The Breakthrough Code

🌟 Dive into the latest episode of The Breakthrough Code Podcast with host Tom McCarthy, featuring the inspiring Alan Akina, founder & CEO of 101 Financial. Discover how Alan transformed his challenging childhood into a remarkable journey of financial mastery and entrepreneurial success.   🚀 In This Episode: [0:11 - 3:46] Tom McCarthy warmly welcomes Alan Akina, sharing their first encounter and highlighting Alan's growth from a nervous speaker to a successful entrepreneur and family man. [3:47 - 6:50] Alan opens up about his upbringing in Oahu, facing financial hardships and how these experiences fueled his passion for financial literacy and success. [6:51 - 12:03] Journey through Alan's transformation, from self-doubt to establishing 101 Financial, and how the mantra "why not me?" propelled his company to the Inc. 500 list. [12:03 - 16:05] Learn about the adversities Alan faced in the business world, including idea theft, and how he overcame these challenges with resilience and a focus on helping others. [16:07 - 21:37] Tom and Alan discuss the philosophy of abundance over scarcity, the positive impact of wealth, and how success can inspire and elevate those around you. [21:50 - 24:18] Alan shares his approach to problem-solving in finance, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment he finds in teaching and empowering others. [24:19 - 29:59] Explore advanced financial strategies taught at 101 Financial, and get an exclusive introduction to Alan's new venture, TeamUp, blending FinTech with educational tools for student athletes.   Why You Can't Miss This Episode: 🌱 Growth Mindset: Learn how to turn life's challenges into stepping stones for success. 💡 Financial Wisdom: Gain insights into innovative financial strategies that can transform your relationship with money. 🤝 Empowerment: Be inspired by Alan's dedication to empowering others through financial education.   Subscribe and Join Our Community: 🎧 Listen, learn, and grow with us. Subscribe to The Breakthrough Code Podcast for more inspiring stories and valuable lessons from leaders like Alan Akina. 💬 Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. Let's engage in a community of growth and empowerment! 🔗 Connect with us on www.tommccarthy.com and follow us on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ ) for updates and exclusive content.   Tags: #BreakthroughCodePodcast #AlanAkina #FinancialFreedom #SuccessStories #Entrepreneurship #FinancialLiteracy #Empowerment #InspirationalJourney #PodcastCommunity

In this eye-opening episode of The Breakthrough Code Podcast, host Tom McCarthy delves into the startling reasons behind the failure of New Year's resolutions. Join us as we uncover the subconscious patterns that dictate our actions and learn how to reprogram our minds for success in 2024. Why You Should Listen: Uncover Hidden Barriers: Understand the subconscious reasons why resolutions fail. Mindset Mastery: Gain insights into aligning your subconscious mind with your goals. Practical Strategies: Learn how to take effective action and utilize your superconscious mind for success. In This Episode: [00:00:00 - 00:01:34] Tom McCarthy reveals why 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February and challenges the common belief about willpower and hard work. [00:01:34 - 00:03:39] Discover the roles of the conscious, subconscious, and superconscious minds in shaping our reality and achieving goals. [00:03:39 - 00:10:55] Learn how to align your subconscious with your aspirations and the importance of making your goals feel natural and achievable. [00:10:55 - 00:31:55] Tom shares effective strategies for taking action, connecting with the superconscious, and overcoming the resistance of your old identity to achieve transformative results. Subscribe for More Insights: Stay ahead in your personal growth journey. Subscribe now and hit the notification bell to get the latest episodes of The Breakthrough Code Podcast. Share Your Thoughts: We value your insights! Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments and engage with our community of growth enthusiasts. Connect with Tom: Website: www.tommccarthy.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy Tags: #BreakthroughCodePodcast #TomMcCarthy #NewYearsResolution #Mindset #SubconsciousMind #PersonalGrowth #SuccessStrategies #SelfImprovement #PodcastCommunity

In this compelling episode of The Breakthrough Code Podcast, Tom sits down with his lifelong best friend, Michael Hutchison, to uncover the extraordinary story behind his $100 million success with InCruises, a trailblazing travel membership company. Discover Michael's journey of transforming InCruises into a thriving enterprise with over 1 million members, and his unique approach to leadership and overcoming challenges. 🔹 About Michael Hutchison: Founder of InCruises, a revolutionary travel membership company. A leader who champions love, kindness, and service in business.  Overcame significant challenges, including the impact of COVID on the travel industry and geopolitical tensions. - Advocates for a positive mindset, gratitude, and the importance of family in personal and professional life. 🔹 In This Episode: Learn about the inception and growth of InCruises amidst various obstacles. Explore Michael's leadership style, emphasizing love, kindness, and service. Insights into balancing family life with the demands of running a successful business. Michael's perspective on resilience, care for others, and continual growth in adversity. 🔹 Key Takeaways: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Company in Challenging Environments The power of choosing your habitual emotion and leading with positivity.  The importance of adding value to others and prioritizing family. Strategies for maintaining a positive outlook and gratitude in challenging times.  🔹 Connect with Michael Hutchison: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelthutch/ 🔹 Connect with Tom McCarthy: Instagram: @thetommccarthy https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Website: www.tommccarthy.com 👍 Engage with Our Content! If you find inspiration in Michael's story, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more empowering conversations with industry leaders. Don't forget to hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes! 🔗 Stay Connected with The Breakthrough Code Podcast: Have an inspiring Breakthough Story? We want to hear about it! Email us at Podcast@thebreakthroughcode.com 

🚀 Building a Resilient Mind: Unlocking the Secrets of Gamma Brainwaves with Marc Gilson🚀 Tom McCarthy engages in a riveting discussion with Marc Gilson, exploring the profound science of Gamma brainwaves and their remarkable impact on our brain and wellbeing. Engage in an episode that traverses the paths of neuroscience, meditation, and personal transformation, underscoring a journey into the deep intricacies of the mind. Discussed Topics: 🧠 Mastering Resilience: The Layers & Leverage of Mental Toughness 💪 Unfurling Resilience: Its Essence and the Path to Build It 🙏 Mindful Resilience: Meditation as a Pillar of Mental Fortitude 🎧 Holosync & the Brain: A Synergy that Fortifies Mental Resilience 🌊 Brainwave Metamorphosis: Changing Your Mental Oscillations for Strength 🧩 Gamma Brainwaves & Alzheimer's: A Beacon of Hope in Cognitive Preservation 🔊 Bill Harris’ Auditory Legacy: Sound as a Tool for Transformation 🚀 Embarking on a Voyage: The Pivotal 5-Day Challenge 🧠 Diving Deeper into Gamma Brainwaves 🧠: Unlock the potentials hidden within the science of Gamma brainwaves, explored robustly in this episode! Discussed are its fascinating benefits, including reducing plaque buildup in the brain, enhancing memory recall, and even playing a pivotal role in elevating our emotional wellbeing and happiness. A segment not to be missed for anyone invested in cognitive health and joyful living! Key Takeaways: - Harmonizing resilience, brain functionality, and the healing power of sound. - Exploring cognitive enhancement, from modulating brainwaves to combatting cognitive decline. - Reflecting on the innovative impact of Holosync and its co-founder, Bill Harris. - A detailed exploration of the 5-day challenge’s transformative potential.  CONNECT WITH TOM: 📱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ 📖 Get "The Breakthrough Code" book: www.tommccarthy.com About Marc Gilson: Embark on a journey with a mind that has woven mindfulness and resilience into the offerings at Centerpointe. Marc, an innovator in neuro-audio technologies and mindfulness, has shaped a legacy of healing and personal development that resonates through Centerpointe’s transformative programs. MORE ABOUT CENTERPOINTE: 🌐 More About Centerpointe: www.centerpointe.com 💭 Join the Conversation Below! 💭 How have the topics of resilience, gamma brainwaves, and meditation touched your life? Share your experiences and become a vital part of a community invested in resilience, transformative growth, and conscious living!

In this illuminating episode of The Breakthrough Code, host Tom McCarthy sits down with the inspirational Mari Llewellyn, who beautifully encapsulates a journey of weight loss, mental health triumph, and entrepreneurial success as the co-founder of Bloom Nutrition. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Pivotal Role of Mindset: Discover how Mari’s mental shift was the catalyst for a comprehensive physical and emotional transformation. ✅ Letting Go of the Old: Learn about the necessity of shedding old beliefs and habits to pave the way for genuine change. ✅ Bloom Nutrition: How personal transformation transcended into creating a leading wellness supplement company. ✅ Lasting Transformation Strategies: Uncover the practical steps and mental strategies that underpin sustainable life changes. Whether you’re on a journey of personal transformation or in the throes of building a brand, this episode is a testament to the power of mindset, the possibility of change, and the beautiful synergy of personal and professional development. Find inspiration to start your own journey toward transformation and entrepreneurship! 👉 Subscribe to The Breakthrough Code for more profound insights and transformative stories: www.youtube.com/@thetommccarthy CONNECT WITH TOM: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy Get "The Breakthrough Code" book: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LG8F9N7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 About Mari Llewellyn: Embarking on a transformative journey that spanned across realms of body, mind, and business, Mari Llewellyn turned personal weight loss and mental health battles into a thriving wellness brand, Bloom Nutrition. Her story is not just inspirational but also a tangible roadmap for others on a path of transformation and entrepreneurial creation. CONNECT WITH MARI LLEWELLYN: Instagram: www.instagram.com/marillewellyn Bloom Website: www. bloomnu.com Podcast: Pursuit of Wellness - www.open.spotify.com/show/0xKOhJLfnQTGkWqFSodeCA

In this must-watch episode, Tom sits down with the acclaimed Dr. Benjamin Hardy, co-author of the game-changing book, "10x is Easier Than 2x." Dive deep into revolutionary concepts that challenge every entrepreneur to think bigger, question assumptions, and embrace radical honesty. Key Takeaways: ✅ Why 10x growth is not just possible but easier than mere incremental growth. ✅ Dr. Hardy's transformative journey and what inspired the principles behind the book. ✅ Actionable strategies for exponential personal and business growth. ✅ The power of questioning established assumptions and embracing self-honesty in the entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode offers invaluable insights to supercharge your mindset and strategy. Don't settle for 2x when 10x is within reach! 👉 Subscribe to The Breakthrough Code for more insights and strategies from industry-leading experts:    / @thetommccarthy   CONNECT WITH TOM: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccar... 📖 Get "The Breakthrough Code" book: https://a.co/d/bG2Mia7 About Dr. Benjamin Hardy: An innovative thought leader, Dr. Hardy has reshaped the way we think about business growth and personal development. His insights have empowered countless individuals to break barriers and achieve 10x success. 📖 Get "10x is Easer Than 2x" book: https://www.amazon.com/10x-Easier-Tha...

Dive into this enlightening episode of The Breakthrough Code as Tom sits down with Debra Poneman, a luminary in personal success and transformation for over 40 years. Through her globally acclaimed 'Yes to Success' seminars, Debra has left an indelible mark, influencing countless entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, transformative leaders, and even billionaires. She is often hailed as the "mentor to the mentors."   Before the rise of instant digital communication, Debra's impactful teachings echoed across multiple US cities and 14 countries worldwide. She further expanded her reach collaborating with corporate behemoths like Mattel Toys, McDonnell Douglas, and the Xerox Management Group, standing out as a pioneering female corporate trainer in an era where it was rare.   Her insights and expertise have been featured on global TV platforms including ABC, NBC, FOX, and CNN. Interestingly, at the pinnacle of her career, Debra, embodying her teachings, chose to step away from the limelight, embracing motherhood wholeheartedly for over two decades. Now, as her children shine in their respective fields, Debra re-emerges, enlightening many on the pathways to ageless living and authentic success.   Join Tom in this episode to uncover the age-old principles of genuine success and holistic well-being.   For more information on Debra Poneman's visit www.yestosuccess.com   For more information on Tom McCarthy visit www.tommccarthy.com   Keep Living Your Life without Limits!

In this episode of The Breakthrough Code, Tom sits down with acclaimed author and healer, Bill McKenna. Bill's journey from physical pursuits and financial success to a life-changing spiritual awakening following a yacht accident in Mexico in 2007 is nothing short of inspiring. His study at an offshoot of The Berkeley Psychic Institute and learning directly from multiple high-level masters led him to develop unique healing modalities based on love and accessing our higher dimensions for healing.  Throughout the discussion, Bill shares insights on how we can heal our traumas and manifest the best life possible. Drawing from his book, "The Only Lesson," Bill deeply delves into the concept of unconditional love as a healing force and the ways we can tap into our inner healer. Notably, Bill introduces 'Cognomovement,' a revolutionary technique he developed that has proven to reduce fears, phobias, stress, cravings, pain, and other life-limiting issues typically in just 15 minutes. His practical methods for raising consciousness and empowerment have transformed countless lives worldwide. As an avid adventurer, helicopter pilot, ultra-marathon runner, and a near-death experience survivor, Bill's life is full of thrilling stories that contribute to his profound understanding of life and healing. Listen in as we unravel the secrets of healing and manifestation. For More information on Bill's work: https://www.cognomovement.com/ Link to connect with Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cognomovement/ Link to connect with Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccar... To learn more about The Breakthrough Code book, visit: https://www.thebreakthroughcode.com Email your breakthrough experiences to podcast@thebreakthroughcode.com to have your breakthrough featured on our podcast!

Unlock the power of your mind with this latest episode of The Breakthrough Code, as host Tom McCarthy delves into a powerful conversation with world-renowned dowser and energy work expert, Raymon Grace.   As the founder of the Raymon Grace Foundation, Raymon has utilized his dowsing skills for environmental betterment, particularly focusing on water purification efforts worldwide. Raymon shares his journey, evolving from a beginner in energy work in 1973 to an internationally recognized figure in dowsing and manifestation.   His teachings have reached thousands globally, offering profound insights into harnessing the mind to shape one's reality. Author of the popular books "The Future is Yours - Do Something About it", "Techniques That Work For Me", and "Seasons of April", Raymon's work has crossed language barriers, with translations in Italian, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. Tap into this thought-provoking episode for key insights on energy work, dowsing techniques, manifestation principles, and be inspired by Raymon's dedication to environmental preservation.   Connect with Tom McCarthy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccar... Explore the wisdom in The Breakthrough Code book: https://www.thebreakthroughcode.com Share your breakthrough stories with us! Send your experiences to podcast@thebreakthroughcode.com to get featured in our podcast. Keep living your life without limits!

In this week's episode, Tom sits down with his friend, Jeff Lamp. Jeff is a former NBA player and 1988 NBA Champion. He now works with the NBA Players Association in mentoring current and former NBA Players to find their passion off the court so they can thrive when they are no longer playing.   Jeff is an excellent example of the Breakthrough Code. He was cut from his 7th grade basketball team, which he said is pretty hard to do, and then only played in 2 games for his 8th grade basketball team. Then a coach for the high school he was going to attend saw him play and told him he better come out for the high school team. That coach’s belief in Jeff helped Jeff become and All American high school and college basketball player and then a first round draft choice in the NBA.   More information on Jeff Lamp: Jeff Lamp is a distinguished professional basketball veteran and esteemed member of the 1988 NBA championship team with the Los Angeles Lakers. With an accomplished 11-year career in the NBA and an additional six years of professional play in Europe, Lamp brings extensive insights from his on-court experiences. Off the court, his dedication to mentorship and development shines through his work with the National Basketball Player’s Association, where he's spent the last 22 years advising current NBA players on achieving their professional and personal aspirations.   Beyond basketball, Jeff has an impressive track record in business development, specifically in online marketing partnerships and youth sports programming. With a career that spans the NBA, European Business Division of the NBA, and even the management of over 150 basketball camps, Lamp's multifaceted experience offers a unique perspective on career transitions, personal development, and the intersection of sports and business.   Link to connect with Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccar... Want to learn more about The Breakthrough Code book? Go to https://www.thebreakthroughcode.com  Have you recently had a breakthrough in your life? We want to celebrate it on the podcast! Email your breakthrough to podcast@thebreakthroughcode.com to have your breakthrough featured!!

In this episode of The Breakthrough Code, Tom sits down with Venture Capital Superstar, Michal Moe. Michael was an early investor in companies like Starbucks, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify. In our interview, he talks about how you can build winning teams and companies. He also shares exactly what he looks for in leaders and early stage companies that let him know their chances for success.   More information on Michael Moe: Michael Moe is the Founder and CEO of GSV, a growth-focused investment platform. GSV has invested in game-changing businesses such as Facebook, Twitter, Snap, Palantir and Spotify. GSV has several funds focused on the digital learning sector and has invested in Coursera, Chegg, Course Hero, Masterclass, and Guild Education. GSV stands for “Global Silicon Valley,” inspired by the entrepreneurial mindset of Silicon Valley spreading throughout the world. Michael is also the co-founder of the ASU+GSV Summit, which Forbes called “the Davos of Education.”   Additionally, Michael is on the Board of the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame, Center for Education Reform, ClassDojo, Bookclub, FatBrain, Hi Solutions, and is an advisor to Arizona State University. Before GSV, Michael was the Founder and CEO of ThinkEquity Partners, Head of Global Growth Research at Merrill Lynch, and was voted to be on the Institutional All American Research Team and named "Best on the Street" by the Wall Street Journal. Michael is the author of three books, “Finding the Next Starbucks”, “the Global Silicon Valley Handbook” and his most recent, “The Mission Corporation.”Michael holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from the University of Minnesota and is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst). He and his wife Bonnie live in Dallas, Texas where they moved to in 2021 after living in Silicon Valley for twenty-five years.   Link to connect with Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccar... Want to learn more about The Breakthrough Code book? Go to https://www.thebreakthroughcode.com Have you recently had a breakthrough in your life? We want to celebrate it on the podcast! Email your breakthrough to podcast@thebreakthroughcode.com to have your breakthrough featured!!

In this episode of The Breakthrough Code, Tom sits down with CJ Macias, one of the stars of the hit HBO documentary 100 Foot Wave. CJ shares his journey with surfing including his epic, life-altering crash while attempting to surf a 70ft wave. More about CJ: As a South Florida native, CJ grew up in and around the ocean and outdoors. After transitioning from competitive surfing to professional volleyball, a severe back injury changed his life forever. His healing journey began as a massage therapist and evolved through many modalities and the exploration of what healing really means. He’s now a lead role in HBO’s 100 Foot Wave docuseries using his platform to bring the message to the world of one’s own breath, body, and sound current as the best medicine we each have available to us.  Link to connect with CJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.j.macias/ Link to connect with Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccar... Want to learn more about The Breakthrough Code book? Go to https://www.thebreakthroughcode.com Have you recently had a breakthrough in your life? We want to celebrate it on the podcast! Email your breakthrough to podcast@thebreakthroughcode.com to have your breakthrough featured!!

In today's episode, I sit down with the inspiring Daniel Mangena, where we unravel the relationship between our attitudes towards money and our personal wealth. Daniel shares his incredible insights on the impact of our mindset on our prosperity, how we can harness our unique roles for an evolutionary uplift in universal consciousness, and how to remain focused on your goals amidst distractions and negativity.   Daniel Mangena, after experiencing life-altering trauma and a late Asperger's diagnosis, constructed the Beyond Intention Paradigm, a simple four-step system that has transformed his life from despair to joy. His mission? To spearhead an evolutionary uplift in universal consciousness by awakening people to the importance of their unique role, a passion he believes is often ignored or undervalued.   You can now purchase my book, The Breakthrough Code, at thebreakthroughcode.com or on Amazon. For a limited time, Kindle Unlimited subscribers can download it for free! For more inspiring content and updates, follow me on Instagram @thetommccarthy and visit my website www.tommccarthy.com. Your support is immensely appreciated, and I look forward to sharing more inspiring content with you next Monday!   Keep Living your life without limits! To connect with Tom, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Learn more about The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/

Are you stuck in a fixed mindset? Many people believe that they are only capable of what they have proven to be capable of in the past. This can prevent them from growing and manifesting the life they want. But what if you could have a growth mindset? A growth mindset believes that you can learn and grow into whatever you want to be good at. Don't let a fixed mindset hold you back - watch this special solo episode of The Breakthrough Code to learn how to transform your life and manifest your dreams! Know someone who can benefit from this episode? Please share it with them so we can all keep living a life without limits! To connect with Tom, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Learn more about The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/

Mark Divine is the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind. Mark is a Retired Navy SEAL Commander, NYT Best Selling author, speaker and entrepreneur.  Mark's podcast "Unbeatable Mind" deals with a wide variety of subjects, from philosophical, emotional and meta-physical to self-defense, fitness and elite physical performance. They all form a part of Mark's 5 mountain training path to develop your Mental, Physical, Emotional, Intuitive, and Kokoro (Heart) self.   To connect with Mark, visit: https://markdivine.com/ To connect with Tom, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Learn more about The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/

Barnet Bain is a Canadian film-maker, author and educator.  Select film credits include Milton’s Secret (director, writer), Oscar-winner What Dreams May Come (producer), Emmy-Award nominee, Outstanding TV Movie, Homeless to Harvard (executive producer), and The Celestine Prophecy (writer, producer). Barnet consults and trains business leaders and private clients who are committed to high performance. Through his creativity workshops, Barnet guides people of all ages and walks of life to expand their vision of what is possible, and develop their gifts and talents with passion.   To connect with Barnet, visit: http://barnetbain.com/ To connect with Tom, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Learn more about The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/

After achieving his first dream of touring the world as a musician, Trey Lockerbie began prioritizing health and wellness. Kombucha changed his life.  He says, "I spit Kombucha out the first time I bought it, but when I brewed it for myself, I saw where others were going wrong. I wanted to create a drink that people craved, without selling them on the health benefits." Better Booch is now sold in Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, Costco, and many other amazing retailers. We bootstrapped Better Booch from $0 to $7M in revenue - manufacturing every bottle by hand - before taking outside capital.  Along the way Trey became fascinated by Warren Buffett and his philosophies on business. This drove him to become the host of We Study Billionaires - the #1 investing show in the world, of which he was a fan of since 2015. To connect with Trey, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-lockerbie-18353ab7/ To connect with Tom, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Learn more about The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/

Dan Fleyshman is the youngest founder of a publicly traded company. Dan has Angel invested in 43 companies and spoken at over 250 business industry events. Dan has also spent more than $60,000,000+ on Influencer marketing.    He founded a  Sports cards shop @thecoffeebreakers, he's spoken at over 250 events and he's most passionate about his charity Model Citizen fund.   To contact Dan, visit: https://www.instagram.com/danfleyshman/   To connect with Tom, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Learn more about The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/

Previously a co-founder of colorTV (previously engage:BDR), Ted served as chairman & CEO overseeing all business units. Founded in 2009, engage:BDR was a leading cross-device Video and Display solution provider that directly served publishers, media owners, brands, agencies, and demand platforms. engageBDR was a video-, and mobile-first interactive marketing and marketing-technologies company. The Company had its over-subscribed IPO in 2017, and was is currently publicly traded and Ted has fully exited.   From launch until 2008, Ted was with MySpace.com responsible for flagship marketing initiatives. Working very closely with founders Chris DeWolfe and Tom Anderson, Ted was responsible for launching the brand in its infancy. Also, Mr. Dhanik innovated business development at LowerMyBills.com in its early stages through acquisition by Experian, and was also an integral part of the early development and launch of the consumer lending program at NexTag Corporation.   Mr. Dhanik has worked for or been a partner at several other companies in business development, sales, and managerial positions, such as Xoriant Corporation, Atesto Technologies, Inc., Brigade Solutions, Cybersource Corporation, and Merrill Corporation. Ted sits on boards or advises other tech startups such as Fighter, LottoGopher, FirstSlice Media, MyDiveo and Schizo Pictures, and is an active mentor at Los Angeles-based startup accelerator Start Engine. Ted active in the public speaking circuit with recent keynotes at 100 Million Mastermind Experience.     Ted is currently the founder of a brand new, stealth project in connected television advertising to be unveiled in 2023. To connect with Tom, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Learn more about The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/

Welcome back to another episode of The Breakthrough Code. On todays episode, we have Clinton Sparks. Clinton Sparks is an entrepreneur, investor, executive, author, committed father and husband and leading-edge innovator when it comes to integrating culture, collaboration, and cross-platform marketing. He is also known to many as a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum DJ, Producer, and Songwriter responsible for selling over 75 million records. He has won BMI songwriter awards and received numerous ASCAP music awards with DJ Snake, whom he discovered and signed. Sparks has written and produced hit songs for multi-platinum recording artists such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Rick Ross, Diddy, Pitbull, Ludacris, Big Sean, Akon and 2 Chainz. He has created critically acclaimed projects with artists from Eminem and Kanye West to Busta Rhymes and The Clipse, whose “We Got It For Cheap” series was named in Rolling Stone magazines top 50 albums of that year. He was Diddy’s tour DJ, helped launch Eminem’s Shade 45 channel on Sirius/XM, an on air host on E! News for over 5 years, and played a key role in the branding of Cîroc. Clinton is also the Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of the world’s fastest-growing and most socially diverse esports lifestyle gaming brand, XSET. In a prior role at Faze Clan as VP of Business Development, Clinton brought diversity and Hip Hop into the gaming space by recruiting rappers Offset, Swae Lee, Pitbull, Yo Gotti, and others to invest and collaborate in the gaming space. Given his commitment to the gaming space, Clinton is also a strategic advisor to Esports technologies, an e-sports wagering platform. For more from Clinton Sparks, or to buy his new book visit: https://howtowinbiginmusic.com To connect with Tom, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ Learn more about The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/