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Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings

Gen X Amplified is the premier podcast dedicated to the powerful generation between the boomers and millennials.

The podcast features valuable insights and conversations with Gen X leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs including: Jon Fortt, Lindsey Pollak, Tara Jaye Frank, Carmine Gallo, Ada Calhoun, Melissa Proctor, and many others.

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Episodes

022: Lamar and Ronnie Tyler on Building an International Brand and Movement

November 03, 2015 18:38 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

The process of starting a business can be both challenging and rewarding. But what about starting a business with your spouse and growing that business into a world recognized niche brand and movement. On this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, we not only have just one guest - but for the first time ever, we are speaking with a dynamic married couple - Lamar Tyler and Ronnie Tyler from the very popular blog: BlackandMarriedWithKids.com.   Lamar Tyler and Ronnie Tyler are the husban...

021: Gretchen Rubin on Habits and Being Better Than Before

October 27, 2015 19:07 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MB

For many of us, maintaining good habits can be both rewarding and challenging. Also, as we approach the end of one year and the start of another - living a happier and more successful life is without a doubt one our biggest goals. On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have someone who is perhaps considered the "queen of habits and happiness", New York Times bestselling author, Gretchen Rubin. She is here to discuss her latest book, aptly titled Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of E...

020: Goal Setting and Your Five-Year 2020 Vision

October 23, 2015 20:14 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Are you starting to think about your goals for next year? Have you thought about what your life should be like 5-years from now? Well, now is the time to really start planning, not just your goals for next year, but also your life and business in five years. What is your 2020 vision? To help dive more into this topic, I am introducing the very first solo episode of Gen X Amplified! This time, it's just me having a conversation with you on this very important and relevant topic, especially f...

019: Todd Henry on Becoming Louder Than Words with Your Unique Voice

October 20, 2015 16:16 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

How do you really set yourself apart this noisy and crowded world? And how do you do work that is truly remarkable? The key is to develop an authentic voice. To help us better understand to power of developing your unique voice - we are thrilled to have speaker, author, and podcaster, Todd Henry here on Gen X Amplified to discuss his latest best-selling book, Louder Than Words: Harness the Power of your Authentic Voice.   Todd Henry spends his time teaching leaders and organizations how t...

018: Michael Port on How to Steal the Show and Own the Moment in Life

October 13, 2015 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Are you hoping to become a better public speaker, or motivate and persuade others more effectively as a leader? Then get ready for a "master class" about performance - not on stage or the screen. But how to perform on the stage of "life". That's because NY Times best-selling author, personal branding expert, and former professional actor Michael Port is joining us on Gen X Amplified to discuss his latest and greatest book - Steal The Show. Michael Port is absolutely a force to be reckoned ...

017: Michael O’Neal on Being a Solopreneur and Proudly Unemployable

October 09, 2015 15:07 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Do you want to live a life of time freedom, location freedom, and financial freedom? Then you will be excited for this episode of Gen X Amplified, and our featured guest Michael O'Neal, the Founder and Host of the very successful podcast, The Solopreneur Hour.   My featured guest is someone who has definitely bounced back from challenges in his life, but is now CRUSHING it as an entrepreneur. Michael O'Neal is the founder and host of the award-winning and much acclaimed business and enter...

016: Jay Papasan on The ONE Thing That Matters Most in Business and Life

October 06, 2015 13:17 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Are you struggling with multitasking and prioritizing your most important projects - especially when it seems there are so many things to get done? Then you need to stop and focus on this particular episode, and our featured guest Jay Papasan, the co-author of The ONE Thing. Jay Papasan, is the Vice President of publishing and Executive Editor at KellerINK, the publishing arm of Keller Williams Realty. He is best known for co-writing with his mentor, Gary Keller, a few best-selling books, i...

015: Lucrecer Braxton on Photography, Podcasting, and Serving Others

October 02, 2015 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

What do you get when you combine the ingredients of a prolific photographer, passionate podcaster, public speaker, and a magnificent mom? You get Lucrecer Braxton. And I'm absolutely thrilled to feature her as our guest on this episode of Gen X Amplified. Lucrecer Braxton is an award-winning photographer, vlogger, and "mixed-media" artist. She has been a photographer for over 15 years and has had plenty of photos and original art published in books and magazines. As an experienced speaker,...

014: Steven Essa on How to Dominate With Webinars

September 29, 2015 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Did you know that a webinar can be one of the best platforms for you to promote your expertise, build an audience, and quickly generate leads? Well, if you didn't then you're in for a treat, because we have the world-renowned webinar guru, Steven Essa, on this informative episode of Gen X Amplified.   Steven Essa is known internationally as the “Make Money with Webinars Expert.” He was raised in the western-suburbs of Sydney, Australia by hard working immigrant parents. Steven now excites ...

013: Lee Caraher on Millennials and Management in the Workplace

September 24, 2015 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

If you are ready for an episode of Gen X Amplified when we have a big-time generational conversation about millennials- then this is the one! That's because our featured guest is Lee Caraher, who is millennial champion, and sometimes affectionately called the millennial whisperer.   Lee Caraher is an entrepreneur and CEO with over 20 years experience building great, high producing inter-generational work teams that get a lot done, and have fun at the same time. An acclaimed communication ...

012: Jason Swenk on Building Systems and Niching Down your Target Market

September 21, 2015 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

Are you looking for actionable tips on how to successfully run a business and target the right audience? Then you definitely want to tune-in to our featured guest - Jason Swenk. That's because we are going to chat about some key strategies to build the right systems in your business, and why you should scale down to your ideal target market. Remember...the riches are in the niches! Jason Swenk states that he has "special" business and marketing powers. His mission? To save the galaxy - one ...

011: Chris Ducker on Personal Branding, Outsourcing, and Becoming a Youpreneur

September 17, 2015 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Okay, this is a very valuable - but very fun episode! Get ready to get great insights on virtual teams, the power of personal branding, and why you should build the business of "you." Our featured guest is my buddy Chris Ducker, who is joining us all the way from his home in the Philippines! Chris Ducker is widely known as the "Virtual CEO." He is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcaster, blogger, and now a frequent periscoper, He is also the creator and host of the Tropical Think ...

010: C. C. Chapman on Content Marketing and Making Amazing Things Happen

September 14, 2015 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

So if you want a deep lesson on everything content marketing and storytelling - then you're definitely listening to the right episode. That's because we are thrilled to have the one and only C.C. Chapman join us for our tenth episode of Gen X Amplified. C.C. Chapman is a prolific speaker, author, content storyteller, podcaster, and consultant. Over the years he has worked with many corporate clients including Nike, American Eagle Outfitters, Coca-Cola, and HBO. He is the best-selling autho...

009: Corinna Essa on Social Media Best Practices for your Business

September 10, 2015 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

In this current crowded marketplace, it has never been more important to use the power of social media to break through the clutter, and engage with your target audience. Well on this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with one of the leading social media experts in the world,  Corinna Essa. Corinna Essa is internationally known as the go-to person when it comes to social media marketing. She was raised in Greece and at the age of 17, traveled to London to study television productio...

008: John Lee Dumas on Podcasting and Finding your Zone of Genius

September 07, 2015 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Wanna hear about podcasting from someone who has not only transformed the medium, but also found his perfect niche and teaches others how to do the same? Well on this episode, we are chatting with the one and only "Podmaster" himself, John Lee Dumas. John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of Entrepreneur On Fire (EOFire), an award winning podcast that reveals the journey of today's most inspiring entrepreneurs - 7 days a week, which is the first of its kind. Also, his podcast alone generate...

007: Mike "Ambassador" Bruny on Having No More Reasonable Doubt in your Career

September 03, 2015 13:18 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

This is the episode where we are really going in deep on how to overcome that awful feeling self-doubt in your professional career, and become a better leader. On this episode of Gen X Amplified we are having a highly valuable chat with Mike "Ambassador" Bruny, of No More Reasonable Doubt.   Mike is speaker, certified life coach, and author of the book 30 Days of Hip-Hop Affirmations to Change Your Life. He has been a champion for others to build their personal brand, and is also a familia...

006: Holly Homer on Kids, Blogging, and Growing a Million Facebook Fans

August 31, 2015 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

If you love kids, and want to hear about how to turn your passion into a home-based business that also dominates on Facebook, then you'll love this episode. On this episode of Gen X Amplified we are having a great chat with with Holly Homer, of kidsactivitiesblog.com.   Click here to subscribe to get all the episodes Holly is a "social media obsessed" entrepreneur, wife, mother, and the co-owner of the popular website kidsactivitiesblog.com. She also runs the website's Facebook page ,whic...

005: Hal Elrod on the Miracle of a Morning Routine

August 24, 2015 08:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

If you want to jumpstart your day with a better mindset, and if you are a recovering night owl - then this episode is especially for you!   That’s because we are chatting with Hal Elrod, the #1 best-selling author of the book “The Miracle Morning: The Not-So Obvious Secret …. Guaranteed To Transform Your Life…Before 8AM.”   Hal, who is also known as “Yo Pal Hal”, is a keynote speaker, author, coach, and the host of the “Achieve Your Goals” podcast.    He is here on Gen X Amplified to t...

004: Rich Brooks on Becoming a Change Agent through Digital Marketing

August 24, 2015 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Do you wanna know more about digital marketing? Then you’ve come to the right episode.    Our guest, Rich Brooks, is a digital marketing expert, that oversees a web design and online marketing firm out of Portland, Maine called Flyte New Media.   He is a nationally recognized speaker and content creator, who has been featured on CNN.com, the Huffington Post, Inc. magazine and many other publications.     Rich is also the founder of the Agents of Change Digital Marketing Conference - wh...

003: Paul C. Brunson on Entrepreneurship, Relationships, and Focusing on Self

August 24, 2015 07:30 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Paul C. Brunson is an entrepreneur,  television host, speaker, social media guru, and a life coach. He is the founder of the top rated international matchmaking and coaching agency, the PCB Agency. And the author of the best-selling book “It’s Complicated, But it doesn’t Have to Be: A Modern Guide to Finding and Keeping Love”.    He is also host of the current host of “Our World with Black Enterprise”, and the host and creator of the very popular #MentorMonday series on the Spreecast platf...

002: Dorie Clark on How to Stand Out and Build a Following

August 24, 2015 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

My guest today is a marketing strategist, branding expert, professional speaker, consultant, and a frequent contributor to a few publications you may have heard of…such as   Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Entrepreneur.   She was in fact recognized in Forbes as one of the “25 Professional Networking Experts to watch in 2015."   She is the author of two bestselling books - - Reinventing You: Define Your brand, Imagine Your Future, and also her most recent  book Stand Out: How to Find...

001: Chris Brogan on Generational Leadership in a New Media World

August 20, 2015 04:51 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

If you are looking to maximize your impact and influence especially in this new media world, then you can look no further than from this episode’s awesome guest.   For the Gen X Amplified inaugural episode, we kick things off right with a chat with the one and only Chris Brogan.   Chris is the CEO of Owner Media Group, a sought after public speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, and currently working on his forthcoming book: Insider: Strategies and Secre...

Guests

Chris Ducker
1 Episode
Dorie Clark
1 Episode
Ken Coleman
1 Episode
Marie Forleo
1 Episode
Todd Henry
1 Episode

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