Podcast appearances and mentions of Will Little

The pandemic has brought increased awareness to the importance of mental health. I speak with Will Little, CEO of Personal Development Family and Sidewalk Therapy Life Coach, and CFO Shaheed Colen about the free mental wellness coaching they offer to help individuals navigate life's challenges and find balance.Connect with Will Little:

Send us a Text Message.Hi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. When I began this podcast, I didn't know too much about the key shows of the end of 1.0. The years 1999 and 2000 weren't exactly lost to me, but it was harder then than it is now to get the most recent recordings. And even if you were lucky enough to get a recording of a recent show at the end of the century–or the beginning of the new one–chances are that the recording didn't quite capture the intricacies and details that you would need to hear in order to appreciate what the band was playing at the time.That's a long way to say that today's guest–Will Little-shines a ton of light on the technical aspect of what Phish was up to, musically speaking, during the summer, 2000 tour. Will chose to discuss his memories from July 4, 2000 when Phish played the 2nd of two nights at Camden. While many guests on Attendance Bias, and I'm guilty of this as well, focus on the fan perspective of their chosen show, Will focuses mostly on what made the soundscapes and atmospheric playing of 2000 so interesting and compelling. For years, I've known that soundboard recordings of this tour were high-level, dense stuff but never had the vocabulary to explain why. I still don't have the vocabulary, but luckily we have Will here to help out.And boy, did he pick the right show. July 4, 2000 encapsulates the “2000” sound as well as any other show that year. In fact, the second set is a legendary 5-song second set that opens with a 30-minute Gotta Jibboo. If you're the type of fan who likes to press play, lay back, listen, and then wonder “how are they doing this?!”, then this is your show and your episode.If you haven't figured it out by now, Will is a multi-instrumentalist from the south-east who is typically involved in a number of projects, including longtime Asheville-based band East Coast Dirt, and by the time this episode airs, he'll be playing with Phish tribute band, “Nectar: A Picture of Phish.” He'll give more details about his projects once the conversation starts.So let's join Will to chat about the the nuance of specialized guitar effects, what the funk siren really is, and whether or not Backwards Down the Number Line is a great Phish song as we break down July, 2000 in Camden.

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Listen in as we interview Dr. Hunter Smith to hear about how he worked his way from a practicing dentist and owner of one clinic, to now owning more than 35 clinics across the country. Hunter and his partner, Dr. Will Little, have made it their mission to build a unique DSO experience for dental practices. They partner with existing practices with one idea in mind - change as little as possible while providing support to help the doctors reach their goals.To learn more, visit https://gps.dental/ or find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gpsdds.

AJ and Susie are tasting and discussing coffee this week. They are being guided by expert Ashley Palmer-Watts. Ashley is a bit of a (Michelin) star chef, world renowned in fact, but he is also a self-confessed coffee addict. He decided to set up an artisan coffee company in 2019 and is bringing his wondrous blends and flavours to revolutionise the way we think and talk about coffee. They are all joined in the studio by Will Little, a second generation coffee blender. Naturally he makes 'proper' coffee but has also decided to disrupt the world of instant coffee. Susie won't even have instant coffee in her house - will she be persuaded that Little's Instant can get past her door?

Launching and establishing a successful coffee brand is no mean feat. There are plenty of well-established brands already in the market and finding space for a new one presents a whole host of challenges. Will Little, Managing Director of Little's Coffee, puts the success of his brand down to a quality product, honesty, and most importantly, passion. In this episodes of the Career Conversations podcast series, Will reveals all about his journey from being a graphic designer to where he is today. He speaks about how to get your product on supermarket shelves, the importance of strong branding, and his ambitions for the future. Sign up for the next Inspiring Careers in Food events in 2023 Will Little, Managing Director, Little's Coffee As managing Director of Little's Coffee and co-founder of Roastworks Coffee Co., Will Little has clocked up an impressive 12 years of experience at the helm of some of the most innovative and quality-driven coffee companies in the UK. With a background in Graphic Design, Will's main focus now is his family business; Little's Coffee, which he runs with his wife Caroline. Together they've taken the business from humble beginnings and built arguably the most exciting challenger brand in the category that is challenging the status quo with their innovative flavoured coffees. Having gained listings in Sainsbury's, Waitrose, and Tesco, Little's Coffee is here to turn up the flavour, level up on quality and put our planet first. Will believes you should have coffee your way not the way, and that quality and convenience shouldn't be mutually exclusive.

​​On today's episode of the Dental Momentum Podcast, Jared sits down and talks with Dr. Will Little as he unpacks his dental journey and how his company, GPS, likes to partner with Drs in the practice transition process. https://www.gpsdds.com/

Will was raised by the streets of Philadelphia and ran with a rough crowd as a and coming from a child of a single-parent household. Without a father to rely on for guidance, Will began his life's journey by selling drugs and participating in gangs and violence in and around the community of South Philly. One day tragedy struck as Will and a group of friends were shot at by a rival gang. Acting with only pure instinct, Will shot back in self-defense and killed the person shooting at him. Will was sentenced to 20 years in prison for 3rd-degree murder.Over the next 10 years, Will made incredible changes and vowed to serve the community he once terrorized as a youngster. He yearned for this day; a day that he would be able to make a huge and lasting impact on youth violence in his neighborhood. Will caused no waves during his time spent in prison, stayed out of trouble, and chose to educate himself by reading hundreds of books on a variety of topics to pass the time. He was released on good behavior after serving 10 years.This is when Will Little grew into the man, the father, and the community leader he is today. He was given the opportunity to prove he actually had transformed his life for the better, and he made sure to make the best of it.Since being released, Will has:Sought and received forgiveness from the victim's family while also forgiving himself.Received multiple cities and community awards.Presented at 100's of schools all over the country.Presented at life-enhancing and motivational conferences on the East and West Coast annually. ​Will does motivational speaking and performs street poetry to a diverse number of audiences each year. He speaks anywhere - schools (both public and charter), the Juvenile Justice System, prisons, adult conferences centered around self-improvement, and kids conferences centered around empowerment, mindset, and decision making. In this episode, Jay unpacks Will's story and also his experiences to guide anyone in any facet of their life.See www.willvlittle.com 

In episode two, Chris Edwards is joined by Major League Baseball umpire, Will Little, to talk about Will's journey to the big leagues along with his thoughts on a range of topics centered around baseball and umpiring in general.Follow on twitter: @FairPolePodcastEmail: FairPolePodcast@gmail.com

"Progress over Pride." This episode finished the story of Will Little speaking to the Guys on his life after jail, his learned mindset, and the reach towards progression. Part 2 of a 2 Part interview. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Zhou Nutrition: At Zhou Nutrition, we believe greatness comes from within. We make supplements in our own facilities in the heart of Utah with carefully crafted formulations to support essential wellness, mind, mood, beauty, and the keto lifestyle. https://www.zhounutrition.com/ · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What you think is what you say. What you say is what you do. What you do becomes a habit. What becomes your habit becomes your character. And your character is what determines your future.  (taken from Will Latif’s TEDx Talk: How to Become the Best Version of Yourself) As June comes to a close, a month with a focus on Father’s Day and Gun Violence Awareness, I’m honored to bring you an important conversation that touches on both themes with poet, speaker, advocate and father Will Latif Little.   As you’ll learn in this episode, Will has a profound story to tell, one that began with an upbringing in a single family parent home with his four sisters in Philadelphia, PA. Without his father or a father figure, and impacted by his environment, Will began to venture away from the ideals he was shaped by in church, dropping out of high school in the 10th grade, and becoming involved in the Philadelphia drug trade and a shooting that resulted in the death of a young man. This ultimately landed Will in prison for a 10-20 year sentence on a murder conviction at the age of 19.   Fatherhood was a seminal experience for Will. It was the knowledge of becoming a father, during the time of his incarceration, that became a catalyst for Will to turn his life around, motivating him to get his GED and educate himself through reading books that enlightened him. Through that process, Will says that what he thought was passing the time actually helped him become a man.  After ten long years, rehabilitated and reformed, Will was released from prison to start a new life, as a free man but challenged by the difficulty of gaining steady employment due to his criminal record. Not wanting to go back to a life of drug dealing and gun carrying, Will decided to invest in a career as a barber.  In his spare time, Will developed a program calledPoetree N Motion that would show young and older people how to overcome obstacles in life. And he began to share his story far and wide, taking the stage at a TEDx event, at public meetings where he advocates for education and emotional intelligence trainings, mentoring in the Philadelphia Prison System, and revealing his experience in a new award-winning documentary called Behind the Bullet.   It was important to me that this not be an interview solely about Will’stransgressions but about his whole life, his full humanity and his wisdom across all the E.P.I.C. guideposts. I learned so much from my time with Will...about the power of resilience, a strength passed from his own mother, the enduring possibility of forgiveness and redemption, the power of mindset, and about pushing through our discomfort, something Will challenged me to explore through the metaphor of running. Ultimately, this episode is about hope and transformation...And I hope you’ll be forever changed, as I have been, by your connection to Will and his story.   Much appreciation, Additional Reflections: With this special episode today, I close a series of conversations I set out to record on the intersectional impact of gun violence for the Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative. This one differs from the others in that it is a deeply personal redemption story. A story of a man who took the life of another human being through gun violence and has come out the other side committed to educating others so they don’t make the same mistakes that he did. It’s important to note that Will’s perspective and journey is uniquely his own, that he takes a tremendous amount of personal responsibility, and focuses his change efforts on building emotional intelligence. Will also shares that there is systemic racism, a justice system that is not always just, and environmental conditions that contribute to the issue of gun violence. After listening to this conversation and exploring the links to Will’s work, I hope you’ll also spend some time with some of the other episodes I’ve recorded and with links I’ve included in the show notes to understand the big picture context beneath this deeply personal story. And to find your own path and commitment to dismantling systemic racism and gun violence.  There is so much work to do.   This Episode is Dedicated by: Vince from the While Black Podcast Vince has always displayed an entrepreneurial and activist spirit. Since his youth, he has dedicated his time to those around him in hopes of bettering them while he better himself. It began by volunteering as a camp counselor from middle school through high school, and grew via mentorship and tutoring in college all the way to his membership role in the 100 Black Men and as an advocate for African Americans through his work on the While Black Podcast. Vince believes wholeheartedly the James Baldwin quote “To be Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be a rage almost all the time”. However, he chooses to channel that rage into a place that allows him to change the narrative on black folks while he helps to empower those same black folks.  Earning his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Southern University A&M in Baton Rouge LA (1999) and his MBA from Queens University in Charlotte NC (2005), Vince has gained valuable experience in multiple industries.  He has excelled in multiple industries and enjoyed a career spanning 20+ years with opportunities in Engineering, Consumer packaged goods, Corporate retail giants, and now the Social/tech industry.  In addition, he is a successful entrepreneur and founder of Aveo Big and Tall Golf Apparel which rose to become the #1 big and tall golf apparel offering in Golfsmith stores and was distributed nationally and internationally via various outlets including but not limited to Dicks Sporting Good, GolfSmith, and Golf Galaxy. He has since sold the rights to the Aveo name and divested from the company  However, he has altered his focus by aligning his passions with his promise and ensuring his time is invested accordingly as he focuses on improving the black world and the global community through and with black people. His latest endeavor is laser-focused on impacting and improving the people around him. Specifically, he is the creator and co-host of the While Black Podcast a podcast focused on empowering, educating, and inspiring African Americans to go and grow. While Black tells stories by, from, and for African Americans and pairs those stories with expert and credible guests who can communicate wisdom and success strategies helping us to achieve, accomplish, and overcome. Check out the While Black Podcast here   In This Episode We Talk About: How Will’s mother influenced him to be a hard worker and to build esilience Will’s thoughts on the concept of a Hero’s Journey...why he thinks life is really more about being a responsible human being than a hero How fatherhood became the catalyst for changing his life from within and other pivotal moments that he shares in his TEDx Talk The story of forgiveness that unfolded after the brother of the man that Will killed entered into his barber shop The illusion of power and the emotional intelligence and mental control Will believes you need if you are to carry a gun Will’s reflections on the problem of police brutality, the need for emotional intelligence training for officers, and the belief that in order to have justice you need to be just  Biggest lessons Will learned in building a community through the barber shop and how he sees people of diverse backgrounds coming together in new ways Poetry as a vehicle for self reflection and the recitation of one of Will’s favorite poems “Look Into His Eyes” Pushing past your limiting beliefs through a physical challenge like running Mentioned from this Episode: Will's TEDx talk Will’s Book: ICY: Inner City Youth Behind the Bullet: Documentary The Power of Forgiveness - A South Philly Story Story of Off Duty Officer Who Shot a Man with A Mental Disability  Ep 55: From Grief to Advocacy and a Circle of Mothers with Trayvon Martin’s Mother Sybrina Fulton Resources to Go Deeper On Intersectional Impact of Gun Violence and our Criminal Justice System: Ep 33: Beyond the Trauma: Legacy, Compassion and Change with Mothers Against Police Brutality Co-founder Sara Mokuria  13th and When They See Us from Ava DuVernay - must see movies to understand our criminal justice system and racial profiling Community Justice Action Fund Website - changing the conversation on gun violence by leading with the people closest to the pain of everyday gun violence. Black on Black Crime is a Myth  While Black Podcast episode on Prison Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative This Week’s Challenge:  For this week’s challenge, Will challenges us to run! It’s a physical and mental challenge to engage yourself in self-awareness he says. Challenge yourself and see how far you can go. This activity will help you shape your mindset to understand that you can reach your full potential. Do this when you’re thinking of starting a new project or a big event. This physical challenge will help you gain more clarity to reach your goals. Learn More About Will: Will Little grew up in a single family parent home with his four sisters in Philadelphia, PA. Without his father or a father figure, Will began to venture out. Traveling through the City streets, Will picked up bad habits and negative ideas, soon becoming a product of his environment. Dropping out of high school in the 10th grade, Will became involved in the Philadelphia drug trade and other illegal activities. This ultimately landed Will in prison for 10-20 years on a murder conviction at the age of 19. During the time of his incarceration, Will decided to turn his life around, by first getting his diploma by way of a GED. While incarcerated, Will started educating himself to pass the time. He became a prodigious reader. In ten years, Will read a diverse spectrum of books that educated and enlightened him. What he thought was passing the time actually helped him become a man.  After ten long years, rehabilitated and reformed, Will Little was released from prison to start a new life, as a free man. He worked several odd jobs, but could not maintain steady employment due to his criminal record. Will was now unemployed with two children, an apartment, and a car note. Not wanted to go back to a life of drug dealing and gun carrying, Will decided to invest in a career as a barber. Will used one of his unemployment checks to purchase his supplies for barbering and learned how to be a barber while on the job. In his spare time, Will developed a program in 2003 that would show young and older people how to overcome obstacles in life through understanding life's trial and taking positive action. This program is called Poetree N Motion. Since his release, Will has performed in famous places such as Love Park, Harrisburg, PA, for the Philadelphia Prison System, for the Philadelphia School District, and at Girard College. Will has performed at community events with the former Mayor Street, former Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson, District Attorney Seth Williams, and for actors such as Charles Dutton, and Judge Mathis. Will Little and Poetree N Motion have appeared on NBC News and well as on Fox 29. They also teach mentoring workshops with other organizations in the Philadelphia area. Will has had numerous articles in the local newspapers Philadelphia Tribune twice, south Philu review four times, Philadelphia Enquire two front-page article in the Philadelphia Daily News which inspired him to write his autobiography, I.C.Y. The Life and Times of Will Little. Will also had a television talk show on Comcast channel 80 which aired for two and a half years. You can see a great forgiveness story that won a 2014 Emmy award on YouTube under The power of Forgiveness two south Philly men"  Will has received awards and citations from the Philadelphia Mayor's Office, the Lieutenant Governor's Office of Pennsylvania, former Prison Commissioner Leon King, Partners in Peace Award from State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson and the 2010 Lucien E. Blackwell Guiding Light Award, United Way Philly Roots award, is a 2014 BME award winner and many more.   Connect with Will: Facebook LinkedIn littwilli@aol.com   Announcements: Announcement for the First Spark Your E.P.I.C. Life Group Program This summer, I’m excited to invite you to join us for the first group program version of the signature Spark Your E.P.I.C. Life series that I typically do in one-on-one coaching or in the Mother’s Quest Circle. The Group Program will bring you the same powerful sequence, in community, at a more affordable rate and at an accelerated pace, meeting weekly on Thursdays, beginning the second week of July.  If you want to be added to wait list to receive the link to all the details and the registration application as soon as it goes live, sign up here. Hope you may join us, and that together, we can help you clarify your future vision, assess your present along the E.P.I.C. Guideposts, and then move into action to more fully live your E.P.I.C. life.   Mother’s Quest Manifesto Give-Away ⚡️Have you been feeling a nudge to say "yes" to this Mother's Quest Manifesto Challenge? Here are some easy steps you can follow...in the last few days of this year's invitation before our Give-Away. FIVE STEPS:

We're taking you back to the Sundance Film Festival when we spoke with director/producer Heidi Yewman and subject Will Little of Behind the Bullet. Behind the Bullet tells the real stories of 5 different people in the U.S. who have been affected by gun violence. It's a difficult film with a powerful story.   Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.    

Will Little grew up in the inner city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a broken home. Growing up poor and fatherless he ventured out onto the streets as a teenager—robbing, stealing, selling drugs and carrying guns until he killed a young man in a shootout. Now 19, Will was charged and sentenced to 20 years in prison. During his incarceration, he made a conscious choice to change his life around. After 10 years, he was released to the same Philly community where he became a community activist and mentor.

From Convicted Murderer to Motivational Speaker, a Conversation with Poet Will Latif LittleToday's guest is a mentor, activist, poet, author, inspirational Speaker who has appeared on the TEDx stage … and a man convicted of murder.Will Latif Little grew up in a single-parent home with his four sisters in Philadelphia. Without his father, or any father figure, Will began to venture out, picking up bad habits and negative ideas on the street. Becoming a product of his environment, Will dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and got involved in the Philadelphia drug trade and other illegal activities. This ultimately landed Will in prison for 10-20 years on a murder conviction at the age of 19.While in prison, Will decided to turn his life around, by first getting his diploma by way of a GED. He became a voracious reader. What began as a way to pass the time actually helped him become a man, a storyteller, and an inspiration to others.“He stalked me before. He had guns out, and saw me at restaurants and places with my lady and my daughter. He said everywhere he went, ‘everyone loves you but I didn't care, you killed my brother.'” - Will Little on meeting the brother of his shooting victimConnect with WillFacebookLinkedInWill's book Inner City YouthWill's TEDx Profile1Life Fully LivedRemember to leave your rating and review if you enjoyed the show, and share this podcast with your friends, family and network. The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle airs every Monday at 7 AM EST.

Today, legendary keynote speaker, barber, and poet Will Little once again joins his friend Christopher. They share an insightful conversation on redemption, forgiveness, and personal transformation. “We are not having the conversation they need to hear.” - Will Little on young men who feel angered or disconnected An Eye for an Eye for Most How would you feel if someone killed your brother, Will would ask people. For most, the first response is to kill. It's what they feel is right, that there's no other recourse for them. This kind of thinking presents a myriad of challenges for young people. “They'll have no other authority but to hear the voice of the streets, even if they're not built by that, even if they're not in the streets like that.” - Will Little Voice of the Streets Sometimes, even the unwilling are forced to take up the gun. After all, it's what the streets say they must do. But Will has made it his life mission to make people realize that it's not a path they need to take. Along with others with the same mindset, Will has been sharing his story to let people know that they can be who they are. While they grew up thinking certain things were real, they can shape their own reality. Understanding all of these brings hopes of growth and learning. Presenting Possibilities Ever since he started speaking with groups of young guys, Will quickly learned the most pressing challenge in transforming the lives of others. “A lot of them see possibility in their life. They just think they're secluded to this four-block radius where they live at and where they're from.” - Will Little To hear more about how Will Little shows young people who he is so they can all make a difference, download and listen to the episode. Bio: Growing up in a fraught environment, Will dropped out of school early. He got involved with gangs shortly afterwards, which led to a gunfight that resulted in taking another man's life. He has since served his sentence in jail for the murder, and now Will goes around having conversations with people. Will shares his story with youngsters going through same challenges he was in back in the day. Now a keynote speaker, he shows people the possibilities in their lives and how they can transform themselves for the better. Links: LinkedIn South Philly Man Turns His Life Around, Now Promoting Peace One T-Shirt at a Time Anti-Gun Violence Champion Will Little We hope you enjoyed Will Little on this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes!

This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Christopher Lochhead. Chris is a retired, 3-time CMO, entrepreneur, and co-author of Play Bigger and his latest book, Niche Down. He started his first business at 18 and has been called a “Human Exclamation Point” by Fast Company and “Off-putting to some” by The Economist. He is a keynote speaker, a blogger, and is a founding board member of the non-profit, 1 Life Fully Lived. One of the things he is best known for these days is being the host of the highly popular Legends and Losers podcast. As he says, “I’m a dyslexic paperboy from Montreal with Scottish roots. Over thirty years in business I earned a PhD from the school of hard knocks, drank a lot of whiskey, experienced the bliss of winning, the pain of failure and learned how to laugh about the whole thing. One thing about Chris is that he doesn’t mince words, he’s direct, and doesn’t put up with any BS, but man can he teach you a lot about how to succeed in business and in life. www.LegendsandLosers.com Chris grew up in Montreal, Canada in what he calls a “struggling, but loving family.” He got thrown out of school at 18 and found out he is dyslexic as 21. He went on the find out that he has a lot of “learning differences.” At 18 years old, he didn’t have a ton of choices, but one of them was to start his own business – no so much as a way up, but a way out. By the time he 28, he had sold his companies to groups in Silicon Valley and came to live there full time. He went on to become the CMO of 3 publicly traded companies, the last one, Mercury Interactive, which was sold to HP for $4.5 billion. Since then he has done advisory work for venture back startups, wrote Play Bigger, and for the last few years, he has been focused on the Legends and Losers Podcast and writing his latest book, Niche Down. Most important lessons about life and business you’ve learned to this point? We get tricked in life to thinking the pathway to success is about fitting in when in truth it is not true. Legendary people, the Misfit Entrepreneurs are original, unique, they take new ground, and they are different. In a world that teaches us to fit in, highly successful people make their place in the world – not find their place in the world. Life works best for us when we are being us – not trying to be or fit into something we are not. How have you learned to unleash your Inner Misfit, your genius, over the years? “Follow your passion” and “Hustle, Hustle, Hustle” are some of the dumbest pieces of advice given to people. Having the courage to stand out, follow your difference and use it to create the life you want is hard for people to do – but it is what they need to do. Mercenaries vs. Missionaries: When things get really tough, Mercenaries tap out, but Missionaries will crawl through whatever is needed to reach their goal. Work on big problems that you care about and that really make a difference in the world. “If you can create or design yourself to be the person or entrepreneur you want to be, by definition you are going to be painting your own painting.” The reason “Follow your passion” is such stupid advice is that is can send you down this path of what is my passion instead of asking “How can I truly make a difference…” Also, if you follow your passion in something everyone else is following, then you most likely won’t be able to stand out. At the 11:40 mark, Chris gives an example of what this means and why niching down is so lucrative in today’s world. “Hustle, Hustle, Hustle” is idiotic because as an entrepreneur or innovator, if you need to be told that it will take hustle or grit, you are already in trouble. It is a pre-requisite to be able to hustle It is the person who designs and ultimately dominates that niche who become successful. The big mind-twist is that it is niche that makes the brand. It’s the niche that makes the company. It’s the category that makes the person – not the other way around. If you are hustling in a niche that is already being dominated by someone else – you are hustling in a niche that someone else owns, will always be compared to them, and be at a strategic disadvantage. You are playing their game and competing for at best, a piece of the economics. You must “hustle” in a niche that you can design and dominate At the 19 min mark, Chris answers the question, What are the most important things you have found about how to niche down? What creates a new niche is either taking an existing problem and redesigning or reimagining it or looking at a problem that nobody really thought of… Example of an existing problem is AirBnb redesigning where we stay when we travel, and an example of a new problem is a “Sushirito” to the problem of being able to have Sushi on the go. “We are at the beginning of a niche-nado” Is there a set of steps that someone can take to find their niche? Chris makes note of a book called “Thinking Wrong,” and uses the idea of it to look at the opposite of everything you know about a business/product/service, etc. to blow open new thinking. For example, create a bike that doesn’t work in any way. Start by doing this. In a way, we are living in the 1800’s when it comes to boom in technology that we are about to go through. Today’s solutions will cause tomorrow’s problems. Ask yourself, “Of all this cool new stuff, what problems will this create that can be solved?” Points from Play Bigger that are relevant to entrepreneurs? Design your own category. Most entrepreneurs focus on designing a product and business around it instead of designing the category. The Magic Triangle is when you get product, company, and category design to come together. This is where the magic happens and you get an AirBnb. On average, the category leader earns 70% of the market cap in a category. Go after being a “Big E” entrepreneur Can you go deeper on the Magic Triangle? As entrepreneurs, we fall in love with our product or solutions. But people don’t want to buy solutions, they want to buy problems (really the removal of them – so their focus is on the problem. Great category designers are evangelists, but not for their product, but for their category. Using Salesforce.com as example. First design a new type of product. In Salesforce’s case, it was CRM Second, build and design a new type of company. Salesforce started the idea of SAAS or subscription. Third, teach the world to think in a new way. Salesforce showed the world a new way to think about software. It was a complete 180. The big AHA is to fall in love with the problem and not the solution. What else is important from a marketing standpoint to help businesses standout? Over 90% of the work done on branding is a waste of time At its core, branding is all about yelling and screaming about who I am or what I am. We get thousands of marketing messages a day and we don’t have a context for it, it doesn’t matter to it. The way the brain works is category first, brand second At the 44 min mark, Chris gives an example of how you fix the brand first problem. You’ve got a keynote on how to create a Legendary Life. Can you give us a little taste of how to do that? First, you must make a decision about who you are going to be in your life You can design your life and create it. If you don’t believe that, then you live legendary. The biggest way to have a legendary life is to co-create the life with those that you want to partner with to do so. The greatest reward in life is to co-design the life with the ones you love and then live out that design. Who has been the most surprising guest on Legends and Losers and why? Entrepreneur, Author, and Speaker, Will Little, who is also a convicted killer. Chris never thought that he could be friends with a convicted killer. But, it is who Will became in jail and since coming out being a force for good that makes him so unique. Bill Walton, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. A conversation with him is unlike any other. David Saxe – Co-founder of PayPal and Yammer. Incredible insight into how to sell a company. He unpacks the difference between a product hook and a value proposition.   Best Quote: “We become known for the niche that we own…”   Chris's Misfit 3: Follow your different... The #1 thing people say they are afraid of in life and business is public failure. There will be a ton of it. It’s called “Losery.” Embrace the Losery… The most legendary people have the most courage. Tap into yours.

Christopher Lochhead is one of the pioneers of the “Authentic Dialogue” category of podcasts, a best-selling author and three-time Silicon Valley, public company CMO. He stands out for his unique point of view, sense of humor, hard-fought experience and whisky stained mind. In Christopher’s new book, Niche Down: How to Become Legendary by Being Different, he and co-author Heather Clancy go deep, taking you on a fun, practical, example-packed look at what it takes to design and dominate your own niche. They blow up the idea that the path way to success is building a brand and instead teach you how to “Niche Down” and become known for a niche that you own. Listeners love Legends & Losers because it is not your typical formulaic “interview show.” Instead it’s one of the few real, raw, authentic dialogue shows. From Elon Musk’s first investor Nancy Pfund, NBA legend Bill Walton, New York Times best- selling author Sebastian Junger, the cofounders of John’s Crazy Socks, 4-Star General Stanley McChrystal to convicted murderer-turned motivational speaker Will Little, Christopher has remarkable conversations with hundreds of legendary thinkers from Silicon Valley and beyond. Christopher says Niche Down is for someone wanting a legendary career, and for “small-e- entrepreneurs” looking to make a mark on the world. It’s the first book on category design for smaller businesses and individuals.   Christopher Lochhead Show Highlights: The power of authentic conversations and how to have more of them Curious perspective vs win - lose Foreground vs Background Conversations What’s the purpose of you having the conversation you’re having right now? The story of writing Niche Down If you study Pablo Picasso, you can learn how to niche down The exact question(s) to ask in order to become a category king Better doesn’t mean you are different Fall in love with the problem not the solution What problem are we really solving in schools? “Follow your different” -Christopher Lochhead   Christopher Lochhead Resources: Radical Candor Niche Down Treffert Center   “It’s what makes us different that makes us difference” -Christopher Lochhead Christopher Lochhead Contact Info Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email “Conversations are not about me getting you to agree with my predetermined point-of-view” -Christopher Lochhead   Podcast Upgrade Download the 5 Questions to Niche Down here https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/168-christopher-lochhead   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above. Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)   You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

Will Little knew what it was like to live with anger and fear. From his early life of crime that led to his prison sentence for murder, Will decided that his journey had to start with his own education. What he didn't expect was to be forgiven by his victim's brother. This is a must-listen episode. I HIGLY recommend you follow Will on LinkedIn at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/motivational-speaker-will-latif-little-75380811/ His TEDx speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW3B31EKmU0 Be on the lookout for his HBO documentary coming out later this year.

Christopher Lochhead is one of the pioneers of the “Authentic Dialogue” category of podcasts, a best-selling author and three-time Silicon Valley, public company CMO. He stands out for his unique point of view, sense of humor, hard-fought experience and whisky stained mind. In Christopher’s new book, Niche Down: How to Become Legendary by Being Different, he and co-author Heather Clancy go deep, taking you on a fun, practical, example-packed look at what it takes to design and dominate your own niche. They blow up the idea that the path way to success is building a brand and instead teach you how to “Niche Down” and become known for a niche that you own. “The Magical Mystery Tour of Authentic Conversations”Listeners love Legends & Losers because it is not your typical formulaic “interview show.” Instead it’s one of the few real, raw, authentic dialogue shows. From Elon Musk’s first investor Nancy Pfund, NBA legend Bill Walton, New York Times bestselling author Sebastian Junger, the cofounders of John’s Crazy Socks, 4-Star General Stanley McChrystal to convicted murderer-turned motivational speaker Will Little, Christopher has remarkable conversations with hundreds of legendary thinkers from Silicon Valley and beyond. Christopher says Niche Down is for someone wanting a legendary career, and for “small-eentrepreneurs” looking to make a mark on the world. It’s the first book on category design for smaller businesses and individuals. Contact Christopher: Linkedin: Linkedin.com/christopherlochhead Twitter: Twitter @lochhead Facebook: facebook.com/christopher.lochhead Website: legendsandlosers.com PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/   Acuity Scheduling - Stop Wasting Time Setting Up Meetings Peak Accountability - http://www.thorconklin.com/accountability/ Thank you once again for listening Please follow us on: Facebook: Thor Conklin    Twitter: @ThorConklin Website: http://www.thorconklin.com   ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation   #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.     Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.     Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

https://www.jamesmillerlifeology.com/feed/ Your environment has taught you many life lessons. These lessons are legacies that have been passed down through generations. You also create mini legacies when you leave work, school or when you end a conversation. Do you enhance or hinder your environment? When you are mindful that you influence your environment it helps you remember you have a responsibility to the people around you. Author and Motivational Speaker, Will Little Learn more... The post Create your legacy | Will Little appeared first on James Miller | LIFEOLOGY®.

Motivational Speaker, Will Little shares his story of being sentenced to prison for ten years for 3rd degree murder. Upon his release he was determined to create a powerful legacy for his children and grandchildren. WillVLittle.com.

Justin take the reigns of the podcast this week as Gregory goes on vacation. Jonas Van Niekirk and Will Little from Complex Games visit the secret studio lair to talk about how artists work on video games. Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk Check out Complex Games' The Horus Heresy: Drop Assault - complexgames.com/game/horus-heresy-drop-assault/ Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gmb-chomichuk/message

PART 2 Soon to be featured as an HBO documentary, Mark sits down with Will Latiff aka Will Little, who MURDERED a man at age 19, was facing LIFE IN PRISON, and shares his unbelievable story behind the story, in the 2 part series on Elevating Beyond. Will, after over a decade is prison, is now changing lives all over the world, with his feature documentary coming soon on HBO, as a Tedx Speaker, & Author of ICY - Inner City Youth: The Life and Times of Will Little. Click Here To Connect with Will Little, Check Out His Books, Powerful Speaking Videos, & More https://www.willvlittle.com Our Official Elevating Beyond In Business Masterclass Just Launched, Click Here To Get It For FREE https://www.elevatingbeyondinbusiness.com/landing Want a chance to be a featured guest on Elevating Beyond!? Submit your story here https://markminard.net/share Connect with Mark Minard & The Elevating Beyond Family! https://www.markminard.net Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkMinard Twitter https://twitter.com/Mark_Minard Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mark_minard/ Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-minard-5904b633/

Justin take the reigns of the podcast this week as Gregory goes on vacation. Jonas Van Niekirk and Will Little from Complex Games visit the secret studio lair to talk about how artists work on video games. Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk Check out Complex Games' The Horus Heresy: Drop Assault - http://complexgames.com/game/horus-heresy-drop-assault/ Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

Soon to be featured as an HBO documentary, Mark sits down with Will Latiff aka Will Little, who MURDERED a man at age 19, was facing LIFE IN PRISON, and shares his unbelievable story behind the story, in the 2 part series on Elevating Beyond. Will, after over a decade is prison, is now changing lives all over the world, with his feature documentary coming soon on HBO, as a Tedx Speaker, & Author of ICY - Inner City Youth: The Life and Times of Will Little. Click Here To Connect with Will Little, Check Out His Books, Powerful Speaking Videos, & More https://www.willvlittle.com Our Official Elevating Beyond In Business Masterclass Just Launched, Click Here To Get It For FREE https://www.elevatingbeyondinbusiness.com/landing Want a chance to be a featured guest on Elevating Beyond!? Submit your story here https://markminard.net/share Connect with Mark Minard & The Elevating Beyond Family! https://www.markminard.net Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkMinard Twitter https://twitter.com/Mark_Minard Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mark_minard/ Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-minard-5904b633/

Have you ever wondered if you could really make a difference in the lives of others? Are you unsure that you have what it takes? If so, then it's time to be inspired by the story of Will Little. Will is a friend and returning guest to the show. He is a motivational speaker and author who is truly making a difference in the lives of youth all over the country. He has a passion for fatherhood, peace, and discovering your life’s purpose. In this episode, Will shares his amazing transformation from a convicted murderer to someone who is truly living life in the front row. According to Will, “Purpose will always drive you to make the right decisions.” Get access to the full show notes: FrontRowFactor.com/will-little

Lane discusses his addiction to subscription boxes & Ryan goes full DWTS judge on the new Taylor Swift video.  This week we spoke with Will Little. Will began his life's journey by selling drugs and participating in gangs and violence in and around the community of South Philly. Will now does motivational speaking and performs street poetry to a diverse number of audiences each year.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/willlittle

MURDER STORY There are schools, and there are schools. Some are highly respected by society. They offer book learning, a competitive grading system, and a fast track to the top of the social ladder. Some of these schools  have have higher prestige, status, and celebrity than others. A diploma or degree  from one of these institutions can open many doors that lead to respect, social acceptance, and wealth. The street can also serve as a school. So can a prison. Your education in these hard knuckle schools will not earn you society’s blessings or certificates that open doors. But they can definitley give you a priceless education. They can teach you survival and a profound understanding of human psychology,  They can unleash creativity. They can cultivate compassion; They can offer you hard won lessons of  great wisdom. These schools can destroy you. If they don’t, they can forge integrity and strength of character and prepare you to enrich the world with your unique brand of authenticity and contribution. Will Latif Little forged his character and special gifts on the streets of Philadelphia and in Holmesburg Prison, a terrifying penitentiary known as the Terradome to its inmates. Will Little served ten years in the Terradome for murder. His own tagline describes him as a man who went from convicted murderer to committed life coach. Here are some of his accolades: He leaves people forever changed. No one forgets Will Little. He’s a category of one. Those words do not express unearned praise. Will played a high stakes game to win them. It was a life and death game. Will emerged from prison, a wise, loving, intuitive, and compassionate person with a gift for healing others. He heals damaged and disturbed psyches; he heals souls. He is an author, speaker, and mentor to troubled youth. Give yourself the special gift of hearing this authentic inspiring man on today’s episode of Change Your Story, Change Your Life. BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST ICY – Inner City Youth: The Life & Times of Will Little byWill Latif Little and Christopher Skog The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell WILL’S FAVORITE QUOTE “Where there is a will, there is a way.” – Pauline Kael CONTACT WILL www.WillVLittle.com (https://www.willvlittle.com/) littwilli@aol.com https://www.facebook.com/littwilli

Welcome to back to the Shared Practices Podcast! This week is the 2nd week with our guest Will Little. If you missed the first part, you should download and listen to Part 1. It was jammed packed with great content and Part 2 is no exception! In this episode, Richard and Will discuss the execution phase of closing. From the legal aspects of starting a business to the tax implications, Will lays out what new practice owners need to know and the pitfalls to avoid. He also shares his experience on implementing systems to ensure a successful transition for the new practice owner. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Shared Practices Podcast.   Download George’s new eBook For more a discount on pair Q-Optics loupes Email: SP16 to sales@q-optics.com For more information about Laurel Road Visit: https://www.laurelroad.com/sharedpractices/ Our Episode Resource Page where you can find all of the resources from our episodes - for free! Join our new Facebook Group! Reach out to George - George@sharedpractices.com   Dr. Little earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from Arkansas State University. He then attended dental school at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.  

Welcome to back to the Shared Practices Podcast! This week we have Part 1 in a two-part series with Will Little. Will is the Co-Founder of Southern Dental Group and a listener of the podcast! He along with Hunter Smith started Southern Dental Group in 2015 with 2 practices and are now just about to close on their 10th. In this episode, Richard and Will discuss the chaos that can ensue leading up to the closing date of your newly acquired practice. Will breaks down the timeline for what you should do before, during, and after you find your ideal practice as well as avoiding potential issues during the “pre-practice agreement” phase. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Shared Practices Podcast. Stay tuned for Pt. 2 next week! Download George’s new eBook For more information about Laurel Road Visit: https://www.laurelroad.com/sharedpractices/ Our Episode Resource Page where you can find all of the resources from our episodes - for free! Join our new Facebook Group! Reach out to George- George@sharedpractices.com Dr. Little earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from Arkansas State University. He then attended dental school at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.  

Hunter is back! This week he takes us through two real practice purchase opportunities. We go in depth as Hunter explains his four-step practice evaluation process. We look at real numbers of two very different practices in order to determine a valuation range, find opportunities for practice growth and uncover red flags. This episode is full of great content and advice on practice analysis. We recommend you take these concepts and analyze as many practices as you can to hone your skills. Make sure to download the analysis spreadsheet on the Shared Practices resource page to aid you on your path to practice ownership.   Our Episode Resource Page where you can find all of the resources from our episodes - for free! Join our New FB Group! Reach out to George- Georgehariri@gmail.com Download: Practice Valuation Case Study Hunter Smith, DDS is a 28 year old General Dentist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He completed his undergrad at Arkansas State University in his hometown area of Jonesboro, then attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Collage of Dentistry in Memphis.After graduating in May 2014, Dr. Smith bought his first dental practice in August 2014 following a 2 month stent as an associate in the practice. After successful management and system changes increased that already successful first practice by 46% profitability in just 1 year, Dr. Smith grew to enjoy learning about the business of Practice Ownership and ways that can improve clinical, business, staff, and patient relations. Building upon the early success, Dr. Smith joined up with a long-time best friend and fellow dental school graduate, Will Little, to form Southern Dental Group in October of 2015. Since forming SDG, Drs Little and Smith have acquired an additional 5 locations in the last 18 months. Southern Dental Group's 6 locations boast increased profitability of over 50% post-acquisition, an average overhead of less than 50%, business profits (EBITDA) over 26%, and have revenues of over 5 million dollars annually. Dr. Smith enjoys the opportunity to show and tell dentists, specifically young dentists, how to get into practice ownership early and be highly successful and profitable. He is proud to present the Dental Ownership Summit along with his business partner and co-founder of SDG Will Little in order to bring ownership knowledge and strategies from some of the best mentors and business minds in the industry.

In this episode Dr. Hunter Smith shares his methods of determining the range of values that you should consider for a practice acquisition.  He also shares why demographics are just as important for an acquisition as they are for a startup and how location plays into that.  We go through all the levels of profitability that can be used to determine the final value of a practice. Links Mentioned on the Show BreakawayPractice.com https://dentagraphics.com/ Jayme Amos’s book, Choosing the Right Practice Location   Guest Bio Hunter Smith DDS is a 28-year-old general dentist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2014. Soon after, Dr. Smith bought his first practice. After successful management and system changes increased that already successful first practice by 46% profitability in just 1 year, Dr. Smith grew to enjoy learning about the business of practice ownership and ways to improve clinical, business, staff, and patient relations. Building upon the early success, Dr. Smith joined up with a long-time best friend and fellow dental school graduate, Will Little, to form Southern Dental Group in October of 2015. Since forming SDG, Drs. Little and Smith have acquired an additional 5 locations in the last 18 months.   Thank you to our sponsors! SpearEducation.com Mention the podcast for a 30 day trial Use the promo code LOW200 for $200 off your annual membership Formlabs.com/SharedPractices  Checkout the many applications of the Form2 in dentistry and request a sample surgical guide

In this episode Dr. Hunter Smith lays out the fundamentals of understanding what a practice is worth.  A broker can send you a practice listing, but how do you know if this is all the information you need and what is the most important?  Hunter lays out which documents to ask for, which numbers to pay attention to, and his top 4 factors for pulling the trigger on a practice.  Learn why it's so important to understand your personal factors that play into whether or not this practice is worth it for you. Hunter Smith DDS is a 28-year-old general dentist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2014. Soon after, Dr. Smith bought his first practice. After successful management and system changes increased that already successful first practice by 46% profitability in just 1 year, Dr. Smith grew to enjoy learning about the business of practice ownership and ways to improve clinical, business, staff, and patient relations. Building upon the early success, Dr. Smith joined up with a long-time best friend and fellow dental school graduate, Will Little, to form Southern Dental Group in October of 2015. Since forming SDG, Drs. Little and Smith have acquired an additional 5 locations in the last 18 months. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: SpearEducation.com - mention the podcast for a 30 day trial and promo code LOW200 for $200 off your annual membership after the trial Formlabs.com/SharedPractices - Checkout the many applications of the Form2 in dentistry and request a sample surgical guide

In the first two years out of school, Hunter Smith and his partner have acquired 6 dental practices. In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Hunter joins us to talk about that journey. We cover a lot of ground in this episode including the value of getting great advice, what not to do when acquiring, and the path to multiple practice ownership. Hunter also shares some great advice about the one thing that holds people back from being more successful. We really had a great conversation and hope you enjoy this one. Email Richard@SharedPractices.com or hunterasmithdds@gmail.com with a practice you want evaluated on the show.  (Even if you’ve signed a NDA, hunter and I would be acting as advisors and any personal data would be removed before discussion on the show) Links Mentioned on the Show Mercer Transitions Reach out to Hunter: hunterasmithdds@gmail.com Get a copy of “Rework” (Amazon) Hunter Smith DDS is a 28-year-old general dentist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2014. Soon after, Dr. Smith bought his first practice. After successful management and system changes increased that already successful first practice by 46% profitability in just 1 year, Dr. Smith grew to enjoy learning about the business of practice ownership and ways to improve clinical, business, staff, and patient relations. Building upon the early success, Dr. Smith joined up with a long-time best friend and fellow dental school graduate, Will Little, to form Southern Dental Group in October of 2015. Since forming SDG, Drs. Little and Smith have acquired an additional 5 locations in the last 18 months.