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Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0
Hosted by Richard Kaufman · EN
Interviewing high performers and people that have struggled through difficulties and still came out on top.. These people will inspire you to hit all your goals and live the life you desire. Definitely needed for those interested in self help like myself. Please listen,subscribe,share and leave a comment thank you 🙏
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How To “BUY YOUR FREEDOM” With Author Sterling Seizert
2d ago00:54:58Tap to summarizeCan you really buy your freedom instead of waiting decades to retire? In this eye-opening episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Sterling Seizert—former U.S. Army Green Beret Intelligence Sergeant, entrepreneur, investor, and author of Buy Your Freedom. After building a portfolio worth tens of millions of dollars while still serving in the military, Sterling now teaches entrepreneurs, veterans, and everyday families how to stop trading time for money and start building true financial freedom through ownership, strategic investing, and income-producing assets. Together, they break down the mindset, systems, and actionable strategies that can help you create wealth, gain control of your future, and build a life of freedom on your terms. If you’re ready to think differently about money, retirement, and financial independence, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe, leave a review, share this episode with someone who’s ready to take control of their financial future, and visit http://VerticalMomentumResiliencyPodcast.com for more conversations that change lives.To Get Sterlings New Book https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Your-Freedom-Waiting-Retirement-ebook/dp/B0H2NSLJVZThank You To Our Sponsors Summit Plaza Gnc370 West Pleasantview Ave Hackensack New Jersey 07601201-343-4033Project #1 Nutrition Maker Of The BEST Test Booster I Have Ever Taken. #FinancialFreedom#WealthBuilding#EntreapreneurMindset
Transcribe →How To Become A High Ticket Closer With Joseph Graham
1w ago01:36:14Tap to summarizeMaster the Art of High-Ticket Sales with Joseph GrahamWhat separates an average salesperson from an elite high-ticket closer? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, host Richard Kaufman sits down with award-winning sales leader, sales coach, and podcast host Joseph Graham to uncover the mindset, strategies, and communication skills that consistently close premium deals without relying on pressure or gimmicks.Drawing on more than two decades of enterprise sales experience, Joseph shares what it really takes to earn trust, overcome objections, build lasting relationships, and create a sales process that delivers results. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, coach, consultant, or sales professional, you’ll walk away with practical insights to help you increase your confidence, serve your clients at a higher level, and grow your revenue with integrity.In this episode, you’ll discover:The anatomy of a world-class high-ticket sales closer!How to build trust that leads to more closed deals.Proven strategies for handling objections with confidence.The psychology behind premium sales conversations.Why listening is one of the most powerful sales skills.How authenticity creates long-term clients and referrals.The habits and mindset that separate top performers from everyone else.Success in sales isn’t about convincing people to buy, it’s about understanding their problems, providing real solutions, and creating value through genuine relationships. Joseph shares the proven principles that have helped him succeed at the highest levels of enterprise sales and coaching, giving you a blueprint you can apply immediately.If you’re ready to increase your income, elevate your influence, and become the kind of salesperson people trust, this episode is for you.Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with an entrepreneur, sales professional, or business owner who is committed to mastering the art of high-ticket sales. For more inspiring conversations on resilience, leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, visit Vertical Momentum and join a community dedicated to helping you build a life of purpose, impact, and lasting success.To Get In Touch With Joseph http://150kconsulting.comThank You To Our Friends At Summit Plaza GncAnd Project #1 Nutrition #HighTicketSales#SalesLeadership#SalesTraining
Transcribe →From Burnout To Purpose With Author Scott Lackey
3w ago00:55:12Tap to summarizeWhat if burnout isn’t your breaking point… but your wake-up call?In this unforgettable episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Army veteran, entrepreneur, Ironman athlete, inventor, and author Scott Lackey to explore how life’s greatest setbacks can become the foundation for your greatest comeback. After serving in the military, building and losing multimillion-dollar businesses, crossing Ironman finish lines, and confronting the emptiness that success alone couldn’t fill, Scott discovered that purpose isn’t found by chasing achievement, it’s uncovered by facing the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding. Together, we dive deep into burnout, identity, resilience, faith, discipline, leadership, and the courage it takes to rebuild your life from the inside out. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, veteran, first responder, leader, or simply someone who feels exhausted from carrying the weight of expectations, this conversation will challenge your thinking, strengthen your mindset, and remind you that your greatest gifts are often hidden inside your greatest struggles. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your purpose, this episode is your reminder that your story isn’t over, it’s just entering its most important chapter.🎙️ Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, leave a review, share this episode with someone who needs hope today, and visit our website for more world-class conversations designed to help you build resilience, discover purpose, and create unstoppable momentum.To Get Scott’s New Book 📖 https://share.google/P3ANQp4Fbj33lo1QNThank You To Our Friends At Summit Plaza Gnc inHackensack New Jersey 201-343-4033For introducing me to the best Sports supplement line in the country Project #1 Nutrition #BurnoutRecovery#PurposeDrivenLife#Resilience
Transcribe →How To Heal Your Trauma With Lillian Eve Moore
Jun 2400:33:09Tap to summarizeHow do you heal from trauma without letting it define the rest of your life?What if the anxiety, fear, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or emotional pain you’ve been carrying aren’t signs that you’re broken, but evidence that your nervous system has been stuck in survival mode?In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with trauma expert, educator, and Mindlight founder Lillian Eve Moore to explore what trauma really is, how it shapes our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, and, most importantly, how healing is possible.Together, they dive into the science of trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and practical strategies that can help you move beyond merely surviving and begin truly thriving. Whether you’re healing from childhood trauma, military service, first responder stress, abuse, grief, or life’s unexpected challenges, this conversation offers hope, insight, and actionable tools for lasting transformation.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why trauma affects every area of your life, even when you don’t realize it.How your nervous system influences your thoughts, emotions, and decisions.Practical tools to begin healing emotional wounds.The connection between resilience, emotional intelligence, and personal growth.How to stop living in survival mode and start living with purpose, peace, and confidenceIf you’re ready to break free from the past and create a stronger future, this episode is for you.🎙️ Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast for more conversations with world-class leaders, authors, veterans, entrepreneurs, and experts who will help you build resilience, find purpose, and create unstoppable momentum⭐ If this episode impacted you, please leave a review, share it with someone who needs hope today, and visit http://VerticalMomentumResiliencyPodcast.com for more inspiring interviews, resources, and episodes.Your past may explain you, but it does not have to define you. Your comeback starts today.To Get In Touch With Lillian lillian@lillianevemoore.com#TraumaHealing#MentalHealth#Resilience
Transcribe →RESILIENT: The 7 Pillar System For Peak Performance On Demand With Jason Alan Bohrer
Jun 1800:53:51Tap to summarizeARE YOU BURNING OUT?What if the stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout you’re experiencing aren’t signs of weakness, but signals from a nervous system that’s been stuck in survival mode for far too long?In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with author, speaker, and performance coach Jason Alan Bohrer to discuss one of the most overlooked keys to success, health, and happiness: learning how to regulate and reset your nervous system.Jason shares practical strategies to help entrepreneurs, veterans, first responders, leaders, and everyday people break free from chronic stress, improve emotional resilience, enhance performance, and create lasting change from the inside out. This conversation goes far beyond mindset and motivation, it dives into the science of how your body responds to stress and what you can do to reclaim control of your life.Whether you’re struggling with burnout, feeling overwhelmed, battling anxiety, or simply looking to perform at a higher level in your business, relationships, and personal life, this episode will provide actionable tools that can help you thrive instead of merely survive.A special thank you to our sponsor, Summit Plaza GNC of Hackensack, New Jersey (201-343-4033) for helping keep me and our community healthy, energized, and performing at our absolute best. Their commitment to health and wellness continues to make a positive impact on countless lives throughout our community.If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, share it with your friends and family, and visit our website for more resources designed to help you build resilience, reclaim your purpose, and create the comeback story you deserve.Remember: Your past does not define you. Your diagnosis does not define you. Your circumstances do not define you.Today, you decide.To Pick Up Jason’s New Book Click Here https://share.google/eKqbhXlSFogfzwaZd#VerticalMomentum#NervousSystemReset#ResilienceMatters
Transcribe →What Is CEO Freedom? With Rajesh Nagjee
Jun 1100:32:50Tap to summarizeWhat if the business you’ve sacrificed so much to build is actually costing you the very freedom you set out to achieve? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with CEO mentor Rajesh Nagjee to uncover the truth about CEO Freedom, how to stop being the bottleneck, build high-performing teams, create systems that scale, and design a business that gives you more time, impact, and purpose. If you’re an entrepreneur, veteran, or leader ready to reclaim your life without sacrificing your success, this conversation could change the way you lead forever.A special thank you to our incredible sponsors, Summit Plaza GNC in Hackensack, New Jersey, for helping our community prioritize health, wellness, and peak performance, and to Ghost Lifestyle Protein for fueling those who refuse to settle for average and are committed to becoming the strongest version of themselves.If this episode inspired you, please subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Podcast, leave us a review, share it with a fellow entrepreneur or leader, and help us continue our mission of impacting lives one conversation at a time. Remember: You didn’t start your business to build another job, you started it to build a life of freedom.“Success isn’t measured by how busy you are. It’s measured by the freedom you’ve created to live life on your terms.” Richard Kaufman, The Comeback Coach.To Get In Touch With Rajesh https://rajeshnagjee.com/#CEOFreedom #EntrepreneurLeadership #BusinessGrowth
Transcribe →How To Scale Your Business With High Performance Coach Jens Nielsen
Jun 400:31:56Tap to summarizeSuccess doesn’t happen by accident, it happens through discipline, clarity, and the courage to become the person your dreams require. In this powerhouse episode of the Vertical Momentum Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Business Advisor, entrepreneur, and Certified High Performance Coach Jens Nielsen to unpack the mindset, systems, and leadership principles that separate those who merely survive from those who truly thrive.From building businesses and creating scalable systems to mastering personal growth and high-performance habits.Jens delivers practical wisdom that entrepreneurs, veterans, and anyone chasing a bigger life can apply immediately. Whether you’re launching your first business, leading a team, or looking for the breakthrough you’ve been searching for, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger, execute better, and stop being the bottleneck holding yourself back.🎙️ If this episode brings you value, subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready to level up. Together, we’re building a community where resilience meets entrepreneurship and ordinary people create extraordinary lives.“Don’t just listen to this episode, take action. Your next level is waiting.” To Get In Touch With Jens https://opendoorscapital.com/#BusinessGrowth#HighPerformance#EntrepreneurMindset
Transcribe →How To Scale Your Small Business With CEO Phillip Krough
May 2800:31:55Tap to summarizeMost people dream about building a successful business. Very few are willing to survive what it actually takes to scale one.In this powerhouse episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with entrepreneur and Source It Local CEO Phillip Krough for a raw and honest conversation about what separates businesses that survive from businesses that dominate. This isn’t fluffy motivation or recycled business theory. This is real-world entrepreneurship forged through adversity, leadership, sacrifice, resilience, and relentless execution.Phillip breaks down the truth about scaling a small business in today’s economy, why most entrepreneurs stay stuck, and how building authentic relationships, systems, visibility, and community can completely transform your business and your life. From leadership and mindset to local business growth and long-term sustainability, this episode is packed with practical wisdom every entrepreneur needs to hear.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to grow your business… If you’ve ever questioned whether the grind is worth it… or if you’re ready to stop playing small and start building something meaningful , this episode was made for you.This conversation is more than business.It’s about legacy.It’s about impact.It’s about becoming the person capable of carrying the weight of success.Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency PodcastShare this episode with an entrepreneur who needs this messageVisit http://VerticalMomentumPodcast.com for more transformational conversations designed to help you grow in business, leadership, resilience, and lifeBecause average businesses fade away…But purpose-driven businesses change communities.Thank you 🙏 To Our Sponsor Summit Plaza GncAnd Bucked Up Nutrition For Their Amazing Preworkout Black Ant 🐜 To Get In Touch With Phillip pkrough@thesourcegroup.biz#EntrepreneurMindset#SmallBusinessGrowth#LeadershipDevelopment
Transcribe →How To Find Clarity In Your Life With Author Pratiqk Jaani
May 2000:27:34Tap to summarizeSometimes the biggest battle in life isn’t money, success, or status… it’s finding CLARITY. In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, author and mentor Pratiqk Jaani, a leader who has impacted hundreds of businesses and lives through coaching, advising, and helping people design a better life and mindset. Together we unpack how to cut through the noise, overcome confusion, and start moving with real purpose, confidence, and direction.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next move in life or business, this episode is for YOU. Make sure to subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs clarity, and visit www.verticalmomentum.com to catch more conversations that help you level up your mindset, resilience, business and life.To Get In Touch With Pratiqk Click Here https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratiqkjaaniThank You To Our Sponsors Summit Plaza Gnc For Taking Care Of All My Health Needs.And Bucked Up Nutrition For Keeping Me Energized With Their Black Any Pre Workout.#FindClarity#MindsetMastery#PurposeDrivenLife
Transcribe →How To Crush It Like A Special Operator With Jared “PEACHES” Pietras
May 1400:43:15Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to operate at an elite level when lives are on the line, pressure is crushing, and failure is not an option?In this absolutely powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Air Force Combat Controller and Special Operations leader Jared “PEACHES” Pietras to unpack the mindset, discipline, leadership, accountability, and mental toughness required to become a true Special Operator. From overcoming adversity to leading under chaos, Jared shares battle-tested lessons that apply not only on the battlefield, but in business, relationships, and everyday life.This isn’t just another motivational conversation. This is a masterclass in resilience, focus, sacrifice, and becoming the kind of person who refuses to quit when things get hard. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to give up, this episode will light a fire inside of you.If this episode brings you value, make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. Visit www.verticalmomentumpodcast.com for more life-changing conversations with elite performers, entrepreneurs, veterans, and leaders changing the world.Thank You To Our Sponsors Summit Plaza Gnc370 West Pleasentview AveHackensack New Jersey 201/343/4033And Bucked Up Nutrition For Their Amazing Preworkout Black Ant 🐜 https://www.buckedup.com/?utm_medium=brandedsearch&utm_source=googlegg&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaign%7D&utm_content=698887964347&utm_term=bucked%20up&utm_adgroup=%7Badgroup%7D&utm_device=m&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21263608791&gbraid=0AAAAADRJ3TBtbeqhaR4L40kwXDE2AOHA5&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZXQBhBdEiwAI5XVWTHfmW7_AyjgEhQygP4Td53AbcfiI2ndbVrJ0vpMGpYCyMehA72izhoC54EQAvD_BwETo Get In Touch With Jared https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-pietras-4611b968#SpecialOperations#MentalToughness#EliteMindset
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