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98% of winning is working hard and being honest. In this special episode, Larry is back with million-dollar earner Mical Pyeatt to share how he spotted potential in someone’s life story and turned it into a 5-star rated book. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] How he met the guy. [4:28] The importance of being open-minded. [7:51] Next step.

Whatever business you're in, you have to focus and sell people on the difference you'll make in their lives. In this motivational episode, successful business leader Mical Pyeatt shares his life experiences and stories with Larry. Mical says he won't take no for an answer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [6:06] A major decision. [12:15] The shot caller. [20:02] Important advice.

SaaS Bootstrapping Lessons From Flowster CEO Trent Dyrsmid Are you looking to transform your eCommerce growth? Want to increase the efficiency, profitability, and value of your company? Today’s episode is for you! We are super excited to bring Trent Dyrsmid to the podcast today. He is the Founder and CEO of Flowster, which is a software company for eCommerce entrepreneurs to improve workflow automation through the creation and use of standard operating procedures. Through the use of their software, you can optimize execution through standard operating procedures, which are the lifeblood of today’s most successful organizations. If implemented effectively, they ensure every business process is executed exactly the same way, every time. They also improve accountability through an audit trail providing you with transparency into every aspect of your employees’ work. Teamwork is dreamwork, and by using this software, companies are able to allow team members to easily assign each other tasks, give due dates, upload files, and add comments to the work they've done — keeping everyone in the loop and your business running at peak efficiency. During today’s episode we talk to Trent more about Flowster, his journey from the beginning to where he is now, he shares his favorite automation tool, and so much more, so stay tuned and enjoy! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:41] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:35] How things are going with Trent and what he is up to. [01:13] Trent shares more about his first business, what it was, and how that lead to where he is today.  [04:18] More about the process of how he started to develop his standard operating procedure. [05:50] Trent talks numbers on his first company. [07:00] Trent elaborates about Flowster, creating processes in a digital, interactive checklist. [08:15] Why he decided to market to e-commerce customers.  [09:15] What the Flowster software offers — facilitating the process of delegation and more. [10:15] Trent walks us through an example of how the software functions and what the “magic button” entails.  [11:55] How many customers they have and we talk about the different pricing of their services. [15:00] Trent talks about his podcast and the value it’s given to him.  [16:22] He shares his favorite tool: Automation Zapier and his favorite Zap. [16:54] His favorite book: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber. [17:27] Where to find more about Trent and his business.   Resources From The Interview:   Trent Dyrsmid on LinkedIn Flowster Zapier The Bright Ideas Brand   Must read book: The E-Myth     Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Welcome back to Leveling Up Daily! Today Eric talks about how his other podcast, Marketing School, which he co-hosts with Neil Patel, will bring in more than $5 million annually! Listeners can expect a breakdown of the revenue streams, the adjustments that have been made over the past four years, and also some reminders of the time it takes to get to this point. At the end of the day, podcasting remains a potentially lucrative use of your time, so give this episode a listen to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] An introduction to the Marketing School Podcast that Eric hosts with Neil Patel. [01:22] The revenue breakdown from Marketing School! [02:22] The membership program that Eric and Neil are currently rolling out. [03:01] The payment tiers that are currently offered for the community.  [04:14] It takes time to build a foundation that you can cash in on. Resources From The Interview:     Leveling Up   Marketing School Podcast Neil Patel Dreamhost    Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

A goal isn’t a goal unless it has a plan of action to obtain that goal. In this insightful episode, Larry is joined by friend and mentor Bill Orender to talk about what changes you can make to become successful. Bill says people don't quit; they just get settled. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:44] Money relationship. [4:30] Your focus. [7:53] Book recommendations.

How to REALLY Determine How Many Unique Podcast Listeners You Have Knowing the numbers about how of your downloads are listeners can help you get a more accurate figure about how well your subscription model will do. Tune in to learn how to get better analytics and some figures around how many listeners you can expect to convert.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] Podcast analytics using Spotify, Apple, Chartable, and Slack. [01:24] Standards set by the IAB about what counts as a download. [03:11] Only around 25% of your downloads are listeners. [03:26] The percentage of unique listeners that convert to subscriptions. [04:26] The importance of knowing the numbers for attempting a subscription model. Resources From The Interview:   Chartable Slack IAB Marketing School Pro Supercast   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Find your emotional balance. In this inspirational episode, Larry explains the importance of a strong mindset—don’t let negativity get to you. It is not permanent unless you allow it to live in your mind. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:42] How to build toughness. [6:44] Ups and downs. [13:36] Take control of your mind.

What do you do when a tornado’s on the horizon? You crack open a cold one and watch it, of course! Jefferson Lilly, the founder and managing partner of Park Avenue Partners and host of the Mobile Home Park Investor’s podcast, shares his mobile home park manager’s surprising tornado response. Listen in to hear how Jefferson got into mobile home park investing, why he runs all his purchases by his advisory board first, and a lesson he learned about government operations - and learn why he believes he’s in the best niche in real estate.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 - Introducing Jefferson 03:50 - Jefferson’s story: He got into the business 13 years ago and looked into mobile home parks 04:50 - He believes it is the best niche; every city and county outlawed new construction of mobile home parks, which affects the supply curve 05:15 - The supply curve is shrinking 1% a year and demand is increasing 1%; almost all tenants own their own homes, so it’s only the land that they have to worry about 06:15 - The economics make sense; he bought 33 mobile home parks and has 5 others under contract 06:35 - The biggest challenge and his evaluation model 07:10 - He is independent thinker; once he was at a cocktail party fundraiser and a woman scoffed and walked away when he told her what he does 09:25 - He put together an advisory board of people who own trailer parks; he runs deals past them before he buys 10:20 - How he got his group of advisors 10:30 - He put himself out there and told people what he did; he started getting linked up with other people 10:54 - He found people online, too 11:05 - His most impactful lesson  11:15 - You can’t trust the government; his first park had a sewage lagoon, the local government said it was built to code but it wasn’t  12:45 - He paid about $500,000 to bring lagoons back up to code; now he doesn’t buy properties on private utilities 14:00 - They focus on buying mobile home parks; they rent-to-own some trailers; they don’t want to have a boneyard of parts and don’t have the bandwidth 15:20 - He’s a principle, not an agent; his podcast is called the Mobile Home Park Investor’s podcast 15:35 - Jefferson’s CSIRE story 15:40 - He has a park in Tornado Alley in Oaklahoma; he asked his manager there what they do when a tornado comes 16:17 - He said, “We watch them” and explained when they aren’t a concern 17:00 - A couple of weeks later, he got an email with the subject line “Park Destruction” and he thought they had gotten hit 17:20 - It was to fix a broken lock to a well house that kids had broken for $30 18:30 - On tech and the mobile home industry 18:40 - They don’t take cash and applications are done online; they’re trying to be automated 19:00 - They use Rent Manager software, work with on-site managers for on-the-ground work, use box.com, and have regional managers, too 20:40 - His role is to raise capital and find deals 21:00 - A tidbit for the audience 21:05 - Get an unofficial advisory board; learn from the experience of others who have been there, done that 22:05 - Get in touch with Jefferson at Park Avenue Partners  3 Key Points Be wary of judgy people.  Get an advisory board. Focus on what you are best at and outsource/automate the rest.

The Rise of Subscription Memberships – OnlyFans, Substack, Patreon, and More If you are a content creator of any kind, you can make an amazing living through your audience, and there are platforms out there that will help you build one. In this episode, we cover some of the main platforms that allow creators to reach their audiences and some metrics that will show you what percentage of your audience you can expect to convert into dollars. Tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:40] The different services and users of OnlyFans, Substack, and Patreon. [01:18] Examples of other platforms using a subscription model. [01:34] Percentages of listeners that convert to memberships. [02:14] What to offer in a membership and how much money can be made. [04:10] Other ways to leverage an audience you have built. [04:24] Going solo after leveraging platforms you have to give a cut to. Resources From The Interview:   OnlyFans Substack Patreon TechCrunch The Verge Memberful MemberPress Supercast Farnam Street Sam Harris   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

You have to make some mistakes to be able to be bulletproof later in life. In this inspirational episode, Larry is back with brand owner Harry Rathbone-Thomas to talk about how to make growth happen and how to develop a system for success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [1:22] How he got his own company. [6:04] Find your passion. [8:14] One of the best things he did.

Your Business Will Fail If You Don’t Choose This Correctly   Today we are going to talk about why your business model matters a lot. Different business  models exist and some require a lot more resources compared to the revenue they generate  than others. Tune in today and learn about which business models offer exponential growth, and  how to switch to a better model once you see a ceiling in the last.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling  Up Podcast!   [00:26] Examples of different business models; retainers, time for dollars, and more.  [01:02] Eric’s plan for how to change Single Grain’s model after he took over. [01:44] Business models that help you make money in your sleep.  [02:31] Why the agency model using a retainer is a bad idea.  [03:05] Scaling up into ever more exponential sources of cash.  [04:18] The importance of having a lucrative business model.   Resources From The Interview:   Naval Ravikant Andrew Wilkinson Leave Some Feedback:  What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in  the comments below.   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here  Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes  Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed  Connect with Eric Siu:   Growth Everywhere  Single Grain  Eric Siu on Twitter 

Love what you do—do what you love. In this insightful episode, life coach Harry Rathbone-Thomas shares his stories with Larry on how he established his fitness empire at age 33. From working in a local gym to owning a top fitness company in London. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [5:40] How he started his business. [7:12] Stop looking over your shoulder. [15:40] Education.

Welcome to THE TRUE NORTH COLLECTIVE℠ PODCAST: SEASON 3! With co-hosts Rachel Bellotti (she/her) and Jenell Riesner (she/her), this is a gathering of un-sugar-coated conversations celebrating the untold stories of everyday people fearlessly finding and living their true north.  In our own search to discover and live from our TRUE NORTH, we continue to meet many interesting, courageous people from all walks of life, doing all sorts of amazing things to live life in their own unique way. Stories from all over the world. Stories with heart. Stories with grit. Stories with plot twists. Stories going untold - until now. This season, we celebrate these untold stories of everyday people who are fearlessly living their true north and inspiring each of us to do the same. Today, we’re excited to bring our final 2020 free, pre-recorded workshop all about PRESENCE. This is a 2-parter with our favorite life coach, Judy Dejno, CEO of THRIVE - a human development company. This first episode is the pre-recording of the actual workshop on PRESENCE, done in real-time so that you can follow along with us from the comfort of your own home. Part 2, next week, is an open discussion about presence and authenticity. So, find a comfortable + quiet space, print out the Presence Worksheet (below), grab your favorite drink, put on some gentle background music, maybe grab a few friends if you want to experience this alongside others, + get ready to connect inward so that you lean into what’s here, now.   *note: this episode includes explicit language appropriate for those ages 16+   RESOURCES MENTIONED: #amplifymelanatedvoices @meditationswithsha #amplifymelanatedvoices @thepossibilityflow #amplifymelanatedvoices @soulcarecollective Presence Workshop (LINK TO PDF) Work with Judy Denjo for life coaching TNC podcast about seeing + being seen: S3|E44 Loneliness: Finding your true north in 2020 (part 1) Elizabeth Gilbert - Big Magic Music from: https://www.jukedeck.com/   3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Presence isn’t about striving for peace. It is about recognizing where you are right now and being with the depth of what’s actually here without making it right, wrong, good, bad. Peace is almost a derivative of the ability to accept + lean into what is - right now, fully - not just the “good” stuff. When you are outside of yourself, you are actually cutting yourself off from your innate creativity. Being outside of yourself means that you are disconnected from yourself and more connected to something outside of yourself (disempowerment). Start to pay attention to when you are outside of yourself and what got you there. What is it like to be outside of yourself vs connected to yourself in the present moment? What are body sensation differences? What are the experiential differences? What are the voice differences? What are the behavior differences? What are the thought differences? Knowing your unique markers for being connected or outside of yourself can help you to know when you are outside of yourself and that you might not be tapping into your fullest creative potential. Reflection is such a powerful practice to keep learning about who we are and how our system works and what our unique experience is so we can read and understand ourselves better. There is no right or wrong way to reflect, simply allow judgment to settle away if you can and notice the data points that you see and how they trend over time. Notice what throws you off. Notice what is consistently present before, during, and after amazing experiences and not so amazing experiences. Reflection is an invitation to pause + thoughtfully and honestly gather information so you can learn about how you uniquely work.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [1:40] Experiential workshop around Presence [3:23] Welcome, Judy! [5:50] AD: We’re excited to announce a new set of workshops around authenticity, going live monthly in 2021. If you have enjoyed these workshops or just want to dedicate more time unpacking your own authenticity alongside others doing the same, we’d love to have you join us! Make sure you are following us on IG + on our mailing list as that is where you can learn more about the workshops, some special promotions, and sign-up. We’ll see you there!  [6:51] BEGIN PRESENCE WORKSHOP HERE [24:35] AD: As you know, Rachel is a life coach, and to wrap up this crazy year, we’re excited to offer our TNC community an exclusive 10% off any/all life coaching packages/sessions purchased with Rachel between now + 1/31/21. Simply email rachel.unstuck@gmail.com + mention promo code TRUENORTHHOLIDAYS.

Sports are well-known for their strong support and sense of community, so leveraging this power virtually makes sense. Today's guest, Nigel Eccles, is the co-founder and CEO of Flick, a live group chat platform for sports influencers and their fans. Previously, he founded FanDuel and has worked in sports and the sports betting space for over 20 years. In this episode, Nigel reflects on his journey as a founder and what it was like building FanDuel. He gives us insights into fundraising, how they managed to do a pivot from their previous platform, Hubdub, and got funders to stay. We then move onto Flick, learning more about how it works and why there was an impetus to start it. A key piece of success in the space are communities and how sticky they are. Nigel sheds light on some of the difficulties that come with online communities and the importance of creating spaces where people want to hang out. Having founded several companies now, Nigel shares why the only advice applicable to every single startup is to deeply understand the customer and their needs. We wrap the conversation up with hearing about managing growth, why Peloton has been the best tool Nigel has added to his life in the last year, and where you can go if you want to learn more about sports cards and betting. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [01:09] Nigel’s background and how it led him to work in sports and sports betting. [02:00] Hear about some of the hurdles that came with starting FanDuel. [03:40] Dealing with the stress of being a founder; how Nigel has navigated his way through. [05:48] Why Nigel feels it is increasingly hard to build solid small businesses. [06:45] What FanDuel was like when they were at Series A funding. [07:45] How Nigel convinced funders that it was necessary to make a pivot, leading to FanDuel. [09:12] The value of spending time with other entrepreneurs and the lessons you will learn. [10:15] Hear about Flick, its business model, and how they make money. [11:25] Flick’s numbers, including users, and how the company measures performance. [12:25] Insights into online communities; challenges, influencing experience, and retention. [15:30] There is no silver bullet for what it takes to make a startup successful. [15:37] The only universal piece of startup advice: Be obsessed with your customer! [16:53] Flick’s customer development framework and the blended approach they take. [18:50] How fundraising for Flick differed from FanDuel. [20:21] What drew Nigel to start StarStock, a marketplace for sports cards buyers and sellers. [22:07] Why Nigel doesn’t have a grand vision and just focuses on working with people he likes. [23:10] Hear why Nigel decided to leave FanDuel and the move to sell the company. [24:15] The staff challenges that come with hypergrowth; what Nigel has learned along the way. [27:23] Resources if you want to learn more about sports cards and sports betting. [29:19] How Peloton has exceeded Nigel’s already high expectations. [29:58] Hear some of Nigel’s must read business books.   Resources From The Interview:   Nigel Eccles on LinkedIn Nigel Eccles on Twitter Flick FanDuel Tony Hsieh Crunchbase Ev Williams Lesley Eccles on Twitter Relish Andreessen Horowitz LeBron James StarStock Ooni Flutter Entertainment Y Combinator Seedcamp ‎Heros For Sale Podcast ‎Stacking Slabs ‎House of Jordans Discord Peloton The Queen's Gambit Must-read book: Zero to One, The Lean Startup, What You Do Is Who You Are   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

YouTubers like MrBeast and Airrack enjoy colossal follower and view counts, but there are key steps they follow as to how they produce and advertise their content. In this episode, you will learn about the value of the ideation side of content creation, the key role of good titles and thumbnails, and a whole lot more!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:40] Some big YouTubers and the techniques they use to attract followers. [01:21] For MrBeast, the most important thing is daily ideation. [02:45] Airrack says that the title and the thumbnail are more important than the video. [03:25] The types of metrics that large YouTubers look for.   Resources From The Interview:   MrBeast Airrack Dan Bilzerian Ogilvy   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

If you build an audience and continue to stay consistent with the value you provide them and the way you leverage it, the results will begin to snowball over time. Tune in to this episode and hear about the rise of paid newsletters, as well as how to build and provide value to your audience. You’ll also learn some ways to leverage your audience and some figures about how much you can expect to make per year! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] The rise of Substack which allows people to make money from paid newsletters. [00:25] Four forms of leverage, and the value that your audience has. [01:50] Building an audience and how to leverage it once you have one. [02:41] How the Leveling Up and Marketing School communities works and how they make money. [03:25] The snowballing effects of providing consistent value to a community. [04:09] Different platforms for leveraging an audience beyond newsletters.   Resources From The Interview:   Hunter Walk Naval Ravikant Charli D’Amelio   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter  

The route to a successful and growing online business is hard to imagine without the assistance that is provided by peer groups or masterminds. In this episode, Eric unpacks just how helpful these can be, and have been for him, explaining how you can join up with existent networks or even start your own. There is a wide range of options for any size or level of business, so do not sleep on this great resource! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:33] What is a peer group and what are the different forms they take? [01:04] Events, activities and networking — characteristics of different groups. [01:50] What to do when starting out and getting going in a mastermind. [02:41] Prerequisites for joining groups and the different options available.  [03:19] Having fun and relaxing while sharing and networking. Resources From The Interview:     Leveling Up   YPO Entrepreneurs' Organization  Burger King  Jayson Gaignard Vistage  Tiger 21     Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

SUMMARY: Episode 27 – This week we speak with Allison, The founder of Allison Campbell Design. She shares with us how she was able to build her business from the ground up. Starting with design in construction, Allison tells us how her previous experience helped her become an exceptional interior designer, winning multiple awards and expanding nationwide. Additionally, with the help of social media and a renovated website, Allison Campbell Design was soon to be known as a staple name. You would not want to miss this! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:02] – Founder of Allison Campbell design [00:28] – Allison backstory [01:00] – Origins of how Allison got into designing [03:21] – Leaving construction design [04:11] – Allison discusses the layout and style of her home that won the best interior design [06:31] – How do you manage projects nationwide [08:24] – Working with E-Design with the homeowner [08:56] – What are the services that you offer [09:37] – How important are social media and your website for business [10:47] – Getting an idea/personality of who I am through the website [00:07] – What design advice can you give to a business owner who is working from home [01:32] – What is a good publication you recommend [02:22] – What is one thing you have purchased over quarantine that you are thankful for [02:55] – What is one tool that people in your company use every day [03:30] – Where to find Allison RELATED SOURCES: Allison Campbell Design: Featured on IG/Blogs multiple times, a couple of magazine articles about specific designs. Recently won several awards for a home I did in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes, Servicing clients from Florida to California Website - www.allisoncampbelldesign.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/allisonpress/?hl=en CONNECT WITH US: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FROZTECH_us/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FROZTECH’ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FROZTECHUS/ WEBSITE: https://www.FROZTECH.com/ WANT TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.FROZTECH.com/podcast/apply/ HELP WITH SEO: https://www.froztech.com/seo-services/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/froztech/message

You have to be laser-focused on what you want. Larry is back with business leader Mario Arrizon to talk about bullying. Stop letting other people take control of your life—it’s time to make commitments to what you want. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [5:14] Two major takeaways. [7:49] The remote control. [8:43] His true successes.

Eric had made a plan to move to Puerto Rico during November of this year and today on the Leveling Up Daily show, he explains why he backed out of this plan and decided to stay in LA. With the island lifestyle, great food, community, and attractive tax laws, there were a number of reasons that Puerto Rico started to look very attractive, but with a bout of sickness and in the context of the year we have all had in 2020, Eric found that when it came down it, it did not make so much sense. Tune to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:24] The plan that Eric had to move to Puerto Rico at the beginning of November 2020. [01:01] The situation regarding taxation in Puerto Rico right now. [01:29] Safety and lifestyle on the island — attractions to living there. [01:51] The factors that made Eric rethink the decision and ultimately back out.  [03:00] Hurricanes and a lack of infrastructure in Puerto Rico. [03:56] Recommendations for keeping options open for destinations like Puerto Rico. [04:29] Further resources to check out while exploring your options.    Resources From The Interview:     Leveling Up   Ramit Sethi Money Dials Sovereign Man   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Just because you know something doesn’t mean it is in your system. In this motivational episode, successful entrepreneur Mario Arrizon shares his thoughts with Larry on why people need to think positively and how he became successful. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [1:27] The positive mindset. [7:00] Stop blaming others. [8:11] The amateurs versus the greats.

The routes to getting funding for a company are not as limited as they once were. The road has widened and it is now more possible than ever to get financing from smaller investors. For this episode, Eric shares his story about crowdfunding and the platforms that suited the company's needs. The importance of your audience and network are also explored, so make sure to join us for this important discussion! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:35] What the funding and acquisition landscape looks like right now. [02:09] The work that had to go into crowdfunding and the platform that was used.  [02:35] Promotion across platforms and audience — making use of your resources. [03:14] Things have changed; you can find money and get funded from anywhere!  [03:48] It is worth considering all the options for financing to find the right one.  Resources From The Interview:     Leveling Up   ClickFlow  TechCrunch  CrowdEngine  StartEngine  Angels and Entrepreneurs     Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Set a goal for yourself, even if it is a small one. In this insightful episode, Larry is back with successful entrepreneur Mical Pyeatt to talk about how he set his goals and how they have affected him later in life. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [3:44] How he got the job. [6:08] One of the greatest things. [13:12] What "40 wide" means.

Honesty should be a fundamental part of your character in life. In this inspirational episode, Larry speaks with million-dollar earner Mical Pyeatt to talk about what made him get out of his comfort zone and how he grew his business from the bottom. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:13] His first move to freedom. [13:24] What to do as a leader. [17:37] How he realized that Universal Studios wasn't the answer for him.

In today's episode of Leveling Up Daily, we talk about the marketing process of the Leveling Up book, and how we have been getting email addresses for 15 cents a pop! Utilizing the powerful targeting offered by Facebook and using giveaways and competitions to entice users has proven great for collecting contact information. Plus, the opportunity for the development of this strategy into a fully-fledged book funnel make this path an almost sure winner! Tune in to hear all about it and stay tuned to find out how it all turns out in the coming months! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:24] Combining Facebook ads and King Sumo giveaways! [01:01] The contest we have been running across different platforms and channels. [02:08] The logic around email information and conversion. [03:03] Possible evolutions of this sales funnel and what the future months will look like.  [04:02] How the premise of the book ties in with the strategies discussed here! [04:56] Thinking about the future and the best marketing for younger generations.   Resources From The Interview:     Leveling Up   KingSumo  Fortnite League of Legends Russell Brunson    Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Charli D’Amelio has grown to the point where she has built a massive audience on TikTok since she started in only 2019. While her fame is partly a sign that almost anybody can rise to stardom on social media these days, there are also many lessons that we can learn from the example she has set. Tune in and hear about the value of diversifying platforms and content, serving your audience, and the future of content creator business models.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] The rise of Charli D’Amelio and how many followers she has. [00:49] Almost anybody can get huge on social media these days. [01:14] The ability to move from one platform to another; knowing when to diversify. [02:01] Diversifying as far as making different kinds of content too. [02:11] Working with agencies and knowing when and how to monetize. [03:03] How Charli is leveraging code, capital, labor, and media. [03:20] Hiring a good team. [03:47] Figuring out how best to serve your audience. [04:05] Selling more than just merchandise to the audience you have built.   Resources From The Interview:   Gary V Logan Paul Naval Ravikant Charli D’Amelio   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

In this episode, Eric explains why he put 50% of his business' cash sheet into bitcoin. This may seem like a bold move, but as he explains here, there are some great arguments for bitcoin's utility and safety, and plenty of successful people who are doing the same. This is not financial advice per se, but definitely worth thinking about in the current uncertainty of the US and the world. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:24] The current political and economic climate and why this influenced Eric's strategy.  [01:20] What might happen in the coming months with different commodities. [02:01] The case for bitcoin — the strongest cryptocurrency. [02:30] Looking back at the highs and lows of bitcoin over the last decade.  [03:35] A few of the high profile backers of bitcoin currently. [04:03] Practicality and utility; the argument for bitcoin's strengths. [04:57] Some food for thought around cryptocurrency and bitcoin.    Resources From The Interview:     Leveling Up   Michael Saylor Square Jack Dorsey Chase PayPal CitiBank Blackrock    Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

In this episode, Eric shares findings from Hootsuite’s annual report that talks about which social media platform investors are most excited about. You’ll learn which platforms rank the most highly for growing audiences organically, reaching business goals, and more. Eric also compares his use of these platforms to the findings in the report. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] An introduction to Hootsuite’s social media trends report. [01:09] Which platforms investors are most excited about. [01:40] How Eric’s usage of the different platforms compares to the findings. [03:19] Using WhatsApp groups for marketing. [04:09] Eric ranks the platforms in terms of the amount he markets organically on them. [05:16] Rankings for social platforms that are effective for reaching business goals. [05:30] How Eric’s usage of the different platforms compares to the findings. Resources From The Interview:   Hootsuite   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

We are returning to the story of MrBeast and his YouTube success for this episode and today we unpack a lesson about the role of trust in getting conversions on your offer. It is not always about how good your offer is, in most cases, as with the example of MrBeast giveaways, trust needs to be established before someone will commit. Listen in to hear how you can apply this to your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] MrBeast's sizable following and outlandish video content! [01:01] How trust can disarm defense mechanisms in people. [02:55] Taking a lesson from Gary V and boxing strategy! [03:10] Making sure of your offer, and how you package it.  [03:42] Getting more customers and conversions through trust.   Resources From The Interview:     Leveling Up   MrBeast Gary V   Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook      Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Anything is possible through willpower and focusing on your growth. Larry is with brand owner Adam Weidel to talk about how to achieve goals—you will amaze yourself with what you are capable of accomplishing by staying on the attack. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [1:41] The growth mindset versus the fixed mindset. [3:26] The takeaway prevents you from being successful. [8:18] Stop the negative thoughts.

Successful people form a habit of doing things. In this insightful episode, Larry speaks with million-dollar earner Bill Orender to discuss why people need to set their goals before taking action. Bill says no one has financial authority over him besides himself. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [4:10] The importance of setting goals. [22:11] Monetize your goals. [28:07] A points system. [30:12] The hardest thing in life.

Curious about what it takes to have an ACU - Accessory Dwelling Unit - right in your own backyard? Paul Dashevsky, partner and co-founder of GreatBuildz.com, works with clients who want to build an ACU for all kinds of reasons, from office space to rental unit. Listen in to hear how people are increasing their income (and their property value!) with ACUs and learn why it’s so important to make sure you work with the best, pre-screened, and pre-vetted contractors to reduce unexpected costs and unnecessary headaches.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:20 - Introducing Paul Dashevsky and today’s topic: ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) 00:55 - We have an inventory crisis and a lack of affordable housing; ADUs are a solution 01:10 - Paul is partner and co-founder of GreatBuildz.com; where they match homeowners with the best, pre-screened, pre-vetted contractors 02:15 - 50%+ of the calls they get are for ADUs 02:55 - Even Kanye West has trouble getting a contractor to get things done  03:30 - On ADUs 03:45 - They work primarily in California where the laws on ADUs have really changed 03:53 - ADUs are a small home/unit in your backyard; in CA it can be up to 1,200 square feet 04:50 - It can be used as a living space for aging parents, a home for older children, detached office space, for rental income, or to live in to rent out the main house 06:45 - Zoning and regulation 07:05 - It’s specific to town, county, city, state; go the the city planning department or talk to a local architect and find out the rules 08:45 - The biggest benefit of having ADU; income, increased property value 09:50 - The biggest issue; people not wanting to be in a dense environment, privacy 11:05 - ADU costs: It’s more expensive in CA and costs more to build small than big 12:10 - You still need all the appliances 12:35 - People’s biggest fear: the expense, the 6-month process, the “nightmare remodel”; you have to make sure you have a good contractor 13:30 - Why clients go to GreatBuildz.com; they want factory-built ADUs down to custom built ones but it’s important to consider all the costs both ways 14:35 - Sometimes the pre-fabricated quoted price doesn’t include craning, site work, running utilities, etc; make sure to double check 15:20 - On neighborhood issues 15:35 - Laws passed in CA in 2020 that HOAs and CCNRs couldn’t restrict building ADUs 17:35 - Paul’s CSIRE story 18:05 - When he was flipping homes, they bought REOs and short-sales; a couple times they’d walk into a house and the family pet would be left behind 19:15 - One October, a contractor tore off the roof of a house and canceled the next day when he was supposed to put the new one back on 19:40 - That weekend, it rains on his house that doesn’t have a roof; thousands of dollars and headaches later, they’re 99% done 20:19 - Then the water heater leaks and they have to do it all over again; that’s his “house with two floods” story 20:50 - How to reach Paul: email paul@greatbuildz.com, visit www.greatbuildz.com, and check out the blog there for resources and education 3 Key Points ADUs bring new inventory to the market.  ADUs can increase income and property value. Professionals are responsible and transparent.

For this episode of Leveling Up Daily, we look at how MrBeast took a leaf out of Jeff Bezos' book and got himself to 46 million YouTube subscribers! Lessons here include the power of delaying and allowing growth to compound, and we see with this example how patience can pay off in a big way. MrBeast's audience and revenue growth is truly inspiring, so make sure to tune in to hear it all. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] Who is MrBeast and what does he do on his YouTube channel? [01:20] Demonetization of MrBeast's channel and what this means for his revenue. [01:40] Looking at the lead that MrBeast took from Jeff Bezos and Amazon. [02:26] The power of reinvesting for growth — how Amazon grew to their current size! [04:00] MrBeast's reinvestment strategy with his content channels.  [05:10] Delaying and compounding — avoiding taxation on profits. [05:52] Taking care of yourself first and then aiming for massive growth.   Resources From The Interview:     Leveling Up   MrBeast Jeff Bezos Whole Foods  PillPack Zappos Twitch Blue Origin  Patriots Bill Belichick  Warren Buffett    Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

If you stick with something, openings and opportunities will eventually present themselves. In this special episode, Larry introduces his theme song and the reasons why he chose it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:33] Fight for what you set your mind to. [5:17] How Larry’s brother got the opportunity. [10:50] The highlights.

The misery that you are going through is for a purpose. Larry is joined by multi-million dollar earner Gary Kornegay to share their stories of working hard since childhood. In this inspirational episode, you will hear how Gary became a multi-millionaire while his brother ended up on the street. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [20:24] Life changing opportunity. [24:08] The exposure. [31:13] The mindset you need for success.

Messaging and marketing have a key role to play in the divided political situation in America. In this episode, we explore how Trump uses messaging to spread polarizing opinions, and how news and social media entities are the channels through which these tensions play out. Tune in for all this as well as to learn the importance of being aware of biases in the media we consume. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:38] Why America is still very divided based on vote counts. [01:44] BLM vs MAGA and how Trump’s great messaging won him the last elections. [02:49] COVID and examples of Trump’s messaging that polarizes people. [03:55] Competing messages between media organizations and Trump. [04:17] How powerful social media is for spreading polarizing messaging. [05:05] Curating the information we receive and being aware of its influence.   Resources From The Interview:   Naval Ravikant on Twitter   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

In aid of the release of his new book, Leveling Up!, Eric has laid out the goal of appearing on one hundred podcasts in the next 12 weeks! Today we get to hear why podcasts are a great way to promote something like a book, how Eric is going about sourcing shows to approach, and the thought and planning that goes into presenting to different audiences. Tune in to hear how you can utilize these great resources for marketing yourself! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:56] Eric's goals right now with the book and the 12 week period he has laid out. [01:11] Why podcasts? Natural affinity to hosts and guests and huge audiences.  [02:09] Eric's method for finding marketing podcasts to appear on using Chartable. [03:12] Topics to discuss on podcasts; finding enough content to keep it interesting. [04:14] Leveling up within your own business, and then beyond! [04:46] Using Mixmax to evaluate what is working and what is not.  [05:19] Getting placed on big podcasts and staying clear on your goals.   Resources From The Interview:   Oprah Today Show Chartable Anthony Pompliano  Mixmax   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

In this episode of the daily Leveling Up podcast, Eric talks about the outreach he is doing to market his new book, Leveling Up! You will get to hear about why he thinks that influencer marketing is where it is at currently, and how he is going about these strategies. So to catch all the good stuff about value for money, sourcing influencers and more, join us today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] Why Eric is aspiring to influencer marketing! [01:45] How Eric has been finding gamers using Twitter and email.  [02:26] The messaging used to connect and collaborate with influencers. [02:57] The costs involved in this kind of marketing. [03:43] The value that you can get for your money in the influencer space. [04:03] Testing different influences and finding the best route before going all-in. [04:54] How to support Eric and his new book!   Resources From The Interview:   Followerwonk Mixmax Mail Merge Ninja   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

If you go after your goal as hard as you can, you are going to be 100 percent better than where you started. In this insightful episode, Larry speaks with successful entrepreneur Adam Weidel about how to stay on track when unexpected things hit you in life. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:51] The number one thing to say to yourself. [1:58] Three things to do to stay on track. [5:27] The mindset of successful people.    

No amount of magic will give you success. Larry is with Ivan Earle, founder of the African American Leadership Council within a Forbes 1000 company, to talk about what a serial winner is and how to become one. In this episode, Ivan shares his experiences and thoughts on how to be successful. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:42] Verbalize your ambition. [11:23] Road to success. [18:26] Advice for the new generation.    

Christy Gessler, the Broker/Owner of the Freedom 512 Real Estate Group, an independent brokerage in Central Texas, knows how agents can sometimes internalize their client’s emotions. Listen in to hear how to navigate tough times in a healthy way, why it’s so important to have good friends in your corner, and why true connection is key to success in all areas of life.   Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:55 - Introducing Christy, a REALTOR® in central Texas for 15 years 01:20 - She was a cop before working in real estate; she started as a real estate assistant and was a local franchise owner of The Big Red company 02:30 - She opened her own real estate brokerage and has been doing it for 2 years and has 14 agents 04:00 - Christy’s CSIRE story 04:20 - After being out of rehab for 2 weeks, she ran into a friend who suggested she get into real estate 05:25 - She has more fun now and has grown into a leadership role; she believes awareness of the stress and struggle in the industry is important 06:30 - People have a lot of emotional burdens, especially right now 07:17 - Her experience with rehab 07:35 - At a NAR conference in Chicago, she fell down the steps outside a bar; a day later, a friend took her to the hospital  08:40 - After the conference, she realized that she didn’t want the life she was leading; at the time of recording, she’s 1,000 days sober 09:45 - Her eating, body, and emotions have changed a lot since she’s been sober 10:30 - The reactions she gets when she’s open about her past and challenges 10:32 - People wonder if she wants to be social or go to Happy Hours; she can be around booze and still be happy and social 11:10 - People have reached out to her asking for guidance on how to get on the journey, too 13:00 - On The Dependent Agent podcast; the goal is to spur conversation and connection 14:40 - People can seek dependencies in times of stress and uncertainty; alcohol sales are skyrocketing through the pandemic 16:20 - How to contact Christy: https://www.512freedom.com/ or email her at christygessler@gmail.com  3 Key Points Agents sometimes internalize their client’s stresses and struggles.  Watch out for each other.  Self-care is #1.

It’s not what you say—it’s what you emphasize. Larry is joined by his Executive Assistant at Weidel International, Danielle Wingo, to talk about what you need to build a successful company. In this insightful episode, you will learn what you can do to improve the work environment. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [5:04] Textbooks versus the real world. [12:24] The number one principle. [17:03] Advice for leaders.

Don’t underestimate the little steps you take. Mario Arrizon, a wealth expert, joins Larry to discuss momentum. In this insightful episode, Larry and Mario talk about why it is so important to have good connections with people, and how to be a successful leader. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [4:53] Networking. [11:22] Good leaders versus great leaders. [15:04] Create competition.

If you want to build a community you have to focus on how you can provide value to them, but once you have one you can save a lot of money on marketing. Connecting people is Lloyed Lobo’s superpower, and today we talk to him about how he built a community of over 60,000 people and the returns this investment of his time is producing. Lloyed is Co-Founder and President of Boast.AI, and he is also one of the Co-Founders of the amazing Traction Conference. Before getting into the topic of community, Lloyed gives us the rundown of how Boast fuels the growth of innovative companies by automating R&D tax applications and more. From there, Lloyed talks about how the aims at Boast, to serve their clients, grew into early community-building events that evolved into the Traction Conf. We hear tips and tricks from Lloyed about the best ways of building a community, key learnings he had on his journey, and about the incredible conference Traction has evolved into. Lloyed highlights that a community-building strategy should only be used if you are prepared to give without expecting anything in return and if connecting people is truly your passion. For all you need to know about bringing people together and the power of leveraging networks as a secret marketing weapon, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [01:04] An overview of Boast’s services automating R&D tax applications and more. [00:40] How the mission to expand Boast and build a community birthed Traction. [04:36] The complexities of the R&D tax credit system in the U.S and Canada. [09:50] How Boast is using a fund to offer R&D returns quarterly. [11:12] Boast’s model for making money by taking a percentage of R&D returns. [11:35] Key learnings Lloyed had on the road to building Traction. [16:36] The last few years of Traction, how it has evolved and what it involves. [17:35] How Lloyed built Boast and his community using a philosophy of giving, not marketing. [19:43] The time it took to build Traction from its less formal stages to where it is now. [20:01] Community building tips: Email lists, in-person events, cadence, and a passion for connecting. [23:30] The return on investment of building a community. [24:47] The key to building a successful business and the steps to building a community. [28:28] Using Nir Ayal’s Hooked model to keep communities engaged. [29:39] Lloyed’s favorite book and different sources he gets his knowledge from. [31:07] Brilliant webinars Lloyed has recently engaged with.   Resources From The Interview:   Lloyed Lobo Lloyed Lobo Email Boast.AI Launch Academy Salesforce Twilio TechStarters Founder Institute Startupfest Mars Eventbrite Josh Fechter Blitzmetrics Dennis Yu on Twitter Matt Epstein Nir Eyal Rippling Zenefits Must-read books: Hooked, Blitzscaling   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

As Eric prepares to release his new book, Leveling Up, he takes this opportunity to spill the beans on his inspiration and motivation for writing it! Eric talks about the time he has spent on its creation over the last five years, the publishing model he selected, and how he aims to tap into the discourse around habits, with his own take on improvement and and progress. Tune in to hear it all from the man himself!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] When the book was started and the time it has taken to write it. [01:22] The reason that Eric decided to write and publish Leveling Up.  [02:35] Servicing the huge gaming community across the world! [03:23] The idea of the 'power-up', and relating it to the conversation around habits. [03:41] The main goal for the book: Refining the messaging and helping people.   Resources From The Interview:   World of Warcraft EverQuest Street Fighter Atomic Habits The Power of Habit Page Two The Coaching Habit   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

In this episode, Eric shares the lessons that he learned from losing $200,000 trying to start a coaching program. He talks about not having sales nailed down, why good marketing alone is not enough to sell a product, and other key lessons he learned from this loss. To hear more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:38] The benefits of doing a post-mortem after you complete a project. [01:10] What prompted Eric to start a training program when the pandemic hit.  [01:50] How the campaign for the program was received. [02:15] The problem Eric faced by not having a sales team for the program. [02:50] Some of the things that went really well for Eric. [03:50] Lessons learned from the failure of the training course.  [05:27] If you don’t have passion for your product, don’t pursue it.   Resources From The Interview:   Traction Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

In this episode, Eric talks about giving away free content and why it can be such a successful business model. We hear about some examples of brands who have done this and why delaying gratification, if you can, will help you win. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:22] What Eric means by “the business of free content”. [00:50] Fortnite’s business model, giving away free content, and why this is so effective.  [02:14] If possible, try to prolong giving away free content as long as you can. [03:02] How MrBeast has leveraged the free content model successfully. [04:10] Eric’s approach to monetizing Leveling Up and Marketing School. [05:12] Deferring gratification will put you in a better spot than most.    Resources From The Interview:   Mr Beast MrBeast on Twitter MrBeast on YouTube Fortnite Tim Sweeney Joe Rogan Bill Belichick Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

In this episode, we talk about the importance of being patient in business. As entrepreneurs, it is easy to fall into the comparison trap and want to move as quickly as possible. Eric talks about the similarities between compound interest and business success and why a slow and steady approach is the best-kept secret out there.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:29] The comparison trap that many entrepreneurs tend to fall into. [01:27] Avoid comparing yourself with someone who has been in business for longer than you.  [01:40] The magic number of years it takes to really see success and gain traction. [03:08] Experience compounds in the same way interest does, so be patient! [03:53] What Eric has learned from trying to achieve things too quickly. [04:59] There is no such thing as quick success, despite how it may appear.  [05:39] Pre-order Eric’s book from your favorite bookseller.   Resources From The Interview:     Albert Einstein Warren Buffett Chai with Pabrai     Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

We all have to start somewhere. In this inspirational episode, attorney and real estate investor, Jeff Love shares his story with Larry about how he got his first connections and the importance of getting into a circle. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:47] The benefit of winning. [6:49] Things that keep him stimulated. [10:59] Milestone.

People have to take responsibility for their lives. Mary Walker, a successful entrepreneur, is with Larry to discuss the choices we need to make—and how to be ready for the outcome, whether it's good or bad. Success is never a guarantee, nor is it permanent. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [1:30] The non-negotiables. [6:10] No regrets. [12:15] Grow together. [17:28] Make the effort.

“Problems are what we get to work on,” says Jim Maffuccio, the co-founder and CIO of Aspen Funds. He’s been in real estate since 1986, and if there’s something he’s learned, it’s how to fail forward. Listen in to hear what Jim has learned from his decades of experience, how he stays optimistic, and the number one thing he recommends for inspired growth in life and business. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:45 - Introducing Jim; who has been in real estate since 1986 and was an engineer beforehand 03:00 - Jim’s CSIRE story: How to Fail Forward 03:12 - He’s had successful failures; in his 30s he could have retired but he wanted to keep building 03:50 - Everything imploded for him in the 90s; he built back up and lost significant net worth twice 04:40 - He saw opportunity everywhere that was created from the mortgage crisis; he started a company with a partner that has grown substantially 05:00 - Jim’s Company Aspen Funds 06:54 - They buy junior liens, non-performing, second mortgages; they buy them on a discount and can work with borrowers to create win-win solutions 07:35 - They can triple investor money; he was focused on the affordable housing space for a while so he’s optimistic 09:50 - They work deals out to eliminate ⅔ of people debt while making money for investors 11:00 - On forbearance and preparing for the other side of COVID 11:45 - Less than 20 people have called to ask for relief; most people are choosing to pay their mortgage 13:00 - People want to work and be productive; they’ve had their biggest quarter ever last quarter 13:45 - Jim’s CSIRE story 14:05 - They bought a non-performing second mortgage on a property in CA; the property was worth $750K, the borrower owned $250K and they paid $30K 14:50 - They got a call from the woman’s father and he was upset; they told her she hadn’t paid in 7 years and he was shocked 15:53 - She was supposed to be paying the second mortgage; the father ended up paying the $275K 16:35 - Another CSIRE story 16:40 - They’ve bought notes on pretty properties online with houses that didn’t exist 17:20 - Some lessons 17:35 - His faith informs everything he does; oftentimes the problem is inside 18:25 - Apply yourself, develop yourself, and find something that makes your heart come alive 19:20 - Vet your ideas and talk to people that care about you; find mentors that are doing what you want to do and learn from your mistakes 21:20 - How to contact Jim: Aspen Funds 3 Key Points Parents, don’t assume your kids are paying the second mortgage.  Work on your core, your interior, first.  Take what you learned and move forward.