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Facing Life

This show is everything you want to know about living life from those fighting for it. In 2005, Front Row Foundation started helping kids and adults with life threatening illnesses to have a front row experience at the live event of their dreams. This show shares their stories, and helps us all to maximize our moments, because we never know how many we're going to have.
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Now displaying: January, 2016
Jan 29, 2016

Each week, we deliver an inspirational and educational “4 Minutes In The Front Row”
video/audio where we shares ideas for being fully alive, or as we like to say, Dz
Living Life In The Front Row™.

Proximity is power, and what you keep in your front row influences your mindset. What are you feeding you mind each week? Creating a powerful front row, with people, places and things will support the #1 most important factor — YOUR MINDSET!

How you get to the Front Row is by either changing your seat, or accepting, embracing and rocking out in the one you have. You deserve a front row seat. Your worth it. Let’s go get it, 
together!


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Jan 27, 2016
BONUS SHOW!!!! You wanted more, so this is the encore episode! This a
quick follow up interview from the main show, usually about 10-15 minutes
and its questions from YOU to our guest.
 
Join the community at FrontRowFriends.com and let us know what
questions we should ask our future guests! We’ll give you a shout out onthe show!
 
Listen to all full-length episodes online at FrontRowFactor.com, on iTunes
or Soundcloud.
 
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Jan 25, 2016

"When you go all in, people mysteriously materialize & opportunities happen." – John Edwin 

Today I’m chatting with my long-time friend, John Edwin. He is the founder and owner of Strength Personal Training (StrengthPhilly.com). John has done over 30,000 personal training sessions over the past 15 years.  He’s an amazing father, husband, friend and man-of-faith. He pursues his passions with great energy.  

John’s story is inspiring.  Here’s a guy that followed his heart, pursued his dream and is living big every day.  We all have so much to learn from this dude.   

What’s super cool, is that after years of pushing himself and others, John knows just how far to take it.  Have you ever wondered if you’re going to far?  Asking too much of yourself and others?  When does it get unhealthy?   

In his interview, you’ll meet a guy who strives to make a difference in someone’s life every day.  John’s mantra is “Believe in yourself and help others.”  Clear and to the point – just like Johnny himself.     

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Today’s topics include: 

  • One question that brought John to tears 
  • Why health became John’s passion
  • How he staged up his business
  • When to go all in with your dreams
  • How to push through limits to get to the next level
  • Ways to create an environment that will lift you up 

John's enthusiasm resonates from his core as he does what he was born to do. Whether it is success in family, business or fitness, he believes that if you want to do something great, you should mirror someone great. John says that limiting thoughts can be the biggest obstacle in our paths. Can you relate? If you are engaged and passionate about what you want to do, don’t let self-doubt or the doubt of other people destroy your passion.  Amen John!  Let’s get to the interview.   

"Believe in yourself, and help others" – John Edwin  

Links and resources: 

 Strength Academy 

 Front Row Friends Online Community 

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Jan 22, 2016

Each week, we deliver an inspirational and educational “4 Minutes In The Front Row”
video/audio where we shares ideas for being fully alive, or as we like to say, Dz
Living Life In The Front Row™.

Proximity is power, and what you keep in your front row influences your mindset. What are you feeding you mind each week? Creating a powerful front row, with people, places and things will support the #1 most important factor — YOUR MINDSET!

How you get to the Front Row is by either changing your seat, or accepting, embracing and rocking out in the one you have. You deserve a front row seat. Your worth it. Let’s go get it, 
together!


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Let us know what questions you’d like Jon to answer, what topics to explore and how we can deliver big for you each week!

Jan 20, 2016
BONUS SHOW!!!! You wanted more, so this is the encore episode! This a
quick follow up interview from the main show, usually about 10-15 minutes
and its questions from YOU to our guest.
 
Join the community at FrontRowFriends.com and let us know what
questions we should ask our future guests! We’ll give you a shout out onthe show!
 
Listen to all full-length episodes online at FrontRowFactor.com, on iTunes
or Soundcloud.
 
Enjoying the Front Row Factor Podcast?
If you're an iTunes user... we’dlove to have you Subscribe, Rate & Review the show!
 
\o/ <-----our electronic front row symbol!
Jan 18, 2016

Today we’re joined by Josh Goodman, Founder & CEO of Innovative Tap Solutions (Pour My Beer). This guy was an All State wrestler and football player, he’s a husband, father and a longtime friend. We met through Cutco, and went on to pursue our passions, and in Josh’s case he did it with a killer product.  

Josh is the mastermind behind this awesome business concept that involves self-serve drinks, and traveling all over the world installing the systems he’s created. Not only has it done over a million dollars in sales, but he built it from scratch. Josh tells the story of how he did this, including the value of constantly asking himself: “How can I provide as much value as possible to my customers and to their customers?” His mission statement is providing value to everyone.  

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 “Putting things into perspective is extremely important.” – Josh Goodman 

Today’s topics include: 

  • How he found the purpose in the pain 
  • Fulfilling your commitments 
  • How to stop being busy  
  • Being overwhelmed with opportunity 

 If you’re a business owner, a parent or both, you’re especially going to dig this because we get onto the rollercoaster of owning your own business, the power of holding onto hope and parenting strategies that everyone should know.  Josh tells us the incredible tale of how he got thrown into the front row and tells us a bit more about the future of his industry of self-serve drinks.  

“Do something uncomfortable because when you do something uncomfortable, growth takes place.” – Josh Goodman 

Links and resources: 

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Jan 15, 2016

Each week, we deliver an inspirational and educational “4 Minutes In The Front Row”
video/audio where we shares ideas for being fully alive, or as we like to say, Dz
Living Life In The Front Row™.

Proximity is power, and what you keep in your front row influences your mindset. What are you feeding you mind each week? Creating a powerful front row, with people, places and things will support the #1 most important factor — YOUR MINDSET!

How you get to the Front Row is by either changing your seat, or accepting, embracing and rocking out in the one you have. You deserve a front row seat. Your worth it. Let’s go get it, 
together!


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Let us know what questions you’d like Jon to answer, what topics to explore and how we can deliver big for you each week!

Jan 13, 2016
BONUS SHOW!!!! You wanted more, so this is the encore episode! This a
quick follow up interview from the main show, usually about 10-15 minutes
and its questions from YOU to our guest.
 
Join the community at FrontRowFriends.com and let us know what
questions we should ask our future guests! We’ll give you a shout out onthe show!
 
Listen to all full-length episodes online at FrontRowFactor.com, on iTunes
or Soundcloud.
 
Enjoying the Front Row Factor Podcast?
If you're an iTunes user... we’dlove to have you Subscribe, Rate & Review the show!
 
\o/ <-----our electronic front row symbol!
Jan 11, 2016

Today’s guest is Carey Smolensky. I’ve known Carey for over a decade and he is a founding board member of the Front Row Foundation. Carey is a true renaissance man. He is an athlete, actor, singer, business man, author, philanthropist, and never ending source of motivation. He is the author of Living Life with PASSION and Helping Others, and he truly practices what he preaches.

“At the core it really starts with passion.”--Carey

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Carey believes in living big and giving big. He is a husband and father, and he founded CSP Worldwide an event management company that can handle all aspects of events and promotions. His main focus is a passion for life and not letting anything hold him back.

Today’s topics include:

  • Coming from a savings place to a sharing place
  • Overcoming fear and acting with courage
  • Legacy is sharing what you have learned, not what you have earned
  • Living life with passion
  • Failing is an important part of growth
  • Pushing physical, emotional and mental boundaries
  • Experience all life has to offer
  • Stepping out of our comfort zones

“Fear is a mental block that holds us back from many things.”--Carey

Carey has a passion for life and a zest for experiencing all life has to offer. He believes finding a passion driven goal is the key to living life to the fullest. He feels that everyone can live the life of their dreams, because it is just a matter of perspective. Having a no excuses mind-set will help propel us towards our dreams.

Links and resources:

Carey Smolensky Website

Living Life with PASSION and Helping Others

Questions for Carey Smolensky - The Front Row Community Facebook Group

CSP Worldwide

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Jan 8, 2016

Each week, we deliver an inspirational and educational “4 Minutes In The Front Row”
video/audio where we shares ideas for being fully alive, or as we like to say, Dz
Living Life In The Front Row™.

Proximity is power, and what you keep in your front row influences your mindset. What are you feeding you mind each week? Creating a powerful front row, with people, places and things will support the #1 most important factor — YOUR MINDSET!

How you get to the Front Row is by either changing your seat, or accepting, embracing and rocking out in the one you have. You deserve a front row seat. Your worth it. Let’s go get it, 
together!


Get 4-Min In The Front Row delivered to your inbox by signing up at FrontRowFactor.com.


Let us know what questions you’d like Jon to answer, what topics to explore and how we can deliver big for you each week!

Jan 6, 2016
BONUS SHOW!!!! You wanted more, so this is the encore episode! This a
quick follow up interview from the main show, usually about 10-15 minutes
and its questions from YOU to our guest.
 
Join the community at FrontRowFriends.com and let us know what
questions we should ask our future guests! We’ll give you a shout out onthe show!
 
Listen to all full-length episodes online at FrontRowFactor.com, on iTunes
or Soundcloud.
 
Enjoying the Front Row Factor Podcast?
If you're an iTunes user... we’dlove to have you Subscribe, Rate & Review the show!
 
\o/ <-----our electronic front row symbol!
Jan 4, 2016

Today we’re joined by a musician and businessman who moves the world with his voice and powerfully moving lyrics: Jeremy Reisig (AKA: Brotha James) Not only did this guy write a song for Front Row Foundation, but his every word today is an inspiration to living a better and more positive life. We go through the details of how to maintain the balance of life in business, pursuing a passion that’s conflicting and making it work harmoniously with your current business.

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“Music is an incredible avenue to combine the psychologies of what we’ve learned.” – Jeremy

Today’s topics included:

  • Exploring risk in our lives: when is it good to take the risk and when it’s worth not taking the risk in life?
  • The importance of not making money your goal
  • “What would you do for free?”
  • Being open to advice and getting the advice at the right time
  • Jeremy’s creative process for making music
  • Ingredients for a back row to front row moment
  • Advice for people wanting to live in the front row

Jeremy tells all about how he pursued his passions and purpose in life and how he created a business that allowed for financial freedom so he could pursue more of his passions. He’s got an incredible story that you won’t want to miss and it will inspire you.

“Fit your passion and your purpose in your life in a real intentional way and still harness that power that lives inside of you.” – Jeremy

 

Links and resources:

Bold by Peter H. Diamandis

Garage Band

 

Jeremy’s Facebook page

Jeremy’s YouTube channel

 


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Jan 1, 2016

Each week, we deliver an inspirational and educational “4 Minutes In The Front Row” video/audio where we shares ideas for being fully alive, or as we like to say, “Living Life In The Front Row™.”

“Proximity is power, and what you keep in your front row influences your mindset. What are you feeding you mind each week? Creating a powerful

front row, with people, places and things will support the #1 most important factor

YOUR MINDSET!   How you get to the Front Row is by either changing your seat, or accepting, embracing and rocking out in the one you have. You deserve a front row seat. Your worth it. Let’s go get it, together!  

Get 4-Min In The Front Row delivered to your inbox by signing up at FrontRowFactor.com. Let us know what questions you’d like Jon to answer, what topics to explore and how we can deliver big for you each week!

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