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The Amazing Authorities Podcast

The Amazing Authorities Podcast

Mitch Carson 188 Episodes Oct 4, 2026

Amazing Authorities is a podcast where elite experts share the truth behind their rise to influence, impact, and income. Hosted by Mitch Carson, an international speaker, bestselling author, and NBC show creator, it features in-depth conversations with visionary entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, global keynote speakers, media moguls, and world-class performers. Each episode explores how these guests became recognized authorities and how listeners can do the same.

Episodes

From Intel to Entrepreneurship: Dr. Kevin Gazzara’s 8 Ps for Building Leadership, Authority & Opportunity
From Intel to Entrepreneurship: Dr. Kevin Gazzara’s 8 Ps for Building Leadership, Authority & Opportunity Oct 4, 2026 00:30:48 What does it take to leave a nearly 30-year corporate career and build a successful business around leadership, relationships, and real-world impact?In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with Dr. Kevin Gazzara, who spent nearly three decades at Intel and helped train more than 40,000 managers before transitioning into entrepreneurship and leadership development.Dr. Gazzara
The Hidden Risks of Speaking: Chargebacks, Lost Revenue & Building a Reputation That Lasts
The Hidden Risks of Speaking: Chargebacks, Lost Revenue & Building a Reputation That Lasts Oct 4, 2026 00:56:31 What happens when you sell hundreds of thousands of dollars from the stage, only to discover that the money can be delayed, refunded, or even lost?In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with speaking industry veteran Brett Ridgway for a candid conversation about the business realities behind professional speaking, event sales, publishing, and building a reputation that last
You Can’t Make an Impact If Nobody Can Find You: The Authority & Visibility Playbook
You Can’t Make an Impact If Nobody Can Find You: The Authority & Visibility Playbook Sep 17, 2026 00:30:50 What happens when you have the expertise, the passion, and the message, but nobody can find you?In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson shares the lessons behind his journey from manufacturing and finance into television, marketing, podcasting, and personal branding. From pitching products to millions of Home Shopping Network viewers to helping experts build authority in the age of AI
The Follow-Up Secret: How AI & SMS Turn Missed Leads Into Sales
The Follow-Up Secret: How AI & SMS Turn Missed Leads Into Sales Sep 12, 2026 00:36:16 Most businesses don’t have a lead problem—they have a follow-up problem.In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with Jason Buckner to break down the systems behind high-converting follow-up, from the power of 7–10 touchpoints to the surprisingly high engagement of SMS.Jason reveals why persistence beats charisma, how AI-powered SMS bots can automate sales conversations, and
From Founder Bottleneck to Scalable Business: The Operator-to-Owner Shift with Derek Fredrickson
From Founder Bottleneck to Scalable Business: The Operator-to-Owner Shift with Derek Fredrickson Sep 7, 2026 00:25:19 What happens when a successful founder becomes the biggest bottleneck in their own business? In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with Derek Fredrickson to explore how founders can move from being the person who does everything to becoming the owner who leads, delegates, and builds a business that can operate without them.Derek explains the role of a fractional COO as the bridge between a CEO’s
From Immigrant Grit to Franchise Success: Building Businesses, Choosing the Right Franchise & Winning with Max Emma
From Immigrant Grit to Franchise Success: Building Businesses, Choosing the Right Franchise & Winning with Max Emma Sep 3, 2026 00:45:49 From immigrating to the United States after the collapse of the Soviet Union to building and rebuilding multiple businesses, Max Emma’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, adaptability, and entrepreneurship.In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with Max Emma to explore the realities of franchising, what actually makes a franchise successful, and how entrepreneurs can avoid costly mistakes
From Invisible to Authority: Mindset, Media & AI Visibility with Mitch Carson & Rochelle Callard
From Invisible to Authority: Mindset, Media & AI Visibility with Mitch Carson & Rochelle Callard Sep 3, 2026 00:21:22 Building authority isn't just about having expertise—it's about believing you're worthy of being seen, surrounding yourself with the right people, and consistently putting your knowledge into the world.In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson and Rochelle Callard explore the mindset and strategies behind becoming more visible, building lasting authority, and adapting to the
From Tradie to Trusted Authority: How Your Reputation Can Increase Your Pay & Opportunities with David Kennington
From Tradie to Trusted Authority: How Your Reputation Can Increase Your Pay & Opportunities with David Kennington Aug 27, 2026 00:40:08 Your skills might get you the job—but your reputation can determine how far you go.In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson explores with David Kennington why reputation is one of the most valuable assets a tradie can build. They discuss how reliability, problem-solving, professionalism, communication, and going the extra 10–15% can help tradespeople stand out, earn greater trust, and
From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson
From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson Aug 21, 2026 00:28:15 Writing the story is only the beginning—getting it published, marketed, and into the hands of readers can be the real challenge.In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews author T.A. Thompson about his journey from a childhood passion for fiction to becoming a published author. T.A. shares the inspiration behind The Mark, a dystopian novel set 500 years in the future, his upco
Bullies Be Gone: How to Survive Workplace Bullying, Protect Your Wellbeing & Reclaim Your Power with Colleen McAvoy
Bullies Be Gone: How to Survive Workplace Bullying, Protect Your Wellbeing & Reclaim Your Power with Colleen McAvoy Aug 18, 2026 00:29:09 Workplace bullying can damage confidence, relationships, careers, and wellbeing...but staying silent isn't the only option.In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews Colleen McAvoy, therapist, advocate, and author of the upcoming book Bullies Be Gone, to explore the realities of workplace bullying and how people can respond without losing themselves in the process. Colleen
Why Customer Service Fails: Call Analysis, AI & Retention Strategies with Tom Vander Well
Why Customer Service Fails: Call Analysis, AI & Retention Strategies with Tom Vander Well Aug 5, 2026 00:40:01 Great customer service isn't just about answering calls—it's about understanding why customers call in the first place and fixing the problems that keep them coming back.In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews Tom Vander Well, customer experience expert, founder of Intelligentics, author, and speaker. Drawing on more than three decades of experience and over 100,000
The Power of Play at Work: How Playful Leadership Reduces Burnout & Builds Stronger Teams with Jodi Salmond
The Power of Play at Work: How Playful Leadership Reduces Burnout & Builds Stronger Teams with Jodi Salmond Aug 3, 2026 00:24:08 Play isn't a distraction from work—it may be one of the most powerful tools for building happier teams, reducing burnout, and unlocking creativity.In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews workplace play expert, speaker, and author Jodi Salmond to explore how leaders can transform company culture through the power of play. Jodi shares practical strategies for reducing wor

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