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Nancy Shares How She Turned Beauty Tips Videos Into 7M Views, $800 Promos & Free Products - #TFS230

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 84:42


Nancy is a Gen Alpha beauty content creator from Sydney known for her viral videos, including one that hit 7 million views. She shares beauty tips, skincare advice, and makeup tutorials while managing brand collabs and PR deals.Connect with Nancy!https://www.instagram.com/dear.jiayiiCHAPTERS:0:00 – Intro0:45 – Meet Nancy1:52 – Her content creation journey2:59 – How a 7M-view video changed everything4:33 – What keeps her motivated5:22 – Types of beauty content she makes5:42 – Andy asks for pimple tips6:02 – Where she gets content ideas6:29 – Reposting IG content to TikTok7:09 – Filming routine & content planning7:39 – Organizing video ideas8:15 – Post-graduation plans8:45 – How a drama inspired her to consider becoming a flight attendant9:34 – Fave K-pop groups like BTS10:18 – Why she's no longer into NewJeans10:59 – K-pop concerts she's attended11:56 – Andy's DPR Ian story13:09 – Her TikTok feed & fave creators13:55 – Makeup artist rates15:00 – Filming/editing workflow15:56 – Using AI voiceovers16:42 – Hobbies outside content creation16:52 – Weird DMs from older guys18:09 – Getting recognized in public18:39 – Meeting Felix's sister from Stray Kids19:51 – Fave Sydney spots & karaoke hangouts21:59 – Chinese language & family background23:48 – Thoughts on Jennie & Lisa's Coachella set25:10 – Marrying rich or becoming a housewife?25:39 – Flight attendant dreams at 2026:28 – Religion in Chinese culture27:03 – HSC & school subjects27:47 – Creating content while in high school28:36 – Other young creators in Sydney29:56 – Networking with local creators32:12 – High school friend group dynamics32:54 – Strict parents & curfews34:49 – Social media growth journey36:01 – Getting free PR products37:30 – $400 worth of free Temu stuff39:05 – Upcoming brand deals39:51 – Handling brand approvals41:26 – How she reached out for PR deals41:44 – Scoring an $800 paid PR gig42:15 – Negotiating video rates43:30 – Skin condition chat43:58 – Lightning Ridge trip stories44:48 – Differences between school and family friends46:10 – Being the only Gen Alpha creator in Sydney46:52 – Recent life lessons47:35 – Study routine & habits48:22 – Snapchat location sharing49:44 – Gen Alpha mental health & socials50:38 – Platforms Gen Alpha prefers50:59 – 743-day Snapchat streak51:57 – Messaging apps Gen Alpha uses52:41 – Why they avoid Facebook53:31 – YouTube content habits55:20 – 6-month personal goals55:53 – What content drives growth56:36 – Viral video stats57:27 – Fast vs slow viral growth on IG57:58 – Most viral content = tips58:37 – $800 post got 50k views59:22 – Studying other creators' strategies1:00:25 – Nancy's natural marketing skills1:01:09 – Why she avoids using her own voice1:02:05 – From hiding to showing her face1:02:53 – Handling hate comments1:03:59 – IG notification chaos1:05:02 – Connect with Nancy1:05:19 – Story behind her IG handle1:07:05 – Easter Show expenses1:07:47 – Casual job plans despite content creation1:08:33 – Getting recognized by mutuals1:10:05 – Clubbing content on socials1:10:33 – Thoughts on smoking, vaping, drugs1:12:59 – Dealing with shade from classmates1:14:57 – How she prepped for this podcast1:18:20 – Short attention span test1:20:08 – Andy's story about Felix's sister1:20:41 – Ice Bucket Challenge going viral again1:22:22 – Andy's celeb-connection story1:24:04 – Outro

Jade Hsu Professional Model, Shares How Modeling Boosted Her Confidence - #TFS229

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 152:37


Jade Hsu is an Australian fashion model raised in Sydney and now based in London. Represented by top agencies globally, she's walked for brands like Burberry and built an international presence across Milan, Paris, New York, and London. Beyond the runway, Jade balances her dynamic modeling career with her personal passions — from music and thrifting to techno clubs and tea rituals.Connect with Jade:https://www.instagram.com/jadehsuuCHAPTERS0:00 – Introduction0:57 – Meet Jade Hsu2:53 – Jade on being 40% introvert and 60% extrovert4:48 – How Andy discovered Jade through Instagram6:39 – Why Jade believes London isn't dangerous7:55 – The story of Jade's lost-and-found ring at Din Tai Fung9:10 – Jade's modeling journey across the world14:03 – The risk of agency debt in modeling16:09 – Andy's fish tank story18:01 – The high cost of food in London20:23 – Jade's Chinese Bazi element reveal24:13 – Andy thinks Jade's a fire sign26:14 – Caffeine habits, tea love & avoiding vaping28:27 – Jade's love for techno clubs and the London underground29:58 – ADHD and navigating social spaces31:29 – Family, modeling, and personality differences34:51 – Her parents' professions and how her dad taught her science39:26 – Why Jade loves thrifting40:19 – Irregular sleep schedules and screen time struggles43:05 – What's on Jade's Instagram Explore page44:23 – Fashion industry's shift toward unique looks46:10 – Hair growth struggles and styling choices47:48 – Being picky about anime49:56 – Music-making during illness recovery50:42 – Her classical piano background52:15 – Navigating social confidence and perceptions56:04 – Taking initiative in friendships58:29 – Favorite social activities: museums, nature, culture59:52 – Why IG stories sometimes feel toxic1:00:55 – No more waking up depressed1:02:09 – ADHD diagnosis improving self-esteem1:03:27 – Jade's Kanye West story1:07:43 – Thoughts on diversity and evolving fashion sense1:13:06 – Podcast idea: Question segment1:13:56 – Q1: Is religion good or bad?1:14:39 – Q2: Emotional vs logical people1:16:18 – Q3: Who works harder?1:17:45 – Q4: Save mom or dad?1:19:39 – Q5: Dating dilemmas1:21:26 – Q6: 2024's biggest lessons1:22:06 – Q7: Two-letter baby names?1:24:12 – Jade reveals her full and Chinese names1:31:01 – Fashion, body changes, and personal style1:33:08 – Viral 6.5M TikTok views and content strategies1:40:54 – Skincare routines and makeup habits1:42:55 – Friend circles in the fashion world1:48:08 – Friendship dynamics: can guys and girls stay friends?1:55:25 – Tattoos and their meaning1:58:42 – Jade talks about immigration in London2:02:58 – Overcoming insecurities and rejection2:07:06 – Beauty standards, favorite models, and fashion icons2:13:00 – Family trips and life reflections2:17:41 – Nighttime routines and 6-month goals2:22:47 – Visa stress and trusting the process2:29:53 – Past lives, reincarnation, simulation theories2:31:48 – Outro

TFS#228 - Caleb Ralston, The Man Behind Alex Hormozi & Gary Vee's Viral Content Strategy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 151:33


Caleb Ralston is a content strategist and creative consultant who has worked with top industry names like Gary Vee and Alex Hormozi. Now running his own consulting firm, Caleb helps entrepreneurs and creators build powerful personal brands, scalable content systems, and high-performing teams.Connect with Caleb Ralston!https://www.instagram.com/calebralstonhttps://www.youtube.com/@CalebRalstonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@caleb_ralstonVisit Caleb's Website to learn more!https://www.calebralston.comCHAPTERS:0:00 – Introduction0:57 – Meet Caleb2:17 – Discovering Caleb via Gary Vee & Hormozi3:30 – Starting his consulting firm5:36 – Handling discovery calls7:29 – Explaining his offers9:28 – Lead sources11:26 – Building brand, team & systems14:04 – Pros & cons of niching down16:46 – Audience connection & interest stacking20:07 – Expanding topics with expertise22:52 – Andy on shifting from eCom to vlogs26:55 – Repurposing vs. creating new content29:35 – Why he prefers quality over quantity33:10 – Standing out as a creator36:33 – Using 1of10.com to find content ideas38:41 – Building a name for himself40:14 – Content compounding over time41:18 – Evergreen = principles, not tactics43:33 – Value bait vs. clickbait45:07 – Value/min vs. retention packaging50:12 – Free content vs. niche focus52:42 – Mass appeal = high-ticket conversions55:09 – Mr. Beast vs. dual-purpose content56:56 – Posting priorities: YT, IG, LinkedIn, pods59:25 – Building a consistent content identity1:01:24 – Scaling with editors1:03:57 – In-house vs. offshore editors1:09:18 – Calibrating creative vision1:15:29 – Editor training pipeline1:17:57 – Working side-by-side with team1:20:35 – Testing short-form formats1:22:38 – Intuition + data in content1:25:31 – Measuring performance1:27:29 – Creating his 5–6 hr free course1:30:46 – Investing $15K into content1:34:21 – Creating rewatchable content1:37:38 – Broad vs. specific content for high-ticket1:39:41 – One vs. multiple content channels1:41:14 – Managing multiple channels1:43:06 – Leila vs. Alex content goals1:44:22 – Hybrid team advantages1:49:10 – Copying & iterating to find your taste1:56:26 – Being the “older brother” to your audience1:57:51 – Removing what doesn't work2:01:32 – Viral vs. niche for high-ticket2:03:09 – Is viral key for low-ticket sales?2:05:08 – Running an agency while creating content2:07:37 – Staying grounded as a creator2:10:10 – Content ideas for retired founders2:11:22 – Why Gary gets fewer views than Hormozi2:13:50 – Helping build brands but doubting own2:15:51 – How he met Trevor2:18:35 – Building agency in his team2:21:02 – Long hours at Gary's team2:22:42 – From Gary → Hormozi → his own path2:24:59 – Thoughts on AI content & brand focus2:25:53 – Recent personal discoveries2:27:00 – 6-month personal goals2:28:22 – Key takeaway from shadowing Gary & Alex2:29:19 – Connect with Caleb2:29:56 – Outro

TFS#227 - Lynne Karina, Olympian Turned Actor and Japanese Travel Influencer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 81:01


Lynne Karina Hutchison is a British rhythmic gymnast turned actor. She competed for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics and won bronze at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. After retiring from gymnastics, she trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and now works as an actor, dancer, and model, sharing her work on Instagram.Connect with Lynne!https://www.instagram.com/thejapanstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lynnekarinahutchhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejapanstagramhttps://www.youtube.com/@thejapanstagram0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Meet Lynne Karina1:56 - Lynne talks about her upbringing2:44 - Lynne shares her main focus4:26 - Lynne discusses her work at tourism companies in Japan6:33 - Lynne's experience as a media member at the Olympic Channel during the Paris Olympics8:04 - Lynne met celebrities and pro athletes at the Paris Olympics, including Simone Biles8:38 - How she transitioned from gymnastics to acting and dancing10:06 - How her high school schedule was unusual because of her gymnastics training11:20 - Competing in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India11:45 - Lynne's Olympics experience13:08 - Lynne talks about her brother's jiu-jitsu career15:22 - How she visits her brother every time she goes to Japan16:08 - Desire to live in Japan someday17:19 - Travel experiences in Japan and where she wants to live in the future18:20 - Why she wants to live in Tokyo, Japan, in the future19:53 - Personality in Japan versus in the UK21:15 - Japan's unique culture22:24 - Japan's financial/population crisis and current economy23:32 - How Japanese culture influences people in London and around the world24:50 - Itinerary and work schedule while in Japan26:38 - Acting and dance class experiences in Japan27:29 - Experience and challenges with the Japanese language29:28 - Being perceived as a foreigner in Japan despite her heritage31:42 - How locals perceive foreigners across different parts of Asia34:16 - Why Tokyoites are serious while Osakans are chill and friendly36:38 - Mental health and self-expression in Japan39:24 - Andy shares his experience with Japanese people not answering questions directly41:45 - Daily life in Japan42:21 - Eating out in Japan is more affordable than buying groceries43:38 - Eating and grocery habits in Japan45:10 - Typical Japanese home-cooked meals47:25 - Experiences with haircuts in Japan and the UK48:23 - What led her to keep returning to Japan49:39 - Why it's important to stay aware of your surroundings in big cities in the UK and other countries51:09 - Raising kids in Japan versus in the UK52:43 - Cons of raising kids in Japan54:15 - How her Instagram grew from a fun hobby to professional content creation55:52 - What catalyzed her to start her Japan Instagram account57:15 - How she started receiving inbound requests for paid gigs on her Instagram account59:09 - Why she doesn't care about using a 3-second hook in her IG59:54 - How an overly rigid itinerary can make your Japan trip less enjoyable1:01:47 - How she built an engaged community on Instagram through story interactions1:03:48 - How she creates her Instagram stories to engage with her community1:06:10 - What takes up most of her time in her work as a freelancer1:07:04 - Recent life discoveries1:08:24 - Career journey in acting and dance1:09:18 - How Lynne's gymnastics background helped with her acting foundation1:10:40 - How she became more quirky after starting her acting career1:12:06 - Is being half-Asian an advantage or disadvantage in the acting industry?1:13:55 - Goal for the next 6 months1:15:27 - How she has made a diverse group of friends worldwide1:16:37 - Determination to be part of a movie that people will love to watch1:17:41 - How watching La La Land in concert further inspired her acting career1:18:55 - Connect with Lynne!1:19:43 - Outro

TFS#226 - ​Cheyenne Beam PR Expert Behind-the-Scenes on Working w/Jessie Reyez, Sean Paul & Swae Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 83:31


Cheyenne Beam is a public relations executive with over nine years of experience in music, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion. Based in New York, he has led PR campaigns for top artists at Interscope and Island Records, including Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee, Willow Smith, Toni Braxton, and Jessie Reyez. Specializing in brand strategy, media relations, and crisis management, he continues to drive impactful campaigns and build lasting brand equity.Connect with Cheyenne Beam!https://www.instagram.com/cheyennebeamCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction0:56 - Meet Cheyenne Beam2:18 - Cheyenne shares his journey from launching a bow tie company to entering the PR industry7:48 - Cheyenne explains why he stopped his bow tie company9:27 - Cheyenne shares his thoughts on Timothée Chalamet's outfit upon his promotional tour for his Bob Dylan movie10:14 - Were Brad Pitt's uniquely styled outfits during his divorce from Angelina Jolie intentional for PR?11:43 - Behind-the-scenes insights on PR during campaigns and promotional tours13:13 - How a publicist assists with press and podcast outreach during event promotions15:33 - How to start working in the PR industry from scratch18:47 - How PR professionals build relationships with the media, press, and writers20:47 - Cheyenne shares his experience as a freelancer after leaving Interscope Records22:46 - PR strategy for getting artists into mainstream publications24:53 - Can an artist get into Vogue magazine without the help of PR?27:20 - How a publicist starts and grows with an artist throughout their career29:05 - The combination of PR strategies and social media presence to achieve an artist's success30:54 - Why it's important to combine social media presence with journalism32:56 - Cheyenne shares the publicists who inspire him: Chris Chambers and Yvette Noel-Schure35:43 - Behind-the-scenes: How does PR expert Chris Chambers works with his clients36:53 - Cheyenne shares behind-the-scenes PR work at major red carpet events like the Oscars and Grammys39:35 - How publicists handle having multiple clients at the same event41:21 - Publicist pitches vs. Direct invitations: How are guests chosen for major events like Grammys?42:46 - Do celebrities choose their interviews or follow publicist recommendations?45:02 - Podcast vs. television: Are podcasts the new go-to for campaign runs?46:30 - Cheyenne explains why even successful artists like Beyoncé and Drake need a publicist49:31 - PR's role in handling paparazzi harassment and negative media coverage53:42 - Cheyenne's thoughts Michael Jackson's PR spin during his slander controversy55:03 - Cheyenne shares his thoughts on the "No statement or disappear for 6 months" media avoidance strategy56:05 - Kourtney Kardashian & Mason Disick controversy: Do celebrities create media distractions to hide the truth?58:33 - Cheyenne's thoughts on the Smith family controversy during Red Table Talk1:00:50 - Cheyenne shares behind-the-scenes moments from Jessie Reyez's album promotions1:03:23 - Cheyenne discusses PR strategies used during Jessie Reyez's album promotions1:05:02 - Cheyenne shares how they helped Jessie Reyez reach diverse media outlets when promoting her music1:08:44 - Do PR firms give new employees access to industry contacts, or do they have to build their own?1:10:02 - Cheyenne shares how freelance publicists acquire new clients and reconnect with old ones1:10:47 - Cheyenne provides email subject line tips for media outreach1:11:41 - How do publicists coordinate press tours for celebrities like Beyoncé?1:12:46 - Cheyenne shares his thoughts on Kanye using Twitter to promote his new albums1:14:12 - Has Cheyenne been able to merge his passion for music, fashion, and film into his PR work?1:16:37 - Staying ahead of fashion trends vs. sticking to classic style1:18:25 - Cheyenne's recent life discoveries1:19:54 - Cheyenne's personal goals for the next six months1:21:56 - Connect with Cheyenne1:22:42 - Outro

TFS#225 - Dr. Steven Storage, Meth Addicts & Phone Addicts Have The EXACT Same Brain Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 121:49


Dr. Steven is a mental health expert specializing in brain health, ADHD, trauma, and burnout. With a focus on innovative treatments like SPECT imaging, he helps people understand the root causes of mental health challenges and optimize their well-being. Through his research and clinical practice, Dr. Steven shares practical insights on focus, resilience, and achieving peak mental performance.Connect with Dr. Steven!https://www.instagram.com/drstevenstoragehttps://www.instagram.com/amen_clinics0:00 - Introduction0:56 - Meet Dr. Steven1:07 - What does FEMA funding cover for wildfire evacuees?2:05 - Steven explains his clinic's method of linking mental health to brain health3:40 - How does Steven's clinic method differ from traditional psychiatry?4:53 - What is SPECT imaging, and how does it help diagnose mental health issues?5:40 - What does a depressed brain look like on a SPECT scan?7:03 - Root causes of abnormal brain activity8:58 - How much do technology and social media contribute to ADHD and depression?10:53 - How people like Elon Musk, Kanye West, Nikola Tesla are geniuses despite being on the autism spectrum13:20 - How can you tell if a child is born with ADHD or if excessive screen time has rewired their brain?15:30 - Factors beyond genetics that contribute to ADHD17:30 - Evolutionary theory of why ADHD exists18:24 - How does finding the right environment help optimize brain health of people with ADHD19:25 - How to prevent brain burnout21:16 - The 3 pillars of brain health: sleep, exercise, and nutrition23:53 - How to learn to enjoy parts of your job that you dislike26:48 - The importance of connecting your work to a strong "why"28:31 - Andy's 7-year entrepreneur cycle33:20 - How tracking priorities can prevent burnout cycles36:35 - How should goals be structured: specific deadlines vs. broader intentions?39:31 - Living in the gap vs. living in the gain: Celebrating progress while working towards goals41:15 - Why it's not great to set tight goal deadlines: "The by-30-years-old goal"43:12 - Andy's partner goal: Someone who makes him feel seen and understood45:59 - How to take effective breaks without ruining focus on your work49:09 - How Steven prevents burnout during workdays by breaking tasks into manageable chunks50:54 - Why does being present with others drain energy?53:48 - How different attachment styles affect relationships57:23 - As a psychological expert, does Steven experience stress and anxiety?59:31 - How to release stress and trauma from our bodies1:01:09 - How trauma manifests in the body if not processed properly1:02:46 - Conscious negativity bias: Can too much positivity suppress real emotions?1:05:09 - The "baby tiger" analogy for suppressed trauma1:07:02 - How some people rationalize trauma without fully processing it1:09:22 - What is dissociation, and how does it affect people such as war veterans?1:12:27 - What SSRIs are and how they affect the human brain1:14:58 - Why most people use SSRIs1:16:44 - Are religious people less prone to stress and depression?1:18:43 - Parenting in a tech-driven world: Managing screen time effectively1:23:01 - Naval Ravikant's hypothesis of giving unlimited freedom to his children1:26:07 - Steven shares his approach to raising his kids1:29:14 - Nature vs. nurture: Can parents shape their kids' career paths?1:32:48 - Andy's parenting approach: Helping kids earn their own rewards1:36:23 - Methamphetamine addicts and cellphone addicts show similar brain activity1:38:15 - Steven's thoughts on watching porn1:40:19 - Dopamine regulation: Setting intentions for meaningful interactions1:44:15 - Introverts vs. extroverts1:47:20 - 80/20 rule for mental and brain health: sleep, exercise, nutrition1:51:19 - 3 sleep principles from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia1:56:28 - Steven's recent life discoveries1:58:14 - Steven shares his goal to spend more time with his wife1:59:18 - Connect with Dr. Steven1:59:54 - Outro

TFS#224 - Lil D From Being Bullied to Badass: How Fitness Changed Her Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 97:58


Lil D is a fitness enthusiast and social media influencer known for her high-energy content and engaging personality. With over 73,000 followers on Instagram, she shares her fitness journey, workout routines, and motivational insights. Her unique 3-second hook, "Listen here, dumbass!" has contributed to her rapid social media growth. She also works as a social media manager at a gym, combining her passion for fitness with her expertise in digital marketing.Connect with Lil D!https://www.instagram.com/lild_inkedinhttps://www.tiktok.com/@krn_lildhttps://www.youtube.com/@lild_inkedin0:00 - Introduction0:58 - Meet Lil D1:58 - Lil D explains how she got her nickname3:17 - Lil D shares that she has been working on creating fitness content for the last six months6:01 - What she was doing before she got into fitness and how it impacted her life7:30 - Lil D shares that she receives "K-rage" jokes because she is always fighting8:54 - What got Lil D into posting fitness content on social media?10:09 - Her plans for social media growth, combat training, and coaching11:41 - Lil D dreams of being a social media manager for professional fighters at ONE Championship14:11 - How social media connects people online but also leads to mindless doom-scrolling17:37 - Lil D's advice to someone trying to find their unique personality online19:41 - How she built an engaged following21:20 - 3-second hook for her videos: "Listen here, dumbass!"24:05 - How she maintains her high energy every day25:21 - Lil D shares her mood before her morning coffee26:12 - Lil D shares her diet and fasting schedule27:21 - How she met her Muay Thai coach boyfriend28:32 - Has Lil D ever tried going a day without caffeine?29:32 - Lil D's daily routine32:00 - Lil D shares her work as a social media manager at a gym33:54 - Her experience being bullied growing up and how fitness changed her life36:09 - Transition from being shy to becoming a girl who always wants to fight36:56 - How she balances work and just hanging out at the gym39:02 - What she does after completing her social content for the gym41:12 - Lil D shares their Muay Thai class schedule42:17 - Who is usually at the gym during work hours?43:57 - What their gym looks like45:47 - How long has Lil D been working at the gym?48:19 - How many gym regulars does Lil D know by name?49:30 - What she was doing before she started working at the gym53:05 - Lil D shares that she studied as a full-stack software developer55:21 - What got Lil D into software engineering?56:22 - How does the gym owner run the gym and the barbershop next door?59:47 - How her paid community "Passes" works1:02:08 - Lil D's recent life discoveries1:05:16 - How her productivity planner helps with her daily routine1:07:27 - How do you compliment a girl's body without offending them?1:09:42 - Lil D's personal goal for the next six months1:11:51 - What does it mean to be a good friend?1:12:53 - What her DMs are like with 70k+ followers1:14:15 - Why she doesn't want to train people who just think she's hot1:15:41 - Lil D shares that she only checks her IG DMs for sponsorship deals or brand collaborations1:20:55 - What she does if she's not at the gym1:21:58 - Connect with Lil D1:23:27 - How analyzing the Instagram algorithm helped grow her following1:24:27 - How her Vietnamese reels gets the most viewed on her Instagram1:26:59 - Does Lil D generate revenue from her Instagram account?1:28:43 - Andy talks about how Vietnamese content creators like JasonTheWeen and RiceGum are popping off1:29:35 - Asian culture is all over social media nowadays1:31:05 - Lil D shares that everyone who bullied her for being Asian is now dropping $10,000 on K-pop concerts1:31:57 - Andy shares that his older brother, who dated Vietnamese girls, thinks they are crazy1:33:25 - Lil D discusses stereotypes about Vietnamese girls vs. Korean girls1:34:16 - Lil D shares about her Chinese zodiac animal1:37:15 - Outro

TFS#223 - Jessica Paulino, Discussion About God with a 17yr Old

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 70:04


Jessica Paulino, known online as Jessi Rae, is a talented musician known for her heartfelt performances and strong faith. She shares her musical journey, offering followers a glimpse into her passion for music and spirituality. Jessica captivates audiences with engaging content, blending musical performances with messages of faith and inspiration.Connect with Jess!https://www.instagram.com/jessiraemusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@yessuh640:00 - Introduction1:29 - How long she has been playing guitar1:45 - Andy asks if Jess wants to pursue music as a career2:06 - Her college aspirations in health sciences or psychology2:18 - How posting videos on social media boosted her self-confidence3:15 - Her interest in optometry and her experience wearing glasses at a young age4:28 - Jess explains that optometry in the US does not require medical school, similar to Australia5:12 - Jess explains the four-year high school system in the US5:59 - Her social media posting schedule for song covers6:52 - How she selects songs for her covers7:27 - Her family is religious, but she actively pursues her faith independently8:23 - Why she is more religious than her brothers8:21 - Jess shares that she prays daily and reads the Bible weekly9:26 - What her daily prayer looks like10:16 - Story about feeling she received a response from God: "Called to serve"11:03 - How she believes God calls her to spread faith through music12:03 - Andy asks if many students at Jess' school are religious12:45 - Jess describes a person who has religion instilled in them14:32 - Andy shares his experience attending Bible studies and hearing Christian music for the first time16:46 - How music and youth groups have strengthened her faith17:44 - Jess shares that she has a religious Spotify playlist18:56 - Jess enjoys both old and new religious songs but prefers newer ones when performing19:23 - Jess' favorite religious artist: UPPERROOM20:44 - Andy brings up Justin Bieber's pastor and the rise of celebrity Christianity21:44 - Jess shares what she values most about Catholicism22:07 - Catholicism VS Christianity regarding marriage22:54 - Jess explains the role of Mary in Catholicism23:33 - How Mother Teresa became a saint and the process of canonization24:36 - Story of a saint who used technology and gaming to spread faith26:55 - Andy asks if Jess has ever considered becoming a nun27:39 - Why religious people have the most children28:51 - She wants to have five kids in the future30:52 - Her relationship with her older brothers32:20 - Her plan to stay in-state for college due to costs33:19 - US people can get their first job at 1633:59 - Andy shares his experience meeting a Jehovah's Witness in Japan35:22 - Religious diversity at her high school36:04 - Jess shares whether she has made more friends at school or through church36:31 - How welcoming religious communities can be37:57 - How religious people can sometimes be a bit judgy39:44 - Andy shares a story about being told he is going to hell despite being a good person43:59 - Her beliefs on judgment, repentance, and salvation44:29 - How Jess perceives God45:23 - Jess envisions God as a guiding light rather than a physical form47:09 - Andy's idea of humans as “cells in God's body”51:27 - How Jess follows her gut feelings and spiritual discernment52:47 - Andy explains his metaphor of a leaf flowing with the current of life53:49 - Jess discusses the role of faith in her journey55:28 - Why Jess prefers to express her faith through music rather than social media56:37 - Andy reflects on his recent life discoveries57:54 - Jess shares how drinking more water has improved her health58:53 - Why Jess avoids drinking from public water fountains in the U.S.59:29 - Andy discusses how tap water is safe to drink in Australia1:00:35 - Why there are a lot of Filipinos in the US1:01:40 - Jess shares her goal of learning bass guitar1:08:28 - Connect with Jess1:08:50 - Outro

TFS#222 - AlisRealities, How a Breakup Led Her to Quit Her Job & Move To Thailand as a Digital Nomad

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 88:22


Ali is a former finance professional turned digital nomad, coach, and content creator. She shares her journey of leaving corporate life, embracing faith, and building a location-independent lifestyle. Through her content, Ali inspires others to pursue freedom, personal growth, and authenticity while navigating business, social media, and self-discovery.Connect with Ali!https://www.instagram.com/alisrealitiesCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction0:53 - Meet Ali1:53 - Ali shares how a breakup catalyzed her career switch from finance to recruiting to becoming a digital nomad5:14 - Ali shares her experiences launching a life coaching program8:40 - Andy shares his experience launching his first online course and dealing with underwhelming sales9:38 - Ali reflects on managing expectations when launching her life coaching program12:09 - Ali shares her evolving relationship with religion and God15:42 - Ali shares her experience seeing and meeting God in her life21:30 - Ali shares her viral Instagram post in Vietnam that gained her 8,000 followers23:10 - Ali shares how detaching from social media expectations led to personal growth24:45 - Ali shares how her background in accounting helps her manage money as a digital nomad29:11 - Can a digital nomad survive in Asia on $1K-$2K a month?32:25 - Ali shares her cost of living in Thailand as a digital nomad34:39 - Andy discusses societal bias toward attractiveness and how it plays into content creation36:32 - Ali shares the impact of her weight loss journey on her confidence38:38 - Ali shares how she cracked the Instagram algorithm using her own framework42:49 - Authentic route: Ali shares her formula for being an authentic person45:27 - Ali shares how she built an engaged community on Instagram49:09 - Andy shares his journey in content creation and e-commerce over the last 7 years50:47 - Ali expresses her interest in learning more about AI51:48 - Ali talks about Megan Nunez's content shift and the pressure of maintaining an online persona55:33 - Andy shares how his revenue declined after shifting his focus to personal passions58:48 - Ali discusses the balance between financial success and personal fulfillment59:44 - Ali shares how to avoid burnout while creating content1:01:32 - Andy shares his hypothesis on the 7-year cycle that all entrepreneurs go through1:07:26 - Ali shares how she left her last job and went full-time as a digital nomad1:08:55 - Ali in 6-7 years: How will she see herself today?1:11:31 - Andy in 6-7 years: How will he see himself today?1:14:50 - Andy's recent life discoveries1:17:00 - Ali's recent life discoveries1:20:33 - Being present vs. thinking ahead: How to handle social exhaustion1:22:28 - Ali's advice on what to do if you feel exhausted before a sales call1:25:00 - Ali's personal goals for the next 6 months1:27:41 - Connect with Ali1:28:02 - Outro

TFS#221 - Linda Qian shares her Journey from Corporate World To Content Creation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 75:35


Linda Qian is a finance professional turned content creator, sharing career insights, corporate life tips, and financial knowledge. She helps young professionals navigate work, productivity, and industry trends while building her own path beyond traditional finance.Connect with Linda!https://www.instagram.com/quarter.lifediarieshttps://www.tiktok.com/@quarter.lifediariesCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction0:54 - Meet Linda Qian1:21 - Linda shares how long she was off from work, for the New Year break and whether she feels recharged1:45 - Andy shares his challenge of balancing work and personal time3:01 - Andy asks if Linda ever feels truly recharged after the weekend off5:29 - Linda discusses her work in leveraged/acquisition finance5:20 - Linda explains leveraged finance and private equity to Andy8:12 - Banking in Australia: How the government "prints money"11:52 - Linda shares how banks are focusing on lending to renewable companies12:37 - Interest-only vs. interest + principal: How loans work for solar farms and large projects13:58 - Linda explains how companies refinance debt every five years16:09 - Linda shares why businesses continue to take on debt instead of paying it off18:22 - Linda explains the tax benefits of keeping debt in a business18:54 - Linda discusses why banks lend to big companies like steel and airline corporations despite their growing debt20:45 - Linda explains what happens if Andy only pays the minimum amount on his American Express credit card22:22 - Linda shares the difference between corporate and personal loan interest rates24:23 - Sydney's property investment: Can interest-only loans lead to being positively geared?28:36 - Linda explains why banks compete to offer loans to high-quality companies30:53 - Linda shares how she got into the content creation world34:43 - Does Linda see herself in the corporate world for the next 20 years?35:32 - Linda shares what catalyzed her decision to work in the corporate sector38:39 - Linda shares her experience following the traditional Asian school route40:48 - What motivated Linda to move out early from her parents' house?43:35 - Can Linda get a more relaxed corporate job with the same pay?46:59 - Big 4 accounting firms: Becoming a partner by 35 and earning $400K-$500K per year47:19 - Linda explains the salary differences between different tiers of management consulting firms49:24 - Linda shares insights on top investment banking firms and how they operate51:48 - Linda explains the differences between investment banking and management consulting53:21 - Linda discusses how competitive investment banking jobs are55:22 - Linda shares how investment banking firms interview job applicants56:48 - Linda explains how she prepared for job interviews when applying to investment banking or consulting firms57:34 - Andy asks Linda to role-play a typical finance interview question59:04 - Linda shares why it is important to understand market trends before interviewing at a finance firm1:01:44 - Linda's recent life discoveries: How setting structured habits improves efficiency1:04:15 - Linda's personal goals for the next six months1:05:12 - Linda shares tips on how she grew her following to 50K followers1:07:56 - Linda explains the key to delivering value through content creation1:13:50 - Connect with Linda1:14:24 - Outro

TFS#220 - Shayda Vietnamese Singer-Songwriter Aims To Bring Vietnamese Culture to the World!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 66:47


Thuỳ Dung, known as Shayda, is a Vietnamese singer-songwriter making waves in the music industry. With a passion for both Vietnamese and English music, she has released multiple songs, gaining millions of views on YouTube. Shayda rose to fame after competing in Rap Việt 2024 and continues to grow her fanbase on social media. She is set to release her upcoming album on February 28, 2025Connect with Shayda!https://www.instagram.com/shayda_04https://www.youtube.com/@shaydaofficial204https://www.tiktok.com/@shayda.officialCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction0:39 - Meet Shayda1:20 - Andy shares that he wants to move to Vietnam for six months to learn Vietnamese2:22 - Shayda's hometown: Growing up in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam3:19 - How Shayda learned English through language classes5:05 - The story behind Shayda's stage name6:11 - Shayda shares how she started creating music in 2023 after graduating from college6:58 - Shayda explains how she learned to write Vietnamese songs by listening to the radio, TV, and U.S. music8:10 - Shayda shares her favorite song by her favorite U.S. artist, Bruno Mars10:40 - Shayda talks about writing 16 Vietnamese songs after graduating from the Conservatory of Music in Ho Chi Minh City11:48 - Shayda shares how she released 16 Vietnamese songs, with one hitting millions of views on YouTube12:13 - Shayda discusses how she gained popularity after joining Rap Việt 2024 in Vietnam13:51 - Shayda shares why she is no longer creating Vietnamese songs and is focusing on English songs instead14:15 - Shayda shares that she wrote 15 English songs for her upcoming album15:51 - Shayda talks about writing 15 songs for her first album and 8 songs for her second album17:56 - In Vietnam, is it common for singers to perform English songs?18:31 - Shayda shares how she plans everything in her music career19:14 - Shayda explains why people think she is a single mom when walking with her younger sister19:52 - Shayda talks about her parents' strong support for her music career22:37 - The main challenges Shayda has faced in her music career24:21 - Shayda shares why famous influencers in Vietnam focus on paid bookings rather than collaborations26:28 - The most famous Vietnamese artist in his 20s: Sơn Tùng M-TP28:04 - Shayda shares her experience attending one of Sơn Tùng M-TP's concerts28:37 - Why Andy thinks Vietnam is full of amazing singers29:53 - Do clubs in Vietnam play more Vietnamese or English music?30:30 - Shayda shares how Vietnamese people love remix music32:10 - What's more fun: clubs with foreigners or with Vietnamese people?33:17 - Andy shares his surprise at how fashionable young people in Vietnam have become compared to 10 years ago35:12 - Shayda explains why she's happier having fewer friends now37:05 - Is the music industry in Vietnam competitive or friendly?38:06 - Shayda shares why TikTok is the most popular social media app for Gen Z in Vietnam38:43 - How Shayda gained 1.4M followers on TikTok by covering songs with her yellow comb40:46 - Shayda on using the name "Yung" for cover songs and "Shayda" for her original music42:00 - Were Shayda's family and friends surprised when they found out she had 1.4M followers on TikTok?43:37 - Shayda shares how most Vietnamese people use dating apps like Tinder to find partners45:14 - Shayda's ultimate goal: Bringing Vietnamese culture to the world through her music46:59 - Shayda on releasing her new album on February 28, 202548:05 - From English to Vietnamese: Andy answers Shayda's question in Vietnamese50:14 - Shayda expresses her gratitude for joining Andy's podcast to practice her English54:48 - Shayda helps Andy practice speaking Vietnamese1:05:51 - Connect with Shayda1:06:36 - Outro

TFS#219 - Rose Zhang Shares Her Relationship With God: Finding Purpose Through Prayer and the Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 87:21


Rose Zhang is a content creator who shares aspects of her daily life, including outfit showcases, personal vlogs, and her experience as an international student in the U.S.Connect with Rose Zhang!https://www.tiktok.com/@rzhang01https://www.youtube.com/@rose.zhang.https://www.instagram.com/stellae_rosae_photographyCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction0:57 - Meet Rose Zhang1:22 - Rose shares how she is preparing for nursing school3:35 - How did Rose find out she wanted to pursue nursing?4:21 - Rose on being good at speaking English despite not being born and raised in the U.S.5:51 - Does Rose have to go back to China after studying in the U.S.?6:41 - Rose shares how her Korean mother met her Chinese father7:06 - Were her parents religious when they were young?7:45 - Rose shares her culture shock in secular U.S. schools as a Christian9:35 - Fake IDs & Party Life: Rose's view on American teen culture as a Christian12:01 - Why do some med and law students use drugs when they enter university?14:32 - How does a Christian know what is right and wrong?16:21 - Do Christians take vitamins, drink caffeine, and doom scroll on TikTok?17:23 - Andy asks if unnatural dopamine and serotonin production defiles the body's sacredness in Christianity19:30 - How did Rose's family decide to send her to the U.S. to study?21:09 - The difference between the cost of education in Australia vs. the U.S.22:55 - Rose shares how she applied to colleges in the U.S. and received financial aid24:45 - Rose shares how she met her husband through Bumble and got married28:04 - Is Rose's husband as religious as she is?29:24 - How long has Rose been in America?30:00 - Rose's journey of finding a church in America32:22 - Andy shares his experience attending churches of different races33:33 - Can people from different churches form cell groups or Bible study groups?34:33 - Rose on taking prerequisite classes for nursing35:14 - What does Rose and her husband's relationship with God look like?36:03 - Rose shares how they read the Bible36:29 - Andy shares his experience reading the third book of the Bible (Leviticus)38:29 - Has Rose read the entire Bible?39:27 - Rose shares how and what she prays to God about40:28 - Faith over fear: Trusting God in every situation44:31 - Andy shares how he has been putting his faith in God, trusting that everything will work out45:45 - Rose shares how she started creating content on YouTube & TikTok47:38 - What motivated Rose to create content after finishing college?48:55 - Has Rose thought about creating content about Christianity?50:27 - Rose shares her dynamic with her younger sister52:02 - Rose shares how her sister made her own group of friends in college52:57 - Rose's main focus over the last 6 months53:57 - Rose shares how her relationship with Christianity has grown throughout her life56:58 - Rose's sign from God: Witnessing the northern lights on her flight back to US58:57 - Andy's sign from God: Multiple U.S. visa rejections led him to stay in Australia1:01:27 - Andy shares his religious background: From Buddhism and Atheism to reading the bible1:05:22 - Andy shares his journey reading the Bible1:06:11 - Rose's recent life discoveries1:07:51 - Praying and reading the Bible daily cannot eradicate mental health issues1:09:39 - Has Rose ever doubted God's existence?1:10:41 - Andy shares his excitement to reach the Book of Job in the Bible1:11:27 - Rose's goals for the next six months1:12:54 - Is divorce allowed in Christianity?1:14:43 - Did Rose experience love at first sight when meeting her husband?1:15:42 - Does Rose believe in soulmates?1:17:48 - Does the Bible talk about children, marriage, or finding the right partner?1:19:08 - Andy's talks about why it's hard to find a partner that is on a similar journey to yours1:20:55 - The real reason behind why people break up1:22:46 - FutureMe: Website to write emails to her future self1:25:31 - Connect with Rose1:26:41 - Outro

TFS#218 - Kyla Glendenning on How to Become a Magnetic Person & Attract New Friends Using Detachment

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 122:34


Kyla is a content creator focusing on personal growth, confidence-building, and mastering detachment. She shares practical tips on developing a magnetic personality, forming meaningful connections, and enhancing conversational skills.Connect with Kyla!https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsbykylahttps://www.instagram.com/thoughts.by.kylaJoin Her Newsletter!https://mailchi.mp/71a3553cbb18/4isudyfyhqCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Meet Kyla3:48 - Why Kyla moved to Fort Lauderdale4:39 - Kyla's 49-state campervan road trip5:32 - Budgeting for the trip6:27 - Making money while traveling6:49 - Starting on TikTok & Instagram8:48 - Kyla's focus over the past 6 months9:33 - Kyla's dream life & how she plans to embody it10:21 - How mastering detachment changed her life11:11 - Learning personal development12:34 - Applying detachment in relationships13:11 - Growth rates in relationships14:39 - Growing apart from high school friends15:48 - Activities to attract like-minded people16:54 - Making friends in coffee shops18:04 - Being easy vs. easy to approach19:54 - Wanting vs. giving attention21:09 - Andy's magnetic energy24:36 - Old friends see Andy as intense26:20 - Yearly cycle of outgrowing friendships28:55 - Friends seeing you as your old self30:39 - Handling confrontation socially32:26 - Lessons from her road trip33:32 - Rebuilding friendships differently34:46 - Feeling lonely vs. feeling drained36:09 - Andy solving loneliness by being his own best friend38:23 - The kind of care Andy wants from a partner42:09 - What makes Timothée Chalamet & Chris Hemsworth so magnetic?46:13 - Becoming a more magnetic person48:00 - Andy gravitates toward the most magnetic guy in the club50:46 - Approaching new people53:09 - Why people are more attracted to you when you've taken55:53 - Confidence in kids with wealthy parents58:04 - Playing the “Sibling Game”1:03:24 - Why Andy thought Kyla was the youngest1:04:38 - Why Kyla thought Andy was the middle child1:06:06 - How the “Sibling Game” helps Andy understand people1:07:36 - Unexpected lessons from Kyla's 9-5 career1:09:06 - Adapting to different couples' comfort zones1:13:15 - Andy predicts his female friends' future boyfriends1:14:44 - Kyla on being seen as intimidating1:16:27 - Letting friends be themselves1:18:02 - Is Kyla more introverted or extroverted?1:20:01 - Differences between introverts & extroverts1:21:00 - Andy: Introverts = self-love, Extroverts = seeking external love1:22:26 - Why Andy thinks being extroverted is bad1:23:17 - Kyla on being interested in people while detached1:25:20 - Not needing attention but being charismatic1:26:42 - Maintaining the same persona in different settings1:27:40 - Andy's behavior in social settings1:29:38 - How being himself attracts like-minded people1:30:19 - Charismatic strategies for making new friends1:33:04 - How Kyla met & married her partner1:38:01 - Why all guys want a girlfriend in 20251:39:51 - Andy shares how he refrains himself from over-messaging magnetic girls to avoid looking desperate1:42:04 - Matching energy & adding 10%1:44:24 - Andy shares how accepting your feelings for someone is the only way to see their flaws1:46:59 - Andy's education company & e-commerce1:48:48 - How raw TikTok content helped Kyla grow1:50:41 - Differences between TikTok & Instagram growth1:51:40 - Why content creators need an email list1:52:05 - Advice on building an online community1:54:49 - Creating engaging podcast clips1:55:52 - Kyla's recent life discoveries1:56:19 - Personal goals for the next 6 months1:57:52 - Tips for growing a small online community1:59:42 - Connect with Kyla1:59:59 - How Kyla creates her email newsletters2:01:42 - Outro

TFS#217 - Kiyo (500k+ Followers) How To Make A Full-Time Income As An Anime Cosplayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 92:46


Kiyo is a skilled cosplayer known for her intricate designs and vibrant portrayals. She shares stunning cosplay, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive content on Patreon and OnlyFans. Her passion and humor make her a standout in the cosplay and streaming community. https://www.instagram.com/kiyocosplay https://x.com/kiyocosplay https://www.tiktok.com/@kiyocosplay 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Meet Kiyo 1:49 - How Kiyo started cosplaying 2:41 - Kiyo's focus in the past six months 2:51 - Making money at cosplay events 4:57 - Turning cosplay into a career 5:45 - Kiyo's paid offline event gigs 6:11 - How overseas cosplay events work 7:38 - Can anyone cosplay? 8:24 - Promoting cosplay events 9:18 - Growing her Patreon 10:16 - Growing her online community 11:26 - Top figures in the cosplay scene 13:02 - Fan interactions at events 13:51 - Going unrecognized in cosplay 14:29 - How people find cosplay influencers 15:30 - Using Instagram vs. Twitter 16:58 - Cosplaying for the next 20 years? 17:39 - Focus on offline event gigs 19:48 - Attending cosplay events in Japan 20:46 - What Kiyo wears while streaming 21:24 - Where her livestream audience is from 22:59 - Creating OnlyFans content 24:09 - Monthly cosplay character creation 24:52 - OnlyFans vs. Instagram content 25:19 - Do cosplayers get breast augmentations? 26:22 - Do cosplayers edit their photos? 27:30 - AI cosplayer Instagram accounts 28:17 - Why it's rude to say a cosplayer looks different in real life 28:58 - Demographics of her audience 29:50 - Kiyo's partner preferences 30:33 - Ex-boyfriend's thoughts on cosplay 31:21 - Family's thoughts on cosplay 32:27 - Custom content on OnlyFans 32:58 - Patreon vs. OnlyFans 33:19 - Subscriber retention rates 34:24 - How subscribers use exclusive photos 35:53 - Why some dislike nude content 37:08 - How top 0.001% on OnlyFans earn millions 39:10 - Why Kiyo avoids nude content 39:53 - Preparing for photoshoots 40:51 - Free videography for female influencers 41:32 - Working with cosplay photographers 43:00 - Creepy photographers in cosplay 45:08 - Custom content for OnlyFans 46:54 - Not relying only on Patreon & OnlyFans 47:46 - How booths work at events 49:40 - When guys buy her photo printouts 50:13 - Andy's neighbor stalking him 52:27 - Selling photo printouts at events 53:27 - Andy's experience w/ World Vision girl asking for a donation 54:39 - Are cosplay girls charismatic? 55:32 - Instagram posting schedule 56:50 - Photographer edits her photos 57:55 - Are anime fans also simps? 58:18 - Picking characters to cosplay 1:00:04 - Favorite anime 1:00:57 - Preparing costumes 1:02:08 - Following cosplay trends 1:03:02 - Managing photoshoots locally & overseas 1:08:18 - What she does during slow business periods 1:10:12 - Handling financial stress 1:11:42 - Hobbies during downtime 1:12:32 - Realizing Andy was Australian 1:12:57 - Attending a Sydney cosplay event 1:15:37 - 500K+ followers, top in SEA 1:17:14 - Characters cosplayed in Sydney 1:17:31 - Cosplaying Vtuber, anime, and gacha game characters 1:19:22 - How Vtubers work 1:21:11 - What got her into Vtubing & why she stopped 1:21:44 - Do Vtubers reveal their faces? 1:22:21 - Ironmouse & streaming with a chronic illness 1:24:29 - Recent life discoveries 1:25:52 - Weekly schedule 1:26:23 - Motivation to create more content 1:27:36 - Personal goals for the next six months 1:29:53 - Most popular cosplayer: Enako 1:30:12 - Connect with Kiyo 1:31:59 - Outro

TFS#216 - Sophia Lee (Tiktok Creator)Shares Her Journey Working in Big Law & Path To Becoming A Lawyer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 116:50


Sophia Lee, a TikTok influencer working in Big Law, shares career insights, advice for aspiring lawyers, and a glimpse into her daily life. Connect w/ Sophia Lee! https://www.tiktok.com/@sophhialee 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - Meet Sophia Lee 2:44 - First 6 months of experience working in Big Law 5:10 - What she loves about her job in Big Law 7:21 - What surprises her about the Big Law world 8:51 - Andy shares his experience meeting Googlers at a friend's birthday party 9:54 - Was it competitive to get into Big Law or a top 20 law firm? 11:43 - What drives her to pursue a career in Law 14:06 - Why she switched from pre-med to law 16:57 - Sophia graduating with a Bachelor in Psychology w/Pre-Law, Taking a Gap Year 17:19 - The journey to become licensed lawyer 18:23 - Difference between studying law in Australia vs. the US 19:53 - Big Law's first-year associate earning $200k/year vs. Private Law firm's first-year associate earning $100k/year 21:11 - Can you study law regardless of your undergraduate degree? 22:18 - Preparation for the upcoming LSAT 23:51 - Why doesn't Sophia apply to law school with her current LSAT score? 24:59 - Sophia shares which law schools she wants to attend 25:39 - Is it possible to climb the ranks in Big Law without a law degree? 26:34 - Sophia shares that she was born in South Korea and moved to the US when she was 3 years old 27:10 - Sophia shares her experience living in New York 28:15 - Which law firm she wants to work for 30:11 - Why she chose to study law in LA rather than New York 31:52 - The differences between the TV show "Suits" and the real legal field 35:08 - How do lawyers study ethics and then represent someone who is obviously guilty? 38:43 - How would Sophia ethically represent someone who has stolen a large amount of money? 41:36 - What makes a lawyer a good lawyer? 44:20 - Who is responsible for getting the best price when selling a company? 45:19 - What is litigation? 46:55 - Sophia discusses working in litigation in the corporate world 48:48 - Day-to-day tasks working in the corporate world 54:53 - Using AI/ChatGPT in the legal field 56:29 - The type of law she wants to pursue after earning her law degree 59:08 - Sophia discusses wanting a family while working in Big Law 1:01:01 - How her psychology degree plays a role in her job 1:04:23 - What does it take to succeed in the corporate world? 1:09:19 - What drives her to always learn from others 1:11:32 - Sophia shares their dynamic with her younger brother (Are they similar or different?) 1:12:45 - Sophia shares the dangers of working in criminal law 1:15:01 - Does Sophia see herself working 80-hour weeks until she's 60? 1:16:05 - Lawyers who aim to save the world but end up stuck in the corporate world 1:16:47 - Why she wants to be a voice for children in the legal field 1:18:42 - Is Sophia similar to her parents? How do you raise children to want to take on the family business? 1:21:14 - How does Sophia get paid overtime for work? 1:21:46 - Sophia shares her experience working remotely from home 1:23:20 - Sophia shares her social life despite a busy work schedule 1:25:47 - How she met her old group of friends 1:26:56 - How her recent breakup affected her friend circle 1:29:48 - The reasons for her recent breakup 1:31:14 - Andy shares feeling intimidated by Sophia at the start of the podcast 1:33:12 - How she manages her messages and calls every day 1:35:40 - How she stays in touch with friends 1:37:04 - How she started creating TikTok content 1:41:43 - Why she doesn't post on TikTok the same day she creates content 1:43:08 - Types of recovery process 1:47:01 - Sophia compliments Andy's Australian accent 1:48:14 - Recent life discoveries 1:51:40 - Goals for the next 6 months 1:54:56 - Connect with Sophia 1:55:22 - Outro

TFS#215 - Vanessa Huang (40k+ Followers) Shares How To Get Paid To Travel The World!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 97:44


Vanessa Huang, a travel vlogger, shares inspiring adventures, practical tips, and stunning vlogs. Aiming to visit 100 countries by 30, she balances travel logistics, sponsorships, and creative storytelling. https://www.instagram.com/nessahuangg https://www.youtube.com/@nessahuangg https://nessahuangg.com/shop Get UP TO 8% OFF with Klook! NESSAHUANGGKLOOK KLOOKXNESSA 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - Meet Vanessa Huang 1:06 - What her travel content posting schedule looks like 2:08 - How did Vanessa start traveling with her boyfriend? 3:08 - Doing full-time marketing freelance work since last year 3:54 - Andy shares how he first discovered Vanessa Huang on Instagram 4:42 - Having a 2-week content backlog to reduce stress 5:59 - How she started paying her editors with her own money To having sponsors cover the cost 6:46 - How she landed her first paid gig with only 6K TikTok followers 7:50 - How does Vanessa reach out to different travel brands for sponsorships? 10:21 - How she gets her freelancing gigs through her own networks 11:45 - From freelancing to creating travel vlogs 12:53 - How her boyfriend helps with her content scripts 14:09 - Scriptwriting process and her 3-second hook library 14:56 - What is the 3-second hook library? 15:51 - 80% of her content is sponsored 16:25 - Taveling to Java Island for three weeks 18:01 - How does Vanessa make money as a travel vlogger? 18:56 - How she prepares for their upcoming Japan and China trip 19:58 - Sponsors for her upcoming Japan and China trip? 21:23 - Tips for getting sponsors for 5-star hotel 22:45 - How does Vanessa customize her emails to hotels for free accommodation? 26:02 - How she backs up all her videos using SSDs 28:52 - Different devices she uses to film her content 31:17 - Goal of visiting 100 countries before turning 30 32:15 - How they got a free bullet train ride in Japan through sponsorship 33:16 - Vanessa prefers traveling to Japan and China over other countries 36:30 - Expensive trips with more views vs. less expensive trips with fewer views 37:32 - Financial strategy for the next six months 38:49 - What does Vanessa do when she returns home after traveling? 39:51 - How she earns money through sponsors, affiliates, and eBooks 41:31 - How does Vanessa secure recurring sponsorships? 42:45 - Vanessa's packing strategy for travel 43:29 - Packing tips for cold countries like Japan 45:45 - Relationship with her boyfriend during and after travel 46:27 - Her focus over the last 6 months 47:32 - Strategies for growing her socials 48:19 - How she integrates values into her sponsored hotel videos 49:28 - YouTube strategy: Itinerary and shopping vlogs perform well 51:02 - Vanessa talks about facing challenges while traveling in China 52:37 - Tips for traveling to Japan: Bring 50% cash and 50% credit or Wise card 56:16 - Converting USD to Yen before going to Japan 58:30 - How to get multiple eSIMs for different countries 59:50 - How to calculate internet data needs when traveling overseas 1:00:47 - How to use eSIMs when traveling abroad 1:05:32 - Andy's recent life discoveries 1:07:08 - Vanessa's recent life discoveries 1:08:42 - Vanessa recalls getting food poisoning while traveling in China 1:09:29 - Importance of bringing medicine when traveling overseas 1:13:54 - How to get an MRT/subway card at the airport or pre-book it on Klook 1:17:04 - Discount voucher for Japan MRT/subway cards on Klook 1:18:54 - Klook's programs for content creators 1:20:09 - How to retrieve your MRT/subway card after pre-booking it on Klook 1:21:01 - How to get and use an IC card for your Japan trip 1:22:04 - Vanessa's personal goals for the next 6 months 1:24:17 - Andy's personal goals for the next 6 months 1:27:10 - Connect with Vanessa Huang 1:28:54 - Vanessa shares her China travel eBooks 1:30:51 - Vanessa discusses reposting the same content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok 1:31:40 - Vanessa's thoughts on using hashtags when posting content on social media platforms 1:33:54 - Outro

TFS#214 - Lydia Lau @always.hungryyyy Reveals How You Can Get Paid To Eat!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 70:28


Lydia Lau is a Sydney-based food content creator known for uncovering hidden gems, trendy spots, and budget-friendly eats. Renowned for her authentic reviews and stunning food photography, she supports businesses with social media strategies and influencer collaborations. Connect with Lydia Lau! https://www.instagram.com/always.hungryyyy 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Meet Lydia Lau 2:11 - Working in Marketing at Johnson & Johnson, Klook, Big W, and in FinTech 2:41 - How long ago did Lydia start creating food content? 3:13 - Her plans to quit her job & start her marketing venture 5:06 - Main services Lydia's marketing company offers to her clients 5:35 - How Lydia helps cafe owners grow their businesses 11:50 - Lydia's advice on creating engaging content for your business 15:18 - How she helped Big W's marketing agency grow their social media presence 15:40 - How she pitches the pricing of her marketing services 18:12 - Handling all content creation for her clients as part of her marketing services 19:41 - Having a massive backlog of travel content to post on her socials 21:05 - Lydia plans to create a second Instagram account for her marketing agency 22:40 - Insights on creating viral educational content 24:00 - How short-form content is great for reach and brand awareness on social media 25:04 - How she accidentally started attracting clients while creating food content in the F&B space 26:42 - How Lydia runs ads for the F&B sector 27:53 - Influencer marketing strategies for the F&B industry 29:04 - Cost for cafe owners to hire Lydia's marketing services 30:17 - Took 6 months to get her first free food invite and 12 months to receive her first paid food review 32:36 - Lydia's posting schedule for her food content 34:20 - Does Lydia eat out every day? 35:20 - How Lydia manages the places she features for food content each month 36:38 - How she includes friends in her food review experiences 37:28 - How clients reach out and invite Lydia for food reviews 37:55 - Lydia explains how paid invitations work 38:53 - Are there situations where Lydia turns down an invite? 39:47 - What types of invitations does Lydia accept? 40:24 - Free invites with only 500–5,000 followers 41:53 - Secured her first paid invite with only 5,000 followers 42:28 - Lydia on earning 3-4 figures per restaurant review 44:32 - Lydia limits herself to accepting 3–5 invites per week to manage capacity 45:53 - How Lydia organized a sponsored birthday party w/ Pizza Bros 48:08 - Reaching out to Pizza Bros to sponsor her friend's birthday party 48:53 - Is it easy for Lydia to get restaurant sponsorships for events? 49:48 - Lydia tracks invoices and the places she has visited 51:11 - Lydia posts food content based on her capacity 51:38 - Best food spots in Sydney for every type of cuisine 52:58 - Best places to take overseas friends in Sydney 53:43 - Best spots to bring an older mentor for dinner 54:13 - Lydia's top pick for date nights to impress a girl 54:47 - Lydia's picks for “bang for your buck” dining experiences 55:09 - Her thoughts on this podcast (1st podcast she's done) 56:23 - Thoughts on the fast-paced nature of the marketing industry 56:47 - Recent life discoveries 57:51 - Lydia's opinion on using the Advantage+ option on Meta 59:25 - Multi-advertiser option on Meta Ads 59:44 - Maximizing dynamic Ad copy and headlines in Meta Ads 1:00:23 - Audience targeting on Meta Ads 1:00:58 - How Lydia would optimize for leads when running ads in the F&B space 1:01:32 - Organic content & retargeting marketing strategies 1:03:32 - Comparing ROI: $10K on cold ads vs. $10K on hiring creators to produce five pieces of content daily 1:03:14 - Creating organic content to achieve free reach 1:05:54 - Personal goals for the next 6 months 1:07:05 - Would Lydia raise kids in Sydney or Malaysia? 1:07:39 - Differences in raising children in Malaysia compared to Sydney 1:08:49 - Lydia reveals she speaks seven different languages 1:09:16 - Connect with Lydia Lau 1:10:00 - Outro

TFS#213 - Linds "eggspringroll" (112+ Followers) Streamer "Emo" to "Alternative", Depression & Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 87:31


Eggspringroll, or Linds, is a 23-year-old Twitch Streamer and content creator known for her engaging "Just Chatting" streams. With over 17,700 Twitch followers, she captivates audiences through relatable and entertaining conversations. She's not just a streamer; she's a storyteller and rising star in the digital world. Connect with Eggspringroll! https://www.instagram.com/eggspringroll https://www.instagram.com/eggspringr0ll https://www.twitch.tv/eggspringroll CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Meet Eggspringroll 1:38 - How Andy discovered Linds and invited her to the podcast 2:20 - Growing her Instagram with a follower's help 4:32 - Andy's podcast origins 5:39 - Linds' rooftopping in San Francisco 6:29 - Being called "goth" or "emo" 6:57 - Popularity of "goth" and "emo" today 7:57 - Growing up with the emo trend 8:58 - Linds' recent six-month focus 9:42 - Her usual stream content 10:58 - Avoiding viewer counts while streaming 12:25 - Demographics of her Twitch audience 13:17 - Growing her Twitch livestream 14:19 - Meeting streamer friends offline 14:50 - Discussing her sexuality 15:19 - Favorite content and streamers 15:55 - Her fashion sources 16:30 - Being teased about being half-Canadian 17:56 - Parents' thoughts on her streaming career 18:12 - Living alone after her mom's passing 21:59 - Andy talks books 23:02 - Studying Sociology in college 23:53 - Thoughts on political changes over 20 years 24:44 - Big spiders in Australia 25:17 - Reacting to Andy's accent 26:10 - Her "Snake" Chinese zodiac 27:28 - Past relationships 28:25 - Dating in San Francisco 29:00 - Wanting kids in the future 30:48 - Religious significance of her cross necklace 32:00 - Interest in JDM cars 34:04 - Her eyebrow routine 34:33 - Books she's been reading 36:09 - Hobbies like digital art and guitar 36:50 - Streaming content in the next 10 minutes 37:54 - Recent Twitch activity 39:30 - Monetizing Twitch 40:10 - Financially surviving after quitting her job 40:39 - Losing her drawing tablet 41:48 - Dealing with morning depression 42:56 - Andy explains his podcast setup 44:21 - Matching Andy's energy 47:03 - Why people find her intimidating 48:31 - Reading philosophy like The Kybalion 49:24 - Suggesting a rabbit tattoo for Andy 50:30 - Meaning behind her tattoos 51:20 - What triggers her playful side 53:35 - Andy explains the meaning of Flipside 54:13 - Sharing life discoveries 55:08 - Hiking and searching for bones 56:11 - Stopping SRIs for depression 56:45 - Depression's generational impact 57:58 - Her diagnosis journey 59:05 - Therapy and health insurance 1:00:53 - Andy's intimidation by her live chat 1:01:46 - Reflections on 2024 takeaways 1:02:57 - Goals for the next six months 1:03:33 - Thoughts on LA culture 1:04:12 - How to connect with her online 1:04:46 - Going viral on Instagram 1:06:37 - 200 viewers on Twitch 1:08:37 - Andy engaging with her live chat 1:14:05 - Twitch earnings 1:15:16 - $50 donation reaction 1:16:03 - Daily Twitch supporters 1:17:05 - Asking chat about capturing her vibe 1:17:54 - Why she's called a "furry" 1:18:57 - Starting Twitch streaming with friends 1:22:40 - Meeting Emiru at a Twitch event 1:23:17 - Outro

TFS#212 - Kesii Dee (183k followers) Quit Her Investment Banking Job To Go All-In On Her Ecom Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 171:27


Kesii Dee is a lifestyle and fashion influencer with over 183,000 followers. She holds a degree in Civil Engineering and Finance from The University of Queensland and previously worked in finance. In 2024, she transitioned from investment banking to help her mother grow their family-owned Feng Shui shop, Serenity Art & Home. Kesii shares personal insights, family life, and promotes the business on her social media. Connect with Kesii Dee! www.instagram.com/kesiidee www.youtube.com/@Kesiidee CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:57 - Meet Kesii Dee 1:59 - Andy shares his experience studying Actuarial Science, and Kesii about pursuing Engineering 6:28 - Andy's journey in starting his own e-commerce and education company 9:28 - Transitioning from investment banking to becoming a social media influencer 11:51 - Transitioning from Civil Engineering to working as an Analyst at an investment bank 13:39 - Kesii on wanting to become a bartender on a cruise ship when she was 16 years old 14:15 - Kesii shares her experience working 13 different jobs, earning $8–$9 per hour at a young age 15:08 - Kesii recounts her experience serving a scientist earning $50 per hour while she was working at Gloria Jean's for $9 per hour 17:23 - Kesii shares why she chose to study Civil Engineering 18:29 - Kesii shares her experience studying a dual degree in Finance and Engineering 23:12 - Kesii's experience as a UCLA exchange student 28:33 - How Kesii got into social media 35:57 - From the corporate world to building her own e-commerce business 38:34 - Andy's experience working his first job at McDonald's 40:14 - Comparing the ranking of first jobs: McDonald's vs. KFC vs. Hungry Jack's 41:59 - Andy's journey from swimming instructor and math tutor to starting a dropshipping business 45:45 - Kesii talks about her dream to go to Coachella before turning 30 46:26 - Kesii's experience going into Made in America festival listening to Kendrick, Migos 47:04 - P Diddy's son birthday party with Justin Bieber 48:41 - Kesii on building her social media for her Feng Shui bracelets business 52:57 - Kesii shares how her corporate experience helps navigate business challenges 56:56 - Always Close to Success: Andy shares why he chooses to live each day to the fullest 59:19 - Setting boundaries: Why you shouldn't always be the go-to person 1:12:55 - Is it true that successful people experience more failures? 1:22:01 - How Andy lost all his friends after coming back from San Francisco 1:25:15 - Andy shares how he organized a mastermind dinner with top founders around Sydney 1:28:19 - Kesii's thoughts on content creators from America vs. Australia 1:31:58 - Andy's journey working with a startup in San Francisco 1:37:51 - Andy on not craving to return to San Francisco 1:43:00 - Why do most people fake their tough upbringing stories? 1:47:02 - Andy's 5-year goal to have two kids by 30 1:49:57 - How much did Andy pay for the domain 'studying.com'? 1:56:38 - Andy shares the long-term goal for his company, 'studying.com' 2:01:17 - Kesii shares how she got an e-commerce course for $10K to help grow her business 2:04:02 - Andy's thoughts on how Kesii should grow her e-commerce business 2:08:10 - Kesii shares the meaning of the three bracelets she is wearing 2:16:11 - Kesii shares how she got into Feng Shui 2:20:13 - Kesii shares the meaning of her necklace 2:23:57 - Kesii explains how she arranges her room using Feng Shui principles 2:28:50 - How does Feng Shui help you find a girlfriend or partner? 2:35:26 - Organizing Andy Mai office for better Feng Shui 2:44:41 - Kesii shares her recent life discoveries 2:48:23 - Kesii's personal goals and focus for the next 6 months 2:50:12 - Connect with Kesii Dee 2:50:27 - Outro

TFS#211 - Tina Kitsune making Multi-6-Figures on OnlyFans, Behind the Scenes + E-Date w/Jasontheween

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 160:58


Tina Kitsune is a content creator and gamer known for her engaging lifestyle, gaming content, and captivating visuals on Instagram and TikTok. She streams live on Twitch where she connects with her audience through interactive gaming sessions and chats, building a strong and loyal online community. www.instagram.com/tinaxkitsune www.instagram.com/tinastopia www.twitch.tv/tinastopia 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Meet Tina Kitsune 3:02 - Living in Vietnam 5:26 - Starting on Twitch 6:05 - First viral TikTok with 7M views 7:45 - Recognized in Australian clubs 9:24 - Preferring Vietnam over Australia 11:44 - Studying mathematics and engineering before streaming 14:07 - Why it's easier for women to succeed as content creators 15:18 - Earning through TikTok live gifts 18:50 - Interacting with OnlyFans subscribers 25:17 - Recharging after work 26:35 - Starting Twitch alongside OF 28:40 - How OF works 31:16 - Earning $750 for custom OF content 33:19 - Thoughts on the femdom community 35:38 - What subscribers get for $7 on OF 41:29 - Top OF spender contributing over $50k 43:11 - Earning $1,000 in a day on Twitch 43:58 - Editing Twitch clips independently 47:03 - Why she doesn't want kids 49:32 - Parents' views on her career 54:05 - Setting OF boundaries 55:02 - AI's future impact on adult content 59:03 - Does nudity generate more revenue on OF? 1:06:30 - Attraction levels toward men 1:09:17 - A top supporter pitching marriage 1:14:48 - Dating standards 1:18:02 - Sister's content on OF 1:26:02 - E-dates with Jasontheween 1:27:52 - Holiday OF packages 1:31:34 - Twitch streaming schedule 1:37:23 - Dating Jasontheween vs. an anonymous supporter 1:40:00 - Thoughts on Andrew Tate 1:41:23 - Confidence in "bagging a millionaire" 1:43:35 - Dedication to streaming despite income fluctuations 1:48:03 - Managing notifications 1:50:22 - Top subscribers' reactions to her e-dates 1:55:57 - Thoughts on OF agencies 2:03:08 - Preferring eating out over cooking 2:04:44 - Being mistaken for Vietnamese 2:11:24 - Japan trip with her sister 2:12:14 - Men most intimidated by her 2:14:48 - Six-month focus 2:21:23 - Personal goals 2:23:29 - Socializing preferences 2:27:08 - Clubbing for birthdays 2:33:12 - Preparing costumes for livestreaming 2:35:29 - Opening an international bank account 2:37:16 - Connect with Tina Kitsune 2:37:51 - Outro

TFS#210 - Fiona Wang Grew to 150k+ Followers, Leveraging It To Build Her Agency & Other Businesses

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 125:12


Fiona Wang, founder of Candidco.au, helps businesses grow online through content and social media strategies. With a background in business and media, she's built multiple ventures, including a Bearbrick painting business and an upcoming dessert café in Bali, focusing on authenticity, consistency, and creativity. www.instagram.com/heyfionawang www.tiktok.com/@heyfionawang www.youtube.com/@heyfionawang 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Meet Fiona Wang 2:01 - Why Bali is a perfect place for foreign investment 3:06 - How Fiona quit her job to pursue entrepreneurship 3:49 - How she started her Bearbrick painting business 5:52 - Andy on meeting Fiona learns about her agency 7:53 - Helping businesses build online brands 9:24 - The challenges of mixing business and friendship 12:47 - Fiona on generating leads from her social media following 14:25 - What her agency's sales process looks like 16:12 - How being flexible with clients' needs leads to a 65-70% close rate 17:53 - How she manages all her businesses 22:04 - How she learned to handle all the business aspects 24:00 - Her experience working with and collaborating with entrepreneurs and influencers in Sydney 27:22 - Fiona's journey in launching her dessert cafe in Bali 29:38 - Building businesses from scratch vs. raising funds 31:11 - Using time-blocking to manage workloads 32:49 - How she got into the content creation space 36:11 - Growing her first 15k followers by creating food content during lockdown 38:06 - How she creates and builds backlogs of content for her social media posts 39:19 - Tips for planning and structuring content 40:43 - Why unique formats matter in content creation 44:04 - How she came up with the idea of building an agency that helps businesses establish their online brands 45:25 - How her agency creates content for their clients 46:40 - Why influencers often earn more than agencies 47:37 - People as her agency's biggest expense 48:40 - Difference between her social media agency and a management agency 50:27 - How they would build UGC content for a tooth whitening brand 55:17 - Hiring in-house influencers vs. hiring an agency to help you grow your social media 57:22 - Why content creation isn't full-time for most 1:02:11 - How being authentic and consistent on social media allows you to stand out 1:04:38 - How using her own voice and personality allows her to connect with her viewers 1:06:31 - Fiona on why emotion-driven content resonates with viewers 1:12:32 - Importance of brand consistency and authenticity 1:15:10 - How every personality can find an audience as a content creator 1:16:56 - Being shy when recognized in public 1:20:32 - Personality differences with her sister 1:22:11 - Why he doesn't want to post stories live 1:22:52 - Fiona's socializing strategy when going to a party 1:24:53 - How she came up with the idea for her dessert café in Bali 1:28:44 - Losing $10k on her first venture 1:30:53 - Bali vs. Sydney vibes 1:32:47 - How she discovered the local culture of Bali 1:33:38 - Fiona reveals her outbound message to get free accommodation while traveling 1:34:50 - How studying a double degree in business and media helped her build her agency 1:36:17 - Focus over the past six months 1:37:08 - Flexible hours for Fluid employees 1:38:06 - Hiring through Instagram stories 1:42:00 - Paying employees per project 1:43:02 - Doing quality control and finding new clients for Candidco.au 1:44:34 - Adding 1-hour breaks into her routine 1:50:51 - 1 hour of doing nothing vs. 1 hour on an afternoon walk or working out 1:52:17 - Sheduling her 1-hour "doing nothing" routine 1:53:45 - Goals for the next six months 1:55:15 - Fiona on the girl boss movement and advocating for femininity 1:56:42 - How Fiona wants to make money and give back to children 2:00:37 - Andy's story about chatting with someone who doesn't want kids 2:01:36 - Fiona on handling mean comments on her socials 2:02:24 - Fiona's take on Trump's presidency 2:04:38 - Connect with Fiona Wang 2:04:49 - Outro

TFS#209 - Meagan Nunez (2M+ Followers) Fitness Influencer, Shares How She Grew Her Coaching Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 116:20


Meagan Nunez is a fitness influencer and coach who shares practical tips and promotes a balanced, sustainable lifestyle. Connect with Meagan Nunez! instagram.com/meagnunez tiktok.com/@meagnunez youtube.com/@meagnunez CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:55 - Meagan shares her transition to becoming a full-time content creator from online fitness coaching 03:38 - Meagan explains how her fitness coaching mobile app works 05:59 - Meagan shares how she came up with the idea of creating an app for fitness coaching 07:06 - Meagan reflects on her 5-year journey in fitness coaching 09:31- The turning point: Meagan reflects on her unhealthy eating habits 12:51- Meagan shares how she start posting her fitness journey on her socials 14:37 - Meagan on working a 9-5 while doing fitness coaching 17:27 - Meagan shares how she found her voice as a content creator and fitness coach 18:52- Rebuilding from rock bottom: Meagan's purpose-driven fitness journey 21:07 - Meagan shares how she gained confidence to share her fitness journey and teach others about it 26:18 - Meagan on how she gained followers by creating fitness content online 30:31- Meagan shares how she got her first coaching client from posting fitness content on her socials 31:57 - When Meagan decided to quit her 9-5 job and focus on her fitness coaching program full time 34:48 - Leaving the script behind: Finding her voice as a fitness influencer 37:19 - Meagan's content strategy: The questions she asks herself before creating fitness content 39:13 - Knowing her niche: Meagan shares the demographic for her fitness programs 41:03 - Meagan on structuring and streamlining her content ideas 42:22 - Meagan shares how she plans her daily video ideas as a fitness influencer 45:48 - Burnout and expectations: How expectations affected Meagan's creativity 49:05 - Disconnecting to reconnect: Meagan's approach to taking time for herself 50:56 - Meagan shares how she guide her fitness coaching team on handling inbound leads 52:15 - Turning coaching into an app: Meagan's transition from 1-on-1 coaching to a fitness teaching app 56:30 - Meagan shares the ups and downs of her organic reach on social media platforms 1:00:16 - Meagan on how she learnt to build her fitness coaching team and personal brand 1:02:09 - Meagan shares how she came up with the idea of creating an eBook about her fitness journey 1:03:42 - Finding the gap within content creation: Meagan shares how to find and fill the gap in your niche 1:09:31 - Meagan on staying consistent and authentic on social media 1:12:30 - Meagan on finding your niche to attract the right audience 1:14:59 - Test, Learn, and Grow: Meagan's social media strategy for new entrepreneurs 1:16:50 - Meagan shares how she manages editing and posting her content all over her socials 1:18:53 - Meagan's advice on how to create engaging content for your chosen niche 1:20:53 - Taking time for yourself: Meagan on doing therapy and nurturing mental health daily 1:22:33 - Finding balance: Meagan on regulating mood and emotions when feeling overwhelmed 1:25:50 - Meagan shares what rushes her out the door each morning being her own boss 1:27:17 - Injecting fitness into life: Meagan on how fitness became part of her life 1:28:19 - Meagan shares how she creates content while working out in the gym 1:30:52 - Meagan on what to eat for burning calories based on your body's goals 1:34:50 - Savoring life and health: Meagan on the 80/20 rule for balanced eating 1:36:36 - Meagan shares her recent life discoveries 1:38:49 - Balance, not restriction: Meagan on enjoying pizza and sushi with smart planning 1:40:39 - Meagan shares how she tracks her macro food intake according to her goals 1:43:01 - Building six-pack abs: Meagan on diet, training, and the role of genetics in achieving your goal 1:48:54 - Tracking what you eat: Meagan on how sugar and carbs affect energy levels and focus 1:54:44 - Meagan's personal goal for the next six months 1:55:13 - Connect with Meagan Nunez

TFS#208 - Jay Papasan, co-author of "One Thing" on Willpower, Time-blocking, Goal Setting

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 76:27


Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, speaker, and real estate expert, best known for co-authoring The One Thing with Gary Keller. He is a vice president at Keller Williams Realty and co-owner of several real estate businesses. Papasan's work focuses on productivity, goal-setting, and prioritization to achieve success in both personal and professional life. Grab "One Thing" book here! onething.com Connect with Jay Papasan to learn more! thetwentypercenter.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 03:15 - Harnessing morning willpower for life-changing decisions 11:27 - Willpower: Decision-making and achieving your 'One Thing' 18:21 - Jay shares how he schedules work and personal things 24:49 - Work Smarter: Work-life balance starts with knowing when to take a break 31:13 - Taking time off: Why Time-Blocking is better rather than Pre-booking your trips 38:14 - The one thing: Jay shares why writing a book is the one thing to which he has dedicated his life 47:58 - Adapting with Purpose: How Jay lets his goals adapt over time 49:44 - 7 Circles: How to set goals for every area of your life 54:14 - Jay shares how to manage your family vacation ahead of time 57:18 - Work smarter, not harder: The art of effective time utilization 1:01:32 - Jay shares why doing masterminds helps you with your business 1:02:54 - Start small, achieve big: building effective work and life routines 1:05:20 - The Rookie Real Estate Agent: A guide for new real estate entrepreneurs to go from $0-$100k 1:07:59 - Jay's recent life discoveries 1:09:46 - Jay's personal goal and focus for the next six months 1:11:20 - Connect with Jay Papasan 1:11:52 - Outro

TFS#207 - Blaine Bartlett author of Compassionate Capitalism, Unique Purpose&Why, Vulnerability&Change

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 90:57


Blaine Bartlett is a leadership coach, author, and speaker specializing in personal development, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven business. He helps individuals and organizations transform their mindset and achieve sustainable growth. Blaine is the author of "Compassionate Capitalism," which explores the balance of compassion and profitability in business. Connect with Blaine Bartlett! instagram.com/blainebartlett Visit His website to learn more! blainebarlett.com Grab his book, "Compassionate Capitalism" now! avatar-resources.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Meet Blaine Bartlett 3:55 - How does Blaine balance his family life while traveling the world for work? 5:37 - How Blaine's values in his 20s shaped his success today 7:55 - Blaine shares his daily routine and diet at age 75 8:39 - Blaine shares his main focus for the last six months 9:45 - Blaine discusses what his book "Compassionate Capitalism" is all about 15:15 - How does Blaine use compassion to market and sell his book about compassion? 18:04 - Vulnerability is the Key: Blaine's insight on meaningful relationships 21:59 - Opening doors: Blaine on building bonds and finding belonging 25:14 - Authentic conversations: Andy's reflection on setting expectations when talking with kids and adults 25:38 - Blaine shares how he recharges his energy 28:03 - Blaine shares how he handles his business or life when things get tough 23:02 - Lead Strategy: YouTube content vs. leveraging current leads 34:39 - Reassess and Refocus: 3 questions every entrepreneur should ask themselves 38:21 - Why do the majority of top companies use a customer-centric approach? 40:41 - Blaine shares how to apply compassion in the business sales cycle 49:25 - Blaine shares how he practices his meditation 50:59 - Be aware of everything: Watching or observing things in your life as they float by 58:03 - Blaine shares that everything is a differentiated aspect of a single source 1:00:23 - Is loving others the same as loving parts of yourself? 1:01:37 - Blaine discusses why when you are complimenting others, you are complimenting yourself as well 1:07:21 - As you grow, differences with friends widen and that will allow new people to show up in your life 1:10:15 - Blaine shares how you need to be constantly taking action daily on the things you learn and hear 1:13:07 - Does Blaine's circle of friends serve all the different aspects of him? 1:16:44 - Blaine shares his main takeaway after meeting Steve Jobs 1:18:29 - How does Blaine focus on marketing his book? 1:20:06 - Do people have a unique purpose, and why? Is it something to look for? 1:24:36 - Life is Good: Blaine's approach to living with positivity 1:27:37 - Blaine's recent life discoveries 1:28:20 - Blaine's focus and goals for the next six months 1:29:01 - Connect with Blaine Bartlett 1:29:50 - Outro

TFS#206 - Ken Wilber "The Einstein of Consciousness" on Awakening, Love, Living in the Timeless Now

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 131:25


Ken Wilber, often called the "Einstein of consciousness," is a leading American philosopher celebrated for his groundbreaking work in transpersonal psychology and integral theory. His latest book, Finding Radical Wholeness, builds on his life's work of synthesizing insights from science, spirituality, and psychology, offering readers tools to experience a state of "radical wholeness" and a deeper, unified awareness of reality. This book is another step in his vision of personal and societal transformation through an integral approach to consciousness and self-discovery. Grab Ken Wilber Latest Book: Finding Radical Wholeness! https://a.co/d/2E9cDgk CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:16 - Ken discusses his new book: Finding Radical Wholeness 2:20 - Ken Wilber's integral approach to reincarnation and enlightenment 7:48 - Ken shares how everyone has the same "big mind" or consciousness 13:48 - Are We Living in a Simulation? Ken Wilber's Perspective on Reality and Consciousness 16:51 - What do people feel when they experience enlightenment or awakening? 19:28 - Does enlightenment or awakening help remove negative feelings and result in unlimited energy? 22:06 - Ken's Headless-ness exercise: How to see everything in front of you 28:55 - The Timeless Now: Ken Wilber on experiencing the eternal present moment 33:17 - How can you live in the timeless now? 37:04 - Ken shares his experience practicing Zen Buddhism Koans 45:59 - Ken shares his meditation schedule 47:42 - Stages of dying: How death differs for the enlightened and non-enlightened souls 52:18 - Ken shares the Zen Buddhism Koan, "What's the sound of one hand clapping?" 53:05 - The definition of love: How do people feel love? 58:44 - Can the Dalai Lama and Jesus heal people and restore sight to the blind? 1:09:56 - Ken shares his ability to read people's minds 1:10:51 - Are you born with psychic abilities or is it a skill that can be developed over time? 1:12:19 - The One Mind: Ken Wilber on unitary awareness and the source of all creation 1:14:18 - Ken shares how to deal with people who don't like you 1:17:36 - Dreams and Reality: Life reflected in dreams and its use in "empty chair" therapy 1:21:25 - Sigmund Freud's mistranslations from 'Id' and 'Ego' to 'I' and 'It' 1:31:47 - Ken shares how he conducts counseling for those seeking his help 1:34:43 - Interpreting feelings: How to understand what you're really feeling 1:40:14 - Negative experiences reflect how we feel about ourselves, and Ken shows that owning them eases the pain 1:44:14 - Ken discusses how to determine if your feelings toward others are valid 1:46:06 - The Yin and Yang in love: Remembering the Yin-Yang balance in relationships to avoid infatuation 1:51:42 - Ken shares how manifestation works 1:54:38 - Ken's recent life discoveries 1:55:54 - Are there such things as mental limitations? 1:57:43 - Ken's personal goals for the next six months 2:03:07 - Ken's initial thoughts on AI 2:05:23 - Does Ken imagine living for the next 100 years? 2:10:00 - Grab Ken's new book: Finding Radical Wholeness 2:10:50 - Outro

TFS#205 - Dee Deng Building an 8-Figure Marketing Agency, Shares ALL Behind The Scenes Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 125:44


Dee Deng is the CEO and co-founder of Right Hook Digital, a digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce growth and paid social advertising. Known for his expertise in scaling brands and customer acquisition, Deng also co-founded DTC Dojo, a community for DTC marketers. He is recognized for his practical insights into digital strategy and building a strong company culture. Connect with Dee Deng! instagram.com/realdoseofdee au.linkedin.com x.com/realdoseofdee youtube.com/@RightHookDigital CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Meet Dee Deng 5:35 - Dee shares how he launched his community, DTC Dojo, on a Telegram group and HighLevel 7:25 - Dee shares the best way to sell a community, using the "3 F's" (Friends, Family, Fools) 9:25 - How Dee plans to advertise his community using Meta ads targeting cold traffic 10:10 - How Dee handles CRMs for his agency and personal brand 13:35 - Andy shares how his company has had ups and downs over the last 4 years 17:47 - Dee shares how he came up with the idea to launch his podcast 22:11 - Dee shares why many young yellow-skinned Asian are curious about everything 23:56 - Dee highlights the importance of fully stabilizing one business before starting another, noting many underestimate the time required 28:10 - How to build your brand and communicate what your company stands for 31:07 - What motivated Dee to start his agency and how he sought advice from Guy Kawasaki and the Shark Tank team 36:02 - Dee on how he used concentric circles to get his first six clients in 3-4 weeks 39:06 - How to find the right ideal customer for your business with more success and less headache 45:10 - How Dee attracts their ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) and who they are 48:04 - Right Hook's strategies for customer acquisition 51:45 - Dee's agency pricing model: Fixed component + ad spend under management component 53:32 - Right Hook on providing Meta, Google, and Email marketing for clients 55:46 - Why Dee prefers hiring director-level roles over high-level executives on building his Google advertising team 57:23 - Dee shares the ups and downs of his company over the last 7 years 59:21 - How Dee's Meta agency's ad account was banned and how they recovered it 1:02:49 - Dee explains an effective marketing funnel for agencies 1:07:08 - Differences between selling to Americans Vs. Australians 1:08:05 - Dee explains how he scaled his agency from Australia into the US market 1:10:07 - Spending $120k to hire a sales manager vs. $200k to hire a director of sales for acquisition 1:16:27 - Dee shares his approach to hiring for his agency 1:20:47 - How Dee distributes workload among employees 1:22:22 - Dee suggests finding YouTube-savvy editors who prefer working off-camera and advises shifting feedback toward broader guidance to help them understand revision goals 1:28:55 - Dee discusses how he decides to focus on his personal brand versus his agency 1:30:46 - Dee's personal goals for his agency in the coming years 1:34:15 - Dee shares how his relationship with his co-founder evolved as the company grew 1:36:28 - Does Dee feel he's a leader carrying the weight of his agency? 1:38:28 - Dee shares how he builds relationships, networks, and meets people 1:42:01 - Why it's rare for Dee to find truly curious people 1:45:44 - The difference between making people feel seen vs. being curious about them 1:48:51 - The distinction between being curious and trying to extract information 1:50:28 - How to make conversations with people more interesting 1:53:50 - What Zen is and how it influences Dee's life 1:58:17 - Dee's approach to finding the right partner in life 2:02:05 - Dee's recent life discoveries that he's implementing in his daily life 2:02:44 - Dee's personal goals for the next six months 2:03:15 - Connect with Dee Deng 2:03:44 - Outro

TFS#204 - Ramy Naouss, Cancer Survivor Running 100km+ Barefoot (Guinness World Record Attempt)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 77:57


Ramy Naouss is a motivational figure who shares insights on self-improvement, personal growth, and holistic health. He is known for discussing topics like overcoming challenges, maintaining physical and mental well-being, barefoot running, and the pursuit of life's purpose. Ramy has written a book titled Let's Live, which explores finding meaning in life. He actively shares his journey and motivational content on social media, inspiring followers to reconnect with their goals and live intentionally. Connect with Ramy Naouss! instagram.com/ramynaouss tiktok.com/@ramynaous youtube.com/@Letslive81 Get Ramy's book here! https://amzn.in/d/dkzBFsf CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:33 - Ramy shares why he is interested in human life and what it means to be human 3:01 - Ramy discusses why sleep is the most important aspect of human life 6:09 - Ramy shares his day-off schedule 6:45 - Ramy discovered the factors that demotivate him and affect his work ethic 8:08 - How can people handle problems or struggles in their lives when they lack money? 11:16 - Ramy explains why distraction can only temporarily make you feel better 13:12 - Feeling exhausted and tired after work—what could be causing this? 15:30 - People who work long, stressful hours should spend time in nature and try running barefoot 16:18 - Ramy shares why he identifies as both an introvert and an extrovert 18:32 - How does his book, Let's Live, help you understand the meaning of life? 21:59 - Does everyone have a unique "why" or purpose in life? 23:29 - Why does Ramy tell people that he has no religion? 25:45 - Ramy's perspective on "good" and "evil" 27:26 - Ramy shares why it can be expensive to live a healthy lifestyle 30:18 - Ramy shares how he overcame cancer and stopped taking pills within 7 months 38:01 - If God puts you in a tough situation, does that mean you are not in line with your purpose? 39:30 - Ramy explains how he starts his day early in the morning 40:20 - How did Ramy start running barefoot, and what are the benefits? 42:45 - The impact of barefoot running on professional athletes 43:49 - What do Ramy's feet look like, and how does he protect them from injuries? 45:04 - Ramy shares tips on how to start running barefoot 47:27 - Ramy inspires people by sharing his personal goals each year through inspirational videos on his social media 49:27 - Ramy shares how he met Sadhguru 50:54 - Ramy explains how he started making inspirational videos on his social media platforms 54:34 - How Ramy grew his social media from 12k to 120k followers by creating content around his goals 58:35 - Ramy shares his Guinness World Record attempt for barefoot running 1:02:56 - What types of books does Ramy read every morning? 1:04:08 - How does Ramy study the core principles of every religion? 1:05:31 - Ramy shares his life as a magician before his current career 1:06:47 - What does Ramy's diet look like? Is there a "right" diet? 1:09:45 - Ramy's recent life discoveries 1:12:00 - Ramy's personal goals and focus for the next six months 1:13:47 - Why doesn't Ramy encourage people to buy his book just to support him? 1:14:35 - Connect with Ramy Naouss 1:15:24 - Ramy discusses the process of writing and publishing his book 1:17:00 - Outro

TFS#203 - Jelle Veyt Climbing 7 Summits Using Just Human Power, Started with Only €3000

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 133:34


Jelle Veyt is a Belgian adventurer known for "human-powered expeditions," using cycling, rowing, and hiking to reach peaks without motorized transport. He has completed five of the "Seven Summits," including Everest, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and Denali, promoting sustainability and resilience. Connect with Jelle Veyt! instagram.com/jelleveyt jelleveyt.be CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 03:31 - Meet Jelle Veyt 04:01 - Jelle on his expedition to Denali in North America 05:21 - Jelle on his mission to climb the highest mountain on each continent using only human power 06:12 - Mount Everest expedition using human power: cycling and walking 07:22 - Jelle on the training he does before climbing mountains 08:41 - What makes Jelle different from other climbers who ascend Mt. Everest? 09:38 - Jelle on climbing Mt. Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe 10:41 - Jelle on encountering visa problems during his Mt. Elbrus expedition in Russia 12:15 - How does Jelle find accommodation during his expeditions? 15:12 - The 2015 Nepal earthquake triggers a massive avalanche on Mt. Everest 18:29 - Jelle's near-death experience during the 2015 Nepal earthquake that triggered the Mt. Everest avalanche 21:45 - Mt. Everest avalanche footage by Jelle Veyt 27:43 - 19 people died, and 100 were injured out of 300 at the Mt. Everest base camp 32:13 - Jelle on how they were rescued from the Mt. Everest avalanche 35:14 - How Jelle conquers tough scenarios like the Everest avalanche 37:43 - Jelle on why patience is the biggest lesson he has learned from 11 years of expeditions 41:54 - How does Jelle stay patient when he runs out of money? Being homeless at 17 48:30 - Jelle on starting his Seven Summits expedition with only 3,000 Euros 50:55 - Jelle on how he prepared for his third mountain after Mt. Everest 55:06 - Why Jelle is a terrible swimmer and why he chose to kayak rather than sail a boat to Panama 57:27 - Why is Jelle doing these kinds of expeditions using only human power? 1:00:48 - Jelle on why every U.S. president should cycle across the country; it allows you to better know your people 1:01:48 - How does Jelle fund his expeditions? 1:03:48 - Jelle on completing five of the Seven Summits 1:05:35 - Jelle on getting ready for his sixth mountain, Aconcagua, of the Seven Summits 1:10:42 - Jelle on how he finds or selects his team members for his expeditions 1:13:26 - How does Jelle plan to fund his Antarctica expedition? 1:15:18 - Jelle on why ocean rowing was the most expensive part of his journey 1:18:28 - Is Jelle selling the €150k rowboat they made, after the expedition? 1:19:53 - How does Jelle sleep when rowing across the Atlantic? 1:23:43 - Jelle on reaching out to experienced people who have traversed Antarctica 1:26:33 - Jelle's experience with a tribe in Eastern Indonesia, seeing 30 human skulls 1:32:41 - Jelle on arriving in Papua New Guinea and seeing people wearing "penis gourds" as traditional dress 1:36:25 - How do remote islands get new equipment for hunting and building houses? 1:37:20 - Tribal people seeking Jelle's help when their poeple were sinking in a wooden boat 1:41:26 - How do tribal people build their houses? 1:42:49 - Jelle on not telling people what his religion is or the fact that he isn't married during his trip 1:46:10 - How many languages can Jelle speak? 1:48:55 - Do the tribes in Indonesia speak the Indonesian language? 1:49:46 - Jelle's journey from being a homeless squatter to becoming a physiotherapist 1:57:18 - Does Jelle still communicate with his homeless friends that he was squatting with? 1:59:43 - Do marathon runners have a shorter lifespan? Jelle on risking his own body on every expedition 2:02:51 - Jelle on why holidays or vacations are important in everyone's life 2:04:46 - Jelle's goals and focus for the next six months 2:05:54 - How did Jelle meet his girlfriend? 2:06:43 - Jelle on being close to burnout during his Mt. Denali expedition 2:11:59 - Connect with Jelle Veyt 2:12:37 - Outro

TFS#202 - Angus Muffet @‌Shopback: $3B+ in sales, $200M in Cashback for 2.5M Australian Users

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 126:57


Angus Muffet is the General Manager at ShopBack Australia & New Zealand, a leading e-commerce platform specializing in cashback and rewards. Under his leadership, ShopBack has grown significantly, offering users the ability to earn cashback on purchases from a wide range of retailers. Muffet has focused on making ShopBack a daily habit for users, likening its use to popular social media apps. Prior to joining ShopBack, he held a position as the National Sales Director at Groupon, furthering his experience in the e-commerce and marketing sectors​ Connect with Angus Muffet! https://au.linkedin.com/in/gusmuffet CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - Meet Angus Muffet, Managing Director of ShopBack AU & NZ 3:24 - ShopBack on having 2.5 million users in Australia 5:45 - How ShopBack conducts promotional campaigns with merchants/brands 8:00 - How ShopBack operates from merchant to consumer 9:36 - How ShopBack earns commission from promotional campaigns 13:12 - Can small merchants grow with ShopBack? 15:44 - How big brands pay placement fees/commissions for push notification email blasts 16:50 - How 100% cashback campaigns work, such as Pizza Hut's 100% cashback 18:41 - Are there limits on 100% cashback campaigns? 19:59 - ShopBack on using loss leader promotional campaigns 22:10 - Angus on customer loyalty towards ShopBack vs. other cashback apps 24:34 - Market share comparison: ShopBack, Cashrewards, TopCashback 27:08 - ShopBack on merchant loyalty and affiliates 31:13 - Why does the affiliate space require a budget to partner with cashback companies? 33:03 - How merchants pay commissions to ShopBack for sales made through the app 36:06 - Does ShopBack have a bidding system within the app? 37:25 - Negotiating commission rates with new and existing merchants 40:20 - Onboarding new merchants on the ShopBack platform 41:52 - Is ShopBack similar to eBay? 43:05 - ShopBack on ranking merchants within the app 45:17 - Can small brands grow from $0 to $1 million on ShopBack? 47:22 - How integrating with agencies helps merchants market their brands 52:04 - Working with 4,500 merchants, with and without agencies 53:06 - How ShopBack prevents duplicate account registrations 56:43 - Rewarding users for payments made via QR codes 57:26 - How cashback works for in-store payments 1:00:06 - Difference between paying in-store with a credit card and ShopBack credit 1:01:43 - Differences in money flow for online vs. in-store merchants using ShopBack 1:03:33 - Why ShopBack is not planning to integrate with Uber Eats or delivery services 1:07:06 - Utilizing the flywheel effect to scale business 1:09:22 - ShopBack's marketplace strategy 1:11:51 - Angus on ShopBack's marketing approach 1:17:19 - Lessons learned after Facebook Live crashed during ShopBack's 2nd birthday 1:22:39 - Maintaining a high employee retention rate 1:25:47 - Angus on hiring during the early stages of ShopBack 1:28:06 - Testing ethical behavior and attitude during interviews 1:31:23 - The "cup in the kitchen" interview story: those who leave the cup don't get hired 1:32:41 - Angus on interviewing for senior and international positions 1:34:12 - ShopBack's team of 600 and Angus's role in hiring 1:38:50 - High-ROI programs for employee engagement 1:41:59 - Is ShopBack Australia independent from ShopBack Singapore? 1:43:42 - How Angus launched ShopBack in Australia 1:45:14 - Angus as an entrepreneur: does he aspire to start his own company? 1:49:14 - Differences between the Australian and Singaporean markets 1:51:10 - Comparing purchasing behavior: ShopBack Australia vs. ShopBack Singapore 1:52:45 - How ShopBack achieved 70% app adoption 1:56:00 - Running effective marketing campaigns 1:59:52 - Angus on ShopBack's customer lifetime value 2:01:56 - How merchants validate purchases from the ShopBack app 2:03:47 - The team behind ShopBack's OzBargain initiatives 2:05:11 - Connect with Angus Muffet 2:05:43 - Outro

TFS#201 - Eugenia Bone Unlocking the Hidden Power of Mushrooms: Psychedelics, Foraging, & Cooking Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 127:02


Eugenia Bone is an expert in the world of nature and food, known not only for her writing but also for her deep passion for mushrooms, both culinary and psychedelic. She has a remarkable way of blending science and food culture into her work, which has earned her a dedicated following. As the author of nine books, she dives into the mysteries of fungi, food ecosystems, and preservation with curiosity and warmth. Her teaching at the New York Botanical Garden reflects her love for sharing knowledge, and her participation in mushroom festivals and clubs shows she has found her people—those as fascinated by the hidden world of fungi as she is. Eugenia's warmth and adventurous spirit are clear, whether she's writing for prestigious publications, appearing in documentaries, or cooking up something special. Connect with Eugenia Bone! instagram.com/eugeniabone Visit Her Website to learn more! eugeniabone.com Pre-order her book, Have a Good Trip: Exploring the Magic Mushroom Experience https://a.co/d/4qSjHHn CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:37 - Eugenia on foraging mushrooms in New York City 2:09 - Eugenia's newest book about Psilocybe mushrooms: Have a Good Trip 4:43 - Eugenia on how she began studying microbes and what they are 5:42 - Proper ways to dry and store psychedelic mushrooms 11:15 - Common methods people use when taking psychedelic mushrooms 13:58 - What does Eugenia's "Have a Good Trip: Exploring the Magic Mushroom Experience" book cover? 18:33 - What inspires Eugenia when writing a book? 21:41 - Autistic people using psychedelic mushrooms 24:41 - How microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms works and its effects 31:21 - Common bodily responses after taking psychedelic mushrooms 35:03 - Eugenia on the generally accepted dosage range for Psilocybin 41:12 - Why is setting intention important when taking Psilocybin 44:30 - How often should you microdose in a year? Is tolerance an issue with Psilocybin? 45:59 - Eugenia on why intention is important when taking Psilocybin 50:44 - Eugenia's experience during her Psilocybin trip in Jamaica 59:57 - What is Eugenia's purpose when going on a psychedelic trip? 1:01:44 - Eugenia on Andy's experience after taking Psilocybin 1:03:33 - Eugenia's approach to writing as a career 1:06:15 - Eugenia on writing the Fantastic Fungi Cookbook for the Fantastic Fungi movie 1:10:28 - What makes a good recipe? 1:11:59 - What makes mushrooms so unique and special that Eugenia wrote a cookbook about them? 1:16:19 - Eugenia on the nutritional benefits of mushrooms 1:19:00 - Lack of evidence supporting mushrooms as anti-inflammatory or dementia cures 1:20:38 - Foraged mushrooms vs. cultivated or supermarket mushrooms 1:24:17 - Eugenia's thoughts on Paul Stamet's viral Joe Rogan podcast about portobello mushrooms 1:26:21 - What is a truffle mushroom, and how does it differ from other mushrooms? 1:34:39 - Eugenia on how she became interested in studying bacteria and microbes 1:40:08 - Eugenia on preserving bacteria on her head by washing her hair once a month 1:44:25 - Eugenia's advice on Andy's eczema 1:45:36 - Eugenia on seasonal eating: consuming available food based on the season 1:50:44 - How does Eugenia preserve food in jars or cans? 1:56:50 - Eugenia's goals for the next six months 1:59:35 - How to connect with Eugenia Bone 2:00:58 - Eugenia on the importance of cookbooks vs. scraping recipes from AI or ChatGPT 2:06:55 - Outro

TFS#200 - Peter Singer Gives Away 50% Of His Income (Effective Altruism), AI, Vaccines, Over-Population

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 87:51


Peter Singer is an Australian philosopher known for his work in ethics, animal rights, and poverty reduction. His book Animal Liberation helped start the modern animal rights movement, and he's a leading voice in effective altruism, advocating for using resources to do the most good. Singer believes that people in wealthy countries have a moral duty to help end global poverty, and he practices what he preaches by donating a large portion of his income to charity. Connect with Peter Singer! instagram.com/peter__singer x.com/PeterSinger Peter Singer's "Consider the Turkey" Book https://a.co/d/dlZ2e8l https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691231686/consider-the-turkey Visit His Website to learn more! petersinger.info CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Peter discusses his podcast journey with Kasia De Lazari-Radek: "Lives Well Lived" 04:12 - Has Peter always been inquisitive and had philosophical thoughts and questions since childhood? 05:17 - Is reading books better than watching documentaries for retaining knowledge? 06:50 - Is taking notes while reading more effective than reading without taking notes? 08:13 - Peter on using ChatGPT to find information about the books he's reading 09:35 - Should we be creating robots/AI that can feel or possess sentience like other living species? 12:01 - Peter on why all animals and other living things are not equal 15:39 - Are all living things sentient? 19:30 - 300 million cows killed each year vs. 5 million children dying before the age of 5 22:20 - Is suffering a part of life? 25:04 - Does printing or giving money to people and organizations help those in third-world countries escape poverty? 27:28 - Why are vaccines the most cost-effective way to save lives per dollar, as Bill Gates advocates? 31:28 - Why are people in third-world countries poor despite having rich resources? 35:36 - How does Australia differ from other countries? What makes a country prosperous? 40:18 - Peter on how Australia's constitution has evolved over the years 42:23 - Is it possible to truly own anything in today's world? 44:35 - Peter on how he consumes knowledge 45:57 - Has Peter's approach to life changed before and after retirement? 48:49 - How does Peter stay happy despite the nature of his work? 49:35 - Peter's advocacy to end extreme poverty worldwide 53:04 - Peter on giving away money rather than his kidney to help people in need 56:18 - Are we heading toward a future where no one owns anything? 58:13 - Bill Gates and Klaus Schwab on overpopulation 1:00:17 - Does having fewer people mean less poverty? 1:01:15 - Is Peter's book "One World" related to globalism? 1:03:50 - Can the Earth recover from human pollution, as it recovered from the asteroid? 1:05:24 - Is saving a Bugatti worth $1 million better than saving one life? 1:07:19 - Is spending $50k on a child's tuition better than donating it to save 10 lives? 1:08:16 - Is Jeff Bezos good because he employs & provides an income for 1.5 million people? 1:11:36 - Why must food aid be manufactured in the U.S. and shipped in U.S. vessels? 1:12:21 - Bill Gates' investment in Pfizer and vaccine manufacturing 1:13:44 - Peter on Bill Gates' sanitation project and how it helps people 1:15:09 - Is the decline in poverty the result of money donated to people OR due to Industrialization? 1:17:17 - Peter on his mission to help reduce poverty by donating money 1:21:07 - Peter's recent life discoveries 1:23:48 - Peter's goals and focus for the next six months 1:24:29 - Peter on his trip to China to discuss animal rights 1:24:56 - Peter's book: Consider The Turkey 1:26:11 - Connect with Peter Singer 1:26:57 - Outro

TFS#199 - Brian Smith UGG Founder Turned $500 Into A $2 Billion Business Shares All Of His Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 66:28


Brian Smith is the founder of UGG, known for its iconic sheepskin boots. Originally from Australia, he moved to California in 1978 and started selling the boots to surfers in 1979. Despite early challenges, his persistence paid off as UGG grew into a global fashion sensation. After selling the brand to Deckers Outdoor Corporation in 1995, UGG became a multibillion-dollar business. Today, Brian is a speaker and author, sharing his entrepreneurial journey in his book, "The Birth of a Brand" Connect with Brian Smith! briansmithspeaker.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 03:21 - What has Brian's journey been like after selling his UGG company? 06:25 - How does Brian plan and organize his day-to-day life using a notebook planner? 09:24 - Why does Brian only talk about the disasters that happened to UGG during his speaking gigs? 11:27 - Brian shares some story about the disasters that occurred during his journey with UGG 13:46 - Brian shares why it took him six years to pull any money from the UGG 17:10 - How Brian discovered there were no sheepskin boots in the U.S. and how UGG started from there 22:34 - Brian talks about using his Canon SureShot camera to take photos of UGG boots, which helped him grow his earnings from $10k to $220k 29:36 - Don't advertise your product, advertise the features and benefits 31:34 - Brian discusses how he used magazines to increase sales for UGG 34:52 - How did Brian manage the finances of the UGG business? 38:12 - Brian talks about how he handled UGG's inventory to keep up with demand 40:33 - Brian on his journey working with UGG Co-founder Doug Jensen 42:57 - UGG's success reaching $2 billion in sales with Deckers Corporation 45:43 - Brian on how he started his journey as a speaker 47:34 - How does Brian market his book, The Birth of a Brand? 51:38 - Brian's advice on finding the right partner in life 54:14 - Has Brian passed his entrepreneurial DNA to his children? 55:00 - Brian on how to invest or save money after exiting a company 59:20 - Brian's recent life discoveries 1:01:19 - Brian's advice on how to stay focused on your day-to-day life 1:04:46 - Brian's personal goals for the next six months 1:05:24 - Connect with Brian Smith 1:05:54 - Outro

TFS#198 - Maximilian Büsser Founder @MB&F shares his journey on Crafting 21 Calibres in 19 years

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 103:25


Maximilian Büsser is a creative force in the world of watchmaking, known for founding MB&F (Maximilian Büsser & Friends), a brand that turns traditional watchmaking on its head. After honing his craft at Jaeger-LeCoultre and leading the creation of the Opus series at Harry Winston, Büsser launched MB&F in 2005. His designs push the boundaries of traditional watchmaking, turning watches into kinetic sculptures that blend technical mastery with bold artistic vision. Connect with Maximilian Büsser! instagram.com/maxbusser youtube.com/@Mbandf Visit MB&F website to learn more! mbandf.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 03:09 - How did Max start his journey in designing watches? 04:55 - Max on working with Harry Winston Timepieces before building his own watch brand 09:17 - The difference between watchmaking and crafting other products 11:17 - Why is buying a Rolex the first step in starting a watch collection? 16:18 - Where did Max develop his taste for designing watches? 21:01 - Are we running out of watchmakers? The story of MB&F watchmakers 25:16 - How long does it take for MB&F's watchmakers to produce a watch for each collection? 27:47 - Is it possible to make your own watch from scratch? 29:49 - Does MB&F use different components for each calibre in their collections? 31:37 - How does Max teach watchmakers to craft the new designs he creates? 35:42 - How does MB&F differ from other watch brands? 38:11 - Max's inspiration for creating the M.A.D. Edition watch 40:57 - Max on being a hands-on watch designer for MB&F and working with Stephen McDonnell 42:47 - Max's day-to-day life as a watch designer at MB&F 46:32 - How have Max's watch designing skills evolved over the years? 49:45 - Does MB&F continue to produce watches from its old collections? 52:03 - MB&F needs to generate an 8-12 million Swiss franc return on R&D before they consider stopping production of certain calibres 55:16 - What has been the bottleneck for MB&F? 58:33 - MB&F on using human hands to polish the metal parts of their watches 1:00:50 - How long do MB&F watches last? 1:03:21 - How does MB&F's watch repair service work? 1:06:06 - What does the retail and resale market for MB&F watches look like? 1:08:55 - What is the MB&F customer demographic? 1:10:53 - Max on owning Finn Juhl furniture, a Wiesmann car, and his favorite restaurants 1:13:39 - Max on his favorite clothing brand "Son of a Tailor" 1:18:31 - What is Max's vision for MB&F? 1:21:45 - Max on keeping the price of the M.A.D. Edition at 2,900 Swiss francs 1:23:52 - Max on finding and working with manufacturers 1:25:30 - How much does it cost to craft a single watch? 1:28:41 - How does MB&F distribute their watches? 1:30:17 - Where can you buy/find MB&F watches? 1:35:59 - Max on why he loves to wear the Stephen McDonell's Legacy Machine Perpetual Evo 1:38:13 - Max on his Collector's Dream watch: Beat Haldimann's watch 1:39:28 - Max's recent life discoveries 1:40:37 - Max's goals and focus for the next six months 1:41:13 - Connect with Maximilian Büsser 1:42:15 - Outro

TFS#197 - Julian Farren-Price Shares Behind The Scenes Of Owning A Rolex & Patek Authorized Dealership

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 65:31


Julian Farren-Price is the owner of J Farren-Price, a renowned luxury watch and jewellery boutique in Australia, specializing in high-end brands like Patek Philippe and Rolex. He took over the family business, founded by his father in 1942, after working as a chartered accountant. With over 35 years of experience, Julian is a respected figure in the luxury retail world. He is also a passionate yachtsman, having won the CYCA Ocean Pointscore Series ten times with his yacht About Time Connect with Julian Farren-Price! instagram.com/jfarrenpricesydney Visit J Farren-Price website to know more about Luxury Watches! jfarrenprice.com.au CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - Julian's sailing experience with his yacht About Time 2:46 - J Farren-Price business history 7:36 - Why is it hard to establish relationships with big brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe? 9:08 - What makes luxury watch brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin so popular? 11:12 - Julian discusses brands represented by J Farren-Price that he believes have significant future potential 12:47 - Julian on how to become an authorized dealer of luxury watch brands like Rolex 13:56 - Julian on how Rolex manufactures their watches 16:32 - How does Julian manage or train his staff on watches and jewelry? 17:55 - Julian on succession planning for his business with his children 18:59 - Does Julian and his family have full access to luxury watches? 19:41 - How does Julian retain staff for decades? 22:48 - What is J Farren-Price's outbound marketing strategy? 25:45 - Julian's thoughts on luxury watch collectors 27:14 - How the value of a 1989 Gold Rolex Day-Date increased from $8k to $60k 28:41 - Julian on how collectors store their watch collections 30:00 - Julian's plans to expand his watch store 31:30 - How does Julian grow his store and clientele? 33:49 - How does J Farren-Price acquire new customers and maintain relationships with existing clients? 36:27 - Julian's advice for aspiring watch collectors 37:36 - Julian on spending seven figures annually to market his brand 40:51 - Julian's plans for his store over the next 10 years 43:12 - How does Julian secure supply for his watch store? 45:14 - How old was Julian when he joined J Farren-Price? 51:48 - J Farren-Price: from a seven-figure debt to a strong 20+ year run 54:38 - How does Julian allocate supply to different staff members? 56:19 - Do watch collectors wear all of their collections? 57:51 - Julian's most worn watch, his choice for black tie events, and his dream watch for collectors 1:02:24 - Julian's recent life discoveries 1:03:13 - Julian's goals and focus for the next six months 1:03:45 - Connect with Julian Farren-Price 1:04:44 - Outro

TFS#196 - Veda Austin on Water Memory Freezing Experiment & The DANGERS of Tap Water

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 115:18


Veda Austin is a visionary water researcher, artist, and speaker who sees water as more than just a resource—it's the fluid intelligence of the universe, observing itself through all life. For over a decade, she has captured stunning crystallographic images of water in its 'state of creation,' revealing how it reflects thought, intention, and the essence of life. Veda's work brings a profound message of unity and reverence, inspiring a deeper connection to the sacred nature of water, whether through her art, teachings, or public speaking. Connect with Veda Austin! instagram.com/vedaaustin_water facebook.com/waterresearcher Visit her website to learn more about water and crystallography! vedaaustin.com Buy Veda's book: The Living Language of Water vedaaustin.com/vedas-book CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 02:36 - How drinking spring water, healed Veda from a permanent car crash injury 08:14 - Veda cured patient's cancer by giving them natural artesian water 12:09 - Why is natural water sensitive to light? 14:02 - What makes water so special? 16:08 - Who inspired Veda to start crystallography? 21:30 - How does Veda use a glass petri dish for crystallography? 27:01 - How does Veda find the signature pattern of water when she performs crystallography? 28:40 - Veda's water freezing technique 33:46 - Veda on using tap water for water freezing for beginners 37:38 - Veda on setting up your freezer and timer for water freezing 43:27 - How does Veda obtain hydroglyphs during her water freezing method? 45:09 - Can water read words? 47:53 - How can water store information? 51:11 - How does your state of mind affect crystallography results? 54:41 - How does Veda build her relationship with water? 57:39 - Veda on different crystallography patterns and hydroglyphs 59:08 - Veda on receiving thoughts from the USA into water in New Zealand via Zoom 1:03:18 - How does water receive information? 1:10:37 - Is water tied to God or the universe? 1:19:26 - Veda on what kind of water to drink 1:22:03 - What is spring water? 1:24:35 - What is the importance of storing water in a blue glass bottle? 1:27:15 - How our body absorbs chlorine in tap water when drinking it or taking a shower 1:28:43 - How does rainwater help prevent skin diseases? 1:29:36 - Veda on using water filters 1:31:18 - Veda's recent life discoveries 1:34:15 - Is all the water in the world different? 1:36:27 - How does freezing urine reveal your mood/health/cycle? 1:37:04 - How does saying "thank you" before drinking water make a difference? 1:39:55 - Veda on how eating ice from crystallography helped her friend to walk 1:42:50 - Veda on what H3O2 is and why it is the battery of our cells 1:46:59 - Veda's thoughts on boiling water and the proper way to boil water 1:48:50 - Veda's goals and focus for the next six months 1:50:21 - Connect with Veda Austin 1:51:30 - Buy Veda's book: The Living Language of Water 1:53:57 - Outro

TFS#195 - Sebastian Siegel on Dinner w/Elon Musk, Shares Formula To Building Deep Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 89:26


Sebastian Siegel is a British-American filmmaker, actor, author, and speaker. He directed the 2021 film Grace and Grit, based on Ken Wilber's book, exploring themes of love and spirituality. Siegel has acted in various TV shows and movies and writes on consciousness and personal growth. His work often blends philosophy and psychology, focusing on the human condition. Connect with Sebastian Siegel! instagram.com/sebastiansiegel1 x.com/sebastiansiegel Visit his Website to learn more! sebastiansiegel.com deeplyconscious.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Meet Sebastian Siegel 6:20 - How does Sebastian stay on his career path for a long time? 13:01 - How Sebastian convinced Robert Shapiro to dinner. 16:53 - Sebastian on meeting others to build relationships 22:49 - Sebastian on how he invites people to communicate/dine with him 27:09 - How does Sebastian build a circle of friends? 34:01 - Sebastian on people facing hard/bad days 38:07 - How does Sebastian handle tough situations? 42:04 - Sebastian on how to make people feel seen 45:23 - Sebastian on having dinner with Elon Musk (twice) & getting lost into the mystery of the universe. 50:43 - Sebastian on having a circle of friends 53:34 - Sebastian on scrubbing barnacles on Alan Watts' boat 54:21 - Sebastian on reaching out to people 55:59 - Sebastian on finding your soulmate 1:03:31 - The impact of making others feel seen 1:11:03 - Sebastian on people as heroes 1:12:52 - How does Sebastian maintain his energy? 1:18:27 - Sebastian on being conservative about his health 1:23:11 - Sebastian's recent life discoveries 1:25:13 - Sebastian's goals for the next six months 1:26:40 - Connect with Sebastian Siegel 1:27:15 - Outro

TFS#194 - Chris Kaufman Co-founder @StockX Shares How They Built a $3.8 Billion Dollar Company

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 99:48


Christopher Kaufman is a co-founder and the Chief Creative Officer of StockX, an online marketplace for sneakers, collectibles, and clothing. StockX, launched in 2016, uses stock market principles for trading items with transparency and authenticity. Beyond his role at StockX, Kaufman has been involved in other ventures and continues to engage with the entrepreneurial community, sharing his experiences and insights with students and aspiring entrepreneurs​ Connect with Christopher Kaufman! instagram.com/kaufstagram x.com/kauf CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Meet Christopher Kaufman 5:39 - Chris's Painting Collections 6:40 - Has Chris always been a Collector? 7:10 - Chris on StockX and Art Clvb 12:13 - How does StockX handle sneaker/clothing/collectible verification? 18:40 - Chris on StockX's Two-Verification Process 20:38 - StockX's Verification Process Success Rate 25:42 - Chris on StockX's Verification Costs 27:49 - Chris on StockX's Sellers making Multi-Million dollar Businesses 31:12 - How do people make money on StockX? 34:07 - How does Sneaker Backdooring Work? 37:19 - How does E-commerce affect the Retail Market? 42:12 - Are Luxury Brands Declining in Hype Nowadays? 48:34 - Chris on the valuation of Andy's TNF x Supreme Atlas Jacket and other collectibles 55:59 - Chris on Why and How he started Art Clvb 1:04:10 - Chris on the consequences of breaking the Blockchain chain of ownership 1:06:31 - Chris on Cryptocurrency and Collecting NFTs 1:11:20 - Chris on Logan Paul's Fractional Sale of Pokémon Cards 1:14:22 - How does Fractional Ownership work? 1:17:26 - Chris's thoughts on investing in Watch Collections 1:21:25 - Chris on buying power through every generation 1:25:20 - Has traveling nowadays become Consumerism? 1:26:23 - Chris's thoughts on Replicas 1:29:52 - Chris on his criteria for buying things 1:32:10 - What products does Chris think are underrated? 1:34:14 - Chris on choosing what products to buy 1:35:34 - Chris's recent life discoveries 1:37:07 - Chris's goals for the next six months 1:37:49 - Connect with Chris Kaufman 1:38:21 - Outro

TFS#193 - Will Davies Founder @ Car Next Door (Sold To Uber For $49MIL)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 66:08


Will Davies is the Co-Founder and CEO of Uber Carshare, previously known as Car Next Door. He played a pivotal role in developing and leading Car Next Door, an innovative Australian car-sharing platform that connects car owners with those in need of a vehicle. Under his leadership, the company became a significant player in the peer-to-peer car-sharing market. In 2021, Car Next Door was acquired by Uber, and the platform was rebranded as Uber Carshare. This acquisition integrated the car-sharing model with Uber's broader mobility services, expanding Uber's offerings and advancing its goals in sustainable transportation and resource optimization. Connect With Will Davies! au.linkedin.com/in/willdavies11 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:04 - How Car Next Door started 3:45 - What Will did after Selling his Company 5:01 - Will on Balancing his Time with his Family 8:08 - Does Will track his Working Hours each week? 9:59 - Will on using Asana to manage his Emails and Tasks 13:37 - Will on Prioritizing his tasks using Asana 17:09 - How Will manages his Team 22:16 - How Will started his Car Sharing business 26:58 - Will on Hiring the Right Developer for your Business 29:12 - Will on Andy building his Company Website 32:47 - Building a Website on Bubble 33:44 - Will on his Goal to reduce Carbon Emissions 35:16 - What catalyzed Will to Sell his company to Uber 38:44 - Will's Long-Term Goal 40:22 - Is Will tied to Uber? 41:38 - Will on Combining Car Sharing with Car Rentals 44:23 - Will on Car Next Door Features 46:23 - Will on getting a 20-30% Return Per Year renting out 30 cars 48:22 - Will on managing his Car Sharing Business with a Filipino Assistant 49:50 - Will on using Mobile Cleaners and Mechanics to maintain his 30 cars 50:57 - Will on Collaborating with Uber 51:19 - How Will manages the Volume of their Users 55:07 - Different Marketing Strategies used by Car Next Door 56:36 - How Will implemented a Long-Tail SEO Strategy in his Company 1:00:10 - How Will learned to use Long-Tail SEO Strategy 1:01:03 - Will's thoughts on Facebook SEO 1:02:50 - Will on being like Bluey's Dad with his Kids 1:03:55 - Will's Goal for the next 6 Months 1:04:35 - Connect with Will Davies 1:05:45 - Outro

TFS#192 - Denise Shull, Real Life Wendy Rhoades From 'Billions' TV Show, Trading Psychology Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 92:23


Denise Shull is a renowned performance and risk strategy consultant who founded The ReThink Group. She uses principles from psychology and neuroscience to help traders, financial professionals, and athletes enhance their decision-making and performance. Shull emphasizes the value of understanding emotions in the decision-making process. She authored "Market Mind Games," a book that delves into the connection between emotions and financial decision-making. Visit Her Website To Learn More! therethinkgroup.net Connect With Denise Shull! x.com/DeniseKShull CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:54 - Is Denise Shull the Wendy Rhoades from "Billions"? 4:43 - Does Denise Lean Closer To A Psychiatrist or Personal Development Coach? 5:34 - How to Know Your Emotions and Control Them 8:52 - Denise on How to Handle Exhaustion 11:25 - Best Ways to Cope with Stress, Worries, and Fear 18:34 - Denise on How to Know What You Really Feel 20:24 - Denise's Thoughts on Why Andy Cares About What People Think 27:36 - How Does Your Childhood Affect Your Decisions in Life? 32:09 - Andy's Childhood Experience with His Parents 35:32 - Talking to Yourself vs. Talking to Someone 37:40 - Denise's Thoughts on Prayer and God 39:05 - Talking with Hedge Fund Employees vs. Hedge Fund CEOs 41:16 - How to Handle Your Anger 44:47 - How Do Modern Psychoanalysts Treat Schizophrenia? 48:41 - How Do People Know What They Want/Purpose? 53:10 - Denise as an Advocate of Using Emotions 55:57 - Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Muhammad Ali Emotional People? 57:35 - Denise on Dopamine and Social Media 1:00:24 - How Does Your Emotion Affects Your Energy? 1:02:26 - Denise on Raising Kids 1:06:22 - Denise's Personal Performance Coach 1:08:10 - Denise Lost 15 lbs with Sunlight 1:10:36 - Denise's Morning Routine 1:12:47 - How Denise Stopped Her Allergy to Dogs 1:15:11 - Denise's Goal for the Next 6 Months 1:16:00 - Denise on Handling Your Guilt and Anger 1:25:17 - Connect with Denise Shull 1:26:09 - Outro

TFS#191 - Maha Abouelenein Reveals all Personal Branding, PR, Social Media, Podcasting Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 49:03


Maha Abouelenein has more than 30 years of global communications experience advising corporate giants, high-growth startups, governments, and high-net worth individuals in the USA. She is the CEO of Digital & Savvy, a strategic communication consulting firm based in the U.S. and Dubai, and sits on the Board of Directors of The Associated Press. She launched some of the world's largest tech companies in the Middle East from communications, policy, and business development perspectives - from Google and Netflix to Udacity and Careem (Uber) and more. She supported the largest IPO and the largest acquisition in Egypt's history at Orascom Telecom. She also built sports marketing programs and strategic partnerships for the Olympics, NASCAR, the NBA, ATP Tennis, Golf, and the NFL at consumer product giant General Mills. Connect With Maha Abouelenein! instagram.com/mahagaber linkedin.com/in/maha-abouelenein Join Her Facebook Group: 7 Rules Now! facebook.com/groups/737663898528581 Pre-order Her Book: 7 Rules Of Self-Reliance Here! amazon.com/gp/product/1401978665 penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760285/7-rules-of-self-reliance-by-maha-abouelenein CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 02:21 - How Did Maha Start in Marketing? 03:46 - Why is Content King in Social Media? 04:46 - Maha on Using Different Social Media Platforms 05:44 - Maha on Giving Value to People/Audience 07:30 - How to Get to Know Your Audience 08:46 - Maha on Customizing a Message 10:29 - How to Create an Interesting Story 11:53 - Maha's Personal Brand Journey 16:41 - Maha on Helping People Communicate Better 17:40 - How Does Communication Change? 19:42 - Maha on Using AI 21:03 - Brian Chesky, Mark Zuckerberg, Shopify's Founder On A Podcast 22:53 - Maha's Podcast Journey 25:00 - How to Invite Big Guests on Your Podcast 27:13 - Maha on Doing Events/Talks 28:34 - Maha's Book: 7 Rules of Self-Reliance 31:22 - What Catalyzed Maha to Write Her Book 32:33 - Maha on Using AI for PR/Marketing 34:24 - How to Know What People Value 36:45 - Maha's Thoughts on Dubai 40:47 - Maha on What Egypt Looks Like Right Now 41:56 - Maha's Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 44:50 - Maha on Using LinkedIn 46:19 - Maha on Building Your Personal Brand 47:02 - Maha's Recent Life Discoveries 48:07 - Maha's Goals for the Next 6 Months 48:40 - Connect with Maha Abouelenein 48:59 - Outro

TFS#190 - Morgan Nelson Convinced Tai Lopez To Speak At His Event For Free

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 61:41


Morgan T. Nelson is an Australian personal development coach, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Dreamfest and founder of the Morgan T Nelson events company. Overcoming early struggles with depression and substance abuse, Morgan achieved financial freedom by 23 through network marketing. He has since built a successful career in personal growth, sharing stages with renowned figures and hosting the popular "Dream Out Loud" podcast. His work focuses on helping millennials overcome fear and self-doubt to create lives filled with purpose and passion Connect With Morgan Nelson! instagram.com/morgantnelson youtube.com/user/TheMorgs93 Morgan's Dream Fest Waitlist! dreamfest2024.com/waitlist Get Your Productivity Planner Here For Free! planner.morgantnelson.com/planner2024 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Andy's Online Education Company 03:15 - Andy on Marketing His Online Education 04:57 - Andy's Podcast: The Flip Side Podcast 06:40 - How to Get the Correct Guest's Email 07:22 - Getting Podcast Guests from Referrals 10:55 - Morgan's 7-Figure Business Journey 13:56 - Working with Isagenix at 23 Years Old 15:55 - Launching His Podcast: Dream Out Loud 21:29 - Morgan's Podcast as Branding for His Business 23:21 - Morgan on the '7-Touchpoint Rule' 25:02 - How Morgan Convinced Tai Lopez To Speak At His Event For Free 32:25 - How to Grow a Coaching Business to 7 Figures per Year 41:24 - How Morgan Would Grow $3000 To $1 Million 44:00 - Morgan on Running Paid Ads and Marketing 46:15 - Morgan on Fulfilling His Events 49:11 - Morgan on Using the Eisenhower Method 51:00 - Morgan on Getting DNA and Blood Tests 59:30 - Connect with Morgan Nelson 01:01:06 - Outro

TFS#189 - Garrett Warren working w/James Cameron On Making Avatar + Spielberg, Jackman, McGregor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 29:16


Garrett Warren is a well-respected American director, stunt coordinator, and actor who has made a significant impact in Hollywood. Over his 20-year career, he has worked on some of the biggest films and TV shows, including "Avatar," "Logan," and "Alita: Battle Angel." Known for his ability to create exciting and complex action scenes, Garrett's work showcases his talent for combining storytelling with dynamic choreography. His expertise and dedication have earned him a prominent place in the industry, where he continues to influence and inspire with his craft. Connect With Garrett Warren! instagram.com/garrettxwarren Visit His Website To Learn More! garrettwarren.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Meet Garrett Warren 01:33 - Garrett Warren On Working W/ James Cameron 04:12 - Garrett's Backup Plans As A Director 05:06 - From Stunt Person to Director 06:34 - Garrett on Getting New Projects 07:47 - Building Relationships with Co-Workers 09:12 - What Does Garrett Do When There's No Job Lined Up? 11:05 - Garrett on Writing Scripts 12:52 - Garrett on Making Action Movies 13:42 - Garrett's Takeaways from Working with Directors 15:59 - Garrett on Working with Steven Spielberg 17:34 - Garrett on Working on the Avatar Sequels 18:36 - Most Extensive Stunts in Avatar 22:16 - Garrett on Working on the Road House Movie 22:54 - Behind the Scenes with Conor McGregor 24:04 - How Was the Avatar Movie Made? 25:42 - New Technology Used in the Avatar Movie 26:32 - Garrett on the New Hugh Jackman Deadpool Movie 27:33 - Garrett's Goals for the Next 6 Months 28:08 - Connect with Garrett Warren 28:37 - Outro

TFS#188 - Guy Kawasaki shares Why Steve Jobs Was An Asshole And Not Melanie Perkins (Canva)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 56:11


Guy Kawasaki is a dynamic figure in the tech and business world, known for his roles as chief evangelist of Canva and host of the "Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People" podcast. With a rich background at Apple during the Macintosh era, he's also an executive fellow at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales. Guy is an accomplished author of influential books like "Wise Guy" and "The Art of the Start 2.0," blending his expertise with a knack for demystifying entrepreneurship and marketing. His journey from Apple evangelism to founding and advising startups reflects his passion for innovation and knowledge democratization. Connect With Guy Kawasaki! linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki instagram.com/guykawasaki Try KawasakiGPT Now! kawasakigpt.com Email Guy Kawasaki Here! guykawasaki@gmail.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Meet Guy Kawasaki 02:13 - What Is A Chief Evangelist? 03:07 - Guy Kawasaki as Macintosh and Canva's Chief Evangelist 05:11 - Guy's Journey Working With Apple/Macintosh 06:06 - Working With the Jewelry Industry 07:16 - Guy's Advice To Gen Z's Work Experience 08:04 - How Long Does An Employee Stay With A Company? 10:42 - How Do Apple & Canva Take Care Of Their Employees? 11:39 - Difference Between Steve Jobs And Melanie Perkins 12:16 - Why Was Steve Jobs An Asshole? 12:36 - Two Kinds Of Assholes 14:09 - Guy Kawasaki's Podcast: Remarkable People 16:33 - How To Gain Sponsors/Money For Your Podcast 19:06 - Working With Big Companies Vs. Starting A Company 21:19 - Where Did Guy Accumulate Most Of His Wealth? 22:30 - Guy On Working With Canva 23:47 - Melanie Perkins' Vision For Canva 26:18 - Guy On Working With Steve Jobs At Apple 28:15 - Guy's Thoughts On AI 29:24 - Using AI To Help Write A Book 30:53 - Guy Kawasaki Creating KawasakiGPT 32:57 - Asking A Person Vs. Asking ChatGPT 34:05 - Converting Podcast Episodes Into A Book 34:59 - What Keeps Guy Writing Books? 35:55 - Guy On Finding Guests For His Podcast 36:58 - Guy's First Podcast Guest: Jane Goodall 40:03 - Impact Of Every Person You Meet 40:53 - Guy On Always Saying "Yes" To Everything 42:22 - Guy's Academic Background 44:48 - Guy As A Father And His Family Background 49:23 - Guy On Using AI In His Podcast 53:23 - Guy's Recent Life Discoveries 54:28 - Guy's Goals And Focus For The Next 6 Months 55:42 - Connect With Guy Kawasaki 56:14 - Outro

TFS#187 - Pika Jenn Shares How To Grow 1 Mil+ Followers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 64:46


Pika Jenn is a lively content creator who charms her audience with entertaining skits that revolve around fashion, pop culture, and her rich Asian heritage. She connects with a large number of followers on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube by sharing authentic and relatable content. Jenn's journey began on Chinese social platforms, but her engaging style has helped her attract a global audience. Her fans appreciate her for being genuine and down-to-earth, which makes her stand out in the crowded world of social media influencers. Connect With Pika Jenn! instagram.com/pika.jenn tiktok.com/@pika_jenn CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 04:04 - Meet Pika Jenn and Her Content Ideas 06:25 - Jenn on Different Kinds of Communities 07:34 - Creating Content for Social Platforms 09:40 - Jenn on Finding Trending Videos on TikTok 12:04 - Jenn on How She Uses Instagram 14:19 - How Jenn Became a Content Creator 17:14 - Posting Pictures on Instagram 18:22 - Exploring Instagram's Explore Feed 21:40 - Are People Watching Your Stories Interested in You? 23:20 - Jenn on Moving to the US 24:49 - Jenn on Speaking English Fluently 27:21 - Jenn on Wanting to Become an Actress 28:00 - Jenn on Not Seeing Her Family for a While 28:44 - How Do You Find Someone Attractive? 31:57 - Jenn's Thoughts on Andy's Ideal Girl 36:35 - Do All Girls Ask About a Man's Money? 38:52 - Jenn on Andy's Podcast 41:31 - Jenn's Hobbies 42:29 - Andy's "Out of Questions" Experience 43:39 - Jenn on Having a Short Attention Span 46:18 - Jenn on the Four Chemicals in Our Brain 48:13 - Level of Energy When Talking to Your Friends 51:29 - Andy and Jenn's MBTI 53:01 - Playing Rock, Paper, Scissors 56:27 - Jenn's Recent Life Discoveries and Being a DJ 59:44 - Jenn's Goals for the Next 6 Months 01:01:08 - Connect with Pika Jenn 01:01:32 - Outro

TFS#186 - Rus.Alien How Much Money You Make With 7.2mil+ Followers On Tiktok

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 76:21


Rustam Raziev, known as rus.alien on TikTok and Instagram, is a popular content creator famous for his generous giveaways, often paying for strangers' groceries. His heartwarming acts of kindness have garnered him a loyal following. Additionally, Rustam has fulfilled a personal dream by opening his own coffee shop, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for community. His inspiring content and achievements make him a beloved figure both online and in his local area. Connect With Rus.alien! instagram.com/rus.alien tiktok.com/@rus.alien CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 00:37 - Rus.alien on Managing His Coffee Shop 02:22 - Rus on His Corporate Journey 03:27 - How rus.alien Started Making Content 05:37 - Rus.alien on Starting His Own Coffee Shop 11:12 - Rus.alien on Creating Giveaway Content 13:34 - Where Rus.alien's Social Handle Came From 14:42 - Rus on Creating Ramadan Content 15:48 - How Rus Films His Content 22:13 - Rus on Finding His Cameraman 23:44 - Best Way to Make POV with iPhone 26:18 - Rus on Connecting with Other Content Creators 28:32 - Rus on Building Up Engagement in His Socials 35:40 - Planning for Making YouTube Long-form Content 38:03 - Rus on Consistent Content Uploading 40:00 - How Long It Takes to Have a Viral Video 42:54 - Rus on Monetization and Brand Deals 45:08 - Making $2K-7K for a TikTok Video 45:37 - Monetization on Snapchat/Facebook 47:29 - Making $2K for 1M Views on Facebook 48:57 - Why Rus Stopped Doing Brand Deals 51:16 - Rus on Closing His Coffee Shop for Asia Content 52:13 - Rus.alien on Making Coffee Store Content 54:05 - Rus on Making Videos for YouTube 55:53 - Rus on His Filming Schedule 59:05 - Posting Every Giveaway Video 59:45 - Rus.alien's Recent Life Discoveries 01:01:04 - Rus.alien's Goal for the Next 6 Months 01:02:26 - Connect with rus.alien! 01:04:28 - Andy's Background, Podcast, and E-commerce 01:05:36 - Andy on Making Podcasts 01:06:26 - Andy on Starting His E-commerce Business 01:09:14 - Start a New YouTube Channel or Rebrand 01:16:09 - Outro

TFS#185 - Dr Debra Jaliman Celebrity Cosmetic Dermatologist, Botox & Fillers, Eczema, Michael Jackson?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 48:09


Dr. Debra Jaliman is a prominent New York City dermatologist, known for her expertise in cosmetic and medical dermatology. She authored "Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist" and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Jaliman frequently appears in media to provide skincare advice and uses the latest treatments in her practice. Connect With Dr. Debra Jaliman! drjaliman.com drjaliman.com/botox-nyc CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Meet Dr. Debra Jaliman 01:56 - Dr. Debra's Journey as a Dermatologist 03:13 - Dr. Debra on Going to Celebrities' Hotels 04:13 - Working with Celebrities 05:54 - Dr. Debra on Working with Tina Turner and Royalty 07:52 - Dr. Debra on Being Hands-On in Her Work 08:24 - Countries Doing Botox 09:28 - Benefits of Botox and Fillers 11:07 - Did People Die from Skin Cancer? 12:00 - Could Dr. Debra Tell if Someone Got Botox or Fillers? 13:00 - How Does Dr. Debra Do Botox and Fillers? 13:45 - Working with Actresses Doing Movies 15:11 - What Are Botox and Fillers? 16:35 - What Are Fillers Made Of and How Long Do They Last? 19:05 - How Do Fillers Work in Our Body? 22:58 - The Story Behind Dr. Debra's Book: The Skin Rules 25:10 - The Best Way to Heal a Cut 26:08 - How to Treat Dark Patches Caused by Eczema 27:00 - What Is Eczema? How to Treat It Properly 30:33 - Why Are Steroids and UV Light Bad for Eczema? 32:31 - What Causes the Itching Sensation from Eczema? 33:23 - Diet for Preventing Eczema 34:59 - Dr. Debra on Using Sunscreen for Our Skin 34:34 - Dr. Debra's Thoughts on Michael Jackson's Condition 35:45 - Is Dark Skin Bad? Dark Skin Benefits 36:25 - Dr. Debra's Recent Life Discoveries 37:11 - Andy's Eczema Condition, Solutions/Products for Eczema 46:28 - Dr. Debra's Main Focus for the Next 6 Months 46:12 - Connect with Dr. Debra Jaliman 47:24 - Outro

TFS#184 - Laura Aboli Says Elon Musk & Bill Gates Evil? Covid Vaccine Was Fake? Who Are The Elites?

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 93:03


Laura Aboli is an entrepreneur and public speaker who co-founded World-Check and Wealth-X, focusing on risk identification and intelligence on wealthy individuals. She later founded the United Democratic International Movement for Awareness and Freedom (UDIMAF) in 2020, aiming to counter the impacts of the pandemic on civil rights and mental health. UDIMAF promotes awareness and freedom, opposing globalist agendas like the Great Reset and Agenda 2030​ Connect With Laura Aboli! instagram.com/laura_aboli_official twitter.com/LauraAboli_X CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:06 - Meet Laura Aboli 2:26 - The Hidden Agenda 3:29 - Laura's Take on Bill Gates and COVID Vaccines 6:51 - Laura's Career Background 8:13 - How Laura Learned About COVID Vaccines 9:23 - Laura's Main Focus Right Now 12:16 - Propaganda & Issues About COVID Vaccines 18:20 - Smart and Logical Doctors Involved in COVID Vaccine Propaganda 23:01 - Laura on Rockefeller Power Plays and Evil Players 26:37 - Elites and Puppets Controlling Biden to Start Nuclear War 28:29 - Laura on the Fence About Elon Musk: Is He Evil? 30:50 - How People Can Understand the Hidden Agenda Information 32:15 - Elites and Transhumanism 33:59 - People Need to Be Aware of Hidden Agenda Information 35:33 - Why the Central Banking System Is the End of Freedom 36:54 - Was the Final Agenda Planned Before? 39:24 - Laura on Informing People to Be Aware 44:11 - Elites Funding World War 42:05 - New Pandemic Trying to Pass by WHO 49:31 - Are People Born Evil? 49:04 - GAMSET, Morality-Based Questioning, Propaganda for Medical Students 54:05 - Laura on Safe Sex, Depopulation, Gender Transition 57:29 - Laura on Good and Bad People 1:01:46 - Laura on the Second Coming 1:03:49 - Laura's Faith in God 1:07:55 - Are the Elites Illuminati? 1:10:40 - Laura's Information Being Censored on Wikipedia 1:12:14 - What's the Point of Being Rich? 1:15:27 - Laura on Meeting 70 Awakened Entrepreneurs 1:17:31 - Where to Invest Your Fiat Currency 1:18:58 - David Roger Webb's Book: "The Great Taking" 1:26:36 - Laura's Recent Life Discoveries 1:28:34 - Laura's Goals for the Next 6 Months 1:30:08 - Connect with Laura Aboli 1:32:10 - Outro

TFS#183 - Tammy Peterson Beating Cancer w/10 Months To Live, Becoming Catholic, Power Of The Rosary

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 101:35


Tammy Peterson, a devout Catholic and cancer survivor, embodies resilience and faith. Married to psychologist Jordan Peterson, her journey through illness has been marked by unwavering belief in prayer and God's grace. Despite facing rare complications, her faith remained steadfast, guiding her to a miraculous recovery. As a podcaster and YouTube presence, Tammy shares her story of faith and healing, offering inspiration to others navigating challenges. Her message of hope reminds us that with faith, anything is possible. Connect With Tammy Peterson! Instagram: instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Tammy on Being Diagnosed with Cancer 05:48 - Changing Her Diet to Only Eating Meat, Fasting 08:46 - Tammy's Faith in Her Second Surgery 10:47 - Tammy's Complication After Surgery 12:45 - A Friend Gives a Rosary and Prays for Tammy 14:45 - Tammy on Her Surgery for Complication 15:57 - Jordan Peterson on Not Living Without His Wife 18:14 - Tammy's Complication Cured, Priest Praying for Her 25:31 - The Power of Prayer for Healing People 28:44 - Tammy's Prayer Life, Reading Scriptures 30:20 - Jordan Peterson on Being Hospitalized After Tammy 31:02 - Tammy's Faith Evolution, Jordan's Book/Faith Tour 34:26 - Jordan's Worldview Changed After Tammy's Miracle 35:41 - Jordan on Being Sick and Being on the Tour with Tammy 41:32 - The Secret of a Happy and Strong Marriage 45:04 - Tammy on Being a Grandmother and a Mother 46:51 - Tammy on Teaching Kids to Pray and Have Faith in God 48:01 - What Is the Rosary? 52:13 - Mysteries of the Rosary 56:25 - The Prayers of the Rosary 01:01:32 - The Jesus Prayer, "Thy Will Be Done" Prayer 01:03:43 - The Impact of Prayer in Our Life 01:05:17 - Andy's Experience Praying on 15 Temples, Being Grateful 01:08:11 - Andy on Grandparents' Love 01:10:11 - Andy's Experience Attending Church, Tammy's Easter Plan 01:14:46 - Do Other Churches Have a Similar Culture About Easter Vigil? 01:18:50 - How Does Tammy Start Her Podcast? 01:22:43 - Andy on Listening to God and Its Impact on His Life 01:26:31 - God's Will for Andy, Faith in God's Calling 01:30:36 - Tammy's Recent Life Discoveries 01:32:42 - Reading the Bible 01:37:10 - Andy and Tammy Praying Together 01:39:50 - Andy's Experience Praying With His Friend 01:40:50 - Connect with Tammy Peterson 01:41:05 - Outro

TFS#182 - Dr Jannie Chan Building Billion Dollar ‘The Hour Glass' Company (Rolex, Patek Philippe...)

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 103:36


Dato' Dr. Jannie Chan Siew Lee is a distinguished businesswoman, renowned for co-founding The Hour Glass and expanding it into a leading luxury watch retailer with over 40 boutiques across the Asia Pacific. With a background in pharmacology and business, she champions wellness and sustainability through Save Our Planet Investments and Foundation. Recognized globally, she holds honorary doctorates, prestigious awards, and leadership roles in international organizations, breaking barriers for women in business. Connect With Dr. Jannie Chan! linkedin.com/in/dato-dr-jannie-chan-68204036 Visit The Hour Glass Here! thehourglass.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Meet Dr. Jannie Chan 05:30 - Jannie's Journey with Building The Hour Glass Company 07:27 - Is The Hour Glass Ahead of the Curve with Luxury Brands? 09:03 - Jannie Chan on Working with Gérald Genta 10:21 - Jannie on Having Filipino, Malaysian, and Royalty Customers 11:26 - Why Does Business Need a 20-Year Gestation Period? 12:31 - Jannie's Son, Michael Tay, on Handling Their Business 16:23 - Jannie on Investing in Watches 17:08 - The Hour Glass on Making Limited Edition Watches 18:56 - Jannie on Creating Gold Rolex and Technical Designs 19:31 - Jannie on Spending Time with Her Family 20:45 - Have Old Rolex Watches Gone Up in Price? 22:21 - Jannie on Japanese and Royalties Customers 23:54 - The Hour Glass General Managers 25:54 - Jannie as Former President of SRA 27:22 - How Does Hour Glass Survive Financial Crisis, SAAS, 9/11 32:08 - Hour Glass and American Express Relationship 33:32 - Chanel/Gucci Selling Jannie a Store for $2.2M 34:49 - Jannie on Kennedy Store and Packer Family in Australia 35:41 - Jannie on Building Hour Glass Stores in Australia 36:43 - Jannie on Taking Care of Their Employees, Communication 42:02 - Jannie as a Time Person, Handling Employee's Weakness 46:31 - Monitoring Numbers, Data, Stocks, Expenses 47:52 - Why Does Jannie Love Meeting Different People 49:35 - Jannie on Taking Over Her Family 52:04 - Jannie Chan's Family Background 54:50 - Jannie on Learning from Her Experience 55:53 - Jannice Focus Right Now, Her Next Chapter 01:00:22 - Jannie's Biography 01:02:15 - Growing Your Business, Treating Everyone as Family 01:04:32 - Understanding the Culture, Competitors, Customers 01:07:10 - Hour Glass Success Is Treating Everyone as Family 01:10:51 - Jannie on Not Living Herself in Hierarchy 01:11:55 - How Does a CEO Handle Business, Board Members 01:15:49 - Jannie on Not Having Shares Right Now 01:16:16 - Doing Everything by Yourself, Being Innovative 01:17:18 - Jannie on Helping Young Entrepreneurs 01:19:09 - Copying Someone to Grow and Learn 01:20:30 - Failure as a Stepping Stone, Standard Is a Must 01:23:01 - Jannie on Finding Out Herself on Google 01:25:19 - Jannie on Supporting Young Entrepreneurs 01:26:59 - Listening to Current News Is Important 01:28:43 - Jannie on Not Holding Stocks 01:29:24 - Being an Intrepreneur in Malaysia 01:30:59 - Why Does Andy Reach Out to Jannie 01:33:23 - Giving Value, 3 Points Value 01:36:58 - Why Does Some People Not Suit Online Business 01:38:53 - Why Is It Hard to Market Your Online Business 01:40:04 - Andy on Helping His Customer to Grow Their Online Business 01:40:57 - Jannie on Having a Billion-Dollar Company 01:42:12 - Outro

TFS#181 - Aine Cima Abella The Voice of the Philippines, Food Trailer Business, Aboriginal Experience

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 72:45


Aine Cima Abella, born and raised in the Philippines and now living in Weipa, Australia, is a talented artist and entrepreneur. As a member of the girl group "Sorority" in The Voice Generation Philippines, she mesmerizes audiences with her soulful voice. In Weipa, she runs a successful Filipino food trailer, blending her cultural heritage with her entrepreneurial spirit. Aine embodies the fusion of Filipino and Australian cultures, enriching communities through music and culinary delights. Connect With Aine! instagram.com/aine.cimaabella tiktok.com/@ainecimaabella CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:58 - Meet Aine Cima Abella 05:11 - Aine on Operating Her Filipino Food Truck 09:23 - What Makes Aine's Food Stall Unique Compared to Others 10:51 - Aine's Social Media Presence 12:09 - Operating Her Food Truck During Covid 13:13 - Aine on Living in Weipa, Australia 15:22 - How Do People in Mining Sites Buy Food? 17:07 - Why Is Australia Called the "Land of No"? 17:43 - Aine on Her Plan to Move to Cairns, Australia 18:16 - Aine's Family's Role in Managing Her Food Trailer 20:25 - Aine on Living and Studying in Australia 23:48 - How Hot Is It in Weipa While Selling Food at 40 Degrees? 24:54 - How Did Aine Get Fired Multiple Times from Her Job? 26:51 - Aine on Joining The Voice Generation Philippines 28:57 - Is Aine Still Performing? 30:51 - Aine on Her First Food Trailer and Franchising Plans 32:31 - Aine's Advice for People Starting a Business 35:11 - Managing a Food Business in Sydney, Australia 39:07 - What Gives Aine's Food Business a Unique Edge? 40:27 - Aine's Current Business Plan 41:50 - Aine's Favorite Book: Overcoming Procrastination 46:08 - Andy's Experience with Locals from Cairns 47:22 - What Does Weipa Look Like? 48:48 - Aine's Experience with Aboriginals and Aboriginal Funerals 52:10 - Aine on Aboriginal Sacred Land and Aboriginal Elders' Funerals 55:42 - Weipa, Australia: Minesite 58:13 - How Does Mining Affect Local Aboriginals? 59:41 - Do People Know Each Other in Weipa? 01:00:53 - Aine's Family's Decision to Choose Weipa, Cost of Living 01:03:26 - Aine Reflects on Her Personal Growth 01:04:50 - Aine's Desire to Live in Sydney 01:06:17 - Aine's Recent Life Discoveries: "Atomic Habits" Book 01:07:07 - Aine's Plans for the Next 6 Months 01:08:00 - Property and Business Investment Goals 01:10:46 - Connect with Aine! 01:11:33 - Outro

TFS#180 - Toxickbunny Twitch Streamer, Therapy Thursday, Prenup Agreements, Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 88:03


Toxickbunny is a dynamic content creator known for her Twitch streams, stunning cosplays, and dedication to mental health advocacy. From entertaining gameplay to intricate cosplays and her online therapy initiative "Mini Thursday Therapy," toxickbunny brings creativity, authenticity, and compassion to everything she does. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of Twitch's brightest stars. Connect With Toxickbunny! instagram.com/toxickbunny Watch Her Twitch Livestream! twitch.tv/toxickbunny CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:09 - Meet Toxickbunny! 03:17 - Toxickbunny's Journey as a Content Creator 07:25 - How Toxickbunny's Livestreaming/Content Creation Works 10:37 - Being an Introvert, Dealing with Social Anxiety, and Advice for Nervous Individuals 13:00 - Toxickbunny Finds Out Andy's Age 14:30 - Toxickbunny's Current Career Focus 16:14 - Pursuing Brand Deals 19:15 - Communication Challenges and Coping with OCD and Ego 22:07 - Toxickbunny's Upbringing 25:15 - Childhood Experiences and Hobbies 26:40 - Toxickbunny's Perspective on Parenthood 28:11 - Safer Countries Compared to the US 29:56 - Andy's Experience in San Francisco, California 32:15 - Toxickbunny's Concerns about Women's Safety 32:41 - Thoughts on Romantic Partnerships 34:17 - Is Being a Housewife a Burden to a Working Husband? 36:36 - Toxickbunny's Views on Marriage and Prenuptial Agreements 39:10 - Andy Presents Three Prenuptial Agreement Scenarios 44:59 - Discussing the Importance of Prenuptial Agreements in Relationships 46:31 - Women's Perspective on Prenuptial Agreements 48:07 - Toxickbunny's Mental Health Routine 50:22 - Mini Therapy Thursday with Andy 54:46 - Andy Learns from Toxickbunny and the Importance of Setting Aside Ego 58:55 - Andy Offers Therapeutic Insight to Toxickbunny 01:03:26 - Toxickbunny Reflects on the Unconditional Love of Her Dog 01:07:08 - Coping Strategies in Difficult Situations 01:08:45 - Challenges in Finding the Right Therapist 01:12:30 - Andy's Skill in Listening and Streaming 01:14:08 - Toxickbunny and Andy Discuss Livestreaming 01:15:27 - Reasons for Streamers Remaining Anonymous Online and Dealing with Negativity 01:17:09 - Toxickbunny's Personal Discoveries, Goals, and Focus 01:18:49 - Andy's Favorite Aspect of Hosting the Podcast 01:22:31 - Connect with Toxickbunny 01:23:01 - Toxickbunny and Andy Share Their Favorite Anime 01:37:54 - Outro

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