I was talking to a coaching client recently about all the uncertainty in the world right now.

Between political unrest, world events, the price of oil, and AI becoming such a dominant force—with real concerns around job loss and cyber security—I was reminded of a story from when I was 26 years old.

At the time, I was living in Vernon, Texas, where I grew up. I was in the process of selling my business—a service station—along with my modest house, because I’d gotten what I call a “God whisper” to step into the unknown and move to Dallas.

I didn’t have a job offer. I was just going, and I planned to start a detail shop to make ends meet.

At that time there seemed to be so much uncertainty in the world.

This was during the Cold War. Every day, it felt like the world was on edge with political tension between the U.S. and Russia, and even nuclear threats. There was a real sense that things could fall apart at any time.

I remember talking to a mentor at the time and saying, “What’s the point? Why even try? It feels like the world could come to an end.” I truly believed it at the time. Ambition seemed pointless.

He then asked me if I had ever heard what Martin Luther’s response was back in the 1500s to the question of what he would do if he knew he was going to die that day.

“I would plant a tree.”

For some reason, that resonated.

So I went out and bought a peach tree and I planted it in the front yard of the house I was selling.

It was symbolic. It was like a stake in the ground. It was my way of saying: regardless of what’s happening out there, and all the things I can’t control, I can control this. I can invest in the future. I can choose to believe there is a future.

That same year, the Berlin Wall came down before our eyes, and shifts took place in the world that seemed almost impossible before.

Little did I know, a few years later, that decision to sell everything and move to a new place would lead me into the seminar business, doing large events all over the country, and eventually partnering with Jim Rohn and many other strategic relationships over the past 30 years.

Jim Rohn would say human beings are resilient. And when asked about the future, he said:

“Six thousand years of recorded history reads like this: opportunity mixed with difficulty.”

So if you’re facing uncertainty right now, here’s a simple question to consider:

What can you do today—symbolically or practically—that represents belief in your future?

Because planting the tree wasn’t about peaches. In the middle of uncertainty, it was about choosing faith and optimism.

As my 18-year business partner, mentor, and friend, Jim Rohn would tell me, let’s do something remarkable!

Kyle Wilson

My mentor, friend and 18-year business partner, Jim Rohn said:

“You must get good at one of two things: sowing in the spring or begging in the fall.”

“Spring is for planting. What you reap in the fall is directly related to what you plant now.”

And right now—it’s spring.

“The soil says, ‘Don’t bring me your need—bring me your seed.’”

Why do the work—preparing the soil, planting, watering? For the harvest. What we plant today determines what we receive tomorrow.

Focus on the outcome. Then make sure you’re planting the right seeds in the right places. As my mentor Jim Rohn would say, don’t expect to harvest a crop you didn’t plant.

If you’re ready to be intentional about what you’re planting, and what you want to harvest, let me help you with your strategic plan.

Join Me for Private Mentoring

I want to invite you to something very special I’m offering!

In December, I spent time in California with long-time friend, Darren Hardy. I coached Darren for three years and he credits much of his business trajectory to that work.

Darren asked me a simple question: When are you going to get back in the game—fully?

He knew I had decided to step back and focus on multiple areas I neglected for many years including health, spirituality and relationships.

As Jim Rohn would say, there are four seasons for a reason!

I’m excited and ready to invest 1-1 in and help a select group move to the next level.

Because the truth is—who you surround yourself with matters.

There’s a lot of noise out there about what entrepreneurs should be doing right now. Jim Rohn taught me early on: get around people who challenge you, sharpen you, and help you grow.

That’s the foundation of what I’ve built.

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to attract and work with incredible people—from my 18 years with Jim Rohn to relationships with leaders like Darren Hardy, Denis Waitley, Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Brown, and more.

If you’re looking for a place to grow, be challenged, and build alongside people who are actually doing it—this is it.

That’s why I’m opening a Mentoring + Inner Circle opportunity.

KYLE WILSON PRIVATE MENTORING GROUP

(Includes Private Mentoring Calls + Inner Circle)

Private Mentoring with Me

• Six one-on-one mentoring calls (50 minutes each)
• Strategic planning and positioning tailored specifically to you
• Direct access to my experience in building and scaling companies, marketing, branding, and more
• Networking, partnerships, and deal-making

“Every marketing dilemma I have ever had, Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot.”

Plus Inner Circle Membership (12 Months)

• 12 in-person Mastermind days
• Monthly Masterclass and Marketing Calls
• 300+ hours of training
• Private community of high-level entrepreneurs

Total Value $48,000+

Special Offer for 12 Month Mentorship

(Mentoring and Inner Circle Combo Pricing)

$10,000 $6,990 or 4 payments of $1,850

(limited-time pricing)

Sign Up Here

If you’re on the fence, consider this:

Do you want to work closely with someone who has done this at a high level, over and over again?

Entrepreneurs are often islands. Operating alone can cost you. The right environment, the right strategy, and the right guidance can change everything.

I hope you decide to join me. Let’s Do Something Remarkable!

Kyle Wilson

Founder Jim Rohn International and KyleWilson.com

PS – There is a HUGE difference between teaching something and doing it. If you want someone who has done it at a high level to help you reach the next level, this is your opportunity.

In 1994, I got an idea to get Jim Rohn’s message out in a viral way to millions of people:

Package Jim’s profound quotes and wisdom bombs from his seminars in a little booklet and make it so attractive that our advocates would buy in quantity and give them away! 

And as it turned out, I sold over 6 million!

First, I went through every recording we had, all of of Jim’s books, and all my journal notes of our conversations. I gathered almost a 1,000 quotes on over 100 topics and from there edited them down to 365 quotes on 60 topics.

That became the Treasury of Quotes, a hardbound book. Then I created the mini version with 110 quotes The Excerpts of the Treasury of Quotes.  Choosing just 110 was hard!

That booklet was such a hit I also went on to create one for Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, and Denis Waitley over the following years. I moved over 8 million booklets total.

People still show me their quote booklets today. 

In honor of Jim Rohn, below are 30 of my all-time favorite quotes from the master! It was again, hard to choose, but these are all classics!

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30 of My All-Time Favorite Jim Rohn Quotes

The major value in life is not what you get. The major value in life is what you become. That is why I wish to pay fair price for every value. If I have to pay for it or earn it, that makes something of me. If I get it for free, that makes nothing of me.

Human beings have the remarkable ability to turn nothing into something. They can turn weeds into gardens and pennies into fortunes.

Showing a profit means touching something and leaving it better than you found it.

Profits are better than wages. Wages make you a living; profits make you a fortune.

I used to say, “I sure hope things will change.” Then I learned that the only way things are going to change for me is when I change.

We generally change ourselves for one of two reasons: inspiration or desperation.

It takes time to build a corporate work of art. It takes time to build a life. And it takes time to develop and grow. So give yourself, your enterprise, and your family the time they deserve and the time they require.

The twin killers of success are impatience and greed.

How long should you try? Until.

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.

The greatest gift you can give to somebody is your own personal development. I used to say, “If you will take care of me, I will take care of you.” Now I say, “I will take care of me for you if you will take care of you for me.”

You cannot succeed by yourself. It’s hard to find a rich hermit.

Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.

Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.

I remember saying to my mentor, “If I had more money, I would have a better plan.” He quickly responded, “I would suggest that if you had a better plan, you would have more money.” You see, it’s not the amount that counts; it’s the plan that counts.

You must get good at one of two things: sowing in the spring or begging in the fall.

There are three things to leave behind: your photographs, your library and your personal journals. These things are certainly going to be more valuable to future generations than your furniture!

For effective communication, use brevity. Jesus said, “Follow me.” Now that’s brief! He could be brief because of all that he was that he didn’t have to say.

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.

We must learn to help those who deserve it, not just those who need it. Life responds to deserve not need.

Resolve says, “I will.” The man says, “I will climb this mountain. They told me it is too high, too far, too steep, too rocky and too difficult. But it’s my mountain. I will climb it. You will soon see me waving from the top or dead on the side from trying.”

Income seldom exceeds personal development.

Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day. It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgments that leads us to either fortune or failure.

Economic disaster begins with a philosophy of doing less and wanting more.

Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.

Don’t wish it was easier; wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenges; wish for more wisdom.

You can cut down a tree with a hammer, but it takes about 30 days. If you trade the hammer for an ax, you can cut it down in about 30 minutes. The difference between 30 days and 30 minutes is skills.

We all have two choices: We can make a living or we can design a life.

Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.

You must constantly ask yourself these questions: Who am I around? What are they doing to me? What have they got me reading? What have they got me saying? Where do they have me going? What do they have me thinking? And most important, what do they have me becoming?Then ask yourself the big question: Is that okay?

The greatest form of maturity is at harvest time. This is when we must learn how to reap without complaint if the amounts are small and how to reap without apology if the amounts are big.

One of the great liberal documents of the world is the Declaration of Independence. One of the most conservative documents of the world is the Constitution of the United States. We need both documents to build a country. One to get it started – liberal. And the other to help maintain the structure over the years – conservative.

If you wish to find, you must search. Rarely does a good idea interrupt you.

One customer, well taken care of, could be more valuable than $10,000 worth of advertising.

I hope you enjoyed this wisdom from the great Jim Rohn!

I want to share with you the cliff note version of a talk I do on seven key marketing ideas I’ve used in consulting and coaching thousands of companies and entrepreneurs like Darren Hardy, Robin Sharma, and Todd Stotttlemyre, as well as to build my own 8-figure business with Jim Rohn.

I will be sharing the two hour version in a few weeks at the upcoming Virtual 2 Day Memory & Marketing 2026 with US Memory Champion Ron White, myself, plus special guests on AI and publishing. (Early Bird deadline of only $97 with $2K in bonuses ends tomorrow) – Learn More Here

1. Marketing is about connecting the dots!

Marketing is not about being manipulative or trying to be clever. It’s simply finding the most efficient and effective way to connect your products and services with an audience.

Factors include your existing products and services, the marketplace, the competition, your unique goals, your existing resources, and your own special talents and secret sauce.

Every person and business is unique and to maximize your efforts, you must connect all the dots, and create your own individual path.

2. Marketing is about tactics and principles.

Tactics include social media, emails, podcasts, direct mail, one-on-one convos, events, apps, and much more.

And tactics are always changing and evolving as technology changes.

I’m a tactics guy. I built a million plus list, sold millions of books, and filled up huge rooms before selling my companies using tactics.

But principles in marketing are even more important than tactics.

Principle-based marketing includes having a great product. Having great service. Being consistent. Caring about people and putting relationships first.

Often tactics-focused marketing churns through people and ends up treating the audience like a commodity.

I always say NEVER let a tactic (no matter how new and great it may seem or be) override principle-based marketing.

We will spend a lot of time on both the tactic and principle based strategies of marketing at Memory & Marketing 2026.

3. Marketing is about being strategic.

Everything works—putting business cards on windshields works—it just doesn’t work very well.

You have to find the most strategic way to knock down the most dominoes in your business.

At my core, I’m a strategist. When I coached Darren Hardy, Robin Sharma, Dr. Tom Burns, Todd Stotttlemyre, and many more, we always started there.

What is the one domino that can knock down all the other dominoes? Everything else is secondary. (See the end on how to work 1-1 with me to help you create your strategic plan for 2026 and beyond.)

4. The Wheel

The concept of the wheel came to me in 1993 when I launched Jim Rohn International. Jim had a handful of products and services (and no list) and I thought, how do I get people—once they experience one product—to go around the wheel to the other products (each spoke on the wheel represented a product or service).

And the BIGGER question was, how do I get more people ON the wheel? (customer acquisition)

There are FOUR key criteria to determine when you’re building your own strategic wheel. Most people are trying to do too many things vs the ONE BIG THING that can change everything.

At our Memory & Marketing Event, I spend a lot of time walking you through the key strategies of how to design your OWN wheel (similar to what I have done for multiple 7- and 8-figure businesses).

This is HUGE!

5. Social Proof, Testimonials, and Your Website

My long-time friend Jeffrey Gitomer attended my Philly Inner Circle a few years ago and asked this profound question: “Where do you live?” I said Texas. He laughed and said, “So, are you going to start sharing your home address with the world? No. You live on your website and social platforms. 24/7!!”

Wow, he was right!

Jeffrey also talked about the importance of having testimonials and social proof!

Anyone can make promises and say great things about themselves, but proof through testimonials, pictures, and video are a 1000x more powerful.

Make sure your website and social presence reflects your unique social proof!

I will be sharing 4 keys to building your best website at our Memory & Marketing Event.

6. Build an Audience

Often, the bigger the audience the more influence in the marketplace. Now, an audience can be a community, a platform, social followers, podcast, an email list, and more.

I’ve met speakers and authors who have never built a list or audience. Same for doctors, realtors, coaches, real estate syndicators, etc.

And then I’ve met (and coached) speakers, authors, professionals, who understand the value and power of building a list they nurture and talk to.

And they almost always outgrow their competition by 2-10x.

You must be intentional in building your own audience and tribe. I will walk you through over a dozen ways to do it.

7. Talk to your audience

If you’re doing only one-on-one communication and you don’t have a way to talk to your audience as a group, you’re always hunting.

But when you organize a way to talk to your audience as a group, now you’re fishing.

Give them great content, give them great information, invite them to cool stuff, be a utility to your customers and prospects, let them know what’s going on.

Then on occasion, yes you can promote a product or service you have, especially when its timely.

And when you do, it’s similar to fishing. Put it out there and see who is ready to say yes.

And what’s even better is when you create offers that have fish jumping in the boat!

Money follows attention! If you’re not talking to your audience, believe me, your competition is.

Two final mantras to have as you think about marketing: 

• The best marketing comes from a transformed life or experience others have had working with you!
• You are best able to help the person you once were.

Join Me for Memory & Marketing 2 Day Virtual Event!

Early Bird Pricing ends this weekend, plus special bonuses.

Plus, all who sign up today receive (in addition to all the other bonuses) the special Jim Rohn 3-Day recording that includes 24 hours of video and audio with Jim, Brian Tracy, and more!

Lastly, I opened up a few slots for 1-1 coaching along with my Inner Circle.

Kyle Wilson Private Mentoring Group  (Includes Private Mentoring Calls + Inner Circle) 

Includes Six one-on-one mentoring calls (55 minutes each) on topics of your choosing including:

• Strategic planning and positioning tailored specifically to you

• Building and scaling companies
• Online marketing and list building
• Product and creation (including writing and marketing books)
• Branding, content, and platform growth
• Networking, partnerships, and deal-making (I am well-connected)
• Most importantly: strategic planning and positioning

As Darren Hardy said, “Every marketing dilemma I have ever had, Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.”

Plus Inner Circle Membership (12 Months)

• 12 in-person Mastermind events (Dallas, SoCal, Baltimore)
• 12 monthly Masterclass Calls with Q&A – Expert guests have included Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, Jeffrey Gitomer, Tom Ziglar, Kevin Eastman, Navy SEAL TC Cummings, Ron White, Glenn Morshower, and many more on topics including leadership, marketing, wealth, legacy, health, communication, productivity, performance, and more
• 12 monthly Marketing Q&A Calls – with Paul Counts, Shreya Banergee, and myself (AI, branding, SEO, list-building, speaking, books, and more).
• Full virtual replay library with over 300 hours of training
• Private Inner Circle Facebook Group
• A community of high-level, heart-centered entrepreneurs

Total Value $48,000+ 

Kyle Wilson

Life is always changing and evolving—follow your path.

I was asked recently where I went to college, and the answer is I skipped college to start a business. In my 20s, I owned a service station in Vernon, TX. At age 26, I sold it to move to Dallas.

Little did I know, Dallas would lead me to the seminar business a few years later. I would go on to meet and then work with Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Darren Hardy, Mark Victor Hansen, and so many others. It’s now been over 30 years.

Life is full of change and always evolving. And there is magic when you look for it!

I’m grateful I get to live this life!

Special Invite

At a recent two-day Kyle Wilson Inner Circle event, we had several co-authors from a recent book I published, Becoming Your Best Self, including NFL player and CEO of Ice Shaker Chris Gronkowski, U.S. Memory Champion Ron White, 18-time Emmy winner Newy Scruggs, CPA Mike Pine, and many others.

Across the two full days of sharing and learning, one moment really stood out.

Mike Pine went out of his way to thank me and my book partner, Takara Sights, for helping him not only share his story, but also reconnect with the deeper purpose behind his work. He talked about how the process lit a fire under him to recommit to his biggest goals. Honestly, this is a common theme I hear from authors who have been in our books.

Yes, I was Jim Rohn’s 18-year business partner and founder of Jim Rohn International and have had well-known leaders in my books, including Darren Hardy, Brian Buffini, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, Phil Collen, Tom Ziglar, and more. But most of our authors are people just like you and me—professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, real estate agents, teachers, military, speakers—people with a story and a message they want to share to reach and impact more people.

Writing coach and editor Takara Sights and I are starting a new book project for 2026, and I want to personally invite you to explore it. At the very least, I welcome you to have a conversation with me to see if your story and goals are a fit.

Send an email to info@kylewilson.com with more about yourself and I will send more details to set up a call.

You’ll be glad you did.

I look forward to sharing your story with the marketplace!

Sincerely,

Kyle

Kyle Wilson

Founder Jim Rohn International, YourSuccessStore, and KyleWilson.com

What Others are Saying About Kyle

“Kyle, thank you for our partnership and friendship. Friendship is wealth and you make me a rich man. Love and Respect!” Jim Rohn, Iconic Philosopher & Speaker

“Kyle Wilson is brilliant and so very knowledgeable and an icon in this industry. He was the power behind Jim Rohn. Kyle is my longtime friend and someone I have a great deal of respect for.” Les Brown, Iconic Speaker and Author

“I guard my endorsements carefully. Regarding Kyle, he is simply a marketing genius! No joke. Kyle was the wizard behind the successful business of my mentor Jim Rohn. Every marketing dilemma I have ever had Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.” Darren Hardy, Former Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine

“I have worked closely with Kyle Wilson for 20 years. He is one of the best all-around marketers, promoters, business-builders and entrepreneurs in the business today. We have generated more than a million dollars together.” Brian Tracy, Int Speaker and Author

“Kyle is a valued friend, a marketing superstar and one of the most knowledgeable people in the personal development industry.” Robin Sharma, Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

“I’ve known and worked with Kyle Wilson for over 20 years. Kyle is the ONLY person that ALWAYS under-promised and over-delivered every single time my dad Zig and I worked with him. He is a valued friend and some one I have great admiration and respect for!” Tom Ziglar, President of Zig Ziglar Corp

“Kyle is one of my old and dear friends and one of the smartest marketing guys I have had the opportunity to work with. He is the scrappy marketing guy. What I mean by that is, there are lots of guys who will put out business plans and do all kinds of nonsense and swing for home runs. Kyle is the real deal and finds ways to create product, add value, help people, build community, he’s unbelievable.” Eric Worre, Author of Go Pro

Several years ago, after meeting Dan Sullivan, I started a habit of choosing one new skill I want to focus on developing every year.

In the past, I’ve done this with writing, marketing, public speaking, hosting events, and more.

More recently I’ve worked on learning AI and investing, as well as becoming better on the guitar and playing pickleball (having been a lifelong tennis player). Got to keep things fun! 😊

A few years ago, I had Mitzi Perdue on my podcast and as a guest speaker on my Inner Circle Masterclass.

Her resume is long, spanning businesswoman, prolific bestselling author, and a legacy of household-name family businesses. She shares a chapter titled “Architect of My Life” in Lessons From Thought Leaders, which I published, alongside coauthors including Phil Collen, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Renée Marino, Bob Burg, Tom Ziglar, Kevin Eastman, and more.

At the time of both interviews (podcast and Inner Circle), Mitzi was 79 years young! And even after all she had accomplished in her life, that year she shared with us she was focused on learning and implementing AI as her new skill of the year.

Mitzi talked about how developing a talent stack of skills each year doesn’t just create more opportunities—it makes life more exciting! Not because you’re chasing mastery in everything, but because each new skill gives you another way to approach problems, decisions, and growth.

In committing to learning at least one new skill every year, she often saw those skills end up paying off in unexpected ways.

Remember, each new year we get a chance to ask ourselves what new skill can make the biggest impact, not only for now, but can shape what’s possible in the years ahead.

Here’s to making 2026 your most extraordinary year to date!

3 Ways to Work Directly with Kyle

I’m frequently asked how people can work directly with me. Below are 3 ways.

1. The Kyle Wilson Inner Circle.

We have the best members from all over the country attend our live and virtual events. Plus the most incredible guests show up to share their wisdom and let the group do Q & A.

Guests have included Brian Tracy, Denis Waitley, Les Brown, Mark Victor & Crystal Hansen, Phil Collen of Def Leppard, Glenn Morshower (the show 24), Todd Stottlemyre, Ray & Jessica Higdon, Tom Ziglar, Lalah Delia, Kevin Eastman, Chris Gronkowski, and many more. Plus members get access to over 100 hours of training in our members site and to our weekly group calls.

My mentor Jim Rohn said who you spend time with matters. You will have access to 14 live, in-person dates and 24 virtual Masterclass and Marketing calls, all with some amazing entrepreneurs and professionals!

“Since joining Kyle Wilson’s Inner Circle Mastermind, the ideas and creativity have been off the charts. Kyle truly collects the best people and orchestrates an amazing day! … Missing an Inner Circle is not an option!” – Newy Scruggs, 15x Emmy-Winning Sportscaster, NBC Sports

Fill out the application to set up a call to discuss with Kyle.

2. Join Me in My Next Book!

Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, speaker, business owner, or in sales, we will be giving you the training and tools to identify and tell your story in a chapter PLUS how to leverage your story to get speeches, build a list, gain credibility, do book signings, appear in media and interviews, and much MORE.

If interested, send an email to info@kylewilson.com with a little more about yourself and I will then send a link to schedule a call.

3. Coaching and Consulting

In addition to building my own eight-figure business, I’ve coached Darren Hardy, Robin Sharma, and many others helping them build seven- and eight-figure businesses.

As Darren Hardy said, “Every marketing dilemma I have ever had, Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.”

“Kyle Wilson is the man! … Hiring Kyle as my coach has been one of the smartest decisions I’ve made.” – Todd Stottlemyre, 15-Year MLB Player, Entrepreneur, and Speaker

Click Here to Engage Kyle as a Coach/Consultant

I have an amazing track record with some amazing people. Whichever of these three is the best fit for you, it will be my honor to work with you.

Wishing you all an awesome week ahead!

2026 will be EPIC!

Kyle Wilson

Founder Jim Rohn International, YourSuccessStore, and kylewilson.com

What Others are Saying About Kyle

“Kyle, thank you for our partnership and friendship. Friendship is wealth and you make me a rich man. Love and Respect!” Jim Rohn, Iconic Philosopher & Speaker

“Kyle Wilson is brilliant and so very knowledgeable and an icon in this industry. He was the power behind Jim Rohn. Kyle is my longtime friend and someone I have a great deal of respect for.” Les Brown, Iconic Speaker and Author

“I guard my endorsements carefully. Regarding Kyle, he is simply a marketing genius! No joke. Kyle was the wizard behind the successful business of my mentor Jim Rohn. Every marketing dilemma I have ever had Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.” Darren Hardy, Former Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine

“I have worked closely with Kyle Wilson for 20 years. He is one of the best all-around marketers, promoters, business-builders and entrepreneurs in the business today. We have generated more than a million dollars together.” Brian Tracy, Int Speaker and Author

“Kyle is a valued friend, a marketing superstar and one of the most knowledgeable people in the personal development industry.” Robin Sharma, Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

“I’ve known and worked with Kyle Wilson for over 20 years. Kyle is the ONLY person that ALWAYS under-promised and over-delivered every single time my dad Zig and I worked with him. He is a valued friend and some one I have great admiration and respect for!” Tom Ziglar, President of Zig Ziglar Corp

“Kyle is one of my old and dear friends and one of the smartest marketing guys I have had the opportunity to work with. He is the scrappy marketing guy. What I mean by that is, there are lots of guys who will put out business plans and do all kinds of nonsense and swing for home runs. Kyle is the real deal and finds ways to create product, add value, help people, build community, he’s unbelievable.” Eric Worre, Author of Go Pro

I hope your year is off to a great start.

I want to invite you to something very special I’m offering to a small group in 2026.

Three weeks ago, I spent time in California with long-time friend, Darren Hardy. I coached Darren for three years (2010–2013), and he credits much of his business trajectory (link to testimonial) to my strategic input. That morning, Darren asked me a simple question: When are you going to get back in the game—like, all the way back in?

My answer was clear, 2026! I’ve enjoyed my time in semi-retirement and focusing on multiple areas I neglected for many years. But, yes, I’m ready. 🙂

I’m ready to dive back into coaching and invest intentionally in key individuals whose success I think I can catalyze.

I’m ready to bring my knowledge, gifts, and collaboration to help a select group launch their businesses to the next level (as I have for Jim Rohn and countless others).

That’s why I’m opening a Private Mentoring + Inner Circle opportunity for a very limited number of people.

KYLE WILSON PRIVATE MENTORING GROUP (Includes Private Mentoring Calls + Inner Circle)

Private Mentoring with Me

Six one-on-one mentoring calls (50 minutes each)

• Strategic planning and positioning tailored specifically to you
• Direct access to my experience in:

• Building and scaling companies
• Online marketing and list building
• Product creation (including writing and marketing books)
• Event promotion
• Branding, content, and platform growth
• Networking, partnerships, and deal-making (I am well-connected)
• Most importantly: strategic planning and positioning

As Darren Hardy said, “Every marketing dilemma I have ever had, Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.”

“Kyle Wilson is the man! When I made the decision to transition from my 15-year MLB career to being a speaker, bestselling author, and business consultant, I researched and then sought out the man who has been behind such iconic speakers as Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, and many others. Hiring Kyle as my coach has been one of the smartest decisions I made.” – Todd Stottlemyre, 15-Year MLB Player, Entrepreneur, and Speaker

“I have been an entrepreneur for over 20 years and was not sure I needed a coach. I engaged Kyle based on recommendations from people I respected (Ken McElroy), and before my first meeting with Kyle ended, I wished I had hired him 20 years ago. His experience and insight are priceless. He could have saved me a lot of heartache! Kyle has an uncanny ability to know exactly what you need for your situation. He is also a first-class connector and strategist. It is easy to see why he was an integral part of the success of such luminaries as Jim Rohn and Brian Tracy.” – Dr. Tom Burns, Author of Why Doctors Don’t Get Rich

Plus Inner Circle Membership (12 Months)

• 12 in-person Mastermind events (Dallas, SoCal, Baltimore)
• 12 monthly Masterclass Calls with Q&A
• 12 monthly Marketing Q&A Calls (AI, branding, SEO, list-building, speaking, books, and more)
• Full virtual replay library with over 300 hours of training
• Private Inner Circle Facebook Group
• A community of high-level, heart-centered entrepreneurs

Total Value $48,000+

Special Offer for 2026 Mentorship

(Mentoring and Inner Circle Combo Pricing)

When you join by Friday Jan 9, 2026
$6,990 or 4 payments of $1,850

(limited-time pricing)

Sign Up Here

I hope you decide to join me.

If you’re on the fence, let me ask you this—

Do you want to work intimately with the founder of Jim Rohn International—the man Ron White labeled the King Maker for his role in bringing an unknown Darren Hardy in to run TSTN in 2007 and mentoring him through the early years of his rise to publisher of SUCCESS?

In the very first year of launching Jim Rohn International, I created and executed a strategic plan that took Jim from 20 speaking dates a year at $4,000 to 110 dates at $10,000. During that same period, I initiated and launched the Treasury of Quotes and Excerpts from the Treasury of Quotes—which went on to sell over six million copies—introduced the Wheel concept that helped build a million-plus email list, and negotiated Jim’s involvement in TPN and multiple joint ventures.

One of my strengths is identifying a person’s secret sauce and helping them leverage that into their brand and message. I’ve never been a cookie cutter marketer. The strategic plan I created for Jim Rohn was different than any other in the marketplace at the time. Same with Chris Widener, Ron White, Robin Sharma, Darren Hardy, Erika De La Cruz and more when helping them identify their secret sauce and how to best leverage their brand and talent in the marketplace.

It’s not just marketing I have brought to the people I have worked with. 100% of the time, it was a whole new thought process, approach, and strategic plan!

Entrepreneurs are often islands. To know we are going to be part of a team, independent yet connected in purpose with people that have our back and care about us is hugely valuable. This will be like an entrepreneur college—you can build lasting relationships with people operating at a high level.

You need a coach who gets YOU. Who helps you discover your secret sauce and then helps you strategically design your plan. There will be a strong emphasis on getting you your RESULTS.

Hope you join me in 2026!

Let’s Do Something Remarkable!

Kyle Wilson

Founder Jim Rohn International and KyleWilson.com

PS – A lot of programs and courses are out there. There is a HUGE differencing in knowing how to teach something vs doing it. If you want someone who has done it all to the point of mastery to help you reach that next level, here is your opportunity.

Sign Up Here Only $6,990 or 4 payments of $1,850 when you sign up by Jan 9, 2026.

What Others are Saying About Kyle

“Kyle, thank you for our partnership and friendship. Friendship is wealth and you make me a rich man. Love and Respect!” Jim Rohn, Iconic Philosopher & Speaker

“Kyle Wilson is brilliant and so very knowledgeable and an icon in this industry. He was the power behind Jim Rohn. Kyle is my longtime friend and someone I have a great deal of respect for.” Les Brown, Iconic Speaker and Author

“I guard my endorsements carefully. Regarding Kyle, he is simply a marketing genius! No joke. Kyle was the wizard behind the successful business of my mentor Jim Rohn. Every marketing dilemma I have ever had Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.” Darren Hardy, Former Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine

“I have worked closely with Kyle Wilson for 20 years. He is one of the best all-around marketers, promoters, business-builders and entrepreneurs in the business today. We have generated more than a million dollars together.” Brian Tracy, Int Speaker and Author

“Kyle is a valued friend, a marketing superstar and one of the most knowledgeable people in the personal development industry.” Robin Sharma, Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

“I’ve known and worked with Kyle Wilson for over 20 years. Kyle is the ONLY person that ALWAYS under-promised and over-delivered every single time my dad Zig and I worked with him. He is a valued friend and some one I have great admiration and respect for!” Tom Ziglar, President of Zig Ziglar Corp

“Kyle is one of my old and dear friends and one of the smartest marketing guys I have had the opportunity to work with. He is the scrappy marketing guy. What I mean by that is, there are lots of guys who will put out business plans and do all kinds of nonsense and swing for home runs. Kyle is the real deal and finds ways to create product, add value, help people, build community, he’s unbelievable.” Eric Worre, Author of Go Pro

Happy New Year!!

In a book I published last year Lessons From Thought Leaders, I shared four insights that can take you from ordinary to extraordinary success.

1. Opportunity Precedes Personal Development

I believe that opportunity often precedes personal development. Sometimes we need to have something that gets us so excited that we decide to do all the things that will change our lives—that gets us up early, keeps us up late, motivates us to read the books, listen to the podcast, attend the seminars, have conversations, set goals, keep a journal, learn the skills and disciplines, etc.

That’s what happened to me when I found the seminar business and first heard Jim Rohn in 1990. I was inspired to not only become better, but to go all in and give 100% in a new direction that forever changed my life.

Do you have something that motivates you to be your best self?

2. Everyone Starts at Zero

When starting anything new, you must remember this! Everyone starts at zero! Whoever your mentors are, realize that at one time, they were beginners. The key is to get started and to not compare. Run your race and you too will arrive one day.

3. Learn by Doing

I’ve always learned by doing. The more we can laser-focus on the exact thing we need to learn and the more we can find the best sources to help us, the quicker we can grow.

You can’t learn it all at once. You learn it one step at a time. I got into the seminar business and I had to learn to cold call, sell, and present. Later I got exclusive rights to book Jim Rohn for speaking and events, so I had to create a way to take him form 20 speaking dates to 100-plus times a year (and triple his fee). I had to then learn to create and market products and to negotiate and write contracts. I had to learn how to hire, train and manage a team. How to publish books, to build an online business, and eventually to sell a business.

You can’t learn it all at once or all in advance, you learn it over time as it unfolds.

4. What Do You Want to Be Known for in 3-5 Years?

A common exercise I often do (and take coaching clients and Inner Circle members through) is a very powerful centering question:

“Who do you want to be in three years and what do you want to be known and/or famous for?”

I truly believe everyone has unique gifts and the potential to be world-class in specific areas of their lives. But it requires clarity, focus, and commitment.

When you are clear on what you should and should not do, it will impact everything, from your daily to-do list to the books and seminars you decide to invest in and the people and mentors you choose to get around.

Here’s to making 2026 your most extraordinary year to date!

3 Ways to Work Directly with Kyle (Book your 1-1 Call, Limited Spots)

I’m frequently asked how people can work directly with me. Below are 3 ways.

The first three weeks of January I’ve opened my calendar up for 1-1 calls with those that want to explore these three options.

1. The Kyle Wilson Inner Circle

We have the best members from all over the country attend our live and virtual events. Plus the most incredible guests show up to share their wisdom and let the group do Q & A. Guests have included Brian Tracy, Denis Waitley, Les Brown, Mark Victor & Crystal Hansen, Phil Collen of Def Leppard, Glenn Morshower (the show 24) Todd Stottlemyre, Ray & Jessica Higdon, Tom Ziglar, Lalah Delia, Kevin Eastman, Chris Gronkowski, and many more. Plus members get access to over 100 hours of training in our members site and to our weekly group calls.

My mentor Jim Rohn said who you spend time with matters. You will have access to 14 live, in-person dates and 24 virtual Masterclass and Marketing calls, all with some amazing entrepreneurs and professionals!

“Since joining Kyle Wilson’s Inner Circle Mastermind, the ideas and creativity have been off the charts. Kyle truly collects the best people and orchestrates an amazing day! I have to tell you, it has so exceeded my expectations, and let me tell you, having known Kyle since 2006 and watching what he did with Jim Rohn and so many others, my expectations were high. I have the dates checked off in my calendar. Missing an Inner Circle is not an option!” – Newy Scruggs, 15x Emmy-Winning Sportscaster, NBC Sports

Fill out the application to set up a call to discuss with Kyle.

2. Join Me in My Next Book!

Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, speaker, business owner, or in sales, we will be giving you the training and tools to identify and tell your story in a chapter PLUS how to leverage your story to get speeches, build a list, gain credibility, do book signings, appear in media and interviews, and much MORE.

“When I decided to share my story, it was more about human connection and allowing myself to be vulnerable than it was about strategy. I didn’t expect or even want anything more than that. However, the response has been insane. I could have never anticipated all that I’m experiencing. I just wanted to say… Kyle and Takara, you are AMAZING, and I appreciate you more than you will ever know. Every person I am able to inspire is because you inspired me. THANK YOU!” – Heather Self

If interested, send an email to info@kylewilson.com with a little more about yourself and I will then send a link to schedule a call.

3. Coaching and Consulting

In addition to building my own eight-figure business, I’ve coached Darren Hardy, Robin Sharma, and many others helping them build seven- and eight-figure businesses.

As Darren Hardy said, “Every marketing dilemma I have ever had, Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.”

“Kyle is the best of the best! He has helped my wife Tamiel and me expand our business more than we could have imagined. Kyle’s ability to bring common sense, knowledge, and wisdom to a business situation is unmatched! If you are an entrepreneur and want to exponentially grow your business, Kyle is the guy!” – Mark Kenney, Founder Think MultiFamily

“Kyle Wilson is the man! When I made the decision to transition from my 15-year MLB career to being a speaker, bestselling author, and business consultant, I researched and then sought out the man who has been behind such iconic speakers as Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, and many others. Hiring Kyle as my coach has been one of the smartest decisions I’ve made.“ – Todd Stotttlemyre, 15-Year MLB Player, Entrepreneur, and Speaker

“I have been an entrepreneur for over 20 years, and was not sure if I needed a coach. I engaged Kyle, based on recommendations from people I respected (Ken McElroy), and before our first meeting ended, I wished I had hired him 20 years ago. His experience and his insight are priceless. He could have saved me a lot of heartache! Kyle has an uncanny ability to know exactly what you need for your situation. He is also a first-class connector and strategist. It is easy to see why he was an integral part of the success of such luminaries as Jim Rohn and Brian Tracy.” – Dr. Tom Burns, Author of Why Doctors Don’t Get Rich

I have an amazing track record with some amazing people. Whichever of these three is the best fit for you, it will be my honor to work with you.

Again, limited spots available.

Wishing you all an awesome week ahead!

2026 will be EPIC!

And as my 18 year friend, mentor and business partner Jim Rohn told me, Let’s Do Something Remarkable!

Kyle Wilson

Founder Jim Rohn International, YourSuccessStore, and KyleWilson.com

What Others are Saying About Kyle

“Kyle, thank you for our partnership and friendship. Friendship is wealth and you make me a rich man. Love and Respect!” Jim Rohn, Iconic Philosopher & Speaker

“Kyle Wilson is brilliant and so very knowledgeable and an icon in this industry. He was the power behind Jim Rohn. Kyle is my longtime friend and someone I have a great deal of respect for.” Les Brown, Iconic Speaker and Author

“I guard my endorsements carefully. Regarding Kyle, he is simply a marketing genius! No joke. Kyle was the wizard behind the successful business of my mentor Jim Rohn. Every marketing dilemma I have ever had Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.” Darren Hardy, Former Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine

“I have worked closely with Kyle Wilson for 20 years. He is one of the best all-around marketers, promoters, business-builders and entrepreneurs in the business today. We have generated more than a million dollars together.” Brian Tracy, Int Speaker and Author

“Kyle is a valued friend, a marketing superstar and one of the most knowledgeable people in the personal development industry.” Robin Sharma, Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

“I’ve known and worked with Kyle Wilson for over 20 years. Kyle is the ONLY person that ALWAYS under-promised and over-delivered every single time my dad Zig and I worked with him. He is a valued friend and some one I have great admiration and respect for!” Tom Ziglar, President of Zig Ziglar Corp

“Kyle is one of my old and dear friends and one of the smartest marketing guys I have had the opportunity to work with. He is the scrappy marketing guy. What I mean by that is, there are lots of guys who will put out business plans and do all kinds of nonsense and swing for home runs. Kyle is the real deal and finds ways to create product, add value, help people, build community, he’s unbelievable.” Eric Worre, Author of Go Pro

As we move closer to 2026, I want to share two simple exercises that I’ve been doing for over 20 years this time of year.

First, around the winter solstice each year (this year, that was this past Sunday), I review all my previous years goals and intentions. I have them grouped into two areas. The first are my long term intentions including health, family, spirtuality, wealth, relationships, career, learning, contribution, lifestyle, fun, etc. I usually have 10-12 long-term intentions for the year.

The second group are my short term goals. These could include events I’m putting on, a book release, short-term health goals, family events like my daughter’s wedding, travels I have coming up, improving in pickleball, learning new songs on my guitar, special guests for my events and podcast, a new skill I want to learn the next year, people I’m praying for, etc. I usually have 20-30 of these.

I then write a new updated list for both at the front of my new journal for the next year. Then, as the year goes on, I review the list multiple times throughout each week. Often, I amend as needed.

When I hit any of these goals/intentions I circle them and then add them to the back of my journal in a section titled 20 GREAT Things.

That brings me to the second exercise. At the end of each year, I make a list of 20 GREAT things that happened to me the past year.

This list can include personal, family, health, financial, business/team related events and victories. They can be big or small. Some are mine, Some are about my kids or my business. There are no rules. Just make a list of victories for the year. Especially ones that were intentions that you set and then they happened.

This journal exercise helps me be more aware and GRATEFUL of the past years’ victories (of course, many of these are subjective). It also helps me be more aware of what areas I may have focused on more than others.

What’s really cool is, if you make this a yearly ritual, at the end of 10 years, you will have 200 great things on your list. It’s a powerful way to capture and remember your milestones, victories, and celebrations.

Now, what adds a whole additional layer to this is when you involve your family or business team.

I actually started this at Jim Rohn International. I challenged the entire team to create their own 20 Great Things list. We would all gather and read them aloud as a group. It was such a powerful and emotional experience.

In addition to gaining a deeper awareness of our own wins from the past year, we also got to learn about and celebrate some really great moments shared by our fellow coworkers. And we got to relive the many shared victories we had together as a team/company (creating team goals with celebrations and rewards was big at JRI).

More recently we did this same exercise at my Kyle Wilson Inner Circle Mastermind. Once they had their lists, members broke into smaller groups and shared. I loved watching members celebrate each other together!

I encourage you individually and with your family or business to give it a try. Take 10-20 minutes to see what comes up for you and also look for aha’s and insights that may come up as well.

Make it an annual tradition of awareness, gratitude, and celebration!

Special 2026 Opportunity to Work Directly with Me (Limited Spots)

For 2026, I decided to offer a special bonus. I was just in California for the Denis Waitley memorial. While in town I met with long time friend Darren Hardy. Darren asked me how much 1-1 coaching I’m still doing. I said I mostly do group through my Inner Circle. He reminded of the impact I had on him and many others.

So I decided that for those that would like to be part of my Inner Circle Mastermind in 2026, you will also receive special 1-1 bonus coaching calls with me. I’ve coached 1-1 Darren Hardy, Robin Sharma, Dr, Tom Burns, and many more. (See testimonials below in my signature.)

So, in addition to live events, monthly Masterclass and Marketing calls, the private Facebook group and the membership site with hundreds of hours of training, you get 1-1 access to me (plus my team when applicable) to work on your specific goals in business, marketing, and wealth creation. This can also include speaking, writing, and publishing.

If you would like to learn more about the two levels I’m offering, send an email to info@kylewilson.com, let me know more about yourself, and I will send specifics.

Spots are limited.

Wishing you all an awesome holiday season weekend and start to 2026!

And as my 18-year friend, mentor, and business partner Jim Rohn always told me: Let’s do something remarkable!

Kyle Wilson

Founder Jim Rohn International, YourSuccessStore, and KyleWilson.com

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What Others are Saying About Kyle

“Kyle, thank you for our partnership and friendship. Friendship is wealth and you make me a rich man. Love and Respect!” Jim Rohn, Iconic Philosopher & Speaker

“Kyle Wilson is brilliant and so very knowledgeable and an icon in this industry. He was the power behind Jim Rohn. Kyle is my longtime friend and someone I have a great deal of respect for.” Les Brown, Iconic Speaker and Author

“I guard my endorsements carefully. Regarding Kyle, he is simply a marketing genius! No joke. Kyle was the wizard behind the successful business of my mentor Jim Rohn. Every marketing dilemma I have ever had Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle’s consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.” Darren Hardy, Former Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine

“I have worked closely with Kyle Wilson for 20 years. He is one of the best all-around marketers, promoters, business-builders and entrepreneurs in the business today. We have generated more than a million dollars together.” Brian Tracy, Int Speaker and Author

“Kyle is a valued friend, a marketing superstar and one of the most knowledgeable people in the personal development industry.” Robin Sharma, Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

“I’ve known and worked with Kyle Wilson for over 20 years. Kyle is the ONLY person that ALWAYS under-promised and over-delivered every single time my dad Zig and I worked with him. He is a valued friend and some one I have great admiration and respect for!” Tom Ziglar, President of Zig Ziglar Corp

“Kyle is one of my old and dear friends and one of the smartest marketing guys I have had the opportunity to work with. He is the scrappy marketing guy. What I mean by that is, there are lots of guys who will put out business plans and do all kinds of nonsense and swing for home runs. Kyle is the real deal and finds ways to create product, add value, help people, build community, he’s unbelievable.” Eric Worre, Author of Go Pro