Rise Above Podcast

There are many differences between the way that wealthy people and broke people approach money. But what you might not fully understand is that it all starts with your mindset. In order to achieve wealth and freedom, you have to change the way you think of money. In this episode, Greg discusses the misconceptions around how you earn wealth, ways to generate more money than you ever thought possible, and a cash-generating perspective shift on how you spend. Show highlights: If you love...

If you’ve ever been in a situation where you were miserable or unhappy with where you were in your life, you know how difficult it can be. It can seem hopeless. But thankfully there’s a way that anyone can improve their situation immediately. It all comes down to the type of mindset you have. In this episode, Greg discusses the differences between fixed and growth mindsets, how to shift to a growth mindset, and the key to making permanent, positive changes in your life. Show...

Mindset is something that we talk about quite a bit on this show, and for good reason. If your life doesn’t look the way you want it to, it’s likely that the way you think about certain things is holding you back from getting what you want. In this episode, Greg discusses how to shift your perspective on eating and working out to improve your health, a profound shift in the way you view money, and the only asset that can provide you lasting value… if you take care of it properly. Show...

If you are not making as much money or living the kind of lifestyle you want, chances are that you are holding yourself back. And your mindset is the biggest roadblock to your financial freedom. The most significant difference between the wealthy and the poor is how they view certain things. In this episode, Greg will discuss the things you need to stop focusing on to generate wealth, why you’ll never get rich by getting paid more, and how the rich grow their bank accounts by spending...

Have you ever found yourself avoiding the work you know you need to get done? When you work for yourself, it can be easy to put off difficult or unpleasant tasks because there’s no one forcing you to do it. But the key to your success is getting those hard things done. So how do you overcome your tendency to procrastinate? In this episode, Greg gives a 4 step plan for ending procrastination, a method for knocking out the tasks on your to-do list, and a crucial mindset shift you can make...

The beauty of being a business owner now is that you can learn to do just about anything without ever leaving your home. There’s more information available to you than at any point in history. And while that can be extremely helpful, you may have also realized that you get so caught up in consuming information that you never do anything with it! In this episode, Greg talks about the difference between consuming and preparing, how to identify the proper information for your current situation...

As an entrepreneur, have you ever felt that there’s never enough time to get everything done? Maybe you’ve even resigned yourself to the fact that there will always be more work to do. So why do the ultra-successful seem so much more productive, despite having the same amount of time in their day? In this episode, Greg takes a look at a few key concepts to scheduling your day like a millionaire, including the 9AM rule for becoming more productive, and the best and worst times to schedule...

Have you ever had your day ruined by something someone else said to you? How much would your life change if you were able to move on and get over being offended quickly and easily? In today’s episode, you’ll learn the reality behind the thought patterns that keep us stuck when we get upset or offended and the secret to overcoming those thought patterns to help you live a free and uncommon life. Show highlights If you want to live life on YOUR terms and spend more time doing the things you...

Some of the most meaningful things I’ve learned from camping extend way beyond how to build a campfire or steer a canoe. They are life lessons that have helped me move forward through this big adventure we call life - and maybe they can help you too. In today’s quick-fire episode, I want to share one of the biggest life lessons you can apply from a recent camping trip to the great outdoors with my son. The Show Highlights:

In both your personal and professional life, there are times when it’s necessary to ‘end’ something. Maybe it’s time has passed, it’s season is over, or continuing it would be destructive in some way. But far too many times, we find it difficult to pull the trigger. We shy away from the steps that could open up a whole new world of development and growth. Why is that? In today’s episode, I’m going to share 3 tips to help you move forward towards your personal and business vision - no...

When we understand the fundamental secret of happiness - and live by it - we will be happy. So what is it? What is the secret to happiness? Uncovering the secret can be one of life’s most challenging and elusive tasks - but it is possible. In today’s episode, we share two of the most critical aspects of creating a lifestyle that makes you happy - and how you can start applying these ideas almost instantaneously to your life. The Show Highlights: If you want to learn more about the...

The day that letter arrived in the mail, I cringed. I was anxious and nervous about what would happen next. I reported Thursday morning with a niggling feeling that I was going to end up on a jury; judging somebody for something they had or had not done. And my hope of slipping through the process, invisible, ended when “Juror number 16_, Greg Smith” echoed across the speakers. For the next hour, I listened to the comments and questions. And through my time in the juror’s box, I learned a...

How would it make you feel if you knew a way that would help you glide through your to-do list every day with minimal effort? Whether that’s business tasks or things you need to get done in your personal life. In today’s episode, you’re going to learn a super-simple strategy 99% of people have access to that can easily double your productivity in 30 days (or less) while turning off the pressure and unnecessary noise in your life. The Show Highlights: - Red Badge Death: A hack to stop your...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling and ground fighting martial art focused on the skill of forcing your opponent to submit. Not only is the sport a great line of self-defence, it’s also closely linked to achieving success in business and life. In this episode, Greg shares some of his own lessons learned from the grappling mats of his Jiu-Jitsu martial art, and how you can apply them to take your business and life to the next level. The Show Highlights: - One activity you need to stop if...

People don’t enjoy being sold...but they love to buy. If you don’t have a strategy in place in your fitness business to ethically upsell your customers and offer them the opportunity to get more value from you, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to increase your sales and revenue. In today’s third and final part in the ‘building a fitness empire’ series, Greg shares his proven strategies for getting customers to exchange money with you more frequently. The Show Highlights: -...

You could be the greatest fitness trainer in the world, but if you’re not utilizing the correct marketing strategies to help people learn about your services, your fitness empire is going nowhere fast. Getting more clients is typically every fitness trainer’s issue, however, it’s not the number one thing you should be spending time an focus on right now if you need an immediate cash flow injection. In today’s show, you’re going to learn three ways you might not have considered to get more...

The average income for a fitness trainer is $34,000 per year. Plenty of pain, but very little gain, suffering through long hours, split shifts to barely make ends meat to enjoy their life. In today’s show, Greg shares his story of how he went from an overworked and underpaid employee to discovering the 3 keys to growing a fitness empire that gave him all the freedom, income, and fulfillment he ever wanted. The Show Highlights: - The ‘first client’ path of struggle (9:40) - Why most...

Success doesn’t happen through luck. Nor does wealth happen by accident. The people that create true success have purposeful habits that make them more productive and effective. And for us to emulate these habits, we need to train ourselves to replace bad habits with new ones. In today’s episode, you’re going to discover five ‘mystical’ habits of the ultra-powerful to help you create real success. How many of them do you already have in place, and which ones do you need to switch? The...

The sad truth is everybody is trying to get your money. If money is in your pocket, it’s not in somebody else's. And so if you don’t have a plan for your money - especially ‘new money,’ you can guarantee somebody else will. In today’s episode, Greg shares his simple formula for knowing exactly where your money is going and how to set yourself up financially for the future, while still enjoying the fruits of your labor today. The Show Highlights: - The number ONE rule to becoming wealthy...

Most people - even those closest to you - don’t want you to succeed. A sad truth, but many of us have experienced this first hand. But the truth is that when you break free and start becoming who you really want to be, you’ll automatically question what everybody else is doing. Their lifestyle choices. Their 9-5 jobs. Their entire lives. And when you succeed in achieving what most people never dare to do - but secretly want to do - you’re showing them it’s ALL possible. If you think toxic...