Andrew Smallwood is the Director of Sales for Second Nature, a young company that is already at the top of its industry. Over recent years, Andrew has been able to develop a reputation as a tremendous role model for effective communication in a variety of important ways. He possesses a remarkable combination of intelligence, humility, curiosity, open-mindedness, empathy, and respect for others. In a world of cancel culture and divisive communication, Andrew is a shining example of civil discourse. With a polarizing election coming up, this is a concept that is of the utmost importance right now. After discussing Andrew’s time with Cutco and his career path, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to become someone who can develop a more well-rounded understanding of other perspectives, and can communicate with care and candor at the same time. This is a truly thought-provoking episode that can help you gain the mindset and skills to bring more people together in your circles of influence. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

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138: Andrew Smallwood - Understanding, Empathy, and Civil Discourse

As Cutco/Vector’s Training & Leadership Development Manager, Trent Booth is the tip of the spear in bringing a culture of personal growth to Vector’s leadership team. He shares some critical concepts for personal and professional success, including self-awareness, emotional intelligence, altruistic leadership, and a whole lot more. Trent experienced success as a sales rep and manager with Vector Canada before relocating to the Philadelphia area for a corporate role with Vector in 2004. Today, Trent Booth is one of the most important current leaders in the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

137: Tent Booth - Developing The Leader Within You

Pete Borum is the Founder and Managing Partner of Squint Labs LLC, a venture fund and start-up accelerator investing in companies, teams and products that help combat “fake news” and media manipulation. Prior to starting Squint Labs, Pete was the Co-Founder and CEO of Reelio, a data-driven influencer marketing platform connecting advertisers to social media influencers, which he sold to AT&T Warner Media. Originally from a small farm town in Kentucky, Pete graduated from Stanford University in 2007, and later got his MBA in Finance from the Wharton School. He was selected by his Stanford peers as Class Co-President and by the administration at Wharton as a member of their “40 Under 40” list in 2018. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

136: Pete Borum - A Journey from Small-town Kentucky to Tech Entrepreneurship

Amar Dave has been one of the most impactful leaders in the 70+ year history of Cutco. Early in his career, he was the company’s #1 District Manager while still in college at the University of Michigan. At age 26, he became the youngest Regional Executive in company history. Over the years, he directly influenced and developed 4 future Region Executives on his way to becoming Cutco’s Senior Vice-President in 2014. He continues to serve in this role, where his spirit of innovation enables him to work on projects to develop new avenues to grow the company. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

135: Amar Dave - A Lifetime Of Changing Lives

Mark Bai came to the U.S. from China at age 6, settling in Omaha, Nebraska. As a child, he was nudged down a traditional path to success … get good grades, attend a first-rate college, and then on to medical school and a lucrative career. But as Mark ventured through his experiences with Cutco/Vector and attending the University of Pennsylvania, he found himself moving towards a different path, one that led him into the Recruiting industry. There, Mark has quickly found remarkable success. He has become one of the youngest people ever promoted to Principal in one of the fastest growing firms in his industry, and he has found an ideal new home in San Francisco. At age 27, Mark Bai is well on his way to building the life of his dreams. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

134: Mark Bai - Finding Your Own Path To Success

Chris Hammond is the Empire Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, headquartered in Rochester, NY. A 27-year veteran with the company, Chris has produced over $86 million in sales, making him one of the top all-time achievers in the company’s Hall of Fame. Throughout his great career, Chris has truly been a shining example of enjoying the journey. He makes work fun, and he helps others under his guidance to cultivate happiness in all that they do. Chris is truly grateful for all the blessings in his life, and he exudes a positive attitude and spirit, both at work and at home with his family. Chris Hammond is one of the great role models on the Cutco/Vector leadership team. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

133: Chris Hammond - Cultivating Happiness At Work

Matt Jarvis is the CEO and co-Founder of CashLive, a free-to-play live-streamed poker game for your mobile device. His company was born out of his passion for poker combined with his dream of entrepreneurship. Matt’s entrepreneurial journey truly began with his experience selling Cutco in Vancouver, Canada. Through some friends at Cutco, he was introduced to the game of poker. In 2010, Matt nearly reached the pinnacle of the poker world, finishing in 8th place in the World Series of Poker Main Event World Championship. With one WSOP bracelet to his name, and millions of dollars in poker winnings, Matt achieved excellence in this challenging endeavor. His new vision is to bring that same level of excellence to his business, while building a company in the mold of the Cutco/Vector culture. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

132: Matt Jarvis - Selling, Poker, & Entrepreneurship

Rob Robincheck is an elite Cutco Sales Professional who started with the company back in 1997. He achieved All-American status in 12 consecutive campaigns during college, and was one of the original pioneers of the company’s Events Program. After reaching the company’s Hall of Fame sales level, he stepped away from the business and ventured into Corporate America for over a decade, returning to Cutco and making a full-time commitment as a CSP in 2018. In the past 3 years, Rob has rocketed up the sales charts in the company, and now is competing with the best of the best for annual sales achievement. He prides himself on his attitude of service, both in taking care of his customers and in giving back to his leaders and peers in the organization. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

131: Rob Robincheck - Service To Others Leads To Greatness

Chris George is the Founder, President & CEO of CMG Financial, a privately-held mortgage bank headquartered in California, and conducting business in all 50 states. CMG has over 2000 employees, and will record a volume of over $25 billion in 2020. Chris is one of the most notable leaders in the mortgage industry, having served as the Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association. He has also testified before Congress, and met with key leaders on issues affecting the the housing industry. Chris sold Cutco almost 40 years ago, and his original manager was current Cutco/Vector West CEO Bruce Goodman! Today, Chris lives on a 1000+ acre property overlooking the San Francisco Bay Area. He aspires to leave a legacy through his family, his business, and his charitable CMG Foundation. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

130: Chris George - Life-Changing Lessons For Success & Fulfillment

Phil Bohlender is the Intermountain Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector sales organization, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. A 26-year veteran with the company, Phil has produced over $33 million in sales and is a member of the company’s Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, Phil has been inspired by strong reasons, starting with building a family while he was still a college-student sales rep. Phil is an expert at enrolling others in his goals, and he creates an atmosphere of collaboration, support, and fun in both his team at work and in his family of 7 children. Phil Bohlender is a genuine leader who is well-respected and appreciated by everyone who knows him. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

129: Phil Bohlender - Reasons Create Results

Dedric Polite grew up in the Roxbury neighborhood of inner-city Boston. From an early age, education was his way up in life. After being identified as a promising student, Dedric advanced to attend Amherst College, and he augmented his education through his Cutco/Vector experience. After graduating from college, Dedric spent some time in Corporate America while learning and preparing himself for a career in real estate investing. Today, he runs multiple businesses centered around real estate and is in the process of accumulating a massive portfolio of rental properties. He and his wife also teach others by sharing details of their journey through social media. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

128: Dedric Polite - Learning Is The Way Up

Paige Weber is the Somerset County (NJ) District Manager with the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. In just her first full year as a DM with the company, Paige is shattering records and setting standards that are far beyond what anyone so new has ever achieved as a Vector manager. As of the start of August, her team is already well over $1 million in sales for the year, and is closing in on $1 million in sales for just the Summer. Paige will be the Silver Cup Champion among all First Full Year DMs this year, and she has a chance to be the #1 overall District office in the company. Paige Weber is truly Cutco/Vector’s fastest rising star! For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

127: Paige Weber - Cutco's Fastest Rising Star

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work. From 2015 to 2018, Dr. Hardy was the #1 writer IN THE WORLD on Medium, where his blogs have been viewed over 100 million times. He contributes regularly to Inc. and Psychology Today, and his current blog is read monthly by millions of people and has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, and many others. His newest book, Personality Isn’t Permanent, unlocks the myths surrounding personality and gives people the tools to break free from self-limiting beliefs and write a new story for their lives. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

126: Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Personality Isn't Permanent

Dave Powders is the Bay Area Division Manager for Cutco/Vector Marketing. A veteran of over 2 decades with the company, Dave is responsible for over $50 million in sales and is a long-time member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. Dave has had a unique opportunity to establish meaningful relationships in 3 different Regions of the company, and to learn from key mentors all across the country. Now, as a mentor to many others, Dave sets an impeccable example of achievement in business, strong personal and professional relationships, and enjoying the process. He understands what his values are, and he lives in alignment with those values every day. Dave’s stories and lessons can challenge and inspire you to become your best self. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

125: Dave Powders - Living In Alignment With Your Values

Katrina Sawa is known as the Jumpstart Your Biz Coach because she literally kicks her clients and their businesses into high gear. She is an award-winning public speaker and international best-selling author of 10 books, who is chock full of ideas that any entrepreneur can implement to establish relationships, gain clients, and increase sales. Katrina shares both the strategies for success and the inspiration to implement her concepts. Your business can achieve greater success through the wisdom and insights of Katrina Sawa. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

124: Katrina Sawa - Jump Start Your Sales

This is Changing Lives Selling Knives — a podcast that shares transformational life and business lessons from highly successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. All the guests on this podcast have two things in common. First, they’re all changing lives today through their work and their influence. Second, they all got their start in business by selling Cutco knives with Vector Marketing. This podcast was created to share inspiring stories from Cutco’s most prominent alumni and current leaders. On this show, you’ll meet successful entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, superstar business executives, and transformational leaders from many walks of life. The lessons of the Cutco/Vector experience are numerous, are compelling, and are REAL-WORLD concepts for business and life. Through hearing real-life stories and hands-on experiences, you’ll gain insights that can help you in whatever it is that you do in life. Press play to learn how you apply these life-changing lessons.

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