The Rise To The Top: Uncensored Uncut Unconventional Interviews With Successful Entrepreneurs
By David Siteman Garland
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Podcast Description
The Rise To The Top: Uncensored Unconventional Interviews With Successful Entrepreneurs hosted by David Siteman Garland features fluff-free conversations with many of the top creative minds, including best-selling authors, innovative entrepreneurs and respected leaders.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
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| 1 | ExplicitVideoFrom Internet Marketing to Founding a Startup? Yaro Starak Dishes on Why He Is Making a Change | Interview with Yaro Starak, Austrailian Internet marketer, on going from Internet marketing to founding a startup, his story, and more. | 5/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | ExplicitVideoBehind the Scenes with Marketing Thought Leader and Author of "Likeonomics" Rohit Bhargava | Interview with Rohit Bhargava, author of "Likeonomics", on how he became so successful, landed a big book deal and became the dominant force of nature he is. | 5/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | ExplicitVideoAn Uncensored and Behind the Scenes Interview with the Amazing Marie Forleo | Interview with Marie Forleo, creator of the Rich Happy & Hot B-School, on the best/worst business advice she ever received, how she landed Russell Simmons to speak at her event, and more. | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | ExplicitVideoThe Dos and Don'ts of Hiring a Business Coach: A Conversation with Justin Lukasavige | Interview with Justin Lukasavige, President of Lukas Coaching, on what to do and what not to do when hiring a business coach. | 5/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | ExplicitVideoRise to Success: The Amazing Story of Zach Even-Esh | Interview with Zach Even-Esh, founder/owner of The Underground Strength Gym and CEO of Underground Strength Coach, on his story of entrepreneurial success. | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | ExplicitVideoHow He Did It: 200 Videos, 200 Days, Half a Million Views with a Budget of 2K | Interview with Antonio Centeno, creator of Real Men Real Style, on how he created 200 videos in 200 days and scored over 1/2 a million views on a budget of 2K. | 5/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | ExplicitVideoRise to Success Story: In Depth with the Billion Dollar Host Forbes Riley | Interview with Forbes Riley, fitness entrepreneur and billion dollar host, on pitching, launching a product even when everyone says you are crazy, and more. | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | ExplicitVideoHow to Cold Email ANYONE: 9 Steps to Get Any Meeting | Interview with Bryan Kreuzberger, creator of Breakthrough Email, on how to cold email anyone, get any meeting, contact influencers, and more. | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | ExplicitVideoHow to Use Facebook Ads to Get Noticed, Drive Traffic and Build Your List | Interview with Victoria Gibson, The FB Ad Queen, on how to use Facebook ads to get noticed, drive traffic, build a list, where to start, and much more. | 4/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | ExplicitVideo4 Secrets to Becoming an Entrepreneurial Celebrity | Interview with Ingrid Elfver, celebrity consultant, on becoming an entrepreneurial celebrity, getting on the right path, and more. | 4/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | ExplicitVideoImprove Fitness, Nutrition, Sleep and Stress Even with a Crazy Schedule | Interview with Liz DiAlto, Internet marketer and fitness/weight loss master, on how to improve your fitness, nutrition, sleep, and stress level even when you're busy. | 4/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | ExplicitVideoUpside Down Selling: How to Rock at Sales Even If You Hate "Selling" | Interview with Ian Altman, master of the "un-sale", on a non-pushy way to sell, upside down selling, how to sell even if you hate "selling", and more. | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | ExplicitVideoHow to Build a Thriving Audience for Your Blog Using the S.C.O.P.E.C. Framework | Interview with Corbett Barr, expert blogger and informal advisor to some of the top bloggers online, on how to build a thriving audience for your blog. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | ExplicitVideoThe Secrets to Making High-Value Products that Sell Like Crazy | Interview with Pam Hendrickson, the brains behind Tony Robbins' top selling products for years, on making high-value products that sell like crazy online. | 4/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | ExplicitVideoHow to Use Pinterest to Gain Exposure, Drive Traffic and Make Money | Interview with Melanie Duncan on how to use Pinterest to gain massive exposure, drive tons of traffic, boost your SEO, make money, and much more. | 4/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | ExplicitVideo5 Tips for Creating Ultra Sticky Content that Spreads Online Like Wildfire | Interview with Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (The Minimalists) on creating sticky content that spreads like wildfire, their own blog growth, and more. | 4/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | ExplicitVideoBig Lessons: How Jules Watkins Knocked It Out of the Park with His Second Digital Product | Interview with Jules Watkins on why his first digital product didn't work, why his second one did, learning from failure, and more. | 3/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | ExplicitVideoChris Farrell on What Comes First: Your Product or Your Potential Customers? | Interview with Chris Farrell, Internet marketing rockstar, on what should come first: your product or your potential customers. | 3/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | ExplicitVideoHow to Nab Your Free Badass Video Series on Creating and Profiting From Your Own Interview-based Web Show | Information on how to get a free video series on creating and profiting from your own web-based interview show - CreateAwesomeInterviews.com. | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | ExplicitVideoThe 3-Step Formula to Launch a Web Show | Interview with Derek Halpern, web show host of Social Triggers Insider and blogger/creator of Social Triggers, on his 3-step formula to launch a web show. | 3/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | ExplicitVideoSuper Cool Tips and Tricks to Shoot Amazing Videos with Your iPhone | Interview with Jules Watkins, director, producer, and video master, on how to shoot amazing videos with your iPhone. | 3/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | ExplicitVideoHow Elliott Hulse Did It: From Passion to Badass Online Brand | Interview with Elliott Hulse, Strength Camp founder and professional Strongman, on how he turned his passion into an awesome online brand. | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | ExplicitVideoHow to Make Others Feel Like Champions and More Keys to Entrepreneurial Success - with Lewis Howes | Interview with Lewis Howes, entrepreneur and author, on how to make others feel like champions, how to be successful, and more. | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | ExplicitVideoLearn How to Do Cool Stuff: How to Buy Traffic Really Cheap | Interview with Justin Brooke, paid traffic rock star, on how to buy traffic really cheap, the basics of paid traffic, and more. | 3/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | ExplicitVideoHow Does a 28-Year-Old Single Guy Become the Authority on Fitness for Moms? Dustin Maher Shares His Secrets | Interview with Dustin Maher, America's Trainer To Moms, on how he became the authority on fitness to Moms, marketing yourself online and offline, and more. | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | ExplicitVideoCan You Co-Create a Product with Your Community and Sell It BEFORE You Create It? Clay Collins Shows Us How | Interview with Clay Collins, creator of the Interactive Offer, on how to co-create a product with your community, sell the product to them before it's created, and more. | 2/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | ExplicitVideoHow Does an Evernote Fan Sell Over 10,000 eBooks? The Amazing Story of Brett Kelly | Interview with Brett Kelly, author of Evernote Essentials, on how he sold over 10,000 copies of his eBook, landed his dream job, and more. | 2/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | ExplicitVideoIs It Possible to Make Six Figures by Creating eBooks on Amazon? The Hidden New World of Publishing - with Jim Kukral | Interview with Jim Kukral, author, entrepreneur, and small business web consultant, on the new era in publishing, monetizing, and more. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | ExplicitVideoWant to Become a Thought Leader and Influencer? Here's a Secret: It Isn't About You, with Brian Solis | Interview with Brian Solis, author of the book "The End Of Business As Usual", on how to become a thought leader and influencer, his journey, and more. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | ExplicitVideoWant To Spend Time ONLY on the Business Activities You Enjoy? The Secrets of Outsourcing with James Wedmore | Interview with James Wedmore, Internet marketing and video expert, on the secrets of outsourcing and much more. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | ExplicitVideoHow Paul Reddick Created a Seven Figure Online Business by Teaching Baseball Pitchers to Throw Harder | Interview with Paul Reddick, the Master of MPH and pro baseball coach, on how he created an online product empire, advice for others doing the same, and more. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | ExplicitVideoFeeling Lost? Get Inspired: How James Roche Went from a Lostpreneur to 6-Figure Online Biz and High-End Coaching Clients | Interview with James Roche, small business marketing coach, on how he built a 6-figure online business, landing high-end clients, and more. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | ExplicitVideoMassive Online Success Story: How John Romaniello Took His Fitness Expertise and Turned It into a Six-Figure Online Business | Interview with John Romaniello, personal trainer and massively successful online entrepreneur, on creating compelling content, monetization, and more. | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | ExplicitVideoWhat Are the Top 6 and 7 Figure Earners Doing Online Right Now? A Special Behind-the-Scenes Chat with Ryan Lee | Interview with Ryan Lee, entrepreneur and Internet marketing coach, on his background, how he got started online, what is working now online, and more. | 1/31/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | ExplicitVideoThe 7-Figure Sex Expert: How David Wygant Became Known as an Expert on Dating, Relationships, and Sex | Interview with David Wygant, expert on dating, relationships, and sex, on building credibility, turning expertise into products, and more. | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | ExplicitVideoHow She Got Started: The Barefoot Executive Carrie Wilkerson on Launching Her First Product and Building Her Crediblity | Interview with Carrie Wilkerson, "The Barefoot Executive", on how she began, came up with her brand idea, built up her audience, and more. | 1/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | ExplicitVideoHow Ramit Sethi From IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com Monetized After Giving Away Content for Years on His Blog | Interview with Ramit Sethi, creator of I Will Teach You To Be Rich, on how his blog got so popular, how he monetized by launching his first product, and more. | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | ExplicitVideoWant to Stick Out from the Pack? Internet Legend Yanik Silver Shares His Secrets of Differentiating by Astonishing | Interview with Yanik Silver, Internet legend, on how to make your brand, blog, show, or product stand out and astonish. | 1/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | ExplicitVideoFrom No-Brainer Pricing to Keeping Members Happy: What Stu McLaren Has Learned from 32,000 Membership Sites | Interview with Stu McLaren, Internet entrepreneur and founder of WishList Member, on tips for creating a membership site, pricing, retention, and more. | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | ExplicitVideoThe Exact Formula to Create Webinars that Educate AND Sell (Without Being Pushy) with Geoff Ronning | Interview with Geoff Ronning, creator of Stealth Seminar, on how to create a webinar that educates, get speople excited, and entices sales. | 1/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | ExplicitVideoFrom 0-$1,200,000 in Sales of Digital Products: Creator Of "Get 10,000 Fans" Brian Moran Reveals EXACTLY What He Did | Interview with Brian Moran, creator of "Get 10,000 Fans", on how he went from 0-$1,200,000 in digital product sales in one year, his idea, packaging, pricing, and more. | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | ExplicitVideoBehind-The-$500,000 Launch: Sean Malarkey Reveals the Secrets, the Technology and Everything Else You Want to Know | Interview with Sean Malarkey on the behind-the-scenes details of his recent $500,000 product launch with Lewis Howes. | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | ExplicitVideoAmazing Case Study: How Rosh Khan Went From $100 to $20,000 a Month in Revenue and Moved to Paradise | Interview with Rosh Khan, Founder of SocialRank Media, on how he went from $100 to $20,000 per month in revenue, moved to paradise, and much more. | 12/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | ExplicitVideoHow He Did It: Lewis Howes Reveals Exactly How His Latest Product Generated $400,000 in Sales in One Month | Interview with Lewis Howes on how his latest product generated $400,000 in sales in one month, how they created the product, and much more. | 12/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | ExplicitVideoGetting Naked with Noah Kagan: How He Started AppSumo for $50 and Got Over 500,000 Subscribers | Interview with Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, on how he started AppSumo for $50, how he gets folks to opt in, marketing successes and failures, and more. | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | ExplicitVideoCreating Million Dollar Companies and Living on the Beach: A Candid Interview with Nathaniel Broughton | Interview with Nathaniel Broughton, successful entrepreneur who's built several multi-million dollar companies, on keys to success, his lifestyle, and more. | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | ExplicitVideoAwesome Web Tools, Events, Education and Fitness: The 2011 The Rise To The Top Holiday Gift Guide | David highlights awesome web tools, events, and education and fitness products in the 2011 Rise To The Top Holiday Gift Guide. | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 48 | ExplicitVideoMy Confession: Why My Business Caused Me to Have a Breakdown and What I Decided to Do About It | In this episode, David talks about why his business caused him to have a breakdown and what he did to solve the problem. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 49 | ExplicitVideoSteal This Video Marketing Idea: A Cool Tip from Videopreneur and Dating Coach Vanae Tran | A quick video marketing idea from videopreneur and dating coach, Vanae Tran. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | ExplicitVideoFrom 0-to-10,000,000 Views: Tips from Dating Coach and Web Show Host Vanae Tran on Growing Your Video Fan Base | Interview with Vanae Tran, dating coach and web show host, on how to grow your fan base, leverage YouTube to dominate your niche, and more. | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 50 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Dave is awesome!
I keep up with Dave on his website but ALSO on Twitter and he ALWAYS responds!!!
This guy is super down to earth even though he's a big time entreprenurial guru...he makes time for everyone and THAT'S why I think he's awesome!
Oh ya, his interviews and blog posts are incredibly helpful and informative as well :)
Awesome show!
The Rise to the Top is a great / informative show. David is full of energy and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
Awesome Show Full of Useful Information
I love The Rise to the Top and have been watching/listening to the show for a while. David proves nuggets of information and advice from both himself and his guests. The information is very useful for those looking to make improvements in their businesses or their lives. It's also just plain entertaining. David's style is laid-back, and he's a great host. Whenever I watch/listen, I always learn something new. The Rise to the Top is definitely worth your time.
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