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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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