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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Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
In this episode of Finding Better, we dive deep into the 3 biggest concerns of our time: AI, Money, and Jobs. The world is evolving faster than ever, and if you don’t adapt, you’ll be left behind. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! From financial wisdom to career strategies and the role of AI, this episode will help you stay ahead of the curve and take control of your future.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
✅ AI is here to stay – Learn to work with it, not against it. Your job isn’t safe unless you adapt!✅ Financial freedom starts NOW – Escape debt and invest wisely to secure your future.✅ Be the CEO of YOU Inc. – Your career is your business. Stay flexible and think like an entrepreneur.
💰 Want to turn credit card debt into $256,926? Learn how simple financial habits can change your life.
🤖 Will AI take your job? Find out why human connection and adaptability will always be your greatest assets.
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this eye-opening episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with the incredible Dennis Torres—a man who has held 64 different careers, taught MBA students at Pepperdine University, and mastered the art of wealth, power, and success. 🚀
🌟 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✅ Your Choices = Your Consequences – Every action you take today shapes your future.✅ Wealth is NOT About How Much You Earn – It’s about how much you keep and invest.✅ Challenge Your Beliefs – If you were raised differently, would your core values be the same? 🤔
👉 Try This Challenge:Go one day without spending a single penny and see what you learn about yourself! 💰
💡 This conversation is packed with insights on personal growth, financial wisdom, and critical thinking. Watch till the end—you don’t want to miss this!
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Are you struggling to achieve your big goals? In this episode, Ken Wentworth (aka Mr. Biz) shares his powerful SMAC Method—a game-changing, four-step formula for reaching massive success. Whether in business, fitness, or personal growth, this approach will help you start with confidence, learn from the best, build accountability, and stay consistent.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✔ If you don’t ask, the answer is always no – Take initiative and reach out!✔ Your focus determines your reality – Look for opportunities, not obstacles.✔ Small mindset shifts = BIG results – Replace "I got to" with "I get to."
🚀 Don’t wait for success—create it! Watch now and transform your mindset!
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Struggling to reach your goals and ignite your life. You don’t have to do it alone! In this episode, we dive deep into why community is the missing piece to success and how finding like-hearted people can supercharge your journey into unstoppable momentum. 💡
💬 Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Every goal needs its own tribe—surround yourself with like-hearted people who will lift you up and ignite your fire!2️⃣ The simple act of writing down your goals can drastically increase your success.3️⃣ Perfection is NOT required—give yourself permission to be messy and just start!
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take action on your dreams… you just got it! 🚀
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
In this inspiring episode, host John Suzuki welcomes back the amazing Kim Sorrelle to discuss powerful mindset shifts that can transform your life. From overcoming challenges to celebrating others, Kim shares incredible insights on how to take control of your narrative and live with grace, gratitude, and positivity.
🔹 Ever asked, "Why me?" when bad things happen? Kim challenges us to flip that question and instead ask, "Why not me?"—turning struggles into empowerment.🔹 Feeling envious of others' success? Instead of saying, "Why not me?" in jealousy, try "Good for you!" and watch how celebrating others brings more joy into your own life.🔹 Struggling with negativity? The people you surround yourself with shape your energy—so choose uplifting, supportive people and give yourself and others grace to grow.
✨ Key Takeaways:
✔ Reframe adversity: Say "Why not me?" and take control of your challenges.✔ Celebrate others: Shift from envy to joy by saying, "Good for you!"✔ Choose positivity: Surround yourself with people who lift you up.
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Your energy flows where your attention goes! In this episode, we dive deep into unlearning limited beliefs, building your self-worth, and making powerful life choices that can lead to real transformation. If you've ever felt stuck, unloved, or drained by negativity, this is for you!
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ You Can Unlearn Limiting Beliefs – You weren’t born feeling undeserving; you learned it. Now it’s time to unlearn it!✅ Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life – Taking the easy way out often creates long-term struggles, while discipline and courage bring true success.✅ You are #1 - Prioritize you – Give yourself and your loved ones the best of you—start putting yourself first!
🔥 Train your brain to see the good, and watch how your life transforms! 🔥
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you're always behind? It’s time to take control! In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with digital organizing expert Alex Brzozowski to uncover powerful strategies to streamline your life, save time, and reduce stress.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ You gotta spend time to make time – Small investments in organization lead to big rewards!✅ 20% of your workday is wasted searching for things – Cut that in half and reclaim HOURS of productivity.✅ Organization is NOT one-size-fits-all – Find a system that works for YOU!
🎯 If you’re tired of drowning in emails, lost files, and cluttered digital spaces, this episode is your game-changer. Watch now and start your journey to a stress-free, organized life!
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Are you tired of feeling stuck in old patterns? In this game-changing conversation with Dr. Stephen Sideroff, we uncover the secrets to true resilience, breaking free from childhood conditioning, and rewiring your brain for success. Learn why resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about bouncing forward to a better, stronger you!
🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Resilience = Growth: Why bouncing forward is the key to overcoming challenges.✅ Rewire Your Mindset: How to stop reinforcing negative beliefs and break free from old conditioning.✅ The Science of Positivity: How your thoughts literally reshape your brain and impact your reality.
💡 "Easy choice, difficult life. Difficult choice, easy life." – Dr. Sideroff shares life-changing insights to help you make the right choices and build lasting resilience!
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.