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The Platform University whitepaper explores transforming universities using Platform Organisation models. It proposes decentralising decision-making, empowering autonomous units, and fostering entrepreneurial culture to address challenges like financial instability and changing student expectations. The paper discusses benefits, inhibitors, and recommendations for implementing this model, drawing inspiration from successful corporate transformations like Bayer and Haier. Download the whitepaper and find out more here: https://rmit-forward.org/platform-university/ This audio overview was generated by artificial intelligence through NotebookLM.

Membership sites are a great way to ensure continuous revenue and build a community. Today we are joined by membership site expert John Meese. John has helped people and brands build six to seven-figure membership sites, one of the most notable being Platform University which he managed to scale to the point of resale. He is also the author of the bestselling book, Survive and Thrive: How to Build a Profitable Business in Any Economy (Including This One), and in this episode, he fills us in on everything we need to know about building a membership site. We discuss ways to facilitate and nurture the community aspect of membership sites and leverage the urgency factor to encourage people to sign up. John shares the keys to membership retention and delivering a high-value membership site. Tune in to discover John's view on the free trial strategy, the infinite promise, and more! This episode will equip you to build a strong membership base of satisfied customers who continue to come back for more. 

It's time for another Friday interview episode! Today my guest is John Meese, the former dean of Platform University. John Meese is an economist by training and an author who has been thinking about how we can thrive and not just survive, especially in light of the big reset of 2020. John Meese shares with us about his decision to start a physical co-working space at the beginning of 2020 and how that impacted his life and business. In addition to business struggles, he faced immense personal challenges in 2020, losing his grandfather and father within a few months of each other.  In this episode, we talk about navigating the challenges of life, the 3 different kinds of products you need as an entrepreneur, and where your product fits in the hierarchy of needs. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Why you need to think about your business in terms of where it falls on the hierarchy of need How your mindset around challenges can help you get back up when life knocks you down Why the best businesses are those that create real products to solve real problems for real people The 3 types of products John Meese recommends: gateway product, continuity product, and flagship product RESOURCES IN TODAY'S EPISODE: John Meese | Survive and Thrive Book | Thrive School Podcast BADA$$ Online Marketing University Free Privacy Policy BADA$$ Online Marketers Follow Bobby on Instagram

In this week's episode of the SIMPLE brand With Matt Lyles podcast I talk with John Meese, author of Survive and Thrive: How to Build a Profitable Business in Any Economy (Including This One)!Let's face it. If you're a small business owner, statistics are not on your side:20% of small businesses fail within their first year50% of all businesses don't last five yearsOnly 33% of all businesses last 10 years or more And that's in average economies, without a pandemic. Last year, and this year, have made small business ownership much, much worse. In 2020, over 100,000 businesses permanently closed. This year, in 2021, roughly 9 million businesses say they're afraid they won't survive through the rest of the year without additional government assistance. No matter how you look at it, no matter what economy you're in, business ownership is a struggle. Beyond just your expertise, you have to know how - and put into place - those practices and systems that will not only ensure your business survives, but also ensure it thrives. Because if you're a business owner, I'm sure you didn't create your business just to simply survive.And that's why I'm happy to talk with John Meese this week. John's the CEO of CoWork Inc. He's the former dean of Platform University. He's the host of the Thrive School podcast. And he's the author of the recent #1 bestseller Survive and Thrive: How to Build a Profitable Business in Any Economy (Including This One). John and I talk about how the global pandemic effected - and continues to effect - our economy and small business owners, and we discuss the key plan business owners can use for building (or re-building) a business with legs that will last for the long haul - even in the next economy-impacting event. No matter what industry you're in, no matter what size your business is, these are the practices that you need to instill to ensure your business not only survives, but thrives  - regardless of the economy. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODEJohn's book: Survive and ThriveJohn's site John's podcast: Thrive School With John Meese

Has the current state of the economy hindered your plans to launch a business or even negatively affected your existing company? Thankfully, there is a way to build a business that will not only survive but also thrive in any economic situation, including this one. Today's guest is John Meese. John is a serial entrepreneur who has worked alongside Michael Hyatt to build and sell Platform University, just to name one of his many achievements. Today we're talking through his book, Survive and Thrive, which covers foundational principles for building a business that can stand the test of time, no matter what is happening in the world around it!MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/104

John Meese is a serial entrepreneur, new author and the current dean of PlatformUniversity.com.  He has a wide range of experience with email and he's learned some interesting things along the way, including a few tricks that might help you with your email content.Key Points From This Episode:John discusses how social platforms have not been around as long as email and they don't see the kind of consistent results that email has. Remembering that there is a human on the other side that receives an email allowed John to develop a natural connection that led to his initial success. John admits that when he went from running two anonymous blogs to one under his name, there was a lot of fear that came with that. He pushed through that fear because he knew he genuinely wanted to help people. When writing emails, he tries to write them as if he is having a natural professional conversation with a colleague. John shares what he's learned along the way about both small email lists and large email lists. He believes that email is at the center of every business strategy. Teach It Forward, is an example of an automated newsletter sequence that John created as part of Platform University is some of the best content he believes he's ever written.Tweetables:Each person, each email subscriber, each email address on my list was a real person on the other side. And that really helped, I think create just a natural connection that allowed me to get some initial success. Even when I had a really small audience.  (3:20) There was an element of when I started creating content online of building an email, that's actually seeing subscribers. There was an element of fear that came with that. I'm like, Oh my gosh, what if I misstep? (06:32) As I stayed focused on the fact that I was talking to real people, as if I was having a conversation with them, then it took a lot of the fear out of it made it more personal. (07:01)A business at its core is really a collection of products and services that act as real solutions to real problems for real people. (08:54)You've got to stay connected to the real people on the inside of that email list. And I've seen a lot of people who manage big email lists really forget that. (14:39)Links Mentioned in this Episode: John Meese on LinkedInPlatform UniversitySurvive and ThriveTeach It Forward NewsletterJeff WalkerWordpressMichael HyattPlatformBryan Harris

If you have a message, you need a platform. We'll cover why—and how to get started. Joining Michael & Megan is Pete Vargas, the CEO of Advance Your Reach and the new owner of Platform University. For more information, visit www.platformuniversity.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you have a message, you need a platform. We'll cover why—and how to get started. Joining Michael & Megan is Pete Vargas, the CEO of Advance Your Reach and the new owner of Platform University. For more information, visit www.platformuniversity.com. 

In this episode, John and I dive into the crazy world of starting and building a business online. At the time of recording the country was locking down quickly and in a dramatic fashion because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's an interesting conversation, especially when you think about all of the people who were forced to focus on maintaining a business by pivoting online under a very tight timeline. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intentionallyinspirational. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My wife Rachel is back on the podcast to interview me because we have a very special announcement about an acquisition I've been supporting for the last year: Michael Hyatt has sold Platform University to Pete Vargas! We also dig into some of my current projects and why I am so passionate about helping entrepreneurs.Find expanded show notes at johnmeese.com

(We discussed an amazing event called Collaborate at the beginning of this episode. Get details HERE.) Your voice is your power. It is your tool. Without your voice, you have no podcast. My college professor reached out to me this week. He asked if I would give a presentation to his new podcast class about developing and protecting the voice when creating a podcast. ILLNESS HAPPENS Throughout the year, it is inevitable that you will get sick. Maybe it is just a scratchy voice. Maybe you lose your voice altogether. When illness hits, what do you do about your show? I typically get sick every Spring and Fall. Allergies in my part of the country run rampant. We get extreme weather changes. It can get up above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the Summer and below zero in the Winter. Spring and Fall are yo-yos. Two weeks ago it was 84. This morning it was 24 as I was taking my son to the hockey rink. The combination of crazy temps and the leaves falling from the trees spikes allergies. When I get sick, it makes it difficult to record my show. My throat is sore and raw. There is usually a bad cough. The frog sound coming from my voice box is not anything I can use to record a podcast. Luckily I am prepared. When I record my show, I typically record two or three episodes at a time. They are also prepared a week or two in advance. In addition to working ahead, I always have an evergreen episode ready to go. This is in case of emergencies where I need an episode at the last minute. THREE THINGS There are three things you can do to prepare for disaster. First, work a week ahead. When you are working on the podcast for the following week, you have some flexibility. If something happens where you can't record for any reason, you already have the show ready for this week. Second, create an evergreen episode. This is an episode with content that never becomes outdated. This is your "just in case" episode. You simply set it aside in case you need it. Finally, you can record an evergreen "donut". This is an open and close that allows you to put repurposed content in the middle. It is like you are putting it in the middle of the donut. Michael Hyatt, creator of Platform University and other great programs, did this a few years ago. He went on a month-long sabbatical. In order to continue to publish episodes, he recorded a brief open and close to highlight previous popular episodes. To do this, you would record an open just like your regular show open. However, instead of introducing new content, you say something like, "This week we will be revisiting the one episode of my show that has been downloaded more than any other episode." You could also create a show of highlights or "best of" questions. This could be any content you can gather from previous episodes. Your close would be very similar. "I hope you've enjoyed this 'best of' episode. I will be back next week with an entirely new episode." This closes the donut. Now, if you ever get sick, you have an option to continue to deliver content every week. Consistency is crucial to creating relationships. Plan ahead. So, how do you stay healthy? How do you get well if you get sick? What ounce of prevention can you use to protect your most valuable asset? Here are a few tips. CARE Take care of your voice. Wear a hat & avoid the head cold Speak from the diaphragm when recording Avoid excessive clearing of the throat Warm up properly by slowly expanding your range Use a nasal rinse DRINK When recording, stay hydrated. Drink room temp water to avoid constriction from cold beverages Avoid caffeine, because it also constricts Avoid soda & syrup drinks to prevent the crud building up in your throat GET WELL If your voice gets strained, here are a few things to try. Gargle with warm salt water Use a humidifier to keep your membranes hydrated Drink warm decaf tea with honey Drink warm, diluted cocoa Use a nasal rinse Drink plenty of water Experiment to find what works Your voice is your most valuable asset. Do all you can to protect it. Stay healthy. If you get sick, try these seven tips to get well. Above all, don't risk it. Plan ahead. Illness is inevitable. Have a show in the can or a plan to create some evergreen content should you get sick. Get ahead of the game. Above all, do your best to protect your podcast voice and stay healthy.   You can also find tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.

How do we move forward in the “next normal” as 2020 is about to be the past? What does thriving look like in ANY economy? That’s what we’re talking about with John Meese in today’s episode. Spiritual Foundations "Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives." (Titus 3:14 NIV) I think this verse applies to us especially in these times. As entrepreneurs and business owners, what we're doing is not just about making money. Don't get me wrong, it definitely is about making money and that's fine, but it is also about providing for urgent needs. Be encouraged! You are needed because you provide for the urgent needs of others...You are not living an unproductive life.   Tip of the Week My tip this week is very simple, but the effect on your life will be profound! Batch your tasks. Put like tasks together. A great example of this is email. I used to check my email several times throughout the day which was most definitely a distraction. I now do this one time per day. It may take 30 or 45 minutes, but I respond to what is necessary and move on. This also works with content creation. For instance, I often record multiple podcasts in succession. I'm already setup to record...already "in the zone", so it makes sense to knock out more than one. Once I get a few weeks out of the way, it leaves some days on my calendar wide open, giving me the chance to create, or to recreate. Remember recreation is re-creation. You're recreating yourself - your inner-child, your inner-joy, your spark that makes life feel good. You can't be running sprint all the time. Batch your tasks and leave some space for this recreation...enjoy the margin in your life.   An Interview with John Meese John Meese is on a journey that would inspire any entrepreneur. I met him several years ago when he was still working his first job out of college, making about 30k a year. At the time, John had a new wife, new baby and was looking for a way to be an even better provider for his family. He became a student of Michael Hyatt's Platform University as well as my Copywriting Academy...two things that helped him make his first 10,000 dollars online in one week selling his first digital course. Apparently John made quite an impression on Michael Hyatt and was ultimately given the position of Brand Director and Dean of Platform University. Even while playing such a huge role in Michael Hyatt's organization, John still found time to continue building his own brand and launched a successful software company, Notable Themes, which produces some high quality themes for Wordpress (such the one I use on RayEdwards.com) Of course the path of an entrepreneur is not without obstacles. One of John's most recent ventures, a shared workspace for his fellow entrepreneurs in Columbia, Tennessee was shut down just 58 days after a successful grand opening due to Covid 19. The story of how John dealt with that situation is worth the listen to this week's episode. John didn't just lay down and let the pandemic dictate his business's fate. He actually managed to take advantage of the situation. He started contacting other well known entrepreneurs asking them if they would share their experience dealing with the pandemic. Of course, with all the lockdown free time, he got lots of yeses. Check out the fruits of those efforts (some great podcasts) available right here. You'll find info on John's upcoming book, Survive and Thrive - How to Build a Profitable Business in Any Economy (Including This One), at the same spot. How You Can Help Subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will definitely mention you in this show. We are also on Stitcher and Google, so if you're Team Android, feel free to find us there. Questions about the show? You can text me anytime at 509-245-2670

I got to interview John Meese. John Meese, the Dean of Platform University. John leads a team focused on simplifying online marketing for professionals and runs three successful businesses (including a coworking space that is walking distance from his house). John’s passion is teaching entrepreneurs and busy professionals how to systemize their business and build an engaged online audience. We spoke about: 2:01 Starting an online business. 4:18 Focus. 7:28 Motivated by family to succeed. 13:32 Emotional intelligence. 16:55 Do less better. And much more. This episode is sponsored by Nova Zora Digital experts in digital marketing. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions on Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience are those of the guest's alone as their own, and the host's alone as his own. Information provided by the guest is fact checked to the best of our abilities. By providing background information to the show, the guest acknowledges that it is as accurate as possible. The show does not endorse, promote, or is in association with the guest's business interests.* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We’ve all experienced social media overwhelm – what would it be like if you removed it from your marketing strategy? John Meese joins the show to share what he’s learnt from having no social media. In this episode's guest John Meese has found something liberating: removing social media from his marketing equation. When done well, social media works, but it’s easy to get distracted by vanity metrics. After a social media detox, John discovered the best places to serve his audience online. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.I’m a huge fan of John’s entrepreneurship, so I was excited to learn more about his work with Michael Hyatt. He is the Dean of Platform University, cofounder of Notable Themes and CEO of Cowork Columbia. He is also the author https://surviveandthrivebook.com/ (Survive and Thrive: How to Build a Profitable Business in Any Economy (Including This One) )which will be available this fall. Join us as we discuss the power of email, visibility bias, how to focus on the ‘who’ – and what his priest taught him about productivity.  Talking Points Why John doesn’t use social media (1:16) Should you claim your brand name across all social media channels? (7:36) What kind of platform is YouTube? (11:30) How to start weaning off from social media? (15:16) Why email has stood the test of time (22:58) His work at Platform University (27:40) John’s relationship with time and productivity (32:04) Quote "Macro-dream and micro-execute." - John MeeseHelpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism-Choosing-Focused-Noisy/dp/0525536515 (Digital Minimalism | Amazon) https://www.tiktok.com/@mikevardy (Productivityist’s TikTok)  https://productivityist.com/podcast239/ (Episode 239: Free to Focus with Michael Hyatt) https://productivityist.com/podcast289/ (Episode 289: The Vision Driven Leader with Michael Hyatt) https://platformuniversity.com/ (Platform University) https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Get-Noticed-Noisy-World/dp/1491511486 (Platform | Amazon) https://cowork.space/ (Cowork Columbia) https://medium.com/about-time/the-roosevelt-rule-a35dac4f74a8 (The Roosevelt Rule) https://platformuniversity.com/productivityist/ (PlatformUniversity.com/Productivityist) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

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John Meese is the Dean of Platform University. John leads a team focused on simplifying online marketing for professionals and runs three successful businesses (including a coworking space that is walking distance from his house). John’s passion is teaching entrepreneurs and busy professionals how to systemize their business and build an engaged online audience. Resource John Meese's Site John Meese's johnmeese.com  

John Meese is on a mission to eradicate poverty, and views entrepreneurs as the most effective vehicle for world-wide change. As a result, he’s made it his personal mission to systemize success for entrepreneurs so they can’t help but succeed! John leads a team focused on simplifying online marketing for professionals as the Dean of Platform University, a multimillion-dollar online community started by Michael Hyatt in 2013. While you won’t find him on social media, you can find him on his own blog, johnmeese.com, in addition to the training content he regularly publishes at platformuniversity.com

Everyone’s on social media, right? It may sound crazy, but that’s not exactly true. Some people delete personal and/or professional profiles to simplify marketing and grow their business. Today’s guest is John Meese from Platform University. John is one of few marketers and entrepreneurs without personal social media profiles. Why? He has his reasons. Some of the highlights of the show include: Social Media Marketing Strategy: No personal accounts, only business channels Platform University: Simplify online tactics by focusing on what generates results Training: Take expertise online via blogs, podcasts, or YouTube channel Social Media: Like it or not, or like it too much? Professional vs. Personal: What does this do for my business? For myself? Digital Detox: Focus on what you should be doing and what needs to change Social Media Accounts: Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)? Delete by Default: Evaluate social media channels to know if they grow business Why use social media to grow business? Most visible, but not most effective tool Competitors: Correlation into causality doesn’t always lead to business success People vs. Platforms: Create real solutions to real problems for real people Coffee Shop Metaphor: Be different, relatable, and caring to create connections Links: Platform University Teach it Forward Newsletter CoWork Columbia Google Analytics ConvertKit HubSpot Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport CoSchedule

More businesses are moving online than ever before and it’s important to know how to reach your audience with your unique story and offering. John Meese from Platform University talks with Cathy about ways to make the transition online more powerfully and successfully!       In this episode, Cathy and John discuss the following: The importance of personal branding  The best way to overcome imposter syndrome  The power of sharing your story and experience vs. expertise  Why niching down is better for your business  3 steps for taking your wellness/health coaching business online Why you should focus on building your email list, even without social media profiles    Suggestions for how to create giveaways that grow your target audience  How to systemize your business and build an engaged online audience   The value of thinking long-term “classic content” vs. short-term trendy content  Platform University’s approach to supporting business owners    John Meese is the Dean of Students for Platform University and understands the struggle business owners face when moving to an online business model. Platform University wants to help make digital marketing easier so you can focus on customers!     3 Steps for Taking Your Business Online    Step 1: Get clear on your target customer.  Step 2: Develop products available at different price points. Step 3: Execute your marketing plan.   Mentioned In This Episode: Platform University’s Free Resources for Health Coach Group Members  ConvertKit   Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website

2:30 What is a membership?3:10 The different kind of memberships.4:30 The number one reason people leave or cancel a membership is ...5:00 How Stu helped Michael Hyatt launch Platform University by batching content.5:50 Get Stu's free guide to Launching a Successful and Profitable Membership at gambrill.com/tribeguide6:48 Progressions of mastery.8:33 How to know when you are ready to teach your content to others.10:05 Focusing on helping your clients make progress.12:54 Recent data that suggests why now is a great time to get your membership started.15:00 Reserve your spot for Stu's workshop series on Turning What You Already Know, Love, and Do into a Profitable Membership Business at gambrill.com/stu2020           CONSUMER NOTICE: You should assume that we have an affiliate relationship and/or another material connection to the providers of goods and services mentioned in this episode and may be compensated when you purchase from a provider. You should always perform due diligence before buying goods or services from anyone via the Internet or offline. 

How to quickly build an engaged audience with John Meese We focus more on the longterm strategies that really stand the test of time to build an engaged audience and we spend less time on like TikTok and whatever the latest cool thing is. If you put systems in a few areas of your business, it dramatically increases your results. Email has continued to succeed and that's really the foundation of our business. So then it's a question of, "Okay, who's on your email list and how do you get them on your email list?" To quickly build an engaged audience I try to think through, "Okay, where's my target audience already hanging out online? And I pick one of those to focus on. At the core of it, are you creating real solutions to real problems for real people? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SHARE THIS POST: HOW TO QUICKLY BUILD AN ENGAGED AUDIENCE [just click to tweet] HOW TO QUICKLY BUILD AN ENGAGED AUDIENCE To quickly build an engaged audience I try to think through, "Okay, where's my target audience already hanging out online? And I pick one of those to focus on. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Doug: Well, welcome back. Listen to another episode of Real Marketing Real Fast. Today we're going to talk about profit and process. My guest in studio today is John Meese is the Dean of Platform University. John leads a team focused on simplifying online marketing for professionals and runs three successful businesses including a coworking space that is walking distance from his house. John's passion is teaching entrepreneurs and busy professionals how to systemize their business and build an engaged online audience. Well, hey John, super excited to have you on the Real Marketing Real Fast podcast today. John Meese: Well, thank you, Doug, for having me. I am so excited to be here. Doug: Looking through your bio, it looks like you've got lots of gifts and talents and lots of ways that you serve your audience. Do you want to share with our listeners right now what do you consider your superpower and how you help people? John Meese: Yeah, no, I'd be happy to. I think that's, of course, my own perception of my quote superpower is definitely changed over time but something that really stuck with me that a colleague shared probably only a year ago was that... She commented that I have a unique perspective to understand the need for both process and profit. And so I've really been over the last couple of years really just been developing better, my understanding of the kind of where I fit in the middle of that because I find most entrepreneurs are typically either drawn to a kind of like the big promotions and big launches that generate lots of revenue or they're drawn to like operations and efficiency and managing budgets. And I'm in this weird tension in the middle where I get excited about profit being the scorecard. And profit is a mix of both how you make money as well as how you keep the money. John Meese: I mean a lot of times when I work with clients they say that the like the whole idea of turning complex ideas into simple concepts something you can act on and that's something they often come up in the comment themes and feedback. So yeah, I mean I would say those would be my superpowers is simplifying things and then process and profit. Doug: Well, and I mean obviously both those things are important for you to keep the lights on your business. John Meese: Yes. Doug: And my experience as I've gotten older is that I've now found myself spending more time on process than I did before too when I was a young entrepreneur was like, "Hey, what can we do just to get out there and make some money?" And then you kind of learn that, well now you want to scale. Now you need some process or processes in place and some systems, there are some operating procedures as you're going to start to staff or outsource and delegate. So is that what you're talking about when we're...

John Meese is on a mission to eradicate poverty, and views entrepreneurs as the most effective vehicle for world-wide change. As a result, he’s made it his personal mission to systemize success for entrepreneurs so they can’t help but succeed!John leads a team focused on simplifying online marketing for professionals as the Dean of Platform University, a multimillion-dollar online community started by Michael Hyatt in 2013.John lives in Columbia, Tennessee, with his wife and three beautiful children, and runs three successful businesses (including a coworking space walking distance from his house).While you won’t find him on social media, you can find him on his own blog, johnmeese.com, in addition to the training content he regularly publishes at platformuniversity.com.Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

John Meese is on a mission to eradicate poverty, and views entrepreneurs as the most effective vehicle for world-wide change. As a result, he’s made it his personal mission to systemize success for entrepreneurs so they can’t help but succeed!John leads a team focused on simplifying online marketing for professionals as the Dean of Platform University, a multimillion-dollar online community started by Michael Hyatt in 2013.John lives in Columbia, Tennessee, with his wife and three beautiful children, and runs three successful businesses (including a coworking space walking distance from his house).While you won’t find him on social media, you can find him on his own blog, johnmeese.com, in addition to the training content he regularly publishes at platformuniversity.com.Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

John Meese is on a mission to eradicate poverty, and views entrepreneurs as the most effective vehicle for world-wide change. As a result, he’s made it his personal mission to systemize success for entrepreneurs so they can’t help but succeed!John leads a team focused on simplifying online marketing for professionals as the Dean of Platform University, a multimillion-dollar online community started by Michael Hyatt in 2013.John lives in Columbia, Tennessee, with his wife and three beautiful children, and runs three successful businesses (including a coworking space walking distance from his house).While you won’t find him on social media, you can find him on his own blog, johnmeese.com, in addition to the training content he regularly publishes at platformuniversity.com.Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

John Meese is on a mission to eradicate poverty, and views entrepreneurs as the most effective vehicle for world-wide change. As a result, he’s made it his personal mission to systemize success for entrepreneurs so they can’t help but succeed!John leads a team focused on simplifying online marketing for professionals as the Dean of Platform University, a multimillion-dollar online community started by Michael Hyatt in 2013.John lives in Columbia, Tennessee, with his wife and three beautiful children, and runs three successful businesses (including a coworking space walking distance from his house).While you won’t find him on social media, you can find him on his own blog, johnmeese.com, in addition to the training content he regularly publishes at platformuniversity.com.Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

In today's episode I discuss the Coronavirus impact on the speaking business. If you ask any professional speaker who has been in this business for a while and they'll tell you stories of what it's like when the economy crashes and suddenly all the speaking gigs dry up. It happened in the USA in 2001 and 2008, in Asia in 1997, and it could happen again with Coronavirus. So how do you ensure that your speaking career can survive when the economy takes a tumble? How can you survive a crash in the speaking business? One way is by becoming what I call an ‘All Weather Keynote Speaker'. Please SUBSCRIBE ►http://bit.ly/JTme-ytsub ♥️ Your Support Appreciated! If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on YouTube, iTunes or Stitcher and write a brief review. That would really help get the word out and raise the visibility of the Creative Life show. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple: http://bit.ly/TSL-apple Libsyn: http://bit.ly/TSL-libsyn Spotify: http://bit.ly/TSL-spotify Android: http://bit.ly/TSL-android Stitcher: http://bit.ly/TSL-stitcher CTA link: https://speakersu.com/the-speakers-life/ FOLLOW ME: Website: https://speakersu.com LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/JTme-linkedin Instagram: http://bit.ly/JTme-ig Twitter: http://bit.ly/JTme-twitter Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/IS-fbgroup Read full transcript at https://speakersu.com/sl048-coronavirus-impact-on-the-speaking-business/ In today's episode I discuss the Coronavirus impact on the speaking business. If you ask any professional speaker who has been in this business for a while and they'll tell you stories of what it's like when the economy crashes and suddenly all the speaking gigs dry up. It happened in the USA in 2001 and 2008, in Asia in 1997, and it could happen again with Coronavirus. So how do you ensure that your speaking career can survive when the economy takes a tumble? How can you survive a crash in the speaking business? One way is by becoming what I call an ‘All Weather Keynote Speaker'. In building my own speaking career I wanted to ensure that it could weather any economic season. It was about avoiding the feast to famine that too many speakers experience. To do this I borrowed an idea I first discovered while studying financial strategy for my MBA. It's called the ‘All Weather Portfolio'. That strategy was devised by legendary investor Ray Dalio. Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's biggest hedge fund with $190billion under management. He has personally given over $750million to philanthropic causes. Dalio first described his ‘All Weather Portfolio', a diversified asset mix of investments, in Tony Robbins' book ‘MONEY Masters the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom' and more recently in his own book called ‘Principles'. Here's how the ‘All Weather Portfolio' works and then I'll describe how it can be applied to building a speaking career that can survive and thrive during any economic climate. This is what the ‘All Weather Portfolio' looks like as it relates to investing. It is designed to weather any financial season from bull market to bear market, recession to the booming economy we have today. The asset allocation of this investment portfolio is as follows: 40% long-term bonds 30% stocks 15% intermediate-term bonds 7.5% gold 7.5% commodities You'll notice three things about this portfolio: It minimizes risk by holding a low amount of stocks as they have higher volatility. It has a large amount of ‘boring bonds' what counter the risk of stocks and looks to the long term. It does have a certain amount of highly volatile assets like gold and commodities as they do well during periods of high inflation. OK James, so what does this have to do with the speaking business? Well if you think about it, most professional speakers make the majority of their income from the relatively high risk, high reward activity of giving keynote speeches. A good keynote speaker might earn $30,000 per speech and give 50-100 speeches a year but when an economy crashes two things happen. Firstly companies try to save cash by reducing the number of events, conferences and exhibitions they organize. Secondly that great speaker they previously could make $20k for a speech now has to accept $5k. Classic supply and demand and lots of speakers which plenty of blank white space on their calendars. It's usually at times like these that speakers have to suddenly figure out how to generate new revenue streams from online courses, continuity and membership programs, books, consulting and coaching. Online courses, continuity programs and books are all medium to long term plays as they take a while to create and start producing income. Consulting and coaching can generate cash quickly but like speaking can alternate from feast to famine. So what should a smart speaker do? One strategy I've been experimenting with is to think of your time like Ray Dalio thinks about money. This means allocating your time over a range of activities which have different levels of risks, rewards and timelines. If you are a classic speaker, author, coach then how you allocate your time might look something like this: 40% Continuity Programs (the equivalent of long-term, low-risk bonds) 30% Speaking (the equivalent of high risk stocks) 15% Products (books and online courses are the equivalent of intermediate-term bonds) 7.5% Consulting & Coaching (the equivalent of highly volatile but often profitable gold) 7.5% Other (joint ventures and highly experimental projects are similar to commodities) Now let's imagine if you looked to build revenue streams from all five of these categories (continuity, speaking, products, consulting & coaching, other). When the economy is booming, like it is in the US just now, then you are reaping the rewards for plentiful and highly-paid speaking engagements while at the same time taking that cash and investing it in your long-term, lower-risk categories such as building your membership program or creating that online course. Then when the economy crashes, as it will inevitably do, you can keep your speaking fees high because you have enough income being generated from continuity programs, royalties and other product sales. Basically the time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining! I recognize that what I just described is not particularly glamorous. It is however strategic and intended for those speakers who want to have a long-term career and be able to make decisions from a position of power and strength. So here is what you can you do next to become an ‘All Weather Keynote Speaker': Start investing time in building a membership, continuity or subscription program. It could be a $50 a month continuity program like Michael Hyatt's Platform University or a higher priced one like James Schramko's $2000 a year ‘SuperFastBusiness Membership'. Commit to writing every day and publishing at least one book per year. Think of your book as a type of retirement account where you consistently add intellectual property to and then at a certain point start withdrawing cash from. Automate the marketing and selling of your speaking programs so you can be more efficient with your time because time is money. That's what my team and I teach to professional speakers. #SpeakersLife #ProfessionalSpeaking

John Meese helps leaders build an online audience around their message as the Dean of Platform University, and helps entrepreneurs systemize success so that they can get more results from less effort on his personal blog. "I'm on a mission to systemize entrepreneurial success—so you can't help but succeed! I see every entrepreneur as a hero with a vision for how the world could be better, seeing and creating things that weren't already there." https://johnmeese.com/ https://platformuniversity.com/ Connect with Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi FB: facebook.com/jovica LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic/

John Meese (https://johnmeese.com) helps leaders build an online audience around their message as the Dean of Platform University (https://platformuniversity.com), and helps entrepreneurs systemize success so that they can get more results from less effort on his personal blog. In this conversation John and Erik talk about: * Why John doesn't have any social media accounts * The thought process he and his wife went through to leave social media * The personal and professional benefits of not using social media * Why John doesn't have internet at his home! Mentioned in this episode: * Blinkist (http://blinkist.com/beyond) * Ora Organic (http://ora.organic) - Use code 'beyond' for 15% off your first order * UCI (http://ce.uci.edu/beyondtodolist)

As small business owners, it's important for us to be identifying who pays our bills. The customer relationship has to be treated exactly as such - a relationship. In this episode, Platform University Dean - John Meese - sits down with me to talk about practical ways small businesses can get clearer on who their target customers are and how to build a relationship with them.

Michael Hyatt has had a long, successful career ranging from traditional book publishing to the online space he operates in today. He has created and manages an interactive community platform, sells online courses, books, planners, subscription boxes, and runs a high level mastermind along with other live events. He and his business make for a fascinating case study of a robust and multifaceted online business. In this case study of Michael Hyatt I cover: How Michael’s first business went under by growing too fast, and how you can potentially avoid the same mistakes Smart personal liability protections to put in place when starting your business (and why they may not 100% protect you if something goes wrong) How Michael created online training and resource platform by first writing a book If you run a membership or community, what you need to make sure is in your Terms of Use with your customers The special intellectual property considerations for physical products (Michael sells a planner) How to make sure you can use all the great photos you capture at live events in later marketing campaigns Key takeaway: A business with multiple profit centers can present a wide variety of potential legal issues. When you're playing at Michael's level, it's essential to have an experienced attorney who can help you with big-picture strategy and make sure you're protected Additional resources: Legal Road Map® podcast episodes: Copyrights & trademarks: 6, 7, 8 Michael Hyatt: https://michaelhyatt.com Platform University: https://platformuniversity.com/ Full Focus Planner: https://fullfocusplanner.com Amy Porterfield: http://amyporterfield.com/ Pat Flynn: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Sign up below to get a free 5 Minute Intellectual Property Audit. You’ll learn how you can make more money from the copyrights and trademarks in your business (you can also sign up there to be the first to know when new episodes are live and receive other legal updates and special offers from the AWB Firm). This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.

John Meese is the Dean of Platform University with Michael Hyatt and loves teaching entrepreneurs about growing their online presence, serving their customers, and increasing their conversion rates.

Stu McClaren is a primary mastermind behind connecting leaders with their audiences. Michael Hyatt has been wildly successful with his Platform University and Stu was his partner in creating it. Stu is about connection. Authentic connection. It’s hard to have a monopoly on any information and knowledge these days, but nothing can replace engagement and relationship. Stu coaches and consults New York Times best-selling authors, top-rated speakers, experts and niche celebrities on how to launch, grow and scale high-profit recurring revenue streams, primarily around profitable and fulfilling membership sites where the point is human connection and relationships. In the show we talk about Stu’s personal journey that brought him such huge success and why he’s now devoted himself in his work to helping people connect, and through that in his personal life, helping some of the least fortunate on earth, he and his wife build schools in Kenya. Stu is also the former founder of the world’s #1 membership platform for WordPress, WishList Member, where he had the chance to serve and support over 60,000+ online communities and membership sites.  Through that experience, he gained a unique insight into the subtle membership nuances that produce massive results. His new endeavor that you’ll hear about in the latter part of the show is TRIBE which you can find at zigshow.com/tribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World and the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want. His newest book, Your Best Year Ever was published in January and has already reached the USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. In 2014, the American Management Association named him as one of “The Top 30 Leaders in Business.” This year, his leadership development firm, Michael Hyatt & Company, made the Inc. 5000, a list of America's fastest growing, privately-held companies. Michael started his career in the world of traditional media. In fact, he spent most of it in the book publishing industry, most recently as the Chairman & CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, until it was acquired by HarperCollins in 2011. At that time, it was the seventh largest book publishing company in the U.S. Michael was an early adopter of social media. His blog, MichaelHyatt.com, is one of the most popular in the world, with almost a million page views a month. He also has over 700,000 social media followers. His podcast, Lead to Win, is consistently in the iTunes top 50 in Business. He's the creator of several popular online courses, including 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever, Free to Focus, and Platform University. More than 60,000 people have gone through one or more of his programs. Offstage, Michael is devoted to his family and church. He's been married to his wife, Gail, for 39 years. They have 5 grown daughters and 8 grandchildren. They live just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Show Highlights: Limiting beliefs are like blinders or colored glasses that change how we see things. @MichaelHyattThe most damaging limiting beliefs are the ones we have about ourselves. @MichaelHyattResources are never the main challenge of achieving your dreams. @MichaelHyattGet clear on what you want, then the resources will show up. @MichaelHyattIf your goal is in your comfort zone it is not going to ignite your imagination, demand innovation, nor focus your execution. @MichaelHyattYour goal must be risky. @MichaelHyattEvery goal is a project, but not every project is a goal. @MichaelHyattThose who write their goals down have a 42% better chance of reaching that goal. @MichaelHyattPeople lose their way when they don't first identify their why. @MichaelHyatt The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

When were you taught how to set and achieve your goals?   Most of us were never taught this valuable life skill in school, but it's not too late to learn now.   In this episode, New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Hyatt joins us to share his new book, which will help you make 2018 Your Best Year Ever.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What is the one thing you can take action on that will allow you to achieve your goals for this year - and will you commit to actually taking action?   It all starts with identifying the motivation behind the goal; WHY do these goals matter to you?   Your WHY needs to be so big that it compels you to take action, even when you don't want to.   In this episode you will learn... [4:30] Why you sometimes need to dream BIG if you want to get clarity on your future goals. [6:50] How this ONE limiting belief holds back business owners and leaders (and how you can crush it). [12:00] How you can use the SMARTER goal-setting system. [18:00] The difference between a project and a goal. [23:40] How you can build a tribe that supports you (and why you should).   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Michael: MichaelHyatt.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Get your copy of Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt Build your tribe better with Platform University --   Get your FREE audiobook copy of Your Best Year Ever!   If you go to audible.com/onething or text ONETHING to 500500, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book – we suggest you make it Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals. --   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

We have an exciting episode this week, John Meese, Dean of Platform University, shares how to generate money from blogging, teaching entrepreneurs reach more people and create more impact online. Let’s hear from this awesome blogger who is extraordinary in this craft. Matthew and John discussed:  John’s story about his success from creating blogs and […]

Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. MichaelHyatt.com, is one of the most popular blogs in the world, with more than one million page views a month. His podcast, This Is Your Life, is consistently in the top ten in the Self-Help category on iTunes and has over 300,000 listens a month.  He is the President and Founder of Platform University, an online membership community designed to give people the inspiration, coaching, and resources they need to get noticed in a noisy world.

One of the most beneficial tactics to building my personal brand has been writing reviews of events or courses that I've benefited from: More Web Traffic More Connections More Revenue Here's what I typically include in a review: Backstory about why I chose to invest in it Price & Length Additional Costs Workload What You Get What You Won't Get Results Here's a list of just some of my reviews: Platform University by Michael Hyatt Copywriting Academy by Ray Edwards Podcasting A to Z by Cliff Ravenscraft Tribe Conference by Jeff Goins Platform Conference by Michael Hyatt Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group? Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shoutout on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

6 People Who Can Help You With Your Podcast – Episode 152   Surround yourself with the best people and success can be had.   Over my years in radio, I learned time and again that I could accomplish so much more by getting help and mentoring from the right people. As I ventured into podcasting, I quickly found the people that could mentor me and help me move forward toward my goals.   Today, I want to share with you a few people I think might be able to help you on your podcasting journey. Some I know personally and work with closely. Some have mentored me from afar through their work and resources.   Whichever method you choose to use, find the people that can help you get to your goals quicker and achieve more than you ever thought possible.     School of Podcasting – Dave Jackson   The first person I want to introduce you to is Dave Jackson at School of Podcasting. If you have listened to my podcast for any length of time, you have heard me mention Dave. He has been my mentor, helping me learn the technical side of podcasting.   Dave's coaching and tutorials have helped me more than anyone I have encountered.   My podcast actually started out as a blog. Back in early 2012, I was writing about the art of podcasting while learning the technical side and preparing to launch my show. Less than four months into it, my writings were being published on the New Media Expo site.   Shortly after I began writing for New Media Expo, Dave saw my stuff and reached out. Dave was already on my radar, because I had discovered his website when I was doing my original research. I simply hadn't considered reaching out to a guy who had been doing it for about 7 years at that point. He was there near the beginning.   Dave's gesture reaching out to me was a fantastic surprise. We had a great conversation that lasted about an hour. Here was a guy that had been podcasting since 2005 that just wanted to get to know more about what I was doing and how we might help each other. That is what I absolutely love about podcasters.   The conversation eventually led to a bit of a partnership. Dave and I kept in touch working on various ideas together. We met up at New Media Expo a few times. Finally, we teamed up when I joined Dave's “Podcast Review Show” podcast. We review podcasters and help them improve.   [You can appear on the Podcast Review Show and get reviewed HERE.]   Prior to that partnership, Dave help me multiple times with my website, podcast, and technical aspects of my show. He has truly been there and done that. Dave knows his stuff.   If you have questions about your feed, website or other technical aspects of your podcast, I highly recommend you use Dave's knowledge and tools. He does some one-on-one coaching. He has resources on his website. You can also get deal on gear through Dave.   [Find information on Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting HERE.]     Audacity to Podcast – Daniel J. Lewis   Daniel J. Lewis is another podcaster that helps people launch and improve their own podcast. He shares his knowledge of the audio software Audacity and web platform Wordpress. You'll learn all about equipment, software and skills necessary to podcast. His show was named the #1 technology podcast in 2012.   Daniel and I met through Dave Jackson. After following his show for quite some time, Daniel and I finally met at New Media Expo and have since developed a bit of a relationship.   The thing I love most about Daniel and Dave is their honesty and flexibility. They won't push you toward their favorite microphone. They will give you honest reviews and options that fit your needs. For instance, do you want or need a $60 microphone or $360 microphones? They teach you the differences and why.   Daniel has a great lead magnet called “20 Things You Should Do Before Every Podcast Episode.” You learn how to get the room quiet, how to prepare, what tools to gather and more. He calls it his preflight checklist. This will make your recording session so much more efficient.   If you are serious about podcasting, check out Daniel's Podcasters' Society. This is a group of great podcasters together in a learning and sharing environment that can really help you improve your show. Daniel and I are discussing making some of my material available within Podcasters' Society each month. Give it a look.   [Find information on Daniel J. Lewis' material HERE.]       The next few guys are just a few of the guys I have used as a long-distance mentors. The books and material written by these guys have done more for my business and career than anyone I can name.     48 Days to the Work You Love – Dan Miller   Dan Miller and his book 48 Days To The Work You Love is where my journey began. Dan inspired me to pursue the work that I love. I originally discovered Dan and his work by listening to the Dave Ramsey Show.   If you are looking for your purpose, check out Dan's material. He is a true entrepreneur.   The thing I love about Dan is his simplicity. Dan isn't knee-deep in technology, like a lot of online business people. Though he has embraced the digital landscape more recently with the launch of his membership site, he is more about creating simple money-making opportunities that are right in front of us.   Whether is it reselling cars, selling digital content or running a gym, he has done it all. Dan can see a business opportunity anywhere. He has great tools to help you find your passion and the work you love.   Dan's most popular resource is "48 Low or No Cost Business Ideas". These are great. When you read this e-book, you'll say to yourself, "Why didn't I think of that?" Dan has great ideas. The inspiration is a huge bonus.   [Find information on Dan Miller's material HERE.]     Internet Business Mastery – Jeremy Frandsen & Jason Van Orden   Jason Van Orden and Jeremy Frandsen at Internet Business Mastery have great information to help turn your knowledge into a business. I first discovered them during a session at New Media Expo. That presentation turned me onto their podcast.   Internet Business Mastery is not only a great podcast, but a course that has helped me refine my business focus. Both Jeremy & Jason have launched various other businesses. They have been there and done it.   In the Internet Business Mastery Academy, you learn how to develop your ideal freedom lifestyle. That leads into your freedom business blueprint. You learn how to design your single motivating purpose, create your money magnets, develop your list and more.   This has been one of the best investments I have made. The course has really refined my business plan and philosophy. If you are building an online business, this material can help you move you forward.   [Find information on Jeremy, Jason and Internet Business Mastery HERE.]     Platform University – Michael Hyatt   Michael Hyatt and Platform University have helped me organize my message and build my platform.   I like organization. Checklists are my friend. Step-by-step processes that allow me to add some creativity on top of it are tools I enjoy.   Michael Hyatt has a great membership site with Platform University. It is based on his book Platform, which is a must read as you develop your podcast. There is great learning inside the community. He only opens membership a couple times a year for enrollment. I got in early on this one and haven't looked back since.   Inside Platform University, you will find Master Classes where Michael interviews other experts to dive deep into various subjects each month. In the Backstage Pass area, Michael shows you how he operates his platform. There are live member calls each month, member makeovers and so much more.   There is so much information inside Platform University, I don't have enough time to get through all of it each month. I use the great material I find most useful and dip into the other stuff when I find time. When I have questions about specific topics, I can usually find the answer inside Platform University.   [Find information on Michael Hyatt HERE.]         There you have six people who can help you move your podcast and business forward.   Dave Jackson can help you with the technical aspects of your show.   Daniel J. Lewis has tools that can help you with your software, skills and search for your show.   Dan Miller can help inspire you with new ways of thinking about business. Find what you love.   Jeremy Frandsen and Jason Van Orden at Internet Business Mastery can help you lay an amazing foundation for your purpose and business.   Michael Hyatt can help organize your work to help you be more efficient in building your platform.     Do you need help with your podcast? E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's see what we can do.   You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com.   Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.  

Episode 175: Michael Hyatt - How To Get Noticed In A Noisy World For years, Michael Hyatt had people write and refer to him as their virtual mentor. His mission is to help high achievers win at work and succeed at life. Michael writes on personal development, leadership, productivity, and public influence. He is the author of the New York Times best seller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. It is also a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller. In addition, I am the founder of Platform University. Michael is also the co-author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best seller, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want. He is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, an online leadership development company. They help overwhelmed high achievers get the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to win at work and succeed at life. Episode 175: Michael Hyatt - How To Get Noticed In A Noisy World Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Being present at work is a strategic advantage." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Sustained excellence = People who have the ability to "lead themselves" and are disciplined in all aspects of life The power of taking a 2 week hiatus - Unplugged, reading novels, cognitive input, relationship building with family, sets the tank to FULL when you get back Doing 4 big launches per year -- all hands on deck, Being present at work and being present at home.  Being present is a strategic advantage. Having 5 daughters -- "The goal of parenting is to de-parent to help your child self-actualize" Studying James Altucher and Bill Murray and their approach to life Goal Setting -- Too many people set goals within their comfort zone.  We need to challenge our imagination Michael's book Platform: Get Noticed In A Noisy World and the impact it's had on so many His blog: Started in 2004. The first 4 years it only received 1,000 visitors/month. Now it gets 1,000,000/month Platform = "Deconstructs how to get heard" How he's built his company from 1 to 21 employees Having multiple revenue streams -- Speaking, Writing, Online Courses, Membership Site 5,000 members a month paying $37/month Why you need to "get started" "5 Days To Your Best Year Ever" Start a blog, podcast, vlog, newsletter Career advice: Be hyper responsive to people, have a "courage to act."  Always keep your word even when it's expensive. How his new book helps people get clarity about where they are going “Tension is the enemy of performance." Continue Learning: Read Michael's book: Platform: Get Noticed In A Noisy World Newest book: Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want See why over 280,000 people follow Michael on Twitter: @MichaelHyatt To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Michael Hyatt on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Once you've decided to take that next big step and create your own membership site, where do you start? What kind of membership should you go for and how do you envision running it on a day-to-day basis? Stu McLaren, founder of WishList Member and an expert when it comes to the membership-based business model joins the show to answer all these questions as we go into the details of launching, marketing and managing a membership site. Stay tuned as we discuss the pros and cons between an open and closed membership strategy, how to off-set churn and what kind of flexibility does a membership offer entrepreneurs. Stu also shares the one misconception most people have about membership sites and why he believes it is the best business model anybody can adopt in their business. This episode delivers the goods for anyone interested in setting up their own membership site or even just learning new marketing strategies to help them in their businesses, so sit back, listen in and enjoy! Essential Learning Points From This Episode:What is the tribe element when it comes to membership sites? What are the two ways to market a membership site (and which one does Stu prefer!). How Stu was getting more members with less promotion. What are the numbers you should be looking at when you open a membership site. What is one of the most powerful retention strategies you can use. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Stu McLaren (http://www.stu.me/) WishList (http://member.wishlistproducts.com/) Michael Hyatt (https://michaelhyatt.com/welcome/) Platform University (https://platformuniversity.com/) Tribe Conference (https://www.universe.com/events/tribe-conference-2016-tickets-HL2FYP) Mike Morrison (http://www.themembershipguys.com/) Build the Business of You (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) (youpreneuracademy.com) Thank You for Tuning In!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

Today we have a very special guest, Michael Hyatt. Michael has launched several products that I have personally benefited from, including Platform University and the goal-setting course 5 Days To Your Best Year Ever. In this interview, we talk about what it takes to build a personal brand, how influence is earned rather than bought, and some keys to stop drifting and start living with intention. Michael has also written a new book called Living Forward with executive coach Daniel Harkavy.  It's an excellent read and I highly recommend it. Purchase "Living Forward" on Amazon here.

Michael Hyatt is the author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World and the co-author of the forthcoming book, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want with Daniel Harkavy. Michael is also founder of 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever, and Platform University. This is Michael’s 4th time on this show! Don’t just drift through your days. Design a life you love. Living Forward shows you how. Grab Michael’s new book now! Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network showsThe Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcastingBeyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivityThe Productive Woman: Productivity for busy womenONCE: Once Upon a Time podcastWelcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcastAre You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinkingthe Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy

MichaelHyatt.com, is one of the most popular blogs in the world, with more than one million page views a month. His podcast, This Is Your Life, is consistently in the top ten in the Self-Help category on iTunes and has over 300,000 listens a month.  He is the President and Founder of Platform University, an online membership community designed to give people the inspiration, coaching, and resources they need to get noticed in a noisy world.

Podcast Resources – Episode 117 (These tools can be found on the resource page at PodcastTalentCoach.com. Most links on that page are affiliate links. I receive a variable commission for all purchases made using those links.)   I have recently received questions from listeners looking to launch a podcast in 2016. I thought this would be a good time to review the tools I use to in my business. This includes the tools I use to create my podcast, website and newsletter. We will also review the resources I use to learn, grow and develop.   This episode is an encore presentation of an earlier episode you may have missed. If you did catch it last time, let this serve as inspiration and a little refresher.   I have been using most of these resources for at least 24 months. Some have been used longer. A couple tools are more recent. For the most part, I have been a long-time user and have been quite happy with each of them. That is why I feel confident recommending them to you. You can find affiliate links to most of these online at PodcastTalentCoach.com.   COACHING RESOURCE This list doesn't include much technical information, such as mixers, processors and software. I leave that to Dave Jackson at the School of Podcasting. He is the tech expert that helps me. If you are looking for help setting up the studio, Dave is your guy. He leads off my resources.   TECHNICAL TOOLS A few technical tools from my studio include my mic, my mac and a few web tools.   My studio mic is an ElectroVoice RE20. This runs about $450. It is a high quality mic. This mic is probably much more than a beginning podcaster needs. However, if you are serious about podcasting, this is a great mic.   My backup mic is a Audio-Technica ATR-2100. It is a quality USB mic for the money. This costs around $60.   For editing, I use Adobe Audition in the studio. I will occasionally use Garage Band for quick projects or when I'm traveling.   I use a Mac Book Pro 13” for the flexibility. I cost me $1,200.   My mp3s are tagged with ID3 Editor from PA Software. The price tag was $15.   I host my audio with Libsyn. It runs $20/month.   My URLs were purchased through GoDaddy. The price really depends on the URL. You can usually find a deal. After the initial deal, I pay about $45/year.   I have a website on Homestead and one on Host Gator with Wordpress. Homestead is a stand alone site builder. Host Gator just hosts my Wordpress site. Homestead is $20/month. HostGator is $135/year, just over $11/month. Wordpress is free.   On my website, I use Paypal for my transactions. Most of my providers accept it. Plus, they have a card option for my customers.   I use Aweber for my newsletter. It is $196/year. Just over $16/month. I looked at Mail Chimp. Both are very similar services if you have a list under 5,000.   Canva.com is a decent resource for creating graphics. They have a decent photo library as well. Most photos are about $1/photo.   I self-published my workbook through Create Space, an Amazon company. You simply upload a .pdf. It is fairly simple to use. Not very expensive. They also sell the workbook through Amazon and converted it to Kindle.   I am in the process of creating a membership portal through WishList Member. $297. They have solid training videos. I am not yet complete with this one.   LEARNING TOOLS Dan Miller and 48Days.com is where it all started. He has great tools to help you find your passion and the work you love.   Internet Business Mastery is a great podcast and course that have helped me refine my business focus. Jeremy & Jason have been there and done it.   Michael Hyatt has a great membership site with Platform University. It is based on his book Platform, which is a must read as you develop your podcast. There is great learning inside the community. He only opens membership a couple times a year for enrollment. I got in early on this one and haven't looked back since.   Audible.com has turned my car into a mobile classroom. I am usually listening to a couple books a month on top of the podcasts. You can get a free book when you use my affiliate link on the resources page.   Most of all, I cannot say enough about Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting. If you want to learn the technical nuts and bolts, check out his course, membership and training tools.   You can find affiliate links to most of these online at PodcastTalentCoach.com. I would appreciate the support if you choose to use any of these links and great products.   I would love to help you with your podcast. E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com.   You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com.   Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.  

In this episode Jenae shares some ah-ha moments she was wowed by while watching Michael Hyatt's Influence and Impact Summit. The Summit features many of the top Entrepreneurs, Speakers and Digital Marketing experts in the field.   This awesome online conference is available free until October 15, 2015. The link below will get you access until then. If you miss it, the videos will be available on Platform University only (paid program).   Links Influence and Impact Summit MichaelHyatt.com Fawn Weaver Happywivesclub.com Rory Vaden JenaeNicole.com  Twitter: @jjenaeni or @jobopt Facebook: Job Optional Podcast

My Podcast Resource Toolkit – Episode 091   (These tools can be found on the resource page at PodcastTalentCoach.com. Most links on that page are affiliate links. I receive a variable commission for all purchases made using those links.)   We are coming up on episode 100 of Podcast Talent Coach. This podcast has been up and running for a little over 18 months.   I thought this would be a good time to review the tools I use to in my business. This includes the tools I use to create my podcast, website and newsletter. We will also review the resources I use to learn, grow and develop.   I have been using most of these resources for at least 18 months. Some have been used longer. A couple tools are more recent. For the most part, I have been a long time user and have been quite happy with each of them.   That is why I feel confident recommending them to you. You can find affiliate links to most of these online at PodcastTalentCoach.com.   COACHING RESOURCE This list doesn't include much technical information, such as mixers, processors and software. I leave that to Dave Jackson at the School of Podcasting. He is tech expert who helps me. If you are looking for help setting up the studio, Dave is your guy. He leads off my resources.   TECHNICAL RESOURCES A few technical tools from my studio include my mic, my mac and a few web tools.   My studio mic is an ElectroVoice RE20. This runs about $450. It is a high quality mic used in many broadcast studios. It is much more than a new podcaster needs. However, if you are serious about podcasting, this is a great mic.   My backup mic is a Blue Yeti. It gets the job done, but is a condenser mic. This costs around $100. You might be better off with a Audio-Technica ATR-2100. It is a great USB mic for about $60.   For audio editing, I use Adobe Audition. I will occasionally use Garage Band for quick projects or when I'm traveling.   I use a Mac Book Pro 13” for the flexibility and ease of use. It cost me $1,200.   My mp3s are tagged with ID3 Editor from PA Software. The price tag was $15.   I Host my audio with Libsyn. That runs $20/month.   My URLs were purchased through GoDaddy. The price really depends on the URL. You can usually find a deal. After the initial deal, I pay about $45/year.   I have a website on Homestead and one on Host Gator with Wordpress. Homestead is a stand alone site builder. Host Gator just hosts my Wordpress site. Homestead is $20/month. HostGator is $135/year, just over $11/month. Wordpress is free.   On my website, I use Paypal for my transactions. Most of my providers accept it. Plus, they have a card option for my customers.   I use Aweber for my newsletter. It is $196/year. Just over $16/month. I looked at Mail Chimp. Both are very similar services if you have a list under 5,000.   Canva.com is a decent resource for creating graphics. They have a decent photo library as well. Most photos are about $1/photo.   I self-published my workbook through Create Space, an Amazon company. You simply upload a .pdf. It is fairly simple to use. Not very expensive. They also sell the workbook through Amazon and converted it to Kindle.   I am in the process of creating a membership portal through WishList Member. $297. They have solid training videos. I am not yet complete with this one.   LEARNING TOOLS Dan Miller and 48Days.com is where it all started. He has great tools to help you find your passion and the work you love.   Internet Business Mastery is a great podcast and course that has helped me refine my business focus. Jeremy & Jason have been there and done it.   Michael Hyatt has a great membership site with Platform University. It is based on his book Platform, which is a must read as you develop your podcast. There is great learning inside the community. He only opens membership a couple times a year for enrollment. I got in early on this one and haven't looked back since.   Audible.com has turned my car into a mobile classroom. I am usually listening to a couple books a month on top of the podcasts. You can get a free book when you use my affiliate link on the resources page.     Most of all, I cannot say enough about Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting. If you want to learn the technical nuts and bolts, check out his course, membership and training tools.   You can find affiliate links to most of these online at PodcastTalentCoach.com. I would appreciate the support if you choose to use any of these links and great products.   I would love to help you with your podcast. E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com.   You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com.     Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.

As we wrap up this study on Essentialism, I wanted to play an interview with Greg McKeown. I had hoped to interview Greg myself, but our schedules didn’t work out.  Instead, I want to play you a recent interview with Greg by Michael Hyatt.  This interview comes from Platform University, a wonderful interactive environment from […] The post #071 – Greg McKeown Interview (Essentialism Pt 21) [Podcast] appeared first on First Things.

“How do I really start my own online business?” This is a question I hear pretty often. Recently I found myself saying, “Well, it's pretty simple. You just need to…” and then I heard myself spewing out a long list of stuff that was anything but simple. Clearly I needed a simpler, more cohesive answer to this question. That's what this episode is all about. Announcements: If you enjoy the podcast, I would consider it a great favor if you subscribe (and leave a review) in iTunes. This helps new people discover the show. A big thanks to Ben Wally and Matt McWilliams for giving us a review on iTunes last week. I'm speaking at the Platform Conference in November. Register using this link, and as you check out enter the promo code RAY to save $100 on your ticket. Tip Of The Week  This week I'm recommending another book, Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle Is The Way.  In life we are often frustrated by the obstacles we face. Throughout history, there has been a different way of viewing obstacles. A way that was familiar to John D. Rockefeller, Amelia Earhart, Ulysses S. Grant, and Steve Jobs. A belief that the obstacle is not in the way, but that it is the way. The philosophy behind this belief was articulated by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who struggled to define the way of excellence in any circumstance. In this book, Holiday spells out in simple language that very philosophy. “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus Aurelius   Spiritual Foundations What do you trust God with? Over the last few weeks, my life has been deeply impacted by an insight I received from my wife Lynn. In this section of the show, I explain the insight and how to put it to work in your own life. Feature Segment: How To Really Build An Online Business The Right Mindset. This is the crucial foundation you must build on if you want a sustainable business. Something To Say Or Sell (Book & Speech). You must find your own Unique Wisdom Message, and distill that into a Signature Book, Signature Speech, and Signature Product Line. “Platform” Website. These days we don't wait to be invited to the platform, we build our own. Email List. Your most important asset is your email list, and the relationship you cultivate with those people. Social Media System. It's crucial to find a way to market with Social Media without allowing it to consume your time. Content. The currency of marketplace preeminence is the creation and distribution of valuable content that solves a problem people actually have. Traffic. A store with no people in the door is a store that soon will be no more. Conversion. You must convert browsers into buyers if you want to produce profits. Cash Register. The simple but vital matter of how you will be paid. In the audio, I explore each of these in depth, and provide the actual resources I use and recommend for each part of the system. Here are links to the products and services I mentioned in this episode. Content Creation and Other Training Rapid Writing System. Our training program that teaches you how to write and publish your book in 30 days or less. How to Profit From What You Already Know. Our comprehensive course on building a business based on your knowledge, experience, and wisdom. 3-Day Live Intensive. Our 3-day seminar where I share the very latest tactics and tool that are working right now, today. Dreamstorm Workshop. Currently our most exclusive training, where I personally help you discover your Unique Wisdom Message, and turn that into a book, speech, and integrated product suite. (Limited seats available for the July 8-10 event, click here to apply. Acceptance not guaranteed.) Platform. The book by Michael Hyatt that is a must-read. Platform University. A highly recommended membership community. Website Building WordPress. Framework for building your web site. Just use it. Bluehost. This is our recommended hosting company. Get Noticed! Theme. The WordPress theme I currently use and recommend. Studiopress. Very reliable, highly recommended themes for WordPress. Email Marketing Aweber. Email marketing software service. Mailchimp. Email marketing software service, free for the first 2,000 subscribers. InfusionSoft. Handles your email marketing, customer relationship management, and commerce (shopping cart). Conversion and Cash Register Rapid Copywriting. Our course that teaches how to write sales copy fast & easy, including templates. Writing Riches. My book about sales copy. Wishlist. Plugin that turns your WordPress site into a members download area, or full-fledged membership site. LeadPages. Easy software for making landing pages of all kinds. Paypal. Take payments online. PowerPay. Accept credit cards directly on your site. Other Recommended Sites Michael Hyatt Amy Porterfield Cliff Ravenscraft Stu McLaren What To Do Now Here are some steps you can take to put this week's episode content to work for you: Review my 9-item checklist for building your online business and determine what you're still missing. Decide what the next logical step is you can take to fill in your first gap – and take that action immediately. Schedule the remaining actions over the next 90 days. Get The Transcript Click here to get the transcript. Transcripts provided by SuccessTranscripts – a great solution if you need your podcast, sermon, speech, or other audio transcribed. Question: What part of the system do you still need to fill in to make your business complete? Click here to leave your comments.

  In today's episode we will be talking about the missing link to successfully setting your goals. In addition we will give you 5 questions you must ask yourself in order to move towards achieving your dreams.    Michael Hyatt “You Don’t have to have the same year again and again.”     The Missing Link to Successfully Setting Goals The missing link to goal setting is to process the past. This is the # 1 thing you must do in order to make your goals crystal clear. If you already made your goals for 2014 without processing the past then you need to put your goals on hold and answer the following 7 questions below. Note: in the podcast we only covered five of the seven due to time.   The past several years my wife and I have processed the past in ordered to better plot out our future. Recently we came across some great questions to ask ourselves to help us in the process that were written by Michael Hyatt of of Platform University.(which we are members of)   7 Questions to Help You Set Yourself Up For The Best Year Ever   11.     If the last year were a movie of your life, what would the genre be? Drama, romance, adventure, comedy, tragedy, or a combination? ·      Ours was a Suspense Thriller.   22.    What were the two or three major themes that kept recurring? ·      No matter what came our way that we wouldn’t be shaken. ·      Trust in God to see us though   33.    What did you accomplish this past year that you are the most proud of? ·      America Tour Traveled 5800 miles doing ministry and fundraising across 10 states ·      Benefit concert for the Philippines ·      Launched A podcast Life Lesson’s ·      Brand new interactive website   44. What do you feel you should have been acknowledged for but weren’t? ·      Did not cover this in the podcast   55.   What disappointments or regrets did you experience this past year? ·      Not getting the Desoto Arts Grant   66.   What was missing from last year as you look back? ·      Did not cover this in the podcast   77. What were the major life-lessons you learned this past year? ·      Learning to walk in Forgiveness more then normal ·      Persevering through difficult times  Question: If the last year were a movie of your life, what would the genre be? Drama, romance, adventure, comedy, tragedy, or a combination? Life Lessons Podcast Received Our First Review on iTunes by A Top Podcaster John Lee Dumas of EntrepreneurOnFire.com gave us our first review in iTunes this is huge for us because John has a podcast with over 450,000 downloads a month on his show so to get a review from him was awesome! John Lee Dumas Quote under the question Accomplishments show twitter handletoo along with iTunes review photo www.EOFire.com   Links Mentioned On The Show: Unite to Give Benefit Concert Pictures   Great Photographer Fernando Morales   The Gathering Church   Old Website DefiningMomentsinc.com  New  www.definingmomentsTv.Com   John Lee Dumas   www.PlatformUniversity.com   Desoto Arts Grant link    Benefit concert Facebook page   Dorothy Anne’s Pintrest   My brother Scott Dauenhauer website www.meridianwealth.com   Michael Hyatt’s Article 7 Questions To Ask About Last Year   Building 429 We Wont be Shaken    Whatever will come our way Through fire or pouring rain We won't be shaken No we won't be shaken Whatever tomorrow brings Together we'll rise and sing That we won't be shaken No we won't be shaken   We will trust in You We will not be moved We will trust in You And we won't be shaken

Welcome to episode #375 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast. Back when book publishers were scoffing at the idea that people would read a book on a digital screen, let alone on their iPhones, Michael Hyatt was paying close attention. Back when authors thought that blogging was a waste of valuable text (and not even thinking about Twitter), Michael Hyatt was paying close attention. Back when book publishers had no bearings on the future of book publishing, let alone as an amazing place for authors and book publishers to connect with fans, Michael Hyatt was paying close attention. He would, eventually, leverage social media to better connect himself, the authors he worked with and the book publishing company that he helped push to tremendous success to embrace all things digital. Hyatt is the former Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers (one of the largest book publishing companies in the U.S.), and he's also the author of the bestselling business book, Platform - Get Noticed in a Noisy World. He's taken his impressive knowledge of how to build a serious platform and turned it into something called, Platform University. I've had the pleasure of getting to know him over the years, and he finally agreed to be on the show. Enjoy the conversation... Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #375 - Host: Mitch Joel. Running time: 41:45. Please send in questions, comments, suggestions - mitch@twistimage.com. Hello from Beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the Blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter.  Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! In conversation with Michael Hyatt. Platform. Platform University. Follow Michael on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Get David's song for free here: Artists For Amnesty. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #375 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising podcast alan iny blog blogging book book publishing boston consulting group brainstorming brand business book business podcast creativity david usher iphone itunes marketing podcast michael hyatt platform platform university podcast podcasting sustainable creativity thinking in new boxes thomas nelson publishers