Welcome to another episode of How I Discovered My Gift with yours truly, David D. Simons. I am honored and delightedand my excited is excitedfor this interview with the Godfather of Marketing, Rich Schefren. Were talking real history here, folks. Rich is the renowned entrepreneur and business strategist who took Agora Financial from 220 million to 1.25 billion in just one year, invented the automated webinar, popularized the VSL, created the lead magnet concept, and was the very first business coach online. Thats rightwere talking about the guy who coached Russell Brunson, Mike Filsaime, Ryan Deiss, Todd Brown, Frank Kern, and so many more.

In this conversation, well explore everything from Richs childhoodyes, that includes running with the mafia back in high schoolto how he pinpointed his unique gifts and turned them into unstoppable fuel for success. As Rich says, I wasnt really sure what my gifts were when I was younger but those early experiences set me up for who I am today.

So, settle in, grab your favorite note-taking tool, and get ready for a deep dive into gift discovery, business wisdom, and the game-changing insights that propelled Rich to legendary status in the marketing world. Youre in for a treat!

How I Discovered My Gift with David D. Simons Part 2 with Tommie Traffic

Welcome back to another episode of How I Discovered My Gift with yours truly, David D. Simons! And listen, we rarely ever do a part twobut when someone drops as much sauce, as much value, and as much power as todays guest, we had to keep the conversation going.

Tommie Traffic, aka Tommie Powers, is back, and this time, were diving deeper. In part one, we left off talking about his incredible support system and his journey through heart failure. But today, we go into the transformationhow he turned one of the darkest moments of his life into the fuel that propelled him to massive success.

He keeps it all the way real: Man, that was demoralizing, bro. Thatll make you really question. But then came the shift. The moment he decided, the story my kids are gonna tell is that their dad went out swinging.

From barely making it to cracking the code on affiliate marketing from hitting 300K a year to losing it all and going bankrupt and then rebuilding as one of the top media buyers in the game, spending over nine figures in adsTommie shares it all.

This episode is straight-up gems:
The mindset shift that changed everything
The importance of pattern recognition in business
The biggest mistake people make when running ads
Why listening to your audience is the key to scaling

And for the agency owners out there? Tommie drops knowledge on when to work with a client and when to walk away.

If youre looking for game-changing insights, raw truth, and the kind of wisdom that can shift your entire approach to businessthis episode is for you.

Hit play and lets get into it!

Welcome to another episode of How I Discovered My Gifts with yours truly, David D. Simons. I'm delighted and excited to have you tuning in to hear from today's guest, Tommie Powers, AKA Tommie Traffic.

We're about to dive into the mind of a digital advertising legend who says, I definitely didn't know I was going to be this guy. That's for sure. But I always had ambition, right? Tommy is an entrepreneur, investor, and the ultimate YouTube ads authority with over 17 years of experience. Like yo, how many people you know have managed over nine figures? Thats rare. Hes the elite of the elite.

In this conversation, Tommie breaks down how he discovered his most dominant giftpattern recognitionand used it to power through everything from heart failure to bankruptcy. If youre looking for raw, real-life inspiration on unlocking your own hidden abilities, you wont want to miss this. Lets jump in!

Welcome to another episode of How I Discovered My Gift with yours truly, David D. Simons. Im honored and delighted to have you join me for a powerful conversation with the extraordinary Dr. Porscha R. Jackson, PhD, affectionately known as Dr. PJ. With over 15 years shaping the nonprofit sector, shes a true powerhouse in adult education, business, personnel development, and community leadershipplus, shes racked up an impressive roster of accolades like the 2024 Luna Awards Woman of the Year and 2024 Houston Business Journals Outstanding Diversity Champion.

In this episode, Dr. PJ peels back the layers of her story, from her roots in Omaha, Nebraska, to the moment she realized she was exactly where Im supposed to be. She tells us, Even when I think about when I was in elementary school I was always helping people. And that has matriculated into who I am now in the present time. We also dive into her passion for mentoring women in transitional programs, her literary works on overcoming toxic workplaces, and the heart behind her ventures like PJ and Co. and Successful Shoes.

If youre ready to discover how to turn challenges into legacy-building opportunities, you wont want to miss a second of this inspiring conversation. So grab your headphones and tune in right nowyour gift is waiting to be uncovered!

Welcome to How I Discovered My Gift, where host David D. Simons dives deep with remarkable guests to explore the journey of discovering, developing, and distributing their God-given gifts. In this episode, Part 2, David sits down with Isaiah Grant, CEO of Kingdom Impact, a bestselling author, and a leader who's built a seven-figure real estate empire. Known for his transparency, Isaiah shares personal challenges and lessons on faith, leadership, and discipline.

David describes Isaiah as a motivated, faith-driven leader with an undeniable light. Through stories of growing up with his mothers inspiring resilience, learning entrepreneurship as a kid, and building a business that empowers others, Isaiah challenges us to lean into our struggles as a path to success. As Isaiah puts it, The Lord sees laziness as a sinIts a commitment to be a producer. His story of turning faith into action is a powerful reminder that our purpose goes beyond businessit's about using our gifts to impact lives for the kingdom.

If you're looking to find and cultivate your purpose, this conversation is filled with actionable insights on systems, leadership, and the strength found in unwavering faith. Tune in to be inspired, equipped, and encouraged to walk boldly in the gifts God has given you!

Welcome to How I Discovered My Gift, where host David D. Simons dives deep with remarkable guests to explore the journey of discovering, developing, and distributing their God-given gifts. In this episode, David sits down with Isaiah Grant, CEO of Kingdom Impact, a bestselling author, and a leader who's built a seven-figure real estate empire. Known for his transparency, Isaiah shares personal challenges and lessons on faith, leadership, and discipline.

David describes Isaiah as a motivated, faith-driven leader with an undeniable light. Through stories of growing up with his mothers inspiring resilience, learning entrepreneurship as a kid, and building a business that empowers others, Isaiah challenges us to lean into our struggles as a path to success. As Isaiah puts it, The Lord sees laziness as a sinIts a commitment to be a producer. His story of turning faith into action is a powerful reminder that our purpose goes beyond businessit's about using our gifts to impact lives for the kingdom.

If you're looking to find and cultivate your purpose, this conversation is filled with actionable insights on systems, leadership, and the strength found in unwavering faith. Tune in to be inspired, equipped, and encouraged to walk boldly in the gifts God has given you!

Welcome to How I Discovered My Gift with David D. Simons a podcast where we dive deep into the journeys of remarkable people whove uncovered, honed, and shared their gifts with the world. In this episode, David speaks with Maya Elious, an award-winning business coach and branding expert who has transformed lives with her talent for simplifying complex messages and helping entrepreneurs attract high-end clients. Maya shares, My most dominant gift is in messaging, teaching people how to articulate the value in what they do in a very simple manner. Her story unfolds from the challenges of early entrepreneurship to her pivotal moment as she began investing in herself a journey of faith, courage, and growth that will inspire you to embrace your own purpose. Tune in as Maya reveals the powerful impact of staying true to yourself and discovering the value in serving others.

You're about to hear one of the most powerful and real conversations on How I Discovered My Gift, hosted by David D. Simons. In this episode, David sits down with Chris Harold, who opens up about his lifes darkest moments and the pivotal decisions that changed everything.

From surviving near-death experiences to struggling with $12.06 in his account just before Christmas, Chris shares how faith, creativity, and personal growth led him to build a six-figure business in just 59 days. There is no dollar amount you can't getonce you make a decision to change your life.

This conversation isn't just inspiringits transformational. You'll hear how Chris navigated pain, purpose, and perseverance and how his Rapid Success System has generated over $1 million in revenue, helping others unlock their kingdom assignment.

Get ready for gems that will challenge your mindset, inspire your spirit, and show you how to build the life God has designed for you. This isnt just a podcast episodeits an invitation to reflect on your own journey, discover your gifts, and step boldly into your purpose.

Let's dive inyou dont want to miss this one!