In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford interviews high-performance coach Rudi Riekstins, who reveals how empowering individuals within organizations leads to exponential personal and business growth. Rudi shares powerful real-world transformations—from a client who went from homelessness to building a million-dollar business, to a startup that massively increased sales through mindset shifts, to a company surpassing $1B in revenue by focusing on its people.

He breaks down the psychology of performance, the dangers of “lack mentality,” and how awareness, confidence, and emotional regulation affect success. Rudi also outlines a simple but powerful 20-minute morning routine to prime the mind for peak performance and results.

🎯 TAKEAWAYS

• High-performance coaching unlocks human and organizational potential.
• Empowering individuals can dramatically increase revenue and performance.
• Transformative success stories: homelessness to $1M revenue, massive startup sales growth, and a NYC company hitting $1B+.
• Lack mentality limits sales performance and organizational growth.
• Self-awareness and small daily adjustments lead to consistent high performance.
• Mindset controls emotional state, which directly impacts results.
• Morning intention-setting creates mental clarity and focus.
• Visualization and emotional rehearsal prime the brain for success.
• Confidence shapes energy, interactions, and outcomes—especially in sales.
• Success is deeply tied to emotional well-being and inner alignment.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 – Introduction to the Episode
Rudi introduces high-performance coaching, transformation stories, and a stress-crushing technique.
00:00:52 – Show Introduction & Welcome
Ryan introduces the show and welcomes Rudi Riekstins.
00:01:53 – Rudi’s Background & Coaching Philosophy
Why focusing on individuals creates scalable organizational success.
00:02:52 – Client Success Stories
Three rapid-fire examples: homelessness to $1M, Canadian startup sales explosion, and a $1B NYC company.
00:07:07 – The Power of Mindset in Sales
How limiting beliefs and lack mentality block performance.
00:08:49 – Blind Spots & Emotional Baggage
Past experiences influence business results—and how to identify blind spots.
00:09:20 – Keys to High Performance
Daily intention, awareness, and micro-adjustments for peak results.
00:09:46 – Morning Routine for Success
Rudi’s 20-minute mental priming ritual.
00:12:18 – Visualization & Emotional State
How emotional rehearsal drives success.
00:14:00 – Confidence & Closing Remarks
Ryan and Rudi discuss confidence, gratitude, and wrap-up.
00:14:37 – Outro & Links
Where to find Rudi’s resources and show links.

⭐ What You’ll Learn
• How high-performance coaching transforms individuals and companies
• The “lack mentality” that destroys sales performance
• How emotional baggage creates business blind spots
• Why confidence is the #1 skill in sales and leadership
• A powerful daily routine for clarity and intention
• How visualization and emotional rehearsal elevate results
• The mindset patterns shared by top performers

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