Written by: Steven Crane, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
What are the top 5 things you are passionate about?
Inspiring others to take control of their life, dream big, and never quit.
Traveling across the world with friends and family.
Giving the gift of true financial literacy and showing people what the rich and wealthy have known for generations.
Connecting with new people and hearing their stories.
Continuous learning and development.
What is your favorite part of your job?
The fact that I am able to educate families and help end generational poverty by educating, empowering, and guiding them on the path to financial freedom. On top of that, I can do this incredible work from anywhere in the world at any time.
What are your top 3 goals as a business owner?
To build a business that I can pass down to my children.
To create opportunities for others to make an incredible income and spend time doing the things they love.
To be extremely generous and give to causes that make our world a better place.
What are your favorite books on business?
Your Next Five Moves – Patrick Bet-David
How Full Is Your Bucket? – Tom Rath & Don Clifton
Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success – John Maxwell
Man's Search for Meaning – Victor Frankl
What to Say When You Talk to Your Self – Shad Helmstetter
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom – Don Miguel Ruiz
These are some of my favorite books that I recommend to any business or entrepreneur; however, for the full list, check out https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/the-top-100-books-to-add-to-your-bookcase
What is the movie that made the biggest impression on you as a child?
The Pursuit of Happyness is probably one of the most influential movies I remember watching years ago. Everyone is battling something in their life, and everyone is chasing the same thing happiness. For some, that means a better family life; for others, that means their dream job, but to some, it is the joy that comes from overcoming adversity and proving to others that anything is possible. I would say this resonated with me on multiple levels growing up, and it is still a move I love recommending to new entrepreneurs.
What are the top 3 apps you can’t live without?
GroupMe (allows me to stay in contact with various groups and individuals I have encountered in my life).
Calendly (allows me to quickly copy my links and send them to people so we can schedule something while I am on the go).
Voxer (I primarily use this with clients; however, it is a great tool that people around the world can use, but I particularly like the walkie-talkie feature, which makes it incredibly useful for explaining complex things).
What would you tell your 12-year-old self if you met him today?
I love this question because, for someone who was always anxious and wanted life to speed up so I could finally enjoy my time as an adult, I wish I heard these words: "Everything will happen when it's supposed to happen if you give your best today.”
I have learned that no matter how bad you want to speed up certain things in life, no matter how hard you work for something, and no matter how much you outpace your peers and competitors, there is a certain level of patience that will always be required. I have done a phenomenal job in condensing time-frames in my life and expediting certain milestones I have set for myself, but there are still some that I have been waiting for years to come to fruition. The phrase “Be patiently aggressive with everything you do” are some words of wisdom that were once said to me, but at the time, I did not understand what it meant. Now that I am much older and realize the power of this statement, I hope my translation will help others who might struggle with waiting for results.
Steven Crane, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
"Steven Crane is a dynamic USMC Veteran, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Coach known for providing high-performance coaching to support individuals in identifying their key strengths and achieving set career goals. As a veteran who experienced the stereotypical homeless military transition, Steven has a proven track record of successfully building and running various companies focused on supporting individuals in advancing their professional careers and freeing their minds from negativity while overcoming limiting beliefs and stepping into a world of possibilities!
Throughout his career, Steven has displayed deep expertise in guiding individuals in identifying and overcoming their limits and thriving in current roles by offering 1-on-1 sessions. Moreover, he is skilled in counseling clients through career changes to achieve their personal and professional goals. Steven has also been commended for devising and implementing innovative coaching programs and leading global teams to pinpoint and explore new opportunities to inspire powerful personal transformation."
