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This episode of the Say Yes Anyway Podcast is brought to you by The Camino Retreat—a transformational journey along the historic Camino de Santiago. If you're longing for deeper connection, clarity, and adventure, this seven-day pilgrimage is designed to help you realign with your purpose and embrace your next chapter. Join us May 28 – June 3, 2025. Spots are limited—visit jessdahl.com or DM me "CAMINO" on Instagram @JessDahl_ to claim yours!In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend Rob Lawless, whose mission since 2015 has been to meet 10,000 new people, one conversation at a time. What started as a personal challenge has turned into a beautiful movement around the power of intentional connection and saying yes to strangers who could end up becoming lifelong friends.Rob and I reflect on our first meeting in 2018—when I became the 1,000th person on his journey—and how that single connection sparked a ripple effect. We dove into his leap from the corporate world at Deloitte to the unknown of full-time connection-making—a journey filled with courage, sacrifice, and powerful self-discovery.Rob spoke candidly about the ups and downs: the financial unknowns, the judgments from others, and the internal battles that come with building something unconventional. But he also spoke about the joy, the lessons, and the countless moments that have affirmed this path. His story is a reminder that purpose doesn't always come with a paycheck—it's often revealed through presence, persistence, and people.Rob has discovered that across all the thousands of people he's met, there's a universal desire to feel seen, valued, and connected.This episode is a powerful testament to the magic of saying yes—to people, to purpose, to the unknown. Rob's journey reminds us that meaningful connection is always within reach, if we're brave enough to go looking for it.For more about Rob Lawless, visit:Website: https://www.roblawless.com/Instagram: robs10kfriendsAlso, stay connected with me on Instagram: @jessdahl_!Thank you for tuning in—and keep saying yes to what lights you up!Please leave a review and share this episode, it means the world to me! Thank you =)Join us May 28 – June 3, 2025 on the Camino Retreat. Spots are limited—visit ⁠jessdahl.com⁠ or DM me "CAMINO" on Instagram ⁠@JessDahl_⁠ to claim yours!

Rob Lawless set out to meet 10,000 strangers for one hour each. 7,000+ conversations in, the project has become more than a social experiment - it's a masterclass in empathy, presence, and the untold power of human connection.In this conversation, we go deep into what drives Rob, how he turned a bold idea into a global movement, and what he's learned from spending thousands of hours truly listening. From growing up in a big family, coffee shop chat and international stages, we unpack not just Rob's journey, but our shared humanity.And in a twist, Rob flips the mic and interviews me for part of the episode, bringing out personal stories I rarely get to share on air. It's a conversation full of curiosity, surprises, and reminders of what really matters.In this episode:Why Rob started meeting strangers for one hour at a timeThe “Friend” framework for finding what connects usWhat 10,000 hours of presence can teach you about being humanRob's storytelling superpowers — and how he discovered themThe discipline, empathy, and mindset behind long-term visionMy pie chart of identity — and what's shifted since becoming a dadWhat's next for Rob after 10,000 peopleWhy being present is the ultimate superpowerConnect with Rob:Instagram: @robs10kfriends LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rob-lawless-robs10kfriends/Connect with Jeff:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/Like what you heard? Subscribe, rate, and share Disruptive Influence!Chapters00:00 – Intro01:30 – How the 10,000 People Project Started04:54 – From Coffee Shops to Cruise Ships09:56 – The “Friend” Framework15:07 – The Art of Conversation20:03 – Post-10,000 Vision26:47 – Jeff's Creative Roots29:48 – Life as a Timeline: Curiosity, Memory, and Storytelling32:55 – Natural Gifts and Learned Superpowers37:23 – The COVID Pivot That Changed Everything42:48 – The Real Influences: Family, Friends, and Gratitude44:21 – Books, TV Shows, and Staying Relevant (or Not)46:43 – Presence Over Performance48:00 – If We're Popping Champagne Next Year...50:00 – A Masterclass in Presence51:57 – Mutual Gratitude and the Power of Saying YesConnect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

What if your day job was to talk to 4 people a day for an hour each?  What if the goal was simply to build human connection?  What if there was no agenda during these conversations? No set questions or criteria to be someone's friend?    This week we take a peek into non linear careers.    You've probably experienced this yourself.  Even asking  “How did I get here?”   Our guest this week is Rob Lawless.  After graduating suma cum laude in finance and landing at Deloitte and a “Millennial move," with a pay cut a $24 million venture-funded startup he stopped coloring in the lines and launched his project 10KFriends.    To date, Rob has had over 6,500 conversations with people across 90 countries gaining media attention, on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," the "TODAY Show with Hoda and Jenna," and the Kelly Clarkson Show.    Today he's turned his project into a thriving keynote speaking career.    Discover how to:    Embrace calculated risks while pursuing your next role.  Overcome the mental hurdles holding your back Harness the unexpected  How to stay true to your vision when others don't “get it”   Follow Rob on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-lawless-robs10kfriends/ Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/ Connect with me, Loren Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com   Join our 30-day Blast Program: 30-Day Blast

In this episode of TRIBE BUILDERS, Tanya Rooney sits down with Rob Lawless, who is on a mission to meet 10,000 people one-on-one. Rob shares his journey that started back in 2015 and all the ups + downs that have come with this kind of project. His lessons on building meaningful connections, the challenges he has encountered, and how he has monetized his project through public speaking. He delves into the importance of intentional connection, its positive impact on mental health, and its role in community building. Rob shared one of the coolest stories about being a wedding officiant and a Southwest Buddy Pass! This conversation emphasizes empathy, understanding, and the shared human experience, it's definitely not one to miss when you can get lessons from someone who has intentionally connected with over 6,500 people so far!  https://www.tanyarooney.com/ Follow Tanya on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tanyarooneymn/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TanyaRooney28 TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanya_rooney Follow Rob on Social:   IG: https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends  Check out his website: www.roblawless.com   To hop on a call and be part of Rob's project, send him a Direct Message on Instagram and he will send over his Calendly link to schedule it! I would LOVE to have a hand full of people meet Rob to help him on his way to 10,000 connections! 

My guest today has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, on Ryan Seacrest's Radio Show, and now the TALK TO PEOPLE PODCAST! He is on a journey to have a one-hour conversation with 10,000 different people. And I got to be one of them, well, #6489 to be exact!I stumbled upon Rob's journey and I knew I had to learn from him. In this episode, expect to hear:how Rob navigates each one-hour conversationwhat it's like to be on the Kelly Clarkson showwhat questions he likes to ask mostwhether virtual can hit the same as in-personwhat he's learned most about peopleand how you can be a part of his journey!If you're interested in Rob's journey, you should follow him on Instagram and shoot him a DM! Tell him that you listened to the podcast and then have a great convo. His Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/?hl=enAn easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: talktopeoplepodcast@gmail.comProduced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com

1:30 - Don't shake my hand4:54 - 10,000 Friends9:02 - High-heeled sneakers12:55 - Fair Food23:24 - Water Cooler Quiz28:54 - Random Question31:47 - Quote of the podcastSummaryIn this conversation, Jason and Mindy discuss various topics including a man's mission to make friends with 10,000 people, high-heeled sneakers, and unique fair foods. They also play a water cooler quiz and share their favorite candies.https://www.lowtreestudios.comGOAL: MEET 10,000 PEOPLE, ONE AT A TIME, FOR AN HOUR AT A TIME _ Every day, Rob Lawless introduces himself to a stranger. Some days, he sits down with two new people. Some days he meets with four. The 33-year-old Lawless, a self-described extrovert, is on a mission to make friends — lots of them. In November 2015, Lawless launched Robs10kFriends, an initiative to meet 10,000 different people for an hour each. So far, he's connected with nearly 6446 strangers, which he tracks on his instagram. A Penn State grad, Lawless landed his first job at Deloitte Consulting, which he then left to take a sales position at a tech company. It was there, after countless cold calls and lots of rejections, that Lawless formed the idea for his project. He wanted to simply meet people and hang out one-on-one, disconnected from technology and with no set agenda in mind.⇒ The founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, thinks she has the next essential accessory for the busy modern woman: High-heeled sneakers. Last week, she posted an Instagram message, teasing a “luxury hybrid stiletto” and “hy-heel sneaker.” She added that the launch is slated for tomorrow. But “Inc.” magazine found that the new website (Sneex.com) is already up. It offers high-heeled sneakers made of Napa leather, mesh and suede, and engineered to eliminate pain points that are common with high heel. The sneakers are listed for $395 to $595 per pair.FAIR FOOD FARE:Canada's largest annual fair, got underway on Friday. And while some people go there for the rides and entertainment, others are just there for the food. Here's a sampling of this year's menu:⇒ Deep Fried Pickle Oreos: Just what it sounds like: 3 Oreo cookies, each sandwiching 2 dill pickle slices, fried in a shaved pickle batter and topped with cinnamon sugar and icing.⇒ Deep Fried Cheese Curds: Deep fried cheese curds topped with icing, cotton candy, crunchy candy bits and edible glitter. Comes with a “Curd Lover” friendship bracelet. (We're sure they have copyright clearance on the ‘Taylor's Version' business…)⇒ Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab on a Stick: Chow down on the whole crab – doused in sriracha mayo.⇒ Deep Fried Butter Chicken Lasagna: A deep-fried slab of 8-layer lasagna with mozzarella, parmesan and ground butter chicken, in a slightly spicy butter chicken and tomato sauce. (That doesn't sound weird – it sounds delicious!)⇒ Mac & Cheetos Popsicle: Fried mac and cheese conveniently served on a stick, and livened up with a Cheetos coating.⇒ Kool-Aid Fried Chicken: Day-Glo red, deep-fried and generously topped, it boldly ventures into unfamiliar territory. (And we bet it's refreshing!)⇒ Cheeseburger Spring Rolls: More portable than your typical burger, this hand-rolled snack is stuffed with ground beef, cheese and dill pickles.⇒ Spammy Tots: Features crispy sushi rice tots splashed with Aloha Shoyu soy sauce and topped with Spam fries, nori flakes, furikake and spicy mayo. ⇒ Wasabi Ice Cream: Wasabi-flavored ice cream topped with crunchy orange sugar pearls and nori, served in a charcoal cone

Today, Raymond is joined by Rob Lawless on the Clocking Out podcast. On a mission to spend 1 hour, 1 on 1, with 10,000 different people, Rob Lawless sees the world from an incredibly unique perspective. Over the last 8 years, he's met over 6,000 people across 90+ countries, sharing their stories on his Instagram, @robs10kfriends. Rob has been featured on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," "Your Morning," the TODAY Show, and even the Kelly Clarkson Show. Rob's inspiring project showcases the value of intentional, human connection and how every human interaction holds the potential to change your life.Listen as he shares his background, career path, and pivotal “clocking out” moments. Visit Rob's speaker site: https://www.roblawless.com/Connect with Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/Visit Robs project site at https://www.robs10kfriends.com/Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-lawless-robs10kfriends/Follow Careerminds: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careermindsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerminds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareermindsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareermindsVisit Raymond's website: https://www.raymondlee.co/Order Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions: https://www.amazon.com/Clocking-Out-Stress-Free-Career-Transitions/dp/1586446541 Follow Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondmlee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raymondlee.coTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoutpodX: http://twitter.com/hrentrepreneurYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@clockingoutwithraymondlee/videosBecome a guest on Clocking Out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSTQmww_Gvld1zfLzTmS16PDfZvltFna7Gh6iSYehL-maUvA/viewform

What do you think you might learn about communication if you held thousands of conversations with strangers over the course of a decade?   Well, you don't have to wonder. My guest in this episode can tell you.   Back in 2015, while working as a sales rep tasked with cold-calling people who didn't want to talk to him, Rob Lawless started a side project to see if he could have conversations with complete strangers.   Rob set a goal: to have an hour-long chat with 10,000 people about whatever topic was most important to them that day.   This episode features Rob's 6,140th conversation on his way to 10,000, and it's with me.   We discuss many things, but perhaps most importantly, we dive into the lessons Rob has learned about communication and nuance along the way.   Check out Rob's work at https://www.robs10kfriends.com/ and at https://www.roblawless.com/, and follow Rob's journey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/.

Rob Lawless has set himself the goal of having one-on-one, hour-long conversations with ten thousand people. He has four conversations a day, which he carefully documents on Instagram. I was #6041. If ever there were a curiosity enterprise, this is it. You, too, can be one of Rob's Ten Thousand Friends. Reach him at @robs10kfriends on Instagram. Tell him Lynn sent you! Theme music by Sean Balick; "Heartland Flyer" by The Balloonist, via Blue Dot Sessions.

Continuing our future of war series, this episode dives into the legal implications of increasing transparency of the battlespace as a result of technological change; and looks at developments in biological warfare that challenge the long-standing prohibition on biological weapons at international law. We speak with Rob Lawless from the Leiber Institute, at the Westpoint Academy to hear more. Robert Lawless is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy, West Point. He teaches various courses, including military law and the law of armed conflict. He is also the Research Director of the Lieber Institute for Law and Warfare and one of the editors of Articles of War.  Professor Lawless previously spent ten years as an active-duty military officer in the U.S. Army JAG Corps., serving in several positions advising commanders on legal issues. He also spent almost three years as an Army litigator, representing both the U.S. government and individual soldiers in courts-martial and other military justice forums. Additional resources:Lieber Studies SeriesArticles of War BlogProfessor Nasu's works on nanotechnology1925 Geneva ProtocolBiological Weapons ConventionSean Watts, Law-of-War Perfidy, 219 Mil L. Rev. 106 (2014)

Have you ever pondered the power of human connection and how it can alter your path in life? Our guest, Rob Lawless, set out on a monumental mission to spend one hour with 10,000 individuals and discovered the ripple effects that ensue from genuine human connections. He shares his captivating story of leaving a corporate job to launch a tech startup and how he navigated through societal pressures to prioritize personal fulfillment. Rob's journey showcases the importance of forging your own route, recognizing that each person's path is unique and different. This episode also delves into the mental health implications of sharing emotional stories and the courage it takes to veer off the beaten path, a narrative that is often suppressed. Rob's tale of transition is not without its challenges - from a lack of support from family and friends to the mental toll of venturing into the unknown. Still, his story serves as a beacon for others, proving that pursuing passion can lead to profound fulfillment. We examine the transformative potential of authenticity and the profound impact it can have on our daily interactions and relationships.As we navigate through the conversation, we explore universal insecurities, the definition of success, and the influence of recognition on future human connections. Discussions on being a Special guest on Kerry Clarkson,  and how  appearances on popular platforms have led to exhilarating opportunities. We wrap up the episode by highlighting the positive impact of human connections on mental health and the transformative power of welcoming new experiences.Rob Lawless, a 32-year-old originally from Norristown, PA, graduated summa cum laude from Penn State University in 2013 with a Finance degree and minors in Accounting & Entrepreneurship. After a stint at Deloitte Consulting, he embraced a new direction, joining the $24 million venture-funded RJMetrics. Transitioning to sales at RJ, Rob embarked on a unique project in 2015—meeting people for an hour for no specific reason. Following RJMetrics' acquisition in 2016, he committed full-time to meeting 10,000 individuals and to-date, he has connected with over 5,400 people from 90+ countries, earning media coverage.Connect with Rob https://linktr.ee/robs10kfriendsTo hire Elikqitie as a your ghostwriter go to her website at www.writeforyou.me and click on her discovery call button to grab a time on her calendar TODAY!!And THANK ME later!!Support the showFollow us on;IG: https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkshitwithpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkwhitwIthpTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TalkshitwithpSUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER &/OR Rock our merchandise out; www.talkshitwithp.shop & you can follow our merchandise page on IG https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp.shop/Support The Show (whatever you can)Cashapp: https://cash.app/$TSWP20Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TswpBuymecoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkshitwithpAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M9Q4HNKRO2WA?ref_=wl_shareWebsite under construction but keep an eye out; https://www.talkshitwithp.com/Learn my story;https://canvasrebel.com/meet-paula-sima-mulamula/https://herforward.com/a-mental-health-advocate-suggests-talking-shit/& FINALLY if you want to be a guest on the podcast... hit us up;https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVVE0FrJOD4xgDCzE5C_jIlgO7dVlpJBjVw5iyqnmEt5QVIQ/viewform OR IF YOU want to be featured... leave us a voicenote;https://www.speakpipe.com/talkshitwithp

Today, we have a truly fascinating guest: Rob Lawless. Rob is on a mission to meet 10,000 people and he's spending one hour with each one of them. You heard it right! The tales from his journey are truly inspiring and filled with insights that you don't want to miss. Rob has managed to catch the attention of big names like The Kelly Clarkson Show and has even delivered speeches across the globe. Through this mission, he has underlined the remarkable power of human connection. As we dive deeper into his journey, we discuss how the dynamics of social media have transformed since he began his quest. From the moment he received a pivotal rejection email to when he signed a contract to speak in Bangalore, India, Rob's story is a testament to resilience and perseverance. More than just meeting people, he's been constructing a unique FRIEND Framework that includes family, relationships, industry, entertainment, needs, and dreams. Every interaction he has is an experience, an opportunity to make a connection more meaningful. Rob's project goes beyond just meeting people, though. He sheds light on crucial aspects of life like grief awareness and talks about how his mission has helped him achieve his life goals.  So sit back, relax and let's journey together into a world of authentic human connections and amplified influence! Show Highlights: Rob's unique idea in 2015 to spend one hour one-on-one with 10,000 different people and how it started as a project and turned into a career. Why Rob doesn't call meetings with new friends "interviews", and what his goal is for each conversation. How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Rob's ‘Meet 10,000 New Friends' project, and how those changes opened up the opportunity to meet more new people. How a suggestion from one of Rob's new friends regarding public speaking has turned into a profitable revenue stream, and also a future book. Rob's FRIEND framework that he teaches to help people engage in meaningful conversations, and unpack other people's stories. What the project has taught Rob about gratitude and the value of human connection. Who is the ideal person that Rob would like to meet, and will they be number 10k? How long will it take for Rob to complete his mission of making 10,000 new friends? Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.   People & Resources Mentioned In This episode: Rob Lawless - LinkedIn, Instagram, Rob's 10k Friends website, Rob Lawless speaking website Jennifer / Rob 10k Friends Conversation Recap on Instagram  Thom Monahan Michelle Poler - Keynote Speaker Humans of New York Connect with Jennifer: Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/ On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/ On Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.  

What started as an idea in Rob's Iphone notes has become a 7+ year full time job. On this episode of Happenstance Cassie and Rob dive into the background behind the Robs 10K Friends project, how social media has changed, and the cycles of confidence and doubt in entrepreneurship but also in life. let's see where happenstance takes us...Rob Lawless is on a mission to spend 1 hour, 1:1, with 10,000 different people. Since November of 2015, he's met over 5,600 people from 90+ countries, sharing their stories to his Instagram, @robs10kfriends!Connect with Rob:Instagram @Robs10KFriendswww.robs10kfriends.comwww.roblawless.comLet's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

My guest today is Rob Lawless, who embarked on a remarkable mission back in 2015 to meet 10,000 people, spend an hour with each person and make a genuine connection with the people that he meets and learn from their stories out of genuine curiosity. He's been documenting this extraordinary project on his Instagram page, @robs10kfriends. He shares his encounters with these individuals with a photo on Instagram and a post about their hour together. There are no predetermined questions, recordings, or note-taking during their meetings; it's simply an hour-long, one-on-one connection. It's a captivating concept that left me in awe, so I had to have him on the podcast to find out his motivation. Rob takes us through his experiences of meeting people from diverse backgrounds, both locally and internationally, and the valuable insights he has gained about humanity. Rob has plans and future aspirations for the project and beyond, which seem destined to come to fruition given the profound impact of his current endeavor. Thank you Rob it was great having you on the podcast and a privilege being one of your 10K on the project. For more information on Rob check out his Instagram @robs10kfriends and website robs10kfriends.com **Have a question or comment for Life Coach Zach? I would love to hear from you. (We may feature your question in an upcoming episode) Email zachrancemgmt@gmail.com Want to live better now? Check out my first book, "Live Better Now" available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠amzn.to/3csfVGw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Zach Rance, Certified Life Coach | Certified Nutritionist Questions, Comments, or Business Inquiries Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LifeCoachZach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram: ⁠@zachrancey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachrance/message

Tune in to Episode 23 with Rob Lawless of Rob's 10k Friends. Rob has a lot of friends and that number is growing. This is conversation 5698 in Rob's journey. Originally from Norristown, PA, Rob has always been an outgoing guy, and this project puts him even more at home. We chat about what the project is, the lessons he has learned, some of the most striking conversations, and what he is planning after he reaches his goal. Rob says that the thing he has learned most succinctly is that everyone is just trying to do the best they can with the resources they have. Tune in to hear all about relationships, conversations, business building, and the importance when starting a project to make sure it is “purple.”

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Rob Lawless, or as I like to refer to him(a younger, better looking Greg).  Rob is on an adventure to make 10K friends. This mission is so important that he quit the rat race to pursue it full time, and after seven years he's over halfway there. There are so many parallels between our missions(it's pretty crazy), that it seems we spend a good bit of the time just comparing notes which is actually pretty interesting for me…in fact I think it's inspired me to start some public speaking surrounding what I've learned…I suppose inspiration is all around us all the time.  I hope you enjoy this chat with Rob. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robs10kfriends.com/⁠, https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/, http://roblawless.com/. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hanna first saw Rob Lawless on the Kelly Clarkson show and was instantly inspired by his story and project Rob's 10k Friends. This inspired Hanna to start her own project called Encounters with Hanna. Through her project, Hanna is on a mission to meet 100 strangers and spend an hour of sharing stories, learning about each other's lives, and connecting with each other. If you've been following the podcast for a while, you may recall that Rob is a friend of mine. Through Rob, Hanna and I were able to connect where I was her 34th encounter. It was a really cool experience to be a part of Hanna's project. Whether it was with our encounter, or any of her encounters, after the conversation Hanna writes about the experience. Hanna has even gotten some of her writing published by a local website in Ethiopia. While Hanna had her encounters with both Rob and me virtually, Hanna primarily has her encounters at local cafes or parks in her home country of Ethiopia. Through our conversations it was insightful and a pleasure to learn a bit about Ethiopian culture and Hanna's background. Ultimately, Hanna wants to continue to step out of her comfort zone and connect with strangers. After Hanna has her 100th encounter, she's unsure on whether she'll continue with the project or pivot to something new. Either way, Hanna plans on writing a book about her encounters and what she learned from her project. It's really exciting to see how far along Hanna's project has come and I cannot wait to see where it continues to take her. In this episode Hanna talks about Encounters with Hanna, connecting with strangers, Ethiopian Culture, and much more! Connect with Hanna! Twitter: @HannaKibret Website: https://dahabesha.com/ Connect with me! Personal: Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: zachhose14@gmail.com The Official Podcast: Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zappodcastofficial/message

Rob Lawless has held over 5,100 hour-long conversations with complete strangers. In this session, you'll learn and practice the framework he uses so you can connect with anyone in your industry and beyond! To learn more about the show or our online business matchmaking events for indie developers visit: indiegame.business Indie Game Business is produced by The Powell Group: powellgroupconsulting.com Watch the official live stream: twitch.tv/indiegamebusiness Join the Indie Game Business Discord: discord.gg/indiegamebusiness The Twitters to follow - Indie Game Business: twitter.com/BusinessIndie Powell Group Consulting: twitter.com/PowellGrp Jay: twitter.com/Powell_Jay INDIE: twitter.com/TheRealIndie Thank you so much to Trip Wire Presents for sponsoring Indie Game Business! Follow TripWire Presents on Twitter: https://twitter.com/twpresents Check out TripWire Presents website: https://www.tripwireinteractive.com/#/ #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper #indiegamedeveloper #gamebusiness #talktoanyone #gamedev #indiegamedev --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indiegamebusiness/support

Episode 308 features the Creator of Robs10kFriends, Rob Lawless.Find Rob Online:Website: www.robs10kfriends.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-lawless-robs10kfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robs10kfriendsAbout Rob:On a mission to spend 1 hour, 1:1, with 10,000 different people, Rob Lawless has met over 5,200 people from ~90 countries in the last 7 years.He's shared every one of their stories to his Instagram, @robs10kfriends, catching the attention of media like On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the Kelly Clarkson Show, and the TODAY Show.Meeting everyone from CEOs to celebrities to students to everyday people who've overcome extreme circumstances, he's also inspired others to go on their own journeys of connection in Boston, Toronto, Germany, India, and Ethiopia.Since taking his project full-time in July of 2016, he's found financial stability through speaking at universities, companies, and conferences, and going forward hopes to become a professor of connection, helping students learn from each other rather than a textbook!........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In modern-day warfare, data is considered a weapons system, and the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict gives us some perspective into what warfare looks like in a data-rich, hyperconnected world. To talk about the pervasiveness of data in contemporary and future warfare, Lawfare senior editor Stephanie Pell sat down with Brigadier General Shane Reeves, the dean of the Academic Board at West Point, and Robert Lawless, assistant professor in the Department of Law at West Point, to discuss their new piece, “Data-Rich Battlefields and the Future LOAC,” or law of armed conflict. They talked about the growing importance for militaries to be able to exploit data on the battlefield, the deception arms race that is emerging in the modern battlefield, and some key ways in which data-rich battlefields are putting pressure on the law of armed conflict.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 On November 11th, 2015, Rob Lawless began a project to meet 10,000 people he had never met before AND spend an hour talking to each of them. At the time of the first podcast released in 2021, he was just over 4,700 people. Rob was being featured all over the media – he was interviewed on talk shows with popular hosts such as Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Clarkson.Since the first release, Sean ran into Rob at the Poconos Tough Mudder in September 2022. He updated Sean on the project and he's up to 5,205 people! Rob now makes a livable salary through speaking with companies like KPMG and Shell.In this episode of No Excuses, we are rereleasing an episode we published in December 2021.OUR GUEST:Website: www.robs10kfriends.com Instagram: @robs10kfriends LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Rob Lawless, founder of @Robs10Kfriends. Rob chats with about his mission to meet 10,000 people one one one for 1 hour at a time. Rob graduated summa cum laude from Penn State University with a degree in Finance and minors in Accounting & Entrepreneurship. After graduation, he had a career with Deloitte Consulting as a Business Analyst in Strategy & Operations. After 1.5 years into it, he pulled what he calls a Millennial move – took a large pay cut and left it all. Shortly after starting Rob's 10K friends. We chat about Rob's passion for the project, where his  genuine curiosity in hearing people's stories comes from.  We talk about the challenges to share a dream and a vision that people don't understand and the experiences of failures and successes as an entrepreneur. He shares his learnings from meeting over 5200 people for agenda-less conversations. The overwhelming theme to him is how every human interaction has the potential to change your life. Unpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It's conversations with counsellors, leaders, storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!LINKS-Meet Rob -Robs 10K Friends Support the showUnpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It's conversations with counsellors, leaders, and storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!Instagram:@theunpackedpodFacebook: @theunpackedpodunpackedpod.caSupport the show*music by Bensound

Jeff Knows Inc Podcast with Host Jeff Lopes, Season 9 Episode 177, My Journey To Meeting 10,000 People, Rob Lawless. Rob has turned a Dream of meeting 10,000 people into a fun journey that has lead him to the Kelly Clarkson Show, Ryan Seacrest show and many more.  This venture has lead Rob on a mission of teaching human connection, through his public speaking and networking events.This Episode is to you by:Feedback Loop - Visit https://go.feedbackloop.com/jeff for 3 FREE full testsGet an exclusive discount for a 2-year NordPass premium plan at https://nordpass.com/JEFFKNOWS or use a code JEFFKNOWSPlus you get an additional month for FREE!Trademark Factory - Visit for a FREE consultation https://tmf.rocks/jeffknowsWebsite: https://www.JeffKnowsInc.comEmail: Jeff@jeffknowsinc.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffknowsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeffLopesTo Learn more about the host Jeff Lopes https://www.Jeffreylopes.com#CanadianPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #Entrepreneur #Business #Entertainmentpodcast #podcast #RobLawless #robs10kfriendsSupport the show

Rob Lawless joins me for the first in a series we are doing on HR Wellbeing in partnership with SHRM. As a speaker at the SHRM22 Annual Conference, Rob will be bringing his perspective to the stage, which you can get a sense of from our discussion. In 2015, Rob set out to meet 10,000 people, and our episode catches him halfway through this journey. Rob shares tips on how and why people should make connections with others, and we discuss this within the context of the wellbeing of HR professionals. Given that human connection is part of self-compassion and how HR teams can help bolster their wellbeing, the topic was pretty timely. Stay tuned for additional episodes from other SHRM22 speakers!  To learn more about offerings to help your HR team thrive and flourish, visit our website or reach out to us!  

There are no words to describe how excited and thrilled to welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests and mentors, Josh Skinner, for The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast's milestone 160th episode.The Streamy Award-winning producer hosts The Jonah and the Whale Podcast. Now in its fourth season, Josh takes listeners on a journey and explores the unbelievable experiences, or “Underwater Moments,” that makes some of today's biggest names who they are. Previous guests have included Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo Young, Clark Beckham, GloZell Green, and Rob Lawless. In addition, Josh also hosts the American Influencer Association (AIA)'s American Influencer Real Talk Podcast. AIA Real Talk's podcast gives listeners the behind-the-scenes stories that fans do not want to miss, including their origin stories, struggles and triumphs, and outlooks on the ever-changing industry. Bob the Drag Queen, Emma Bling, Jeff Timmons, and Lance Bass are some of the celebrities and influencers that appeared on the podcast.In the latest episode of Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Josh Skinner talked about attending several of the headline-making Free Britney Movement rallies during several crucial hearings of Britney Spears' conservatorship. He also shared his thoughts on his conversations with Carnie Wilson, Caitlyn Jenner, David Archuleta, Kimberley Locke, and Perez Hilton.

I love listening to stories that require someone to take a chance and today's episode is packed with those.   You'll hear from my friend, Ahmad Jabbir. He exhibits and embodies the phrase “bet on yourself.” One of my favorite stories he tells is how he pitched the CEO of Seek Discomfort, the apparel brand of the wildly popular YouTube channel, Yes Theory, to hire him for a job that wasn't even created yet. His one-of-a-kind interview got him an instant yes.   This bravado would be impressive with anyone but Ahmad wasn't always this bold. Up through college, he was shy, lacked confidence, and thought he was stupid.   But a few personal development projects changed everything for him. In one of his most recent projects, Ahmad set out to meet 100 strangers. He was blown away by the people he met and the stories he heard.   We'll get into all of that and more in this episode.   Show Notes: [1:17] Ahmad's go-to Toronto attractions [5:20] The story of Rob Lawless and how that impacted Ahmad to meet 100 people [15:27] how to make deep, meaningful relationship [19:55] How Ahmad landed his dream job at Seek Discomfort [31:48] Only take advice from people that you admire [37:18] Lessons learned from 700 days of journaling [54:07] How reading helped Ahmad learn the game of life better   Mentions: People Yes Theory Bojana Corillic Jesse Itzler   Books The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers by Alex Banayan Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business Paperback by Charles Duhigg   Movies Yes Man   More of Ahmad: Instagram: @Ahmad.Jabbir LinkedIn: Ahmad Jabbir   More of Justin & The Struggle is Real: Show Notes: https://justinpeters.co/thestruggleisreal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinleepeters/

This week Andrew talks with Rob Lawless. Rob is on a personal mission to meet 10,000 new people one-on-one for one hour. Rob launched the Robs10KFriends project in 2015 and since then has met nearly 5,000 people across 35+ U.S. states and 85 different countries. He has appeared on the TODAY Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and more. Rob sees his project to meet 10,000 people as a way to lead by example—and show the world what's possible when you reach out to others and establish new relationships. Andrew and Rob explore the power of connection, how to grow a network, why it's important to learn from people who are different than you, and so much more. This conversation will inspire you to create new connections in your life. Show Highlights:1:55 - How Rob's project to meet 10,000 people got started4:33 - How Rob decides who to meet with4:30 - Not being afraid of rejection6:05 - Exploring the creative side of life7:30 - Rob's appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show10:30 - Ways to learn about others through conversation10:45 - Asking questions to learn about others13:54 - Why we're all more similar than we think17:57 - Learning from people outside your area of expertise19:02 - How to overcome the fear of reaching out to new people21:03 - Ways to grow your network25:05 - Unique stories Rob has uncovered through the project29:05 - Outreach from TV star Drew Scott from Property Brothers29:45 - Letting a project evolve organically31:05 - What the project ultimately means to RobBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrewhmoses and IG: @AndrewMoses123Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts.Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

Rob Lawless (@robs10kfriends) is the founder of Rob's 10k Friends, a project where he's seeking to spend one hour with 10,000 different people to see what comes from opening doors for no particular reason. He joins Chris Van Vliet to discuss how you can talk to anyone, why he started this project, what his goal is with it, the difference between an interview and a conversation, what's he's learned about people through doing this, his interactions with celebrities like Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Clarkson and more! This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at: http://athleticgreens.com/insight Find out more about Rob Lawless at http://robs10kfriends.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. For more information about CVV and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Takeaways is a weekly bonus episode where Jacob sits down and discusses his takeaways from the week's interview. Today he discusses his conversation with Rob LawlessFOLLOW ROBInstagram - @Robs10kFriends - https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/TikTok - @Robs10kFriends - https://www.tiktok.com/@robs10kfriends?lang=enPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/robs10kfriendshttps://www.robs10kfriends.com/FOLLOW JACOBTikTok - @TheJacobKellyInstagram - @TheJacobKellyhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/FOLLOW MY SOCIAL LIFEJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/dYwXnJsdhttps://mysociallifepodcast.comFOLLOW TRUFANhttps://www.trufan.ioInstagram - @Trufan.io

In this episode, we get in the holiday spirit as we speak with Rob Lawless who is on a journey to meet 10,000 strangers. He is almost halfway to his goal and his project has already allowed him to meet individuals from 85 different countries. Rob discusses the importance of meeting new people to have a sense of belonging, a shift in perspective, and to open doors for the future.Connect with Rob on Social:-Website: robs10kfriends.com-Instagram: @robs10kfriends*Find your next Tough Mudder event here: http://bit.ly/35q39iHCan't get enough of Mudder Nation? Check out our blog: http://bit.ly/3iTuG4cDiscover the 2021 Tough Mudder Training Guides: http://bit.ly/3iP4pUGDon't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:Instagram: @tough_mudderFacebook: @toughmudderTwitter: @toughmudderSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple*Welcome to the ‘No Excuses' Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.*Host: Sean CorvelleSenior Producer: Johanna OvsenekPodcast Editor: Laken Watters, Gillian George© 2021 Spartan

Welcome to week 29. Creators occupy all corners of the internet. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, and others will make you think. But, regardless of the output, each one has one thing in common. They are storytellers. So what does it looks like when the creator helps tell others stories. This week I'm chatting with Rob Lawless, aka Robs10kfriends. After leaving the corporate world in 2016, Rob set a goal of meeting 10,000 people. It's a journey to uncover the unknown and broaden his perspective. So far, he's met 4,674 people. Each conversation is an hour long. That means he has spent 280,440 hours learning about others and building genuine friendships. His mission is inspiring. There are countless stories of others embarking on a similar journey because of what he's doing. Imagine the impact he'll make by conversation 10,000. So, let's get to the good stuff. Here's my conversation with Rob Lawless 

Episodes will include conversations with thought-leading entrepreneurs, emotionally intelligent business leaders and college and high school trailblazers who have accepted my challenge, discovered their ‘One Word' personal brand and are sharing it with the world in ways that are helping them Stand-out Conquer Obstacles and Reach Excellence, in other words, SCORE.   Here are the 5 things you need to know about today's guest, Rob Lawless:   Number 1:   Rob is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.   Number 2:   To encourage people to treat human connection as an experience, rather than a transaction, Rob is a man on a mission, with a “Crazy Idea” that I promise will leave you inspired to take action when this episode ends.   Number 3:   Rob's “Crazy Idea” has received some incredible press, including the Kelly Clarkson Show, the TODAY Show and On Air with Ryan Seacrest. He has also been invited to meet media personalities like Drew Scott and Zach King! Number 4:   Rob delivered a TEDx Talk to Emory University on the untapped value of human connection, has spoken at the University of Washington and Amazon, and will be speaking at several universities and corporations this upcoming school year!   AND   Number 5:   Rob's ‘One Word' Personal Brand…Take a listen to this episode to hear his answer.   Let's meet Rob Lawless.

My name is Rob Lawless. I'm 29 years old, I'm originally from Norristown, PA and I enjoy meeting new people. Back in May of 2013, I graduated summa cum laude from Penn State University with a degree in Finance and minors in Accounting & Entrepreneurship. After graduation, I began my career with Deloitte Consulting as a Business Analyst in Strategy & Operations. It was my reach job at the time, but about 1.5 years into it, I pulled a Millennial move – I took a large pay cut and left the Powerpoint decks and spreadsheets for the laid back, $24 million venture-funded RJMetrics. While at RJ, I worked as a sales rep where I cold emailed people every day asking them to hop on the phone for 30 mins to chat about our product. And my job being sales, I often received responses like these actual replies (s/o to all my reps still in the game): “Take me off your mailing list, cockroach” “I understand that this is your job. This being said. If asking a girl out for coffee and she ignores you twice and finally says no, you do NOT ask whether this is a no just now or a now forever – and you certainly do not ask her why you are not her type” (Disclaimer: I have never used this strategy on girls) “Not interested (and you're really starting to annoy me)” So along with a bunch of factors that I mention in my first blog post, I started this project to see if I could meet with people to chat for an hour for absolutely no reason and held my first meeting on November 11, 2015. I was rejected way less, the responses were all positive and encouraging, and I've met amazing people with incredible backgrounds who would all consider themselves normal. On Monday, June 20, 2016, RJMetrics was acquired by a larger company, which didn't require my position, so I dove in full-time on my endeavor to meet 10,000 different people for an hour each. Since then, I've met over 3,500 people from over 60 countries and 35 US States. I've driven across the country six times and also been featured by some awesome press sources, including Ryan Seacrest on his nationally syndicated radio show, “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” as well as “Your Morning,” a national Canadian morning show and the TODAY Show with Hoda and Jenna! I also got the chance to appear as a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show alongside Jane Lynch and Jo Koy where the audience was made up of ~100 friends from the project – an awesome experience! I love adventure and I love potential – over the last 4.5 years, I've found this project to have both so I've been greatly satisfied with how it's gone so far and can't wait to continue giving it 110% to see where it takes me in the future! Last thought, I've had a great experience meeting new people – if you feel so inclined, give it a try and let me know how it goes for you :) Rob's 10k Friends Website IG - @robs10kfriends (I'm friend #4426)

Meet Rob, I got the chance to be part of Rob's project called 10k Friends where he meets individuals from all over the world and spends an hour with each one of them till he reaches his goal of 10k people. I was the 4393 individual Rob meets. I loved the idea and asked him to join me on a podcast episode. His goal is to build communities, to learn about other people's stories, create a space for others to be who they are and not judge them.He started his journey in the corporate world, he did not really enjoy his time there, after that he joined a startup, it eventually got bought out and that is when he decided to go full time on 10k Friends. His goal is to speak in universities/ schools and to educate students on how to communicate effectively with each other and share with them the tools he has learnt to build up his confidence, by asking the right questions.He meets 3-4 people/ day and he manages to remember the details of their stories, but how does he do that? In this episode he shares more about it. robs10kfriends

In this episode, I got the chance to chat with Rob Lawless, someone who has connected with humans of all backgrounds from all over the world. Rob's goal and full-time job are to meet 10,000 people, and I happened to be #4200 of the people that he has met. Throughout the episode, Rob and I talk about the beginnings of the project, transitioning from a full-time career in finance and tech sales to this creative path, and some of the sacrifices that he has made along the way. I hope you guys enjoy the episode! If you guys want to be a part of this amazing project, DM Rob on any of his social media, and he will get back to you! Like and Subscribe to the YouTube Channel, and follow me on socials! Rob's Links (If you want to be a part of the project/All his socials: https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/ (Insta) https://www.robs10kfriends.com/ (Rob's Website) https://www.tiktok.com/@robs10kfriends (TikTok) My Social Media/Links: https://linktr.ee/essentialquestionpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anuj-changavi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anuj-changavi/support

Rob is a graduate from Penn State, and has spent the last five years working on his project called Robs10kFriends. The goal of his project is to meet 10,000 people one on one for one hour each. Initially, Rob was meeting with people around the Philadelphia area in person. However, once the pandemic set in, Rob turned to virtual hangouts which led to him being able to meet people from all over the world. Whenever Rob meets someone, he's never interviewing them, rather, he's just getting to know them on a personal level. Very similarly to this podcast, Rob goes into each meeting without anything scripted and the conversation is completely organic. Honestly, during about half of the conversation, I felt like I was in the other seat for my own podcast. In order to keep things aligned with both of our missions, we just had a organic, unscripted, and unedited conversation where we got to know each other. So with this episode, you'll most likely be learning quite a bit more about me. You'll also learn a bit about Rob. And through the whole conversation, you'll learn about how we're pretty similar people, with very similar goals and missions. Also, if you have ever been curious about how a one on one meeting for Robs10kFriends go, this is a great "behind the scenes" look at what actually happens during the meeting! In this episode you get to hear two strangers from a connection right in the moment, while talking about sports, music, our background, and much more! Go give Rob some love! Instagram: @robs10kfriends Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/robs10kfriends Website: https://www.robs10kfriends.com Connect with me! Personal: Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: zachhose14@gmail.com The Official Podcast: Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zappodcastofficial/message

In this episode, we interviewed creator of Robs10kFriends, Rob Lawless. The goal of Rob's project is to meet 10,000 people for an hour each, in order to experience genuine human connection and encourage others to also take initiative to meet someone new. Rob gives us some tips to help others connect, the main ones being to set a goal for connection and to use the FORD method: family, occupation, recreation, and dreams. He is confident that this will make you a great conversationalist. Later on in our interview, Rob shares some of the most memorable conversations that he's had thus far, being almost halfway to his 10k goal, and the amount of gratitude they've given him. We end the conversation explaining the difference between treating human connection as an experience rather than a transaction. Enjoy! Where to find Rob Lawless: @robs10kfriends (https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/) Follow us, ask us questions, and submit podcast ideas: @Social_Anxiety_Kyle (https://www.instagram.com/social_anxiety_kyle/) @JeremyTalksToStrangers (https://www.instagram.com/jeremytalkstostrangers/) Check out our website and stay up-to-date on everything we are doing: www.TheSocialNinjasPodcast.com Make sure to leave us a 5-star review! Support The Social Ninjas Podcast via our Patreon here. https://www.patreon.com/thesocialninjas This podcast is powered by: Tethr Tethr is the world's first mental health app made for men. Click here to download Tethr for free!

Rob Lawless is on a mission to meet 10,000 people for one hour all while fulfilling his passion of human connection while in a pandemic . He has met people from all across the world and he is here today to talk about his progress and more . Socials Instagram: robs10kfriends Patreon: robs10kfriends Website: https://www.robs10kfriends.com/ Instagram: 4everquinton Tiktok:4everquinton Twitter:4everquinton Website: www.beacons.page/4everquinton

     From Zach King in Yes Theory to incredible individuals from unique cultures all around the world, our guest today has made 3,974 friends at the time of editing this episode. I was friend number 3,942.      We're joined by Rob Lawless from @robs10kfriends on Instagram. Rob has been on a mission to speak with 10,000 people for an hour each. Having graduated summa cum laude from Penn State, Rob landed a well-paid corporate job right after college. Through a series of events and some serendipity, however, he eventually went all in on his passion project of making 10,000 friends. Since then, he's been sponsored by multiple businesses including WeWork, and has made it his full-time job.Show Notes 09:30- How Rob Lawless manages his time to converse with thousands of new friends14:21- Special quality of someone who has been able to converse with a lot of people.24:12 – An interesting flashlight illustration on looking for opportunities as a new entrepreneur27:33- The FORD methodology of carrying a conversation28:55- How to realize your ideas through proof of concept.40:50- On.what people regret most in their deathbed and what matters most in life50:50- Thoughts on world peace and world empathyRob Lawless LinksInstagram - Follow along on his journey!WebsiteTikTokOmar's (Host) Social Media:InstagramTikTokFacebook Group - Nomadables - Perfect to meet fellow online entrepreneurs, remote workers, and digital nomads.YouTubeLinkedInTwitterPintrestClubhouse - @podsSupport the show (http://www.nomadables.com)

Since 2015, Rob Lawless, from @robs10kfriends goal has been to meet 10k friends across the globe 1:1 for 1hr each. To date, he has partnered with numerous businesses, including We Work. Rob is on his way to reaching his goal, and we find out how exactly he chose this path and what he hopes the future holds for himself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mikey G interviews his friend, Rob Lawless. Native to Philadelphia, after graduating from Penn State and working in the business world, Rob entered into a new endeavor centered around meeting new people. Rob started "Rob's 10K Friends" project in 2015 and since then has met nearly 4,000 people. Rob's goal for this project is to meet 10,000 different people 1:1 for 1 hour each and inspire people into more human connection along the way. 

Today I interview the extraordinary Rob Lawless. Rob is on the journey to meet 10,000 people and spend an hour with each of them. Check out his progress on his Instagram @robs10kfriends . His story is truly Far From Ordinary

A mission to spend 1 hour 1 on 1 with 10,000 different people to learn about their lives and to see what comes from opening doors for no specific reason.It's not easy to make new friends. But Rob Lawless is somewhat of an expert at it. He's on a mission to make 10000 friends. It'll take him over 10 years, but he's already made over 2500. Find out why he's so curious about human connections and what inspired him to make this his full time pursuit.Rob Lawless is originally from Norristown, PA and graduated Penn State University with 2013. After graduation, he began a career with Deloitte Consulting as a Business Analyst in Strategy & Operations.In November 11, 2015 Rob started this project to see if I could meet with people to chat for an hour for absolutely no reason. He immediately saw he was rejected way less, the responses were all positive and encouraging, and he was able to meet amazing people with incredible backgrounds who would all consider themselves normal.When Rob was laid off on June 20, 2016, he started his journey, and since then, he has met over 3200 people (Meir was friend 3200) across 20+ cities in the U.S. & Canada, have driven across the United States 6 separate times and have been featured by some awesome press sources, including Ryan Seacrest, as well as “Your Morning,” a national Canadian morning show.Of course before the show Rob and I took part in his 1 hour meeting. I am honored to say I am friend 3200 and very honored to bring you this show where we learn way more about Rob's background and his mission to learn about the lives of 10,000 people.Connect with RobInstagramWebsiteClick here to become one of Rob's 10,000 friendsDon't forget to subscribe to The Great Day PodcastYou can watch the full episode on YouTubeAnd be sure to follow my Instagram page and Facebook page to stay up to date on everything I'm working on.I'm Meir Kay and Have A Great Day! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Rob Lawless (@robs10kfriends). Rob is a Penn State graduate and founder of Rob's 10k Friends, a project where he's seeking to spend one hour with 10,000 different people. He's more than four years in and nearly 1/3 of the way to his goal. Rob and I talked about stereotypes, fulfillment vs. financial maximization, how conversations highlight our similarities, how it's hard to hate up close, and much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. 

In this episode, we speak to Rob Lawless, the creator behind the Rob's 10K Friends project on Instagram. We dive deep into how it started, what inspired the project, and why happiness doesn't always correlate to a high paying job. We also talk about social media and its impact on connection as well as how to make authentic connections today.Follow Rob:Instagram: @Robs10KFriendsAttend Adulting 101: waitamianadultnow.com/eventsWrite in or Ask a Question: info@waitamianadultnow.comFollow Us:Instagram: @WaitAmIAnAdultNowTwitter: @WaitAmIAnAdultWebsite: www.waitamianadultnow.comShelby: @shelby_wildgustSivon: @SivonDemi

This week Matt & Meredith share a customer review, come down a bit from the emotionally draining midterm elections, and speak with Rob Lawless about his project to meet 10,000 people and document it on Instagram! Don't forget to subscribe!

Rob Lawless is on a mission to spend 1 hour with 10,000 people - here's our hour! I ask him what to do when you've lost all your hopes and dreams. The show's first guest!

Some of you might consider our guest today unconventional. You might listen to his story and back ground and think, how in the world can I relate to this guy? Well, Eryn and I have always felt like we're a bridge between the "traditional" community and those that are interested in minimalism and intentional living but feel intimidated by living out of a backpack while traveling the world. If you've listed to us long enough, you know that we don't think there's one perfect recipe for minimalism or intentional living….it's going to look different for everyone. However, just because someone IS living out of their backpack and traveling the world doesn't mean they don't have something special to offer the world even if that's not your jam. So that's why we've brought Rob on the show today. What he is doing is VERY unconventional, but we think you will find it interesting, inspiring and hopeful you'll learn something from his story.