The MFCEO Project

Is getting stabbed good for business? In this first conversation of the podcast, Andy Frisella, CEO of Supplement Superstores and 1st Phorm International, explains the purpose of the podcast and shares how he was brutally stabbed, left for dead, but eventually recovered and learned the importance of overcoming adversity for success in business and life. The key is to develop a mindset that knows how &ldquo;to turn adversity&nbsp;into an asset.&rdquo; &nbsp;This is a provocative, motivating conversation that drives home what all successful people have in common: the ability to find the good in the bad.

The Power Of Perspective, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO1

Andy&nbsp;shares his manifesto on money and explains why making money matters. &nbsp;He dispels myths about money and shares principles for earning more of it. &nbsp;Money is not the root of all evil, he explains, and pursuing wealth can be a noble goal. &nbsp;When it comes to business and entrepreneurialism, however, how much money you make will be directly connected to how much value you bring to the world.

Making Money Matters, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO2

Truly successful entrepreneurs are ethical business people. From &ldquo;giving what you want to get&rdquo; to &ldquo;treating your team well,&rdquo; doing the right thing is a good thing--and good for business.

Be An Ethical Entrepreneur, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO3

Peer pressure can make you or break you. &nbsp;Your peer group largely determines your success in both business and life. &nbsp;So it is critical to choose your friends wisely. &nbsp;Do they influence you to dominate--or do nothing?

Peer Pressure Will Help You Dominate or Do Nothing, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO4

Good sales skills aren’t just for sales people.  They are essential for success in life.  In this episode, Andy delivers straightforward advice on developing a sales strategy and being successful in sales, from starting with a good product to keeping the main thing front and center:  helping people.

Straight Talk on Sales, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO5

What do you do when you have passion and a strong work ethic, but no idea or direction for a business? &nbsp;How do you figure out if a product or service is a "million dollar" idea? In this episode, Andy Frisella, along with co-host Vaughn Kohler and special guest Theresa DePasquale, discuss the finer points of generating and testing a business idea.

How to Come Up With a Business Idea, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO6

Don't fall for the get rich quick schemes and don't sweat the days you struggle. &nbsp;In this episode, Andy Frisella tells you how to press on, power through, and overcome anything in business and life. &nbsp;He is joined by co-host Vaughn Kohler and author, speaker and performance coach Ben Newman.

Your Success Requires Time and Tenacity, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO7

In this special extended episode, Andy Frisella is joined by Washington Redskins linebacker Will Compton, as well as his co-hosts Vaughn Kohler and Ben Newman. &nbsp;From leading by example to showing appreciation for your team, this is an insightful and comprehensive discussion.

How to Lead Your Team, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO8

In this first "Ask Andy" episode of The MFCEO Project, Andy Frisella answers questions from listeners about mentorship, building a customer base, and choosing whether it's right to get an investor or go it alone.

ASK ANDY:  How to Build a Customer Base (And Two More Questions) - MFQA1

Busy is not the same as productive. &nbsp;In this conversation with co-hosts Vaughn Kohler and Ben Newman, Andy Frisella shares his tips for making the most of your time - from the "Power List" to discovering "daily habits that drive success," the information in this episode will help you structure your day for maximum success.

Kill It Every Day

How do you choose the right partner to go into business? &nbsp;How can you compete in an industry that is dominated by one or two giant companies? &nbsp;In his trademark no b.s. style, The MFCEO Andy Frisella answers these questions. Joining him in the studio is his co-host, Vaughn Kohler.

ASK ANDY:  Choosing Partners, Slaying Giants - MFQA2

Customer service is not about making a sale today. &nbsp;It is about forging a relationship and building loyalty over a lifetime. From the supreme importance of solving problems and finding solutions to the proven formula of education, trust, and loyalty, Andy Frisella shares his thoughts on the essentials of customer service.&nbsp;

Customer Service 101, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO10

(1) Why are core values important and (2) How do you make a good product great? In this ASK ANDY episode of The MFCEO Project, Andy Frisella answers questions from listeners. &nbsp;Vaughn Kohler joins him for the conversation.

ASK ANDY:  Product Development and a Primer on Core Values

Authenticity is essential for success and happiness. &nbsp;Whether it's business or life, people are drawn to what's real. &nbsp;In this episode, Andy Frisella explains the benefits of being yourself and tells you how to become cool with who you are.

The Business of Being Yourself, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO11

In this ASK ANDY episode of The MFCEO Project podcast, Andy Frisella answers two questions: (1) What do I do when the demand is more than the supply of inventory my company possesses and (2) How do I pitch an investor? Co-host Vaughn Kohler joins him in the studio.

ASK ANDY:  How to Pitch an Investor (And a Question About Supply and Demand)

Humility is huge. Not just for living a good life. For running a successful business, too. According to Andy Frisella, humble leaders inspire employees and customers, and humble businesses improve and dominate.

Humility Is Huge

Which is it: Be productive, work smart, and finish your job early? Or hustle and put in the time beyond 10 to 6? &nbsp;In this ASK ANDY episode of The MFCEO Project, Andy Frisella clarifies his position. &nbsp;

ASK ANDY:  Hustle vs. Productivity, with Andy Frisella - MFQA5

Entrepreneurialism isn't just about starting your own business. It's about creating amazing opportunities and dream scenarios for yourself. In this episode, Andy Frisella and Vaughn Kohler tell the story behind The MFCEO Project and share tips&nbsp;for how you can motivate successful people to work with you.

How to Create Amazing Opportunities For Yourself, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO13

Should you stay focused on one business--or start many of them? In this ASK ANDY episode of The MFCEO Project, Andy Frisella tackles that question, as well as questions from a live Periscope broadcast. &nbsp;Joining him in the studio is his co-host Vaughn Kohler.

ASK ANDY:  Laser Focus vs. Serial Entrepreneurialism (and questions from Periscope), with Andy Frisella - MFQA6

Success is realizing your own full potential. &nbsp;That's Andy Frisella's bedrock principle. In this episode of the MFCEO Project, he explains that success is a very misunderstood concept--and he sets the record straight. &nbsp;Joining him in the studio are Ben Newman, Vaughn Kohler, and special guest, "Big Jim" Frisella, Andy's MFDAD.

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