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Welcome to the Make More Marbles Podcast! We live in an abundant and ever expanding universe. What if you could create abundance in every area of life? In the world? What if a veritable utopia was not only possible, but with exponential technologies, will

Brad Hart


    • Mar 21, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    94. How to Take Your Power Back with Social Media and Cutting Edge Tech with Taryn Southern

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 47:39


    Time stamped show notes: [01:12] When Taryn was 17 years old, she drove across the US to audition for American Idol. She was on the show for a couple of months and competed in the finals. She forgot all of her lyrics on a national TV. She was determined that she would never perform in front of the camera again. [01:49] Went to college and studied Anthropology, instead of performing arts. [05:32] After college, went back to LA to host a pilot for Discovery Channel that led her to pursue jobs in the entertainment industry. [05:43] She was also a writer, producer, and digital media personality/YouTuber. [08:24] Movements that have taken over Hollywood and other industries [08:45] Taryn: I think I would have a very different perception as to how to go about this industry and perceiving my own power. [11:45] Humans are complicated, and a lot of us have made mistakes. Figure out how to move through these situations and come out being transparent and being more accepting and open minded so we don't leave things happening in the darkness. [12:015] We just needed to be mad. Kill the monster while it's small, and don't wait until it's hurting other people. [16:27] Started more and more YouTube videos around 2012, and it became clear that she can make it for a living doing that. She quit everything else around 2014. [16:47] She also worked for a lot of companies to produce digital content for them, help them with their digital media strategy,  get influencers into their videos. It was interesting and fun, but she realized that around 2016 she was burnt out. [17:55] She was burnt out, and she thought that this was not self-sustainable. [18:17] She was dis-empowered by the algorithms. [19:16] She started getting excited about AR VR Communities. She learned how to make VR Content, 360 and animated content. [20:06] Started playing around with AI and released a couple of singles that she composed using AI programs: IBM Watson and Amper, Google Magenta, Iva. [20:31] How AI changed the process: It depends on the AI platform and what it is build to do by different software engineers. The process really is not that different from working with a human collaborator; it just depends on the skill sets that your other collaborators bring to the table. [25:26] Humans are so biased and myopic in our thinking. In some ways, she thinks AI will going to be a big eye opener for us. [25:56] Project that was upturned by the latest event: It's a documentary that explores what  it means to be human by following scientists. [27:35] She thinks we are moving to this era of self-directed evolution, where we can pick anything basically with synthetic biology, and with AI we can create anything we want outside of ourselves. [29:24] Crypto: Started a group with two other girl friends called Ladies of Crypto, a Facebook group. [36:19] Artist are supported through advertisers, and she thinks that's destroying the art. [38:03] Exciting things learned in the last year: She can't believe how fast everything is moving with technology. Implications of this in our society are so huge.   [43:00] Taryn: I wish everyone knew that there is no one path to success. Being curious and flexible on your thinking and way of being is probably one of the greatest tool that you can have in your token right now. Three key points: Perceiving your own power. There are new ways to bring people together, collaborate, incentivize creative collaborations. Everything is moving with technology.

    93. How to Bring 45,000 People Out of Poverty, Sustainably and Scalably by Giving Work with Leila Janah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 27:36


    Time stamped show notes: [01:25] Grounding story: When she was 16, she was already applying for every scholarships that she could find because her parents did not have the money to send her to college. She applied for a scholarship from a tobacco company, and she got it. She got $10,000 in the mail. [01:52] She felt weird about using money from big Tobacco to go to college. [02:27] She was 17 she went to Ghana. [02:31] She graduated from school early and worked in a school for blind kids. She lived in a village where people made a $1.50 a day on average. [02:41] She saw poverty upclose for the first time, and she was shocked by the fact that so many really talented people, who could read and write in English, just didn't have job opportunities. [03:23] We think that we are gonna save these poor starving people by giving them aide, but what they really need is work. [03:48] She decided to make it her mission to give work to the low income people to help them move out of poverty. [03:54] The most ethical kind of relationship we can have with someone with a different background is through some kind of mutually beneficial interaction and that what trade really is. Specially for paying people fair wages and work trading unfair terms, that's what her work is all about. [04:22] Now, the largest data services in East Africa, they employ nearly 2,000 full-time people, and they became profitable last year as a non-profit social enterprise.  [04:38] They started with grants and donations but were able to fund their own operations through business revenue. [04:46] The most remarkable thing is they moved people permanently out of poverty. [05:00] They now make $8 a day, a better income, and it's like moving to a middle income. [05:07] Strong poverty reduction. Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. They don't just give men and women fish for a day. They are teaching them how to fish and showing them the path from fishing to a digital economy. [05:47] The mission of LXMI is similar--to give work to the supply chain, but instead of doing it through data services, they are doing it through sourcing rare ingredients from low income places through a supply chain to benefit women. They harvest their raw ingredients from Northern Uganda through women's cooperatives. [12:08] Now she has amazing team of people who are really good at stuff where she is terrible at. They make each other better. [12:55] You cannot have full control over everything, every single detail. You have to empower people and let them occasionally make mistakes for them to take full ownership. [15:32] She got really sick and went through operations. It was a wakeup call for her.   [18:19] Changed lifestyle: More aware of what a gift good health is. Grateful everyday that Im not waking up in a hospital. I am more a little less impatient, a part of it that me to that situation is chronic stress and always impatient. I'm always feeling that not hitting objectives for myself, we are not moving fast enough. That constant stress is really bad for immune system, body and causes aging. [21:05] Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in ten. [24:19] If you want to help these people who are born in poverty or less material wealth than we do, the best way to help them is to view them as producers, as equals on a level field and buy from them. [24:22] If you care about women in the developing world, and if you care about violence against women, then buy from women. Don't patronize them by just giving them a hand out. Three key points: Strong poverty reduction. You cannot have full control over everything, every single detail. You have to empower people and let them occasionally make mistakes for them to take full ownership. Better to give work to make their income sustainable, than giving a hand out. Resources mentioned: Book: Escape from the Antarctic by Ernest Shackleton

    92. Resisting Mediocrity: Tommy Baker on Why Being Average Isn't Serving You (and How to Break the Habit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 47:14


    Time stamped show notes: [01:04] Tommy grew up in South America. [01:34] Growing up, he knew early on that the traditional route for working for somebody else was not for him. [01:37] He started an eBay business when was super young. [01:47] For the fitness and gym industry, where he is right now, he is looking for problems through different angles. [02:07] Not fitting in was actually gift for him. Because it allowed him to be creative and fall in love looking back in the mirror, falling in love with yourself. [05:42] Tommy: He started helping people extract personal power and clarity.  [06:20] Once they have the clarity, allow them the space to create a bold vision that moves them emotionally. [11:40] Growth happens in an intersection of support and challenge. [12:07] There are a lot of lessons that we can learn that are right in front of us. We don't have to go somewhere; we can just open our eyes a little bit more. [14:22] If you don't address the physical, it will be become very hard to address the higher states. [14:30] Tommy shared about his Spiritual Fitness Practice. It does involve a few moving parts, but it allows him to achieve the highest emotional state as possible, with a minimum amount of work. It's called Spiritual Fitness. Involves 5 emotional components, you have to be warmed up. [17:24]  Tommy: Once you're already in the peak state, you have to protect it. We give our energy to stimulus, distraction, or maybe to social media, etc.   [29:09] Is your environment pulling you toward the powerful vision and the feelings that you want to feel, or is it holding you back and reminding who you've been or where you've been? [29:25] Your vibration really does attracts everything in your life. [35:51] People want authenticity that creates connection, creates a powerful support system. [37:38] It's never gonna be perfect, but we can collapse the time that we're going down the wrong road and pull toward where we want to go. [39:10] Ready means you are open. Ready means surrender. [44:04] Tommy: I want to help people place their self-esteem in their identity around the daily process, not the outcome. Because when we do that, we live a fulfilled life. Three key points: Falling in love with yourself. Extracting personal power and clarity. Readiness Resources mentioned: Book: Flow By Steven Kotler Book: Deep Work by Cal Newport Resist Average Academy podcast

    91. How Sean Kim Changed the Way We Learn a Language Using This Simple Business Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 37:59


    Time stamped show notes: [01:02] Sean grew up as an immigrant. Born in Korea and came to Canada when was about 7 years old. He understands the loneliness that you feel when you are in place like a foreign country and you can't communicate to anyone. [01:26] Sean: Surrounding yourself with people who speak multiple languages and come from multiple cultures is the key to break down barriers in world today.   [06:19] Sean talked about how they started. They early days were just grinding it out in the first year and a half. They started with a blog. Before they came up with the idea, they knew they wanted to be in the language space because of the open market. [08:15] They didn't have capital or an angel investor. It was 100% customer funded. They really had to hustle and push out value, and it eventually paid off for them. [10:28] Sean: Knowledge definitely not a problem. It's simply a lack of discipline, focus, and guidance to fall on a path that is oftentimes going to be a little bit longer than you originally thought. [12:44] Brad: If you have an engine that's fueled by money, the more money you put in here, the more money that comes out over here. [20:53] Seans' journey and failures: Biggest thing that people can relate to, when he started first business they raised  capital and last year in university. He dropped out to full time on the business. [23:51] He was also rejected from US Border after first fulling his business, get a job in New York where he was denied a visa and sent home.   [24:11] In Toronto, about month and half, he was homeless. Lived in hostel for first week and slept on a friend's couch. [24:27] His original goal in Argentina was just to stay there for three months and go back to Toronto. [25:36] The idea of Rype started when he was working, and he was making decent money in Colombia. He realized that he has been on this trip 8 months and did not know Spanish. [25:41] This is where the idea to help busy people learn effectively in an affordable way came through. [27:45] Eventually they started creating 4 figures a month, then 5 figures a month, and just started growing and growing from there. [28:17] Biggest challenges along the way being a one man team. [32:50] What's next for Sean: The vision and mission is to continue to grow. The high level of mission is help people that are busy, that are impacting world improve. Next move is shifting into a  different industry. Initially they want to help people with languages, but eventually they are going to help people learn faster by reading books faster, optimize health, mental mindsets.

    90. Sensing the Future and Training Our Greatest Thinkers to Thrive in an Ever-Changing World with Jared Nichols

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 35:24


    Time stamped show notes: [00:49] Jared teaches people how to think like a futurist. [02:04] Jared shared a story about his turning point. He remembers that around 2008 he stopped and couldn't believe he was still in an insurance business. [03:21] Jared clarified that he loves being able to solve problems, provide solutions, fight on behalf of his clients. [04:47] Jared: The key is being genuine. Have a genuine heart to serve people, help people, and to help them create a better future and a better life. [05:54] Jared's Philosophy: We have to change our perceptual location. [08:17] Jared: The thing that I found to be the most powerful experience was watching individual people transform inside my organizations. [08:30] Jared: I left one industry to get into another to make a bigger impact. I had to continue moving down that path to reach more people and to teach more people. [09:07] Jared: Amazing things happen when you get clear internally about what impact I'm trying to make and what massage I'm putting out there, how am I reaching folks. [12:24] How are other industries moving this kind of direction where they can talk about the future as if it's a far of place, but it's also right here now. How do we align future vision reality right now so this organization can actually win based on what already is true about humans, what they already want, and how to get aligned with that? [17:55] People need to be told that it is okay not to have the answers right now, and they don't have to go to one extreme with another. [19:20] Give yourself permission to go places that seem impossible. [22:15] If you you keep focusing on your fear, you cannot take action toward anything.  [30:01] Influence the conversation to empower the future you want to see. Three key points: Make a better impact and contribute more. Have a genuine heart to serve people, help people, to help them create a better future and a better life. You have the ability to create and influence the future. Resources mentioned: Empathic Civilization by Jeremy Rifkin The Third Industrial Revolution by Jeremy Rifkin www.thenewfuturist.com

    89. Moving to America: Finding Success Through Reinvention with Philip McKernan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2018 39:44


    Time stamped show notes: [0:49] How he got to where he is today [14:15] If you don't know who you are, you won't trust who you are, and therefore, won't trust your intuition [19:05] Differences between USA and Ireland (people, customs, culture, etc) - how they have become a struggle or an advantage [19:47] For many people it is necessary to move away from their environment to be able to recreate themselves [21:27] He needed to leave Ireland to really give himself freedom to reinvent himself [22:53] Failure is not encouraged in the USA, but it's accepted in a way that it is not anywhere else in the planet. [23:43] America is a place of possibility. The fact that anyone can become president is not a negative, it's a positive. [35:57] Ask yourself: Are you really connected to the job you're doing? Are you really living with the people you love? Are you really happy with your life? Be honest and then make your move. Three key points: If you don't know who you are, you won't trust who you are, and therefore, won't trust your intuition For many people it is necessary to move away from their environment to be able to reinvent themselves America is a place of possibility. The fact that anyone can become president is not a negative, it's a positive. Work hard and achieve what you want Resources mentioned: His websites: www.philipmckernan.com/ , www.onelasttalk.com and www.giveandgrow.com/   Free documentary - www.giveandgrow.com/makemoremarbles Last Question:   If people like One Last Talk please let him know through  www.philipmckernan.com/ or www.onelasttalk.com

    88. How to Make $10 Million and Become Your Best Self with Allen Brouwer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 46:21


    Time stamped show notes: [01:16] Allen is the founder of Bestself.co. [02:52] He was in college when he started to think about starting a business. He just didn't know what. [03:20] Allen lost his mom and went through a quarter-life crisis. [03:43] He did not have a definite purpose in life. [04:11] He met his business partner, Katherine, in an entrepreneur program. [04:52] They became accountability partners for a year and started a joint venture. [05:32] They were really being intentional with their time and what to focus on. They were able to experience massive growth because of it. Then this became the framework of one of their flagship products, the Self Journal. [17:29] Learn from people what they actually need and try something that is different. [20:05] Anything that we say yes to today, hurts us tomorrow if an opportunity comes up. Be very diligent about what we say yes and no to. [23:21] Put your employees first in all aspects of their life. Find out why they're working for you and provide that resource.   [25:02] Capitalism is the best form of bartering. Three key points: Know your mission and purpose. Think about all that impacts. Take massive action. Resources mentioned: Book: Principles by Ray Dalio Book: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

    87. Everyday Leadership Lessons from Award-Winning TED Speaker Drew Dudley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 54:02


    Time stamped show notes: [01:41] Drew chased the wrong things for most of his youth. [04:52] Failures set up challenges. As you face challenge after challenge, each successive one does not seem so scary. [05:22] There is something powerful about the scars that you carry around because you can look at them and remind yourself you've beaten every challenge. [06:10] He managed to have this kind of exciting ride that brought him to a place where he could be happy with his life and career. [12:13] When you don't know what to do in a business situation, ask yourself: what would the other person want me to be during this situation? [17:38] Money is not an indication that you are doing things right. [18:34] If you make bad choices, do not panic. You have plenty of time to make a bunch of good ones. [27:20] Happiness is not possible without forgiveness. Most of your life, the number one thing you can do that will instantly make your life better is to forgive. [28:35] Leaders don't care about winning; they care about succeeding. The only way to succeed is to let go of the idea of winning, and not forgiving is always about winning. [32:30] Leadership comes from consistency above anything else. A lot of things we chase in goals are byproducts of our daily behaviors. [36:30] Compounding is the biggest and powerful force in the universe.   [49:56] Leadership removes fear to help people succeed and politics adds fear to win. Three key points Failure creates scars. There is something powerful about the scars that you carry around because you can look at them and remind yourself you've beaten every challenge. Identify core values that thrive you. Leadership removes fear to help people succeed. Resources mentioned: www.drewdudley.com

    86. How Entrepreneurs Can Come Back Over the Edge and Get Their S#!% Together with Sherry Walling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 36:33


    Time stamped show notes: [00:04] Sherry introduction [01:24] “The Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Shit Together” [01:56] Internal skills [02:11] Fragile egos and not being adept to keeping your emotions under a level of control or awareness [02:56] The start of Sherry's journey [03:52] Wanting to be a thinker and contributor to the world [06:20] Practice slowing down in little doses [06:49] We don't prioritize these kinds of behaviors. [07:43] Doing hard things but enjoying the journey [09:04] Do something relevant and specific, useful, and valuable to meet your audience and market. [10:50] Teach something meaningful.   [11:35] The number one challenge entrepreneurs face: seeing themselves as special snowflakes [14:25] What do you wish everyone knew? [18:26] Listen and pay attention to people and you can build any kind of business. [18:46] What have been the biggest resources for Sherry? [22:22] Fearmongering [23:04] Understanding what people feel, what they need, and what they're longing for [23:13] Empathy is the number one trait that Brad sees in all successful sales people, marketers, and influencers. [25:13] Get out there and get some exposure. [26:10] Cultivating attitude, empathy, and altruism [28:00] Anxiety and depression [30:30] Having people in your life who can see what you don't see [32:34] Without giving room for ourselves to grieve, we risk the possibility of sadness accumulating into depression. [33:24] Sherry would love to be a podcast guest and conference speaker to talk about mental health and entrepreneurships Three key points: Bringing power into your work through building internal skills Being in service to others Mental health and entrepreneurship Resources mentioned: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Shit Together by Sherry Walling The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough

    85. The Future of Venture Capital Is Female with Terri Mead

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 39:09


    Time stamped show notes: [02:15] Brad asks Terri what are the things that people can do to better to understand each other. [02:55] It's a matter of looking at a place of abundance rather than scarcity [03:05] People who are empowered do not fully understand that those of us trying to get access to level it do not think the way they do. [04:07] Believe before we disbelieve. [12:33] Angel Investor [21:13] Equity crowdfunding and ICOs [21:34] Looking to leverage syndicates, network with the people she knows that are interested in investing in startups. [22:30] One problem Larry sees is that there are not lot of female syndicate leads, but its primarily male-focused platforms. [25:03] Syndication opportunity: There are lot of women who are not comfortable with taking big risks and sees syndicating deals as an opportunity for them to develop wealth. [27:21] Terri shared about ICO [31:43] Angel Investing is a part-time gig. She's actually doing consulting and expert witness work to fund the investing habit. [32:15] The fastest way to pay the wealth is to add more value to people and therefore increase your income. Increase something in value and sell it; increase your income above your cost. Use additional money that you care about. [33:29] We don't have to live in place of scarcity. There is enough to go around. The more you share, the more you give away and the more it comes back it to you. [33:59] Shift your mindset so that you are coming from a place of abundance and know that you are enough. Three key points Believe before you disbelieve.  Increase something in value and sell it; increase your income above your cost. Use additional money that you care about.  We don't have to live in a place of scarcity. There is enough to go around. The more you share, the more you give away and the more it comes back it to you. Resources mentioned: Terri's Podcast: Piloting Your Life

    84. The Art of Overcoming: How to Coach Yourself into a Better Life Story with Mat Shaffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 32:24


    Time stamped show notes: [00:57] Introduction [01:14] Mat's purpose in being a coach and speaker [02:02] Providing value and creating change in the most positive way [04:10] Trial attorney in criminal defense, restaurant owner, and a drug addict for a short time [04:43] Using every experience you can to serve people [05:15] Leverage the experience to connect. We connect by storytelling. [05:46] Not everyone can relate to success, but everybody can relate to failure. [06:22] Vulnerability creates a space for others to be vulnerable.   [06:37] Coaching relationship should never be 50/50 [08:20] Be clear with your what and your why when hiring a coach. [09:55] It's over when values conflict. [13:30] Know your values. [14:11] Harnessing your intuition, anchoring your values, and being able to distinguish your intuition from your ego [16:15] Ascension Leadership Academy [17:29] Mat's book recommendation [22:34] How are your beliefs imprisoning you? [26:48] How to reach Mat [29:41] Mat's parting words  Three key points: Using your life experience to connect and serve others Getting clear on what you want before investing in coaching Beliefs and values Resources mentioned: https://alasandiego.com/ Book: The New Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz  

    83. Draw Shop Founder Summer Felix-Mulder Tackles Addiction with Cutting-Edge Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 42:04


    Time stamped show notes: [00:21] Summer explains the idea of using white boarder and voice-over to getting your message across. [01:42] Summer shares how she started her business. [03:03] Summer shares how they started Whiteboard Video.   [05:21] Summer shares how to make a video powerful, to make audience/viewer engaged. [06:52] Summer talks about the Abundance 360 Community. [08:48] Getting into networks and understanding the right connection at right time [11:18] Be a giver not a taker. Offer value to somebody. [12:30] Been able to grow because of streamlined process of making things simple for different departments [12:26] Constraints on getting good artists for a white board drawing [12:43] Cultivating [15:15] Sarah shares what she has learned from past businesses. [16:02] Sarah empowers people in their business. [16:27] Incentives are important. [17:44] Summer shares the things she's good at and is still learning.  [18:20] You are not going to be good at everything. There are certain things that you are good at, and you should focus on and hire out people for those weaknesses. [18:49] Finding good people, team is important. [20:50] Summer shares another business: Clear Health Technologies. [38:06] Positive reinforcement for positive behavior [39:25] Healing Addiction Summit [40:24] If there is something that you are thinking about that you really want to do and might be holding back, just start the conversation. One little idea and one conversation can really can open something big. Three key points Getting into networks and understanding the right connection at the right time Incentives are important. You are not going to be good at everything. There are certain things that you are good at, and you should focus on and hire out people for those weaknesses.

    82. The 90-Day Game: How to Get Clear and Take Your Business to the Next Level with Raj Sundra

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 48:37


    Time stamped show notes: [0:10] How Brad and Raj met at Burning Man [2:50] About Raj and what he loves to do [6:30] How Raj is the opposite of Brad in Wealth Dynamics [7:20] Who he works with now [8:05] Scaling his impact by helping other companies scale [8:25] Creating a culture where your team's development and growth is part of the equation [9:00] Sustaining your team [12:00] Why visionaries struggle with scaling their ideas [12:50] The most impactful issues start with the CEO and it trickles down. [15:48] Motivating and incentivizing your team to care about your business as much as you do [19:50] You need to start with clarity and market potential. [21:30] Your team is a system and looking to see how its working together. [22:00] Different stages of your business and how to adapt the best [23:50] Breaking things down into urgent/important [25:20] Raj loves using sports analogies [28:50] The next thing Brad is focusing on in his journey [30:00] Getting down to the nitty gritty of where people struggle [31:50] The videos on Raj's landing page about what they do [34:40] Moments of clarity and getting people to realize elements of scalability [36:30] Success as an emerging property--you can't guarantee success. [38:00] How to set yourself up for sustained success [42:00] Breaking things into segments and letting people see the loop they're involved in [43:00] You can't blame business owners for not knowing this stuff. [44:10] How to reach out to Raj [45:40] Raj is looking to hire two coaches and looking for software resources and investments. Three key points: Why teams are crucial to the scaling of a company Breaking down the different stages of your business Where business owners struggle and how Raj supports companies looking to scale Resources mentioned: GoTransformance Contact Raj: Raj@gotransformance dot com

    81. The Heart of a Connector: How to Leverage Media Opportunities by Being a Real Person with Chris Winfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 49:33


    Time stamped show notes: [2:20] Chris's agency was looking good on the outside but feeling miserable on the inside. [3:25] The company imploded and everything went wrong. [3:50] Turning point where Chris decided to change everything [4:40] The most painful but best time of Chris's life [5:10] Spirituality as a guiding principle of Chris's life [6:28] Brad was raised Catholic and how it now affects his life [7:03] Gratitude is everything. [7:40] How the universe will conspire against and for you [8:40] Gratitude lists and how they have changed Chris's life [11:05] Manifestation/law of attraction [11:40] Trying too hard and getting frustrated when things don't happen [12:30] Meeting with people and not looking for anything and being open and honest about where he was at [13:47] Chris's favorite Steve Jobs quote [15:05] Brad's history and experience with masterminds [18:45] Intuition is everything to Chris. [23:50] Why they don't watch the news [25:00] Deciding whom to spend time with and when to cut people out [27:25] Favorite ego quote from Chris [28:15] Brad's writing about curing depression [30:45] Chris's Unfair Advantage event in New York [32:40] The media needs you just as much as you need them. [34:30] Focusing on writing a book and doing more and more TV [36:45] Chris's beliefs about money growing up [37:30] Whom Chris looks up to in the super connector world [40:20] Reading books and recommendations [45:35] How to support Chris Winfield [47:10] Where to find Chris and his event Three key points: How gratitude, manifestation, and intuition play a big role for Chris Looking into media and books Chris's event and connecting with the best of the best Resources mentioned: Unfair Advantage Event Nevil Goddard Books Vanessa Horn Captivate Book Ray Dalio's Principles Book Think and Grow Rich Book

    80. Getting Your MBA in Retail: Karen Waksman Talks Big Chains and How to Get Your Product into Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 48:46


    Time stamped show notes: [00:31] Introductions [02:33] Karen's vision of moving to New York and working in the fashion industry [03:28] Her simple formula that helped her get products to stores [05:02] Business as a form of therapy [06:15] Dreams and happiness [08:20] You are the brand. [10:24] What Karen believes you should do if you have a product idea [12:40] What drives you to be successful [13:30] Painful events [19:00] Having more levels of distributions [30:30] Karen's secret sauce [34:20] Creating a story around your product [35:00] Deliver your story to the right person at the right time. [38: 05] “Retail Factoring” [41:10] Buyers don't want any emotional connection with vendors. [44:05] RetailMBA [46:06] Community you can join Three key points: 1. Creating your story and brand 2. Getting into the product business 3. Conveying your product to vendors to get shelf space Resources mentioned: www.retailmba.com

    79. Expert Secret: How to REALLY Make a Lot of Money from Your Book (Like 6 Figures in 16 Days) with Honoree Corder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 45:47


    Time stamped show notes: [00:08] Introduction to Honoree Corder [02:20] Writing books is a discovery process. [03:40] How she writes books [10:04] No matter how busy you are, you have 10 to 15 mins a day to focus on the process of writing, publishing, launching and marketing your book. [10:42] Avoid rushing and taking the cheap and easy way. [15:04] Strategies on promotion and marketing book [15:30] Who are the readers? [15:54] What do you want your book to do? [17:37] The only person standing in the way of themselves is themselves. [18:00] Honoree wanted to win a gold medal in the women's marathon in the Olympics. [19:20] New York City [22:19] People who are being their inauthentic selves and wondering why they are not successful [22:41] Be more of your authentic self. [29:17] Visions on the publishing industry Three key points: Finding joy and passion through writing Getting clear on your book Being your authentic self Resources mentioned: The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough Martian by Andy Weir Books by A.C. Fuller You Must Write Your Book by Honoree Corder www.honoreecorder.com

    78. Machinima, Minecraft, and Beyond: Tapping into the Influencer Economy to Make a Billion Dollar Brand with Ryan Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 55:19


    Time stamped show notes: [01:52] Brad's introduction to Ryan Williams [02:35] Ryan's background is marketing and business development, collaboration with the Influencer Economy. [02:56] First marketing person to by hired by Machinima [02:55] Past success in launching products and brands [04:42] Subsidiarity is the key word. [04:56] Share and collaborate to get your ideas seen. [05:10] Collaboration is when you opt in and someone actually buys what you're selling. [06:53] Get the right influencer. [18:12] Let go of the pinnacle of success being created by society. Create your own great story. [20:32] Ryan sharing story about being laid off from work with Disney and how it became his breakthrough [23:09] Suffering from depression [26:05] Failures in comedy [31:30] Image manicuring. Image is the most important thing. [32:50] Working less hours and making more opportunity. [32:53] It's not about what you're not doing; it's about focusing on what you are best at. [37:45] Podcasting [42:30] MMM vision [45:10] If podcasting is for you, just do it with all your heart and soul; don't worry about the numbers. [48:00] Webinars Three key points: Get your ideas seen. Get the right influence. Create a great story of your own. Resources mentioned: www.machinima.com Book: Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky www.influencereconomy/marbles.com

    77. Hungry for Happiness: Samantha Skelly on Emotional Eating, 7-Figure Business Lessons and Working on Your Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 44:07


    Time stamped show notes: [0:29] Sam runs a community of women called Hungry for Happiness. [3:08] Samantha's journey [4:15] She used to be a child actor. | She was constantly being judged, but she didn't see like that due to her young age. [4:34] When she stopped acting, she felt her significance was ripped away. [4:59] She started her own company--a personal training company in England. | She led an unhealthy life and was in a fight with her body. [5:47] She started working on her relationship with her body and food. [13:20] The negative part of the “body positive movement” [25:11] Don't consider a million options. Consider 3 options, pick the best one, and make the decision to move on. [27:09] Remove yourself from the story and ask: Is this serving me? [33:03] What is on the horizon for her? [34:28] Mission Part 1: Revolutionize the weight loss industry by helping people look at the emotional weight they're carrying and how it manifests into physical weight. [34:42] Mission Part 2: Shift the personal health industry away from the notion that there's a “there.” Three key points: Don't consider a million options. Consider 3 options, pick the best one, and make the decision to move on. Remove yourself from the story and ask: Is this serving me? People need to reevaluate the emotional weight they carry and how that manifests into physical weight. Last question: Check out her coaching program and community: www.hungryforhappiness.com   How to get in touch with her: Instagram: @SamanthaSkelly (Direct Message)

    76. Behind the Woo: Practical, Tactical Ways to Create a Map of Reality and Hack It with Michael Gustin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 52:11


    Time stamped show notes: [1:14] Michael's journey [1:29] Born in Oregon to a single mother, addicted to meth. Was put into foster homes at a very young age. Went through a lot of sexual and emotional abuse in foster homes. He was adopted at the age of 7. [1:55] Grew up in India. Dealt with therapy, prescription drugs (first one at age 4, after being raped). [2:18] Attempted suicide several times. [2:42] Overdosed and ended up flatlining. He was put in rehab until he graduated high school. [3:04] Went to college and played football. [3:13] Had an accident that destroyed his spine. Had to quit football. [6:09] What is the Reality Hacker Academy? [17:01] Growing is the process and the process is growing. [18:10] Successful people fail more than they succeed. [23:37] We can't be afraid of failing because that's the entire premise of progress. Failure is the premise of progress. [26:10] Collaboration is the way of the future. [37:23] A leader creates more leaders. [46:38] Adding value compounds over time. Three key points: Growing is the process and the process is growing We can't be afraid of failing because that's the entire premise of progress. Failure is the premise of progress. Collaboration is the way of the future. Last question: If you have someone that needs coaching/mentoring, he can help. How to contact him: www.stopthehustle.com

    75. How to Get Your Financial House in Order and Why You Should Sell Bitcoin with Eric Finnigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 41:50


    Time stamped show notes: [1:15] Eric's journey | Started when he was 23; he was in a band. His credit cards were overdrawn, and his bank accounts were empty. [2:05] He got hired at an economics investing firm. [2:53] He realized he wasn't happy after a promotion. [3:30] He spent some time trying to figure out what he wanted to do. [3:50] He quit Sept. 2015 and has been working on his own stuff since then. [6:36] “Rules are meant to be understood.” [9:43] How the regular person can start investing [9:56] First step: Know why you're investing. [14:40] Ask yourself: What's my highest impact investment? (in terms of time or money) [18:51] Things to master: LEADS - SALES - VALUE - OPERATIONS [25:34 ] There are many places to put money. It all depends on what price you're getting into or what can you add. [26:44] If you want to get into Bitcoin, wait for the next crash/correction. [39:38] What he wished everyone knew: breathe. Just breathe. Everything will be okay. Three key points: Things to master: LEADS - SALES - VALUE - OPERATIONS There are many places to put money. It all depends on what price you're getting into or what can you add. Breathe. Just breathe. Everything will be okay. Resources mentioned: Al's Rules - book Last question: How people can reach out to him/receive offer: www.zeninvest.co/marbles

    74. Leading with the Vulnerable Edge and Overcoming the Unknown with Jessica Geist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 41:34


    Time stamped show notes: [3:08] She's a Rapid Transformation Coach. [3:25] She started a company (Jessica Geist) to help entrepreneurs on their journey. [5:39] She was hanging out with her dad, and their conversation sent her into a tailspin, which lasted for a few years. [6:44] She asked herself what kind of coach she wanted to be. [7:03] She started as a career coach. [7:16] She created a consulting firm to teach CEOs how to be better leaders. [8:35] Realized their clients needed more than coaching. [9:48] She had a fear of selling. | She was terrified to launch her program. [11:15] She decided to dedicate herself to 2 things: coaching mastery and sales mastery. [12:50] During their trip to Europe, they went broke: maxed out credit cards, no money in the bank account. [16:40] She's building a platform: Worth to Wealth. [19:05] You never stop being fearful; you just get better at dealing with the fear. [23:57] Being confident is a byproduct of knowing that you're worthy. [25:06] She decided to focus on sales. Three key points: Ask yourself: What kind of entrepreneurs, coach, etc. you want to be? You never stop being fearful, you just get better at dealing with the fear Being confident is a byproduct of knowing that you're worthy Last question: If you're interested in her work or are a woman, go to her website, connect with her and her community ‘Worthy Women': www.jessicageist.com/worthtowealth/ How to connect: www.jessicageist.com/ Facebook: Worthy Women Facebook: Jess Geist or Jessica Geist

    73. Comedy for a Cause: Learn How Humor Can Make You Rich and Help People in Need with Matt Kazam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 73:09


    Time stamped show notes: [02:17] Matt introducing himself [02:54] Since childhood he has loved being comedian. [03:29] Matt is now working with entrepreneurs, businesses, and teaching people. [06:24] Matt sharing the science (demographic of the audience, variables etc.) behind creating brand [10:07] Expanding skill sets and finding ways to stand out [10:05] Humor is a viable commodity in business. People have to remember you. [13:54] Matt has used humor since he was 6 years old to get what he wants in life. [14:06] Matt sharing experiences in schools when he was a kid [14:49] Theories on why people laugh: out of superiority or commonality [17:18] Key element in comedy: exaggeration [19:26] Standup Comedy Formula: Set up, describe the situation, tag line [26:46] Mining and putting together material [29:42] People are looking to know businesses' points of view. [30:06] Look for stories in your life to connect with your audience as you're looking for commonality [39:40] Launching the business, you are the brand [47:02] Matt shares things to do in preparation for speaking engagement [51:10] How to support Three key points: Applying comedy and science to create the brand of your business Expanding your skill sets and finding ways to stand out Talk about stories that happened to you. There should be basis and truth to connect with your audience.

    72. Finding Your Why and Changing the World with 20-Year U.S. Navy Veteran Ryan Charaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 57:11


    Time stamped show notes: [0:20] Being a Navy veteran, interesting stories about world travel and leadership [01:12] Stories about his parents and childhood [01:49] By age of 18, he moved 36 times. [2:51] Mental breakdown resulting in being removed from the service [3:06] Sent to a department where they send all the younger Navies [04:46] He was helping his colleagues with coaching and processes [04:51] Started a coaching business [05:13] Being grateful for his depression [08:06] Transition still in process and will never end [08:42] Focus on growing connection with his family after being gone for 20 years [09:45] Taking it one thing at a time [26:45] Watching Myths and Monsters [27:11] We all have myths in our stories. [28:12] We have the ability to imagine. [34:18] Accomplishments [37:15] Teaching his children to make empowering choices [38:53] Inspired and committed people can change the world. [43:15] Always ask questions; continue to ask why. [45:29] Ability to respond and react based from Viktor Frankl Book [45:55] Defense is the first act of war. [54:55] Parting words from Ryan: Every single person you pass on the street give a loving response to. [55:14] The two types of communication Three key points: Being a Navy veteran turned entrepreneur Always take one thing at a time. Inspired and committed peoples can change the world. Resources mentioned: Myths and Monsters – documentary series Reacting vs Funding by Viktor Frankl (book) 

    71. Teaching the World to Lead and Closing Generational Divides with Ron Carucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 52:54


    Time stamped show notes: [0:59] Who Ron is and what he does [2:16] What continues to amaze Ron in his field of work [3:29] The one thing that is true about change [4:30] The two things that conspire together against leaders [6:30] What brands don't know about themselves [8:20] The competing against vs. for with big brands [9:12] One reason some companies are short lived [9:52] Why you must put your customer first and get clear on what they want [11:00] You must define yourself. [13:10] Where Ron sees most people succeeding and what he recommends most [14:47] Many leaders don't know how to scale. [16:00] How Coinbase is scaling rapidly and where it is going [17:20] Ron's approach on scaling effectively [21:10] A great quote and how it relates to growth [23:12] Why are people running toward cryptocurrencies? [25:23] 8/10 people from Brad's audience who are investing in crypto have never invested in anything before [30:05] Why Brad is excited to watch the cryptomarket [32:05] There are more similarities between generations than we believe. [32:35] More than ever, people want to work for a small company or for themselves but don't want to create something bigger than themselves. [35:10] How do we bridge the knowledge gap? [38:34] A question Ron asks his company frequently: what do we think our responsibility is? [39:25] Being dismissed because of age differences [39:45] We dismiss people based on who we like and who we don't like. [40:28] We invest in the people and things we trust, not necessarily the product, company, idea, etc. [43:10] The investment world is like a video game. [47:40] What does Ron wish everyone around the world knew? Three key points: 1. You must define yourself. 2. There are more similarities between generations than we believe. 3. The investment world is like a video game.

    70. The Uber Connector: Larry Benet Talks the Art of World Class Relationships and Networks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 38:42


    Time stamped show notes: [00:43] Larry spent a lot of time with people that Brad truly admires: Tony Robbins, Sara Blakely. [1:09] People will respect you for your successes and love you for your failures. [01:20] Larry came from the middle-class neighborhood in New York. [01:40] Larry battled depression numerous times. [2:08] April 1, 2006, Larry's last time selectively to be fired and let go because of doing too much networking [2:24] Larry is famous for today because of his network. [2:42] Money/bank account does not define you. [2:53] It's all about your past challenges and failures. [3:04] The ability to connect is based on vulnerability, based on authenticity. [3:40] For Larry it's not about taking; it's about giving. It's about serving. [3:42] Give first; add value always. [3:50] You should meet people, be curious about people, offer to help people as you can. 4:02] Went for a walk in LA, met random strangers, not talking about business, more casual talks [4:20] Most successful connectors, the business development experts, the best relationship guys in the world, they are just curious about people.   [12:22] Organize connection, relationships that will help to meet goals [12:45] Organized based on people's passion [14:33] It's the process, and it's the systems--they have to be organized. If you are not organized, you will never be able to build the network. [16:11] Things can take away if in the state of depression. [16: 22] Ask yourself will this matter in 5 years? Most often not--absolutely not. [17:27] Figure out what gets you going and get in motion [23:55] Real value is the underlying technology. [24:22] Get educated, take some percentage that your comfortable to invest, know that it has growth. [25:17] There's a book called Angel Investing by Jason Calcanis. Give your money to the professionals, and let them handle your money. Diversify – don't put your eggs in one basket. [27:09] Get goals as clear as possible. Figure out your whys – why are you doing something, passion about in life. It should be your passion and where your skill sets meet.Wwho then would be the most successful person or group of people that you can get close to approximately (work for, work under, volunteer, industry association)? [29:23] It's about figuring out relationships that matter most. It's not about having thousands of people. It's about enough people having integrity and values and principles that you live by. [30:05] Do business with the same values and integrity as you do.                                                    [33:51] Nurture relationships that you have. [34:25] Give first and add value always. Play the long game. Help other people. Make a difference. Do the right thing, and good things will come back if you have relationship capital, relationship currency, connection currency. It's all about high trust relationships. Three key points 1. Connect with people. 2. Adding value, serving others and making difference 3. Organize connections and relationships that will help your goals. Resources mentioned: 1. Nimble CRM Tool 2. Bitcoin 3. Book: Angel Investing by Jason Calacanis 4. larrybenet.com/ebook  

    BONUS EPISODE: Thoughts on Unleash the Power Within with Former Award-Winning Tony Robbins Trainer Eli Wilde

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 58:45


    Time stamped show notes: [00:36] How Brad and Eli met [00:40] Who is Eli Wilde [1:40] How Eli got into Tony Robbins and neuro-linguistic programming [3:10] Anything can be broken down into a strategy [4:00] What the episode will be about [5:30] Who is Tony Robbins [6:30] What is a pattern? What produces our results? [7:02] SAM Framework [8:00] Strategies to grow your hunger, vision, etc. [8:56] Application for implementing those strategies: speed and implementation [9:45] Mindset to do whatever it takes [10:30] Where 80% of your success comes from [11:45] Think about the last years of your life and patterns [12:45] What gets measured gets improved [13:40] Oprah's experience with Tony Robbins [15:41] The million dollar question [17:50] What is stopping you from making it to that next level? [18:50] All patterns can be changed [20:30] What is it that separates the most successful people from the rest? [22:38] Your beliefs determine how you feel about subjects, behaviors, thoughts, etc. [23:20] Limiting beliefs stop us from taking the most action. It stops us. [23:50] Empowering beliefs [25:28] What is it that you want in your life? What do you want to create? [26:28] All results come from specific measurable actions. [27:15] Tapping into a certain level of potential [28:55] It all comes down to your belief about yourself. [32:00] Stanford study shows that 50% of the patterns you have were conditioned by the age of 5 [34:18] What have these patterns cost you? [34:30] Eli's story about being in LA, partying, destroying opportunities, etc. [37:10] Question that triggered Eli [40:00] Eli's story about getting to the point of enough and taking action [44:00] The most successful people have all gone to one event... [45:05] Unleash the Power Within event [45:50] Mastermind day before the event [46:05] VIP ticket discounts for listeners [47:40] People come from all over the world to this event [48:29] 10X more value if you join our group than anywhere else [49:50] President Trump's momentum [50:55] Proximity is power [51:30] More info about Brad and the event [57:10] Where to reach out and view more content, buy tickets, etc Three key points: Framework used by Tony Robbins Where are you at in life with your patterns? How to stop being stuck and make drastic positive changes. Come to UPW with the Make More Marbles mastermind! Resources mentioned: Join Us at Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within

    69. Fei's World: It's a Warm One, After All--Fei Wu Talks Podcasting and Her Incredible Love of People and Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 44:45


    Time stamped show notes: [1:08] Has a podcast: Fei's World | Has been doing it for 3 years [5:51] How she reaches out to people [10:32] She moved from China to the US when she was 7 years old. [12:32] Ask people about the things that are counterintuitive: what are some of the things that led to their success, what are the things that they decided to not listen to [18:40] Brad's strength: getting into flow with people [25:14] She grew up in Beijing. | Her dad is half Cantonese. | She grew up in the army base. [25:55] Her mother was an artist. | She had a very westernized upbringing. [30:29] How she developed her storytelling skills [36:35] She quit her job and became a freelancer. | Wants other people to consider the freelance career [37:42] The world is abundant and is getting better and better. Three key points: Ask people about the things that are counterintuitive. Wants other people to consider the freelance career The world is abundant and is getting better and better. Resources mentioned: Never Split the Difference Last question: Wants to meet Brad and his team in person. Connect with more people How to reach her: Email: feisworlds@gmail dot com Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Go to website and download ebook about podcasting: www.feisworld.com

    68. The Silicon Valley Whisperer: How Chris Yeh Wins by Helping Interesting People Do Interesting Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 45:04


    Time stamped show notes: [1:33] He has gone through life trying to do things that he found interesting and meeting people that he found interesting. This has led him to where he is in life. [2:12] Went to Stanford | Joined D.E. Shaw, a hedge fund | Went to Harvard Business School [2:31] Has been creating companies and investing books | Started writing books [4:03] What he wishes everyone knew: “they just don't know” [4:42] A lot of the success in his life is from keeping his mind open. [8:32] Two ways to look at rules: (1) hard rules and (2) soft rules [12:53] Pros and cons of Ivy League background [15:16] Working on new book, coming out Ocotber 2018: Blitzscaling [18:48] Privatizing social welfare [21:26] People he looks up to: Abraham Lincoln, David Packard, and Mr. Rogers  | He models after people who are already dead. [25:36] His thoughts on net neutrality: it's a good policy [31:03] What he wishes everybody knew: other people really don't care that much [31:43] When you make decisions based on what other people see, it's a waste of time and will lead you to a suboptimal solution. [31:53] Focus on what you really want and what you really like. [41:59] Whoever you're talking to, they are the hero in their own story. Three key points: Other people really don't care that much. Focus on what you really want and what you really like. Whoever you're talking to, they are the hero in their own story. Resources mentioned: The Alliance - book Tough to Needle Last question: Sign up for newsletter, pre-order the book: www.blitzscaling.com He likes giving talks and is always looking for audiences. How to contact him: Google Chris Yeh LinkedIn: include a note about why you're contacting him

    67. Fellow Wealth Dynamics Geek and NLP Master Osmaan Sharif on Mindset Design and Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 43:55


    Time stamped show notes: [00:56] What he's up to | His journey [1:20] He helps entrepreneurs rely on their strengths. [1:33] He's been running his business for the last 10 years. [5:10] The biggest tool he has found: beliefs [10:06] How Wealth Dynamics has helped him in running his business [16:11] Where he sees Brad's company going [19:02] Once you understand what you want, then you can start thinking what it looks like for you. [23:34] What's your best thinking right now? [24:29] The only constant in life is change. [25:22] The more choices people consider, the most unsatisfied they are with the results. [25:29] Only consider 3 choices. | Ask for recommendations. [27:36] What he wished everyone in the world knew: their superpower [26:09] Most painful moment he is most grateful for: helping someone who wanted to kill themselves and preventing them from doing so [29:05] What made him a trader? [35:59] He loves helping nurture entrepreneurship from a young age. He has a program to help budding entrepreneurs. [41:59] Take action. | Your only regret will be the what ifs. Three key points: Once you understand what you want, then you can start thinking what it looks like for you. The only constant in life is change. The more choices people consider, the most unsatisfied they are with the results. Resources mentioned: Paradox of Choice - book Last question: He wants to help more people figure out what is not working for them. 15 Question Test on Mindset: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk

    66. Creating a Wealth Factory: Garrett Gunderson on Your Greatest Asset Now and What's Coming Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 48:53


    Time stamped show notes: [00:24] Founder of Wealth Factory | Author of 2 books: Killing Sacred Cows and The Rockefellers [00:43] He has a new books coming out: 5 Day Weekend. [1:12] First business was detailing cars that were repossessed by the credit union his mom worked at and vehicles from mine workers [1:27] He won $5k and decided to invested in VUL. [2:16] Mutual funds are the least effective tools in finance. [2:46] He founded Ingenuity with a partner. | It later became an Inc. 500 company. [4:24] 5 Day Weekend comes out March 2018. [4:30] Budgeting Sucks will come 6, 8, 9 months after. [4:56] It takes a genius to make things as simple as possible. [8:27] It's time to become a lifelong learner and have a beginner's mind. [11:25] Enjoy life along the way. | Invest in what you know. | Don't invest in what you don't know. [15:36] How you thrive in free market is copetition (competition and cooperation). [17:43] If we prevent the small pain, we create the long-term suffering. [19:20] How we thrive as individuals in the exponential economy through copetition [19:48] Some people are better intrapreneurs (they thrive within a structure). [21:26] Visionaries don't have the ability to bring their visions to life alone. [24:46] Some of technology has disconnected people in the name of connection. [25:11] The future will exist for those who can really connect. [31:08] He's been doing stand up comedy lately. [31:28] He has a multimedia package coming out. [35:26] Charity he supports: supporting coal mining towns and the people that live there and aligning with charities and causes the help entrepreneurship in young kids [39:18] Who he looks up to: Rich Christiansen [42:38] What scares people about having people cold call? [44:45] People are afraid of rejection because they haven't done a lot of personal development work. [47:03] Stay focused because focus will beat diversification. Make sure you're really amazing at something before you move to the next thing. Three key points: It's time to become a lifelong learner and have a beginner's mind. Enjoy life along the way. | Invest in what you know. | Don't invest in what you don't know. Stay focused because focus will beat diversification. Make sure you're really amazing at something before you move to the next thing. Resources mentioned: Text 8013967211 and put WWRD on the subject to get book "What Would the Rockefellers Do." Physical copy: pay for shipping and handling only Last question: Email builders@welthfactory dot com about people who are great people on the phone. If you know anyone, send an email. Need schedulers to get people in calendar. If you know other podcasts he could go on If you know brilliant financial minds, he's looking for another Financial Architect for his firm.

    65. Make Your Career Through Strategic Giving and Changing Education Forever with Miguel Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 47:59


    Time stamped show notes: [2:45] Miguel is one of the top instructors on Udemy. [3:44] His new project is launching in January. [4:05] Problems with online courses [4:42] He decided to create a tool that focuses on the engagement of courses. [8:09] They've developed a chatbot that allows you to deliver education in a more engaging way that helps people take measurable action weekly. [10:43] He's originally from Spain. He moved here in 1996, when he was 14 after his parents divorced. [11:14] He self-taught a lot of things in his life, like animation. [11:58] He got into Udemy very early on. It was like a hobby, but it was making a lot of money. [14:54] He was approached by a former client to do something about education. [15:22] Actual learning happens when you do stuff. If you listen and don't apply, learning doesn't happen. [16:53] 7 of the top ten courses on Udemy are about coding. [20:40] The strategy that works best for him: strategic giving [20:51] Strategic giving: provide value to someone with a lot of influence [21:34] Get your stuff in front of someone who has a large audience [25:03] He knew he only needed 1 video to get 1 influencer. [25:57] People assume that people should give them value when they haven't proved themselves valuable first. [32:43] Ask yourself: what's in it for that person? Why are they going to spend time with you instead of all the other people that want to spend time with them? [35:] You will never know what will come from the fruit of your efforts, but if you show up with a heart to serve and you add value, your time you will come. [36:37] Everything is about the people. Focus on helping the people who can add the most value to you and who you can add value to. [39:58] Generate | Grow | Give [43:01] Focus on quality over quantity Three key points: Strategic giving: provide value to someone with a lot of influence Generate | Grow | Give Focus on quality over quantity Last question: If you want to learn more about Mench, go to: https://mench.co/ If you have an online program and you want to try a new platform go to Mench and apply as instructor. How to contact him: Email: miguel@mench dot com Newsletter (Wednesdays): www.grumo.com

    64. Politics to Marketing: Working with Robert Reich, Howard Dean, Timeless Business Success with Dorie Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 36:41


    Time stamped show notes: [1:19] Grew up in a small town in North Carolina   [1:35] He entered college early (at 14). He went to grad school. [1:51] His first job was as a newspaper reporter. He got laid off 1 year into the job on Sept. 10th, 2001. [2:22] He went into politics. The campaigns he worked on lost.   [2:29] He ran a non-profit and realized that he could run a business.   [2:43] Started his business 11 years ago. Had to re-conceptualize his business a few times. [3:37 ] He had three proposals rejected before he could publish his first book. [4:53] The non-profit he ran had a budget of $150k and 3 employees. He had to raise all the money. It was a very stressful job. [8:25] Every entrepreneur asks: How do I differentiate from the competition? [9:01] If you want to be recognized for your ideas, you have to share your ideas. [11:10] People assume that networking has a transactional nature, but in reality, it is about making friends. [14:49] If you burn people, they will remember and tell other people. If you want a long career in politics, it is very disadvantageous to earn a reputation as someone who doesn't pay back favors or is always trying to maximize. [18:28  Things that do and don't translate from the political world to the marketing world [23:59] Howard Dean ran for the DNC after failing to win President of the U.S. Three key points: If you want to be recognized for your ideas, you have to share your ideas. People assume that networking has a transactional nature, but in reality, it is about making friends. If you want a long career in politics, it is very disadvantageous to earn a reputation as someone who doesn't pay back favors or is always trying to maximize. Resources mentioned: Stand Out - his book Resource: www.dorieclark.com/entrepreneur    Last question: He wants to help people figure out the unwritten codes that are guiding business success so that more people will have access to it. He was accepted to a program run by BMI, which trains the next generation of musical theater programs, to learn to write music. How to contact him: www.dorieclark.com

    63. Damion Lupo on the Law of Awareness: Balance, Tension, Flow, and Making Millions (Without Losing It All)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2018 38:36


    Time stamped show notes: [1:05] He is from Alaska. Normal middle class. He got thrown out of college.   [1:24] He started listening to his heart/soul, and he started dabbing in real estate.   [3:03] He had a $20M portfolio and a $5M net worth, and he blew it in a year.   [3:28] His mantra was: “How much is enough? More.” [4:52] Have an end date to your goals. [6:39] He used to focus on the accoutrements. He even bought the Will Smith Ferrari from Bad Boyz. [10:21] Practice losing money. [14:12] He has a rule set. If someone offers him a deal outside of it, he rejects it. Learn to say no. [16:51] In life, if you're not present, you will lose your balance sheet. [19:05] Ask yourself: Are you an example or a warning to the future?   [25:14] He asks himself: How do I do what I do? How do I support more people? How can I give this to the whole world? [25:40] His new focus is to give everything he teaches to as many people as possible. [30:33] Ask yourself: What is true? If it makes no sense, go deeper. [32:33] Until you're willing to accept that you suck, then you can't get better. [36:52] “A mistake is only a sin if it's not admitted.” It's where all the growth and power is.   Three key points: Have an end date to your goals. Ask yourself: What is true? If it makes no sense, go deeper. Until you're willing to accept that you suck, then you can't get better. Resources mentioned: Ken Jennings Make Your Bid - book by William McCraven Last question: Share his ideas and tools that can go to the entire world. How to contact him: www.damionlupo.com

    62. Lessons from Building Ruby on Rails, Basecamp, and Why Bitcoin Is a Ponzi Scheme with David Heinemeier Hansson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 53:24


    Time stamped show notes: [00:20] David is the creator and founder of Basecamp and the creator of Ruby on Rails. [1:42] When he started Basecamp, he was the sole developer. [6:35] Leadership failures and things learned along the way [10:45] They built the software (Basecamp) for themselves and realized that it would solve the problem for other people in the industry, and they sold it to them. [12:40] When they launched, they didn't have a billing system. They got it out and built the billing system in 27 days (they gave 30 day trials, so 3 days before the first customers were supposed to pay). [17:03] What he thinks of the Open Movement now [18:38] He never thought of releasing Ruby on Rails as a paid software. | Infrastructure software is supposed to be free. [23:26] Show up, do the work, and do the work you're interested in doing. [24:50] When you apply to Basecamp, send a cover letter; if you don't, your resume goes straight to the dumpster. [28:00] At Basecamp, they want to see actual work, representative work of what someone would be doing if they hired them. [28:18] They hire a lot of Junior Developers because they are a lot more open. [30:10] He admires or models after in the industry: MailChimp and Shopify [34:22] The only industry Bitcoin has disrupted is the ponzi scheme industry. [40:50] Questions why people want a currency so detached from the real world. [41:12] People who use Bitcoin want the untraceability and the irreversibility. [42:31] Untraceability and irreversibility would only work in societies like North Korea or Venezuela, not in countries like the U.S. [43:21] He believes that the government shouldn't have the key to open encryptions for things like Whatsapp. | We need privacy for the exchange of communication and information, and it's the same way when it comes to currency. [46:20] The sort of returns of Bitcoin are only available in unsavory ventures. [48:33] Growth without contribution is the motto of cancer. [51:32] Don't look for the silver bullet. | Don't look for the one thing you wanted to do different. | Don't look for the regret. | Love your fate. | Figure out how to fall in love with the things you have and the path you're on. | Don't look back at things with regret. Three key points: Show up, do the work, and do the work you're interested in doing. Growth without contribution is the motto of cancer. Don't look for the silver bullet. | Don't look for the one thing you wanted to do different. | Don't look for the regret. | Love your fate. | Figure out how to fall in love with the things you have and the path you're on. | Don't look back at things with regret. Resources mentioned: Rework - book Last question: New book: The Calm Company (hopes to release in 2018) URL: www.davidheinemeierhansson.com Twitter: @DHH

    61. Super Connector Kelli Richards on Working with Steve Jobs and the Importance of Trust and Timing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 50:48


    Time stamped show notes: [00:43] She knew she wanted to be a record producer at the age of 8. [1:28] She launched the Music and Entertainment Division at Apple and ran it for 12 years. It later became iTunes. Steve Jobs was her mentor. [4:26] She's been a talent producer. [5:29] She's had a podcast for 5 years. She's published books and articles in different publications.   [5:43] Things won't change for her in the next 5 years. She wants to keep focusing on thought leadership.   [6:39] Time management and keeping in touch with her network are natural to her.   [7:14]  She uses her calendar (iCal) as a calendar and to do list. [9:28] Your brand is the most critical part to building your career. You need to keep it sharp. [9:55] Always be looking to add value.   [10:29] Corporate culture is paramount.   [10:53] Set an example and follow through. Be someone people want to follow.   [11:39] Her secret to success: maintain relationships [12:17] You don't need to be in touch with relationships all the time. Just when you have something of value.   [12:43] You need to fail in order to thrive.   [13:42] Leaving Apple when she did was not the best time in hindsight. [15:02] iTunes launched 5 years after she left.   [17: 04] She admires Oprah. [19:50] Advice to entrepreneurs: don't go at it alone [22:16] She was booked on Flight 93 on 9/11. She didn't get on the flight because she honored her intuition. [23:09] She had a terrible feeling that something bad was going to happen. She cancelled the trip. She was supposed to work with Michael Jackson but didn't go. [29:12] Hallmark of success: keep your mouth shut [29:44] Cupertino is her hometown. [31:34] She's always been a contrarian. [33:26] Spirituality is foundational. [33:55] Her favorite interviews in her podcast: Member of Sticks (keyboard player - Lauren), Todd (her long-time collaborator), Ty Roberts [35:13] Her podcast: All Access Radio [35:32] She would love to meet Oprah. [41:12] If you can't conceive, how will you ever get there? [43:08] She reads 2 books a week, but she keeps some books close by for reference. [45:53] “Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure.” - Tony Robbins [46:14] A leader creates more leaders, not followers. [46:37] Mindfulness: knowing what's going on around you and how you choose to take action and understand the consequences [47: 47] Don't try to do it alone. Even one conversation can create a collaboration. Three key points: Her secret to success: maintain relationships Hallmark of success: keep your mouth shut Mindfulness: knowing what's going on around you and how you choose to take action and understand the consequences Resources mentioned: www.gratitudenetwork.com Abundance - book by Peter Diamandis Thrive: Stop Wishing Your Life Away - book Enough Already - book Straight Line Leadership: Tools for Living with Velocity and Power Through Turbulent Times Last question: She's always looking for better tools for time management and to optimize productivity. Referrals - If there's somebody listening whom she can add value to as a consultant, she would like to talk to you. If you're a high achiever, or would like to become one, and you would like an advisor, contact her. If you have a budget and want to engage celebrities to perform at a company function or event, contact her. How to contact her: www.kellirichards.com www.allaccessgroup.com Email: info@allaccessgroup dot com

    60. Goal Planning and Living Your Best Life with Dreampreneur Traci Bogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2018 39:07


    Time stamped show notes: [1:26] Introduction to Traci Bogan [2:37] “Never take advice from someone who hasn't climbed the mountain before you.” [2:48] Anybody can be a coach, but some people shouldn't be/don't deserve to be. [3:54] One of the biggest things is mindset. Some people don't have the confidence or perseverance. [4:12] We deserve to have some hand-holding and the inspiration to keep going. [4:28] When you increase your confidence, you increase your self-esteem. When you increase your self-esteem, you increase your self-worth. When you increase your self-worth, you increase your self-love. [4:47] Every single step brings confidence. [5:11] Difference between dreamer and dreampeneur: moving the needle. Dreampreneurs do things to move the needle. [6:19] (1) Map out and create vision. (2) Reverse engineer the steps that turn into daily accountable actions.   [8:14] People don't achieve dreams because: (1) they don't know what it is (haven't declared it in writing with a due date); (2) don't feel worthy of the dream or they feel success/failure. [10:58] Toxic belief: “I can't afford it.” [11:47] Keep working on beliefs all the time. [13:39] Appreciation / Gratitude Marketing [13:48] Benefits of Gratitude Marketing [16:35] Greeting cards add a level of personalization that adds a personal connection. [22:01] What's exciting in her life right now: movie and book [32:36] When people have fear, they revert to their comfort zone. [34:01] Following your dream is not a matter of cost or time; it's a matter of  knowledge and decision. Three key points: When you increase your confidence, you increase your self-esteem. When you increase your self-esteem, you increase your self-worth. When you increase your self-worth, you increase your self-love. (1) Map out and create vision. (2) Reverse engineer the steps that turn into daily accountable actions.   People don't achieve dreams because: (1) they don't know what it is (haven't declared in writing with a due date); (2) don't feel worthy of the dream or they feel success/failure. Last question: Anecdote on someday-aties. Text "dareto" to 64600.

    59. James Swanwick Talks Success, Authenticity, and How He Built Several Multiple 7 Figure Businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 48:28


    Time stamped show notes: [0:58] He owns Swanick Sleep with his brother Tristan and Tai Lopez. [1:43] He started his company with blue light blocking glasses. [2:16] Launched the company Black Friday 2016, selling 18 pairs on the first day. [3:11] People figured out how to stack discount codes, and they lost thousands of dollars of inventory. [3:51] Tai Lopez became a partner and investor in the business. [4:09] They now sell on Amazon, their own e-commerce stores, home shopping networks, and conferences. Looking to get in retail stores in 2018. [8:14] 4 types of buyers: practical, action, social, and emotional (PASE) [11:19] Understanding who the core customer is helps you communicate in the same language. [13:43] He gets pitched a lot of times to talk on their show or work for him. He looks for people who can add value. [14:20] He likes people who are proactive, offer value, and understand who he is and what he needs. [16:45] People think that “Hey, I would like to take you out for coffee” is a great way to inspire a connection,  but it's not.   [17:10] “You have to earn the right for a genuine friendship and a genuine relationship.” [19:09] Ask: “What does this person need most right now?” [20:18] The most successful people figured out the balance of giving and taking. [21:22] How he communicates his boundaries [24:29] How he gets back into balance: daily habits [30:33] When people are treating him like a god, he reminds himself he's just a guy. [36:19] Ways he grounds his messages or catches himself when he's not grounding [40:31] People will respect you for your success but love you for you failures. [42:43] We all start somewhere and it's at 0. [43:00] When you do well with what you're given and you put in an effort, you have the opportunity to achieve sometting great. [43:09] A leader doesn't create more followers; they create more leaders (Tony Robbins). Three key points: 4 types of buyers: practical, action, social, and emotional (PASE) “You have to earn the right for a genuine friendship and a genuine relationship.” The most successful people figure out the balance of giving and taking. Resources mentioned: Give and Take - book Last question: He would like to find a General Manager or operations type person or executive assistant for his business. How to contact him: Email: james@jamesswanick dot com

    58. Guy Ferdman on the Future of Personal Development and How We Can Change Our Life in a Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 50:16


    Time stamped show notes: [1:26] He used to be depressed and suicidal when he was younger (around 19 years old). [5:23] He put himself through a lot of leadership development programs. [7:00] He quit his job 3 weeks after starting. Only had $400 in his account and paid $397 to learn how to get online and do marketing. [7:52] He used to be considered one of the best Facebook marketers in the world. [12:52] There's no one size fits all in personal development. Everyone "dances" in an unique way. [15:15] He's (Guy Ferdman) an efficiency driven person. [16:26] Once we state change, we become righteous about our transformation [16:31]  We judge the way we were before as if it was worse than the way we are now. [22:50] We need to reprogram our minds and bodies to vibrate at a rhythm rather than a rhythm that has been taught to us. [23:30] If you're not feeling worthy of $1M, you won't be able to achieve it. [25:49] Things start showing up when you realize you're worthy of them. [30:46] One of his favorite things of all time: How do humans decipher reality? [31:25] When you walk around thinking you know everything, it kills all the possibility in your life. [32:44] You don't understand a culture until you speak their language. [35:58] How we can create experiences for people that can erase the trauma and help them align with reality in a different way. [39:28] Talent is giving, not earned. [41:13] You have to pay for proximity. [42:49] He wants to see an absolute explosion of genius around the planet. Three key points: There's no one size fits all in personal development. Everyone "dances" in an unique way. We need to reprogram our minds and bodies to vibrate at a rhythm rather than a rhythm that has been taught to us.   When you walk around thinking you know everything, it kills all the possibility in your life. Resources mentioned: Peter Diamandis, Bold - book Steven Kotler, Stealing Fire - book Last question: App on iOS/Android : http://app.satoriprime.com/ Podcast: Have It All Podcast How to contact him: Email: guy@satoriprime dot com

    57. Lessons from 30 Years of Bootstrapped Success: Nancy Duarte Talks Silicon Valley, Leadership, and the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 43:47


    Time stamped show notes: [0:27] She has a firm that will help you write and produce a great talk. [0:43] Started this niche in 2000 when Jim Collins' book came out but have 30 years in business. [1:14] Wrote first book in 2008. [3:19] She had someone come in and write job descriptions, and she separated from that role and hired someone to do it.    [3:48] She brought in a president. [6:29] She realized that there are people who can do some things better than her, which helped her separate from the roles.   [8:04] She makes business models for fun. [10:12] What does she see coming that will change her industry? [13:34] Her venture is bootstrapped, which people don't find "sexy." [13:46] Raising money is a business model in the Valley. [14:45] What she would like entrepreneurs to know: resilience. [15:00] You have to be a lifelong learner and be constantly investing in yourself -- be well-read. [15:19] What a lot of entrepreneurs are missing: empathy and storytelling. [17:54] “Pride cometh before a fall.” [19:06] Empathy has been her life-long journey on a personal level.   [27:56] “Female entrepreneurs are the most underutilized resource on the planet.” [29:16] Her husband started the business, and he let her take over. [29:27] She's very future focused; her husband is past focused [32:25] Her son builds small trains. [36:36] She and her husband give away 10% of all their increase and 1% of the company's profit. [38:52] Story is the way to bond, connect, and persuade. When we're part of a story, we're transformed. Three key points: She had someone come in and write job descriptions, and she separated from that role and hired someone to do it. What she would like entrepreneurs to know: resilience. You have to be a lifelong learner and be constantly investing in yourself -- be well-read Story is the way to bond, connect, and persuade. When we're part of a story, we're transformed. Resources mentioned: Ownership Thinking - Book Geography of Thought - Book The Power of Habit - Book Monetizing Innovation - Book Never Split the Difference - Book Payoff - Book Reid Hoffman's Podcast Last question: She loves to hear ideas. You can connect with her on LinkedIn. If anyone has ideas of what kinds of stories the world needs to hear right now. She's working on communicating stories through the data. If anyone has any data points, she's trying to find struggles people have had and suss out the story. How to contact her: Website: www.Duarte.com Social Media: She's on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

    56. One Simple Idea, One Profound Impact on the World: Stephen Key Tells All His Simple Strategies for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017 48:25


    Time stamped show notes: [3:16] He's made a lot of mistakes along the way. [3:54] What he would do differently if he were to start over [4:21] Used to do door-to-door sales. Hated it, but he considers it the best job he's had. [7:19] He's in the game of rejection. [7:49] He keeps all the rejection letters. [12:24] Listen to what their needs are and give them that content. [14:59] People first pay with their attention, then their time, and then their money. [17:51] He doesn't see problems. He studies mission statements, packaging, who's buying, reviews, etc. and then he finds something he's interested in and asks himself, "What is next?" [20:04] He makes a slight variation of items that are already selling. [26:34] He took an art class. He wasn't very good at it, but he loved it. He thought that if he could do it for a living, he could spend a lifetime doing so. [27:34] If you like what you do, it's not work. [28:01] How the provisional patent landscape has changed [28:30] A lot of people are afraid to show their ideas because they think they will be stolen, but he doesn't believe it happens that often. [29:58] Always file a provisional patent application. Don't be afraid. Find companies that embrace creators/creative people. [34:39] Make a choice to use your voice. [37:59] Things he laments have changed. [38:03] It is hard to manage yourself with all the distractions. [38:30] Be selective with who you listen to. [40:58] He hopes we haven't lost the ability to entertain ourselves when we're alone by using our creativity. [43: 03] He's trying to figure out how to do more with less. Three key points: Listen to what their needs are and give them that content. People first pay with their attention, then their time, and then their money. Be selective with who you listen to. Resources mentioned: Wealth Dynamics by Roger Hamilton Last question: Share, enjoy, watch his YouTube channel: InventChannelTV How to contact him: stephenkey@inventright dot com

    55. Tim Harris' Rules for Success: Contrarian Advice That Just Might Change Your Life and Increase Your Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2017 49:09


    Time stamped show notes: [3:11] Married his high school sweetheart. They're from Ohio. [3:31] They [him & wife] pooled money together to buy their first investment property. [3:57] Sold 100 houses in their first year of business.   [5:17] People started asking them to be speakers. They built momentum and got into coaching [7:41] They've always made decisions based on profit. [8:03] Rich: When your money works for you / when you don't have to work for your money [8:35] They don't take debt because they've never seen a person with no debt go bankrupt. [10:42] When the market changed [2007], they pivoted and started teaching agents how to go after the distressed market. [14:12] Rule: Don't follow your passion. Your passion will betray you. [17:12] Passion is an emotion tied to ego.   [17:35] People who follow their passion only work/achieve at a high level when they feel a certain way about something. [19:58] Doing what you don't want to do, when you don't want to do it, at the highest level [25:34] When you're trying to help someone, your ego can't be the loudest voice. [28:10] Ego = fear [28:18] There's two types of fear: (1) psychological and (2) physical [29:46] Psychological fear = ego fear [31:59] Psychological fear is optional. [37:32] Most people go into business because they want to have a sense of freedom. [39:35] You have to have product as your profit. [40:14] If you don't have profit as your main driver, you won't have any (unless it's a social venture). [45:11] Why is actual profit a taboo topic? Three key points: Doing what you don't want to do, when you don't want to do it, at the highest level When you're trying to help someone, your ego can't be the loudest voice. If you don't have profit as your main driver, you won't have any (unless it's a social venture Last question: Listen to their daily podcast: Real Estate Coaching Radio Read their book: Harris Rules How to contact: tim@timandjulieharris dot com

    54. Wired Magazine Founder Kevin Kelly on the Future, Unpopular Opinions, and the Inevitability of Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 44:35


    Time stamped show notes: [00:43] Failures that made him who he is today | Dropped out of college [1:52] A couple of the businesses he started were started with $200 each. One he had to shut down, and one he had to sell. He got a better business education than he would have in college. [2:52] You want to have small, steady failures that course correct instead of one catastrophic failure that wipes you out .  [4:12] Time your IPO perfectly. [4:31] Domesticate our failures so that they recur often, frequently, and smaller so they become ways for us to learn. [6:36] People have a better chance to participate. Things are getting better. [7:09] This is the best time to make things happen. There's never been as many tools, as much money, as much knowledge. [7:36] The future will be even better. [9:05] The biggest AI companies today are sitting on a lot of data. [11:20] There's two kinds of people looking at the future: those who have to see it to believe it and those who believe it in order to make it real. [13:33] Not everything that is strange, wonderful, or wild is going to become true. [14:53] Doing, not thinking, is the solution to all the problems in the world. [16:13] Kevin believes AI will become a commodity like electricity. [21:14] One of the ways in which our economic infrastructure will shift is in the invention of new institutional forms.   [22:31] There will be a increase in scale [economics]. [25:25] We need to have tolerance for natural monopolies (like Facebook). [27:50] We're constantly inventing ways to have a winner take all, new verticals. There is an infinite amount of verticals. [28:35] His most unpopular idea that he believes is ‘the thing': anonymity in the internet is a bad thing. [29:35] He believes ending anonymity on the internet would end bullying, harassment, etc. [30:05] Anonymity is like sales. In small amounts, it is harmless, but in large amounts, it is toxic. [36:26] He believes a world government is necessary at this time (taxes, police, leadership, tackling problems at the global level). Three key points: You want to have small, steady failures that course correct instead of one catastrophic failure that wipes you out.   This is the best time to make things happen. There's never been as many tools, as much money, as much knowledge. Anonymity is like sales. In small amounts, it is harmless, but in large amounts, it is toxic. Last question: If anyone have answers, or know experts, or can recommend resources on global government, please contact him. How to contact him: Email: kk@kk dot org

    53. The Future of Artificial Intelligence Is Being Created Today: Skymind CEO Chris Nicholson Talks What's Next in AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 46:46


    Time stamped show notes: [0:49] About Skymind - Artificial Intelligence company, bringing AI out of the lab and into the real world [2:00] People should know: AI is just math and code, not magic. [4:05] The thing AI and capitalism have in common: they are accelerants. [6:34] AI will introduce us to more environments to try and serve our needs better. [9:16] Consistency can move mountains and carve rivers and mountains. [10:49] As chips get more powerful, AI can get powerful. [12:43] What is quantum computer? [15:25] What would quantum supremacy achieve? [18:34] We need to gather data on what type of art causes each emotion so that then we can produce meaningful art. [19:24] He believes we can create really strong AI, which might be stronger than us. [22:13] We program AI's values. They learn from what we teach them. [24:25] Collaboration is the way we win. [25:50] Sarcasm kills intimacy. [27:06 ] He was born in Montana - a very rural state. He realized that there's a big world out there that has to be explored. [27:31] He felt like he had to leave Montana to grow economically and mentally. [28:07] The great divide is urban vs. rural (especially in the USA now). [28:39] He worked as a journalist for 10 years. [29:08] Paris is no longer welcoming to artists. Now it's very bourgeois. [30:00] He learned to code in the evenings while being a journalist. And then he went to work for a company where he met his co-founder. [31:19] He never thought he would be the head of a company. He had to grow into it. [31:43]  Being the head of a company is a big moral project: to give people a place they can work, where they have a supportive work environment, and make sure everyone is communicating well. [32:20] Leadership lesson he's learned: communicate more - get in contact and listen. [33:25] They (at Skymind) communicate asynchronously.   [33:43] They (at Skymind) use Basecamp. [33:52] They (at Skymind) schedule weekly calls. [34:02] Live conversation is better than an email. Make an effort to get on the phone. [36:27] Skymind is working toward profitability. They just had their first $1M year. [41:13] AI starts with the collection of data and it has to be aligned with the outcomes you want to predict. [42:25] What he wishes to leave the world as his legacy/words of wisdom: for people to follow their nose when finding what their passion is and what they want to create Three key points: People should know: AI is just math and code, not magic. Leadership lesson he's learned: communicate more - get in contact and listen. Live conversation is better than an email. Make an effort to get on the phone. Resources mentioned: Basecamp - Project Manager Last question: They need to execute their plan to make their product better to build a whole organization of repeatable sales. Talent is a choke point for him. Finding the right fit for the company.

    52. The Master Connector and Why the Biggest Heart Wins: Jayson Gaignard Talks World Class Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 49:54


    Time stamped show notes: [0:25] About Jayson: his book (Mastermind Dinners) and his events (Mastermind Talks) [1:57] He grew his business to $7M a year for over 4 years without outside investment. [2:06] He was pursuing the 4-hour work week, started to question to his life, and decided to sell his business. [4:29] He started having mastermind dinners. [5:06] He didn't begin charging for the dinners. He was paying for them out of pocket. [5:29] Had an opportunity to do a dinner with Tim Ferriss [8:28] “Ignorance, confidence, and hard work can go a long way.” [8:45] After his first event was a success, he decided to do another one, and he continued doing more. [10:06] After meeting Tim Ferriss, Brad had the opportunity to go to Africa with Tim. [12:13] Tim Ferris has had an incredible impact on entrepreneurs. [13:30] He initially wanted to be like a Ted Talk but for entrepreneurs. [15:10] Essence of Mastermind Talks: great people, great food, great experiences [16:28] How he keeps the community growing all year long [18:03] The biggest shift he's had in terms of business [19:48] He scales by raising the price point and the caliber of people attending. [21:48] The selection process is the hardest thing. There is a process for vetting. [22:50] His goal is to build the best peer group for 7- and 8-figure entrepreneurs. [24:04] How he manages all his relationships [26:58] He has a desire to go deeper with his relationships. It's not about meeting more people. [28:50] The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say "No" to almost everything. [29:24] Connecting with connectors [30:52] How he recharges   [32:58] How he keeps the family unit going | How his family supports him [33:37] He makes travel about family, even when its about work. His wife is also involved in the business. [35:29] Entrepreneurs need to realize that they can combine family, work, and wellness creatively. Don't let it fall by the wayside.   [37:12] The importance of rapport   [38:48] His podcast is divided into seasons, and every season is themes. It makes it easier to commit to a season rather than be stuck in a content creation hamster wheel. [40:48] How he gives back [41:21] He has a “biggest fan budget,” not a marketing budget. [41:40] If you want to care about somebody, care about what they care about or who they care about. [45:41] "There is more to life than increasing its speed." - Ghandi [45:56] We're always measuring up and comparing our lives to what we see on Instagam. Three key points: He scales by raising the price point and the caliber of people attending rather than increasing the size and amount of talks. Go deeper with your relationships. It's not about meeting more people. Entrepreneurs need to realize that they can combine family, work, and wellness creatively. Don't let it fall by the wayside.   Resources mentioned: Way of Life - App Defy Ventures - helps formerly incarcerated men and women transition Last question: Listen to his podcast, share it on Facebook or Twitter, etc. CommunityMade: www.communitymade.com Itunes: Community Made How to contact him: -Facebook: JaysonGaignard -Twitter: @JaysonGaignard

    51. Chris Reynolds Talks About What He's Learned from Interviewing 40+ Location Independent Millionaires

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 36:49


    Time stamped show notes: [1:26] His journey | Started when his mother bought him two books [4:15] Change in the algorithms wiped out his SEO rankings and that eliminated his income. [5:26] He created the Entrepreneur House to get entrepreneurs together to grow their businesses and travel. [7:00] What business means to him and how he sees it change it in the future [7:12] Business is an opportunity to control your personal growth and create your lifestyle without having to be controlled by other people and finances.   [10:41] What can you rely on as an entrepreneur to stay constant? [14:07] Top people he follows and a questions he would ask them [18:30] What he [Richard] has learned about creation vs promotion [18:49] He started podcasting without researching how to get it ranked on iTunes or how to get reviews. He focused on content. [20:22] Be adaptable as much as possible. Flow like water, because things are always going to change. [21:54] How does he find people who are aligned with his vision and incentivizes them? [23:09] If you think it's the right person and they're not willing to be on the same page as you, then they're probably not the right person.   [23:40] Things happen naturally, and the right people will come at the right time.   [25:17] Sometimes being too close to the process forbids you from doing things right. [28:28] Let people do their job.   [29:36] Lesson he forgot and had to re-learn | Lesson he learned years ago [29:55] “This problem will pass.” [34:28] Find out what you truly desire in life and go after that. Three key points: Business is an opportunity to control your personal growth and create your lifestyle without having to be controlled by other people and finances. If you think it's the right person and they're not willing to be on the same page as you, then they're probably not the right person.   Always keep in mind: “This problem will pass.” Resources mentioned: 4 Hour Workweek - book Paul Levine Robert Kiyosaki Richard Branson Tim Ferriss Dan Andrews - The Dinamite Circle & The Tropical MBA Podcast Steven Vanderpel - KB Social partner Last question: Check out the Entrepreneur House Podcast How to contact him: Contact page at http://theentrepreneurhouse.com/

    50. Rocking Women's Businesses Worldwide: How Katie Krimitsos Helps Women Give, Thrive, and Shine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 40:10


    Time stamped show notes: [1:55] She started her podcast because she knew so many genius businesswomen and she just wanted a space where they could be found and highlighted. [3:24] She was the operator/co-owner of a company someone else founded. [4:19] She didn't grow up in an entrepreneurial family. Her family was blue-collar. [6:25] Entrepreneurship is like an upward spiraling staircase. [7:17] It's good to goal set, but what do you have to do to evolve into the woman that deserves to achieve those goals? [9:38] She followed her curiosity with her podcast, and it became an entire business for her. [10:23] She wants to help women lead a purposeful, profitable life through entrepreneurship. [13:29] If you're doing something you don't love doing and it doesn't make you money, outsource it. [17:41] If you ask the right questions, clarity can come quickly. [22:25] Business start out because you want a better a life, but eventually it becomes a means of value transfer (giving to get). [23:35] One of her money stories was: it's very hard to make money. [24:53] Make enough marbles so that everyone can have food, water, and shelter. When the basics are covered, what does it look like when everyone can be creative without thinking about the basics? [26:53] She wants to help women so that they don't worry about the basics. [27:18] The more women entrepreneurs who are abundant and giving to the world, out of the stress, the more the world benefits from the giving. [28:26] She reorganized her finances and created a ‘giving bucket.' [29:05] Once a month or once a quarter, she looks around her and sees where she can donate her ‘giving bucket.' [31:33] If you're in a moment where you can't figure out how you're going to make rent or cover basic needs, take $2 and given them away. [36:05] Conversations about love, spiritual, business are so much more prevalent and accepted than they were 5-10 years ago. Three key points: Entrepreneurship is like an upward spiraling staircase. If you're doing something you don't love doing and it doesn't make you money, outsource it. If you're in a moment where you can't figure out how you're going to make rent or cover basic needs, take $2 and given them away. Resources mentioned: Profit First - book Built to Sell - book The Go Giver - book Oprah's Super Soul Conversations - Podcast Last question: Get her message out to all of Brad's listeners. How to contact her: www.bizwomenrock.com

    49. How to Travel the World and Live a Life of Complete Freedom (On Your Own Terms) with Natalie Sisson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 35:46


    Time stamped show notes: [0:55] She's loving her life and new found freedom. [1:47] San Diego is too easy to love. [2:41] Top places she'd like to live. [3:40] What key pieces have allowed her to travel and set up a freedom lifestyle [5:47] Things people shouldn't miss if they go to New Zealand [7:49] Is traveling to New Zealand/Australia thing? [9:17] A lot of Americans are buying land in New Zealand -- “planning their escape routes.” [10:02] Business climate in New Zealand [11:26] New Zealand is like an incubator. You can start there and then expand if the idea works. [14:05] Places she wants to cross off the bucket list [16:41] Challenge is to set up a company to be able to travel the world [18:26] She uses free workshops, podcasts call to action, blog challenges, Facebook Live. [19:34] Things that she wishes people were reading/consuming to achieve the lifestyle she has [21:04] She recommends doing courses online through EdX. [23:32] What she is excited about [future] [24:51] What is CrowdCube? [26:57] Advice she would give to her former self 10 years ago [27:26] No one will believe in you as much as you will. [27:51] What are the next steps in her journey? [1-5 years] [29:14] Her new venture Three key points: A lot of Americans are buying land in New Zealand -- “planning their escape routes.” New Zealand is like an incubator. You can start there and then expand if the idea works. Do courses on EdX to learn and expand thought. Resources mentioned: CrowdCube - https://www.crowdcube.com/ Last Question: Go to www.right2freedom.com and fill survey. Listen to The Freedom Podcast. Where people can find here: www.suitcaseentrepreneur.com   www.nataliesisson.com

    48. The Power of a Life Lesson: Learn to Fuel Your Genius Using the Network Effect with Deepak Ramola

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 35:39


    Time stamped show notes: [0:14] Deepak is from Dehra Dun, India. [1:43] Live with abandon instead of dying with regret. [1:52] What Project Fuel does - share stories and fuel people to reach their potential [2:11] Project Fuel - collects life lessons from around the world (human wisdom) [2:55] Deepak's life journey [3:02] His journey started with his mother, who was pulled out of school because girls in India at the time were not allowed to study. [4:05] When he asked his mother what her education was, she answered that life taught her. [4:41] Her experience made him believe that everyone who is living is learning something. [5:22] As he grew, he realized that learning from other was not to avoid mistakes, but to make newer and unique mistakes and avoid the mistakes others have made. [6:07] At 17, he was given a book deal. [6:33] He started to design the life lessons in different ways: poems, games, etc.   [6:54] His idea grew through word of mouth. It became a movement/organization. [7:24] Examples of how people have been transformed [8:02] Favorite lesson #1: wash your socks regularly. [8:52] Favorite lesson #2: try to relate to everyone with a sense of humor. [9:42] Business side of Project Fuel: advertising, revenue, virality, etc.   [10:02] Project fuel grew organically. [10:59] Primary source of revenue: workshops [12:04] Launched Project Fuel's online store [13:05] Learning from “regular people” not only “gurus” [13:52] Sex worker lesson: value your own work. The value is of the person; the work is second. [14:23] Sex worker lesson: “Interpretation is a dangerous weapon; use it wisely.” [16:55] Stepping into people's shoes can be enlightening. [18:06] Painted houses with stories from who live in the village [19:15] Don't judge people by how they make money. [20:10] Ego vs. spirit [20:20] “Man plans; God laughs.” [20:51] “When you know better, you do better.” - Maya Angelou [21:10] There's different ways of telling the same story. [22:51] Where he sees Project Fuel going | 5 year plan [23:26] Wants to have an app or a digital tool. Is in the process of building but is in the process of finalizing. [23:36] In the next 5-10 years, he wants Project Fuel to close. He doesn't believe the success of the organization is when it is no longer needed, because it is part of the culture. [25:05] “The purpose of life is not to become a star; it is to become a constellation.” [28:08] He has no story framework. People don't want to talk to someone who has an agenda. Listen as much as you can. [29:52] Never ask people what their life is directly. Ask them what is the piece of advice you would give to your most loved person right now?” [30:15] Be patient. Listen to as much as you can. Be open to vulnerability. You're not ready to take if you're not ready to give. Three key points: His journey started with his mother, who was pulled out of school because girls in India at the time were not allowed to study. Sex worker lesson: “Interpretation is a dangerous weapon; use it wisely.” “The purpose of life is not to become a star; it is to become a constellation.” Last question: Give as many life lessons as you can. It is the more useful thing for him. Connecting him to collaborators. How to reach him: Website: www.projectfuel.in Social media: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/projectfuel/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Project-FUEL-294060794066273/?ref=br_rs

    47. How to Get Endorsed by the Dalai Lama: How Akshay Nanavati Turned Fear into a Life-Changing Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 43:20


    Time stamped show notes: [0:29] Introduction to Akshay [3:37] How he got to where he is now [7:22] Lessons that he's learned over the years | What drives people to pursue this physical activity [8:55] There's no right or wrong. Just work on being better than yesterday. Find your worthy struggle. [12:45] People that he looks up to around his mission [15:22] Immerse yourself in who you want to be, and when you surround yourself with those references, it becomes something that just stays within you. [19:45] Cultivating courage - making willpower a habit. Willpower is a finite resource. [21:16] Not wasting cognitive energy [21:26] Wherever you are now is OK--engage that next level of risk. [22:40] Techniques to cultivate willpower [23:20] Train your brain to suffer better. [25:48] Isolate yourself from your fears. [26:22] Emotions are just emotions. Not good or bad. It's up to us to decide what we do with them. [26:47] Fear can propel you to excel if you engage your fear and understand it. [28:35] Don't judge your emotions. [28:46] Fear is not a weakness. [32:29] When you experience intense lows, you also experience intense highs. Three key points: Cultivate willpower. Train your brain to suffer better. Don't judge your emotions. Fear is not weakness. Resources mentioned: Fearvana - https://fearvana.com/ Black Hawk Down Toyota 5 Why's A Man Search for Meaning Seneca Last question: Get the book into more hands. The book is available for free on https://fearvana.com/. You just have to cover the cost of shipping. Profits made are going to charity. Spread the word and pick a few books. He wants to create a Fearvana movement--combating a world that is constantly making our lives easier.

    46. How to Completely Transform Your Life: Zero to Hero in 3 Years with Myke Metzger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 66:09


    Time stamped show notes: [1:32] Myke is 28 years old and lives in Richmond, VA. He founded and runs a digital marketing company. [2:03] He used to live with a scarcity mindset. He was never happy and was very negative. [4:12] He used to be a bartender. Led an unhealthy life - getting drunk, going to bed late, sleeping until late, partying, etc. [6:33] His biggest struggle was getting over the fact that moving forward in life or becoming a more successful, healthy, wealthy person was possible. [6:59] His biggest struggles as an entrepreneur are: delegation, cutting out fluff, and staying focused on results. [10:50] He came to a realization and asked himself: "What do I really want to do?" [12:21] He decided he didn't want to be the kind of person who is not in control of his life. [16:11] He got a notification from his landlord saying he had 30 days to leave because the house had to be gutted. [17:42] A friend introduced him to network marketing. [21:17] Why does certain advice only work for some people? [25:24] Currently he doesn't have a mentor. He had mentors in the past. [30:01] He felt like he had no other choice but to do what he was doing. He latched on to network marketing because he thought he needed to make it work. [33:30] Trust yourself and educate yourself to make good decisions. [36:00] You have to nail the thing that's going to work for you based on your CROPS. [40:34] Some of the answers are in the silly image quotes. [43:28] He changed his life: started dating another woman, started eating healthy. [43:55] 2016 was the year he made his first 6 figure income. [45:35] He was working many hours a day, was exhausted, but he wasn't doing anything he wanted. [47:13] He partnered with Adam and founded a digital academy to teach people how to build a business on the internet. [48:18] He decided to get an office and start building a "real" agency. [51:40] Wealth = value x leverage [52:42] His next step is to create processes. [1:04:24] Stay dumb. Pick one thing, and keep doing it. Don't get distracted by all the information out there. Just take action. Three key points: Nail the thing that's going to work for you based on your CROPS. Wealth = value x leverage Stay dumb. Pick one thing, and keep doing it. Don't get distracted by all the information out there. Just take action. Resources mentioned: Robert Kiyosaki - Rich Dad, Poor Dad T Harv Eker The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes - book Built to Sell - book Last question: You can connect with him at: (if you have any questions, etc.) Email: info@mykemetzeger dot com Website: www.mykemetzeger.com A list of his favorite tools (geared to coaches and consultants): www.mykemetzeger.com/consultants

    45. Getting Traction to Scale: Richard Hecker Talks Blockchain, Leadership, and the Future of Wall Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 31:39


    Time stamped show notes: [0:59] Richard's journey and struggles [1:55] Started at 15--early days of advertising online, before the bubble burst [4:53] Formula for success: team, right capitalization, idea   [6:07] Make sure team members and partners are in a good place in their lives. [7:23] Stability is a state of mind. [10:08] Make sure everyone is aligned toward the same goals and vision. [10:27] Have a clear vision. | Can you articulate it in a sentence? Can you explain it to your grandma? [10:54] Know what's in it for you and what's in it for the other people. Set up clear incentive structures. [11:16] Offer coaching and guidance along the way. [13:01] Learn by foundation first. If people are missing all their goals and don't have an evolution, part ways. [14:59] Ways to get closer to understanding if someone is a good fit or not [15:00] Trust your intuition. Give people test projects. Learn to read people quickly. [15:57] Give people a chance to course correct. [17:02] What is he working on? [in cryptocurrency] [18:45] Metric he will use to measure his success [19:47] Where he thinks the market is right now [22:12] Cypto is a market with “hot money.” [23:14] You can't show people what this [crypto] is going to be. [23:33] Cryptocurrency gold rush - based on emotions, not on economics [31:14] Things he wish people would read | What he recommends to people in the Crypto market Three key points: Formula for success: team, right capitalization, idea Make sure everyone is aligned toward the same goals and vision. Finding a good fit: Trust your intuition. Give people test projects. Learn to read people quickly. Resources mentioned: The Master Switch - book Last question: Launching an Investment Fund to invest, build and operate in the market. Build infrastructure. How to contact Richard if you want to get involved: richie@tractionandscale dot com Looking for capital partners, an investment professional (background in private equity and crypto), an investment relations person, a Chief Operating Office and project leads. He's always looking for talent. Twitter: @RichieBlueEyes

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