The Leadership Stack Podcast

In this episode of the Leadership Stack Podcast, CEO at 22 Sean Si dives into the strategies that free you from the "golden handcuffs" of being tied to your business. Learn how to build scalable systems, cultivate a strong team culture, and create processes that allow your business to thrive even without your constant involvement. Tune in to discover how to turn your business into a passive income machine and achieve the ultimate goal of financial freedom. Perfect for entrepreneurs ready to scale up and take control. Don't miss out! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

In this episode of Leadership Stack, Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, shares practical tips on retaining top talent, building trust, and creating a culture where employees thrive.  Discover how clear KPIs, genuine care, and a compelling vision can minimize attrition and keep your team motivated. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

In this episode of the Leadership Stack Podcast, Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, explores the difficulties startups face in establishing a strong remote work culture. Drawing from personal experiences during the pandemic, he shares why in-office collaboration often leads to long-term success. Tune in for insights on building a lasting company culture. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

In this episode of the Leadership Stack Podcast, Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, explores the difficulties startups face in establishing a strong remote work culture. Drawing from personal experiences during the pandemic, he shares why in-office collaboration often leads to long-term success. Tune in for insights on building a lasting company culture. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

In this episode, Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si shares powerful strategies for managing stress as a business owner. He offers practical advice on managing pressure, trusting in God's plan, delegating tasks, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to ensure long-term success in both business and life. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

In this episode of the Leadership Stack Podcast, Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si shares practical tips on building a passive income machine, explaining the importance of having money work for you. Discover different strategies like investing in stocks, real estate, intellectual property, and professionalizing your business to achieve financial freedom and long-term security. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Discover how faith and perseverance can overcome financial struggles in this heartfelt episode. Hear how a heartfelt prayer led to an unexpected solution and how trusting in God can guide you through life's toughest challenges. Learn practical advice on maintaining faith and the importance of daily devotion in your personal and professional life. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Join us as we delve into the impact of worry on our well-being and productivity. Discover practical insights on how to overcome worry, backed by powerful stories from the Bible, real-life stories, and practical tips on how to trust in God's plan. Learn how to transform your mindset, reduce stress, and lead a more fulfilling, worry-free life only in this episode of the Leadership Stackl! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Join us as we explore how to tackle anxiety and worry in the workplace and business. Hear the journey of a young CEO through financial struggles, and how faith and trust in God played a pivotal role. Learn valuable lessons from the biblical story of Joseph and discover how to find peace and resilience in the face of professional challenges. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

In this episode, we delve into effective public speaking strategies. Discover the power of storytelling over video usage, the importance of humor, and how to engage your audience with confidence and charisma. Learn practical tips to enhance your stage presence and handle impromptu moments with ease only in this episode of the Leadership Stack. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Join us in this episode as we explore the key elements of successful public speaking. From the importance of pre-show briefings and understanding your audience to crafting compelling content and mastering your delivery, Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, provides practical tips and strategies to connect with your audience for a memorable presentation. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

In this episode, we explore the art of public speaking with insights from a seasoned speaker. Learn from real-life experiences about the challenges and rewards of public speaking from classrooms to corporate events. Learn how to build your brand, create impactful presentations, and balance passion with professionalism. Whether you're speaking for free or for a fee, discover the keys to captivating an audience and making a lasting impact. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

In this episode, we explore the significance of valuing your work and the impact of deep mastery on your career. Learn how dedication and specialization can make you indispensable in your field. We'll also discuss the power of networking, sharing strategies to build meaningful professional connections that enhance your opportunities and success. Liste up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

In this episode, we delve into the importance of valuing your mind in a digital age dominated by constant internet usage. Discover practical strategies to protect and nurture your mental health, replace junk entertainment with valuable content, and cultivate disciplined habits for a more fulfilling life. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Join us as we delve into the powerful journey of overcoming limiting beliefs. Through personal stories and practical tips, we explore how to break free from mental shackles, enhance self-worth, and achieve true success. Discover how valuing your spirit and continuous learning can transform your life. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Join Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, as he shares his experience of managing anxiety in digital marketing and offers practical advices on waiting for a reliable data before making changes on your business. Learn how to balance hard work with trust in God to overcome anxiety and lead a fulfilling life. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on faith and work, only in this episode of the Leadership Stack! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Through personal stories and lessons from Steve Jobs and Thomas Edison, we discuss "antifragility" and how breakthroughs come from being willing to break. Join us for a motivational discussion on stepping out of comfort zones and fostering innovative thinking. Tune in to challenge your perception of change and resilience. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Join Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, as he shares his experience of managing anxiety in digital marketing and offers practical advices on waiting for a reliable data before making changes on your business. Learn how to balance hard work with trust in God to overcome anxiety and lead a fulfilling life. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on faith and work, only in this episode of the Leadership Stack! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

Today, we dive deep into the parallels between Titanic's fate and the challenges we face in life.  Stay tuned as Mr.CEO at 22 discussed: Why Nokia's downfall serves as a powerful lesson in adaptability and the dangers of resisting change.  And, how we can navigate through life's icebergs by embracing change, resilience, daring dreams, and collaboration. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/

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Start your business finance journey as a Christian Entrepreneur with Leadership Stack! Join Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, as he discuss and guide you to becoming a Christian Entrepreneur. Learn valuable insights on how to do business with the guidance of the Lord. Stay tuned for more! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/s

Learn the best strategies to start your own business with Leadership Stack! Join Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, as he guides you through the differences between "bootstrapping" and "funding" when starting a business. Learn valuable insights on each one's PROs and CONs and gain advice to help decide which one is best suited for you as an aspiring entrepreneur. Don't miss out! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

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Join us in this episode with Mr. Clarry Herrera, CEO of Agenix Digital, as he and Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, engage in a compelling conversation about effective hiring platforms, team structure, and leadership strategies. Listen as Clarry shares his journey in building a thriving services business. Learn about the ALT framework, the secrets to hiring the right people, onboarding effectively, and retaining clients in the competitive field of SEO. If you're a startup owner or aspiring to venture into the services industry, this episode is a must-watch! - - - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Clarry Herrera Website: https://agenix.digital/

Join us in this episode with Mr. Clarry Herrera, CEO of Agenix Digital, as him and Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si chat about life after college, finding your passion in SEO, and their journey to success. Check out as Mr. Clarry shares insights into his outlook post-graduation, discovering SEO, and the moments that shaped his career, including his first sale and big break. If you're curious about finding your niche, or making it big in the SEO industry, this one's for you! - - - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Minter Dial Website: https://www.minterdial.com/ Book: https://minterdial.com/books/heartificial-empathy  

Why is SEO so important now that it's going to be 2024? AI is coming along. What's it about with SEO? Why do I need it as a business owner? Why would you need it as a business owner? SEO now is so important because people, whether they're young or old, whether they are Gen Zs or Baby Boomers, they search in Google. Often we find ourselves searching in Google first before asking friends and families for their opinions, referrals, phone numbers and whatnots. So if that's the case where people go to Google first, doesn't it tell you how important it is that you appear in the top ten search results? Much more so if you appear in the top five, top three or top one. It's extremely difficult to get the top one spot. But if you're consistent in doing your SEO, such as most of our clients in SEO Hacker, who have been doing SEO for eight years or more with us, then it's going to be that much easier for you to get that top one spot, and it's going to be that much harder for your competition to get the top one spot. SEO Hacker as a company, we grew through this way. We rank for our keywords - SEO Philippines being our cornerstone keyword. Clients just come in because companies who look for SEO services would usually type SEO Philippines, and whoever is number one, they would consider to be the best in the industry. Since SEO Hacker has been there, we've dominated the number one spot for a lot of our keywords, we've gotten so many leads. Right now, we're working with 80 clients, and we're looking at expanding to more hopefully in the years to come. SEO has been our main strategy, and a lot of our clients realize this. And they also did SEO and it has produced similar results for them. It has grown their business because lead generation is extremely difficult, especially qualified lead generation where people who come to our website fill up the web form, name, email, and phone number. We receive them. And we know they're already interested. Why? Because they use our keyword. They're already looking for a qualified SEO provider. So for our sales team, what that means is every call they get, every email that they receive, those are qualified leads already. The chances of you closing the deal with that lead is extremely high. In fact, it's the highest out of all the marketing channels, including offline marketing channels. That is how important SEO is right now. Thirteen years ago, a lot of the big players here in the Philippines, a lot of the big companies didn't know what it was. They didn't care. Fast forward to thirteen years today, the budget for SEO has grown significantly, and every marketing department knows what it is, knows its importance, and it will still continue to grow because the younger generation, they woke up with smartphones, with fast data and with Google. It is their natural way of learning about the world. And if you know how to do SEO well, you will be able to make sure that they always find you and that you are able to influence them in their decision making process. I hope this video has provided value for you. And if you're interested to know more about SEO, we do teach SEO in the SEO Hacker blog. It's free! You can subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter. Or if you're interested in having us do an audit for your website or a friend's website, you can go to seo-hacker.net, fill up the form there and we will get your email address, your mobile number, and we'll be able to schedule for an audit for you so that we can tell you how well your website is doing, how well it's ranking, what else you can do, and maybe if you're interested to engage with us, we can also give you a custom SEO package. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

Question #1: I only have 5,000 pesos, what business can I start? Question #2: How can I overcome analysis paralysis? Question #3: How can you manage a lot of ideas in your head then actually taking action? Question #4: What's your advice to a 20 years old who wants to make it in life? Question #5: Entrepreneurship wise , what's more beneficial - Jack of all trades or mastering one ( starting different businesses or focusing on one)? Question #6: When to give up and when to push through a business venture? --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

Embark on an insightful journey with Sean Si, Mr. CEO at 22, and David Tan, the COO of SEO Hacker, in this episode filled with practical advice and visionary insights. Tune in as they provide guidance for those with ideas, offering tailored advice to overcome barriers and turn these ideas into actions. Learn key entrepreneurial lessons from their 20s for faster success and explore the landscape of AI in the Philippines and its significant impact on various fields 5-10 years from now. Lastly, discover successful Filipino entrepreneurs known for their innovations and learn from their experiences. Don't miss this dynamic episode covering a range of topics, only here on the Leadership Stack Podcast! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

Join Sean Si, aka Mr. CEO at 22, as he shares valuable insights into the key aspects of entrepreneurship, leadership, and work-life balance during their camping at River Ranch Camping Site. In this episode, learn to determine the right time for investment, protecting yourself against investment fraud, how you can balance multiple responsibilities, and how you can value your stakeholders. Tune into Sean's perspective on the role of material possessions in maintaining a presentable appearance, and gain advice on ensuring adaptability to the evolving needs and dynamics of a team or organization. Subscribe, like, share, and elevate your understanding of leadership, entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of a balanced and fulfilling life only in this episode of the Leadership Stack!  --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

Learn as Sean, aka Mr. CEO at 22 explains the unique activities that you can do for a team building. He also opens up about the rationale behind unconventional team outings, emphasizing the importance of extended bonding time, intimate workshops, and a break from the ordinary. Tune in to delve into the heart of leadership, team dynamics, the pursuit of a better work-life balance, and the art of fostering a thriving work culture only in this episode of the Leadership Stack! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

Join Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, as he takes you on an insightful journey through some memorable Leadership Stack episodes centered on effectively activating leadership skills. In this engaging episode compilation, we explore the universal challenge of self-leadership and how it sets the foundation for success. Discover the impact of small habits on life's trajectory, drawing parallels to an airplane's course. Sean shares his three secrets to success—faith, guts, and hard work—unveiling the keys to personal and professional growth. We delve into the importance of aligning hiring processes with organizational culture, ensuring a seamless fit that cultivates thriving teams. Learn from practical strategies for developing the next generation of leaders, including encouraging and mentoring young talents. Sean emphasizes the significance of marrying individual visions with organizational goals and provides insights on combating the prevalent negativity online. Embark on this transformative conversation to elevate your leadership game. Let's navigate the dynamic world of leadership together and inspire a new wave of impactful leaders! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: http

How do you know what's the right side hustle for you? I'll tell you a story first. When I was starting out SEO Hacker, I was writing for a blog. I had a problem. No one is reading my stuff. The solution is to search. How do other people do it? So I followed some other bloggers. They all said to do SEO. So I studied it and applied it. It was the solution. And there was value there because I found value there. There's no way that other companies will not find online relevant passive traffic because they are already searching. There is no way that they will not find it valuable. How did I know that SEO was the right side hustle for me? And the answer is honestly, I didn't know. It's a series of divine appointments and interventions. So at the end of the day, for me, life is not just about knowing things and doing things. Life is also about faith and having faith in the right person, which is Jesus Christ. That for me, is it. So there's no direct answer to your question because God gave you a set of skills, a set of desires, passions, as we call it. And the intersection of these in my opinion, that's the best side hustle you can do. But it's hard to know what those are. So, for example, for me, early on I knew I loved to write stories and stories and stories. I just write and I know I love to do that. And SEO has a lot to do about writing. But it's not just about writing. It's also about programming, knowing psychodynamics behind people, what keywords they might use to search for your product or service, knowing how to partner up with other webmasters, get links from their websites, and earn links from other websites. So it's a combination of different skill sets. That's what makes SEO so hard as a practice. There's that dilemma. There's still a skill set gap in a lot of places for sure, especially with the high level skill set like SEO. And that is something that I knew I wanted to do because of the intersection of my passion, which is writing and what I knew how to do, which is programming and IT. At the end of the day, I feel like I've also been given some balance there by God. Couple that with my desire for writing and skill set for writing and communication, that for me I think is how you really grow, what has been given to you by God. So at the end of the day, you pray about it, you try to figure it out - the intersection of your God given talents and your God given desires. And then once you find that out, you work super hard to be able to develop that. And then once you're successful as a freelancer there and you start to get more clients, then you will start to hire people. Then you develop your leadership and management skills, because there is no way on your entrepreneurship journey that you're not going to improve your leadership and management. You are always going to have to improve it. But leading a team and teaching them and managing them is a whole different ball game. You need to learn that. And so a lot of the time it's really going to be hard life experiences that will teach you about leadership. I've gone through some of them, and this is my effort and my team's effort in helping you to learn some things, learn some values from whatever it is that I've gone through as an entrepreneur. All right, guys, hopefully that adds value to you. And if it did, please do help us out by hitting the like button, the bell notification icon and the subscribe button. Again, this is your host, Sean Si, and I will see you in the next episode. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

How do you make or earn extra cash or money in your spare time or free time? Whatever it is that you're going to side hustle, my opinion is that you have to be one of the best in that area. You have to be one of the best, if not the best. Otherwise, you're going to be competing your entire life and you're going to be competing in a downward spiral. That's a price war because the market is like that. You will lower the price as long as you have something to earn. And, of course you're going to lose out on some good clients because there's a much lower price out there, offering a lowball price. Whatever it is, if you're not the best, clients will get the next cheaper guy or girl. Whatever it is, right? Whatever it is you decide to side hustle, may it be freelance writing or body fitness trainer, as long as you're good in that field, why not? There are also dog walkers in BGC, I just learned this now, so I didn't know that existed. I don't know if you can be the best dog walker in the Philippines, but these are side hustles that exist and there's a lot more that you can do in your free time. I just happened to choose SEO, and it just happened to grow into the industry that it is today. And then I just happen to be really good at it. I'm sure you've heard and seen so many videos, so many people talking about side hustles—what they are, what you can do, how much you can earn. That's really not what I want you to take away from this video because there is already a lot of content about this out there. But what I want you to take away from this video is that, whatever it is—whatever side hustle you choose—you have to be the best at it. Double down on something that you feel so strongly about that you place your entire life as a bet doing that thing so that you become the best in that. I don't compete on price. At SEO Hacker, we don't engage in price-based competition. I'm not in a rush to acquire clients. If you're the best at what you do, you're not at the mercy of clients. Clients will come running to you and they're willing to pay. I'm not in a hurry to get clients. I can wait a year or more. So that's why what I want you to take home is if you're going to choose a side hustle that you're going to want to turn into a business someday, you got to be the best at it, so they will be the one coming right after you, and you can price at whatever price point you want. Is it really critical that we are priced this way? Everything is arbitrary. At the end of the day, if you want to price it this way, if you want to produce this much value, double, triple, that's okay. If I produce four times the value, I price it four times higher, that's also okay, because pricing is perception of value. At the end of the day, you can price it any way you want and you can compete any way you want. Just don't compete on a downward spiral. If you're not the best at what you do, if you're just a 'me too' business or a 'me too' side hustle, potential clients will likely lowball you. They will say, 'Well, you are not known, and another company offers it at this price.' With that, you may feel compelled to adjust to a certain price point which for you is not good. Why? Because time is the building block of life. You only have one life and your time is on a straight line. 24 hours a day. That's it. If you give some of that time to some people who are willing to pay you less, then you're just wasting that time. You're wasting that amount of life in that area. That's my advice for you. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

How do you effectively rally your team? Number one, have a clear vision. Without fluff. Don't write a vision statement that's three or five sentences long. That's too long. If you can squeeze it in and distill it to one sentence as much as possible, make it one sentence. Make it so understandable, so clear to the people who you will deliver it to that they can't help but just understand it and buy into it. And make sure that this vision that you painstakingly distilled to make it clear, repeatedly communicated. Second thing is to make sure that everyone in your team knows what the roles and responsibilities are of each different team member. Not having a clear role of what other team members are doing leaves gaps for confusion. And if your team members are confused, they don't know what other people are doing, why would they buy into your vision? What's so important about your vision if they don't know what the guy beside them, or the girl in the next table to them doesn't know what they're doing? So it's very important for you as the leader to make sure that everyone knows what each other are doing. Don't be so afraid of allowing your team members to know what each other are doing that you end up as a leader, paralyzed, and your vision becomes stagnant because now your team is just left in the gaps of confusion. Make sure to explain clearly to everyone what each team is responsible for, and that will help you to rally your team to your vision. Number three sets clear milestones on how you're going to be able to achieve that vision. If people don't see progress, if you're not able to measure the things that you're doing to be able to achieve that vision, people will soon start to give up in their spirit and they will say, "Yeah, it's a North Star, but we're not moving anywhere towards it. It's just there." A vision statement is supposed to be a North Star, and you are supposed to take your people there. You need to make sure that you're moving forward, and you and your team are all in the same boat, moving towards that North Star. If you're unable to do this, you will stagnate and you will lose market share. Number four, try to get rid of any people in your team right now who involve themselves in divisive activities. Activities like gossip, treating someone badly in the team, bullying someone, doing mediocre work, doing things like quiet, quitting. Try to get rid of these people as soon as you can, because their divisive practices will surely cement and anchor your company, so much so that you're not going to move anymore because they're going to keep bogging you down. So you make sure that you eliminate these people, ask around, keep your eyes and ears open, and when you find out about them, or maybe you know them already, take this video as an encouragement to get rid of them. And lastly, number five, celebrate the wins. When you are able to do something significant when you achieve a milestone. I don't think there is such a thing as something too small. You celebrate it. You give someone a high five, you applaud someone, you say good job, good work, great work for accomplishing that. So those are the five things that I suggest that you do if you're finding it difficult to rally your team around your vision, that should really improve your unity in the team and finally allow you to move forward full steam. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

In this episode from the Leadership Stack, we dive into the world of AI, its impact on the job market, and the challenges it presents. Join Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, as we explore how AI can be used in mental health, the importance of reliability in team dynamics, the evolving dynamics of learning, and the ongoing changes in the workplace due to AI. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

When you're a leader, you know that there are times you have to confront a colleague, maybe a higher up, maybe someone who is working for you. You have to tell them what you expect. You have to tell them of maybe certain behavior that shouldn't have been done, certain work was done in such a way that damages the company's reputation, or certain work was not done. And you have to communicate with this person and how that is not going to happen again, on how to improve things, on what you can expect from them moving on. So there are a lot of ways to confront it. But let's talk about things that you should never do first when you confront a colleague or a coworker. Number one, never, ever abdicate the responsibility. What does this mean? It means that you imagined the problem is just going to go away without doing anything, without even confronting the person. You just tell the person you know, that's just wrong. Don't do that again. That's not going to solve the problem. Second way not to confront is you confront emotions high. So if the mistake is fresh, if your emotions are still stirred, do not go to the person, because chances are you're going to say things out of anger. When you see things out of anger, things always sound at least 8 to 10 times worse than they should. And when things sound worse than they should, the receiving party will close their hearts and minds towards you. Third, the wrong way on how not to confront others is you're too relationally concerned, meaning you're more concerned about your relationship with the person, whether it's personal or it's work. You don't want to damage the relationship. You don't want to put even a small, tiny dent on the relationship. Fourth mistake in confrontation. When you go blunt. So you're not angry, emotions are not high, tensions are not high, but maybe you don't like this person too much. Maybe you don't have a deep relationship with this person. And then you go to that meeting, you sit down and you go straight to the point, and you do it without any tact or swab. You're like, this is what you did. I don't like it. You got to improve, right? What is the best way to confront other people? The best way is first and foremost, you schedule the meeting. Tell the person, "Hey, I want to have a one on one conversation with you." Maybe you can open up the meeting with a one on one meeting with the three W's. What are your wins for this week? And then they proceed to share that with you. Secondly, what are things that you're worried about? And then lastly, what are things that you're wondering about that we can do that we can improve? And lastly, when you close the meeting, make sure you're so clear in your expectations. You tell them that, "Okay, so from here on out can I expect that this is going to be the result? Can I expect that you will always follow this certain procedure in order to be able to achieve this result? Can I expect that you're going to be learning from this and evaluating the mistake, and that you're going to be teaching others what you learned also, so that they will be able to avoid that mistake? Be very clear on what you expect from them. If you're not clear, you might as well throw that entire confrontation out the window. And confronting others is always uncomfortable on both ends- on the one being confronted and from the confronting party. Make every confrontation count. Be crystal clear on your expectations before you end the meeting. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

 Sean: Hey, guys! Welcome back to the channel. This is Leadership Stack. I'm your host Sean Si aka Mr. CEO 22. And today our topic is going to be how do you correct someone without hurting their feelings. You see here in the Philippines, we have a lot of people who are thin skinned or in Tagalog, balat-sibuyas. And when you say something that might be even completely true, but it just hurts their feelings, what happens is they usually just shut off. So how do you confront someone most probably in your team or could be a family member, could be a friend without hurting their feelings? And I know that a lot of videos cover this already and it is encouraged to use this method. It's called the sandwich method. And we cannot stress this enough and yet not so many people actually use this method. What you need to do is when you finally get the chance to sit down with that person that you need to correct you first, encourage that person by saying, "Thank you for your work. Thank you for all the right good things that you have done for the company. I appreciate this. I remember this and that." And you make the person feel appreciated so that it would allow you to segway into, "And I want that to continue. I want you to continue to become a valuable team player so these are some things that I think you can improve." Then finally you give them the meat of the topic. And the meat of the topic is usually what you really want them to change or improve. And you say it in such a way that it is so clear and precise that it is quite sharp. It might even hurt them. But because you use the sandwich method, because you built them up first, the blow gets weakened by a lot and it's accepted much better. So you could continue on by saying, "But here's an area where I believe you have such a good opportunity to improve. You see, when this happened to this person, I believe that they were not that happy with what you said or what you did. And when you improve that, I believe you can be so much more to this organization." And then you end with an encouraging and inspiring tone by saying, "You know, I really believe in you, and I really believe that you can do this. And I will be here to help you and cheer you on." And the sandwich method can be summarized into that. And it is an effective method whether you are a startup or whether you are a big corporate entity. Take the time to sit down, strategize around what you're going to say, and execute in such a way that you are going to soften the blow so that they will accept and they will eat what you will say, and they will make it go down into their hearts. And finally they will be able to manifest a change that will be positive and will be a win-win for you and the person that you're confronting. When is this method ineffective? Maybe you're wondering, is there a time when this method is ineffective? Yes, of course. If there's someone in your team who is divisive, who gossips, who slanders other people, who's hard headed, who's toxic, you can watch our video about how to handle toxic employees. then this method would be ineffective. Not because of the method. It's not the fault of the method. It's because the person is inherently unchangeable. Us as leaders and managers, we can only explain why they try to curve their behavior, try to make them see different points of view if they're willing. But  if they're not willing, we can't change them. Only God can change people. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

How do you deal with these toxic employees? If you're the business owner, first and foremost, I want you to realize it's your fault that you hired them. It's my fault if they're here in my company because we allowed them to be here. That's why your hiring process is so important. The hiring process is super important because that's how you weed out difficult, potentially difficult and potentially toxic employees who will not fit your culture, who will do more damage than help you. See, you're hiring people in order to have a better team, in order for them to help you with the workload, to think with you or to think for you. Always explain to them why you do certain things. It is not that pleasant when we go through the airport and have to go through so many checks. We have to take off our shoes, our belts, and our socks. You do all these things and you don't understand why you need to do them because it's not explained to you and it doesn't feel pleasant, doesn't it? Also, with difficult people, put systems and processes in place that would curb their behavior, that would allow them to change their behavior. There has to be penalties. There has to be sanctions. You see, difficult employees have bad behaviors, they're bad fruits because of the roots. If the roots are wrong, then the fruits will be wrong also. So you have to tackle the root, not the symptoms, not the fruits, you tackle the roots. You explain why and you make sure that you give that certain nutrition and certain fertilizer in telling them, "This is why we do things. This is why you should do that. This is why we follow these guidelines." So that their fruit will be changed into good behavior. Now, for toxic employees, my advice is you pray for them. It's impossible to change the heart of a person. We cannot do it. It's not our job as human beings. Only God can do that. So if you really want to keep a toxic employee, you pray for that person night and day and allow God to work His magic. But my advice to you, from a business owner to another business owner, if you have a toxic person in your team, warn them once, warn them about their behavior. "I will warn you once. And then we have to part ways because there is no way that we're going to not agree on things and not commit on things and still work together. There is no way we can do that." So my advice for you, if you have a toxic employee, as soon as possible, let them go. As soon as legally possible. You warn them once and then that's it. Every single day that you're keeping that toxic employee, always remember they're influencing someone in your team. Somewhere in your company, they're influencing that person for the worse. That's their nature. That's why we call them toxic, because they're poison and they will spread that poison and virus to other people in your company. Difficult people, you can still change. Difficult people, you can still mentor, you can still teach. But toxic people, I don't think it's our job anymore to change their hearts. It is the Lord's job. It's God's job. And they need to experience certain God-sized moments in their lives in order for them to change for the better. It's not your job. I don't think you need to redeem them. As a business owner, be responsible, protect your people and let the toxic people go. --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

Join us for an eye-opening episode as we explore the power of hard work in generating boundless success. Explore smart strategies for savings, setting monetary goals, and staying motivated in your 20s. Lastly, understand the behavioral side of financial management and learn why joblessness can be an unexpected advantage. Listen up and enjoy! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

Join Mr. CEO at 22, Sean Si, as he concludes the Silent Sanctuary Campgrounds Leadertrip series with an exclusive tour of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and an insightful Fireside Chat. Explore the comprehensive array of enhancements and amenities meticulously crafted into the vehicle by Overland Kings to elevate each camping experience to incredible levels of convenience and comfort. Gain valuable insights and personal reflections on leadership during the final Fireside Chat of the Silent Sanctuary Campgrounds Series. Elevate your leadership skills today by immersing yourself in this captivating episode. Let's embark on this LeaderTrip together! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Youtube: leadme.ph/youtube TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/

This is our last episode with Mr. Minter Dial. Distinguished speaker and the author of the new book, "Heartificial Empathy”. Today, we're diving into the deep topic of mental health, spirituality, and self-awareness. Stay tuned as Mr. Minter discusses his thoughts about the center of being, the different perspectives on mental health, the pharmaceutical industry's role, and the importance of resilience. - - - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Minter Dial Website: https://www.minterdial.com/ Book: https://minterdial.com/books/heartificial-empathy  

Sean: What can we do to encourage empathy in our people? What can we do to teach them about empathy and how they can practice it in their lives and in their work and in their community? Because that's how we're going to change the world. Minter: One is that it needs to be realistic. So you're not trying to save the world because you can't save the world. That is a one way ticket to being depressed because you're disappointed in your inability to save the world. The second thing is associate yourself with something that's good and you. So what I mean by that is it's very easy to get wound up by any of these big causes. Hashtag Ukraine, hashtag BLM, hashtag save the world, hashtag empathy. The issue is or the question is how is this truly relevant to you? At a deep level, the number of people that have hashtag Ukraine on their webpage or Twitter profile or whatever and have never been to Ukraine, don't speak the language. Their name isn't Shevchenko. They have a normal name, never been there, don't speak Ukrainian or Russian. And they still put on this hashtag. So I'm not going to poopoo. Of course, it's a tremendously important situation, but think deeply about who you are and why you're going to connect to this cause. So this is sort of an injunction to the younger folks like your 22 to 30 year olds. You get attached to a cause. Yay! Sure. Yet do the work and figure out how it's deeply important to you. Not at some sort of do good. Put it on Instagram and show the world. But within you, why does it resonate with you deeply and how is that going to construct your identity in a positive way for you and the world? And I think a lot of people are not doing enough work on figuring out who they truly are and making that connection so that everything sounds great. We got to do all these things. We're going to pressure our bosses to do all these things, and they don't even have empathy for the bosses either, because reality is, bosses need to make decisions. Sometimes they're tough and help their bosses. Why not in formulating crafting a more meaningful cause that will do well for them? We'll do well for the business and everybody grows together. Sean:  It's so easy to say, but a lot of younger people still are, right? You know, you're nodding your head. You're raising your eyebrows. Where do you start with that? Minter? Not everyone is blessed to just have that kind of internal map within themselves. Minter: 100%. And so true. And the reality is I didn't know myself when I was younger. Took a while. So you need to experience things. I guess the point here is we'll keep experimenting and checking things out and maybe you're going to a job hop. That's okay. But if you can, little by little, start to craft what's truly important for you. I call it finding your North by experimenting with different things. What are the things that resonate on a deeper level that are realistic and are true to your core? And the more you, sort of, filter down and carve out what that means, the better you're going to feel. So go out, explore the world. But think about it along the way without necessarily knowing who you are, but along the way of experimenting, well, that was really something that was really cool, really deep. And hopefully that'll help you even to find out more about yourself. - - - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Minter Dial Website: https://www.minterdial.com/ Book: https://minterdial.com/books/heartificial-empathy  

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 Sean: For aging people who feel lonely or even younger people who feel the longing of loneliness and having someone to talk to, do you think that it would be a good, long term solution for them to communicate with an AI, even if that AI may or may not make them feel good about themselves? Minter: The word that's important, I think, in what you said is, is it a good solution? And I think it is a good solution, but not the best solution. The best solution is probably having your grandchildren and your children in your company hanging out. And it's human to human. However, people today are extremely self engrossed. They are doing what they have to do. They have less time to listen to other people. And especially today, the sort of intolerance for grandfather who's going to tell the same story 50 times. But the issue and one of the three main reasons why I got to write this book is that we've also seen a hellaciously large amount of mental health disorders, especially amongst the young. And I put this down to a number of things, but one of them being a lack of meaningfulness, a sense, a crisis of meaning, but also because of greater awareness, also because of a broader definition of what this is and the type of solutions, pharmaceutical or other, that are out there. And I think there are other issues as well in terms of how we are no longer as resilient as, for example, your grandfather or my grandfather who was killed in the Philippines. I mean, you know, so there's a whole lot of things that have gone on. And on top of that, when people have mental health disorders declared, they can't find therapists because they're just not enough therapists, trained therapists out there to do the work. And is it a good solution? Well, sometimes they may get bad advice for sure. But by the way, that happens in real life as well. You go chat with a friend about your situation and they give you advice. Is it always the best advice? You know, I'm going to put a little wager on and know. Is the AI going to be perfect? No. By the way, is AI capable today of therapeutic AI? No. Because it hasn't been sufficiently trained, but it's moving towards that. .And of course it's better to have a friend who knows you, your context and those deep friends. So is AI going to replace all that? No. And then the other thing to recognize is that outside of the fact that we as human beings, not only do we not always have the time, we sometimes don't have enough data to learn how to be appropriately empathic. But with a machine, it's going to learn over time and it's going to be able to respond if you program it with good ethics and some good ideas around the types of therapies that you can produce, it will listen to you ad nauseam. It can be programmed not to be distracted. It can be programmed to provide you with some good ideas. It doesn't have to be like a prescription of medication. Obviously not, but it can do some things and it can certainly be better than a lot of people, depending on the situation, depending on the relationship. And if it's well programmed, I am very optimistic that it will provide a good solution to help with your lack of therapists, with the inversion of the population growth, with being available at 2 a.m. in the morning when the young teenager is feeling terribly distressed. - - - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Minter Dial Website: https://www.minterdial.com/ Book: https://minterdial.com/books/heartificial-empathy  

 Sean: What are some of the things that you do in order for you to still be able to make sure that you have a good occupancy for renters in your units available? Vez: We focus on the service. You know, when we opened 2014, there weren't many condominiums out there, but you go look at it now, it's surrounded by them. So, it's kind of like gas station days. I said my family owned gas stations. And here in the States, you go to an intersection, you get four gas stations in one intersection. So you're going to think gas is gas, right? In the convenience store, a can of Coke is a can of Coke, a bag of chips, a bag of chips. And, you know, pricing wise, of course, it's going to be the same. So the product itself is there. But what's going to make you different is the service that you offer. So, you know, let's say why we were successful in our gas station day was that sometimes small things, the customer is short of a couple of dollars. Hey, don't worry about it. You know, come back tomorrow. They got no cash. Hey, don't worry about it. Come back tomorrow. Hey, you're a regular. Here's a free donut. You know, these small things, this actually means a lot to people. And sometimes that small donut brings them a lot of happiness. So those things that you can get over the feeling like, Oh, what if they don't come back and pay me? Or what if everyone started asking for free donuts and whatnot? But sometimes it's just something you have to do. So with our property, it's the same. We offer housekeeping, we offer laundry, we have a full kitchen, we have 24 hour security. So anything to make people feel at home, feel at ease, because a lot of our tenants are people coming from overseas. So, you know, I'm a Cambodian American, I have that Western culture as part of me. So anticipating what their needs are, anticipating what can make their stay comfortable, we try to provide all that. So it's the service that will ensure that people will come back to our place and at least help us get the occupancy to a decent level. Sean: That's very good stuff. So how do you tell them, though? How do you get the word out that, Hey, we do the extra, we go the extra mile? I mean, for someone who's just thinking about renting for the first time or thinking about renting again after x number of years, maybe after three years during the pandemic, how do you get the word out to them that, Hey, we go the extra mile for you, why don't you rent with us? Vez: Referrals. It's definitely through word of mouth. Of course you can advertise online, you can put on your website, do SEO and everything. That's of course you got to do that, but at the same time, it's referral. So you treat everyone special, you treat everyone the same, and then they will tell their friends. You know, for us, let's say we have a lot of people that do business in Cambodia. They rent there for a long term. They would have guests come. They're business associates, whatnot. They would recommend staying at our place just because like, hey, I had a good experience. You should come stay here. Plus, it's convenient for me. Easier for me to take you out and whatnot. So you understand the tenants, what their needs are, meaning are they doing business. Are they going to be meeting people? Are they going to need transportation? You help make all that easy for them. So they would just keep telling their friends. - - - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Vez Meas Website: https://www.nakitokens.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vezmeas/?hl=bn Email: vezmeas@nakigroup.com LinkedIn: https://kh.linkedin.com/in/vezmeas

Sean: I just want to ask, is there anything you'd like to promote here? Vez: Well, you were talking about real estate and we're talking about entering real estate. So one of the things I've been working on right now is actually the tokenization of real estate. By tokenizing, basically taking one of our buildings, not the whole thing, just 34 units right now. And this building is in Cambodia. A 111 unit condominium building right in the center of the capital city. So by putting this on the blockchain, now I'm enabling people that want to get into real estate, the accessibility, meaning they don't have to come up with millions of dollars to come into it. So, you know, like my minimum offering right now is $10,000. So for that $10,000, you get to own a piece of this property and it's all done through the blockchain. Sean: Wow. And when you say they own a piece of it, what's the difference between doing it via blockchain and not doing it via blockchain? Just so that some of our listeners who are not familiar with the Metaverse would be able to understand. Vez: So if you think of your traditional real estate, you know, I say I have 34 units and you want to own a part of it, I can't sell you just a piece of those units. You have to buy the units individually. And by putting a blockchain, I take those units collectively and cut them into shares. So you own a piece of it. It's kind of like the stock market where people buy stocks and Tesla, Microsoft, Google or whatnot, you're owning shares of it. So this is the same idea, whereas putting on a blockchain meaning, which is digitizing it but is backed by a real asset, a real world asset. So your valuation is there, all the revenues are there. It can be touch, seen, or feel. So is your traditional real estate, except it's embracing technology where people can get in a lot easier than your normal. Sean: The blockchain is a whole different ball game and people are just not yet that educated into it. And it's not that widely embraced because there is a learning curve. There is that learning curve. But the accessibility, the technology itself is very, very good. I'm very happy to hear that it's being used this way. That's a very good project. For example, for you, the owner of the property, why do you want to do this instead of just, for example, because you've been operating it since 2014 instead of just getting the rent revenue for yourself, why do you want to open it to investors so that they're going to be sharing with the rent revenue? Vez: Well, two things. One is the building is running, so there's a track record. If people are investing, they want to know, "Hey, how much yield will I get? You know, what is the occupancy rate?" And instead of you trying to pitch a new project saying it might be 80% occupied, we might be able to rent it for X amount of dollars, we might be able to sell it. So instead of guessing and estimating what it can be, now we have something like, "Hey, I have historical records from 2014 till now of what the operation has been, who my clientele are, and the occupancy level." So I think that would bring some comfort to any investor. And two, I just want to see this technology being used. So it's easier to do 34 units, $10 million raise versus 44 stories and $50 million raise. You know, once you prove that it works and I think that's when people will get on board. So that's why we decided to just do 34 units and see how it goes. - - - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Vez Meas Website: https://www.nakitokens.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vezmeas/?hl=bn Email: vezmeas@nakigroup.com LinkedIn: https://kh.linkedin.com/in/vezmeas

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Sean: What are the things that you have learned along the way as an entrepreneur now that really helps you out? You know, from day to day, we entrepreneurs, the problem is we got a slate. And that slate is full of things that we must do for the day. And there are things that also we have no idea what to do with, and we got to be creative and we got to think ahead and we got to be intentional about the growth of our business. What things can you share with us that you learned along the way on your journey to lead yourself to become more disciplined? What are some principles that you have right now that you carry with you? Vez: One of the main things is you expect to fall. If you haven't fallen yet, you have to expect it because to me that's where all the lessons were. All this hardship, you know, all those times when you're just dealing with difficulties and stress, how you navigate through it is going to help you with future projects. You know, for example, when I started with real estate, it's just flipping single family residences. Now we're doing condominium developments but I would not be able to jump right into it without going starting small, learning the ins and outs and all the pains that come with it. So expect to fall. But when you fall, you just learn from it and know that it's not the end of the world. Things can be fixed and just keep that positive attitude and mentality to carry through. And another thing is to always keep learning. You know, I've been doing this for years but I cannot say I'm the expert or I know everything like you're learning every day. There's new technology, new strategies, just new ways of doing things. So it's also important just to be open minded, be aware and just keep learning every day. - - - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Vez Meas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vezmeas/?hl=bn Email: vezmeas@nakigroup.com LinkedIn:  https://kh.linkedin.com/in/vezmeas

Sean: Now, I want to put a little twist in our conversation and ask you, were there some people who in your past you have mentored and you talked with and given advice to and then ultimately ended up earning the business or hurting the business? What do you think would be the number one factor for businesses that fail? Tony: You could say luck. Some businesses have failed because it was just bad luck. But they weren't listening. They weren't listening to what experts were telling them, be they trend forecasters, finance directors, or clients. One of the things we used to talk about actually was having healthy paranoia. Now, I don't know if there's such a thing as healthy paranoia, but it meant that you did worry about things if it's too quiet. Why is that? And I think you have to take the pandemic out of it and all of that because nobody had a training manual for that. But I think more often than not, you haven't read the rooms, you haven't smelled what's happening in the air. You've ignored the advice. You've not trusted how things are going or you just haven't changed quick enough communications. You know, look, we have social media. It's changed the way we operate in every single way. Things like the pandemic came along and changed the way we operated entirely. There are so many scooters on the road now delivering food. It's affecting the landscape. It's all these things that can make you make really poor decisions. There was the space race and the Americans spent something like $10 million developing a pen that could work in zero gravity. And the Russians gave their astronauts a pencil. You kind of go, there's a little bit of that. How do you react to the way the market is going? You know, you can't just sit there and go, it won't affect me. We won't do Internet banking. People will never do it. Well, they will. We don't want mobile phones. Yeah, we do. People are going to want big screens on this. No, they're not. Listen to the early adopters. See what's going on in the market. You cannot keep pretending it won't change because it will. You have to embrace change all the time. That would be my number one thing with anybody who doesn't want their business to fail: to embrace change. But before you even think about doing it, always check. Does the world need another one? That's the difficulty of people who, you know, have their hearts set on things like restaurants or bars. This is a lovely business, but you can fall out of fashion very, very quickly. Sometimes there's just nothing you can do about it. Apart from going, does the world need another restaurant? But they might need my restaurant. And that's what's lovely about entrepreneurs. The problem for entrepreneurs is that they start with a dream and a vision and they end up fixing it. And that's what they have to stop trying to do. They've got to get out of doing it and go back to their dream and their vision. I think that when businesses can fall apart, the vision is no longer achievable either because you lost sight of it or just the market pivoted and you were not in that pivot. - - - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Website: https://leadershipstack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack Leadership Stack Merch: https://leadershipstack.com/shop/ - - - Tony Harris Website: https://strayrhino.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-harris-8ab54a91 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-101-Tony-Harris-ebook/dp/B09WXR9Q2N

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