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Host Chris J Snook interviews successful 6, 7, and 8 figure entrepreneurs on their failures (F-Bombs) and war stories; uncovers tools and hacks they use to gain competitive advantage; and answers audience questions in each weekly episode designed solely to remove the facade and focus on real things you can use to grow your business and stay strong in the game.
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Ignition Point

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Start each week with Ignition Point – a series that connects fresh perspectives with practical strategies to help Young Professionals and Aspiring Leaders get fired up and ready to win the week.
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Most weeks on Ignition Point, we would spotlight a guest’s perspective and discuss ways to act on their insights, but this episode is going to be a bit different. We’re not just talking about how to positively disrupt a process through experimentation, we’re doing it LIVE. That’s right, we’re turning over the reins to our Summer Intern – Sam Fabric…
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Most people believe there are two paths in life – a path of selflessness and a path of self-actualization – but what if I told you that selflessness and self-actualization were able to coexist? Well, with the help of Kevin Young from the Pittsburgh Pirates, we’re going to help you understand how practicing selfless leadership allows those driving f…
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Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a bad thing to wonder if your work is making a difference. To prove that, on this episode, I’m joined by Josh Rawitch from the Arizona Diamondbacks to discuss what it takes to unlock your impact potential and make a lasting impact. For this episode's Show Notes and a Full Transcript, click here.…
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On this week’s Ignition Point, I welcome Chris J. Snook back to the show to wrap up our series on struggle with a counterintuitive take – that struggle is something you need to embrace. Chris calls it “your beautiful race to nowhere,” and wants you to understand why struggle is so valuable to achieving self-awareness and personal growth. So, let’s …
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Building up a strong sense of self is no walk in the park. It takes time and a willingness to accept yourself for who you are, but you also need to overcome your doubts and insecurities. On this episode, Chris Ronzio – CEO of Trainual – joins the show to share his perspective on what it takes to build your brand identity and why you should share it…
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When networking or building relationships, your ability to tell stories is invaluable. On this episode, I’m excited to welcome Ashley Bright, whose knack for crafting irresistible messaging and captivating stories has brought him to pitch ideas to Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Microsoft, and Target. So, let’s lean into storytelling with The Mess…
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Sonny Patel – the Founder and CEO of Insurmi - joins the show to share his perspective on why it’s so important to take the time to zoom out, reflect, and appreciate the influences that shape you. Together, Sonny and Steven explain how identifying what makes you who you are can help you to appreciate your journey and give you the capacity to enrich…
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There are many reasons why you should cultivate an attitude of gratitude, but few people recognize how gratitude helps you to retrain your brain by shifting you from the negative into the positive. Our guest on this week's episode – Amy Tyre – is all about helping people to live their best lives by sharing her unique experiences and the wisdom she'…
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On this week’s episode of Ignition Point, we’re taking a moment to share the overlooked link between last month’s focus on Tenacity with the upcoming month’s theme of Gratitude and Giving Back. To best illustrate this, Steven invokes Randy Pausch's Last Lecture on achieving your childhood dreams to discuss why how whenever you act with tenacity, yo…
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René Johnson’s story about discovering her Power Zone has moved countless leaders to find and embrace their own Power Zones. The Power Zone promotes your sense of tenacity and allows you to tap into the grit that fuels perseverance; but to step in and stay there, you need to be clear on your why and find what fires you up. If you’re ready to rise a…
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For the better part of twelve years, Jesse Randall has worked with accelerators and venture capital funds, helped over 200 Startups to raise capital, and started companies of his own; but Jesse also competes in endurance sports like triathlons and Ironman races. He’s learned a lot from both sides of his life, and to kick off Season 2 of Ignition Po…
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We're back! This is Ignition Point – the show that’s here to get you fired up and ready to win the week. Starting October 21st, we’re pulling out all the stops. Across 24 Episodes, we’ll feature a loaded slate of 20 Guests who want to help you take your game to the next level. That’s right! More hot takes, meaningful insights, and brand-new strateg…
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We often equate the journey to success to a climb up a mountain, where you’re pushed to your limits – and eventually, beyond them. But how do you know you’ve made it to the top if there’s no universal measurement for success? With the help of our guest – Zach Ferres – we’re going to discuss how you can define success on your terms and keep success …
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Living an empowered life starts with the way you think, which is influenced by the people you surround yourself with and your attitude. Our guest on today’s show is driven to empower others by elevating their attitudes and doing the most good for the universe. That guest is HubSpot’s Executive Director of Sales, Dan Tyre. Dan is one of the foremost…
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I’m all for taking time to examine opportunities when they’re presented, but you need identify your dealbreakers so you can recognize the opportunities that are going to set you up for long-term success. On today’s episode, we’re joined by the Managing Partner of Launch Haus, Chris J. Snook. Chris knows what he’s not willing to compromise on, so he…
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I believe you need to be able to distinguish between loyalty and what it feels like to be used because you can’t afford to be surprised or caught off guard when someone isn’t there for you in your time of need. Today, we’re talking about why you need to teach loyalty in your tribe and tell the difference between when someone is using you or being l…
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Almost every path to success is uphill, winding, and full of obstacles. That means you need to be ready to adapt if you want to achieve your vision. On today’s episode, we’re going to share how you can develop emotional intelligence and adaptability to take strategic action with the help of Michael R. Hunter, the co-founder of PersonalBrand.com and…
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Earning influencer status or becoming known as a thought leader can be a gamechanger for your personal brand, yet many people struggle to wrap their heads around how they can build their authority. That’s why on today’s episode, I’m so excited to be joined by Tami Nealy, VP of Communications at Find Your Influence. With Tami’s help, we are going to…
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You can find joy in anything you do, and you can regain control even when you feel like burnout has all the power over you. You or someone you know is probably dealing with that type of disengagement right now, and for that reason, we’re uncovering some great strategies for navigating burnout and rising out of it with the help of Josh Schneider.…
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00:56 – Introducing today’s guest, Trevor Martin 01:37 – Trevor talks about Noms Bake Shop 02:07 – The moment Trevor realized he wanted to be an entrepreneur 04:02 – Other business partners Trevor has worked with 06:21 – The inspiration to start Noms Bake Shop 08:40 – The intriguing story of how Trevor met his wife, Chelsea 12:31 – Why Chelsea left…
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Life is an improvisation. So, don’t be afraid to throw away your plan. The possibilities of what can be accomplished when two or more people come together are limitless. On this episode of Ignition Point, we’re taking a look at why you should team up and apply a creative process to come up with better ideas and more impactful solutions.…
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01:01 – Introducing today’s guest, Jeremy Wade 02:32 – Jeremy’s roots and backstory 04:08 – How Jeremy ended up in Pittsburg State in Kansas 04:53 – Jeremy’s educational background 05:34 – Working for the United States Treasury Department 10:08 – Jeremy speaks to his role as a bank examiner 12:20 – The moment Jeremy realized he wanted to be an entr…
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If you ever want to taste the sweetness of success, you’re going to have to change the way you view failure and what you do when you fail. On this episode of Ignition Point, we’re talking about why you need to trust in your actions and know that even when you fail, it’ll be okay. Every failure sparks a new beginning, so never be discouraged and giv…
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01:04 – Introducing today’s guest, Nora Snelling 02:19 – The moment Nora realized she wanted to be an entrepreneur 03:55 – Nora’s roots and background 05:16 – The Live Rich Project 07:20 – The different services the Live Rich Project provides 09:13 – Nora speaks to her love of travel 11:46 – Valuing the experience over sharing the experience via so…
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To succeed, your wins have to outnumber your losses, which means you're going to have to conquer rejection. But how do you do that? On today's episode, we are joined by Tisha Marie Pelletier. She's a mentor, a relationship builder, an author, a podcaster, and an inspirational speaker. Together, Tisha and Steven share how you can start betting on yo…
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01:06 – Introducing today’s guest, Jake Jones 02:27 – Jake’s nontraditional path to the private sector 04:27 – How the Eagle Scouts laid the foundation for Jake’s future business endeavors 06:11 – The decision to join the military 08:20 – Servant leadership 08:51 – Jake reflects on some of the highs from his business journey 10:25 – Jake’s experien…
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Our overuse of technology is affecting our ability to be self-aware. Find the time to unplug and work on what it takes to build mental toughness. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #Ig…
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00:56 – Introducing today’s guest, Amy Cosper 01:53 – Amy’s background 03:57 – The truth about the glamorization of entrepreneurship 06:43 – The importance of having clarity of vision 07:50 – Chris’ football analogy 09:57 – The importance of strategy 10:21 – Amy’s motorcycle analogy 13:45 – How everyone can benefit from learning about the entrepren…
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Sometimes you need to act decisively and go against the grain. Make the most of your time and live life to the fullest by choosing to be decidedly different. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community …
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01:03 – Introducing today’s guest, Stacey Ferreira 02:52 – The moment Stacey realized she wanted to be an entrepreneur 05:15 – How Stacey and her brother initially entered the entrepreneurial space 08:37 – Where Stacey got her entrepreneurial spirit 11:51 – The importance of being rich in time and love 13:30 – Stacey shares some of the highs of her…
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When you set your sights on an ambitious future, you have to hustle hard and never give up. If you can't stop thinking about it, don't stop working for it. You've got to make every minute count if you want to win the week. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can al…
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“The thing that you said that immediately hooked me was, ‘We don’t sell timepieces, we sell conversation pieces.’” (02:36) “If I say one thing in the sales process to a customer and then something else happens, right, wrong or indifferent, that was not the expectation of the customer.” (11:56) “I’m three steps ahead. My brain thinks five years from…
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While every episode of Ignition Point is meant to spark your momentum, you need to discover your personal Ignition Points and use them to realize your big ambitions. Ambitions are the dreams you can bring to life by applying high voltage energy and action to your vision, mission and goals – but what are big ambitions? Tune in to learn how you can f…
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You need to surround yourself with people who align with your integrity. You never really know how important integrity is until someone burns you by acting without it. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter …
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Nothing is more valuable than the people in your life. Maintaining your relationships isn't easy, so with the help of our Special Guest - Mari Tautimes - we are going to discover how you can create next level relationships by transforming the people in your life into your very own Raving Fans. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, s…
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Achieving Body Language Fluency is important for communication, but it can deeply impact your mindset as well. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on…
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Changemakers are the types of people that push the world forward. All you need to make your own waves of change is a unique idea and the initiative to do something with it, regardless of the risks. How will you make waves and change the game? Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it ma…
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Successful people never stop learning, so make time to let curiosity lead you. Our Featured Guest - Richard Carthon of Carthon Enterprises and Host of the Crypto Current Podcast - shares his perspective on when, why and how you should let curiosity lead you. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone…
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You encounter vulnerability all the time, but you never stop what you're doing when you realize you're being vulnerable to think about how you can handle it. That's why we're going to give it some TLC and use the discussion to spark the momentum you need to take the leap, conquer your week, and achieve your goals. Ignition Point is all about making…
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