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Capability Amplifier

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratings

Podcast with Mike Koenigs and Dan Sullivan

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Episodes

Here’s How You Can Stand Out, Get Attention and be Referable in Six Seconds or Less with Scott McKain

September 24, 2020 18:39 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

Two words and one 3x5 card that pitched and closed one of the most recognizable TV shows from the 1980s in seconds ... what was it?

30 Years Of Influence And Persuasion Experience In 40 Minutes

September 10, 2020 19:40 - 37 minutes - 35.7 MB

Have you ever wondered how to charge $50,000, $250,000, $500,000, or MORE for a professional service or product?

How to Find the Biggest Opportunities That Produce the Most Money for the Longest Period of Time

August 27, 2020 13:34 - 34 minutes - 32.8 MB

Imagine having clients BEGGING to work with you and saying things like, “I've been looking for someone like you forever! How can I work with you right now?

What’s The Opposite Of Bureaucracy? The Golden Thread—Collaboration And Partnerships That Produce Massive Value

August 13, 2020 14:40 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MB

What’s the “Golden Thread” that unites front stage and backstage, or sales and fulfillment of a successful business?

The “Tingle Moment” When Inspiration Meets Motivation With Simplifiers And Multipliers

July 30, 2020 19:26 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MB

On the show this week, Dan Sullivan and I tackle the topic of how to create a perfect Simplifier-Multiplier moment. Funnily enough, Dan and I are really good examples of a Simplifier (Dan) and a Multiplier (me). But these are not personality types; they’re operating modes.

Powerful Ways To Answer Top Sales Objections, Part 2: Overcoming Overwhelm, Burnout, And More!

July 20, 2020 18:51 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Today, we're going to dissect the most common sales challenges you’ll hear AND give you word-for-word scripts, plus a link where you can download the transcripts and adapt them to your business, no matter what your product or service is.

Five Powerful Ways To Answer Top Sales Objections

July 10, 2020 17:57 - 44 minutes - 31.7 MB

What are the biggest sales objections you and your team are getting consistently that block the big sale? How frustrating is it when you realize you’ve lost a potential client because they ghost you?

Rewind: Sheri Salata- Meet Oprah’s Producer of 20+ Years

July 01, 2020 13:15 - 49 minutes - 69.3 MB

Sheri Salata grew up outside of Chicago and worked with the daytime television titan for more than 20 years with one of the most heralded jobs on the planet as the executive producer of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” In this episode, Sheri gives us some AMAZING takeaways from her tenure working with Oprah.

Enrolling And Selling In A Post-COVID World

June 25, 2020 15:40 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MB

Are you still skeptical, confused, and scared about how to move forward with your business, life, and relationships in a post-COVID world?

How To Amplify Your International Capabilities And Opportunities

June 18, 2020 17:28 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

What’s your favorite country? Favorite location? What’s your favorite CURRENCY? How would you like an audience of clients from all over the world? Singapore? Paris? Dubai? Japan? New Zealand? Sweden? India? Israel?

How To Manifest And Amplify Opportunities In A Post COVID World

June 11, 2020 17:17 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MB

I’m ready to focus on all of the good that’s come out of the last few months. How about you? It takes a VERY special person to be able to see the opportunities in something as devastating as a global pandemic, but those who take action and turn those opportunities into something unique are the brave ones.

How The World Changed Forever In Three Months

June 04, 2020 19:56 - 31 minutes - 29.9 MB

The last three months have been unprecedented and unsettling to say the least, wouldn’t you agree? The entire world has changed FOREVER in almost every imaginable way in just the blink of an eye.

Just Add Girl Power — World-Changing Transformations with Vivian Glyck

May 28, 2020 16:18 - 52 minutes - 49.2 MB

Real talk: right now, life seems unpredictable, uncertain, and uneasy for a lot of people. In our current COVID-19 world, we’re dealing with things that none of us have ever dealt with before.

Rewind: Amplify Yourself

May 21, 2020 17:14 - 50 minutes - 47.7 MB

In the very first episode that started it all, Dan Sullivan and Mike Koenigs set out to help you expand your business and your personal life, and provide helpful tips, ideas, and strategies with examples to get you there.

How To Build An Army Of Referral Partners with Dean Jackson

May 14, 2020 17:29 - 53 minutes - 38.6 MB

Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with the incomparable Dean Jackson. During this episode, we discuss removing your mental blocks in order to get more quality referrals without feeling gross about how you got them.

Virtualize Your Business Today With Dean Jackson

May 01, 2020 17:31 - 51 minutes - 36.7 MB

It’s no secret that the world is changing rapidly, requiring us to adapt and pivot in ALL areas of life, especially if you’re an entrepreneur or business owner. Virtualizing your business is more important now than ever before.

Making Dreams Come True

April 24, 2020 18:31 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MB

What business are you in? What do people call you? How do you introduce yourself? How many competitors do you have? If you don't have competitors, you’re what I call a “Category of One” brand.

Meet Deepak Chopra’s Publicist Of 15 Years And The Queen Of Reinvention

April 16, 2020 20:29 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MB

There is no denying it. We are living in a world where we are inundated all day long with horrific news of the global pandemic and economic crash, and it's unclear when it will end or how quickly we will recover. Needless to say, we are all navigating some pretty overwhelming emotions, so in light of the current situation, I wanted to send you a ray of sunshine, POSSIBILITY, and HOPE.

Courage And Commitment In Uncertain Times

April 07, 2020 17:30 - 31 minutes - 36.2 MB

I know. Crazy times. This episode is really special. We know these are challenging times, and if you or your business isn’t doing well, it’s going to be extremely relevant.

The Real-Life Wizard Of Oz: Steve Sims

March 31, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

What do the pope, Andrea Bocelli, brothels, maximum-security prisons, and Elton John all have in common? They’ve all been a part of Steve Sims’s cutting-edge luxury concierge business. Wait ... WHAT?!

Amplify + Multiply Your Time • Part 2

March 20, 2020 19:13 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MB

Welcome to Amplifying And Multiplying Your Time PART 2! This episode is all about focusing on YOUR unique capabilities to amplify your life and business and using real-life time hacks to make the MOST of the time you have.

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People For Management with Scott Jeffrey Miller

March 12, 2020 17:17 - 47 minutes - 33.4 MB

Management Mess To Leadership Success!! My guest on this week’s show is Scott Jeffrey Miller. If you want to improve your management skills and capabilities, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

Amplify + Multiply Your Time

March 04, 2020 16:27 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MB

This episode is all about amplifying and multiplying your time to increase your consciousness and value. It’s something that is near and dear to both Dan and me. We're talking about getting the MOST time out of the life you have.

What Makes A Meaningful Life With Arjuna Ardagh

February 26, 2020 20:25 - 48 minutes - 34.3 MB

The concept and goal behind this podcast series is for our listeners to hear our brilliant guests and get a cartridge-style upgrade to their skills and capabilities. My request is that each guest speaks from the heart with honesty, authenticity, and integrity, and this week’s guest did not disappoint.

Branding + Packaging = High Prices

February 18, 2020 19:21 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MB

When you are positioned, packaged, and branded with great messaging, you can charge premium prices and be seen as an industry leader. I want to be seen as the highest priced solution in my business category. Don’t you?

How To Reverse Your Age With Natalie Jill

February 11, 2020 21:02 - 49 minutes - 34.9 MB

Our guest this week KILLS FAT for a living. Her name is Natalie Jill and she is a fat loss expert turned high-performance coach. She helps women age in reverse and LEVEL UP in all areas of their lives.

Creating New Intellectual Capital

February 04, 2020 19:32 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week, we're talking about creating brand new, valuable intellectual capital. What does that mean? It’s about creating tools, products, and services to elevate your brand and business.

Hunting With African Bushmen + Creating Community With Eric Edmeades

January 28, 2020 16:53 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

This week, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Eric Edmeades, a fascinating individual, a TRUE visionary, and an all-around #SuperBeing. Keep reading because you’re in for a real treat!

Breakthroughs Are In The Obstacles

January 23, 2020 16:09 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

Get Inspired, Get Creative, Solve Problems, And Get Paid For It.

Joseph McClendon III – What It’s Like To Almost Die Because Of The Color Of Your Skin

January 16, 2020 15:43 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Do you have someone in your life you’re in awe of? Someone who’s been such an incredible mentor, teacher, inspiration, and friend that you feel blessed to know them at all? Joseph McClendon III is one of those people for me.

Are You Burned Out? How To Reclaim Your Passion

January 08, 2020 16:23 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week on the show, Dan and I discuss “Not Being Bothered,” It's a big idea that Dan loves to talk about.

A Conversation With “The Larry King Of Podcasting,” Jordan Harbinger

December 31, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 35.1 MB

This week’s episode features the strongly opinionated and often controversial Jordan Harbinger, a top podcaster with millions of downloads who is referred to as “The Larry King of Podcasting.” He knows what he’s talking about when it comes to podcasting AND he’s done his research on YouTube so he has some real, honest insight into both platforms.

Reinvention AND Transcendental Meditation With Marci Shimoff

December 24, 2019 12:56 - 41 minutes - 30.4 MB

Happy Holidays! I sincerely hope you’re taking time to relax and enjoy this time of year with your family and friends. My gift to you is an extra special, feel-good podcast with a little touch of “woo-woo” on top.

Capitalism Couldn’t Exist Without Religion

December 17, 2019 14:23 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MB

No religion, no capitalism. That’s the focus of this week’s must-listen episode.

Building In Space With Robots And Jim Keravala

December 10, 2019 20:49 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

When I was growing up, Blade Runner was one of my favorite movies. I’ve also been a big fan of Peter Diamandis and his books Abundance and Bold. Both make me think about infinite abundance of materials available to us in space.

RIGHT NOW Is The Time To Reinvent Your Business!

December 03, 2019 20:01 - 28 minutes - 20.7 MB

RIGHT NOW is the time to reinvent your business! Are you tired of your business and want a big change or shift in your life? How about SIMPLICITY? Would you like to “get off the road” and out of the grind? Are you the type of person who likes things to stay the same and last forever OR the type who likes change and reinvention (like ME!)?

Talking To Robots With David Ewing Duncan

November 26, 2019 16:06 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know that I’m a total TECH GEEK! I love learning about ANYthing new in the world of emerging technology: AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning), VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), IoT (internet of things). The future possibilities are super exciting and at times … can be scary as hell. Tech is a double-edged sword. It can be used for good or evil … even though technology itself is neutral.

The Best Pitch You’ve Ever Heard!

November 19, 2019 18:39 - 38 minutes - 27.7 MB

This Is MY FAVORITE podcast episode! What if you had just ONE MINUTE to pitch your product, service, company, or yourself to your perfect client? What would you say? What would make them BEG to work with you, buy your product, or invest in your business?

Making America Laugh Again With Yakov Smirnoff

November 12, 2019 16:26 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Do you ever get nostalgic for a simpler time when stand-up comedy was king and Johnny Carson was the BIGGEST star on the planet, like I do? Our next guest is one of the MOST recognizable and talented names from the heyday of comedy in the 1980s. But unlike most of the stars of that era, he’s still active, going strong, AND committed to massive self-growth.

What Is The “Free Zone Frontier”?

November 06, 2019 18:50 - 34 minutes - 24.4 MB

Let me explain … ALL entrepreneurial growth consists of taking opportunities/unused capabilities and unused resources and putting the two together in a NEW way, therefore pushing the frontier of human ambition and capability into the future in such a way that you have a FREE ZONE. Free of competition and regulation … the two main things that interfere with entrepreneurial activity and success.

Sh*t Talking With Suzy Batiz, Founder Of Poo~Pourri

October 29, 2019 14:24 - 48 minutes - 36 MB

It’s NEVER Too Late To Pursue Your Dreams, Even If It’s Poop!

What I Learned At Warren Buffett’s 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Event

October 22, 2019 19:49 - 35 minutes - 25 MB

Earlier this year, I got to check off one of my long-time “bucket list” items when I attended the 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, and I gotta tell you … it was a LIFE-CHANGING experience!

Gino Wickman Is Obsessed With Helping Entrepreneurs Take Their Leap

October 15, 2019 18:40 - 45 minutes - 32.4 MB

Do You Have The Six Essential Traits Of An Entrepreneur? I’m a big fan of SYSTEMS (especially the ones that actually work).

Bo Eason Shares Why Being The Best Is In Your DNA!

October 08, 2019 17:31 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MB

A former NFL all-pro, acclaimed Broadway playwright and performer, motivational speaker, leadership trainer, and author — seems like impossible accomplishments for one man, in one lifetime, right? Well, prepare to be impressed and inspired … Meet Bo Eason!

Amplify Your Authority And Write Your Book … Today!

October 01, 2019 17:19 - 29 minutes - 21.4 MB

Here’s a super interesting statistic … 82% of the American population wants to write a book someday but VERY few people ever do it. It’s a topic that befuddles a lot of people.

The Church Of Rock And Roll With Jason Flom!

September 24, 2019 20:28 - 40 minutes - 28.8 MB

Let’s be real for a minute. We ALL had dreams of being big ROCK STARS when we were little kids! Well, my recent podcast guest, Jason Flom, was no different. Jason turned his dreams of rock and roll stardom into reality while making the world a better place at the same time.

What Does It Take To Win A Political Election In The World Of Outrage?

September 17, 2019 18:10 - 32 minutes - 23.5 MB

What DOES it take to win a major political election in today’s world of tweeting presidents and Russian-hacked social media? Blech! That’s exactly what Dan Sullivan and I get into in episode 21. And lawdy, Lawdy, LAWDY this subject IS REALLY polarizing … but I think you’re going to find where Dan and I sit after this episode in the political quagmire the U.S. is in (not to mention England and every other country that has a bully leader).

Robo Taxis And Autonomous Vehicles with Steve Jurvetson

September 10, 2019 18:58 - 20 minutes - 15 MB

This is the future of technology.

AMPLIFY Your Talent With Hollywood Agent Joel Zadak

September 03, 2019 20:09 - 52 minutes - 49 MB

Ideas Are Cheap … Execution Is Expensive!

How To Prepare Your Business For A HUGELY Successful Exit

August 27, 2019 17:57 - 32 minutes - 23.4 MB

What would it feel like to receive a check or wire transfer for $5, $10, or $100 MILLION when you successfully sell your business? HOLY SHIZZLE!

Guests

Adam Conover
1 Episode
Dave Asprey
1 Episode
Gino Wickman
1 Episode
Jordan Harbinger
1 Episode
Larry King
1 Episode
Natalie Jill
1 Episode
Scott McKain
1 Episode