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Welcome back to "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims," where we dive into the minds of those who excel at turning visions into reality. In today's episode, we're excited to host the irrepressible Noah Kagan, a remarkable entrepreneur famed for founding Appsumo, his tenure at Facebook, and his profound insights on both personal and professional growth. Noah will share his incredible journey from cutting his tech teeth at Intel to Facebook and then to spurring the substantial success of Appsumo, now a company with nearly $80 million in annual revenue. We'll unravel his philosophy on the importance of starting things you love and why enjoying the process is as critical as the success itself. He'll reveal insights from his latest venture, milliondollarweekend.com, and delve deep into his motivations for writing his book—not for financial gain, but as a challenge to his own fears and a testament to help others thrive in business. We'll get Noah's take on overcoming the paralysis of fear and failure, the life-changing power of coaching, and the role of mentorship, even touching upon how Mark Zuckerberg's desire for help influenced his own path. So, if you're ready to be inspired, to reject living a "what if" life, and to take the actionable steps that Noah champions for success, then buckle up. This is an episode that promises to not just motivate but also equip you with the mindset to go out and make things happen! And remember, if you're hungry for more thought-provoking discussions with creative disruptors like Noah, join us at the Sims Distillery. But for now, let's jump right into the conversation with Noah Kagan. Hit subscribe, invite your friends to listen along, and let's get into it. See you on the other side!
Steve Sims has been described as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz” for his remarkable ability to make things happen. He's the visionary founder of the world's first luxury concierge service, delivering world-class personalized experiences to individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Steve has worked closely with luminaries such as Sir Elton John, Elon Musk, Sir Richard Branson, and many other A-list achievers in life. Through shrewd and intentional observation, he has developed a unique set of competencies and insights. He's now leveraging his expertise to help others transform their personal and professional lives. Steve is the author of 2 books — “Bluefishing : The Art of Making Things Happen” and “Go For Stupid : The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals” — with a 3rd book on the way. He also hosts a VIP Mastermind called Sims Distillery. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com
In this dynamic podcast episode, Steve Sims, author of 'Go for Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals,' shares invaluable insights. From conquering writing challenges to fostering a successful mindset and exploring unique events like SPEAKEASY Events and Sims Distillery, Sims imparts wisdom. Discover the secrets to a thriving marriage. Embrace daring goals, resilient mindsets, and meaningful connections with this transformative guide. Dive in for actionable tips and enrich your life and business endeavors. Get Go For Stupid on video for FREE here Join Steve at SPEAKEASY New Orleans on November 6th and 7th HERE - https://youtu.be/nWdK8VYxYCk Key Discussion Points: 'Go for Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals' Writing a book is tough Fostering a Successful Mindset What makes SPEAKEASY Events so unique Sims Distillery and how to get involved Having Standards and non-negotiables in business Secret to handwriting Thank You notes Keys to a successful marriage Embracing daring goals Providing the solution - Want to learn how to Podcast? Check out my course How To Start, Launch, & Run Your Podcast in 30 days HERE! Get the PDF version of the course HERE! Podcasting Legacy: How to Start, Launch, & Run A Podcast To Leave A Legacy – e-book NOW AVAILABLE!! Go HERE!! - Quick shoutout to our sponsors for this show: Curious Expression Podcast -
So In this episode of Interviews with Entrepreneurs Show we're Interviewing Steve Sims. Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach, Top rated speaker in the US speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice!Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now Steve Sims's SOCIAL MEDIA: Podcast – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ The Book's – “Go for Stupid” & “Bluefishing” - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevedsims Website: http://stevedsims.com Join my inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.com FOLLOW RJ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMHOE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: https://www.billiondollarscript.com
This espisode will blow your mind. Steve and I talk, laughed, and went deep on many different topics. To say Steve is crazy cool is a understatement. Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen” & “Go For Stupid – The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals”, sought-after coach, Top rated speaker in the US speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! Steve is the host of The Art of Making Things Happen podcast - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ as well of co-founder with his son, Henry, of the leading branding agency https://sims.media/ The Book's – “Go for Stupid” & “Bluefishing” - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevedsims Website: http://stevedsims.com Join my inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.com His latest book - Go for Stupid What would you achieve if you weren't afraid of being laughed at? In the age of “gotcha” culture, people are terrified to do anything that might be laughed at. Steve Sims is the exact opposite. In Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals, Steve teaches you how to ignore what everyone else thinks and go for big, stupid, ridiculous goals. From organizing a private dinner in front of Michelangelo's David, to securing a tour of SpaceX led by Elon Musk himself, his accomplishments always start with the same questions: How far can I take this? What would make this a stupid achievement? Steve examines famously stupid goals in history, the key habits of successful people, and lessons from his own career to help you let go of your fear and get out of your own way. If you do something amazing, you will be ridiculed until you are revered. Stop overthinking and go for ridiculous, stupid goals. Once you “go for stupid,” you open the door to the life you always dreamed about. https://www.goforstupid.com/
In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya chats with Steve Sims - an entrepreneur, coach, best selling author, podcast host, and a man who is widely renowned as the most connected person you've never heard of. From Elon Musk, to Richard Branson, Elton John, Keanu Reeves, Jay Abraham, or even Martha Stewart, Steve has a relationship with everyone. In fact, he has been referred to as “The Real Life Wizard Of Oz” by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has an incredible amount of advice to share on life, passion, relationships, work, and why you need to Go For Stupid in order to achieve your dreams. Also in this episode: Why people need to focus on time and impact instead of money. Don't complete transactions, but ask questions, and make your dreams become your vision Balancing work and parenthood - but providing your kids life experience. Why you have to be laughed at, ridiculed, embarrassed, and starved in order to become a successful entrepreneur Why you need to change the room your in when the people around you don't push your limits Where someone starts when they realize they need to push themselves to fail and learn Why Martha Stewart once wasted her platform to have a meaningful conversation and share her failings/ triumphs Why your ridiculous goals don't always have to be determined by your finances, but you need to commence momentum toward your goals Why you need to find a partner who is willing to support you at all times, and why you have to let them go if they can't. Why the definition of “hell” is to meet the man or woman you could have been Subscribe To The Podcast Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Show Facebook Page | Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group Make A Connection Call With Maraya Brown Click here to book About Steve Sims: Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now. Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach, Top rated speaker in the US speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! About Steve Sims' New Book - Go For Stupid: The Art Of Achieving Ridiculous Goals What would you achieve if you weren't afraid of being laughed at? In the age of “gotcha” culture, people are terrified to do anything that might be laughed at. Steve Sims is the exact opposite. In Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals, Steve teaches you how to ignore what everyone else thinks and go for big, stupid, ridiculous goals. From organizing a private dinner in front of Michelangelo's David, to securing a tour of SpaceX led by Elon Musk himself, his accomplishments always start with the same questions: How far can I take this? What would make this a stupid achievement? Steve examines famously stupid goals in history, the key habits of successful people, and lessons from his own career to help you let go of your fear and get out of your own way. If you do something amazing, you will be ridiculed until you are revered. Stop overthinking and go for ridiculous, stupid goals. Once you “go for stupid,” you open the door to the life you always dreamed about. https://www.goforstupid.com/ Connect With Steve Sims: Podcast – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevedsims Website: http://stevedsims.com Steve's NFT: https://opensea.io/collection/stevedsims Join the inner circle – The Sims Distillery: https://simsdistillery.com About Maraya Brown: Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. 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Welcome Back To Go Big to Give Big Podcasts with Randy Molland and Steve Arneson Today we are joined by Steve Sims! Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk? Sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed? Or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta? – you do now!Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is the best selling Author of "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, a sought-after coach, Top rated speaker in the US speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! What would you achieve if you weren't afraid of being laughed at?In the age of “gotcha” culture, people are terrified to do anything that might be laughed at. Steve Sims is the exact opposite.In Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals, Steve teaches you how to ignore what everyone else thinks and go for big, stupid, ridiculous goals. From organizing a private dinner in front of Michelangelo's David to securing a tour of SpaceX led by Elon Musk himself, his accomplishments always start with the same questions: How far can I take this? What would make this a stupid achievement? Steve examines famously stupid goals in history, the key habits of successful people, and lessons from his career to helping you let go of your fear and get out of your own way. If you do something amazing, you will be ridiculed until you are revered. Stop overthinking and go for ridiculous, stupid goals. Once you “go for stupid,” you open the door to the life you always dreamed about. Let's hear more from the real-life Wizard of Oz himself! Steve Sims![00:00 - 08:10] Steve Sims: The Modern-Day Wizard of OzSteve Sims is a best-selling author, speaker, and coach who has worked with celebrities like Elton John and Elon Musk.He is also the host of the Art of Making Things Happen podcast and is launching his new book, Go For Stupid, on October 18th.Steve shares his favorite story of when he managed to do something impossible. In this story, he took over an entire museum for a private dinner party and had Andre Belli perform while guests ate their pasta.Passion is key for successful entrepreneurs, as it allows them to focus on what is important to them and[08:10 - 15:38] Steve Sims Shares His Insane SuperpowerSteve Sims says that the key to building a deep, personal relationship with clients is to never sell them anything but to instead challenge them and grow together.Sims says that the first step in this process is to remove the word "impossible" from your vocabulary, as it gives the client fuel for their ambition.Sims shares his story of how his wife helped him come up with a superpower for his character in a Marvel movie.By being honest and sharing what makes him unique, Sims builds trust and credibility with his clients, which leads to more successful transactions.[15:38 - 23:20] Entrepreneurs Who Are Ignorant to NaysayersEntrepreneurs are ignorant of the naysayers and love to laugh and ridicule themElon Musk disrupted multiple industries, including banking, cars, and the auto industrySteve Jobs was also laughed at by his peers, but he persevered and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in historyToday's entrepreneurs should look at those who laughed at them in the past and realize they're not invited to their party.[23:20 - 30:27] Stupid is the New SmartSteve wants to create an impact before he dies, and his focus is on creating a positive impact on people's lives rather than just making money.He wants to pivot away from focusing on making money and instead focus on creating a meaningful impact in the world.He believes that everyone deserves a second chance and that this is an important message to share.He wants to create a movement around this message, and he plans to do this through his podcast and social media platforms.[30:27 - 37:42] Giving your TimeSteve talks about the moment he had given an aa piece of advice young couple who were starting their own business and had trouble with marketing and brandingSteve offered to help the couple for an hour and three quarters for $5,000 giving them tips for transcribing their plans into bullet points that they can followThe catch is to only pay him if they failed to follow the bullet points they've set.The couple has since hired Steve's services regularly and is now doing well[37:43 - 38:48] Closing SegmentReach out to Steve SimsSee links below Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“You can't trust someone when they're selling something, but you can trust them when they've sold it” - Steve Sims_____________________________________________________________________Connect with Steve Sims by following him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Tiktok. You can also visit his website at http://stevedsims.com or Join his inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.com Resources Mentioned: Podcast – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/The Book –Bluefishing – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/Go for Stupid Grab the book this coming 18th Oct at an Amazon URL near you!CONNECT WITH US!Join our Facebook Group LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBED! Listen to the Go Big To Give Big Podcaston different platforms.Apple PodcastAmazon MusicSpotifyCastroFor more information you may visit: gobigtogivebig.comhttps://thereinvestors.caAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
On this Incredible Episode we have Steve “The Wizard of Oz” Sims. Steve is a Speaker, Author, Coach, Mentor, Brand Designer, Podcast Host. His First Book was titled “Bluefishing-The Art of Making Things Happen” which released in 2017. Back for a 2nd boom this time Titled “Go for Stupid”-Releasing on 10/18/2022. This guys resume is longer than I am tall, he has worked with Elton John, Sir Richard Branson…..He has spoken at Harvard (twice) and even the PENTAGON !!! Check out Sims Distillery, Checkout his website and his Speakeasy Events and what a Speakeasy is !!! What would you achieve if you weren't afraid of being laughed at? In the age of “gotcha” culture, people are terrified to do anything that might be laughed at. Steve Sims is the exact opposite. In Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals, Steve teaches you how to ignore what everyone else thinks and go for big, stupid, ridiculous goals. From organizing a private dinner in front of Michelangelo's David, to securing a tour of SpaceX led by Elon Musk himself, his accomplishments always start with the same questions: How far can I take this? What would make this a stupid achievement? Steve examines famously stupid goals in history, the key habits of successful people, and lessons from his own career to help you let go of your fear and get out of your own way. If you do something amazing, you will be ridiculed until you are revered. Stop overthinking and go for ridiculous, stupid goals. Once you “go for stupid,” you open the door to the life you always dreamed about. This guy loves his wife of 30 years, motorcycles, dogs and helping make a difference in others lives !!! This is a must listen to Podcast. FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.co
The guy that can make anything happen! Now, that may sound like a cheesy one liner that some over promotional marketing guru might say to get on Fox Business News. But there are legitimate people out there who are working behind the scenes keeping a low profile connecting the world's wealthiest, most successful, and famous people with experiences, and connections that they need on a professional basis, and we have got one of those guys here on the podcast today. His name is Steve Sims and he is a real life underground connector running a company called Bluefish. For years, Steve has been helping some of the world's elite do things like have dinner at the foot of Michelangelo's David statue in Florence while Andrea Bochelli sings to them, scuba down to the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean, watch Formula 1 racing in Monaco with Royalty, experience the Olympic Bobsled Run, and the list goes on and on and on. He is the official concierge for the Grammys, he has worked personally with Sir Elton John, and Elon Musk, spoken at both Harvard and the Pentagon twice. He has been labeled by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz”! He has published a best-selling book, “Bluefishing - The Art of Making Things Happen”, documenting how he built a business on social currency. Steve's blackbook could arguably be one of the most valuable contact lists in the world. Steve Sims is on the show today so let's rock and roll! Contact Info: The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.com Website - https://www.stevedsims.com Podcast – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ The Book – Bluefishing – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/UglySims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Connect with Ben: Connect with Ben: Ben's website: https://benreinberg.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenr... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg Twitter: https://twitter.com/realbenreinberg FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBenRe... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenrei... Check out Ben's firm here: https://alliancecgc.com/ Check out this interview with Jim Madrid on Developing a Champion Mindset: https://youtu.be/uC405RnKJQ4 Want to learn about mastering your fears? Check out this interview with Steve Rozenberg: https://youtu.be/hnejQWHh3ag
Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach, rated as the No 22 best speaker in the US speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! Get in touch with Steve: Podcast – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ The Book – Bluefishing – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Website: http://stevedsims.com His NFT - https://opensea.io/collection/stevedsims Join his inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.com If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Who is Steve?Do you know anyone that’s worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! The Book – Bluefishing – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Website: http://stevedsims.comJoin my inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.comKey Takeaways1. What is your number? How many clients can you actually take on and give the standard of service that you want to be known to be brilliant for.2. Stop being a grown up, become a child again and attack it with childlike curiosity. If you first of all understand the simplicity of what's necessary, the rest of it is just tactics and strategy, that's the easy stuff.3. How do you handle failure. I have never failed in my life. I've just become educated on how it didn't work. failure leads to education, education leads to experience, experience leads to credibility. Credibility leads to you being able to invoice people for lots of money..Valuable Free Resource or ActionJoin Steve on his private FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ or follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube : _________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:1. 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Work with me privatelyIf you'd like to work directly with me and my team to take you from 5 figure to 6 and multi 6 figure months, whilst reducing reliance on you. Click on https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/DiscoveryCall tell me about your business and what you'd like to work on together, and I'll get you all the details.————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software (and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSpeople, steve, question, book, problem, clients, overcomplicate, brilliant, elon musk, andrea bocelli, stupid, goals, rocket science, elton john, aggravated, absolutely, billionaires, person, florence, workSPEAKERSStuart Webb, Steve D SimsStuart Webb 00:21Whoa. Hi, everyone. It's Stuart Webb. Welcome to It's not rocket science. Five questions over coffee, not coffee at the moment. I've got a I've got some very nice water because I'm well Caffeined up. I'm here with Steve decend. Steve is, well, this is gonna be fascinating. Steve's bio says he's worked with Elton John and Elon Musk said people don't see the wreck of the Titanic. And somebody else has done that as well, Steve, actually, so maybe, maybe we know some of the same people, close museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had to add Andrea Bocelli, serenade them whilst I am that I think is a real, that's the real key to be stable, what you can do. You're the real life was over there was by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, I think you're going to be a brilliant guest. Welcome to the podcast. Really looking forward to speaking to you, Steve.Steve D Sims 01:09Well, that's a bit scary, because you put me up on a pedestal. Now I wish he would have aimed a bit lower. And we could have surprised him.Stuart Webb 01:15Let's go down to the Titanic level and see whether or not you can come up. Yeah, let'sSteve D Sims 01:18do that.Stuart Webb 01:20So Steve, look, you're you're obviously you're obviously a multi talented guy, who's, who's the person, the ideal client that you have for the business ideas that you've got that you're trying to work withSteve D Sims 01:30at the moment? Well, for 25 plus years, I run the largest experiential concierge firm, only for billionaires. And then about five years ago, we launched the book blue fishing, and then Sims media. So we've gone from working with the richest people in the planet to taking that mindset. And now we run a media organisation. There's word with everyone as you save them from Elon Musk, and Elton John, how to brand market communicate with that target market. So my ideal client is any entrepreneur that's pissed off and aggravated of where they currently are. And they're sick of getting the clients they get, and they deserve the clients they want.Stuart Webb 02:12That's a really interesting target market. And I would imagine there's a broad spectrum of people in that particular market. So what are the sort of problems that you think they done? The way they've tried to solve that problem themselves? Because I can think of a million things that, that the entrepreneurs I work with have tried to do solve that problem, all of which you think, okay, I wouldn't have started there. If that was the way I was trying to do it. What what do you come across?Steve D Sims 02:35So okay, so a lot of people and we joked about this, before we started, a lot of people care about what they look like, okay. And they take a lot of time worrying about that, and you start a job, I'd know as a plumber, and you start competing by looking like all the other plumbers, you want to be a financial expert, you start looking like all the other financial experts. It's not about you. It's about your client. And absolutely your look at me, I don't have a car, I ride a motorcycle, I've got piercings and tattoos, you don't work with billionaires all over the world. Because I was the solution to that problem. Well, brilliant, when you're the solution of someone else's problem. They don't give a rat's ass what you look like how you sound, they just care that you're there to solve the problem. So the first thing you got to focus on is not marketing. It's branding. And a lot of people start a company go, Hey, I've got to start doing Facebook advertising, I got to start doing marketing. I got to start doing promotions. No, you want to start focusing on your story, your solution, why you and then market that if you don't do it that way around, you end up marketing, a lot of confusion. And that's where people go wrong.Stuart Webb 03:49Steve, you and I have got so much in common despite, you know, I don't have any time in your life. But yeah, but But you know, and you're a better looking guy than me. But you're absolutely right. I love that because I was talking to somebody only less than a week ago, who was telling me they had to start looking around and trying to get their first social media manager. And I said, Well, why are you getting a social media manager? Now you've been in business for a few years, what's what's the story? And they said, Well, I just feel as if I could just shout a bit louder, I'd get more leads. And I said, you don't need to shout any louder. You just need to identify the perfect the person that you're trying to reach and the problem they've got. And if you've got the problem solved, you reach across to them and whisper in their ear, I've got the solution to your problem. And that person will not try and buy it from you. They will beg you to take it out of your hands at the highest price you've got available. And I said so stop shouting and work out who that person is and what their problem is and how you're going to solve it and just start telling them and he looked at me and he went, Well, that sounds very easy, but it's difficult to do. And I thought actually it's not it's just notSteve D Sims 05:00That's where people go wrong. They think everything is scary and frightening. Whenever we consult with the client, the first question we ask him is washing number. That's the first question. We asked them every sheet and they look at us and they go, What do you mean? What? What is your number? How many clients? Can you actually take on and give the standard of service that you want to be known to be brilliant for? And no one unless they're doing an online course, says 1000s of people, they go? Well, I could take on 20. In fact, last last, two weeks ago, I was doing a speakeasy event in Scottsdale, Arizona, for chiropractors. And it was all about how do I scale my social media? How do I get 10,000 likes on my YouTube channel? How do I get this amount of subscribers over here on my, my Facebook? How do I see Well, okay, how many can you take on watch your number? And the number actually came up for most of them to be anywhere from like, eight to 12? You're that's how many clients they could take on my son. Okay. If I gave you 12 clients, tomorrow, they walked into your office tomorrow, would that be a problem? And they will like, yeah, I wouldn't want 12 at a time. So what do you want? Well, I could take on three. So the number three, so who gives a s**t if you've got 4 million followers, when you're actually only looking for three, know your number, and reverse into that?Stuart Webb 06:22I love it. Absolutely love it. And this is just a brilliant conversations. You've got some great stuff on your website, what's the really valuable free resource or action other than know your number that you'd sort of pass over to the audience watching now? And saying, Look, guys, this is what you really got to do now.Steve D Sims 06:39Yeah. And there's two ways that you can do it. And I'm shitter upsell, so I'm not upselling you to any of my hair products, or anything, both of these things, I'm giving you now a free of charge. I've got an Instagram page, Steve de Simms, which I do loads of videos on. I've also got a private Facebook group, which is free of charge, he just tell us why you want to be in there called an entrepreneurs advantage with Steve Sims. And in the I do live amas. And I literally go, Hey, what's your problem? Someone posts what their problem is. And then we do a live ama feed ama asked me anything. And we just go, Hey, I heard from Johnny is having trouble with this. What should we do about and we literally hotseat it for 30 minutes, because quite simply a my age and my position. I want people to dare to challenge the way they do things. I want them to do more. And I openly say I want you to go for stupid goals. And that's what I push.Stuart Webb 07:36I think that's brilliant. I love that I'm a great fan of those sort of ask me any things. Because you get people that you know, I sitting at the back of the room, daring not to ask the question. And then one person asset and everybody looks and goes, Whoa, yeah, I want to know the answer to that as well. You know, sometimes I keep saying this to people, there are no such thing as a stupid questions. There really aren't stupid questions. The only stupid thing that you can do is not ask the question and be quiet because you'll always regret it. You'll always regret it.Steve D Sims 08:04In working with some very, very powerful people all over the world. I've noticed that Absolutely. All of them are curious children. Every single one of them from Elon Musk, John Porter, Julia, Richard Branson, they are all curious children. How can we do this? Why does it work that way? Why does it have to work that way? And they literally catify absolutely everything. And so being in those meetings working with these people, I've adopted that. And the first thing I tell everyone is stop being a grown up, become a child again and attack it with childlike curiosity. What would you do? Example, Elon Musk worked out that the most expensive thing and it didn't take a rocket scientist to do this, the most expensive part of a rocket with the fuel cells, because not only would it throw him up in space, but then they would fall off and fall in the ocean. If he could get those back, fuel them up again, and attach them back to another rocket. He saved two thirds of his launch costs. And that was the simplicity. Now all he had to do was to work out how we could do it. Yeah. So if you first of all understand the simplicity of what's necessary, the rest of our just tactics and strategy, that's the easy stuff.Stuart Webb 09:16We do do that. So don't we stay with we find ourselves trying to overcomplicate it I you know, the name of this is it's not rocket science. The reason it's not rocket science is because so many people think to themselves and doing some of the stuff that I talk about. They sort of go around. Well, that doesn't sound clever enough and you go, it's not supposed to be clever. That's the point. It's not supposed to be. It's supposed to be done.Steve D Sims 09:39This isn't this isn't a this isn't a pitch, although it's probably going to sound like a bloody pitch. Five years ago, I released this book, blue fishing, the art of making things happen. And I released it, because two reasons One, I was paid very well to release it, which means I didn't care if it sold any copies. I think it that didn't worry me. I was already paid. But I was aggravated how people do overcomplicate things. And that's why I wanted to be on your show, because of the title. People overcomplicate or try to try to purchase a solution, when they really shouldn't. Your Guide is talking about how does he get a social manager? Don't just expose what it is you do. And the problem you solve. And those people with the problem will find you. Yeah,Stuart Webb 10:27absolutely. Right. I love it. I absolutely love it. Listen, we're getting towards the you've kind of already pitched in the fourth question. I was gonna say, is there a particular book or concept or something that you'd like to sort of expose the audience to, which would sort of give them some valuable content? So other than your book nasty? Yeah, yeah,Steve D Sims 10:45I've done that. I would say there's a few things I like, I love hooked by nyet owl as a book, that's a phenomenal book. I also like Trust Me, I'm Lying by vion long and Ryan Holiday. That's a fantastic book. I love those books. I also love anything by Jay Abraham, because I love his art of communication. But the the tip I would give everyone is to go for stupid goals. Never go for anything impossible. Forget that word exists, never use it, strike it from your vocabulary. But if you're trying to make a million dollars that year, then your stupid goal should be five and your file and achieve two. So go for stupid goals when I had a client that said, hey, I want to do an Italian dinner, Steve. And what's the most amazing you could do? I actually took over the academia, the Galleria, at nine o'clock at night, the gallery of the houses Michelangelo's David, and a set a table of six up at the feet of Michelangelo's David, because I thought that's the most incredible Italian meal in Florence you could ever have. And then while the guys have eaten their pastor, I promised them a local entertainer disseminate them. And as you've already said, I bought in Andrea Bocelli, because you know what happens when you go for stupid goals? You risk obtaining them. And it's amazing how many times I've gone for stupid goals, and actually achieved them and gone. Oh, and then as soon as you start achieving them, they become your new normal. That's now your new benchmark.Stuart Webb 12:21And then you've got a completely different problem, which is actually a really good one toSteve D Sims 12:24have. Isn't it? Just it's a lovely one to have, isn't it?Stuart Webb 12:28David, I've made you work really hard. And I'm gonna do it again. Now. There's a fifth question that I've got for you. And the question is, what's the question I should have asked you, which I've not yet asked you. And don't leave us in the dark answer it as well.Steve D Sims 12:41Steve, what whiskey should they send you as a gift? I think it's either Blanton's or Buffalo Trace. Actually, that's true. But the questionsStuart Webb 12:52you're missing out on Lagavulin, but that's another story. I guess.Steve D Sims 12:56I did quit. That's that's actually a good and a bad a horrible question to ask. But I like to, I suppose people, one of the questions that pops up are things like, you know, how do you how do you fail? Or have you failed? Or, you know, how do you handle failure never failed in my life. Okay. I've just become educated on how it didn't work. failure leads to education, education leads to experience, experience leads to credibility. Credibility leads to you being able to invoice people for law money. That's how it goes. And it doesn't start anywhere else than that education from failure. So how I view failure I find very important was probably the number one lesson I learned from all the billionaires I dealt with.Stuart Webb 13:40Steve, I love I love your I love your fifth question. I have often said to people, you know, how does a baby learn to walk they get up, fall over and go, Well, I'm not gonna do that. Again. I'll do it another way. You have eventually, eventually you'll see them sprinting down the track. That is the way you learn. You just fall over, pick yourself up and have another crack at it because Oh, yeah. Just learning to get up off your bottom. Steve, this has been an absolutely fantastic discussion. We've had people watching nodes ask the question, I don't know why they're not asked the question. But that's, that's, that's their last. I'm not gonna I'm not gonna force them to ask questions. Listen, people, I really, really appreciate Steve coming on. If you want to get onto our mailing list and then here so that you could come join in live where people like Steve, come on, get insights like this stuff. This stuff is absolute gold dust, you won't get this out of a book, you won't get this out, you will get that Steve's book. But you'll get insight like this from all sorts of things that get onto my mailing list, which is on TCA dot FYI, forward slash subscribe, that's TCA dot FYI, forward slash guide. Steve, you have been an insight I've loved having you on. It's been absolutely brilliant. Listen, if we could go on for another two hours are worth but I'm not entirely convinced that that you'd run out of anything to say so I need to stop you before you before you run out. That's brilliant. Thank you so much for being on with us. today. I look after yourself. And you Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode my guest Steve Sims is sharing his secrets on how to score an affluent clients, and so much more! Guest Steve Sims @stevedsims Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! Podcast – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ The Book – Bluefishing – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Website: http://stevedsims.com My NFT - https://opensea.io/collection/stevedsims Join my inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.com Host Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_ NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style. Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger. A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast. As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness. Author of the children's book Cutie the Unicorn – It's ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality. The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles. Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over 1.5M As seen in YahooFinance, Jezebel magazine, Thrive, Medium, and Fashion Week Online magazines. Olyasha has also partnered with brands such as Cartier, Revolve, PrettyLittleThing, PGA, Steve Madden, Too Faced, Vital Proteins, Tarte, DryBar, Drunk Elephant, etc. When she's not documenting her travels through the world, Olyasha is busy masterfully educating women how to create iconic looks with a mix of affordable and designer pieces, as well as offering makeup, skincare, and fitness tips to encourage her followers to live their best and most beautiful lives!
Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk? Do you know anyone who has sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the seabed or anyone who has closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they ate their pasta? You do now.Dubbed the real-life Wizard of Oz by magazines like Forbes and Entrepreneur, Steve Sims is a life coach, speaker, and bestselling author with his book, "BLUEFISHING - The Art of Making Things Happen.” He collaborates with a variety of networks, groups, and associations and has shared his thought leadership with Pentagon and Harvard — twice!Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsimsIG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsimsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsimsWebsite: http://stevedsims.comJoin my inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/The_Josh_Bolton_Show)
Steve Sims http://SteveDSims.com (SteveDSims.com) Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Website: http://stevedsims.com Join my inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.com (https://simsdistillery.com) I started off trying to find how rich people interacted…in the end I wound up being the doorman of a nightclub…it gave me a great viewpoint of people..and the psychology of a human being. What it did teach me is that if I was slightly dubious about someone and I let them in the club, it was only a matter of time before I was kicking them out. So I learned at a very, very early age to protect the front door. If you guard that with your life, you removed 99.9% of the problems. Now, if I've got clients coming to me…if they're not the right fit, that's your front door. It ain't gonna get any better just cause they paid you. It's my gut. I believe we become dumber by what we see. It's very easy for me to look professional…something like that would impress you…but I decided your gut is far more intelligent. How many times have we had a conversation with someone…they've got an expensive watch, the story sounds good, but something's just not right. And then we go back to our eyesight and go ‘oh, but he's got a nice watch…' Stop believing what I see and trust my gut. We were incredibly smart when we were 3 years old….most of us became dumber because of peer pressure, schools, parents…you drop your kids off at school and you see someone sitting in the corner…of that's Tommy…why don't you go play with Tommy? Tommy smells….Tommy pokes people. I don't like Tommy…we go ‘Don't be like that. You go play with Tommy.' And we force them into a relationship they didn't want to have. It's rude, it's harsh, but the bottom like of it is, imagine if everyone was honest tomorrow….and went ‘Hey, this relationship with me and you, it ain't working. All the best. Bye!' …We would lose a lot of relationships but what would happen to the relationships we retain? I remember years ago, and it was a big turning point for me, there was a guy that I really looked up to…we were in this networking event…and this guy was trying to get Tony's attention…Tony took him over one side and said ‘Look, it doesn't matter how long we take, me and you are never gonna get on. It's not good or bad, it's just a fact. You're wasting all your time trying to generate a relationship with me and I'm letting you know now, it's not gonna work…Out of respect for our time, I wish you al the best.'…The guy went off and the people were very receptive to him. He walked into the bouquet that worked for him. He actually came over to Tony and said ‘Thank you so much for saving me the time.'…There was no hostility, no anger, but it was very clear it wasn't gonna work. We itemize through our eyeballs and we approve through our eyeballs where we should be focusing on what we learned as a kid. Our gut. If it smells off, move away from it. Anyone that's been appointed as as gatekeeper has to be 100% synchronized with...
Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now. This week's episode is with Steve Sims Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine. Steve is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! Steve started his career as a bricklayer and is now one of the most influential entrepreneurs to celebrities 'A' players and the rich and famous. 5 Golden Nuggets you will learn: Discover how you can truly achieve your desires in life and business Learn about the habits and routines of successful people Fake it before you make is a myth and people can smell BS when it doesn't feel right Be you, authentic and aligned to your core values Discover how to create the power of wow ABOUT THE GUEST Podcast – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ The Book – Bluefishing – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Website: http://stevedsims.com Join my inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.com ABOUT THE HOST This show is hosted by Adam Strong {AKA: The Game Changer} who is a Business Strategist, Former Elite Athlete, Author, Podcast Host and International Speaker Adam Strong. He currently runs 3 different businesses and enjoys working with business owners and entrepreneurs of small to medium sized companies. Adam is a Former Elite Athlete that trained with Olympic and World Champion Sir Mo Farah for 3 years. He takes the same skill-set that he learned as an elite athlete to teach his clients on how to create high performance, increased productivity and growth. He is the author of two books ‘Move it or lose it' and ‘Fit body fit business'. Both written for business owners and teams that want their businesses to excel and to accelerate faster, quicker and become more focused. Adam is co-authoring his third book due out in October 2021. He has been featured on the front cover of Influential People, Global Man and Steer Magazines, BBC radio, the Huffington post and in People Management magazine just to mention a few. He has interviewed influencers and thought leaders such as Jack Canfield, Dr John Demartini, Bob Burg, Marshall Goldsmith, Olympic athletes and sports personalities such Neil Fachie, Jonathan Horton and Kate Strong. He has shared the stage with celebrities such as John Travolta, Vanilla Ice, Calvin Klein, 50 cent and Dr Nido Qubein. CONTACT METHOD Take our new Business Scalability Scorecard here Adam's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/adamstrongofficial
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Do you know anyone who's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic, or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party with Andrea Bocelli serenading them while they eat their pasta? Well, you do now as we meet Steve Sims. Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Sims is the best selling author of "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups, and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! This is a fun interview, folks...do not miss it! FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Website: http://stevedsims.com Join his inner circle – The Sims Distillery: https://simsdistillery.com BUY THE BOOK HERE. *** Get Alex's new book, THE PODCAST OPTION. Click here. RATE THIS PODCAST here. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Alex wants to know! Click here to weigh in: https://anchor.fm/alex-greenwood1/message Follow us on Twitter: @HoursPR or @A_Greenwood. Follow Alex on Clubhouse, also, as @A_Greenwood. Listen to our entire library of episodes and more on the show website: PRAfterHours.com. Drop a buck in the tip jar here. PR After Hours Theme: https://filmmusic.io "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC. Sound effects. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on some of our Amazon links. --- 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/alex-greenwood1/message
Do you know anyone that’s worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk who sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do nowQuoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen,” sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups, and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice!Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsimsIG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsimsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsimsWebsite: http://stevedsims.comJoin my inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/The_Josh_Bolton_Show)
Do you know anyone who's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed, or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta? You do now! Dubbed “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes Magazine, Steve Sims is the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen. He is a sought-after coach and speaker at many events including those hosted by the Pentagon and Harvard, and has been featured in more than 30 TV shows and over 60 major publications. Sims is a concierge for the rich. You think of a concierge as somebody you approach at a hotel when you need something. Sims reinvented the term to cater to the wealthy who want something unconventional, bordering on the ridiculous (his words), in real life. As a concierge for billionaires, Sims goes beyond giving the clients what they need. “I learned very early on, never give a client what they asked for; give them what they want, lust, and desire,” said Sims, noting that many times, the clients cannot fully intimate what they truly want. Nowadays, Sims does more than just cater to people who have fat checkbooks. He’s done that in the last few decades. He wants to help a lot of people become successful entrepreneurs before his death. “I will be happy when I’m on my deathbed and I know I’ve helped enough entrepreneurs do and think differently. If a bricklayer from London can do this, you’re all out of excuses,” said Sims. The entrepreneur’s first job was as a bricklayer in London. He then tried his luck as a stockbroker but that didn’t pan out. He moved to Hong Kong to do the same job but was fired after just five days. He stayed in Hong Kong and found a job as a doorman at a nightclub. That’s when things changed as he realized that with his gift of gab, he could make things happen. Sims then managed to make connections, inviting affluent people to the nightclub. He also started organizing parties and doing important events like those hosted by Elton John and the Kentucky Derby, among others. Sims’ company, Bluefish, has been the official concierge for the L.A. and New York Fashion Weeks for years. The former doorman puts a lot of emphasis on providing solutions rather than selling a product or service. “Stop selling and start solving,” he said. Sims took some time off his busy schedule to educate us about ‘making things happen’ on our podcast. Here are some of the other topics we covered: How Sims became the “make a wish foundation” for billionaires Being angry led Sims to go from being a doorman to a concierge for the rich Never ask a question where the answer can be “no” “I never market to poor people because I know how it was to be poor” Memorable experiences include a couple who was married by the pope Working with Elon Musk Working with Richard Branson “Stop selling and start solving” Being happy and passionate about what you do When you focus on the bank account, you ignore the relationship The world has become transactional Growing and experiencing different things Opening oneself to opportunities Who would Steve Sims invite to dinner? Sims also shares his knowledge about business and providing solutions through his podcast, The Art of Making Things Happen, which is very apt as he does make things happen. Contact Steve Sims: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/ Know more about Steve Sims: Website: https://www.stevedsims.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Podcast: https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast Join his circle: The Sims Distillery: https://simsdistillery.com Buy his book: Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/ Subscribe & Review To The RUN GPG Podcast Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the RUN GPG Podcast! Please leave us a review on iTunes. This will help us continue delivering beneficial content for you and our listeners each week!
Welcome to The Real Life Buyer.In this episode I am extremely pleased to interview Steve D Sims.I discovered Steve around a year ago through his podcast "The Art of Making Things Happen". I then devoured his book "Bluefishing" and have joined his membership group "The Sims Distillery". In this interview I wanted to learn more about the people and purchasing skills and techniques that Steve uses when engaging "suppliers" to make his clients dreams become reality.ABOUT STEVEDo you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do nowQuoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a action oriented change agent with an incredibly successful podcast. He is the best selling author of "Bluefishing- the art of making things happen”, a sought-after coach and a speaker, owner of multiple businesses, straight talking, avid biker that give incredible value to his followers through his insights and interviews with A list entrepreneurs and thought leaders. CONTACT DETAILS AND MORE Join Steve's inner circle – The Sims Distillery - https://simsdistillery.comWebsite - https://www.stevedsims.comPodcast – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/The Book – Bluefishing – The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims1IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsimsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsimsABOUT THE HOSTMy name is David Barr.I have been working as a Purchasing Manager for over 20 years and have had the joy of working in various manufacturing and service industries throughout this time.I have signed contracts for many millions of pounds Sterling over these years across a range including, but not limited to Capital Equipment; Recruitment services; Finished, semi finished and raw products including castings, machined parts, fabricated parts, rolled and extruded products; PPE; 3PL services; Printed books and boxes; Gaming materials; Contractor Services......I am passionate about saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues and driving improvement through out the supply chain.Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.CONTACT ME, The Real Life Buyer @Website: www.thereallifebuyer.co.ukEmail: david@thereallifebuyer.co.ukFind and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram and TwitterDisclaimerThe views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are those solely of the host and guest(s) involved and do not reflect the views of any other individual or company. This podcast does not constitute professional advice or services. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information is strictly at your own risk and we will not be liable for any losses or damages in con
Steve Sims - Steve Sims is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. In 2017, Sims published a book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen. He is also a speaker, coach, and founder of Sims Distillery. 1:15 - Steve Simms introduction 2:51 - Did you call the Pentagon or did the Pentagon call you? 6:45 - Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen 8:50 - Who were the first millionaires that you met with? 11:56 - Tell me that story 13:54 - Always ask why 19:43 - What is Steve Simms' definition of attitude? 22:54 - What did you learn from gramma? It was mom who wasn't there to support me. 24:51 - You were no hustler or rock star if you were an entrepreneur 26:56 - What is the attitude of the Irish 29:07 - What is the biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make and how do you correct them? "Go For Stupid" is Steve Sims' next book. 32:15 - Knowledge through the decades. Sir Charles Branson What is the attitude lesson at birth? 33:54 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 10? Don't Settle to be happy. No matter what type of bullshit you're being fed, if it doesn't fit then don't listen. 36:22 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 20? Realizing work ethic and commitment. 38:22 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 30? Being with somebody that I love. Having the revelation that the opulence doesn't matter. 40:44 - Communicating with Pope Francis 4 times. Talking about Harley Davidson with the Pope. 42:21 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 40. Started to doubt his appearance, removed piercings, dresses better. Became depressed with the facade. Don't spare a millimeter of your energy on being something that you're not. 44:17 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 50. Reminiscing with family in the garden. How did the first half of life go. 50 is a pause to check to see if your life is on track. 45:48 - What advise do you have for people going through the pandemic to reset their life. Stop watching Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu and listen to peoples' stories _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW
Steve Sims - Steve Sims is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. In 2017, Sims published a book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen. He is also a speaker, coach, and founder of Sims Distillery. 1:15 - Steve Simms introduction 2:51 - Did you call the Pentagon or did the Pentagon call you? 6:45 - Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen 8:50 - Who were the first millionaires that you met with? 11:56 - Tell me that story 13:54 - Always ask why 19:43 - What is Steve Simms' definition of attitude? 22:54 - What did you learn from gramma? It was mom who wasn't there to support me. 24:51 - You were no hustler or rock star if you were an entrepreneur 26:56 - What is the attitude of the Irish 29:07 - What is the biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make and how do you correct them? "Go For Stupid" is Steve Sims' next book. 32:15 - Knowledge through the decades. Sir Charles Branson What is the attitude lesson at birth? 33:54 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 10? Don't Settle to be happy. No matter what type of bullshit you're being fed, if it doesn't fit then don't listen. 36:22 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 20? Realizing work ethic and commitment. 38:22 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 30? Being with somebody that I love. Having the revelation that the opulence doesn't matter. 40:44 - Communicating with Pope Francis 4 times. Talking about Harley Davidson with the Pope. 42:21 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 40. Started to doubt his appearance, removed piercings, dresses better. Became depressed with the facade. Don't spare a millimeter of your energy on being something that you're not. 44:17 - What is the attitude lesson at the age of 50. Reminiscing with family in the garden. How did the first half of life go. 50 is a pause to check to see if your life is on track. 45:48 - What advise do you have for people going through the pandemic to reset their life. Stop watching Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu and listen to peoples' stories _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW
'You don't drown when you fall into the water, you only drown when you stay in the water.' - Steve Sims Bring your paper and pen and don't forget your questions. There will be no pussyfooting around during this cup of coffee as we discuss the bluefishing mindset. From bricklayer to cracking the code on how to make experiences stick in the minds and hearts of others. Steve Sims, founder of Bluefish, a luxury concierge service and Sims Distillery, Steve is sought out by many to create the experiences of their dreams and discover new ways to communicate with others and create personal experiences for many. On his journey, Steve discovered many truths. Steve believes that: 1. you need to erase the word 'failure' from your vocabulary. There are only discoveries in your path to creating wins for yourself and others 2. obstacles are always self-invented 3. passion is your currency 4. listening more, speaking less 5. there is great power in asking why three times Steve Sims, The Wizard of Oz can make your dreams come true. Tune in and find out how.
Resource Links: Your Social Voice Website (https://www.yoursocialvoice.com.au/) Become the Mogul of your industry (https://www.mogulcall.com) Sims Distillery (https://simsdistillery.com/) An Entrepreneur's Advantage with Steve Sims (https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/) Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen (https://www.amazon.com/Bluefishing-Art-Making-Things-Happen-ebook/dp/B071CJZZS5) Being able to grow your network and adding value to your clients are crucial skills for every entrepreneur. Getting your name on the list and one foot in the door isn't enough to determine your influence. It's when people start asking you to not leave is the key. In this episode, we are joined by Steve Sims, the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen. He will break down his process for approaching crazy requests from his clients and making it actually happen in real life. Also, he drops knowledge bombs on the benefit of getting paid while adding value to your clients. If you're someone who wants to go out there and make an impact, work with high performing and influential people, and make a difference in people's lives, you surely don't want to miss this episode. What we discussed in this episode: How Steve approaches extraordinary requests and turns them into reality [3:20] Why you only get better when you keep going [6:02] How to be irresistible with clients [9:41] Steve's top three ultimate favours from clients that he had made possible [11:15] Why clients would want to pay more [22:03] Things to learn from Steve's online courses [28:01] About Steve Sims Steve Sims is the visionary founder of Bluefish, the world's first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. He is also the author of Bluefishing, a well-known speaker to luxury clubs and entrepreneurial groups, and a business coach. Check out Steve's website. You may also reach him on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you so much for listening! If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Connect with The Kim Barrett Show: Subscribe on Youtube Follow Us on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.