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In today's episode, host John Laurito is joined by someone he's known for 20 years and the Chief Investment Officer of BASH Capital, Scott Shaw CFP, CFA. They talk about how Scott's life was before reaching a fork in the road and deciding to transition from being on the passenger seat to taking the wheel and get that CFA designation for himself. He also shares what it's like as a CFA, what he does, and how he can better help his clients than he ever could.Scott Shaw is dedicated to implementing BASH Capital's Investment philosophy usingan effective and purposeful approach. He is focused on delivering portfolio advice thatprovides clients with the expertise they deserve and an added layer of due diligence.Prior to starting BASH Capital with Matthew Bagell, Scott was the Managing Director ofhis own financial firm Mainline Wealth Management and owner of his franchise atAmeriprise Financial. Over the past 19 years, he developed a wealth managementpractice composed of investors and financial planning clients from a variety ofbackgrounds. Scott has focused his career on providing the most comprehensive andefficient approach to portfolio construction, and asset management. His dedication toimplementing CFA Charter best practices is what sets his advice apart from others.Find Scott at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-a-shaw-cfa-cfp-b0b8325/Show notes[2:50] What Scott's path looked like and how he figured out the right step[5:17] His fork in the road[7:40] On wanting to be in the driver's seat for his clients[9:09] What is a CFA designation?[14:43] His transition to being a thought leader as a CFA[18:10] Working and dealing with clients[22:25] How he helps people become more self-aware[26:05] His “Daily 7” habits[31:04] Scott's parting words of wisdom[34:40] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

Scott Keyser is The Writing Guy, who works with lawyers, accountants, engineers, consultants and other professionals. They're clever, technical practitioners, but they're not professional writers, so their writing lacks impact. What Scott does is help them to find their voice, write Human, connect with their reader and get the results they want from the words they write. https://writeforresults.comSource: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/scott-keyser-the-writing-guy-mark-stephen-pooler

Scott Hudler is the CMO of Torchy's Tacos, an experiential craft-casual restaurant. In this episode, Alan and Scott explain what that means.  Torchy's was founded a decade ago in Austin, Texas. The concept was an elevated street taco. Today they have over 83 locations in seven states and plan to add a hundred company-owned restaurants in the next five years.  Learn how being individually owned instead of a franchise helped them grow and how they lean heavily on experience and grass roots marketing. In this episode, you'll learn: The intersection between fun and business Great customer experience shines through the abundance of choices Meeting customers where they want to interact with you Key Highlights: [01:45] Scott's favorite city [03:22] The brands Scott has worked for [06:01] What made Torchy's the next “right” move [07:16] Torchy's backstory [12:06] Executing a winning formula [14:00] Not a franchise but individually owned [17:07] Making the leaps to grow [18:35] How the food industry will change post-pandemic [20:15] Overcoming the abundance of choices [21:41] Experiential marketing at Torchy's [26:22] A defining experience that made Scott who he is today  [30:30] Scott's advice to his younger self [31:20] Scott's impactful purchase [32:38] The brands and companies Scott follows [34:35] What Scott says is today's biggest threat and opportunity for marketers Resources Mentioned:  Torchy's Tacos Scott Hudler Michael Rypka (Texas Living Story)  GJ Hart, CEO, on the Managing Partner internal ownership model Airpods Pro Todoist (app) Subscribe to the podcast: Listen in iTunes (link: http://apple.co/2dbdAhV) Listen in Google Podcasts (link: http://bit.ly/2Rc2kVa) Listen in Spotify (Link: http://spoti.fi/2mCUGnC ) Connect with the Guest: Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hudler-61a0662/  Torchy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/torchystacos Connect with Marketing Today and Alan Hart: http://twitter.com/abhart https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanhart http://twitter.com/themktgtoday https://www.facebook.com/themktgtoday/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-today-with-alan-hart/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/marketingtoday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, I have a fun discussion with Scott Christianson.    Scott is an Associate Teaching Professor of management at the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri.  Scott's interests are focused on the impact of emerging technology on society and human well-being.   Prior to joining the college, he was a business owner with decades of experience in videoconferencing technology, project management, and information technology.   “This is a great time to learn on your own.” – Scott Christianson Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How to start using open source hardware in your business - A student's project that used open source hardware to prototype a “calving collar” for cows - What Scott enjoys most about working in the academic world - New platforms for flexible learning (remote, in-person, and hybrid) Resources Mentioned: Arist (training platform):  https://arist.co/ Scott's Newsletter:  https://frtech.substack.com/welcome Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/ Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/ Raspberrypi: https://www.raspberrypi.org/ Adafruit: https://www.adafruit.com/ SparkFun: https://www.sparkfun.com/ Connect with Scott: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottchristianson/ Website:  https://www.christiansonjs.com/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

For my regular readers & listeners I know I may sound like a broken record at this point, but when it comes to forging your career path in any field it comes down to the same basic components: You need to clearly identify the right ladder to climb. You need to focus on becoming awesome at your craft. You need to make sure the right people know you are awesome at your craft. Having natural talent definitely doesn’t hurt, but talent alone doesn’t automatically entitle you to success. And working on projects you love never happens because of my least favorite word - “luck.” The difference between success and failure almost always comes down to perseverance, consistency, and building solid relationships. Today I’d like to add one additional ingredient that is often overlooked (but is the hidden superpower for longevity as a creative professional). That ingredient is humility. My guest today is a multiple award winning, seasoned film and television editor, Scott Powell, ACE, who is best known for his work on 9 seasons of the Fox series 24 where he was awarded 5 Emmy nominations, 3 American Cinema Editors (Eddie) nominations, and 2 wins. He has since worked on Prison Break, Person of Interest, The Chi, The Orville, and most recently, Queen of the South. But to hear him talk about his career path he's about as humble as they come. Despite believing that “you need to be an a**hole to make it to the top in Hollywood because nice guys finish last,” humility is a valuable asset in any career path you will pursue. In our conversation you'll hear why it's so important to cultivate humility in your own life and the relationships you build throughout your career and how to better do so. Like me, Scott is a natural mentor who has helped many land their dream gigs and offers words to anyone hoping to climb the ladder and become a successful editor in network & streaming television. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: Scott's origin story of becoming an editor. The unusual way Scott got hired on the Fox series 24 KEY TAKEAWAY: Persistence pays off in the editing bay. Why Scott doesn’t have a lot of assistant editor credits on his IMDB profile. How he made an impression on the producer for 24 to get hired. Advice from his dad that has served him well (along with some great stories). Why Scott enjoys mentoring and the mutual benefits it provides to himself and his mentees. What Scott looks for when he's hiring an assistant editor. How his relationships are the foundation of his career. Why Scott has an agent despite his ability to get his own jobs. The value of having an agent and how to build trust and loyalty with an agent. What it would take for Scott to recommend someone for the editor's chair on a show he's on. Scott's advice to someone trying to make it in the industry and what he would change from his own life. Useful Resources Mentioned: Television Documentary Reality TV 24 TV Series Ep137: How to Negotiate Your Real Value (and Advocate For Yourself) As an Assistant Editor | with Scott Jacobs Motion Picture Film Ep85: Mentorship, Networking, and Surviving Hollywood Blockbusters | with Dody Dorn, ACE Continue to Listen & Learn Ep129: How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) | with Agustin Rexach Ep106: On the Vital Importance of "Being Nice" | with Jesse Averna, ACE How to Find the Right Type of Mentor For You (and When You Should Seek the Best) How to Go From Cold Contact to Your Ideal Mentor In Seven Simple Steps IMDbPro for Networking: The 10 Features That Will Take Your Outreach to a New Level Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian Ep117: Carol Littleton, ACE on The Secret to Surviving 40+ Years Working In Hollywood Ep80: How to Avoid Getting Pigeonholed, The ‘Concentric Circles of Networking’ & More | with Doc Crotzer, ACE Ep127: Chasing After the Next Gig vs. Building Your Career | with Kabir Ahktar, ACE Ep87: [CASE STUDY] Why People Don’t Respond to Your Cold Outreach (and How to Get a Response) | with Scott Davis Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? Meet Evercast As work begins to slowly trickle in again, perhaps the most pressing challenge we as creative professionals face in our post-pandemic reality is real-time collaboration. Zoom is great for meetings, but it sure doesn't work for streaming video. Luckily this problem has now been solved for all of us. If you haven't heard of Evercast, it's time to become acquainted. Because Evercast's real-time remote collaboration technology is CHANGING. THE. GAME. → Click here to see a free demo of Evercast in action! This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Scott Powell was born in 1958 in Los Angeles. He’s the son of Producer Norman S. Powell and the grand son of entertainers Joan Blondell and Dick Powell. He started his career in 1984 as an apprentice editor and received his first editing credit in 1988. Since then he’s enjoyed a diverse career editing long-form and series TV, feature films, award winning documentaries, commercials, and music videos. He is best known for his work on 9 seasons of the Fox series 24 where he was awarded 5 Emmy nominations, 3 American Cinema Editors (Eddie) nominations and 2 wins. Scott Powell is a current member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild, American Cinema Editors, and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He is also a photographer and owner of North Pond Images, Inc. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Laurie. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

In this episode, I sit down with Calm Chief People Officer Scott Domann to discuss his career in HR and work at Calm. You’ll learn: How starting his career in strategy, metrics, and comms carried over to his HR career What it’s like to have your new company acquired soon after joining, and advice for CPO’s navigating those waters What drew Scott to Calm How he practices self-care given the unique stress and pressures on a CPO in the wake of 2020 Details on Calm’s recently announced program to provide one year free of Calm for HR practitioners Jobs! What Scott is hiring for on his team

In this episode, I sit down with Calm Chief People Officer Scott Domann to discuss his career in HR and work at Calm. You'll learn: How starting his career in strategy, metrics, and comms carried over to his HR career What it's like to have your new company acquired soon after joining, and advice for CPO's navigating those waters What drew Scott to Calm How he practices self-care given the unique stress and pressures on a CPO in the wake of 2020 Details on Calm's recently announced program to provide one year free of Calm for HR practitioners Jobs! What Scott is hiring for on his team

Give yourself permission to experiment, fail and learn. - Scott Stolze Meet Scott Stolze In today's connection economy, nothing matters more than the ability to communicate well and build healthy relationships with those you work with. This is what Scott helps people do. Scott spent 18 years in corporate roles, including several middle management positions, in 2017 he pivoted into coaching and consulting, inspired by the mission to help people in their personal development and in becoming Great Communicators not just once in awhile, but every single day. Download his new Guide: 13 Laws of Communication: How to Communicate Effectively in Today's World Need help communicating better? Reach out to Scott: Scott on LinkedIn By Email: scott (at) teaching2lead (dot) com Stacey & Scott talk about... What Scott wanted to be when he grew up and how it plays out today (2:05) Making the move from asking people about themselves to getting people interested in him (5:25) Transitioning from telling someone else’s story to telling your own (8:25) Is passion overrated? (11:50) Overcoming a fear of public speaking turning the fear into fuel and purpose (17:00) The more you verbalize your thoughts and ideas, the more clear your truth becomes (21:45) Permission to experiment, fail, learn and digging into permission (23:30) Instead of focusing on you, focus on the problem you solve for others (31:10) You can only serve others when you have your own clarity on who you are (34:25) How Scott maintains his wellbeing as a business owner (37:10) The biggest formality Scott had to shed to get to where he is now (42:45)

Happy Monday.  I would love to take a pause for a moment and check in with all of you, how are you doing?  Take a second and take a deep breath in with the question “how am I?” and exhale with “I am present”, let’s do that again. Breathe in “how am I” and exhale “I am present”.  Yes, you are. Today I am so grateful you are here with me because we have a fantastic guest who is bringing it to the podcast as we discuss “The Presumption of Grace” and how to stop unwittingly contributing to the “bad” or as I call it “non-working” behavior of others. My guest is passionate about this topic and I was thrilled he wanted to bring it to all of you.     Scott Woodhill, is the founder and President of Woodhill Solutions, a company dedicated to “upgrading” workforces through services including training and coaching. The mission of all services is to improve levels of self-awareness, empathy, and communication in people so that they are happier in their personal lives and therefore more engaged and productive in their work lives. He is passionate about the “Presumption of Grace” topic and is bringing so much wisdom to the mic today that I know you will enjoy.   Want to expand your contribution in your life? LIFt registration has opened up again, let’s take the lead together! www.kellyjmobeck.com/LIFt   To connect with Scott Woodhill please visit him at: Website: www.woodhillsolutions.net   As heard on the episode check out the Woodhill Solutions March Promotion (please note Scott has generously offered to extend his March promotion through 4/15/21 for you. Let him know you heard him on the podcast.   Check it out here:  https://woodhillsolutions.net/ees%2B-survey      Here are the highlights from this episode: {4:18} What drives Scott to do the work he does {6:00} What is the presumption of grace? {10:04} How to apply the presumption of grace to a work environment. {13:05} Presuming grace as a mindset {15:46} the importance of breathwork {17:49} Where in society the presumption of grace is important {23:03} How we don't have to agree but we can be curious {23:50} What Scott would tell his younger self To connect with Coach Kelly and for more resources please visit www.kellyjmobeck.com  follow on Instagram @coach_kellymobeck. You can also email us at Kelly@KellyJMobeck.com  let us know any questions you in life you have, and what you would love to hear more about, we are happy to help and will take these on in future episodes

Today it’s great to have Adam Grant on the podcast. Adam is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of four books that have sold millions of copies and been translated into 35 languages. His work has been praised by J.J. Abrams, Bill and Melinda Gates, and many others. Grant’s TED talks have been viewed more than 20 million times, and he hosts the chart-topping TED podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant. He has been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers, Fortune’s 40 under 40, Oprah’s Super Soul 100, and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Adam received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife Allison and their three children. Topics [4:17] What is rethinking? [7:02] “Preachers, prosecutors, and politicians” [8:08] Why we need to cultivate a scientific attitude [11:48] The path to being effective [12:17] Linking character and success [16:10] Adam’s new construct of character [20:42] The importance of authenticity and integrity [25:05] The role of consistency in exercising our values [30:37] The role of integrity in politics [33:07] The tension between personality and pursuing values [36:08] “A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing” [38:32] The trap of cognitive entrenchment [40:50] The importance of having diverse interests [41:40] Cognitive underpinnings of thinking again [42:31] Actively open-minded thinking [45:53] The benefits of disagreeableness [51:42] Selfishness as the 6th factor of personality [57:31] Why “agreeing to disagree” is wrong [1:00:04] How to destabilize stereotypes [1:05:25] Psychological safety in universities [1:09:40] What “good faith” means [1:11:18] Crossing psychological safety with accountability [1:12:59] What Scott thinks Adam should rethink [1:17:26] The importance of benevolence and universalism

"You can't just stand up for yourself. We have to stand up together." Scott Jacobs When it comes to working the brutal hours that have become the norm in entertainment, negotiating for better pay, and fighting to make changes in industry standards, most of us feel helpless (and hopeless) about where to even begin. When I wrote Dear Hollywood: It’s Time For An Intervention About The Hours We Work this past summer, I was surprised to learn the majority of people in Hollywood have no interest in losing their golden time and overtime hours in exchange for shorter, more manageable workdays. While I have no interest in taking money out of anyone’s pocket, I do believe there has to be a better way than working 60+ hours a week and burning ourselves out just to make ends meet. Here’s a crazy thought: What if we were paid for the value we bring to a project rather than the number of hours we clock in each day? Today's guest Scott Jacobs, a longtime editor, AE, and MPEG board member, tackles this question with me. Scott has worked as an editor and assistant editor in both television and feature films on studio features such as The Bourne Legacy, Despicable Me 3, and Men in Black: International, and his TV credits include CBS' Person of Interest, NBC's Parks and Recreation, Fox’s The Orville, and he's currently working on Marvel's WandaVision for Disney+. As a father of two, Scott has had to wrestle with difficult choices between the faster track of being a television editor and the higher negotiating power of feature film assistant editing. His role as a Board Member of the Motion Picture Editor's Guild has made him very aware of the salary discrepancies between features and television along with the major challenge of work-life balance. He feels strongly about advocating for better wages and more sane working hours while also giving people the tools to advocate for themselves. If you’re interested in having a little bit more ammunition to advocate for a job that is more focused on value than hours, and most importantly working smarter (and not harder), my conversation with Scott is a must-listen. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: How Scott went from video game junkie to finding a passion for film editing. Why he wanted to get a Masters from AFI and why he insisted on starting at the bottom of the career ladder when he graduated. His surprising strategy for networking and making connections right out of school in 2006. How he got his first job as a Post Production Assistant four months out of college. What connections and skills enabled Scott to jump back and forth between television and film. Why assistant editors in television are paid unfairly and should be paid commensurate with experience. KEY TAKEAWAY: Assistants in features have negotiating power (those in TV do not). Scott's candid thoughts on why the union can't negotiate making shorter working hours part of the contract. His plea for greater member involvement in order to negotiate change in the union. The many factors that led to Scott’s decision to go back to assisting in features rather than look for his second editing job in television. KEY TAKEAWAY: Learning the difference between external success and fulfillment is the key to good decision making. Why going after happiness before success is the better route. What Scott loves about the Peloton and how it's improved his life. Scott's Advice for making it in Hollywood...(I did not pay him to say this!) Useful Resources Mentioned: Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar Peloton bikes Editors Guild - IATSE Local 700 > Local 700 - Home Page Continue to Listen & Learn Ep112: On Signing COVID Waivers, Kit Rental Fees, and Working Humane Hours | with Cathy Repola, MPEG National Executive Director Ep113: The Importance of Setting Boundaries, Advocating For Yourself, and Asking For Help | with Janace Tashjian Ep128: How to Have a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Family | with Farrel Levy How to Find the Right Type of Mentor For You (and When You Should Seek the Best) How to Go From Cold Contact to Your Ideal Mentor In Seven Simple Steps IMDbPro for Networking: The 10 Features That Will Take Your Outreach to a New Level (optimizeyourself.me) Ep129: How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) | with Agustin Rexach Dear Hollywood: It’s Time For An Intervention About The Hours We Work Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal.” Normal Wasn’t Working. Dear Hollywood…We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer. Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? Meet Evercast As work begins to slowly trickle in again, perhaps the most pressing challenge we as creative professionals face in our post-pandemic reality is real-time collaboration. Zoom is great for meetings, but it sure doesn't work for streaming video. Luckily this problem has now been solved for all of us. If you haven't heard of Evercast, it's time to become acquainted. Because Evercast's real-time remote collaboration technology is CHANGING. THE. GAME. » Click here to be the first to gain early access to the new Evercast P.S. It's (finally) priced for freelancers and indie creatives like us! This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. [optin-monster slug="u1u6n4yv97rxxz4icynf"] Guest Bio: Originally from the North suburbs of Chicago, Scott Jacobs attended Western Michigan University where he was studying theater and vocal performance. While he was losing the love for performing, he wasn’t losing the love of wanting to be in the entertainment industry. Upon taking an introductory film course, Scott watched Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge!. What captivated him the most were the visual effects and the editing. After reading more about film editing and discovering that the job combined his love of technology and theater, he knew that editing is what he wanted to do with his life. After his discovery, he taught himself iMovie, then Final Cut Pro, and finally Avid. This eventually led to Scott attending the AFI Masters in Film Editing program from 2005-2007. Since graduating, he has been fortunate enough to work on studio features such as The Bourne Legacy, Despicable Me 3, and Men in Black: International. Some of his TV credits include CBS' Person of Interest, NBC's Parks and Recreation, and Fox’s The Orville. Currently, Scott is thrilled to be working on Marvel's WandaVision coming to Disney+ in January 2021. Scott has also been serving on the Motion Picture Editors Guild's Board of Directors since 2017. He hopes to one day sit alongside the great film editors that have come before him and inspire others as they have inspired him. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

The number one concern for all real estate investors is asset protection. We don't work this hard to lose all of our hard-earned money because of a frivolous lawsuit. Yet, obtaining legal advice on asset protection can sometimes seem too expensive. That's exactly what my guest, Scott Smith, thought and built Royal Legal Solutions to help real estate investors protect their assets.  Scott is an attorney and a real estate investor himself and has learned that keeping your wealth is just as important as making it. All of his clients are real estate investors, and everything he and his team do is focused on protecting their hard-earned assets. Currently, the firm is protecting $1.2 billion in assets across all 50 states and looking to help as many investors as possible.  We will talk about how you should never put your assets in your personal name during today's show but use a Series LLC and Child LLC's for ultimate protection. We discuss real-world real estate investing challenges and how to apply legal solutions to avoid litigation. We also discuss land trust, saving time and money on taxes, and how most real estate investors are under covered.  Key Insights Attorney and real estate investor using the same strategies that the uber-rich do. Making more on his side hustle in real estate than litigation The spark that started Royal Legal Solutions The number one issue Scott solves: What happens if I lose everything When you should start protecting your assets, especially if you are new in the real estate investing game.  The cost of getting legal strategies in place You don't have to put everything in place simultaneously; you can continue to add on strategies. Real-World Scenario Legal Advice: Protecting several different asset classes of real estate (SFR, multifamily, etc.) held in different LLCs How to use anonymity How to defeat those lawsuits before they get to litigation The game of litigation: how much money do you spend on the front end, and compare it to how much money you can make on the lawsuit  Real-World Scenario Legal Advice: Understanding a Series LLC and Child SeriesIsolating assets The benefits of using a Series LLC Real-World Scenario Legal Advice: Buying a property subject too, and wrap that note and sell it again Isolating your assets How to hold property inside a trust Using a blind trust for your asset A land trust is a critical component for getting the anonymity to stop the lawsuits before they start Transferring personal assets into a Series LLC How to use Series LLC and a blind trust so that you can mask owner public records How to disguise the transfer when transferring your assets from your name to land trust within the LLC structure When you own assets in your personal name is a target on your back Why having assets in your name is the biggest risk you're taking 98% of lawsuits fail because it's an extortion scheme What single-family rental investors and note investors need legally How Royal Legal Solutions facilitates financial freedom for investors How are real estate investors are under covered legally The tax savings using a Series LLC  How to migrate a current LLC into a Series LLC Real-World Scenario: How a Series LLC off of a flip saved investor from being sued  What Scott is Reading: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VN8O1730OJ6G&dchild=1&keywords=the+surrender+experiment+by+michael+singer&qid=1607700363&sprefix=the+surrend%2Caps%2C327&sr=8-1 (The Surrender Experiment )(Michael Singer) Get in Contact with Scott https://royallegalsolutions.com/ (Royal Legal Solutions) Free Legal Consultation https://rls.clickfunnels.com/freedom-temple-survey?utm_campaign=Appointment%20Setting&utm_source=Website&utm_medium=CTA (Take the Quick Quiz)

In 2019, Torchy’s Tacos, made a significant investment in executive leadership, hiring a new CMO with the expertise to expand the beloved Austin-based brand’s presence in both new and existing markets and bring Damn Good tacos, queso, and more to fans far and wide. Today’s guest is that CMO, Scott Hudler. Scott was previously Chief Digital Officer for Dunkin’ Brands, where he spent 10 years guiding the iconic East Coast company through a digital transformation, as it took on the 800-pound coffee gorilla that is Starbucks. He got a taste of big-box retail as the CMO for Dick's Sporting Goods and then joined upstart Torchy’s Tacos to lead marketing. The Austin-based company is growing fast, and it's pioneering a new category in the ever-changing restaurant industry: craft casual. In this episode, Scott shares with us the story behind the Torchy’s brand, how it has grown, and how it has been affected by COVID, as well as the digital evolution of the restaurant, the three pillars of what Scott calls craft casual, and how restaurants are thinking differently about Google Search and the conversion to business. All this and so much more is in today’s episode, so make sure to tune in!Key Points From This Episode:Scott shares where he is calling from and how Torchy’s is approaching work from home.A fun fact from Scott – he was on the grand jury for the Ray Lewis murder trial in Atlanta.Scott tells the story behind the Torchy’s Tacos brand and company – it all started in a trailer.How the brand has evolved since 2006, and the pragmatic approach to growth they’ve taken.How COVID has impacted Torchy’s growth plan – they have opened 12 new locations, not 20.Torchy’s is a 100% corporate model that owns all of its 82 restaurants in seven states.What attracted Scott to Torchy’s was it was a growing brand with an entrepreneurial spirit.Scott’s time at Dunkin’ Brands, what he experienced, and what he learned working there.The digital evolution of Dunkin’ – from an app and a loyalty program to mobile ordering.Social media was an important part of what helped amplify the Torchy’s brand to the masses.The brand doesn’t fit in a box – Scott shares the three pillars of what they call craft casual, convenience, and authenticity, and care.Scott explains their current campaign that plays off the 2020 presidential campaigns.What Scott took away and learned from his role at Dick’s Sporting Goods, mainly how to cut through the clutter and reach consumers.How restaurants are thinking differently about Google Search and the conversion to business.Why Torchy’s is exclusive to the DoorDash delivery system – partnership being number one.Managing partners get a percentage of operating profit, incentivizing them to drive sales.How managing partners are empowered to do local marketing with a budget based on sales.Using Facebook to drive the brand at a local level – each location has a Facebook page.Scott’s opinion of martech or the marketing technology space and how it can drive customer engagement and reach.Another leader in multi-unit enterprise that Scott admires is Jon Luther, President of Popeyes.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Scott Hudler on TwitterScott Hudler on LinkedInTorchy’s TacosDoorDashWhitespark'Few CMOs Appreciate the Impact of Google Search on Foot Traffic'

Gooroo ( https://www.gooroo.com/ ) founder and CEO Scott Lee is on a mission to reimagine education, unlock every student’s potential, and promote lifelong learning for all. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Lee relocated to the United States with his family at the age of 16 without knowing a word of English. Through constant support from his parents, and with the help of tutors and mentors, he worked hard and constantly challenged himself to succeed. About Our Partner This episode is brought to you by Hawke Media. Hawke Media is a full-service Outsourced CMO based in Santa Monica, CA, providing guidance, planning, and execution to grow brands of all sizes, industries, and business models. Hawke Media was recognized by Inc. as the country’s fastest-growing marketing consultancy and is proudly one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”​, 2019 #893 on the Forbes 5000 list, UpCity Top Los Angeles Digital Marketing Agency. Hawke’s collaborative process, à la carte offering, and month-to-month fee structure give clients the flexibility they need to boost digital revenues and marketing ROI. Hawke Media The company has serviced over 1500 brands of all sizes, ranging from startups like Tamara Mellon, SiO Beauty and Bottlekeeper to household names like Red Bull, Verizon Wireless and Alibaba. Listen to our interview with Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media, in episode 23 of the Just Go Grind Podcast. Some of the Topics Covered by Scott Lee in this Episode What Gooroo is and how it got started Scott's experience in the Korean army for two years and how it impacted him How Scott started his past company, Mud Cafe What the initial version of Gooroo looked like How Scott found the technical talent to build Gooroo early on What Scott did to acquire his first customers How the business model for Gooroo evolved into a membership model Why Scott and his team are launching Gooroo courses How Scott prioritizes which content his team creates at Gooroo How Gooroo has acquired instructors for their platform and why transparency is so important How Scott uses feedback from students to impact which products and services Gooroo provides Why Scott partnered with the Department of Education Scott's approach to partnerships with Gooroo The biggest challenge of growing Gooroo How Gooroo has been impacted by COVID How Scott's time is spent day-to-day now at Gooroo Innovation in education The impact of Scott's father on his life The big vision for Gooroo moving forward Sign up for The Weekly Grind, for actionable insights and stories from successful entrepreneurs delivered to your inbox once per week: https://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ Listen to all episodes of the Just Go Grind Podcast: https://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ Follow Justin Gordon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justingordon212 Follow Justin Gordon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justingordon8/

Scott Desgrosseilliers is the CEO and founder of Wicked Reports. He established the company to facilitate optimization and acceleration of the digital marketing ROI for small and medium-sized businesses. The ideal Wicked Reports customers are people who sell products online. Scott opines that companies should strive to track lifetime customer value. Wicked Reports strives to help SaaS businesses have a clear picture of their paid advertising progress. Listen to Scott as he discusses his story with Geordie Wardman. What You Will Learn How Scott started his journey Why entrepreneurs should spend money on a campaign and the impact of the same on long-term ROI How Scott and his friend leveraged Facebook campaigns to attract leads Importance of Email when it comes to closing leads Why entrepreneurs should read widely What Scott does best How did Scott gain customers while still consulting for his friend? How Scott came up with his pricing What challenges did Scott face during his journey? How companies can leverage offers to increase awareness and make more money Where does Scott source his developers? Why you should pay your employees well Which of Scott’s marketing methods is the most effective for his business? In this Episode: Marketing attribution is the value or credit that you allocate to a particular marketing touchpoint. Experts define it as the science of establishing the ideal marketing drive or media that drives revenue. Scott says the idea behind market attribution is that you spent where your money is making money to increase your earnings. Again, you desist from wasting money where you do not make money. Before starting his SaaS journey, Scott was running databases amid other tasks like being a technical architect and project management. He was getting tired of these tasks and wanted to leave. When Scott shared his feelings with his seniors, they requested him to work for a year. Scott shares some detailed information with Geordie on what happened next. Listen in to find out what he said. Scott would later collaborate with his friend, who had a lobster business and lots of work to handle. However, he (Scott's friend) was struggling to keep his business afloat amid a competitive space. At some point, Scott's friend sought his help in a bid to convert leads. Scott explains how he leveraged this opportunity to demonstrate his capabilities. He ended up becoming his friend’s consultant, and within a short period, he helped him close many deals. Listen to Scott as he shares all the details with Geordie. Scott says that he established Wicked Reports out of passion but reiterates that the company happened by chance. After launching his SaaS Company, Scott and his team printed T-shirts with the company name ingrained in them. The team wore the T-shirts and walked around, asking people what they were doing to track their ROI. They interviewed different business owners to find out whether their emails were earning them money. Scott and his team were surprised that no one they interviewed had a definitive answer. That is how Scott identified a pain point and decided to work on it. He says the demand for a SaaS product was so high that his company hit the first MRR within the first year after launching. Surprisingly, they achieved all this by relying on word of mouth. Listen to Scott as he explains how he and his team worked tirelessly to achieve this tremendous success. Even with this success, Scott says they were using an ugly product. Listen as he explains his sentiments. At some point, Scott and his team organized a show to promote the business. He talks about how they made colossal amounts of money from the show and numerous leads. You will need to hear the story in his words to understand. While Scott has no problem hiring from any part of the world, he prefers working with people within the same time zone. He also opts to work with people who speak English. According to him, doing so enhances convenience. Scott says he has both full time employees and others who work under full-time contracts. All of his employees work remotely. Scott reiterates that content marketing is critical not only for his business but for many others. He says has a content team that leverages his thoughts to come up with the right content for his business. He believes that great content is crucial for the success of any business.  References Scott Desgrosseilliers Wicked Reports Blog Wicked Reports Scott Desgrosseilliers

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, a place where you can learn all about electric bikes or occasionally, I get somebody just like you, the listeners to be on the show here with me and we get to learn about their experience with e-bikes. How they learned about electric bikes and how much fun they are having with them. Today I have Scott “Tiny” Gayden with us. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What got Scott interested in riding an electric bike and how he found Bolton Ebikes. When he was looking for an ebike, you’ll hear about his journey and how his story might sound like yours when you started your research.  Why he enjoys The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group and how that has given him new insight as a new soon to be owner.  What his family did to get outside more with their bikes and why they decided to get ebikes instead.  How we go through the process of upgrading things to ensure we are putting out the best product with Bolton Ebikes.  What the future of Bolton Ebikes looks like for you as a customer.  What Scott wants to see us create and how he thinks that can grow the community.   Thanks again for listening. I do appreciate all of you for being here and checking in every week. I enjoy reading the reviews. There are some funny ones, go check out those reviews for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast, if you haven't already, because there are some good ones. I hope that yours is one of them. If you want the opportunity to win a bike, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com and sign up for our newsletter. We will send out emails letting you know when new podcast episodes come out with helpful tips or information or experts that we invite on the show to talk about ebikes. We will have more good ones lined up here in the near future. So make sure to stay tuned. Come back and listen to another Tuesday. I'm your host, Kyle Chittock, the owner of Bolton EBikes. See you next week! Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com

Some of the best referees rarely get noticed. And even if they make the right call, they're likely to suffer abuse from crowds and players alike. With experience officiating over the highest levels of play, Scott Young is a veteran ref who can attest to being sworn at in several foreign languages. As today's guest, we speak to Scott about our great sport and his career as a match official. After sharing his humble start as a referee — something he agreed to do at a pub — we talk about how referees train to keep up with players. We then dive into Scott's career highlights, referee accreditation, and the elements that make up a good referee. He reveals some challenges in being a referee before commenting on Australia's referee successes, including the rise of women referees. With new rugby rules and variations, we discuss how referees adapt to change and why Scott likes the 50:22 rule. Following the topic of rule changes, we ask Scott about the state of the scrum and his answer provides insight into how difficult scrums are to rule on. We touch on why referees can be over-technical, Scott's perspective on blue and yellow cards, how the press amplifies incorrect information, and the level of support offered to Australian referees. Near the end of the episode, we explore Scott's role in developing strategies for sevens rugby before we ask Scott what he would do to improve rugby. Tune in to hear more of Scott's views on high-performance refereeing.  Key Points From This Episode:How Scott became a match official and what he loves about refereeing.Training, fitness and decision-making ability as a high-performance referee.Hear about the highlights of Scott's refereeing career. Referee accreditation and the importance of progressive learning.Challenges to growing the number of match officials.How referees are adapting to new rugby rules and variations.Why Scott likes the new 50:22 rule; it increases the ball-in-play time. Tracking referee success and the many aspects that go into judging a game. Establish a World Cup standard for interpreting rugby laws. What referees look for in a scrum and how it can remain a showpiece.Why referees can be overly-technical in their decision-making.Maintaining respect among players and referees.Why referees don't aim to be loved.Scott's support of the blue card and the dangers of concussion. Using yellow cards to prevent ‘cynical' play and keep the game safe. Supporting officials and coming under fire after making high-stakes decisions. Investing in referee coach programs; there are now more Australian refs fielded overseas than ever before.  Refereeing sevens versus 15 a side rugby and Scott's contributions to each game's officiating strategies.What Scott would change in rugby to cause the most impact. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Scott Young LinkedInRugby AustraliaUniversity of QueenslandKing's CollegeSt Leo's CollegeQueensland Reds

Returning to the show this week is Owner/Brewer of Courtyard Brewery out of New Orelans, Scott Wood. We discuss Scott's turbulant time over the past year, including: - The plan to leave Courtyard's original spot in New Orleans for a bigger production / destination brewery. - Being kicked out of spot 1 before spot 2 was ready. - Fighting to get funding. - What the new brewery would be able to provide the first spot wouldn't. - Folks getting very sick during Mardi Gra 2020. - Louisiana and New Orleans shutting down the tap room. - Scott fighting for clarity on what and how he can sell his beer. - False starts to open. - What Scott misses most about being open. - What the beer program will look like once reopened. - Has Scott turned the corner on lagers yet? - Burrito talk! And much much more! We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.

Sign up for Scott's free upcoming webinar on how to start your therapy practice.  http://startatherapypractice.com/   Links mentioned in this episode: Keep Everything Dropbox - Cloud storage - What Scott uses https://www.dropbox.com/home Sookasa - What Scott uses - Encrypts multiple cloud storage options like Dropbox and Google Drive https://www.sookasa.com/ https://www.sync.com/healthcare/ HIPAA compliance with Google Apps - Including Google Drive and Gmail - What Scott uses https://support.google.com/a/answer/3407054?hl=en

Have you ever asked yourself what is at the core of your brand? Are you curious about how attitudes towards marketing have changed over time? Joining me on the podcast today is Marketing Expert and Founder of ‘Groundswell Marketing’, Scott Martin! Scott has taught me so much during our time working together and has an incredible mindset that has driven him to build multiple enterprises over the years and create content that has had genuine value to his consumers. He is a passionate believer in authenticity and brand congruence and truly understands the value of the human connection behind any company or product. In this episode, we discuss how our personal interests and values can enrich the content we produce with clients, how we can stay true to ourselves and our brand, as well as how utilising the right social media channels can be used as a vehicle to call our customers to action. To hear our conversation in greater depth and to learn more on Scott’s background in the marketing sphere, tune in to Episode 14 of Moving Beyond Acronyms! Some Questions I Ask:How can we detect content or a company that isn’t authentic? (10:49)As someone who works in the content marketing space, how do you find the clarity and the truth within you professionally? (12:59)How do you ‘shed the layers’ while operating a personal brand and be clear in your messaging? (14:32)How do you define ‘congruence’? (17:15)How have you intertwined your personal passions with the client work you’ve undertaken in order to enrich the content you’re working on (20:44) What social media platform would you recommend to budding entrepreneurs who want to start promoting their content? (26:51)What commercial has had the most influence on you in your marketing career? (36:28)Can you share a ‘life hack’ that you use & Talk about what trends you’re seeing in the marketing sphere? (39:11)In This Episode You Will Learn:Scott’s background in the Marketing field & Why his passion for innovation led him to where he is today (1:49)What Scott learned while creating his non-profit industry group, ‘The Personalization Consortium’ & Patterns he has noticed within the personalization space (5:47)How Scott’s work at ‘Groundswell Marketing’ ties into his mindset behind helping others and creating spaces that are conducive to positive change (9:14)How attitudes towards marketing have shifted away from just wanting attention (11:53)The complexities behind brand congruence and authenticity (18:28)What Scott’s social media ‘ecosystems’ consist of & Scott’s mindset behind ‘cross channel migration’ (23:25)Scott’s marketing insights on ‘Tik Tok’ and ‘Reddit’ (31:57)Connect With Torund Bryhn:LinkedInTwitterInstagramConnect With Scott Martin:Scott Martin - WebsiteGroundswell Marketing - WebsiteLinkedInInstagramResources: Article: ‘Face-to-Face Marketing’ Author, Scott A. Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some real estate investments are riskier than others, especially in an economic downturn. Class A multifamily developers, for example, are likely to lose their tenant base in a recession. So, what can developers do to forecast what the world will look like at the end of a build cycle and make decisions accordingly? And what can we ALL learn from this approach that will help us prosper through multiple market cycles?    Scott Choppin is the Founder of Urban Pacific, a real estate development company out of Long Beach, California. With 35-plus years of experience in the business, Scott has led the development of nearly 1,700 units throughout the Western United States. He is also responsible for a recent innovation known as Urban Town House, a middle-income, multigenerational housing product that serves urban families in California. Scott’s work has been featured in Forbes, The Los Angeles Times and Builder Magazine, among many other media publications. On this episode of Apartment Building Investing, Scott joins me to explain how he got his start working for a large development firm, describing the wide range of skills and knowledge he picked up before striking out on his own. He discusses how he leveraged joint venture partnerships in the early days of Urban Pacific, what the company is doing to mitigate risk in a recession, and why he is optimistic about the current circumstances. Listen in for Scott’s insight on transitioning from a W-2 to real estate development and find out what YOU can do to survive and thrive in an economic downturn. Key Takeaways How Scott got into real estate development Family background in industry Work for large firm to learn on job Why Scott chose another firm over the family business No coddling Gain broadest, deepest experience What Scott learned in working for a big developer Fill in broad framework of knowledge Exposure to every aspect of business How Scott transitioned into entrepreneurship Build network of capital contacts Joint venture with other developers The structure of Scott’s early joint venture partnerships Let me manage day-to-day operations of deal Defer to senior partner as guarantor Scott’s advice for shifting out of a salaried position Save 2 to 3 years of monthly income in cash Build developer fees into deal (overhead coverage) The challenges around doing development as a side hustle Best to learn by working in industry Even small, local deal requires daily oversight What kinds of deals Urban Pacific has done Urban infill, residential development From duplex to 453-unit multifamily How Scott thinks about mitigating risk in a recession Watch market signals to avoid oversupply Focus on workforce housing for stable tenant base Why Scott is optimistic about the current circumstances Accelerated leasing velocity + rents holding Lower costs for construction and land Greater availability of labor from shutdown Connect with Scott Choppin Urban Pacific Scott on LinkedIn Resources Join Michael’s Mentoring Program Register for Deal Maker Live Download Michael’s Free Report—What’s the Best Investment: The Stock Market or Real Estate? Join the Nighthawk Equity Investor Club ‘6 Ways to Build a Career in the Real Estate Development Business’ by Scott Choppin Podcast Show Notes Michael’s Website Michael on Facebook Michael on Instagram Michael on YouTube Apartment Investor Network Facebook Group

What is the state of the ecommerce industry right now? Is it possible to launch a successful ecommerce business in 2020 or has the ship sailed? If you are wondering what it takes to start a brand or a new aspect of your business in 2020, you’ve come to the right place! It’s time for another session of Ask Scott here on The Amazing Seller. On this episode, you’ll hear from Scott as he introduces an extended session of Coffee Talk where he discussed what he would do if he had to start over in 2020. You’ll want to pay close attention to this episode - Scott has some helpful tips that you don’t want to miss!  Attention is the new currency Over the years, Scott has been doing his best to convince sellers like you to start focusing on attracting the right attention as you build your ecommerce business. If you create the right content, you’ll bring in the right attention to your brand - then you can use that attention to build a following. What are you doing right now to improve the attention that your brand attracts? Learn more about reaching your target market by listening to this informative episode of The Amazing Seller!  Become known as a giver!  Don’t you hate it when you feel like someone is trying really hard to sell you something? Getting “Sold” something makes you feel like a giant target for salespeople to hit. How do people feel when you try to sell them something from your brand? Are you giving them enough value before you make your ask? Years ago, Scott learned the critical value of focusing on providing value to people multiple times before you ask them to buy something. To hear more helpful tips like this one from Scott, make sure to tune in to this episode of The Amazing Seller!  Video works wonders  What is your strategy when it comes to leveraging videos to expand your brand? When was the last time your ecommerce brand posted a video on any of your channels? If you aren’t using videos right now to reach others and spread your message - you are missing out on a powerful tool! Go ahead and scan your Facebook newsfeed or your Twitter feed, what do you see? Videos! Make sure your brand doesn’t get left behind as others embrace the use of video marketing - listen to this epsode of The Amazing Seller to learn more!  Don’t let fear hold you back!  Let’s face it, a lot of people want to fire their boss and work for themselves but too many people are afraid to step out and trying something on their own. You’ve already decided that you are ready to step out and do something you’ve never done before. Don’t let fear come creeping back in and scare you away from taking action. To learn more about confronting your fear and stepping out on your own, make sure to listen to this episode of The Amazing Seller!  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:45] What Scott is up to these days.  [7:45] How Scott would start an ecommerce business from scratch.  [11:45] Why grabbing your target market’s attention is so important.  [14:45] Provide value!  [20:30] Every time you start a new brand, act like you are starting from scratch.  [29:00] Planting seeds in your market.  [34:00] Create content consistently.  [35:30] Leverage videos to expand your reach.  [43:00] Getting over your fear of being the face of your brand.  [47:30] How to launch a book for your brand.  [51:30] Why Scott loves talking about reaching new audiences.  [57:30] Closing thoughts from Scott.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.theamazingseller.com/coffee Social Media Examiner www.brandcreators.com www.takeactioneffect.com

Scott Jenkins, is a Welsh ultrarunner from Penarth, now based in London. Scott is an Operation Smile Uk And Squirrel’s Nut Butter ambassador, he has been a guest and speaker at the Notional Running Show and has raised money for different charities over the years including Operation Smile. He is the brother to Rhys Jenkins who was a guest on Episode 29 of the Podcast. He has an incredible List of running achievements, which could never be justified by an introductions, however - here are just a couple; Scott and Rhys and their friend also completed 2,000 miles across America from Boston to Austin to raise money for different charities which was actually, technically one of their first ultra marathons - and furthest distance to date. Scott, like his brother has completed the Grand Canal Slam which includes 145 mile Grand Union Canal Race, 145 Mile Kennet & Avon Canal Race and the 130 Mile Leeds -Liverpool Canal Race - achieving the Grand Canal Slam. He and his brother have ran across Iceland - 250 miles. He became the first Welshman to complete the MOAB 240 Mile in Utah, a 240 mile footrace through desert, canyons, rock, and two mountain ranges. Excitingly, this year Scott has now qualified for Badwater 135 - the second Welshman to qualify - second to his Brother Rhys. Both Rhys and Scott have achieved so much in their running careers, and have raised a very respectable amount of money for charity, they are both so very kind and supportive and a credit to the Running and Ultra Running Community. What to Expect: How Scott started running Running 2,000 mile from Boston to Austin a 75 Day Running Challenge How they trained and prepared for the 2,000 mile run across America What was the toughest element of this 2,000 mile challenge What Scott learnt about himself during this challenge. His MOAB Ultra Experience - 92 hours running and managing the range of temperatures of -8 to 30 degrees His experience of hallucinations during the race Top tips for Ultrarunning What he thinks it takes to be an endurance runner His Challenges he has set for this year including Badwater Badwater 135 application process How he will train for Badwater - specifically heat training How he will be making the most of mindset hacks to aid him with his training and running Badwater 135 Scott’s #WhyIRun Why it’s important to do make time for friends & family but also to do good LINKS Scott Jenkins instagram.com/scottjjenkins/ operationsmile.org.uk/ MOAB 240 http://www.moab200.com/ Badwater 135 www.badwater.com/ Natalie - Not Another Runner Instagram: instagram.com/notanotherrunner/ All Other Links linktr.ee/notanotherrunner

In a Nutshell: Hard work, a deep love for his clients, and a niche working with retirees of a particular company led this advisor to the pinnacle of the profession. Guest: Barron’s Hall of Famer Scott Tiras, President of Tiras Wealth Management, which is a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services. Scott has more than 30 years of experience as an advisor. Currently he manages around 700 family relationships and more than $1.5 billion in assets. My Key Takeaway: To create an experience that makes clients feel like they’re your only client: Identify your “bread and butter client,” meaning the people to whom you can bring the most value over time. Focus your pitch and your value proposition on what Scott calls “the soft side of retirement” — the things clients and prospects will be retiring to, not just their raw numbers. Challenge yourself and your team to excel. Scott channels his competitive energy into running a world-class business. You need to find a similar motivation and drive to deliver “hall of fame” service and keep growing. Also Learn: 1. How Scott targets a local company niche with on-site workshops that demonstrate his expertise and lay the foundations for strong relationships. 2. How Scott leverages his team of 16 to support him and personalize the relationship building touches that keep his clients connected to the business. 3. What Scott does to build his brand and play an active role in his community so that he has a noticeable, positive presence.

To Scott Osborn, Rochester native, the acquisition of Fox Run Vineyards was the natural culmination of his passion for wine and commitment to the industry. The son of two professors, Osborn’s first interest was international politics. Attending the Friends World College, a unique university with campuses all over the globe, he studied in Kenya, India, Thailand, Japan, and England. He went into real estate development in 1974, later opening an office in Lake County California, a well-known viticulture area. The move there proved to be fortuitous; living so close to the vines Osborn became interested in wine. In 1980 he took his first job at Konocti Winery labeling bottles. He then went on to work at Firestone Vineyards, Zaca Mesa, and Byron Winery in Santa Barbara. In 1984 During his time at Byron he came back to visit family and during a wine tasting trip around Seneca Lake tasted a Wagner Vineyards 1982 Barrel-aged Chardonnay. It was his first experience with a brilliant cool climate wine and he realized that this was where he wanted to make wines and ultimately own his own vineyard and winery. In 1985, there were not a lot of winemaking jobs available so he began working for a wine distributor and then went on to be General Manager of Pindar Vineyards on Long Island. In 1993, Fox Run became available and in partnership with Andy Hale, they purchased it. Since the purchase of the winery in 1994, he has resided in the beautifully renovated farmhouse originally built on the property in 1870. Initially assuming the responsibilities of winemaking, along with the myriad tasks of management, speaking engagements, and travel, he chose to hire a full-time winemaker. His selection of Peter Bell in June of 1995 satisfied his desire to engage the most gifted winemaker in the Finger Lakes region. Their shared vision for quality wine production has freed Osborn to the task of managing the winery and planning for its future. He regularly participates in wine judgings, panel discussions, and symposiums dealing with the many challenges of an increasingly sophisticated appellation. On Christmas day of 1998 three days after turning 50, Scott married long time sweetheart Ruth Worden, and in 2012, Ruth’s sister Kathy and her husband Albert became partners and now Fox Run is a family-owned winery. The highly successful working relationship between Scott, Peter, and Vineyard manager John Kaiser has resulted in spectacular grapes, wines, and successful introductions of State-of-the-Art vineyard practices, keeping Fox Run Vineyards on the cutting edge of grape growing and winemaking. Scott is constantly working to improve our environmental impact and has received the Lake Friendly Farm designation from Yates County Soil and Water Conservation. This award is given to farms whose farming practices do not negatively impact the water quality of Seneca Lake. He also installed a 151-Kilowatt solar system which provides 100% of the electrical needs for the winery, tasting room, and café. They have reduced their herbicide and pesticide use and are replacing them with organic and biological sprays that are less impactful on the environment. He has been President of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail two times and a founding member and past President of Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, he is a founding member of the New York Wine Industry Association, which was founded in 2009 to represent the Wine Industry to educate legislators in Albany on issues that will impact our wineries and vineyards here in New York State. He was elected by his peers in the NY wine industry and is now the New York representative on the Board of Wine America, which is the national advocacy organization for the American Wine Industry in Washington DC. In this episode of Destination on the Left, Scott Osborn, owner of Fox Run Vineyards, joins us to talk about tourism from the perspective of a business owner. He discusses the new challenges and opportunities presented to wineries in the Finger Lakes, and he explains how tourism has impacted the wine business. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Scott’s perspective on tourism as a business owner How tourism has affected the wine business in the Finger Lakes region How Scott helped create an allure for Finger Lakes wine How Scott uses travel patterns to attract visitors in the highly competitive Seneca Lake area What Scott has done to make Fox Run Vineyards stand out from the crowd How collaboration has played a major role in growing the Finger Lakes wine industry How Scott has been able to garner attention from Europeans Tourism in the Wine Business Scott Osborn is the owner of Fox Run Vineyards, a family-owned winery on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. As a business owner in a hot destination, Scott has to operate his winery with the big picture in mind. For instance, in his market, the average wine tasting visitor makes five stops. So, Scott and his team crafted Fox Run’s experiences around this pattern and other trends that travelers follow. But these patterns are constantly changing, which presents new opportunities and new challenges. In the latest episode of Destination on the Left Scott joins us to discuss the impact of tourism on his industry and he talks about tourism from a business owner’s perspective. New Trends, New Challenges With some of the world’s most renowned vineyards located in California, many people develop a preconceived notion about what wine should taste like. But every region has a different style and the cool-climate wines of New York provide an entirely different experience. The Seneca Lake winemakers had to work together to get the word out about their region and their labels, and they are still doing it. But now there are breweries, cideries, and distilleries competing for traveler time and dollars as well. So, getting tourists to come to the Finger Lakes and make wine tasting a priority is a much larger challenge than ever before. When Scott Osborn started Fox Run Vineyards, there were about twenty wineries on Seneca Lake. Now, there are over one hundred producing quality and consistency that is appreciated by connoisseurs around the world. It has made it extremely difficult to stand out from the crowd and differentiate Fox Run from other wineries in the region. It’s All About the Experience In our last episode with Paul Soseman, we discussed the concept of experiential marketing in tourism. But it doesn’t always have to be labeled as such. Scott Osborn recognized the opportunity to strike an emotional reaction in his audience; not by forcing a clever campaign on them, but by inviting them to experience a different universe. He built the largest sculpture on Seneca Lake in the form of a massive gate. It draws attention from the main road into town, and when they cross the entrance, they are teleported into a new realm. To hear more about the story of Fox Run Vineyards, listen to the latest episode of Destination on the Left. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoxRunVineyards LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-osborn-70574a4/ Twitter: @foxrunvineyards Website: https://foxrunvineyards.com/

There is no doubt that competition in multifamily is increasing. With compressed cap rates and rising numbers of syndicators, the space is becoming severely crowded. This makes finding an unsaturated niche a great option if you are still wanting to invest in real estate. Our guest for today is Scott Krone and he has found such a niche – one which we have not talked about on the show yet either. What Scott does is converts distressed buildings into self-storage units, primarily in rural areas throughout the Midwest. In this episode, we discover that this niche is both environmentally friendly and profitable too.---Our gracious sponsor: Adam Adams has raised millions of dollars by staying in front of passive investors. He helps you brand yourself online so you can attract capital which means you don't have to be a great salesperson to do this. His clients are getting noticed by passive investors. He calls his clients Money Magnets because money is literally being attracted to them. There is a qualification process to work with Adam. Ready to take yourself to the next level? Apply to work with Adam here: http://bit.ly/RaisingMoneyCoach.---

Scott Specker is the owner and general manager of Five Star Painting of Cumming and Alpharetta. Scott transitioned from a corporate marketing career, working with major consumer brands such as Coca Cola, Georgia Pacific, and Heinz. He decided to walk away and like many others, contemplated starting a consulting business. However, he was not interested in traveling and wanted to stay close to home. Purchasing a franchise was the answer. Scott is now an industry leader, receiving recognition as Franchisee of the Year and for customer service and superior quality of work with 5-star ratings across multiple platforms. Scott, his wife, Sharon, and their three sons are very active in the community. They support other local small businesses and Scott is also a speaker on topic of “Corporate Work and Entrepreneurship” to university students. Scott’s interview offers a wealth of information about his journey to becoming a franchisee and how he’s grown his business by focusing on developing processes to bring a white glove experience to a blue collar industry.Episode Highlights: 3:05 Scott describes his corporate role and the turning point that caused him to walk away.5:03 Scott relays his thought process about his next steps for his future career.7:35 Options Scott considered for launching his own business.9:46 Key moments that helped Scott decide to not launch his own company and instead, move forward with a franchise. 11:24 The journey Scott navigated with his wife to make the final decision to purchase the franchise.17:54 Advice Scott gives to college students when he’s asked to speak on entrepreneurship. 20:00 Opportunities available for people who are willing to leverage technology.22:05 A strategic Facebook video ad strategy to put people through a sales funnel. 23:22 The activities that led Scott and his wife, Sharon to being recognized as Franchisee of the Year.26:27 How Scott improves his business from watching other industries. 29:02 How Scott use an egg in his team meetings to improve their processes and customer experience. 31:42 What Scott does as a franchisee to market his business.34:28 How Scott manages to find time to network and do the work in his business.37:37 What’s on the horizon in Scott’s industry and how it’s working to be relevant to today’s consumer.41:54 The type of business opportunities Scott turns away. 44:41 Scott’s favorite business books.Scott can be contacted at: 678-372-5612Website:scotts@fivestarpainting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-specker-655569/About Your HostsJeff Evans and Lisa McGuire each own their own small business, specializing in different areas of marketing. Jeff brings the experienced knowledge of digital marketing and technology while Lisa brings the insights of marketing strategy combined with messaging through story. Jeff’s Contact Info: jeff@jvincentcreative.com To learn more about Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffevans78/Lisa’s Contact Info: lisa@openwindmarketing.comTo learn more about Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/

Scott Gorlick is a native of southern Florida, where he also became one of the first 100 employees to work at Uber. After working at Uber for 6 years, launching their platforms, and scaling their operations globally, he moved to the east coast to spend time investing and advising great startups. In this episode, Scott shares some of the insights and lessons he learned as part of the team at Uber, and what his transition to angel investing was like. He explains a few of his top lessons learned from his investment experiences so far, including why he enjoys working with founders in groundbreaking situations. So get ready to learn about what the future of investing in technology looks like. Some Questions I Ask: What lessons did you learn at Uber? (3:38)How did you get started in angel investing? (8:52)How do you get involved with the companies you invest in? (10:36)What area of technology are you focusing on? (18:43)In This Episode, You Will Learn: What the evolution of Uber looked like. (3:06)Why Uber’s IPO is changing drastically & what to expect in the future. (7:19)What Scott’s learned from angel investing. (9:02)How valuations differ outside of Florida. (12:35)Why Scott enjoys working directly with founders. (16:43)More about Florida Funders: WebsiteOur Investment Process LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water, and the New York Times Bestselling author of Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World. In 13 years, with the help of more than 1 million donors worldwide, charity: water has raised more than $400 million and funded more than 44,000 water projects in 28 countries. When completed, those projects will provide over 10 million people with clean, safe drinking water. If you would like to help bring clean water to the world, consider joining charity:water’s monthly donation program, The Spring at thespring.com. If you sign up, forward your receipt to rocket@ozanvarol.com and I will send you a free, personalized, and autographed copy of my forthcoming book Think Like a Rocket Scientist. In this episode Scott and I discuss: How Scott transformed himself from hard-partying nightclub promoter with substance abuse problems to a global humanitarian organization founder How Scott’s first humanitarian mission in war-torn Liberia inspired the creation of charity: water Why being a philanthropic outsider was an advantage for Scott when he started charity: water Scott’s three key elements to great storytelling Why Scott celebrated the workers who crashed a million-dollar well drilling rig What Scott would say to his younger self who founded charity: water Resources mentioned The Spring Video about charity:water’s work in India My book, Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life, is now available for pre-order (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound). I’ve been ecstatic about the early reviews. The book was named a “must read” by Susan Cain (NYT Bestselling Author of Quiet), “endlessly fascinating” by Daniel Pink (NYT Bestselling Author of Drive and A Whole New Mind), and “bursting with practical insights” by Adam Grant (NYT Bestselling Author of Originals). If you pre-order the book, you’ll get digital access to the book to read on your favorite device within seven days of your pre-order. That means you can start reading it months before the book is released to the public. You’ll also get pre-order bonuses worth at least 10 times the cost of the book. You can check out the bonuses at rocketsciencebook.com. I’m personally donating my royalties from the pre-order sales of the book (up to $10,000) to charity: water. Every 10 pre-orders will bring clean water to 1 person in need.

02:11 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Scott Gurian04:32 – Scott’s education and background in radio11:28 – Scott recounts his travels that brought him from New Jersey to Oklahoma and back to New Jersey again16:12 – What Scott learned by reporting on Superstorm Sandy25:00 – How Scott started his Far From Home Podcast35:45 – Concerns Scott had with podcasting in foreign countries41:50 – Scott talks about editing and reediting the footage from his trip to produce his podcast48:54 – The initial response to Scott’s podcast50:21 – Scott speaks to a second season of his podcast and what he’s learned about the differences between radio and podcasting55:11 – What is something Scott has changed his mind about recently57:23 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Scott1:01:57 – Harry thanks Scott for joining the show1:02:13 – Where listeners can follow ScottTWEETABLES“I think the goal should be to just sound like a normal human being talking, and not to sound like you’re performing.” (07:19)“It [Superstorm Sandy] was the most amazing reporting experiences I’ve ever had. I feel bad saying that, but it was really cool to be thrown in the middle of something like that.” (17:52)“I don’t think I ever really felt in danger. As you mentioned, it was just bad timing in the summer of 2016. We ended up at the border to enter to Turkey six days after the attempted coup.” (36:13)“I try to be as visual as possible. They talk about radio or podcasting being a visual medium, which sounds weird, but in some ways it really is. It’s way more intimate than television or video.” (44:08)“People who’ve told me just like over the course of a weekend or whatever I listened to all twelve hours of your first season, it just warms my heart. I love hearing that kinda thing cause that’s why I made it.” (49:52)“I think audio’s important. You can have the most interesting content in the world, but if it’s recorded poorly I just can’t listen.” (54:46)“So, I’m just trying to let people know, I think, through all of my stories that yes the world isn’t a big bad scary place, and that wherever I go people are people and people are generally good.” (1:01:33)THANK YOU SPONSORS!Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast SummitLINKS MENTIONEDScott’s WebsiteScott’s Instagram – @farfromhomepodcast Scott’s FacebookScott’s VimeoScott’s Twitter – @scottgurianScott’s Far From Home PodcastPodcast Movement Website

Scott Young (@ScottHYoung) is a blogger, traveler, author, self-experimenter and ultra-learner that took MIT’s entire 4-year programming curriculum in a year. He’s the author of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career and runs a podcast looking at career advice, learning, growth, productivity, philosophy and more.In today’s episode we discuss:- How Scott completed a 4-year MIT programming degree in 12 months- Secrets to learning smarter, and faster- The reasons MOOCs failed and didn’t- Ways to redesign education for the 21st century- How to deal with filter bubbles and bias- Scott’s thoughts on productivity, purpose, and results- Lessons learned from travel- Why Scott’s not convinced about biohacking and brain augmentation- Was Harvard right in their racial discrimination- How to increase your comfort zone and creativity- What Scott’s learned about happiness and internal reflection- Where should someone today focus their efforts- Why software is eating the world

Blackstone Minerals have been working hard on the Ta Khoa Nickel project since Scott Williamson had the last Coffee with Samso.  I have always liked nickel and I still think that the good times are not here yet.  What Scott and his team are trying to define is a Nickel Sulphide deposit that will be payable to mine.  As in the property investment strategies, location is the most important component which will determine the ingredients within the rock types.  I do feel that Blackstone Minerals are in the right address and the recent drilling proves that they are taping some good mantle materials. Form a geological point of view, these are critical components.  I do agree that there may be some sovereign issues but from what I am hearing, these are not creating any barriers.  As in these developing countries in Asia, economic development is of the utmost importance.  I have many business associates who tell me that Vietnam is no longer a sleepy place. Things are booming and the labour costs are no longer as they were in the past.  I am not saying that they are Western standards but they are definitely signs of economic growth. I have always enjoyed my conversation with Scott and this is another great conversation as we learn of the discovery of Platinum, Palladium and Gold discovery in their recent exploration.  Mobilisation of multiple rigs to the site is a great sign that money is going into the ground. It is a great update on Blackstone Minerals and their journey to develop the Ta Khoa Nickel Project.

Before Scott Kriens led the multi-billion-dollar Silicon Valley tech company, Juniper Networks, he was ambitious—yet relatively directionless—and searching for the right path forward. Over 35 years later, Scott’s now a renowned leader who excels at building teams and connecting people through learning, growing, and finding purpose.   In this episode of the donothing podcast, Scott and I chat about how he found business success, his inspiration for later creating the 1440 Foundation and 1440 Multiversity, why it’s critical to create a life beyond possessing more and suffering less, what surprising things parenting and leadership have in common, and so much more.    Currently, Scott is the chairman and former CEO of Juniper Networks. He founded Juniper back in 1996 and has since grown the company to over $4 billion in global sales and currently employs more than 10,000 employees around the world.   Scott and his wife Joanie launched 1440 Foundation, a nonprofit organization “committed to the cultivation of truly real and connected relationships, with yourself and others.” In 2017, the Foundation’s success led Scott and Joanie to launch 1440 Multiversity, a modern learning destination set in the redwoods of Santa Cruz County.    In this episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn about:   What led to Juniper’s eventual success How Scott began teaching leadership development Scott’s top leadership values and mantras Why it’s always better to do something in business than do nothing How business success is like a sailboat Why it’s ok to not be 100% aligned with your colleagues Why showing that you care is essential to great leadership Which core values Scott holds most dear What the 1440 Multiversity is How and why every inch of 1440 was built with intention What Scott hopes visitors experience at 1440 How building 1440 gave him true faith in the universe Which classes are taught at 1440 Foundation How 1440 fosters a space “where energy, discovery and creativity flourish.” Why it’s important to pass along good fortune How Scott starts his mornings What leadership and parenting have in common Why modeling your habits is so important How the first 50 employees will define a company’s culture Scott’s own diverse spiritual journey Why his father’s death pushed him to start exploring meditation His unpredictable rise as a salesman The advantages of learning through hardship Why modern parents need to be more mindful What parents can offer their kids to prepare them for difficult times Why teaching children doesn’t work Why it’s better to be an imperfect parent—not a plastic one     Connect With 1440 Website: https://1440.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/1440-multiversity Facebook: www.facebook.com/1440multiversity Twitter:  twitter.com/1440mv?lang=en Instagram:  www.instagram.com/1440multiversity/?hl=en   Scotts’s Recommended Resources The Primal Wound: A Transpersonal View of Trauma, Addiction, and Growth, by John Firman and Ann Gila https://amzn.to/2MS7dlm Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: bit.ly/2FYdckW   Register Now for the Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge of your Life! You’ve likely heard about the benefits of integrating mindfulness into your life and leadership. But where do you even begin? Or, how can you take your current mindfulness practice to the next level?No matter where you are on your journey, the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat was designed for you! Join me and other like-minded leaders as we get out of our comfort zones and focus on becoming the best leaders we can be.Together, we’ll grow in ways never imagined through powerful teachings, mindfulness trainings, and undistracted time for real reflection and rejuvenation. www.donothingbook.com/retreat   Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com     donothing Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.  www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“In a way, this is a ministry.”How My Intent got started (:30)Secret #1: Take people on a journey (3:21)Why people choose to put intention words instead of their name on a piece of jewelry (13:41)Secret #2: Be a catalyst for personalized inspiration (16:31How Chris decided to make bracelets as a business (20:50)Secret #3: Reserve judgment and ask a lot of questions (23:46)Secret #4: Create lasting memories and memorabilia (25:36)Secret #5: Remove barriers to create a great experience (26:35)Secret #6: Create physical elements that pique curiosity in your mission (27:26)Secret #7: Make personal interaction core to your experience (28:11)Secret #8: Get customers to experience the brand ASAP (28:41)Secret #9: Help your customers make your product theirs (29:00)Secret #10: Create real impact — Don't just sell orders (29:21)How Chris has felt the impact of what he’s doing (35:01)Secret #11: Fill the need customers have for meaningful connection (36:14)Secret #12: Standardize where is doesn't matter. Customize when it does. (42:10)What Scott chose to put on his own My Intent bracelet (43:00)Links mentioned in this episode:MyIntent ProjectTocaya OrganicaFollow Chris:LinkedInInstagramFollow the Search for the Perfect Taco:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInWebsiteFollow Scott Porter:LinkedInAbout TacoincidenceThis is Tacoincidence — where we learn secrets of breakthrough brand experience from the most brilliant leaders while we’re on the search for the perfect taco. I'm your host, Scott Porter, entrepreneur, brand experience strategist and the taco-obsessed founder of Search for the Perfect Taco.In my lifelong search, I’ve learned the taco experience is even more than crazy good tacos — it’s about real human connection. And Tacoincidence is about discovering how visionary leaders build successful organizations with human experience at the core of their brand’s DNA. Whether it’s with granola bars, electric bikes, software or socks. I wanted to learn why these leaders believe in the power of relationship-based brand experience, what they do to create it and how it’s helped them thrive. All…over tacos.Join the journey on our website — you’re not going to want to miss out on our national taco tour we’re planning! Follow us on social media, subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel, and tune in every Taco Tuesday for new episodes of Tacoincidence, where we’ll continue to explore the secrets to level-up your brand experience AND your taco game.

What is the latest with your ecommerce business? Are you still in the research and preparation phase, or are you right in the middle of getting your business up and running? Whether you’ve just started, or you are a seasoned seller, this episode is for you! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he shares his thought of the week, answers a common question that he gets from sellers like you, an update about brand building resources, and much more. You don’t want to miss a minute of this informative episode!  Try something new and stick with it What was the lastest strategy or method that you have tried to implement in your business? Do you have a good track record of working new approaches and giving them a chance to succeed? Too often, business leaders get so excited about a new strategy that they jump in with both feet - only to jump out just as quickly when they don’t see immediate results. Don’t fall for that trap! If you want to see a strategy succeed, you’ve got to give it time. Make sure to tune in to this episode of The Amazing Seller to hear Scott expand on this topic and much more!  Build your email list!  When it comes to utilizing a tool like an email list, the name of the game is cultivation. You’ve got to make sure you are delivering relevant and helpful content to your target audience who are staying subscribed to your email list. Think about how you would want someone to engage with you! Would you be likely to remain subscribed to an email list if all they did was ask you to buy their product? Probably not! But if they showed up and delivered value that was relevant to your interest with an occasional ask – you’d probably stick around. Hear more about Scott’s approach to cultivating and utilizing an email list by listening to this episode! Resources designed for you Do you have a favorite tool that you like to use each day that makes your job easier? Some professionals love to have an expensive chair to be comfortable at their desk; others invest in a nice car that they have to use as a road warrior. As you advance in your career, the more critical it will be for you to have the right tools that empower you to accomplish your goals. Scott is dedicated to equipping sellers like you to become The Amazing Seller of your life! Make sure to listen to this episode as Scott goes into further detail about his new project - Brand Creators Academy. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:40] Scott’s thought of the week.  [5:40] What you should know about Brand Creators Academy.  [10:00] What Scott would do if he started his brand over from scratch today.  [16:00] Don’t worry about people who unsubscribe to your email list.  [20:20] Scott’s strategy to get his followers to open his emails.  [25:00] Closing thoughts from Scott.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.theamazingseller.com/ask www.theamazingseller.com/741 www.theamazingseller.com/brandcreators www.brandcreators.com

Learn what you need to know about self-storage investing, be educated and know the common mistakes that newbies make in self-storage investing, and discover the similarities and differences in self-storage investing in the USA and Canada.   Resources/Links Learn Dozens of Self Storage Investing Secrets From the Industry’s Leading Experts: https://selfstorageinvesting.com/events/academy/ Summary Scott Meyers is known as one of the leading experts in Self-Storage. After becoming a penniless landlord in the Single-Family Rental and Apartment business, he began investing in Self-Storage. He “Saw the Light” and quickly sold all his Single-Family Rentals & Apartments to create a small empire of Self-Storage facilities nationwide. His company’s focus is on syndicating Self-Storage deals and helping others launch their own Self-Storage business to enjoy a lifestyle free from tenants, toilets, and trash. In this episode, Scott brings in his expertise to discuss the ins and outs of self-storage investing. He’ll tackle the common mistakes you should watch out for as a newbie and how to prevent them, and the resources you need to get started. Get ready to take some notes and write down these top tips for profiting from self-storage investing! Topics Covered: 01:19 – Scott narrates how he ended up in self-storage investing after venturing in other forms of real estate  04:37 – How he purchased his first self-storage facility   05:15 – What Scott could’ve done differently when he was starting 07:23 – Mistakes that he sees the newbies are making 09:48 – Resources to study and get involved in self-storage investing 11:36 – Similarities and differences in self-storage investing in USA and Canada 13:50 – Key criteria that make a successful self-storage investor 17:07 – How to connect with Scott Key Takeaways: ” I think the lesson we’ve learned was trying to get out in front of folks that are investing for the first time and haven’t been through an economic cycle.” – Scott Meyers “With commercial real estate and self-storage, it takes a little bit more to learn to understand how to underwrite it and put on it to determine if something is good. Hire feasibility study consultants and appraisers to help along the way.  But on the front end, to be able to identify opportunities there, it’s a little more education to know and understand what that looks like.” – Scott Meyers “I think patience along the way leads to my next point.  It takes longer for anybody that’s going out from scratch to our students from the get-go to find a facility that may meet their investment criteria. It makes sense as a value and opportunity.  It may take six to 12 months before they identify and close on a project.” – Scott Meyers “When you run out of cash, you need to be open to partners. And so, accepting it and understanding what partnerships look like, risk tolerance, threshold, and whether you want to be the driver or bring in somebody will also help in those decisions to compliment you.” – Scott Meyers Connect with Scott Meyers: www.selfstorageinvesting.com Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Connect with Dave Dubeau: Property Profits Podcast www.davedubeau.com www.investorattractiondemo.com Facebook LinkedIn Enjoyed the Podcast? Please subscribe on iTunes for updates

Is your ecommerce business headed in the right direction? What have you done lately to invest in your personal and professional growth? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you'll hear from Scott as he provides a sneak peek at the audiobook intro of his book, "The Take Action Effect." In his special episode, you'll learn why money is always the answer, what it takes to get unstuck, how to stay focused on what really matters, and much more. You'll want to have pen and paper ready for this fascinating episode!  Isn't money the point?  What is the big idea that keeps you getting out of bed in the morning? Why do you keep working so hard each and every day? Are you trying to reach a certain financial goal? Take it from someone who has been there; it's not about the money! Scott was putting in the time working with his father in construction bringing in the money, but at what cost? While the money was good, the time away from his family was putting a bitter spin on the who situation for Scott. At the end of the day, you have to decide what is it that will keep you going - often that answer isn't money. Learn more about his critical topic by listening to this episode of The Amazing Seller!  Getting unstuck Do you ever feel like you are stuck in your career? You've put in the hours, and you've mastered your craft, but you don't have anywhere else to go - you hit your ceiling. How do you go from stuck to unstuck? Do you keep trying and wait for something to budge? Take a step back and look at how far you come! Did it take hard work and overcoming challenges to get where you are today? Of course, it did! The future is no exception - you will need to work hard and dig deep if you want to continue to experience sustained success. Get more helpful insights from Scott by listening to this episode of The Amazing Seller - you don't want to miss it!  What the Take Action Effect is all about.  What is with all of Scott's special attention and focused energy on "The Take Action Effect?" Can it really have the impact that Scott is hoping that it will have? According to Scott, the project is all about getting the word out. Years and years ago, when Scott was in the thick of the struggle to get his business off of the ground - it was this message of delivering value and taking action that kept Scott going. What Scott teaches isn't just some theory that he hopes will work - he's seen it work in action! Take Scott's lessons and put them to the test, what are you waiting for? OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:35] The audio introduction to, “The Take Action Effect.”  [10:00] Is money really the answer?  [12:00] You have the ability to get unstuck.  [15:40] The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.  [18:00] What is the Take Action Effect?  [21:30] Closing thoughts from Scott.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.takeactioneffect.com

My husband Scott makes his first appearance on the podcast! We discuss our recent trip to Dallas to attend Unleash the Power Within with Tony Robbins. We reflect on our own personal growth, discuss our meaningful experiences, share our takeaways, answer your questions, and highlight how you can engage your partner in self-development.  Note: If you have young ones in the car, Scott and I drop some language about halfway through. Put on some earbuds or wait for some alone time.   Highlights of our conversation:  4:01 - Kari’s personal development journey 6:54 - Watching your partner on their own personal journey 8:38 - A little bit about Scott’s background 9:39 - Scott’s experience with leadership training 10:27 - Kari’s switch from corporate life to network marketing 17:58 - Why Scott said “yes” to this event 30:01 - How Kari prepared Scott for Tony Robbins 31:39 - Some of Kari’s takeaways from the event 34:29 - Scott shares his experience 39:05 - How this event was different for Kari 40:15 - Kari and Scott share how this brought them closer 43:30 - Scott’s hesitations for attending the event 45:02 - When Scott realized personal development is “real” 49:02 - Scott’s top takeaway 49:57 - Kari’s top takeaway 58:13 - What Scott would tell someone who’d like their partner to attend an event    About me: I’m Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I’ve been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches. My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve. Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/ Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/   Credits: Interview: Scott Keating Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.  

Two-Brain Radio With Sean Woodland, Episode 10: Scott ThorntonOn today’s episode, Sean speaks with former NHL player and current CrossFit coach Scott Thornton.Scott spent 18 years in the NHL after being drafted third overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1989 Entry Draft. He played nearly 1,000 regular-season games during his career, spending time with the Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings.Scott talks about his career in the NHL, how his lifelong love of fitness led him to CrossFit and how he completed an Ironman without having run for more than 90 minutes prior to the race. You'll also hear about some of his favorite coaching moments from the NHL as well why he's passionate about helping everyday people get fit.Links:https://indestri.com/coaches/scott-thornton/ Contact:Instagram: @thorty27Timeline:2:56 – The pressures and expectations of being a high draft pick.7:05 – Highlights of Scott’s 18-year NHL career.8:15 – Playing alongside his younger cousin, Joe Thornton.9:57 – How Scott trained while in the NHL.12:10 – Why he decided to do an Ironman. 13:52 – Using CrossFit for Ironman training. 16:35 – Finding a new passion after hockey: Movement.18:42 – Attending the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar and starting a gym in his garage.21:40 – The garage gym: going from “hobby job” to business.23:17 – Spreading the word with “old-school” marketing.25:04 – The key to the gym’s longevity: Community.27:06 – How Scott’s NHL experience helped him become a great coach by teaching him communication. 30:08 – The most rewarding aspects of coaching CrossFit.32:05 – What Scott’s training looks like now as a master.36:37 – Always learning: Scott’s goals for the future.

Using Trading Systems To Make A Living In episode 203 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I speak with Scott Welsh, a systems trader. We discuss his story as a Forex trader as well as how he was able to develop simple systems to make a living in the market. Are you ready for it?   Watch the video interview! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Scott Welsh and what he does? 02:16 How Scott started trading 03:23 How was the Scott's transition from Stocks to Forex 05:38 Scott's main mistake when learning to trade 07:04 Biggeset turning point in Scott's trading career 08:31 How Scott handles long periods of profits or losses 12:08 Why Scott loves to trade with algos 13:13 How does Scott gets his systems programed? 15:45 What is Scott's trading style 16:53 What are the type of things that Scott's strategies look for 19:44 How does Scott monitor and review his algo strategies 22:08 Scott's advice for traders going into Algo trading 23:56 How Scott goes from testing to trading his Algos 25:58 What type of equipment and technology Scott uses to run his Algos 28:53 Scott´s recommendations for all traders 31:14 How Scott manages when Algos are not working well and have to be droped 24:23 What Scott needs to trust his trading systems 36:59 How can you find Scott Welsh 38:15 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Virtual Private Server (VPS): AccuWebHosting FXVPS VPN: Torguard VPN (use coupon code DTT10 for a 10% lifetime discount)   DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) DesireToTRADE Academy How To Find Scott Welsh? Twitter Website About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes

This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Scott Keyes. Scott’s just your every day, run of the mill guy who turned a hobby of finding cheap plane tickets into a multi-million dollar business in less than 2 years. As he would say it, Scott’s Cheap Flights was more an accidental business and he started out as more of an accidental entrepreneur. A misfit if you will. Over the last 5 years, the business has grown to service hundreds of thousands around the world, help save clients millions of dollars on their flight purchases, and has been featured everywhere from CNBC to Virgin, Conde Naste, and Time Magazine. Scott has learned a lot about finding a niche and cultivating a great business from it and that is one of the things I’m most excited to explore with him in this episode. www.ScottsCheapFlights.com As Scott says, he’s an accidental entrepreneur. He ended up where he is completely by accident. The way it came about happened after he graduated college and moved to DC. He had a degree in political science and loved to write. He became a political journalist. There wasn’t much money in it, but Scott wanted to travel and needed to find a way to fund it. So, he got into the world of travel hacking. He got really good at it over the course of a couple of years. It all culminated when in 2013, he got the best deal he had ever gotten – a ticket from New York to Milan for just over $100. When he got back from his trip, word had spread amongst some of his friends and co-workers and they started asking him to share deals with them when he found them. He started an email list to send out deals he found to his friends and co-workers. Over the next year, he did as a hobby, but the subscribers started telling other subscribers and they told others and so on. By 2015, it had grown to over 5000 subscribers. At this point, there started to be some costs involved. In August 2015, Scott relaunched as a “freemium service” in which there is still a free signup, but also a paid sign up with more content and perks. Nowadays, Scott’s Cheap Flights has over 1.5 million subscribers. When you look back on how you got to this point, what is your best advice on how to discover a profitable niche and uncover opportunities under your nose? Don’t quit your day job overnight. Whatever you start, do it part time and split time. Build things on a small budget – don’t spend a bunch of money up front. Test things out for a little while before going all in on a strategy or offering. You must find something that brings real value and that people will actually pay for (and not just support you) If people are willing to pay for something, they value it and others will too. The main thing is to use micro-thinking. Try different ideas over smaller periods to see what is getting traction. But, be ruthless in cutting out the things that don’t show promise. At the 16 min mark, Scott tells us how SCF works… They are not a travel agency. What Scott and his teams do is spend every moment of the day searching for cheap flights. Really good deals pop up and don’t last long. Sometimes they are only available for 4-5 hours. They then alert subscribers, so they can get them before they disappear. Scott uses an example of roundtrip flights to New Zealand for under $400. As Scott says, what SCF is, is an early detection system to find the diamonds in the rough. At the 19 min mark, Scott talks about how the business is setup and the model (this is a great model that you could follow in your niche). There is a free subscription in which subscribers get access to 1 out of every 3 deals by “region” that SCF finds. For a few dollars month, Premium subscribers get access to all deals and can select by “airport” so they can be more specific to their needs. Lastly, Premium subscribers get their emails first and free get them 30 mins later. Scott loves the freemium model. In today’s age, people are skeptical. It is so much better to give them a way to show them the value you can create and how you generate results for them. It relieves pressure and creates more devoted clients. What have you learned about building a business in going from 1 man with a hobby to having employees throughout the world and serving millions? Learning never ends! There is a point in the growth of a company, around 8-10 employees where what you do shifts from the core product of the company to leading people and working to get the best out of them. There is a transition that happens and has to happen as a leader and your skill set will have to change to a focus on people and strategy. Another challenge, especially with remote employees is finding ways to connect them and build a strong team culture. As a leader with remote employees, you must have a special focus there. Are there any systems or specific strategies you’ve used for remote employees that work really well? SCF grew at a pace of “one employee at a time” and they didn’t take the time so much to build out the systems to communicate well across a larger group which caused some challenges. People in the company didn’t know what was happening in the company. Its’ more important to over-communicate…. They found that putting in a system of having regular meetings, communicating through Slack, doing check-ins with team members throughout each quarter, getting feedback, and being genuinely interested in how they can make their team’s lives better. What have you learned about building and cultivating a subscriber list and how did you transition from free to paid? Scott was terrified taking people from free to paid. He had seen the backlash that customers had when things like newspapers stared charging for online access, etc. The psychology of it is interesting. It seems to be much harder to get someone to pay $1 for something they used to get for free than it is to get someone to pay $2 for something they used to pay $1 for. Even though, it is still $1 more, people don’t see it the same. The shift seems monumental. Being conscious of this is really important and why the freemium model is a good way to go. It removes the barriers to entry. As he moved from free to paid, he gave all subscribers the premium subscription for the first month and gave them the choice of keeping it for free or getting a scaled down version with less features. This also helped created FOMO – fear of missing out He set an extremely low price point, a few dollars a month. It was not so much about profit in the beginning, but to see if people are willing to pull out their wallets. At the 36 min mark, we have a great discussion on value and what that means to clients. What are some tips on cultivating and taking care of subscribers on your list? Be very respectful of people’s inboxes. Invest in customer support and be very responsive – create a tribe of evangelists for you. Imagine what people will think if you are responded in minutes to clients, not days. Don’t buy lists to email to – this is huge mistake that can get you blacklisted Your subscribers are your best referral channel – more than paid search or advertising. Treat them well and they will treat you well. There are no short cuts, things have to happen organically At the 43 min mark, Scott answers the question, “What are some tips on how to find deeply discounted flight deals?” There is a secret sauce which is searching for flights 20 hours a day. First, you want to cross the ocean as cheap as you can, then worry about getting to your final destination. For example, book Chicago to Athens when going to Santorini and then get a cheap flight from Athens to Santorini Change the way you look at flight shopping…invert it Most start by picking where they want to go, then what dates they want to go, and lastly, they look at the prices. Look at price first to see where there are cheap flights right now. You can do it on Google Alerts, Kayak Explore, and a number of places. It is much easier to find good deal this way. Find the price and build the trip around that. If you find a really good fare, it won’t last long. You have to be able to make a decision quickly. A little trick is the 24 hour rule. When you book a flight directly with an airline, you can cancel the flight within 24 hours without issue or penalty. So, you can lock in a price for 24 hours and give yourself time to decide.   Best Quote: We are terrible predictors of our own career path. Be open and humble about where your career path can and will go.   Scott's Misfit 3: We are terrible predictors of our own career path. Be open and humble about where your career path can and will go. Beware of golden handcuffs. You don’t have to stay in a job forever. Go to conveyer belt sushi places for the price, but order from the menu for the fresh stuff. It’s the same price.

Today I am joined by Scott Stulen, the president and director of Philbrook Museum of Art. Originally from Minnesota, Scott, his wife, and two kids moved to Tulsa from Indiana two-and-a-half years ago. He studied studio art as well as art history before finding work in the museum field as an educator, curator, and, now, a director. He came to Tulsa because of a job opportunity and has loved the weather ever since. “You can find out more about upcoming exhibits at the Philbrook Museum as well as sign up for the member opening party for Mel Bochner by visiting www.philbrook.org” Having grown up in the Tulsa area, I love the Philbrook Museum of Art. For those of you unfamiliar with this great Tulsa attraction, Scott and I had a chat that I would like to share with you today. I have provided timestamps below so you can find out all about this local treasure. 3:05 – Some background history about the Philbrook Museum of Art4:25 – Scott’s favorite place in the museum5:30 – What Scott is most proud of at the Philbrook Museum6:55 – Upcoming shows and events8:00 – What it costs to visit the museum You can find out more about upcoming exhibits at the Philbrook Museum as well as sign up for the member opening party for Mel Bochner by visiting www.philbrook.org. And, to learn about upcoming events for all the members of your family, you can check out their events page, here.  As always, if you have any questions for me about buying or selling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you soon. 

On today’s episode, Scott Hunter joins your host, Jeffrey Palermo, to discuss DevOps capabilities in Azure. Scott is the Director of Program Management for .NET at Microsoft. When Scott first joined Microsoft back in 2007, he was working on the ASP.NET team.   As the Director of Program Management of .NET, he and his team build .NET Core, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, managed languages (C#/F#/VB), as well as the Web and .NET Tooling for Visual Studio.   Join Scott Hunter and Jeffrey as they take you through the differences between .NET Core and .NET Framework, when and why you should move to .NET Core 3.0 in the future, how .NET Standard bridges the gap between these two, where all the different architectures fit into the .NET ecosystem, and an update and overview on WebAssembly and Blazor. Scott and Jeffrey also give you a preview of their upcoming book, .NET DevOps for Azure, and their motivation behind it.   Topics of Discussion: [:46] Jeffrey introduces Scott and welcomes him to the show! [2:46] Scott gives an overview of what his team at Microsoft builds. [4:10] What is .NET Core 3.0 and when should people on .NET Framework consider moving over to it? What’s the difference between the two? [11:42] How should we think of .NET Core 3.0 and .NET Framework, moving forward? [13:20] How .NET Standard bridges the gap between .NET Core and .NET Framework, opening up possibilities. [16:08] Scott gives an overview and update on WebAssembly and Blazor — an experimental project utilizing .NET Core. [20:55] Options that will be available with the .NET Core 3.0 release. [25:25] A word from Azure DevOps Podcast’s sponsor: Clear Measure. [25:52] Some benefits of Blazor. [28:00] Would you still be deploying as an Azure website when using Blazor or does it have any changes to the deployment configuration in Azure? [28:38] Is it mandatory to use SignalR Service or are Blazor apps baked in with the framework? [30:50] With so many options in the .NET ecosystem, where do all these architectures land? For example, monolith vs. microservices. [37:24] Scott and Jeffrey give a preview of their upcoming book, .NET DevOps for Azure, and the motivation behind it. [42:36] What Scott recommends listeners follow-up on after today’s episode.   Mentioned in this Episode: Azure DevOps Clear Measure (Sponsor) .NET Core 3.0 Blazor WebAssembly Mono Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) SignalR Service Monolith vs. Microservices .NET Architecture Guides DOT.NET   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Build a Forex Trading System In episode 181 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview Scott Phillips, a full-time Forex swing trader living in Bangkok. Watch the video interview here. Topics Covered In This Episode Who is Scott Phillips and how he got into trading [00:34] What Scott trades and how is his trading day [03:48] How Scott changed from a losing trader to becoming consistently profitable [7:00] What Scott considers the biggest predictor of future success [10:00] How does Scott keeps track of his trades and journaling [13:53] How has Scott refined and optimized his strategies by using his trading journal [16:53] How Scott keeps on top of his trading when he travels [19:00] What are the common things people do wrong when they try learning to trade [20:14] What Scott thinks of indicators [21:50] What is Scott's top recommendation for traders [23:08] Scott Phillips' goals for the future [24:49]  DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program)  How To Find Scott Phillips? Website Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Rob follows up with Kevin on his homework and if the changes had an effect.    Together, they decide on the best hashtags to use and agree on a solid show description.  Kevin's question this week has to do with audience engagement.  The answer lies in this week's topic - social media basics.   Each week, Rob answers questions from Kevin Long and offers advice for how to have a successful podcast.  Good for newbies and seasoned podcasters alike!   Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to Rob at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!      Kevin's Twitter @TheSwamppit Facebook The Kevin Long Show Rob Southgate’s Twitter @RSouthgate Email  southgatesmallbusiness@gmail.com Website  www.southgatemediagroup.com/newmedialab Patreon  www.patreon.com/newmedialab Pinterest www.pinterest.com/SMGPods/new-media-lab/   SHOW HOSTS: Rob Southgate SHOW EDITOR: Rob Southgate PRODUCER: Rob Southgate   #NewMedia #Podcasting #Business #YouTube #Blogging #Vlogging Transcription 00:00:00 This is a really difficult question. Oh, that's a great question. That's a good question. That is a great question. It's a really good question. I love this question. And I think this really is going to help me kind of meditate and grow on it. Want to hear the answers checkout season two of new media lab with Robert Southgate new episodes every Tuesday available on Spotify. I tunes. Google hod Cass and wherever you subscribe to your favorite podcasts. Welcome back. Everybody to the second episode of new media labs, creator lab with me, rob Southgate and with having long. Hey, kevin. Hey, how are you? I'm doing great. How are you doing today? I'm doing well. Thank you. You're going to be doing a lot better in a second. When I start talking about what has happened with your show this week. Okay. So let's go back talk about we'll do a little recap of what we did last week. I've got some suggestions before it gets suggestions, though. I do wanna talk about what happened which you don't know about. So first of all last week. What we talked about was I gave you homework. I wanted you to write a detailed description, and I wanted you to come up with a tag. And I wanted you to get me some hashtags that we could use for Nautilus social media for tagging the show. You did not send me the. The tag yet. Which is okay. I just hold on. I took with you wrote. You sent me a paragraph, and actually I'm going to pull that up to and that way we can read your paragraph than I'll I'll explain what I changed a little bit. And actually, it's any of these kind of things and this is an important point. Should be looked at as a living document. It shouldn't be the kind of thing that you go. 00:01:53 Yup. I did it done. You know what I mean? Right. That's where we run into trouble. So here's what you wrote your description that we were adding as they showed description, not an individual episode. It said there was a rich history of tabletop gaming and in the Kevin long show. Kevin and his guest talk about all the additions of dungeons and dragons in some of the shows Kevin builds characters after reading the complete handbook and other weeks, he talks about character concepts and other story outlines not bad, not bad. I made some tweaks to it. Basically what I? I did do it is. I wanted it to flow a little bit better. I also wanted to get a well, let me read it. I got a couple of things out of there that were unnecessary words, necessarily language. So that we can actually make it read a little bit better and add a little bit more to it. And in fact, even reading it now, I want to add a couple of things that we could do later. So here's your description. There is a rich history of tabletop gaming and on the Kevin long show. Kevin and his guests talk about all the additions of dungeons and dragons, Kevin and his guests build characters after reading the complete handbook talk about character concepts and discuss various story outlines. It's it's a little more defined like it more to work from what I want to add as I was reading it. I was Kevin and his guests twice. I'm going to change that I also wanna get in some of our keywords. Now. 00:03:18 This is where we went into the hashtags, and you came up with four now where did you find those? I I don't. I think I typed in the right address that you gave me, but I typed in hashtag of fi. And it brought me to like a little huddle. Like a bid me where I in dungeons and dragons in. That's what gave me right? You did you were in this place. I'm sure okay. So here's what you missed. And this is something that is good to know. Because is probably because I've done it enough that I figured out. Oh, don't forget this part of it. You typed in dungeons and dragons and did search in your hashtags. You did not write dungeons and dragons guess what word probably needs to be there, dungeons and dragons, right? So so the other thing, and this is the part that that I figured out a while ago because I wasn't paying attention. I was like, oh, I want to do dungeons and dragons, boom, here's what I got defy E D, R, PG and tabletop. And then I'm like, wait a minute. Each of those should type in and see what it gets because what if something is bigger. Right. So I went through all the different iterations. And here's what I came up with going off of what you had. Oh, what you had those weren't the ones you gave me you gave me five eighty dice five fantasy and gaming. 00:04:48 All excellent. I added to that deity five eight dungeons and dragons DND RPG and tabletop and the way I came about those was by typing in like, I typed in DND, right? I got some different ones. I typed in RPG was terrible. It just gave you like Asian letters didn't really do it. But typing in five AD and defy it gave me a couple of different things. Wonderful. So now, we have eight in fact, let's see if I have any others. On here. I did put dragon magazine because that is actually another potential one. I think that's the only one I added. So we have nine different tags. We can use those went in tags and keywords on Lipson. But Kevin those are not those are not really valuable. I tunes doesn't use tag tag tags and keywords what they're valuable for. Is. You wanna have that list? And when you do your social media throughout the week to promote this episode you want to use those hash tax. So we came up with your description. We came up with a good set of hashtags a solid set of hashtags. Okay today. I posted an episode. It was of your your Monday. I can't think of the name because I'm drawing a blank as it Monday. Magic monday. I posted magic Monday today, and do you mind to be giving how many downloads you get on an episode? No. That'd be an easing. Okay. We'll get there. 00:06:28 So I posted a magic Monday today and on this episode. I did these things I not only changed your description this week and updated it an added those tags. On the description this week when I posted I added those to the specific episode. I also took something you said in your description and made that your subtitle. So now on every episode, we publish your subtitle says Kevin and his guests talk all about the additions of dungeons and dragons, so now dungeons and dragons hits as a single word as multiple words if somebody is searching for it shows up as an important word to Google. So now Google knows this show is about dungeons and dragons, so we eat. Okay. So now, we are in a much better place. We've niche down like we talked about we've gotten those keywords in here. And the other thing I did then was the stuff that was my part of this. So I went in to your to the settings. And I made sure you were updated on. Various platforms, and guess what? I found. Well, I dropped. I dropped the ball. So I did not have in here some of the different things. So I added your Facebook. This is in settings on Lipson, you if you go to settings you can put in keywords and Email and all that stuff. I put in the Facebook URL, I put in your Twitter handle what I found was you were not posting too. 00:08:08 I put an I tunes to even though it was posting the I tunes. I put in that address goes faster, you were not posting to tune in radio. You are not posting to Stitcher. You're not posting to Google play or Google podcasts or Spotify. You are now. So I went through and I made sure every one of those even though technically they don't add up too much for most shows you're there now or you will be in the next couple of days. Those even though you think well if apple is ninety five percent of the downloads. Why do I need to be on all of them? You do you need that all of them? Because what if your show what if the people that listen to tune in radio or totally into your dungeons and dragons show, and you get four hundred dollars on that on tune in radio. And I tunes gets you twenty. We don't know. So the point is for everybody making podcasts out there get him in every channel you can unless that channel is paying you have Stitcher says we want you to be exclusive. And here's a bunch of money to do it. Heck? Yeah. I'll be exclusive. But if they haven't done that. Why would you stay with one put it everywhere? Get it where the customer is getting in front of them that was something I hadn't done it's done. Now, let's get into the thing. You really want to hear about town stew? 00:09:28 Today. We post this episode right on average when we post a new episode you get about twenty downloads of that particular like that day. Okay. I'm not going by particular episode. I'm going by downloads on your feet. Okay. This is an important thing to clarify because the number. I'm going to give you is. Not today's episode did this number. It's your feed to this number today. And if you look at your feed average, it's it's you know, a couple of day, and then I'll post road you'll get like twenty okay? Which you and I have been happy with so far. We're like, hey, why not it's twenty people urge you that's pretty rock and great, right? Yeah. Okay today. I edit those keywords I updated the description, I added into those other things, but that's not live yet. So the only one that was really live was I tunes you had one hundred downloads today. Wow. And it's only one o'clock Austin, Chicago. So yeah, man, I think it had an effect will find out tomorrow. If it right. If it continues if you if we start seeing that. Everyday. Let's say it goes up to twenty a day would we're not posting something guess what those little tweaks had an effect. And if they didn't I'll eat my hat because I'm telling you. I know it did. Right. So there you go. We are. We are on our way to building audience now before we move into the next thing. 00:11:04 Okay. I want to ask one thing. Yeah. On the show. I like to get whatever question you have before start giving out assignments. So what kind of questions do you have the question today is going to be how do we get more involved with our audience, and and the new media lab, you talked about engaging your audience, and I want to know how to be better at here's the topic. We have this week. Let's do it because I know how to engage the shows that I'm listening to on social. Oh media. I just don't know how to get people to engage Mike show. Excellent. Oh, Kevin you made by day. What my assignment is this week ties into this pervert? Okay. So we're gonna jump ahead from like normally what the idea of the show was was I was gonna help through these little building walks to try to help make your show a brand and build it up. Right. And after we talked last week, I thought okay. Well, these were some really basic things getting those those notes, right and everything getting the tags. Then I thought well, you wanna see more motion. Even though I think what we had today was pretty darn good motion five times. We just went up by five hundred percent. That's good. I wanna see it keep going. So you're right engagement is a keyed everything. Now, this is going to be a slower burn. But we're going to try something K. So first of all, let's go over what social media platforms. You have the show on what do you have? 00:12:41 I'm on. I do Facebook and Twitter are the ones that I most active on, but I do have an Instagram account. Okay. And the Instagram account is that four swamp. It is at four the come long show. Or is it your personal? It's a personal. It's a personal. Okay. Let's take that one off the table. Okay. That's not what we need to use. Although I would suggest thinking about at some point getting an Instagram that is the Kevin long show. Okay, instagram. Okay. Here's why with these different platforms. If you have a Kevin long show Instagram when we post something you can post like seventeen hashtags, and it's not weird. Okay. And this is something that I've said before to people, and I get brushback. I don't get brushback from people that actually know the social media kind of etiquette and rules. I get it for people that are like, no, it doesn't really matter. Or no, I do it this way. We'll great. There are no hard and fast rules. But there are some things that do make a difference. So first of all, let's let's talk about these Instagram you could do up to seventeen hashtags there is a trick to get more. But if you have seventeen good hashtags you're off to the races. Okay. When you're using Instagram, and let's just talk about that for a second. Then we'll move onto what matters to you Instagram is a visual medium. So you want to make sure you take like the artwork from the show if you have some if you don't let's start. We'll talk about that on another episode. Kevin k-. 00:14:20 If you if you have behind the scenes pictures, or like in your case, you do gaming throughout the week. Take pictures of like your books. Take pictures of your dice take pictures of things related to DND, even if it's a page out of the book or a quote out of one of the books, or when you do your monster of the week or magic Monday, you take a picture of that from the book and you posted on Instagram and you're like, hey, it's the bag holding. That's what we're talking about this week that works beautifully oppose hashtags or things people are looking for. And you put it a good amount of them. And it can be like like I do things when I post because I'm kind of a coffee addict, I take pictures for Instagram where I'm holding a coffee Cup, and I'm like podcasting today. And I'll bet hashtag podcast podcasters, Chicago podcasting media new media coffee coffee addict. Like all these things. And you'd be surprised I have a huge amount of followers that are like these coffee bloggers IB huge amount that are podcasters like because I use those hashtags it gets noticed. Okay. But you don't do Instagram yet. So we're not gonna worry about that for this week. What I want you to do is. We're going to do a Facebook and a Twitter strategy. Okay. You wanna put the pick those you've got those nine hashtags right right now on on Facebook. I know they take hashtags, but it's actually been tracked. If you read some of these sources about social media about you know, what works and what dozen this hashtags don't really work on Facebook. In fact, the the the post without hashtags tend to do a little bit better the ones with I don't know why it makes. 00:16:12 When you click on the activity, tag and type in listening to gaming with Scott are the this old good. So so it's just like I said if you can be everywhere with your podcast feel free to use hashtags everywhere with this. Okay. All good stuff. And when you say, you're listening to gaming Lescot. That's an excellent thing. I wish everybody did that for every show there listened to because it sells people where you are. It might entice them to listen, I know that I've clicked on shows when I've seen that pop up. So that's an excellent practice from a personal standpoint. And also from your show because it says Kevin long is listening to me. What Scott anyone that follows? You is going to see that be like a look, there's another gaming podcast. This is cool. You want to build it like reciprocity between the podcasts. And if you mentioned a podcast, make sure you tag them put an at gaming with Scott when we do this. We need. Make sure we put hey gaming at giving. What Scott we talked about you on today's show. Right. Okay. So I've got thoughts here with with Twitter with Twitter you wanna use no more than two maybe three hashtags. I know you can use more it starts to cluttering people. Don't look at them. Sometimes when it has too much starts to look like a bought. Okay. So if you have to hash dad's, you're in good shape. Now, you have nine hashtags to work with what that should mean to you is, hey, every time I post maybe I wanna switch up those hashtags right guy and easy way to do. 00:17:48 Do. It is to use a an app called tweet deck where you can go in you sign in you've got your Twitter account when you you can go in and say, here's what I want the tweet to say, here's the image. I wanna use with always use an image on Twitter if tax people go right past it. Okay. So they they see the image. They read the thing. On tweet deck. You can say you can schedule it. So now, you can say, you know, what I wanna make sure that my show is hitting on Tuesday. I wanna make sure that that between seven AM and noone like once on our a tweet goes out. That says, hey, we've got to do episode today. You can send the same tweet all five times. Let's say you're doing five on that day. Okay. And it said the same tweet just change the hash tags on each of them or you can change your verbiage a little bit. So it's a little bit more interesting. If if you're doing like, the the bag of holding maybe there's a couple of different images of bags of holding or images that would be kinda cool that you'd be like, yeah, I could put this on air it or even the the show logo for one of them changing it up a little bit. You don't have to do twenty tweets a day. Okay. But the day launches maybe five would be really good. 00:19:08 Okay. The other thing you can do that. Let's say as we're starting. In fact, we will do it this way for this week do five on the date launches you had a magic Monday happened today. Figure out five tweets. Okay. And space out like once an hour. Then we can get into timing. And all that another time. I don't care what it is right now five tweets different hashtags, use them up. Okay. And if you wanna do if you more you can keep in mind that a tweet has a twenty minute lifespan at best. So don't worry that. Oh my gosh. I'm tweeting too much the person looking at the tweets unless they're only looking at your feed your going to go away. They're not gonna care that. You're tweeting every hour, right? Make sense. So let's start with Twitter with that. And then said another thing today is is Monday your show hit today. So setup five tweets I want you to do the exact same thing on Thursday with the same show. But now put ice e or I see why am I in case you missed it in all caps. Why do it with the hashtag? And put that I so it's in case you missed it. I had a new show boasts new magic Monday posted on Monday. Check it out or we did a magic Monday about blank today. Check it out and then use your hashtags. So getting your doubling up you're getting double the hit. And it is a people that you have this show out there and what it's about. 00:20:46 Okay. So that's one thing. We'll try that. You're talking maximum of of or a minimum of ten tweets over the course of between now. And next Monday. Let's see what happens. And if you're like, man, I can't do that. Today set them for tomorrow tomorrow and Thursday. Okay. That was good for the regular Kevin long show. Do it. What do we post on Wednesday Thursday? So do I'm gonna switch it up on your man. Okay. Do either today or tomorrow for Thursday do five for the Kevin long show on Friday? Do in case you missed it for magic Monday and on Monday of next week do five in case you missed it for the Kevin long show. Okay. Let's see if these numbers change now Facebook this goes back to your question. Yeah. Finally, Mr long-winded got back to the question. You ask about engagement? So one way to do it or to try, and you may get some you may not. But on your Facebook page. We posted new episode today. Make sure you post a link to it. But you wanna say something? Engage as anybody used this. What what was the magic Monday today? Let's go look and see. One that hit today was the deck of many things are so is there a question related to the Decca many things that you could ask is. Against snow. So ask a question or say, you know, magic Monday deck of many things discussion threat, and then then put a description underneath it. That says like like, let's talk about the Decca many things. And then asked your questions what experience if you guys had what was the best time you used it or whatever it is. 00:22:33 Okay. And hopefully, you'll get somebody. That'll right now, here's the key. With all of that. You're you're chumming the water by saying, hey, I want you to talk to me as soon as somebody talks to you make sure it doesn't have to be in that minute. But before you go to bed at night. Make sure that every interaction has had a reaction from say something back engage with them. Get them in conversation. Okay. Okay. You may or may not get any. That's okay. You gotta keep doing it. You wanna know how those shows get interaction? This is exactly how they get. Interaction. Perfect. I have a lot more to say about how to been late all of this. But for now, I think that gives you a good solid thing to work from your homework is do those tweets and make a thread for this episode gets conversation going. Okay. Cool. Sounds great any other questions. Kevin not at the moment. All right. Why hope this is working for people? I hope they're getting some good information. Like, I said, the creators lab is a way more casual discussion. I try to come in with an idea that I wanna share a homework I wanna share and Kevin tries to come in with a question. I hope it's helping and I I hope it's going to help you Kevin because I'm telling you jumping up to one hundred downloads today that was shocking to me. So let's hope that rain continues. 00:24:05 Yes, for sure why don't you give your social media? You can find us on Facebook just type in the Kevin long show. And you can find us on Twitter at the swamp pit great. And he will have a thread for the episodes. You can get in conversation about this episode, and please do and Kevin I'm going to give you one more tip before I go. Yeah. And this is something that when I said, give your social media, you should have done, and I wanna make it. So that it's ingrained in you. And it should also be on your your show notes, which it's not give your Email K. So make sure you give your Email whenever you can. Because a lot of people even though you say, here's my Twitter. Here's my Instagram. Here's my Facebook. Here's my YouTube channel a lot of people engage through Email. So give it and make sure it's in your show notes, and actually your homework. Their last thing is text me or tweet me or. Message me with your Email, and I'll put it on your show notes going forward. Sweet. So what's your Email? Kevin you can Email us at the Kevin long show at gmaiLcom perfect city. We're gonna we're gonna get you in good habits. And I can't wait to see where this goes. Wouldn't it be cool? If we actually made this show rock the house that would be great. I think it can. I love the show. 00:25:29 All right. Kevin. Thank you so much and everybody else we will talk to you on Thursday with the next episode of new media lab. I hope you enjoyed this last one with Brent hand. So this week's guest is Andrea Klender. Andrea is awesome. She does a thing where she's your podcast, boss. I've been interviewed. Martha I got interviewed by her at a women in podcast festival. She was on the SIM G podcast festival out at blue-box. Cafe. She is really fantastic has wonderful ideas. And. You're probably gonna want to listen to her show in conjunction with this show as soon as you get a load of what she has to say. So the guest for this Thursday is Andrea Klunder from your podcast, boss. You're gonna love it.

Too many men allow societal values to dictate our choices. We end up in careers that don’t fulfill us, following the traditional trajectory of success because it’s what we’re ‘supposed to do.’ How can we break free from preconditioned societal programming, cut away the mental fog, and uncover our true purpose? Scott Haber is a traveler, writer, speaker and nature advocate. He has a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan as well as a background in meditation, nature-based mindfulness and spiritual development. After college, he received the Bonderman Fellowship, a grant that allowed him to travel and engage with unfamiliar cultures for eight months. Scott is interested in the relationship between nature and wellbeing, cultural conditioning, and the intersections between ecology and economy. Today, Scott joins Emerald to share his journey from traditional medicine to biomedical engineering to writer and nature advocate. He describes the courage it takes to break away from society’s definition of success and the value of space and solitude in nature to connect back to yourself. Scott also offers insight around uncovering the purpose that already lives inside you, discussing the feeling of lightness that signals he is on the right course. Listen in to understand how societal values may be dictating your choices and learn how to leverage contemplative practice to find the path that is truly right for you! **Emerald’s team is aware of the loss of sound quality on this episode, and we are working on a solution to bring our sound quality back up to the standard you have come to expect as listeners. What You Will Learn How societal values can come to dictate our choices How Scott developed an interest in biomedical engineering Scott’s introduction to contemplative practice in college How Scott’s brain injury inspired him to live more sincerely How travel gave Scott the freedom to explore his purpose The courage it takes to break from society’s idea of success Scott’s advice on getting comfortable with the unknown How to uncover the purpose that already lives inside of you Scott’s daily meditation practice to identify mental narratives The value of solitude in nature to connect back to yourself The lightness Scott feels when he is on the right path What Scott is working on now in terms of nature advocacy How Scott celebrates by recognizing his accomplishments Connect with Scott Haber Scott’s Website Scott on Instagram Resources The Space Between Stories Bonderman Fellowship Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Scott Klososky (@sklososky) is a technologist, entrepreneur and thought leader that specializes in helping leaders see the world in new ways. He has built and sold multiple companies, the largest being webcasts.com which was ultimately acquired by iBEAM for approximately $115 million in stock in April of 2000.After the acquisition, he served as VP of Production for iBEAM and led a 150-person team that had innovations including being the first music CD to launch to the Internet, the first interactive CD-ROM to be used to lobby Congress, and the first CD-ROM/Web-based product designed to generate donations for a non-profit organization. Their clients included IBM, Compaq, AOL, Hewlett-Packard, Conoco Inc., and BMG Music, among others.In 1988, at the age of 26, Scott founded one of the first profitable Soviet/American joint ventures, ParaGraph, Inc., with Russian partners including Garry Kasparov, the world chess champion. ParaGraph designed the original handwritten text-recognition software for the Apple Newton and was later sold to Silicon Graphics. The ParaGraph software standard is now commonly used in personal digital assistants.Prior to founding webcasts.com's predecessor company in 1994 Scott work with former Nixon's protege and chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman, on "The Haldeman Diaries," a New York Times bestseller which was also one of Sony's first profitable CD-ROM products in 1994.Scott is the author of several books, including Did God Create the Internet?: The Impact of Technology on Humanity and The Velocity Manifesto: Harnessing Technology, Vision, and Culture to Future-Proof your Organization and today runs TriCorp Technologies, a strategic advisory firm for the Fortune 500.You can listen right here on iTunesIn our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including: * The reason Scott went to the USSR during the Cold War and how he teamed up with chess champion Gary Kasparov * What Scott learned about capitalism, communism and building businesses * Why Scott "invented" TV on the internet, a tad bit too early * The reason AI and cybersecurity are the two most important/interesting technologies in Scott's mind * How regulations can help save our cybersecurity problem * What Scott does to understand his place in the world * How working with Nixon's Chief of Staff led to a transformation in the publishing industry * Why cyberwarfare is so freaking scary and hard to fight * The things to look for when creating disruptive innovation * Why things are looking up and Scott is an optimist * How we can reinvent education for the futureMake a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support FringeFMFringeFM is supported by the generosity of its readers and listeners. If you find our work valuable, please consider supporting us on Patreon, via Paypal or with DonorBox powered by Stripe.Donate

Today, and for the next three weeks, the Getting Smart team is going to explore a new initiative from Education Reimagined.   Education Reimagined recently released a paper entitled, “School’s Out,” which set out to explore how we could alter our perspective on the meaning, feel, and delivery of learning. Tom had the opportunity to sit down with the education leaders who authored “School’s Out,” and over the next three episodes, he will be digging deeper into what the future of learning may look like for students.   In this particular episode, Tom interviews Amy Anderson, Executive Director of ReSchool Colorado; and Scott Van Beck, former Executive Director for the educational non-profit, Houston A+ Challenge. Tom and Amy talk about family participation in learner advocate networks, flexibility within the learner’s day, and what a reimagined model for education may look like for rural students; Tom and Scott Van Beck discuss the expanded role the community could play in offering learning opportunities for students, how teachers and community members could shift into the role of learning designers, and how parents could use their expertise to design learning experiences.   Key Takeaways: [:15] Caroline and Jessica introduce today’s topics and guests. [1:01] Tom welcomes Amy Anderson to the podcast, and she talks about her early education. [2:05] Amy’s past roles in education, and about her current role with ReSchool Colorado. [3:01] How the idea that ‘learning occurs everywhere’ became a core part of ReSchool Colorado. [4:39] Amy’s ideas on what is central to education and how she’d rethink schools. [5:43] How and why guidance is so crucial in education. [7:38] What a learning week might look like in Amy’s reimagined school. [9:55] What might this reimagined education look like in a rural environment? [11:05] Amy’s ideas on how schools can better equip students to show/demonstrate their expanded skills (i.e. an alternative to report cards.) [13:40] How Amy invites educators to be a part of the conversation of reimagining school. [16:41] An introduction to this week’s next guest: Scott Van Beck. [17:24] Tom welcomes Scott to the podcast. [17:33] How and why Scott originally became a teacher. [19:14] Scott summarizes his insights in his “School’s Out” paper. [21:30] What Scott sees as the new backbone to learning. [23:22] How learning coaches would work and develop. [28:13] Scott’s take on how we should think about career preparation now. [34:29] The importance of getting to know kids, connect them to community opportunities, and how those outcomes can become more important than the traditional skills schools currently teach.   Mentioned in This Episode: Education Reimagined ReSchool Colorado Houston A+ Challenge “School’s Out: What if Schools, As We Know Them, Didn’t Exist?” “School’s Out: What if School Didn’t Exist?” “School’s Out: Exploring a Family-Anchored Strategy to Transform Education” (Amy’s paper) “School’s Out: How This Learner-Centered Society Would Liberate Parents” (Scott’s paper) Teton Science Schools Donnell-Kay Foundation HopSkipDrive GripTape CottageClass iNACOL Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks, by Julia Freeland Fisher   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!    

Todays guest is Scott Whden Kivowitz. Host of the wordpress photography podcast. He works for Imagely a company that creates wordpress website themes just for photographers. Today Im excited to find out how to make the best photography website in the world.   In This Episode You'll Learn: How Scott got his start in photography The hardest part about photography to learn When you are ready to start a photography website Where to start when building your portfolio Which platform is most user friendly for photographers What do show when you shoot several different types of photography How much time you should invest in your website What Scott would change if he had to start as a photographer all over What piece of gear Scott thinks is useless Premium Members Also Learn: What needs to be on your home page What most new photography websites get wrong What the goal of your website should be What plug in’s are and some of the most useful for your photography website Resources: Scott Wyden Kivowitz Website Wordpress Photography Podcast Scott’s Instagram Scott’s Facebook Scott’s Youtube Looking to grow your photography skills and become a better photographer in just 2 days? Sign up for our free video course Photography Basics for Beginners: 2 Day Photography Bootcamp

Scott Anthony is a Managing Director at Innosight. In his time with Innosight, Scott has advised senior leaders in companies such as Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, SingTel, Kraft, General Electric, LG, the Ayala Group, and Cisco Systems on topics of growth and innovation. He has extensive experience in emerging markets, particularly in India, China, and the Philippines.Scott’s new book is called Dual Transformation: How to Reposition Today's Business While Creating the Future and his previous efforts include'Seeing What's Next, 'The Innovator's Guide to Growth, 'The Silver Lining, 'The Little Black Book of Innovation and 'Building a Growth Factory.' He has authored or co-authored numerous articles on innovation and strategy, and regularly contributes to the Harvard Business Review online blog. Scott is a featured speaker on topics of innovation and growth. He has delivered keynote addresses on five continents and has appeared on Good Morning America, Channel News Asia, CNBC, and FOX Business.Prior to joining Innosight, Scott was a senior researcher with Clayton Christensen, managing a group that worked to further Christensen's research on innovation.I went on a bit of an expedition in my conversation with Scott, looking to bust many of the widely held myths that are often inhibiting and sabotaging the innovation efforts of large organisations across the world. We explored myriad topics, including: Why conflating ideas with innovation is wrong How to overcome the inertia that plagues most large organisations What to do if your organisation just doesn’t want to play ball And Scott also recounts a delightful story, featuring none other than his seven-year-old son, which teaches us a valuable lesson on how our environment can shape our behaviour. With that, it gives me much pleasure to bring you one of the most pre-eminent names in the innovation landscape today, Scott Anthony. Topics Discussed: Scott’s origin story What Scott thinks the best place in the world to create change is Whether corporate startup accelerators are worth it The downside of it never being easier to start a business How to overcome corporate inertia Innovation theatre and the tendency to look for quick fixes What dual transformation is The metered funding approach to innovation Getting the right people on the bus The Four C’s The dangers of token innovation initiatives Selling the vision Why getting the foundational environment right is key A handful of Scott’s own case studies Show Notes: Innosight: Innosight.com    Scott’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-D.-Anthony/e/B001JP81F6    Twitter: @scottdanthony     Scott’s HBR articles: https://hbr.org/search?term=Scott+D.+Anthony --- Employee to Entrepreneur podcast on Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/employeetoentrepreneurpodcast Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts @ goo.gl/sMnEa0  Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski  Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski  Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz  Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com  Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski  NEW Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/   

Scott Smith personally began investing in real estate while he was in graduate school, and his first property was a huge lesson in the importance of asset protection. He also kicked off his legal career in high stakes litigation, giving him a perspective on real estate investing as both the investor protecting his own assets, but also as an attorney who worked to find the weaknesses in people's asset protection. After breaking down the most effective asset protection strategies available, Scott wants to share his expertise and offer these anonymity and protective structures to investors, so he started Royal Legal Solutions in Austin, TX. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Scott Smith paid for law school and graduated with zero debt thanks to real estate investment, compared with most students who graduate $250,000 or more in debt The surprisingly small amount you need to have in equity before you need to seriously consider steps to protect your assets that go beyond the basics, like insurance and LLCs The importance of finding people to partner with who are experts in various areas of real estate investing as advisors Why it's important to pay attention when new opportunities present themselves for building wealth and adding value Ways you can profit by helping people see what they're doing wrong and showing them the way to correct the problem Why asset protection is so important for real estate investors and how you can save big by protecting your assets sooner rather than later Why insurance is not enough to protect your assets and what you need to do instead The one challenge Scott struggled with early on in investing and why taking action is, even small action, is so critical The danger of analysis paralysis and how having a mentor can sometimes help people break out of that state of chronic inaction Why it's important to break away from the notion that you have to be perfect in your investments or other areas of your life to be successful in real estate Why you don't have to know everything before you begin in real estate investing The reason Scott believes anonymity is so important for protecting your assets What Scott means when he says, “If you can win the morning, you win your day” Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/RoyalLegalSolutions SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

This is the Longevity Now All-Stars mashup show, featuring six guests doing lightning round questions. I've been attending the Longevity Now Conference in Anaheim for years and have used it as a home base to record 10 of my 150 episodes over the past two years. In fact, a few of my very first shows were recorded there in 2016. The LNC is one of the most well-attended health and wellness conferences in the world, and with good reason. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more diverse and brilliant group of people. I've interviewed many of the esteemed speakers, vendors, and even a couple attendees. There’s so much packed into this monster of an episode and six incredibly unique perspectives, but there’s one thing everyone agrees on – SUGAR IS BAD! This extraordinary show covers an insanely wide variety of topics like being hit by lightning, seeing entities at John of God in Brazil, drinking your own pee as medicine, the power of Ayurvedic medicine, the benefits and risks of plant medicine, and just about every other health trend the world has ever known.   This unique bonus episode includes appearances by the following guests: Zen Wyldflower Nishimura, one of the biodynamic chocolatiers behind ZenBunni and a purveyor of the best incense in the world. Sabrina Riccio, a medicine priestess & soulistic alchemist who transformed her life after a critical lightning strike. Scott Linde, a modern apothecary & the creator of Sun Potion. Aaron Alexander, a human body genius and the creator of Align Therapy. Sahara Rose, the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda and, as described by Deepak Chopra, “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift.” Tero Isokauppila, the shroom dealer who founded Four Sigmatic #ONSHROOMS. Get ready to absorb the wisdom of some of Longevity Now’s best guests – all from the comfort of your ear buds.   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH ZEN WYLDFLOWER NISHIMURA: Being pushed to the edge by Truth Calkins The free & easy health trend that Zen is so excited about How David Wolf & Daniel Vitalis have changed Zen’s life since attended his first Longevity Now conference 14 years ago The hidden code of languages Why grounding yourself is so magical Putting the “mother” in Mother Nature The profound experience of daily meditation Being bamboozled by modern medicine Treating yourself with self-love – the most important thing – even when it’s hard   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH SABRINA RICCIO: How ayahuasca helped Sabrina realign after she was STRUCK BY LIGHTNING (no joke) Overdosing on niacin & becoming a human monster Why a 3-day juice cleanse isn’t going to flush your system (& why you really need to go in to do the cleaning) One toxin that you should be avoiding… but that you probably put in your body every day The difficulty of overcoming overstimulation (especially with a marketer’s mindset) Navigating trauma using crystals & yoni eggs Why the things that are the grossest are often the things that you actually need All the words we use for God Cutting through religious stigma while still honoring where you’ve been How the divine feminine is holding space for the divine masculine Why the future isn’t male or female – it’s all-inclusive A spiritual surgery & 8-hour meditation with John of God Replenishing your light body Matching your vibration to your desires Why anything can be meditation Getting past the need to take care of everyone else before you take care of yourself Watching the blind be healed by John of God Embracing shadow work How Roger Waters changed Sabrina’s life Honoring the journey & trusting the process   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH SCOTT LINDE: How Luke talked people like Scott into being his first few guests on this show at Longevity Now two years ago Why “natural” is a myth Prash, the good-for-everybody paste (including Luke’s live first impressions after eating 12 servings in one sitting) Creating a little apothecary in your own home When you put positivity & positive things into your body, it shines out through your eyes, skin, and hair Learning from incredible mentors like David Crow, David Wolf, & Ron Teeguarden Why it’s critically important to find people who are part of a lineage & learn from them Deprogramming yourself by listening when other people speak the truth What Scott has learned from 10+ years of Longevity Now Why service & work are the best exercise The full lowdown on what it’s like to make a pilgrimage to John of God (João de Deus) in Brazil Having a “multidimensional experience of your own body” The amazing things your body can do when you harmonize to the wavelength of music   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH AARON ALEXANDER: Why the physical structure of the body is mind bogglingly incredible The sense that you didn’t even know you had: Interoception Feeling the deep & innate senses of your inner body Why more doing does NOT equal more results – you need a balance between doing & being What it’s like to overdose on sugar The 3 dietary toxins that you should be avoiding One health trend we can’t believe got so crazy popular The epidemic of harsh blue light Working to overcome varicose veins Why we all just want to be in a little cuddle puddle The grossest health food that Aaron’s ever eaten Why Aaron doesn’t like to apply language to a concept like ‘God’ Being wordless with God Getting started with meditation & “doing it right” Creating a spiritual practice centered around gratitude Hot yoga & men in diapers Overcoming our worst personality flaws Curing “incurable” diseases Aaron’s top 5 desert island albums The absolutely crazy thing that Aaron has done to be healthy An extremely simple (but vitally important) spiritual principle that everyone should implement in their life   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH SAHARA ROSE: Why the demonization of fruit drives Sahara crazy Keto works for a very small percentage of the population… and the kinda shady reason it’s become such a phenomenon Why we constantly need to remind ourselves to get out of the hustle & into nature sometimes The ol’ ghee in the ass trick How the universe truly encompasses our planet and ourselves What you can do to differentiate between a hardship and a sign How you can see energy with your own eyes in a Balinese water temple Sahara’s tips for unseated, dancing meditation How to be spiritual without being a hippy or naive Music’s uncanny ability to help people with Alzheimer's When life pokes, pushes, and punches you onto the right path   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH TERO ISOKAUPPILA: Being a shroom dealer #ONSHROOMS Taking waaaaaay too much yohimbe (and having three days of heart palpitations) How good oils turn into bad oils Sleeping on a bed of nails Why Tero’s word for God is “The Big Electron” Seeing a dead person, saving a person’s life, & morphine How to meditate through pain & moving your body Drinking a shot glass of your own piss every morning   More about this episode. 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Scott discusses his 83-mile ultramarathon, free climbing, and what life lesson he learned from Megadeth. Many runners aim to complete a 10k, half-marathon, or maybe even a marathon Others have the goal of to complete a triathlon, even an Ironman. For Scott Drum, a two-time state champion and collegiate runner, the ultimate goal was to do something that nobody had ever accomplished (or even tried before): consecutively run Michigan’s National Lakeshore trail and then the Isle Royale National Park trail, covering a total of 83.5 miles or 134.4 kilometers. Scott Drum completed this feat in just over 24 hours, including the time he spent in a float plane flying from one park to the other. Starting this fall, Scott will start his next big challenge: running 25 "classic" mountain adventure trails across North America and then using the data gathered by his wearable technology to write an evidenced-based book about his experience. When he’s not on a mountain or in a pair of running shoes, Scott acts as an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Northern Michigan University.00:00 - Intro | 01:54 - Characteristics that mark a successful ulta-runner | 04:03 - What makes an ultrarunner durable | 06:04 - The optimal diet for ultramarathon runners before the event | 08:16 - Optimal diet for ultramarathon runners during the event | 11:12 - Scott explains his recent study on the impact of in-class exercise on academic performance | 13:19 - Scott explains his preparation and logistics for his [80+] mile run | 20:03 - How Scott would have prepared differently for his run | 22:10 - Scott explains what it’s like to run at night | 23:36 - Why Scott prefers to not listen to music when he runs | 24:22 - Why Scott is drawn to Mount Rainier and Long’s Peak | 28:01 - Why Scott climbed Long’s Peak without ropes for 5,000 feet | 32:09 - Scott explains his other climbing experiences | 34:31 - The connection between exercise, nature, and relationships in Scott’s life | 37:16 - Scott talks about a personal failure | 40:36 - The lesson Scott learned from this failure | 42:29 - Scott’s relationship with his twin brother, Greg, and his wife, Liz | 49:07 - What Scott would do if he couldn’t exercise | 51:46 - A surprising fact about Scott | 52:27 - Scott’s favorite movie | 53:39 - A message that resonates with Scott | 55: 37 - A few of the kindest things that people have done for ScottScott's CV Scott's Mountain Adventure Book Project Scott's interview with NewsWise about his runScott's articles:The Isle Royale 40 | What's the Thorn in My Shin? | Heart StoppingMusic credit: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

My guest today is Scott Meyers, the expert behind Self-Storage Academy and Self-Storage Investing. These two businesses are the crux of Scott's efforts to teach people how to make money in the self-storage industry. We discuss the types of self-storage facilities and how an owner can find the best fit for them. Self-storage is a ripe industry for investment opportunities. It is the best of both worlds, real estate, and retail. Scott expands on the idea that self-storage facilities are often treated as businesses to increase their value. He describes his process to create a storage facility and offers his opinion on current market trends. http://tempofunding20.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/012-The-Value-of-Self-Storage-Real-Estate.mp3 MINUTE MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:22 — Welcome Scott Meyers to the podcast. 01:30 — Scott's work with Ywam Homes of Hope. 04:22 — The value of self-storage real estate. 05:00 — Why Scott pivoted away from single-family rental real estate. 08:10 — Mike's observations of Scott's storage units and his educational tools. 09:19 — How you can invest in a self-storage facility as a business. 09:50 — The 3 types of self-storage projects. 11:28 — Type 1: Rehabbing existing self-storage units to increase value. 12:29 — Type 2: Converting an old industrial building to storage units. 13:15 — The benefits of converting a former business. 13:40 — Type 3: Building from the ground-up. 14:34 — Why Scott enjoys conversions and rehabs. 15:28 — Why Scott likes to find bigger projects. 16:50 — Why old shopping malls make ideal locations for self-storage businesses. 18:25 — Mike's interest in self-storage and the projects he has going right now. 18:39 — The predictability of the self-storage business model. 20:25 — How to increase ROI (return on investment) on a self-storage unit and still keep tenants. 22:00 — The storage condo trend and what Scott thinks of it. 24:47 — What Scott takes into consideration when creating a self-storage facility. 28:30 — Scott's contact information. 29:33 — Scott's advice to new business owners. 31:36 — Thanks to Scott Meyers for joining us today. 31:47 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCE

It's a strange FBI statistic about "deadly crime"... 10% of victims shot with a firearm die from their wounds. But a whopping 30% of victims STABBED with a knife end up dying! Now that's not to say that a knife is a better weapon for personal protection. I mean, a bullet at least has the chance for a "one-shot stop", while a knife is a long, slow (very messy) process of stab after stab while you wait for your attacker to bleed out. However, the stats DO reveal that having a knife on you - at least as a back-up - can be enough to save your life when attacked. So in this week's podcast episode, I asked "close-quarters knife-fighting" expert, Scott Babb, to share his unique take on how to used an edged weapon against a violent attacker. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Hollywood vs. "the street":  What most people get wrong, wrong, WRONG about how to defend yourself with a blade!  Prison knife-fights! What Scott discovered after watching hours of life-or-death attacks in America's most brutal penitentiaries! WHAT knife to carry (and how to carry it!) for rapid deployment! The best areas of the body to target with your knife that will ensure the fight ends... FAST! A super simple close-quarters knife-fighting training drill to help get you on your way to master your weapon! I've become a big fan of Scott's training the moment I saw his unique approach and training methods! I know you're going to want to listen to this podcast a few times through. And remember...you can get all the links to these items AND a "cheat sheet" in this week's Show Notes at www.MCSMagazine.com/195!

James Yarcho and David Harrison of The Pewter Plank are joined by Senior Writer and Editor of Buccaneers.com Scott Smith to discuss what he's seen during rookie mini-camp and what to expect as the Bucs head into OTAs. We discuss; - Ronald Jones' learning curve, impact, and number change - Brentson Buckner making his presence felt - A couple of tryout players join the 90 man roster - Carlton Davis' impact - Vernon Hargreaves role moving forward - What Scott looks forward to seeing in phase three of the off-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chief Ingredient for Finding the Perfect Sales Coach     In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss: Selling on all levels Scott's personal experience with the imposter syndrome What makes a great sales coach Tips for finding a problem before it turns into a problem   Key Takeaways and Actionable Success Principles: Part of the reason for the imposter syndrome is about having a gift that comes so naturally that person thinks everyone has that gift, making it less valuable What Scott looks for in a sales coach is… the ability to push Scott and make him feel uncomfortable Scott wants all his readers to have this takeaway: that day or month where you didn't make one sale was your worst day and it can only get better. Learn from your mistakes and grow Social media makes selling much more challenging for salesmenn because clients come have more knowledge than ever before… but it also brings instant communication and allows the salesman to put a product in front of potential clients instantly     “If I can teach it, I can write it down. If I can write it down, I can explain it clearly enough to put it in book form." — Scott Fishman   Connect with Scott Fishman:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-fishman-01696b129/ Books: https://www.30minutesalescoach.com/blog/the-books/ Webstie: https://www.30minutesalescoach.com/blog/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-seven-minute-sales-minute/id1044003251?mt=2     Get Jon's book The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! here   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com     Show notes by show producer: Anna Nygren   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

If you take the time to sit down and get clear on the direction of your life, you may find that growing a business for yourself and your family will afford you the flexibility and time to pursue hobbies, to travel, to spend time with the people you love—and build wealth in the process. More often than not, time invested in reflection is what ultimately inspires action among aspiring multifamily investors. Scott Price and his wife Karen run Bonvolo Real Estate Investments. They have been investors since 2003, owning and managing multifamily, office, retail and land properties across multiple markets in Washington state. From 2003 through 2007, Scott worked as a broker and earned Seattle Magazine's Best in Client Satisfaction Award three times before returning to his career in project management. He has steadily grown his real estate portfolio while working full-time at Microsoft, but now he is quitting his W-2 job to focus on Bonvolo full time! Scott sits down with me to share the experience that distracted him from pursing real estate after college and how the desire for flexibility ultimately brought him back. He explains why he went straight to multifamily as an investment strategy, how he was able to overcome his inexperience, and the business plan for his first 29-unit property. Listen in as Scott reflects on how a lack of awareness about syndication led to slow growth and addresses his plans to give back to the community now that he does real estate full time. Key Takeaways Scott's introduction to real estate Research around creating wealth Real estate tangible source of income When Scott first took action in real estate Rented condo, had bad tenant Distracted by day-trading, stocks Why Scott returned to real estate Desire for flexibility, work for self Build considerable net worth Time to travel with family Sense of satisfaction Scott's initial real estate strategy Focus on multifamily Conservative approach Why Scott went straight to multifamily Confident in education, team Sold home and downsized Used cash for down payment on 29-unit The initial challenges Scott faced in multifamily Tried to do everything alone early on Growing portfolio with own funds How Scott overcame his inexperience Point to experience of team Technical understanding through education Scott's first 29-unit deal Found on MLS, matched available down payment Aware of capital requirement after purchase Scott's business plan for creating value Rebrand to change community perception Responsive to tenants, take care of property What's next for Scott Actively looking to buy Pursue syndication Scott's advice for his younger self Start early, start big and jump in One bad tenant not representative of business Why Scott was too conservative early on Lack of awareness re: syndication Scott's challenges around syndication Concern as steward of other people's money New world of larger properties Scott's guidance for aspiring investors Give a little, downsize if possible Consider living in property to start Redeploy equity in own house Use yours AND other people's money What Scott is looking forward to Working full-time in real estate Time for family, hobbies Financing sculpture park project in community Connect with Scott Bonvolo Real Estate Investments Email scott@bonvolo.com Resources The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Financial Freedom Summit Michael's Course Free eBook: The Secret to Raising Money to Buy Your First Apartment Building Review the Podcast on iTunes

EP19: SCOTT SHELDON DISCUSSES HOW TO KEEP YOUR CUSTOMERS BY GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND   SUMMARY: In this episode of DYB Podcast, Steve interviews the inspirational Scott Sheldon, owner/operator of Sheldon and Sons, Inc. Scott started his business from scratch, only to grow it to a successful company that focuses on the satisfaction of his customers. Scott discusses thoroughly how other paint contractors can go above and beyond to make their customers happy, ensuring they come back time after time. -------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Scott’s Processes for Recruiting & Hiring Outstanding Labor. Why Hiring doesn’t stop after the interview, and the importance of Training & Re-Training staff to maintain quality. How Scott is able to stay top-of-mind with his customers and close more sales. How shortages of labor has affected Scott, and how he’s been able to overcome those shortages. -------------- QUOTES: "Hire all-year around. Keep recruiting, keep hiring." "Ongoing training reinforces everything. The more it becomes second-nature and they don’t have to think about it, the more seamless things are." "After the initial sale, it’s so important to follow-up." "I think a lot of people have to get past that psychology … it’s okay to make money." --------------- HIGHLIGHTS: 01:53 Scott Sheldon’s journey to becoming a paint contractor 08:09 What Scott is doing to find employees during the American labor shortage 10:31 Where Scott generates most of his leads and how he keeps his customers satisfied 20:46 The biggest challenges Scott has faced in growing his business 26:23 The struggles Scott sees other painting contractors facing and the strategies they can use to close more sales -------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Contact Scott Sheldon Sheldon and Sons, Inc. American Society of Interior Designers Maryland Multi-Housing Association Premier Painting and Construction The Millionaire Mind by Thomas J. Stanley Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Rabbi Daniel Lapin Tools of Titans by Timothy Ferriss Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy Rework by Jason Fried The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller   Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong by Eric Barker Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Join DYB DYB System PDF EP01 9 Steps to Doubling Your Business Part 1 52 Blog Post Ideas PDF YouCanBookMe VIDEO Pre-qualifying Questions PDF Video Testimonial Checklist PDF 3 Steps To Get Leads From FB PDF 11 Interview Questions PDF 9 Ways To Get HOA Work PDF Connect with Scott Sheldon on Facebook here Connect with Steve on Facebook here Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

Scott Sandland has been recognized as a Life Fellow, Innovator of the Year, Educator of the Year, and more from multiple hypnosis organizations. He has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals including the American Chiropractic Association and the American Dental Association (among others). Scott has been working in hypnosis since 1998 in both private practice and on staff in various clinical facilities in the Newport Beach Area and specializes in supporting existing programs as a member of a treatment team. Clients find Scott’s approach to be conversational, provocative, and effective. In his private sessions and groups, he uses narrative therapies as metaphor sets to bypass initial resistance to change. In this episode, Scott answers Spackle Round questions, sharing his insights on acceptance, trauma, Lasting Change versus State Change, why you should embrace fear and how parenthood has changed him both personally and professionally. As special treat for listeners, Scott has made his 15 Minute Reset available for download at Mind Flipping.   Show Notes   2:20 Scott’s word of the day: Acceptance 3:02 Dr. Rachel Remen’s quote: “To seek approval is to have no resting place, no sanctuary. Like all judgment, approval encourages a constant striving. It makes us uncertain of who we are and of our true value. Approval cannot be trusted. It can be withdrawn at any time no matter what our track record has been. It is as nourishing of real growth as cotton candy. Yet many of us spend our lives pursuing it.” Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen Dr.   Rachel Remen’s Books can be found HERE. 3:45 Acceptance means… and how Scott shares the philosophy of acceptance with his clients. 7:30 The two types of trauma 8:57 The common belief in his field that Scott disagrees with 10:26 Scott’s description of State Change and why it’s not enough for clients and practitioners. 13:00 What’s fear got to do with it and why you’re supposed to swim towards the big, scary wave 15:10 “You must do that which you think you cannot.” –Eleanor Roosevelt 16:02 What and where is Scott’s next tattoo or piercing and why? 18:13 What Scott always thought he’d believe but doesn’t anymore. 21:39 How parenthood changed Scott professionally. 24:48 What scares Scott? 25:36 How Scott is using that fear to motivate change. 26:25 Scott receives a major award: The Golden Mind Magnifier 27:27 Hypno Thoughts Live 2018 29:07 The 15 Minute Reset Hypnothoughts - The free online hypnosis community For more information about Scott and his practice, visit The Newport Clinic

On today’s episode of Just the Tips, Dean and I welcome Scott Gerber, a man who has launched incredible projects that have made a huge difference for companies. He’s CEO of The Community Company, an organization that builds and manages community-driven programs for media companies and global brands, and a founder of the YEC organization for young entrepreneurs. His books, Superconnector and Never Get a “Real” Job have landed him on all the major news outlets. But, today actually isn’t about credentials and all of that, today we talk with him about building true, genuine relationships. We’ve all had that experience of “networking” where afterward you feel like you need to be doused with disinfectant. What Scott is so good at, and what we talk about on today’s show, is really creating relationships with people that are mutually beneficial. If you want to get out there, but you don’t want to “network,” this is the episode for you. More isn’t necessarily better when it comes to relationships We’re constantly bombarded with the idea that more is better, it’s important to know everyone, etc. But as Scott says on this episode of Just the Tips, “the reality is pretty clear: your inner circle should be on the smaller side.” And because you can then go deeper with that smaller set of people than you could with a wider net, you’re building actually meaningful relationships. If you spend a little more empathy, a little more time on those relationships, you’d be better for it, says Scott. This is in contrast to, as he says, “the latest conversion or growth hack b.s. that some blogger wanted to put clickbait around.” It’s a very meaningful perspective, and one you’re going to want to hear. There are no tricks to better networking Learning to build communities and strong relationships is really a mindset shift, Scott says. It’s the equivalent of losing weight: You can either go with fad products that promise you’ll lose weight quickly, or you can change your mindset and your lifestyle to be healthier and keep it off. That’s why Scott is so skeptical of articles that promise “10 tips and tricks to better networking.” He wants to completely move away from the mindset of traditional networking to a new framework. Though he kindly agreed with me that if we changed the name of our show from Just the Tips, “Just the Frameworks” wouldn’t have quite the same ring. Luckily, he still shared some fascinating insights into his framework for building relationships on this week’s episode. The three key traits of any connector Scott holds up the example of the typical, old-school “networking’ mindset, as someone who upon meeting another person, tries to determine how that person can help them. But Scott says you need to flip that, and the only way to do that is to be honest with yourself. And he says there are three key traits of any successful connector. You have to be self-aware, empathetic, and curious. Each of those seems simple enough, but as Scott says, each requires an actual understanding of yourself, and what other people need. And all three have one thing in common. As Scott put it: “You can’t cheat real time.” You have to put in the time to actually understand yourself, develop empathy for others, and spend time asking questions to dive deeper into your relationships. How genuine relationships are great for business It’s so easy to think transactionally when it comes to business relationships: What value can I extract from this other person. But, as Scott says, if you’re thinking about relationships, then you’re looking to either help people or help connect them with people who could help them. And that builds trust and builds an expanding group of people who value you for the interest you took in them, and will now think of you when they hear of something that could help you. As Scott says, he and his business partner are living proof that this approach really works from both a human and a business perspective. And while he’s bucking the trend of offering tips on this week’s episode of Just the Tips, you’re going to want to hear what he has to say. Outline of This Episode [2:25] How Jeffrey grew into a leadership role [5:50] How Scott got interested in networking [4:00] Why a smaller circle is better [8:23] Framework for building relationships [13:18] Human relationships, not platforms [16:22] Real relationships in the social media era [20:13] The business results [24:50] How to connect even if you’re starting out [33:22] About the Super Connector Book Resources & People Mentioned Scott Gerber Scott on Twitter Super Connector Book Community Company Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Connect With James and Dean James P. Friel: AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur Site: www.jamespfriel.com Dean Holland: Blog: www.DeanHolland.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/  

Scott Smith is an Asset Protection attorney and real estate investor with experience in everything to flipping houses to buying notes. Scott specializes on how to make sure you never lose money from lawsuits. Scott wanted to focus his business on giving people the top level of protection possible, without complicating anything or increasing taxes. “Is it possible to have the best of all worlds?” He asked himself. Turns out it is. And that’s how his business was formed. The types of protections offered, and the way people can scale infinitely with their help makes Scott’s law firm the most competitive in the country. Scott has been a real estate investor for 8 years, which is why he exclusively works with real estate investors. Now you don’t have to hunt down a lawyer who might know some things about real estate investing. Because Scott’s law firm is so specialized, not only can he help with any of your real estate investing needs, but his team can help anyone in all 50 states. Don’t worry, we’ll have contact information further down in the show notes. One of the biggest ways to lose money as a real estate investor is holding property in your personal name. Scott explains it like this: “If you’re holding property in your personal name, what you’re really saying is that if anything goes wrong anywhere in your life, you’re ok with someone being able to attack anything and everything that you own.” What Scott focuses on in his law firm is separating the assets from the operations. You should have 2 companies. One that holds your assets, cash, stocks, personal investments, etc. Then the second one is what Scott calls your “Operating Company”. That company handles the actual “business”. It’s the company that manages the hiring of new employees, dealing with contracts, handling your leases, etc. “Lawsuits work because there has to be a connection,” Scott tells us, “between the thing people are complaining about, and the business people are complaining about.” So if all of your operations are going through one company and someone has a problem with it, they can only sue that company. They wouldn’t be able to attack your assets because their relationship is only with the operating company you have. It’s a way to protect what you’ve worked so hard to get. Let’s say you’re flipping in your personal name and you’re hiring all of the contractors yourself, basically acting as the GC. That means that if anyone has a complaint against you, or the property, or anything that extends to insurance liability, that whole property gets locked up if they decide to sue you. Once that property is locked like that, you won’t be able to do anything to it until the law suite is settled. The way to get around that is by setting up your asset company as an LLC. the best place to set it up is in Texas, but there are about 10 other states that make it easy to set up. You can use that company anywhere in the US, just like any other LLC. This is your asset company. Then, from there, you would set up a local LLC for your operations company. This one has to be local because it’s where you’re doing your day to day operations of your real estate investing business. So let’s say you get a contractor and he makes some terrible cabinets for you and you tell him that they’re not good and you’re not going to pay for them. Of course he’s going to be upset, so he decides to sue you. Well, since you hired him through your local shell LLC, he’s not able to attack your personal name or your asset holding company. That means that while the lawsuit is going on, you can still work on that property and get it sold, and all of your assets are safe in the process. Again, this is a great way to protect yourself, your assets, and your business. In your worst case scenario, you wind the LLC down that got sued and then open up another one to act as your operations company. In the end, you might be out court fees and a settlement, but your properties are all protected. Plus, you were still able to conduct business while the court case was happening, meaning you still made money. This is a really efficient way of getting rid of issues like that.

What would a clear and easy to understand breakdown of how to start a new ecommerce brand look like? Wouldn’t you like to know a proven method that shows how to get a brand up and running that generates $100,000 in 31 days? Does that sound too good to be true? It’s not! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he shares 7 steps you can start working on today that helped him and his new brand reach the success they’ve enjoyed. The work isn’t easy but if you can follow the steps, you will be in a good position to succeed. Have pen and paper ready, you are going to need it! Don’t expect to get rich overnight! It can be tempting to get overly excited and ambitions when you see numbers like $100,000 in 31 days. Fight that impulse to believe that you are going to strike it rich overnight. What Scott has developed here is the groundwork that will help sellers like you get into the best position for success. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear Scott explain his process and exactly what steps he and his team used to build up their new brand. Remember, slow and steady wins the race! Create milestones and goalposts that you want to achieve but make sure to have long view approach. Learn more from Scott’s seasoned perspective on this episode! Find a market that has a following. Before you even pick a product, it’s important that you find a thriving and vibrant market where you can start building your brand. Don’t assume that you can pick the product first and then find a following, it doesn’t often work like that! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott goes over the best way to identify a large market, how to niche down in that market, and find social media channels that will help you grow your brand presence. This is a vital step to pay close attention to, especially if you follow these steps and plan on building an email list! To hear Scott expand on this subject and more, make sure to catch this episode! Build an email list, it’s your best asset! If you’ve been around the TAS community for very long, you know that Scott is convinced that building an email list is vital if you want to have a successful brand in 2018. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott shares why building an email list is so important and how it can serve as your best asset as you build your brand. With so many changes coming down from Amazon and potential changes coming from Facebook, it’s wise for sellers like you to take the time and invest in an asset that you control. Listen to this episode as Scott provides further insights into this important topic! Make sure your product listing is optimized. If you want to have the most successful experience as you build your ecommerce brand, you’ve got to start by selling on Amazon. While the hope for many ecommerce sellers is to eventually move or expand their business to multiple channels, Amazon remains the best one to use for sellers getting started. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott explains why Amazon is the best platform to build your ecommerce brand on and how you can make sure your listing is optimized before the first viewer finds your product. Make sure you have all the tools you need to set your product and your brand up for success right out of the gate! Don’t miss this helpful episode! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [9:30] Don’t expect to get rich overnight! [11:30] The 10 x 10 x 1 strategy. [14:00] #1: Find a large market using the touch list method. [15:00] #2: Niche down in that market. [16:00] #3: Find social media channels that validate your market. [18:30] #4: Build an email list. [23:00] #5: Find low competitive products is key! [25:30] #6: Optimize your product listing. [30:00] #7: Continue spending on PPC even after the organic sales are there. [33:00] Why brand building is so important for success in 2018. [34:30] Scott recaps all 7 steps. [40:00] Product criteria that will help you succeed. [43:30] Closing thoughts from Scott. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.theamazingseller.com/buildlist www.theamazingseller.com/448 www.theamazingseller.com/450 www.theamazingseller.com/workshop www.theamazingseller.com/scope Ignite Seller Labs Keepa Google Trends Google Planner Merchant Words www.camelcamelcamel.com www.theamazingseller.com/js

Hey friends. This time we're talking news but thats not unique. What Scott, Rob, and Connor did last week is unique though. Scott did some things. Rob did some other things. Connor did some completely different things from the other things. No one did stuff. Connor skipped a movie on accident because he's a fool. That'll be next week's movie. For this one he reviews Star Wars. Anyway, you should probably be listening and stuff. We'd love to be friends with you so come hang out with us: Twitter @tbexplicitadv Instagram @turnbasedexplicitadventure Facebook @turnbasedexplicitadventure Email Us At: turnbasedexplicitadventure@gmail.com

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Scott Mulvaney is a self-professed adrenaline junkie. From fighting fires to jumping out of planes, mountain biking, rock climbing and more, Scott lives to live a Fired Up Epic Life. As the creator of the brand and podcast, Live the FUEL, he aims to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone and try new things in order to reach new goals in life. Scott is a high energy, motivational, and inspirational person as is evident in our conversation and by the end of this podcast you’ll be itching to get out of your comfort zone and push yourself to new heights. 04:37 - Scott’s two and half hour podcast episode and why he doesn’t edit 06:03 - The MAPCON conference and his experience with it 08:58 - Scott’s background and how his podcast has helped grow his brand 10:10 - The origins of his brand, Live the Fuel 13:44 - How I came up with the Podcast Junkies brand 15:54 - The story of he became involved with helping others 21:09 - Scott’s work ethic 25:46 - The new Point Break movie, adrenaline junkies and their need for more 28:02 - Getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things like fighting fires 31:24 - What made him decide that he wanted to fight fires 37:30 - What Scott tells people who want to explore beyond their comfort zone 40:10 - What Scott went through when he left the firefighting life 42:58 - Opening up about his struggles and challenges on his podcast 46:38 - Scott’s advice on what to do when you run out of things to talk about 49:36 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 51:47 - The number of skydiving jumps he’s made 52:27 - The story of my first jump 54:02 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/scott-mulvaney-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The latest Academy episode features Scott Duffy — TV/Online host, keynote speaker, and business growth expert. He has been listed as a “Top Keynote Speaker” by Entrepreneur and Forbes. He has spoken at the NYSE and provided commentary in numerous media outlets including CNBC, FOX News, and CBS Radio. Last June, I shared a stage here in Arizona for the Meltdown In The Desert II and loved his insights, stories, and next level wisdom to create the life and business of your dreams. During this riveting and passionate episode, we discuss: Nutrition for high performance, energy, and vitality The power of setting audacious goals and showing up Knowing what you want and setting yourself up for success How to hire the perfect coach or mentor to get the result you want Making a committed decision out of inspiration or desperation The power of shining a light on yourself and taking ownership How you do anything leaves clues for how you do everything What Scott learned from the top leadership at Virgin Connecting our decision-making with our physical energy What MC Hammer taught the highest level entrepreneurs Why complexity leads to procrastination and distraction The power of speed in an entrepreneurial environment ...and so many other ways to crush your life and business in 2017, with the highest level yet practical guidance. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like minded tribe committed to your success.

"How you live is how you die," Dr. Scott Eberle — a physician specializing in end-of-life care — tells us in today's interview. Having spent many years at the bedside of the dying, Scott has learned some important lessons from those participating in their final rite of passage, and he's here to impart a bit of that wisdom with us today, inspiring us to live and die more consciously. Dr. Scott Eberle is a medical director of Hospice of Petaluma in Petaluma, California, as well as an experienced teacher and author, and a wilderness guide.  Together with Meredith Little of the School of Lost Borders, he co-created “The Practice of Living and Dying,” an innovative wilderness curriculum exploring the human experience of being a mortal animal. In this interview, we explore the practice of living and dying and what it means to be a mortal animal. Consciously approaching life and death calls for us to "confront the difficult questions" and "have the difficult conversations" right now, and Scott shares how he has integrated these practices into his own life. We discuss Scott's experiences working in hospice, thoughts on death acceptance, the common regrets of the dying and much more. If you’re a mortal animal, you’ll want to hear this conversation! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + Gather updates: Transitioning to autumn, wild cherries & trout fishing Reflecting on the Moon Dance Q&A: Beard-scaping Introducing Dr. Scott Eberle What is hospice and how Scott came to work in this field What it’s like to interact with people in their dying time Denial of death Lessons learned from the bedside of the dying The top five regrets of the dying What led Scott back to the natural world Experiencing the AIDS epidemic The practice of living and dying Blending holistic wellness with our modern healthcare system Being a mortal animal Confronting the difficult questions and conversations now Thoughts on the soul and life’s purpose What Scott has come to hope for his own dying time Scott’s prognosis for the future of the human species

In this episode of the I Love Data Centers podcast, Data Center Patents and Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, we have Scott Noteboom. Scott is the founder and CEO of LitBit, a company focused on making Artificial Intelligence (AI) a useful and practical tool for companies to leverage on a day to day basis. Scott’s roots are in the data center, having worked for many years starting an ISP, working for an integrated voice and data startup and then joining the likes of Abovenet, Yahoo! and Apple overseeing data center engineering and operations. With a core background in software, his perspective on the industry is unique in that he’s always been working toward developing solutions that will make data centers smarter, and more importantly, communicate with one another intelligently. Hence, his pivot in 2013 toward the AI space and work toward developing an AI specifically for the data center vertical (among many other verticals) makes total sense. Our conversation explores primarily what AI is, and is not, along with some of the practical ways AI is being used today and will be used over the coming years and decades to come. Having accepted the reality that AI will play a large roll in our future as a species, I admire and stand behind Scott’s commitment to educating people on the topic and technology and also doing his part to ensure the technology is used for good. Scott Noteboom Interview Show Notes 2:09 Interview starts 3:28 Where are you right now? 4:41 Where were you born? 5:51 What was the earliest computer you had? 7:15 How did your education in technology play out? 11:02 Patents and data centers at Yahoo! 17:14 Scott’s first time in a data center 19:22 How Scott got started working in an ISP 21:40 What Scott has learned from working on the data center side with big companies 24:29 Why Scott chose to go into AI 33:03 Is it risky using AI in a business? 39:05 Scott explains Lit Bit 41:46 How DAK differs from a typical BMS solution 45:34 What checks, balances, and controls can you put in AI? 55:07 Will machines and humans integrate with one another in the near future? 1:00:53 Where can people find out more about LitBit? 1:05:15 How to get in contact with Scott 1:06:27 What is the backdrop to your laptop? 1:07:55 Scotts advice to newcomers in the industry 1:09:36 What an unpopular opinion you have? 1:11:08 What is a common misnomer about the industry? LitBit http://www.litbit.com/#/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottnoteboom

“There is such value while going through that period of uncertainty with your business to have someone there with you to help you overcome the insecurities and doubts that you have.” - Scott Britton In this episode of Nat Chat  we have Scott Britton. Scott is currently the co-founder and head of growth for Troops, a slackbot that helps sales teams integrate easier with Salesforce, and his path there was all but conventional. When Scott graduated, he went to work for an athlete management company to live out his dreams of being Jerry Maguire, but quit after just a few months. He then helped someone grow their startup, transitioned into starting his own company, and then when that shut down, started teaching professional skills in person, online, and making money through courses. He got looped into a community of other online educators pretty quickly, and ended up moving to Brazil with them for a while to work on his site, Life-Long Learner, as well as his podcast, The Competitive Edge. This episode is perfect for you if you’re interested in entrepreneurship, networking, lifestyle businesses, building a brand, learning sales and marketing, or if you’ve ever fantasized about running off to another country for a bit. We covered: How straying from a linear career path and taking risks can improve your success What you should prioritize your time on while in college The usefulness of aggressive networking and improving your charisma How Scott learned discipline and determination during college How Scott continuously avoided learning plateaus And at the end of the episode, Scott has a challenge for you, so be sure to watch for that. Please enjoy, and reach out to Scott Britton on Twitter! Find Scott Britton Online: Twitter Scott’s website LinkedIn Mentioned in the show: Troops Scott’s podcast: The Competitive Edge Skillshare Udemy Charisma on Command Lavo EOFire Goldman Sachs Wall Street Journal Books mentioned: The 4 Hour Work Week (Nat’s Notes) Never Eat Alone (Nat’s Notes) People mentioned: John Lee Dumas 1:50 - Who Scott is, his background, what he does, and Scott sharing his personal experience with quitting a job to find his path in life. 5:28 - Scott’s wisdom regarding finding the right career path, the power of trying many different jobs, and on optimizing progression. 11:39 - Scott’s first experiences with entrepreneurship, him being aggressive with networking, and having his first startup. 16:25 - Scott on leaving his first startup to join another company to get back to his passions. 20:40 - Scott on hitting a learning plateau, starting his website, and eventually leaving his job to teach on Skillshare and Udemy. 26:20 - Scott beginning to work with the founders of Charisma on Command, quitting his job, and moving to Brazil to teach startup business development. 32:02 - Scott starting his podcast, starting webinars, and moving back to New York to cofound Troops. 40:11 - Scott’s experience with the pressure to succeed and to do what he wanted. Also speaking on what he studied in college. 43:11 - Scott on how his athletic rigor during college correlated into grit, discipline, positive habits, and determination in the working world. 44:48 - What Scott would have done differently in college knowing what he knows now and him speaking on what he regarded as true in college, that he now knows as false. 49:41 - Scott’s favorite questions that he asked himself for reflection. 51:43 - Scott’s book recommendations to incoming freshmen and seniors at Princeton. 52:41 - Wrap up, an interesting challenge from Scott, and where to find Scott online. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe at https://nateliason.com/podcast “When you spend an additional forty hours a week on an extracurricular activity in addition to college, you learn a level of balance and discipline that makes life much easier.” - Scott Britton

Last year, after racing the AT&T Spartan Stadium race in San Francisco, I took my wife and twin boys to a private screening of (I'm not much of a Hollywood guy). Actually, this wasn't even a movie. It was a documentary, a genre that I really only tap into when my assistant sends me an audio download of some documentary somebody tells me I "must-see" and then I listen to it while I'm walking through the forest and imagine what is going on  from a visual standpoint (as a film nerd, my guest on today's podcast would probably throttle me for this). Anyways, I walked out of the screening incredibly impressed. I laughed, I was inspired, I was on the edge of my seat, my kids were howling with laughter, and my wife loved it. So what did we see exactly? The documentary is called "". It's all about the global obstacle course phenomenon, and in a highly entertaining and funny way, it explores the history of the sport, the psychology behind it, the personalities that drive it, and asks what it says about the world we're living in. Here's the trailer: Director Scott Keneally is my guest on today's show. This self-proclaimed “beta male” has been stuck in the mud since the fall of 2011, when he tackled his first Tough Mudder. Back then, the first-time filmmaker had no idea he’d be making a movie about any of this stuff. He went into it with a simple plan: to suffer and write a story about the suffering. Keneally had previously confessed to things like bedwetting and sweaty pits in places like the New York Times Styles section, and figured the one about training up and tackling a paramilitary assault course would make for funny material. That essay was featured on the cover of his local alt-weekly, but more importantly, while researching the history of the company, he stumbled upon a “Social Network”-style scandal surrounding its origins. He quickly reinvented himself as an investigative journalist, and his story ultimately landed on the cover of Outside. The exposé received widespread media attention, opening doors to a consulting gig with 60 Minutes Sports, a speaking engagement at Stanford Business School and—by kismet or luck—an unlikely new career path as a filmmaker. When he’s not running in mud, Keneally works as a treatment writer for some of the top directors in music videos and commercials. Over the past 15 years, he has collaborated on videos for Rihanna, Madonna, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, as well as Paris Hilton’s infamous burger commercial. He has also been known to play didgeridoo with the criminally under-discovered rock band OURS, through which he has toured with Marilyn Manson and recorded on the band’s Rick Rubin-produced record, “Mercy.” He received his B.A. from Boston College (’99) and his M.F.A. from University of San Francisco (’04). He lives on a vineyard in Sonoma County, CA, with his wife and little boy. During my discussion with Scott, you'll discover: -How raves, micro-dosing with LSD, and rebelling against being a preppie turned Scott from wanting to be the president of the United States to instead making music videos and eventually obstacle course racing...[13:45] -The crazy, eccentric man named "Mr. Mouse" who inspired Scott to make the Sufferfests movie... [19:45] -Scott's take on why millions of people are suddenly paying to suffer through ice, fire, electricity, barbed wire, mud and more...[28:20] -The concept of "The Strenuous Life" and why humans are hardwired to want to get out of our comfortable lives...[31:20] -Why a shocking number of people are doing obstacle course racing to get a good profile pic...[35:20] -The intriguing link between the "masculinity crisis" and obstacle course racing...[47:05] -Why you must have some aspect of fear and discomfort in your life...[52:00] -What were the craziest adventures you embarked upon while filming Sufferfest? [59:35] -What Scott thinks is the next "big thing" in OCR...[62:20] -And much more! Resources from this episode: -"" - - - -Book:  - - Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Scott or me? Leave your comments at  and one of us will reply!

What is your artistic motivation? Has it always been the same, or has it changed? Artist Scott Conary would say that it has changed over the years. He describes a time when his artwork and his career came from a different place of motivation, that was before his daughter was born. Once she came into the world, Scott’s life, including his artwork took a new direction. In our conversation, Scott shares about his struggle with perfectionism, why every question doesn’t need an answer, the health difficulties that his daughter has faced from birth, and so much more. The illusion of perfectionism As a creative individual, you want your art to resemble the vision you have for it in your mind as much as possible. This can be both frustrating and exciting. When it comes together just right and looks exactly how you envisioned it - satisfying. On the rare occasion that it exceeds your expectations and imagination - ecstasy. My guest Scott Conary and I spent some time in our conversation around the subject of perfectionism. Scott explained how much the illusion of getting everything just right can derail the creative process. Scott will be the first to tell you that most of his artwork can’t be described as perfect. But because of the lessons he has learned, he would call them complete. Every question doesn’t have an answer Do you ever have a hard time silencing the noise in your head? Does your mind race with what feels like hundreds of questions or ideas? What do you do with those thoughts? My guest, Scott Conary spoke with me about this struggle. He told me about his battle to fight through all that noise and focus on what really matters. We both arrived at a consensus that not all questions need to be answered. You don’t have to follow every thought or idea down the rabbit hole. As difficult as it can be to resist that urge, it can be very freeing to just say “No” and bring your focus back to a singular goal or objective. When you are able to find this type of clarity, your artwork will benefit. The experience that colored everything Have you had a moment that changed the course of your life? Scott Conary’s daughter was born with “Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.” He talked to me about her birth, and how that moment is the “Experience that colored everything.” As you can imagine, Scott and his wife had their world turned upside down with the diagnosis that came shortly after their daughter’s delivery. Scott was very gracious and transparent in our conversation. He shared about how the art he creates now holds a different meaning for him, it really shifted his artistic motivation. In what sounds like a contradiction, Scott says that his work has less significance but at the same time holds a new kind of meaning. The way Scott described it to me made perfect sense. As serious as his daughter’s condition is, Scott was quick to tell me how much joy she brings their family - at the time of this writing, she is seven years old and thriving. Art as an avenue for healing In light of the diagnosis that Scott and his wife received for their daughter, I wanted to ask Scott if creating art has contributed to healing on his journey. As you can imagine this was a difficult question to answer. Scott was gracious enough to give me an extended answer and discussion on this topic. Initially, Scott said that he didn’t necessarily see his creative pursuits as contributing to his healing process. However, the question resonated with Scott so much that he wanted to take another shot at answering it. On the second pass, Scott shared that he has experienced a sense of healing as he has taken his emotional trauma with him into the studio. Scott’s transparency and vulnerability were on full display and I was honored that he felt like he could trust me with such raw and honest responses. Outline of This Episode [0:35] My introduction to this episode. [2:40] How did Scott get started with his art career? [4:20] Scott talks about family and career struggles. [9:30] What Scott tells prospective art students and those starting their art career. [12:40] Scott’s “Why” [17:50] Is painting “Fun?” [28:10] What is Scott’s daily routine? [33:00] The illusion of perfectionism. [37:30] Do all questions need answers? [41:50] Scott’s current projects and obsessions. [49:20] Scott talks about continuing his artwork and [56:20] The story behind Scott’s daughter’s health difficulties. [1:02:00] Has art contributed to healing in Scott’s life? [1:05:30] Scott gives another answer to art’s healing in his life. Other artists mentioned on this episode Miles Davis Kurt Moyer Lucian Freud Rembrandt Diego Velazquez Daniel Sprick Quang Ho Alia El-Bermani Resources Mentioned on this episode Scott’s website: scottconary.com BOOK: Eat Pray Love Werner Herzog Connect With Antrese On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter

In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes Scott Horton back to the show to help take a look at the foreign policy team that President (whoa, it’s real now…) Donald Trump has assembled. Scott has been on the show two previous times, is the host of AntiWar Radio, opinion editor at AntiWar.com, and is most recently the Managing Director of the Libertarian Institute.  In the show, you’ll hear: Why Scott co-founded the Libertarian Institute, who else is involved, and what is their mission? What Scott thinks of Rex Tillerson’s potential when it comes to relations with Russia, and why neocons are so obsessed with the framing of Russia as an adversary.  Scott looks at General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, why he is so hawk-ish against Iran, and whether some libertarians are right to be optimistic [...]

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/hardertokill2 Our ancestors crossed the Alps in animal skins and colonized the New World in loin cloths. They evaded predators and built civilizations with just their raw brainpower and inner grit. But things have changed and now comfort is king. Today we live in the thrall of constant climate control and exercise only when our office schedules permit. The technologies that we use to make us comfortable are so all encompassing that they sever the biological link to a changing environment. Now we hate the cold and the heat. We suffer from autoimmune diseases. And many of us are chronically overweight. Most of us don't even realize that natural variation - sweating and shivering - is actually good for us. The new book  uncovers how just about anyone can reclaim a measure of our species' evolutionary strength by tapping into the things that feel uncomfortable. When we slightly reimagine how how our body fits into the world and then we can conditioning ourselves to find resilience in unfamiliar environments. The feeling that something is missing from our daily routines is growing and has spawned a movement. Every year, millions of people forgo traditional gyms and push the limits of human endurance by doing boot camp style workouts in raw conditions. These extreme athletes train in CrossFit boxes, compete in Tough Mudders and challenge themselves in Spartan races. They are connecting with their environment and, whether they realize it or not, are changing their bodies. Perhaps no one exemplifies this better than , whose remarkable ability to control his body temperature in extreme cold has sparked a whirlwind of scientific study. Because of him, scientists in the United States and Europe are just beginning to understand how cold adaptation might help combat autoimmune diseases and chronic pains and, in some cases, even reverse diabetes. My podcast guest on todays show, , dives into the fundamental philosophy at the root of this movement in three interlocking narratives. His own journey culminates in a record bending, 28-hour, climb up to the snowy peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro wearing nothing but a pair of running shorts and sneakers. Scott is an investigative journalist and anthropologist whose stories blend narrative non-fiction with ethnography. He has been a contributing editor at Wired and his work also appears in Mother Jones, Foreign Policy, Playboy, Details, Discover, Outside and Fast Company. He regularly appears on variety of radio and television stations from NPR to National Geographic TV and has had academic work published in Nature and SAIS Journal. He holds a number of academic appointments including as a Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism.  In 2010 he won the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism for the story “Meet the Parents” which tracked an international kidnapping-to-adoption ring. His first book, The Red Market: On the Trail of the World’s Organ Brokers, Bone Thieves, Blood Farmers and Child Traffickers, was published by William Morrow in 2011 and won the 2012 Clarion Award for best non-fiction book. His second book A Death on Diamond Mountain: A True Story of Obsession, Madness and the Path to Enlightenment came out with Gotham Books in 2015. In 2015, Scott founded , a website that aims to add transparency to the business of journalism with Yelp-esque reviews of magazines and editors. He first traveled to India while he was a student at Kenyon College in 1998 and spent six years living there. Along the way, he learned Hindi and twice drove a motorcycle across the country. In 2004 he received a MA in anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently lives in Denver, CO. During our discussion, you'll discover: -The shocking story of the huge number of people Scott has found who have died during meditation experiences...[10:25 ] -What Scott experienced when he first met Wim Hof...[9:55 & 15:00] -The Native American who hung out in the dead of winter in the Boston area wearing nothing but a loincloth...[25:32] -The #1 food item you can consume that will inhibit your body from converting white fat into metabolically active brown fat...[32:22] -Scott's "power pushups" and 15 minute daily workout...[48:40] -What was the hardest part of the Laird Hamilton underwater workout for Scott...[58:30] -The new, little-known synthetic thyroid hormone that activates brown fat tissue...[62:55] -The crazy things heat acclimatization can do for soldiers...[70:15] -And much more... Resources from this episode: -Book:  -Book:  -Book:  -Book: -Book: -Book: - - - - - - Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Scott or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!

If you've ever wanted to achieve your goals, get things done, or take your ideas from inception to reception, then do we have the happening show for you! Today we'll be talking with Scott Belsky, co-founder and former CEO of Behance, investor and author and the international best-selling author of Making Ideas Happen. And that's just what we'll be talking about today, about overcoming the obstacles between vision and reality to turn your ideas into spectacular achievements, or at least get things done! That plus we'll talk about Zappos and cowbells, the dangers of brainstorming, killing ideas liberally, the benefits of fighting, the tao of follow-up, and why we all need a quieter lizard-brain. Creativity, Career & Entrepreneurial Self-Improvement and Self-Help Topics Include? What Scott learned at Goldman Sachs in Pine Street What he learned about creativity in business from Harvard Professor Teresa Amabile What he was learning about how to take extraordinary creative people and help them be more productive What is Behance? What's the importance of organization in your career or entrepreneur What can we learn from the artist Thomas Kinkade What can we learn from James Paterson What is the creativity and impact formula and why is it important What's the ‘creative's compromise' What's the Action Method and how do we get projects started? What's the power in your career of sharing your ideas with others? What are our action steps? How do we keep from having a reactionary work-flow What do we do to manage our email What can we learn from David Allen's Getting Things Done strategies What can we learn from Seth Godin and having a ‘quieter lizard brain'? What's the tao of follow-up? What's the importance of rituals in business, success and getting things done What can we learn from Zappos and cowbells? What can we learn from Chris Anderson and wired? What's the importance of sharing your ideas liberally in your career and business? What are the benefits of fighting in your company and as an entrepreneur or team / career member? What it means for a team to have a really strong immune system How do we try to maximize happiness and what's the benefit of play in the workplace? Where his ‘Positive Slope' writing is: https://medium.com/positiveslope and on Twitter @scottbelsky Scott Belsky Shares How to Make Ideas Happen & Turn Creativity Into Reality for Business, Career & Life Success! Ted Talk | Inspirational | Motivational | Entrepreneur | Entrepreneurial | Mindfulness | Health | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Scott has long been a champion of working the Amazon sales engine to build your business - and he still is. On this episode he’s going to say that over and over. But he also wants to be known as an Amazon seller who will speak the truth about what’s really happening as Amazon gets more and more crowded and as Amazon adjusts its algorithms as a result. He’s not abandoning Amazon (no way!) but is beginning to notice why he’s got to think bigger, broader, and make things a little less dependent on Amazon alone. You’re going to hear his latest sales numbers and what he is planning to do to adjust his strategy, on this episode. Why would Scott share his own sales and expense numbers? On any of the Amazon sales communities you find on Facebook or other places online you often see screenshots of amazing sales numbers that sellers are getting from their private label products. Great! That’s what selling on Amazon is all about. But often those screenshots and brags don’t tell the whole story. The costs, fees, and other miscellaneous things that go into running a successful business have to be clear as well. So that you can see the real situation that exists for most Amazon sellers, Scott likes to share his own expense and profit numbers. He doesn’t do it to impress you but to impress upon you the realities of what it takes to sell on Amazon successfully. You’re going to get a great education on this episode. Are you sick of the huge fees you’re paying to Amazon? Next time you look over the reports Amazon provides about how your private label products are doing, take a look at the amount of fees Amazon is taking for every sale. Does that number make you sick? Recently Scott looked over his numbers and saw that almost 40% of his sales income was going to Amazon. That’s OK, Amazon deserves something for helping him sell his products so successfully. But what would it be like if even half of the products Scott was selling were able to be sold independent of Amazon? That’s a huge amount of profit back in his product. On this episode you’re going to hear what Scott’s going to be doing to break free of the Amazon fees, so be sure you take some time to listen. Why content marketing is the best way to build a business long term. Do you know the term “content marketing?” It’s one approach to getting people to look at the things you’re doing online. But it’s a long term game. It requires you to be producing quality information that educates people about the topics surrounding your product. It requires you to be working hard to produce lots of things that don’t actually sell your product, but build the level of trust that people have when they see what you have to say about your market area. Can you create content around your market that helps your customer? Scott thinks you probably can and that you should be to begin building a sales channel that is independent of Amazon so that you can make greater profits. Business is business and you need to adjust as you go to make your sales go as far as they can. Be sure to listen to this one. Why you need to focus on a market and not just on a popular widget.   It’s great to get sales from selling lots and lots of popular products. Profit is profit. But if you’re making those sales for only a short time, that’s not a strategy that’s going to last you. That’s why you need to be focusing in on a market that will provide you with many product ideas that can create a sort of product line - not just one product that’s popular right now. On this episode of the podcast Scott unpacks what it means to build a product line within a market and why it’s so important so be sure you take the time to listen. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:04] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [1:10] Why Amazon is a lot like Google and what it means for our businesses. [5:30] What Scott is saying to new people to Amazon. [8:07] The importance of thinking long term when it comes to an overall strategy. [11:10] Scott’s most recent sales numbers. [15:00] Scott’s thoughts about the fees he pays to Amazon, and the shift he’s making. [17:21] Why Scott would start an external channel sooner if he were to start over. [19:05] Problems Scott has had on Amazon and what he’s doing about it. [25:34] Why content marketing is the best way to build a long term business. [32:08] Why business is a roller coaster that has no one-size-fits-all approach. [40:13] How to get in on the next free workshop. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE Niche Site Duel Spencer Haws www.TheAmazingSeller.com/Workshop - get in on the free workshop. Listing Eagle www.TheAmazingSeller.com/125 Truckcast episode: www.TheAmazingSeller.com/125

There are lots of people who hear of what’s going on with Amazon private label sales and think that they can’t get into it without a huge investment. But that’s not true, and this interview episode is proof. Today, Scott is chatting with Travis, a normal guy who calls himself an “average Joe.” Travis heard about private label sales on Amazon and decided he was going to make it work even though he didn’t have software to research his product ideas or a huge budget to do it. You’re going to be blown away by the success Travis has had simply by following some common sense steps. Getting the product idea first. Travis’ first private label product idea was a product that is a popular trend right now, so he wasn’t sure if he should go with it or not. But getting a good price on the product and the possibility of a good sized margin prompted him to take the leap. So with $1500 spent in products and fees Travis was able to get his first product onto Amazon. His story is an amazing one because his approach was truly a “bare bones” attempt and his hard work and risk taking has paid off. You can hear the exact steps Travis went through on this episode of The Amazing Seller. Playing with the price to get his product off the ground. When Travis first got his bare bones product onto the Amazon selling platform, his competition was pricing their products are around $15 each. He decided to go below that at  $9.99 each. He wasn't sure what kind of effect that would have but went to sleep after posting his product consoling himself that he shouldn't expect much the first few days. He woke up to 5 sales of his product and he didn't even have any reviews on it yet. You can hear Travis’ amazing story as he shares it with Scott on this episode of The Amazing Seller. Pay per click right away and no reviews. One of the things Scott recommends to new sellers is to get their product onto the Amazon platform and then do a couple of giveaways to prompt reviews for the product.  But Travis wanted to see what would happen if he didn't have any reviews but started with PPC right away. That's what he did, just using a broad search PPC campaign, and his sales began almost immediately. In his first month he sold over a thousand products and still has not secured any reviews for his product. He's hoping that organic reviews will happen soon, but  also knows that he eventually needs to get a giveaway going to get his review started. Travis's gutsy approach is one you'll enjoy hearing about it, on this episode. Proof that private label sales can be done with a small budget and low amount of experience. Today's guest has never done Amazon private label sales before. He did not have a large bank row and had absolutely no experience sourcing or selling products online. The only education he had was listening to the episodes of this podcast. the results he's gotten are amazing. Within his first month Travis has well over $1,000 worth of sales and is already ordering more products to replenish the ones that have been sold. He expects to expand this product into multiple products, possibly variations of the same product, and even adding accessories to his product line. It's proof that Amazon private label sales is the real deal and anyone can do it. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:05] Scott’s introduction to the podcast! [2:52] Get in on Scott’s free live workshop. [3:21] Travis’ background and how he got into Amazon private label sales. [7:00] The small start Travis had getting into Amazon. [8:21] How Travis got his product ideas. [9:52] Finding the right manufacturer for his product. [12:00] How Travis first developed his packaging ideas. [14:00] Travis’ price point and why he priced his items lower than the rest of the market. [16:14] Getting into the brand registry. [18:34] Travis turned on PPC from day 1 and got some good results. [22:00] 20 sales per day with no reviews to date. [23:18] Price adjustments and what Travis plans to do next. [27:15] Are variations possible for Travis’ product? Yep. [28:30] Capitalizing on a trend and making a profit as a result. [30:20] Just making it happen without as much training as normal. [31:48] Reordering and getting his products replenished on Amazon. [33:00] What Scott loves about Travis’ story the most. [35:36] Ways to reduce costs are still ahead. [37:46] Step by step from the ground floor and the incredible results. [38:38] Travis’ advice: don’t get hung up on the product research phase. [40:00] Scott’s summary and encouragement to you.   www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop - Get into Scott’s next free workshop www.Wix.com - where Travis got his website created. www.TheAmazingSeller.com/JS - Get Jungle Scout (affiliate)

Today’s guest is no stranger to the Amazing Seller Podcast - not only has Danny Brewer listened to the show from almost the beginning, he’s also been featured on the show as a guest twice, back on episodes 17 and 100. Danny’s back today because he was able to take advantage of a special opportunity Amazon gave to certain sellers, called  “Lightning Deals.” In this conversation Scott is going to ask Danny to walk us through the details of how this opportunity came about, how he took advantage of it, and what the results were from participating in this special Amazon promotion. You’re going to learn a lot from hearing these two guys dig into this topic.   Prime Day was a great boost for many Amazon sellers. What can you learn from it?   Both Scott Voelker and Danny Brewer participated in the Amazon Prime Day event - an opportunity for Amazon buyers to get special deals on lots of products all over the Amazon platform. Scott and Danny both participated, not necessarily giving discounts on their products and the sales were tremendous! Both of them saw much greater returns during a time of the year when sales are not typically the best. In this episode Scott and  Danny spend a little bit of time discussing the pros and cons of the Prime Day event. Their chat could help you prepare for the opportunity the next time it comes around so be sure to listen.   If you get an email from Amazon inviting you to part of a Lightning Deal, you could be in for a wild ride!   Amazon’s newest approach to promotions is called “Lightning Deals” and it’s a way that the Amazon company is reaching out to private label sellers with an offer to participate in 4-hour promotions of your products that could increase your sales and possibly even boost your product visibility from that point on. The initial contact would come from Amazon via email and you’d be invited to participate. At that point you’ll be asked to fill out forms regarding your products, pricing you’re willing to offer, and other information. If you’re product qualifies and Amazon accepts you into the program, you’ll be assigned a specific day and time slot when your product will be offered as a “lightning deal.” You’ll have to have your inventory in Amazon’s warehouse 48 hours before the deal goes live. Find out more about these incredible opportunities for Amazon to promote your products on this episode.   The power of building relationships that keep you moving forward.   Danny Brewer, today’s guest on The Amazing Seller, is a great example of a person who takes action in partnership with other people who are doing the same kind of sales he is doing. He’s a very active member of the TAS Facebook community and also has been involved in a local meeting group of Amazon sellers who share information and keep each other accountable. If you are not part of a group that can help you push forward when you hit your own internal resistance, you have got to find that place. The TAS Facebook group is an amazing option where you’ll find people who are all about helping each other move their Amazon businesses forward.   “TAKE ACTION!” It’s Scott’s favorite phrase.   Many people listen to podcasts all day long and do nothing with the information they hear. Others buy online courses or books and devour them, but don’t move forward with any of the strategies they learn. Are you one of those people? If you are, you’re probably making excuses as to why what you’ve learned doesn’t apply to you, or why you can’t move forward into a business or life you feel you should have. That’s too bad because good things happen for those who take action. You don’t have to know everything, you only have to know the next thing. So find out what it is and get rolling. Take action to see your own Amazon Private Label business succeed!   OUTLINE OF THIS INTERVIEW EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER   [0:05] Scott’s introduction of this episode with his guest, Danny “No B.S.” Brewer. [1:49] Introduction of Danny and how he and Scott connected. [6:38] Amazon’s “Prime Day” and how it impacted private label sales. [7:53] What is an “Amazon Lightning Deal?” [9:26] How Prime Day impacted Danny’s product and product line and how he would do it differently. [12:44] How the lowest average price is used and what pricing you have to offer to participate. [15:05] The benefit of having a rush of sales before the 4th quarter began. [16:53] Filling out the paperwork and getting an acceptance email. [19:04] How long a lightning deal runs. [19:20] The boosts Danny experienced on his product from the LD. [23:45] Summary of what a Lightning Deal is and how to make the decision if you want to be involved. [27:23] What Scott would do if he had to start all over. [33:50] Danny’s suggestions to increase sales and be ready for the 4th quarter. [41:10] Summary of this episode with Danny Brewer.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   www.TheAmazingSeller.com/FB - the TAS Facebook Community   Scott’s free workshop  - http://www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop   Danny’s original episode - www.TheAmazingSeller.com/17   Danny’s most recent episode - www.TheAmazingSeller.com/100   Scott’s story episode - www.TheAmazingSeller.com/125

Scotty’s Brewhouse, an “upscale sports bar” with 13 locations in Indiana and coming soon to Illinois and Florida, was created by its namesake owner with the goal of providing a different kind of restaurant experience. “I wanted to make a restaurant that was some place that I could go into at any age and feel comfortable,” says Scott Wise, the Founder, President & CEO. Though Scotty’s Brewhouse boasts an array of interesting and tasty dishes – they sell over a million orders of fried dill pickle chips a year, and a recent pizza special included bacon, cheddar cheese, and crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos – Scott’s attention is not just on providing outstanding food. He considers himself “in the business of customer service” and is intensely focused on providing a uniquely memorable experience to each and every customer. Scott has embraced all forms of social media as a means to connect with his customers, and he reads and responds to every single Tweet. “The fact that we listen to people, and we respond, and we act,” he says, “that one thing that we do in my opinion makes us more successful than almost anything else we do in this restaurant.” And even with 1,300 employees, Scott still forwards his staff Facebook posts, Tweets, and e-mails that mention specific employees along with a personal note of thanks. Scott joined me and Dan Moriarty for a fun and sometimes emotional discussion about doing right by your customers, working hard to earn and keep their trust, and fixing things quickly when mistakes happen. Some of the most quotable moments of this episode of the Focus on Customer Service podcast include: • “You’ve got to have great customer service, great product, and a great location. If you have all of those things, then it should work.” • “Life’s too short to not have fun and not laugh at yourself.” • “I like to entertain people. That’s why I’m in the business of customer service. I want to make you smile and laugh.” • “We’re human beings in a human world, and we’re going to make mistakes.” • “To give someone something they never knew they wanted… that’s when you create a ‘wow’ moment.” Here are the highlights of Episode 17 and where to find them: 1:00 The background on Scotty’s Brewhouse and some of their most interesting dishes 5:50 How Scott decided to combine his personal and corporate Twitter handles into one, and Scott’s approach to social customer service 12:05 How great customer service impacts the overall customer experience at a restaurant – even more than the food 17:16 What Scott looks for in employees when he’s hiring new people 23:04 Which channels do Scott’s customers used to contact him, and how the questions are similar or different across channels 28:57 How Scott’s Brewhouse attempts to sync up the offline and online experience 36:25 Scott’s advice for becoming a customer service rock star Special thanks to Jay Baer for recommending Scotty’s Brewhouse for the podcast. If you’d like to suggest a brand for a future episode, please tweet us using the hashtag #FOCS. The Focus on Customer Service podcast is also available on iTunes and Stitcher.

Scott is an international recognized leader in digital communications, digital transformation, social media, and marketing. He is the principal of Scott Monty Strategies where he counsels brands and agencies on strategy, executive communications, influencer management, customer experience, and digital innovations. He has extensive experience in communications and marketing agencies, including a client base of IBM Healthcare and Life Sciences, Coca-Cola, American Airlines, T-Mobile, GE Software, and more. He has also authored the widely acclaimed Week in Digital newsletter at ScottMonty.com and is the executive editor and co-host of the Sherlock Holmes website and podcast “I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What Scott learned about agency/client relationships while working at Ford The qualities in agencies that clients want to keep around The things agencies tend to do that get on clients’ nerves How Scott sells his consulting services by having a side career giving speeches Why understanding humans on a deep level is an important strategy to work on “The Week In Digital”: Scott’s weekly newsletter Scott’s great strategy for getting to the core of ideas Ways to Contact Scott: Company Website: www.ScottMonty.com Sherlock Holmes site/podcast: http://www.ihearofsherlock.com Email: scott@scottmonty.com Twitter: @ScottMonty We’re proud to announce that Hubspot is now the presenting sponsor of the Build A Better Agency podcast! Many thanks to them for their support!

This is a special bonus episode, highlighting Scott’s personal Amazon sales numbers and income for September of 2015. It was a slower month than previous months, and Scott has 4 reasons why he thinks that was the case. But he’s very optimistic about the 4th quarter because he’s seeing his October sales rise a bit already. If you want to hear what’s really possible in an Amazon Private Label business, you should listen in to this episode to hear what Scott has been able to achieve in just under 1 year. That’s right, he’s only been doing this business for less than a year.   Scott’s not sharing his numbers to impress, but to impress upon you that your Amazon business can work if you take the right action. Thanks for listening!   OUTLINE OF THIS Q & A EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER   [0:05] Intro to this bonus episode. [0:47] What Scott was thinking when he started his Amazon business last year. [2:05] Dealing with the ups and downs of the numbers in your business. [2:46] 4 reasons numbers have been down. Time of year A hijack scare (www.TheAmazingSeller.com/105). A price reduction to keep the momentum going. More competition in his niche. [5:21] The importance of diversifying your product line. [5:50] Revenue numbers and costs for September 2015. [8:09] October number are already going up a bit. [8:20] Lessons learned from the past month. [9:44] Plans for the 4th quarter. A promotion for product #1 Tweaking his PPC campaigns Adding new products Launching an external site for his brand and products Waiting for 4th quarter traffic. [12:05] The challenge of dealing with inventory. [12:34] Scott’s total figures for year #1 in Amazon Sales. [16:00] Why Scott does his Income Figure episodes. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Scott’s free workshop  - http://www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop   www.TheAmazingSeller.com/Facebook - The TAS Facebook Community research

There’s a ton of noise going on lately about hijacked product listings. It sounds pretty scary, and in some ways it could be if you don’t know how to stop it, but as always Scott’s got some great, simple, actionable advice for you as to how you can protect yourself from your products being hijacked. Don’t let it rattle you. You CAN take practical steps to safeguard your product listings from hijackers… now there’s no guarantee all of this will prevent your product from being hijacked, but it will definitely make it much, much harder for it to occur. Listen to this episode of The Amazing Seller to hear all the details. What is a “hijacked” product on Amazon? You’ve done the research to find and purchase your first product. You’ve listed it on Amazon. You’ve got it labeled as your unique brand. Then suddenly you no longer have ownership or control of the “buy box” on your own listing! Somebody has taken over your listing by sending products to Amazon that they “say” are identical to yours… but they CAN’T be. You’re the only one selling your products. You had them created just for you! Do you see the problem? Your sales will be impacted if you don’t do something to remove the hijacker’s products from your listing. How do you do it? That’s what this episode is all about so be sure to listen. The first steps to un-hijacking your product listing. What Scott recommends you do as the very first step if you see that your product has been hijacked is to send a “Cease and Desist” letter to the hijacker. It’s basically a legal-sounding, somewhat threatening letter warning the person of what could happen if they don’t stop positioning their product as yours. They are breaking the Amazon terms of service and could be kicked off the platform, so you’re using that possibility to motivate them to remove their product on their own. What exactly should you letter say? Scott reads an effective C&D letter verbatim on this episode, so make sure you put it on slow play and get every word! The importance of registering your brand. One of the things Amazon has put in place to help you safeguard your listings from hijackers is the “Brand Registry.” It’s a page on Amazon’s site where you can go to register yourself as the owner of your brand, give Amazon a lot of details, and set yourself in a very good defensive position should your products ever be hijacked. Scott recommends that every Amazon Private Label seller register their brand immediately, the minute they begin putting their products on the Amazon sales platform. Find out how on this episode of The Amazing Seller or by using the link to the Amazon Brand Registry included in the show notes. If your Amazon product is hijacked, buy one of the products they are selling. What? Why would you want to buy the product that’s posing as yours? Because when you contact Seller Support at Amazon they are going to ask you to document exactly why the product listed is not your product. That means you’ll need pictures of the product, detailed examples of how it is different from yours, and the overall ability to prove that it is not your product at all. So the minute you notice your product listing has been taken over, order one of the products. You’ll be that much ahead when it comes to rectifying the situation because you’ll be able to prove your product’s uniqueness sooner. Make sure your product is uniquely different, as soon as possible. It’s OK to put labels or stickers on your products to “brand” them when you first start selling on Amazon. But you can’t be satisfied with that. Stickers are too easy to fake. You want to do something unique that will make it much harder for a hijacker to create a fake of your product. Things like engraving, custom packaging, or combining your product with a related accessory that will be hard for the imposter to source, all those and more can help you set your product apart. Scott’s got other ideas too, so listen to the podcast to get all his thoughts. OUTLINE OF THIS INTERVIEW EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:05] Introduction to this episode on “hijacking” of products - a very vital issue! [1:24] An important milestone for TAS community member Nathan Young! [3:21] Scott’s big announcement: The FREE PRIVATE LABEL COURSE is ready! www.FreePrivateLabelCourse.com [6:00] What happens when your listing is hijacked: Scott’s experience. [11:00] Ways this can happen and things to be careful about. [14:35] How to register your brand. [15:32] Order a copy of the product that’s been placed on your listing. [17:00] How Amazon brand registry works and what you should include on it [19:00] The vital importance of having a domain name for your brand. [20:10] Why you need to have your own UPC code for the products. [21:15] The importance of differentiation (engraving, unique boxes, adding a separate component, etc.) [23:29] Sending a “Cease and Desist” letter. [25:00] Tips for dealing with Amazon seller support. [26:20] What the “Cease and Desist” letter should say…and why you should try it first. [29:10] Jeremy, A TAS Community member’s advice (see link below) [34:01] Advice to people who have not started selling on Amazon yet. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Free Private Label Course - www.FreePrivateLabelCourse.com Amazon Brand Registry - https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/200955930 The TAS Facebook advice from Jeremy - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TAS.Private.Group/permalink/518908858277252/ Scott’s free workshop  - http://www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop www.TheAmazingSeller.com/FB - the TAS Facebook Community

Every person who takes on the challenge of building their own business through Amazon’s Private Label options dreams of hitting it big with real product success from the start. Today’s episode highlights a guy who did just that. Scott Thomas and his partner stepped out of the ecommerce realm to try their hand at Amazon simply because the Amazon Sales platform is such a powerful machine for drawing in customers and closing sales. Even with their experience in Ecommerce they were shocked at how quickly their products took off. Hear the whole story on this episode. The importance of quality checking your first order, yourself. Scott and his partner put in their first order from a supplier in China and received it within a few months rather than having it sent directly to Amazon. They are very glad they did because there were a number of things wrong with the order. If it had reached Amazon as it was shipped things would have gone very wrong. Scott recommends that every Amazon Seller check their first couple of orders themselves to make sure everything is dialed in and the supplier knows exactly what to do every time. Hear more of Scott’s advice on the Amazing Seller. A novel way of getting the first 20 sales of his product and the impact it had. Scott Thomas and his partner have gone through Scott Voelker’s material and knew they could get sales and reviews by offering discounts on their product. But they had a hunch that if they had full price sales within the first few days of their product being listed, they’d bounce higher in the rankings almost immediately. So they explained what they were doing to 20 close friends and asked them to purchase their product at full price to help them get things rolling. Those 20 sales came in within a few days and things happened exactly as they suspected. Find out more about how Scott combined that tactic with Amazon PPC in this episode. How should you go about determining modifications to make to your Private Label products to make them unique and more appealing to buyers? Scott Thomas discovered that one of the best ways to find out what consumers want is to spend time reading posts in the forums where your ideal customers hang out. They often talk about specific products and their gripes and gratitude surrounding those products. From there a ton of ideas come up that enable Scott to make the modifications that people buying their products actually want. That’s just one of Scott’s tactics and you can hear the rest by listening to this episode. Get on board Scott Voelker’s free live workshop to learn how to do Amazon Sales. If you’ve never attended one of Scott’s free live workshops to learn the basics of how he sells products on Amazon, you’re missing out. Scott walks through is product selection and launch process step by step so you know exactly what to do. And as a bonus, he answers questions at the end of every workshop session. If you want to connect with Scott and other Amazon Sellers as a part of the next workshop, you can! Go to www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop to sign up. OUTLINE OF THIS INTERVIEW EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:05] Welcome and introduction to this episode with Scott Thomas, an Amazon Seller who has hit it big! [1:10] A shout-out to Ebony McClary, a member of the TAS Facebook group. [3:21] Scott’s background: where he came from and how he got started in Amazon FBA. [9:00] The importance of branching out, even beyond Amazon. [10:25] How Scott chooses products and why it was important that they checked the quality of them, themselves. [14:43] Why Scott launched a “side product” instead of his main product first. [16:15] What Scott did to get his first sales - including asking friends to help by purchasing the product at full price. [17:30] Turning on PPC from the beginning: Why and how it worked. [18:40] Scott’s theory on why his products sold so well, including the organic sales factor VS PPC. [20:22] Inventory issues: Running out of stock and being forced to buy more product without much data. [21:30] The Power of Amazon: Just over $25K in sales within 2 weeks, compared to Thomas’ previous ecommerce business. [24:00] Still selling after raising the price. [26:29] A new product, customized and in the pipeline. [28:00] What is Scott’s criteria when researching a product in Jungle Scout. [29:50] How Scott determines the variations and improvements to make to his products. [31:28] The strategy behind building a Shopify store and using social media. [34:51] Specifics regarding Instagram and how Scott approached it. [38:46] Thanks to Scott Thomas for being willing to come on the show and Scott’s parting advice. [42:41] Your invite to a live workshops - www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Scott’s free workshop  - http://www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop www.TheAmazingSeller.com/FB - the TAS Facebook Community Get your Amazing Seller Tshirt - www.TheAmazingSeller.com/shirt (all proceeds go to charity) www.TheAmazingSeller.com/56 - Greg Mercer’s view on prodcut research. Jungle Scout - product sourcing software

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