René Rodriguez takes the neuroscience and psychology behind our behaviors, simplifies it, and combines that with an acute understanding of self-awareness, emotions, storytelling, body language, and more to help each of us better deliver our ideas to others. The result is the ability to enhance our message delivery and connect with our audience whether that audience is one person in front of you, 100, or 1,000 and up. And in the process, we influence outcomes and improve our lives by having a greater impact on the world.
“Doing Hard S%*# Anyway” - The Perseverance Principles with JJ Mazzo
In this episode of the AMPLIFII™ podcast, host René Rodriguez interviews JJ Mazzo, an executive vice president at Cross Country Mortgage and author of a new book on perseverance. They discuss the true meaning of perseverance, the subjective nature of success, and the importance of integrity and purpose in life.
JJ shares his personal journey from greed to purpose, emphasizing the significance of support systems and consistent wins in achieving goals. Ultimately, the episode serves as a guide for listeners to navigate life's challenges with a focus on meaningful pursuits and a charitable life outlook.
Episode Resources:
MeetRene.com (https://meetrene.com/)
Amplifiimylife.com (https://amplifiimylife.com/)
AmplifyBook.com (http://AmplifyBook.com)
Connect with JJ
https://perseveranceprinciples.com (https://perseveranceprinciples.com)
https://www.instagram.com/jjmazzo_/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/jjmazzo_/?hl=en)
https://crosscountrymortgage.com/san-juan-capistrano-ca-4047/joseph-mazzo/ (https://crosscountrymortgage.com/san-juan-capistrano-ca-4047/joseph-mazzo/)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to JJ Mazzo
03:29 Defining Perseverance: Doing Hard Things Anyway
07:09 The Nature of Success and Personal Struggles
11:24 The Pursuit of Meaning Over Material
13:38 Transforming from Greed to Purpose
17:25 The Importance of Integrity in Success
20:48 Perseverance Principles: A Framework for Growth
25:39 The Playbook for Life: Actionable Insights
28:56 Building Impact: Coaching and Community
31:42 Final Thoughts and Charitable Purpose
18 Apr 2025
The Klan Whisperer: How Daryl Davis Converted 200+ White Supremacists with Empathy
In this conversation, Daryl Davis shares his remarkable journey of engaging with members of the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups through music and conversation. He discusses his childhood experiences with racism, his quest for understanding, and how curiosity and empathy can bridge divides. Daryl emphasizes the importance of finding common ground, the core human values that unite us, and the role of narrative in shaping our beliefs. He advocates for open dialogue and the need to honor the past while building a more inclusive future.
Episode Resources:
MeetRene.com (https://meetrene.com/)
Amplifiimylife.com (https://amplifiimylife.com/)
AmplifyBook.com (http://amplifybook.com/)
https://www.daryldavis.com (https://www.daryldavis.com)
“The Klan Whisperer” by Daryl Davis - https://a.co/d/d0Cf2CG (https://a.co/d/d0Cf2CG)
https://www.instagram.com/realdaryldavis (https://www.instagram.com/realdaryldavis)
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to a Living Legend
04:04 Daryl's Journey and Early Experiences
07:18 The Impact of Racism on a Young Mind
10:12 Curiosity as a Catalyst for Change
13:09 The Power of Music in Bridging Divides
16:00 Conversations with Klansmen: A Unique Approach
18:54 Finding Common Ground with Adversaries
22:02 The Role of Travel in Understanding Humanity
25:18 Changing Perceptions Through Dialogue
28:10 The Five Core Values of Humanity
31:03 Navigating Adversarial Situations
33:58 The Importance of Offering Better Perceptions
37:11 The Narrative Gap and Changing Beliefs
41:20 Understanding Narrative Gaps
44:00 The Power of Diversity and Inclusion
46:53 Navigating Extremes in Conversations
50:15 Pride and Identity: A Deeper Look
53:10 Honoring the Past to Build the Future
57:06 Exploring Potential and Self-Reflection
25 Mar 2025
Eat What You Kill with Sam Taggart
In this episode of the Amplify podcast, Rene Rodriguez interviews Sam Taggart, author of 'Eat What You Kill'. They discuss the essential mindset and skills required for success in sales, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance, value creation, and the ethics of selling. Sam shares his journey from door-to-door sales to becoming a sales leader and trainer, highlighting the significance of experience and the carnivore mentality in sales. The conversation also covers overcoming objections, the sales process, and the power of influence in building relationships with clients.
Episode Resources:
MeetRene.com (https://meetrene.com/)
Amplifiimylife.com (https://amplifiimylife.com/)
AmplifyBook.com (http://AmplifyBook.com)
Get Sam’s book, Eat What You Kill: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737515/eat-what-you-kill-by-sam-taggart/ (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737515/eat-what-you-kill-by-sam-taggart/)
Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesamtaggart/ (https://www.instagram.com/thesamtaggart/)
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Sales Mastery
03:08 The Carnivore Mindset in Sales
05:50 Developing a Sales Mindset
09:55 The Importance of Experience in Sales
14:42 Sales Process and Value Creation
17:55 The Ethics of Selling
24:18 The Power of Persuasion in Sales
26:22 Navigating Financial Constraints in Business
27:19 The Importance of Prospecting and Lead Generation
29:30 Understanding Sales Processes and Mindsets
32:04 The Distinction Between Marketing and Selling
33:33 Overcoming Objections in Sales
38:45 Closing Techniques and Strategies
45:54 The Freedom of Sales Skills and Personal Growth
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“Doing Hard S%*# Anyway” - The Perseverance Principles with JJ Mazzo
Published 3 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] As soon as the dopamine, the beach home is achieved, the food is consumed, dopamine drops to the floor, and so happiness isn't there anymore. So the moment of happiness, quote unquote, was fleeting. The pursuit of the happy was actually enjoyable. And so people say it was a pursuit of happy, a pursuit of pleasure, but really it's about finding pleasure in the pursuit. And so really the most pleasurable, most fulfilling times is in a pursuit of something meaningful. If you change the meaningful part, pursuit of something material, and you accumulate the material, in fact, that was one of my favorite conversations. […]
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