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Known as 'The Girl Who Made Elon Musk Cry', Niyc Pidgeon is a leader with a high level network of clients and business friends. Niyc supports coaches to grow 6 & 7- figure Coaching Businesses Online and her clients have generated over $22 million dollars in the last five years alone. Niyc is a best selling Hay House author, award winning positive psychologist, twice certified high performance coach, and investor! She is founder of the multi million dollar brand Unstoppable Success, creator of The Positive Psychology Coach Academy Certification, and her mission is to help millions of people change their lives through positive psychology and entrepreneurship. Dive back into the show and let’s learn from the master herself how to become unstoppable. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:07] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Niyc Pidgeon Niyc give us a bit of her background Originally from Newcastle UK Niyc’s building love for reading and writing How reading and taking in content fuels your writing Niyc’s family life and background [07:08 - 20:37] Everything Happens to Serve Your Growth How Niyc’s early life informed her career decisions Living in a constant dichotomy Growing up with a strong sense of responsibility The influence of Niyc’s father Niyc talks about her college process and experience “How much time do we spend looking at the fielders?” The pivot into psychology A growing love for sports and fitness Looking for the cross between the brain and action How Niyc found her niche The pursuit of personal transformation A love for the journey Taking side steps with the goal in mind Learning to make a passive income Making Elon Musk cry [20:38 - 40:37] How to Become Unstoppable The process of finally making money from passion 5 years of grinding through ‘The energy of recommitment’ You need to command a higher level of energy from yourself Niyc tackles the issue of diluting your attention Doing too many things at once You need to focus in on something Pivoting into coaching first Practical ways Niyc fueled her success in coaching Research and investment strategy Learning from failure Finding success moving from group to one on one coaching When you’re at your wits end, you’re breakthrough is about to come Don’t stop before it comes The fixed mindset vs. the growth mindset The learning process along the way There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution [40:38 - 45:02] Closing Segment Now is Your Chance - the ‘why’ behind the book A tool book to guide you to your success The power of positive psychology Niyc’s final thoughts on positive psychology How to connect with Niyc - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Whether it’s good or bad at the time, it’s always serving our growth. So, one of my favorite phrases, ‘It is what it is.’ We are at - where we are at and it’s perfection… There’s no point in regretting anything.” - Niyc Pidgeon “Even if you’re taking a side step, as long as it’s serving the main goal, then it’s ok.” - Niyc Pidgeon “If you’re just in it for the money, or you’re just in it to do it as quickly as possible, then it’s either never going to happen or it’s never going to last.” - Niyc Pidgeon Resources Mentioned: Now is Your Chance The 4 Hour Work Week Want to connect with Niyc? You can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Visit https://www.niycpidgeon.com if you want to become an unstoppable coach. Do business where business is done. Get a $100 advertising credit toward your first LinkedIn campaign. Visit LinkedIn.com/byn today! Terms and conditions 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

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. Right now, ButcherBox is offering new members a 10-14 pound turkey FREE in their first box. Just go to Butcherbox.com/TRAVIS to sign up today! 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 so bittersweet to be here announcing that this will be the final episode of the Build Your Network Podcast; but bigger and better things are in the making. I can’t thank you all enough for doing this journey with us and hopefully you gained a TON of value from listening in! Be sure to tune into this episode as we wrap things up, share a bit about the experience we gained along the way, and talk about where we’re heading next and what you can look forward to in the near future! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 02:30] Opening Segment Welcome and thank you for being with us Inviting Eric to come on with me [02:31 - 12:21] Just Get Started I talk a bit about the early days of the podcast In between living situations The struggles just to get started What it was like interviewing for the first time Stories and experience Shifting into a comfortable interview style A word from our sponsor [12:22 - 20:44] What’s Next? The moment of ‘I can do this!’ Getting a hold of people bigger than you Where we’re heading now Cultivating new ideas Venturing out of the entrepreneurial space Everything is going to stay here Make sure to stay subscribed here! “Travis Interviews” “Travis Reacts” [20:45 - 22:33] Closing Segment - Thank You Make a quick post of your memory with us Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If you really just put your mind to something, stick to the long game, do the right things, treat people the right way and keep that goal in mind - then you can accomplish a lot more things than you think that you can.” - Travis Chappell “We’re basically rebranding the show to become the ‘Travis Interviews Show…’ The conversations will be able to be a little bit of a deeper dive, a little bit more in depth.” - Travis Chappell “Thank you so much for tuning in and for the last time: You have been listening to the Build Your Network Podcast.” - 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! 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

When your natural reaction to falling is to immediately get back up, eventually the win will come. Kelly Gunther is an American speed skater who participated most recently in the 2014 Winter Olympics. After a devastating injury, Kelly was able to return to skating and set two personal best times in November 2011. She is now a coach who believes everyone has a chance at achieving their dreams by discovering their own strengths. Kelly embodies the ideals of building a network by constantly surrounding herself with inspiring people who push her to be her best. Let’s dive into Kelly’s story and learn how pushing through with fearless determination brought her success even when she was discounted. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:18] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Kelly shares some background on her story Shy growing up with a learning disability Finding herself in skating Revisiting her high school later on [05:19 - 22:33] Pushing Through with Fearless Determination Kelly talks about the biggest influences in her life Her mother and coach What separates Kelly from other skaters Using the drive deep inside A hunger to keep learning The mental hurdles of competition Going in fearless The importance of faith Push through or pivot? Listen to your mind and body Keeping doing it as long as you love it Being bigger than the Olympics ‘Becoming Kelly’ A word from our sponsor [22:34 - 34:26] Kelly Gunther on Building Your Network Pulling in experiences into the business world The value of pushing yourself Not ‘Yet’ Who you know or what you know? The importance of connections Using who you know to get where you want Using your voice How Clubhouse helped Kelly Setting up a network Paid vs. organic networking Principles for people seeking mentorship Gravitate towards natural connection [34:27 - 37:56] Closing Segment The RaNdoM RoUnd How to connect with Kelly - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I'm not the best skater, and I'm not the worst skater, but I'm going to be there no matter what, and I'm gonna work hard.” - Kelly Gunther “I was just used to it - that if you get knocked down you get back up again.” - Kelly Gunther “What's so important to me is that I want to be bigger than the Olympics, because that's who I am. I'm just ‘Kelly’ that made one dream come true.” - Kelly Gunther You can connect with Kelly on Instagram and Twitter. Go to https://www.kellyguntherspeaker.com/ for even more inspiration. 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 gap between the people that have and the ones that don’t - is what they know. Billy Gene is the owner of a multi-million dollar ad agency that revolutionizes education by teaching entrepreneurial skills you’ll never learn in school. In this episode you’ll get a rare insider look at the story behind Billy: what drives him, and how we can find whatever success looks like for us if you learn this one thing that helps you stand out and stay memorable: Confidence. Jump into this amped up episode and learn from the master of marketing himself, Billy Gene. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:13] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Billy Gene Head over to https://guestio.com to connect to high-level guests What is exciting Billy right now! Billy shares his thoughts on schooling The scam of college The Gene pool vision [05:14 - 22:23] Learning How to Struggle Well Billy shares some background on his story Getting into sales while in school Seeing the disparity between workers and owners Thoughts on money growing up Getting into areas of struggle on purpose The value of learning struggle Don’t feel bad for what you’re blessed with Billy talks about getting into business The effect on his parents Getting to a point of struggle A word from our sponsor [22:24 - 30:44] Confidence is King How confidence makes all the difference Confidence comes from results Results come from practice Confidence is not arrogance Actively growing confidence Feeding off of the micro-wins Confidence is transferable Be willing to start from the bottom People like having the excuse to quit [30:45 - 43:31] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know? You have to have both - bring something to the table The value exchange Billy’s examples of adding value Be okay when you hear no Billy’s advice on networking Follow the trends The RaNdoM RoUnd How to connect with Billy - links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “The gap between the people that have and don’t - is what they know.” - Billy Gene “You should never do a business you don’t love.” - Billy Gene “You have to be confident because you get to this point where nobody will believe in you because they’ve never accomplished it themselves… confidence is the only thing that gets you through.” - Billy Gene Resources Mentioned: Billy Gene is Marketing Offends the Internet You can connect with Billy on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Go to https://billygeneismarketing.com/ for more world-class tips on marketing. 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

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

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 a 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

Connect and engage with Jay on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Check out https://www.abraham.com/ for more of the world’s highest quality marketing tips. 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

Felicia Romero, host of the Diet Dropout, Melanie Parish, Master Certified Coach, and Kelly Roach, Former Fortune 500 executive share lessons from their coaching careers! 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 travischapell.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 a 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

After a successful 19-year career in the clothing business, Michael Coles tested his entrepreneurial skills in 1977, when he co-founded Great American Cookie Company with an investment of only $8,000. When he started the Great American Cookie Company, there were three major cookie companies in business. One had almost 100 stores and the other two had 50 each. When he sold the company in 1998 with sales over $100 million, the Great American Cookie Company was the largest franchisor of cookie stores with the other companies having already closed down. He is now a transformational leader and the author of Time to Get Tough. Let’s dive in and hear more from Michael how he created the $100 Million Cookie Company. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:42] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Michael Coles Bio Make sure to check out guestio.com Michael gives us some background on her story Growing up in Buffalo, NY Going through bankruptcy as a family Deciding to set out and start working at 13 School life [06:43 - 19:16] The $100 Million Cookie Company Michael talks about his social circles and work life growing up The impact of his mentor Michael shares about his life after high school Moving in with his brother Getting into college Encouraged to work first before college The job that propelled Michael forward Managing a rough territory in a clothing business Growing accounts for almost 3 years Setting out into Detroit Michael’s journey into the cookie industry A word from our sponsors [19:17 - 28:46] Time to Get Tough Michael shares how his accident set up the rest of his life Being told your limits Beginning to get his life back Lessons from setting records in biking Learning about business We learn more from our mistakes The story behind Caribou Coffee Creating loyalty Making decisions as the CEO Getting held back by ‘good’ [28:47 - 36:30] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know Learn what you don’t know Surround yourself with the right people Michael’s advice around mentorship and coaching ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Michael Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You just don’t realize the impact you might have on somebody’s life.” - Michael Coles “You got two choices: you can just give up, or you can say, ‘I’m going to finish this, I’m going to learn from it so I can move on so I don’t make the same mistakes…” - Michael Coles Resources Mentioned: Time to Get Tough Caribou Coffee Execution The Reckoning Connect and engage with Michael on LinkedIn. Check out https://michaelcoles.com/ and secure your key to 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

Everything rises and falls on leadership, and good leaders are the ones who know how to be flexible. John C Maxwell is the author of the book Leadershift and number one NYT Bestselling author, coach, and speaker. John has been called the number one leader in business by the AMA and the world’s most influential leadership expert by Inc. in this episode he talks about how to gain real influence with people, and some of the questions he asked when he first spent time with John Wooden, as well as what to expect from his latest books. Let’s dive in and learn from one of the greats himself on how great leaders know how to shift. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:33] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, John Maxwell Bio Make sure to check out guestio.com John gives us some background on her story Wonderful family background Learning leadership by example Career journey and the growth of his mission [05:34 - 12:57] Great Leaders Know How to Shift How John’s formal training in ministry informed his skills as a leader Seeing a rare opportunity to influence people Why you need to read Leadershift Leadership is always changing You need to learn how to be flexible and shift The best leaders are quick to start A word from our sponsors [12:58 - 22:06] John Maxwell on Building Your Network How to build relationships the right way Influence through adding value to people The example of Dale Carnegie Are you a plus or a minus in relationships? 5 things to do to change your life Start valuing people Think of ways to add value to people Look for ways to add value specifically Everyday, DO things that add value Encourage others to do the same Who you know or what you know? Who you know won’t help without what you know Maximise what you know by who you know Do you want to have fans or friends? [22:07 - 26:04] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with John Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “What is needed for a person to become successful in life? If I could teach a person how to lead and influence others, if I could teach people how to train, raise and equip others, then that person, regardless of their occupation… could probably be very successful.” - John C Maxwell “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” - John C Maxwell “Leaders see more than others see, and they see before others see.” - John C Maxwell Resources Mentioned: Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace 25 Ways to Win with People Connect and engage with John on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://www.johnmaxwell.com/ and learn from the undisputed best in leadership. 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

No matter where you come from or what your background is, anyone can achieve the height of their dreams if they know how. To learn more, today we have Mehak Vohra with us. Mehak is the Founder and CEO of SkillBank, a company that empowers people to reach their potential through education. Dropping out of college to pursue a startup career, her agency generated millions of views every month for her clients. She went on to work with VCs, startups, CNN analysts, New York Times best-selling authors, and anyone that wanted to build a brand and grow their user base. Let’s get started and find out more about how Mehak gained millions of views for her clients by focussing on growing her niche. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:45] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Mehak Vohra Bio Mehak gives us some background on her story Family background Quiet and reserved growing up Developing an interest in coding and tech Going into college Dropping out to focus on business [06:46 - 14:49] Getting Millions of Views on Marketing Ads by Niching Down Transitioning from West Virginia to Silicon Valley Navigating the culture shock Open to more opportunities Mehak talks about the process of building SkillBank Building up a portfolio and network LinkedIn marketing Learning the ins and outs of finance and marketing Niching down to one thing It provides clarity Offer the one thing you’re good at and scale it A word from our sponsors [14:50 - 28:14] Mehak Vohra on Building Your Network How Mehak helps others build up their businesses The importance of mentorship and practice Niching down on targeted education The shortage of education around useful marketing practices Mehak’s advice on developing your marketing craft Start getting hands on experience Who you know or what you know? Mehak talks about the importance of what you know Mehak’s thoughts around college education Still a valuable experience How SkillBank provides value to people who want to get started [28:15 - 31:54] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Mehak Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I don’t think your zip code, or where you’re from, or your financial background should keep you from achieving your dreams if you want to.” - Mehak Vohra “When you have a standardized offering you become known as THAT person… I’ve built my brand around being the ‘LinkedIn girl.’” - Mehak Vohra Resources Mentioned: SkillBank Connect and engage with Mehak on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://themehakvohra.com/ and kickstart your career marketing. 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

Connect and engage with Kristin on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out http://klbmllc.com/ and learn more about their world class business management. 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

With great money comes great responsibility; so how do you manage it and who helps you in the process? Kristin Lee is an accountant and business manager focusing on intricate international tax and business structures for a myriad of clients. Kristin has worked at some of the top business management firms in the world throughout her career before starting KLBM, a company providing a full range of business management and accounting services to musicians, athletes, writers, actors, producers, labels, and other high net worth individuals and companies all over the world. Dive into this episode and learn some practical knowledge about how Kristin helps high net worth individuals and entities manage their money. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:21] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Kristin Lee Bio Kristin gives us some background on her story A love for performance and music Following the business path Getting into the passionate side of business and accounting [05:22 - 21:01] How High Net worth People Manage Their Money Transitioning from traditional accounting to the creative space Avoiding the emergency point Don’t be afraid to delegate How much should education come into play vs. delegation Due diligence is still important When it’s time to outsource Business mistakes people should avoid early on The issue of not forming your business correctly Watch out for taxes General, legal tax saving tips A word from our sponsors [21:02 - 37:20] Kristin Lee on Building Your Network Kristin talks about the process of growing her firm Who you know or what you know? A lot of growth due to who you know How to stay on top of the mind of clients Be the best and take care of your clients Working through the pandemic Having the right systems and people in place The role masterminds and mentorships played in Kristin’s success Having good bosses who trained well Connections that led to success How Kristin would build up her network from ground zero Persistence and alignment with the right people Annoying persistence vs. Professionalism [37:21 - 45:46] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Kristin Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I would encourage people to not be afraid to delegate because then you can really focus on things that are growing your business, growing your brand, making you - you.” - Kristin Lee “Every situation can provide a new challenge… We can always get better, and I’m not afraid to change or update something that doesn’t work, just because we’ve done it ‘that way’ for so long.” - Kristin Lee Resources Mentioned: KLBM Kristin Lee Clubhouse Connect and engage with Kristin on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out http://klbmllc.com/ and learn more about their world class business management. 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

Jonathan Krueger, founder of LionsGate Advisors, Jason Hartman, founder of Platinum Properties Investor Network, Inc. and Daniel Blue, President of Quest Education, share their tips for financial success. Key Takeaways: You have to confront your negative worldview toward money. Money is neutral. How you use it determines whether it is good or bad. The media focuses on cyclical markets, but most of the world is a linear real estate market. You must duplicate yourself to continue growing. Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com/ Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group 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 a small business, how do you stand out in a crowded marketplace? Gordon Henry is a master at building businesses from good to great. Gordon is the Chief Strategy Officer of Thryv, Inc. a company giving small businesses the software and resources they need to excel. His experience also includes his time as chief marketing officer for Yellowbook, where he managed print and online products for the company’s 700,000 advertisers and 5,000-member salesforce. Gordon was credited with building the company’s brand into a household name growing it from $500 million in revenue to $2 billion. Let’s tune in and learn how to stand out and make your small business thrive. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:30] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Gordon Henry Bio Gordon gives us some background on her story Athletic in school An early interest in journalism Moving into marketing The inspiration for journalism Gordon talks about his pivot into marketing [04:31 - 20:01] How to Make Your Small Business Thrive Gordon talks about the biggest changes in marketing No more friction in the process Biggest mistakes and wins in small businesses during the pandemic A look at the service sector Communicating with clients effectively The importance of CRM Building confidence Gordon shares about the mission behind Thryv Generating leads for small businesses Your database is key When it’s time to implement this tool A word from our sponsors [20:02 - 29:38] Gordon Henry on Building Your Network How Gordon recommends to maintain your own personal touch Examples and advice Who you know or what you know? The importance of mentors The value of your own network of peers Gordon’s thoughts on paid masterminds and networking How networking impacted Gordon’s journey More the way than the what Advice for young people on their business path The example of fighter pilots [29:39 - 38:34] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Gordon Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If you’re a business that wants to be relevant in 2021 and going forward you have to be communicating with people on their smartphone…” - Gordon Henry “The mission we really set out was to empower small businesses to be able to compete in this landscape and do it at a price point they can handle.” - Gordon Henry Resources Mentioned: Thryv Pay Connect and engage with Gordon directly at [email protected] or on LinkedIn. Check out the website https://corporate.thryv.com/ and make your business thrive! 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 go from ‘what if’ to ‘what’s next?’ Genecia Alluora is a former Miss Singapore and the Founder of Soul Rich Woman,South East Asia's leading network for female entrepreneurs connecting 12,000+ women and 200,000 subscribers across the region. Genecia believes that networks help women to build their brand recognition and online reputation as a leader. Her goal is to get them more customers, confidence and credibility - while making a positive impact in the world, with her work greatly influencing Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia. So much practical wisdom today. Let’s get right into the episode and learn more from Genecia how having no other choice but to succeed will push you to go all in and all out! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:58] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Genecia Alluora Bio Genecia gives us some background on her story Supporting herself through school Taking up and teaching unique certifications Bullied in school for not having the newest stuff [04:59 - 20:17] No Other Choice but to Succeed Genecia talks about going from survival to building bigger things Leaving a profession to join as Miss Singapore The impact of her network Overcoming the insecurity to pursue something uncomfortable Grit and determination Taught the value of exchange Genecia shares her thoughts on risk Getting passed the what if to what’s next Go all in and all out Overcoming something bigger than your capacity Resourcefulness and visualization Practical example [20:18 - 25:45] Own and Love the F Word How Genecia is helping other women take control of their success Inspired by a life of freedom Crossing the million dollar line Showing others it’s possible A word from our sponsors How to get started Start with the end in mind The importance of pivoting online Visualize your ideal then reverse engineer [25:46 - 32:17] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? The analogy of an author Genecia’s top networking tip - Be yourself ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Genecia Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Turn your mess into your message…” - Genecia Alluora “I really believe in taking risks, because that's what life is all about… Because what's a breakthrough when there is no risk involved?” - Genecia Alluora “Is it that I'm limited by my limitations, or am I limited by my resourcefulness?” - Genecia Alluora Resources Mentioned: Soul Why Connect and engage with Genecia on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Check out https://www.soulrichwoman.com/ and become the entrepreneur you were meant to be. 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

Longevity in making something great is not only about the quality of the product but the quality of the experience and a love for the people you do it with. Casey Patterson is an executive producer who has been nominated for four Emmy awards and two PJ Awards, and head of Casey Patterson entertainment. She has created an array of groundbreaking programming including the breakout hit-series Lip Sync Battle, Netflix's A Very Murray Christmas, Spike's One Night Only: Alec Baldwin, Rock the Troops with Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions, The Concert of the Century at the White House, Saturday Night Live 25th Anniversary Special, and so much more! An incredible guest today. Let’s jump right in and learn how this Emmy Nominated Producer accomplished her dreams by doing something bigger than herself. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:15] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Casey Patterson Bio Casey gives us some background on her story Influenced and inspired by MTV A movement for adolescents A part of something bigger Growing up in St. Croix and England [05:16 - 12:41] Doing Something Bigger than Yourself Starting a career in entertainment as a talent booker Being moved by content The usual career path Making something the talent wants to do Building authority and experience How Casey made the leap into management A value for the voice of the demographic Best idea wins - spot bonus How relationships played a huge role in Casey’s career The importance of like minded people A word from our sponsors [12:42 - 17:07] Love the Story You’re A Part of Casey shares what drives her to find success A love for creators and the creative process How to have longevity Work with the people you adore Quality of product and experience [17:08 - 20:15] Closing Segment The story and impact behind the recent Emmy nomination How to engage with Casey Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I felt like I was a part of something bigger than myself… That was my first real understanding into the context of what a good brand really is and that is to stand for something bigger than just the product.” - Casey Patterson “You have to love the community and you have to love the content and you have to respect that connection which is precious…” - Casey Patterson “I think it’s important to carve out enough time and breathing room when making things to enjoy the making of things and enjoy the people you’re doing it with.” - Casey Patterson Connect and engage with Casey on Instagram and Twitter. Go to http://caseypattersonent.com/ for more upcoming and exciting content. 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

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 a 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

In an increasingly isolated and suspicious society, we may be losing out on an incredible superpower that opens doors and actively improves our lives - the ability to talk to strangers. Joe Keohane is a New York-based writer and editor who has held high-level editorial positions with, or written for, Esquire, Medium, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, the Boston Globe, the New Yorker, and New York Magazine writing on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology. He is now the author of his first book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. Let’s dive right in and learn from Joe how the power of talking to strangers can not only build your network, but directly affect you as a person. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:29] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Joe Keohane Want better interviews? Go to Guestio.com Joe gives us some background on his story Growing up in a social family Athletic as a kid Falling in with the artistic crowd Going into the job world [06:30 - 18:50] The Power of Talking to Strangers Joe talks about his start into writing How Joe began to network Writing to other writers about their work Joe’s college experience Joe talks about how he got networking for writing Going to people who are doing what you want Sticking with the responsive people It should be a pleasurable experience Follow your curiosity not an agenda A word from our sponsors [18:51 - 33:29] The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World The inspiration for the book The rise of isolation The benefits of talking to strangers The individual benefits The social benefits The example of Braver Angles Talking to people who disagree with you Talking to people to expand yourself [33:30 - 37:29] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Without who you know, what you know makes no difference We are social creatures ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Joe Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I haven’t applied for a job in 10 years… My network does everything for me, it’s amazing.” - Joe Keohane “People fail at networking when they think it’s like eating your vegetables, it should be pleasurable, and indulging your curiosity.” - Joe Keohane “If you want to talk to someone you have to be willing to change, you have to be open to what they’re saying… a real conversation can actually change you.” - Joe Keohane Resources Mentioned: The Power of Talking to Strangers Conversation - Theodore Zeldin Religion for Atheists Connect and engage with Joe on Twitter and LinkedIn. Go to https://joekeohane.net/ to learn more about the power of talking to strangers. 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

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 travischapell.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, you know that the key to the success of any venture or project is knowing when it’s time to pivot and being intentional about it. Ryan Wenger, LA Magazine featured ‘superlawyer’ turned travel business innovator, is the Founder and CEO of WhereTo, a travel business manager for travel business managers. Ryan is on a mission to make traveling cheaper and easier for all people. He has raised over $10 million in venture capital, brought together a team of world class engineers and executives, and helped build two platforms used by millions, one of which was acquired by Flight Centre. Let’s dig into this episode and learn more from Ryan about how to know when it’s time to pivot, and how to do it effectively. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:12] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Ryan Wenger Want better interviews? Go to Guestio.com Ryan gives us some background on his story Growing up in Woodstock, New York Parents’ career and lifestyle High School experience College experience Going into Law [07:13 - 18:04] How to Know When to Pivot Ryan shares about his experience transitioning from law Always experimental at heart The inspiration to go into ‘travel’ Getting investors through telling stories Building a new platform Building and launching process Getting passed the learning curves The story of going viral and getting millions of users Getting key partnerships How to know when to pivot A glaringly obvious point Put your problems into perspective A word from our sponsors [18:05 - 26:44] How to Pivot Well Getting into uncomfortable positions to move forward The key to success Playing the numbers game How relationships come into play Being a good networker Ryan’s partnership experience The levels of investors How to know when to hand over leadership Knowing when someone can do a better job [26:45 - 34:34] Closing Segment What’s next for Ryan? Getting acquired by Flight Centre Merging strengths Seeing it all stand on its own Who you know or what you know? Your network is what helps or hurts your company It’s ok to start from zero if you put in the work ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Ryan Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I loved jumping into ideas and seeing if I could bring them to light.” - Ryan Wenger “You have to take an honest look at your problems and think about the pivot opportunity and weigh the cost and the benefits.” - Ryan Wenger Resources Mentioned: WhereTo WhereFor The Lean Startup The Art of the Start Connect and engage with Ryan on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out https://ryanwenger.com/ to get your hands on some more awesome content and tips. 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

Everybody has the potential for success, but too few actually develop the plan. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology. She has been named by the journal Nature and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development. She is also a contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today where she publishes her research about the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel laureates, astronauts and Olympic champions which has also inspired her newest book, The Success Factor. Jump in as we learn more from Dr. Gotian about the success factor and the mindset we need to be high achievers. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:54] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Ruth Gotian Dr. Gotian gives us some background on his story Always the one who was different Growing up during specific gender roles Career today Surrounded by successful people Building on experiences [05:55 - 14:52] Opening Your Mind to Find Truth Exposure to new ideas during college Dr. Gotian’s college experience The value of learning HOW to think Getting her doctorate Parsing through what is ‘true’ Textbooks are not gospel There are no one right ways to do something Navigating a breakdown of world views Trial and error Expose yourself to different sources Making your own informed decision A word from our sponsors [14:53 - 24:52] The Success Factor The pillars of high achievers Intrinsically motivated A high level of perseverance Strong foundation Everyone can become a high achiever You need to have a plan Passion audit How to see the passion in others See what they do during down time Not what but WHO you want to be What problem do you want to solve [24:53 - 36:01] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Who is critical because they open doors Dr. Gotian’s example Choosing the right advice Do your research Do what’s important Freedom vs. commitment The importance of mentorship and masterminds Mix things up ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Dr. Gotian Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I quickly realized that people’s definition of what I should do was based on their limited view. But the more I saw and the more I talked to people… I got to see what else is out there.” - Dr. Ruth Gotian “I think everybody has the potential but not everyone has the plan… What is that blueprint for success that you can adapt to your own life?” - Dr. Ruth Gotian “If you want to have impact, you need to do something important.” - Dr. Ruth Gotian Resources Mentioned: The Success Factor Take the Passion Audit Connect and engage with Dr. Gotian on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Check out https://www.ruthgotian.com/ to learn from the Top30 Management Thinker. 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

Have you ever been told, “you’re not good enough?” If you’ve been told that, or you’re thinking it now, then it's the very next steps you take that will determine your outcome. Jeremy Herider was a man starting from nothing and is now a former Pro Baseball player turned Productivity coach. He is the CPO (Chief Productivity Officer) at Keller Williams VIP Realty and Founder of OptimalSelf. Jeremy has a passion to help and teach people how to build a team and expand across local and regional markets. His mission is to assist people in building careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living as well as creating habits for success that cross generational lines. He is also the host of the podcast Optimal Self. Dive into Jeremy’s inspiring story and our conversation about having no excuses and taking responsibility for your optimal self. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:57] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Jeremy Herider Jeremy gives us some background on his story Parents and upbringing Struggling financially growing up Baseball player from birth [07:58 - 28:41] No Excuses, Taking Responsibility for Your Optimal Self Jeremy’s thoughts on creating success from nothing Making it your passion Unlocking your own personal power Leaving your prison Getting out of the past Even in the ‘glory days’ can be prison Creating your next level It’s your choice Jeremy’s experience on the drive to improve When expectations don’t meet the narrative “Because you weren’t good enough” “What are you going to do about it?” What to do when you’re not good enough Compounding hard work over time A word from our sponsors [28:42 - 49:34] How You are Here is How You are Everywhere The balance between hard work and natural born talent Opinions should not motivate you, good or bad Being the best you at everything you do Curating your passion Elevating your hard work to all areas of your life We all have the ability to learn in common Success comes from learning Your life is in seasons Constantly working on yourself in each season Don’t attach your identity to just one thing What you do is not who you are Your ‘Google Review’ What do you want to say about yourself [49:35 - 1:02:57] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Would not be here without others Seeking knowledge from people who have done it Implementation is power Knowledge is no good with people around you ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Jeremy Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “The moment you will take responsibility for everything in your life, is the moment you unlock your own personal power to have anything in your life.” - Jeremy Herider “The worst prison in the world is the one you don’t even know you’re in… They are locked in because they’re a prisoner of the past.” - Jeremy Herider “Do you want to be the kid that makes it as a 12 year old? Or do you want to be the kid at 22 that’s running on the field in front of 50,000 people? Your choice, how are you gonna play it?” - Jeremy Herider Resources Mentioned: Optimal Self: The Art of Becoming the Best Version of Yourself 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Optimal Self YouTube Connect and engage with Jeremy on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out https://www.optimalself.today/ and start becoming the best version of you. 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

When you start from nothing, you have nothing to lose - and that is what can give you the grit and ambition to continue. Starting from nothing, Shaahin Cheyene dropped out of high school and went on to discover that you can't learn the principles that make you wealthy in this economy at any school. Starting his work at the age of 16, he made over a billion dollars by the time he was 18. Shaahin is the serial entrepreneur who invented Herbal Ecstasy, The Vapir Vaporizer and is now a leading Amazon seller and top consultant for people who want to make millions in sales. He is also the author of the new book Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult. Let’s dive into Shaahin’s incredible story and experience and learn how this top Amazon consultant and seller made a billion dollars in sales. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:54] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Shaahin Cheyene Shaahin gives us some background on his story Immigrated to America from Iran Everyday is survival The pressures of cultural expectations Stories from upbringing [06:55 - 18:05] Breaking a Billion in Sales Shaahin talks about carving his own path in life Not fitting in as a kid Finding a culture to fit in Who is making the money? The idea to sell a legal pill Success using a drug dealing format Breaking a Billion Dollars in sales Distribution is key to everything The experience and after effects Dealing with the adversity [18:06 - 35:31] The Relentless Drive to Keep Going It’s easier to sell success than work for it Shiny object syndrome Staying relentless even when you don’t need to Driven by excitement The importance of tunnel vision Making money doesn’t have to be a struggle Chase excellence and money is a byproduct Developing and cultivating the mindset From me to what From what to how Find the distribution Come to the table with excellence How to become bulletproof The 4 pillars 1. Build a foundation 2. Have other investments 3. Real Estate 4. Have an ecommerce business A word from our sponsors [35:32 - 44:42] Shaahin Cheyene on Building Your Network Getting into ecommerce Resources below Who you know or what you know? In the absence of performance it’s all networking The example of Basquiat Network amplifies what you know Building your network Share opportunities and bring people up Knowledge, courage, and action [44:43 - 55:17] Closing Segment ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Shaahin Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I started to learn that, hey, you know, if you know how to deal with people, and if you can think outside the box that things are possible beyond what other people believe - they are!” - Shaahin Cheyene “We had created a distribution system that nobody had ever seen before and dominated an entire industry… First thing I realized was that distribution is the key to everything.”- Shaahin Cheyene “When you start from nothing, you have nothing to lose. And it's that mentality for me that has given me the grit, the drive and the ambition to continue.” - Shaahin Cheyene Resources Mentioned: Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult Think and Grow Rich BILLION podcast Hack & Grow Rich Free Amazon Mastery Course The Trick to Money is Having Some How to be Unreasonably Successful Connect and engage with Shaahin on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out https://www.shaahincheyenne.com/ and become a master at selling on Amazon. 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

What defines a great leader is how they face challenges. Being told he wasn’t good enough, was the fuel for the fire that drove Sam Palazzolo forward into success. Today, Sam is an Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Author, Leadership Professor, and Nonprofit Philanthropist, who brings a variety of value creation topics to entrepreneurs and business leaders. His ideas and actionable takeaways are captured in his five books, the most recent being The Influential Leader: Leading at the Tip of the Spear. Let’s dive into Sam’s story and talk about how to become an influential leader. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:15] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Sam Palazzolo Sam gives us some background on his story Born and raised in Detroit Modest upbringing Pushed to get good grades Always looking for useful information [06:16 - 13:01] The Minor Victories Leading to Success From assembly line to corporate job Getting invited by Vanderbilt University Rewarding your accomplishments The parallel of parenting and leadership Having people figure things out [13:02 - 20:29] Becoming an Influential Leader Pivoting out of a corporate job Joining a consultancy Going out on his own Leadership development Building up a tech startup Tip of the Spear What they do The venture side Sam talks about the value of his book A catalyst to start bigger things A word from our sponsor [20:30 - 27:37] Closing Segment Who you know, or what you know? Both: subject matter expert combined with leveraging relationships How networking led Sam to opportunity The rule of 3 Takeaways from the Influential Leader A lot of leadership books lack tactical steps Giving practical action steps ‘The people moment’ How to engage with Sam Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I love it when people tell me, ‘you can’t do it,’ or ‘your best isn’t good enough…’ Those are the fuel moments that cause me to build fire; that’s what makes me drive down the highway faster.” - Sam Palazzolo “You gotta have those milestones that allow you to, kind of, tick off some success… You gotta give yourself some credit for the victories you accomplish.” - Sam Palazzolo Resources Mentioned: The Influential Leader: Leading at the Tip of the Spear The Javelin Institute Transformation Self-Assessment Success Questions for every leader Connect and engage with Sam on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out https://tipofthespearventures.com/ to learn more about creating a great organization. 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

If you’re on social media, have websites, looking to grow a client base, and have plenty of content, you absolutely should be leveraging Pinterest to promote yourself. Laura Rike is a Pinterest Strategist who helps high-performing business owners implement content growth plans, outsource their visibility and steadily grow their monthly revenue through her signature growth to greatness framework with done for you services and course packages. In this episode, Laura offers advice on best practices and a Pinterest toolkit that will jumpstart your success today! Let’s jump right in and learn more about how Pinterest can build your business. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:20] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Laura Rike Laura gives us some background on his story Energetic and extraverted Background in design Parents’ career background and support The moment of switching directions Getting work virtually [07:21 - 23:23] How Pinterest Can Build Your Business How Laura began getting clients after the pivot Years of work niching down The importance of saying no Laura’s advice on Pinterest as a tool for business Don’t think of it as social media but as search Give solutions to potential problems Who should be using Pinterest Getting into the video world Examples of what you can do Relating your content to the clientele Test out different content Focus on quality of content A word from our sponsor [23:24 - 35:40] Laura Rike on Building Your Network Biggest missteps in Pinterest marketing Not taking time for the foundation of the profile Not giving it enough time Who you know or what you know? They play into each other What you know helps who you connect with You can always leverage who you know How credibility of your network can affect your Pinterest 99% of the content should be yours The 1% is communities How a podcast can be leveraged Bringing people into your ecosystem Using Pinterest as a redirection site [35:41 - 47:47] Closing Segment How to get started! Links below ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Laura Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If you start to think about how you can market yourself with someone who is searching for a solution to a problem that they have, that’s really how you’re going to be successful on the platform.” - Laura Rike “It doesn’t have to be perfect if it’s quality content.” - Laura Rike “I help you grow your audience, grow your authority, and grow your traffic using the power of Pinterest; so that you can increase your email leads while, I say, flooding your bank account with ‘mula!’” - Laura Rike Resources Mentioned: Pinterest Toolkit Pintastic Jumpstart Pintastic Rock Star Connect and engage with Laura on Twitter, LinkedIn, and of course Pinterest! Check out https://laurarike.com/ and start making your Pinterest profitable. 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

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 travischapel.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’s a huge opportunity out there to build a sustainable long term model that is good for consumers and good for your business and no one understands models better than Ed Vincent. Ed is an entrepreneur with over 25 years of business, technology and management experience including 6 years in banking and evaluation. He founded an e-commerce business in 1999 which was sold to a competitor in 2001. Ed’s other founded businesses include SimplyEngage, myProducer, & Predict Ventures; and he is currently Founder & CEO of FestivalPass, which gives subscribers a unique experience in the event space. Dive right in and learn how Ed builds successful models for subscriptions services. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:23] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Ed Vincent Ed gives us some background on his story Always entrepreneurial Growing up poor in a rich town Finance and Investment major Early career venture experiences Going into the ecommerce space [05:24 - 29:18] Building Successful Models for Subscription Services The first venture into banking Launching the first ecommerce company Testing concepts and products Ed talks about his time in MoviePass Getting the job Monetizing the data There could have been success Ed’s lessons for people in subscription services Understand the underlying metrics Know your margins The model for Ed’s subscription service How Ed built up the company Using data to predict outcomes What FestivalPass does for the consumer More like a membership Unique concepts Brand loyalty and community Dealing with competition A word from our sponsor [29:19 - 34:24] Ed Vincent on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? Who you know gets you through the door The what lets the ‘who’ support you Ed’s advice on reaching out to investors Do your homework Know the ‘why’ behind the person Thoughts on paid masterminds and mentorships Getting value from an entrepreneur peer group [34:25 - 41:05] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Ed Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “It doesn’t matter what kind of entrepreneur you are, you should understand how a financial model works.” - Ed Vincent “The good news is that there’s a huge opportunity out there to build a sustainable long term model that is good for the consumer and good for the business.” - Ed Vincent Resources Mentioned: If - by Rudyard Kipling Invest with FestivalPass Connect and engage with Ed on LinkedIn. Check out https://www.festivalpass.com/ to learn more about the new way to experience events and how to get involved. 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

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 travischapell.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

When you have a motivation beyond career building, what you do becomes a mission. Veteran Disney animator Tom Bancroft (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “Pocahontas,” “Mulan,” “Mary Poppins Returns”) is the founder of Pencilish Animation Studios, the world’s first, brand new crowd-owned animation studio - where fans become the owners. Its vision is to create high-quality animated projects that connect with audiences of all ages. Tom, having animated on a number of top box office hits, has created characters in some of the most popular and profitable animated features of all time. To this day he continues to freelance with Disney’s theatrical division. Dive right into the episode and hear from the master, the journey that led him from a passionate hobby to a veteran Disney Animator. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:16] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Tom Bancroft Tom gives us some background on his story The start of the love for animation Growing up in competition with his twin Tom talks about the decision to turn this into a career [07:18 - 20:19] From Hobby to Veteran Disney Animator Tom shares the influences on his style A student of animation and illustration Living through the ‘hey-day’ of comic books The influence of Mad Magazine Tom talks about getting work with Charlie Brown The connections that led to it Getting taken seriously as an animator Getting an internship at Disney The feeling of making the jump to big time animation Going into the second renaissance of Disney [20:20 - 37:49] Movie Making from an Animator’s Perspective The importance of good communication in complex animation The key is storyboards Communicating intention in each frame Leaving room for artist interpretation The example of Mulan When things don’t work when put together Catching things early on From Disney to Big Idea Feeling a calling The opportunities that came The new dynamics A word from our sponsor [37:50 - 54:39] Tom Bancroft on Future Projects and Building Your Network Tom talks about his project Pencilish The vehicle of launch Animated IP The testing element The distribution model How to get involved? Links below Who you know or what you know? They go hand in hand Tom’s thoughts on CGI vs. cartoon animation 2D is not dead [54:40 - 59:47] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Tom Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I felt a calling… and because of that I think I had a motivation that was beyond just career building or ladder climbing. I was going for a different reason, it was almost a mission to me.” - Tom Bancroft Resources Mentioned: Invest in Pencilish Connect and engage with Tom on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Feeling inspired? Be sure to visit https://www.pencilish.com/ and get involved with everything happening. Head to Policygenius.com to get started with a life insurance quote 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

Struggling in his early years, Ralph DiBugnara knew he wanted more for himself than generational poverty as his future. Now he holds the prestigious roles of President of Home Qualified, a digital resource for buyers and sellers, and Vice President at Cardinal Financial, a nationally recognized mortgage loan company. Ralph is a successful serial entrepreneur and real estate expert. This expertise led him to start The Real Estate Disruptors, a network where he interviews guests on investing, property guidance and their expert advice. He also focuses on creating an elite network of industry leaders to help brokers succeed in the social media driven economy. Let’s dive in and learn about the best investment options to supply recession proof cash flow, and about recovering from loss by playing the long game. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:20] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Ralph DiBugnara Ralph gives us some background on his story Growing up in New York The experience of moving from home Parent’s career life Starting work in a mortgage bank No network to fall back on during the crash [05:21 - 14:08] Recovering From Loss by Playing the Long Game Ralph talks about how he recovered from loss From a penthouse to a side house Losing money and acquiring debt A long road to dig back out Ralph shares his thought process during his early career Graduating with a finance degree Naïve to who you can really be Getting into the real estate game Buying the first multifamily Going back to long term income Where to start in real estate investing Flipping vs. long term The safest investment to start with [14:09 - 25:25] The Benefits of the Airbnb Option How Airbnb comes into play Ralph’s venture into Airbnb Harder to manage but better premium Keeping both parties accountable When to outsource your property management Know what your time is worth The logistics of outsourcing your airbnb The potential problems and pitfalls The issue of ownership Things you need to be on top of A word from our sponsor [25:26 - 39:38] Ralph DiBugnara on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? Skipping mistakes through who you know The real value of time Leverage scheduling Stealing time How relationships have impacted Ralph Ralph shares about his dad Leadership academy Cutting time through mentorship Investing others without taking it as an expense Keeping a beginner’s mindset Ralph’s advice to his younger self Get a consistent routine [39:39 - 48:15] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Ralph Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If you have staying power in real estate, where as you can stay in a property long term… the value always comes back.” - Ralph DiBugnara “I steal time so I can use that for something else… If you can concentrate on one thing, don’t waste time on things that don’t serve you in some way.” - Ralph DiBugnara “We’re always best served in business when keeping a beginner’s mindset.” - Ralph DiBugnara Resources Mentioned: The Disruptors Academy Real Estate Disruptors Connect and engage with Ralph on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Check out https://ralphdibugnara.com to learn more about building long term sales revenue. 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 a secret sauce to selling anything and everything, and while it may be hard at times, anyone can do it if they’re determined. Brent Sprenkle, author of Billion Dollar Portfolio, has worked as a commercial real estate broker and investor in Los Angeles for two of the nation’s top firms, Berkadia and Sperry Van Ness, specializing in apartment sales. He brings more than twenty years of experience and expertise helping people achieve their objectives of exchange, expansion, consolidation, and disposition. With more than 350 apartment buildings sold, his sales of commercial properties have exceeded $1.2 Billion. Let’s dive deep into Brent’s experience so you can come out learning how to be successful selling anything. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Brent Sprenkle Need to build a podcast? Go to https://travischappell/coahcing Brent gives us some background on his story Went into engineering first Transitioning into brokerage An interest in how things are designed [06:00 - 18:06] How to be Successful Selling Anything Brent talks about the turning point getting out of engineering Forced to become successful The process of building wealth Anyone can do it Dealing with constant rejection The law of average comes into play Dealing with rejection in sales Don’t spend to much time thinking about it Going from one thing to next You have to get through the bad days Working hard to get the deal Look for the easy deals A word from our sponsor [18:07 - 25:59] Winning at Your First Deal Brent’s advice to aspiring real estate investors Educate yourself - The Billion Dollar Portfolio Recognize the differences in the industry Start small and work your way up Cautionary advice around investing Finding the best bargains Understanding the difficulties of certain areas Have realistic expectations Don’t wait [26:00 - 28:06] Closing Segment How to engage with Brent Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Change never feels good… [But] two-thirds of the time, people are better off in the long run, it forces them to make decisions and make changes they should’ve made prior.” - Brent Sprenkle “If you’re not losing deals then that means that you’re not winning deals, the two go hand in hand.” - Brent Sprenkle Resources Mentioned: Billion Dollar Portfolio: How to Create a Real Estate Empire Connect and engage with Brent by emailing [email protected], call 310-621-8221 or on LinkedIn. Check out https://www.berkadia.com/ to build your long term wealth. 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

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. Calm is offering a free well-being ebook for HR and Benefit leaders and one month free after you attend a free demo when you go to Calm.com/travis Jump on over to travischapell.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

We all know relationships are important, but in some cases, 'who you know' can even save your life. Ed Kressy went from being arrested by the FBI, to being recognized with a community service award by the FBI Director. Ed's 20-year drug addiction led to stints in jails, rehabs, and homeless shelters. Thanks to relationships astonishing in their spiritual depth, Ed became a volunteer entrepreneur coach inside maximum-security prisons, delivered a guest lecture at MIT, and wrote for the Washington Post. He now volunteers helping law enforcement better serve communities affected by addiction and incarceration, and fulfils his lifelong dream of writing. Let’s dive deep into Ed’s incredible story, where he came from and how he got to where he is, and learn how relationships can save your life. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:18] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Ed Kressy Ed gives us some background on his story A love for reading and writing A struggle for self-worth and discipline The start of the addiction [06:19 - 22:47] Relationships Can Save Your Life Ed shares about his journey of escapism You choose what you focus on Escaping from yourself From a good life to addiction Ed talks about the snowball effect into harder drugs The real problem is not the drug The effects of the drugs How intervention saved Ed’s life Friends and family stepping in Taking responsibility Instilling spiritual relationships The wake up call Ed’s story of a rude awakening Reaching out for a lifeline A word from our sponsor [22:48 - 38:11] Ed Kressy on Building Your Network The importance of community and spirituality The need for a purpose Letting go of material satisfaction The only choice left Maintaining a beginners mind Who you know or what you know? Both and neither Guiding principles (3 S’s) vs. Connections Wisdom is better than knowledge Who has instilled the most wisdom in you? Ed’s thoughts on God The two groups who impact Ed the most Behind bars and badges Ed’s work with law enforcement There needs to be more resources for mental health Relationships are the gateway to healing Solving the incarceration crisis [38:12 - 44:54] Closing Segment Ed talks about becoming an author The journey How it connects to Ed’s work Accomplishments The impact of a network ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Ed Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “We can choose what to focus on. We don’t necessarily have control over our circumstances, yet we have a high degree of control of what we focus on.” - Ed Kressy “People believed in me, I never believed in myself.” - Ed Kressy “Drugs and drinking are not the problem, they’re an attempt at a solution.” - Ed Kressy Resources Mentioned: Ed’s Book - My Addiction & Recovery Connect and engage with Ed on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out http://authoredkressy.com/ to get Ed to speak in your area. 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

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. Calm is offering a free well-being ebook for HR and Benefit leaders and one month free after you attend a free demo when you go to Calm.com/travis Jump on over to travischapell.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

If you want to learn how to make $18,750 a month selling $5 dollar products, this episode is for you! Stephen Somers is the co-founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, an online education and services company that helps people all over the world learn how to sell their own products globally on Amazon from scratch. Together with his business partner, Stephen has won 5 Two-Comma Club awards for Marketplace SuperHeroes, which is now an 8 figure business, and they have also helped over 8,000 people to create multiple income streams online. Tune into Stephen’s story and expertise to learn how you can also become a marketplace superhero. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:58] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Stephen Somers Stephen gives us some background on his story Stephen’s early life and upbringing Journey into career life Learning the value of hard work Pushed towards college [05:59 - 26:54] Building on Your Strengths Stephen’s thoughts on pushing on in things you’re not good at Believing in your success from hard work Identifying your core strengths Transitioning into a different career path Working better in collaboration The impact of music A growing interest in business Getting into the world of Amazon The value of selling physical products Learning practical business skills Re-systemizing Thoughts on relying on other platforms to sell No is fully on their own platform Make sure you do something unique The value of using Amazon A word from our sponsor [26:55 - 36:15] Becoming a Marketplace Superhero Stephen shares about the education side of his business Teaching low competition and multiple products Getting more people on the project Rule of 5 What you can learn from the Marketplace SuperHero The same core methodology Business perspectives Solving rising challenges in the industry Changing how you view your business [36:16 - 42:49] Stephen Somers on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? How the ‘who’ played a massive part in Stephen’s success A time when relationships opened opportunities for Stephen Stephen shares some networking tips Be a ‘Go-Giver’ You have something to offer Practical examples Make it about them [42:50 - 50:41] Closing Segment How to keep people invested in your project Way to grow a business Delivering value in different ways Keeping your business fresh ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Stephen Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “To succeed with your own website you really need to be doing something that’s unique…” - Stephen Somers “If you could sell 5 products on Amazon, in 5 countries at the same time, sell 5 units per product per day in each country at an average net-profit of 5 dollars, you’d make $18,750 profit per month.” - Stephen Somers “At the end of the day, what you’ll find is people always want fresh; they want to buy more things from you and get more value from you in different ways, as long as you offer it to them - and that’s the key.” - Stephen Somers Resources Mentioned: Now, Discover Your Strengths The E-Myth Revisited Who not How The Go-Giver Ready, Fire, Aim Connect and engage with Stephen on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out marketplacesuperheroes.com/ and learn more about building an online business. 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 a secret to long term fulfillment in life and the workplace and it is not tied to your results. Scott Shute has been an active advocate for customers and employees in the technology space for several years. Previously, he was the Vice President of LinkedIn’s Customer Operations organization. In his current role as Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, Scott blends his lifelong practice and passion with his practical leadership and operations experience. His mission is to change work from the inside out by “mainstreaming mindfulness” and “operationalizing compassion.” He is also the author of the newly released book The Full Body Yes. Tune into my conversation with Scott Shute as we dive into what he does and how his growth process can affect change in your life and how compassion can be your business’ strategic advantage. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:46] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Scott Shute Scott gives us some background on his story Life growing up From engineering to sales to leadership A big practice and passion for meditation Learning the impact of compassion [04:47 - 14:41] Developing Internal Strength for Long Term Fulfillment Scott talks about his venture into meditation and mindfulness A thirst for learning and adventure Scott’s family Attaining the inner sense of fulfillment without becoming complacent Self awareness is not weakness Clarity of values can push you forward Your success isn’t tied to outcome Run your own race How to let things go What do you most value? A word from our sponsor [14:42 - 26:57] LinkedIn's Head of Mindfulness and Compassion on Networking Who you know or what you know? Almost always who you know What good is your ‘what’ without friends? How to avoid bad networking Don’t be selfish Be a great listener Look to add value Defining success Going to the process not the result Connecting without force Compassion as a strategic advantage We thinking More profitable Top takeaways from Scott’s book From me to we The deepest kind of success [26:58 - 35:42] Closing Segment The value of assigning Scott’s role Balancing the needs of employees and customers Seek to add value not just profit Do you care about your employees? Focusing on mindfulness Practical steps towards mindfulness and compassion LinkedIn’s approach Experimentation and research ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Scott Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “With each achievement, we’re trying to fill the hole that can never be filled with success… You just want more… But what IS real is developing ourselves to this point where we are strong internally and we don’t need to let external validation to be happy.” - Scott Shute “This is my growth itch… How do I do all the things to be successful, but let go of the result?” - Scott Shute “Our job is to provide long term value… When we move away from this, ‘me, me, me,’ thinking to the ‘we’ thinking… we’re going to be better at networking, better at relationships, better at business.” - Scott Shute Resources Mentioned: The Full Body Yes Firms of Endearment Bookshop.org Connect and engage with Scott on LinkedIn (no surprise there), Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://www.scottshute.com/ and start affecting change from the inside out. For a limited time, new users can get $5 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.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 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

If you feel like you’re not living up to your potential, or there is something holding you back, this episode may be exactly what you need to break through and refocus. Here to help is Elliot Roe. Elliot is a world-renowned Mindset and Performance Coach who helps those in highly demanding industries (athletes, Olympians, UFC champions, etc...) unlock their full potential, perform on-demand, and live a limitless life. He is the host of The Primed Mind Podcast, and is the voice of the Primed Mind performance coaching app. By leveraging hypnotherapy, mindset training, and high-performance strategies he helps people eliminate fears and breakthrough mental roadblocks. Let’s dive right in and learn more from Elliot on how to prime your mind to unlock your full potential. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:50] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Be sure to check out guiestio.com Elliot gives us some background on his upbringing and experience Learning communication through unique circumstances The impacts of hypnotherapy [06:51 - 14:44] Practically Unlocking Your Passion Elliot talks about going into his own business A safe position to make the shift Advice to someone who is looking to transition into entrepreneurship Be realistic about your finances Passion and love for what you do Passion vs. practicality The concept of world class Passion goes nowhere without effort Helping people with mindset under pressure The example of professional poker [14:45 - 21:50] How to Unlock Your Potential Elliot gives us a glimpse into the process Looking at the issue first Tackling fears and irrationalities Looking for the physical reactions Reframing and working through past traumas How to get over mental blocks Learned behaviors How it relates to parental love A word from our sponsor [21:51 - 31:24] Closing Segment Elliot talks about the hypnotherapist software he created What to expect on the app Links below Elliot’s final words of advice You are not your issues Who you know or what you know? Who you know is what you know No one successful does anything on their own What we can do to overcome anxiety in networking Breathing exercises Visualize yourself overcoming issues ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Elliot Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I do believe that if you find something you really love and that you’re passionate about, you can make almost anything very successful… People will pay for anything that’s made with passion and love.” - Elliot Roe “You are not your issues… If you can start framing those issues in, ‘I learned to be anxious, I learned to be angry,’ then you can start to see a very fast, substantial change in your mindset.” - Elliot Roe Resources Mentioned: Primed Mind Website Primed Mind App Primed Mind Instagram Primed Mind Twitter Connect and engage with Elliot on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Check out https://elliotroe.com/ and unlock your full potential. 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

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 travischapel.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

“Leveraging the gig economy for long-term success is more of a dream than a reality for most people,” but that could all be changing. Brett Helling is an entrepreneur who specializes in building, growing, and maintaining successful websites. He has worked in the rideshare space since 2014, when he left corporate America behind and started driving for Uber and Lyft. inspired by the love of the freedom and flexibility that comes with owning a business, he started Gigworker.com, the website that connects workers to in-depth information about the gig economy. He is also the author of the book, Gigworker. Listen in and learn from Brett about the future of gig workers and how to leverage the gig economy Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:24] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Brett Helling Brett gives us some background on his story Supportive upbringing Building a business as a kid Gaining the desire to build a business Getting into investments and driving [05:25 - 13:05] The Gig Economy is Here to Stay Brett talks about why he decided to work for himself Being told what to do Income isn’t the only factor The first website Brett ventured into Ridester Learning the power of building a website Recognizing the future of the gig economy Brett’s venture into the gigworker website Gig economy is here to stay A word from our Sponsor [13:06 - 24:34] How to Leverage the Gig Economy The importance of niching down The best people are the ones who do one thing The balance between figuring it out vs. staying in your wheelhouse Have the honest conversation Brett talks about gigworker How it came to be Building it up How to get out of the 9 to 5 and into the gig economy Why do you want to get in? What are you good at? Examples and advice Biggest missteps in transitioning into the gig world Discipline Managing tasks Resources and task management [24:35 - 29:34] Brett Helling on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? Equally important but depends on the why When a relationship led Brett to a great opportunity Networking with a scaling coach Getting around a group of peers to network Parting advice on leaving the 9 to 5 Look at what you’re leaving Be ready to put in the sacrifice [29:35 - 33:50] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Brett Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “The gig economy is here to stay, people are really making that shift… That’s the direction business is going.” - Brett Helling “The first thing I would suggest people do when looking to get into the gig economy is ask themselves, why do you want to get into it...? and what are you good at?” - Brett Helling Resources Mentioned: Gigworker Asana Task Manager The 4-Hour Work Week Connect and engage with Brett on LinkedIn or email directly at [email protected]. Be sure to go to https://gigworker.com/ and unlock your gig work potential! 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

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 travischapel.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

We have a responsibility to train the next generation, and part of that is developing a good relationship with technology. Jennifer Turliuk is an entrepreneur, writer, and speaker with her work having been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Fast Company, Wired, and more. Jennifer is the CEO of MakerKids, which started the first and largest makerspace for kids in the world and now runs award-winning virtual programs, Coding, Robotics and Minecraft, to teach social skills and a positive relationship with technology. She is the author of How to Figure Out What to Do With Your Life (Next). Jennifer is a sought-after TEDx and keynote speaker, and her writing can be found in Forbes, Business Insider, Strategy, and various newspapers. This is only the tip of the Iceberg of what she does, so jump right into this episode and learn how Minecraft is creating the world’s next tech leaders! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:24] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Jennifer Turliuk Jennifer gives us some background on her story A moment that impacted her life Being featured on a magazine as a highschooler An interest in technology early on Support from parents [05:25 - 25:17] How Minecraft is Creating the World’s Next Tech Leaders Jennifer talks about her college experience Town between business and art Moving to a focus on business Relationships that influenced Jennifer Independent study with a professor Jennifer talks about her start in business and tech Targeting key challenges in the world The start of MakerKids Positive mental health effects on kids How Minecraft helps kids build confidence Well-rounded education Communication and social skills Helping kids with autism Why parents don’t have to fear what they don’t know Developing a positive relationship with screens Practicing in a safe and supportive environment How to develop a good relationship with screens Passive vs. active screen time Programs that help develop skills The future of jobs will hang on coding abilities A word from our Sponsor [25:18 - 37:34] Jennifer Turliuk on How to Build Your Network Who you know or what you know? What you know is very helpful to determine who you should know The how is just as important Relationships that have impacted Jennifer’s life The basis for her book The importance of what Jennifer teaches in her book When to jump into something vs. testing things out The choice you make today doesn’t have to be the end The importance of masterminds and mentors Advice to people who are new to speaking on stage Creative ways to work on the craft and book engagements [37:35 - 41:39] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Jennifer Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “A huge part of the parents’ role is to help kids develop a positive relationship with screens… Screens are something that can be used safely, in moderation, and successfully; or it can be overused.” - Jennifer Turliuk “9 years from now, 85% of jobs won't exist… in a future like that, what skills are important? Well the key skills, I would argue, would be able to code robots and AI’s and contribute the social emotional skills they lack.” - Jennifer Turliuk Resources Mentioned: How to Figure Out What to Do With your Life (Next) TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking Talk Like TED Connect and engage with Jennifer on Instagram and LinkedIn. Go to https://jenniferturliuk.com/ to learn more about finding the career of your dreams. 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 amazing what you can accomplish with the simple desire to become self-sufficient. Twila True is a mega-successful entrepreneur who currently serves as CEO and Co-Founder of True Family Enterprises, a privately held investment firm with more than 50 companies in her portfolio. On the music front, Twila co-founded 1500 Sound Academy, a state-of-the-art music college in Inglewood, California, and subsidiary of Volume Ventures, with Grammy Award winners James Fauntleroy and Larrance “Rance” Dopson. She has several other businesses under the True name, and her charitable ventures include an orphanage assistance foundation in China, and a U.S. based Native American personal development foundation. Twila is truly a dynamic woman and I can’t wait for you to dive in and learn more about how she’s built her empire and the investments that interest her now. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:32] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Twila True Twila gives us some background on her story Early upbringing Lakota Native American Growing up around a rich culture Always empowered and supported A desire for self-sufficiency [05:33 - 16:44] Building an Empire Twila talks about the biggest mentors that impacted her life Adults and authorities First venture into business A desire to provide for herself No means for formal education Working nights Taking an interest in sales and finances Facing unique challenges as a female The need for certain skill sets How Twila finally found success Expanding and growing into multiple companies Quickly learning what works and what doesn’t Cutting at the right time Examples of what didn’t work Twila’s advice when to hold an investment and when to walk away Get into the number Balance being a student and expert The importance of networking A word from our Sponsor [16:45 - 22:59] Twila True on How to Build Your Network Who you know or what you know? What you know first, then who you know The importance of knowledge The biggest factor mentorships have played for Twila Intentionally meeting other people The role social media has played The effects of the pandemic on investments Deep in a real estate portfolio The kind of things doing well right now [23:00 - 26:04] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Twila Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “All along the way, there were always people who took a little bit of time or took a little bit of interest… That’s why it’s so important to me now, to complete that cycle.” - Twila True “I always shake hands with two people in my business, that’s my legal side and my financial side.” - Twila True Connect and engage with Twila on Instagram and LinkedIn. Go to https://www.truefamilyenterprises.com/ and learn more about the behind the scenes operations. 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

How do you lead? Lance Tyson believes that people don’t leave a job for more money, they leave for a better boss. Lance is the Founder and CEO of Tyson Groups. Over the past two decades, Lance Tyson has followed his passion for developing strong business leaders and their salespeople by tapping into his natural ability to connect with people and foster an environment for learning and coaching. As owner, President, and CEO of Tyson Group, Lance facilitates, trains, and conducts over one hundred workshops annually in areas such as performance management, leadership, sales, sales management, customer service, and team building. Lance now focuses on training sales leaders and their teams to compete in a complex world. Listen in and find out how Lance builds and brings the best out of teams and what it takes to be a great leader that gets results. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:56] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Lance Tyson Lance talks about how his business has changed since the last interview An example through sports Lance’s views on normal vs. new normal Based on performance [05:57 - 18:19] Great Leaders Bring the Best Out of Their Team Lance talks about the resistance of organizations against change A collision of immaturity and fair vs. equal Calculating success in a flexible environment The pyramid approach KPIs of outcomes not behaviors Leading or managing Conversations that lead to results Presentee vs. absentee Giving the best kind of recognition A word from our Sponsor [18:20 - 25:30] Human to Human Sales Lance talks about the value of his new book This year the sales didn’t matter, connection did Human to Human Sales Maintaining human connection in this day and age Taking care of the little things Pounding the rock Biggest mistakes Lance sees people make in communication [25:31 - 33:00] Lance Tyson on How to Build Your Network Who you know or what you know? Who wants to know you Name dropping is not networking How to audit real relationships Human relations does not mean people like you Think rapport, not relations Relationship is an outcome of credibility The reality of ‘favors’ Don’t save favors too far [33:01 - 40:51] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Lance Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Are you going to manage by equal or fair…? Equal is - ‘everybody has to be in the office,’ managing people fairly is based on performance.” - Lance Tyson “If you limit someone’s capacity, or you put walls around their performance and they feel they can’t grow out of - that’s a challenge… Most people don’t leave a job for more money, they leave for a better boss.” - Lance Tyson “Rapport yields persuasion, credibility yields trust… and credibility doesn’t just come from a likeability factor, it comes from, maybe at times, being an agitator.” - Lance Tyson Resources Mentioned: Human to Human Sales Igniting Sales EQ Selling is an Away Game Jocko Podcast How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Connect and engage with Lance on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Go to https://tysongroup.com/ for more selling solutions! 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

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 travischapel.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 some degree we all hold a linguistic bias, but if we can learn what they are in ourselves and others, it could help us build better relationships. Dr. Valerie Fridland is Professor of sociolinguistics at the University of Nevada. An expert on the relationship between language and society, her work has appeared in numerous academic journals and scholarly collections. She is co-author of the book, Sociophonetics and lead editor of three volumes on Western states English. Her language blog, Language in the Wild, is featured on Psychology Today, and her lecture series, Language and Society, is available from The Great Courses. She is also working on her first book for a popular audience, I Hate When You Say That! Let’s dive right in and learn from the expert how we can build connections by understanding linguistics. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:23] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Valerie Fridland Valerie gives a bit of her background Daughter to French speaking parents Aware of the social significance of language Getting a PhD in linguistics [04:24 - 24:43] Building Connections Through Linguistics The role language plays in your surroundings Making people feel more connected Classifying yourself Costing you jobs and judgeships The importance of understanding how linguistics works There is not a wrong or right way Where linguistic bias originated Power and prestige The way you react to speech Practical ways we can connect without linguist bias Example through fill-pauses: Ums and uhs Get to know your linguistic style The example of ‘like’ A word from our Sponsor [24:44 - 41:12] Building Your Network Who you know, or what you know? The what is important as a professor Who you know is vital to building a business Valerie uses me as an example for a linguistic test What to do with linguistic information Revealing who they spend the most time with A connection that has impacted Valerie’s path An embarrassing moment that led to something significant The importance of mentors in Valerie’s experience Always building off of other people Asking, What can I learn? Valerie’s number one networking tip Be genuine Build relationships not transactions [41:13 - 48:27] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Valerie Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “The thing we learn growing up about languages is that there’s a right way to speak it and a wrong way to speak it and that’s the biggest fallacy that’s out there…” - Dr. Valerie Fridland “I can’t imagine any job or field, or even life situation, where having someone walk in those shoes, before you, isn’t helpful… Everything I do builds on something that someone else did.” - Dr. Valerie Fridland Resources Mentioned: Language Log Lexicon Valley Psychology Today Connect and engage with Dr. Fridland on https://www.valeriefridland.com/ and learn more interesting facts about linguistics in our daily lives. 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

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 travischapell.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

When you get comfortable asking uncomfortable questions, you may be surprised about what you learn and how it can benefit others. Emily Chang is currently the CEO for McCann Worldgroup, China, and previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Starbucks, China, and the Chief Commercial Officer for InterContinental Hotels group, Greater China. Earlier in her career, she led Retail Marketing for Apple in Asia-Pacific and began her career with eleven years at Procter & Gamble. She is an action-oriented visionary known for cross-cultural team engagement, innovative brand building, and authentic people leadership. She is also the author of the book, Spare Room. A true world-class leader, I can’t wait for you to jump in and find out more about how asking the right questions can build a brand like apple. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:37] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Emily Chang Emily gives a bit of her background Growing up as an immigrant Navigating relationships and home-life The pressure to succeed and excel A hidden desire to become an oncologist [06:38 - 13:57] Asking Unfiltered Questions Emily talks about what drove her to go into finance Brand management as a redirect Asking the right questions Don’t fear failure Leverage learning through asking Building meaningful connections Always finding a way to add value A word from our Sponsor [20:51 - 27:15] How to Build A Consistent Brand Emily talks about how to keep a brand consistent at a large scale Being operational How humility comes into play Focus outward not inward Asking the right questions Leaving a legacy Stop focusing in on the ‘selling’ Ask what legacy you want to leave with people Give people something to stand for Contribute more than you consume [27:16 - 38:34] Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? How you approach things may be more important than the what or who Remember to surround yourself with the right people How relationships led to opportunities in Emily’s life Learning from mentors How to add value to people above you The impact of organic networking Genuine questions and curiosity Asking what you can add [38:35 - 48:27] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Emily Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I think I was always interested in constantly building connections with people and seeing where I could add value with what I had to offer.” - Emily Chang “I just learned to ask, and I think early on I was exposed to the difference between learning and failure… If I can learn something, and then I can turn around and leverage what I’ve learned, and it benefits someone else, I would consider that success.” - Emily Chang “My job is not to innovate and make a name for myself, my job is to pay tribute to this brand and bring it to life in the best that I can in the context that I find myself in.” - Emily Chang Resources Mentioned: The Spare Room - by Emily Chang Connect and engage with Emily on LinkedIn. Check out https://www.mccannworldgroup.com/ and learn how YOUR brand can play a meaningful role in people’s lives! 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

Education and preparation is key, but when the opportunity arises to put it to action, don’t hesitate, just go for it! Bill Ham is the Chief Operating Officer and the driving force behind Broadwell Property Group. He has more than 20 years’ experience in Real Estate with a proven track record of identifying, acquiring, operating, and divesting of large footprint Multifamily Housing. Bill educates others by taking his skills as a Real Estate Entrepreneur and sharing them through speaking, and his latest book, Creative Cash. Let’s dive into Bill’s expertise and learn how to make money on your first deal in whatever market you choose. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:08] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Bill Ham Bill gives a bit of his background Difficulty with social interactions Coming from a family of physicians Bit by the aviation bug Became a corporate pilot first Seeing that there was real money in real estate [04:09 - 20:50] Preparation, Education, Execution Bill talks about getting his first deal It took one year to land a deal Starting off with education Preparation vs. action There is no true balance When the opportunity arises, just take it Early missteps no one prepares you for Analyzing deals in a narrow way Paying twice more for a building then he should have Having no exit strategy Making money on a deal Create value with the buy Make money with the sell Example through aviation Bill talks about his experience starting out in real estate Reiterating the importance of an exit strategy Bill’s advice for people who want to get into the real estate market Get started with education Practice as soon as possible Information not motivation A word from our Sponsor [20:51 - 41:53] How to Make Money on Your First Deal Where to get started with your education Start with the low price and work your way up Throw everything at the wall and choose what sticks Practice is an important part of the process Learn through failure Advice from Bill on finding the right people onto a deal Be careful when you pick your LP Vet the underwriting Who you know or what you know Knowing someone vs. bringing value Bringing the what as value to the who How to audit your value as a newcomer Can you be outsourced? What education do you bring? What do you have that no one else does? When a relationship led to success for Bill Helping high net worth people build a coaching business Making good partnerships Don’t just hire yes-men Seats in the bus analogy [41:54 - 48:27] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Bill Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “There’s right now and there’s yesterday and that’s about it… there’s never going to be that perfect time. If you want to prepare as much as you can then educate yourself as much as you can.” - Bill Ham “You create value when you buy, you make money when you sell.” - Bill Ham “Spend your hustle before you spend your dollars… Go and get out there…” - Bill Ham Resources Mentioned: Creative Cash - by Bill Ham Rich Dad, Poor Dad Connect and engage with Bill on LinkedIn. Check out https://broadwellpropertygroup.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