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Do you believe that hard work creates success? Jason Drees, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and performance coach, has discovered that our mindset on success may need to change. With over 10,000 hours of coaching sessions delivered in his career, Jason has an uncanny ability to rewire the mindsets of those he works with to achieve unprecedented results. His ever-expanding understanding of the power of mindset continues to push his clients to unlock their full potential and experience extraordinary growth in all areas of their lives. Tune in to the episode and learn more about aligning yourself with success. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:38] Opening Segment Jason gives us a deep dive into his background Jason’s upbringing and aspirations from an early age His early relationship with money and defeating limiting factors [03:39 - 12:05] Aligning Yourself with Success Jason talks about how he shifted his mindset on finance Facing limiting beliefs about money, starting with Rich Dad Poor Dad Realizing that his mindset on money wasn’t high enough Running through financial exercises to upskill Who you know or what you know? Jason believes it’s a combination of both that leads to financial success Jason’s start in coaching Learning how to change beliefs How his business succeeded right after giving up How to create success Success is the starting point, not the destination Hard word only raises the chances of your alignment with success The balance between spiritual and operational results Figuring out how life works - life responds to you We have an internal guidance system If your mindset is in alignment with the target, it will generate success The importance of knowing your “frame” Your frame is your frequency is you as a human being Frame will create different thought processes for your life A quick word from our sponsor [12:06- 18:03] Coaching People’s Frame to Do the Impossible The role coaches play in alignment Mentors are experts in strategy around a target Coaches help you get in alignment with your target Removing the clutter from people’s mind Jason explains the concept around Do the Impossible Anything is possible at any moment, so why not aim it at a target that excites you When to know when it’s time to double down or pivot away Get good at the difference between “thinking” and “knowing” Savor the process [18:04 - 21:40] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Jason? You can follow him on Instagram and LinkedIn. If you’re a high-performing individual looking to do the impossible, check out https://www.jasondreescoaching.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. There’s a reason why so many creators use Riverside. Check them out and all the other features they have at Riverside.fm and create an account. Get started today. Click the link here and use Coupon Code BYN for $10 off any subscription. Want to start living a happier life today? As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “I started to realize that when you start shift beliefs, you start to get movement and flow.” - Jason Drees “Alignment with success creates success, not hard work.” - Jason Drees “In the next moment, anything is possible, so why not aim at a target that excites you.” - Jason Drees Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you investing in water could be as lucrative as investing in oil while solving the world’s water crisis? Riggs Eckelberry is the CEO and founder of the innovative water technology company, OriginClear. He is a disruptor of the Big Water industry, which has fallen behind the times and is affecting the health of millions. Riggs achieves this by commissioning the decentralized investment community. In this episode, we dive into his innovations and entrepreneurial spirit to help solve the world’s water crisis. This conversation gets fascinating with plenty of twists and turns. So dive right in, and let’s take a look at the concept of “Water on Demand.” Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:29] Opening Segment Riggs gives us a deep dive into his background His experience moving around as a kid and seeing the world Watching the new era of the world come in His rising desire to impact the world instead of chasing a paycheck [05:30 - 17:37] Great Entrepreneurs Remain Interested Riggs shares where his philanthropic ideals originated Getting exposed to great philosophers Watching his mentor transform himself Seeing the needs in the world Riggs talks about the personality and ethos of Hubbard The impact of the quality of remaining interested Harnessing technology to enhance the world further A look into some of the values of Scientology [17:38 - 25:50] Decentralizing Water to Save the World The water issues the whole world faces Treating water like we treat oil How algae come into play How the federal government dropped off on spending on water infrastructure Building solutions to tackle the water crisis Decentralization is essential It comes down to money Allowing investors to become a part of the mission A quick word from our sponsor [25:51 - 33:09] Water as a Service A look into the water industry There is pent up demand for project funding People are delighted about anything as a service Opening up partnerships in the water space “Water on Demand” Benefiting middle-class investors by investing in water How to get involved as an investor with Riggs OriginClear Looking for accredited investors How anybody can start trading [33:10 - 44:43] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Riggs? You can follow him on LinkedIn and Facebook. If you don’t want to miss the opportunity to invest in water like oil and gas, go over to https://www.originclear.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. There’s a reason why so many creators use Riverside. Check them out and all the other features they have at Riverside.fmand create an account. Get started today. Click the link here and use Coupon Code BYN for $10 off any subscription. Want to start living a happier life today? As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “I think the most important thing you can have as a quality in the world is to remain interested.” - Riggs Eckelberry “We are polluting this goldfish bowl we live in…” - Riggs Eckelberry Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneurs need to stay on top of their game by mentally, spiritually, and physically upgrading their health. Max Lugavere is just the person to make it happen. He is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods, published in 8 languages around the globe. Max is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast, The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and The Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. Dive in and learn how to live a genius life by starting with adopting an ethical, optimal, and informed diet culture. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:35] Opening Segment I welcome Max to the show referencing our previous interview Max dispels some common myths about health and health trends There is no one size fits all diet or regiment Realize that everyone is different and not everything works for everyone Your diet is not your identity The only reason to go vegan is if you don’t like or can’t have meat You can be an “ethical omnivore.” [07:36 - 12:27] How to Live a Genius Life: The Ethical and Optimal Diet Culture Max gives his perspective on shifting food culture towards ethical standards We need to move towards ethics, not completely remove key nutrients Sound science still dictates that animal products are optimal for health How to know which meat products are ethical to buy Organic vs. GMO products Look for Free Range and Pasture Raised meat Grass-fed and grass-finished Max explains key distinctions in his book Genius Kitchen [12:28 - 22:11] Build Genius Health by Starting Now Max gives us insight into his life and career before the success of his first book Max’s venture into health and especially fitness Marrying a passion for health with his skill in writing and storytelling Max’s turning point and realizations after his mom’s diagnosis We have the opportunity now to prevent future disease Be a good model for your kids Instead of being restrictive make healthy food a positive experience A quick word from our sponsor [22:12 - 44:02] Best Strategies for Genius Health How to get a hold of more resources from Max https://geniuskitchenbook.com/ The health benefits of regular home cooking How to learn more about health PubMed Get acquainted with science and research for yourself ScienceDaily - press releases MedicalXpress How to start finding the best fitness and diet plan for you The hidden importance of auditing your sleep first Make sure to celebrate “non-scale wins” Max challenges the soundness of Food Sensitivity Tests The importance of focusing on looking for signs of a Leaky Gut Recommendations on how to heal and improve your gut A look into some of the adverse effects of Gluten The incredible importance of taking care of your gut first Max shares his opinion of “Detox diets” The unhealthy relationship with “toxing” followed by “cleansing” Detoxify as naturally as possible The benefits of heat and cold stress [44:03 - 46:19] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Max? You can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Upgrade your life and your health by checking out https://www.maxlugavere.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “You can be an ethical omnivore… It’s my perspective that we don’t change the system by opting out entirely, we change the system by voting with our dollars for the system that we want to see.” - Max Lugavere “Get acquainted with science and research, I think that’s super important. I think we lack as a population, scientific literacy - that’s a big problem…” - Max Lugavere Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho

You deserve to have your story told, and the world deserves the value you have to give, but too many people have all the skills but none of the marketing; that’s where Jay Jay comes in. Jay is from Australia and lives in Miami where he started his career as a content creator, influencer, and live magician. Growing his own social media following to over a million, Jay decided to help others and found the Ace of Spades Agency, a PR and social media agency that helps high-level businesses and personal brands become known as credible experts in their industry. Dive right in to learn the Ace of Spades to personal branding. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 02:40] Opening Segment Jay shares his background Starting his career in magic and showmanship How his career journey led to skills in marketing and promotion Deciding to help other experts to get people to know them [02:50 - 07:17] The Ace of Spades of Personal Branding Jay talks about the evolution of personal branding from when he started to now The concept of personal branding didn’t exist yet The realization that people buy people, not products How to audit yourself to see where you can bring value and stand out It all starts from mindset - “who told you that?” Your own voice and what you tell yourself is limiting your value You deserve to tell your story It comes down to marketing yourself well A quick word from our sponsor [07:18 - 10:19] Jay Jay on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? It’s who knows you - who can you call that would pick up? It comes down to gaining trust How to build trust and get the right resources Ace of Spades Agency [10:20 - 17:54] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Jay? You can find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Check out https://aceofspadesagency.com/ to be seen, be known, and be everywhere. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “Marketing is more important than talent, marketing is more important than skills… ” - Jay Jay “Personal branding, selling you and not the product, has been super powerful… Humans buy from humans.” - Jay Jay Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathon Kendall realized early on that all the skills in the world mean nothing if they’re not providing value to people. Today, Jonathon is a copywriting, funnel building, course creation, and capital raising, specialist. His crowdfunding systems have recently raised over $110,000,000 for startups & iconic brands like RadioShack and Pier1 Imports. His outsourcing company, Virtual Worker Now manages 300+ employees for North American entrepreneurs. Dive in if you want to find out how to monetize your skills by adding world-class value. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:49] Opening Segment Jonathon shares his background Growing up ambitious and active Jonathon’s experience in competitive events Learning to organize people into one mission [04:50 - 24:25] Monetize Your Skills by Adding World-Class Value How Jonathon made his skills into money Turning the creative skills into marketing Your skills have to provide value to get paid for them Jonathon’s first venture into entrepreneurial success and failure Transitioning from artistry to copywriting Taking off after a big assignment to ghostwrite a book Utilizing the 4 Hour Work Week Strategy Jonathon talks about how he started landing bigger named clients Thinking long-term in terms of networking Understand the need and just solve it in advance How to be strategic about your networking Don’t put all your eggs in one basket Take a lot of swings Differentiate hard skills from soft skills The importance of time blocking A quick word from our sponsor [24:26 - 36:59] Keeping Up with Scale While Managing Many Projects Jonathon shares about his current work and future projects Building out models that provide value while supporting scale When to create something around your skills vs. hiring out weaknesses Optimize for the right KPI and get obsessed with increasing that KPI At the end of the day, the important thing for your client is revenue Give proof of work not fancy work Who you know or what you know? Get to the who by providing a high-level what [37:00 - 33:21] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Jonathon? You can find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Get your brand or business to that world-class level by checking out https://virtualworkernow.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “Your passion matters but only in so far as much as for other people to pay you for it.” - Jonathon Kenall “Take a lot of swings. You’re not going to hit a home run every time.” - Jonathon Kendall “Money is an exchange of value. If you want to have more money, and more freedom, and more resources, and more status, and more esteem; there’s no shortcut.” - Jonathon Kendall Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want the best results for your brand or business? Of course you do, and David Novak is about to reveal how to get it right every time. David is the Founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, the parent organization to five nonprofits dedicated to developing leaders. On top of being a critically-acclaimed, best-selling author, he is also the host of the top-ranked business podcast, How Leaders Lead. In this episode, we hear from his renowned expertise on how he’s led several organizations to success and the secret sauce that drove it all. Dive in to learn how real leaders lead and the life-changing effects of taking charge of you. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 08:12] Opening Segment David shares his background Growing up traveling in a trailer David’s early childhood experience Chasing the American dream going into adulthood David’s thoughts around college [08:13 - 18:44] People Capabilities: How Leaders Lead David talks about his transition from college into the workforce Starting in marketing copywriting and advertising Moving through the ranks at PepsiCo David reveals what he focused on as a CEO Creating a work environment where everyone counts The formula for success - starts with people How “People Capabilities” ties into making money The secret to winning every time The importance of “Day One” How “Take Charge of You” helps you reframe a negative David dives into the importance of How Leader Lead authenticity How Leader Lead A quick word from our sponsor [18:45 - 26:24] Take Charge of You How to handle bad days as a leader Try to avoid the bad days by starting the night before Get yourself in the best frame of mind and body first How to take charge of you Give yourself time to develop your awareness Understand the growth you need to get the results you want The essence of self-coaching How David rates networking in terms of value What you know opens doors, who you know blows the doors open The best networkers are the best learners [26:25 - 33:17] Closing Segment David’s experience and insights on writing books Want to connect with David? You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Don’t settle for anything less than becoming the world’s most successful leader by going over to https://davidnovakleadership.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “You’re only one good friend away from happiness.” - David Novak “You don’t get anything done unless you got people doing it. So if you create the right work environment where people can do their best, that’s where you’re going to get the best results.” - David Novak “The best networkers are the best learners.” - David Novak Other Resources Mentioned: Taking People with You Take Charge of You O Great One Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we believe in the power of podcasting, it’s no secret that YouTube can be a secret weapon for entrepreneurs and content creators! Chris Zissis has produced billions of views and millions of dollars from YouTube without showing his face. He builds 7-figure passive income YouTube channels for entrepreneurs without needing their time. In this episode, Chris breaks down how you can get on this train by breaking down some of the best practices from his proof of work. Jump right in and start building a 7-figure passive income without ever needing to show your face. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:44] Opening Segment Chris shares his background and the start of his content creation His overall goal was to entertain people but also get some money from it The early struggles of starting a new channel The commitment you need to push through the slow period and hit success [04:45 - 25:09] Building a 7 Figure YouTube Channel without Showing Your Face Chris talks about the process of self-auditing Pay attention to current trends in the market Do your due diligence around doing good research Chris’ moment of realizing he had proof of work Seeing 50,000 views on one video then growing How to build off of your original virality How Chris set himself apart from other content creators in his niche The value of trend hopping and moving your audience How to build your content the right way Example from Mr. Beast’s blueprint Make sure your content is clear to understand Keep it fast-paced and entertaining How to grow those numbers The minimum metrics are 40 to 50% watch time and 10% click rate The higher your metrics, the better chances with the algorithm you get What people tend to respond to How to make your thumbnails readable and attention-grabbing A quick word from our sponsor [25:10 - 36:23] How Networking Builds Your YouTube Audience Bonus recommendations and advice for creating thumbnails The power of leveraging celebrity Increasing your credibility and audience Who you know or what you know? How to add value to creators who have a bigger audience than you High-ticket people are usually looking to solve a problem Use your best skill to offer value and achieve their goal Utilize your niche in a way that can give indirect monetary gain What success looks like for YouTube and how to reframe your view on it You can monetize in so many ways other than ad sense Ask yourself if you’re creating value for people If you enjoy your content and the process then you are succeeding [36:24 - 40:10] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Chris? Check him out on LinkedIn and Instagram. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “Videos don’t need to be expensive, high-level production value. They just need to be in a position where people can understand it clearly… Everything in our world moves so quickly.” - Chris Zissis “It really just boils down to create good value, good quality content, make it enjoyable too…” - Chris Zissis “The goal is the process… Once you fall in love with that process, then the money will come.” - Chris Zissis Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By now, hopefully, we know that relationships are the number one way to build yourself up, but too few understand the strategy that leads to long-term opportunities. That’s where Ungenita Prevost comes in. Ungenita is a former Hollywood body double, and music video dancer turned Award Winning Feminine Leadership Expert. She is living proof that circumstances don’t define your outcomes. Even having been put into foster care as a child, she is now the first woman to lead a Global Feminine Leadership Network. She is also the author & creator of the number one business networking event for women Networking IN STILETTOS and host of the podcast BILLION DOLLAR ROLODEX. Make sure to tune in and find out how Ungenits went from facing trauma to building a billion-dollar Rolodex. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:00] Opening Segment Ungenita shares her background dealing with trauma and learning to build relationships Her inspiration to do something with her life Avoiding the cynicism that can come from victimhood [05:01 - 22:17] From Foster Child to Building a Billion Dollar Rolodex Ungenita talks about the first step into something bigger than herself Getting her first job - monetizing her network Expanding from office work to landing real estate deals How Ungenita got into Hollywood Every job was landed through Networking Ungenita’s approach to Networking How just making people feel good can go a long way How Networking IN STILLETOS helps women across the country Teaching women how to monetize their networks How it led to becoming the host of The Billion Dollar Rolodex Teaching the principles of feminine Networking Networking and sales should be led by connection, not by product A quick word from our sponsor [22:18 - 32:21] Networking as a Long-Term Strategy Ungenita’s advice to people who are feeling the pressure of needing to make sales Networking is a long term strategy You can’t put an expiration date on people Balancing your existing network with building new ones You need to have a good framework without expectations “Sophisticated Opportunista” Who you know or what you know? How Ungenita is investing in the next generation of people [32:22 - 39:31] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Ungenita? You can follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Follow the world’s leading global female leadership network at https://femmeglobal500.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “ll those [Hollywood] jobs I landed because I built relationships… Every single opportunity was Networking.”- Ungenita Prevost “wanted to show women, what I call, the principles of feminine Networking. It’s about being a woman, standing in your power; and you don’t have to look, act, talk like a man to do business.”- Ungenita Prevost “You have to look at Networking as a long-term strategy, and you can’t put expiration dates on people. It’s important to continue to build the network long-term.” - Ungenita Prevost Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is something that is killing businesses left and right, and in the episode, you’re we’re going to define it and apply a better model with Dan Kuschell. Dan is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He helps founders and CEOs connect the dots, see blind spots, and get unstuck. With over 25 years of business experience, he's started 11+ companies, coached over 5,000 founders and CEOs into success. He’s become the ‘Secret Weapon’ for clients like Joe Polish, the founder of ESPN, Janet Attwood, Daniel Marcos, Mike Agugliaro, and many more. Dive into the episode to learn how to grow your business by discovering your blind spots and getting clarity and what freedom means for you! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 08:13] Opening Segment Dan shares his background His experience growing up “feast or famine” Learning that success requires a PMA (positive mental attitude) The positive link between sports and business How Dan got injured during a game and lost his sports career [08:14 - 23:55] Find Your Blind Spots - Define Your Freedom Dan talks about starting his first business Leaving high school to start his business How Dan started a direct response marketing business How Dan pitched his deals to potential clients Teaching people how to market on top of running their marketing Dan’s first experience with bankruptcy and what he learned from it Figuring out that you have a blind spot Practicing gratitude and journaling to develop yourself Pivoting into something that is your strength Getting clarity on yourself What do you want, who are you, what do you stand for? Define what freedom is for you then go build it [23:56 - 38:44] Why Businesses Today are Failing and How to Fix it Dan talks about turning his life around and building something up again Becoming a strategic growth partner for CEOs Where most businesses are messing up and missing blind spots 70% of businesses don’t make it 10 years Why you need to focus on your clients over your service/product Get out of your head and heart and put it into a blueprint Be different and be better A quick word from our sponsor Dan explains the four parts of your MO Your unique market Your unique message Your unique method Your unique offer [38:45- 44:49] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Final advice from Dan on moving to a buyer’s model The CEO Checklist Business Growth Blueprint Want to connect with Dan? You can follow him on LinkedIn. Transform your message and model while finding your blindspots over on activate.breakthrough3x.com. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “You can not help people the way you want to help them unless you get clarity on what YOU want.” - Dan Kuschell “It’s refreshing when you build your own freedom and define what that freedom is.” - Dan Kuschell “If you ever want to get free, we got to get you to move “it” from your head and your heart to a blueprint for others to get on the same page.” - Dan Kuschell Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to accelerate your tech ideas with Jared Yellin, the Co-Founder of 10X Incubator, alongside Grant Cardone. Jared is, what you’d call, a “non-technical tech founder” who found a way to scale his original company from ZERO dollars invested to over 40,000 paying users from around the world. This “moonshot” has been heard far and wide, and some of the most influential people in the tech industry are eager to get in on the action. In the episode, Jared reveals how he leveraged relationships to scale without investing a single dollar, the opportunities Incubator provides tech entrepreneurs, and the crazy actions he took to land key partnerships like Grant Cardone. You have to tune into this one. Dive in to learn Jared’s genius strategy behind building, scaling, and selling 10,000 companies in 10 years. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 02:44] Opening Segment Jared shares about what it takes to become an entrepreneur Be naive enough to think you can, be built to endure pain [02:45 - 15:47] Build, Scale, and Sell 10,000 Tech Companies in 10 Years The reason behind the 10x Incubator’s start The story behind Jared’s first company “I’m going to make the technology industry safe!” How the right relationship led to success Creating the next “Moonshot” The concept behind Incubator The type of equity deals Jared’s company tends to focus on The typical deal range You have one shot to pitch the idea No negotiations, only partnerships A quick word from our sponsor [15:48 - 26:40] How Maniac Action Attracted a Partnerships Like Grant Cardone Jared talks about the usual companies that partner with Incubator Mostly in the software, Saas, marketplace, and social space How the company is tailoring to niche needs Jared shares how he got Grant Cardone to partner with the company Declare a moonshot right off the bat Take maniac action Talk about what you’re doing a lot Leveraging relationships will always outclass paying for ads Relationship capital is the path to least resistant How to market without marketing - scaling without ads [27:31 - 27:54] Closing Segment Want to connect with Jared? You can follow him on LinkedIn. Be part of the bold few who step out and co-found their tech company with Jared and Grant Cardone over on https://www.pitch10x.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes: “There are two things you need to truly tap into being an entrepreneur. One: you have to be naive enough to think you can, and two: you have to build to endure pain.” - Jared Yellin “I just focus on building relationships, building win-win outcomes; helping people get what they want faster and in the process, I get what I want faster as well.” - Jared Yellin “There is someone with access to the keys to the kingdom that you want to get access to… If you understand what matters to them, and you can build yourself into what matters to them - it is radical acceleration.” - Jared Yellin Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our responsibility to go from life happening to us to life happening because of us. Get ready for a massive mindset shift with Nick Santonastasso! Nick is constantly defying the odds. Despite being born with no legs and one arm, he is a bestselling author, world-renowned keynote speaker, and a professional bodybuilder. He attributes his success to finding a strong “why” and inspiring others through his story. Nick also coaches professionals and sports teams as well as Fortune 500 companies. Are you willing to change and break the cycle of being average? Then it’s time to dive in and learn how to unlock your superhuman you! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:10] Opening Segment Nick shares a bit about his story and background Defying the odds Why Nick decided not to give up Forced to learn how to solve his own problems Everyone has a superhuman self How upbringing and environment define your character [04:11 - 20:24] Emotional Fitness: How to Go from Victim to Victor Why people tend to limit themselves It all starts from your thinking It starts from how you’re conditioned Learn how to struggle and create opportunities How to break out of the cycle of being average You need to be willing to want more Your emotional home: where you go to feel You gravitate to the emotion you’re addicted to How to change your inputs to get different outputs The questions you ask determine your quality of life Your inner circle and relationships need to upgrade Your duty is to break the generational curses and limiting beliefs Realize you need to take radical responsibility “The Law of Cause and Effect” - stop playing the victim; you are your cause Go from cause and effect to causing and effect - from victim to victor Life should happen because of you, not to you You are accountable for your own emotions [20:25 - 27:30] How to Train Your Emotional Fitness How to control thoughts and emotions It starts with awareness - understand how you feel and why Your mental state affects your physical state: - Your physiology - Your focus - Your language Your beliefs will always search for confirmation Nick talks about his new challenge 5-day free challenge Get all the tools that led Nick to success despite his obstacles Master your psychology and build a road map for yourself Click the link in my IG bio A quick word from our sponsor [27:31 - 29:24] Closing Segment Nick’s last words of advice Knowledge is power, but the real power is implementation Act on the things you learned from this podcast How to connect with Nick Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “While we’re here, I believe every human being has a superhuman self in them. They have more to give, more to feel, more to experience, more to serve.” - Nick Santonastasso “The quality of life comes down to the questions we ask. Most people are asking sh*tty questions… One of the golden questions that I ask, daily, is what did I learn from this?” - Nick Santonastasso “Victims don’t win long term… If you can go from, ‘Cause and Effect,’ to causing an effect, that’s shifting from victim to victor!” - Nick Santonastasso Resources Mentioned: Victim to Victor Want to connect with Nick? You can follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Visit https://www.newsuperhumanyou.com/vip and find unstoppable results in your relationships, health, and wealth. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of trading your time for dollars? Tired of feeling like your business is limited only by the amount of capital you have access to? Amy was once in your shoes. Amy Mahjoory left corporate America after 14 years to pursue real estate investing full time. And it was her ability to raise unlimited private money that unlocked her ultimate success! In this episode, Amy will take us through raising private money by building and maintaining relationships and help build the confidence we need to leave the 9 to 5 and job into wealth creation! This is one you don’t want to miss! Jump in and learn how to use networking to raise money and quit your job. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:33] Opening Segment Amy shares a bit about her background How she went from a shy little girl to a keynote speaker today Amy’s experience jumping out of the 9 to 5 life [03:34 - 12:24] How to Use Networking to Raise Money and Quit Your Job Amy talks about the key lessons she learned from her coaching phase Be selective with who you surround yourself with Learning to raise money expedited the process Amy shares her top networking strategies Go to the events with people you want to spend time with Understand how to help people around you Everyone entrepreneur needs to build a team and raise money How Amy broke out of her shell and became someone who asks big questions Falling in love with flipping houses - passion makes it easy Practical tips on how to network at events Work with people you like! Be confident in who you are and what you want “The 4-second power pitch” You don’t have to connect with everyone who comes your way Keeping in touch with your connections Keep a good attitude - everybody is a potential lender Set up a good nurture and follow-up system It shouldn’t feel like work if you like them [12:25 - 17:58] Your Self-Worth is Your Network is Your Net Worth Who you know or what you know? Proximity is power How you nurture your relationships is important Your self-worth is your network is your net worth How to find what value you can bring You always have something of value you can offer How Amy helps people overcome fear and objections to raising money A mindset shift is everything You are not asking for something; you are offering something Have scripts Ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing A quick word from our sponsor [17:59 - 26:16] Closing Segment RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Amy Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Learning how to raise money really helped me expedite my retirement from DELL and allow me to pursue real estate full-time in just one year.” - Amy Mahjoory “Every entrepreneur and business owner has had to build a team and raise capital.” - Amy Mahjoory “Proximity is power and who you know will play a role in how quickly you can find success and see results.” - Amy Mahjoory Resources Mentioned: Good to Great Want to connect with Amy? You can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Get ready to grow and scale your business over on https://amymahjoory.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you go out and rewrite the game in any area, you need to understand “The Playbook” inside and out! Michael Schill, mentored by Grant Cardone, is a 21st-century entrepreneur who has managed to marry skill sets in business, music, fashion, and professional sports into a one-stop tour de force brand name. In this episode, he discusses the importance of having a strong foundation before doing your own thing, and the importance of setting goals and targets. He also shares his tips for consuming new information. If you’re ready to shake up your mindset, dive in and learn what Michael has to say about building a strong foundation to make Grant Cardone level success! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 02:52] Opening Segment Michael shares a bit about his background in football and sports Growing up with an athletic family Michael’s professionally athletic experience Taking a sports approach into the day to day [02:53 - 10:49] Grant Cardone Mentee on Putting Foundation Before Flair How Michael navigated losing his sports career due to an injury The challenge of attaching your identity to one thing and having it taken You need a network outside of sports to navigate the landscape when it’s over Michael shares his experience working with Grant Cardone and going into sales Get around people who have the billion-dollar mark in mind The first day in sales, how to get ready Education and execution are two different things Training daily is the best way to get good at something Cultural expectations vs. bringing your own flair You need to have a strong foundation no matter what you do Follow the “Playbook” at first When you can make predictions you can implement your own expression A quick word from our sponsor [10:52 - 15:19] Building Relationships in the Sales Process Building authentic relationships without letting the need for sale get in the way The types of conversations: transactional vs. transformative Make it all about them and their pain points Get deep and ask good questions Who you know or what you know Who you know allows you to go in and gain more info Both are required for growth The next level for Michael Building the number one brand development agency “I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m DOING” Full Circle Agency - up and coming [15:20 - 19:50] Closing Segment RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Michael Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “In order to get the next level of my life, I had to be able to effectively communicate, understand how to negotiate, understand how to close, and draft behind like-minded individuals who have seen the billion-dollar mark.” - Michael Schill “It’s impossible to not get good if you’re training every single day!” - Michael Schill “Whether we’re talking about sales, whether we’re talking about business, or we’re talking about sports; you need to have a strong foundation.” - Michael Schill Want to connect with Michael? You can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not too late, there are still massive opportunities to innovate in the digital market! Anne-Marie O’Neill believes we are still in an era of unforeseen saturation in digital marketing. Anne-Marie is the Chief Executive Officer of Whalerock, an LA-based media company that produces content for TV and digital and advises other brands on media strategy, creative development, and production. She has helped create and operate media brands in partnership with the world’s most impactful companies, celebrities, and networks. The company’s studio division has produced TV shows for Netflix, HBO Max, and Discovery! There is still history to be made in the digital space, so dive in, and let’s learn how we can get on the right side of it. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:15] Opening Segment Anne-Marie talks about her background and what makes her tick Anne-Marie’s exposure to arts and entertainment at an early age Her venture into Journalism Anne-Marie’s upbringing and parental support [03:16 - 10:51] There is History Still to Be Made in the Digital Space Anne-Marie talks about her first steps into the world of Journalism The educational process Lessons from the early days of Journalism How having experience in Journalism has helped Anne-Marie in her business Everyone can read a keynote, not everyone can read a room Navigating the shift from paper to digital media Success came down to nailing distribution and content We are in an era of unforeseen saturation Current issues digital marketers are facing Influence and endorsement is everything A quick word from our sponsor [10:52 - 16:19] Pursuing Trends vs. Setting Trends The shift of power in the influencer marketing space Engagement is just as important as following It’s getting harder and harder to get in Anne-Marie gives advice around jumping into new opportunities in the market It’s ok to miss the trend to see if it sticks around “Let’s not be first, let’s be best” Pursuing trends vs. setting them Stake a claim on a certain area of growth Mistakes can still be made by jumping in too soon Who you know or what you know? It has to be a combination [16:20 - 19:50] Closing Segment RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Anne-Marie Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Having a Journalism background is an incredible tool for business management and for people management… Being able to communicate, storytelling, being curious; all of those qualities that are important in Journalism are also vastly underrated in business.” - Anne-Marie O’Neill “We are in an era, right now, of unforeseen saturation of media. I question what is the limit of, not only how much we can put out there, but how much can a single human consume?” - Anne-Marie O’Neill “It was the actual philosophy of the editors of [Time Magazine] to not be first, to be followers… At that point in time, it was, ‘Let’s not be first, let’s be the best.’” - Anne-Marie O’Neill Want to connect with Anne-Marie? You can find her active on LinkedIn. For digital business strategies proven by the biggest names in entertainment, check out https://www.whalerockindustries.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why should people care about what you do or what you have to offer? Omar Hamdi has unlocked the secret of helping businesses work out the emotions of their consumers through the concept of pathos! Omar is CEO of Pathos Communications, the only 100% pay-on-results PR agency in the world. He has over a decade’s experience across media genres and functions as a TV host, writer, producer, and consultant and has also produced and sold shows globally, including to Europe, China, and Amazon Prime. If you want to communicate effectively, it’s time to dive in and learn the power of pathos! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:04] Opening Segment Omar talks about his background and what makes him tick Never a clear vision, but always an impulse to do something different “I have a natural discomfort with a regular pedestrian life” [04:05 - 13:36] Communicate Effectively by Using Pathos What made Omar choose his entrepreneurial path Finding out what you’re good at A gift for communication The start of Omar’s business Starting out as “the media guy” Giving advice to a network turned into a consultation From working with friends to working with strangers Omar talks about how to communicate effectively Pathos = convincing through emotion Why should people care about your business? Always ask the right questions How Omar filters out ideal clients Taking the client’s passion and fashioning it into something “Would I read ‘this?’” A quick word from our sponsor [13:37 - 21:21] Omar on Building Your Network Where people are making mistakes in marketing You need to get out of your own bubble Holding onto your interest too tight You need to allow outside/impartial influence Who you know or what you know? “I would choose to be the average guy, who knows everybody” You still need to hold both in balance How to guide an organization around their flaws without hurting them “It’s not about me” - both parties want results [21:22 - 28:39] Closing Segment RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Omar Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I think we all owe it to ourselves to work out what we’re best at.” - Omar Hamdi “A lot of organizations are afraid to ask their clients, why should anyone care? And if you’ve worked out the emotion you should work out why people should care.” - Omar Hamdi “If I had to choose to be a very intelligent person who knows nobody or a very mediocre who knows everybody, I would choose to be the average guy who knows everyone.” - Omar Hamdi Want to connect with Omar and his team? You can find Pathos on LinkedIn. If you’re interested in pay-on-results only Public Relations, visit https://payonresultspr.com/ and get Pathos on your side. Want to start living a happier life today? As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health! Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip away the title, the job, the money; who are you? Who do you want to be? Having said goodbye to his passion for football, Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence, and how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform and ability. Alex Molden is a former professional athlete (8-year NFL career) turned Leadership Speaker, Coach, and Podcast host of the show “The Shark Effect.” After playing 8-years with the Saints, Chargers, and Lions battling some of the best athletes on EARTH, he retired from the game and fought his hardest battle, transition. Dive into this episode and let’s explore this former NFL athlete's success in navigating life’s biggest transitions. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:35] Opening Segment Alex talks about the unique way he learned to play football Learning to play using the encyclopedia The value of learning things at the fundamental level How Alex’s parents set him up for success by making him “earn it” [03:36 - 12:35] Why You Need to Master Fundamentals Alex talks about how he disciplined himself to learn fundamentals Passion leads to a desire for long term success Figuring out why you did or didn’t get success You need to put the ego away and take criticism The importance of being a certain character to achieve your goals Everything has a formula, you need to know what equation you play in it Finding the balance between finding or picking your passion Figure out what you love without pigeon-holing yourself Try out as many things as possible, especially while you’re young How to adjust in the middle of chaos Don’t worry about the score, be in the moment Practice until what you do becomes who you are Do the right thing even when no one is watching A quick word from our sponsor [12:36 - 21:54] Navigating Life’s Biggest Transitions How to stay true to yourself even in transition Alex talks about the importance of finding your purpose Know your assignment, alignment, and adjust Prioritizing faith and family over career Alex talks about finding his purpose of serving others Who you know, or what you know? Both the who and the what are influencers Relationships are the building blocks to great opportunities On networking - “I’ll meet everybody at least one time” [21:55 - 27:09] Closing Segment RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Alex Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Some of the best games I ever played in was when I didn’t worry about the score… When you practice something and you become really good at it, it becomes who you are.” - Alex Molden “Know your assignment, know your alignment, and then make adjustments.” - Alex Molden “Each one of us has something in us that’s inspiring… What have you overcome? That’s inspiring.” - Alex Molden Resources Mentioned: The Shark Effect Podcast The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement Want to connect with Alex? You can follow him on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Learn the secrets of success during times of transition at https://alexmoldenspeaks.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re not leveraging influencers to promote your brand, you may be missing out on one of the number one ways to build a following! Justin Kline is the Founder and President of Markerly, a pioneer of influencer marketing. Justin has led the company’s growth, guiding strategic direction, product development, and developing Markerly’s platform and media practice. During Markerly’s ascension, he has spearheaded award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 brands, Non-Profits, and Government organizations. In this episode, we learn about Justin and his unique and holistic approach to influencer marketing. Tune in if you want to learn the RIGHT way to do influencer marketing, how to avoid typical pitfalls, and how Markerly can help you do it all! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:36] Opening Segment Justin talks about the generational shift in influencer marketing How Justin first started tackling this market Translating blog technology into influencer marketing [04:37 - 15:23] The RIGHT Way to Do Influencer Marketing Justin shares his insights on the change in how companies approach influencers It boils down to working with the right people Enable a level of creative flexibility and control The vetting process of finding the right influencer Know when to use photo, video, or PR campaigns Avoiding missteps when you get into this strategy Being disingenuous will be your downfall How Markerly helps companies find a good fit How they think through the creative process for clients Creating a long term strategy to beat the competition Why niching down is important for influencer marketing You need to align the views and personality of the brand It promotes authenticity Price control and cost for engagement A quick word from our sponsor [15:24 - 19:26] Justin Kline on Building Your Network Justin gives advice around measuring the success of a campaign It depends on what the brand wants to accomplish Play the long game - look at the content value of influencers Who you know or what you know? You need both in tandem You tend to gain to a network as you have more value to give [19:27 - 27:09] Closing Segment RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Justin Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “[Influencer Marketing] boils down to just working with the right people… making sure that it’s a good match. You’re basically hiring people to be spokespeople for your brand.” - Justin Kline Resources Mentioned: Evergreen The War of Art Getting Things Done Want to connect with Justin? You can follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter. Build a greater sphere of influence and connection with your audience on https://markerly.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collin Mitchell does it all! He's a 4-time founder, father of 4, and host of the "Sales Transformation" podcast. Collin and his wife started their first company at age 25 and grew it to $5M ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) in 26 months! Not bad for someone who grew up poor, surviving on food stamps and government cheese, no? In this episode, you're going to see how investing in yourself, establishing positive habits, and building relationships through podcasting are the missing link between you and your success! Jump right in and discover why podcasting is a secret weapon to building your business. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:26] Opening Segment A little intro to Collin Mitchell Collin gives us a bit of his background Growing up with a rough childhood Thinking high education wasn't even an option How Collin's first sales job turned his life around "Just out-work your competition" [06:28 - 19:02] Going from $5M in Annual Revenue to Building a Podcast How Collin built his career and entered entrepreneurship A desire to acquire new skills Learning on the job A strength for leading by example The decision to go out on do it on his own How Collin built $5M in ARR and moved into other businesses Transitioning to the online space Getting inspired by LinkedIn content How Collin got turned on to the idea of podcasting Collin's start into podcasting The process of creating and releasing content Failing to gain an audience The value of creating a process and new habits Pivoting to generate success from his podcast Using the podcast to build relationships Helping people create podcasts for their business 2.7M podcasts, less than half still release episodes because of poor strategy [19:03 - 32:24] Why a Podcast is a Secret Weapon to Building Your Business Collin talks about the reasons behind starting a podcast It serves so many purposes surrounding relationships The value of creating content Finding your voice How everything you learn from an interview carries over to business There are tons of ways to make money podcasting The value of paid guesting A quick word from our sponsor Why you should pay to get in front of other people's audiences Podcast audiences are one of the most loyal and responsive [32:25 - 34:54] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? What you know is important but not as much as the who You need the right people to implement what you know How to connect with Collin Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: "If you do anything that has any sort of emphasis on building relationships for your business to drive revenue, a podcast platform works beautifully if it's done right." - Collin Mitchell "Every podcast host that I talk to, one of the things they value most is what they get to learn from the desk… You get access to these people, and then you can ask them any question you want!" - Collin Mitchell Resources Mentioned: Sales Transformation podcast Want to connect with Collin? You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Visit https://www.salescast.co for a "revenue-first" podcast network that generates unlimited demand! Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Dimmitt is living proof that when you live life chasing your own curiosity, the output can lead to opportunities you never knew existed. Steven is a rock climber, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He left his engineering job to move into a van full-time, and pursue personal goals in his passion of rock climbing. For the past year, he has been building The Nugget Climbing Podcast where he interviews world-class climbers to tease out the habits and routines that got them where they are today. The podcast has already hit 500k downloads in the first 18 months. Dive in and let’s explore how successful entrepreneurs are the ones who scratch their own itch! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:28] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Steven Dimmitt Steven gives a bit of his background Thinking life is about choosing the “least bad option” Fell into the path of engineering Breaking out of the self-limits Going into entrepreneurship - “what is an itch I want to scratch?” [05:29 - 20:01] Successful Entrepreneurs Scratch Their Own Itch Steven talks about his first lessons as an entrepreneur The mistake of trying to create something you’re not interested in The start of Steven’s blog Building credibility with the podcast Starting a podcast without generalizing the content Rising above the competition by niching down Incorporating your interests and digging deeper Scratching your own itch Always curious and asking questions The networking opportunity that comes from good interviews Becoming financially stable from the content alone How Steven makes his content unique through authentic curiosity Extract the most interesting things from each person A quick word from our sponsor [20:02 - 26:50] Steven Dimmitt on Building Your Network How Steven breaks out of his shell to connect with other people Breaking down introversion vs. extroversion Get uncomfortable at least once a week Who you know or what you know Network over knowledge Make other people as interesting as possible Some amount of imposter syndrome can be healthy [26:51 - 35:33] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Steven Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If you change your inputs, you are capable of achieving different outputs.” - Steven Dimmitt “I think people can really feel curiosity. I don’t force my guests to talk about specific things, I just want to really try to extract what’s most interesting about that specific person.” - Steven Dimmitt “Everyone is interesting if you ask them the right questions.” - Steven Dimmitt Resources Mentioned: The Nugget Climbing Podcast The Four Hour Body The Four Hour Workweek Tools of Titans Want to connect with Steven? You can follow him on Instagram. Show some love and head on over to https://thenuggetclimbing.com/ and get connected to the community. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got a spicy one here today folks! What do artists like Niel Young, Brené Brown, and Joni Mitchell have in common? They’re all threatening to leave the Spotify platform if Joe Rogan isn’t “dealt with!” I hate to break it to people but trying to censor someone may actually have the opposite effect and, in fact, grow their audience. So where do you land on the debate? We’re going to break down our initial reactions and how people (including Spotify’s CEO) are responding. Tune in to the episode and find out why trying to cancel Joe Rogan is growing his audience and where we land on the censorship debate. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:15] Opening Segment Welcome to Freestyle Friday Major artists threatening to pull themselves out of Spotify The basis: Dealing with Joe Rogan Our initial reaction - it makes us want to listen even more Joe Rogan’s response to the criticism Podcasting threatens people who are used to being in control [03:16 - 08:08] Cencorship in Podcasting The importance of free speech in the podcasting space Censorship doesn’t help anyone Trying to censor actually has the opposite effect Making people realize that this person has something to say Not understanding what people are even asking for Joe can always just upload content somewhere else Daniel Ek’s response My job is to give people a platform to voice their opinions People who judge harshly haven’t even listened to the full content In reality, Joe Rogan brings people with all different views on his show A quick word from our sponsor [08:09 - 15:01] Closing Segment Who gets to choose what truth is? We should be able to decide for ourselves who we listen to Niel Young’s response and the possible publicity play Brene Brown’s shocking response The danger of losing our freedom of speech little by little How to connect with us Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Anybody who wants to share something should be allowed to share it and you can judge it on your own.” - Eric Skwarczynski “I’m just such a proponent of free speech and it’s one of the founding principles of this country which is what makes us awesome… Words are powerful and speech is powerful.” - Travis Chappell Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine going from having $47 in your pocket to flying first class around the world by combining software and coaching. This is the story of today's guest, Carla White, CEO of Hiro.FM. Carla is a software pioneer, podcast host, and coach helping entrepreneurs make $100K+ using audio. She is the first woman to ever launch an iPhone app and has been featured on Oprah, NBC, NYTimes, and countless other publications. Like many content creators, she is impacting and influencing the world with audio and helping people get paid for their message! Jump in find out how Carla became the first woman to launch an app. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:02] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Carla White Carla gives a bit of his background Always had a desire to be on stage Growing up on a farm Pushed to get into the military as a kid Studying abroad in Germany [05:03 - 12:12] Becoming the First Woman to Launch an App Carla talks about the impact studying overseas had on her Learning a new language The power of encouragement Breaking the glass ceiling and pursuing a dream “Crazy Carla” - just doing things others would consider crazy Carla talks about regrets Carla talks about becoming the first woman to launch an app The first leap into entrepreneurship Deciding to create an app despite the pushback A quick word from our sponsor [17:13 - 21:36] Leveraging the Power of Audio Carla’s thoughts on just jumping into a new idea If there’s curiosity there, just jump in Carla talks about her newest app Hiro.FM Private podcast platform Geared towards getting your message out quick How Carla got into this platform Literally saving lives through the power of audio Carla’s advice on leveraging a podcast Audio is easier for people to consume People learn better during an active state You may be sitting on premium content How to sign up and use the app Links below [21:37 - 24:42] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Carla Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “All these people saying, ‘just don’t…’ What a great decision not to listen to those people!” - Carla White “If it is fun, if it’s interesting to you, if there’s a curiosity there, jump in!” - Carla White “Most people learn better when they’re in an active state… If you’re a podcast host, a content creator, you probably have premium content sitting around on a hard drive that could be making money right now for you.” - Carla White Resources Mentioned: Hiro.FM Want to connect with Carla? You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Head on over to https://carlawhite.org/ and learn how to start getting paid for your message! Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit thesis.com/TRAVIS! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk a lot about adding value to others, but Michael Stein learned that, in the process, you need to remember to leverage value for yourself. Michael is an entrepreneur, actor, writer, director, producer, and stand-up comedian who has acted and worked with multiple Academy Award-winning actors, filmmakers, producers, and fortune 500 leaders. He is the Host of the Long Shot Leaders Podcast, which tells the story of underdogs who have found success. Today, we’re going to dive into his story, how he broke into the industry, how he lost it all, and how he got it all back and helps others do the same. Tune in to the episode for inspiration around niching down by choosing your lane, and the opportunities that can come when you know your worth. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:29] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Michael Stein Michael gives a bit of his background Son to an entrepreneur Business-minded upbringing Growing up around celebrities Michael’s first venture into business Going from stand-up to show business Losing everything and shifting gears to get it back [07:30 - 17:12] Pick a Problem and Choose Your Lane Michael talks about his journey into personal development Some mistakes take repetition to understand How Michael got back up after hitting rock bottom Compared to his dad’s experience Maintaining business momentum by niching down The advantages of early adoption Keep yourself open to the next channel Get into the game with a game solver Figuring out what lane to pick Build out a website and raise money Start making one sale at a time [17:13 - 24:55] Michael Stein on Building Your Network Michael talks about how networking in retrospect Feeling like your giving something to people The importance of self-worth How insecurity kept Michael from asking for things Let go of grudges Who you know or what you know? The what get’s you in the door to the who How the “who” led to Michael finding his worth through personal development Probability will show itself - just make the right decisions [24:56 - 35:46] Closing Segment “Prime the pump” Knowing when to pivot from something that doesn’t work Have your goals and limits set in advance Weigh out the pros and cons ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Michael Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I got to see all kinds of industries once I put myself out there… Meeting as many people as I could, that really just blew things open for me to start my film career.” - Michael Stein “If you want to start something, the internet is not new, but branding something - you can be in your own lane.” - Michael Stein “Everyone has a chance for this shit. It’s just time, plus effort, plus choices, and consistency. Probability will show itself.” - Michael Stein Resources Mentioned: The Longshot Leaders Podcast Rich Dad Poor Dad Want to connect with Michael? You can find him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out https://longshotleaders.com/ - ordinary people, finding extraordinary success. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Start hiring right now with $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS. If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a new year and a changing market! That said, it’s time to adjust our advice for people trying to get into the podcast space. Where are the resources to get educated? Should you hire a coach? What’s the best way to grow an audience? All these questions and more will be answered, so get ready for a ton of value today! Dive into this freestyle episode and get your Podcasting 101 tips for 2022. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 01:55] Opening Segment Introducing the topic for the day - Podcasting for 2022 I talk about what I would do if I started a podcast this year Similar to 2017, hire a coach and get knowledgeable about it Think about exchanging money for time [01:56 - 11:52] Podcasting 101 for 2022 Challenging the thought process that you can just jump in and figure it out How long did it take for you to learn your profession? People pay for college; why wouldn’t they pay to learn this? Number 2: book yourself on other podcasts Book within 6 months of starting your show Get in front of other podcasting audiences Advice for running ads Get people linked to specific episodes, not just a blog Collect info, so you have data to market to I give examples of what strategy you should employ Currents stats 51% of the US listen to podcasts Assumptions that you may be making How to get booked Check out our software guiestio.com Keep an eye on Spotify They’re beginning to dominate the listener base Spotify bought attention and is optimizing their platform Tell your audience to rate the show on whatever platform they use Predicting ad features for the future How podcasting helps you get partnerships Fix your content - it needs to be interesting Don’t keep sinking money into something that doesn’t work Interviews are an interesting way to build up the content A quick word from our sponsor [11:53 - 17:03] Closing Segment Bring on experts that have credibility Interesting doesn’t have to mean well-known Bring traffic through recognition Follow the money - lookout for anything new How to connect with us Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You can learn a lot of things on YouTube, but that doesn't mean that that’s the best way to learn it… Number one: hire coach, get a course.” - Travis Chappell “The number one way to grow your podcast is to get in front of other podcasting audiences.” - Travis Chappell “If you’re content sucks, then nothing is going to work… Fix the holes in the bucket before you try to fill the bucket up.” - Travis Chappell Resources Mentioned: Guestio Episode with Sam Ellis Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone goes through bad experiences, but today, you’re going to walk away with a new mindset that these are, in fact, opportunities. Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive recruiter. Despite being born into a legacy of wealth, life was not so kind to her. Carrington has survived sexual assault, two divorces, mountains of debt, abuse, religious manipulation, and the loss of close friends. In her bestselling, debut memoir, she combines her intellect with wisdom to share her journey with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset. Today she lives a life filled with joy, opportunity, and purpose. You need to hear Carrington’s incredible story to learn how to master trauma with mindset by, in her words, “Finding the gifts in the sh*t of life.” Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:04] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Carrington Smtih Carrington gives a bit of her background Born into a legacy of wealth but never got to see it A toxic family upbringing Forced into life as a high-achiever [05:05 - 16:58] How to Find Gifts in the Sh*t of Life Breaking through the lies told by her father Carrington shares how her experiences shaped her writing The effects that trauma had on her life Writing became easier than speaking The impact of being an ordinary person Finding the strength to heal in a healthy way Making the choice to shift the mindset Seeing opportunity in adversity How to develop the muscle of mindset The value of taking notes of what you learn Re-read your notes every day More than positive affirmations, it’s about challenging yourself Taking actionable steps into your affirmations Where is the opportunity in this? A quick word from our sponsor [16:59 - 25:07] Mastering Trauma with Mindset Turning your new mindset into reality Mastering your trauma Give yourself permission to feel the right emotions The impact of healthy relationships Who you know or what you know It’s most important to know yourself You have what it takes inside you to survive How to get the book Links below [25:08 - 30:57] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Carrington Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I like to refer to trauma as ‘the monster under the bed.’ We like to say, ‘he’s not there, he’s not there,’ but the reality was the trauma was actually owning me.” - Carrington Smith “Everything in our life is about choices. What I realized is that I don’t want these bad experiences to determine or dictate a negative outcome for me.” - Carrington Smith “Mindset, how you view yourself, determines the outcome. Mindset is, in fact, a muscle.” - Carrington Smith Resources Mentioned: Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Sh*t of Life Want to connect with Carrington? You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Visit her website https://www.carrington-smith.com/ and start finding more gifts in your life. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Being an expert is hard, and building a successful business is even harder.” To build success it takes systems and to build systems it takes someone with skills like Mike Moll! Mike works with marketers to help increase their value and pricing while decreasing their working hours. He is also the founder of a niche marketing agency, a consulting firm, and the host of the Market Me Podcast. Dive into Mike’s story and learn how understanding and leveraging a specific skill set has helped him build his network and business. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:17] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Mike Moll Mike gives a bit of his background Always selling even as a kid Mike’s experience going into the job world Realizing that it was time to get out and find purpose Mike’s first startup in software Learning how to run Google ads [06:18 - 12:37] Building Your Business by Understanding Your Skillset Mike shares how to not get run by your business Get rid of the ego Give your team what they need to succeed then move Hiring people who are better than you Be open to the outside people and opinions Get self-aware around what you suck at How Mike networked up Spending time in spaces that don’t have your skillset Just putting yourself out there Giving your time, energy, and advice as value A quick word from our sponsor [12:38 - 21:54] Mike Moll on Building Your Network Mike talks about realizing your skillset Try everything at least once Bucket your tasks then rank them Who you know or what you know? Who you know is more valuable What you need to know, you can learn How Mike gives away value The value of leveraging video in your marketing system A unique way of getting people’s attention People open when they see a face [21:55 - 27:10] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Mike Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Nothing is forever, we’re only here for a certain amount of time so why spend this time with this drive of anger?” - Mike Moll “Just becoming a resource in the area you’re specialized in for those people is probably the most important; building that network and just giving away time, energy, advice to them.” - Mike Moll Resources Mentioned: Market Me Podcast Airtable Want to connect with Mike? You can follow him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Start building proven marketing systems at https://www.mikemoll.co/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast seasons, yes or no? Depends on what you’re in it for. At the end of the day, the name of the game is “consistency.” In this episode, Eric and I dive deeper into the topic of whether your podcast should have seasons. If you are looking to monetize your podcast, then you should jump into today’s topic to answer this question. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 01:44] Opening Segment Introducing the topic for the day - Podcast Seasons Background on the topic - a frequently asked question in our community [01:45 - 07:31] Podcast Seasons - Yes or No Figure out what you’re in it for You need to put out consistent content if you want a following Don’t do it unless podcasting is a side thing for you Seasons are useful if you’re trying to put out less content Sometimes you might want to take breaks The average listener will follow 6 to 7 shows You need to push hard to get into a lineup When we went on a break we lost 40% of downloads Seasons can work if you put them back to back immediately Looking at the example of Netflix vs. TV Netflix wins by dropping entire seasons at once A quick word from our sponsor [07:32- 11:36] Closing Segment The competition is fierce How to maintain your sanity Get a co-host Make bonus content - ex: mashups, compilations In conclusion: podcasts take massive work, no need for seasons How to connect with us Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Building out of podcast is difficult enough, and if you don’t release content consistently, it’s going to be really difficult to continue to grow the show.” - Travis Chappell Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health by visiting our sponsor at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork As a listener you get 10% off your first month. Start a happier life today at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From designing computer chips and retiring early to becoming CEO of a sexual wellness company, Jeff Abraham has possibly one of the most unique stories I’ve ever heard. Jeff is the CEO of the sexual wellness brand Promescent. Over the last 4 years, he's transformed Promescent from a single product brand to a leader in the industry. Backed by over 2000 healthcare professionals in the US alone, with over 1,000,000 bottles sold, Promescent has successfully captured the hearts of a loyal audience. Dive in and learn how Jeff took a brand entirely outside of his expertise and turned it into the most trusted brand in its market. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:18] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Jeff Abraham Jeff gives a bit of his background From designing computer chips to sexual wellness How Jeff got into the company and became a CEO at 53 [05:19 - 28:59] How to Build the Most Trusted Brand in Your Market Jeff shares insights about running a company different from his experience Your brand is never the only option First - match the quality of what is in the market Next - make sure people like and trust you People buy from personality - be likable and entertaining Getting people to like you Make everything you do ethical It’s not success if you get it dishonestly How Jeff brought elegance to the product Show people you’re a cut above Why Jeff changed the name of the organization How the product works Solving a real problem while taking the “shame” out of it Jeff’s initial strategy to balance building the product vs. pushing its marketing 80/20 rule - 80% building with 20% ad spend Implementing a “no instant gratification” rule Building the foundation of the business Reading the trends of your audience Reaching milestones as a business Always outperform the next goal A quick word from our sponsor [29:00 - 43:34] Protecting Your Brand and Building Its Legacy Jeff talks about diversifying your business You will sell when people trust you Understand what your audience wants Jeff explains the reasons behind the products they put out The importance of having a formula for your business Why does your company exist? What makes you different? Ex: We will only release a product that we know works People will reach out to you when they know your brand is trusted Jeff shares about the tragedy of the founder of the company Deciding to build a legacy in his stead [43:35 - 48:44] Closing Segment Jeff talks about the future of Promescent Getting into all Wall-Mart stores Releasing products for easy use Looking to grow and put it in the hands of another company Finding someone who shares the same vision ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Jeff Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Very few times in life are you ever going to find yourself in a situation that the product or service that you have is so far superior that you’re the only option out there.” - Jeff Abraham “Don’t get down in the muck; rise above…! You want to establish credibility to get the right people buying the product for the right reasons.” - Jeff Abraham “In any business, you have to have a formula… What is the basis of this company? What really and truly sets us apart?” - Jeff Abraham Want to connect with Jeff? You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. If anything you heard in the episode seems perfect for you, head on over to https://www.promescent.com/ to learn more! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are you when the external success is stripped away? Darrin Charles, former NFL athlete turned Actor (speaker/educator), realized it comes down to trusting yourself to develop internal success. Today, Darrin is continuing to entertain and inspire audiences, working on films and other creative projects designed to help people uncover and discover more of who they are and what they truly want out of life. He speaks to athlete’s guiding them through their transition and journey from the game of sports to the game of life. He also helps people envision new dreams and bigger goals – and what it takes to get there. Dive into the episode to learn what can happen when you get comfortable with trusting yourself and developing your internal success. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:01] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Darrin Charles Darrin gives his background Hiding behind athleticism Darrin’s family upbringing [04:02 - 14:40] Getting Comfortable with Trusting Yourself Darrin’s entrance to full-time football Getting signed by the Chicago Bears Realizing that the sports career has to come to a close Not setting your goal far enough Darrin talks about making a big transition Feeling secure and trusting yourself Navigating feeling like you’re letting down people Getting comfortable with trusting yourself Shifting from external success to developing internal strength Going on an adventure of developing the internal person Creating a new network of relationships Seeing the value of the inner world A quick word from our sponsor [14:41 - 22:16] Darrin Charles on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? What you know is a great start Giving your what as value to the who Who you know is ultimately more important Darrin’s key strategies to network Find a value or skill to bring to the table One of the best values you can give is kindness Know the “why” behind your networking Your network is the answer to what you’re looking for How to check your intentions when networking You won’t know until you understand yourself Darrin’s work with helping student-athletes Darrin talks about providing value through his book club [22:17 - 27:26] Closing Segment Darrin’s advice to his younger self Giving resources to get educated Push the kindness factor and crack open the door to possibility ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Darrin Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “A part of me felt that I had achieved what I set out to achieve… In many ways, I didn’t set my goal far enough.” - Darrin Charles “Any pursuit that is beyond what you’re capable of is really about trust and faith… You learn that even in your failures, it’s setting you up for another success.” - Darrin Charles “Everything you want is within a conversation and everything you want is within your network that already exists.” - Darrin Charles Resources Mentioned: Darrin Charles Bookclub YouTube Want to connect with Darrin? You can follow him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear a lot of the show that “this entrepreneur was featured in Forbes!” Now, I have the distinct experience of being featured in Forbes myself. That said, in this episode, Eric and I will get super practical and talk about the story behind how it happened, how you get to that point, and why you NEED to get into the press if you’re trying to build your brand. Dive into the conversation and take a look at how I got featured in Forbes. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 01:56] Opening Segment Introducing the topic for the day - how to get featured in Forbes I give a bit of background on the story of how it happened for me [01:57 - 07:33] How I Got Featured in Forbes Who gets featured in Forbes The first way to get in: You need to have a unique story Put yourself in the shoes of the reporter The second way, the way I got into the article: Connecting with the author on an interview You need to build genuine relationships The third way to get featured: Spend some money - PR firm Keep in mind that press won’t bring traffic Key factor: Get them to know, like, and trust you A quick word from our sponsor [07:04 - 10:14] Tapping into People’s Perception of You The value of breaking into major press sources It bolsters your credibility Getting into the press is not an option; it’s a must for your brand Resources to help you get ready to get into the press Links below [10:15 - 11:04] Closing Segment Make sure to visit The Be on TV Bootcamp How to connect with us Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Networking, relationship building with people in the industry… you can’t just connect with them and then ask them to write a piece on you. It’s a REAL relationship.” - Travis Chappell “Value is perception, and all getting in the press does is increase people’s perception of who you are and who you say you are.” - Travis Chappell Resources Mentioned: Here are 10 Podcasts to Change Your Life - Forbes Article Free PR - Cameron Herold The Be on TV Bootcamp Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Ellis understood early on that the people who lead the technology space as entrepreneurs are the ones who are obsessed with their craft. Sam Ellis is an early stage software VS who studied Research and Applied Statistics at West Point. He served as an Army intelligence officer at U.S. Cyber Command, where he was a software developer and an intelligence leader. Sam went on to be a co-founder of Dutchie, where he developed the first version of the industry-leading online cannabis marketplace software. Sam is now a partner at Scout Ventures, leading SaaS pre-seed, seed, and incubation deals. With a portfolio like that, there’s no one better to learn how to lead (and invest) in technological innovation by loving the game and aiming to win big. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 08:37] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Sam Ellis Sam gives his background How Sam’s strict upbringing instilled discipline Enlisting after 9/11 The blessing of being pushed in self-development The benefits of fitness on your career [08:38 - 23:56] Leading in Tech Innovation by Loving the Game Sam talks about why he went into entrepreneurship Agency and expression - humans need expression Autonomy to create something beautiful Sam shares his experience in college and his next steps after graduating Enjoying the intellectual challenge and rigor Craving for more applied practice of the education How coding and programming came into play Coding in his spare time instead of catching up on Netflix You need to love the game Schooling can be great, but it’s not the prize At some point, you learn how to learn What’s missing in today’s education Emotional regulation and sophistication The start of Sam’s first venture, Dutchie A quick word from our sponsor [23:57 - 38:37] How to Build a Scalable Business The building process of Dutchie How his partners utilized their strengths Operate at a competitive advantage Find some friction - solve the problem Dealing with the pushbacks Plan for success The mindset is we’re here to win Defining your win Ex: being the biggest company in your space Focus on an abundance mindset Sam talks about his work with Scout Ventures Pivoting into investing Building up other entrepreneurs Looking into the future of technology Tech begets tech More capital is going into leveraged value creation Start looking at emerging regions Look for the visionaries [38:38 - 40:05] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Who not how Entrepreneurs need to understand people How to connect with Sam Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Being an entrepreneur is all about endurance. It’s all about just showing up every single day; it’s showing up for every single mile, just getting it done… Even when it’s a bad deal” - Sam Ellis “That’s one of the ways I spot engineers who are passionate and great. It’s those people who care enough to understand the leading edge of technology, care enough about their craft… they love the game.” - Sam Ellis “We’re not thinking and planning for anything but success… The mindset is we’re here to win!” - Sam Ellis Resources Mentioned: Scout Ventures Blog Want to connect with Sam? You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. If you are in the early stage of your business and know you have massive potential, check out https://www.scout.vc/ and see if you’re a fit. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always an entrepreneur at heart, David Henzel realized that when you put value first, making money becomes the side effect! Ever since then, David has been building in the SaaS and e-com space for over 20 years and has had multiple exits, including MaxCDN. His passion is to help individuals and their organizations reach their full potential. The solution to this: UpCoach, a coaching delivery system that helps entrepreneurs make sure they’re always providing their clients with transformational results. Aside from UpCoach, he has a portfolio of companies including LTVplus, TaskDrive, and Shortlist.io. If you want to learn how David cracked the code to deliver groundbreaking results to clients, then dive into the episode to find out how David’s concept of “understanding the jungle” can help you kill it in the SaaS space. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:34] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, David Hezel David gives his background in the SaaS and entrepreneur space From necessity to want to leave a legacy impact Building UpCoach to help coaches become more efficient [04:35 - 15:18] Killing it in the SaaS Space by Understanding "The Jungle" David talks about how he knew SaaS would become a booming industry Leaning into one thing and providing as much value as possible No set strategy, money is a side effect of value Bringing a product to market, what is worth it and how to tell? It all comes down to the power of the team Identifying the pain point and providing the solution How UpCoach was created to solve a problem The steps to take to start solving paint points Understand the “jungle” Make sure you know the ins and outs of the state of your client’s space How to bring ideas to life Ideas are a dime a dozen, it’s all in the execution A quick word from our sponsor [15:19 - 27:07] David Henzel on Buiding Your Network Who you know or what you know? You need the “who” to build a business Get connected with the people who know better than you Let yourself be dumb, but give value What you need to do as CEO Fundraise - make sure money is coming in Preach the mission and vision of the company Hire people much smart than you The balance of casting vision and giving ownership to your team You need to get the core values in order Who you’re doing it for, why, and how to do it Once they understand the vision like you, they will work like you Developing the skill of networking if it’s not natural to you Make decisions out of love not fear It’s about them not about you [27:08 - 35:35] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with David Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “It’s always about seeing how you can provide as much value as humanly possible because I think money is a side effect of producing value.” - David Henzel “Number one thing is you have to understand the jungle… Get an understanding of the current state.” - David Henzel “If you want to scale you need to remove yourself from the business and work ON it not IN it.” - David Henzel Resources Mentioned: Conscious Capitalism Traction The Alter Ego Effect Outwitting the Devil The Four Agreements Want to connect with David? You can follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to check out https://upcoach.com/ and find how you consistently deliver your clients the best results! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I meet people and they go, 'I have a radio show…' I’m like, 'No, you don’t. You’re doing a podcast.' People just talk and talk and there’s nothing exciting going on.” This is possibly one of the most incorrect sentences ever said. All respect to Mr. Howard Stern (Dude’s a legend!), but when it came to podcasting, the guy was just flat out wrong! In this episode, you’ll hear exactly why that is and how podcasting has been crucial to the success of people, businesses, and brands alike. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:02] Opening Segment We introduce today’s topic - Howard Stern was wrong about podcasting Insight into why he might have said what he said The feeling of watching people skip the grind “Survivor bias” [03:03 - 09:34] Podcasting is the Evolution of Radio We reference a clip of Stern talking about podcasting “You HAVE to broadcast” What Stern got right about podcasting A lot of people don’t do them well You have to treat your craft seriously How to prove Stern wrong Be interesting! The example of Joe Rogan Podcasting is the new (better) radio It is an evolution and an upgrade International distribution Freedom to listen in at anytime [09:35 - 18:47] Why Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting How you can ‘test your steel’ as a podcaster All you have to do is look at downloads and reviews A quick word from our sponsor Companies are missing opportunities by not putting ads on podcasts Paying millions for TV programs Joe Rogan alone gets more viewers than most of those programs Thoughts on building a following Podcasting can be the catalyst for people hearing your message Your podcast can raise “real” money Leveraging relationships through the podcast Radio is not the answer You get better with consistency [18:48 - 20:49] Closing Segment Despite all this, Howard Stern is still the GOAT Make sure to check us out on Social Media Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Podcasting is the evolution of radio and it, frankly, is a much better form of radio…” - Travis Chappell Resources Mentioned: Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting - Article Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re going to take a look at the work of another tech founder and how he was able to raise capital to run a successful business. Andrew Munday was a founding member and the first employee at DoorDash. He became their Director of Operations until he pivoted into entrepreneurship where he also started and ran operations at companies including Future Fit, Open, and Pilaris. Now, Andrew is the founder and COO at Local Kitchens, a micro food hall that lets you mix and match your favorite local restaurants in one easy order. Andrew raised over $25M of funding from several well-known companies and even Steph Curry! Jump right in and let’s learn how to get funding by finding people who want you to succeed. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:46] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Andrew Munday Andrew gives us a bit of his background The learning process behind scaling DoorDash Getting hired as an Op-manager Picking the right talent for the right jobs [05:57 - 14:20] Getting Funded by Finding People Who Want You to Succeed Andrew shares his shift away from DoorDash and into other starts The value of being an ‘early-stage’ guy Becoming the boss you always wanted How relationships came into play in Andrew’s continued success Providing accountability and consistency Practicing pitches with people who want you to succeed Andrew’s advice for people wanting to grow their ideas The value of in-person work - go where your people are Build relationships within any company you work with A quick word from our sponsors [14:21 - 25:09] Proving Profitability by Creating Solutions We talk about how important environment is to your success Andrew talks about crazy experiences of building DoorDash Crazy growth = crazy grind How the team helped each other pull through Andrew explains the process of raising capital for Local Kitchens AWS for restaurants - multibrand ordering Creating efficiency and solutions How the process of Local Kitchen works Plans for expansion How to prove profitability [25:10 - 29:09] Closing Segment Andrew talks about balancing pitching vs. running the company Make people feel lucky to invest with you Create FOMO The value of partnering with a celebrity How to connect with Andrew and his work - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You want to live in a world where someone can say, look, in 3 to 6 months I’m going to leave… I try to create that culture with everyone who reports to me and I think they all know that I’m down for whatever’s best for them.” - Andrew Munday “You definitely want to assert yourself as, ‘you would be lucky to invest in the company,’ without actually saying that.” - Andrew Munday You can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out what Andrew’s doing over at https://www.localkitchens.com/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Vince Warnock became driven by the sense that wealth is built by pursuing a legacy and impacting others, all mental limitations started breaking down. Vince is an award-winning marketer, author, marketing strategist, and sought-after public speaker. In fact, he is one of the top 50 marketers in the world driving digital transformation and innovation. He is an author and podcast host of the title “Chasing the Insights”. On the podcast, he interviews some of the biggest names in marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, you’re going to get an inside look at what drives one of the greatest minds in marketing, how he broke negative mindsets about wealth, and how he ultimately built success. Dive into Vince’s incredible story and let’s start chasing the insights! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:17] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Vince Warnock Vince gives us a bit of his background How growing up in an abusive household shaped his view on money Thinking that wealth is not available for you Vince’s story of facing the “ceiling of success” Driven to break the mentality of limitation Realizing that wealth is about legacy and impact [06:18 - 19:01] Chasing the Insights Vince talks about what flipped the switch for him to pursue entrepreneurship How it all started from a sense of survival The impact of having someone believe in you The past landscape of marketing versus today It was all about standing out The value of understanding people’s thinking What people should be focusing on now going into 2022 A return to relationships based marketing You have a duty of care as a marketer How to scale a brand while maintaining audience connection Be diligent with the little things - let them know you care Go over and above Who you know or what you know? It’s always who you know People are more important than information You need the right connections to use what you know Vince gives an example of leveraging relationships A quick word from our sponsors [19:02 - 27:47] Vince Warnock on Building His Network Networking the ‘ethical’ way Moving towards a value-add strategy It’s not about me, it’s how can I help you? Relationships are about the other person How you begin to ‘deserve’ favor Choosing who you go above and beyond for You don’t lose by just helping someone Vince shares a story of how he outworked this in his own business [27:48 - 34:03] Closing Segment The RaNDom RoUnD How to connect with Vince and his work - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Wealth is not actually about me, wealth is about leaving a legacy for my wife and children. It’s about being able to impact other people.” - Vince Warnock “People are far more important than information or knowledge.” - Vince Warnock “Helping people has a flow-on effect, and it helps build authenticity in your brand as well” - Vince Warnock Resources Mentioned: Chasing the Insights Facebook Group Chasing the Insights - Book Chasing the Insights - Podcast You can connect with Vince on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://chasingtheinsights.com/ if you want to have an unfair advantage in your business! Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% your first starter kit when you visit takethesis.com/TRAVIS. Start hiring right now with a $75 Sponsor Job Credit to upgrade your job post on Indeed.com. As a BYN listener, head over to Indeed.com/network for your credit today! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t often think about culture and people when looking to invest in the stock market. In this episode, we’re going to turn that on its head. Vitaliy N. Katsenelson, CFA is Chief Investment Officer at IMA. He is the author of The Little Book of Sideways Markets and Active Value Investing. While his primary focus is on discovering undervalued companies for his clients, he is also known for his “Uncommon-Common Sense”, and speaks frequently to investment groups around the world. He’s also been featured in articles in the Financial Times, Barron’s, Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Let’s dive right in and learn the "people side" of value investing. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:52] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Vitaliy Katsenelson Vitaliy gives us a bit of his background Appreciating things now more than in the past The things you value today, will not be what you value tomorrow Developing the passion for investing out of college The journey of getting his CFA Becoming the CIO of IMA Learning to appreciate the people around you more [03:53 - 11:35] Learning the "People" Side of Value Investing Vitaliy talks about the importance of culture People will make the difference The softer side of investing Numbers are easy Learning ‘people’ is hard How to audit yourself to identify potential problems Have self-awareness You need humility A quick word from our sponsors [11:36 - 20:30] Writing, Relationships, and Marketing The importance of writing on personal development Focused form of meditation Connecting the subconscious mind with the conscious mind How relationships come into play in Vitaliy’s work The example of not being good at sales You should work with people you like Vitaliy talks about how he networks You don’t need to go in with an agenda You need people who can help you unwind as well Know the specific things you want to learn from someone Who you know, or what you know? It depends on the people What you know can create who you know [20:31 - 26:21] Closing Segment The RaNDom RoUnD How to connect with Vitaliy and his work - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “The easiest way to learn investing is figuring out the numbers… The softer side is the people.” - Vitaliy “A lot of thoughts live in our heads. Writing, for me, is a very focused meditation.” - Vitaliy Katsenelson “When you invest in the Stock Market, you can be making all the right decisions and the Market just doesn’t care.” - Vitaliy Katsenelson Resources Mentioned: The Softer Side of Value Investing The Little Book of Sideways Markets Active Value Investing Vitaliy Katsenelson YouTune Channel You can connect with Vitaliy on Twitter and LinkedIn. For expert investment services, resources, and education visit https://contrarianedge.com/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For everything niche, there exists someone who is willing to learn about it. Panos Siozos, the co-founder and CEO of LearnWorlds, believes that if you have the knowledge it’s time to launch it. Panos has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology and has been researching and designing e-learning applications for over 20 years. He has extensive work experience as a software engineer, e-learning researcher, and science educator. Before launching LearnWorlds with his partners, he was working in the European Parliament as a policy adviser for research and innovation. Tune in to learn how Panos is revolutionizing education and how you can leverage what you know to build wealth using technology. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 02:39] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Panos Siozos Panos gives us a bit of his background Education ran in the family Always looking to learn new things Learning is a superpower [02:40 - 13:53] Revolutionizing Education Through Technology Panos shares the potential he saw on the horizon when he started his work Education’s relationship with technology - a revolution in waiting The rise and importance of e-learning - early mistakes and harnessing its potential Panos talks about the trends that rose before even COVID A building desire to build passive income through technology Learning through emergency education Realizing more people can be reached faster For everything thing that exists, there is someone who is willing to learn about it If you know something, just launch it A quick word from our sponsors [13:54 - 20:24] How to Be an Effective Educator Panos talks about how to get started Resources you can leverage Know where your customers are and follow their leads Be present within your audience Start with a free mini-course Work off of your feedback How LearnWorld works to make people effective educators Helping people launch then adjusting along the way LearnWorld becomes the platform for education and generating revenue [20:25 - 26:21] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? We live in a world of network effect Without a network, you have nothing The RaNDom RoUnD How to connect with Panos and his work - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I believe that learning is perhaps the only superpower that we possess as humans… It’s one of the few things that can really fulfill our true potential.” - Panos Siozos “If you have something valuable to say, if you have something that you’re passionate about and there is demand out there… For every niche, tiny thing that somebody might know, there is somebody out there who wants to learn it.” - Panos Siozos Resources Mentioned: E-learning resources You can connect with Panos on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to shoot an email over to [email protected]. Make sure to head over to https://www.learnworlds.com/ and start crafting and monetizing your own learning experiences. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting and running a successful business is only half the battle. Do you have an equally successful exit strategy? After building, buying, and selling 6+ of his own companies, Joe Valley helped build Quiet Light Brokerage, one of the leading online-focused M&A Advisory firms in the world. Now, after facilitating nearly half a billion dollars in exits, Joe has written the bestselling book The EXITpreneur’s Playbook - to help online business owners get the maximum value and best deal structure when they seek their own incredible exit. If you want to learn how to become an ‘EXITpreneur’ then dive into this very tactical episode to learn from the master of exiting himself. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:53] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Joe Valley Joe gives us a bit of his background Always entrepreneurial at heart Parents and upbringing Joe’s thoughts on the internal desire to work for himself College experience and education Learning what you DON’T want to do for a living Taking the leap into entrepreneurship [05:54 - 18:10] How to Become an 'EXITpreneur' Joe talks about his first venture into ownership Starting a company called “Wrong Number” in college Making half a million dollars in his first year “I’m can not be my business” Joe’s lessons from his early mistakes selling his business Waiting too long to sell You need to make goals Know your when, what, and where You don’t want to ‘decide’ to sell, but ‘plan’ to sell How to detach your name from the business Examples of how to make the transition Seek the buyers who are looking to add value How to choose your buyer instead of courting them Joe shares how he’s utilized networking to make a good exit Making connections with like-minded people Creating mutual benefits A quick word from our sponsors [18:11 - 31:39] Creating a Sellable Business Joe talks about the reason behind his book Making people comfortable with planning to exit The value of helping and connecting people Why the goal should be to help people 50% of the money you make on your business comes from selling What makes a good, sellable business: an in-depth approach What buyers are looking for: Risk, growth, transferability, and documentation Small businesses carry a bigger risk If your business is growing, buyers can make predictions Untransferable assets is an unsellable business The importance of good documentation and bookkeeping How to calculate Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) Joe’s advice around Acquisition Entrepreneurship [31:40 - 35:28] Closing Segment The example of Amazon sellers How to connect with Joe and his work - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I am the mistake that I try to help everybody not make.” - Joe Valley “That’s the thing I want people to avoid, is waiting till the point where they wake up and say, ‘I gotta sell this.’ What they really should do is set some goals.” - Joe Valley “I make more money by helping people than when I was focused on making money.” - Joe Valley Resources Mentioned: The EXITPreneur’s Playbook exitpreneur.io You can connect with Joe on Twitter and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out https://quietlight.com/ if you want to exit with more money and better terms! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Build Your Network listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Vitti’s mission can be summed up in one sentence: to make a prediction marketplace for all. John is the Founder and CEO of VersusGame, a prediction-based mobile gaming app where users can earn money simply for being right! He believes knowledge should be rewarded, and with over 100,000 new users per week, the app has been incredibly successful and influential. Jump in and learn more about John and how he’s creating a world where knowledge is rewarded and no one is ever too late to the game. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:11] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, John Vitti John gives us a bit of his background Growing up and family life Realizing that he could never work for someone else The feelings of pressure to succeed John’s college experience [05:12 - 14:46] Failure is the Best Education John’s thoughts on schooling His plan to create better education Best way to learn is to go and do it Failure is a better education than what we have now It’s not IF you fail but when and HOW John talks about the value of learning human connection John’s transition from jobs into creating VersusGame Starting 4 companies before VG The importance of timing and people A quick word from our sponsors [14:47 - 25:32] Creating a World Where Knowledge is Reward John talks through the experience from his early companies The journey to the first $1M Learning how to trust people again Building VersusGame Eradicating the “have’s and the have not’s” mentality Getting rewarded for predictions Buying potential outcomes of an event Tapping into human behavior Stepping out of the way to allow user generation 20% growth with 22M+ users to date John shares the moment he knew he hit his achievements A lot of people got really pissed off Emotion, positive or negative, drives interest [25:33 - 28:31] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? 100% who you know - how would you do something by yourself? How to connect with John and his work - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “The only way to learn in our business, in our field, in most fields, is to just go and do it. Put down the pencil and paper and just go do it.” - John Vitti “Knowledge should be rewarded. We want to put real money in people’s pockets.” - John Vitti “An idea is the biggest thing in the world… That’s art.” - John Vitti You can connect with John on LinkedIn. If you want to start making money on your knowledge, you GOT to check out https://versusgame.com/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Perell is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author (Jump and The Execution Factor), CEO, and angel investor, who has made headlines for her transformative story of a startup entrepreneur to a leading tech CEO and prominent angel investor. Kim has been a technology CEO for the last 20 years, scaling companies from $0 to $1B in annual sales. She started her first company from her kitchen table, became a multi-millionaire by the time she was 30, and sold her last company for $235 million. Kim is recognized for her achievements as an entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women in business and she has been named one of AdAge’s Marketing Technology Trailblazers, and Business Insider's Most Powerful Women in Mobile Advertising. What a powerhouse guys! Tune into today’s episode and learn what it means to make the jump into your dream. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Kim Perell Kim gives us a bit of her background Growing up in an entrepreneurial family Always pushing to be out of the norm The start of her professional career Studying business [06:31 - 13:29] From Failed Company Employee to Successful Entrepreneur Kim talks about her “aha moment” towards entrepreneurship Already failed while doing something “Secure” A desire to control her own destiny The story behind Kim’s first company Selling the company Starting to invest of other companies A desire to “pay it forward” Over 100 angel investments A quick word from our sponsors [20:22 - 26:13] Making the Jump into Your Dream How Kim helps 100’s of entrepreneurs find success “Catching the Fire” - knowing when a person has “it” When their company is their very being A clear vision and passion You need to be willing to sacrifice Kim talks about the importance of cultivating relationships People buy people Success is something better shared - you can’t do it alone Kim shares the purpose behind her book Jump Giving people the courage to make the jump One year success plan You have a choice You need to understand the sacrifice You have permission to make the jump [26:14 - 31:44] Closing Segment Discomfort is not something you grow out of Cut out the insecurities of the world around you Who you know or what you know? Who you know leads to the support you need on your journey How to connect with Kim - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I bet on people… I think that is the number asset for any company.” - Kim Perell “Passion is not doing what you love, it’s what you would sacrifice… Entrepreneurship is hard, and if you’re not willing to sacrifice I guarantee you will not be successful.” - Kim Perell “You CAN do it! You just have to know what you’re willing to sacrifice.” - Kim Perell Resources Mentioned: Jump by Kim Perell Jumpwithkim.com You can connect with Kim on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out https://kimperell.com/ and develop the skills you need to drive success. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Banayan believes success is like a nightclub, there are three ways to get in, and it’s the third door that people miss the most. Alex is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. His book, The Third Door, documents Banayan’s seven-year mission to uncover the definitive mindset of success. Over that time Alex interviewed the most innovative leaders, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, and more. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, he is an acclaimed keynote speaker and has presented the Third Door™ framework to corporate leadership teams around the world, including Apple, Google, Nike, IBM, Snapchat, Delta Airlines, Mastercard, and Disney! Let’s dive in and unpack Alex’s incredible journey to unlocking success through the third door. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:36] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Alex Banayan Alex gives us a bit of his background How his life started out journeying into the medical field Beginning to question his path Writing the book he wish he could read himself Figuring out how to fund his dream on the Price is Right [07:37 - 18:33] Unlocking Success Through The Third Door Interviewing some of the most successful people in the world The same way to look at success - It’s like a nightclub There are three doors leading into success “The lyrics were different, the melody was the same” Alex talks about getting a publishing deal despite the odds No backup plan How Alex’s book became the number one business book 80% of it is that it was a really well-written book 20% is building relationships and networking Without credibility, you need to prove yourself to the market A quick word from our sponsors [20:22 - 34:18] Building Credibility Through Your Network Alex talks about building up the book Inspired to share this information with the world Changing what people believe is possible Advice to people trying to expand your knowledge base Understand what you want and what gets you going Alex shares his most painful lesson during the process Trying to get to Warren Buffett Persistently pushing through Getting an entire event closed Blacklisted from Warren’s office There is such a thing as over-persistence [34:19 - 38:30] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? If it’s for your life, it’s who you know Who you know, is what fills your life How to connect with Alex - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Questions are the seed of change. The second a question even enters your mind… if you just let that seed sit there, you’re in for a f*cking adventure!” - Alex Banayan “You can give someone all the best tools and knowledge in the world, and their life can still feel stuck. But if you change what someone believes is possible, they’ll never be the same.” - Alex Banayan Resources Mentioned: The Third Door You can connect with Alex on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Uncover the world’s best-kept secrets to success on https://thirddoorbook.com/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking massive action takes massive confidence, and Bryce believes that getting uncomfortable is the key to gaining confidence. Bryce Henson is CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise. Having over 10+ years of experience in the fitness industry and owning 2 FBBC locations, his passion is spreading fitness to the world, in addition to mentoring fitness professionals on how to grow their businesses and change more lives in their local communities. He also brought his expertise to Brazil for a time to expand his experience. Bryce also co-leads FBBC Mastermind Group, an exclusive coaching group for high-performing fitness professionals. He enjoys world travel and is a fitness expert, coach, author, and inspirational leader. Dive in and learn taking action and jumping into the uncomfortable can help you gain confidence and build success. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:49] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Bryce Henson Bryce gives us a bit of his background His experience at Michigan State U A start in pharmacy Shifting to advertising and sales The decision to move to LA Getting a mentor led to opportunities Trying to find the ultimate goal [05:50 - 20:21] How to Take Action and Gain Confidence Bryce shares advice around setting time to find your passion 25% gazing 75% time and action Take action and course correct Bryce’s move to South America The value of traveling From advertising to fitness Bryce’s growing love for fitness How fitness increases productivity Bryce talks about how traveling led to his success Building more grit and confidence The experience getting uncomfortable Bryce talks about getting inspired by industry leaders Going through a fitness transformation The desire to go through a proven system The interaction with people How relationships helped Bryce stand out and branch out From VP to CEO A quick word from our sponsors [20:22 - 28:43] Putting Action Behind the Content You Consume Networking is about leading with value Taking action will better your business and others’ Mitigating conflict within your relationships Understand each other’s personalities Conflict is good for growth Have the end goal always in mind Now when to choose your battles Keeping your vision stable throughout the organization Communicate and cast vision Repetition is the mother of skill Resources that can help you [28:44 - 36:26] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Networking is everything Your what can come from the who The RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Bryce - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “There’s no feedback in terms of creativity and freedom. The only way you’re actually going to learn is if you take action.” - Bryce Henson “It makes you a person with more perspective, it makes you a person with more grit and confidence… That’s what doing hard things does for you.” - Bryce Henson “There is value in healthy conflict. Healthy conflict creates friction and friction creates growth and productivity and execution.” - Bryce Henson Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneurial Operating System You can connect with Bryce on LinkedIn and Instagram. Go to https://realbrycehenson.com/ to learn more. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is one fundamental skill that all entrepreneurs use to find success: they continuously take risks until something sticks. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is an Internet executive and entrepreneur with experience building, scaling, and leading businesses - most notably, Google, theBoardlist, and Amazon. Her most recent work as President of Stubhub led the company to sell for $4B! She is a multi-time board member and/or angel investor at private and public companies including TripAdvisor, Urban Outfitters, and Sunbasket. She shares her wisdom with people to help them succeed as leaders and build products that empower consumers which she does incredibly well through her book, Choose Possibility. Dive right in and learn what it means to choose possibility by taking risks and how risk-taking is a skill that can be learned. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:12] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy For a better way to book world-class guests head over to Guestio.com Sukhinder gives us a bit of her background Grew up as the daughter of two doctors How she learned to do books and taxes as a kid Learning what it really means to run your own business [05:13 - 15:01] Choose Possibility by Taking Risks Sukhinder talks about her early encouragements towards entrepreneurship Sukhinder’s venture into education and careers Going into business as a ‘less risky choice’ How it took over a year to get a single job offer Learning to take risks Her experience in corporate Venturing into ownership, “I will figure it out” The importance of being able to shift environments Give yourself chances to fail A quick word from our sponsors [15:02 - 33:40] Putting Yourself in Opportunity-Rich Environments Sukhinder shares the key to choosing possibility Be willing to embrace the process How to get yourself in the right ‘risk-taking’ environment Pursue the ‘Who’, not the ‘What’ Get yourself with ‘Superbosses’ Common characteristics of superbosses The polar opposite of you Patient and without ego People who release you to fail on your own Superbosses will share some level of your values Building relationships with your bosses Go to places where your skills are valued You need to know your own weaknesses and superpowers How Sukhinder is as a superboss Who you know or what you know? Our credibility comes through constant education and who you are Sukhinder’s “Why” behind the book Choose Possibility Showing an inside-out view of successes and failures Playing the long game and continuing to choose Risk-taking can be a learned skill [33:41 - 35:02] Closing Segment Go to Choosepossibility.com and take The Risk Quiz How to connect with Sukhinder - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Hustle and risk-taking… risk-taking is like putting bait out in the water constantly to sort of creating your own possibilities.” - Sukhinder Singh Cassidy “If you’re willing to embrace choosing possibility as a process you will have outsized returns.” - Sukhinder Singh Cassidy “To be a smart risk-taker is to put yourself in an environment where you’re most likely to succeed.” - Sukhinder Singh Cassidy Resources Mentioned: Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail) Superbosses You can connect with Sukhinder on LinkedIn and Twitter. For a powerful new approach to taking risks, you gotta check out https://www.choosepossibility.com/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an entrepreneur, Liz Wald thrives in uncertainty and where change is the norm. Liz is an Executive and Board Director for Good Earth Organics (GEO). Her career has been focused on building global marketplaces for emerging industries like cannabis and early-stage companies such as GEO. During her career, she has led in the technology category and is even credited with bringing Etsy from $80M to $800M while overseeing global operations. In this episode, we’ll talk about getting good at short-term plans by thriving in uncertainty, building community authentically, and how to capitalize on an emerging industry. So dive in and let’s talk about how to be early to the next big thing. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:14] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Liz Wald Liz gives us a bit of her background Liz’s college journey Her early career experience Transitioning into business and eCommerce A fascination with uncertainty and innovation [05:15 - 15:30] Getting Comfortable with the Unknown Getting on the cutting edge Generalist vs. specialist Getting good at short term strategies Liz’s thoughts on the value of long term vs. short term plans There is value to both but you need to be able to adapt fast 80% right is close enough The value of a household name Don’t underestimate the first-mover advantage A look at Etsy’s growth How to authentically build community with your users The example of Patagonia - living your values A quick word from our sponsors [15:31 - 28:18] How to Be Early to the Next Big Thing Liz shares about her work in the Cannabis industry The beauty of an emerging industry Get there early and spread the information Get curious to learn ‘enough” about your market Using your skillset to get into something new Look at what you’re good at and plug it in Who you know or what you know? Knowledge is power, but it speeds up with a great network Great people will open up doors for you What you know gives you the confidence to go to the who Make yourself someone ‘worth knowing’ Enthusiasm and generosity are huge in networking Don’t just network for your benefit What is the next big change? New York is finally coming online Beverage and consumption lounges for cannabis [28:19 - 34:46] Closing Segment The RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Liz - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I think the beginning, the start, and the growth is really around people who are very comfortable with risk and the unknown and kind of thrive in it.” - Liz Wald “The beautiful thing about an emerging industry is, when you’re early, you only have to be 10 minutes smarter than everyone else.” - Liz Wald “You have to know enough to be confident to go out there, but once you do, those people can make the path so much more open to you in ways that all of your knowledge isn’t going to get you.” - Liz Wald You can connect with Liz on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You gotta check out https://goodearthorganics.com/. Use Code: GEO15 to get a 15% Discount on premium soil for all you home-growers out there! Available till 12/25/21. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be honest, there is a lack of attraction around the trades, but they hold some of the most crucial roles in our workforce. Stephanie Roldan is on a mission to change that. Stephanie is the Director of Lean Culture at Rosendin Electric. She leads Rosendin's ‘Respect for People’ and ‘Continuous Improvement’ culture, simplified as "Lean Culture." Stephanie is profoundly involved in developing, setting, and leading the strategy on creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for employees. She serves as the Chairperson for Rosendin's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and sits on the Board of Directors for the AZ Foundation for Women. Dive into today’s episode and learn more about Lean Culture, diversity and inclusion in the trades, and removing the stigma around vocational work. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:21] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Stephanie Roldan Stephanie gives us a bit of her background Growing up around the trades Naturally curious and experiential Going straight into vocational training after high school Trepidation around not going to college first [04:22 - 13:26] Lean Culture: Diversity and Inclusion in the Trades Stephanie talks about the shifting perspective on going into trades The current stigma vs. the workforce shortage We need infrastructure for things to work Diversity and inclusion in the world of trades We have an attraction problem There is plenty of opportunities out there Stephanie defines and breaks down Lean Culture The programs and strategies that drive inclusivity Allowing everyone to have a voice while keeping things organized Checking the impact level of a change in the company A quick word from our sponsors [13:27 - 18:04] Stephanie Roldan on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? It’s important to have people in your corner How to find the right people and leverage those relationships “How can I help you?” Coming from the direction of serving others [18:05 - 25:54] Closing Segment The RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Stephanie - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If we have a workforce shortage and 50% of your population doesn’t come towards it, you have something in your culture that is not desirable about that… There’s an attraction problem.” - Stephanie Roldan “It fuels me to be of service to someone else.” - Stephanie Roldan You can connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brands that gain huge followings don’t ways do it by watching what the big guns are doing, but have their ears to the ground listening to their own customer’s wants, needs, and pain points! Serial entrepreneur Natalie Mackey created Winky Lux, the cult-favorite beauty brand with an emphasis on clean ingredients & colorful whimsy in 2015 with her best friend. Since its humble beginnings, Winky Lux has grown to a multi-million-dollar revenue company, becoming the fastest-growing single-brand launch in Target stores, and available in over 3,000 retailers & e-tailers throughout the United States! Today, Winky Lux utilizes consumer feedback & data into all of its launches - resulting in products that resonate with its target demographic and stay on top of the latest trends. Let’s dive into today’s episode with Natalie and get an inside look at how she took her company viral by building a brand that captivates the customer. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:43] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Natalie Mackey Natalie gives us a bit of her background From journalism to beauty entrepreneurship Interested in entrepreneurship from early on [04:44 - 14:28] Going Viral by Building a Brand that Captivates the Customer Natalie talks about her pivot away from finance into the beauty industry Falling in love with the idea of building something You need to be curious enough to sacrifice Sunk cost bias Building a brand from the ground up Following the customer Getting the customer to talk about what they purchase Connecting to the emotions of the customer How Natalie goes against the grain of large companies Standing out from the crowd in design Finding room to bring down costs without cutting quality A quick word from our sponsors [15:30 - 23:43] Personalizing Your Customer’s Experience Natalie talks about scaling a personalized experience Always making them feel seen and heard Let the customers see themselves in the products Navigating ad spend when you have a huge demographic Paid social is a dumpster fire! The power of TikTok The importance of transparency behind your brand You have to do the things your competitors can’t do Showing how the products are actually made [23:44 - 29:52] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Having a great network can fill the gaps in knowledge “Talk to me like I’m 5 years old” The RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Natalie - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “The key trait for entrepreneurship is not necessarily being the smartest person in the room, it’s like grit and perhaps even with a curiosity that’s attainable.” - Natalie Mackey “We’re always trying to be where the customer is. We’re always trying to make sure she feels seen and delighted and heard, and that’s the filter we put all our marketing initiatives through.” - Natalie Mackey “We want to be the bright spot in our customer’s day!” - Natalie Mackey You can connect with Natalie on LinkedIn and Instagram. Get the perfect gift for yourself or the women in your life at https://www.winkylux.com/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The answers to these two questions will have the biggest impact on your personal and professional success or failure: Can I trust you? And, can you trust me?” Dr. Yoram Solomon is the author of The Book of Trust and host of The Trust Show podcast. He’s published 14 books, 22 patents, and more than 300 articles in several well-known magazines. Dr. Solomon has founded several startup companies and has held several positions from General Manager to Vice President, all the way to CEO. He is now a professional member of the National Speakers Association and was a TEDx speaker and host. As if that wasn’t enough, Dr. Solomon also has experience as a marksman, serving in the IDF 35th Airborne Paratrooper brigade, and as a U.S. Air Force CAP pilot! If you want to build the bedrock and foundation of success then tune in with Dr. Solomon and let’s learn how to build and cultivate trust. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:53] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Yoram Solomon Dr. Solomon gives us a bit of his background His professional journey into the topic of trust Why are people more creative in startups than in mature companies? The elements of a culture of innovation Pivoting from culture/innovation to trust [05:54 - 17:43] Trust: The Bedrock of Success Dr. Solomon’s definition of trust The research process into the definitions If there is no risk there is no reward Trust helps mitigate and compensate the risk How to foster trust within relationships The building blocks for trust - ask what you can do to be trustworthy 8 laws of trust Realize not everyone will trust you The components of trust - Who you are Credibility - What you do Cultivated from interaction The importance of consistency - Compatibility A word from our sponsor [17:44 - 25:42] Using Trust to Build Relationships How to know when it’s time to double down or back off Competence compatibility vs. personality compatibility Is it important? Can it be changed? The ability to have a constructive disagreement The person you trust the least is the one you can’t be vulnerable with Who you know or what you know? What you know, is the value you can bring What good is what you know if you’re alone? [25:43 - 36:00] Closing Segment The RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Dr. Solomon - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “People will always tend to pull you into their comfort zone rather than push you away from yours.” - Dr. Yoram Solomon “You have to start by thinking, how do I become more trusted… but also you have to ask yourself by whom, not everybody is going to trust you.” - Dr. Yoram Solomon “You don’t have less value if you’re not a leader.” - Dr. Yoram Solomon You can connect with Dr. Solomon on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Go to https://www.yoramsolomon.com/ if you want to learn how to build trust and be trusted. Resources Mentioned: The Book of Trust The TRUST Show Podcast Culture Starts with You, not Your Boss Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind every fashion piece is a real human with their own individual identity. No one understands this more than creative geniuses, Drew Ginsburg and Robbin Choi. Drew is Founder and ‘Chief Creative Everything’, while Robbin Choi is the Co-Founder and Fashion Retail Merchandising Consultant for the iconic fashion and jewelry line seen amongst today's celebs - DYLANLEX. They currently have over 420k+ Instagram followers and have a wide spanning reach of influence. Some of their celebrity clients include: Beyonce, Madonna, Cardi B, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Jessica Alba, Alicia Keys, Khloe Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Dua Lipa, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Kendall Jenner to name a few! Get yourself some much needed inspiration and dive into the episode to learn more about blending business with the creative space. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:13] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Drew Ginsburg and Robbin Choi Robbin and Drew gives us a bit of their backgrounds Robbin and Drew’s working relationship Reconnecting with Drew over her new idea Looking for meaning behind her work [05:14 - 14:25] Blending Business with Creative Fueling the decision to set out on your own How Robbin felt physically ill working for other people without purpose Are you bored with what you’re doing? Life is too short not to go out and try Drew and Robbin talks about going into business as a creative People are inspired by who you are and what you do The power of fashion and accessories Transferring the passion for products to the demand of the market Study what the markets want and what is working You have to try something new as an entrepreneur - people like new Trust yourself as the customer The value of building a brand voice Connecting with your audience’s thoughts A word from our sponsor [14:26 - 25:20] Giving People a More Human Experience How education comes into selling a new idea Helping people break through their shyness You need to see it to believe in it Adding a human touch to the shopping experience Behind fashion is a real human Making people feel like, ‘this is for you’ Who you know or what you know? It depends how you use either factor The example of Drew and Robbin’s networking partnership The power of the celebrity face on your brand Making the clients feel good about what they’re getting [25:21 - 36:00] Closing Segment The RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Drew and Robbin - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You don’t always want to communicate with your words, I think that’s the cool thing about dressing and fashion and accessories: you’re choosing this thing that is immediately telling people what you’re about.” - Robbin Choi “Truly, you’re not going to work with somebody who you don’t value their opinion or don’t inspire you, you are going to people that you trust and then they connect you with other people that they trust.” - Drew Ginsburg You can connect with Drew and Robbin’s work DYLAN LEX on Instagram. Check out the collection on https://dylanlex.com/: made from artisans from all across the globe. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to co-create your company’s purpose with your employees and your customers! Simon Mainwaring is the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that turns companies into movements by empowering their brands to lead with a purpose larger than themselves. In his book LEAD WITH WE: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future, he shows how all of us—from the CEOs of the biggest corporations to exciting entrepreneurs to the everyday consumer—can make more environmentally friendly, purpose-driven, and positively impactful choices in service of everyone’s future. The future of profit is purpose, so jump right in and learn how Simon creates culture, vision and purpose in every brand he works with. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:09] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Simon Mainwaring Bio Simon give us a bit of his background Growing up with the concept of everyone is a ‘Mate’ Shaped with with strong values around people Simon’s process going through law school Combining a love for art and law to get advertising [03:10 - 14:47] The Future of Profit is Purpose Simon’s first steps into the advertising space Falling in love with how brands can tell stories Going off to London to land a job Getting recruited How Simon stepped out and went his own way Unhappy and unfulfilled but no idea why Simon’s encounter getting attacked professionally and emotionally Inspired to influence business to make a greater difference How the future of profit is purpose Define and position your brand Culture building Impact storytelling Why Simon runs a consultancy, not an ad agency Leading with ‘we’ - how it looks practically Ask if what you are doing or using is responsible Look at your diversity and inclusion Questions about why you exist as a company 1. What is your enemy? 2. What are you the only of? 3. When you’re at your best, what are you doing? Co-create your impact with customers and employees A word from our sponsor [14:48- 21:17] Creating Culture and Buy-In How to get people to buy-in to the vision It all starts with leadership Do your research, audit yourself, do a cost-benefit analysis The importance of recognizing individuality within your organization Who you know or what you know? What you know from life experience Self fulfillment is important above affirmation from others The importance of being relational and doing good [21:18 - 28:39] Closing Segment The RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Simon - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “What if we took the power of storytelling across to business to help it do less bad and more good.” - Simon Mainwaring “Define your purpose and then with your employees and your customers co-create the impact in the world that you want that is an expression of that purpose.” - Simon Mainwaring “If you approach things with gratitude you’ll never feel like you’re missing out.” - Simon Mainwaring Resources Mentioned: Lead with We We First Branding Want to connect with Simon? You can follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Discover a radical new vision for business and our future at https://www.leadwithwe.com/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you see a world that exists without your product or service in it? If the answer is no, then nothing should stop you from building it. Ankur Jain is the founder and CEO of Kairos HQ, a startup studio aimed at building businesses that make life better and more affordable. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family in the tech space, Ankur went on to be called the best-connected 21-year old in the world by Inc! Ankur found his calling while working on a project for VIP customers at Tinder, when he became excited about how normal people used the platform and about the potential of tech solutions to majorly impact their lives. Tired of watching Silicon Valley venture capitalists blow money into $700 juicers and moon shots instead of solving the actual, real-world problems; Ankur has dedicated his life to solving them himself. Do yourself a huge favor - dive into the episode and find out what Ankur’s real world experience has taught him how to solve real world problems. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:21] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Ankur Jain Bio Ankur give us a bit of his background Family immigrated in search of the American dream Growing up entrepreneurial parents starting from nothing Son to multi-billionaire tech CEO Naveen Jain [05:22 - 18:47] How to Solve Real World Problems How watching his dad grind led Ankur to creating businesses The key is having relentless persistence Inspired Ankur to start in business at age 11 Encouraged to find creative ways to make money Building up creativity to make money from a young age Creating business opportunities by solving problems The biggest problems are the biggest opportunities You should care about the problem you are solving Can you live in a world without your service or product? Navigating the world of startups - it’s not easy Your real relationships are your contacts You need to make sure you chase the goals that matter The story behind Alibaba - ‘we don’t pay attention to other people’ Every great disruption starts from incremental evolutions\ A word from our sponsor [19:48 - 31:20] Relentless Persistence is the Path to Success Ankur talks about struggling through his startup ventures Everything starts out not going according to plan The venture into making life more affordable Trying to get reward points regulated to become legal for home ownership How Ankur’s persistence paid off The power that relationships had in Ankur’s success You can’t be shy to talk about your idea Networking is about real relationships and real value Partner with the people that share your passion What do you stand for? [31:21 - 35:41] Closing Segment Ankur’s advice around time management “Most great companies die from indigestion not starvation” How to connect with Ankur - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “That’s the key to building startups, to building companies. It’s having a vision, but it's relentless persistence… Never accepting no for an answer is what led me to create my first company at 11.” - Ankur Jain “Love, money and happiness are the three things that if you chase directly, you never find.” - Ankur Jain “Now that you see in the world with this vision, a world with your product in existence, can you live in a world without it? If the answer is yes, stop wasting your time; and if the answer is no, then nothing should stop you from going out and building it.” - Ankur Jain Want to connect with Ankur? You can follow him on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out https://kairoshq.com/ if you want to start making life more affordable. Want to join the waitlist for Ankur's BILT MasterCard? Be one of the first 50 listeners to do the following: Go to BiltRewards.com Join the waitlist with your email Enter the fast track code BILT4TRAVIS You'll then receive an email to apply Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To create real, sustainable, competitive advantage you can’t just rely on satisfying the people you work with. You need to impress them. Jon Picoult is the founder of Watermark Consulting, a leading customer experience advisory firm that helps companies impress customers and inspire employees, creating raving fans that drive business growth. Princeton-trained in cognitive science, Jon has advised C-suite leaders at some of the world’s top companies, spanning Allstate to AT&T to Becton Dickinson. His insights have been featured by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, The Economist, Inc., NBC News and Forbes.com(where he’s a regular contributor). His landmark study on the ROI of customer experience is one of the most widely cited pieces of research in his industry. Join in on today’s episode if you want to learn how to take your customers and clients from impressed to obsessed. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:35] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Jon Picoult Jon give us a bit of his background How Jon’s experience taught him empathy Background in programing and AI College pathway Going from Comp Sci to the business world [06:36 - 22:05] Take Customers from Impressed to Obsessed Jon talks about his early career Learning the emotional resonance of the experience you bring Building relationships with advertisers and listeners in the music space How you present yourself matters Bringing the value before the ‘ask’ Build and deliver expectations Bringing confidence to the table without sacrificing authenticity How Jon scaled to consulting high level companies on their messaging What is takes for an organization to connect with their audience Realize each of your functioning silos Getting buy-in from people to align with your vision Make sure the metrics aren’t undermining your goal You’re customer’s voice is more important than analytics Make heroes - show people what ‘right’ looks like [22:06 - 25:52] Aspire to Inspire - Creating Memorable Impressions Key takeaways from Impressed to Obsessed Aspiring to satisfaction is mediocrity You need to impress How to create loyal customers Satisfied customers defect Memory of the experience is more important than experience itself How to get the book - Links below [25:53 - 30:48] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know? Idealism vs. pragmatism Who you know tends to pull ahead of what you know RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Jon - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Ultimately, people’s purchase behaviors and referral behaviors are going to be largely influenced not by a logical, rational experience that they’re getting from a business - they’re really going to be influenced by how they feel.” - Jon Picoult “You have a tremendous opportunity to show people what ‘right’ looks like…” - Jon Picoult “If you are aspiring to satisfy your customers, then you are aspiring to mediocrity… to create real, sustainable, competitive advantage you can’t just rely on satisfying the people you work with. You need to impress them.” - Jon Picoult Resources Mentioned: From Impressed to Obsessed Want to connect with Jon? You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Check out https://watermarkconsult.net/ if you want to impress your customers, and inspire your employees. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices