Beers with the Boss

After running out of time to ask more questions last week, we tackle more questions that are in the forefront of the Millennial mind. We cover social media mentors, as well as how to know you are in the right career for you.

Choice is something that seems to paralyse majority of the younger generation, something that was never an issue in previous generations. We cover the importance of patience, nailing job interviews, being successful in reaching your goals, buying a property, all of the key things that may be worrying most millennials.

This week we recap the previous podcast and the feedback received. Jake talks to us about the impact of the last episode's book recommendation, 'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins, and how he has indulged in it over the last week. The topic this week, is all about the keys to success that is found among the most successful people in the world. All the keys of success are formed through self development. You need to focus on all 4 keys of success in order to reach your full potential.

It's State of Origin this week, which means another Origin themed podcast. However, we've changed things up by adding in a book recommendation. Both topics are all about being the best version of yourself. To make the State of Origin team, you need to be the best. The book recommendation is all about David Goggins and his story of how he defied the odds to become an elite human being, continually striving to become the best version of himself.

On the road to success, people find themselves full of excuses, saying things like they are 'too busy' or they have 'no time' etc. You are never held accountable when you make excuses for not achieving your goals. Excuses hold you back from being the boss of your own life. The only thing in life that is fair, is that we have 24 hours every day. It's about how we use those hours that sets you up for success.

On the eve of State of Origin, we delve deep into the history behind the greatest rivalry in Australian sport. Queensland vs. New South Wales. The passion and the history of this game is something that we are all passionate about.

Creating value for yourself and your personal brand, all comes down to your character. It is important you listen to the 5 key areas that Greg talks about, to help improve your personal brand. We dive deep into what some of the benefits are when creating value for yourself, as well as the downsides of not adding value to yourself.

Success is not magic, it is continual great habits. Great habits can be developed which means you are not limited to the success you receive when forming these habits. Greg dives deep to explain in depth, how you can break free from your bad habits and train yourself to form GREAT habits. These habits lead to how successful you become.

Our first ever guest, just happens to be one of the GREATEST Athletes in Australia and quite possibly the world! Georgia Miller has learnt many lessons in her life through her successful sporting career that she shares with us, so you too can learn from her experiences. Georgia has just completed a dream year, achieving every single one of her lifetime goals, in her sport, within one year. You'll hear the dedication and commitment it has taken for her to achieve this. So where to for Georgia Miller now?

Some define confidence as preparing to fail. In sports, the greatest athletes of our time, want the ball, because they have the confidence in themselves to make the final shot with the game on the line. They are prepared to fail, in order to succeed. The question is, are you prepared to fail, to take the winning shot in your life. Confidence is a personality trait that can be developed, so there are no excuses.

Jake's first question to Greg is: "Why have a why?" We learn about what his purpose is and why he keeps striving for more. We touch base about why money can't be your driver and why Greg thinks of balance differently. This episode is a real insight into "Why" in more ways than one. From "Why have a why?" right through to "Why are we sponsoring children in Cambodia?"

In this no filter episode, we explore the raw experiences that Greg has been through, highlighting the two darkest days in his business life to date. Nothing is held back, stripped right back to the core to show you that not everything is rosy. Some mistakes that are made can be extremely costly, as you will find out. However, without these mistakes, he wouldn't be anywhere near where he is today. Are you prepared to endure the same pain and the same mistakes to succeed?

Greg and Jake cover all things teamwork, helping you have a better understanding of what it takes to be a great team player to help drive you towards success. There are 3 key elements that you will find within any great team player, Greg explains each of these in detail. If you have any questions, be sure to get in contact with the team.

This episode is all about change. Why is change so important? It is important because without it, you won't grow and move forward in life. So why don't people change? What is holding everyone back? Why are people accepting mediocrity? When it comes down to it, success is forged through taking risks and change. Without change, there can be no success.

It's time to wake the F**K up. How many of you have brought a book? Or taken notes whilst reading or listening? It's important that you focus on developing yourself, but more importantly you need to be taking action. You can read everything you want and listen to everything you want but if you aren't taking action then you are never going to be moving forward. The time to take action is now.

In this episode, you will find out exactly why 95% of all businesses fail. There are only three types of personalities; the entrepreneur, the manager and the technician. You will find out who should run a business and who shouldn't be running a business and how it is so important that you know who you are. When you know who you are, you then know who to surround yourself with so your business can reach it's full potential.

What is passive income and how do you get it? This episode of the Beers With The Boss segment of Wake The F**K Up is dedicated to giving you that extra push you need to keep going. There are a lot of misconceptions out there to do with passive income, Greg discusses all of these so you aren't left guessing. Don't forget to tell a friend ....

When you receive things in life, regardless of whether it be a large sum of money or a property or simply anything, you never truly appreciate it for what it is. Those who work extremely hard for what they achieve, are those who know the true worth. The same applies with success; those who are self-made successful people know what it has taken to become successful, compared to those who have been handed everything. This podcast will tell you why the long road is the only way.

Buying a property can be tough, but buying one on a low income just seems impossible. It's important that you know all the steps it takes for you to buy a property, even when you have a low income. Greg details everything he has gone through that helped him save for, and purchase, his first property. There are even a few extra tips and tricks that you can do, that will help you achieve your first property, that similar people have tried and tested. Don't forget, to email in any questions!

What really matters when it comes down to being successful? It's not motivation. It's discipline. Anybody can do the hard work when they are motivated and feel like doing it. But it is those who are completely unmotivated and feeling like crap, and do it anyway, that are the ones who truly dominate in everything they do. Self Discipline is about competing in the competition that is going on in your own head.

This episode Greg is a lone ranger talking about one of his many passions, PROPERTY. Getting a loan has changed dramatically over recent years, that is why it is important that you know the 10 steps you must take to buy a new property. Everything you need to know is here. A detailed plan to follow, ensuring you aren't left in the dark when you decide to buy a property.

The competitive edge is all about how competition fuels your success. Are you competitive to the extent of doing absolutely everything in your power to succeed? Or are you merely going through the motions, happy whether you win or lose? It's important that you understand the power of competition and how it has been used within industries to fuel the disruptive companies such as Uber and Amazon, along with how it has crippled companies by hundreds of billions of dollars ....

When it comes to being the boss of your own life, it's so important that you are able to build relationships with almost anyone and especially your customers. Whether you are a business owner or an employee, your customers are what drives your business so you need to know how to create an amazing experience for them whenever they are dealing with you and your company. This episode is one you will need to be taking notes on as Greg and Jake provide real life examples that you can use to build lifelong relationships with customers & people.

In order to be successful, you are going to need to sacrifice. Whether that be relationships, friendships, relaxation, holidays away, all of these things will be sacrificed at some point along in your journey. There is one thing that will never be sacrificed and that is your work. Do you think people will better understand sacrifice the further along in their journey they go? Can you sacrifice too much? Greg releases the floodgates on everything you need to know about sacrifice and the importance of sacrifice so you can have a better understanding on what needs to be done in order to be successful at anything you do.

What is Debt? Most people don't understand that there is good debt and bad debt and how important the two are. You need to first realise which of your debt is good or bad, then learn to eliminate your bad debt. Jake dives headfirst into this topic, bombarding Greg with the burning questions you have all sent in around this topic.

Everyone experiences fear in their life, from driving a car to running a business, but it's how you use that fear to your advantage to be able to overcome any obstacle in your way. In this episode Greg and Jake start from how fear is developed and work their way around to how successful people use fear and how you can too. There are so many nuggets of gold in this episode that you won't want to miss a single second. So get your pen and paper handy and tell us your thoughts!

The starting line can be one of the most daunting places for anyone, you know where you want to be, but you don’t know what’s to come. What obstacles could arise and how do you overcome them starting right here, right now? The beginning of a new life for yourself, you can see the end game and you’re ready to work for it but getting down to the nitty gritty where do you even start? There are so many questions you’ll have and the opportunities that arise can lead you down a different path than first intended. In this episode Greg and Jake want to take you through where to go from the starting line and talking from experience, the paths that you could unexpectedly go down and how they’ll affect your journey.

“Customer service is dead” we’ve all heard that before, but we shouldn’t have to expect it to be that way. When we go to a store or a restaurant why should we expect anything less than exceptional?! When was the last time you felt appreciated as a customer? Everyone is a consumer in some way, shape or form, so we all know how we want to be treated in a customer service setting. In this episode we’re diving in to why people aren’t investing in making their customer service exceptional and why it’s such an important element of businesses.

Defined as ‘the quality of being thankful’, expressing gratitude and appreciation is a characteristic that everyone should carry and incorporate into their daily lives. Whether that be waving to the person that let you in on the highway or thanking the check out chick at the supermarket, there are so many levels of and ways to show gratefulness. But are we becoming too lazy when it comes to showing appreciation? What does it say about a person who doesn’t show their gratitude? How does it affect my self-development journey? How can you improve your ability to show gratitude? How do I know if I’m not being grateful? Guaranteed this episode will leave you with a heightened feeling of self and situational awareness towards how you and those around you are treating each other.

When you think of great leaders, who comes to mind? Maybe it’s the Queen, or Elon Musk, or even the Pope?! Either way, someone pops into your head when your told to think of a leader. But what is it that makes these people a leader, how do you even begin to define good leadership? Leadership can often be misunderstood as bossy, but it is so much more than that. Leaders are critical in every scenario, from work to taking a drive with friends, someone always takes on the role of leader when you really think about it. In this episode we’re discussing the challenges and successes of good leadership, what it takes and how its an important element of life.

When your mindset is so geared towards success and you’re working so hard towards your goals it becomes secondary to consider taking a break. In this stage of your self-development, entrepreneurial journey how do you know when to recognise that its okay to take a break and whether it will affect your path to greatness? This topic is great for all you budding entrepreneurs who have been working round the clock! It will help you better understand the worthiness of your time and recognise your hard work, which are critical for self-awareness.

Preparation is key in achieving your goals! Going into anything unprepared is bound to set you back and hinder your self-development journey. Having a well thought out plan is paramount in all aspects of your life as it gives you a better chance in achieving success, makes you a more dynamic person who is ready to respond to changes instantly, and allows for better time management. It can be difficult to know how to begin preparing for an important event or stage in life, so it’s important to understand the stages of preparation, as well as how to prepare your mindset for when the outcome may be unexpected. Come prepared to learn in this episode as we answer your burning questions on all thing’s preparation.

Is good work ethic something that is taught or that you naturally have? This question forms the basis of what we’re discussing today, work ethic. Persistence and motivation are elements of oneself that seriously effects your self-development journey. Those with higher levels of these traits generally have a stronger work ethic and will work harder than the next person to achieve their goals. But how do you even begin to identify what is good and what is bad work ethic? In this episode Greg and Jake dive head first into the topic, answering every burning question you could have about how it effects your self-development and entrepreneurial journey.

Negativity surrounds us everyday and it can be difficult to escape, if you were to take on board every negative perception, thought, opinion and idea that surrounds you, then that impacts your life and work in a negative way. But is their effect on your growth and development all bad? Constructive criticism is helpful but when it’s purely negative how can we cope and not let it detriment our success? How do you even recognise these negative people in your life to start with and what kind of impact their having? There’s a lot of ways to look at negativity and in this episode, we discuss everything mentioned and more to determine how best to achieve greatness whilst dealing with negativity.

Greg is flying solo in this episode, giving you the run down on everything you need to know when starting your own business. From the big decisions down to the nitty gritty which a lot of people tend to brush over. Nothing is missed here, everything you need to know about starting a business is jam-packed right here for your benefit. We can guarantee that after these 29 minutes, you will feel your mindset transform and a new level of ambition to achieve your goals!

Mistakes are an essential part of any transformation process, how else are you meant to grow if you can’t assess your short-comings and learn from them? When we consider success, it is thought of as the final result, and the process to get there has often been overlooked. But without making mistakes, there is no opportunity for reflection or self-assessment, therefore people either give up or continue to make the same mistakes over and over as they are not self-aware. It’s certainly challenging to accept the fact that we’re not perfect but once we have the ability to grasp that, then our opportunities, motivation and decision-making is changed for the better!

Honesty and the hard-hitting truth can be rare to come by these days, with so many people selling a fantasy to make a quick buck it’s hard to filter out the lies. So, we’ve created this “no spin zone” to help you find success in any and all aspects of your life. All topics discussed are designed to generate ideas, discussions, and opinions that will alter your mindset in the best way possible. There is so much to get out of this life and we want to show you how to make the most of it!

Being self-aware is the ability to actively monitor and notice your feelings, reactions, habits, behaviours and thoughts. Being conscious of every aspect of yourself allows you to improve in many aspects of your life as you are empowered to make changes by building on your strengths and acknowledging your weaknesses. But what does it take to become self-aware? Why is it so important? Tune in to this episode to find out what self-awareness is and why it’s critical for success!

Millennials are one of the most scrutinized and discussed generations to date. Recognized as being terrible with money but resourceful with technologies, their habits have formed conflicting opinions in the public eye. Being the next generation to run the economic and political landscape, are they fit for the job? Or is their bad rap based on a misunderstanding? In this episode of “Beers with the Boss” hear the opinions of, and discussions between, a Millennial and a Gen X regarding the matter.

Why do you NEED to be happy with where you work? The average persons spends around 40% of their life at work, if you're not happy in your position you can't achieve your goals, you can't be the best you want to be, and you can't get the most out of life if you're spending 40% of it unhappy. In this episode see why it is so important to find happiness in your place of work in order to achieve success.

This is all about money. Why does money matter? How do you get money? What does money mean to you? These are all the questions we focus on in this episode.

Goal setting is such a crucial element in any aspect of your life. If you want to succeed in any area, then you need to know how to set your goals properly and in a way that makes you hold yourself accountable for your actions.

Sit down, relax and enjoy the ride of what is going to be a movement that tells you how it is and helps you achieve whatever you want in life.