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When you become addicted to seeing and building the growth of others, you’d be surprised how much you grow yourself. Dean Dutro is the Co-Founder of Worth eCommerce, a company with a sole focus on growing revenue by creating a lasting relationship between people and their customers through the most personable form of digital connection: email. Dean is also the Founder of Email Growth Training and Co-Host of the Relationship Commerce Podcast. I’m looking forward to getting into this conversation with Dean, a networking and relationship expert who learned that it only takes one success. Listen in to find out more! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:24] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Dean Dutro Bio Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Dean shares a bit of his background Growing up in rural Oregon Parents owning a small business Student exchange in Japan Pushed towards college [05:25 - 17:34] Exploring the World and Navigating the Job Space Dean talks about his transition period away from his small town and into career A desire to see what was out there Getting into college for communications An enjoyment of finding education around relationships Thoughts on education Life post-college - navigating the job space Exploring Europe Going through several jobs and businesses Going back and working with his dad to learn business Offer to work for another company Learning to be a leader The decision to go out on your own Influence from a friend in the digital space Travel the world and start something new A word from our sponsor [17:35 - 27:31] it Only Takes One Success Dean talks about failing the business he started Crash and burn Bad power dynamic and gap in knowledge Beginning to find success Asked to do email marketing Becoming the ‘email guy’ Building and recruiting a team Time to build culture and community The start of starting a successful ecommerce business Joining a mastermind Merging forces with a partner Dean’s advice in finding success Identify the sales channel that will work for you Niching down and solving a specific problem Hire someone for tasks that let you focus on other things [27:32 - 34:53] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? You need both - it depends on where you are in your career First start on your craft and skill set The value of joining a network Learning everything needed to building a business Dean’s experience in podcasting The value of connecting with other business owners Connecting other people as well ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Dean Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I kind of became addicted. I loved being able to send an email, and know that cash was gonna land in their pocket that day.” - Dean Dutro “A big change from the way I viewed business from the first year… I had this idea in mind that I wanted to build a culture, I wanted to build a community, I wanted to help businesses grow, and I wanted to make sure that I was growing and my team was growing.” - Dean Dutro Resources Mentioned: The Relationship Commerce Podcast Connect with Dean on LinkedIn. Go to https://worthecommerce.com/ and learn even more about building your relationship commerce! 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

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 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

It’s amazing what happens when you shift your mindset from making a dollar, to serving and delivering value to people. Michael Hellickson is the CEO of Club Wealth®, an Executive Business Consulting Firm that offers coaching and training to business owners worldwide. Michael has been a leader in the real estate industry, where he built a multi-million dollar business as a real estate agent, eventually becoming the Nations #1 real estate agent. His success in real estate brought him to his current career in real estate coaching. Michael has been featured on several national television and radio programs. Let’s dive in and learn how mentorship made him the number one realtor in the world. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:14] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Michael Hellickson Bio Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Michael shares a bit of his background Always running businesses even as a kid Running a lottery in school Wanting to afford the things his parents couldn’t [07:15 - 24:15] How Mentorship Made Him the Number 1 Realtor in the World Michael talks about transitioning to delivering value The money flows in Serving on a mission Learning to serve people Going into career Working 100 hour weeks Getting into the right mindset and headspace Michael talks about finding coaches Getting taught the right skills till hitting a ceiling Learning to leverage time with a new coach Implementing the things you use from mentors Motivated by fear Learning pieces of the road map and putting them together The timeline for Michael to getting to 7-figures You need to have some talent involved with your commitment The importance of commitment to the process It’s not instant gratification Success isn’t sexy The key is humility A word from our sponsor [24:16 - 38:29] The Secrets to Scaling and Finding the Right Mentor Michael talks about getting to the number one spot It was never the goal From 400 transactions a year to 180 a month The most important things in scaling You are the issue with scaling Getting your systems and automation set first The lead up to Club Wealth® and finding the right coach The problem with being right Story about picking the right fights A love for helping other people grow Finding qualified coaches The core values of Club Wealth [38:30- 43:55] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Who you know Relationships lead to what you need to know to getting success ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Michael Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “That’s when I really started making money. When I stopped worrying about, ‘how do I make a buck,’ and when I started delivering more value, the money just flowed in.” - Michael Hellickson “People are motivated by one of two things, hope for gain or fear of loss, and most of us are more motivated by fear of loss…” - Michael Hellickson “Success isn’t sexy, success is boring… To great and lasting success, humility is necessary” - Michael Hellickson “You can be right, or you can be rich, pick one.” - Michael Hellickson Resources Mentioned: Club Wealth Facebook Group Connect with Michael on LinkedIn and Twitter. Go to https://clubwealth.com/ and learn more about getting the best mentorship. 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

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 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

Succeeding in business is a game of finding and being found, and that’s why personal branding is so important, and “your personal brand IS your business.” With a decade of experience in personal brand strategy & content development, Brittany Krystle was hands-on with some of the biggest personal brands online to grow their influence, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Marie Forleo & Tom Bilyeu. Since that time, she has taught thousands of entrepreneurial-minded visionaries how to position themselves online to achieve their goals and create the future they dream of. Her podcast, Beyond Influential, is all about giving you no-BS deeper level conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, and inspirational, actionable interviews from the most influential names across industries. Let’s dive in and learn from the best how to build a brand. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:14] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Brittany Krystle Bio Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Brittany shares a bit of her background Growing up outside of LA A dream to be in the NBA as a kid Pressured to pursue things like law - ‘safe path’ Learning how to work hard early on Talking about the balance of enjoying your school years [07:15 - 20:00] That’s ‘Not Safe’ Brittany talks about doing what you love vs. pursuing a safe route Resources available now Being pushed towards safety The value of having a gap between high school and college Brittany shares her journey through college and into her career Straight from college to legal work Working as a student during the recession Looking around and realizing no one’s happy Opening doors through the online space Pursuing the unsafe route A word from our sponsor [20:01 - 36:16] How to Build a Brand Brittany talks through her transition Navigating through careers A culture of fear Getting a job with Gary V through a Tweet The positive experience working for Gary Getting asked to do growth hacking From early days to impacting branding Pivoting out to find freedom Looking for something remote Trying to replicate the success What Brittany learned about branding Everyone is human The value of starting the podcast Being yourself and putting yourself out there The importance of practicing what you advise Giving a voice to the silent experts [36:17- 48:48] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Who you know and who knows it Finding and being found Brittany shares about a relationship that propelled her forward Podcasting guests The dinner that changed everything Long term relationship building ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Brittany Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You being you is the key that unlocks these doors…” - Brittany Krystle “Sometimes the loudest people are the ones who know the least, my passion is to give the people who’ve actually been in the trenches… I love getting those people in front of audiences.” - Brittany Krystle “It’s a game of finding and being found, and that’s why personal branding is so important. It’s great to know all these things, but if nobody knows you know it, then what good is it?” - Brittany Krystle Resources Mentioned: Beyond Influential Podcast Connect with Brittany on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Check out https://www.brittanykrystle.com/ if you want more expert content strategies and brand insights. 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

With a desire to inspire, Desh is on a mission to educate, entertain and enhance the lives of those he connects with. He is a documentary filmmaker, serial entrepreneur, and the founder of Think Inc. and This is 42. As a passionate advocate for change, Desh is also an active philanthropist. In 2011, Desh acted as a founding member of Sri Lanka Unites (SLU), an organization created to heal and reconcile the once war-torn country. He also created The Dreamer’s Foundation, a not-for-profit that strives to help ambitious young people pursue their dreams. I’m looking forward to getting into something a bit different today and hearing from the man who is adding value to people like Sam Harris and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:57] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Desh Amila Documentary filmmaker Think Inc. Featuring speakers like Neil deGrasse TysonThis is 42 Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Desh gives some background on his story Born in a small village in Sri Lanka Born into a 28 year Civil War - 1981 Early childhood experience Left the town on a scholarship The journey in Australia [07:58 - 17:04] From Trying to Survive to Leaving a Legacy Desh talks about his time in survival mode Early job experience The struggle making you who you are today Making the transition out of the struggle and into Opportunity Volunteering at a radio station Figuring out the skill for talking and connecting Going into filmmaking Wanting to leave a legacy Promoting intellectualism and think tanks - Think Inc. A word from our sponsor [17:05 - 25:31] Adding Value to Sam Harris and Neil deGrasse Tyson Desh talks about his documentary Islam and the Future of Tolerance How it came about on a tour with Sam Harris Being able to criticize anything Being invited to create a film Desh shares about the conference tour Traveling with Sam Harris and Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone in an intellectual space Selling Think Inc. Creating This is 42 Upcoming movie Better Left Unsaid How to support [25:32 - 32:04] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Who you know, and what you want from them What do you want to achieve? Desh shares about managing relationships Treating public intellectuals with respect and dignity How Desh adds value to relationships ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Desh Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I do feel as the person I’ve become, the appreciation I have for the things that I have now, the gratitude I have now, it all stems back from the struggle.” - Desh Amila “I think who you know is incredibly important, but doesn’t really go as far as I think it would if you don’t know what it is that you want from those people.” - Desh Amila Resources Mentioned: Conversations with Coleman Support Better Left Unsaid Connect with Desh on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Check out https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/ and start learning what all this is about. 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

Every positive and negative experience you have with a company or service comes down to one important factor - culture. And to build culture, you need to learn the art of curiosity. Monty Moran is the former co-CEO at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Under his leadership and culture-building, he helped the company scale from several Million to over $23Billion. Most recently, Monty realized his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot and flies his airplane throughout the United States to pursue his interest in better understanding and serving Americans. He is a director and chairman of corporate boards and an advisor to many entrepreneurs and businesses. He is also the author of the book Love is Free; Guac is Extra. Tune into this episode and hear from the former co-CEO of Chipotle on building culture. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:31] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Monty Moran Bio Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Monty gives some background on his story Growing up in Boulder Colorado Life outdoors Growing up curious and getting good at reading people Learning through minimum wage jobs Learning from people - the things that everyone wants [07:32 - 17:33] Learning the Art of Intimacy and Curiosity in Dairy Queen Monty talks about the things he learned from people Talking to guests at DQ Everyone has something interesting to them The beauty of curiosity Seeking to value and understand people Seeing the world through others’ eyes Monty shares about the spiritual curiosity of Boulder Understanding the truth Sniffing out the inauthentic Desiring the truth led to intimacy when meeting people Don’t listen to the words, but the non-verbal A word from our sponsor [17:34 - 36:00] Former Co-CEO of Chipotle on Building Culture Monty shares his experience in school and transitioning into Law College career Rather work WITH people than ON people Going to law school The real experience doing law - no such thing as junk work Making better relationships with the opposition than their own lawyers Dropping people’s guards Interacting with people where they're at Using the knowledge to build Culture in the service industry Monty’s transition from law to Chipotle Starting with real estate negotiations Turning around the ego Empowering people Building the kind of culture that people don’t want to leave Asked to build Culture at Chipotle as a leader [36:01- 45:11] Closing Segment Top lessons from Monty on building Culture Don’t try to get something out of people or job, but what you can give The source of a leader's power is from followers Difference between a manager and a leader Work to diminish your power not increase it Stop listening to words Who you know or what you know? Who you know - relationships make life worth it People are the source of wisdom How to find the book Links below ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Monty Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “There’s no such thing as a dead-end job and the only thing that makes it dead-end is if you think it's dead-end, then you’re bringing the wrong attitude to it.” - Monty Moran “Everyone in the world wants the same thing, and that’s to be seen, valued, loved, and understood.” - Monty Moran “I’m not even going to let your words prevent me from caring about where you’re really at, caring about what you’re really feeling.” - Monty Moran “It’s so much more valuable to make others better than it is to be the ‘good one.’” - Monty Moran Resources Mentioned: Love is Free; Guac is Extra The Power of Now Connect with Monty on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Go check out https://montyfmoran.com/ (Same as loveisfree.com) and learn more about building culture and your fullest self. 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

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 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

From finding power at the plate to being positioned for purpose, Darryl Strawberry has a journey that will inspire you. Darryl is a former MLB player who has played through 16 seasons. With four World Series titles, and is described as a legend by many. Even though he was immensely successful in his career, his personal life was plagued with addictions, abuse, divorces, cancer, jail-time, and, well, you name it. Darryl then turned his life around, broke through the addictions and pain, and found purpose. He is now an author of the book, Turn Your Season Around, and travels the world speaking to people who are open to unlocking the secrets of their purpose. Don’t miss out on this one. Jump in and let’s learn how a former MLB player found his purpose. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:26] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Darryl Strawberry Bio Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Darryl shares a bit of background on his story Growing up in a dysfunctional home Owing his life and survival to his mother Greatness leading to destructive behavior Happy on the outside, broken on the inside A desire to get healed Darryl shares his thoughts on what inspires a desire to change You know it’s not who you really are Getting consumed with earthly, empty things Realizing all things are finite ‘Who am I?’ [05:27 - 18:21] The Making of Greatness; Working When Everyone is Sleeping Darryl talks about his time in school and getting into sports A big dream to play Major League baseball Proving his dad wrong Learning how to become a man - coaching An outlet through sports to face the inward pain A test to Darryl’s talents Every season wasn’t great enough The training season - when everyone else is sleeping You need to motivate yourself Darryl talks about making it to the majors and becoming great Greater challenges Credited his career to a relationship with his coach The difference between those who put in the work Darryl’s advice to what you need to get where you want The importance of real discipline Separating yourself from things that take your focus Everything else bucket vs. mindset bucket Believing in yourself A word from our sponsor [18:22 - 25:53] Former MLB Player Finds Purpose The defining moment as a player Getting settled in without a chip on the shoulder Not comparing to other people Darryl talks about his book and transformation From living the fast life to finding healing and peace Finding a relationship with Christ Everyone can live in the fullness of who they are You’re not alone The moment that Darryl turned his life around The human experience When you start searching for something bigger, you find it Realizing material wealth is empty - there’s a better way Who are you when the team and the cheers go away? [25:54- 30:44] Closing Segment How to find the book Links below ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Darryl Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I might have looked great on the outside as far as talent-wise, and the way I was performing, it looked like I was happy on the outside, but on the inside I was broken... ” - Darryl Strawberry “It doesn’t matter how much talent you have; great players and great athletes are always working when everyone else is sleeping.” - Darryl Strawberry “I was more concerned about the happiness I had within. Happiness comes from aligning myself with a relationship with God, it doesn’t come from stuff.” - Darryl Strawberry “Who are you…? The thing is, your name is never gonna change, the team is gonna go away, the crowds are gonna go away, the cheering is gonna go away; then who are you?” - Darryl Strawberry Resources Mentioned: Turn Your Season Around Connect with Darryl on Instagram and Facebook. Go check out https://findingyourway.com/ and start learning more about finding your way. 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

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 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

Let’s put the power of passive income in YOUR hands. Today’s guest, Ben Suttles has been an entrepreneur for 15 years, first starting his career in IT sales and business development then onto management. His background in management and sales helped him excel in commercial real estate. Over the last 7 years, he has been involved in the acquisition & asset management of ten multifamily properties, through partnerships and Disrupt Equity, totaling over $100MM in AUM and the purchase and sale of over 1650+ units. Such a treat today, especially for you real estate geeks out there (me included)! Let’s dive in and learn more from Ben on how to raise capital for your business. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:48] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Dan Henry Bio Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Ben give some background to his story Childhood experience Entrepreneur parents starting in IT and Sales Inspired to be an entrepreneur Parental influence and college Going into business with his parents [06:49 - 14:58] Why Real Estate; Make Your Money Make More Money Early career experience Gravitating towards sales in personality Starting to take in education and knowledge Why real estate? Understandable and easy to follow Gravitated towards residential The power of passive income Tax benefits that go along with real estate Incentivized investments Time and financial freedom [14:59 - 24:56] How to Raise Capital for Your Business Where to get started Depending on where your life is at Examples of strategies Passive vs. active Get comfortable with syndication Make sure to diversify Get educated I talk about my experience investing in deals The risk vs. the reward Look for people who can mitigate the risk Look at the experience Ready, fire, aim A word from our sponsor [24:57- 35:40] Closing Segment Ben talks about how to build relationships that help build capital Raised $30M Building a funnel through platforms Reach as many people as you can Ben’s networking - the importance of follow up Contacts not content Who you know or what you know? Who you know - all about relationships The relationships teach you what you need to know ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Ben Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You don’t want to put all your money in one deal… you have to be realistic… Get comfortable with the mechanisms of syndication, and find some groups that you're comfortable with and trust, then deploy some capital with them.” - Ben Suttles “My job as a syndicator is to retain people as clients. … If I can be open, honest, transparent, and hardworking and show them that I’m taking my fiduciary responsibilities seriously then I can win them back as an investor on my next deal.” - Ben Suttles Resources Mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad Connect with Ben on LinkedIn. Go check out https://www.disruptequity.com/ for more content and get into some deals and building capital. 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

From a broke pizza boy to a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, Dan Henry understands the struggle as much as anyone, but he also knows how to build success from nothing. Dan Henry is the founder of GetClients.com and author of The Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling book “Digital Millionaire Secrets.” Today he helps entrepreneurs sell their advice or services online, for a high ticket price and has even been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Insider, and more. Dive right in if you’re looking to turn your dreams into reality and hear how Dan went from $0 to $20 Million online. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:56] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Dan Henry Bio Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Dan goes into his background Growing up in small-town Florida Parent’s careers Raised mostly by grandparents Not seeing limits [05:57 - 13:48] Debt Can Be Beautiful; Knowledge is Freedom Dan talks about the benefits of going out of your way for knowledge Blatant manipulation The example of ‘debt’ Leveraging debt correctly Not everyone can excel Using debt for real investments A word from our sponsor [13:49 - 30:45] From $0 to $20 Million Online Dan talks about his college experience Story of starting to pursue education and sell advice How Dan scaled to a million Experimental phase Having to sell water bottles on the side of the road Charging people a fee to help them with marketing Learning online how to make money A million in 5 months Pivoting to helping others sell their advice Giving the ‘Red Carpet’ experience Dan talks about getting out of a deficit Switching from low to high ticket How to build you list to start charging high ticket Dan talks about his starting spending The importance of evolving Start at the rate you want to make by selling the education Strategies you can employ The untapped high ticket market [30:46 - 40:49] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Definitely what you know Who you know boils down to what you know The best information is from people ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Dan Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Debt can be a beautiful thing… When you actually educate yourself and know how to use debt, you’d be surprised how many things you could get essentially free.” - Dan Henry “People will pay for what you know.” - Dan Henry “It doesn’t matter what you do, it matters how you evolve.” - Dan Henry Resources Mentioned: Digital Millionaire Secrets Connect with Dan on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Check out https://getclients.com/ and learn how to build an 8-figure business. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website 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

Imagine starting something like Comedy Central and losing your sense of humor? Art Bell’s journey started at CBS, then HBO, where he started the Comedy Channel which later became Comedy Central. After that, he became the President of Court TV, then worked for a while as a consultant to several television companies. Art has now left the TV business and taken up writing which led to his first book, Constant Comedy, where he documents his experience building one of the most successful channels in history. I can’t wait for you to dive in and get some world-class networking advice from the man who started Comedy Central. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:03] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Art Bell Writer and TV executive Experience in TV Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Art goes into his background Growing up in Jersey Shore Early life An interest and love for all things funny [06:03 - 21:28] Comedy Central Founder Gives Life Advice Art talks about watching the greats A story about Bill Murray Art shares about knowing what he wanted to do when he was young Told that you can’t make a living on the arts College career Keep your passions alive Making the pivot into TV What do you want to do for the rest of your life? Starting at CBS How networking led into HBO Becoming the founder of Comedy Central Pitching a comedy network at HBO Getting rejected Accepted by the chairman of HBO Learning the business of comedy Casting vision Teaming up The journey of Comedy Central The rough beginnings Growing through competition Starting all over again A word from our sponsor [21:29 - 24:10] How Relationships Lead to Opportunities Art talks about the most fun times of the process Examples Relationships that led to something good The chairman of HBO [24:11 - 34:36] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? People want to know you because of what you know Advice for people who want to give back and help others The rewards of working with younger people The value of talking in classes and writing Last words of advice from Art Consider everyone you meet as a potential contact Be aware of your impression ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Art Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Keep your passion alive, don’t abandon it just because it’s not gonna become the first thing you do, or what you study in college… then you’re going to have to make some decisions.” - Art Bell “The reason people want to know you or want to mentor you is because of what you know, or what you can demonstrate as talent…” - Art Bell “Consider everybody you meet as a potential contact, someone that can help you in some way even before they open their mouths… be aware of the impression you’re making.” - Art Bell Resources Mentioned: Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Humor Built to Last Connect with Art on LinkedIn. Check out https://www.artbellwriter.com/ to learn more about Art and his life. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website 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

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 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

Rick Cesari is a prime example of how relationships and networking can source your continued success. Rick is a pioneer in how to build corporate brands and take them to the next level, specializing in creating and implementing direct-to-consumer marketing plans that generate robust growth for both businesses and brands. By applying similar direct response strategies and video marketing he has been responsible for helping to create and market many well-known, iconic brands like The George Foreman Grill, OxiClean, Rug Doctor, and GoPro. After 25 years in the industry, he now offers his knowledge in the form of consultations and books. Let’s dive in and learn from the master how you can be building brands like GoPro and George Foreman Grills. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:41] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Rick Cesari Pioneer in the D2C marketing industry for 25 years Billions of dollars in sales Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Rick gives us some background into his story Born and raised in North of New York City Impacted by the death of his father College experience and path Consuming knowledge about making money From biology to marketing Learning the basics of D2C [06:42 - 16:49] The Opportunities of Direct Response Marketing Rick talks about being open to education A love for reading Learning from mentors Learning the basics of Direct Marketing You always know where your money is going A measurable product The beginning days of Direct Response Rick’s story with his real estate mentor Running successful ROI programs Doing live seminars with a break out product Turning a slanted grill into into the George Foreman One of the most successful infomercials in history 150M Units sold on the first run Built on relationship Asked to do marketing for other companies A word from our sponsor [16:40 - 24:31] Building Brands like GoPro and George Foreman Grills Rick talks about an opportunity that didn’t work out and why The importance of testing the product Finding small products that aren’t new Finding products to advertise Rick talks about finding GoPro Rick talks about key relationships that built him up The single source of success Learning to develop relationships Under promising and over delivering 4 examples of relationships that helped in the long run [24:32 - 31:37] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Both are important - what you know is the foundation as and expertise Attracting the who through networking Rick’s practical advice for people who feel they are bad at networking Looking for the people you need Asking questions ThE RaNdOm ROunD How to engage with Rick Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “When you’re doing direct response marketing, any type of advertising you do is always measurable… Another word for it is called accountable advertising.” - Rick Cesari “I think one of the things that I’ve been able to do in my career is find products when they’re very small but they’re not brand new… What I’ve been able to do is take something small and put a magnifying glass to it through the direct response marketing.” - Rick Cesari “I would say relationships and networking have been the single source of my continued success.” - Rick Cesari Resources Mentioned: The Amazon Jungle Building Billion Dollar Brands Connect with Rick on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook or at [email protected]. Go to https://rickcesari.com/ and start learning how to reel in clients. 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

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 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

Scale your business, work fewer hours, and create lasting success! This is not only achievable, but my guests today, Megan and Michael Hyatt, have the answers to getting the double win - in life and at work. Michael is the founder and chairman of the Michael Hyatt & Company, the creator of the Full Focus Planner, and best-selling author of several books. Megan is the CEO of the Michael Hyatt & Company, leading it to be one of Inc magazines’ best places to work for 2020, and co-host of the Lead to Win podcast alongside Michael. Together as father and daughter, they authored the book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. You’re in for a treat today, so jump right into the episode and learn straight from Megan and Michael how to win at work and succeed at life. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:09] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Michael Hyatt, and Megan Hyatt Miller Michael - Founder and Chairman of Michael Hyatt & Company Full Focus Planner Megan - CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company Co-host of Lead to Win podcast Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Michael talks about what took him on this path Growing up in humble beginnings in Western Nebraska Playing music through college and high school Relationship with public speaking Megan shares some background on her early life in the Hyatt household Early stages of her Father’s entrepreneurial journal Showing entrepreneurship early on [07:10 - 15:19] Getting Enough Failures to Succeed Megan talks about her journey post highschool Becoming interesting in design and marketing Knowing the right people Michael talks about how he ended up in Thomas Nelson Publishing A love for books and bringing out people’s ideas Leaving to start his own company Going back to Thomas Nelson and becoming the CEO Michael’s advice around failure Getting mistakes under your belt It’s our success that people can’t relate to People connect to the human experience A word from our sponsor [15:20 - 33:20] Win at Work and Succeed at Life Megan talks about how she got to where she is today Driven into her skills and natural strengths Megan’s encouragement to younger people finding their path Megan’s journey to becoming a wife and a mother Working for her dad Megan talks about balancing life and work Experimenting with work hours Putting constraints around work Michael talks about results vs. hours Realizations from the pandemic Cutting work hours by 25% Finishing out the year ahead of time with less hours Michael tells the story that inspired the book Reaching success at a false summit Work and life - You don’t have to pick one and lose the other Megan’s top tips from the book The double win A longevity strategy for those serious about performing Establishing your non-negotiables Self-care Relationships Professional results [33:21 - 40:45] Closing Segment What is the job of the CEO Setting the vision for the future Developing your executive team Vision and execution alignment Who you know or what you know? Who you know - you as a leader need to find the right person for the how Networking is important within your business as well How to engage with Michael and Megan Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You don’t have to know how to do everything you want to do in your life, you just have to know the person who knows how to do it.” - Megan Hyatt Miller “The great thing about failure is that if we process it, it becomes fodder, becomes the raw material, that enables us to connect authentically with people, and builds trust.” - Michael Hyatt “The constraints that I put around my workday, I think are really a huge reason why I’ve been able to be successful now as the CEO of the company, but also in part why our company has been able to be successful.” - Megan Hyatt Miller Resources Mentioned: Win at Work and Succeed at Life Lead to Win Podcast The Vision Drive Leader Who not How Connect with Michael and Megan on social media. Go to https://michaelhyatt.com/ and https://winandsucceedbook.com/ to learn how to win at work and succeed in life. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website 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

How do you become more productive? You may think that becoming more productive means having to become busier and packing your schedule. Jarrod Haning is here to teach us a better way to maximize our time AND our productivity. Jarrod is a world-class speaker and coach who works with successful business owners that have slipped into a rut of making the same income each year despite working harder and harder. Using a Nobel Prize Nominated process, he has proved that there is a specific way of thinking that produces a freer lifestyle and with his book, The Thinking Patterns of Success, he breaks down how to produce more and profit more by learning to think at a higher level about solving problems. Get excited and dive right into this episode as Jarrod unlocks the secrets of how to become more productive and less busy. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:59] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Jarrod Haning Award-winning speaker Tedx and Ted Global Nobel Nominated thinking process Podcast to Profit Jarrod gives us some background on his life Growing up in Texas Gravitated towards music A love for the viola Early interests in mechanics Working in construction to play music professionally [07:00 - 18:40] Accessing the Brain On Demand Jarrod talks about post-college life Finishing under-grad and quitting music - bad connectors Transitioning into Jarrod today Mental engagement related to sports and music Accessing the brain on demand Jarrod gives a sneak peek into the process Thinking pattern blindspots Ex: ‘Action produces results’ Working harder and faster isn’t the answer Illustration of a corn maze - mapping out thinking patterns Just 2ft away from the answer to your problems 15 minutes to find the solution Reconnecting the neurons Hustle way vs. the CEO way Grinding through vs. creating processes CEO’s plan and partner How much free time should you see Is there time for your life? Freedom, power, and self-expression A word from our sponsor [18:41 - 28:44] How to Become More Productive and Less Busy Where to start changing Break out of the excuses Get clear on the true value of your time 4 things to look for in your to-do list; P.U.L.P. Write a P next to the things you could procrastinate doing Write a U next to things that are uncomfortable Write a L next to things that make a long term difference Write a P next to things that make you feel like things got done Work on the things with all 4 letters first The importance of mindset around hiring people Take the mindscan 5 dollar an hour training Learn the value of your time and business The tasks that produce the most value Resources to look at Links below [28:45 - 37:20] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? ‘Who knows you’ The importance of referrals - how you make people feel An important relationship in your life Jarrod shares about the leader of a symphony ‘You never know’ RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Jarrod Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “We’ve got a Nobel nominated process that actually teaches you how to think at a higher level, and this is why my clients normally double their revenue by working half as many hours.” - Jarrod Haning “The hustle way of thinking is, ‘more on my to-do list than I have time to get done...’ The CEO way of thinking looks at that mess and goes, ‘because there’s more on the to-do list than there is time to get done, I need to spend more time planning…’” - Jarrod Haning “Fancy fails, and simple scales.” - Jarrod Haning Resources Mentioned: The Thinking Patterns of Success P.U.L.P. The Four Agreements Mindset Performance Podcast Connect with Jarrod on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Go check out https://www.mindsetperformance.co/ and get your breakthrough by thinking at a higher level! 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

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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 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

It’s no secret that it takes money to make money, and David Kidder has a strategy that will propel you forward to gain the capital you need to either start or scale your business in a way that I think we are all familiar with by now but with a perspective you may not have thought of. David Kidder is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and an angel investor in over 40+ startups. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Bionic, which unlocks new growth for the world’s largest enterprises, based on the tools of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Previously, David co-founded SmartRay Network and he is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling series, The Intellectual Devotional, and The Startup Playbook. With such a rich resume and wealth of experience, I’m excited to dive right in and learn more about how to raise money through networking from the master himself. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:06] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, David Kidder Angel investor CEO of Bionic Author Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking David gives us some background on his story Grew up in upstate New York Lack of resources growing up Opening and closing doors Finding purpose in the time you’re given [06:07 - 14:50] Finding Your Path, Passion vs. Obsession David talks about finding your path Don’t chase money or opportunity What do you care about, and why you? You can’t fake it The difference between passion and obsession How you want to spend your time vs. HAVING to do something Passion doesn’t ask the hard questions Obsession causes you to care more about the outcome David shares about tools to deal with stress The kinds of fear Zero-sum fear leadership Leading yourself The importance of mindset Time, place, and talent A word from our sponsor [14:51 - 28:12] How to Raise Money Through Networking Who you know or what you know? What you know Relationships have to come from a place of giving value The ‘what’ is knowing yourself David’s tactics for people raising capital through building relationships What you do to create value - the follow-up The lure you use - stating what you care about to attract the right people Knowing what you care about Being able to ask for something Asking creates intention which creates conversation Energizing outcomes Closing someone on your ideas Capital raising is a full-time job What is the strategy Understanding the goal and jobs of the investors The questions to ask [28:13 - 35:02] Closing Segment A relationship that changed your life Surprising Investment relationships that created value for David David talks about the tests of relationships People who are all in RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with David Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Some doors that close are simply because of effort… and some others doors open because of other things like I was good which was creating.” - David Kidder “It's sort of like a lure, you only want to catch certain types of fish… Being out there and stating what you care about for people to find you is the first step.” - David Kidder “How can you create value for them [investors] if you don’t understand their job; what their goal is? I think it’s really important to understand the jobs around the table and the outcomes of the goals.” - David Kidder Resources Mentioned: New to Big The Startup Playbook Connect with David on Twitter and LinkedIn. Go check out https://www.davidskidder.com/ to unlock growth and go on the offensive! 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

Samuel Goldwyn once said, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” Today, Stewart Hillhouse is with us to share how his decisions and hard work put him in the position to be ready for luck to strike. Stewart is the host of the Top of Mind Podcast where he interviews world-class people in creativity, and some of the smartest minds in marketing. He is the Head of Audience Growth at Customer Camp as a masterful content marketer with experience in organic growth, and an expert at attention economy. I’m so excited to tap into Stewart’s experience and story and learn what it took to get to where he is now and how to engineer luck. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:38] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Stewart Hillhouse Audience Growth at Customer Camp Top of Mind Podcast Host Stewart gives us some background on his story Growing up in Toronto Entrepreneurial parents Turning towards creative arts in High School Sports as way to learn to fail in public [05:39 - 15:04] Getting Out of the Forest Stewart talks about his parents and journey into college Making the pivot Going into tech management Learning applied business Venture for Canada Biggest takeaways from the venture in service The art of starting from scratch No two businesses are created equally Taking projects that build momentum The education process along the way Tim Ferriss podcast Good friend network, not yet a professional network Finding the Build Your Network Podcast A word from our sponsor [21:28 - 26:03] How to Engineer Luck Stewart talks about the main thing that made him decide to join a Mastermind Saying yes to the opportunities Figuring it all out together Stories of making connections from masterminds Decision-making process away from the entrepreneurial path No audience at first Launching a podcast to learn more Bringing value to an organization Taking action towards the direction you want to head in Engineering your own luck [26:04 - 30:54] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? The people you know will tell you what you need to know Stewart’s experience RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Phillip Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “That’s been a big takeaway that I try to apply now, ensuring that I’m taking on activities and projects that are building momentum towards something bigger and compound over time and aren’t just one-offs.” - Stewart Hillhouse “I don’t know where I’m going, but I can learn from other people who are figuring it out in the same way…” - Stewart Hillhouse “Luck is by definition engineerable, right? But if you can put yourself in a position that allows you to be lucky more often… opportunity will come to you more often.” - Travis Chappell Resources Mentioned: Top of Mind Podcast Atomic Habits Connect with Stewart on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Go check out https://stewarthillhouse.com/ to learn more from the smartest minds in 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 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

“Your network is your net worth.” We have heard this advice for quite some time now, but many of you probably still wonder how to network the right way. If you’re one of those people, this episode will bring a ton of value to you. In this solo episode from the Art of Communication Podcast with Greg Rice, he shared 3 actionable steps you can take now to build and grow your network in 2021 at a time when we still cannot meet personally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first step is learning the fundamentals of networking, which includes understanding your current network better. The second step is networking in the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an adjustment that we need to make because we are only allowed to meet virtually. How can we leverage these virtual meetups? The last step is about growing your network because networking doesn’t stop with merely talking to the other person. Let’s listen to this episode and build your network in 2021! 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 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.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 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

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 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

What if I told you that in this cutthroat world of marketing, there is one system that goes undefeated and has even led to the winning of several presidential elections? In this episode, Phillip Stutts comes back to reveal some answers. Phillip has over 2 decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in political ad spend and has contributed to over 1,407 election victories, including 3 U.S. Presidential victories. He plays and wins the game of both political and corporate marketing on the highest level. He is now the author of the book, The Undefeated Marketing System. Don’t miss out on this episode, and tune in to find out more about Phillip and this system that is taking the marketing world by storm. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:50] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Phillip Stutts Marketing Maverick Achievements Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Phillip’s data-driven marketing strategy What you’ll find in the book Committed vs. Interested [05:51 - 21:27] The Undefeated Marketing System How do you understand your customer better? How it works in a political campaign Finding the issues that are rising to the top Building out the plan Build the brand The example of the Trump campaign The project Phillip ran Breaking through 10,000 other ads Phillip shares a story about an eCommerce business Building a huge Instagram following Running insight reports for the client Another story about a billion-dollar title company An interesting purchasing behavior among their clients Building a human connection A word from our sponsor [21:28 - 31:47] A Look at the Marketing that Changes of History Phillip talks about trends in the 2020 election that wasn’t as well known 21,500 voters could have changed history The actions Biden took that worked Phillip shares about the Bush v. Gore election Out innovating competitors Winning more than you lose Engaging with Phillip’s data and analytics Utilizing customer data effectively Free data assessment [31:48 - 38:56] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Always ask who not how RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Phillip Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If you have a brand that is not in alignment with what the customer or the voter cares about, then they're gonna leave.” - Phillip Stutts “That’s why everybody struggles so much with digital marketing now because they don’t understand what they’re up against and it’s a science. I just figured out a formulaic system that I know works and I just wanted to put that out into the world.” - Phillip Stutts Resources Mentioned: The Undefeated Marketing System Fire Them Now Contagious Who not How Connect with Phillip on Twitter and Instagram. Go check out https://www.phillipstutts.com to learn even more about your customers. 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

When you begin to heal and change, your relationships tend to follow, including with yourself. This was Dr. Nicole LePera’s experience as she found herself frustrated with her work as a therapist. Coming from a background of battling anxiety herself, she knew that she wanted better for herself and her clients, and after going on her own healing journey with the help of research and informed psychology, she began teaching these secrets on social media, creating a community of #selfhealers. She is also the author of the e-book, How to do the Work and the creator of the SelfHealers Circle. Dive right into this episode as we hear more about Dr. Nicole’s story and learn how to heal yourself from a trained psychologist. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:27] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Nicole LePera Self Healing Author of How to do the Work Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Dr. Nicole shares a bit of her background Born and raised in the city to older parents Fascination with people Dealing with anxiety as a child A desire to help herself and others get better [05:28 - 19:42] Navigating Your Passion with Your Purpose Dr. Nicole talks about the resolve to solve psychological problems Others focused Understanding the adoption of roles or masks The decision-making process from a psychologist to working holistically The journey from college Seeing similar patterns client to client Changing your path responsibly The now and the not yet Dr. Nicole’s journey Learning how to pivot by breaking down the steps Realizing something needs to change Speak your truth Apply your truth A word from our sponsor [19:43 - 36:00] How to Heal Yourself The importance of connecting We all need connection at our core Changing relationships Finding your community The work begins internally Our relationship with ourselves Who you know or what you know? A combination of both Harnessing both to create change A relationship that changed your life Learning through a clinical supervisor Never assume what the client needs Dr. Nicole talks about her current partner How to deal with change in a healthy way Our natural tendencies to avoid change Making space to be honest with what is there What makes people instigate change Practice being conscious of ourselves every day [36:31 - 37:07] Closing Segment Dr. Nicole talks about who her book is for and how to get it Everyone who’s trying to heal but is having a hard time Model of holistic wellness Why we’re stuck and how to pivot and create change How to’s Links below RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Dr. Nicole Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I had come to realize, at that part of my healing journey, that I had a lifelong tendency of diluting my beliefs, my truth, and what it meant for me in favor of others.” - Dr. Nicole LePera “With healing and with changing come a lot of relationships that begin to shift and change.” - Dr. Nicole LePera “You’re subjective and I’m subjective, I’m constantly coloring everything that’s happening. So the more I can expand and create space and make choices… [the more] I can allow myself to create change.” - Dr. Nicole LePera Resources Mentioned: How to do the Work - Dr. Nicole LePera SelfHealers Circle Connect with Dr. Nicole on Instagram and YouTube. Go to https://yourholisticpsychologist.com/ and learn more about the power to heal yourself! 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

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 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

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There is a plethora of coaching and life advice out there and honestly… most of it sucks. Two-time #1Best-Selling author Mark Manson realized this and took to action to start giving people a practical, non-bullsh*t, and scientific approach to life. You may recognize Mark from his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - the most read non-fiction book of 2017. Since releasing the book, he has spoken at some of the most successful companies and top schools in the world with a mission to improve the public conversation around personal development and happiness. Don’t miss this episode, where you’ll find out from Mark, and his story, what can happen when you learn how to not give a f*ck. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:51] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Mark Manson Two-time #1 Best-Seller Most read Non-fiction book of 2017 Small warning about the language content in this episode Mark gives some background Growing up in Austin, Texas - conservative and traditional Rejecting the norms of society as a kid [06:53 - 11:30] A Compulsive Need for Honesty and Authenticity Mark continues his story Starting his first business around relationship advice Obsession for authenticity in relationships Going to college in Boston A word from our sponsor [11:31 - 23:19] Self-Help for People Who Hate Self-Help Mark talks about his self-discovery Graduating into a financial crash Learning how to work remotely Going into blogging The spark leading to writing philosophy Gaining popularity Starting into research The issues in relationships start within Relationship with the self-help industry Self-help for people who hate self-help A break away from traditional philosophy Mark’s story about getting invited to a conference An epidemic of narcissism in this industry [23:20 - 28:46] How to Not Give a F*ck Mark talks about the reasoning behind his book Free to write about all these topics Confronting the norms Finding your real values The right thing at the right time for the right people The after-effects of releasing the book Defying expectations What the meteoric rise feels like [28:47 - 37:07] Closing Segment Who are we and why are we here? Mark talks about his journey becoming a successful author What it means to do something meaningful Your relationship with others and yourself Who you know or what you know? If you know the right people you’ll be fine How it relates to meaning - material vs. meaning How to engage with Mark Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “One thing I realized early on in my career was that I had this obsession for authentic relationships. Dishonesty or not portraying your true feelings, like - it just drives me crazy.” - Mark Manson “There’s no point in talking about the relationship stuff if you’re not going to talk about the individual first.” - Mark Manson “I think the people who are drawn to my work - they’re like me. They want to improve their lives, they want to be happier and have better relationships and feel better about themselves but they don’t buy into all the cheesy stuff.” - Mark Manson Resources Mentioned: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck The Four Hour Work Week Everything is F*cked: A Message of Hope Connect with Mark on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Be sure to check out https://markmanson.net/ to learn more about getting life advice that doesn’t suck. 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

Few things are as lucrative as investing in commercial real estate and even fewer people can truly lead others to find success in it than Anton Mattli. Anton, CEO of Peak Financing, has decades of experience in commercial and investment banking, private equity, and commercial real estate. He’s held senior management positions at major financial institutions all over the world - directing the structuring for Fortune 500 companies. Over the past years, Anton has been advising family offices, high net worth individuals, as well as private investment funds, in commercial real estate across Europe and the United States. So jump right in and get ready for some winning investment strategies or, if you will, a mini class on commercial real estate. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Anton Mattli Peak Financing CEO Expert in commercial real estate Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Anton gives some background Finance as a big part of the Swiss culture Joining one of the largest investment banks The urge to become an entrepreneur The corporate background [06:00 - 14:02] Winning Investment Strategies Making the jump from corporate to entrepreneurship The feeling of being over your head The benefits of learning The current state of commercial real estate Some struggles and others flourish The dips and the upticks Where to start learning and getting into investing Learning and understanding the market Advice around diversifying your funds rather than going all in Warning signs of a bad syndication Past experiences and track records Know the company’s true involvement in previous deals When to ‘RUN’ A word from our sponsor [14:04 - 19:27] Mini Class on Commercial Real Estate Knowing good from bad deal terms Focus on cash flow Cash on cash return Appreciation and depreciation benefits Reit vs. investing with a syndicators Reit - buying into a liquid fund Syndications - expect that your money is on a long term hold Advantages and disadvantages Missteps rookie investors make Don’t succumb to FOMO Underestimating the amount of data you need to gather [19:28 - 26:14] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? If you don’t know it you can find the person who does Brain to brain capacity One relationship that lead to success The impact from networking right out of the gate A senior manager that became a driving force How to engage with Anton Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “That’s the reality when you try new things, not everything turns out right… there were a couple of times we felt in over our heads, but the advantages when you do that; you learn how to overcome it and you get more confident for future ventures…” - Anton Mattli “You have to be your own investment analyst. Even if you’re a passive investor, you need to spend a considerable amount of time analyzing these investments.” - Anton Mattli Connect with Anton by emailing [email protected], or on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out https://peakfinancing.com/ to dive deeper into commercial real estate investment opportunities. 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

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If you want to spur on your most successful life and career, this episode is your starting point because today we’re hearing from Andy Storch. Andy is an author, consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator who specializes in helping clients turn strategy into action and people doing the best work of their lives. He is the host of two podcasts and a recent author of the book Own Your Career, Own Your Life, where he breaks down habits, routines, and actions to help you live your most successful life. Let’s dive right in guys and learn more from Andy what it is to really own your career, own your life, and how to do it. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:16] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests Andy Storch Author, speaker, coach, connector Host of two podcasts How me and Andy met Where to get Andy’s book Links below Andy gives some background around his life Grew up in Orlando, FL Shy as a kid Decided to make a change in University The impact of networking On a mission to meet as many people as possible [06:17 - 18:13] Own Your Career, Own Your Life Andy shares about doubling down on his weakness It’s good to focus more on strengths Andy’s example from his own experience Double down on the weakness that is critical to success Andy talks about reaching out to other people Almost all say yes Making a change in career Getting the open door from a relationship The importance of knowing people, over things What Andy hopes people will take away from his book Taking ownership of your own career, life, and goals Initiate the conversations and set the goals Treating your career and life like a business Preparing for the future Building a network and personal brand Investing in yourself A word from our sponsor [18:14 - 26:39] Being an Entrepreneur Within Your Own Career Who you know or what you know? Who you know leads to what you know The more people you know, the more you learn Why invest in courses and coaches Andy’s future plans For people who want the career You still need to be ‘entrepreneurial’ How to grow within your career How it relates to corporate work It’s not the quality of your work, but your reputation and brand [26:40 - 32:02] Closing Segment Andy’s advice to entrepreneurial people What you can learn from the book Learning the right mindset Examples of having to pivot and adapt Andy shares a reminder No one cares more about your career than you do How to engage with Andy Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I do think it’s important to double, triple down on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses. However, if your weakness happens to be in an area that is critical to having a successful life and business… I think it’s worth thinking about, ‘how can I make some changes?’” - Andy Storch “The main concept is I want people to take ownership of their own career and their life. So that means you take full responsibility, you take initiative, you take action towards your goals and your dreams.” - Andy Storch “No one cares more about your career than you do.” - Andy Storch Resources Mentioned: Own Your Career, Own Your Life Book Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast Own Your Career, Own Your Life Podcast Never Eat Alone Connect with Andy on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Visit https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/ to learn more about getting this resource into your hands and others’. 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

Nothing connects us all to the human experience quite like stories, and if ever there was a master of its craft, it is today’s guest Robert Fergusson. Robert is a world-renowned teacher, known mostly for his incredible biblical messages and public speaking. He is currently based in Sydney, Australia where he preaches on the platform of Hillsong Church, and teaches aspiring students how to craft compelling messages using an art that has been tried and true throughout the ages: Storytelling - which he is now sharing with the world through his book, ‘Are You Getting This?’ Dive in with us as Robert uncovers the art of storytelling, and the power it has to impact your message, relationships, and life. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:33] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests Robert Fergusson Teaching team from Hillsong Church Are You Getting This Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Robert gives some background around his story Brought up in the farms of England Life in Boarding School Told in school reports that he would never excel Pushed into the direction of teaching Becoming Christian during college [06:34 - 14:15] The Art of Storytelling Robert talks about his journey going into ministry Traveling around Europe with a team teaching and preaching Speaking to 10,000 children in one week Learning to tell stories The misconceptions of storytelling Condemned in Ancient Greece Jesus himself communicated through stories and changed the world A somewhat mistrusted and simplified way of communicating How stories work and their usefulness Robert’s analogy through learning music Anyone can become a storyteller through the right method Robert talks about why he wrote his book A lifetime in the making Links below A word from our sponsor [14:16 - 25:30] The Impact of Storytelling on Building Relationships Robert talks about relationships that influenced his journey Meeting Brian Houston while being an itinerant preacher The relationships that can change your life The importance of relationships God uses people to communicate with you Robert’s story about getting invited to speak around Indonesia Who you know or what you know? Robert answers through the story of Paul’s conversion The strangest people can have the most impact on our lives How storytelling impacts relationships Unpacking HOW people impact the world Taking the ordinary and making them into a life lesson Using stories to persuade without coming across as disingenuous Building a bridge that works Robert gives an example of using stories Smashing the guitar [25:31 - 34:28] Closing Segment Robert talks about a story’s effect on conversation The story of John Wesley and William Wilburforce A story that opened up a relationship How to find your stories The gift of curiosity ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Robert Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I learned how to build bridges, how to make connections, how to get people’s attention; and how to tell stories!” - Robert Fergusson “When you start understanding how stories work, it is both simple, yes, but immensely profound in the way that it communicates ideas.” - Robert Fergusson “A simple decision to thank someone or invite them around for a meal, can mean a change in your destiny.” - Robert Fergusson Resources Mentioned: Are You Getting This? - by Robert Fergusson Making Connections that Work - by Robert Fergusson Shackleton: Roland Huntford Connect with Robert on Instagram for regular teaching and speaking tips. Visit https://hillsong.com/contributor/robert-fergusson/ and learn more from Robert. 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

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Have you ever had a great idea and wondered how you would ever finance it? In this episode, my guest may just help you find the answer. Tom Wisniewski is the Managing Partner at Newark Venture Partners, a $100M+ venture fund and leader in B2B technology investing. He was also a previous Founder of RosePaul Ventures. Tom loves to hear from great tech start-ups with massive investment potential and is an active early-stage investor and adviser to start-ups, venture capital, private equity, and growth-stage companies. With such a wealth of experience under his resume, let’s dive into Tom’s expertise and learn how to raise money for your ideas. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:04] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests Tom Wisniewski NVP Founder of RosePaul Ventures Member of the NY Angels Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Tom gives some background Entrepreneur from early one Running businesses while in school Joined a startup for 7 years Became a partner and sold the company Introduced to new tech and startups Getting into venture capital [06:05 - 13:30] From Selling a Company to Starting a Business Tom shares about his experience getting a degree Not excited about the opportunities Getting into investment banking From selling a company to starting a business Thinking through things for a year Joining an internet incubator Going into Angel Investing After the .com crash Who you know or what you know? Yes - you need both [13:31 - 24:27] How to Raise Money for Your Ideas Becoming a better networker and communicator Realise who you are and what you have Learn from everybody Getting better at things Introspection Practice and repeat Go DO The art of pitching your ideas and cultivating connections Who are the principles that can provide perspective? Start with your peers Asking for advice and counsel Detach yourself from the outcome Fundraising is hard - but you can get better The importance of finding the right fit A word from our sponsor [24:28 - 32:21] Closing Segment Where people can start relationships Lists of investors available Be thoughtful about your approach Events used to be the best way ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Tom Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If you communicate but have nothing to communicate or not enough substance of what you know and what you bring you won’t succeed; but if you know a lot of things and you don’t know how to network you’re not gonna get very far.” - Tom Wisniewski “What you need to do to get better at stuff is be introspective, with what you’re good at, what you’re not good at… figure out how to get better, then go DO.” - Tom Wisniewski “There could not be something more important than making sure you understand FIT in the world of investing.” - Tom Wisniewski Resources Mentioned: Crunchbase AngelList Connect with Tom on LinkedIn, or by emailing [email protected]. Visit https://www.newarkventurepartners.com/ to see if you may be the right fit! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website 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

An average ad-buyer with elite content can beat an elite ad-buyer with average content all day long. But today we have elite ad-buyer and elite content creator Travis Chambers, the Founder of Chamber.Media, the industry leader in data-crafted video ads with over 4,000 productions/mo, $80M in managed spend, and $600M in tracked revenue! Travis is a genius at crafting ad content for every size of company. He’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister and keynote speaker at events like Google Growth Summit and VidCon, while also being featured in Inc, Entrepreneur, AdWeek, HuffPo, and others. Let’s dive right into today’s episode and learn more from Travis about how he was able to drive $600 in Revenue with Facebook Ads. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:51] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests Travis Chamber Founder of Chamber.media Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Travis talks about some of his stand-out ads Travis gives some background into his life Early days with the VHS recorders Told his parents he wanted to own a marketing agency Sales and Marketing dad Combining creativity with business [07:52 - 18:57] Seeing the Power of Social Media Marketing Travis talks about his career experience Started out wanting to climb the corporate ladder Doing entrepreneurial stuff without realizing it Seeing the power of social media marketing The explosion of YouTubers Going big - biggest Influencer Activation of all time Travis on starting his own agency Getting the winning pitch without getting recognition Getting an offer from 20th Century Fox - bad experience Deciding to set out on his own during big life events Navigating the market Knowing what kind of money is out there Creating a viral campaign on a budget The early sacrifices [18:58 - 25:11] $600M in Revenue with Facebook Ads Making ads that work Creative and rising ad cost The untapped Facebook marketing at the time Bringing companies to scale The competition and ad costs The social media edge A word from our sponsor [25:12 - 33:48] The 7 Foundational Ads How to use what you have The 7 foundational ads Ad taxonomy Spokesperson video Product Demo Social Proof Closer ads Case Study Lifestyle ads Unboxing Make variations of the type Perform a gap analysis The power of creative Success through testing Making ads for Chamber.media [33:49 - 43:42] Closing Segment Stand out relationships that helped you? Travis talks about the people that helped him along the way Who you know or What you know? There is very little original thought You can’t inspire yourself on your own Building on someone else The example of Pablo Picasso ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Travis Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “It’s feast or famine… When you’re going for those big deals, you pretty much have to accept that you’re gonna lose on 90% of them.” - Travis Chambers “An average ad-buyer with elite content, can beat an elite ad-buyer with average content all day long.” - Travis Chambers “It’s all about data… Facebook’s got the richest data in all of mankind.” - Travis Chambers Resources Mentioned: Unicorn Facebook Ad Creative The $100 Startup Russell Brunson Books Connect with Travis on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Be sure to visit https://www.chamber.media/ and learn more about social ads that will grow your brand. 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

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Today we’re going to deep dive into what it takes to be an entrepreneur and build a sustainable and scalable business. As you may have guessed from the title, Steve Olsher is the Founder/Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine, NY Times bestselling author, and original Founder of Liquor.com. As a 30+ year entrepreneur, he is also a keynote speaker, NY Times Best Selling Author, and Creator of The New Media Summit. Steve is known as the world’s foremost reinvention expert famous for helping individuals and corporations become exceptionally clear on their WHAT – As in, the ONE thing they were created to do. Let’s dive right in and learn what it looked like founding liquor.com and Podcast Magazine from Steve’s point of view. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:11] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests Steve Olsher Founder of liquor.com and podcast magazine Online pioneer, What is Your What?, keynote speaker Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Steve gives some background into his life Snapshot of 13 years old Grew up just outside Chicago Entrepreneurial from the get-go Always around business conversations Family background [06:12 - 14:37] Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur Following the path of the entrepreneur People are wired differently Making good The desire to create your own destiny Influences growing up Surrounded by black culture Becoming a DJ Opening up his own club Lessons learned in the business Cash based business is good Let things go Why so many people give up so early The problem with ego Not letting things go and change [14:38 - 23:51] Founding Liquor.com and Podcast Magazine The story around founding liquor.com Liquor by wire Going electronic in the ’90s Buying the domain Exponential growth Selling of the company Getting the company back A word from our sponsor [23:52 - 33:30] Founding Podcast Magazine The story around Podcast Magazine Reinvention radio The reach of podcasting Teaching about podcasting Becoming the hub of the conversation Creating something for fans of podcasts Getting into the bigger picture - Ear Control Pillars Ear Control Pillars The media pillar Your network Live Events Technology [33:31 - 40:00] Closing Segment Stand out relationships that helped you? No one can build anything on their own Who you know or What you know? You don’t solve for what but for how To solve How, you need to find the who ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Steve Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “As an entrepreneur, you have to make good decisions, to make something sustainable and scalable.” - Steve Olsher “I love the fact that podcasting gives literally everyone the opportunity to extensively have their own broadcast channel where they can reach really anyone, really anywhere, at pretty much any time.” - Steve Olsher “I had to try to figure out, how do I become the hub of the wheel for this industry? How do I put myself in the conversation of podcasting without even being in the room to have those conversations.” - Steve Olsher Resources Mentioned: Podcast Magazine What is Your What Free Ebook Connect with Steve on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Go and check out https://steveolsher.com/ and 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 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

Whether you know it or not, you have skills and abilities that lend themselves towards your calling in life, and the struggles you go through to get there are what will get you ready for it. Here to talk about that today is Levi Lusko, Pastor and pioneer of Fresh Life Church, which has now grown to have multiple locations including Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Wyoming. Levi is a world-class communicator and leader, and through online streaming, the ministry reaches around the world. Levi is also the author of the bestselling books Through the Eyes of a Lion, Swipe Right and most recently I Declare War. I’m looking forward to Levi’s insights today as we dive into why you shouldn't avoid struggle and instead lean into it and let it build you up. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:36] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests Levi Lusko Pastor of Fresh Life Church Author of I Declare Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Levi gives some background into his life Moving around as a kid The fire of calling The passion to speak [05:37 - 18:44] Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Struggle Levi shares around finding your calling Find what makes you angry What do you enjoy doing What do people ask your help with Your definition of creativity Creativity and genius The parallel of God as a creator Levi talks about walking into his calling Starting in Bible College Ministry is caught more than it’s taught Finding mentorship Not looking for glamor Putting in the work in the small things Develop your gift and character Don’t despise small beginnings Levi’s early days The importance of education Adhering to your learning style A word from our sponsor [18:45 - 28:06] Following a Calling Levi talks about becoming a lead pastor Not a stepping stone to bigger things The best way to make a difference Getting put on the platform The desire to build something The analogy of a butterfly fighting out of a cocoon The current state of Levi’s church Current locations and future locations Online streaming Levi’s most recent book How to get out of your own way Links below [28:07 - 33:59] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know? Two is better than one Compounding strength and experience ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Levi Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If you find a calling… there’s gonna challenges, there’s gonna be hard days, there’s gonna be setbacks where you fall flat on your butt.” - Levi Lusko “It’s like that classic Michael Jordan quote, ‘It’s what’s done in empty gyms, that fills up stadiums one day…’ Don’t despise the day of small beginnings.” - Levi Lusko “If you’re just handed everything one day, it’ll destroy you if you don’t have the weight of character and integrity you built up over time to support that kind of intensity.” - Levi Lusko Resources Mentioned: I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself Audible Version Connect with Levi on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Go and check out https://levilusko.com/ and learn more about owning your struggle. 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

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Copywriting has to be one of the most important factors in the success of the launch of a business. Today, I have one of the best in the business, Kira Hug. Kira helps small business owners and SaaS companies sell their ideas, products, services, and programs through copy that creates meaningful conversation. She’s unique in her approach because she allows business owners to ‘own their weird,’ and be fully true to themselves. She is also the co-host of the Copywriter Club Podcast. I can’t wait to hear more from Kira’s story and learn more about winning copywriting that successfully launched for names like Jasmine Star and James Wedmore. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:40] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest Kira Hug Host of Copywriter Club Podcast Copywriter for many big-name, successful launches Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Kira gives us some background Moving to Virginia during the awkward phase Daughter of a pilot Always into community building and connection Into art and creativity as a kid Following the artist’s path [06:41 - 16:52] Relationships Paving the Path to Success Kira talks about her college experience Going to Virginia Tech for art Starting in Graphic Design Hanging out with a wide group of friends Taking the different experiences into business Relationships that led to a new path Moving to NY from zero From Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Este Lauder Turned off to the corporate world Going into the nonprofit world The insights to prioritize learning and growth over a paycheck Disillusionment with corporate jobs Keeping the curiosity going till something sticks The entrepreneurial itch A word from our sponsor [16:53 - 25:53] Copywriting for Jasmine Star, and James Wedmore Kira talks about how she got started into copywriting Working at a startup Hired to write copy for friends at first Encouraged by friends to keep doing copy Kira’s ascension in the copy world Finding good clients fast by investing in her brand Invited to teach at a Mastermind retreat Getting into the right room and saying yes The progression to today Going into partnership Hosing a podcast together Creating a community for copywriters [25:54 - 35:30] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know? People are always first You have to bring something to the table Success comes from connecting and community Unlikely relationship that became a path to success Getting onto podcasts and networking Example from Mike Kim ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Kira Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I knew that I wasn’t ready to become an entrepreneur, but I knew that that was finally the direction that I saw myself moving…” - Kira Hug “I think the power of networking and being in the right room; if you can get in that right room with the right clients, it can be such a true game changer.” - Kira Hug Resources Mentioned: Copywriter Club Podcast Copywriter Club Facebook Group Spooked Podcasts The Copywriter Club Website Connect with Kira on Instagram and Twitter. Definitely go and check out https://kirahug.com/ to learn even 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 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

We’ve all heard of the impact that plastic has on the environment, and while most of us are concerned, few jump into action. Emma Rose Cohen is one such person who spends 98% of my time obsessing over single-use plastic waste and trying to figure out how to eliminate it from our daily lives. Emma is the CEO and Founder of the Final Straw, where her passion for sustainability met radical action by creating innovative and fun alternatives to single-use plastics. She launched Final’s first product, FinalStraw, on Kickstarter with a goal of raising $12,500. In a matter of weeks, the campaign raised $1.89 million and later went on to be featured on ABC’s Shark Tank. Let’s get right into Emma’s story and learn how making sexy straws and forks led her to world-renowned success while fueling her purpose with passion. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests Emma Rose Cohen Final Straw Master from Harvard in sustainability Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Emma gives us some background High energy as a child Entrepreneurial from a young age School life From partier to pragmatic [06:00 - 17:23] Instant Kickstarter Success Emma shares about her time at Harvard Mentorship that led there The applicability of a Masters program Growing passion for sustainability Humans are the only creatures that create unnatural waste Figuring out what to do next Miserable at the lab Skiing as a passion Timing, luck, and hard work Emma talks about the tactics around building the business Starting on Kickstarter Test marketing with people first Building a pre-campaign strategy Early prototypes Working with friends to create a product The instant success The experience The moment people say yes A word from our sponsor [17:24 - 23:02] Making Sexy Straw and Forks Emma shares the growth since finding success Grateful for every sale, but not motivated by money Doing something innovative New products Biggie Straw Literally, suck anything! Sustainability can be a fun thing Agents of change Releasing the sexy fork and spork Moving beyond the straw Small steps towards a huge win The various experiences that go into it [23:03 - 29:07] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know? Not mutually exclusive It’s impossible to be successful in business without connections You can learn more from others ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Emma Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Humans are the only creatures in the world that create waste, and I think really, it’s just fundamentally a design flaw in both the systems and the products we’re creating.” - Emma Rose Cohen “To have an idea and be excited about it is one thing, but to have the world say YES… it’s like the most beautiful feeling.” - Emma Rose Cohen “Sustainability can be a sexy, fun, sparkly party - and that’s gonna bring a lot more eyeballs than the kind of traditional ‘Sarah McLachlan Peta’ vibe.” - Emma Rose Cohen Resources Mentioned: The Aligned Podcast The Surrender Experiment Connect with Emma on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Be sure to visit https://final.co/ to learn even 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 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

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 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

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

Today we’re jumping into the world of virtual reality with two of its visionaries. Jarom Sidwell is a Hollywood Visual Effects expert who is known for his work in films like Avengers, The Hobbit, Transformers, among many others and Bill Issler is a software developer who started his work all the way back in the ’80s, building several software applications that have become standards in certain industries. Through networking, they now put their expertise together to become innovators in the VR gaming space. I can’t wait to jump right into the conversation and learn more about their journey into partnership and the future of VR gaming! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:16] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests, Jarom Sidwell and Bill Issler VR gaming Experience and work of both guests Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Jarom shares some of his backgrounds Growing up in Central California Farming and outdoor adventures Bill shares some of his backgrounds Moved from Canada to SoCal Paper route as a kid Going after what you want [05:17 - 16:50] The Venture into VR and Partnership Bill shares about his venture into Software Getting into computing in college Working in an engineering firm Finding the niche Jarom talks about his venture into films and VR First job at Digital Domain Transformers as the first film Working with Peter Jackson and other teams Going into VR Bill’s path into VR Using augmented reality within construction Partnering with someone with their heart in the space How Bill and Jarom connected Reaching out through the website Connecting over VR Ancient Jerusalem ‘What’s next?’ Bill’s and Jarom’s lessons in partnerships Bill’s journey within Networking Being open to new possibilities Having the same vision and focus A word from our sponsor [16:51 - 25:42] The Future of VR Jarom talks about the game itself Links below The premise of David vs. Goliath The moral lesson behind it The mechanics of the game Bill talks about his process Plot, gameplay, and graphics Bringing it to life The testing process Thoughts around the future of VR gaming Work with Oculus Scaling down the size Where VR and AI collide The storytelling aspect Bill’s thoughts - thinking deeper [25:13 - 31:05] Closing Segment Who you know, or What you know? Bill - tapping into networks Jarom - the need for people around you ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Bill and Jarom Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “It’s just amazing how the network continues to go if you’re ready for it… How daring and how adventurous are you in exploring some of those ideas?” - Bill Issler “The whole premise of the game is around you protecting your sheep and your flock… is every sheep precious? To what lengths would you go to save and support those that you love and surround you?” - Jarom Sidwell “As you’re growing your network and building your friendships I think it’s important to know that there’s tons of people with different skills that together can build something better than something better than yourself.” - Jarom Sidwell Resources Mentioned: Immersive History Virtuous VR Gaming Connect with Jarom on Bill. Be sure to visit https://dvgthegame.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 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

Dan Lok is known as “the king of closing,” but his story didn’t always start out that way. As an immigrant from Hong Kong, Dan struggled to learn English and earn money for his family. He began side hustles at a young age leading him to enter debt up to $150,000. After studying with the greats and taking action, Dan became a self-made millionaire at 27, and an 8-figure entrepreneur soon after, leading to worldwide speaking engagements and becoming an author of his most recent book, Unlock It. Let’s dive right into the episode as we learn more about how Dan was able to overcome every obstacle in his way and build his net worth. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:17] Opening Segment Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest Dan Lok Dragon 100 Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Dan gives some background on his story Born in Hong Kong Troublemaker as a kid Immigrated to Vancouver Going into business out of necessity Dan talks about the conditions living in Vancouver The change in living and culture Starting with no network [07:18 - 14:04] Moments of Overcoming the Obstacles Dan talks about his English learning process Only making English speaking friends Listening to and watching media Full immersion Facing stage fright Dan shares the experience of his dad going bankrupt Looking hopelessness in the face Getting urgent about learning how to make money Getting into side hustles Getting into everything possible while doing school [14:05 - 23:20] The Power of Leveraging Social Proof From side hustle to full-time business Failing 13 businesses Learning copy from a mentor Learning the gift of persuasion “The million-dollar year” Dan talks about the story of making the cassette tape Borrowing experience from other skilled people Approaching high worth people and building off that The cassette tape Building off of social proof Dan’s approach A word from our sponsor [23:21 - 37:47] Building Your Net Worth Dan tells a story about a unique phone call Experiencing harsh rejection “This will never happen again” Moving to sales and closing Learning on the job Learning business through prospects Getting into affiliate marketing and online marketing From mentoring to seminars Answering the demand for more content Burning out from the constant teaching Exploding because social media Dan’s various companies Dan’s tips for being a better salesperson High-ticket closing Make the prospect the salesperson “What would you like to do next?” The Doctor Frame - example Resources It’s not about closing [37:48 - 41:23] Closing Segment Who you know, or What you know? Half the formula is who you know, the other is who knows you ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Dan Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I learned at an early age - You don’t ask, you don’t get…” - Dan Lok “I was speaking and teaching business owners but unlike most, a majority of my revenue comes from DOING what I teach.” - Dan Lok “We don’t sell, we turn the prospect into a salesperson. We let the prospect do most of the speaking… When you say something it means something; when the prospect says something it means everything.” - Dan Lok Resources Mentioned: Unlock It Dragon 100 Free High Ticket Closers Course The Hard Things About Hard Things Connect with Dan on Instagram and YouTube. Be sure to visit https://danlok.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 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