Podcasts about strive grind

I wanted to share my journey of how I became a full-time entrepreneur so you can get to know me better :) I always love hearing other people's backstory because everyone's journey is so different and inspiring. So I hope this episode inspires you in some way and pushes you to keep going after your goals and dreams. I shared a condensed version of my story on my Instagram. So if you want to check that out or see photos and visuals that go along with my story, just click "My Story" in my highlights! In this episode, I discuss... How I got into graphic design How a bump in the road became blessing in disguise that helped me discover my love for painting Why we started Strive & Grind and how we pivoted from a blog to a branding agency How I fell into a depression during the success of Strive & Grind and how I got through it How an art show made me angry and gave me the idea to create gangSTAR* Creative And so much more! >>> Apply For My 1hr Mentorship Call

In this episode, Kevin shares how he was able to make 6 figures in just 12 MONTHS following his move to San Diego. Through fast action, investment and sacrifice - his journey can be yours too! Follow the tips Kevin drops in this episode to go further faster on your entrepreneurial journey. You can also take part in Kevin's FREE masterclass and learn how to make 6-figures in your business. 3 Black Boss Values Invest in yourself Pick one thing and FOCUS on it Take fast action and make your dream happen Sponsors Black Boss Club Black Boss Shop Shownotes **Click the timestamp to jump directly to that point in the episode. [1:29] How did Kevin get his entrepreneurial start?  In 2013, Kevin was working his day job and realized he didn't want to be in Corporate America anymore He was in a great job getting paid $65,0000 and working for a Fortune 500 company His career goal was to be the Chief Information Officer of a Fortune 500 company [3:21] Kevin realized this wasn't the path for him Kevin's mentors at the company were all overweight, weren't married and were traveling all the time He realized he couldn't see himself in that position Kevin then discovered entrepreneurial podcasts and started to change his mindset Entrepreneurs On Fire by John Lee Dumas Eventual Millionaire by Jamie Tardy podcast The Smart Passive Income Blog by Pat Flynn [6:03] Kevin made his mind up - Entrepreneurship is for him Founded Strive & Grind At the time it was a blog to help entrepreneurs strive and achieve greatness Kevin and his wife Devona created a clothing line and a lifestyle brand that thrived online but they weren't able to monetize it He also made an online gaming app called Ocean Impossible The business failed drastically The people he went into business with weren't the best partners Had a friend invest $10K but the business flopped Total of $20K in debt [8:48] Strive & Grind couldn't sell their inventory Strive & Grind flopped Kevin invested into a vast amount of inventory that wasn't selling [10:56] Online Course - Create Awesome Online Course Invested in a online course by David Garland $100 / month for 12 months Kevin created an online course business “From College to Career”  This business flopped [12:10] Move to San Diego Kevin was still working his day job in Massachusetts and realized he needed to make a change and move to San Diego, California So many entrepreneurs online that we're crushing it in business, were living in California Kevin reached out to his mentors as his company recently bought out a company in San Diego and pushed for the move The opportunity came and Kevin and Devona were able to move to San Diego Kevin remembers sobbing and crying because he felt the energy that his life was going to change once they moved [13:44] Touched down in California - Kevin's life changed forever  First day the moved, Kevin invested into a $2000 course called “B School” by Marie Forlio Kevin and Devona signed up for an event that featured like minded entrepreneurs [16:06] Black Boss Valuable Minute Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store. [19:25] Invested into a $36,000 Mastermind Kevin and Devona did not have the money at the time They decided to go into credit card debt for the program Kevin knew that his life was going to change and felt like he had to do whatever it takes to make his dream a reality Their mastermind coach suggested that they create a branding agency for entrepreneurs In 7 days they rebranded Strive & Grind to be a branding agency Kevin and Devona studied everything they needed to know about branding Started to put their knowledge into practice Their first few clients came from that initial  mastermind as well as Cole Hadders mastermind [24:14] Kevin and Devona's California goal Their goal was to quit their day jobs and make 6-figures in 12 months They did just that By changing their environment and switching their mindset, Kevin and Devona reached their goal Main thing that allowed them to reach their goals was through FAST ACTION [27:17] Tips for entrepreneurs who want to get a FAST start Pick that one thing you want to do Make it simple Focus on one thing Follow One Course Until Successful Find a mentor Pick THREE people max you'd like to learn from Pick people who are in the position you'd like to be in Invest In Yourself People who pay, pay attention Consumer debt is bad debt but investing in yourself is POSITIVE You will grow once you invest in yourself Don't tell your friends and parents what you're up to They will put their fears, negative beliefs and limitations on you You will seem crazy to the average person Your vision and their vision are totally different Sacrifice You're going to have to sacrifice so much on this journey Don't go out, don't party - that takes away time, energy and investment from your business [37:29] The #1 Tip for Entrepreneurs who want to make 6-7 figures The ability to communicate - influence, persuasion and sales When you learn how to communicate correctly, you will never have to worry about being broke again The fastest way to attract and connect with people efficiently is understanding communication [39:31] Kevin's story can be your story Kevin didn't come from the best up-bringing He had to pay for college himself He wanted to be successful, make an impact and find a way to succeed Kevin used his day job to fund his dream All entrepreneurs want FREEDOM Freedom of choice Financial freedom Freedom to travel When you reach the top, it's important to remain humble and remember why you chose entrepreneurship Resources Kevin's FREE training - blackboss.co/masterclass

Devona is an entrepreneur, artist, best-selling author, international speaker, and branding expert. She's the Co-Founder of Strive & Grind, an international Branding and Creative boutique and is the Creator of gangSTAR* CREATIVE helping creatives thrive in business and life. Find out more at DevonaStimpson.com. 

Podcast interviews Kevin Stimpson FIVE Minute Bark Podcast Details:http://codiedog.com/guestn.asp?a=8098&e=8569&ps=FIVE%20Minute%20Bark   Headline: WE help Entrepreneurs just like you create memorable , disrupted, badass brands Sub Headline: Are you ready to stop playing small and bring your brand to the next level STRIVE & Grind Episode Description: We’re here to empower and enable successful entrepreneurship through the world of branding. As entrepreneurs, we’re considered the crazy ones, who dream so big that we believe we can put a dent in the world. At Strive & Grind, we help you put your stamp on the world so you can effectively get your message out there, attract the best customers, create brand loyalty, and make more money. There’s no better time than now to be an entrepreneur, especially for the millennial generation. Guest Experience: Testimonial: “I swear, I must have Kevin on one shoulder and Devona on the other whispering/yelling in my ear about branding. Every time I think about doing something with my own creativity, I just refer back to the program and branding manual that they created. Entrepreneurs like to figure out things on their own or think they can do it better than anybody else but let’s be honest, A baker is good at baking. They’re terrible at running a bakery. I love knowing that my business is now for the first time Getting Weller. Thank you for all that you do!” – Dr. Eddie Weller, Doctor, Author, Speaker, and CEO of Getting Weller Testimonial #2: “Kevin and Devona were fantastic to work with! We needed total branding for our event (banners, logo, website, foam boards) and the dream team delivered the perfect product. More than anything else, I always enjoyed talking and exchanging with Devona and Kevin. They listened to our needs but they deliver so much more than what we expected. It was a total blessing to work with them :)” – Eric Yang, Entrepreneur & Founder of The Millennial Entrepreneur Network I help people with: In order for your brand to develop, grow, and succeed, you need to have a solid game plan to execute – one that really sets you up for long-term success. We conduct brand and market research while also evaluating your pricing, products and services, customer experiences, messaging, and look and feel to provide you with the best strategies for premier brand positioning. We’re all about branding you for the future. Client Success Examples: Today's Special Offer: Contact Kevin for a one on one consult to see if Strive & Grind is a good fit for your company. Want a Disruptive, badass brand? Click the link below. Take aways from todays episode: We will deep dive into several aspects of brand that will get you thinking. Brand is the most overlooked part of business planning and it should be your first. Kevin provides several steps you can take towards getting your biz in the right direction. Offer link: http://strivengrind.com/contact/

Devona is an entrepreneur, artist, best-selling author, international speaker, and branding expert. She's the Co-Founder of Strive & Grind, an international Branding and Creative boutique and is the Creator of gangSTAR* CREATIVE. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Branding starts with a vision and a strategy. 2. Don’t rely on one source of income. 3. Focus on the thing that you want to be known for. Visit Devona’s website Sponsors: Billy Gene Is Marketing: My friend Billy Gene wants to send you something in the mail! It’s small, blackish, and if used properly it might deliver some serious R O I. For the next 100 listeners who go to CopyOurAds.com, Billy Gene is going to mail you his best performing Facebook funnels for FREE. You just cover the shipping! DesignCrowd: If you’re not much of a designer, but are looking for ideas for your next logo, websites design or even your new business cards, then DesignCrowd can help! Visit DesignCrowd.com/fire for a special one $100 VIP offer for Fire Nation!

Branding is such an important component of a business and is often skimped by and not done effectively... especially in small businesses. So in this episode, we switched things up a lot in order to pick Kevin's brain on his expertise in the matter. Kevin is an entrepreneur, sought after speaker and branding expert. He’s the CEO of Strive & Grind, an international branding and creative boutique that helps entrepreneurs create memorable, disruptive, and premium brands. His limitless energy and branding expertise consistently land him speaking gigs and features in the press.   

Kevin Stimpson is an entrepreneur, sought after speaker and branding expert. He's the CEO of Strive & Grind, an international branding and creative boutique that helps entrepreneurs create memorable, disruptive, and badass brands that dominate.    Kevin is fiercely passionate about building up crazy successful businesses to transform the world. His limitless energy and branding expertise consistently land him speaking gigs and features in the press.

Kevin Stimpson is an entrepreneur, sought after speaker and branding expert. He's the CEO of Strive & Grind, an international branding and creative boutique that helps entrepreneurs create memorable, disruptive, and badass brands that dominate.    Kevin is fiercely passionate about building up crazy successful businesses to transform the world. His limitless energy and branding expertise consistently land him speaking gigs and features in the press.

The latest Academy episode features Kevin Stimpson. Kevin is the Founder of Strive & Grind, a lifestyle brand that empowers the dreamers and go-getters to unleash their inner greatness.  He is very passionate about entrepreneurship and works to educate, motivate, and inspire the new generation of entrepreneurs to create lifestyles full of experiences and purpose. I was intrigued by Kevin’s message with his authenticity, consistency, and ability to create content that makes sense for anyone -- whether you’re an entrepreneur, working for someone else or anything in between.  During this episode we discuss the value of being different, how to stand out in a crowded marketplace, falling in love with the process, developing unbreakable beliefs, Kevin's worst entrepreneurial moments, going "all in" and the #1 dream killer of most visionaries and so much more. I’d like to thank the brilliant team at Athletic Greens for supporting the mission of the show and offering us the highest quality nutritional insurance on the market, in an easy to take, all-in-one packet. Grab your special bonus as an Academy listener right here! Resist Average, Tommy

Kevin Stimpson is the CEO and Founder of Strive & Grind, a branding and creative boutique dedicated to helping millennial entrepreneurs create memorable, disruptive, and badass brands. Top Achievements in Career: -Quit corporate america within 5 months of starting business -Created 6 figure business in first year of business -Featured in Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur On Fire -Successfully run business with High School Sweetheart and AKA my Wife Kevin's Favorite Quote: “Do the exact opposite of everyone else.” Kevin's Favorite Books: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today's Show:http://strivengrind.com https://www.facebook.com/strivengrind/videos/999684763482113/ 30 Under 30 on InfluenciveiPromo Webinar Link 

Kevin Stimpson is the CEO and Founder of Strive & Grind, a branding and creative boutique dedicated to helping millennial entrepreneurs create memorable, disruptive, and badass brands. Top Achievements in Career: -Quit corporate america within 5 months of starting business -Created 6 figure business in first year of business -Featured in Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur On Fire -Successfully run business with High School Sweetheart and AKA my Wife Kevin's Favorite Quote: “Do the exact opposite of everyone else.” Kevin's Favorite Books: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today's Show:http://strivengrind.com https://www.facebook.com/strivengrind/videos/999684763482113/ 30 Under 30 on InfluenciveiPromo Webinar Link 

Kevin Stimpson is the CEO and Founder of Strive & Grind, a branding and creative boutique dedicated to helping millennial entrepreneurs create memorable, disruptive, and badass brands. Top Achievements in Career: -Quit corporate america within 5 months of starting business -Created 6 figure business in first year of business -Featured in Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur On Fire -Successfully run business with High School Sweetheart and AKA my Wife Kevin’s Favorite Quote: “Do the exact opposite of everyone else.” Kevin’s Favorite Books: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show:http://strivengrind.com https://www.facebook.com/strivengrind/videos/999684763482113/ 30 Under 30 on InfluenciveiPromo Webinar Link 

Kevin is the Founder of Strive & Grind, a lifestyle brand that empowers the dreamers and go-getters to unleash their inner greatness. He is very passionate about entrepreneurship and works to educate, motivate, and inspire the new generation of entrepreneurs to create lifestyles full of experiences and purpose.

Kevin is the Founder of Strive & Grind, a lifestyle brand that empowers the dreamers and go-getters to unleash their inner greatness. He is very passionate about entrepreneurship and works to educate, motivate, and inspire the new generation of entrepreneurs to create lifestyles full of experiences and purpose.

Kevin and Devona Stimpson are the husband and wife team behind Strive & Grind, a global online brand dedicated to empowering others to unleash their inner greatness. Mission: After losing several friends during high school and college, Kevin and Devona felt a responsibility to be a positive influence in their community. After early jobs and internships left them feeling uninspired, they worked to turn their passion for helping other succeed into a profitable business. Mindset: Devona jokes that Kevin is a walking self-help book! Listen as he shares the mindset shift that happened when he took a deep-dive into self-improvement. Marketing: After growing an online business for several years, Kevin and Devona share the ups and downs and what has had the most success in generating the right kind of leads. Momentum: Reflecting on several events that brought momentum to their business, there is one common thread that connects them all... people. Masterminds: Kevin shares just how you can begin today masterminding with history's most successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Devona shares the biggest lesson she's learned from forming mastermind groups and what to consider in order to get the maximum value for all. Mastermind Challenge: When creating content, imagine what your ideal client might search for online. These key words could be the ticket to your next viral post!