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Jeff Hoffman is the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been a leader of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com, uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. He also serves on the boards of Global Entrepreneurship Week and The Unreasonable Group. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. He is also a published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. On this episode of Sales Secrets From The Top 1%, Jeff explains his top secrets to sales success and how to start implementing them in your career immediately!

“The only time it's game over is when you run out of options.” - David Gardner, ColorJar In this episode, host Erin Diehl chats with The Big Jump podcast host and CEO and founder of ColorJar, David Gardner. His goal is to unlock potential for brands that matter and inspire people to reinvent themselves. He truly believes that failure is something the world needs to hear more of, which makes him a perfect Failed It! guest. Listen to David as he tells his story on how he went from a professional basketball player to a successful entrepreneur! Links from show discussions: improve it! Laugh Break Aaptiv App - The app to help you fill your kettle so you can fill others' cups! The Big Jump podcast David Gardner is a former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur who started his company ColorJar from his bedroom in 2008. Now one Chicago's top-rated brand consulting and design firms, ColorJar is on a mission to unlock potential for brands that matter. ColorJar specializes in revitalizing brands at key moments of change to drive business results. David began his branding career in 2003 when he co-founded positive news website Buzzflood, while balancing student-athlete life as an All-Ivy League basketball player and team MVP at Dartmouth. He's also the host of a popular podcast, The Big Jump, where he interviews professional athletes who have created success beyond sports. David is regularly featured in the media and speaks across the US and internationally on the topics of branding and human reinvention. Erin Diehl is the founder and Chief “Yes, And” officer of improve it! and host of the failed it! Podcast. She's a performer, facilitator and professional risk-taker who lives by the mantra, “get comfortable with the uncomfortable.” Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin has created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn and grow. Her work with clients such as United Airlines, PepsiCo, Groupon, Deloitte, Motorola, Walgreens, and The Obama Foundation earned her the 2014 Chicago RedEye Big Idea Award and has nominated her for the 2015-2019 Chicago Innovations Award. This graduate from Clemson University is a former experiential marketing and recruiting professional as well as a veteran improviser from the top improvisational training programs in Chicago, including The Second City, i.O. Theater, and The Annoyance Theatre. When she is not playing pretend or facilitating, she enjoys running by the lake and patio dinners with her husband and son, and their eight pound toy poodle, BIGG Diehl. You can follow the failed it! Podcast on Instagram and facebook, and you can follow Erin here on Instagram. We can't wait to connect with you online!

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more. You can find out more about Jeff and the work that he is doing by visiting his website at jeffhoffman.com Key Points 1. Don’t Fear Failure… Fear Not Trying  Failure is an inevitable part of life. Most of us spend our whole lives trying to escape and avoid it when we should be running towards it. We’ve been taught our whole lives that failure is somehow a bad thing, that it means you aren’t a “real” man, or that you aren’t good enough. In reality, failure is simply feedback. Instead of running from failure, embrace it. Learn to fear not trying instead of failing. … When you fail, you grow, you learn, and you improve. When you allow your fear of failure to control your actions you end up paralyzed and never take action. As a result, you stagnate, burn out, and eventually die with your best work inside of you. 2. Follow your Curiosity and Ignore the Labels It’s easy to allow your label to control you. Think about it… How many times have you thought to yourself “Wow, I’d love to dive into real estate investing, but I’m in IT, I can’t do that” Or “I would really enjoy learning how to dance the Tango, but I’m a powerlifter so that’ll never happen” Or even… “I’d really love to produce an album but I’m a marketing guy… That’s not really my style” We get so caught up in our own labels that we prevent ourselves from pursuing our deepest passions and curiosity. Remember: You are a learning machine… Not an occupation.  Just because you make money in a certain way or have been in a specific niche for a long time doesn’t mean that you can’t learn new skills. … It doesn’t mean that you can’t pursue new hobbies, passions, and businesses. As Joseph Campbell says, “Follow your bliss”. Pursue what makes you curious, no matter how odd or out of character it may seem. At the end of the day, the person who wins at life is the person who leaves it all on the field. So stop holding back from life because your interests don’t conform to your label. 3. Stick to One Pursuit at a Time  Although it’s important that you have a wide variety of interests and hobbies to pursue, it’s even more important that you understand how to successfully pursue each interest. How do you do this? … One at a time. Although Jeff has a wide variety of achievements and accolades ranging from the transportation business to the music & film industry to consulting and keynote speaking, he didn’t try to accomplish all of these things at once. He devoted himself single-mindedly to each task for a period of 3-5 years. In your own life, you can do anything that you want. But you must learn to focus on only one thing at a time… As the old adage goes, “The fox who chases two rabbits catches none.” Pick one passion, define what constitutes “success” with regards to that passion, pursue it single-mindedly until you achieve your goal an then move on. 4. Eradicate Your Fear of Failure with This Simple Exercise  If you are afraid of failure, then listen up. I’m about to share a fool proof strategy to eradicate your fear and move forward with your life. Are you ready? Then here it is… Anytime you are afraid of failing, dive into your failure. Ask yourself “What will happen if I fail and how can I recover?” For example, if you are considering starting a new business and you fail miserably, what will actually happen? … And more importantly, how can you minimize the damage? If you fail at the entrepreneurial endeavor you can: Move back in with your parents Get a 9-5 corporate job for 6-12 months Save every penny that you can Try again When you break it down, it doesn’t seem so scary, right? The concept of failure is often more terrifying than failure itself. When you look at the reality of your situation, you will quickly realize that you can overcome any setback with relative ease and quickly get back on your feet if things go South. So feel the fear. Figure out your escape plan. And then take action. 5. Begin with the End in Mind  One of the biggest mistakes that most entrepreneurs make is that they begin without a clear end goal in mind. They set all of these wild goals and ambitions but never really know where the path is ultimately going to take them. Before you set out to achieve anything, you need to begin with the end in mind. What counts as success? What counts as failure? What quantifiable metrics can you use to determine whether or not you’ve achieved success? When you have a clear end game in mind, the day to day tasks of pursuing a goal becomes much simpler. You know exactly what you need to do, what you need to avoid, and how you can expedite the path to your goal. Take some time to sit down after listening to this interview and write out answers to the following: What does success look like in my: Relationships Finances Career Personal development Physical health Spirituality When you know exactly what you are trying to get out of life, life has a way of helping you succeed. Begin with the end in mind and your path to success will be far smoother and simpler. 6. Make People Understand Your “Why”  Oftentimes, as men, we get so caught up in our careers and finances that we can neglect important relationships and connections in our life. One of the reasons that this is so easy to do is that we understand the bigger picture and just assume that everyone else in our life understands it as well. We think to ourselves, “I’m working this hard for my family, for my community, and for our future… Surely they understand”. But we never actually take the time to sit the important people down and help them understand why we are pushing so hard. Your wife and kids probably don’t know why you are always at the office. They assume that work is more important than they are and that you’d rather work than spend time with them. Even when this isn’t the case… As such, it’s important that you sell your proverbial “Board of Directors” (the important people in your life) on the “Why” of what you’re doing. Why are you working so hard to build this business or advance your career? Is it to… Retire early Pay for your kid’s college Take your wife on a 3 year round the world trip Get out of debt and have the money to work less than 10 hours a week Enjoy a better quality of life Give back to your community and make a real difference Why are you doing what you’re doing? Once you have the answer for yourself, share it with the important people in your life. More often than not, they will understand and rally to help you. 7. Ideas are Welcomed, Execution is Worshiped  Simply put, ideas are great but execution is where the magic happens. You can think and come up with ideas all day long. But if you don’t get your ass out of the chair and make moves to achieve your goals, you will remain stuck exactly where you are. Execution is everything. Without the grit and determination to take action and make things happen, you will never succeed. Become a master action taker and the world is yours. 8. Your Success is Someone Else’s Miracle  We live in such a guilt ridden society that it can be easy to get trapped in the mindset that success is dirty. … It’s easy to believe that making money is wrong and that you should give away all of your surplus. But this is a false concept. The more successful you are, the more power and influence you can exert to help others. When you have millions of dollars in the bank, it’s much easier to make a difference when disaster strikes. When you have vibrant physical health, it’s much easier to help others overcome their own challenges. When you are successful, you can show up as a miracle in someone else’s life. If you want to make a real difference in the world, then success is your duty and obligation. Forget what you’ve been told… Becoming successful doesn’t make you greedy or power hungry. It gives you the ability to make a difference. 9. What is Enough? In pursuit of any goal, whether its… Financial success Career success Marriage Physical health Travel & Adventure Or fame You must know when enough is enough. When can you call it quits and move on to the next goal or activity? If you don’t have a clear end game in mind, it’s easy to get caught in the comparison trap and waste your life constantly trying to compete with other people and buy the biggest boat, fastest car, or most luxurious mansion in town. Ask yourself… “What do I really need to be happy and feel fulfilled?” There’s no right answer for everyone, but the more clearly you can figure out what you need to be happy, the easier it will be to achieve it. Forget keeping up with the Joneses and showing off on Instagram. Figure out what brings you joy and makes you feel fulfilled and then go achieve it. Next Steps We’re on a mission to impact a million men with powerful life changing content. If you enjoyed this article, please share it with your friends on your preferred social network on the left. I spent a ridiculous amount of time creating this article for you and with your support, we can impact the world together. Do you want my help? Then click here to join my elite community of 800+ high-performing men and get access to powerful coaching to close the gap from where you are now to where you want to be, The Secrets of the Top 1% of Men. Not only will you get tapped into your own “band of brothers”, but you’ll also have access to the best damn content and training available for men as well as weekly group calls with my team of transformative coaches. No whiny boys, complainers or dabblers, for serious men only. If you’re ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible in your life and become the man you’ve always wanted to be. This is the fastest way to do it.

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more. You can find out more about Jeff and the work that he is doing by visiting his website at jeffhoffman.com Key Points 1. Don’t Fear Failure… Fear Not Trying  Failure is an inevitable part of life. Most of us spend our whole lives trying to escape and avoid it when we should be running towards it. We’ve been taught our whole lives that failure is somehow a bad thing, that it means you aren’t a “real” man, or that you aren’t good enough. In reality, failure is simply feedback. Instead of running from failure, embrace it. Learn to fear not trying instead of failing. … When you fail, you grow, you learn, and you improve. When you allow your fear of failure to control your actions you end up paralyzed and never take action. As a result, you stagnate, burn out, and eventually die with your best work inside of you. 2. Follow your Curiosity and Ignore the Labels It’s easy to allow your label to control you. Think about it… How many times have you thought to yourself “Wow, I’d love to dive into real estate investing, but I’m in IT, I can’t do that” Or “I would really enjoy learning how to dance the Tango, but I’m a powerlifter so that’ll never happen” Or even… “I’d really love to produce an album but I’m a marketing guy… That’s not really my style” We get so caught up in our own labels that we prevent ourselves from pursuing our deepest passions and curiosity. Remember: You are a learning machine… Not an occupation.  Just because you make money in a certain way or have been in a specific niche for a long time doesn’t mean that you can’t learn new skills. … It doesn’t mean that you can’t pursue new hobbies, passions, and businesses. As Joseph Campbell says, “Follow your bliss”. Pursue what makes you curious, no matter how odd or out of character it may seem. At the end of the day, the person who wins at life is the person who leaves it all on the field. So stop holding back from life because your interests don’t conform to your label. 3. Stick to One Pursuit at a Time  Although it’s important that you have a wide variety of interests and hobbies to pursue, it’s even more important that you understand how to successfully pursue each interest. How do you do this? … One at a time. Although Jeff has a wide variety of achievements and accolades ranging from the transportation business to the music & film industry to consulting and keynote speaking, he didn’t try to accomplish all of these things at once. He devoted himself single-mindedly to each task for a period of 3-5 years. In your own life, you can do anything that you want. But you must learn to focus on only one thing at a time… As the old adage goes, “The fox who chases two rabbits catches none.” Pick one passion, define what constitutes “success” with regards to that passion, pursue it single-mindedly until you achieve your goal an then move on. 4. Eradicate Your Fear of Failure with This Simple Exercise  If you are afraid of failure, then listen up. I’m about to share a fool proof strategy to eradicate your fear and move forward with your life. Are you ready? Then here it is… Anytime you are afraid of failing, dive into your failure. Ask yourself “What will happen if I fail and how can I recover?” For example, if you are considering starting a new business and you fail miserably, what will actually happen? … And more importantly, how can you minimize the damage? If you fail at the entrepreneurial endeavor you can: Move back in with your parents Get a 9-5 corporate job for 6-12 months Save every penny that you can Try again When you break it down, it doesn’t seem so scary, right? The concept of failure is often more terrifying than failure itself. When you look at the reality of your situation, you will quickly realize that you can overcome any setback with relative ease and quickly get back on your feet if things go South. So feel the fear. Figure out your escape plan. And then take action. 5. Begin with the End in Mind  One of the biggest mistakes that most entrepreneurs make is that they begin without a clear end goal in mind. They set all of these wild goals and ambitions but never really know where the path is ultimately going to take them. Before you set out to achieve anything, you need to begin with the end in mind. What counts as success? What counts as failure? What quantifiable metrics can you use to determine whether or not you’ve achieved success? When you have a clear end game in mind, the day to day tasks of pursuing a goal becomes much simpler. You know exactly what you need to do, what you need to avoid, and how you can expedite the path to your goal. Take some time to sit down after listening to this interview and write out answers to the following: What does success look like in my: Relationships Finances Career Personal development Physical health Spirituality When you know exactly what you are trying to get out of life, life has a way of helping you succeed. Begin with the end in mind and your path to success will be far smoother and simpler. 6. Make People Understand Your “Why”  Oftentimes, as men, we get so caught up in our careers and finances that we can neglect important relationships and connections in our life. One of the reasons that this is so easy to do is that we understand the bigger picture and just assume that everyone else in our life understands it as well. We think to ourselves, “I’m working this hard for my family, for my community, and for our future… Surely they understand”. But we never actually take the time to sit the important people down and help them understand why we are pushing so hard. Your wife and kids probably don’t know why you are always at the office. They assume that work is more important than they are and that you’d rather work than spend time with them. Even when this isn’t the case… As such, it’s important that you sell your proverbial “Board of Directors” (the important people in your life) on the “Why” of what you’re doing. Why are you working so hard to build this business or advance your career? Is it to… Retire early Pay for your kid’s college Take your wife on a 3 year round the world trip Get out of debt and have the money to work less than 10 hours a week Enjoy a better quality of life Give back to your community and make a real difference Why are you doing what you’re doing? Once you have the answer for yourself, share it with the important people in your life. More often than not, they will understand and rally to help you. 7. Ideas are Welcomed, Execution is Worshiped  Simply put, ideas are great but execution is where the magic happens. You can think and come up with ideas all day long. But if you don’t get your ass out of the chair and make moves to achieve your goals, you will remain stuck exactly where you are. Execution is everything. Without the grit and determination to take action and make things happen, you will never succeed. Become a master action taker and the world is yours. 8. Your Success is Someone Else’s Miracle  We live in such a guilt ridden society that it can be easy to get trapped in the mindset that success is dirty. … It’s easy to believe that making money is wrong and that you should give away all of your surplus. But this is a false concept. The more successful you are, the more power and influence you can exert to help others. When you have millions of dollars in the bank, it’s much easier to make a difference when disaster strikes. When you have vibrant physical health, it’s much easier to help others overcome their own challenges. When you are successful, you can show up as a miracle in someone else’s life. If you want to make a real difference in the world, then success is your duty and obligation. Forget what you’ve been told… Becoming successful doesn’t make you greedy or power hungry. It gives you the ability to make a difference. 9. What is Enough? In pursuit of any goal, whether its… Financial success Career success Marriage Physical health Travel & Adventure Or fame You must know when enough is enough. When can you call it quits and move on to the next goal or activity? If you don’t have a clear end game in mind, it’s easy to get caught in the comparison trap and waste your life constantly trying to compete with other people and buy the biggest boat, fastest car, or most luxurious mansion in town. Ask yourself… “What do I really need to be happy and feel fulfilled?” There’s no right answer for everyone, but the more clearly you can figure out what you need to be happy, the easier it will be to achieve it. Forget keeping up with the Joneses and showing off on Instagram. Figure out what brings you joy and makes you feel fulfilled and then go achieve it. Next Steps We’re on a mission to impact a million men with powerful life changing content. If you enjoyed this article, please share it with your friends on your preferred social network on the left. I spent a ridiculous amount of time creating this article for you and with your support, we can impact the world together. Do you want my help? Then click here to join my elite community of 800+ high-performing men and get access to powerful coaching to close the gap from where you are now to where you want to be, The Secrets of the Top 1% of Men. Not only will you get tapped into your own “band of brothers”, but you’ll also have access to the best damn content and training available for men as well as weekly group calls with my team of transformative coaches. No whiny boys, complainers or dabblers, for serious men only. If you’re ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible in your life and become the man you’ve always wanted to be. This is the fastest way to do it.

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more. You can find out more about Jeff and the work that he is doing by visiting his website at jeffhoffman.com Key Points 1. Don’t Fear Failure… Fear Not Trying  Failure is an inevitable part of life. Most of us spend our whole lives trying to escape and avoid it when we should be running towards it. We’ve been taught our whole lives that failure is somehow a bad thing, that it means you aren’t a “real” man, or that you aren’t good enough. In reality, failure is simply feedback. Instead of running from failure, embrace it. Learn to fear not trying instead of failing. … When you fail, you grow, you learn, and you improve. When you allow your fear of failure to control your actions you end up paralyzed and never take action. As a result, you stagnate, burn out, and eventually die with your best work inside of you. 2. Follow your Curiosity and Ignore the Labels It’s easy to allow your label to control you. Think about it… How many times have you thought to yourself “Wow, I’d love to dive into real estate investing, but I’m in IT, I can’t do that” Or “I would really enjoy learning how to dance the Tango, but I’m a powerlifter so that’ll never happen” Or even… “I’d really love to produce an album but I’m a marketing guy… That’s not really my style” We get so caught up in our own labels that we prevent ourselves from pursuing our deepest passions and curiosity. Remember: You are a learning machine… Not an occupation.  Just because you make money in a certain way or have been in a specific niche for a long time doesn’t mean that you can’t learn new skills. … It doesn’t mean that you can’t pursue new hobbies, passions, and businesses. As Joseph Campbell says, “Follow your bliss”. Pursue what makes you curious, no matter how odd or out of character it may seem. At the end of the day, the person who wins at life is the person who leaves it all on the field. So stop holding back from life because your interests don’t conform to your label. 3. Stick to One Pursuit at a Time  Although it’s important that you have a wide variety of interests and hobbies to pursue, it’s even more important that you understand how to successfully pursue each interest. How do you do this? … One at a time. Although Jeff has a wide variety of achievements and accolades ranging from the transportation business to the music & film industry to consulting and keynote speaking, he didn’t try to accomplish all of these things at once. He devoted himself single-mindedly to each task for a period of 3-5 years. In your own life, you can do anything that you want. But you must learn to focus on only one thing at a time… As the old adage goes, “The fox who chases two rabbits catches none.” Pick one passion, define what constitutes “success” with regards to that passion, pursue it single-mindedly until you achieve your goal an then move on. 4. Eradicate Your Fear of Failure with This Simple Exercise  If you are afraid of failure, then listen up. I’m about to share a fool proof strategy to eradicate your fear and move forward with your life. Are you ready? Then here it is… Anytime you are afraid of failing, dive into your failure. Ask yourself “What will happen if I fail and how can I recover?” For example, if you are considering starting a new business and you fail miserably, what will actually happen? … And more importantly, how can you minimize the damage? If you fail at the entrepreneurial endeavor you can: Move back in with your parents Get a 9-5 corporate job for 6-12 months Save every penny that you can Try again When you break it down, it doesn’t seem so scary, right? The concept of failure is often more terrifying than failure itself. When you look at the reality of your situation, you will quickly realize that you can overcome any setback with relative ease and quickly get back on your feet if things go South. So feel the fear. Figure out your escape plan. And then take action. 5. Begin with the End in Mind  One of the biggest mistakes that most entrepreneurs make is that they begin without a clear end goal in mind. They set all of these wild goals and ambitions but never really know where the path is ultimately going to take them. Before you set out to achieve anything, you need to begin with the end in mind. What counts as success? What counts as failure? What quantifiable metrics can you use to determine whether or not you’ve achieved success? When you have a clear end game in mind, the day to day tasks of pursuing a goal becomes much simpler. You know exactly what you need to do, what you need to avoid, and how you can expedite the path to your goal. Take some time to sit down after listening to this interview and write out answers to the following: What does success look like in my: Relationships Finances Career Personal development Physical health Spirituality When you know exactly what you are trying to get out of life, life has a way of helping you succeed. Begin with the end in mind and your path to success will be far smoother and simpler. 6. Make People Understand Your “Why”  Oftentimes, as men, we get so caught up in our careers and finances that we can neglect important relationships and connections in our life. One of the reasons that this is so easy to do is that we understand the bigger picture and just assume that everyone else in our life understands it as well. We think to ourselves, “I’m working this hard for my family, for my community, and for our future… Surely they understand”. But we never actually take the time to sit the important people down and help them understand why we are pushing so hard. Your wife and kids probably don’t know why you are always at the office. They assume that work is more important than they are and that you’d rather work than spend time with them. Even when this isn’t the case… As such, it’s important that you sell your proverbial “Board of Directors” (the important people in your life) on the “Why” of what you’re doing. Why are you working so hard to build this business or advance your career? Is it to… Retire early Pay for your kid’s college Take your wife on a 3 year round the world trip Get out of debt and have the money to work less than 10 hours a week Enjoy a better quality of life Give back to your community and make a real difference Why are you doing what you’re doing? Once you have the answer for yourself, share it with the important people in your life. More often than not, they will understand and rally to help you. 7. Ideas are Welcomed, Execution is Worshiped  Simply put, ideas are great but execution is where the magic happens. You can think and come up with ideas all day long. But if you don’t get your ass out of the chair and make moves to achieve your goals, you will remain stuck exactly where you are. Execution is everything. Without the grit and determination to take action and make things happen, you will never succeed. Become a master action taker and the world is yours. 8. Your Success is Someone Else’s Miracle  We live in such a guilt ridden society that it can be easy to get trapped in the mindset that success is dirty. … It’s easy to believe that making money is wrong and that you should give away all of your surplus. But this is a false concept. The more successful you are, the more power and influence you can exert to help others. When you have millions of dollars in the bank, it’s much easier to make a difference when disaster strikes. When you have vibrant physical health, it’s much easier to help others overcome their own challenges. When you are successful, you can show up as a miracle in someone else’s life. If you want to make a real difference in the world, then success is your duty and obligation. Forget what you’ve been told… Becoming successful doesn’t make you greedy or power hungry. It gives you the ability to make a difference. 9. What is Enough? In pursuit of any goal, whether its… Financial success Career success Marriage Physical health Travel & Adventure Or fame You must know when enough is enough. When can you call it quits and move on to the next goal or activity? If you don’t have a clear end game in mind, it’s easy to get caught in the comparison trap and waste your life constantly trying to compete with other people and buy the biggest boat, fastest car, or most luxurious mansion in town. Ask yourself… “What do I really need to be happy and feel fulfilled?” There’s no right answer for everyone, but the more clearly you can figure out what you need to be happy, the easier it will be to achieve it. Forget keeping up with the Joneses and showing off on Instagram. Figure out what brings you joy and makes you feel fulfilled and then go achieve it. Next Steps We’re on a mission to impact a million men with powerful life changing content. If you enjoyed this article, please share it with your friends on your preferred social network on the left. I spent a ridiculous amount of time creating this article for you and with your support, we can impact the world together. Do you want my help? Then click here to join my elite community of 800+ high-performing men and get access to powerful coaching to close the gap from where you are now to where you want to be, The Secrets of the Top 1% of Men. Not only will you get tapped into your own “band of brothers”, but you’ll also have access to the best damn content and training available for men as well as weekly group calls with my team of transformative coaches. No whiny boys, complainers or dabblers, for serious men only. If you’re ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible in your life and become the man you’ve always wanted to be. This is the fastest way to do it.

On this episode of Real Talk University, Andre and Christian sat down with Jeff Hoffman, a serial entrepreneur best known for being part of the original team that started Priceline. Jeff has been a part of numerous other companies, including uBid.com and ColorJar. Outside of his businesses, Jeff is a published author, distinguished speaker, producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album, and an executive producer of an Emmy winning TV show. He shared a lot of knowledge in the interview, but here are the 3 main takeaways: Go out in the world and see if people in your target audience are receptive of your idea. Having a million dollar idea is great, but if the people you try to sell it to don’t understand it, you will never succeed. Skip parties and having fun now for massive success later on. While everyone's out partying in college, differentiate yourself by being one of the few who works on their craft on a Friday night. By consistently doing this, you will be massively successful and be able to attend more lavish parties as an adult. Getting around people you idolize is possible, as long as you bring value to them. Successful entrepreneurs, influencers and celebrities are constantly flooded by people who want to be in their circle, so you need to make sure you have a value proposition for them if you want any chance of sticking around. If you do bring value to the table, fostering a relationship with someone you could previously only dream of meeting can be a real possibility. - Start Your Own Podcast TODAY! Are you ready to start your own successful podcast but not sure where to start? You're not alone! This FREE ebook will be the #1 tool to help you launch a world-class podcast in less than 30 days! Download your FREE ebook ($97 VALUE) and start your podcast TODAY! Download Your FREE Copy Here: http://bit.ly/rtuebook - Contact Jeff: Website: http://jeffhoffman.com/contact/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoff/ - Contact The Hosts: Andre: ahaykal1@binghamton.edu Christian: cbonnie1@binghamton.edu Twitter: @realtalkuni Instagram: @realtalkunipodcast Website: https://www.realtalkuni.com/ - Thank you and enjoy!

About This Episode: Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Unreasonable Group, and Global 1000. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation.   Find out more about Jeff at:  Jeff on LinkedInJeff@colorjar.com   See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/610   Sponsors:Podcoin: Get paid to listen to podcasts and this podcast! Get 300 free podcoins using our promo code "create" head over to  https://www.podcoin.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Extreme Ownership," by Jocko Willink head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book 

About This Episode: Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Unreasonable Group, and Global 1000. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation.   Find out more about Jeff at:  Jeff on LinkedInJeff@colorjar.com   See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/610   Sponsors:Podcoin: Get paid to listen to podcasts and this podcast! Get 300 free podcoins using our promo code "create" head over to  https://www.podcoin.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Extreme Ownership," by Jocko Willink head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book 

David Gardner Founder of ColorJar and Host of The Big Jump is interviewed in this episode. ColorJar is a brand consulting and design firm that unlocks potential for brands that matter. The Big Jump is a podcast about human reinvention featuring pro athletes who have created success beyond sports. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to become a featured co-author in one of Adam's upcoming books: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/coauthor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

The main challenge for Bill and his clients is finding talented people. There is a big shortage of qualified people all over the world and on top of that, it’s difficult to retain good talent. This episode features a ‘best of’ episode from Jeff Hoffman, who is excellent at attracting and connecting with people!   Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur and the Founder of Priceline, UBid, and ColorJar. Jeff has worked alongside celebrities like Elton John, Britney Spears, and NSYNC. He knows a thing or two about what it takes to engage people and on today’s show, he shares his expertise in team-building practices that bring good people together!   One of the most important lessons Jeff learned about scaling up is the value of teams. As a founder, you are used to doing everything and anything in the beginning. The problem with this, though, is that if your company does well, you start to think you’re pretty good at all of this.   Once founders hit a later stage in their company, they find themselves overwhelmed. They are working harder than ever before and putting in more hours than they’ve ever done before, yet, despite this, they’ve stopped growing. The truth is, you’re never going to do anything massive or at scale by yourself.   Jeff was not smart enough to understand this in the beginning, but through his mistakes, he’s learned that the day you start taking some of your time to delegate your tasks and to find people that are smarter than you to run the company, is the day you can finally work less and be less stressed.   Jeff had to make an active effort to find talented people. Sending out an ad doesn’t work. The best people in your market aren’t looking for a job, so schedule the time to scout them. The second part of running a successful team is getting out of their way. Let the people who are smarter than you do their jobs!   Your real job as a founder is to build a workplace environment and culture that people love to go to, where the best people in the industry all want to work for you and never want to leave. Your job is to take care of the people who work for you. When you’ve achieved this, you never have to worry about the growth of your company.   Interview Links: Jeffhoffman.com Jeff on LinkedIn   Resources: Scaling Up for Business Growth Workshop: Take the first step to mastering the Rockefeller Habits by attending one of our workshops. Scaling Up Summits (Select Bill Gallagher as your coach during registration for a discount.) Bill on YouTube

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and more.   Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. He supports entrepreneurs and small businesses on a worldwide basis, serving on the boards of The Unreasonable Group, the global board of directors of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (supporting entrepreneurship in over 170 countries), the US State Department’s GIST program (Global Innovation through Science and Technology, working in 49 emerging nations), the APEC Startup Initiative (the Asia Pacific Economic Council’s 21-member nation association), and many others. He supports the White House, the State Department, the United Nations, and similar organizations internationally on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship programs.   Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries. He speaks on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership, and is the author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis.   Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more.   Jeff has been honored with the Best of the Best Award from the national CEO association (Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization) as well as receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award and being inducted into the Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship. He also received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation.   Outside of the world of technology, Jeff has produced TV shows, has produced movies in Hollywood, has produced musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC, Boyz II Men, and others, and serves on numerous charity and non-profit boards.     In this episode, Karen and Jeff discuss:         Success Story of Jeff         Commit to Get Leads o    Learn one new thing, that you don’t need to learn every day. Then think of that idea as a puzzle piece that you are gathering to solve a problem not otherwise solved.         Consult to Sell o    Schedule days out of your office and with your customer. Go to where your customer is and hang out, not for selling, just to find out what they are needing.         Connect to Build and Grow o    Document your processes, automate what you can, and outsource those things that you can.         Success Thinking, Activities and Vision o    Your attitude determines your outcome. Part of success is focusing on what’s possible, not what’s not possible.         Sweet Spot of Success     "Instead of complaining about the life you have, why don’t you design the life you wish you had? You can live any life you want to life, as long as you find a way to become valuable to the people you want to be around. You do that by finding a way to solve problems they need help solving."- Jeff Hoffman     Connect with Jeff Hoffman:   Twitter: @SpeakerJeff Website: JeffHoffman.com Book: Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back LinkedIn: Jeff Hoffman     About the Podcast   Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe:   Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Jeff Hoffman builds billionaire dollar businesses. But he does so much more. Jeff is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. In this talk from The Capitalism Conference he talks about what is necessary to grow a true empire far bigger than a million dollar business.

It takes a team to scale and grow but how do you do that with ease and grace? How can you become a powerful leader that both inspires and engages your team? Today’s guest has some answers!   Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur and the Founder of Priceline, UBid, and ColorJar. Jeff has worked alongside celebrities like Elton John, Britney Spears, and NSYNC. He knows a thing or two about what it takes to engage people and on today’s show, he shares his expertise in team building practices that bring good people together!   One of the most important lessons Jeff learned about scaling up is the value of teams. As a founder, you started the company yourself and are used to taking care of everything yourself. The problem with this though is that if your company does well, you start to think you’re pretty good at all of this.   But later, founders find themselves overwhelmed. They find themselves working harder than ever before and putting in more hours than they’ve ever done before, yet, despite this, they’ve stopped growing. The truth is, you’re never going to do anything massive or at scale by yourself.   Jeff was not smart enough to understand this in the beginning, but through his mistakes, he’s learned that the day you start taking some of your time to delegate your tasks and to find people that are smarter than you to run the company, is the day you can finally work less and be less stressed.   Jeff had to make an active effort to find talented people. Sending out an ad doesn’t work. The best people in your market aren’t looking for a job, so schedule the time to scout them. The second part of running a successful team is getting out of their way. Let the people who are smarter than you do their jobs!   Your real job as a founder is to build a workplace environment and culture that people love to go to, where the best people in the industry all want to work for you and never want to leave. Your job is to take care of the people who work for you. When you’ve achieved this, you never have to worry about the growth of your company.   Interview Links: Jeffhoffman.com Jeff on LinkedIn   Resources: Scaling Up for Business Growth Workshops: Take the first step to mastering the Rockefeller Habits by attending one of our workshops. Scaling Up Website Gazelles Website Bill on YouTube Growthinstitute.com/scalingcoach  

In order to successfully grow your business, you must learn how to be curious about everything. Reinvention is the name of the game for a lot of different industries – and if you wish to thrive in this changing business landscape, you have to adapt and scale your business accordingly. Today, Jeff Hoffman reveals the secrets of success and survival. Jeff is the author of Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back. He’s a billionaire. He has gone to Yale. He’s been involved with a lot of well-known companies, including Priceline.com, uBid.com, and ColorJar. Jeff has done everything exciting in life: from being a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer and producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015 to being the founder of multiple startups. If you desire to succeed like the world’s greatest innovators, then Jeff can show you exactly how: just stay curious! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Take The Lead community today: Dr. DianeHamilton.com Dr. Diane Hamilton Facebook Dr. Diane Hamilton Twitter Dr. Diane Hamilton LinkedIn Dr. Diane Hamilton YouTube Dr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

Who knew?! A rare interview reveals a budding business empire, wise emotional depth, and a youth world swimming title – check what you think you knew about Kris Humphries (@krishumphries) at the door, because there's much more than meets the eye. The episode covers topics Kris doesn't normally touch and rest assured that you've never heard Kris quite like this before. From being voted the “Most Hated NBA Player,” to being banned from buying Range Rovers, to being the #1 youth swimmer in the world, the interview reveals the human side of Kris – and it's likely not what you expect. The interview goes in-depth on how he quietly built a budding business empire during his NBA career: from hundreds of apartment units, to Five Guys burger franchise locations, to trading cryptocurrency, his astute nose for business than began while helping his dad with stock trades as a kid shines through. Host David Gardner, a pro basketball player turned founder of branding firm ColorJar, and Kris Humphries were high school teammates in Minnesota at Hopkins High School and their longtime friendship results in an open and revealing conversation that includes behind-the-scenes accounts of Kris' story never heard before. This isn't a podcast about drama or gossip, but we've all been labeled, all been put in a box, and there is something for all of us to learn from Kris' approach to creating his own identity from within, an identity that originates from an intrinsically motivated place – one that stays true to who you are and how you've become who you are, even during times of intense scrutiny and pressure. So check what you think you might know about Kris at the door, because in this episode you are getting the real Kris, the Kris that most of the world has never seen. Episode Webpage Show notes, links to people mentioned, guest social media links, and behind-the-scenes photos are available at www.thebigjumpshow.com/episodes/kris-humphries Sponsors Thank you to GRAND VOYAGE, GQ says "they're changing the fashion game” with their leather street shoes and luxury bags – designed in LA and made in Italy. Get $35 off at www.thebigjumpshow.com/shoes Thank you to AUDIBLE, for when you need a break from podcasts, new members can start off their account on Audible with a FREE AUDIOBOOK. Just go to www.thebigjumpshow.com/audiobook

Fueled by a mission to inspire your next big jump, this podcast is about human reinvention – featuring professional athletes who have leveraged their athletic minds to create success beyond sports. Join host David Gardner, a professional basketball player turned CEO of branding firm ColorJar, as he shares interviews with professional athletes that uncover their challenging and surprising transitions.

Overview: In this episode, the one and only, Jeff Hoffman, joins us for a fireside chat on the Think Bold, Be Bold Show! Jeff is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He’s founded multiple startups, served as CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of several well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff serves on boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of Global Entrepreneurship Week and The Unreasonable Group. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Tune in for an entertaining conversation on entrepreneurship, technology, AI, and much more! 5 Golden Nuggets Shared: 1. Stop spending time stuck in a job you hate. You have the option to design your own life, take advantage of that. Create the job you wish you had! 2. Create something amazing in the world and you will never worry about getting paid. When you build things that make an impact and solve problems, money will follow excellence. 3. Find the one thing you are good at and outsource the rest. Many people try to focus on too many trades or do it all themselves, resulting in burnout and lack of efficiency. Focus on your genius zone and bring in others to help you in the areas you lack. 4. Technology will soon replace jobs no one really wants to do or should be doing. Humans should have jobs that make the world a better place, not to just make a living for themselves. Live should not be lived to just pay bills and die. 5. The key to living the life you want is to become valuable to the people you want to be around. Study the industry you want to be in, solve a problem they don’t yet have the solution for, and show your value. 3 Bold and Kick-Ass Quotes: 1. “The journey has never been about money, the journey has always been about freedom.” - Jeff Hoffman 2. “Play your position and surround yourself with people smarter than you for every other position.” - Jeff Hoffman 3. “Intelligence has always been equally distributed, opportunity has never been.” - Jeff Hoffman Click the hyperlink below to connect directly with Jeff! Website: http://jeffhoffman.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/speakerjeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoff/ Click the hyperlink below to connect directly with us! Website: http://www.ThinkBoldBeBold.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkBoldBeBold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkboldbebold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkboldbebold Sponsored by Mavericks Mastermind Until next time, Do Something Nice for Someone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of Global Entrepreneurship Week and The Unreasonable Group. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more Key Points 1. Don't Fear Failure... Fear Not Trying  Failure is an inevitable part of life.  Most of us spend our whole lives trying to escape and avoid it when we should be running towards it.  We've been taught our whole lives that failure is somehow a bad thing, that it means you aren't a "real" man, or that you aren't good enough.  In reality, failure is simply feedback.  Instead of running from failure, embrace it.  Learn to fear not trying instead of failing.  ... When you fail, you grow, you learn, and you improve.  When you allow your fear of failure to control your actions you end up paralyzed and never take action.  As a result, you stagnate, burn out, and eventually die with your best work inside of you.  2. Follow your Curiosity and Ignore the Labels  It's easy to allow your label to control you.  Think about it...  How many times have you thought to yourself "Wow, I'd love to dive into real estate investing, but I'm in IT, I can't do that"  Or  "I would really enjoy learning how to dance the Tango, but I'm a powerlifter so that'll never happen"  Or even... "I'd really love to produce an album but I'm a marketing guy... That's not really my style" We get so caught up in our own labels that we prevent ourselves from pursuing our deepest passions and curiosity.  Remember: You are a learning machine... Not an occupation.  Just because you make money in a certain way or have been in a specific niche for a long time doesn't mean that you can't learn new skills.  ... It doesn't mean that you can't pursue new hobbies, passions, and businesses.  As Joseph Campbell says, "Follow your bliss".  Pursue what makes you curious, no matter how odd or out of character it may seem.  At the end of the day, the person who wins at life is the person who leaves it all on the field.  So stop holding back from life because your interests don't conform to your label.  3. Stick to One Pursuit at a Time  Although it's important that you have a wide variety of interests and hobbies to pursue, it's even more important that you understand how to successfully pursue each interest.  How do you do this?  ... One at a time.  Although Jeff has a wide variety of achievements and accolades ranging from the transportation business to the music & film industry to consulting and keynote speaking, he didn't try to accomplish all of these things at once.  He devoted himself single-mindedly to each task for a period of 3-5 years.  In your own life, you can do anything that you want.  But you must learn to focus on only one thing at a time... As the old adage goes, "The fox who chases two rabbits catches none." Pick one passion, define what constitutes "success" with regards to that passion, pursue it single-mindedly until you achieve your goal an then move on.  4. Eradicate Your Fear of Failure with This Simple Exercise  If you are afraid of failure, then listen up.  I'm about to share a fool proof strategy to eradicate your fear and move forward with your life.  Are you ready?  Then here it is...  Anytime you are afraid of failing, dive into your failure.  Ask yourself "What will happen if I fail and how can I recover?" For example, if you are considering starting a new business and you fail miserably, what will actually happen?  ... And more importantly, how can you minimize the damage?  If you fail at the entrepreneurial endeavor you can: Move back in with your parents  Get a 9-5 corporate job for 6-12 months Save every penny that you can Try again When you break it down, it doesn't seem so scary, right?  The concept of failure is often more terrifying than failure itself.  When you look at the reality of your situation, you will quickly realize that you can overcome any setback with relative ease and quickly get back on your feet if things go South.  So feel the fear.  Figure out your escape plan.  And then take action.  5. Begin with the End in Mind  One of the biggest mistakes that most entrepreneurs make is that they begin without a clear end goal in mind.  They set all of these wild goals and ambitions but never really know where the path is ultimately going to take them.  Before you set out to achieve anything, you need to begin with the end in mind.  What counts as success?  What counts as failure? What quantifiable metrics can you use to determine whether or not you've achieved success?  When you have a clear end game in mind, the day to day tasks of pursuing a goal becomes much simpler.  You know exactly what you need to do, what you need to avoid, and how you can expedite the path to your goal.  Take some time to sit down after listening to this interview and write out answers to the following: What does success look like in my: Relationships  Finances Career Personal development Physical health  Spirituality  When you know exactly what you are trying to get out of life, life has a way of helping you succeed.  Begin with the end in mind and your path to success will be far smoother and simpler.  6. Make People Understand Your "Why"  Oftentimes, as men, we get so caught up in our careers and finances that we can neglect important relationships and connections in our life.  One of the reasons that this is so easy to do is that we understand the bigger picture and just assume that everyone else in our life understands it as well.  We think to ourselves, "I'm working this hard for my family, for my community, and for our future... Surely they understand". But we never actually take the time to sit the important people down and help them understand why we are pushing so hard.  Your wife and kids probably don't know why you are always at the office.  They assume that work is more important than they are and that you'd rather work than spend time with them.  Even when this isn't the case...  As such, it's important that you sell your proverbial "Board of Directors" (the important people in your life) on the "Why" of what you're doing.  Why are you working so hard to build this business or advance your career?  Is it to...  Retire early  Pay for your kid's college Take your wife on a 3 year round the world trip Get out of debt and have the money to work less than 10 hours a week  Enjoy a better quality of life Give back to your community and make a real difference Why are you doing what you're doing?  Once you have the answer for yourself, share it with the important people in your life.  More often than not, they will understand and rally to help you.  7. Ideas are Welcomed, Execution is Worshiped  Simply put, ideas are great but execution is where the magic happens.  You can think and come up with ideas all day long.  But if you don't get your butt out of the chair and make moves to achieve your goals, you will remain stuck exactly where you are.  Execution is everything.  Without the grit and determination to take action and make things happen, you will never succeed.  Become a master action taker and the world is yours.  8. Your Success is Someone Else's Miracle  We live in such a guilt ridden society that it can be easy to get trapped in the mindset that success is dirty.  ... It's easy to believe that making money is wrong and that you should give away all of your surplus.  But this is a false concept.  The more successful you are, the more power and influence you can exert to help others.  When you have millions of dollars in the bank, it's much easier to make a difference when disaster strikes.  When you have vibrant physical health, it's much easier to help others overcome their own challenges.  When you are successful, you can show up as a miracle in someone else's life.  If you want to make a real difference in the world, then success is your duty and obligation.  Forget what you've been told...  Becoming successful doesn't make you greedy or power hungry.  It gives you the ability to make a difference.  9. What is Enough? In pursuit of any goal, whether its... Financial success Career success Marriage  Physical health  Travel & Adventure Or fame You must know when enough is enough.  When can you call it quits and move on to the next goal or activity?  If you don't have a clear end game in mind, it's easy to get caught in the comparison trap and waste your life constantly trying to compete with other people and buy the biggest boat, fastest car, or most luxurious mansion in town.  Ask yourself... "What do I really need to be happy and feel fulfilled?" There's no right answer for everyone, but the more clearly you can figure out what you need to be happy, the easier it will be to achieve it.  Forget keeping up with the Joneses and showing off on Instagram . Figure out what brings you joy and makes you feel fulfilled and then go achieve it. 

A fantastic conversation chock full of great valuable insights and advice from the wonderful Jeff Hoffman, who has started and run several companies, including being a co-founder of Priceline.com (among others). If you listen to one interview on the Entrepreneur Hot Seat, this is it. Highlights include: How Jeff got into Yale but couldn’t afford it so he started a software company Started his first company because he had a big goal Most successful entrepreneurs are not motivated by money - they are driven by something more important than money Before you ask someone else for money for your business, see if you can earn it Why Jeff left his big corporate job after college Jeff didn't like the company he worked for so he designed his own company Entrepreneurs don’t just complain. They analyze a problem and research ways to fix it It is so important to surround yourself with people smarter than you who know how to do things Don’t kid yourself. No matter how smarter you are, you need people smarter than you Why Jeff felt disappointed after selling his company for millions of dollars When you are not motivated by money, you don’t worry about it as much Jeff is more motivated by challenge and building things There is no “they” - it’s you! Your success is someone else’s miracle There is no shame in making money - the shame is making it and not using it to help other people Why Jeff started creating quarterly projects to help people in the community Jeff had one failed company when he thought people would want to buy clothing online Jeff was part of Walker Digital that spun off several companies including Priceline.com How Jeff applied entrepreneurial skills to launching media companies The importance of studying successful people. Why are some people mroe successful than others? Most successful people have a broad curiosity and their funnel takes in more info Jeff’s “Info Sponging” technique How Jeff defines success: Any person that loves their life the way they and wouldn’t change anything about their past What things will you need to have done with your life when you look back one day? The importance of spending time with people not like yourself in order to learn more The shame in life is not in failing, it is in not trying The Legacy Challenge: What would people say about you if you died today? What do you wish People would say about you? Advice: Don’t believe your career and life have to be separate things I "have" to go to work vs. I "get" to go to work Links: www.Entrepreneurhotseat.com Andy Storch Coaching If you are interested in coaching or have feedback or questions on the podcast, feel free to send me an email: andy@andystorch.com

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and even the producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album. He has been part of a number of well-known companies and billion-dollar startups, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff now spends most of his time mentoring entrepreneurs, and in this episode he shares valuable tools that the most ambitious and hard-working individuals in Gen Z (that’s you!) can use to design their own future through entrepreneurialism. Driven by Desire Jeff isn’t driven by some innate entrepreneurial trait – his entrepreneurialism stems from wanting something he doesn’t have, which no one will give to him. So it isn’t about simply being born an entrepreneur, but instead having a goal that requires a lot of work hard to achieve. For example, Jeff started his first company on the second day of college. He went to a school that he couldn’t afford (Yale), but he wanted that degree and there was no other way to get it. His only options were giving up (which wasn’t really an option) or buckling down and making some money, because no one else was going to give it to him. Over the years, Jeff has noticed that this is a trend: the most successful entrepreneurs are driven by a goal greater than their income. Failure is Part of the Process If you never fail, you’re just not pushing hard enough; people that push the edge trip and fall. You shouldn’t necessarily celebrate failure, but you should accept it, shake it off, and keep going. Networking is Necessary You won’t get far in any industry if you don’t have connections, and that means you have to go meet people. You won’t meet people sitting in your dorm, at home, or at your desk. Just showing up isn’t enough – you have to be engaged and listen, and not just at networking events. You should build your network all the time, everywhere you are. You will probably have to get out of your comfort zone, but that’s okay – if you’re driven by a goal greater than yourself, you’ll put in the work. At Launch: Focus on a Short-Term Plan, Create Long-Term Architecture Startup founders generally need to focus on the first two years before they concern themselves with years three, four, and five. If they don’t perform well in those first two years, they won’t have a third. However, founders also need to lay down a solid foundation for growth. Think about scale, and make sure the architecture you put in place will allow it… but don’t worry about implementing it until you have a small business. Resources: Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn Learn more about (http://colorjar.com/)

Today I am super excited to have my first Billionaire guest on my show. The truth is that while I was preparing for this interview I asked myself the following question …what separates a Billionaire from a Millionaire? In fact once i’m asking that question I ask myself ‘What separates a Millionaire from someone struggling to pay the rent?’ Is it luck? Is it connections? Is it skill? Is it IQ? Is it raw determination and passion or is it something else? Well… who better to ask than someone who has made the journey to the top.     Jeff Hoffman is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, Grammy Award-winning jazz album artist, philanthropist and one of only 2,000 Billionaires in the entire world. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com, Booking.com, uBid.com, ColorJar, among others. He also serves on the boards of companies across the globe, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is also a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries. He is also the co-author of the book ‘SCALE’- a how-to guide for growing your business. He’s been featured on countless media outlets including Fox News, CNN, Bloomberg, CNBC, ABC, NPR, Forbes, Inc., Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, among countless others. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan, Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation. Outside of the world of business, Jeff has produced movies, and  musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with artists like Sir Elton John, Britney Spears, N-SYNC to name a few   So how does he do it all? Let’s find out … It is my absolute pleasure and honor to bring to you the one and only … Jeff Hoffman What you will learn: The 7 ingredients to becoming a billionaire How to overcome the guilt of making a fortune How Amazon became the largest marketplace How to become more lucky How to win a gold medal in your industry How to scale your company beyond yourself How to know when you’re ready you sell your company How impacting one person is like impacting the world How to increase your chances of getting an investment … and MUCH MORE Interesting highlights: Jeff realized that he couldn’t have everything even as a Billionaire Jeff has written on his wall ‘Ideas are welcome here but execution is worshiped’ Jeff shares what he would do if he went broke today and had to start again from scratch Jeff shares a crazy story of how one of his employees bought a house for his mother with cash   Jeff’s #1 practical advice:  Your success is someone else's miracleTweet This Wanna pick Jeff’s brain?   Join my exclusive FB group now (https://www.facebook.com/groups/canipickyourbrain) ! Resources & Links: Scale (https://www.amazon.com/Scale-Seven-Proven-Principles-Business/dp/1591847249/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502895793&sr=8-1&keywords=scale+jeff+hoffman) (Jeff’s book) The Self Help Addict (http://www.theselfhelpaddict.com) (My book) Get Featured (http://www.GetFeatured.com)  (Sponsor)   Did you enjoy this episode? Then  please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-pick-your-brain-entrepreneur-business-podcast/id1076916148?mt=2) , so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live (and you will be helping me get to #1 on iTunes!)

Jeff Hoffman simply wanted a better life for himself as he found a way to pay for college through starting his own business to pay for it. BTW the college is YALE. He then went on to be one of the most successful entrepreneurs of ALL TIME with such ventures as Priceline, UBid and ColorJar. This is a MUST listen for any and all Entrepreneurs regardless of what stage you are in.

Joining with us today is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and has been the founder of multiple startups. Jeff Hoffman is the Founder of Priceline.com which is now valued at more than $60 Billion. In this interview, Jeff will talk about the reality, why he believes that it is important to read and learn about things that have nothing to do with whatever it is that you are working on, and the sooner you embrace his techniques, the better off you’ll be in your life and business. Turn up the volume and get some extremely valuable words of wisdom from Jeff Hoffman when it comes to building an extremely successful business and genuinely grabbing life big! In this episode, you will learn: What Jeff's method of "info-sponging" is all about. Why Jeff feels that being curious is very important in today’s world as entrepreneurs and as people that want to make a difference. Jeff's question for many years in his life. What Jeff thinks the definition of the world’s most successful people are like. The common traits of the world’s most successful people. Jeff's technique to model what he saw that the world’s most successful people are doing. Why is it so important who we surround ourselves with. The 3 reasons you’ll never be successful in anything. Jeff shares his definition of success. Why it is important not to miss opportunities or moments of inspiration that can be incredibly valuable. The formula to get where you want to be in life. How Jeff sources his info for his daily info-sponging. What Jeff is trying to accomplish in his mission today. Plus so much more! Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com, uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Unreasonable Group, and Global 1000. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation. Outside of the world of technology, Jeff has produced movies, has produced musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC, and others, and serves on numerous charity and non-profit boards.

''The quality of your life is 100% dependent on the quality of the people in it.'' - Jeff Hoffman What can you do when the only people in your circle of influence don’t believe in you? How could stepping out of your comfort zone change the trajectory of your life and give you new perspective on the world? Have you ever wanted to scale your business, but don’t know where to start? These are just a handful of the powerful questions that serial entrepreneur, Jeff Hoffman, answers during today’s powerful conversation on the Front Row Factor podcast. Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, and published author. He has been the founder of multiple startups, CEO of both public and private companies, and senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com, uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, co-author of the book SCALE, a teacher for innovation workshops to major corporations, and a featured business expert as seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation. Outside of the world of technology, Jeff has produced movies, has produced musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC, and others, and serves on numerous charity and non-profit boards.     In this comprehensive discussion, Jeff describes his entrepreneurial journey, including the lessons he’s learned along the way and what it truly means to succeed. We talk about creating a vision and accomplishing big goals, how to make it as an entrepreneur, tips for scaling your business, the power of contribution, powerful front row moments, and a whole lot more! Here’s a quick breakdown of our chat… [12:50] What can you do when the only world you know doesn’t believe in your biggest goals and dreams? [15:00] Are we really all that different? Find out what Jeff discovered from traveling to 90+ countries, including the real truth about what connects and divides the human race. [20:00] Learn how to embrace the beauty in others, surround yourself with amazing people and create unforgettable front row moments that can positively impact the world! [25:50] What does it truly mean to be successful? Listen to Jeff’s surprising definition and the tool he used to design the ultimate life! [31:09] Long-term plans get punched in the face! Learn how you can create a strong vision and successfully accomplish your toughest goals. [34:20] Discover the 2 most important steps you can take in order to succeed as an entrepreneur.... And guess what? Money has nothing to do with it! [36:08] Should you scale your business? If so, how? As the co-author of Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back, Jeff will tell you exactly what you need to know! [40:39] The 3 most important questions to ask yourself that influence how people remember you when you die. [43:03] Don’t miss this incredibly powerful recipient story that defines what it really means to live life in the front row.   [53:39] Jeff’s advice to anyone who wants to give back but has no idea where to start. ''Every human being should have their own red carpet moment.'' - Jeff Hoffman Enjoying the show? For iTunes listeners, get automatic downloads and share the love by subscribing, rating & reviewing here! Links and Resources [BOOK] Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back [TALK] The Power of Wonder: Jeff Hoffman at TEDxWallStreet [SITE] Priceline [INTERVIEW] The Year of Thank You with John Israel [SITE] Front Row Foundation [SITE] The Miracle Morning [SITE] GoBundance [SOCIAL] Twitter, LinkedIn If you’re enjoying the show, let us know about it HERE o/

Jeff Hoffman original team of Priceline dot com is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Before founding the Name Your Price travel website valued at over $50Billion Jeff sold his first startup company to American Express, powering the walk-up kiosk systems printing boarding passes at airports. With Priceline, Jeff said he planned to do nothing different than creating a reverse auction site for travel. He explained to David that the goal originally was to be the all source reverse auction for anything, however they were so successful they decided to stick with the formula. Jeff is an active mentor, and is ont he boards of several startups. He also is a trusted advisor to presidents of the United States on internet technology and emerging concepts. His newest venture, Color Jar provides strategy, consulting, workshops and coaching to entrepreneurs. "Encourage children to try things and explore."

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more.   Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Unreasonable Group, and Global 1000. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation.    

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more.   Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Unreasonable Group, and Global 1000. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation.    

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more.   Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Unreasonable Group, and Global 1000. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation.    

This week Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline.com, uBid.com, CTI and ColorJar to name a few, was our guest on the show. Jeff knows what it’s like to be a successful entrepreneur and what it takes for a company to be investable.

You want to make a massive impact. Where do you start? It’s a big question, and the legendary entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman is here to help you answer it. Jeff Hoffman has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. You may know him from Priceline.com, ColorJar, uBid.com or his new non-profit, The Unreasonable Group. He’s going to explode your mind. Reaching out to amazing people like Jeff has changed my life. If you need help finding an incredible mentor, then click here to pick up a free copy of our relationships guide from the1thing.com/relationships.   CONTEST -  Get a FREE digital copy of the bestselling book The ONE Thing! We are on a mission to become the #1 podcast in iTunes. You can help us get there by subscribing to the show. Click here to subscribe. Once you subscribe (either on your phone or computer), take a screenshot showing that you subscribed, and email that photo to contest@the1thing.com We will then send you a link to get your FREE digital copy :)   Resources: Pick up a free copy of our relationships guide from the1thing.com/relationships The ONE Thing: Website | Book   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

We talk with entrepreneur extraordinaire, Jeff Hoffman, who is a serial entrepreneur from Priceline.com, uBid.com, and ColorJar, However, in this episode he talked about the power of empathy and the lesson of “there is no THEY.” This episode will inspire you to do more, and help others. You can learn more about Jeff and his worldwide mission at: http://jeffhoffman.com/

The legendary entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman (Priceline.com, ColorJar, uBid.com, CTI and others) is back! Jeff and his new non-profit, The Unreasonable Group, mentor entrepreneurs like you to use entrepreneurship as a toolset to make impact, give birth to ideas and make change. You will learn the most valuable strategies you've ever heard for overcoming limiting beliefs and getting alignment with your team. You'll even learn something that Jeff has never shared on another podcast.   Resources: The Unreasonable Group: Website | Blog | Newsletter | Twitter | Facebook   -- For those of you listening who are ready to surround yourself with the right people, it's time to join the Inner Circle. Receive targeted mentorship, find accountability partners, and join our private mentorship call every two weeks! https://findthebestmentors.com/opt-in (Click here to join the Inner Circle now.)   If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the Mentee podcast on iTunes and leave us a review for the show.   Production & Development for The Mentee Podcast by Podcast Masters

Today, I am very excited to be able to share a conversation I had with a successful and inspiring serial entrepreneur, Jeff Hoffman.  To set the stage for what level Jeff is on, in talking with him after we recorded this episode, he casually mentioned that he was flying to Mexico in a few days to host an event with Richard Branson... Yeah, he's the real deal.   It could take me a full episode to give all of the details of Jeff's bio, so here's the abridged version. Jeff is a: successful entrepreneur proven CEO (public and private companies) worldwide motivational speaker published author Hollywood film producer producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album board member for numerous companies founder of 8 different companies, most note notably his involvement with Priceline.com   He now spends a lot of his time traveling around the world to mentor up and coming entrepreneurs.  Jeff is very generous with his time, as he proved by agreeing to meet up with me in person to record this episode.  We recorded this one in a coffee shop, so you can hear the background noise and ambiance as if you were sitting right there next to us.     Links: Jeff's Ted Talk 'The Power of Wonder' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcV4RXC-V94 Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoff Jeff on Twitter - https://twitter.com/speakerjeff?lang=en

What can I say about Jeff Hoffman that hasn't already been said? Jeff is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Yup, that's already been said. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of Global Entrepreneurship Week and The Unreasonable Group. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Yes, that too. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. He's been featured as a business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more. Woof, this guy is BUSY! Outside of the world of technology, Jeff has produced movies, has produced musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC, and others, and serves on numerous charity and non-profit boards. Yes, friends... NSYNC for-crying-out-loud! Here's what I can say about Jeff Hoffman that no one else has said-- he gives a mean hug. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff while I was a student on Semester at Sea in 2013. Thanks to a bond that goes well beyond time and space (Yale alumni!) we immediately began a friendship that has lasted to this day. In this episode, Jeff and I talk about practical strategies for finding your purpose, the do's and don't's of choosing a mentor, how to know if you have "entrepreneurial DNA," and oh this little idea of how to determine what your life is all about. This episode is great for you if you've ever wondered what sets great achievers apart from everyone else, how you can start to do more of what you want and less of what the world expects you to do, and you want to laugh a little bit while you learn a TON. I'm so honored to have Jeff on the show and so thankful he could share his wisdom with you today. Without any further ado, I give you, the incomparable, Jeff Hoffman.

2 pm Central, "Positive Impact Radio," host Carol Wachniak, Founder of Educational Foundation for the Children of Fiji 501c3, Cyclone Winston Relief Program  Team Member of www.theWaterbearers.org 100 women goal to provide clean water to 1 million people in 2016  Join Carol every week, to talk to people who are making a Positive Impact in the World! Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy winning jazz album in 2015. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and more. Today Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. He supports entrepreneurs and small businesses on a worldwide basis, serving on the global board of directors of Global Entrepreneurship Week (supporting entrepreneurship in over 130 countries), the US State Department’s GIST program (Global Innovation through Science and Technology, working in 49 emerging nations), the APEC Startup Initiative (the Asia Pacific Economic Council’s 21-member nation association), and many others. He supports the White House, the State Department, the United Nations, and similar organizations internationally on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship programs.  

David Gardner is the founder and CEO of ColorJar, a Chicago-based creative tech agency. Before founding ColorJar, David was a professional basketball player and a founder of a social network in India. ColorJar specializes in branding and creating custom websites and mobile apps and has worked with everyone from Fortune500 corporations, to venture-funded startups. Listen on iTunes listen on stitcher In this episode we cover:     Why he decided to start an agency     What makes a great name and brand     How to approach building a new brand to cut through all the noise     Why user personas are better than talking about demographics     How the Chicago tech scene has changed in his 8 years since founding ColorJar     The surprising benefits of having a distributed team     Why employees and employers should date (contracting) before marrying (full time)     Why he prefers to hire freelancers     Why you should follow your instincts David’s Favorite Book: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcom Gladwell

Jeff Hoffman successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies. He has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business Ya-Ling J. Liou chiropractic physician who continues to expand and share her intuitive body care techniques. Her new book, Every Body's Guide to Everyday Pain, takes into account the whole person, and aims not only to address the mechanical balance of the body also the chemical and emotional aspects that so often influence this balance Sarah Wood eating psychology coach specializing in women's health and work with mostly other mamas.She trained at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, and have been teaching for years. Her mission is to help women sustainably reach their health and fitness goals by ending the cycle of dieting and nourishing their bodies with the movement, whole foods, and mindsets that actually work For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!

 Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy winning jazz album in 2015. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and more. Today Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. He supports entrepreneurs and small businesses on a worldwide basis, serving on the global board of directors of Global Entrepreneurship Week (supporting entrepreneurship in over 130 countries), the US State Department’s GIST program (Global Innovation through Science and Technology, working in 49 emerging nations), the APEC Startup Initiative (the Asia Pacific Economic Council’s 21-member nation association), and many others. He supports the White House, the State Department, the United Nations, and similar organizations internationally on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship programs. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries. He speaks on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership, and is the author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation.

"A new kind of innovator can wipe out incumbents in a flash. The shock waves from big-bang disruptions emanate far beyond information-based goods and services." These are the statements from Harvard Business Review's article "Big-Bank Disruption" by Larry Downes March 2013. Our Guest today has done exactly that by revolutionizing the travel and Hotel industry as Co-founder of Priceline.com. Jeff Hoffman-successful entrepreneur,CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy winning jazz album in 2015. In his career, he has been the founder of many startups,CEO of public and private companies. He's been part of a number of well-known companies including Priceline.com. uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and more. Serving on the boards of companies globally and supports entrepreneurs and small businesses on a worldwide basis, serving on the global board of directors of Global Entrepreneurship Week in over 130 countries, the US State Department’s GIST program:Global Innovation through Science and Technology in 49 emerging nations, APEC Startup Initiative a 21-member nation association, and many others. He supports the White House, State Department & UN. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker on the innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership, and author of SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business,CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and publications including Forbes, Inc.,Time, Fast Company, the WSJ, and more. Jeff received numerous awards including the JP Morgan Chase's Champion of Entrepreneurship Award. Producer of movies, musical events including concerts, tours and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC and serves on numerous non-profit boards. 

Today we dive into the mind of Jeff Hoffman.  Jeff is a serial entrepreneur who was on the founding team of Priceline.com and uBid.com.  He is now a co-founder of ColorJar and is a frequent public speaker on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Innovation is a skill that allows certain people to...

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff's vision has created many successful well-know companies, including priceline.com, uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and more.Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries. He speaks on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership, and is currently writing a book on how to scale a business, which will be published worldwide in the summer of 2014. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis.Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more.Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, as well as receiving the 2012 Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital.Outside of the world of technology, Jeff has produced movies in Hollywood, has produced musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC, and others, and serves on numerous charity and non-profit boards.  Don't miss this powerful show to take your LIFE and your BUSINESS to the next level! 

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff's vision has created many successful well-know companies, including priceline.com, uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and more.Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries. He speaks on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership, and is currently writing a book on how to scale a business, which will be published worldwide in the summer of 2014. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis.Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more.Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, as well as receiving the 2012 Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital.Outside of the world of technology, Jeff has produced movies in Hollywood, has produced musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC, and others, and serves on numerous charity and non-profit boards.  Don't miss this powerful show to take your LIFE and your BUSINESS to the next level! 

Join Kelly and her guests, international keynote speakers Jeff Hoffman and Heather Lutze, for a glimpse of what's to come when they keynote for the Thinking Bigger Speak Series in Kansas City in April. Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline.com, is an accomplished entrepreneur, virtual CEO and  mentor. Jeff has successfully taken a number of companies from concept to IPO. He is currently a founder and partner in ColorJar, a venture accelerator firm that helps entrepreneurs launch and grown new business ventures. Heather Lutze uses a witty "no-geek-speak" style that demystifies Internet marketing for business owners, salespeople, and marketers. Heather spent three years training advertisers for Yahoo! Search Marketing and tours internationally with motivational speaker Tony Robbins. She is the author of Thumbonomics: The Essential Business Roadmap for Social Media & Mobile Marketing, and founder of Findability Group.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices