The Secret is You with Chris Cicchinelli
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 302 ratingsA dynamic thought leader who relentlessly engineers growth and progress, Chris Cicchinelli is the President & CEO of Pure Romance, the world’s largest in-home party company specializing in intimacy and sexual health. On HIT, Chris shares real-world, no-nonsense advice on transforming your business through innovation, influence, and connection. Chris specializes in motivating business owners and entrepreneurs to crush their goals, love the hustle, and live life by design.More about Chris: Chris joined the Pure Romance team in 2000 and immediately took drastic measures for growth, taking the company from $3 million in revenue to well over $250 million with 30,000 active Consultants all over the world. Chris has been interviewed on Fox Business News, MSNBC, and featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, INC 5000, Smart Business, and Direct Selling News.
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HIT #50 Measuring happiness: tips for a better, more fulfilling life…today!
October 17, 2019 20:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBIt’s the big 5-0! Pure Romance SVP of Sales & Training Cheryl Force and sales guru Brian Parsley are back to talk about happiness: what it means, how to measure it, and how to grow it for yourself! When’s the last time you gave yourself a motivational talk to be the best you? Simple changes in your perspective can turn the tables when it comes to finding joy in your own life.
HIT #49 Where will you be 5 years from today?
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBLet’s talk strategy! It’s all about the power of perspective—Chris gets in-depth on Dan Zadra’s guide for more focused living, “The 5 Book: Where Will You Be Five Years From Today?” Have you thought about your next 5 years? That’s only 1,825 short days! Chris also talks about visualizing success, because life’s too short for regrets. A good mindset might be the only thing you need to turn your “what if” into “what IS!”
HIT #48 Being successful with 10 things that require ZERO TALENT
October 07, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBFrom body language to work ethic, Chris turns the tables with 10 business tips that don’t need “talent.” With more than 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurs, Chris nails down some of the biggest life-changers that anyone can start doing—right now! The real question is, what are you waiting for?
HIT #47 Change how your customers see you: learn to say “yes”
October 04, 2019 14:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBNo surprise here: It’s hard to go out and get business every day. In decades of work with business owners, Chris often comes across entrepreneurs with image problems. The one issue they share? They have trouble saying “yes”. Chris breaks down a purely customer-focused approach that empowers you and your team to meet buyer needs. How can you go the extra mile to be able to say “yes” more often and strengthen your relationships?
HIT #46 Ghosted for the Last Time
October 01, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBMaybe it’s their budget, maybe it’s the time, or maybe your solution just doesn’t fit their needs. Whatever the reason, customers sometimes throw up a communication wall. Get things rolling again with Chris’s best “been ghosted” tactics that’ll help you rekindle customer contact AND save your sale!
HIT #45 Today’s going to be a good day—because you’re going to live 15% longer!
September 27, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 9.66 MBChris has awesome news: a new Harvard study says that optimists—people who tend to approach life with a “glass half full” outlook—live 15% longer! (Spoiler alert: that means YOU can, too!) Ready for the sunny side of life? Find out what you can do today to start living your life with optimism and positivity.
HIT #44 No fear: The tools that keep you going in the face of change
September 24, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBIt’s no surprise that most people fear change, but did you know that most high-achieving entrepreneurs have learned how to stop that fear—right in its tracks? Chris and Brian use decades of experience in business growth, sales, and marketing to arm you with the most powerful weapons against the uncertainty of the unknown.
HIT #43 Transgender Daughter Shows True Persistence During Official Name Change Process
September 20, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBYour personal and professional lives are inseparable, so finding balance is key. Chris inspires with a personal story about his daughter, LC, and reveals what he’s learned about determination through her journey to live as her true self. Instead of avoiding challenges, Chris recommends facing them head on: handle it, get back to the grind, and success will follow!
HIT #42 Take control: how stress is good for your mind—yes, really!
September 17, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBYes, you read that title right—stress can be GOOD for your mind! Chris helps you navigate the negative effects of stress with his no-holds-barred strategy on taking control and getting the better of mental and physical strain. Turn stress into motivation with a few small changes to your lifestyle and discover how much power you have over your own future!
HIT #42 Take control: how stress is good for your mind—yes, really!
September 17, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBYes, you read that title right—stress can be GOOD for your mind! Chris helps you navigate the negative effects of stress with his no-holds-barred strategy on taking control and getting the better of mental and physical strain. Turn stress into motivation with a few small changes to your lifestyle and discover how much power you have over your own future!
HIT #41 Change? Handled. Why you shouldn’t let change steer your business off-course.
September 13, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBIt’s a triple-threat episode! The new year is getting closer, so Chris leads a crash course on change with Executive Publicist Suzanne Murray and Sales Expert Brian Parsley. Together, this expert panel examines why people fear change, and why top entrepreneurs should ride the wave of change instead of running from it!
HIT #40 The best skill you’ll ever learn: How to NOT give an F!
September 10, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBIt’s the easiest and hardest skill you’ll ever learn—not giving an F! Executive Publicist Suzanne Murray meets with Chris to discuss how hard it is for CEOs to focus on the big picture when surrounded by tiny frustrating distractions. In this bite-sized episode, you’ll find out why the ability to just “not give an F” is one of the best skills you’ll ever master!
HIT #39 Happiness found? How you’re getting in the way of your own goals.
September 06, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 24.5 MBWhen’s the last time you told yourself “I’ll be happy when…”? It’s all too easy to slide into negative thinking and focus on where we “should” be in life. Chris explores the unhealthy cycle of “shoulds” that drag you down and rob you of your potential, then shares his powerful perspective on why taking time for gratitude is essential for the entrepreneur's goal-setting process.
HIT #38 The GOYA Principle
August 27, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBEveryone’s a critic, but that won’t stop sales expert Brian Parsley! Brian and Chris take on the sources of criticism and explore the benefits of negative and positive feedback. On one hand, ignoring useless criticism is a good skill to have; on the other hand, good criticism can be a great motivator to G-O-Y-A (get off your ass) and get things done!
HIT #37 Service and selflessness: leadership from the top down with Cheryl Force
August 23, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBPure Romance SVP of Sales & Training Cheryl Force is back to take on the trials and tribulations of leadership and team culture. Chris and Cheryl discuss the importance of clear direction and the impact of service and selflessness in the top roles of a company’s hierarchy.
HIT #36 Research is the new listening! How to manage the digital “You.”
August 20, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBFirst impressions start long before you meet in person. Thanks to social media, a new acquaintance likely has an idea about who you are before your very first hand shake. Chris asks Social Media Expert Erin Gargan King the big question—how do you leverage your social media for greater success? Erin also gets real about fake influencers, managing your followers, and digging deep about being shallow on Instagram.
HIT #35 Building, breaking out & beyond: Crushing goals with Carrie Wilkerson
August 16, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBCarrie Wilkerson isn’t just a business owner—she’s a business coach and a motivational speaker with tons of experience in business success. Chris and Carrie put together a winning game plan to put your business on the map, build your connections in your industry, and ultimately put financial freedom in your hands! Find out what strategies bring the best results, and find out the importance of “working your ‘ask’ off!”
HIT #34 Your future by the numbers: Grabbing the wheel on the road to retirement
August 13, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBFact: 42% of people don’t know how much they need for retirement. Another fact: You don’t have to be one of those people. On this bite-size episode, Chris gets real about retirement, no-nonsense about numbers, and delivers a planning pep-talk that will put your future on the right track.
HIT #33 Why does everyone hate customer service? (With Brian Parsley)
August 09, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBCustomer Service just isn't what it used to be. How many customer service companies have replaced a service-focused approach with rules-oriented environments? Or worse, replaced people with technology? Brian parsley is back with Chris to get to the heart of this de-evolution of the customer service industry and talk about the incredible benefits of a service-oriented, customer-focused approach.
HIT #32 Dave Lorenzo and the incredible power of service-oriented business
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBChris meets with Dave Lorenzo, a master sales consultant and author of “The 60-Second Sale” to find out how anyone can, as Dave says, “make a great living and make a great life!” Chris and Dave take on the dying dialing-for-dollars business culture and open up about the power of a service-oriented approach to sales. Which is more important: what you do or why you do it?
HIT #31 Six things you CAN control in an out-of-control world
July 30, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBWhen it feels like the whole world is a runaway train, Chris has the answers you need. He breaks down his personal list of 6 things that you can change right now—from your emotions to your attitude. You have more power over your world than you realize!
HIT #30 Cheryl Force and Chris reveal how to rock your next business conference.
July 30, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBAttending a conference is an incredible opportunity to refuel your business mojo. Pure Romance SVP of Sales & Training Cheryl Force is no stranger to these powerful events—both as a planner and as an entrepreneur! Join Chris and Cheryl as they discuss their experiences with conferences of all sizes, and explore the ways to get the most out of your time surrounded by the best resources any industry can offer.
HIT #30 Cheryl Force and Chris reveal how to rock your next business conference.
July 30, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBAttending a conference is an incredible opportunity to refuel your business mojo. Pure Romance SVP of Sales & Training Cheryl Force is no stranger to these powerful events—both as a planner and as an entrepreneur! Join Chris and Cheryl as they discuss their experiences with conferences of all sizes, and explore the ways to get the most out of your time surrounded by the best resources any industry can offer.
HIT # 29 Break through barriers with performance coach Sarah Klein
July 26, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBHigh-Performance Coach Sarah Klein outlines the powerful benefits of life coaching. Sharing her courageous journey as a sexual abuse victim, Sarah speaks out about the importance of self-worth in life, business, and beyond. Chris and Sarah also explore how performance coaching can truly change your life.
HIT #28 The Hot List: how to build your network
July 23, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 7.96 MBChris drops hot tips on building business contacts—starting with a Hot List! In this bite-sized episode, Chris explains the importance of knowing who you know while building connections quickly and confidently.
HIT #27 Retirement: Taking Action & Finding Solutions!
July 19, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBAre you retirement ready? Whether you’re 25 or 45, now’s the time for entrepreneurs to start planning for the future. Chris talks about how easy it is to avoid saving for retirement, how hard it is to plan for the future of your business, and how important it is to implement a solid retirement plan—today!
HIT #26 Time management: How entrepreneurs maximize every single day
July 16, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBTime management is one of the toughest skills for entrepreneurs to master! Don’t drown in your dayplanner—Brian Parsley is back to help you plan, prioritize, and persevere. Brian and Chris share their experiences with their own businesses and schedules, while breaking down the old idea of being chained to the calendar.
HIT #26 Time management: How entrepreneurs maximize every single day
July 16, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBTime management is one of the toughest skills for entrepreneurs to master! Don’t drown in your dayplanner—Brian Parsley is back to help you plan, prioritize, and persevere. Brian and Chris share their experiences with their own businesses and schedules, while breaking down the old idea of being chained to the calendar.
HIT #25 Clear out the clutter: curating your life, environment, and goals
July 12, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBIn a world where social media influencers post about their “lavish” lifestyles every single day, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s really important in our own lives. It comes down to what Chris calls “curating”—focusing on the most important aspects of life and making those the centerpiece of your goals. Chris also explains the difference between the lives we curate for ourselves, and the social media “lives” people curate for others. Guess which one’s gonna stress you out?
HIT #24 The foundation of success? Treating your body right!
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBTreating your body right is the foundation of success. Executive Publicist Suzanne Murray joins Chris to talk about the connection between health, happiness, and success. In mile-a-minute world where it’s so easy to neglect yourself, Chris and Suzanne talk about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the power of an accountability partner. How can you stay motivated to succeed when it’s so easy to give in to bad habits?
HIT #24 The foundation of success? Treating your body right!
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBTreating your body right is the foundation of success. Executive Publicist Suzanne Murray joins Chris to talk about the connection between health, happiness, and success. In mile-a-minute world where it’s so easy to neglect yourself, Chris and Suzanne talk about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the power of an accountability partner. How can you stay motivated to succeed when it’s so easy to give in to bad habits?
HIT #23 Ready, set, grow! 10 secrets to boosting your business—today!
July 05, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBReady, set, grow! Chris is back with 10 hot tips on how you can boost your business just by tweaking your daily habits. From time-wasting to self-care, Chris gets real on how applying the best habits of successful entrepreneurs to your daily life makes a big difference to your business…and your bottom line!
HIT #22 The Power of Listening: Do Your Sales Skills Need Work?
July 02, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBIf your sales pitch keeps missing the mark, it’s probably because you’re not listening. With over 20 years in the direct sales industry, Chris is ready to get real about how to close the deal. What makes your sales pitch strong, and—more importantly—what kills it before you’ve even started? The answer may be simpler than you think.
HIT #21 Work/Life Balance: A Unicorn That Doesn’t Exist
June 28, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBStop searching for balance- find your rhythm and identify when you are the most productive. What you are really looking for isn’t balance, it’s clarity. Chris walks you through how to make the most of everything in your life. Once you get clear on what you want you can prioritize and make things happen!
HIT #20 Closing the deal: can you overcome the “no”?
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBDid you know it takes an average of 12 connections to close a deal? Chris chats with Pure Romance Executive Publicist Suzanne Murray about how entrepreneurs should respond to—and overcome!—objections to a business pitch. In a world where it’s easy to say “no” from behind a keyboard, Chris and Suzanne break down the best response: “Why not?” Chris covers the significance of following up when you hit a connection roadblock, while Suzanne offers up the perfect business pitch mantra: The first “...
HIT #18 From the heart: LC and Living With Change
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBChris opens up about a deeply personal subject: his early struggles with understanding his transgender daughter, LC. He speaks from the heart about his own journey as a parent, focusing on being supportive and educating himself about her needs—and how the lessons he learned inspired him and his wife, Jessica, to start Living With Change, an organization devoted to supporting transgender youth.
HIT #18 From the heart: LC and Living With Change
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBChris opens up about a deeply personal subject: his early struggles with understanding his transgender daughter, LC. He speaks from the heart about his own journey as a parent, focusing on being supportive and educating himself about her needs—and how the lessons he learned inspired him and his wife, Jessica, to start Living With Change, an organization devoted to supporting transgender youth.
HIT #17 Efforts Over Excuses
June 14, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBIt’s the episode every business owner should hear! Entrepreneur Brian Parsley joins Chris to get to the heart of excuses. From stalling your motivation to holding you back from reaching your highest potential, excuses are bad for business.
HIT #19 Hey entrepreneurs: are you drinking too much?
June 13, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBChris explores the effects of alcohol on an entrepreneur’s abilities, efficiency, and energy. Pulling from his own experience, he explains how even social drinking can sap your potential—and offers alternatives for those using alcohol to help deal with the stress of leadership.
HIT #16 Why being selfish isn’t always a bad thing!
June 11, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBBeing selfish isn’t always a bad thing. Customer service expert Brian Parsley gives Chris a new perspective on selfishness—believe it or not, putting yourself first can actually be healthy for business and even lead to greater opportunities to empower your community! It’s time for entrepreneurs to turn “selfishness” into “self-care.”
HIT #15 Millennials: Lazy or Just Misunderstood?
June 07, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBLazy or just misunderstood? From motivation to management, Chris digs deep to get to the heart of a hardworking generation that’s driven to do more with less. Tune in to learn the “why” of Gen Y—and discover how Millennials are making an impact on the global stage.
HIT #14 Burnout
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.07 MBThe World Health Organization now considers burnout to be a medical diagnosis! Chris brings the fire about the all-too-common problem of corporate fatigue—what causes it, how it impacts your output and efficiency, and (most importantly) what you can do to beat the burnout! Chris also gets real about his own experiences with burnout and how he turned the grind into growth.
HIT #13 Brad Nelson
May 31, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.05 MBIt’s all about having a financial strategy. Chris and Financial Consultant Brad Nelson chat about why business owners can’t just wing it when it comes to finance. To succeed, business owners must be intentional about their cash flow, monetary strategy and financial plan. Every entrepreneur has a dream—make it a reality by planning for the long term and making powerful financial changes today!
HIT #12 The Dark Side of Fame
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.34 MBChris gets real about fame. After his experiences with his own family revealed the negative cycle of judgment, self-worth, and internet “likes”, Chris rejects the idea of “fame” as a goal and boosts a much more powerful message—doing the right thing, taking action, and making an impact on the world.
HIT #11 The Power of Prep
May 24, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.26 MBPreparation leads to progress, and progress leads to unbelievable growth. Chris is back telling all about his experience with prepping ahead, and how it can give you valuable control over your personal and professional time. Chris also answers the burning question: How do you push through procrastination AND power your way to the top?
HIT #11 The Power of Prep
May 24, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.26 MBPreparation leads to progress, and progress leads to unbelievable growth. Chris is back telling all about his experience with prepping ahead, and how it can give you valuable control over your personal and professional time. Chris also answers the burning question: How do you push through procrastination AND power your way to the top?
HIT #10 Get More Done (and Stress Less!)
May 21, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.75 MBYou’ve heard that “less is more,” right? Chris dismisses the idea of a packed, stressful schedule and explains how a healthy work-life balance helps you get more done in the long run. Even something as simple as re-examining your daily priorities can work miracles for business owners worldwide!
HIT #9 Entrepreneurs: Your Questions, Answered!
May 17, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.65 MBHe’s said it before and he’ll say it again: Consistency is key! Chris answers the most common questions about the problems entrepreneurs face. After 19 years coaching business owners, Chris has nailed down the most common pitfalls of business leadership—and how you can tackle each challenge, head-on!
HIT #8 Success Redefined
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBChris gets real about inconsistent entrepreneurs who give up on or change a business plan BEFORE it gets a chance to succeed! How do the most successful people measure their success, and how can you stay committed and consistent to get the best results? In this episode, Chris has the answers to both of these burning questions—and more!
HIT #8 Success Redefined
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBChris gets real about inconsistent entrepreneurs who give up on or change a business plan BEFORE it gets a chance to succeed! How do the most successful people measure their success, and how can you stay committed and consistent to get the best results? In this episode, Chris has the answers to both of these burning questions—and more!