How to Give Life-Changing Gifts, Feat. John Ruhlin, with Joel Marion – BTI 84
Born to Impact
Joel Marion
4.8 • 5.4K Ratings
🗓️ 8 September 2020
⏱️ 89 minutes
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Summary
Get ready for a fascinating conversation with John Ruhlin!
Today, John Ruhlin joins us to discuss Giftology, the science of gift-giving.
John Ruhlin is the founder of Giftology and the world’s leading authority on maximizing relationships and loyalty, both personal and business, through radical generosity.
He is also the author of the best-selling book “Giftology” and a highly sought after keynote speaker. John and Giftology have been featured in and on Fox News, Forbes, Fast Company, Ink Magazine, and the New York Times.
A short list of John’s many clients include: Raymond James, the Chicago Cubs, and Caesars Palace.
Even more, John is a loyal husband, a loving father of four, an amazing friend, and an all-around stellar human being living out a Born to Impact life firsthand.
In this episode, we discuss:
-Why gifts are so important
-How to build your relationship plan
-How to avoid giving bad gifts
-Why unexpected gifts are best
-The “look before you leap” of gift-giving
And so much more.
John’s story will inspire you, encourage you, and pull you even closer to living the life you were born to live ... don't miss it.
Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!
After listening, connect with John on Instagram @JohnRuhlin, and be sure to check out Giftology at https://giftologygroup.com/.
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | I have a big stick of frickin' salami |
| 0:03.7 | that looks at me every single day in my kitchen. |
| 0:06.3 | Okay, it's sitting there. |
| 0:07.4 | My wife went to throw it out because it was a gift. |
| 0:09.9 | It was gifted. |
| 0:11.2 | And she goes, I'm throwing this away. |
| 0:12.3 | I go, no, they don't throw it away. |
| 0:14.6 | I said, I'll find someone to give it to. |
| 0:16.9 | I'll give it to my mom. |
| 0:18.2 | All right, I'm like, I don't want to waste it |
| 0:19.7 | because it's food. |
| 0:20.8 | Then I really don't want to throw it away. |
| 0:22.2 | But at the same time, now it's a chore |
| 0:24.6 | because I have to remember to get it. |
| 0:25.9 | I got to drive it over to my mom's house. |
| 0:27.8 | I got to give it to her. |
| 0:28.9 | And I feel bad because if I throw it in the trash can, |
| 0:31.1 | it's just hilarious because it is a frickin' chore. |
| 0:33.5 | If you hand somebody something that they're not gonna use |
| 0:36.4 | and where it doesn't go with them, it's a chore. |
| 0:39.5 | [♪ OUTRO MUSIC PLAYING [♪ |
| 0:47.1 | All right, what is up guys and welcome back |
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