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How To Turn Your Obstacles Into Opportunities

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Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius said, “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

That means, the thing that is in the way, becomes the way—or it is the obstacle that becomes the opportunity! What is stopping you from achieving your goals and dreams?

God gifted you with life and your gift to God is to do something extraordinary with your life! Or as Dr. Howard Thurman, the great theologian and philosopher said, “Live your life in such a way that when you come to die, God will not have to repent for making you!”

This week on my SiriusXM show, the special guest is ME! Actually, it’s a recent interview, syndicated radio host, George Kilpatrick, recorded for his own radio show. George has a special gift in getting guests to really dig deep in sharing their ideas and concepts. Upon listening, my staff suggested you would enjoy this interview, and I agreed!

Here are a few “pearls” came from the interview:

  • Difficult times happen to us all, yet we decide whether we will let them break us or build us. Remember, the same hammer that can break the glass can also be the one that shapes the iron!
  • A reputation, a brand of being excellent, will always be the best job security. No one can promise you will continue working where you are presently, but if you are excellent—and the word gets around that you are excellent, someone is always looking to get you on their team!
  • You must see inside yourself and determine what you are meant to do, and where you are supposed to go with your life! Once you have that vision clear, go to work to make it a reality!
  • There is more for you when you decide that there is more for you!
  • If you want greater in your life, work on the greater within yourself!
  • Decide to unlock and unleash the power that God has placed inside of you!
  • Your faith is energized and maximized by taking action on that faith!


Listen to this powerful interview on The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Podcast on , iTunes, , or .

From Managing Minutes to Managing Millions

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Few people have had the impact on day-to-day management and business growth than Ken Blanchard. He’s the founder and chief spiritual officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, which is an international management training and consulting firm. He began this company with his wife in 1979 and has grown it into a multi-million dollar enterprise.

Ken is the author of the classic book, The One Minute Manager, which has sold over 13 million copies – and remains on bestseller’s list today. He has written over 60 books and has more than 21 million books and counting! He was inducted into the Amazon Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time.

In this interview, Ken details how you can have greater success in both your personal and your professional endeavors.

  1. Influence not authority is the key to successful leadership. When you influence people, they will do more to reach their goals, and you both grow together.
  2. Be committed. Interested people who exercise and experience a rainy day, will put it off until tomorrow. Committed people will exercise – somehow, someway, each and every day. Even if it means walking around the house or up the stairs in the office building.
  3. None of us are as smart individually as all of us collectively. Therefore, we should be thinking like a team, working like a team, in order to win like a team.
  4. When you catch someone on your team doing something good…celebrate them!
  5. People who feel good about themselves produce greater results.
  6. Leadership begins on the inside. If you are here to serve …you can lead better.
  7. People with humility don’t think less about. themselves, they just think of themselves less.
  8. Clear goals and the power of visualization are critical for success.
  9. The first step to success is to know where you’re going! Then get a clear plan to get there!


Listen to this powerful interview on The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Podcast on , iTunes, , or .

#Driven from Juvenile Delinquent to History Maker

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Corey Minor Smith is a history maker of today – a lady with an amazing story. Les Browns says “She is a woman who has a story the world needs to hear!”

Corey Minor Smith was born to a single mom, who had a severe mental illness. During her school years, Corey attended 14 different schools and lived in 8 different homes. She became a juvenile delinquent and was on her way to a bad end when she was taken in by her paternal grandmother and raised as her own. Her grandmother instilled a new level of Christian faith and possibilities in Corey. Corey went to college, graduate school and law school – passing the bar on her first try! She has become a successful lawyer, wife, and mother.

Most recently, Corey made history as the first African American elected to an at large seat on the City Council in Canton, OH.

Her new book, #Driven, she tells of going from a JD (Juvenile Delinquent) to a JD (Juris Doctorate) to a History Maker of Today!

Here are 5 points Corey Minor Smith shares that helped her transform her life:

  1. Have Faith – Trust and rely on God; then move on your faith! Faith with action can create powerful results!
  2. Have Ongoing Motivation – Listen and read information constantly to keep you inspired and ready to keep fighting for your dreams!
  3. Be Determined – Feed the internal inferno (fire) inside of yourself by staying focused on your goals and why it is critical to achieving them.
  4. Preparation – Prepare yourself for the opportunity before you need it. And then prepare for what you are asking for.
  5. Take action – We all wish and daydream, but nothing happens until you take action! Action helps turn the dream into reality!

Listen to this powerful interview on The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Podcast on , iTunes, , or .

The 7 Laws of Wealth

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Dr. Dennis Kimbro has spent his life interviewing peak performers and wealth builders all over the world. He is a best-selling author of five books, including Think and Grow Rich – A Black Choice, What Makes The Great Great and The Wealth Choice! He is the recipient of the Dale Carnegie Award for personal achievement.

Additionally, he’s a world renowned speaker, lecturer and tenured professor at the Clark Atlanta School of Business. Dr. Dennis Kimbro is one of the foremost authorities on wealth building, personal development and success in the world today!

During this interview for my SiriusXM radio show, Dennis shared these 7 fundamental principles (taken from his latest book, A Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires):

  1. Wealth begins in the mind. Develop a wealth consciousness.
  2. Decide you will not be poor anymore.
  3. Find your area of excellence and be willing to work at making it great. Study your area of advantage, or gifting, and use it to build your success.
  4. To thine own self be true. Always focus on your goals and your purpose.
  5. Ask, “How may I serve thee?” Serve your customers with a spirit of excellence.
  6. Remember: “Thou Shall be in business for Thyself.” Research shows that most millionaires have their own businesses.
  7. Make your money grow! (As you go to work everyday, so should your money! It is critically important to invest your earnings!

* And from Apple Inc.’s Steve Jobs, Dr. Kimbro had 4 more powerful tips to share:

  1. Build a movement not a business.
  2. Fulfill the dreams of your clients.
  3. Make it easy for people to do business with you.
  4. Commit to total craft mastery, and continuously grow yourself and your thinking.


Listen to this powerful interview on The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Podcast on , iTunes, , or .

Amazing Grace to Amazing Success

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Javen Campbell is a multi-talented singer and songwriter. Having released his first solo album in 2002, he’s collaborated with the likes of Damita, Israel Houghton, and Deitrick Haddon. His musical style is a contemporary mash-up of Adult R&B, gospel, and Christian Pop music.

He’s also a speaker, actor and founding pastor of Worship in the Now Ministries in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area of Florida. The White House presented Javen with the Life Time Achievement Award for his humanitarian efforts in his community.

As an author and TV host, now on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), Javen has debuted his church-service styled musical worship experience.

In this memorable interview for my SiriusXM radio show, Javen shares:

  • Don’t let others see more for you than you see for yourself – unless you are willing to expand.
  • Hope is necessary for success.
  • Keep your hopefulness going and growing.
  • Some of the stuff you go through is really the key to your future. It may not be meant for your pleasure, but for your purpose.
  • Everyone wants transformation, but no one wants to change! But it takes a change to be transformed.
  • Always be a student and willing to grow and learn.
  • Don’t wait or delay. Move on your dreams today!


Listen to this powerful interview on The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Podcast on , iTunes, , or .

Make Your Brain A Power Player

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Daniel Pink, a former speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore, has studied the science of thinking.

He’s created an empire that focuses on helping improve performance by helping improve the way people think and what they think about.

The newest of his six books, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, spent four months on the New York Times bestseller list and was named one of the Best Books of 2018 by Amazon, iBooks, Goodreads, and several more outlets!

Pink’s books have won multiple awards and have been translated into 39 languages. His book, When, is about timing…not how to do something, but rather when to do something. Timing can make a major difference in your success or your failure. Our brainpower changes throughout the day. Therefore, we should think about when we do things that matter.

During my SiriusXM radio show interview with Dan, he revealed that studies show:

  • The kids who took math in the morning did better than those who took math the afternoon.
  • Anesthesia errors are four times more common in the afternoon than in the morning.
  • Taking mental breaks throughout the day can help performance
  • The best breaks are 10 – 20 minutes long.
  • Short naps are also helpful to recharge the body and brain.
  • Short walks outside, preferably with others, are best.
  • Successful people schedule breaks so that they can have optimal brainpower.
  • Just “powering through” used to be thought of as valiant, but science proves that’s not as effective as taking a break and then coming back rested!
  • Just as you stop to recharge your phone you should make a point to recharge your brain!

Daniel Pink’s interview will improve how you approach your life and work for ultimate performance.

Listen to this powerful interview on The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Podcast on , iTunes, , or .

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How A Legendary Comedian Built A Legendary Business

George Wallace

George Wallace is one of the best-known comedians in the America.

He was named the Best Male Standup Comedian by the American Comedy Award.  He was formerly known as “The New Mr. Las Vegas” for his 10-year stint as one of the most popular show in Las Vegas.

George Wallace is a frequent guest on national television shows and serves as comic relief on numerous morning radio programs, including The Tom Joyner Morning Show and The Steve Harvey Radio Show. He has an HBO Special and was the opening act for numerous national artists including Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and George Benson.

In 2004, Wallace appeared as the headlining star of his own show at The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas for a 30 day run. Sin City showed its admiration by extending Wallace’s contract indefinitely and nicknaming him “The New Mr. Vegas.” Unlike any other comedy show in Las Vegas, Wallace gave away a number of prizes every night including CDs, DVDs, diamond necklaces, dinner at prestigious restaurants, gourmet chocolates, tropical cruises and even a new car. He celebrated his 10th Anniversary headlining at the Flamingo in March 2014, announced he was closing the show to head back out on the road.

Wallace regularly performs in comedy clubs across the country and is an ambassador for the United States government, performing at military bases all over the world.

He has a new movie hitting theaters this week with Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones called, Just Getting Started.

He’s also the author of a new book called, LAFF IT OFF, which is a tome of life wisdom, wit, insight and humor.

In this powerful, funny interview for my SiriusXM Radio Show, George shares some of the secrets to helping people to grow and own their own businesses:

  • Grow yourself and you will grow your future!  Always work on yourself!
  • Work ethic is critical to sustained success. Anyone can luck up on success, but it takes work to maintain and sustain it.
  • To be successful in business you must market and sell your ideas.
  • People thought The Flamingo Hotel was doing the marketing to make George’s Show #1 in Las Vegas, but actually, George rented the room from them and owned the show and did all the marketing himself!
  • Work on your belief system and commit yourself to you and your dreams!
  • Run your race and don’t worry about other people and their race!  Do what you do, and do it with excellence!
  • Keep selling and keep telling people about how you can help them enjoy life better!
  • Don’t let the no’s stop you. Keep asking, cause if you ask enough, you will get a yes!  Keep asking!  Your task is to ask!
  • Find what you love to do and do it with everything you have within you!
  • Learn to laugh! Laughter is the best medicine in the world.
  • When you stop laughing, you stop living!

 Listen to an excerpt from my SiriusXM radio show interview with George Wallace below.

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Listen to the new season of The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Show on SiriusXM Channel 141. Interview Airdates: Saturday, December 9th at 4pm ET, Monday, December 11th at 8am ET, Tuesday, December 12th at 6pm ET and Wednesday, December 13th at 11am ET. Listen and be inspired!

The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Show, is the #1 Motivational / Inspirational Show on SiriusXM.

 

How to Grow an Entrepreneurial Empire

Colin Sprake

 

Colin Sprake is a multi-millionaire with a passion for helping to create more millionaires around the world!

He’s a serial entrepreneur, who has built multiple million-dollar businesses. Now he runs an organization that helps entrepreneurs turn their passions and profits!

Colin is the author of a popular book series for entrepreneurs; plus he hosts big success rallies all over the world. He believes that “business and heart-centered actions” can positively co-exist and as such, have a tremendous impact on us as well as others.

In this powerful interview for my SiriusXM Radio Show, Colin shares these lessons:

  • When you grow yourself personally, you grow your financial possibilities infinitely.
  • Successful people understand that within their adversities, there are keys to opportunities. Look for the opportunities everywhere.
  • Knowledge is powerful; but knowledge, plus implementation of that knowledge, is where the super power is found!
  • To become a successful businessperson, you must fall in love with the numbers. Business is about numbers. How many dollars do you need to count at the end of the day?!
  • In your success journey, the most important word is ASK! Your task every day is to ask! Ask for the sale! Ask for the business! Ask for the deal!
  • The most important times of the day are the 15 minutes before you go to bed and the 15 minutes when you wake up! End your day with gratitude and the lessons you’ve learned for your future. And start your day with the excitement and expectation of having a great day!
  • Develop a Teflon rather than a Velcro attitude! When bad stuff happens, let it slide off like Teflon, do not let it stick like Velcro.
  • Be committed to what you want to do. Then get your attitude right on a daily basis by reading and listening to positive information every day.
  • Make the commitment to only hang out with people who are encouraging…because who you hang around is who you will become!
  • Make the commitment to build a successful business and a successful family simultaneously.

 Listen to an excerpt from my SiriusXM radio show interview with Colin Sprake below.

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Listen to the new season of The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Show on SiriusXM Channel 141. Airdates: Saturdays at 4pm ET, Mondays at 8am ET, Tuesdays at 6pm ET and Wednesdays at 11am ET. Listen and be inspired!

 

The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Show, is the #1 Motivational / Inspirational Show on SiriusXM.

 

How to Flip Your Failure Into a Fabulous Life!

Jane Herlong

Jane Herlong is an Amazon Best Selling Author, a Hall of Fame Speaker, an award winning singer and a popular SiriusXM Comedy Channel contributor.

Jane is a former Miss South Carolina Beauty Pageant winner, who went on to the Miss America Pageant anticipating a win and a new career as Miss America. But she lost! She was down, but decided that she would not let that loss knock her out.

Jane went on to turn that setback into an incredible comeback. Today she is a successful speaker, author, radio personality, wife and mother. She lives on a beautiful peach farm in South Carolina. She travels the country inspiring people to understand that disappointment happens, but discouragement…and giving up, is a choice!

Her new book, Rhine Stones On My Flip Flops, shares how to flip the negatives into positive WOW experiences and then put glitter on top!

In this incredible interview for my SiriusXM radio show, Jane shares the following powerful points:

  1. Stuff happens, but successful people keep moving forward, putting one foot after another, until they are able to run!
  2. You must take some risks! Life is worth trying and falling so you can get up and start to fly!
  3. You must decide what kind of punctuation mark you have after your name…a question mark or an exclamation mark! Decide to live an incredible life!
  4. Be brave!  Look in the mirror and talk to yourself! And tell yourself to be brave, and then move forward, even when you are scared!
  5. Learn the power of prayer, the power of purpose and the power of the purse. Pray, work and build wealth, so you can leave a legacy for future generations.
  6. Life is like a basket of tomatoes. You must get the bad ones out of the basket so you don’t mess up the good ones. Don’t hang with negative people…they will infect you!
  7. Look for the humor in life, it makes life so much more enjoyable!
  8. Find your gifts and then expand on them! Keep working on getting better!
  9. Don’t just go through the tough times, make the decision to learn and grow through the tough times, and decide to get better!
  10. The way to really live life well is to live it like the Hokey Pokey. Put your feet in (get moving towards your goal), Shake it all around (when negative stuff happens, shake it off). Turn Around (and think up thoughts). Even in down times, decide to be grateful and you will see that that’s what life is really all about!

Listen to an excerpt from my SiriusXM radio show interview with Jane Herlong below.

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Listen to the new season of The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Show on SiriusXM Channel 141. Airdates: Saturdays at 4pm ET, Mondays at 8am ET, Tuesdays at 6pm ET and Wednesdays at 11am ET. Listen and be inspired!

The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Show, is the #1 Motivational / Inspirational Show on SiriusXM.