Pursuit of Me

Will get back to podcasting next week to speak on leverage, but here's a quick life update.

Moral of the story- Never think it can't happen to you. 

Listen to this episode any time you need a boost of assurance.  Although there are many takeaways in this episode, never forget to soak in the view.

Depends on your priorities.  Email me at Roland.pollard@nm.com to set up a meeting and I'll explain why it's an absolute non-negotiable prerequisite that serves as the foundation to any comprehensive financial plan.Foundation is everything.

It's important to speak to them on a level they can comprehend.  As broken down in a previous episode, "Discipline is the Differentiator."

How you may already be a millionaire and not even know it.

Not everyone can handle the "real you," but "everything ain't for everybody."  In a world of social media, mainly during an era of heightened sensitivity, it's imperative to tame the real you.  Things can get lost in translation, narratives can be twisted and altered, and once you put something out there, there's no turning back.  There's always the option of disregarding the opinion of others, but the larger your platform, the larger the consequences. 

Roughly 9 years ago, Roland created a connection with someone who would end up changing his life forever.  In this episode, you will learn not only about the origin of their relationship, but how it has evolved over the years.  As a bonus, Roland and Chris speak on the million-dollar sticky note that is still adhered to Roland's refrigerator to this day.

Sometimes, you have to distance yourself to the world to replenish the contents of your personal cup.  Here are 3 takeaways from firsthand experience. 

Answering various questions from an Instagram Q&A.

The Law of Attraction states that the world will reveal whatever you focus on, into your life.  In this episode, you're given multiple steps that are guaranteed to bring whatever you want into fruition.

The world has a tendency to glorify "balance," but could too much balance be the one thing holding you back?

In this episode, Roland lets his random thoughts rip.  It starts off mellow, then turns into an intense sequence of events that explain why he always keeps a backup, and always get what he wants.  Hindsight is 20/20!

A very real and vulnerable chat about why Roland stopped podcasting,  burnout, monetizing on social media, bouncing back after a fall, why you should listen to those who see your potential, retirement, brand partnerships, building a new house, and setting realistic expectations.  More Late Night Thoughts coming soon!

In this episode, Roland brings on a very special guest, Trent Shelton.  Trent is a former professional athlete, author, motivational speaker, husband, father of 3, plus an active content creator.  He and Roland take you on a journey through self discovery, honing on points that are sure to fill your cup!

In this episode, Roland shares an excerpt from his favorite book.  This episode serves as a great reminder on the days you feel you may have fallen short of the mark.  If you must dwell, dwell on the good.

In this impromptu episode, Roland and his wife Stephanie Pollard have a talk about running multiple businesses from home and the impact it has on their relationship.  Running a social media-based business requires presence on the perspective platforms, but is that focus ruining you're relationship?  Find out in this in-depth episode where Roland and Stephanie explain key things to consider. 

In this insightful episode, Roland chats growth strategy with one of the greatest creators of all time, Jordan Matter.  Many people active on social media long for a following, but how exactly do you build and retain that audience?  Jordan gives his take on explosive growth and also touches on how authenticity and collaboration can exponentially increase the size of your audience.  He did not gain over 19 million followers on accident and he does not maintain such a large audience by inaction.  Listen closely for the key moments because the validity in his statements is indisputable.

In this episode, Roland explains how his breakfast meeting led to a viral video, amassing over 7.5 million views and over 1.3 million likes in the first 10 hours.  If you listen closely, you'll find out how a free trip to Hawaii is in his near future.  As a bonus, Roland also gives away his "secret sauce" on how to leverage each social media platform differently so you too can reap the benefits of an increased following. 

Hope you're ready for a short, yet POWERFUL episode! By now, you have a good idea of what Roland is all about.  In the previous episodes, he gave you info on his background, his entrepreneurial journey, the type of work he does, plus you know the company he keeps around and why.  It is time to dive into the steps you MUST take in order to reach what you're currently in pursuit of.  Marketing is a field Roland is extremely savvy in and 14+ years of strategic marketing has led him to secure an ongoing job marketing for some of the largest corporations in the world.  This episode marks the beginning of his Marketing series so be sure to take notes and refer back to this episode when you need these reminders.  Next episode on Wednesday (1/19) will be all about Scalability, Scaling Your Way to Success.

Roland speaks on his daily routine, the importance allocating time for yourself, and also touches on two of the four domains of Emotional Intelligence, giving you a way to gauge how in tune you truly are with yourself.  Self-Awareness and Self-Management play large roles when it comes to EI and both require constant focus and implementation.  Refer back to this episode any time you need to be reminded of the fact that you ARE, in fact, SUCCESSFUL!

In this episode, Roland and Stacey speak on the most VITAL traits you must have in order to reach whatever you may be in pursuit of.  The pandemic has been a time where many people entered "fight-or-flight" mode, embarking on new ventures that have a high level of uncertainty and no guarantee of success.  Apply these principles to your life and although success is not guaranteed, progress is inevitable.  Refer back to this episode any time you need a reminder.

Taylor Mei (@littletfitness) is a marketing guru who has completely taken over the internet with her viral fitness videos.  From handstands to backflips, mobility to flexibility, Taylor's daily content never disappoints!   In this episode, we dive into all things social media and purpose.  Going viral multiple times does not happen on accident and in this episode, Roland and Taylor break down not only their keys to social media success, but their keys to living a meaningful life as well.

After a deep father/daughter chat,  Jayden opens up and reveals a secret she has been keeping from Roland.  With each minute, the conversation intensifies and Jayden eventually spills the beans on why she does not consider her dad a friend. 

Not everyone will see your vision, but it's vital to keep those around who support your vision, regardless of their ability to comprehend.  Here, I explain to you who I am behind the social media facade as well as how I ended up in my current position.

Welcome to Pursuit of Me!