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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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!
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.
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.