Quest For Questions

Show Notes:Today’s guest is a walking reminder of our human origins, or said differently, how we as humans used to live & think for 99% of the time on Earth. The main challenge he’s been tackling for over 30 years now is:  "How do we retain some sense of our ancestry and our ancestral ways while making it work in the modern world & environment."And as Frank beautifully put it, the challenge isn’t small, because:  "We’re just animals who are trying to function in an alien environment. We’re all trying to adapt to this world, that we don’t really understand.”The 3 main questions me & Frank are exploring today:❓ What caused the big shift from humans living in harmony with Nature, and the present moment, where it’s a Man against Nature, trying to master it.❓ Why a trip to the Ground ZERO of Human experience, which is Africa and its native Tribes, changed Frank‘s perspective on the human condition - forever❓ What is the unifying story that will bring, us humans, together, moving forward?Full show notes and resources can be found hereLinks Mentioned In The Episode:The Reenchantment of the World by Morris BermanThe Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchristThe Fall by Steve TaylorFrank's WebsiteLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):* Show Website* Subscribe on YouTube* Get Timeless Insights & New Episodes Delivered Straight to Your Inbox* Subscribe on Apple Podcasts* Subscribe on Spotify* Want to Become or Suggest a Guest?* Send Your Feedback/Suggestions Here* Want to Get In Touch? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit konradyerba.substack.com

Show Notes:Welcome to the quest for questions podcast, today's guest is someone who went from living an ordinary life in a small town in England to becoming an adventurer, multiple book author and enrichment Speaker.In the meantime, he also co-founded a software dev business which he sold after 15 years to fund his adventures all around the world.Just like me, he picked up the so-called travel bug early in his life and then slowly grew while travelling extensively on business for over 30 years. He visited over 90 countries to this day.One of my favourite quotes I got from him(and one we discuss in the interview) is "The Best degree you can have is degree on common sense." I wholeheartedly agree.Here are the 3 main questions me and Malcolm explore today:Why the most important degree in life, is a degree in common sense? And how do you earn that degree?Why the company's biggest asset are employees and how to spot & hire the true A-players?How do you prepare for a business meeting in a foreign country (or a business from abroad)?This is Konrad Yerba Mate Addict, and here's a conversation with a life-long learner who keeps discovering how the rest of the world works, the one and only Malcolm Teasdale. Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:Malcolm's WebsiteMalcolm's LinkedInMalcolm's TwitterLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Show Notes:Welcome to the Quest for Questions podcast, today's guest is a digital marketing dinosaur who dedicated his professional life to helping people do better marketing through his blogging, videos and speaking engagement all around the world.Rand has co-founded SEOmoz(now called Moz) and over 7 years as CEO grew it from 7 employees to 134, revenues from $800K to $29.3mm, and traffic from 1 to 30mm annual visitors.Currently he's the co-founder and CEO of SparkToro - a digital PR tool, that you will hear more about in the interview.According to his bio, if you feed him great pasta or great whisky, he'll give you the cheat code to rank #1 on Google. winkThe 3 main questions me & Rand are exploring today:What kind of business you should start as an up-n-coming entrepreneur? Product-based? Service-based? Something else?Which matters more, idea or execution?How do you figure out what does your audience pay attention to and where to market to them?This is Konrad Yerba Mate Addict and here's a conversation with the author of Lost & Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World... the one and only Rand Fishkin - Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:SparkToroRand's LinkedInLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Welcome to the Quest For Questions podcast, today's guest has been helping professional people around the world grow and develop as public speakers, coaches and trainers for over 12 years.In personal life, he went from working as a flight attendant, through joining an NLP cult to finally teaching people & businesses about the ethical side of influence & persuasion.On business side, he's the Founder of PresentInfluence where he helps businesses owners and professionals to stand out as charismatic presenters and leaders in their industry.And also, the Founder of Success Books Review Club - a YouTube-based blog reviewing the best of personal and professional development booksThe 3 main questions me & John are exploring today:What's the difference between influence and persuasion?Why you need to master public speaking & presentation skills if you want to become an influential person/authority figure in any fieldHow to go from an expert to an authority figure in your field and sell effectively without losing your soul?This is Konrad yerba Mate addict and here's a conversation with competition-winning public speaker & the host of Speaking of Influence Podcast - John Ball.. Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:Contact JohnSpeaking of Influence podcastFollow John on LinkedInLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Show Notes:Welcome to the Quest For Questions podcast, where each week I ask not so common questions, to not so common humans in search of not so common answers.Joining me today is someone who was either thrown or intentionally threw himself into chaos since he was 5 years old. Taka, went from trading on Wallstreet for the likes of JP Morgan, through 17 years of investing for big-ass hedge funds to founding two businesses in the blockchain space.From moving back n' forth between Japan and the U.S since he was a little kid to finally settling down in Singapore with his family. I promise you, he's seen it all and is as wise as an old tree.3 things you're going to learn today;How to achieve mastery in any skill or pursuit in life, based on ancient Japanese philosophyHow to think and what to do when starting a business & becoming an entrepreneurWhat, as westerners, we can take away from eastern culture and societyWe also touched on the state & future of blockchain, his Future Design podcasting project & a few other topics.This is Konrad Yerba Mate Addict, and here's my conversation with one and only Takatoshi Shibayama. Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:Taka's Future Design PodcastFollow Taka On TwitterConnect With Taka on LinkedInLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Show Notes:Jason Barnard explains SEO, google rankings and brand SERP in 7 minutes.From Quest For Questions podcast | Jason Barnard | The Reality of Gig Economy, How To Learn Anything Fast, and No-Fluff Guide to SEO | Jason BarnardAfter our conversation I'd call him the first professional double-bass player who had no idea how to play it, the first digital nomad with an official home address "between sea and post office, Mauritius", and the only person who can make SEO and Brand SERP an exciting conversation topic even for people outside digital marketing.Here are some of the things you are going to learn today:Jason's secret sauce to learning anything quickly and how you can apply it, toowhy talent X perseverance + a tiny bit of luck were the keys to his successes & yours tooWhy you should care about your Brand SERP, #1 most important aspect of any SEO strategy and how to spot an SEO bullshitterIf you stick long enough, you'll even learn a french word that better describes someone with drive.This is Konrad Yerba Mate Addict, and here's an interview with one and only Jason Barnard. Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:Jason's WebsiteJason's LinkedInJason's TwitterLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Show Notes:Joining me today is a 40-hour-a-week-cog-in-corporate-machine turned successful business owner & digital nomad. His rare 15 years of experience with all kinds of digital marketing and running a fully remote online business, made for very engaging chat, full of actionable advice.Here are the 3 things you're going to learn:How to run a business while travelling without losing your mind (or clients)What to focus on when creating any type of content (hint: it's not the search engine or social platform)How to use podcasting to find new clients, build relationships & educate yourselfThis is Konrad Yerba Mate Addict, and here's an interview with one and only Jeff Mendelson.Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:More About JeffLink 2Connect With JeffLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

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Show Notes:This century is the first time in human history that we can completely eliminate boredom from our life. We can always be busy - listen to a podcast, text our friends, listen to music, check the weather for tomorrow, check stocks, call our lover... And, because we CAN, we DO IT.Have you ever asked yourself if being busy 100% of the time is even good for you and your brain?In today's video, I'm exploring the benefits of solitude ( time away from external inputs ) and how it allows you to be more productive & get more done without spending any money. Enjoy!Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

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Show Notes:This is a clip from the very first Quest For Questions podcast interview with Cameron Campbell aka. Coach Cam. Here, Coach Cam gave his #1 key to long-term growth & self-improvement...Links Mentioned In The Episode:Full InterviewCoach Cam's Full BioCoach Cam's Win The 1st Quarter Of The Day PlaybookLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Show Notes:There are dozens of quotes saying how much the environment around us, shapes who we are. Most only apply it to physical life - which is OK.Given that most of us spend almost half of our day in the "digital world", it would be wise to also work on your digital environment. In today's video I'm sharing the top #6 tools that I've used to declutter my desktop... Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:Brave browser: https://brave.com/FB Purity: https://www.fbpurity.com/DF Youtube: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/df-tube-distraction-free/mjdepdfccjgcndkmemponafgioodelnaBitwarden: https://bitwarden.com/Humble New Page: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/humble-new-tab-page/mfgdmpfihlmdekaclngibpjhdebndhdjTab Suspender : https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/the-great-suspender/klbibkeccnjlkjkiokjodocebajanakgLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

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Asking NOT SO common questions, to NOT SO common humans, in search of NOT SO common answers. By a deeply closeted polish man - Konrad Yerba Mate AddictLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

In the age of shiny object syndrome, new & "trendy" books are getting all the attention. While reading is one of the most fundamental ways of improving your understanding of the world and people in it... ...what you read is even more important. If you read the wrong stuff, you end up worse off than when you started.Top Takeaways:✅ Find the reading list of your role-models, heroes & people you look up to.✅ Read biographies instead of all the shelf-help.✅ Pick up the book that's been around for very long. There is high chance it contains some timeless wisdom, that made it stand the test of time.Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Nowadays, we often mistake convenience for efficiency. While using to-do apps & google docs may be convenient, according to a handful of studies it is far from efficient. In today's episode, I share with you my findings regarding journaling, handwriting, bullet journal method & more...Key Takeaways:✅ Handwriting stimulates our mind more effectively than typing. As a result we retain more information.✅ Handwriting lets us slow down and think about the "Why"✅ Handwriting accelerates our ability to read.Links Mentioned In The Episode: Bullet Journal Method Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

 As Peter Drucker put it - "Most serious mistakes are not being made as a result of wrong answers. The truly dangerous thing is asking the wrong question". In today's episode, I'm introducing a concept from Keith Cunningham's book Road less stupid - The Discipline of Thinking Time. Or in other words, allocating time for uninterrupted concentration on a specific question.Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

You may be thinking of becoming a freelance copywriter or you've already started. Either way, the question that many ask me remains - how much time you need to learn copywriting like a pro. In this video, I'm sharing a formula I've created to help you with your question...Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Simply put, being a native English speaker does not guarantee you'll become a great copywriter. However, if you are not highly proficient in English and you don't know the UK/US culture - you'll 100% fail...Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Matt Laker is the founder of Tribal Mastermind helping freelancers convert into TRUE entrepreneurs and h's ran and runs a bunch of other online & offline businesses. Check out Matt Laker and all he's building with Tribal Mastermind https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__nKC5BlhAlzBCZa8cPr-g  and his socials: https://www.facebook.com/dbhmatt

Today joining me is Victor Hansen, entrepreneur, marketer & a guy who introduced me into mental models of Charlie Munger. We're taking a few mental models and discussing them in detail, but also sharing our experience with integrating them into our own lives...Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:Mental Models Podcasting SeriesLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Today, you're getting my personal top #3 ways of learning copywriting, that have enabled me to go from ZERO copywriting skill to on-boarding new clients on a daily basis - in just a little over a year. Top Takeaways:✅ Books, but not ONLY copywriting books✅ Practice, especially when you get immediate feedback✅ Mentors, who have been there and done thatLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Managing expectations will either make or break your business or freelance career. I've learned it the hard way, hence the reason I'm sharing the most important lessons.Top Takeaways:✅ Make sure they understand that they need to trust you 100%, otherwise the project will not be successful.✅ Explain and jot down on paper the entire process and deliverables...the whats, whens and whys✅ Give the clients heads up what they should expect as far as success - you don't guarantee success but rather give them the best odds.Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

In today's video, I rant about becoming a freelance copywriter, things you need to keep in mind before you even start that will help you avoid some of the mistakes I did on my journey...Top Takeaways:✅ Native speaker or not - you need to be fluent.✅ Start with theory, eliminate your ego and transition into practice✅ Find your unique copywriting talent and double-down on thatLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

How do you make your decision? Do you base them on past experiences? Or maybe what you heard from a friend? There's a much better way... A way of breaking down the entire universe into certain Truths and Laws.If you want to dive deeper into the Mental Models yourself, here's a link : https://fs.blog/mental-models/The Charlie Munger's book I mentioned is : Poor Charlie's Almanac written by no other than Charlie Munger himself.Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify If You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

What is cold email all about... Psychology + Sales + Story = getting a stranger to do something big (and usually uncomfortable) with less than 100 buttons on a keyboard.What you need to add to your book shelf to level up your cold email game (from Nate Wright) :Alchemy by Rory Sutherland ... to help you sell to irrational people in a wacky world.Decisive by Chip & Dan Heath ... to help you make better choices with your campaigns (and word choice)Atomic Habits by James Clear ... to help you make reading your emails a habitNever Split the Difference by Chris Voss ... to help you use empathy in a tactical (yet human) manner - has been especially useful when rewriting tone deaf crisis-messaging12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson ... to help you understand why people shy away from your truly useful advice or offerBe Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone ... to help you embrace the 'sales' part of a sales emailThe Fish that Ate the Whale by Rich Cohen ... to help you accept business (and human) flaws always make a better story.A Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell ... to help you transform your boring email into a memorable storyThe Sword in the Stone by T.H. White ... to help you remember that just one email (or approach) can help your future clients/customersRewire by Richard O'Connor ... to help remind you just how hard you (and your prospects) resist change - even when things suckThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene ... to help you *see* how the texture found in specifics can transform a bland message into something stickyNever Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi ... to help you see that true relationships, true influence, and true business success cannot happen solely in the inboxLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

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Show Notes:Copywriting 101 :Basic of copywriting -> Me-focused vs You-focused writingDeep Human Motivations -> Greed, Jealousy, SexB2B vs B2C Copywriting - Is is all that different?And much more...Tune in !Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Show Notes:When you try to learn about a certain topic or subject, there are usually a bunch of experts. Often times their advice overlaps, but oftentimes they are pretty much opposite. In this episode, we're exploring the thought of keeping 2 conflicting ideas/opinions in your head to develop a perspective that's unique to you. Enjoy!Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

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