Live to Grind
449 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsBrandon T. Adams is a Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Inventor, Author, Motivational Speaker, Crowdfunding Expert, and T.V. Host & Executive Producer.The goal of Live To Grind is to help and inspire YOU to become successful in life and business. Brandon (a.k.a. BTA) shares tips and tactics that are working for him as well as insights from the most successful entrepreneurs and inspirational people in the world like Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, Forbes Riley, John Lee Dumas, Jake Paul, Jay Baer, Donald Trump's Prodigy Tana Goertz, and many more.Are you ready to go out there, create something great, and become unforgettable? Then, let's get started!
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EP 198 Branding Lessons, BTA Style!
January 10, 2017 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.47 MBMentors taught me about the importance of branding. Look at Coca-Cola and Nike. You could argue that they don’t have the best product, but billions of people know, like, and trust them. That generates revenue. BIG revenue. The same is true for entrepreneurs like us. We have to stand out from the crowd and be visible if we want to get those higher paying clients, win those publicity opportunities, and leverage our one chance for success. A few highlights from this interview include: - Why...
EP 197 From Juvenile Hall to Millionaire by 25 with Stephen Dela Cruz
January 05, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBCan you become a great entrepreneur, even if you have a rocky past? Listen to this raw and honest interview with Stephen Dela Cruz for inspiration, motivation, and more. A few highlights from this interview include: - How Stephen generated over $100,000 in less than 6 weeks in my Influencer Accelerator! - How Stephen got started [creatively and profitably!] with entrepreneurship at 8 years old. - Why juvenile hall is worse than regular prison. - How Bible College kickstarted his entreprene...
EP 196 How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Yet
January 03, 2017 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.72 MBSuch a sad number of people give up on their 2017 goals by the 15th of January. JANUARY! Just two weeks in and people fail. No bueno. Let’s look at ways you can make sure you stick to your goals and CRUSH them! I’m on your side. A few highlights from this interview include: - Article by Tony Robbins says some SHOCKING facts about New Year’s Resolutions. - Why I did 6 hours of live video on my birthday! (12/31) - FacebookLive with Caleb Maddix happened just before I recorded this (on 1/1/...
EP 195 Getting Schooled on the Art of the Interview with Michael O’Neal
December 29, 2016 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBWanna hear me get schooled by a badass broadcaster? Listen to this episode. Michael O’Neal of Proudly Unemployable, The Solopreneur Hour holds nothing back as he shares insights (and lessons I needed to hear) on entrepreneurship, the art of interviewing, and common mistakes that 95% of podcasters make when interviewing. Important Note: The advice you hear is important whether you have a podcast or not. A few highlights from this interview include: - What Michael learned from work experienc...
EP 194 Review of 2016 + Predictions for 2017
December 27, 2016 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBWhat worked and what didn’t? Let’s analyze 2016. Then, looking ahead to success in 2017. I share what you absolutely must do to achieve big goals so we can "cheers" to your success! A few highlights from this episode include: - Want more exposure in 2017? I share my best advice. - Hear from where I am recording this episode! Hint: It’s near the biggest mall in the U.S. - Sneak peek into my book coming up next year! - What I learned from some big events this past year and raised 7 figures i...
EP 193 Podcasting Super-Pro Tell-All With Laura Petersen
December 22, 2016 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBPodcasting super-pro shares insights on entrepreneurship (including funny failures), psychology, writing a book in 1 month, and having a great podcast. This interview with Laura Petersen is packed with actionable advice that can be implemented right away! A few highlights from this interview include: – What Laura did before getting into podcasting and writing a book. – The turning point of how she became an entrepreneur [she used to be a big nerd in school!]. – The biggest takeaways from Ri...
EP 192 Behind the Scenes of Facebook Live with Brandon T. Adams
December 20, 2016 05:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBToday was a long day of shooting footage in studio with Greg Rollett for our T.V. Show Ambitious Adventures. Man, video is so important now and going into 2017! So I decided to jump onto a Facebook Live and share my best advice for how to make 2017 your best year yet. Wanted to give my podcast listeners a sneak peek to go behind-the-scenes and learn how to do effective #FBlive videos too. A few highlights from this interview include: - See who pops in to say hello LIVE! [Hint: Caleb Maddi...
EP 191 Shady Congress and Making Money Podcasting with Jen Briney
December 15, 2016 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBSneaky backdoor tactics from Congress. How to earn money podcasting. What I learned from Donald Trump about Facebook ads and crowdfunding from his successful election run. This is a potentially controversial and assuredly fascinating interview with Jen Briney! A few highlights from this interview include: - What Jen did before getting into politics and podcasting. - How Jen ended up in Germany and the stark differences she found there versus the United States. - The incident on C-SPAN that ...
EP 190 How Running a Spartan Race is Like Business
December 13, 2016 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBJust finished a Spartan Race! There were times I wanted to quit. But somehow I kept going. And then it hit me. There are so many parallels with business and success as an entrepreneur. So, I wanted share the 3 ways that a Spartan Race is like business with you! A few highlights of what you will hear: - What race I just ran with my girlfriend and our friends. - The music I listen to to stay pumped up and motivated when I’m running. - How we are like a computer and how to use that to our ad...
EP 189 How to Start a T.V. Show and Make Money from It
December 08, 2016 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBA year ago I never would have thought I would be wrapping up my first season of an awesome T.V. show and preparing for season 2. In this episode, I share what it really takes to make great T.V. and how you earn money and visibility from it. Plus SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS from Ambitious Adventures revealed here, including how you can get yourself on the red carpet. A few highlights of what you will hear: - Recording from the new digs in downtown Orlando! You can hear the city streets bustling ...
EP 188 Hunting for Business
December 06, 2016 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.48 MBWould you rather grind hard in sunny Orlando or hunt with family in snowy Iowa? Listen to this episode to hear how this was a tough choice, but that I am glad how I chose! A few highlights of what you will hear: - How I am recording in the snow in the middle of the woods right now! - About my family tradition each year during shotgun season. - How sometimes you have to chose family and taking time off over working. But that can actually make you more productive when you get back. - The sto...
EP 187 How to Sell on Amazon and Build Your Team
December 01, 2016 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBFrom selling millions of dollars worth before age 21 in a college dorm, to helping other entrepreneurs hire teams that help them grow and scale, today’s guest is Nathan Hirsh. He shares how to sell on Amazon and hire the right people for your business to thrive. A few highlights of what you will hear in this interview include: - Accelerate your business in 30 days! - What is “The Drunken Monkey” and why are we planning to go there? - How Nathan got started selling textbooks out of his dorm...
EP 186 Power of Podcasting
November 29, 2016 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBOn the long road from Iowa to Orlando, I picked up my mic and hit record. Why are podcasts so damn important for entrepreneurs? Listen to find out what other podcasters aren’t telling you! A few highlights of what you will hear: - Why I think everyone should do podcasting - Moving to Florida now! Literally. - Info about filming for Ambitious Adventures T.V. show - Are you in the Orlando area? - What I am using to record this from the car. - Stories from when I first started in podcasting ...
EP 185 The Thanksgiving Special
November 24, 2016 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat’s most important in life? Even I talk about my big goals and business dreams, but at the end of the day, if you have no one to share it with, does it all matter? Listen to this episode to hear more about my past, those closest to me, and a huge move I am taking right now. A few highlights of what you will hear in this episode include: - Growing up in Garnavillo, Iowa - $1,000 worth of fireworks memory - My mom would stay up and do flashcards for math competitions - Why I was getting ...
EP 184 Think Your Way to Success
November 22, 2016 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9 MBAm I crazy? Some people say it.... But they don’t know what I know. Our minds are the most powerful things we have and in this episode, I share with you how I use it to get all I want in life and business. And so can you! A few highlights of what you will hear in this episode include: - Amazing update on the THINK film crowdfunding campaign! - Why people have said I am crazy - Should you tell people where you want to go? - How to attract the right people into your life and business - What I...
EP 183 How to Sell High Ticket Items with Johnson Emmanuel
November 17, 2016 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBAre you charging enough for the value you bring your clients? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’re not. Listen to this episode to learn how to package and sell high-ticket items for happier clients and more successful business for yourself. A few highlights of what you will hear in this interview include: - Where Johnson is originally from and living right now. - How Johnson first got started as an entrepreneur with a mobile phone repair company. - How he learned about online marketi...
EP 182 Family Matters with Brandon T. Adams
November 15, 2016 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MBEven in the midst of GRIND and HUSTLE, never forget the people who are really important in your life. Your business is not everything, even though it is a big part.I open up and share more about my family and my background. Hear never-before-shared pieces of my life.
EP 181 Get Addicted to Success with Joel Brown
November 10, 2016 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBFrom being bloodily bullied to bound for billions, Joel Brown reveals the childhood lessons that helped him overcome being a high school dropout to a sought after speaker, millionaire entrepreneur, and impassioned leader is self development.A few highlights of what you will hear in this interview include: - What film over a billion people are going to see (that we both are a part of)- Childhood lessons that came from great books and being bullied- Joel’s experience in the entertainment indus...
EP 180 My Dying Words of Advice with Brandon T. Adams
November 08, 2016 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBYou will get whatever you want in life, if you do what I say. No joke. What I’m going to tell you is something that you NEED to follow. You need to do. If you want change in your life. Don’t really want to make a change? Cool. Go watch some cat videos. But if you REALLY want something in your life, this advice will help you get it. I’ll break it down into 4 actionable steps.
EP 179 Forbes Riley is the Queen of Infomercials and Selling
November 03, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBWhat do SharkTank, QVC, and a $100,000 Handshake have in common?Listen to this high-energy, fascinating conversation with Forbes Riley to find out! Forbes has sold billions of dollars in products and worked with the biggest names in T.V. and entrepreneurship, pioneering the concept of selling fitness on television.A few highlights of what you will hear in this interview include:- What Forbes was like as a child and how that contributed to her success.- How Forbes got to host the X Games.- Wha...
EP 178 What it takes to become a Successful Entrepreneur with Brandon T. Adams
November 01, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.2 MBMany people ask me what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. They say how do you do it? How have you put yourself into the positions you are in and how do you get to work with very influential people? Its really not rocket science. It comes down to how hard you are willing to work and if you can handle the journey. All you have to do is never give up. You must never stop moving forward. You are going to see many temporary failures and there are going to be times when you will ...
EP 177 How to FUND the Life You Want with Brandon T. Adams
October 27, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBOver the past year I've been able to FUND the life that I want through crowdfunding but I've realized the formula i use for crowdfunding applies to anything in life. I've created multiple events, funded my own tv show, taken my own ideas to market, and landed myself in the film THINK The Legacy of Think and Grow Rich. I've achieved all of this by applying 4 main processes which are forethought, utilize marketing plan, narrative, and deliver value. I share with you how to apply these in your...
EP 176 Traveling and Meeting New People with Brandon T. Adams
October 25, 2016 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB9 airplanes in 9 days. I've been traveling a lot lately and have met some very influential people. Traveled to Puerto Rico to film a kickstarter video with John Lee Dumas. Attended a Napoleon Hill event in Wise, Va and had dinner with Napoleon Hill's Grandson J. B. Hill. Interviewed Jim Stovall for THINK and got a different perspective on life. Spent a night in Nashville and heard some country music. Next stop Tampa, FL to keynote at CEO conference. Hear the adventures I've been on and...
EP 175 Ryan Stewman is the Hardcore Closer in Sales
October 20, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBRyan Stewman has had the real rollercoaster ride as an entrepreneur. He's been in prison twice, once being accused for something he never did, and he has went from broke to rich twice in his journey. Ryan shares his ups and downs in life and what he has learned in the process. He has become one of the top salesmen there is teaching people his secrets all over the country. Learn how to be better at selling and why the person who speaks the most almost always loses.
EP 175 Ryan Stewman is the Hardcore Closer in Sales
October 20, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBRyan Stewman has had the real rollercoaster ride as an entrepreneur. He's been in prison twice, once being accused for something he never did, and he has went from broke to rich twice in his journey. Ryan shares his ups and downs in life and what he has learned in the process. He has become one of the top salesmen there is teaching people his secrets all over the country. Learn how to be better at selling and why the person who speaks the most almost always loses.
EP 174 Be Consistent with your Content with Brandon T. Adams
October 18, 2016 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.6 MBIf you want to be the top influencer in your industry then you need to be putting out content consistently so you can be seen as the best. Every day you should be putting out something that adds value to others. Each week I air 3 podcast shows, go on 2 podcast shows, write a couple blogs, do posts on facebook, instagram, multiple tweets, snapchats daily, and frequent facebook lives. This all adds up over time and allows me to reach more people which eventually turn into sales for my busin...
EP 173 The Billion Dollar Body with Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle
October 13, 2016 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBFitness should be a big part of your life as it plays a big role in your success. Strong mind and strong body make you more productive in all areas of your life. Amanda and Nicholas Bayerle talk about how to stay on track with your diet and fitness even when you are traveling. They share with you their secret fitness tips on how to get the billion dollar body you want.
EP 172 The Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make with Brandon T. Adams
October 11, 2016 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.15 MBI see entrepreneurs constantly making the same mistakes over and over again. I share with you the mistakes they make and how you can avoid them.
EP 171 Jake Paul is the King of Social Media
October 06, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBJake Paul is a social media King with over 12 million followers between all of his social media outlets. How did he get to that massive number? He got there 1 like and follow at a time and created continuous content. In this show he shares with you posting tips on social media, how to make a video go viral, and how him and his team are set out to make Team 10 the premiere label and celebrity incubator of Los Angeles.
EP 170 Accelerating your Business and Life with Brandon T. Adams
October 04, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBOver the past 5 years i have invested in myself and have done many things to gain connections across the country. All of that investment of time and money to gain relationships and to better myself has now allowed me to be an influencer in my field and to work with the top influencers in the industry. You need to invest in yourself and surround yourself with others who are motivated and have already achieved more then you.
EP 169 Networking with Billionaires with Matt Holmes
September 29, 2016 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBMatt Holmes not only has the world record for the longest hand shake but he has also interviewed multiple Billionaires. He shares with us the best advice they have given and he also talks about how to stand out in the crowd with your brand.
EP 168 Live Every day as if it were your Last with Brandon T. Adams
September 27, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.33 MBOn September 27, 2013 I lost my good friend Lee Michael Smith in a Car accident. That day my view on life changed forever. I learned to live every day is if it were my last. Every day I strive to get better to live for Lee and to become the best I can possibly be while here on earth. If you were to die tomorrow would you be happy with your life? I urge you to soul search and make sure you are living life to the fullest. This show is in Memory of Lee Michael Smith.
EP 167 Think and Grow Rich with Brandon T. Adams
September 22, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBThe past 5 year I have lived by the principles in the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. It has changed my life. Because I have lived by them I have been asked to be featured in the film THINK: The Legacy of Think and Grow Rich. In this show I share with you the principles in the book that i live by.
EP 166 Filming Stars in Hollywood with Brandon T. Adams
September 20, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBI'm in Hollywood filming stars for my TV show Ambitious Adventures. Learn what I've learned from my interviews the past couple days.
EP 165 Building the Fastest Growing Company in Colorado with Stephen Christopher
September 15, 2016 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBStephen talks about his entrepreneurial journey on how he went from $100,000 in debt to creating the fastest growing company in colorado. Learn tips how to grow a business, how to make a website that converts, and advice that can help you succeed as a entrepreneur.
EP 164 Overnight Success Years in the Making with Brandon T. Adams
September 13, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.95 MBOvernight success takes years to get to. I of all people know this. Over the past 4 years I have had a crazy ride and continue to have a ride of a lifetime. I share with you what i have learned along the way and how you can learn from my journey.
EP 163 Whatever the Mind Conceives and Believes the Mind Achieves with Brandon T. Adams
September 08, 2016 04:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBWhatever the mind conceives and believes the mind achieves. That's a quote by Napoleon Hill that I have lived by since i read the book "Think and Grow Rich" back in 2011. I've followed the principles and it's led me to some big successes. Learn the principles that have benefited me most in life and how you can apply them to have your own success.
EP 162 Investing your Time and Money Wisely with Brandon T. Adams
September 06, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.33 MBHow are you investing your time and money? The wealthiest people learn how to manage these 2 things very well. I share with you how I invest my time and money to give me the best return in life and business.
EP 161 Where it all Started with Randy S. Adams
September 01, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBIn this interview my father shares his childhood and how he created something from nothing. He grew up poor and couldn't walk without crutches until he was 10. With all odds against him he created multiple successful businesses in his life and raised 3 successful kids, with me being one of them. In this show you will learn how he built an ice company from nothing, how he started a lunch wagon business, and his top advice for anyone wanting to live a happy life on their own terms.
EP 160 Entrepreneur Truth Talk with Brandon T. Adams
August 30, 2016 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBSo Napoleon Hill said some of our best ideas come while under the influence. As I drink my Vodka 7up i share with you the truth about my life as an Entrepreneur and also share with you some words of wisdom.
EP 159 How to have a Successful Relationship in Life and Business with Ashley Olafsen
August 25, 2016 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBI believe running a successful business with business partners and having a successful relationship are very similar in many ways. They both take a lot of work, there must be constant communication, you must have similar goals, and you need to make each other better. They both can be very challenging at times. I personally have not been in a relationship for almost a year, but I have been in many business relationships over the past year. I’ve started 3 companies with multiple business par...
EP 158 Don't be a Fake Entrepreneur with Brandon T. Adams
August 23, 2016 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.06 MBThere are plenty of Entrepreneurs out there that are fake and full of shit. I’m talking about the people that want to be your coach and teach you how to do something when they haven’t even done it themselves. What really gets me going is when you see people posting pictures of them in front of cars, in big mansions, or pictures of 100 dollar bills on the table and share with you how successful they are and tell you to keep working to live the dream. News Flash, true entrepreneurs don’t was...
EP 157 Tips and Tricks of Marketing with Jay Baer
August 18, 2016 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBOver the years I have gained much experience marketing for my various companies that I own, events that I have promoted, products I have brought to market, and crowdfunding campaigns I have launched. I’ve promoted on TV, Blogs, Podcasts, Facebook, and most recently I have been spending a lot of time on snapchat. I’ve been introduced to many marketing materials and books on marketing, but my favorite marketing book by far is Youtility by Jay Baer. I liked this book so much I promoted it on ...
EP 156 The Ambitious Adventures Film Experience with Brandon T. Adams
August 16, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.86 MBI share with you my experience while filming Episode 1 of Ambitious Adventures in Des Moines this past weekend. We overcame some obstacles and learned a lot in the process. I found out that all entrepreneurs have this one thing in common.
EP 155 Make what Sells with Michael Devlin
August 11, 2016 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBMichael has seen the rollercoaster life of an entrepreneur. He has went from Bentley to Bus Ticket and Bus Ticket to Amazon Best Seller all within 36 months. He has sold millions of dollars of product online and even has sold a patent for his shaker bottle for 7 figures. His story is one that everyone should hear. Everyone hears about all the successes, but today Michael shares both success and failure. His willingness to never give up has led him to becoming one of the top sellers on am...
EP 154 Don't Stop at NO with Brandon T. Adams
August 09, 2016 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBI hear the word NO daily but I don’t let it stop me. As an entrepreneur you are going to hear no a lot. Not everyone is going to want to buy your product or want to help you with what you are doing. They may not believe in you or your idea. That's all right, not everyone will. That just means they were not supposed to be apart of your journey. I believe everything happens for a reason. The greatest salesmen have heard no the most, that’s because they don’t stop at no, they keep going u...
EP 153 Best Marketing Tips with Brandon T. Adams
August 04, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.8 MBI share with you my best marketing tips that I use on my crowdfunding campaigns and when I promote anything. Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Email marketing, I go over it all. You may be surprised to hear my best ROI for social media.
EP 152 Pushing Beyond Your Limits with Brandon T. Adams
August 02, 2016 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.35 MBAre you pushing beyond what you think is possible every single day in every aspect of your life? As the Great Tony Robbins says, in order to be happy and fulfilled we must grow. We must get better in all aspects of our life. The more you push yourself the more success you will have and the more fulfilled you will feel. Sadly most people don’t reach their full potential. Every single day I work to get better and strive to push beyond my limits in my work, at the gym, mentally, and in my r...
EP 151 Building lasting Relationships in Business with Matt Ruedlinger
July 28, 2016 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBIn my recent podcast I spoke about building lasting relationships and building a powerful network. You need to add a massive amount of value to others and always be giving. This goes with marketing as well. The more valuable and free content you give out the more trust you will build with an audience. Not only will you build trust but also you will become an authority in your field. Those people that trust you will eventually need your services and eventually will buy from you.
EP 150 Your Network is your Net Worth with Brandon T. Adams
July 26, 2016 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.89 MBYou are the average of the five people you hang out with and also I would say that your net worth should eventually become the average of those people. If you want to become a billionaire then hang out with billionaires. The question is how do you build up a network? I'm talking about a network that has many influential people in it that are just a phone call away from making something happen for you. If you establish a powerhouse network you will literally become a phone call away from an...