Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, John Suzuki’s mission is simple: To help people build the “better” they seek in life—personally and professionally—by sharing the real-life stories of you who have been there and done that. John’s approach is grounded in the belief that lived experience is the most powerful teacher. Sometimes, the best path to success isn’t to invent it—it’s to observe it, learn from it, and honor those who’ve walked it before you. That’s what makes Finding Better different. Every conversation is rooted in authenticity, not ego. By sharing your story with purpose and heart, you’re not just “selling yourself”— You’re giving someone else the roadmap they didn’t know they needed. John believes we each live three careers: 1. To Learn – in school 2. To Earn – a living 3. To Return – by giving back Now living his “third career,” John’s mission is to help others live better, more meaningful lives—and to bring a little more heart back into the world.
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Ever wonder how to find true meaning in life? Join us as we sit down with the incredible John Graham, aka "badass granddad," for a powerful conversation on living with purpose. John shares his amazing journey, from seeking adventure in daring feats to discovering the profound importance of service and helping others. Get ready for inspiring stories, practical advice on finding your own path, and a reminder that it's never too late to make a difference. Tune in to learn how to ditch the rat race, tap into your superpowers, and experience the joy of a life filled with meaning! Don't forget to subscribe and share!
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Feeling lost in today's changing job market? This video is for you! Join John Suzuki as he shares real-life, actionable strategies to not only survive but thrive in these uncertain times. Forget opinions and theories—learn the secrets to becoming "scrappy and flexible" and discover how to build lasting relevance in your career. Plus, get invaluable advice on mastering your finances: learn why a dollar saved is worth more than a dollar earned, and how to achieve financial freedom. Inspired by lessons he taught his own kids, John delivers powerful insights and practical tips, from navigating AI's impact to transforming your financial habits. Don't just exist, build a life of options and peace—watch now!
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Get ready to change your life for the better! In this episode, we're diving deep into the power of living with "CRAP" – and it's not what you think. Join host John Suzuki as he unveils the CRAP acronym: Choices, Responsibility, Accountability, and Perseverance. Learn how making conscious choices and understanding their consequences can shape your future. Discover the fuel to your power by taking responsibility for your actions and ditching the blame game. Uncover the significance of accountability through honesty and integrity in your commitments. Finally, embrace perseverance and practice as the key to unlocking a better life. Tune in to find your roadmap to "Finding Better" and transform your life today!
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Turn your life around! 🚀 This episode is packed with actionable advice from Shawn Fry on achieving high-impact leadership and a balanced life. Learn the 7Ms for maximum impact, the power of purpose, and why connecting with people is more critical than ever. We're talking real strategies: from talking to your customers to your team, finding your "why," and prioritizing what truly matters. It's time to lead better and live better!
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Noel Ennis as we explore the journey of self-discovery and the quest for true fulfillment.
In this episode, we share real-life experiences that shed light on navigating anxiety, stress, and the pressing question we all ask ourselves: "Who am I?" Noel, the author of Inner Odyssey: Navigating the Path to True Fulfillment, offers profound insights that can help you find clarity amidst life's chaos. His remarkable message will resonate with anyone feeling overwhelmed in today's fast-paced world.
✨ Key Highlights:- Discover how real-life stories can guide us toward better living.- Learn Noel’s definition of true fulfillment and how it can transform your perspective.- Explore effective ways to manage anxiety and fear through shared experiences.
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
In this powerful episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki sits down with parenting expert Nate Turner to discuss the ultimate blueprint for raising successful, worldly children—no matter where you start. Nate has done everything he suggests with his own family with incredible results that you can experience too. Whether your child is in preschool or high school, it’s never too late to set a vision for their future!
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
In this episode, we dive deep into the power of relationships, self-growth, and resilience with our incredible guest, Tom Hagerty! Whether it’s in business, personal life, or leadership, thriving relationships and self-awareness are the keys to success. 💡
🔥 Key Takeaways:
✅ Change Before You Have To – Don’t wait until it’s too late to fix personal or professional struggles.✅ Confidence Comes from Failure – Embracing setbacks makes you stronger and wiser.✅ Choose Your Consequence, Choose Your Response – Life throws curveballs, but how you react defines your future.
We also explore insights from Jack Welch, Bill Gates, and Sheryl Sandberg, sharing wisdom that applies to both business and personal relationships. If you're ready to transform your mindset and relationships, this episode is for YOU!
🎧 Listen now and let’s build better connections, better careers, and a better YOU!
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
In this episode of Finding Better, we dive deep into the REAL impact of leadership—what makes a leader great, why people truly leave their jobs, and how blending masculine and feminine leadership qualities can create unstoppable teams. 🚀
🌟 Key Takeaways:
✅ We don’t quit jobs; we quit bad leaders – Leadership directly shapes workplace culture and retention.✅ Smart leaders hire people better than themselves – True leadership is about empowerment, not control.✅ Balance intelligence with heart – The best leaders integrate logic with emotional intelligence to inspire and uplift.
If you’re looking to level up your leadership game and build high-performing teams, this episode is a must-listen!
John believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. While going to school, John started his earning career selling butter toffee peanuts for the YMCA when he was ten, and then worked on a bait barge in Redondo Beach selling live anchovies when he was twelve (his favorite job ever). John has faithfully served his customers throughout his life ranging from neighborhood families to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises, always offering his utmost care and warm smile. Throughout his professional career, John held leadership and executive sales roles in IBM, Sun Microsystems, Escapia, Vrbo and Expedia Group, where he served as Global Evangelist and Ombudsman, presenting the latest business and technology trends and opportunities for vacation rental partners in Europe and North America.
HONORING THE PAST BY EDUCATING THE FUTURE
American Grit - From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero, is the incredible true story about the dark chapter in our history when 122,000 innocent people including 50,000 American children were incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War II solely because of their race, and the thousands of brave young men who volunteered to fight for the United States Army while their families remained imprisoned in the camps by the United States Army. In 2008 the author, John Suzuki, embarked on a poignant journey to Minidoka, one of the ten former U.S. concentration camps that housed over 13,000 inmates. Here, he encountered a remarkable testament of bravery — an Honor Roll listing the names of over 1,000 Japanese American men who volunteered to fight and die for the U.S. Army, the same Army who put them and their families in the camps to begin with. Inspired by this unparalleled act of courage, John set out to tell the story of Shiro Kashino, an American who was incarcerated at Minidoka, volunteered to fight for the U.S. Army to prove his loyalty, and later emerged as one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II. Despite learning of Kashino's death in 1997, the author remained undeterred and, with the help of Kashino’s beloved widow, Louise, weaved a tale of hardship, sacrifice, and love. While American Grit tells the story of Shiro Kashino, it is also a stark reminder of ruinous hardships endured by over 122,000 victims of American concentration camps while celebrating their gallantry, heroism and grit during and after World War II as they stayed true to their dreams of a better life in America. As the author delves into this profound and transformative journey, he invites readers to reflect on the importance of learning from our history to shape a better future. The book is a tribute to Shiro, Louise, and all the heroes of the era whose stories of courage and resilience inspire us to honor the past by educating the future.