In this 7th and final episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, our hosts Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack revisit their favorite interviews, guests, and takeaways. After more than 70 conversations, our hosts look at how their own definitions of success have changed, and why it’s not just about the money anymore. Kris and Brian also talk about thei…

Intellectual property can be one of, if not the most valuable asset for many businesses. Therefore, it makes sense that as an entrepreneur, you should be on top of protecting your intellectual property via the proper filing of applicable trademarks, patents, and copyright. In this episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, Kris and Brian talk to …

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, Kris and Brian talk to Award-winning Author, Podcast Producer & Keynote Speaker Jonathan Fields. Their conversation centers around Jonathan’s groundbreaking work that attempts to demystify the different impulses that motivate us to be productive individuals. Jonathan also talks about the state of…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, Brian talks to the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, Nick McGowan. Nick talks about masculinity and whether or not gender has a role in success. Nick claims that there are no true masculine or feminine traits that lead to success, only principles that one should live by which we often le…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, Brian talks to campaign consultant Anthony Miragliotta about the role that governments have in the success of their people. As a believer of small government, Anthony believes that the role of governments in your individual pursuit of liberty and happiness should be minimal. As Ronald Reagan once…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, Kris and Brian talk to Senior Vice-President and Head of Global Communications and Public Affairs for Starbucks, Aranthan “AJ” Jones II. AJ shares good advice for people wanting to climb the corporate ladder and achieve success by working with some of the biggest companies in the world. Besides a…

Success is very hard to define because it means different things to people. However, what’s universally true is that the feeling of success should come from within yourself, and not from outside. In this episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, Sounds True founder Tami Simon talks about how achieving a true interconnectedness with something out…

A lot of people dream about retirement and living in a perpetual state of leisure or pursuing a vision of their life that they’ve always wanted. Some people even go so far as to live a “deferred lifestyle” and save up to 70% of their income for a few years to retire as early as possible. However, when they get to that stage they discover that retir…

Whether it be in business or in your personal life, it’s always about the relationships. However, not all relationships are built equal, and certainly not all are meant to last. In this episode of Success Fundamentals, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldstein talk to coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Ellingson Enterprises, Fletcher Ellingson. Flet…

Everybody wants to eat, but few will hunt. Everybody wants the best results, but few will ever have the tenacity to put the work in. But that’s the beauty of it, you just have to outwork everybody else. In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes talks to fitness coach and owner of Believe Elite Athletic Training, John Rahn. As …

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack unpack the popular saying “People’s opinions do not matter.” Brian and Kris inspect the issue from several angles, but give a focus on the viewpoint of success. The pair also talks about the need to inspect popular sayings and determine whether they warrant further i…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack take us through an illuminating conversation about whether or not it is truly possible to achieve a state of perpetual happiness. For our hosts, to be in such a state does not mean being unaffected by things that cause us pain or sadness, but to have the ability to p…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, Kris and Brian talk to award-winning wellness expert, performance coach, physiologist & dedicated runner Louise Valentine. Louise talks about overcoming physical ailments and overwhelming odds through both mindset shifts and physical health improvements. Louise specifically advises against keepin…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast, Oleg Lougheed joins Brian and Kris in an honest and unfiltered conversation about race, and whether or not it affects your opportunities for success. Oleg, who hosts the Overcoming Odds podcast shares his perspective on the topic as someone who has lived in the United States and now working in Gh…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals, Brian talks to trained psychologist and host of the Psychology at Work podcast, Dr. Casey Lankow. Casey gives us a psychologist’s perspective on what drives adaptability. For Casey, it all boils down to how we look at ourselves, and whether or not we know and accept its effects on our self-image that dic…

HIGHLIGHTS Finishing the last 20% is harder than getting to the first 80% You require obsession to achieve elite status Your path to success will differ based on your goals Aim for a healthy body, mind, and spirit Think of the journey, not just the end goal Strength comes from stress It's all about training Celebrate all your victories QUOTES Rober…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals, Kris and Brian talk to author, life coach, and educator Melissa Oatman. Melissa is also the host of the Awakening your Inner Awesomeness podcast. Melissa talks about self-development and working to become the best version of yourself. We all grow up with certain values that unknowingly have been setting …

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals, Kris and Brian talk to Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) and Operating Partner of Snider Premier Growth, a small family investment company. Scott takes us through his own success journey and how he views value both in his personal and professional life. For Scott, your value is…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals, Kris and Brian talk to emmy-nominated host and star of PA Live! Chris Bohinski. Chris talks about the many pivots that he’s had to make to accommodate life-changing events, and why he’d make those choices all over again, if need be. From training to be a medical director to working in the entertainment i…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals, Kris, Brian, and guest Seth J. Gillihan, PhD talk about self sabotage and the ways that it can be overcome. Seth, a licensed psychologist with training in cognitive behavioral therapy, talks about being mindful of these self sabotaging behaviors, setting better goals, and training yourself to be comforta…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris and Brian talk to Mark Weisman, also known as the Alaskan Úlfhéðnar. Mark offers in-depth teachings on spirituality, primarily from a pre-Christian Celtic/Norse DanesNordic lens. Mark maintains that spirituality of any kind is crucial to success — anything else is ego. Using his unique blend…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris and Brian talk to seasoned lawyer Eric Johnson. Besides being a top-notch lawyer, he is also the author of From Worst to First, his guide on how to achieve mastery of your craft built from the lessons he learned in law school where he graduated magna cum laude from literally being at the bot…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris and Brian talk to Roman Prokopchuk. Roman is the host of the Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience and the Principal Owner, CMO, Head of Digital Marketing Services & Solutions of Nova Zora Digital. As a first generation immigrant from Ukraine, Roman is no stranger to chaos and struggl…

HIGHLIGHTS If you haven't failed, you're not trying hard enough Turn your 'failures' into lessons that will help you do better The sale doesn't start until the customer says no Know where your strengths are and sharpen them Find clarity in your purpose Cultivate your seeds to reap the fruits of your labor later Money is a vehicle and power is a too…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris and Brian talk to Public Speaking coach and entrepreneur Brendan Kumarasamy. Brendan shares the challenges he encountered when he started coaching C-Suite executives in public speaking and communication at the tender age of 22, and the mindset he has developed to overcome these difficulties.…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris and Brian talk to Tisha Marie Pelletier. As a self-made serial mom entrepreneur, professional speaker, author, and business mentor, Tisha seeks to empower more women and mothers to take control of their lives without sacrificing family or their careers. HIGHLIGHTS Juggling business with ever…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk about selfishness and why it is such a recurring theme for people who have achieved, or are working towards their own vision of success. Kris and Brian unpack the meaning of the word, and why selfishness is not necessarily a bad thing to a certain degree, unless…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Rich Cardona, founder of Rich Cardona Media and the host of the NFT for Newbies Podcast. Rich shares his journey from the Marine Corps to his short stint working in the corporate world, before he decided to jump ship straight into entrepreneurship. Rich also …

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Victoria Meyer, President of Progressio Global and the host of The Chemical Show Podcast. A chemical engineer by trade, Victoria spent two decades doing business development in the chemical industry, particularly in Shell. After her long stint in corporate, V…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Billy Samoa Saleeby, the CEO and Co-Founder of Podify. Billy is also an award-winning filmmaker and is the former Head of Global Sales and Product Training at Tesla. Billy talks about his journey from filmmaker to podcast entrepreneur, and the many lessons he…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk about the recent controversy surrounding decorated American Football coach Brian Flores, who recently filed a class action suit against the National Football League as well as three teams: the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, and Dolphins organizations for racia…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Andy Paul. Andy is the host of the Sales Enablement with Andy Paul podcast and author of the soon-to-be-released book titled Sell Without Selling Out: A Guide to Success on Your Own Terms. Andy’s insight on sales is a breath of fresh air, as he advocates unde…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Sam Moss, co-Founder of 1Click Agency, which focuses on website development for B2B SaaS companies. Sam grew up with the idea of entrepreneurship in his head and has since learned never to let go just because results may not be happening for you immediately. …

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Frederic Fekkai, a titan in the beauty industry who has worked with names such as Madonna, Sharon Stone, and even Hillary Clinton. Frederic, who originally hails from Aix-en-Provence, a small city in Southeast France, uprooted himself from a relatively comfor…

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Ruben Alvarez is joining Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack. He is the founder of The Marketing Hunters and the host of the #INFORTHEKILL podcast that made it to the Top 5 Podcasts to listen to during COVID19. Ruben shares the whole concept behind branding and what drove him to be a branding expert. H…

In this episode, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Scott Mason, host of the Purpose Highway podcast. The idea that one must know the dark to see the light can be applied to many different aspects of the human condition. Learning grit from struggle is one example, but also hoping in the face of adversity is another. Finding meaning in life can b…

In this episode, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk about the middle class mindset, a concept introduced a couple of episodes back by Tyzer Evans. Brain and Kris attempt to define what the middle class mindset is, and what it can entail to society, particularly to entrepreneurs. Success is definitely how you define it yourself, and getting to a sta…

In this episode, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Rob Markey, co-creator of the Net Promoter Score, a tool widely used in interpreting customer loyalty. Rob has spent his professional career studying customer experience and loyalty and has deep insight into how customer feedback can directly improve a company’s products, services, and value. R…

In this episode, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk about their own definitions of success and how their own upbringing and specific cultural contexts come into play with it. With both working in the finance world, Brian and Kris agree that finances are at the heart of their specific definitions of success. However, it is when discussing personal e…

In this episode, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Robert Kennedy III, public speaking coach and president of Kennetik Communications, where he helps business leaders deliver critical messages with confidence. For Robert, one must have faith and courage in the midst of uncertainty to find success. He also encourages people to find significance …

In this episode, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack try to unpack the popular adage, “You have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” Kris and Brian talk about hustle culture and the sacrifices that people make in the name of success. The pair also shares some things that they do on a daily basis to manage the level of stress and discomfort that …

In this episode, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to David Cross, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Oracle. David talks about his illustrious career, starting from serving in the US Navy and his transition to the IT sector, where he worked for industry giants such as Microsoft and Google. He also got involved in the…

In this episode, Kris and Brian take a look back to the conversations that they’ve had in the past few episodes and reflect on what they’ve learned from their guests. Both reflect on what success looks like and ruminate on whether it’s possible to enjoy success at the present. True to the name of their show, Kris and Brian break down success to a f…

This episode of the Success Fundamentals podcast features Tyzer Evans. Tyzer is a seasoned businessman, the regional vice president of ParetoHealth, and the host of the critically successful Grind Sell Elevate with Tyzer Evans podcast. Tyzer's story is a story of hard work, perseverance, and success. Growing up in a small, blue collar town in a poo…

This episode of Success Fundamentals features Guylaine Saint Juste, the president and CEO of the National Association of Black Accountants. Guylaine shares with Kris her humble beginnings in Haiti in a matriarchal household. Guylaine credits much of her achievements to the guidance of her grandmother and mother, whom she describes as ethical and st…

This episode of Success Fundamentals features Rob Napoli, founder of Rise Up Coaching and the host of The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship. Rob is also the author of The Social Soul: Mastering Your Personal and Professional Brand with Intentionality and Authenticity, which is due to come out in January. As a master of branding, Rob emphasizes t…

This episode of Success Fundamentals features Javier Lozano Jr. Javier is a Wado kai Karate world champion, author, host of the Trust Tipping Point Marketing Podcast, and chief marketing officer of Anchor Wave Internet Solutions. Javier developed his competitive drive as a young child through Wado Kai karate, in which he would eventually earn a wor…

This episode of Success Fundamentals features Dorian Kieken. Video game fans know him as one of the brains behind the groundbreaking Mass Effect series. Nowadays, he heads AI Redefined, an AI startup focused on implementing the path to safe artificial general intelligence through human and AI synergy. Dorian is very keen on find something that you'…

This episode of Success Fundamentals features Anthony Davenport, President and CEO of Regal Credit Management and author of Your Score: An Insider's Secrets to Understanding. Finding his success today has a tumultuous past of bankruptcy and recession. Anthony shares that entrepreneurs need to prepare for recessions as they historically happen every…

This episode of Success Fundamentals features your hosts Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack as they discuss the goals of the show and what it truly means to be successful. From the many interviews they've conducted, it's clear that there are many definitions of success. But one common denominator among the most successful people is their passion for wha…