Are you tired of faking that you like your boss when you really don’t? Michigan State University has good news. Apparently, you don’t need to fake it anymore! Their study shows that your productivity and your bosses satisfaction with your…

Every year it happens. Black Friday. That one day where retailers apparently lose their mind and start giving away massive discounts in order to lure bargain hungry shoppers. The urgency created on Black Friday is unparalleled! On this episode Kurt…

Do you work in an environment where you need to be motivated…but your boss just doesn’t motivate you? This is increasingly the norm, unfortunately. A recent article by Harvard Business Review gives some helpful pointers if you find yourself in…

Are you one of those sports fans that feels like the officials are conspiring against your team? Everybody has been THAT sports fan at some point in their life. As it turns out you may not be that paranoid. A…

Persuasion is one of those skills that gives you a leg up on the competition. When it comes to sales, there is no award for second place. And advantage you can get goes a long way towards coming in first…

After discussing Kurt’s upcoming visit to the Middle East, Kurt and Steve launch right into this week’s article. According to a recent article from Science Daily, toddlers who exhibit low empathy are in for a tough life. The study says…

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On this episode, Kurt and Steve interview the CEO of Entrepreneur on Fire, John Lee Dumas. His podcast is by far one of the most popular business downloads on the internet. He is known for producing massive amounts of valuable…

Bad news…if you’re an obese male teenager your prospects for life don’t look too good. Don’t shoot the messenger, okay? Demography Magazine has recently released a study that links obese male teenagers to financial difficulty in adulthood. The more these…

Did you know that money can buy happiness? A recent study published in “Psychology Today” shows just that. Kurt and Steve discuss the ins and outs of this study and how money certainly can buy happiness…up to a point. Continuing…

Stay tuned as we will soon be rolling out Influence University…your way to access absolutely everything that Kurt has ever produced on Persuasion, Influence, Negotiation, and Leadership! One of the greatest features of Influence University is Kurt’s “Persuasion Software.” There…

After a rant about Philly Cheesesteaks and Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Kurt and Steve continue to break down the psychology of objections. Understanding what’s happening to your prospect mentally will help you overcome objections faster and many times, avoid them all…

Have you ever had a conversation that just didn’t get results? Or even worse, one that felt completely fake? On this episode, Kurt and Steve interview John R Stoker, author of “Overcoming Fake Talk – How To Hold Real Conversations…

Closing a deal isn’t about a slick line at the end of your presentation. It’s about understanding what your prospect is REALLY saying when they say things like “I need to think about it” or “I don’t have the money.”…

Have you ever met somebody that didn’t seem all that sharp but could sell circles around you? Here at Maximize Your Influence we help you hone your persuasion skills to generate the income and results you want! As always, send…

In Episode 54 of Maximize Your Influence, Kurt and Steve start things off by discussing a recent study about the chemical oxytocin. According to the study, the more oxytocin present in somebody’s system, the more accepting they are of others.…

A whole year of Maximize Your Influence Podcasts are now behind us! And listenership in the Islamic Republic of Iran is still strong (that has to be a fluke, right)! After two podcasts delving into the female brain, Kurt and…

Don’t worry, it’s still us!  We just have a new Itunes and podcast logo. Kurt and Steve discuss the recent news in the Middle East and the conflict between Israel and Hamas.  They discuss the generations of emotion that are…

The new www.maximizeyourinfluence.com is up!  Not so much running…but definitely up.  Pardon our dust as we continue to refine the new site.  You can still, however, download the latest podcast episodes and read the blog. In the “geeky article moment”…

Remember: please subscribe to Maximize Your Influence on Itunes, Stitcher Radio, the Windows Market Place, or whatever service you use to download podcasts!  We appreciate you listening to the show! After giving some not-so-great (and un-licensed) legal advice, Kurt and…

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After some useless banter about who should be allowed to wear bathing suits, the Fourth of July, and barbeques, Kurt and Steve launch into Episode 48. First, they tackle an article about how word choice reflects somebody’s mood. It doesn’t…

After diving into “Negotiation’s Dirty Deeds” last week, Kurt and Steve continue the discussion by uncovering even more of the underhanded tactics others will use on you while negotiating. Steve takes over today’s “geeky article moment.” In a recent article…

Due to listener demand, Kurt and Steve finally unleash “negotiation’s dirty deeds.” These are underhanded tactics and strategies that others will use against you while negotiating. Before this happens, however, Kurt discusses a recent article about “meeting productivity.” According to…

To start this episode, we lead off with another one of Kurt’s geeky articles. And this study, while strange, is compelling. As it turns out, there is a vast personality difference between dog and cat owners. In addition, cat owners…

Kurt and Steve begin the show by discussing Steve’s recent trip to Dallas and how may pounds he put on from eating too much barbeque. They also discuss Kurt recently celebrating a birthday (happy 70th birthday, Kurt)! This turns into…

Is power different than influence? Absolutely. One can be influential without having a lot of power. But as power increases, it gives you more ability to influence. On this episode, Kurt and Steve discuss some examples of when power is…

You’ve met these people before. The kind of person who has it all together. They’re dressed right. They know how to talk and they seem very knowledgeable. But something just isn’t right. On this episode, Kurt and Steve talk about…