The Tai Lopez Show

NetSuite is the business management software that handles every aspect of your business. Go to netsuite.com/tai to download their FREE “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth”Points to Keep In MindHumans are actually a partnership between microbes and us (equal numbers of cells)Without microbes we would not be aliveThere is evidence that our supply of microbes is disappearingEvidence that this is at the root of the rising rates of autism, celiac disease, Alzheimer’s, etc.Most probiotics have not been tested in scientific studies over the long termKids who take on average more antibiotics than others turn out fatterWe only look at the benefits of antibiotics because doctors are too concerned about liabilityBabies pick up their mother’s microbes in the birth canalRising rates of cesarean sections are preventing this from happening70 years ago, agriculture experts figured out that if you feed antibiotics to animals, they gain weight fasterSome cities have an antibiotics in their drinking waterSweden uses 40% of the antibiotics we useEpidemics come from the lack of diversity in our current living situationsKids born by C-section are more prone to disease (celiac disease, juvenile diabetes, etc.)The rate of juvenile diabetes is doubling every 25 yearsA Denmark study showed that antibiotics increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease by 14% in kidsWe’ve engineered a system where the doctor-patient relationship is sterileAntibiotics change the metabolism in adultsWe need better diagnostics to determine viral vs. bacterial infectionsFood preservatives are antibacterials destroying our microbiomeOur good bacteria fights the bad bacteria; this is the problem with anti-bacterial productsHospitals and doctors like C-sections because they’re scheduledLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get NetSuite’s guide “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth” when you go to netsuite.com/taiGo to squarespace.com/tai for a free trial and use the offer code TAI to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Frame the Republican vs. Democratic debate as a man vs. woman personality type differenceHow tribes handle hunting vs. gathering with differing variance foods reveals how we should cooperateBlockchain technology could empower people to vote with less barriersOur infrastructure determines what we doWe’ve become emotionally and economically dependent on our infrastructureCentralization of people causes problemsOur survival is no longer dependent on us making good decisionsJournalists are related to high traits of psychopathyTwitter and current surveillance methods are a Blockchain 1.0We create a set of idealized beliefs about people because we no longer live in small villages and know their historiesThere are 33 states with active secession in playRead The Sovereign Individual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Reciprocal altruism means if you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/tai It’s easy to find yourself in the wrong crowd. As our careers and businesses grow, more and more people come into our lives. They may want connection or friendship, but more often than not, they are acting from a place of selfish intention. On today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are discussing the importance of screening these people before letting them inside our social circles. By implementing a stronger filter, we can ensure that those we spend our time with are the people having the greatest impact on our lives. Tune in to today’s episode to learn what to look for when reading others, so you can make sure you’re only partnering with the best! Don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think! “If your goal is to make $1,000,000 because that’s what you’ve calculated is required to retire on—that’s not greed. That’s goal-setting. That’s logic.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind “For what profits a man if he gains the whole world but loses his own soul.” On a neurological level, narcissism is a lack of brain matter in certain areas The number 1 mistake people make in business is selecting the wrong business partner Seek out sales jobs (60% of billionaires started in sales) Find balance, rather than jumping to the extreme ideologies You can only learn business by being in the trenches If hesitant about college, start by taking just one class at a time Distill the law of attraction by taking action towards who you want to attract Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Home Sharing Management Company Program at tailopez.com/hsmcliveGet NetSuite’s guide “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth” when you go to netsuite.com/taiGo to squarespace.com/tai for a free trial and use the offer code TAI to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Points to Keep In MindImplement screening filters on tenants when renting your home out on Airbnb92% of the cities in the United States allow home-sharingIgnore the people who don’t believe in youStart home-sharing with the empty bedrooms inside the place you currently live inNo matter the industry, find out ways to join the sharing economyMake sure you have the right to sublease when you sign your leaseServices are the most inexpensive type of business to startDon’t believe verbal agreements. Instead, make sure everything is spelled out in writingCredit isn’t a black-and-white indicator of quality of tenantWhen purchasing real estate, you want to buy from unsophisticated sellersCreate a separate website to advertise your property (use Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go to squarespace.com/tai for a free trial and use the offer code TAI to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/taiGet NetSuite’s guide “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth” when you go to netsuite.com/taiPoints to Keep In MindThe 6 attributes of narcissism: authority, self-sufficiency, superiority, exhibitionism, exploitativeness, vanity, entitlementRead The H Factor of Personality to learn how to categorize peopleMost narcissists don’t see themselves as narcissistsExtroverts like new things; introverts like routinesMachiavellianism is sneaky, two-faced, manipulative; linked to being bullied as a childCharacterized as people who pursue in an interpersonally exploitative strategyHigher narcissism means higher extroversion and creativityChildhood bullying is tied to higher levels of machiavellianismNarcissism leads to higher levels of stressScientists say it takes the average person 67 days to break a habitConscientiousness is diligence, prudence, organization, and perfectionScientists laugh at the Myers-Briggs testWe celebrate people with mental problems in the modern worldMen are more psychopathic than womenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get unlimited access to 20,000+ free and premium classes at skillshare.com/tai Go to netsuite.com/tai to download their FREE “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth” “Humans are meant to live in community life. Not as independent organisms.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Goals are easy to make. But setting attainable goals and putting forth the necessary steps to achieve them requires effort and thought. With the new year, and our coworkers now discussing gym memberships and diet plans at the water cooler, we have to consider our own motivations before setting any halfhearted goals. That’s why on today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are discussing the way of the Amish people. By understanding their methods of living, we can tap into their secrets for happiness, and apply those to our lives. Tune in to this episode to learn how to achieve your goals by first finding your purpose. And don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think! “Not being connected to the natural cycles that we evolved to be in is the biggest problem.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Choose apprenticeships over institutional education Anthropomorphism is when you treat non-human things like humans Examine the ways in which you are connecting to nature When you try to live outside of nature’s laws, nature laughs last Science shows that the human brain is wired to handle relationships with roughly 150 people in a network When you don’t see different generations every day, you are less happy Read The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Conscientiousness is diligence, prudence, organization, and perfection Write out your plan for tomorrow at the end of each day Amish people, on average, work 15 hour days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get unlimited access to 20,000+ free and premium classes at skillshare.com/taiGo to netsuite.com/tai to download their FREE “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth”“Humans are meant to live in community life. Not as independent organisms.” - Tai Lop(click to tweet)Goals are esy to make. But setting attainable goals and putting forth the necessary steps to achieve them requires effort and thought. With the new year, and our coworkers now discussing gym memberships and diet plans at the water cooler, we have to consider our own motivations before setting any halfhearted goals. That’s why on today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are discussing the way of the Amish people. By understanding their methods of living, we can tap into their secrets for happiness, and apply those to our lives. Tune in to this episode to learn how to achieve your goals by first finding your purpose. And don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think!“Not being connected to the natural cycles that we evolved to be in is the biggest problem.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet)Points to Keep In MindChoose apprenticeships over institutional educationAnthropomorphism is when you treat non-human things like humansExamine the ways in which you are connecting to natureWhen you try to live outside of nature’s laws, nature laughs lastScience shows that the human brain is wired to handle relationships with roughly 150 people in a networkWhen you don’t see different generations every day, you are less happyRead The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleConscientiousness is diligence, prudence, organization, and perfectionWrite out your plan for tomorrow at the end of each dayAmish people, on average, work 15 hour days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You don’t need a college degree to understand social media.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Go to netsuite.com/tai to download their FREE “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth” We all want to make more money. But our emotions often get in the way of this goal. On the path of entrepreneurship, we are constantly greeted by the tsunami of human emotion. When we’re first getting started, the struggle for clients might cause depression and anxiety. And on the other end of the spectrum, when the workload becomes overwhelming, we can get anxious and stressed. Knowing how to sift through these complex emotions is the key to success. That’s why on today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are discussing how to manage our emotions. In the pursuit of profit, we can often become overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and any other crippling feelings. Tune in to this episode to learn how to keep a level head during the toughest of times for the entrepreneur! Don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think! “There isn’t anything in your life that you spend money on that you don’t have an emotional connection with.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Wealth moves around to those who are skilled Understand that the GDP has gone up every year for the last 100 years See what other people can’t see because of their skepticism Find mentors to bypass the often lengthy learning curve for a specific craft Get simplistic with the laws of supply and demand Emotionally differentiate yourself from the rest of the competition Master your emotions, especially fear, and then money will come to you Read Gary Keller’s The ONE Thing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get unlimited access to 20,000+ free and premium classes at skillshare.com/tai Talkspace has over 2,000 licensed therapists. To sign up go to talkspace.com/tai No doctor visits and a full-head of hair. Go to forhims.com/tai to start your trial for $5. “Your most precious unit of measurement is your time.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) With success comes the limelight. And when people see you, they form an opinion. This is the unfortunate reality of achievement and accolades. When you garner success, public perception becomes something you must pay attention to. And if we don’t know how to properly sift through it, we will likely be driven crazy by the negative noise. That’s why on today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are talking about responding to our haters. When we are just starting out, this is something that we most likely don’t have to worry about. However, once our career starts to gain momentum, we must be equipped to keep our eyes on the prize and not become distracted by the haters. Tune in to this episode to form a healthy relationship with the people trying to steer you off course. Don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think! “It’s not just how much you make. It’s how much you make for the time you put in.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Understand that people lie but numbers don’t Respond to your haters, so good people don’t get confused “Avoid extreme ideologies.” - Charlie Monger When you respond appropriately, it is just and fair Recognize that there are situations where rage is warranted You will only have haters if you are doing big things Find the angry-nice balance in your relationships Game theory is the understanding that if you do one thing, another things happens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Knowledge is the embodiment of practically applied information.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) The more you LEARN, the more you EARN. Go to skillshare.com/tai to get 2 months for $0.99! Go to netsuite.com/tai to download their FREE “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth” Credit card debt? Student debt? Mortgage? Check out lightstream.com/tai to learn about your best loan ever. Finances are taboo. We gather together with our friends, and don’t mention paychecks and savings accounts because our society has conditioned us to do so. This lack of conversation fuels ignorance, and we enter our adult years not knowing how to properly accumulate wealth. On today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are discussing the importance of money. In today’s society, we are bludgeoned by imagery of the superficial. If we’re not careful, these can form an inaccurate picture in our mind regarding money, and we will start to chase the wrong things. Tune in to this episode to learn how to properly orient yourself toward money, so you can achieve health, wealth, love, and happiness! Don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think! “Money isn’t the goal. Money are the steps that get you to the top floor.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind The number one cause of divorce is stress over finances The top reason people are not healthy is low socioeconomic status Get specific with your financial experiments There are legal hacks to building good credit Don’t be less materialistic, be less superficially materialistic The 4 pillars of the good life: health, wealth, love, happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There are 2 sides to every story and people complicate them.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) The more you LEARN, the more you EARN. Go to skillshare.com/tai to get 2 months for $0.99! NetSuite is the business management software that handles every aspect of your business. Go to netsuite.com/tai to download their FREE “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth” War is inevitable. No matter where we look in the history of human civilization, nations have sought battle against each other. While most of us don’t live a life in the trenches of war, we can learn the essence of what it means to be a human when we study the nuances of these events. On today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are talking about the implications of war. When we understand the intricacies of this human phenomenon, we can gain an added insight about the people we interact with in our day-to-day. Tune in to this episode so you can bring a new knowledge set to your life! Don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think! Points to Keep In Mind Read Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J Dubner Adolf Hitler started his movement after being rejected from school in Vienna The longest running empire of all time is the Austro-Hungarian Empire Compared to the other empires, America has the history of the nicest behavior There are 2 parts of human evolution: selfishness and altruism Humans are too altruistic get wiped off the gene pool Understand that most people are hypocrites and there is always another side to the story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NetSuite is the business management software that handles every aspect of your business. Go to netsuite.com/tai to download their FREE “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth”Points to Keep In MindBe skeptical of people who claim to do things for purely altruistic reasonsTop executives like Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates are ruthless when they need to beStreet smarts is how well you navigate the real world, and wisdom is street smarts combined with book smartsAgreeableness is flexibility, patience, gentleness, and forgivenessConscientiousness is diligence, prudence, organization, and perfectionThis is the number one predictor of success in businessAt their core, humans are risk-averse beingsAgriculture (not cars) is the most responsible factor for environmental degradationBe careful of when you oversimplify, it’s neither just nature or just nurtureThe biggest scams in America are the education and food systemsThe spark of attraction is your body genetically registering reproductive healthAsk yourself how you solve problems when the situation is unfairLanguage isn’t about grammar, rather it’s about communicationBe careful of who you choose to have kids withGame theory says that every action has an equal and opposite reactionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Common sense is no longer common.” - Tai Lopez(click to tweet) The to-do list is infinite.From business matters to personal chores, we can find something to do at any given moment. This nonstop treadmill will take us through our lives if we don’t make a conscientious effort to get off. When we take breaks, we can then create the space in our minds to generate new ideas, that will create new and more exciting to-do lists.That’s why on today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are discussing the elements of human behavior. When we drill down the core essence of what it means to be human, we can then navigate our day-to-day in a more thoughtful manner.Tune in to today’s episode to learn these fundamentals, so you can start to draw up your most creative business ideas!Don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think!“The world is very hectic. Most people aren’t thinking about anything.” - Tai Lopez(click to tweet)Points to Keep In MindWalk 20 minutes/day to encourage creativity in new idea-generationMake time to step outside of your life to analyze what you’re doing right/wrongOnce you understand variance, the world starts to make senseRead Civilization and Its Discontents by Sigmund FreudAt the core, people seek pleasure and avoid painMost pain comes from peopleResearch shows that dating sites attract more promiscuous peopleBehavior is a combination of genetics and nurture/environmental factors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Age is irrelevant. You don’t know when you’re going to die.” - Tai Lopez(click to tweet)No doctor visits and a full-head of hair. Go to forhims.com/tai to start your trial for $5!Credit card debt? Student debt? Mortgage? Check out lightstream.com/tai to learn about your best loan ever.People lie, but numbers don’t.As our businesses and brands grow, we attract more and more people into our network. These individuals will have things to say about our success, and if we’re not careful, we can become distracted by that external noise and lose focus of what’s actually important.That’s why on today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are debating a hater online. When we acknowledge the peanut gallery, we gain insight into the lapses in judgement in those around us. Thus, we are able to move forward with a more accurate vision for our future.Tune in to today’s episode to learn how to best respond to your haters!Don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think!“If you’re ruthless, you want a recession to happen.” - Tai Lopez(click to tweet)Points to Keep In MindAsk yourself what the most famous people in the world have done for youYou want businesses that move in the opposite direction of the economy (inverse correlation)The stages of capitalism: recession, expansion, bubble, and then repeat cycleA recession happens about once every 7 yearsUnderstand that you can make more money at that bottom if you’re ruthlessNormal unemployment rates are at 5-6%People lie, but numbers don’t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning doesn’t mean school. But we grow up thinking that books, worksheets, and homework is the only way to learn something. So we spend our days trying to cram information into our brains via a system that doesn’t work.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are discussing how to control our social circle. As our careers progress, we find more and more people entering our lives. This influx can be overwhelming if we don’t take the time to evaluate whether or not the people around us are serving or hurting our success.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s hard to know who’s telling the truth. Everywhere we turn, we’re met with someone new feeding us some new bit of information. When it comes to our career and education, we are instructed to go to the academic institutions, acquire the degrees, and then the jobs will be coming to us. But is this reality?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The media paints a very specific picture of what’s required for success. We watch the movies and see the images of the entrepreneur grinding away late into the night. This mass messaging has us feeling inadequate when we aren’t burning the midnight oil on our side hustles. But what if your recipe for success calls for something different?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every business must have an online presence. Whether that’s as simple as a Facebook page or as complex as a custom-built online store, a company must digitize its DNA today. By bringing the business to the cloud, you are able to harness the Internet’s power, making your potential customer base that much bigger.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening up a business once meant signing a lease. But today, the recipe for entrepreneurship calls for something far different. With just a few clicks online, you can have an e-commerce store up and running. Gone are the days of gatekeepers, as most online platforms have removed the barriers to enter entrepreneurship.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each person has a unique story. But it’s sometimes hard to see that inside the very noisy marketing world. From all angles, all day, we are bulldozed with branding content that aims to shift our consumer behavior. But how much of it actually work? When we take a step back and examine what messaging is actually effective, we see that it’s those that are derived from truly unique stories.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing is storytelling. And there is no greater venue for storytelling than the Internet. Today, the opportunity to market your business is unprecedented with an online presence. With no barrier to entry on social platforms, you can launch your business or brand to the top.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s easy to blame externalities. When we zoom out to examine our lives, we often find ourselves disappointed in the position we’re in. The immediate response to this is to try to find reason for why we’re not where we want to be. By placing the fault on things outside of ourselves, we relieve ourselves of the responsibility, ultimately not addressing the problem and instead fueling the stagnation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want the next big thing. But most people sit back, thinking that the inspiration will just come upon them one day. This is the false idea of success that prevents us from achieving our dreams. If we instead look at the trends, we can calculate and manifest a different reality by riding the waves of what tides are rising.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our President is everywhere. No matter where you turn, his face and some news headline is screaming at you. The mass media makes it near impossible for us to focus on anything else. However, some of the blame must be put on ourselves for keeping those Twitter feeds open, leaving the TV on, and letting our Facebook friends dictate our thoughts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are the people who care about you and the people who don’t.Deciphering who belongs in which camp can sometimes be challenging. As our stock grows, more and more people come into our lives, wanting to be a part of the rising tide. But are they there to contribute or just ride the waves?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a no-brainer. When we’re feeling under the weather, we seek out the antibiotic prescription. For bacterial infections, this works incredibly well. Within days, the sickness has cleared out from our system, and we can return to our normal life. But what happens over the long-run from this quick-fix?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introspection is a luxury. In our busy lives, we become so consumed by our day-to-day that we rarely take the time to think and breathe. The irony of this is that looking inward is required for personal and professional growth. So, while we might think that filling our calendars is taking us to the next level, we must simultaneously be taking time for ourselves to process and learn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep is a requirement for success. But how much sleep is too much? And how many hours of sleep is too few? When we go to bed every night, we must calibrate the necessary amount of sleep to sustain an optimal day. This life hack, when executed, can take your daily hustle to the next level.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a competitive marketplace, our customers demand a lot. At any point in a sales journey, a potential customer can opt out and seek a competitor for a similar product or service. This challenge makes the marketing and advertising messaging of utmost importance. And it doesn’t stop there. Once a customer is acquired, the challenge to keep them a customer remains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Narcissists are everywhere. Today, more than ever before, the ego is inflated. With the rise of social media, our smartphones have become devices that pump our self-esteem through Instagram likes. If we rely to heavily on this for our self-worth, we run the risk of falling into the trap of narcissism.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A show for entrepreneurs, for anyone who wants to know about business, or how to have a life while having a business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The problem isn’t the amount of time in a day. It is how we use it. As our businesses and brands grow, managing our time becomes more and more difficult. With the mountain of to-do lists piling up, we are left with no choice but to focus in on what’s most important and execute from there.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banks are willing to lend us credit cards. With these credit cards, our purchasing power increases. We are able to purchase the things we want, as long as we pay the bank back. But these credit card companies also incentivize us to purchase more with bonuses and gifts. So the question becomes: how can we use these free perks to pay off our credit cards?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get stuck in our routine. It’s inevitable that between a full-time job, demands at home, and extra-curricular activities, we can become robotic as we tend to each commitment and obligation. This predictable behavior can feel comfortable and yield a healthy paycheck, but if we’re not careful, we can become confined by it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are stuck in our bubbles. In the modern world, we get trapped in the sterile nature of highly industrialized life. From working in an office to sleeping in an apartment, our days are spent in air-conditioned units, away from the natural environment we evolved to be in.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A website is useless without traffic. It doesn’t matter how beautiful the design is. If nobody is landing on the site, then you’re unable to sell your product or service. And furthermore, you cannot refine the site to make it most optimized for purchases.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing is noise. But great marketing cuts through that noise and speaks to the consumer in ways that other products do not. That’s why a great product needs great marketing. Without the proper messaging, the product will never reach the public and remain on the shelves inside the factory.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year there’s a new diet. And with enough publicity, we will latch onto whatever promise it preaches. The unfortunate truth is that no one diet will fix our problems. Health comes from a combination of diet, exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle. When we combine all of these forces, our body will respond in the positive direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aging is no fun. But it’s an inevitable part of life, right? Well, as science evolves, technologies are brought to the public that can in fact reverse aging. Whether it’s stem cell therapy or NAD injections, the consumer now has options to bend space and time.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think we can do everything ourselves. But the reality is that even if we can, it is almost always not the most efficient road to success. Whether it’s building a business or learning a new skill, shouldering the entirety of what’s in front of you will present more obstacles than had you sought out a guide or mentor.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are all flawed. But instead of trying to fix our own issues, we point the flaws in other people. This is an inescapable part of the human condition; it’s easier to look outwards than it is to look inwards.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Posting engaging content to social media comes easy to the digital native. But many business owners today don’t know how to use the platforms. That void is the opportunity for the tech-savvy generation. We can package our photography and tweet skills into a social media marketing agency and provide value to those who need our help.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to American Innovations on iTunes and learn/listen on the American Innovations website here. iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/american-innovations/id1370092284?mt=2 American Innovations: https://wondery.com/shows/american-innovations/ Search “American Innovations” on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. American Innovations is hosted by bestselling author Steven Johnson, who The Wall Street Journal called “one of the most persuasive advocates for the role of collaboration in innovation.” This podcast is brought to you by Wondery, the network behind Business Wars, Tides of History, and Dirty John.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your 6-pack doesn’t matter if your bank account stresses you out. And it doesn’t matter how much money you have if your friends aren’t supportive of you. The juggling act of life is not easy, but if we don’t rise to the challenge of it, then we will end up with lopsided strengths and crippling weaknesses.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In evolution, the environment selects which genes to push forward. And in business, the market determines which ideas are successful. Both biology and entrepreneurship rely on something external to tell them what to do. Thus, we can learn how to build a business from examining the principles of biology.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody is skeptical of traditional academic institutions. Yet everyone has an opinion about self-education. The total student loan debt in the United States is now $1.3 trillion, but the attention gets put on the $500 online course that teaches relevant skills like social media marketing or real estate principles.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If everybody knew how to do e-commerce, this opportunity wouldn’t exist. But instead people choose skepticism over knowledge. They hear the words “dropshipping” and “e-commerce” and immediately think “That’s a scam!” Why they do this is for their own personal problems, but the reality of making money online is that it’s the great frontier of 21st century business. For under $100 today, you can start a business that can net you millions in under a year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creating a website isn’t enough. While you listened to the advice that you need an online presence, you haven’t fully captured the message. A website without traffic is like a store without people. But the difference between having a website and owning a store is that you can manually bring in traffic by harnessing the power of online advertising platforms.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day. If you teach a man a fish, he’ll eat for the rest of his life. We’ve all heard this expression, but have we ever thought how it applies to ourselves? For those of us with entrepreneurial dreams, your level of education might be what’s stopping you from launching that business idea or taking a pre existing business to the next level.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.