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Today I'm joined by Gina Bianchini, founder of Mighty Networks, to discuss what her data shows makes online communities succeed or fail.Gina shares her frameworks for creating engagement between members and reveals the one metric that predicts a community's success with 93% accuracy. We dive into specific strategies around transitions, monthly themes, and daily engagement that keep members active.You'll learn how to build genuine connections between members, identify the right people to seed your community, and create lasting value that has members sticking around long-term.Timestamps:00:00 Building Your Own Community01:20 Signs Your Community Will Fail05:04 How to Make Money from Your Community07:05 Turning Around a Dying Community08:24 The Role of Network Effects09:19 Creating Member Engagement14:47 Creating Community Engagement with Monthly Themes20:07 How to Use Polls to Drive Community Interaction24:36 Facebook Groups vs Dedicated Community Platforms32:23 What is People Magic and Why It Matters36:35 Creators Defining Their Own Terms38:44 Positioning Your Community: Force of Choice vs Comparison40:59 Building Long-Term Community Success45:13 Using Nominations to Grow a Paid Community50:42 When to Revive vs Restart a Community53:23 How Member Connections Drive Growth01:06:41 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Gina:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbianchini X: https://twitter.com/ginab Featured in this episode:Mighty Networks: https://www.mightynetworks.com Christopher Lochhead: https://lochhead.com Eddie Yoon: https://www.eddiewouldgrow.com Mastermind Talks: https://www.mmt.community Creator Flywheels: https://creatorflywheels.com Highlights:06:19 The Problem of Churn in Communities44:38 The 70/30 Rule for Community Growth01:00:22 Mighty Networks + Kit Collaboration

Unleash Your Potential: Peak Performance Insights with Dr. Greg WellsDr. Greg Wells is a world-leading physiologist, keynote speaker and 5-time best-selling author. Dr. Wells has a PhD in Physiology, served as an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and as a Senior Scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Wells has spoken to audiences all over the world at events such as TEDx, Mastermind Talks and The Titan Summit. Dr. Wells has participated in the grueling Nanisivik Marathon 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Ironman Canada and the Tour D'Afrique, an 11,000 km cycling race that is the longest in the world.He is currently the CEO and founder of Wells Performance, a global consulting firm committed to achieving the moonshot of helping teams, schools and businesses become places where people get healthy, perform optimally and ultimately reach their potential. This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. Check them out at nzmortgages.co.nz You can learn more about Dr. Greg Wells here - https://drgregwells.com/ You can purchase Dr. Greg's books here - https://drgregwells.com/books You can connect with Dr. Greg here -https://drgregwells.com/contact-dr-greg You can read the article written by Dr. Rhonda Patrick about Sauna's here - https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/saunaYou can read the article written by Dr. Rhonda Patrick about cold exposure here - https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/cold-exposure-therapy-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text messageSupport the Show.

In this episode, Bill is once again joined by Speaker, Coach, Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder and CEO of Bluefish, Steve Sims. They talk about Steve's new book, Go For Stupid, what's it like for him as it's coming out, and the importance of just going for your dreams and making your ideas happen. He also shares one point in his life when he went for stupid and did what he wanted.   For more than two decades, Steve Sims was the go-to contact for the wealthiest people on the planet. As the founder of the world's leading experiential concierge firm, Sims utilized his talent for connecting with people's passions and making things happen to develop a client list of the world's rich and famous. He has also been a keynote speaker for Harvard, the Pentagon, Mastermind Talks, and the Entrepreneur Society of San Francisco. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, dogs, and many motorcycles. Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals is the follow-up to his first book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen.   Learn more about Steve at: Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims   Grab a copy of his book: https://amzn.to/3DzAMTh   Show notes: [0:13] How did Steve go for stupid in his life? [3:58] Is it more important for the person you will become to go for stupid? [7:10] Putting yourself out there and going for it [14:42] What's a celebration point for him regarding his book? [17:39] Where to find Steve and his book [18:41] Outro   Connect with Bill Bloom  Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/ https://bloomfinancialco.kartra.com/page/bNJ87 Email: bill@bloomfinancial.us  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/retireasyoudesirepodcast   Securities and investment advisory services offered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (WFS) member FINRA/SIPC. WFS. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of WFS.   Views expressed in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for specific professional financial, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any individuals. Information is based on sources believed to be reliable; however, their accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

In this episode, Bill is once again joined by Speaker, Coach, Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder and CEO of Bluefish, Steve Sims. They talk about Steve's new book, Go For Stupid, what's it like for him as it's coming out, and the importance of just going for your dreams and making your ideas happen. He also shares one point in his life when he went for stupid and did what he wanted.   For more than two decades, Steve Sims was the go-to contact for the wealthiest people on the planet. As the founder of the world's leading experiential concierge firm, Sims utilized his talent for connecting with people's passions and making things happen to develop a client list of the world's rich and famous. He has also been a keynote speaker for Harvard, the Pentagon, Mastermind Talks, and the Entrepreneur Society of San Francisco. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, dogs, and many motorcycles. Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals is the follow-up to his first book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen.   Learn more about Steve at: Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims   Grab a copy of his book: https://amzn.to/3DzAMTh   Show notes: [1:25] How does he feel about his book coming out? [7:26] What separates millionaires from billionaires? [15:51] What's causing people to attack each other? [18:57] Outro   Connect with Bill Bloom  Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/ https://bloomfinancialco.kartra.com/page/bNJ87 Email: bill@bloomfinancial.us  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/retireasyoudesirepodcast   Securities and investment advisory services offered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (WFS) member FINRA/SIPC. WFS. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of WFS.   Views expressed in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for specific professional financial, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any individuals. Information is based on sources believed to be reliable; however, their accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

What could you achieve if you weren't afraid of being laughed at? Today I'm sitting down with author and speaker Steve Sims as he shares the secret to building community, establishing authority, and taking calculated risks to achieve new levels of success. Listen as Steve and I explore why being author is an opportunity for more things, learning to lean into your community, and how to accept the fact that there will be turmoil in order to achieve your goals.   For more than two decades, Steve Sims was the go-to contact for the wealthiest people on the planet. As the founder of the world's leading experiential concierge firm, Sims utilized his talent for connecting with people's passions and making things happen to develop a client list of the world's rich and famous. He has also been a keynote speaker for Harvard, the Pentagon, Mastermind Talks, and the Entrepreneur Society of San Francisco. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, dogs, and a lot of motorcycles. Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals is the follow-up to his first book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen.   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Bill is once again joined by Speaker, Coach, Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder and CEO of Bluefish, Steve Sims. They talk about Steve's new book, Go For Stupid, what's it like for him as it's coming out, and the importance of just going for your dreams and making your ideas happen. He also shares one point in his life when he went for stupid and did what he wanted.   For more than two decades, Steve Sims was the go-to contact for the wealthiest people on the planet. As the founder of the world's leading experiential concierge firm, Sims utilized his talent for connecting with people's passions and making things happen to develop a client list of the world's rich and famous. He has also been a keynote speaker for Harvard, the Pentagon, Mastermind Talks, and the Entrepreneur Society of San Francisco. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, dogs, and many motorcycles. Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals is the follow-up to his first book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen.   Learn more about Steve at: Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims   Grab a copy of his book: https://amzn.to/3DzAMTh Show notes: [2:39] How does he feel about his book coming out? [8:39] What separates millionaires from billionaires? [17:04] What's causing people to attack each other? [20:24] How did Steve go for stupid in his life? [24:09] Is it more important for the person you will become to go for stupid? [27:21] Putting yourself out there and going for it [34:53] What's a celebration point for him regarding his book? [37:51] Where to find Steve and his book [38:52] Outro     Connect with Bill Bloom  Web: www.bloomfinancialco.com https://bloomfinancialco.kartra.com/page/bNJ87 Email: bill@bloomfinancial.us  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial FB: facebook.com/retireasyoudesirepodcast     Securities and investment advisory services offered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (WFS) member FINRA/SIPC. WFS. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of WFS.   Views expressed in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for specific professional financial, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any individuals. Information is based on sources believed to be reliable; however, their accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

“Vulnerability to me is an expensive gift, and you shouldn't expect it from cheap people.”“I mean, the quality of your life comes down to the quality of relationships. If you want good quality relationships, you have to be able to embrace vulnerability and that uncertainty sometimes.”Jayson Gaignard is a rare breed of entrepreneurial leader because of his willingness to be visible when vulnerable. The old way to succeed was to wear a mask and pretend to have it all figured out. Jayson challenges that paradigm and proves how being vulnerable with others about your struggles, hardships, and even failures can lead to greater levels of impact in a world hungry for connection & belonging. Named one of Forbes's “Top Networkers to Watch” because of his ability to curate highly coveted events, Jayson is the founder of Mastermind Talks - an exclusive community that serves as a container of support, inspiration, and deep belonging for entrepreneurs who value impact and collaboration alongside business. Jayson has been featured in the likes of Entrepreneur, Lifehacker, and Tim Ferriss's Tools of Titans. Jayson believes entrepreneurs are “community made” rather than self-made. But what does it take to be a person who can guide, support, and empower others? In this episode, Jayson discusses some of the teachers who have taught him on his journey. Teachers include his daughter, who Jayson explains pulls him into his highest expression, as well as the power of vulnerability to encourage self-love and celebrate your unique beauty while honoring others. Jayson is a man who cares deeply about people and the land while doing his best. As you'll hear in this episode, when people are mission-driven, they can sometimes be clouded in doubt. This conversation is a beautiful example of what's possible when you leverage community and vulnerability as mirrors for your highest expression. Key takeaways:The quality of your relationships is indicative of the quality of your leadership. How tormentors can become mentors. Exploring the mirrors of your relationships. An artist who uses business as a canvas. Leveraging empathy as an edge. Finding purpose. Reclaiming the freedom we lost. How Jayson models self-love to his daughter. The pattern of being hard on yourself. Allowing yourself to know you are enough and you've done enough. The art of shifting from DOing to BEing. And more…We thrive on your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you achieve if you weren't afraid of being laughed at? In the age of “gotcha” culture, people are terrified to do anything that might be laughed at my podcast guest this week, Steve Sims is the exact opposite. In this conversation Steve shares why it is most of us never go for the goals we really dream about, why we are listening to the wrong people and what to do about it.  He shares what his wife thinks is his superpower, a vulnerable moment in life involving Ferrari and a suit and why he never gives advice about hair care products.  We also discuss his new book Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals, in which Steve teaches you how to ignore what everyone else thinks and go for big, stupid, ridiculous goals. He tells you about the famously stupid goals in history, the key habits of successful people, and lessons from his own career to help you let go of your fear and get out of your own way. This is more than a book though, this is a movement #goforstupid encouraging people to publicly announce their own ridiculous goals and go for it. Win a copy of Steve's brand new book (launched on October 18th, 2022) by listening to the episode and find the answer about what he once spent $50,000 on - email the answer to paul@paulcopcutt.com to enter the draw before October 31st, 2022. If you do something amazing, you will be ridiculed until you are revered. Stop overthinking and go for ridiculous, stupid goals. Once you “go for stupid,” you open the door to the life you always dreamed about. Steve Sims has been running his luxury travel and lifestyle concierge firm, Bluefish, for more than twenty years. With his unique talent for connecting with people's passions, opening doors, and making things happen, Sims has developed an exclusive reputation and an impressive client list of the world's rich and famous.  Bluefish has offices around the world and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Variety, Worth, CNBC, and many other media outlets. Steve is also a keynote speaker at venues including Harvard and the Pentagon, and has spoken at many top entrepreneurial groups, including Mastermind Talks, Genius Networking Events, and Entrepreneur Society of SF. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, dogs, and a lot of motorcycles. Quoted as "The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine Steve has organized everything from organizing a private dinner in front of Michaelangelo's David to securing a tour of SpaceX led by Elon Musk himself, Steve Sims' accomplishments always start with the same questions: How far can I take this?  What would make this a stupid achievement?  Tune in to change the way you think about goals and achieving the dreams you have always had but were afraid to say what they are! NOTE: This episode contains explicit language. Topics discussed in this episode: Why people don't set ridiculous goals What stops us from achieving our goals Questions we don't ask enough Famously stupid goals from history The impact of COVID on our communication style and approach What Steve's wife thinks is his Superpower! Steve and hair care products Lessons from wearing a suit and feeling inauthentic The Go For Stupid book and more importantly the movement Social media algorithms and embracing trolls How to handle the recession and celebrate your competition hunkering down Steve's favourite brands and personal brand Using stopwatches to be more productive Steve's business book recommendation and favourite podcast A quote to live by Check out Steve D Sims https://www.stevedsims.com/ Check out Steve's best-selling books, Go For Stupid - The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals and Bluefishing - The Art of Making Things Happen at Amazon or wherever you buy books. Announce your own ridiculous goals with the hashtag #goforstupid Connect with Paul Copcutt: Website http://www.paulcopcutt.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcopcutt/ Email paul@paulcopcutt.com

Ep #144 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Jayson Gaignard, the founder and CEO of MasterMind Talks (MMT), an invite-only and highly exclusive community of top-tier entrepreneurs. The MMT community is carefully curated with the group receiving over 2500 applications per year and there being an average waiting period of 6 years to get in. The exclusivity of MMT has allowed Jayson to build this community without spending a single dollar on traditional advertising. Jayson likes to say that he's not self-made, but rather "community-made." He believes entrepreneurs are drowning in contacts and starving for community. By creating connections with high-quality people and investing in those relationships, Jayson has achieved life-changing results.   Learn More About Jayson Gaignard & the Mastermind Talks community: Visit the MasterMind Talks website: https://www.mmt.community/ Check out Jayson Gaignard's "CommunityMade" Podcast: http://communitymade.com/ Connect with Jayson Gaignard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysongaignard/   Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them.   FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet   VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com  

Jayson Gaignard, founder of Mastermind Talks, joins us on the podcast for a deep discussion about both success and failure. He shares with us the internal battle of finding fulfillment in his work and in his life, as well as his commitment to the one thing that can't be taken from us: our relationships. Coming out of darkness is difficult, but Jayson shares how he was able to get through dropping out of high school, early success in eCommerce, a brush with bankruptcy, and the fledgling days of MMT funded by his personal bank account. The importance of surrounding yourself with people who won't let you fail is evident in his life, and it's that focus on community that has become his mastery path.

Dan Smith speakers with renowned public speaker and trainer Michael Port, CEO and Co-Founder of Heroic Public Speaking. Michael explains how almost any motivated author can become a popular popular public speaker to earn good money and sell books. Michael Port has written nine books, including The Referable Speaker, Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show, the latter which—according to the former President of Starbucks—“might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking.”He's been called an “uncommonly honest author” by the Boston Globe, a “marketing guru” by The Wall Street Journal, a “sales guru” by the Financial Times, “a public speaking phenom” by Jonathan Fields and “the best public speaking coach in the world” by Lewis Howes. The founder of MastermindTalks, Jayson Gaignard, declared, “Michael Port is the best speaker I've ever seen.”His books have been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly and have been selected by Amazon and 800-CEO-READ as “best books of the year.”He was once a professional actor, having received his MFA from NYU's Graduate Acting Program, guest starring on shows like Sex & The City and Law & Order,and in films like The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth. These days, Michael can be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on air expert in communication and business development and as the host of the most popular podcast on public speaking and performance, Steal the Show with Michael Port.

After reading the Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris, Tyler Wagner decided to drop out of college and start his own journey. Being a student with over $80,000 in debt, he didn't have the resources to attend big conferences. Instead, he wanted to go for coaching. Six months later, Tyler contacted event organizers asking for a free ticket to their event. Almost every 100+ events gave him a ticket to their conference. On one occasion, in particular, Mastermind Talks, he met Tim Ferriss backstage. On His Book, Conference Crushing After attending these events, Tyler wrote his first book, Conference Crushing - a 70-page guide on networking in events. Going from a dropout to best-selling author, the people who doubted Tyler would make it after becoming a college dropout were now paying attention. At this point, Tyler was getting paid to speak on stage. So he also started his own tribe, Authors Unite. "I started out with one-on-one coaching that was a low ticket item. At first, it was great." Then his time became minimal with global clients when he realized he hit the ceiling. So Tyler decided to create online courses to scale his business at high-ticket pricing for their book marketing services. From ghostwriting to book editing, PR, marketing, and media kits, Author's Unite brings the critical services a severe author needs to write, edit, publish and market their book - no matter their industry or vertical. Listen in to discover this episode's takeaways, including: Finding work-life balance How he scaled his business Business building and passive income His best book marketing and publishing advice For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.amandaabella.com/marketing-your-book-with-tyler-wagner

Identity formation is a significant adolescent developmental process that involves transitioning from childhood dependency to adult responsibility for one's needs, interests, impulses, goals, and desires. Today, Steve & Henry Sims share the importance of peer groups and role model observations in helping children develop a greater sense of self-confidence, personality, connection to others, and making personal decisions. Key takeaways to listen for Intangible effects of a family retreat to your child Best way to focus on your child's goals and dreams 2 critical skills that could help children make better decisions Unique qualities of a good uncle and why they're important Developing a sense of independence and identity Importance of parenting and a parent-child relationship Resources mentioned in this episode Bluefishing by Steve Sims   About Steve & Henry Sims Steve Sims has been running his luxury travel and lifestyle concierge firm, Bluefish, for more than twenty years. With his unique talent for connecting with people's passions, opening doors, and making things happen, Sims has developed an exclusive reputation and impressive client list of the world's rich and famous. Bluefish has offices around the world and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Variety, Worth, CNBC, and many other media outlets. Sims is also a keynote speaker at venues including Harvard and the Pentagon, and has spoken at many top entrepreneurial groups, including Mastermind Talks, Genius Networking Events, and Entrepreneur Society of SF. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, dogs, and a lot of motorcycles. Growing up, Henry saw firsthand the good, the bad, and the constant roller coaster that is the life of an entrepreneur. Frankly, opting-in to this lifestyle seemed bizarre. Instead, he let his analytical mind and passion for motorcycles direct him into Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University. He enjoyed it and very quickly ranked at the top of many of his classes, but being an entrepreneur was in his blood and it didn't take long before he realized that his skills, thought process, and goals best fit into the life of an entrepreneur. Where so many entrepreneurs suffer from shiny object syndrome and end up confusing themselves and sometimes harming their own business, Henry is able to build clarity, simplicity, and action into every element of a driven entrepreneur's marketing and branding.  He utilized all of his skills for analyzing data and systems to start a small digital marketing firm where he could analyze the marketing and branding efforts of his clients and optimize it for greater returns with less effort. It grew to a very healthy number of clients that relied on his ability and analytical mind to formulate the best way to expand their brand and message into the market they desired to be in. Connect with Steve & Henry Website: Sims Media; Steve D Sims Facebook: An Entrepreneur Advantage with Steve Sims Instagram: @stevedsims; @henrydsims; @realsimsmedia LinkedIn: Steve D Sims; Sims Media Youtube: Steve D Sims; Sims Media Twitter: Steve D Sims; Sims Media   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Ben Greenfield is a human performance consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, including the popular titles “Beyond Training”, “Boundless” and “Fit Soul”. Former collegiate tennis, water polo, and volleyball player, bodybuilder, 13-time Ironman triathlete, and professional obstacle course racer, Ben has been voted by the NSCA as America's top Personal Trainer and by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. In 2014, my NBT co-founder and medical doctor Jamie Kendall-Weed and I appeared on the Ben Greenfield podcast, and to this day people tell me that's how they learned about Nourish Balance Thrive.  ​For this podcast, Ben and I met up on the UCLA campus during the Ancestral Health Symposium in August to walk and talk about the harmful effects of loneliness and the importance of social connection. Ben shares some of the innovative ways he's increased connection with others, despite being a self-proclaimed introvert. We talk about some of the downsides of social isolation and the best reasons for opening yourself up to the “messiness” of others.  Here's the outline of this interview with Ben Greenfield: [00:01:48] Previous podcasts with Ben Greenfield featuring Christopher Kelly: Why Is My Cortisol High Even Though I'm Doing Everything Right? Hidden Causes Of High Cortisol, The DUTCH Test & More!, The Little-Known Test That Tells You Everything You Need To Know About Your Metabolism, and 7 Signs Your Cortisol And Adrenals Are Broken. [00:03:21] James Nestor; Podcast: How to Fix Your Breathing to Improve Your Health. [00:03:27] Diana Rodgers; Podcast: Kale vs Cow: The Case for Better Meat. [00:03:50] All the 2021 AHS videos are on YouTube. [00:06:52] Book: Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection, by John T. Cacioppo. [00:07:01] Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases, and Coping (Third Edition), by Robert M. Sapolsky. [00:09:56] Book: The Martian, by Andy Weir. [00:11:47] Introversion. [00:12:00] Book: The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous, by Joseph Henrich. [00:12:25] Recent podcast with Lucy Mailing, PhD: Rewilding the Gut: Restoring Ancestral Diversity to the Microbiome. [00:13:53] Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain [00:18:21] Loneliness is as bad for you as smoking; Study: ​​Dyal, Stephanie R., and Thomas W. Valente. "A systematic review of loneliness and smoking: small effects, big implications." Substance use & misuse 50.13 (2015): 1697-1716. [00:18:49] Loneliness vs. social isolation. [00:25:20] Book: Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time, by Keith Ferrazzi. [00:26:39] Mastermind Talks, created by Jayson Gaignard. [00:27:34] Ben's dinner parties. [00:33:04] Julian Abel, MD; Book: The Compassion Project: A case for hope and humankindness from the town that beat loneliness; Julian's Podcast: Survival of the Kindest.  Listen to Julian's most recent interview on the NBT Podcast. [00:35:40] Opening yourself up to the messiness of other people. [00:38:38] Ben's article on the dopaminergic response while experiencing pain or pleasure with others. [00:39:40] Book: Friendship in the age of loneliness: An Optimist's Guide to Connection, by Adam Smiley Poswolsky. [00:40:40] Contacts+. [00:42:26] Community events; Realm Church Management Software. [00:48:23] Ben's expanded spiritual practice. [00:52:34] Books by Jamie Wheal: Stealing Fire and Recapture the Rapture. [00:53:13] Book: The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name, by Brian C. Muraresku. [01:01:59] Church and the monogamous nuclear family. [01:11:05] Eye gazing. [01:14:44] See Ben's show notes for this recording. [01:15:52] Join the NBT Elite Performance Club Forum by supporting NBT on Patreon.

On this episode of Transparent with Tina we sit down with Steve Sims an author coach and successful business owner who has been running his luxury travel and lifestyle concierge firm, Bluefish, for more than twenty years. With his unique talent for connecting with people's passions, opening doors, and making things happen, Sims has developed an exclusive reputation and impressive client list of the world's rich and famous. Bluefish has offices around the world and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Variety, Worth, CNBC, and many other media outlets. Sims is also a keynote speaker at venues including Harvard and the Pentagon, and has spoken at many top entrepreneurial groups, including Mastermind Talks, Genius Networking Events, and Entrepreneur Society of SF. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, dogs, and a lot of motorcycles. This episode of TWT is brought to you by Earth Echo Foods Cacao Bliss - Chocolate that is actually healthy. Use promo code: Transparent for 15% off your next purchase so you can indulge in natures healthiest chocolate. https://earthechofoods.com/collections/all-products/products/cacao-bliss-pouch For more great success stories visit TransparentwithTina.com or subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina-marx/support

We have BIG news! Jill's striking out on her own! We talk about the Millionaire Girl's Club and give you allll the behind the scenes gossip. If Genius Networks and Mastermind Talks had a baby girl it would be MGC! Curious? Grab your ear buds and listen in! Read the full show notes: screwtheninetofive.com/445

In today’s episode, we have the wonderful Jayson Gaignard, Founder of MastermindTalks, an invitation-only community for the top entrepreneurs in the world. Jayson shares his intimate and unconventional journey around entrepreneurship, starting with a personal concierge business. While he tasted commercial success, this was a business that he did not enjoy at all. In 2011, this business went downhill, leaving Jayson newly married with a six-month-old daughter and a $250,000 dollars in debt. Grappling with suicidal thoughts, Jayson managed to pull himself back together just in time. He talks about the various emotions that raced through his mind at this point – emotions too complex to process. Later on, Jayson shares how the idea for MastermindTalks came into being. He shares the importance of community and what it really means to have someone’s back. A supporter of mental health, Jayson’s episode is vulnerable, real, and touching. Please enjoy! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN His success and eventual downfall running a business he disliked The moment where he thought about taking his life How increasing social isolation highlights the need for mental health Learn more at https://realtalkmvmt.com/

Jim Sheils joins the men of HeRose and talks about why they call him the “Crazy Glue” for entrepreneur families. His popular “Board Meeting” strategy and other simple frameworks are helping thousands of business leaders worldwide reconnect where it counts the most: at home. His Firm, Family Board Meetings, LLC specializes in retreats, workshops and private consulting for entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their family lives while still succeeding in business. Jim’s ability to build immediate trust and create consistent results for his clients (and their children) has given him the opportunity to work with top organizations around the world including EO, YPO, Gathering Of Titans, Mastermind Talks, Harvard University and several top companies including Advisors Excel, Keller Williams and more. Through his work with entrepreneur families over the years, Jim has also become a leader in the movement to improve the education system for our children. (A growing concern in many entrepreneurial circles) Sharing his own family’s journey into alternative education, and the creation of his “Education Matrix”, Jim shows parents how to get involved in their children’s education without feeling overwhelmed and a roadmap to ensure their kids are receiving the most important lessons rarely taught in school. In addition to Family Board Meetings, Jim owns a private real estate investment company that has done over $200 Million in transactions. He is also the author of the #1 Parenting book “The Family Board Meeting”. Jim is an avid surfer and enjoys traveling with family and friends, especially his beautiful wife Jamie and their four children, Alden, Leland, Maggie and Sammy. Jim’s greatest adventure to date: donating a kidney to the greatest guy on the planet, his father.

In this episode, you will learn: • Jim’s brief bio • What made Jim decide to adopt • Jim talks about a very important event in his life • What Jim’s diet looks like • How Jim stays healthy • Jim’s horizontal income and expenses • What Jim focuses on today • Jim answers a random question from the GoBundance app • Plus, so much more! Jim Sheils is known as the “Crazy Glue” for entrepreneur families. His popular “Board Meeting” strategy and other simple frameworks are helping thousands of business leaders worldwide reconnect where it counts the most: at home. His Firm, Family Board Meetings, LLC specializes in retreats, workshops and private consulting for entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their family lives while still succeeding in business. Jim’s ability to build immediate trust and create consistent results for his clients (and their children) has given him the opportunity to work with top organizations around the world including EO, YPO, Gathering Of Titans, Mastermind Talks, Harvard University and several top companies including Advisors Excel, Keller Williams and more. Through his work with entrepreneur families over the years, Jim has also become a leader in the movement to improve the education system for our children. (A growing concern in many entrepreneurial circles) Sharing his own family’s journey into alternative education, and the creation of his “Education Matrix”, Jim shows parents how to get involved in their children’s education without feeling overwhelmed and a roadmap to ensure their kids are receiving the most important lessons rarely taught in school. In addition to Family Board Meetings, Jim owns a private real estate investment company that has done over $200 Million in transactions. He is also the author of the #1 Parenting book “The Family Board Meeting”. Jim is an avid surfer and enjoys traveling with family and friends, especially his beautiful wife Jamie and their four children, Alden, Leland, Maggie and Sammy. Jim’s greatest adventure to date: donating a kidney to the greatest guy on the planet, his father.

Host Travis King of the Community Builder Podcast talks with Jayson Gaignard, Connector of Fascinating Entrepreneurs, Founder and Talent Scout at MMT.Community, Host at CommunityMade.com, and Author about getting connected, staying connected, prioritizing your networking, and the value of mastermind meetups.  Episode Highlights:   ●     Jayson Gaignard shares where he is from and his upbringing.  ●     What was the moment when he first got started?  ●     How have his events expanded and grown? ●     What do some of the underdogs that have attended MMT looked like? ●     How does Jayson deal with relationships that are at different tiers than he              is?   ●     Be brutally honest instead of trying to ‘fake it until you make it.' ●     How does he stay connected with so many people throughout the year? ●     Jayson describes what Dunbar's Numbers are and how they apply to              relationship building.  ●     It doesn't matter how many people you can count. It is about how many              people you can count on.  ●     First nurture your core group, then your connectors, and then your              community.   ●     How did it feel to take the first advice that he took from his first mentor?  ●     Become so good that those above you can't ignore you.  ●     What is a topic that he is incredibly interested in that he hasn't shared with              people?   ●     What is the biggest misconception about Jayson Gaignard?  3 Key Points: 1.  You stand for something or you stand for nothing.  2.  The stronger the uncommon commonality that people share, the deeper the         bond.  3.  Jayson usually surrounds himself with people that are two or three steps ahead of him.    Tweetable Quotes: ●   “You go from survival to sustainability, from sustainability to success, and then success to significance.” – Jayson Gaignard ●   “We've had just over 17,000 entrepreneurs apply for a community that is capped at 150 people annually.” – Jayson Gaignard ●   “Our 2019 event is sold out a year in advance. Our 2020 event, when we go to announce, it will be sold out rather soon as well. All the success, the core of it, comes from the curation of the community.” – Jayson Gaignard   Resources Mentioned: ● Travis King: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisking1 (Linkedin) ● http://communitybuildershow.com (communitybuildershow.com) ● Jayson Gaignard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysongaignard/ (Linkedin) https://twitter.com/jaysongaignard (Twitter)   ● https://www.jaysongaignard.com (jaysongaignard.com) ● http://mmt.community (mmt.community) ● http://communitymade.com/ (CommunityMade.com) ● Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mastermind-Dinners-Relationships-Connecting-Influencers/dp/0692360026/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Jayson+Gaignard&qid=1567508675&s=books&sr=1-1 (“Mastermind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers, and Linchpins” by Jayson Gaignard) ● Book: https://www.amazon.com/22-Immutable-Laws-Marketing-Violate/dp/0887306667 (“The 22 Immutable Laws of...

On today’s podcast, I’m talking to Jason Khalipa - Jason was crowned the Fittest Man on Earth in 2008 and is regarded as one of the most accomplished athletes in CrossFit Games history. He’s the Founder of NCFIT, which is a global company with thousands of participants worldwide, aimed at making fitness effective, fun, and accessible. He’s also the author of "As Many Reps as Possible" where he reveals simple principles to take control of your life and harness your true potential. Jason and I first crossed paths last year at Jayson Gaignard’s Mastermind Talks event and after a few morning workouts with him, it not only became clear how he became an elite CrossFit athlete, but also how he’s taken that and applied it to becoming an incredible coach and entrepreneur. I’m honored to have him on the show and share with you all just how much financial services and fitness have in common and how to incorporate the mindset of a world-class athlete into your own business! Here are just a few highlights of what we get into: How you can take your clients from financially unfit to fit - and why having a proprietary process is absolutely vital to building and scaling a successful practice. How to hold your team accountable - and how Jason reacted when a mentor told him he had a hobby, but not a business - this is a critical lesson for every financial advisor to hear. The story of his daughter’s battle with leukemia and why scaling his business gave him the power to take a vital step back during a critical moment in his life.   FREE OFFER Get a FREE Autographed Copy of Jason Khalipa’s Book, As Many Reps As Possible. Visit BradleyJohnson.com/64 to claim your offer!    SHOW NOTES To get access to today's show notes, including free offer, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit BradleyJohnson.com/64

Dmitry Buterin, Serial Tech Entrepreneur, founder of 3 multi million dollar businesses, and I had the chance to meet at Jayson Gaignard’s Mastermind Talks a few years ago and I was intrigued by his thoughts and expertise on AI, Blockchain, and overall perspective of managing life as a busy entrepreneur.

  Laura and Trivinia share a conversation about how it is when you feel like you don’t fit in someplace and what the implications and consequences of that feeling are. Laura shares a story of taking a job because she really wanted to work with a particulate HR Director and how she knew on the first day it was the wrong fit; she spent nine months feeling as if she was wearing someone else’s clothes every day, which were “the wrong size and wrong style.”    Trivinia relates and shares some of her own experiences of wanting to fit in, not feeling as if she did, and trying to not shine a spotlight on herself to stand out and feel even more inappropriate. Like most of us, she longed to feel “chosen, accepted, welcomed…” and instead often felt rejected.    Her solution, for much of her life, has been to “eat her feelings…” She says she’s been gaining and losing the same 70 pounds for many years! Elaborating on her personal experiences, it may be thinking one’s eyebrows are too thin (as she does), which extends to her concluding she is “not enough” in the ways that seems to matter to others in our society. The truth is: We all struggle with this kind of deficit-thinking, even men.    But this mindset is of our own creation, because nothing that grows naturally (except people) compares itself with any other living thing around it – not plants, not animals, not insects… They all grow to their fullest expression and expansion, boldly and without apology. But as humans, we obsess over perceived flaws and shortcomings and allow those thoughts to keep us small and sometimes in hiding.    The conversation shifts to rethinking traditional work practices, diving deep into self-awareness, understanding what each individual has to offer, and working to find complementary partnerships with others, so we can do more together.    Both Trivinia and Laura have a depth of knowledge into a variety of self-awareness assessments including Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, and Kolbe, and the two discuss how they are invaluable in their fields of expertise.    Trivinia has spent the last several years building Priority VA, identifying, training, and providing expert-level virtual assistants for a broad list of entrepreneurs around the US. Originally, thinking it would allow more time for family and to provide extra support to one of her daughters, she realized she had created just the opposite! Her business had become nearly all-consuming, and because she runs it out of her home, there’s no getting away from it!    Her wake-up call was when she asked one of her daughters if she’d like to earn some extra money working in the business, and her daughter’s response was “no” because she saw it taking too much from her mom’s time and energy already!    That’s when Trivinia and husband/business partner, Chris, decided to stop chasing significance and status and focus on “slow.” Admittedly, there’s an impact on the business and revenue, but they are able to enjoy their family and what they consider a higher quality of life as a result. She goes on to offer a couple of tips on how others might make a similar shift.    Her final message and recommendation is a powerful one. Listen in on Laura and Trivinia’s conversation and let us know how your perspective on work and life are affected.     The learn more about Trivinia and her work, look here:    Trivinia’s Web Site Priority VA – Virtual Assistants   Resources Discussed:  StrengthsFinder Laura’s Strengths Coaching - Individuals Laura’s Strengths Coaching – Teams/Organizations Enneagram Book Alter Ego Effect Book     Trivinia Barber Bio Trivinia Barber is a real-world business development pro who helps entrepreneurs scale their business, sharpen their leadership, and build great teams.    In 2012, she founded Priority VA, one of the world’s leading virtual staffing agencies, because most businesses operate at the expense of the owner’s sanity.    The answer? Build teams you can trust.   Trivinia and Priority VA have provided Executive Virtual Assistant Support to some of the most influential thought leaders and entrepreneurs including Amy Porterfield, Michael Hyatt, Ray Edwards, Mike Kim, Gary Nealon, Lauren Pawell, and Todd Herman. Her clients also include numerous small to mid-size businesses, as well as high growth corporations.   The key to Trivinia’s expertise is her proprietary framework The Momentum Method™, which helps businesses navigate the interplay between their products, people, and processes to achieve greater growth and more efficiency.   An in-demand speaker, Trivinia has shared her expertise at numerous events around the US and abroad, including Amy Porterfield’s B-School Experience, Puerto Rico Masterminds, Influence & Impact, 90 Day Year Live, and Mastermind Talks, an exclusive entrepreneurial community curated by Jayson Gaignard.   Trivinia has been a featured guest on over 40 top-ranked business podcasts including Screw the Nine to Five, Entrepreneur on Fire, and The Daily Grind with Colin Morgan. She also hosts her own top-ranked podcast, Diary of A Doer.   Trivinia lives with her husband, daughters, and two dogs on the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia, where traffic stops for snakes in the road and the occasional art parade. When she’s not working or traveling, you can find her 90ft underwater on her latest wreck scuba dive.      

Connect with us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com Email: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Welcome Jayson Gaignard, the Founder of Mastermind Talks, inside the Greenroom! Jayson has built an incredible, invitation-only mastermind that gets 15,000 applications a year. 15,000 applications - for ONLY 150 spots. How? By investing in relationships. In this episode, he breaks down how he curates every detail to create a powerful event. And if you’re a speaker – inside this episode you’ll see why you should speak at and ATTEND curated Masterminds! At ONE Mastermind Talk event, I met JJ Virgin, which led to speaking on her Mindshare stage PLUS met Brad Johnson, which led us to our 2nd biggest stage ever. And that is just the tip of the relationships that Mastermind Talks has led to. My Favorite Nuggets: Prioritizing relationships: Your network is your net worth The importance of building an incredible peer group regardless of whether you’re just starting out or already established as a community Be a catalyst for growth within your circles. Build relationships while breaking bread Relationships are the most powerful investment you can make The complexities of hosting small intimate gatherings vs. huge summit style events How to reach the unreachable Caring is the ultimate competitive advantage   Quick Episode Summary: 2:30 Welcome Jayson! 3:10 How M.M.T. started 7:12 When Jayson hit rock bottom 8:53 How Jayson booked speakers with no money 13:15 The page I stole from Jayson's playbook 15:16 Why you should host a mastermind dinner 17:22 Jayon's blueprint to making events memorable 19:23 Giving a great gift 20:46 Jayson's first event 22:24 What it's like to experience MMT 23:44 How M.M.T. scales 25:37 How M.M.T. gets such big numbers 27:26 Creating a culture of feedback 33:28 How Jasyon 10X'ed his entry fee 36:37 How to create surprises in your events 41:56 How to be the best speaker on the lineup 46:35 How to turn your speakers into paid attendees 51:11 The speaker that has impacted Jayson the most 52:04 Jayson's favorite up and coming speakers 53:09 Why live events are still important 55:02 Jayson's favorite moment inside a greenroom 57:35 Connect with Jayson 1:00:25 My biggest takeaways Connect with Jayson: Facebook LinkedIn www.jaysongaignard.com mmt.community

In episode #1086, we bring you another portion of the Q & A from our Marketing School Live event in June. Tune in to hear us discuss the use and creation of Mastermind groups. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:54] Today’s Topic: Marketing School Live Q & A Part II [01:50] What are good tips for putting together a Mastermind group? [02:10] What is your motivation for putting together a group in the first place? [03:15] Eric’s group meets every six months. [03:30] Before that, he had monthly dinners, but he didn’t curate the attendees as well as he should have. [03:54] Look at this template for Mastermind groups: Mastermind Talks. [04:25] You want to facilitate a bond between members. [04:55] You can always join a Mastermind, but creating your own can prove useful if you have your own business thesis. [05:25] Try to create a group where you surround yourself with people you would want to see all the time. [05:58] Neil found this was better, because meetings weren’t as conducive as frequent check-in’s were. [06:40] Hanging out with like-minded people will help you achieve your goals. [07:45] A lot of Neil’s friends aren’t in his industry, but they are similarly driven. [08:40] That’s it for today! [08:55] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1086, we bring you another portion of the Q & A from our Marketing School Live event in June. Tune in to hear us discuss the use and creation of Mastermind groups. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:54] Today's Topic: Marketing School Live Q & A Part II [01:50] What are good tips for putting together a Mastermind group? [02:10] What is your motivation for putting together a group in the first place? [03:15] Eric's group meets every six months. [03:30] Before that, he had monthly dinners, but he didn't curate the attendees as well as he should have. [03:54] Look at this template for Mastermind groups: Mastermind Talks. [04:25] You want to facilitate a bond between members. [04:55] You can always join a Mastermind, but creating your own can prove useful if you have your own business thesis. [05:25] Try to create a group where you surround yourself with people you would want to see all the time. [05:58] Neil found this was better, because meetings weren't as conducive as frequent check-in's were. [06:40] Hanging out with like-minded people will help you achieve your goals. [07:45] A lot of Neil's friends aren't in his industry, but they are similarly driven. [08:40] That's it for today! [08:55] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

Podcast Show Notes with Kyle Gray & Guest Cody Burch Building a Business With Cody Burch Today on this show we have Cody Burch. Cody is a friend of mine I've known for a few years now and we've worked alongside each other in many awesome organizations. I am so excited to share his story with you on the podcast today.    We are going to go from when he set out on his own journey to build his own business and the many interesting and powerful things he's done to build it. From creating a podcast, writing his own book, and most recently hosting his own event, which was very successful and very exciting.   He's done this all very quickly by making big moves, investing in himself and really connecting with his audience. He is so vulnerable and honest in his storytelling that I think a lot of you are going to find it really inspiring and I hope it helps you take action on your dreams as well.  Keywords Podcasting, podcaster, interview, interviewer, guest, podcast guest, interviews, podcasting guest, The Story Engine, The Story Engine Podcast, Entrepreneurs, Selling with Story, business, business coach, coach, marketing   #kylegray #thestoryengine #thestoryenginepodcast #podcast #podcasts #storytelling #podcasting #influencer #listening #news #show #business #Businessman #Businessowner #businessowners #businesscoach #businesslife #businesstips #businessminded #entrepreneurs #sellingwithstory #marketing #entrepreneur Key Takeaways Cody's Transformational Journey from Techy to Entrepreneur Creating A Podcast That Is Truly Authentic The Struggles Of Producing And Selling Live Events Invest In Relationships Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode Alyson Caffrey Podcast Episode Cody Builds a Business Podcast Onehourfunnel.com Facebook Instagram Transcript Kyle Gray: My name is Kyle Gray and today on this show we have Cody Burch. Cody is a friend of mine I've known for a few years now and we've worked alongside each other in many awesome organizations. I am so excited to share his story with you on the podcast today. We are going to go from when he set out on his own journey to build his own business and the many interesting and powerful things he's done to build it. From creating a podcast, writing his own book, and most recently hosting his own event, which was very successful and very exciting.   Kyle Gray: He's done this all very quickly by making big moves, investing in himself and really connecting with his audience. He is so vulnerable and honest in his storytelling that I think a lot of you are going to find it really inspiring and I hope it helps you take action on your dreams as well. Without any further ado, let's turn it over to Cody. Cody Burch, welcome to The Story Engine Podcast. It's so exciting to have you on the show today.   Cody Burch: Hey. What's up, Kyle. Thank you for having me. I'm really pumped to keep going.   Kyle Gray: You have an incredible story that I really want to explore about the past year of your life and a lot of the things we've created. Before we dive into that, I want to ask you the question I ask all of my guests at the opening, tell me about a moment in your life that has defined you and really helped you become who you are today, serve who you serve and doing, and how do you do what you're doing.   Cody Burch: I've always identified as a tech guy, that was the role I fit in the last company I was at. The last company I was at, I was there for 10 years and I was just a tech guy. I learned all the technology, I use all the technology. When we would go to events, I would just hover in the corner and learn what we needed to learn. I didn't ever need to meet anybody. I wasn't very social. I didn't see any value in relationships or being out in the front. I was there to learn, learn the technology, learn how to implement it for ourselves and for our clients and that was just how I saw the world. I remember when I was getting the itch of entrepreneurship in the fall of 2016, it became very apparent I needed to transition out of that job I'd been at for 10 years which was a very difficult mourning and grieving process. The last part of that story was I had annual review to wrap up how that year had gone and it was a breakfast meeting that turned into a lunch meeting.   Cody Burch: We were just there all morning. It wasn't going well so just imagine an awkward meeting of being very apparent that it wasn't going to work out much longer. As that meeting wrapped up, we went outside to say our goodbyes and it was December, it was right before our Christmas party, right before the holiday break. I remember my former employer, he said, "Hey, if you ever want a recommendation, I can put in a good word for you." He didn't mean it in any bad way. He meant it in a helpful way, I really believe that but in my head I heard, "Hey, if you want to just be another tech guy for somebody else, I can put in a word for you and I'll get you another tech guy job, another right hand person tech implementer tech job." I really used that as fuel to fuel me to say, he doesn't even see it. I want to be an entrepreneur. I want to start my own business. I want to solve my own problems, I want to serve people on my terms. It was in that moment where I really felt a shift in my identity like how I saw myself, if that makes sense.   Cody Burch: Since then I've always identified as an underdog. I've got this sign behind my head temporarily, I'm probably going to take it down eventually, but it says, prove them wrong. It's just how I've manufactured a lot of the stuff I think we'll chat about today of that motivation of how to move forward in the world and solve interesting problems over and over again and not give up and keep going ahead. I think that was the real moment that really changed everything for me.   Kyle Gray: I think that's incredible. I was going to ask about this sign because if you're watching on YouTube or have ever seen any of the content Cody makes, it catches your eye right away. I've always wondered what the motivation behind that was. It's definitely part of your message. Since then it's been so cool seeing everything developed because I remember working alongside of you in one company and seeing how you've just established yourself since then, since you've gone out and really created your own path. It's been amazing to see what you've been doing. You've been doing great social media posts. I see a lot of your presence just even on Facebook and things like that. Creating your own show, your own podcast, creating your own book. Most recently, having an event which was just two weeks ago, if I remember right. I'd love to hear and go through this process with you and explore this journey.   Kyle Gray: From first setting out on your own and really deciding and perhaps buying the prove them wrong sign, to where you are today because I think you've made a lot of great progress and you've come forward and really establishing yourself as an authority of something much more valuable than just another tech guy. First, I'd love to hear what were some of the first moves? How did you set the foundation for this new direction and this new journey you are going to take?   Cody Burch: A great story framework I heard is once upon a time, and then suddenly, and then luckily, and then happily ever after, right? Once upon a time, suddenly this thing happened but luckily this silver lining appeared and then happily ever after. Once upon a time I was a tech guy for this company and then suddenly found myself unhappy and wanting to be entrepreneurial. Then luckily I had a skillset to serve other people. I was really good at Facebook ads. I was really good at lead generation. I was really good at online marketing. Then that's how I got started. I took that skill set I had to the world and just basically hung my sign out on the street and said, hey, I'm open for business. You may have known, I do online marketing for this one company for this subset of people, but now I do that for anybody. Anybody who needs any help, let me know. Now, quite frankly, when I got started, I did anything and everything I could that would pay anything. I built membership sites.   Cody Burch: I built WordPress sites. I did some graphic design. I did some blog posts. I did some content marketing. I did some email marketing. Quite frankly, I'm pretty good at a lot of those things. I'm not really good. I'm pretty good. The number in my head was I had to make 7,000 bucks a month. That was the math of how I could not be so disruptive financially to my family because I was the main breadwinner of our family. I didn't have any money saved. I didn't have any old, dead, rich uncle that left me an inheritance. I just had to figure this out and had to make money for my wife and kids. That first month I made just over 7,000 bucks and then thought, well that looks like that's going to work and what if I could get to 10,000 bucks, that's just this arbitrary entrepreneurial number that we hit. Then I did that soon after as well, but it was through number one, saying yes to everything. That was something I thought was a necessary part of my journey that I wanted to churn through as fast as possible. There's no way to sustain a business when you do everything.   Kyle Gray: You gotta get out of there fast. It will drive you crazy. I've been there too.   Cody Burch: I just wanted to keep it super short and get through that. Within a few months I was just doing Facebook ads, just doing sales funnels, and I was still doing email. That was the three-pronged approach, that's just the worldview I had. If you want to sell something online, you need an ad to send traffic to a funnel and then you need to follow up with an email. The email stuff, it didn't bring me a ton of joy and I stopped doing that pretty quickly. By about six months in, again, I wanted to go as fast as possible. When I would think through those first six months, it sounds like it was years like that wasn't year two, that was month two. I just went as fast as possible and I did some stuff for free and then I raised my prices. I think my first ads client was nothing. Second ads client, I charged 200 bucks. Third ads client, I charged 500. Fourth ads client, I charged a thousand. Fifth ads client, I charged 2000. Then I haven't raised my prices much from there, but that was all within six months of launching. That was that first evolution of take this problem I saw in the world of helping people get more leads and make more sales using the power of online marketing and then doing it for them.   Kyle Gray: Tell me what about one of the skills that when starting out you had a good basic skill set to get you going. What was one of the skills that you were critically deficient in that you needed to build up fast to succeed?   Cody Burch: The sales part was tough for me. I had never sold in the past. I had never needed to sell or whatever you want to call it, enroll new clients or position myself as an authority that was worth being paid what I was asking for. That was something I had to figure out really quickly, which also was accompanied by having no clue really how to run any kind of books, bookkeeping or accounting or invoicing. Again, within month five or six I hit a turning point, a hockey stick on the growth chart and I was forgetting to send invoices. I was forgetting to bill clients. Having so much fun doing the thing because I think that's how we all are, we're craftsmen in those ways. I was forgetting the nuances of the business, like, oh, they never even signed their agreement but I already went ahead and get started or they didn't even pay their second half of their invoice and it was due 60 days ago.   Kyle Gray: That was pretty nice, you're in a good spot if you're having so much fun, you're forgetting to bill. I mean, it's better if you're billing but that's a good place where I think it's something that a lot of people would love to be and you're in so much of a groove and you're in your zone of genius. Things like that can pass you by. Again, good to build that skill up too.   Cody Burch: I got better at it and then I hired it out. I mean, I brought on my first position I hired was an ops manager and she's still with me to this day and she's fundamentally changed my business and allowed me to experience some of the growth I've had as well.   Kyle Gray: Is that Alyson by chance? Because she's been on the podcast.   Cody Burch: Yeah, she's a genius. Everybody, Alyson Caffrey is a genius.   Kyle Gray: Yeah, she's the best. I try not to tell people about her because every time I do, they hire her, try to get away from me, so don't hire her. Leave a spot for me soon, I need her next. Yeah, but she's a genius.   Cody Burch: She's so great. Maybe this is a fun transition point, like getting that part of my business figured out. I don't know about you Kyle, but business got easier for me and then I decided to mess it up with some of the other things you talked about with books and podcasts and live events. We can talk about that next if you want.   Kyle Gray: Yes, yes. That is the next thing I want to talk about, out of bookkeeping and into book writing. Tell me about the One Hour Funnel book.   Cody Burch: Here's how that came about. I had the idea for this notion of a one hour funnel in August of that first year. I jumped in January. My first day on the job was February on my own for the first time ever. In August, I registered the domain name and filed for the trademark for this idea of a one hour funnel. In my head it was just a quick way to launch marketing funnels that's just what I'm about. I'm an engineer, I'm a tech guy, I'm an efficiency guy. I just wanted to do this quickly. In my business I thought the more I can systemize how I fulfill on these sales funnels, the more profit I'll have, the more predictable results I can get for clients. I was taking what worked with winning campaigns and separating it out from what didn't work with campaigns that I was launching that weren't working. Finding out what the commonalities and made a little roadmap and then put in mind like, well this would be a really cool book or would be a cool podcast. I didn't know what it could be but I was like, this could be something. Another mutual friend of ours, Chandler Bolt, has a course called Self-Publishing School. I bought that like first thing. I jumped in February, I think I bought that course in March or whenever it was open in 2017. It was about how to self-publish a book.   Cody Burch: Now, full disclosure, I didn't really ever log in. I didn't really look at it. I kinda did but then I got busy and in my head I was like, I know I want to write a book. I know I want to write a book. I know I want to write a book. Knowing Chandler, it'll never be this price again. It's going to get more expensive along the way. Right? I bought that course and then didn't do much with it. That was 2017 and then in 2018 I launched a beta group. What I did first was I launched my own course. I made The One Hour Funnel a course and it launched to tens of people with accumulative yawn like the market didn't really care. They didn't know who I was. That was going to hit me too like it would serve me to be better known and to stop being behind the boards in my home office and still identifying as a tech guy and get out in front more. What I did is when that webinar launched to sell my course, The One Hour Funnel course, I decided to start a podcast to document the whole journey.   Cody Burch: I had no followers on YouTube, no followers on Instagram or Facebook. I had no Facebook group, I had no email list. I had literally nothing, zeros across the board. I had dozens of agency clients in my email list, which was just in Gmail. I didn't have CRM or anything. Episode one is, hey, what's up? I'm Cody and I'm going to document this process. Then podcast is called, Cody Builds a Business, and it's documenting that journey. In the opening credits it says going from literally nothing and nobody to a million dollar business. Now at the time of this recording, I think I'm about $924,000 away from hitting that million dollar mark but we're getting there. We're on our way. Here's what I thought would happen. I was so brilliant. Launched a podcast, it'll be new and noteworthy on Monday. The world will love it. I'll host the webinar on Thursday. All of the people on the show will, of course, they'll sign up for the webinar, then they'll buy my course and I'll need to decide do I want a vacation in Lake Tahoe or vacation in Aspen like, what do I do now?   Kyle Gray: On Sunday, right?   Cody Burch: Right, on Sunday. Exactly. That of course didn't happen. Episode two is, I'm doing a webinar. Episode three is, well, that didn't work. Episode four is, well, what do we do now? Episode five is, Cody is depressed. Episode six is, Cody picks himself up off the floor. It's so great to document that. For those listening, number one, you'll listen to the episodes because they're useful and they're funny and helpful. Number two, document your journey however that is most comfortable for you like a podcast like this with Kyle, like a YouTube channel, like a blog or whatever that is. Now I can look back at that and see what I've done and where I've come from and what I've learned and how I've grown. The course came with the podcast, it was both dropped at the same time. Then the turning point there for me too was I got on the phone with a guy named Dean Jackson, he's a marketing guy. He said, you should write a book like the course would be a great book. That's one of the lenses through which Dean sees the world is he helps people write books and I was like, no, I don't want to write. I mean, I do, but I don't, it sounds so hard like it would take forever.   Cody Burch: I want it to be a book that my grandkids' grandkids' grandkids will remember. That's a lot of pressure and I'm just not ready. He's like, no, no, no. Write a short book. Write a book that will help your desired customers raise their hand and say, I need some help. That was in June. The course launched in April, podcast launched in April, book writing process was in June almost exactly a year ago. Then the book ended up dropping in August.   Kyle Gray: One of the things that I love about the podcast and the book that I think a lot of people listening in can really find to be much more manageable and much more applicable to their lives is I do love how it's really short. It's a very crisp book that focuses on a single problem. Actually, my new book, Selling with Story, I wanted to create something like that and I failed.    Cody Burch: Got it.   Kyle Gray: It's a much bigger book and I wanted, but I really set out and I was like, it's going to be crisp. Nice. I liked that and I think it's a really useful focused tool. I also appreciate just the short and whimsical consumable nature of your podcast as well. I think it's made it easy for you to create ideas and synthesize ideas and just look around and see, oh yeah, this is something going on in my life. I'd love for you to share this. I think we talked about this on your show, but you were watching your kids play basketball and that turned into an idea. Tell me about just a couple of the little inspirations for many episodes and how you turn that into content or some of the most successful ones because I think this format is really good. It's really personal and it's very easy to achieve.   Cody Burch: Yeah, for sure. One thing I noticed, what I thought my podcast would be in the beginning was me documenting the journey. It was like, and I'm joking, it wasn't really, but it's like Facebook in '08 where it's like, hey, I had some eggs. The world is like, well I don't care. I was documenting in a way, like I had a podcast interview today and then I did this, I did that, did this, did that, and then I thought, well that's going to run its course. People ultimately probably don't care. They're not that voyeuristic about what I did at the gym that day. I exaggerated a bit to prove a point. Then I started to document what I was learning and then I would go on trips and then people like that because I would go to $10,000 masterminds and my fans will be like, what was it like? Who else was there? What did you learn? What were your top takeaways? Well, that's cool because I just take it for granted that people don't do that. I don't do it a bunch but I was able to go to some conferences, not all of them are 10k obviously, I couldn't afford that.   Cody Burch: Some of them were and they were interesting and I met cool people and did cool things and got to bring back the top learnings from those episodes. There was still something where I was trying to put on a front in a way of a persona of what I thought a good podcast host should sound like. Then that lasted until about episode 96 when I think it's 96 where I recorded an episode called Hitting Rock Bottom. That was in January of this year I think when that episode dropped. That instantly became my most shared, commented, downloaded episode. It was about the story I opened up with on here, like just me transitioning out of that job for so long and what that was like and the fear I faced and the uncertainty and then the malaise that I went through. Just all of this stuff. I just told the full story in a respectful, historian way. Then people loved that. Then my second biggest download episode was me talking to my wife. We were just, I don't know, you know, my wife, we just have a good chemistry.   Cody Burch: She's very funny and charming and it was just amazing so people love that too. Then I thought, well, people sure love this part more than my observations about whatever I saw at baggage claim at the airport, like a comedian or something. Right? I was just like make an observation and talk about it. I try to make sure those episodes are in there, those vulnerable moments. It gives me a place too where it's, for the most part, it's just me. It's just me in my home office and a microphone and I can just open up and it's therapeutic for me to do that as well. Then the other thing that I noticed along the way, like you mentioned, is just the observations I would have like when I'm at the airport or the person at Starbucks gets your name wrong or somebody steals your parking spot or the kid on the basketball team shoots into his own goal or whatever, right? You're like, well, what's that like? How does that show up in business and what can we learn from that?   Cody Burch: Man, I'm a huge fan of regularly documenting your observations in the world to help other people, to serve other people through your experiences. My show is a mix of those things. It's my observations, it's my vulnerable moments. It's my most afraid moments and most proud moments. My podcasts this last week after my live event, I was like, I'm going to own it. I'm super proud of myself. I think we don't acknowledge that enough in this world. It's more fun to differ. It's not me, it's God. It's not me or it's my team. It's not me, it was the hotel or it was the AB team like no, it was all of those things. Yes, it was God and yes, it was my team and yes it was, but like I'm going to own it. I did a really good job and I'm really proud of myself. That was my episode last Wednesday, and that got good feedback. People are like, dude, good for you like I'm rooting for you and I'm following your journey here. Sounds like you just crushed it and let's be happy for a minute and not be melancholy about what you're concerned about or whatever. Super fun. Everybody should do a podcast in my opinion.   Kyle Gray: I love that. That's another thing that I've really enjoyed about what you're doing in your show is you're able to and yeah, I don't think enough people do that where there's this hype, I'm so cool kind of marketing. I think a lot of us are afraid to become like that, but sometimes it's good to celebrate and share and be happy. I think that more of the sharing that authentically is good. I also think you do a great job at just having calls to action and really moving people forward. Oftentimes you're saying, I know in the episodes leading up to the event, you reach out and you say, hey, I want you to come to this event. I want you to check out this book. You're standing behind what you're doing and you're really proud of it and it comes through in the episode. One of the next questions I want to ask, this is one of my favorites I've been asking recently. On this journey, you've made a lot of investments. You said you made $10,000 events and things like that. Tell me about the investment that you made that you were really feeling it in the pit of your stomach. Like, oh no, and it was a scary move to do. You're like, I'm not even sure if I should tell my wife about this one, maybe. You made it and it was a risk and it paid off huge.   Cody Burch: I mean, that was one of them. I don't know, there's an organization called Mastermind Talks. I remember I was talking to a friend of mine, Nicholas Kusmich when I was starting to get a lot of momentum at year one in the business. We were having dinner and I said, hey, where do people like you hang out? Like, I want to help more influencer, thought leader, guru, course creator, expert businesses with their ads and marketing. He said, well, I go to Mastermind Talks. I was like, great, got that down. What else? He's like, that's the only one. That's all you need to know about. I was like, wow, okay, cool. What is that? He told me and I said, how do you get in? He's like, well you can't, it's really hard and you have to know somebody and it's super expensive and how much does it cost? 10,000 bucks and you have to get recommended. It's like a secret society, right? I did some research on it and then in 2018 I applied to be in it and according to their website, they have a tougher acceptance rate than Harvard.   Cody Burch: There's a 15,000 person waiting list and it's a 150 person event that's run once a year, not 151 people and not five times a year. It's 150 people once a year. The odds just are horrible. I applied to get in and I asked Nicholas and a couple other people and say, hey, you think I would be a good fit for this community? Could you put in a good word with the organizers and all that stuff? In March of 2018 I got accepted and as we all know now it's 10,000 bucks. I didn't have 10,000 bucks for sure. It was just a dip in the business where I was like, I don't have that. It's one of those where it's like 10k today or 16k in payments or something like that. Interest doesn't make sense at all. I got to find 10 grand on a credit card or somewhere, sell something or something to get the money. That was something that was probably the scariest or the riskiest investment. By then I knew my business. Here's my big risk, Kyle, is I'm not super comfortable in crowds. To walk into a room of 150 successful entrepreneurs, I knew I wouldn't just start crushing it and high fiving people, making a bunch of good friends.   Cody Burch: I also didn't want to put so much pressure on myself to ROI my 10,000 and be that guy. You know what I mean? I don't want to be that guy at the event trying to close deals in the bathroom and close deals in the hallway. I just wanted to be just fully present, no expectations, serve where I could serve, contribute where I can contribute, go on. They had social events like a great hike and the hikes were super social because you go for a walk for an hour with other entrepreneurs and you can just talk and make great connections on those hikes. That definitely paid off. Super cool community, tons of interesting people that helped me. I think the biggest takeaway from something like that is just the level that some of those people play on made me think bigger. It could be an income goal or impact goal. Like I want to get a thousand leads this year and they're like, what if I could help people get a million leads? What if I could try to change the world of online marketing with this skill set that I have and just dream bigger, like what's my moonshot?   Cody Burch: These people are doing such interesting things. One guy there was like legalizing cannabis in Canada or something. That's such a big mission, whether you're for or against it are not so relevant, but like that undertaking is enormous. What a cool mission. Here I am trying to get a couple of leads on Facebook. It was like, I got to dream bigger and play bigger. That's the one that comes to mind.       Kyle Gray: Absolutely. It's a big risk. Time and time again when I make investments like that, that scare me, it gets you into that mindset because it's something that forces you out of your comfort zone and now you're like, okay, it is time to play bigger. It's time to make this work and it's time to make this count. I'm certain that that part of this inspiration and part of what you are doing and part of the world that you've been surrounded and then placed yourself led to your event. We know that it's been a big success, but I'd like to hear a little bit about the planning and the purpose and the setup and the promotion of this event because I was expecting either that or you talking about your event as this big investment. Tell me about the lead up to this event and how you made it into this big success for you.   Cody Burch: The event was the hardest thing I've ever done. I have never been more stressed. I'm trying to think as an entrepreneur like we get, I don't know about you, but you get comfortable. I figured out how to make a decent income running ads and marketing and that was pretty easy. Then I was like, well, I'll mess this up. I'll go write a book that's going to be hard or I'll mess this up now I'll do a podcast or whatever. For me, I was like, I'll just throw a huge wrench in this whole machine and I'm going to do a live event. I thought it would be hard. I had done it once before at that last company and it was so hard, but I thought, I'm a good marketer, people know me now. Podcast had been around for a year. I've got lots of interesting friends. It's in Denver, it's going to be affordable. The ticket prices are going to be a couple hundred bucks. I'll probably sell it out instantly. It was so hard. The first, like the 12 disciples, we all have those 12 disciples, right?   Cody Burch: The 12 disciples bought instantly. Like Cody, I believe in you and I'm in, they paid full price, they told their friends. That was like probably four months out and then I didn't sell any tickets for months and I was super stressed. There were more than one night of just tears. I remember one night I went upstairs, I worked from home in the basement and then told my wife, I said, I feel like a fraud. Then I just burst into tears because for me I'm a good marketer, I know how to get leads and make sales for myself and for clients. I was like, here I am putting on a marketing event and I have no clue how to market it like I was trying everything and but nothing was working. It felt so good to say that out loud, I feel like an impostor. Then to notice, just to deal with that emotion like let that come out. She hugged me and she's like, you got this. Because she didn't know I'd been putting up a front too for her, trying to be strong and tough. I got it, no big deal like we're going to crush it.   Cody Burch: In my head I had a ton of fear and uncertainty because when you do an event, we were on the hook for something like 30,000 bucks was the financial investment and it comes in stages. We paid a $5,000 deposit for the hotel to reserve the room and reserve the food and then had to get the AV guy there. Then we had to get a room block that we guaranteed. That was my most stressful day is when you do an event, you tell the hotel how many people, how many rooms you're going to sell. The day that that bill came due, I found out that none of my attendees were staying at the hotel so that's all on me. That was a low day for me. A friend of mine reached out, how are you doing? I said, I'm doing horrible. I'm having a really awful day because this thing is happening to me and it's going to cost me thousands of dollars and I just messed up and I feel stupid and I feel blah, blah blah. If any of your listeners think I just crushed it all the time, every day. Every day was roses and I sold it out instantly. It was so, so, so hard to fill it.   Kyle Gray: Every detail of that, like a can of Sprite at an event at a hotel costs $6 or something like that. Down to the, you just think like, I mean I've been to events and people go to these things all the time and you'll see a water bottle or a little snack pack or something, that's like crazy amounts of money. You'd never pay that much for a can of soda normally, but people just grab them, they're free and they're like, oh yeah, let's just drink. When you see somebody just at the soda bar putting an extra Dr. Pepper in their backpack for the road, you're like, oh my God.   Cody Burch: There was that, there's that for sure. Promotion wise, I did a free plus shipping book funnel, so buy my book and on the thank you page it was like, "Hey, you got the book now. This comes with a ticket to the event. Here's how to redeem your free ticket," which I would do like a seat deposit, that got zero sales. That didn't work. I did an opt-in funnel, I think it was a free download of the book and the thank you page with same thing like, "Hey, this book is amazing and there's a live experience happening soon since you downloaded the book. It's clear you have this problem. Here's how to redeem your free ticket." That got zero sales. I tried discounted tickets like $97 tickets, that got one or two sales. I did a five day challenge, which I loved, where it was a lead generation challenge. At the end of the challenge I did a webinar about this general concept of online marketing. I sold the course and I sold an event ticket and that got five tickets sold I think.   Cody Burch: In hindsight, that was the biggest bang for my buck of getting multiple ticket sales with one promotion. I did a thing called a live stream, which was a three hour training and it was a QVC infomercial, teach for a bit, have a testimonial, make an invitation to the event. That got zero sales but that I had to hire a camera crew in a studio space to film that. What works in hindsight was chats like this, was interviews with friends and people on my podcast and people on their podcasts and lots of Zoom calls and lots of phone calls and lots of direct messages and lots of Facebook groups support, lots of giving. We were talking before we hit record how you and I support different online communities. Just giving, giving, giving, giving, giving was helpful. I had enough goodwill that when I would make that invitation saying, "Hey, it's clear you have this problem, you need to get this part of your life figured out." That worked. They were just one off.   Cody Burch: Most days I was striking out, and if I got lucky I would hit a single, but I never hit a home run and never hit a grand slam. I never spoke from stage and closed 20 tickets, it never happened for me. That wasn't my reality. Filling it was super duper hard and I'm happy to talk about anything else around that feeling inside, but the execution and I knew, and you knew, everybody knew that Cody and my wife, Christy and Alyson on our team who we've already said was amazing, would pull off the best event anybody's ever seen, which we did. Then I introduce a new flagship program that people join there as well, which was super fun. That's why I've seen it as a success now. In hindsight, it was super hard. We maxed out. I've said this a few times and I maxed out, I have two credit cards, two business credit cards, we maxed them both out. I got home from the event. I had missed three payments of other stuff. They're like, "Hey, we billed the card on file that was maxed out."   Cody Burch: I was like, yeah, I know, like, sorry. Now I'm picking up the pieces of that. I just want to tell you and your listeners like, I put it all on the line financially, not that I would have been bankrupt or lost my house or had to foreclose on things. I don't want to over dramatize that, but I just can't overstate how much I felt like I had at stake to execute this live event. If that encourages anybody to say, "Well, I'm going to go for it just like Cody went for it," then kudos to you.   Kyle Gray: Cody, I really, really appreciate just the vulnerability and openness in this. I think a lot of listeners can find and take courage that there's a lot of people out there like I was saying earlier that are just hype marketing, I'm so cool, I'm so amazing. What really comes down to it and what I'm hearing and despite the digital marketing and even being a master at Facebook ads and all of these things, what it really came down to was making human connections. Getting in the right room with the right people, getting on the phone with the right people, giving, giving, giving and contributing however you can. There's no shortcuts, there's no easy, easy ways to your gold plated helicopters or anything like that. I so appreciate your openness and your vulnerability in this journey. I think everybody listening will to. I'd love to, and it just comes down to true human connections. The means and the tech and the methods are all, you know, some work for some people, some don't. In the end, it's how you connect with people. I'd love to hear any closing thoughts and where can we go to learn more about you and connect with you further.   Cody Burch: Thanks for saying that, man. My closing takeaway is the old adage of dig your well before you're thirsty. For me, in hindsight, for hosting a live event and this is true for anything, replace live event with, you have a book that's coming out that you want to launch or you have a virtual summit you're going to do, or you have a workshop you're going to introduce, or you have a new flagship service or product. I told you at the beginning of the interview here, I don't consider myself a very social person. I'm not a social butterfly. I'd go into a room of a hundred strangers and leave with a hundred strangers. I wouldn't leave with 20 best friends. Just never been that guy but I wish I had been. My advice to people listening is knowing that at some point you're going to need to rely on people to help support whatever your dream and your vision is that you're working on.   [social quote]I dug a small well and then I got very thirsty. That's my advice to anybody is to invest in those relationships now before you need them. You can't err on the side of being too generous and you can't do it on the side of being too convenient and all those amazing things and generate as much goodwill as possible. Cody Burch: Again, a book, podcast, product, whatever it is, to take the time now to start to make those connections and to give and to connect with people and to see what they're working on and to stay in touch and never ask. Just give, give, give, until you're ready at whatever point in a year or two or five years to say, hey, it happened. I wanted to let you know that I did finally read that book and I would love your support, a rating, a review, a download, a launch team or whatever. People say, I would love nothing more than that. You've been giving to me for five years now, or for five months. I would love to do that. I dug a small well and then I got very thirsty. That's my advice to anybody is to invest in those relationships now before you need them. You can't err on the side of being too generous and you can't do it on the side of being too convenient and all those amazing things and generate as much goodwill as possible.   Kyle Gray: Where can we go to learn more about you?   Cody Burch: That's right, the second thing, I'm just kidding, man. I'm not ready to ask yet. The best place to go learn about what I'm working on all around The One Hour Funnel idea is at onehourfunnel.com. You can grab a copy of the book there for free. The book that started it all, the book that started an event that started a movement. It's just super fun to have done that, so that's the main hub and I'm @onehourfunnel on Facebook and on Instagram as well.   Kyle Gray: Cody, this has been a stunning conversation and I really appreciate everything you've shared. Thank you so much for joining us today on The Story Engine Podcast.   Cody Burch: Thanks for having me.   Kyle Gray: Thanks for listening to the Story Engine Podcast. Be sure to check out the show notes and resources mentioned on this episode and every other episode at thestoryengine.co. If you're looking to learn more about how to use storytelling to grow your business, then check out my new book, Selling With Story: How to Use Storytelling to Become an Authority, Boost Sales, and Win the Hearts and Minds of Your Audience. This book will equip you with actionable strategies and templates to help you share your unique value and build trust in presentations, sales, and conversations, both online and offline. Learn more at sellingwithstory.co. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next time.

Over the last 15 years, Steven Sisler has consulted on “personality difference” with over one hundred fifty .com companies in over 18 countries including the US Military, UNC’s Cadet Program, Beechnut Nutritional Corp, Signature Brands, Mastermind Talks of Toronto, and Book-in-a-box.com, to name just a few. Steven has spoken over 2,500 times in his career. He has lectured at the EO’s Entrepreneurial Master’s Program at M.I.T. for 6 years (2010-16), and has spoken in Athens Greece, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and other Australian Cities as well as Canada, Spain, New Zealand, Newfoundland. Steve has shared the stage with world class entrepreneurs such as David Asbrey—founder of Bullet Proof Coffee, Cameron Herald—former COO of 1-800-gotjunk, and Kimbal Musk—board member for Tesla Motors. With his partner and statistical analyst, Zeke Lopez, they have finalized a multi-year project creating improved behavioral and motivational measurement tools based on the Aristos Personality model, which integrates behavioral and motivational factors into their custom cohesive frameworks. Behavioral & Motivational Analysis - http://bit.ly/2N3x387 What Moves Us - https://amzn.to/2XYnOHn The Four People Types - https://amzn.to/2Rt1jYP Connect with Steven Instagram: @stevensisler Twitter: @stevesisler Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter    Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks Community Editing & Mixing by: Aaron The Tech

Some of you may recognize this as the keynote in a barn, but it's much more than that - it's one of my favorite keynotes of all time and there's so much value here. I chop it up heavy around self awareness, the vaynermedia machine, and really focusing and tripling down on your strengths to succeed. Great stuff here - hope u love it

Jayson Gaignard is a Canadian entrepreneur, networking specialist, and author who founded Mastermind Talks, an invitation-only conference for entrepreneurs, in 2013. Jayson dropped out of high school at the age of 17 and began working as an auto mechanic. In 2004, Jayson founded VIP Services Inc., a Toronto-based full-service concierge company. The company evolved into an online ticket seller and changed its name to Tickets Canada, which generated $5 million in annual sales. On this Episode of Inspiring Lives, Jason Gaignard spends time discussing his MasterMind Program, what makes an “entrepreneur” successful, taking risks, identifying your purpose, creating community and meaningful relationships. Jason also gives his thoughts on daily health, time management, staying focused and walking prepared into social situations. Finally, find out what helped Jason rebound after hitting rock bottom in his early twenties. In this episode we cover The Mastermind Program and What Makes a Quality Entrepreneur - [0:03:10] Community Made and Building Community - [0:09:50] Relationship to Money and Creating Purpose - [0:15:00] Daily Health, Time Management, Focus, and Walking In to Social Situations Prepared - [0:19:30] Taking Risks, the Dark Times and Dealing with Pressure - [0:27:08] Similar Traits Amongst Entrepreneurs + Awareness - [32:05] People Mentioned Philip McKernan Where to find Jayson Twitter: @jaysongaignard Instagram: @jaysongaignard Facebook: @CommunityMadePodcast Website: https://www.jaysongaignard.com/ Other Links Full Transcription Lean more about Athletic Greens Subscribe To Newsletter Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcast If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on iTunes - click here to see how. Happy listening!

Jayson Gaignard is the founder of Mastermind Talks, one of the world's most exclusive, invite-only events for entrepreneurs. He’s also the author of Mastermind Dinners and host of the Community Made podcast. Show Notes Why Jayson decided to start his first business. The evolution of Jayson’s entrepreneurial journey and how it led him to start networking with other entrepreneurs. The event that inspired Mastermind Talks (MMT). How Jayson got Tim Ferriss to speak at his first Mastermind Talks Event. Jayson’s approach to scaling the quality of MMT attendees. Why MMT is known for being harder to get into than Harvard. Jayson’s ambition for the future of MMT.

Jayson Gaignard came to the show to share why a self-made strategy is a myth and to advise you how to create and maintain those worthwhile relationships that can be of great value to your business. A creator of Mastermind Talks and Community Made Podcast, Jayson has abundant personal and professional experience in communications and relationship building. Listen and learn why you should keep your word and invest in relationships, how he runs his business, and why you should focus on the quality rather than quantity of relationships.

Tyler Wagner is the founder of Authors Unite where he helps people write, publish, and market their first profitable book. He has helped people create passive income, become leaders in their field, start businesses from their books, and much more. Since starting Authors Unite, he has helped 250+ people become profitable, bestselling authors. He is also the bestselling author of Conference Crushing, a book designed to help businesspeople and entrepreneurs maximize their ROI at networking events, conventions and conferences. When Tyler was 21 he dropped out of college to intern under Jayson Gaignard (Founder of MastermindTalks). He got to see behind the scenes of how an amazing conference should be put together. He later realized that a lot of people were not maximizing their time at networking events. So, he decided to write Conference Crushing. The book has helped thousands of people maximize their ROI at events. When he wrote Conference Crushing, it was a struggle. During his first book launch, he stayed up for 72+ hours straight to make sure everything went smooth. Due to his book's success, he decided to start helping others launch their own books. Becoming an author had changed his life and he wanted the same for others. He knew it didn't have to be as stressful for other people to do it as well. He had already gone through all the hurdles. That's when Authors Unite was born. Tyler is now a leading authority in helping others publish and market their first profitable book. His passion is in helping others spread their message with the world through the written word. He helps people accomplish this through his programs, coaching, and professional speaking. Watch the full episode here: https://projectegg.co/hacking-business-conferences
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Named one of Forbes' “Top Networkers to Watch,” Jayson Gaignard is the founder of one of the world’s most exclusive events for entrepreneurs, Mastermind Talks. His invite-only 3 day retreat has a lower acceptance rate than Harvard University. Jayson has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Insider, and Tim Ferriss’s best selling book, Tools of Titans.     In this EP, we discuss Jayson's transition from running a business he hated, to launching MMT, how he went about finding alignment, why money and happiness scale differently, why it's not about how many people you can count IN your network, but how many you can actually count ON, and much more. Enjoy!     EP Sponsor: https://espressocapital.com/ 

Tyler Wagner is the founder of Authors Unite where he helps people write, publish, and market their first profitable book. He has helped people create passive income, become leaders in their field, start businesses from their books, and much more. Since starting Authors Unite, he has helped 250+ people become profitable, bestselling authors. He is also the bestselling author of Conference Crushing, a book designed to help businesspeople and entrepreneurs maximize their ROI at networking events, conventions and conferences.When Tyler was 21 he dropped out of college to intern under Jayson Gaignard (Founder of MastermindTalks). He got to see behind the scenes of how an amazing conference should be put together. He later realized that a lot of people were not maximizing their time at networking events. So, he decided to write Conference Crushing. The book has helped thousands of people maximize their ROI at events.When he wrote Conference Crushing, it was a struggle. During his first book launch, he stayed up for 72+ hours straight to make sure everything went smooth. Due to his book's success, he decided to start helping others launch their own books. Becoming an author had changed his life and he wanted the same for others. He knew it didn't have to be as stressful for other people to do it as well. He had already gone through all the hurdles. That's when Authors Unite was born.Tyler is now a leading authority in helping others publish and market their first profitable book. His passion is in helping others spread their message with the world through the written word. He helps people accomplish this through his programs, coaching, and professional speaking.- https://apple.co/2JIZvFK- https://authorsunite.netPlease do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Tyler Wagner is the founder of Authors Unite where he helps people write, publish, and market their first profitable book. He has helped people create passive income, become leaders in their field, start businesses from their books, and much more. Since starting Authors Unite, he has helped 250+ people become profitable, bestselling authors. He is also the bestselling author of Conference Crushing, a book designed to help businesspeople and entrepreneurs maximize their ROI at networking events, conventions and conferences.When Tyler was 21 he dropped out of college to intern under Jayson Gaignard (Founder of MastermindTalks). He got to see behind the scenes of how an amazing conference should be put together. He later realized that a lot of people were not maximizing their time at networking events. So, he decided to write Conference Crushing. The book has helped thousands of people maximize their ROI at events.When he wrote Conference Crushing, it was a struggle. During his first book launch, he stayed up for 72+ hours straight to make sure everything went smooth. Due to his book’s success, he decided to start helping others launch their own books. Becoming an author had changed his life and he wanted the same for others. He knew it didn’t have to be as stressful for other people to do it as well. He had already gone through all the hurdles. That’s when Authors Unite was born.Tyler is now a leading authority in helping others publish and market their first profitable book. His passion is in helping others spread their message with the world through the written word. He helps people accomplish this through his programs, coaching, and professional speaking.- https://apple.co/2JIZvFK- https://authorsunite.netPlease do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Tyler Wagner is the founder of Authors Unite where he helps people write and market their first profitable book. He has helped over 300 people create passive income, become leaders in their field, start businesses from their books, and much more. He is also the bestselling author of Conference Crushing, a book designed to help businesspeople and entrepreneurs maximize their ROI at networking events, conventions and conferences. When Tyler was 21 he dropped out of college to intern under Jayson Gaignard (Founder of MastermindTalks). He got to see behind the scenes of how an amazing conference should be put together. He later realized that a lot of people were not maximizing their time at networking events. So, he decided to write Conference Crushing. The book has helped thousands of people maximize their ROI at events. Tyler Wagner is also the founder of Wags Media where he helps people start and scale their businesses online. Wags Media helps people scale their businesses in numerous ways including: building websites and sales funnels, social media management, social media advertising, done-for-you podcasts, and gaining mainstream media coverage. His passion is to help as many people become authors and successful business owners as possible. The feeling of holding his first book when it came in the mail changed his life and he wants everyone to experience that. The feeling of intertwining what you love with your work is nothing less than bliss. He wants everyone to experience this feeling every day as well.

For most people networking feels like a chore, but strong connections can impact every facet of your life, especially your business. In this episode of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing, hosts Gyi Tsakalakis and Kelly Street talk to Jayson Gaignard about how he builds himself up by building up his connections. He shares networking tips that can apply to the most introverts as well as advice on how to build successful relationships with mentors and peers. Jayson Gaignard is a Canadian entrepreneur, networking specialist, and author who founded MastermindTalks, an invitation-only conference for entrepreneurs, in 2013.

Part 2 of my behind the scenes access at Mastermind Talks in park City.

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

A veteran entrepreneur, Jayson Gaignard is the founder of a top rated business podcast on iTunes, and runs one of the world's most exclusive events for entrepreneurs, Mastermind Talks. His invite-only event brings together brilliant minds like multiple NYT Best Selling Author Tim Ferriss, fashion titan Marc Ecko, biohacker Dave Asprey, and many more... His work has been featured by influential publications like Forbes, Life Hacker, and Business Insider.

Welcome to the first episode of The Fail On Podcast, where we believe that if you desire to create the life of your dreams then embracing failure by taking urgent and bold action is the only way. Today, we get to learn from none other than Jayson Gaignard, a super connector, the creator of MastermindTalks,…

Jayson Gaignard, entrepreneur and author of Mastermind Dinners, talks about starting a business and being in debt and how he changed his mindset to being value-driven; building a business he's proud of, and how to build and cultivate authentic relationships. Guest Bio: Jayson Gaignard is a Canadian entrepreneur, networking specialist, and author who founded MastermindTalks,… The post SA 066: Jayson Gaignard on How to Build Authentic Relationships appeared first on Nick Dinardo.

This week, we have the legendary Jayson Gaignard on the show. Jayson is the creator of Mastermindtalks, one of the most exclusive entrepreneurial events in the world, with speakers and guests such as Guy Kawasaki, Tim Ferriss, Cameron Herold, James Altucher and many more prominent names actively impacting our world. He is also an accomplished author, and the host of a highly rated podcast as well. In the episode, He walks us through his story about not giving up and betting everything on relationships. Jayson shares with us his story of going from making 22 times the national average income to over a quarter million dollars in cash debt. From there he went off to create his first mastermindtalks events which became the success it is today.  Their tagline is "If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room."  Jayson is honestly one of the most authentic human beings I have come across and it's so great to see him rise to fame.   Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/changemaker. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/changemaker Again, that's audibletrial.com/changemaker for your free audiobook.   Thank you for those of you that wrote in, giving me feedback on the show. I really do appreciate it.   If you guys have suggestions on the format of the show, more interviews, more solo episodes, future guests, sponsors, you can reach out to me via twitter @thejaywong or email me directly jay@thejaywong.com    Now, onto the show!    LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap

"I'm the kind of person who is embarrassed to lie," says "Freeway" Rick Ross. Not the words you would expect to come from a convicted felon. Rick built an empire, a drug empire that is, the notorious Los Angeles crack-cocaine empire. But the man who built this empire is not an evil man as you might suspect. He is charitable, a teacher, and an ideal leader. "I always knew I was going to jail," he tells me. So why did I interview him? First off, his story is the kind that creates curiosity. It is so foreign to me - a good, Jewish boy. It's thrilling. Second, our stories have a common theme: How do you pick yourself up when you're at rock bottom? His rock bottom was finding out he was sentenced to life in prison. How do you stay motivated after discovering your entire future will be in a cage? How do you not run away? Can you "choose yourself" here? Yes. Before bottom, Rick was illiterate. He picked himself up by improving every day. He read 300 books, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and more all before he was granted bail. He was given a sentence, but he changed his destiny. You can, too. Rick also has expert advice on how to resolve conflicts. In his business, he had power and guns but chose peace over force time and time again. His story is a good example of how to build loyalty. You can use his experience to create loyal teams and partnerships in your life and work, too. The moral of the story here is not how you find success. It's what you do with it that matters. During his rise to the top, Rick gave back to his community. He gives back today by advocating literacy and speaking in schools. After listening, you could write a "10 ideas" list on how you can give back to your community today. If nothing else, I hope this interview inspires you to improve your destiny and others. In This Episode, You Will Learn: *How to resolve conflicts *How to build loyal relationships *Examples of strong work ethic *Why literacy is important *How to gain clientele and use word-of-mouth marketing *Plus much more... Links and Resources Mentioned in the Show: *Read "Freeway" Rick Ross' inspiring book, Freeway Rick Ross: The Untold Autobiography. *Follow "Freeway" Rick Ross on Twitter. *Check out Jayson Gaignard's conference, MastermindTalks, which is where I interviewed Rick Ross. *My article, "What I learned about leadership when I interviewed the biggest drug dealer in history."   Thanks so much for listening! ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Building connections and building relationships are how you bring real value to the world around you. Jayson Gaignard is a super-connector. He's two degrees of separation from anyone you want to meet. Broke and $250,000 in debt, Jayson thought about an idea that nobody else was doing after getting a free ticket to hear Seth Godin speak, connecting entrepreneurs over an intimate dinner. He paid for this himself by going even further into debt with no expectations of ever making money on these. Mastermind Dinners launched and Jayson's new venture was off and running. Entrepreneurship often takes an unyielding belief in yourself, and Jayson definitely believes. Listen today to hear the story of someone who bet everything he had on an idea. His new book, Mastermind Dinners Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers and Linchpins is a fantastic read and he hosts a podcast, Mastermind Talks you really need to subscribe to. Ask a question at Askaltucher.com. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Jayson fills it with brilliant takeaways about how to build a thriving network of peers you admire and to use that as a catalyst to drive your business.

Proof that your network is your net-worth. "When you hit rock bottom you will be left with two things: your network and your word. Never tarnish your word and always invest in your network." - Jayson Gaignard The Cheat Sheet: Why making 22x the national average made him unhappy. (9:40) The two things that landed him in $250,000 in cash debt. (12:00) What is his perfect day exercise? (20:25) The two types of freedom. (21:40) Eustress: what is it and do you want to have it? (32:20) Event ROI: why it's been so important. (42:05) And so much more... When choosing a career path or a business endeavor, we often hear advice to choose a profitable industry or niche. But what if we we choose it, make a ton of money doing it but are utterly miserable? What happens then? Here to share his experience of that scenario is Jayson Gaignard. Jayson is the CEO and driving force behind Mastermind Talks, an event-based organization devoted to bringing the greatest entrepreneurs together through events and networking. Have a listen to episode 317 in which Jayson and I talk about how he sabotaged his first multi-million dollar company and how he then relied on his network and his word to build a new business and rebuild his life. More About This Show: There are generally two pieces of advice given to most people starting out in business or on their career paths: network and pick a profitable market to get in to. Jayson Gaignard did both with his first business. He was in the ticket-selling industry and he built a ton of high-level contacts while in the game. But it was a niche he hated. Jayson had no interest in ticket sales or the events attached to those tickets. And one day, after he had amassed a highly lucrative business, he looked around and realized he was miserable. He had destroyed many relationships while building his company, his health was plummeting and he didn't care one iota about selling tickets or taking care of their customers. Being the savvy businessman he is, he knew he should sell it and this was his plan. But subconsciously he says he was disenchanted with everything about his business that he sabotaged it, so he would have nothing to sell. When he looks back now, he understands he did so because he didn't want the burden of selling such a life-draining business to one of his friends. He had plenty of offers, but he just couldn't sell it to someone else and risk tarnishing his friendship with them if they ended up hating it as much as he did by the end! So instead, life intervened as it often does, and he found himself with a defunct business and $250,000 in cash debt. Not sure where revenue was going to come from next coupled with the stress of a newborn baby, Jayson hustled his way out the only way he knew how: his network. He began throwing dinner parties and bringing together 6-8 entrepreneurs for conversation and connection. And they were an incredible success, he knew the first night it was something he would do for the rest of his life. His next break was an opportunity to bring Tim Ferriss to Canada for the first time. Tim was in the midst of a book blitz for The Four-Hour Chef. One of Tim's package deals was to buy $84,000 of books in exchange for two speaking engagements. Not having any idea how he'd pay for it, Jayson went for it. He knew he'd figure it out. And so he did. Jayson's network came through for him and one of his friends invested the $84k to get him off the ground. Leveraging Tim's name and their mutual friends, Jayson brought together a world-class group of speakers for a mastermind weekend. From over 3,000 applicants, he hand-selected attendees and the weekend was unforgettable. The first one was so successful he has since held another weekend with the same caliber of speakers and attendees! That was how Jayson not only brought himself out of a quarter of a million dollars worth of debt, but also how he fully realized the power of a network. Today Jayson continues to host events through his company, Mastermind Talks. And he has rebuilt his work and his life around new values of integrity and connection. Jayson was a terrific guest, it was great to have him on the show and hear his story, his insights and his wisdom. Have a listen and then take action to create a powerful network of your own. We'll see you next time. THANKS JAYSON! If you enjoyed this session of the Art of Charm Podcast, let Jayson know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Jayson on Twitter! 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Jayson is the Founder of MastermindTalks.com, Mastermind Retreats, and The Early to Rise Podcast. He says an event is only as good as the people in the room.

Jayson Gaignard, creator of Mastermind Talks, comes on the show to discuss what it takes to throw a world class event. The origin story of Mastermind Talks contains the ultimate hustle move by Jason and it's the one event that every person I've talked to says is by far and away a home run. There's a whole lot more in this episode than just creating a world class experience...we'll dive into some philosophy stuff and business tips that you can use to attract A+ players in your life like Jayson has.