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Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland share insights on impostor syndrome–and more–from their community of thousands of developing entrepreneurs.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The mindset shift that stops self-doubt2) The three daily questions that build confidence3) Why to seek more uncomfortable situationsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep997 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAT AND MATT — Pat Flynn is a popular podcaster, author, and founder of several successful websites, including SmartPassiveIncome.com, where he helps people build thriving online businesses. He has been featured in Forbes and in the New York Times for his work. He calls himself "The Crash Test Dummy of Online Business" because he loves to put himself on the line and experiment with various business strategies so that he can report his findings publicly to his audience.He is also the author of Let Go and Wall Street Journal bestseller Will It Fly?. He speaks on the topics of product validation, audience engagement, and personal branding. Pat is also an advisor to Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building schools in the developing world. Pat lives in San Diego with his wife April and their two children.Matt Gartland is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, investor and the co-founder and CEO of SPI Media, where they help everyday people become experienced entrepreneurs through community-powered learning, connection, and support. He's also the co-founder of Fusebox, as well as an advisor at several startups. He's an expert when it comes to operations, finance, pricing, product development, and customer experience as well as empowering marketing and sales. • Podcast: Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn• Website: SmartPassiveIncome.com• Community Website: SmartPassiveIncome.com/all-access• Book: Let Go: Expanded Edition: How to Transform Moments of Panic into a Life of Profits and Purpose— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg• Book: Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal - Original Daily Gratitude Journal 2024 for Happiness, Mindfulness & Reflection - Daily Affirmations - Undated Life Planner Journal for Women & Men by Intelligent Design• Book: Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters• Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein• Book: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt• Book: Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career by Mo Bunnell• Book: Dark Matter: A Novel by Blake Crouch• Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD• Past episode: 453: Why Generalists Succeed and How to Learn Like One with David Epstein• Past episode: 474: How to Turn Your Boss, Colleagues, and Customers into Superfans with Pat Flynn• Past episode: 642: How to Identify Your Career Season and Land Your Dream Job with Ramit Sethi• Past episode: 653: Training Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance with Dr. Ellen ReedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Offering services, building partnerships, and goal-planning with Matthew Gartland from SPI Media ----- Unlocking Success through Strategic Goal-Planning, Partnerships, and Providing Services with Matthew Gartland Welcome to episode 471 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Matthew Gartland from SPI Media.  Last week on the podcast, Bjork chatted with Lidey Heuck. To go back and listen to that episode, click here. Matthew Gartland started his creative agency Winning Edits in 2011 to support author entrepreneurs. He eventually merged companies with Pat Flynn to found what is now known as SPI Media. Today, SPI Media is a thriving community of online entrepreneurs who have come together to build their online businesses through a treasure trove of educational content, an engaging community, and training experiences. In this episode, Matthew talks about how strategic goal-planning, community, and providing services can help budding entrepreneurs unlock success and grow their audience. You won't want to miss this episode! In this episode, you'll learn about: Turning Your Skills into Side Hustle Superpowers: You already have superpowers (aka awesome skills)! Matthew talks about how to lean into skills you already have to create solutions to real-life problems for clients and build a fulfilling career on your own terms! Quality is King (or Queen): Solving problems is great, but doing it with amazing service sets you apart. Matthew shares how prioritizing top-notch quality can help you set your business apart from the competition. Community & Goals: Your Recipe for Success: Building a business isn't just about showing up and hoping for the best. Matthew reveals the importance of strategic goal-setting and creating a roadmap for success. He'll also discuss the power of community – how fostering connections with other entrepreneurs and building strategic partnerships can accelerate your growth. Resources: SPI Media Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich Episode 53 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: Pat Flynn's Tips for Building Online Businesses That Fly Shopify Basecamp Facebook Groups Teachable Snackdive Connect with Matthew via email Follow Smart Passive Income on X and check out their podcast Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group ----- This episode is sponsored by Clariti. Learn more about our sponsors at foodbloggerpro.com/sponsors. Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started here. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership  

Is the fear of failure holding you back from taking the first steps to establish your brand? Are you hesitating to start a podcast because you believe it would only be worthwhile if it garners millions of downloads? Our guest today is a true trailblazer in the podcast industry, having successfully built a thriving agency around his initial decision to create a show dedicated to entrepreneurs. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the power of pushing boundaries and the value of trying new things in the ever-evolving world of podcasting and entrepreneurship. Pat Flynn is the serial entrepreneur and podcasting pioneer behind Smart Passive Income, a massive podcast with a long history of teaching entrepreneurs proven strategies to run and optimize their businesses. He's also the founder SPI Media, an agency that helps people launch and grow their brands. Pat's podcast was actually the inspiration for the Smart Agency Masterclass podcast and now he joins Jason to discuss the importance of taking risks and embracing failure as part of the learning process. In this episode, we'll discuss: What's holding people back from starting a podcast? Mastering the podcasting game. 3 key principles for brand success. Letting go to grow: lessons on delegating. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Navigating the Evolution of Your Brand and Business Just like Pat has inspired so many entrepreneurs, he was inspired by the Internet Business Mastery to start his own podcast in 2007. The result was so terrible he never released that episode and it took over a year for him to gather the courage to try again. After finally releasing his first episode in 2010, he's started several other podcasts and has amassed around 80 million downloads and a massive following. Much has changed since he chose Smart Passive Income as the name for his brand and “passive income” has recently gained some negative connotations due to influencers promoting the idea of making money without putting in even 1% of the work. As a result, some big brands are hesitant to partner with a business associated with the term. Of course, this is not what Pat teaches in his content, and, although he is now referring to it as just SPI, a rebrand is probably in the future to welcome as many opportunities as possible. Currently, Pat is running a business with 11 employees, which is something he never would've thought he'd do. Back when he started his business, he dreamt of running a very lean operation working exclusively with contractors. As the years went by, however, Pat felt a calling to help as many people as possible and he needed to bring the very best talent to the business to help him realize that. Once he had a team, especially his partner and CEO who took over project management and finances, Pat was able to focus on his zone of genius, doing interviews, building relationships, and going to events. Focusing Too Much on the Numbers: The Misconception Holding People Back from Podcasting For Pat, the number one reason people refrain from starting a podcast is the fear of wasting time. Things have changed a lot since he started and now it has become such a saturated space that he can't blame people for thinking theirs may just get lost in the multitude of new releases each day. Pat challenges agency owners to ask themselves, how many more clients do you need to make a positive impact in your business? Could a podcast help you close more business by attracting potential clients who wouldn't otherwise find your agency? If the answer is yes, he suggests tailoring podcast episodes to appeal to potential clients and help them feel at ease about engaging with the agency. In this sense, a podcast would provide the opportunity to define a much deeper relationship with your prospects than you would with a simple YouTube video. It's quite a powerful connection you can create with a podcast with the way you as the host can become someone's companion as they travel, walk their dog, or just go about their lives. Mastering the Podcasting Game: Strategies for Building a Successful Podcast When it comes to creating a successful podcast that resonates with a wide audience, having a clear vision and set goals is crucial. Merely hoping for a stroke of luck after posting your podcast episodes will likely lead to disappointment and frustration. Therefore, Pat suggests starting with a well-defined purpose and message. Additionally, he recommends seeking assistance with the editing process early on. Podcasting is a lot of work, from planning to recording and editing and you may end up feeling exhausted, potentially discouraging you from creating content consistently. Lean into the parts of the process you enjoy the most, which will probably be the planning and creating connections, and you'll start to see those connections lead to relationships and introductions to people who can open more doors. Don't lose sight of the benefits a podcast can truly bring to your business. This can happen when you focus exclusively on the numbers and get easily discouraged by low viewership numbers. Instead, focus on how an interview can lead to other opportunities; for instance, interviewing an industry leader can lead to being invited as a speaker to their event. Furthermore, it'll allow you to pick their brain and position yourself as an industry expert just by having that connection with them. Pro tip: Before he had his current numbers, Pat was able to get big interviews with figures like Gary Vaynerchuck by timing them just as they were releasing a new book. If you're looking to get big names, this is when they are far more likely to take every interview opportunity they can to promote their work. Humanizing Your Brand in the AI Era A lot of people hesitate on whether or not they should create a personal brand. Pat believes that with the surge of AI, having a brand now becomes even more important. With everyone using AI and automating processes, a personal brand means creating a way for people to connect with you, to create a connection that is just not possible with faceless corporations and automated response systems. In this sense, he also emphasizes the need to understand what a personal brand is and what it can offer. Basically, you'll need to have a clear idea of what you stand for, what are your values, and how the work you do reflects that. People want to connect with others who share the same values, which means that not putting yourself out there will make you a human AI no one can relate to. 3 Key Principles for Brand Success Back in 08, when he recorded that first podcast that never saw the light of day, Pat could've never imagined the evolution of his brand and the level of success he's seen over the years. Like most people, he was afraid of failure and thought he was unprepared to venture into the entrepreneurial world. With time, he's discovered experience would be the best teacher and the importance of solving a problem, which is why his guiding principles formed over years in the industry are: Worry about failing as fast as you can: Pat cautions agency owners against letting perfectionism lead to getting stuck. “The riskiest thing you can do now is play it safe. Bold actions lead to bold results.” Playing it safe can actually prevent you from adapting to changes and trying new things because what worked in the past may not work in the present. To progress and grow, one must be willing to take risks and try new approaches. Serving first: Focusing on solving a problem for others and providing value will help you build trust, loyalty, and ultimately, financial success. For Pat, this emphasizes the idea your earnings are a byproduct of how well you're serving your audience. Consider this rather than solely focusing on making money. Building community: Pat believes in the power of connection and belonging, which he fosters at his agency by creating safe spaces for his clients to come together. It's not only about finding an audience or how well you serve your audience. It's also about getting your people to find each other. Strengthening the bond between agency and clients will help future-proof your brand by creating a loyal and engaged community. Partnerships, Delegation, and Prioritization in Agency Leadership Pat's partnership with his now friend and CEO was the leverage he needed to start to transition away from the parts of the business he least enjoyed. Looking back, he realizes he was holding himself and the business back by not letting go sooner. It was not easy for him, as he sometimes regressed to try to get too involved and micromanage the team. To him, it's like holding on to a ladder that takes you to a certain height while trying to climb a new one that will take you higher. In the end, as long as there's open communication and a shared vision between partners, it's okay to let go and not fear that the agency will get off track. Additionally, Pat underlines there's no immediate need to train someone as CEO to have that kind of support. You may just need a business manager, which is a common struggle for agency owners. For those grappling with where to direct their attention and energy, Pat recommends delineating personal and business priorities. "If you haven't sat down with yourself, your partner, or your team to define your priorities, you'll feel busy while getting nowhere. Once you do, things will start to align," he advises. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

If you want to gain access to high performance tools and tactics to achieve peak performance in your business read on. My guest this week on the Training Business podcast is Terry Rice. Terry is a Performance Coach & Business Development Consultant at Terry Rice Coaching & Consulting. He is also a Contributor & Podcast Host at Entrepreneur Media, an Advisor & Expert-in-Residence at SPI Media, and a highly regarded LinkedIn Learning Instructor in Entrepreneurship.

Adam welcomes Matthew Gartland, Founder of SPI Media, and Matt Erney, Founder of Social Firm to the podcast to discuss the importance of digital marketing strategies and it's ever-changing landscape.  Matthew and Matt share more about Artificial Intelligence, and some different ways people are using AI to market and grow their business.  The guys look at the difference between building an audience versus building a community, and the different benefits of each.  What are the benefits of trying all of these marketing strategies together?  And how will AI disrupt current tactics and methods for marketing initiatives?  Listen now to The Cash Podcast to learn more!   https://socialfirm.com/  https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/    Libertas Wealth: https://bit.ly/3HpmN2o   Subscribe on iTunes:  https://apple.co/3NQHjeO   Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3aTTCse   Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3QmGmMU   For more VIDEO podcasts like this one: https://bit.ly/3OagYrw   For more AUDIO podcasts: https://bit.ly/3PHXHzo   For educational VIDEOS and Stock Market Updates: https://bit.ly/3O8Yo3u   For general financial educational ARTICLES: https://bit.ly/3aP0Ldn  For more Real-Time Updates on the Economy and State of the Markets Follow Adam Koós on Twitter @AdamKoos: https://bit.ly/3tzccwk   Or follow Adam on Instagram @FinancialSurgeon: https://bit.ly/3QobpIy   --- Adam Koos, CFP®, CMT® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and one of only 2,600+ Chartered Market Technicians (CMT) worldwide, as well as a Certified Financial Technician (CFTe®) thru the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA). He's been named by Columbus Business First as one of their 20 People to Know in Finance, was a recipient of the Forty Under 40 award, is ranked by Investopedia as one of America's top 100 Most Influential Advisers, and is the winner of the coveted Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethical Enterprising. Adam serves his clients as the president and portfolio manager at Libertas Wealth Management Group, Inc., a Fee-Only Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm, located in Columbus, Ohio. ******* The audio and video contained herein is intended for those interested in finance, searching for a financial advisor, wealth manager, financial planner, and/or retirement planning. While we are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS (through the College for Financial Planning) and work with clients all over the country, our business is run out of Columbus / Central Ohio. If you are looking for wealth management, financial planning, a financial counselor, wealth advisor, or financial consultant – especially a fee-only, Fiduciary Registered Investment Advisor – we provide money management and financial services for individuals and couples (i.e. – a 401k rollover), as well as business owners (i.e. – 401k, SIMPLE, SEP IRA's, as well as cash balance and other various retirement plans).

Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and entrepreneur based in San Diego. He is a keynote speaker, WSJ bestselling author, tech startup advisor, YouTuber with 150M+ views, and host of the SPI podcast. Matt Gartland is an online entrepreneur with 10+ years experience and 3 exits to date. Today he serves as the CEO of SPI Media. He's also an advisor and investor in creator-focused tech startups. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. If you're not building community, you will be left behind straight up. The community doesn't have to be big. You can start simple. 2. No matter what happens with technology and how fast things change, the one thing will remain true with business and success and that is helping people and serving them. 3. Community building, it's not really about us as the creators. It's not so much about the information. It's about the connective tissue that binds the people together. And that's the really important shift. Business growth without the overwhelm. Visit Pat's website! - Smart Passive Income Sponsors: HubSpot: HubSpot CRM's powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com! BELAY: Learn how to make the most of your time and maximize your results with BELAY's free offer! Download Your Personal Guide to a Productive Work Week, today! Just text FIRE to 55123!

Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and entrepreneur based in San Diego. He is a keynote speaker, WSJ bestselling author, tech startup advisor, YouTuber with 150M+ views, and host of the SPI podcast. Matt Gartland is an online entrepreneur with 10+ years experience and 3 exits to date. Today he serves as the CEO of SPI Media. He's also an advisor and investor in creator-focused tech startups. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. If you're not building community, you will be left behind straight up. The community doesn't have to be big. You can start simple. 2. No matter what happens with technology and how fast things change, the one thing will remain true with business and success and that is helping people and serving them. 3. Community building, it's not really about us as the creators. It's not so much about the information. It's about the connective tissue that binds the people together. And that's the really important shift. Business growth without the overwhelm. Visit Pat's website! - Smart Passive Income Sponsors: HubSpot: HubSpot CRM's powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com! BELAY: Learn how to make the most of your time and maximize your results with BELAY's free offer! Download Your Personal Guide to a Productive Work Week, today! Just text FIRE to 55123!

Summary:- Be a guide for customers, and over time that will increasingly improve LTV- Difference between a community and an audience- How to allow your community members to connect with each other instead of it just being a megaphone from the company- Make community members a core part of your company's journey (ask feedback and get inspired by them!)- Have a goal for your community - How to set up your questions for success by coordinating with your community- Do you have a dedicated community point person or is it just another task for marketing- What community platforms work well- The challenges with using Social Networking platforms (Like Facebook)- ROI of communityCheck out the incredible content from our friends over at SPI Media via their all-access pass. You can use code "bonjoro" for a 20% discount. 

Pat Flynn is the founder of Smart Passive Income as well as a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, industry influencer, and startup advisor. Pat has founded several ventures like SPI Media, The smart passive income podcast, Switchpod, and FuseBox.fm to name a few. Pat started the Smart Passive Income blog with the intention to help online entrepreneurs get started and stay on the right path. Pat uses his experience to help others answer the questions he once faced and shares the tools and techniques that have worked for him. Flynn saw the power of passive income when he taught a test-prep course for architects in training. His course brought him over $200,000 in revenue over the next year. Instead of developing more courses, though, Flynn started training others on how to do the same.Pat also started the Smart Passive Income podcast in 2010 as a tool for learning business strategies and tactics and it is now one of the top business podcasts which was featured in The New York times and have more than 60 million downloads.Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland are the partners behind Smart Passive Income (SPI). Smart Passive Income is a media company elevating entrepreneurs to within reach of their dreams.Matt Gartland is the co-founder and CEO of Smart Passive Income, FuseBox, and advises several tech startups. Matt is an expert when it comes to operations, finance, pricing, product development, and customer experience as well as empowering marketing and sales. They believe in empowering other leaders, teams, and organizations to achieve their potential through sustainable growth.Support the showFollow me on Facebook ⬇️https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal❤️ ID - Manuj Aggarwal■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujagga... ■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manujagro/■ Instagram: ...

Matt Gartland and Pat Flynn share a special bond as business partners. Together they run SPI Media. Patt is the founder and creator, while Matt is a partner and CEO. SPI is developing state-of-the-art content, training, and resources to help you launch and grow your business. In today's episode, Pat shares how the 2008 financial collapse sent him on his entrepreneurial journey in the digital space, which led him to hire Matt for a project, which led to a friendship-turned-business partner. Matt and Patt also talk about the importance of building a community with your brand, and what led them to start the Smart Passive Income All Access Program. Also in this episode: If you don't innovate, you're not going to grow What is the future for online entrepreneurs The special relationship business partners have Why don't need a million followers and subscribers to succeed  Stay Connected: Website |Youtube | Smart Passive Income Podcast Follow Pat On: Website | Instagram |Twitter Follow Matt On: Linkedin Follow Kelly on: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website | YouTube Grab one of Kelly's bestselling books: Unstoppable: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and Life Conviction Marketing Bigger than You: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Building an Unstoppable Team The Live Launch Method Heather Chauvin is a TEDx Speaker, Author of Dying To Be A Good Mother, and host of a highly loved Podcast, "Emotionally Uncomfortable," with over 6 million downloads. As a leadership coach, Heather helps successful but stressed-out women become the best version of themselves. Heatherchauvin.com/kelly

If a brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room then Community becomes very important. Establishing yourself as a thought leader is one thing - as a true leader is something quite different.This week my guest is Jillian Benbow- Director of Community Experience at SPI Media - Host of the Community Experience podcast - one of the leading gathering places for online business owners anywhere in the world.About JillianJillian is the Director of Community Experience at SPI Media. With over a decade of experience running digital communities and programs, Jillian has seen it all. She is eager to help more people run successful communities and to help grow the digital community profession. When Jillian is not working on all things community she is enjoying the outdoors of Colorado with her family and two energetic dogs.Jillians website : https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

What do you do if you want to provide your audience members with the value of community, but they're not all at the same level in their journey? We needed to come up with a solution for this at SPI, and by gosh, we've done it! Jillian is joined by two special guests today to talk about the launch of our brand new Learner Community. Matt Gartland is the CEO of SPI Media, and Mindy Peters is our Senior Solutions Manager. Together they'll give you an inside look at how we're now providing beginner entrepreneurs with the same level of support our SPI Pro members enjoy. This episode is a deep dive into the SPI community strategy. We talk about why we decided to create separate communities instead of having multiple tiers inside a single membership. We share what we've learned about migrating platforms, payment solutions, and enrollment options. Jillian, Matt, and Mindy also go through the tools and integrations we use to ensure our members have a fantastic experience. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx054.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Grow Digital Communities in 2022 With Special Guest Jillian Benbow Director of Community Experience SPI Media The Company Behind Pat Flynn Jillian Benbow is a digital community expert who helps business owners craft a community experience that stands out from all the noise. With over a decade of experience, she knows how to build a community that is safe, valuable, and enjoyable. Jillian hosts the Community Experience podcast and is the Director of Community Experience for SPI Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbenbow/ https://www.jillianbenbow.com/ 689 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS With Special Guest Jillian Benbow Director of Community Experience SPI Media The Company Behind Pat Flynn Stephanie Hudson Atarim Digital Agency Summit This Weeks Main Questions #1 - Jillian how did you get into the crazy world on online community building? #2 - Do you feel that it's getting harder to encourage community engagement online and do you have any insights connected to encouraging engagement? #3 - What are some of the biggest insights you have learned working with Pat Flynn and the SPI Media team? #4 - What are some of the challenges connected to producing content for different media platforms like podcasting and YouTube? #5 - What do you see as the future of independent media and are there any platforms and technologies that get you excited? #6 - What have been some of your biggest mess-ups which you are comfortable sharing with the tribe that you have learned the most from?

We often talk about the importance of body language and facial expressions, but do you know how to use body language effectively as a leader?Today we are joined by Richard Newman, CEO and founder of Body Talk.  Body Talk are the global leaders in evidence-based communication.  Richard is the author of the book “You were born to speak”.  He is also the recipient of the coveted cicero award for speechwriting.  In today's interview we explore the science of storytelling; leader's presence and something Richard calls “Leaders LIFT”Richard spent part of his early life living in the Himalayas teaching English to Tibetan monks. During this time he discovered a deep interest in the role of body language and how people with no common language can still somehow understand each other.A key element is congruence.  Everything about your body language and facial expressions needs to be congruent with the message you are delivering. When we are incongruent we confuse people and fail to connect with them authenticallyCommunication is all about how we connect with people.  Congruence helps us to connect authentically with people and make them feel like they matter to us.To build congruence we start with self-awareness. Becoming aware of your presence and what your body language and facial expressions are communicating.A key message is about “Gravitas”.  We hear this term a lot but have you ever thought about what it means. It draws from our posture and stance.  Standing in a grounded way where gravity works for us and shows that we cannot be pushed over brings a level of authority of what you are speaking about.To increase your influence on others we must focus on our mindset. Being mindful; focusing on our presence and ensuring that our presentation is focused on the people we are talking about you.  It is not about you, it is about your audience. Effective communication as a leader means that you see the whole of the person.  Listening to the words, listening to the tone, paying attention to the body language and facial expressions.When paying attention to these shifts in body language and tone it is critical to “listen without judgement” and respond with genuine curiosity with questions like “what just shifted for you there?”You can find out more about Richard at ukbodytalk.com and his Instagram @richardnewmanspeaks and on LinkedIn Richard Newman from Bodytalk.Our sponsor today was SPI Media.Apply to join SPI Pro at the following link - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro-application?via=TLP  SPI's amazing array of courses  - https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/?affcode=30425_fv3kfsf4  The Leadership Project:Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-proj  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipProj  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipproj  Twitter - https://twitter.com/leadershipproj1  Website - www.mickspiers.com  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG9X7weoI4Xs3SreZab 

Do you understand the power of brand and storytelling?  Do you understand how to embrace brand and storytelling as leader? This week we are joined by Charlie Feinerman. Charlie is an award winning strategist; a brand storyteller; and the Director of account strategy at Taoti Creative. We discuss brand and storytelling in detail and what the leader's role is in projecting a brand.Everyone has a brand whether they realise it or not.  Your brand as a leader is a reflection of your values and how you go about your business. Everything from how you treat other people to what you prioritise when you make decisions.Your brand is not what YOU say it is, your brand is what others say it is. The way you behave will impact your personal brand in all of your everyday interactions.Some homework for the audience this week.  Do you know what is YOUR personal brand?  What actions do you take to ensure that the brand you are projecting is the brand you would be proud of and want to project.Emotion plays a vital role here. Your brand perception will generally be emotive and how people FEEL about you and their interactions with you.Third Party Trust and Social Proof is the amplifier of your brand.  People learn about your brand from their interactions with you. In the absence of any interactions, they will revert to social proof from their friends or other people they trust.Every member of your team is an ambassador of your brand.  The leader plays a key role to set the standard here. Everyone in your team is looking for signals from you. If you are consistent with being “on brand” then others will start to follow.All of your actions need to be consistent with the Voice of the brand.  If you want to be seen as a fun brand; be fun. If you want to be a luxury brand; portray luxury in all that you do.Charlie shared the power of storytelling.  Storytelling makes you feel something.  Bringing emotion creates something memorable. The emotion of the story is processed in the limbic brain which is the same part of the brain that makes decisions. As a leader, consider now:What is your personal brand?What do you do to project that brand?What is your team or organisation's brand?Have you embraced the power of storytelling to be more memorable and inspire people into action?You can find out more about Charlie and Taoti Creative by reaching out to him on LinkedIn or at Charlie.feinerman@gmail.comOur sponsor today was SPI Media.Apply to join SPI Pro at the following link - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro-application?via=TLP  SPI's amazing array of courses  - https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/?affcode=30425_fv3kfsf4  The Leadership Project:Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-proj  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipProj  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipproj  Twitter - https://twitter.com/leadershipproj1  Website - www.mickspiers.com  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG9X7weoI4Xs3SreZab  

We are honoured today to be joined by Stephen Shedletzky, or better known as Shed.  Shed is an igniter, speaker and master facilitator with Simon Sinek, Inc. Shed is in the process of writing an important book on psychological safety with the working title of “Speak Up Culture. When leaders truly listen people step up.”  In the words of Amy Edmondson, psychological safety is about high candor and low fear. Converse to what many may think, psychological safety is not about having a lovey dovey environment. We need to strive for an environment where people feel they can openly speak their mind without fear of judgement or retribution.  Some of the keys to creating a speak up culture include: Leading from the front and speaking up yourselfLeading with canderous conversation with high candor and low fearConsider the behaviour you are rewarding.  Are you rewarding people when they speak up? Are you inadvertently rewarding the behaviour you don't want? The 2 components are to encourage and reward. Without psychological safety we open up our organisation's to learned helplessness and learned fear A good place to start is be open and transparent about your own weaknesses and strengths.  This demonstrates that it is okay to speak up; to put up your hand; to admit mistakes; to admit you need help with something. You do not want to miss this amazing interview between Mick Spiers and Stephen Shedletzky. You can find Shed on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzkyOur sponsor today was SPI Media.You can apply to join SPI Pro at the following link - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro-application?via=TLP  You can find SPI's amazing array of courses at the following link - https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/?affcode=30425_fv3kfsf4  The Leadership Project:Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-proj  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipProj  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipproj  Twitter - https://twitter.com/leadershipproj1  Website - www.mickspiers.com  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG9X7weoI4Xs3SreZab  #speakupculture #psychologicalsafety #shedletzky #simonsinek

Today we are joined by Yemi Penn, an inspirational woman succeeding in the male-dominated world of engineering. She describes herself as an Engineer by profession and Entrepreneur by passion.  She is the author of the book “Did you get the memo?” and the producer and star of the incredible documentary “Did I choose my trauma?” which is an absolute must see.In “Did you get the memo?” Yemi encourages us all to challenge the status quo of societal expectations and the pressures we feel.  In her new course “Create your own memo” she encourages students to break the shackles of expectation and create a memo that is based on your own personal definition of success.The key theme today is Trauma.  In “Did I choose my trauma?” she shares very openly about her own childhood trauma and how she was able to process that.She is now in a position to share her wisdom and show people the way to process trauma in their lives.Yemi encourages us to learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable. This gives us permission to not run away during a moment of trauma; to work through it; to not shut down and bury it deep down inside ourselves.  Great things happen just the other side of your own comfort zone.  This applies equally to our own self-awareness and to embrace empathy. To be uncomfortable feeling someone else's pain so that you can better understand what they are going through and be there for them.Talking about your trauma can be extremely cathartic.  It can help you to process and get through those challenging moments.  Then as you come out the other end you will be ready to share your story so others can also learn from it.Yemi provides wonderful advice on how a leader can help their team at times of trauma.  Trauma that could happen within the organizational walls or trauma that happens in their personal life and impact their wellbeing in and outside work.  She provides great insights on how a leader can be there for that person and to also seek professional help when needed.  This could include encourage your team to join a community of people that have been (or are going) through the same things your team member is experiencing.Any leader that cares deeply for their team should not miss this amazing interview.You can find information about the inspirational Yemi Penn at www.yemipenn.com including links to her groundbreaking documentary; her book and her course.Our sponsor today was SPI Media.You can apply to join SPI Pro at the following link - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro-application?via=TLP You can find SPI's amazing array of courses at the following link - https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/?affcode=30425_fv3kfsf4 The Leadership Project:Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-proj Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipProj Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipproj Twitter - https://twitter.com/leadershipproj1 Website - www.mickspiers.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG9X7weoI4Xs3SreZab

As we continue our celebration of inspirational women in the month of March we are delighted to be joined by Roberta Whitney Hughes.  Roberta is the Founder of PeaceFull Living and the lead instructor of PeaceFull Living TV.  Roberta helps people to redefine their relationship with stress.  Today we explore the key topic of authenticity and showing up as your authentic self.Roberta openly shares her story about discovering her own identity.  Growing up in a mixed race family she was confronted with government forms asking her to pick 1 race and never finding that this matched her true identity.  We strive for a world where we can celebrate who someone is and their cultural heritage without it being a source of discrimination or bias.We all look for authenticity in our leaders. For Roberta, Authenticity means leading more from your heart than your head.She breaks this into 3As.  Awareness; Acceptance; and Acknowledgement.  Many people struggle with self-love and self-care.  Filling your head with your perceptions of what other people say or think about us.  Acceptance is about moving past your limiting beliefs and loving yourself for the person that you are.Acknowledgement is celebrating your strengths; owning them and being courageous to share those strengths.The positive impact of showing up as your authentic self is that you can create a flow of energy and connectedness with the people around you.  When you do the opposite, when you are simply “playing a role” it is exhausting for you and comes off as inauthentic to others.  As a leader, if you show your authentic self it also encourages others that they are in a safe place to also show up as their authentic self.Managing your stress starts with self-awareness. Start with acknowledging that everyone has stress, being aware of your symptoms and triggers of stress.  Then be ready with techniques to convert that stress into something that works for you instead of against you. When managed well stress can be a positive.  It help you get just beyond the edge of your comfort zone where great things can happen.Roberta has graciously offered a 30% discount to the audience of The Leadership Project.  You can use the Promo Code LEADERSHIP30 at www.Peacefullliving.comYou can catch the Pantene commercial mentioned in the show here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luLkfXixBpM  Our sponsor today was SPI Media.You can apply to join SPI Pro at the following link - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro-application?via=TLP You can find SPI's amazing array of courses at the following link - https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/?affcode=30425_fv3kfsf4 You can find more information on The Leadership Project at the following links:Private Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-proj Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipProj Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipproj Twitter - https://twitter.com/leadershipproj1 Website - www.mickspiers.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG9X7weoI4Xs3SreZab 

A special episode recorded on International Women's Day 2022.  We are joined by the inspirational Deborah Wathen-Finn, the President of the Wathen Group. Deb has an incredible track record of success working as a woman in the male-dominated industry of public transit before moving on to form the Wathen Group. She shares with us her secrets for how she turned around the performance of New Jersey Transit. Turning NJ Transit from the worst performing agency in the region to a high performance team that the others were left to admire.Deb's secret was to treat people with respect; treat them like they matter; and actively engage them in the change process.It is often the people on the shop floor, those closest to the action, that have the best ideas of what is needed to be done. Create an environment where people feel their voice is heard; where there opinions are valued and where people have the psychological safety that allows them to speak up. This will provide great insights into what he happening in your team and business and what can be done to achieve high performance We spoke of the challenges of the “messy middle” where change efforts can get lost without effective communication and engagement with middle management. You can have executive management with a clear vision and you can have those at the shop floor with a desire to change and do better and the message is lost in middle management if there is not effective communication.Deb's inspirational story is not one to be missed.If you would like to know more about Deb and The Wathen Group you can find them at www.thewathengroup.com  Our sponsor today was SPI Media.You can apply to join SPI Pro at the following link - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro-application?via=TLP  You can find SPI's amazing array of courses at the following link - https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/?affcode=30425_fv3kfsf4  You can find more information on The Leadership Project at the following links:You can join our Private Facebook Community at the following link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326                 Follow The Leadership Project on all of our social channels as follows:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-proj                       Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipProj                         Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipproj                          Twitter - https://twitter.com/leadershipproj1                          Website - www.mickspiers.com                      YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG9X7weoI4Xs3SreZab 

We are joined by Jillian Benbow, the Director of Community Experience at SPI Media, Pat Flynn's organisation that spawned from his Smart Passive Income podcast.Digital communities help people to “find their tribe”.  Community allows you to achieve connectedness with people that see you; that have experienced the same things you are feeling and see you for you are.  This empowers you to show up as a your authentic self.  We discuss a key difference between Digital Community and Social Media and the dangers that social media can present for people. Social media has become a place where people show you an artificial glimpse into their life. This can lead to the dangers of comparison and feeling that you are not enough and somehow inferior.  Conversely, communities are supportive environments that are there to help you and meet you where you are. Where you can be yourself.Communities can be both a positive and negative when it comes to diversity of thought.  Communities that spread beyond your organisational boundaries can bring new thinking back into your organisation.  The negative can come if you ONLY surround yourself that look, act and think like you.So, what are the lessons for leaders here. A great leader will encourage their team to look for communities and support outside your organisation.  This can bring a level of expertise in specific topics that you may not be able to bring to your team.Community is also critical for solopreneurs.  Having a supportive environment where you can learn from others.  Giving you a support network that is larger than you may otherwise have.  Solopreneurs are everything from CEO to Janitor in their business.  This can be both very lonely and overwhelming if you try to do everything yourself.We wrap up the discussion with some crystal ball gazing and thinking about what the future of community may hold including the Web 3.0 movement and Distributed Autonomous Organisations (DAOs).You can apply to join SPI Pro at the following link - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro-application?via=TLP You can find SPI's amazing array of courses at the following link - https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/?affcode=30425_fv3kfsf4 You can find more information on The Leadership Project at the following links:You can join our Private Facebook Community at the following link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326                Follow The Leadership Project on all of our social channels as follows:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-proj                      Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipProj                        Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipproj                         Twitter - https://twitter.com/leadershipproj1                         Website - www.mickspiers.com                     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG9X7weoI4Xs3SreZab1rQ 

#552 In Wednesday's episode, we chatted with Marisa Pier about the money stories (and other stories!) we tell ourselves that then become our reality. Today, I wanted to talk a little about my own money story, because it's definitely had a role in the difficulty I had with my transition from a nine-to-five to entrepreneurship. As I was getting started as an entrepreneur, I held onto a lot of my money—and it definitely got me in trouble. In order to succeed with my business, I had to get over the idea of “I can't afford it.” Now, instead I'm focused on what's important, the north star, the mission and values here at SPI Media. Because when you do that, the question becomes, “How could I afford not to? Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session552.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we get to speak with Jillian Benbow the Director of Community Experience Manager at SPI Media. With over a decade of experience running digital communities and programs, Jillian has seen it all. She is eager to help more people run successful communities and to help grow the digital community profession. When Jillian is not working on all things community she is enjoying the outdoors of Colorado with her family and two energetic dogs. Our Guest Jillian Benbow Twitter :@jillianbenbow Website: spipro.com Hacks to Take Away Jillian shared expert tips around managing a community. Finding those issues within digital communities and solving them. Being able to find those connections when you join those communities wherever they may be feeling calm. We shared about having the idea to work somewhere without having to relocate. Learn how to make sure that you're keeping the people engaged. Learn about other communities by going to those communities that the stuff that you're passionate about. Whatever you have or accompany, you got to be able to put in the time and the effort, because that's the only way you'll see growth in your community. Watch what people are doing and be able to replicate it. Let's get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacksandhobbies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hacksandhobbies/support

In this week's episode, two veteran community builders, Tony Bacigalupo and Jillian Benbow, share their insights and practical tips for connecting with others and creating community, both IRL and online. We discuss a range of community-related topics, including:  The focus and goals of Tony's and Jillian's new podcast called "The Community Experience", which is part of SPI Media from Pat Flynn   As community-building experts, what attracts Tony and Jill to this type of work   The show's emphasis on connection and the value of connectedness and why feelings of connection are so important   The difference between community and "audience"   One thing listeners can do to make the sometimes awkward experience of communicating with a new person - at a conference, before a meeting, at work - less uncomfortable situation, so the next time you're in a place with lots of new faces (maybe even in gallery view), you're better at reaching out   Resources mentioned in the episode:   SPI Community Experience Podcast SPI Pro

Jillian Benbow - Co-Host of The Community Experience [Community Experience]She is the Senior Community Experience Manager at SPI Media and the host of the podcast The Community Experience.  Tell my listeners about SPI Media? How do you explain a community? Where do people get community wrong? What is the best way to onboard the community?  How do you go about setting boundaries with a community? What is the best way to deal with conflict resolution? Onboarding Email Automation Series: Welcome, tour, events Is there a fine line to keeping your current community happy and also growing your community? So let's say someone started a podcast, now what? ***ABOUT NICK GLIMSDAHLSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFind me on TwitterFind me on LinkedIn***LISTENER SUPPORTSupport this show through Buy Me A Coffee***BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:Learn about all the guests' book recommendations here: https://press1fornick.com/books/  BROUGHT TO YOU BY:VDS: They are a client-first consulting firm focused on strategy, business outcomes, and technology. They provide holistic consulting services to optimize your customer contact center, inspiring and designing transformational change to modernize and prepare your business for the future. Learn more: https://www.govds.com/ This podcast is under the umbrella of CX of M Radio: https://cxofm.org/Podcast-Shows/ SPONSORING OPPORTUNITIES:Interested in partnering with the Press 1 For Nick podcast? Click here: https://press1fornick.com/lets-talk/ 

Jay Clouse is host and producer of Creative Elements and community experience director of SPI Media. Creative Elements bridges the gap between art and business by talking to high-profile creators about the nitty gritty of building their creative career. Most of Jay's energy is directed towards his podcast and his newsletter, Creative Companion.Sponsorships & partners:- Sons: Sons.ie | Sons.co.uk and use code KICKOFFSESSIONS40 for 40% off- ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN.com/kickoffsessions and get 3 extra months free- Buzzsprout: Buzzsprout.com and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card(00:00) Sponsorships:  Sons.ie | Sons.co.uk(01:42) Introduction(03:26) Making the transition to freelancing (08:08) How do you get started with freelancing?  (11:41) What service should you provide as a freelancer? (14:30) What channels should you use to prospect clients? (17:40) Should you produce content in parallel? (20:15) How to prospect and manage clients correctly(22:06) How should you approach initial discovery calls(28:05) Did you build repeatable processes for multiple clients? (31:32) What are the different pricing options available? (36:30) What if your prices are too high for clients?(38:20) How do you manage project scope with the client?(41:39) How do you write a contract for a client?  Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXAThis episode is sponsored by Sons. Please support the podcast and get 40% off your first order by using the discount code KICKOFFSESSIONS40. Sons IE: sons.ieSons UK: sons.co.ukSons are a men's health care brand that offers clinically proven, licenced hair loss treatments for less than the cost of a cup of coffee per day. - ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN.com/kickoffsessions and get 3 extra months free- Buzzsprout: Buzzsprout.com and receive a $20 Amazon Gift CardSupport the show

Matt Gartland is the COO, CFO, and Head of Innovation at SPI Media (aka Smart Passive Income). He talks to us about building the community of SPI Pro, and about what's next for Fusebox

In the last session, I brought up the books Key Person of Influence and OverSubscribed both written by Daniel Priestley and one thing that these books have made is that the dream of the solopreneur is a pipedream. In fact, as a business owner, we need to seek collaborative teamwork as soon as possible.And, as I've been telling people in my day to day life, I think these books are as vital to someone's success as an entrepreneur as Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The E-Myth Revisited are. Sure, you can go without reading any of these books... but I highly suggest you don't pass them over.For the longest time, today's guest might have been considered the Ultimate Warrior of Solopreneurship. In fact, for much of its history, Smart Passive Income (SPI) featured Pat Flynn as the Crash Test Dummy of Online Business. And if he could start a six figure passive income business on his own, anyone could.But here's the thing. For several years now, he's been part of a team. Sure, he's been the head of creative at SPI, but he's been part of a team.And I have to admit, when that transition happened out of the blue, I (and I'm sure plenty of others) felt left behind.But as you'll hear, when he joined forces with Matt Garland and his team, things completely changed. The power of collaborative teamwork began changing his business and his life.Listen in as Veronica and I hear about his Pat his journey of leaving the legend of the great solopreneur behind to join his own team of Avengers.I think it's a lesson we all have to hear moving forward.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU'LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: If Pat was the main protagonist of a Disney movie, how would it start? 13:42What made Pat finally start his podcast? 18:39What factors does Pat believe give his show staying power? 21:34When it comes to SPI, who is Jess and how did her getting involved with the brand open doors to what it is today? 24:34What were the indicators that it was time to start growing the SPI team? 27:36How did Pat meet Matt Garland originally? 31:09What tactics does SPI use to keep everyone working in their strengths? 35:01What were some of the takeaways Pat had after doing the Income Stream daily for an entire year? 37:17After doing the Income Stream for a year, does he prefer podcasting or the live stream? 40:39How can someone realize when the business is ready for the solopreneur to take a step back? 42:37How do you know it's time to embrace collaborative teamwork? 45:54Where does Pat see entrepreneurship after the pandemic and what does he want to do more of? 48:49Who are Pat's top 3 influential people who have helped him get to where he's at today? 53:37Who would cause Pat to be starstruck if he had the chance to interview them? 54:20What's the biggest plot twist Pat has seen in his professional life? 55:50If Pat was sent back to January 1st 1990, what would he do to prepare? 59:40How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 1:01:57 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Pat Online: SPI, Personal Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: SPI ProPat's 100th episodeCliff RavenscraftSPI 115 - Jess comes on to the scene of SPIAdam Baker - Man vs DebtBonuslyClockwork - Mike MichalowiczDecisive - Chip and Dan HeathRamit SethiMichael HyattThe Social Dilemma Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: How to Build a Blog in 4 Minutes: What Pat Learned in 10 Years of SPI: Pat's Kids See his Book in a Bookstore 365 Minutes of the Income Stream on Day 365 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and ...

Matt Gartland, Co-Founder of SPI Media, joins us today to talk about his experience hiring and building teams, the marriage of a business partner and the community of SPI Media.

The podcast team at SPI has been cooking up something very exciting: a brand-new podcast called Flops! Flops presents an honest portrait of entrepreneurial failure in its numerous forms. When we hear entrepreneurial stories, we often glorify the big wins and brush over the failures that had everything to do with why success occurred. Flops turns the atypical success story on its head. Here to chat about the concept for the show and how it came about are co-hosts Karen Beattie and Ray Sylvester — after our short conversation you'll hear the first full episode of Flops: "The Pyramid Scheme." Learn more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/flops

On the show today is Jay Clouse. Jay is the host of Creative Elements and co-host of Upside. He's also the founder of Freelancing School and Unreal Collective, which was acquired by SPI Media where he now serves as the Community Experience Director. He's also created premium courses for LinkedIn Learning (Lynda) and his own called Podcast Like The Pros.I wanted to bring Jay on because of the breadth of experience he's had between founding startups, to communities, to podcasts. Jay is a true creative. He's a builder. Jay is one of my go-to resources for both podcasting and communities.You'll hear about how he got Creative Elements to over 500,000 downloads in just over 50 episodes, the formula for starting and building successful communities, and the exact email template he uses to get big-name guests on his podcasts.More on Jay: Jay on Twitter Creative Elements Upside Freelancing School Podcast Like The Pros Jay's LinkedIn Learning courses Mentions: Miles Beckler YouTube Playlist on blogging Creative Elements #49: Corey Haines of Swipe Files [Strategy] Sponsored by Ahrefs — with their new free tool, Ahrefs Webmaster Tools, you can make tangible improvements to your SEO completely for free for any sites that you own. You can monitor your SEO health, keep track of backlinks, do basic keyword research, and get automated email alerts straight to your inbox. Sign up for a free account at ahrefs.com/awt

Matt is co-founder, COO and CFO at a global online business SPI Media. Matt's years of experience and self-directed learning, often supported by a mentor, has created the space for him to grow as a leader, communicator and team builder which has led to his current job leading the entirely virtual team at SPI Media. In the interview, Matt and I discuss the importance of psychological safety, community, connection and support that we all need, especially in these uncertain times.  Enjoy, Tristan ___ More info on the Culture Is Everything Club here: https://www.cultureiseverything.club/ Join the low risk, low cost, low distraction Think Big Act Small Book Club here: http://tristanwhite.com.au/book-club Download the Culture Is Everything checklist to audit your team culture at tristanwhite.com.au/ Order a free copy of the Culture Is Everything book at: tristanwhite.com.au/culture-is-everything/ Sign up to the Culture Is Everything Kickstarter Program at https://www.tristanwhite.com.au/kickstarter-program/ Join me at TIME OUT! Live daily huddle with Tristan White at: facebook.com/tristanjwhite twitter.com/tristanjwhite youtube.com/UCELwTdy8indvS2XhdaFlpPg