“The Spectacular Experience†is a Podcast featuring Spectacular Blue Smith who is best-known as a member of the R&B/hip-hop group Pretty Ricky. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a social media guru, No.1 bestselling author, keynote speaker and entrepreneur. Smith is known as one of the "Top Marketing Gurus To Watch" by Huff Post, ranks among the "Top 5 Most Influential Entrepreneurs in Tech & Music" and honored as the "Innovator Of The Year" by Black Enterprise, and named one of the "Greatest and Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs" by Inc Magazine. While he is still a musician, the past few years have seen the majority of his time devoted to his business Adwizar (a company that manages, grows and monetizes social media accounts). The 25-person business, based out of Los Angeles, runs accounts for major stars and the growth of inspiring personality brands. Clients (or "partners," in Adwizar lingo) include Birdman, Jermaine Dupri, J. Holiday, Soulja Boy, Kevin Gates, Fat Joe, T-Pain, Lil Boosie and nearly 100 others. From a CEO prescriptive, Smith shares his insights of entrepreneurship in company with other entrepreneurs, speakers, artist and athletes- who share their expertise that empowered them to outperform, outwork, and out hustle their way to the top.
-Making 7 Figures through relationships -The group “Pretty Ricky's” early days, grind to the top, and massive success. -Why Partnerships are the cheat code to massive business success. -The importance of the 80/20 Rule. -Why Consistency, Persistence, and Relationships will sky rocket your business and so much more! -How he was able to monetize his exposure from “Love and Hip Hop.” -Making the top 10 percent of INC Magazine's Top 5,000 List. Follow David Shands @sleepis4suckers
Spectacular joins 'Earn Your Leisure' Podcast for their 125th episode! Spectacular breaks down his journey and outlines how to advertise in 2021, growth tips for social media, and ways for business owners to grow online. Spectacular Smith is the definition of a renaissance man. . After selling millions of records as a teenager (Pretty Ricky), he has now reinvented himself into a world-class entrepreneur. https://www.instagram.com/earnyourleisure
In this episode, we talk about: - What it feels like to go from being famous and earning millions to flat broke in just a snap. - How terrible things happen in life so you need to analyze where you went wrong, brush yourself off, and do it again. - How forgiveness plays a significant role in your growth journey, which allows you to correct your own mistakes and move forward. Follow Mike on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeycroc Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeycroc
Spectacular joins Tim Chantarangsu on the episode of the 'No Chaser' podcast. Speaking about what his academy 'Spectacular Academy' teaches, the problem with school institutions, the importance of understanding the power of building credit and more! @timchantarangsu @nikkiblades @rickyshucks
There are always opportunities in a crisis, but that's always easier said than done. On 'The Millionaire Student Show' Spectacular Smith joins Sashin Govender to give insight to leaders and their teams on how-to stay innovative during crisis (or lack-there-of) that progress things towards the best outcome.
https://www.spectacularmasterclass.com/ Spectacular Smith is the CEO of the award winning agency Adwizar, the dominant social media brand harnessing a trillion impressions, billions of video views and millions of followers has become a multi-million dollar company ranked at #262 on the 2017 Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in America list. In 2018, Black Enterprise estimated his net worth at $65 million by using the same strategies you will be seeing in the webinar.
https://www.spectacularmasterclass.com/ Spectacular Smith is the CEO of the award winning agency Adwizar, the dominant social media brand harnessing a trillion impressions, billions of video views and millions of followers has become a multi-million dollar company ranked at #262 on the 2017 Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in America list. In 2018, Black Enterprise estimated his net worth at $65 million by using the same strategies you will be seeing in the webinar.
"When people get into the music business, they don't realize that it's a music business. They just really come in because they want to get their art out to the world." -Spectacular Smith
Spectacular joins Marcos "Kosine" Palacios, Javier Evelyn, Tuma Basa, and Cortez Bryant to discuss technology and it's evolution in music and entrepreneurial business ventures. https://www.instagram.com/foxsoul/
Follow Tamara on IG @tamaralalande 1. Determine what you want to do 2. Evaluate your idea and the market 3. Make the switch 4. Set aside enough money 5. Consider your own strengths and weaknesses 6. Create a plan for your business 7. Pick your business name
What good could possibly come out of failure? Good mistakes are those that brought knowledge and experience to yourself or your team, whether that outcome was profitable or not. Now, take what went wrong, apply it as a lesson learned, and get back on track towards innovation and your goals.
"Spectacular Smith from Pretty Ricky to talk about the successful Millennium tour, Pretty Ricky's history as well as his success with his company Adwizar. The company is ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in the world right now, so we pick Spectacular's brain a little bit about social media. Lots of knowledge on this episode!" https://youknowigotsoul.com
Letting go of the relationships that aren't serving us is a critical step if we want to become more positive, fulfilled and successful. Detoxing your life from negative influences will allow you to become the person you truly want to be. You'll free yourself from constant judgement, negativity and lack of support
Join together with host Jeremy Barnett and Marco Hansell, Spectacular talks about the reality of making it, losing it, rebuilding it, and the lessons learned from all these experiences. He stresses the importance of education and the need for mentorship, especially for the aspiring black entrepreneur. This episode is an EPIC adventure that delivers rad nuggets (advice) combined with laughter and fun.
You can turn your pain into power. If you are willing to work out where the pain stems from, recognize there is a lesson to be learned, and turn your new knowledge into action, you will come through the suffering a brighter and stronger person. adwzr.co/FreeMasterclass
Award-winning branding architect, bestselling author, and global motivational speaker. Managing partner of One Venture Group, founders of ONE Musicfest the fastest growing progressive music festival. Steve has consulted over 1,500 entreprenuers and led consumer marketing strategies for the Allstate Insurance Co. US Army, Jay-Z's Roc Nation, Mcdonald's Tommy Hilfiger and Coor's Light. Follow Steve on Instagram @stevecanal
In a interview done by Davy J (from The Lunch Table Show) Spectacular speaks about the importance of taking "Loss", "No's", being on your last, and turning all these experiences into moments of growth that shape you into a better and stronger individual-making it possible to move closer to your goals. Follow Davy J on Instagram @TLTBlogShow @davyjthevirgo
The toughest question to ask is: Are you being true to yourself? If you are, you should be routinely turning away people in your life who don't fully align with your highest aspirations. On the other hand, if you're trying to be everyone's friend, chances are you're not surrounding yourself with the right people you need to truly excel. Follow Dee-1 on Instagram @dee1music
"CEO of Adwizar Inc and the creator of Grumpy Cat the most famous animal on the planet + more. He is the mastermind behind the cat going viral and becoming one of the richest pets in history with a brand worth over $100 million from merchandise." - @cocoandbreezy
It takes courage these days to be yourself. Yet being anyone other than yourself is asking for a life filled with unnecessary misery. @bereolaesque
We all know the old saying: "The Education System kills CREATIVITY." CREATIVITY by definition means: the use of the imagination or original ideas. For years what we've all been saying is that the traditional educational system itself doesn't create an independent or productive society. Why hasn't this changed or improved? What is the solution? In this interview done by @blackmillionaires_ , Spectacular provides a answer.
In 2013, Alix started his own trucking company. Since then, he has been able to grow his business to include a fleet of 10+ trucks, a dispatch service and a consultation platform that teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to start their own trucking company. Follow him on Instagram @Alix_goodenergy
If their murdering of innocent people actually brought people together in a meaningful way that actually threatened the system, they would stop murdering people immediately. We're asking justice from a system that has shown us time and time again that it has neither the will, nor capacity to protect us or give us any genuine justice. The courts are an extension of the state; the same state that trains and arms the military and police force. They are deliberately making us angry and traumatized. All while our youth kneel peacefully while risking their lives in attempt to gain a mutual understanding from a criminal justice system that has historically and unjustly been making arrest, publicly killing us and letting drugs into our communities. We can't concentrate moving this way. We can't think clearly moving this way. So therefore we cannot build or unify moving this way. Most of us are looking for a quick fix. No one wants to hear a plan that spans generations. Everything we think about and plan must have future generations in mind. This is why we should be having and building strong families. Strong families build strong communities. Strong families establish cooperative economics. That's real POWER! #BLM ✊
It's something you hear all the time. Love the process. Love the grind. Don't be in it for rewards. Follow that, and you'll be successful. Sounds simple, but what does it mean? https://www.instagram.com/thebosspalace/
'At some point you literally won't be able to shrink yourself back to fit in the old spaces, even if you wanted to.'
Genuine learning is only half achieved through the experience of learning itself. The other usually more challenging half is to actually make happen and put it into ACTION. @therealantoniodepina
The Coronavirus Pandemic is affecting all businesses in a variety of ways. Things are changing fast during the COVID-19 outbreak and businesses are being forced to adapt. Spectacular and others join together for a Instagram Live discussion and talk about how to come out on top during this time difficult and vulnerable time.
Get your ticket at https://bit.ly/TheGroundZeroSummit - (Limited Tickets Available) The @GroundZeroSummit team welcomes you to join a 3-day virtual event taking place May 1st - 3rd. Hosted by an exclusive mastermind group of high-achievers who have earned a combined total of $100M+ in the entrepreneurial and corporate arena, @GroundZeroSummit is an unconventional virtual conference packed with value for budding business owners, professionals and creatives of all fields.
The Coronavirus Pandemic is affecting all businesses in a variety of ways. Things are changing fast during the COVID-19 outbreak and businesses are being forced to adapt. Spectacular and others join together for a Instagram Live discussion and talk about how to come out on top during this time difficult and vulnerable time. Guest Host: @prettyjamee
The Coronavirus Pandemic is affecting all businesses in a variety of ways. Things are changing fast during the COVID-19 outbreak and businesses are being forced to adapt. Spectacular and others join together for a Instagram Live discussion and talk about how to come out on top during this time difficult and vulnerable time.
'Who remembers Pretty Ricky? Well turns out lead rapper Spectacular has gone on to become a social media maven and educator, creating his own school educating minorities how to use social media to create financial freedom.' - @iamsahararose https://linktr.ee/iamsahararose
'Today I had the pleasure of talking with Spectacular Smith, an entertainer and speaker. In this episode, Smith discusses the 3 skills that every entrepreneur need. By the end of this episode you will have a good understanding on how you can scale to the 8 figure mark and how you can master the skills of an entrepreneur. Enjoy!' @applecriderofficial https://applecrider.com/
'Spectacular Smith joins us on the show today. He tells us how he left the music industry after getting to the top of music charts and jumped into the entrepreneurship world where he is striving to get to the top of business charts. His business involves helping people who are confused about how to get from one level to the next without having to work for anyone. Spectacular has an online school, and he is now in the process of having a traditional school accredited. Spectacular believes in making connections and building relationships that add value. Listen in and get inspired.' https://www.hustleinspireshustle.com/
'As a self-made business mogul, Bobby Castro exemplifies the transformation from entrepreneur to leader. With only a ninth-grade education, Bobby founded Bankers Healthcare Group in 2001 with an investment of just $25,000. He's reached a net worth of $300 million. As the leader of his company for more than 18 years Bobby instilled a positive mental attitude (PMA), creating a workplace environment that inspired top-level performance and unheard of revenue returns.' https://bobbycastro.com/
When people try to identify what makes entrepreneurs so special compared to the “followers” in this entrepreneurship era, they usually list off traits like: Creativity, Drive and Independence. These elements certainly matter, but there's another trait that trumps everything else for success. INTEGRITY.
'Spectacular Smith started out as 1/4th of famed R&B group, Pretty Ricky. However, after hard times and losing almost all of the money he made as an artist, Spectacular learned how to use parody twitter accounts and monetize a social media following.' - @BrandManSean on Instagram
Entrepreneurship demands sacrifices, and if you don't make those sacrifices you'll never be able to succeed. Business is, at its core, is a give-and-take process. The more you invest wisely, whether that be your time or money, the more you'll reap in rewards in due time.
Often success or failure in business is all about perspective. Short-term failures can be hidden long-term successes, while quick wins can sometimes lead to future losses.
If you want to reach your goals you'll have to shut out everything that interferes with them. That means completely removing DISTRACTIONS. Distractions include: Toxic relationships and friendships, too much social media and TV usage, listening to too many people, mistaking busyness for productivity, saying “yes” to everything. By recognizing some of the biggest distractions that plague entrepreneurs, you're less likely to fall victim to them and stay focused. Successful people are FOCUSED people.
Accept It. Identify It. Face It. Feel It. Overcome It. A large degree of what you accomplish in life, what you are capable of, is going to depend on how you deal with fear. You might be afraid to confront someone, borrow money to grow your business, or introduce yourself to someone you admire. We all have moments of fear, but very few of us see those moments as opportunities both internally and externally.
Like any entrepreneur, at some point you will feel like giving up as you think you are failing, you're not good enough or that your idea is no good. Everyone goes through this stage at some point — or multiple points — in their lives, entrepreneur or not. The important thing is to keep going and not to give up. If you truly want something then you must strive to make it a reality and work at it every day or chance you get, regardless of the inevitable obstacles.
If leading by example is one of the best ways to motivate the best in others, then leading by words that aren't mirrored by your actions is one of the most certain ways to bring out the worst in others. No matter what the situation is or how well you justify your double standards, when people witness you saying one thing and doing another, it ALWAYS feels like a betrayal.
People say that time is our most valuable resource. I would say that relationships are our most valuable resource, but they take time to develop. Often, relationships get put on the back-burner, mostly due to “not enough time to build them.” In an era where virtual reality is overtaking personal relationships, it is more important than ever to be aware of the people around you. One person may be the one catalyst that impacts you or your company in a monumental way. By cultivating trust first, you will set yourself up for lifelong success.
Most people move through life aimlessly unaware that at some point, they'll need to plan ahead accordingly to obtain any goal they have set. 'Preparation is half the battle' and without preparation, you will LOSE in the end.
Dan Lok and Spectacular Smith sit down to discuss not only what it takes to be an Entrepreneur, but how-to sustain the lifestyle of an Entrepreneur who is effective, enduring, and innovative. In this episode, Dan Lok touches on the importance of culture, teamwork, his biggest mistakes and also explains his '5 Core Values' that were, and still are, pivotal to his career.
In today's 'Insta-gratification Era' it can feel impossible to be grateful for what we currently have & own. This type of unhealthy thinking causes you to comprise your own integrity and self-respect, all for the sake of online attention. You'll be willing to take any & every shortcut for likes and reposts while never realizing cutting corners = walking in circles. You have to learn to love and be YOURSELF, or forever be miserable. This is the real difference between winners and losers!
The reality is that there are no such things as shortcuts in life. Everything obtained in life is part of a process. Shortcuts are disguised 'wins' that inevitably lead to long trails of consequences. Put the work in and earn what you need and want so it isn't a temporary win!
'Simply put, your brand is your promise to your customer.' 1. How to create your brand name. 2. How to figure out your brand strategy. 3. Reverse engineer your competition. (Market Research) 4. Getting influencers involved. 5. Getting paid media (Advertising dollars) For advanced tips and tricks visit HelpMeGoViral.com where Spectacular breaks down how-to grow your social media accounts and create six-figure businesses. (FREE TRAINING)
"Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." - Carl Jung
"Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition." Quote From: George S. Clason "The Richest Man in Babylon"
'Your bad habit is your enemy's ally.'
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