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Guests: Amy Trusler, Au.D. & Kristopher Hewitt, H.I.S. - Co-founders of Pacific Audiology Group Amy & Kris join Dave on the podcast this week to discuss: - How the two met, the origin story of Pacific Audiology Group, and the path the company is on - Building an educational platform specific to Audiology with the goal of developing high-end content - The learning modules built so far and which modules the company is focusing on next - The methods of content production that the company has developed, including the use of a "RED" camera (same camera used to film the Hobbit!) - The next phase of Pacific Audiology Group - democratizing content production for Audiologists through the company's new, "Learn On" program - Catering to the booming creator economy within Audiology by enabling creators through Pacific Audiology's platform, tools and experience --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/futureear/message

Am 16. und 17. Mai 2023 fand das Corporate Learning Camp 2023 als eine hybride Veranstaltung an den Präsenzstandorten Walldorf und Hamburg und zusätzlich online statt. Wie in den letzen Jahren üblich, haben wir (Gerd, Karlheinz, Christoph und ich) an Tag 2 eine Podcast Session mit einer kleinen Retro gemacht, die sowohl in Hamburg (Podcast-Tisch) und Walldorf (lernOS Assembly), als auch über Discord online stattfand. Wir sprechen über über das Format, das Setup, die genutzte Technik. Die Episode erscheint als Crossover-Podcast in Keep Calm & Learn On, im Corporate Learning Podcast und im SAP Education Newscast.

Mit dieser Episode wird der lernOS on Air Podcast in Keep Calm and Learn On umbenannt. Neben den wie bisher üblichen Folgen zu Themen rund um die Wissensgesellschaft und die Wissensökonomie erscheint monatlich auch eine Ausgabe als "Tonspur" zum Keep Camp and Learn On Newsletter. Alle Hintergründe zur Umbenennung und die Themen aus dem aktuellen Newsletter bespreche ich in dieser Episode.

According to the The World Economic Forum, Emotional Intelligence is one of the top-ten, must-have job skills of the twenty-first century. And that doesn't surprise me in the least. Here's why…because the difference between success and failure as a leader often comes down to one's ability to relate to people. It's all about relationships. The lack of emotional intelligence is usually pretty easy to recognize. It's the manager that throws a tantrum when things don't go his way or is quick to throw one of his people under the bus in a meeting. It's the coworker who shares way too much at the wrong time, it's the leader who lacks empathy–asking you to sacrifice your family time, while he leaves early, and then claims the credit for your hard work. It's anyone who lacks the ability to control their emotions and have empathy for others. You will recognize it pretty quickly with most people–and let's hope that that person isn't a key stakeholder in your life or work. Most people readily recognize people who have emotional intelligence in abundance. They are authentic, they are usually good listeners, and they attract people to them–you just want to be around them because they bring out the best in others. They're safe. Our Guest To unpack the value of emotional intelligence, our guest today is Phil Johnson. Phil is an author and the creator of the Master of Business Leadership program which focuses on emotional intelligence. For the past 22 years, Phil has been an executive coach assisting executives and organizations to bet on themselves by developing better leaders and stronger teams with EQ. What You'll Learn On today's episode, we talk about What exactly is Emotional Intelligence? Is it something that people are born with or can it be developed? Just how important is it? Can you put an economic value on it? What's at risk if I don't have it? How do emotionally intelligence people inspire trust How a lack of emotional intelligence causes one to try to steal energy from others? How emotional intelligence helps me to connect to what really matters   Links for This Episode: Phil's Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Phil-Johnson/author/B007P4UYJ6?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Send Phil an Email: philjohnson@bell.net Book a meeting with Phil: https://calendly.com/mblcoach/chat-with-phil MBL Alumni Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfc3tV87p03JMDOXqDu8tQ   Connect with Dr. Mike:  Website: https://www.drmikepatterson.com Book: https://www.missionfirstpeoplealwaysbook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaellpatterson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrmikepatterson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmikepatterson Buy The Book!: Mission First People Always   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What's inside today's episode 0:59 Get to know Phil Johnson 4:04 Why emotional intelligence is so important 8:20 The real power of self-awareness 11:29 What Energy Physics has to do with EQ  16:09 Finding a greater feeling than fear  19:06 How to find a greater purpose in your 9-5  21:14 How Phil Johnson help his clients 34:44 One thing you can do today to take back your energy 

Thanks for tuning in and welcome back to the Catapulting Commissions podcast with your host, Anthony Garcia. On today's episode, Anthony is sitting down with his guest, John Israel. He's the founder and Chief Gratitude Officer of Mr. Thank You, a consulting firm focused on client and employee retention. John is one of the most sought after speakers and trainers who teaches companies big and small how to become irreplaceable by creating thriving relationships both inside and outside the organization. His work has been featured on ABC News, Fox News, and Good Morning America. In October 2016, John's love of people lead him to start a social experiment that became a book and TEDx talk and then eventually the Mr. Thank You project.    The Mr. Thank You Project started when John was selling Cutco knives as a young man. He had built a relationship with a customer who eventually ended up canceling her order. Naturally, John was impacted by this, but not in the way he thought. It wasn't the lost sale that he was upset about, but the relationship itself. After a conversation with his mom, he decided to write a letter of gratitude to that customer. The thing about gratitude, John says, is that it's a reflective state. You have to pause and think about the experience and ask “what is good about this?” A few years later, that same customer called back asking to place an order larger than any in John's career. Suddenly, it was clear. People want to feel like a person, not a customer.   This experience kickstarted the Mr. Thank You Project, which began as a commitment to handwrite 5 thank you cards every day for a year. When he speaks to companies about loyalty, he speaks to them about gratitude.    Today, he gives keynote presentations that inform companies on how they can become irreplaceable. As our society moves further and further into automation, it's hard to compete. In fact, there are many jobs that have as high as 98% likelihood of being automated in the next 20 years. The question John looks to answer is what is that 2%? It's the human aspect that cannot be imitated. There are three aspects that allow people to stay relevant:   Advocacy, persuasion, and influence. A robot simply CAN'T fight for you. People can. Empathy is a very human interaction.  Coaching and leadership. People leading people is something that can't be replaced. Education and expertise. When you're working with a person, there is a fear of making a mistake. A person who has been through the same experience offers comfort.    Next, John talks about how to apply it. It starts with getting connected. Think about interpersonal, everyday relationships. What goes into a relevant relationship? There are three questions you want to know the answers to.  What do they value? What are their goals? Where does it hurt? By keeping these in mind, you stay irreplaceable. Until then, you become a commodity.  John talks about how to apply all of this, how to acknowledge difficult times, and how we can be better, irreplaceable sales leaders.    What You'll Learn On today's show, John Israel fills us in on what it means to be truly grateful and how we can use gratitude to create meaningful, genuine relationships that last (and pay off).   LINKS @themrthankyou on Social Media mrthankyou.com/ir

Welcome back to the Mentors and Moguls podcast with your host, Heather Stone. Today, Heather is joined by Kristen Bowes Burke, who is serving as general counsel at Mercy College in New York.   Kristen has always knowns she wanted to go into law. She grew up loving politics and was infatuated with the substantive and leadership aspects of that career path, and even wanted to become president when she grew up. Law was a pathway for that, as the two are so intertwined.    Kristen’s path to college was built on a unique combination of skills and passions. There are many avenues to getting into an institution and graduating with a degree, and for Kristen, sports were a hugely important part of her life and played a key role in her journey. She grew up playing team sports in soccer and basketball, building tremendous courage and leadership skills. It was a part of her identity. Confidence was built there. Since she was a little girl, she advocated for herself to try out for state teams, olympic development teams, and beyond.    Through sports and outstanding academics, Kristen was accepted into some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation, including Harvard, Yale, and Cornell. Kristen reminds us that even she received financial support from the places she was accepted. The resources are out there for those who are overcoming that hurdle. Look at whatever talent you have and include that in what you present to schools--they are looking at well-roundedness as well, not just grades.    After college, Kristen knew she was going straight into law school. Her philosophy was to get into a school and do the very, very best that she could. Through a powerful internship and an influential mentor, Kristen discovered her passion for law at the state and District Attorney level. She was patient in her search for a law firm to work at, however. She wanted to be a prosecutor and never took her eye off the prize. Her advice is to stay absolutely committed to your end goal and never lose sight of it.    Kristen’s most important and best decision of her life, she says, is working in the Bronx DA office, and it’ gave her the skills she needed to do anything you could imagine. The pressured and quick-thinking environment was truly a test of her intelligence, persistence, and tenacity. She had a boss that really looked out for her that helped her get over the hump. She would be the only woman in the room of forty men leading incredibly important meetings and preparing the blueprint for task forces.    She now mentors young women in law having them shadow in her office. She did some work in a sexual discrimination case that gives her the most pride. She worked with students and task forces to create policy at a college level. Six months later, what is now known as Title XI, was widely released. Kristen was ahead of the curve. She would train and educate community members and students on the policy and her background on it.    The common principle, the throughline throughout her career, was to do everything to the max and do whatever you do intensely. When her parents got divorced, she had a huge amount of people who invested their support in her. Now, everything she does is to make them proud.    Things You’ll Learn On today’s episode, leading woman in law and general counsel at Mercy College in New York, Kristen Bowes Burke shares with us her pathway to college, impactful mentors and internships she experienced, and how she is passing the torch through educating young women going into the field of law.

This is a reposting of Episode 24 & 25 featuring Elyse Archer as apart of Catapulting Commissions' Best of 2020 series. It features a new introduction from Anthony where he talks about the episode and the exciting things to come in 2021.  --- Today’s guest on the show is Elyse Archer. Elyse is a founding team member and Personal Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group whose insights have been featured in major media including Forbes and Inc. She is a keynote speaker and host of the podcast Instant Impact with Elyse Archer, where she shares best practices from top business leaders who have created extraordinary personal brands and world-class networks. Elyse is an expert in Visibility, Personal Brand Strategy, and How to Master Video for Business. She helps people understand how to become known as a visible leader in their industry in order to multiply their inbound opportunities, impact, and income   When Elyse left her position as a Partner in an 8-figure international sales coaching organization, she felt a little lost. What she learned throughout the journey to where she is today was centered around understanding that just because it has been said before, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say it. There are people out there with your name written on their hearts. They want to hear what you have to say, but more importantly, they want to hear it from you.   When you’re building a personal brand, there is often a fear of “why me?” This hangup can prevent serious growth. Elyse discusses how building a brand is foundationally finding your unique perspective on a problem. She recalls learning that to rise above the noise, you find your uniqueness and exploit it in the service of others. It’s not how are you better, but how are you different. She suggests finding a few close friends and asking them some of the things that make you stand out. Think about what sort of adversity you’ve overcome! Sometimes we are too close to see it.   Elyse talks a bit about the “what comes after” when you build a brand and how we can monetize it. In the end, you are your story and you are your experiences. When we think about monetizing that, we have to remember that people follow people, not brands. When you’re a sales leader, know that the branding of your team members can help you and your organizations. Elyse talks about PAIDS--Products, Ads and affiliates, Information, Deals, and Services. These are the three ways you can increase your inbound cash flow without trading time for money.   Then, Elyse touches on a concept called Sheehan’s Wall. This concept breaks down what it is that influential brands do differently to rise to the top. In any industry, there are two groups of people: the well-known and the unknown. On the unknown side, they often WANT to go to the other side but aren’t sure how to get there. What happens is they approach the challenge from all different angles and speak on 20 different topics and take lots of dispersed opportunities. This is what is called brand dilution. The people who break through are hyper-focused and can get very clear on their messaging and the problem they solve and how they solve it. Elyse continues the conversation by discussing video as it relates to sales professionals. Why should a sales executive, a sales expert, a sales entrepreneur want to create video content? By 2021, 82% of all sales will be made through video content. People are looking online for information and they are watching videos to get the answer they need.  Elyse shares some of the biggest mistakes she sees people making with video content. A primary one is watching the video before you post it. This opens the door for nit-picking and re-recording. 17 takes later, you realize it’s not worth and you do nothing. Another mistake is trying to script out word-for-word a video. Elyse suggests bullet-points so you can sound more natural and still stay on track.Additionally, many people are concerned with the tech it takes to make video content. The truth is, the only tech you need is in your phone. Elyse touches on who she serves and how she can help cater her coaching to your needs. Tune in to listen to the incredible value Elyse brings to this series! What You’ll Learn On today’s show, Elyse shares with us what she learned when she left her position as a Partner in an 8-figure international sales coaching organization to become a personal branding coach, how to get through the “why me?” challenge, and talks about a concept called Sheehan’s Wall--something that could be the reason why you haven’t risen to the top. Finally, she tackles video and the value it brings to your brand.    LINKS www.ElyseArcher.com Elyse Archer on LinkedIn @elysearcher on Instagram

Do you find yourself in search of a mentor who can show you the ropes of high-level podcasting? Are you just getting started and need some direction? Today’s episode is for you. Our guest today is a producer and host of the Satellite Sisters, an award-winning radio talk show turned top-rated podcast for women. Lian Dolan has interviewed everyone from Nora Ephron to Big Bird. She’s toured with Oprah and is an LA Times best-selling author. She’s here to share her journey into podcasting and the fundamental truths she recognizes that lead her to her successes.  Lian and her sisters found themselves stuck when it felt as though the gig was up with their radio show. Their show was eventually sold in 2008 amidst a collapse of the media industry’s economy. However, the sister’s versatility paid off when they decided to pivot into a new era of talk-show--podcasting. So, Lian got the equipment she needed and learned how to edit. They still had something to say--finding the platform for that was secondary. The solution was in new technology.  Lian talks about her passions, and for her, writing is where it all starts. She processes the world like a writer--observing, noting, planning, and being really intentional about what, and how, she speaks. Finding meaning is at the core of her conversations.  She speaks on the founding of the podcast. Getting her sisters on board was easy, Lian says, but the business side of things was more difficult than they could’ve imagined. Her sister Liz said there should be a show that truly validates the conversations sisters have throughout the day. So often these are viewed as “girl-talk” and are undervalued for what they are. Lian and her sisters went out to change that--and they did. Their discussions growing up and the chemistry they built up as a family act as the basis for the podcast. They’ll even save stories, especially for their recording! Lian talks about some mentors she has had on her journey. Her boss, while she worked in marketing, allowed her to run with projects and grow exponentially. 30 years have gone by, but she still feels as though he set her on her path. He didn’t look at her at judge based on her age or gender and took risks on her talent. He believed what they had to say and how they said it.  What You’ll Learn On today’s episode, Lian Dolan gives us a look at how she converted her award-winning radio show into a top podcast. She discusses the dynamics of her show, where she gets all her wonderful stories, and who helped her along the way.    LINKS liandolan.com  Satellitesisters.com

Today’s guest on the show is Elyse Archer. Elyse is a founding team member and Personal Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group whose insights have been featured in major media including Forbes and Inc. She is a keynote speaker and host of the podcast Instant Impact with Elyse Archer, where she shares best practices from top business leaders who have created extraordinary personal brands and world-class networks. Elyse is an expert in Visibility, Personal Brand Strategy, and How to Master Video for Business. She helps people understand how to become known as a visible leader in their industry in order to multiply their inbound opportunities, impact, and income   When Elyse left her position as a Partner in an 8-figure international sales coaching organization, she felt a little lost. What she learned throughout the journey to where she is today was centered around understanding that just because it has been said before, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say it. There are people out there with your name written on their hearts. They want to hear what you have to say, but more importantly, they want to hear it from you.   When you’re building a personal brand, there is often a fear of “why me?” This hangup can prevent serious growth. Elyse discusses how building a brand is foundationally finding your unique perspective on a problem. She recalls learning that to rise above the noise, you find your uniqueness and exploit it in the service of others. It’s not how are you better, but how are you different. She suggests finding a few close friends and asking them some of the things that make you stand out. Think about what sort of adversity you’ve overcome! Sometimes we are too close to see it.   Elyse talks a bit about the “what comes after” when you build a brand and how we can monetize it. In the end, you are your story and you are your experiences. When we think about monetizing that, we have to remember that people follow people, not brands. When you’re a sales leader, know that the branding of your team members can help you and your organizations. Elyse talks about PAIDS--Products, Ads and affiliates, Information, Deals, and Services. These are the three ways you can increase your inbound cash flow without trading time for money.   Then, Elyse touches on a concept called Sheehan’s Wall. This concept breaks down what it is that influential brands do differently to rise to the top. In any industry, there are two groups of people: the well-known and the unknown. On the unknown side, they often WANT to go to the other side but aren’t sure how to get there. What happens is they approach the challenge from all different angles and speak on 20 different topics and take lots of dispersed opportunities. This is what is called brand dilution. The people who break through are hyper-focused and can get very clear on their messaging and the problem they solve and how they solve it.   What You’ll Learn On today’s show, Elyse shares with us what she learned when she left her position as a Partner in an 8-figure international sales coaching organization to become a personal branding coach, how to get through the “why me?” challenge, and talks about a concept called Sheehan’s Wall--something that could be the reason why you haven’t risen to the top.   LINKS www.ElyseArcher.com Elyse Archer on LinkedIn @elysearcher on Instagram

Thanks for tuning into another episode of the Mentors and Moguls podcast with your host, Heather Stone! Here with us today is Wendi Sparks. Wendi is an accomplished pilot who is sitting down to talk about what helped shape her into the incredible woman she is today. As a child, Wendi was lucky enough to be taken up in an airplane. Even at that young age, she knew this is where she belonged. She had several women in her life that she was able to look up to as role models. As she grew up, she found more and more women who impacted her by introducing her to what was possible. A mentor of hers sat Wendi on her lap and showed her what all the different controls do. From then on, she had found her calling. In a traditionally male-dominated field (only 4.4% of pilots are women), Wendi believes that more and more women are starting to fly. Though it seems like the number of women hasn’t increased, every new class of pilots brings in more capable women pilots. Wendi discusses what sort of skill set and what qualities pilots need to be successful. She says if you get a group of pilots together you’ll find they are very methodical and goal-oriented. You’ll find that they make lists and make sure things are done. They’re trained to know how to remain calm in an emergency situation. While many things can be taught, there is an innate drive that gets pilots through the academy. Being a pilot is a job where you are constantly learning! Wendi shares her experience working with Gulf Stream and how it helped form her and her daughter in similar ways. She discusses what she did, how she did it, and the impact it had on her and her family. Among other topics, Wendi and Heather dig into the implications of COVID-19 while working in the commercial flight industry and being a mother.   What You’ll Learn On today’s episode, Wendi gives us a window into the aviation industry. She discusses the in’s and out’s of being a woman pilot in a male-domniated industry, the skills she’s aquired in becoming a pilot, the implications of COVID-19, and more!

Welcome back to the Mentors and Moguls podcast with your host, Heather Stone! Today’s guest is the late, great TJ Lang, former NFL star who has pivoted his professional life in some incredible ways. He’s on the show today to share his wisdom, experience, and what has made him into the wonderful person he is today.   TJ shares with us what gets him up in the morning. When there are times when he feels like he just can’t do it in the morning, he remembers the motivation he got from his teammates when he was in the league. He knew that when he was hurting and didn’t want to do the work, there was always someone else who was in the same boat and still showing up. He wasn’t afraid to have a bad play, he was most afraid of letting his teammates down. He dedicated himself to extending his career and became the best player he could. His role models growing up were his parents. The work ethic his father had to make the city better and the motivation he had rubbed off on him. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how big and strong you are if you don’t put in the work. That’s something he’s lived by to this day. 75% of his game was mental. If he was going in 100% confident, he would get it done. Now that he’s retired, TJ is looking to stay involved with the game. For him, whatever it is he lands in, he wants to dabble in as many areas as he can--radio, TV, advisory roles, you name it. That way, when he decides what it is he is most passionate about, he’ll be more prepared. Things You’ll Learn On today’s episode, you’ll get a window into the wisdom, experience, and expertise from former NFL star, TJ Lang. He shares what motivates him, the sort of person he aspires to be, and what made him into the wonderful person he is today.

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Mentors and Moguls podcast with your host, Heather Stone! Today’s guest is the lovely LaTasha Wilson Batch. Latasha is the executive director of the Best of the Batch Foundation, a 20-year-old educational-based organization that impacts more than 3,800 children across 8 counties in Pennsylvania. A concept that LaTasha and her foundation are built on is prioritizing what kids love to do. By going back to basics, they landed on a basketball program. They were able to establish a family environment and cultivate a community by offering the program for free and in the evening hours when parents may still be working. The trick was, in order to play in the league, you need to attend a study hall. So, to play, you need to read! When times were difficult, LaTasha is reminded of her purpose when she gets that hug when she first sees the children she is helping. That little extra light is what keeps her going after all these years. Even on the worst days, she knows she is there to help children grow into successful, intelligent, motivated adults no matter the situation they are in. Attending the college graduation of former program-goers and hearing that they want to return to volunteer is the foundation of what has made the organization so impactful. When she looks back at all the lives shes effected, the first word that comes to mind is “complete.” It’s a cycle--negativity can breed the same. For her, it’s about breaking that cycle and starting a new one--children growing up and coming back to mentor more children. LaTasha talks about more of the incredible programs the Best of the Batch Foundation provides and offers her wisdom on how she keeps the success rolling in. What You’ll Learn On today’s episode, LaTasha fills us in who her foundation is, it’s principles, how it operates, and what programs they offer. She also shares the wisdom she’s gained from running such an incredible organization for the past 20 years and the profound impact it has on the children in her area.   LINKS http://batchfoundation.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/latashawilsonbatch/ Twitter: @lamay34

On today’s episode, Anthony is sitting down with his guest, John Israel. He’s the founder and Chief Gratitude Officer of Mr. Thank You, a consulting firm focused on client and employee retention. John is one of the most sought after speakers and trainers who teaches companies big and small how to become irreplaceable by creating thriving relationships both inside and outside the organization. His work has been featured on ABC News, Fox News, and Good Morning America. In October 2016, John’s love of people lead him to start a social experiment that became a book and TEDx talk and then eventually the Mr. Thank You project. The Mr. Thank You Project started when John was selling Cutco knives as a young man. He had built a relationship with a customer who eventually ended up canceling her order. Naturally, John was impacted by this, but not in the way he thought. It wasn’t the lost sale that he was upset about, but the relationship itself. After a conversation with his mom, he decided to write a letter of gratitude to that customer. The thing about gratitude, John says, is that it’s a reflective state. You have to pause and think about the experience and ask “what is good about this?” A few years later, that same customer called back asking to place an order larger than any in John’s career. Suddenly, it was clear. People want to feel like a person, not a customer. This experience kickstarted the Mr. Thank You Project, which began as a commitment to handwrite 5 thank you cards every day for a year. When he speaks to companies about loyalty, he speaks to them about gratitude. Today, he gives keynote presentations that inform companies on how they can become irreplaceable. As our society moves further and further into automation, it’s hard to compete. In fact, there are many jobs that have as high as 98% likelihood of being automated in the next 20 years. The question John looks to answer is what is that 2%? It’s the human aspect that cannot be imitated. There are three aspects that allow people to stay relevant: Advocacy, persuasion, and influence. A robot simply CAN’T fight for you. People can. Empathy is a very human interaction. Coaching and leadership. People leading people is something that can’t be replaced. Education and expertise. When you’re working with a person, there is a fear of making a mistake. A person who has been through the same experience offers comfort.   Next, John talks about how to apply it. It starts with getting connected. Think about interpersonal, everyday relationships. What goes into a relevant relationship? There are three questions you want to know the answers to. What do they value? What are their goals? Where does it hurt? By keeping these in mind, you stay irreplaceable. Until then, you become a commodity.   John talks about how to apply all of this, how to acknowledge difficult times, and how we can be better, irreplaceable sales leaders.   What You’ll Learn On today’s show, John Israel fills us in on what it means to be truly grateful and how we can use gratitude to create meaningful, genuine relationships that last (and pay off).   LINKS @themrthankyou on Social Media mrthankyou.com/ir

Building a fulfilling and lasting career in Hollywood definitely isn’t easy, but when you’re starting from the bottom rung of the ladder with zero contacts and just breaking in it can seem downright IMPOSSIBLE. But no matter who you are, where you come from, or who you do or don’t know, anyone can get their foot in the door using the right strategy. As today’s guest says, “It’s all about getting into people’s inboxes to make things happen.” My guest, Aaron Schmidt, is currently the Post Production Assistant on Cobra Kai who managed to land his position on a hit studio television show just months after graduating from college (which by the way is extremely unusual). Glancing at his resume as an Arizona State University cum laude graduate with Dean’s List honors and several credits on high profile studio projects while still in college, you’d probably never guess that Aaron began his education being placed in special ed because he was dyslexic. But Aaron has learned there’s a lot more to being successful and forging a path in Hollywood than just “getting lucky.” In today’s episode Aaron and I break down his experience on Cobra Kai, how he landed the gig in the first place, what his duties are as the post-production assistant (post PA), what he’s learned, and most importantly how he can improve so he lands his next gig (which by the way he already has..sorry, spoiler alert). Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here’s What You’ll Learn: On breaking into Hollywood: How Aaron found no answers in film school and the intuitive insights that led him to chart his own path. Why Aaron thinks EntertainmentCareers.net is a “blackhole”. How he set himself up for a “lucky break” that led to his Post PA position on Cobra Kai. The 8 magic words that landed Aaron his first Post PA job after multiple failed interviews. Zack’s Interviewing Mindset Tip: “Demonstrate you have a very clear understanding of all of the challenges of the person interviewing you, why you are the best solution to those challenges, and why you are the person who is going to make their life easier.” What a Post PA actually does in studio television. How Aaron earned more responsibility for himself than his position required, making himself a more valuable member of the team and increased his chances of getting hired on the next project. KEY INSIGHT: Know what you want/where you want to be. Make it clear how people can help you. People are more willing to help than you’d expect – they just need clarity on HOW. How Aaron’s dyslexia actually helped him be more resourceful and attentive to detail. The importance of “crawling into the brain” of those you work with to anticipate their needs. Why “Leave your ego at the door” is sage advice, no matter your position. Useful Resources Mentioned: The Insider’s Guide to Writing Great Outreach Emails Ep87: [CASE STUDY] Why People Don’t Respond to Your Cold Outreach (and How to Get a Response) | with Scott Davis Ep69: Cobra Kai…Inside the Edit Suite | with Jon Hurtwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg Ep12: The Right Way to Network In Hollywood | with Chris Visser Our Generous Sponsors: This episode is made possible for you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat, my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation. The Topo is super comfortable, an awesome conversation starter, and it’s also scientifically proven to help you move more throughout the day which helps reduce discomfort and also increase your focus and productivity. Click here to learn more and get your Topo Mat. Guest Bio: Aaron Schmidt is a Chicago native who attended Arizona State University where he studied Film and Media Production. He graduated cum laude with Dean’s List honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree. Aaron has worked within many film and TV realms, stretching from his work with HBO’s television show Camping to Sony Pictures’s Cobra Kai and now working in development for TBS’s new show Obliterated. Aaron also has worked with independent film producers at Indy Entertainment on the films The Au Pair and Model Citizen. There he helped online and deliver final cuts of the films. When Aaron is not in the office helping make characters come to life, he is advocating for the Learn Disability community. Aaron has spoken at many Hyde Park Day School conferences, helping parents understand what it is like to be dyslexic. He has also been a sounding board for teachers trying to update their curriculums to better suit their dyslexic students. Aaron will continue to help students set themselves up for success. Aaron on Instagram Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared and published by Glen McNiel. Special thanks to Krystle Penhall and Sarah Furie for helping to spread the love! The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Our next guest was a philosophy major and a magician before he ever considered trading in the stock market. In Part 1 of our talk, he describes how philosophy and psychology determine his firm's decisions and the story of how he started trading in a small town in Pennsylvania.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You'll Learn:On the 20th Anniversary of Scott's firm, he looks back on how it all started.Scott's life as a magician and how the principals of magic influences his perspective on trading and the market.How he became a philosophy major and how he applies philosophy to trading and everything his firm does.How he started trading in the market, getting a group of his college friends to take out cash advances on their credit cards and investing it.The Austrian perspective on economics that his college was well known for.How he educated himself in futures trading and invested long before he ever met another trader.Scott's initial lessons learned from trading in the stock market; how he lost almost all of his capital in one day and had the first sleepless night of his life.How he made the mistake of investing in coffee and cocoa in the late 1980s and what he learned from that experience.How he started his first firm in 1989.How Scott traded while living in rural Western Pennsylvania.How a philosophy major with no connections to the financial world used his network to find a mentor.The story of Scott becoming a principal at one of the biggest short-term CTAs in the world.The story of Dominion Capital Management, which he started in 1994 by moving to Chicago.Why he is based in Traverse City, Michigan.How his firm is a bit different and why they don't have any mathematicians or scientists on their team.-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:Learn about the Square of Opposition that Scott explains in the episode.In Scott's first job at a firm, the company hired people belonging to Mensa.Learn about how trading was conducted and firms operated before the use of personal computers and the Internet. Scott's firm had a VAX computer.Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written