The Grind and Gratitude Show

Ep. 105: 3 Ways I am Reprogramming My Thinking for Success

"I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful" are some of the lyrics from one of the biggest musical artists in the world, Drake.
In 2009 he released a song called "Successful" where he talks about his desire to be successful. This was a major song for him. I resonated with so many people because most people want to be successful.
Many people spend their entire life chasing success and in the end, they have to come to the conclusion if they lived a life of meaning and purpose. 
Coach Stone breaks down what he is currently doing to undo his bad programming to reprogram his thinking for success. He shares what he is learning from his coaches, mentors, and his journey that has helped him shift his thinking to start creating the life he deserves.
In this episode Coach Stone talks about:
Why many individuals have bad programming
The real key to success is programming your mind
Why you need to define success for yourself and stop chasing other people's version of success
Don't start your dreams from zero, find mentors and coaches how have been there and done that
The next step after making the mind shift; daily action
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn

Episode 104: Food for Thought With Ryan Hinkson

Do you have a passion or interest that you have or are thinking about turning into a side hustle and eventually a business but something keeps holding you back? Or maybe you have a side hustle and you want to know if it's possible to make it a full-out business. Then you need to listen to this episode! Coach Danny Stone sits down with Ryan Hinkson, the Founder of Eat Famous who turned a hobby of showcasing food into a massive business that has taken him around the world.
 
A self-made entrepreneur, Ryan is the face and soul behind the ever-popular Instagram account @EatFamous.  Arguably one of the most sought-after food culturalists in the country, Ryan has used his platform to elevate both brand and cause with his unique style and technique. 
 
With an organic following of over 264K followers and a hashtag that has been used over 4 million times, Ryan continues to amass a fleet of top tier clientele seeking his expertise, including McDonald’s, Air Miles, Google, American Express, The Toronto Raptors, Hudson’s Bay Company, Domino’s Pizza, Hershey Canada, A&W, The LCBO and others.
 
In this episode we talk about:
How to turn your passion or interest into a business
Why betting on yourself is important
Overcoming life challenges and facing your fears head-on
Why you should never quit on your dreams
The importance of staying curious
How surrounding yourself with positive curious, goal-driven people will lead you to become the same
How Ryan grew Eat Famous to 264 thousand followers organically!
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
 
Ryan's Links
Eat Famous Instagram
Eat Famous Twitter
Eat Famous TIKTOK
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 103: 5 Ways Gratitude Will Help Grow Your Business and Your Life

Over the last 2 years more and more people are grateful and are practicing gratitude. The pandemic has caused many people to reflect on what is important in their lives.
Gratitude is a powerful way to grow your business.
It's not about being thankful for what you have, but rather about being grateful for what you don't have.
Being grateful helps you see the world in a positive light and gives you the opportunity to be creative.
When gratitude becomes your mindset, it changes your perspective and ultimately brings joy into your life. Your idea of success is totally different from mine. Success for you may be getting rich and famous, while for me it's a life filled with love and family. Yet we both have the same vision: to wear small smiles while others are wearing big frowns.
Gratitude is the key to happiness and success, according to the latest research. It's also the key to building a successful business.
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can help you grow your business in many ways:
- Your customers will be more likely to come back if they feel appreciated.
- You'll be able to attract more customers if you show them how grateful you are for their business.
- You'll have more energy and enthusiasm for your work, which will make it easier for you to take on new projects.
- You'll feel less stressed and anxious about your work, which will make it easier for you to sleep better at night.
- You'll be able to focus better on what matters most in your life, instead of worrying
 
In this episode you will hear:
1. Why highly successful people focus on gratitude and mindset
2. The reason some business owners miss opportunities
3. How a mindset of gratitude helps business owners tap into their resourcefulness and solve problems faster
4. The #1 reason gratitude is a must for business owners and entrepreneurs 
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn

Ep. 102: Stop Talking to the Wrong Clients

As entrepreneurs, side hustlers and business owners the most important way to grow your business is to land your ideal clients. Yet, so many business owners spend time pushing their products and services on potential customers.
It's time to stop talking to the wrong clients.
You know the type of client that doesn't want to pay you what you're worth, makes unreasonable demands, and is never satisfied? The type of client that drains your energy and takes up your valuable time?
If this sounds like you, it's time to stop talking. You need to focus on finding your ideal clients.
It is important to know who your ideal client is. Get to know them and their needs and wants. Once you are able to identify this person, you can start targeting them with your marketing efforts. The most important way to grow your business is by landing your ideal client. It's not just about the numbers of clients, it's about the quality of clients that you have in your business.
In this episode Coach Danny Stone talks about why business owners need to stop chasing the wrong clients and hone in on their ideal clients.
Here's some of what he mentions in this episode:
1. The big mistake business owners make that hurts their business
2. Why it's important to stop trying to make everyone a customer
3. How to define your ideal client
4. How to connect with your ideal clients
5. The best way to attract your clients instead of chasing them
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 101: Do ONE Great Thing First

As entrepreneurs, business owners, or side hustlers so many people get distracted by shiny things. We see people on social media doing many things or we have friends or family members who claim to make money doing different things and we stray away from our original focus and start doing many things. The problem with this is, that most people never become very successful at one thing, many of their businesses go under, and they burn themselves out because they cannot do it all.
 
It is important to do ONE thing great FIRST before trying to start multiple businesses or develop various business streams. Highly successful people usually do one thing great then leverage their skills, knowledge, experience, talent, and relationships to create even more successful businesses. If you think about Michael Jordan, Rihanna, Elon Musk, or Oprah, they all became billionaires! Why? Because they got great at ONE THING then used that one thing to start SOMETHING ELSE that made them billionaires.
In this episode Coach Danny Stone breaks down the importance of doing one thing great.
He talks about:
Why do people get distracted in their businesses
The importance of staying focused on ONE thing in your business
How to leverage your expertise and work ethic in one area of your business to another stream of income or business idea
How Billionaires like Michael Jordan, Rihanna, Elon Musk and Oprah leveraged the power of mastering ONE thing to become wealthy and how you can too
Why you need to position yourself as an expert to have a successful business
 
 
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 100: R.I.S.E. and Shine With Trudy Stone

The Grind and Show reached 100 episodes! This is a major milestone for the show. Thanks to everyone that continues to listen, subscribe and review the podcast. The show is nothing without you the listeners.
Coach Stone knew he had to have an amazing guest! Someone who is inspirational has had a powerful journey and is dedicated to serving others. 
That's why you brought on his most special guest so far...
His wife Trudy Stone!
Trudy is a Culinary Nutritionist who focuses on the nutritional properties of food. She is a TV wellness expert on a national daytime program in Canada. She is an author, speaker, and host of the Mind Your Body podcast. She knows her stuff.
On this episode Danny and Trudy talk about their desire to help people live their best lives, how food can be medicine, their relationship, how to eat healthy, mindset, habits. Trudy shares how she went from selling cupcakes to a culinary nutritionist and so much more!
This is an action-packed, fun, educational conversation that you won't want to miss.
 
Here's some more of what they talk about:
Foods to eat to help reduce stress
Why you should follow your passion and pursue your purpose
Letting go of thoughts and habits that don't serve you well
Having a purpose of serving others
Why you need to chase your dreams even if other people can't see them for you
The power of journaling and how it can help you take control of your health and your life
Superfoods you should be eating to help you live a healthier life
Relationship advice and stories to help you lock in on your ideal partner
R.I.S.E method. a step-by-step framework to help you overcome stress, overwhelm and fatigued Gratitude Show just hit 100 episodes!
We are so happy to have made it this far. The podcast has reached listeners in more than 55 countries. We are helping people shift their mindset, and habits, and take massive action towards their goals and dreams.
 
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Trudy's Links
Trudy Stone's Website
Trudy's Instagram
Trudy's Facebook
Trudy's Book
Trudy's Podcast
Danny's Links
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 99: You Are Worthy

We are living in a world where many people are constantly comparing themselves to others. They see people on social media or people in their circle and wonder why they are not further ahead. Or they have people who don't believe in them or their dreams. So many people don't know that they are worthy. They don't know their value.
In this episode Coach Danny Stone opens up about his journey growing up in low-income housing, bullied by drug dealers, not knowing his worth to an international speaker, business advisor and author who now knows his worth.
This is an open and honest conversation that reminds you that you are worthy of everything that you want in your life. If you need a reminder or want to know how to get back in a space where you know you are worthy, listen to this episode!
 
In this episode you will learn:
How to find your worth and value to the world
Why you are special and unique and amazing
Tips to help you get re-connected with your worth and value
What holds you back from seeing that you are worthy
How to focus on your future and not your past
 
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 98: From Medicine to Music With Trumpeter Rudy Ray

On this episode Coach Stone sits down with legendary Trumpeter Rudy Ray. Rudy Ray is a famed Ghanaian-Canadian activist, actor and trumpeter based in Toronto. Including the 2020 Juno award win for best album recording with Tobi and appearing in Guillermo del Toro's latest movie Nightmare Alley, CBC articles have identified Rudy as a young upcoming thinker and cultural icon to watch! With a focus on love, peace, self-expression Rudy joined 50+ other artists in an event to raise funds in support of those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Rudy graces all genres of music, providing energy and a sound like none you ever heard before. His music has been heard on tracks by Drake, J. Cole, Wu-Tang Clan and others.
 
Rudy opens up about:
How he went from working in the medical field to following his love for music
How his love for music led him to collaborate and stages with legendary musical artists
What following his dream opened up in his life
Why his father put him in therapy at a young age and why therapy is important for so many people, especially those in the black community
Overcoming challenges and how he bounced back
His Ghanian culture and what it means to him
Activism and spreading love to the world through his music and his community work
 
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Rudy Ray's Links:
Rudy Ray Instagram
Rudy Ray Twitter
Rudy Ray Facebook
Danny Stone's Links:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn

Ep 97. : How to Stay Focused on YOU!

With so much going on in the world. With all of the social media and seeing "successful" people living their dreams. With people constantly trying to talk you out of your goals and dreams. With you losing focus because of your own internal dialogue, how do you stay focused on YOU?
It's a very valid question that maybe you have asked yourself. Or maybe you have asked yourself, "How do I get re-focused?"
In this episode Coach Danny Stone shares his experience around how he stays focused on himself and his mission.
You might find some of these tips and stories helpful for you, or not. Take a listen and see if it resonates.
 
Here's some of what is discussed in this episode:
Learn 3 powerful questions to ask yourself to shift your mindset​
How to stop worrying about other people's opinions
The power of re-focusing on certain aspects of your life
How to lock in on a greater purpose or mission in life
 
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 96: Are You a Side Hustler, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, or Company Owner?

The entrepreneurial journey can be an amazing, life-changing, impactful experience. It can also be a challenging, stressful rollercoaster. The questions you must ask yourself are, where are you on your journey, where do you want to be, and how will being an entrepreneur or business owner help you to achieve what you want in your life.
 
In this episode you will learn:
Four phases of an entrepreneurial journey
How the phases differ
The pros and cons of each phase of an entrepreneurial journey
Why it's important to understand where you are and what you want in your business right now
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn