Friedman (a cardiologist) recommended something to his highly stressed patients who were at greater risk of developing heart disease.

He told them to take the longest line at the grocery store to practice inner peace.

Sounds simple, huh?

A peaceful mindset comes with practice.

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