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The Shining Icon Show

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 413 ratings

An ICON isn’t defined just by fame or financial impact. Many of the wealthiest people to ever live have died and just as easily become forgotten.

An ICON is defined by purpose, impact, achievement and contribution to society.

A SHINING ICON recognizes that their IDENTITY is based on their impact on the world and how they will be remembered forever.

The SHINING ICON podcast aims to dig deep into the past, current and future ICONS of the world, while discovering what drives someone to fulfill a purpose bigger than their own.

In each episode, host Carson Jones dives into what makes someone iconic, far beyond the financial achievements and accolades that most desire.

We discover what drives their purpose? What legacy they want to leave behind, how they turned their pain into power, and lessons they share with those aspiring to create their own ICONIC legacy.

ICONS are not born ICONS. They become them via a calling, a purpose or a necessity to change lives and impact the world.

These are their stories…

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Episodes

The Art Of Making Things Happen & Being Pissed Off | Steve Sims

April 27, 2022 02:54 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

Steve Sims is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest.   Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Closed a museum in Florence for a private dinne...

Real Estate, Taxes & Guarding Your Liberty | Dr. Thaddeus Gala

April 22, 2022 00:52 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

On today’s episode, Thaddeus Gala joins the show. Thaddeus is the founder of Guardians Mastermind, where he focuses on health, wealth, and making an impact on the world. As an entrepreneur at heart, he mentors business owners and leaders on how to grow and scale their businesses. He has helped entrepreneurs save millions in taxes and works with top financial advisors on helping business owners reduce their tax liability by up to 96% every year keeping their money completely liquid. Dr. Gal...

PMA, Non-Refundable Minutes & UPSIDERS | Bobby & Sofia Castro

April 19, 2022 21:43 - 1 hour - 98.7 MB

On this episode, Bobby & Sofia Castro join the show! Bobby & Sofia started from very humble beginnings. Bobby has a 9th grade education and Sofia a 10th grade education. They didn’t let other people tell them what they could accomplish.   Together, Bobby & Sofia built and sold a company for $1 Billion and today they have $750 Million in Multi-Family real estate assets. How did they do it? By becoming “UPSIDERS” Listen ad Bobby & Sofia share their trademarked phrases like PMA (Positive Me...

The Breakthrough Code | Tom McCarthy

April 14, 2022 22:27 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

Tom McCarthy is a father of two, husband of 30 years, CEO or Board Member of 8 companies, an early-stage investor in over 40 companies, and worldwide philanthropist.   In the corporate world, Tom’s clients include Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, Met Life and many others. He has also helped several CEO’s and Executive Teams realize their dream of taking their companies public.   Tom is the Best Selling author of his new book, The Breakthrough Code, available everywh...

Prohibited Profits: Secrets of Wealth Hidden From The Masses | Seth Maniscalco

April 09, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF WEALTH HIDDEN FROM THE MASSES. Crypto Wealth Coach Founder & Best Selling Author, Seth Maniscalco joins the show. What is Prohibited Profits? Whether you are an accredited investor new to investment or have just wanted to find a way to capitalize on modern shifts in wealth during these difficult times. You already know how difficult, yet important it is to stay up to date on relevant data, make decisions without emotions and be able to practically predict the f...

Connecting NFT’s, Values & Real Life Community | Brian Fanzo

January 05, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Brian Fanzo Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses.   He teaches companies of all sizes how to leverage technology in real-time in order to engage their customers at the right time. Brian has a gift for bringing people together online and offline.   He has worked in 76 countries, highlight...

Shifting Your Identity To Win & Lead | Lee MJ Elias

November 04, 2021 19:28 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Lee MJ Elias is a 2x award-winning author and has coached at the professional, collegiate, and youth levels. In addition, Lee’s professional experience includes having helped organizations such as the NHL, NBC, Hearst Media, A&E, Madison Square Garden, and several sports organizations. Lee is an acclaimed keynote speaker in both virtual and in-person events, in addition to being a professor focusing on sports coaching leadership. Lee is passionate about his mission to make the world believ...

Leveraging Yourself, Your Habits, Bitcoin & Real Estate | Tyler Bossetti

October 01, 2021 19:15 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

Tyler Bossetti is the Co-Founder of “0 Percent.” Tyler is a real estate investor and financial coach who has completed more than 4,000 real estate transactions, building an 8-figure real estate portfolio.   Beyond his financial success, Tyler Bossetti is a leader of people. His life began in rural Ohio with limiting beliefs about success, money, and life. Through facing adversity, Tyler shares how running changed his life, why you should always take the stairs and why you should be more ...

The Millionaire Expert & Millionaire Matchmaker | Patti Stanger

September 10, 2021 16:13 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Patti Stanger is best known for her BravoTv hit show, “The Millionaire Matchmaker.” Her show is streamed in over 200+ countries and is the highest repeated show on Comcast. Patti is also the Author of her Best-Selling book, “Become Your Own Matchmaker,” and "The Millionaire Expert."   Patti is the expert authority in love. Patti is also the industry-leading millionaire expert, after spending more than 30 years consulting millionaires and billionaires on their business and personal lives....

Building Billion Dollar Daily Habits | Bobby Castro

December 29, 2020 17:30 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

As a self-made business mogul, Bobby Castro exemplifies the transformation from entrepreneur to leader. With only a ninth-grade education, Bobby founded Bankers Healthcare Group in 2001 with an investment of just $25,000. Today, he’s reached a net worth of $300 million. An avid real estate investor for nearly a decade, Bobby has a portfolio of rental apartment buildings currently worth more than $450 million. Bobby knows that above all, the key to scaling a business is leadership. As the ...

$5.3 Billion Acquisitions, 24 Ultra Marathons, Scaling Inside & Out | Nick Bradley

October 15, 2020 19:17 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

Nick Bradley is the world-renowned business growth and scale-up expert who has completed over 22 business acquisitions and over $5.3 Billion in deals. He's also the host of the Scale Up Your Business Podcast. Nick has run 67 marathons and 24 ultramarathons. In this episode, we talk about SHOWING UP in all areas of your life and business. He shares why the key to your outward success all begins with the inner work of your life. How you do one thing is how you do everything.   Nick Also ...

Sam Bakhtiar | From Refugee To Millions & Impacting The Fitness World By Never Quitting

August 25, 2020 22:01 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

Sam Bakhtiar is a doctor, CEO, World-class bodybuilder, and millionaire visionary entrepreneur of the camp transformation center, which has over 110 locations. Sam is also the founder of the 1% Movement, along with many other successful brands in the fitness space.   On this episode, we talk about Sams life. Sam went from refugee to growing up in America not being able to speak English. That is what initially led Sam to discover sports and bodybuilding.   Sam says those were the days...

Dr. Bill Dorfman: Philanthropy, Celebrity Dentistry & Mastering Opportunity

August 20, 2020 21:09 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

Dr. Bill Dorfman is the celebrity dentist featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover, philanthropist founder of the Leap Foundation, and inventor of Zoom teeth whitening. In addition to those accomplishments, he is a NY Times Best Selling author and holds 16-lifetime achievement awards.   On this episode, Bill shares his life-defining moment when he became the celebrity dentist for ABC’s Extreme Makeover. He shares how he landed the opportunity, worldwide publicity, and how it grew his business ...

Peter Taunton: Building Global Brands & Bootstrapping Company Culture

August 17, 2020 19:09 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MB

Peter Taunton is the Iconic Founder of Snap Fitness & Lift Brands but his success didn’t happen overnight. After leaving college, Peter went from professional Racquetball player to fitness club owner making a $16,000 per year salary.   After 8 years, Peter made enough money to buy the fitness club outright from the same owners that hired him. Even that wasn’t easy, Peter had to make difficult decisions from Day 1, including firing many of the workers who were contributing to the club's f...

Influencer Law & The Digital Courtroom | Robert Freund

July 29, 2020 20:41 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MB

Robert Freund is the founder of Influencers IQ and Robert Freund Law. Most people don’t think about hiring a legal team for influencer contracts, or to run their ads, until it’s too late.    Did you know that a lot of the giveaways you see online are actually illegally run? Did you know that the wrong verbiage in your ads could literally cost you millions? Are you signing contracts with the influencers you work with? How about dropshipping laws?   In this episode, we discuss everythi...

Forbes, Entrepreneur & Kivo Daily | Dillon Kivo

October 15, 2019 20:39 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

Dillon Kivo has been featured in Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur.com, Huffington Post, MSNBC, Nasdaq, Yahoo and more. He also founded Kivodaily.com, one of the fastest-growing digital publications in the world. Learn how to build relationships with journalists, get featured in major publications and how to create your massive digital footprint. Https://www.giantvoicesmedia.com My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Dillon Kivo: https://www.instagram.com/dillonkivo/

Influencer Marketing, A-List Clients & The Power of Free | Chris Cunningham

September 25, 2019 19:15 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

Chris Cunningham transformed his career by doing work for free to build relationships. Now, he is the VP of Elevator Marketing, one of the top marketing agencies in the world. Chris has worked with companies like Lyft, Postmates, Draft Kings & Cardone Enterprises.  He is also the partner of That Pillow Guy, a custom pillow company that works with the biggest influencers in the world like DJ Khaled, Michael Strahan, Snoop Dogg and many others! We talk content, influencers, A list clients,...

Hoopsnation, Hip Hop, Twitch & TikTok | Buster Scher

September 05, 2019 18:36 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MB

Buster Scher took a lifelong obsession with sports and turned it into a successful career. At age 15, he founded Hoopsnation, which now has over 800,000 followers on Instagram and does millions of impressions online. Along the way, he had a radio show with the NBA, interned with Gary Vee, worked with artists like Meek Mill and plays video games with NBA superstars on Twitch. https://giantvoicesmedia.com/ Carson: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Buster: https://www.instagram.com/...

Credit Card Secrets, Travel Hacks & $82K in Debt | Yan Stavisski

August 28, 2019 14:38 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

Yan Stavisski was $82K in debt when he decided to learn how credit works! Now he's financially free! He leverages credit to build businesses, book first-class flights and stay at the nicest resorts in the world while paying pennies on the dollar! Yan shares some of his best credit secrets that banks and creditors don't want you to hear! https://giantvoicesmedia.com/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Yan: https://www.instagram.com/yanstavisski/

Addiction, Self-Talk, Meditation & Waking Up Wealthy | Brodie Kern

August 20, 2019 17:01 - 41 minutes - 94.3 MB

Brodie Kern went from drug addict to a successful serial entrepreneur, and now he helps others revolutionize their own lives. We talk addiction, meditation, being real with yourself, operating in extremes, making radical changes, mentorship and what he means when he says "stop listening to yourself & start talking to yourself." My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Brodie: https://www.instagram.com/brodiekern/ https://giantvoicesmedia.com/

CEO of Level Foods, Feeding 7-Foot Athletes & Instagram Virality | Elle Leonard

August 15, 2019 17:07 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MB

Elle Leonard, CEO of Level Foods, started her company to help her husband Meyers Leonard, find healthy alternatives to sugar-packed protein bars! We share her story about starting & launching her brand! We also discuss relationships, staying motivated, Instagram viral trick shots, the city of Portland and what it was like to find out they were moving to Miami, via Twitter! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Elles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elleleonard/

5X Billboard Top 100 DJ & Producer, Humility & Risk Taking | Greg Gatsby

August 13, 2019 16:16 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

Greg Gatsby was cleaning carpets in dorm rooms the first time he hit the Billboard Top 100 charts. In 2016, his hit single Mayday reached #16! Now, Greg is a 5X Billboard charting DJ & music producer. We discuss his story, remaining humble, collaboration, taking risks, addiction and fearlessly chasing your dreams! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Gregs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greggatsbymusic/

Million Dollar Brander, Click Funnels & Bon Jovi | Henry Kaminski

August 08, 2019 16:28 - 30 minutes - 69 MB

Henry Kaminski joins the show to talk about how he got the name "Million Dollar Brander," from Russell Brunson. We talk about how he got started in graphic design, positioning yourself as an expert, landing high profile clients like Click Funnels, Fabio Viviani & Bon Jovi. We talk about following your intuition, empathy, gratitude and why imposter syndrome is holding you back!  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Henrys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebranddr/

Cannabis, Ecommerce and 7-Figure Wholesaling | Dakota Sheets

August 05, 2019 15:28 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MB

Dakota Sheets founded a 7-Figure cannabis glass cleaning brand Resoulution Manufacturing. He started with $300 and failed his way to success by staying curious, finding a niche, dropshipping, wholesaling, leveraging content, great relationships and influencer marketing. We talk cannabis, how to find a niche, building relationships, reinvesting back into your business and so much more! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Dakotas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daksh...

Hip Hop, Culture, Mark Cuban & Perspective | Johnny Rapp

July 30, 2019 18:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

On this episode... Johnny Rapp, Founder of J Rapp Media. At age 12, Johnny created and built some of the largest viral twitter accounts like @HipHop. At age 16 he was doing deals with Mark Cuban, at age 18 he moved to LA and now works with some of the biggest influencers, hip hop artists and media companies in the world like Henry Brothers Entertainment & Integral Studios. We talk hip hop, perspective, music, empathy, collaboration, authenticity and so much more!   My Instagram: https://...

Build Your Empire, Rise Of The Young, Networking Mogul | Casey Adams

July 25, 2019 15:23 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Casey Adams is the CEO of Build Your Empire, Author and Host of Rise Of The Young where he has interviewed over 100+ top performers. Casey has built a top 100 podcast, speaks at the largest events in the world with moguls like Grant Cardone, Gary Vee and many others. Building his personal brand has led to deals with K Swiss, Moti and many others. We talk about networking, podcasting, personal branding and so much more! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Caseys Instagra...

Building A Top 100 Podcast, Grant Cardone & The Power of Networking | John Danes

July 23, 2019 15:26 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

John Danes is the founder of 99 Media and host of The No Excuses Show, a top 100 business podcast. John has built a billion-dollar network and has interviewed power players like Grant Cardone, John Mallott, Frank Kern and countless others. We discuss how he got started in marketing, how he built a top 100 podcast, how to network with power players and becoming FEARLESS! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Johns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndanes/

275 Million Followers, Minimalism & Mental Health | Stephen Flipmass

July 19, 2019 15:21 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MB

Stephen Johnson aka Stephen Flipmass runs the largest influencer marketing platform in the world and has worked with mega-brands like the NBA, TikTok, Pretty Little Thing & Atlantic Records. Stephen has recently been featured on podcasts like Group Chat and has made national headlines on CNN & NPR for his minimalistic lifestyle! In this episode, we discuss all of that, along with mental health, his year hiatus from Instagram and a big announcement about Flipmass! Please subscribe, rate, re...

Celebrity Networking, Hollywood Events & Brand Building | Ashwin Jacob

July 17, 2019 14:37 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

Ashwin Jacob moved to LA at age 20 with $500 to his name, since then, he has worked with major brands like Playboy, NBC Universal, Disney & MTV. He has also worked with celebrities like Terrell Owens and Sarah Silverman. Ashwin talks about moving to LA, working with celebrities, building your brand, giving without expectations and beating Oprah on the charts when the New Hollywood podcast launched! Subscribe, Rate & Review!  https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ https://giantvoicesme...

Grow Your Brand Through Podcasting: 6 Strategies

July 09, 2019 17:50 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

A podcast is the best way to grow and leverage your brand. In this episode, I talk about 6 ways you can do that including: Positioning yourself as an industry expert Networking with Colleagues/Clients Creating content for all platforms Building a consistent audience Creating community around your show Guest appearances Subscribe, rate & review and message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/

How To Market A Podcast From 0 to 50,000 Listeners

June 27, 2019 22:09 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode, Carson talks about how Giant Voices builds the largest podcast audiences in the world! In this episode you will hear about Our 100,000+ listener network that helps podcasts go viral How we generate exposure on the Apple Podcast charts How we help listeners get more ratings/reviews How guest appearances help grow your audience How SEO/search can grow your audience Massive Instagram distribution & powerful press Dont forget to follow Carson on Instagram  https://...

How To Grow Your Podcast: 20 Tips to grow

June 18, 2019 13:11 - 17 minutes - 31.4 MB

Part 2 of Carson Jones' ebook series discusses 20 things you must do to grow your podcast audience! In this episode, we discuss the importance of starting something (and first being bad at it), we also discuss: Listing your show on all platforms How to pre-launch How to get social proof Importance of giveaways Using your podcast to create other content The importance of guests/guest appearances

How To Start A Podcast: 20 Tips to start

June 10, 2019 21:28 - 18 minutes - 33.6 MB

In episode 2, Carson Jones covers his first 20 tips to launching and growing your podcast from the Giant Voices Ebook. These strategies helped the New Hollywood podcast beat Oprah during its launch phase! These tips cover topics like: What Microphone should I get? Formatting your show Recording remote episodes Naming your show Creating your cover art Choosing your podcast host Distributing your podcast everywhere Optimizing your titles for search and much more! to read the fu...

Starting A Podcast Empire: My Story

June 03, 2019 20:25 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MB

The story of how I went from selling senior life insurance to running a podcast marketing empire, working with celebrities, fortune 500 companies, NFL pro bowlers and NBA Champions.  4 years ago I changed careers and had no idea what I was doing... I started off ghost writing for bloggers and along the way, learned how to grow the biggest podcast audiences in the world. This episode is my story! In future episodes, we will get into how you can grow your podcast, how to get featured in ma...

How To (Podcast) Intro

April 18, 2019 16:21 - 45 seconds - 1.03 MB

Having ideas is easy, but how to start those ideas… well that’s hard. Having the courage to take the first step is what separates “I’m gonna” from “I’m doing” to “I did.” On each episode, Host Carson Jones, a podcast marketing expert, sits down with entrepreneurs, celebrities and industry experts who talk about taking their first step and give practical advice on how you can to. Along the way, he also shares the most in depth insights into the podcast marketing world by showing first-hand ...