think big

Ya’el Johnson – One Step at a Time: How to Think Big Yet Focus on What We Can Control (AoL 186)

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Believe it or not, but there’s a lot of people in this world who are afraid to think big. The reason for this is pretty simple… at least to them. Why think of making a huge impact when you can’t even get your own life straight?

What I’ve learned is that having big goals and dreams actually helps one deal with the now. If we have a worthwhile goal, it allows us to prioritize it. And that, allows us to not prioritize what’s good now… or at least the actions that might self sabotage us in the long run. In other words, if you have an elephant to eat, that’s how you eat it – one bite at a time.

In this session with friend of the show, with newly married Ya’el Johnson, Andy and I chat with her about what she’s learned about life and success as she’s taken control over her own life and destiny. This is a great lesson if you’re new to the self development world, but also a great reminder for those of us who might feel down due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • How does Ya’el remember getting into the personal development space? 10:46
  • According to Ya’el, why is it necessary for people to control what they can in their lives? 12:10
  • What tips does she have for someone whose been living a horror story and are trying to get out? 19:25
  • What got her interested in aiding in homelessness in the town she’s living in? 23:33
  • How can someone tackle a big project like homelessness in their own community? 27:48
  • What can we expect to hear from Ya’el’s podcast? 35:01
  • What’s going on for Ya’el in the not too distant future? 39:43
  • Who are her three influencers or teachers who have helped launch her to where she’s at today? 41:25
  • What is the most powerful question she likes to ask her coaching clients? 41:59
  • What message is out there that’s a disservice to youth? 43:29
  • How does Ya’el deal with getting overwhelmed? 46:22
  • What’s it mean to live a life of abundance? 47:50

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Ya’el’s Poem “The World I See Beings with Me”

Abraham Hicks – How to Make Big Things Happen

Brendon Burchard – Working on Self Perception

Tony Robbins – Achieving Meaning and Real Success in Life

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creative thinking

Lois Stark – Shapes of Changing Times – Exploring Creative Thinking in an Uncertain World (AoL 185)

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It’s said that college can either teach you what to think or how to think. And in my case, I’d like to believe that it taught me how to think. But looking back, especially this past year, I’ve realized when it comes to creative thinking, my Purdue career might have failed me. Not because I didn’t get anything out of it. I did. However, when I got out of grad school, I found myself trying to build staircases out of information.

That’s just not how the world works. Especially when you’re trying to start or restart a business.

In fact, when you’re learning something new, using a circular or global way of learning to connect the dots might make more sense to utilize than a linear model.

In this session with Emmy award winning documentarian Lois Stark, Veronica and I chat with her about what what she’s learned about shapes and patterns in nature, and how those relate to our ability to think now and in the future.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • What fostered Lois’ interest in becoming a documentarian? 8:38
  • Are there specific ideas people can remember as their world continually shifts around them? 11:57
  • How can we get a little higher to see beyond the divisions of mankind? 24:11
  • How can adults reshape their mindset so we can access the future before it unfolds and possibly influencing it based on what we know from the past? 29:11
  • What advice would she give to business owners in riot zones who want to stay in business, but also need to be cautious about how they engage with their community? 41:32
  • What is Lois working on now and what does she expect for its impact in the future? 47:17
  • Who are three of Lois’ influencers or teachers who have helped her get to where she’s at today? 52:47
  • What are three books she gifts or tells others about? 56:51
  • In the last five years, which belief, behavior, or habit has most improved her life? 59:42
  • What happens regularly today which would horrify a person from 100 years ago? 1:01:35
  • How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 1:03:28

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Lois’ TEDx Presentation

Understanding Fractal Thinking with Keith McGreggor

Sir Ken Robinson on the Journey of Discovering Our Talents

Lois is interviewed by Eric Reid of Success Life

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identity shift

Rob Scott – Tackling Humanity’s Core Problem – How an Identify Shift Can Lead To Your Personal Breakthrough (AoL 184)

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There’s a lot to be said when it comes to having a personal breakthrough. In fact, having one might just change the rest of your life. However, when it comes to having a breakthrough through an identity shift, what does that actually mean? Shouldn’t a breakthrough come before having a change of identity?

Interestingly, according to today’s guest, Rob Scott, you can find a way to change your perspective on who you are and how the world influences you. Not only that, but when you do, the world can become a much more friendly and/or productive place.

In this session, Andy and I chat with Rob about how he could have had all the reasons to be a failure at life, but instead used identity shifting techniques to become the person he is today.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • How did Rob discover his fundamental shift? 9:35
  • What kind of identity shifting techniques did he have to use to get to where he’s at today? 15:14
  • What mindset issues does Rob typically see while working with his clients? 22:17
  • There’s three steps to changing one’s limiting beliefs: awareness, a new choice, and a subconscious pattern. What do those mean, exactly? 23:51
  • How does someone install a new lens in how they see the world? 26:34
  • What would it be like working with Rob when he’d be helping with identity shifting? 38:04
  • What is Rob looking forward to in his work? 50:09
  • Is there a power coaching question Rob likes to ask his coaching clients? 52:02
  • What are three books Rob gifts or gifts to others? 53:05
  • Why is self sabotage such a problem amongst most human beings? 54:10
  • What’s one thing every high school student must know? 55:44
  • Is there a secret to achieving personal freedom? 56:52

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Rob at The Foundation Live Event 2015

Rob Talks @ Google

The #1 Skill in Personal Development

How to Change Your Story – Tools to Use to be Resilient

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Cheers!

target audience

Joe Sanok – Being of Service to Your Audience – How to Create a Podcast for Your Target Audience (AoL 183)

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When you’re starting anything in the business world, it’s a really good idea to know who your target audience (or avatar) is. Some businesses might have many options, while most actually have a handful or less.

Generally speaking, when you’re starting a podcast, it’s no different. Sure, there’s a few podcasts out there that practically anyone can listen to, but for the most part, shows need to be tailored to the audience. This is especially true if the host isn’t well known.

When this session’s guest, Joe Sanok, started his podcast, not many people knew who he was outside of his therapy work. However, with a podcast name of Practice of the Practice, it only makes sense that people who were looking to build their private practice would find his show.

In this session, Veronica and I chat with Joe about the importance of knowing your audience and successfully building a brand around their needs.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • What lead Joe to realize he had to retire from his therapy practice to build his current business of Practice of the Practice? 9:49
  • How did he realize it was time to sell the therapy practice that he had been building for years? 13:44
  • What inspired Joe to start his podcast in the first place? 15:34
  • Is there anything in particular he’s learned by running a practice that he can apply to what he’s doing today? 17:16
  • What ideas does he think keep people back from creating something which has a high level of scale and influence? 18:56
  • When someone believes they have limits in their lives and business, what questions should they be asking themselves if they want to move forward? 20:47
  • How can someone make a podcast about an industry that might seem too limited in scope? 23:56
  • Are there key elements a new podcaster should consider if they’re starting a show in a particular niche? 26:25
  • Has Joe had to go through any particular pivots this year? 40:28
  • If he could add one song, one book, and one film to the national curriculum, what would they be? 42:35
  • What’s a message that’s out there which is a disservice to youth? 43:42
  • What’s something that costs less than $100 which has changed his life? 44:06
  • Is there something he’d like to do in his lifetime that no one knows about? 45:23
  • What’s the secret to achieving personal freedom? 45:54

ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Joe Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
Cohost: Veronica Kirin
Powered By: Fizzle (Community for the Newpreneur!)
Kelly Higdon
Joe’s Course: Podcast Launch School
Fireball – Pit Bull
Michael Pollins – How to Change Your Mind
The Untold History of the United States
Griffin Wrap around microphone shield

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Fostering Aha Moments Through Slowing Down

Launching a Profitable Podcast

Tips on Building Your Business with Debbi Dachinger

How to Start a Million Dollar Practice with Kasey Compton on Practice of the Practice

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day trading for beginners

Jason Brown – Day Trading for Beginners: How to Make Passive Income in the Stock Market (AoL 182)

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When it comes to the stock market, the most knowledge people typically have is letting someone else manage their portfolio. Robert Kiyosaki strongly urges people not to do this because, generally speaking, those that do manage other people’s money do so in whatever way they can earn the most commission. So, where does someone look if they’re interested in finding out more about day trading for beginners?

For me, this has been an answer I’ve not been able to find a solution to for the entirety of this show. We’ve had plenty of guests who have built their businesses in the B quadrant, and we’ve had several reality stars who have built a great portfolio in the I quadrant. However, we’ve never had an expert on whose focus is helping those who want to build wealth through paper assets.

Until now.

More often than not, people generally build an S quadrant business, scale it through the B quadrant, and then take their profits and buy assets in the I quadrant.

However, there’s no rule that says you can’t start slowly in the I quadrant and then build a business helping others do the same in the B quadrant. In this session Andy and I learn how our guest Jason Brown ended up doing just that with The Brown Report and Power Trades University.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • How did Jason get started in the stock market? 13:14
  • How does someone know if they’re investing in a good investment in financial education? 20:59
  • Why should someone even think about passive income in general? 27:06
  • What are some keywords someone who wants to make money on the stock market should be paying attention to? 29:51
  • What kind of personal traits should someone have if they’re considering getting involved with the stock market? 32:37
  • Is there something specific about Jason’s process that works for him and others? 38:05
  • How can someone convert their business’ profits into another revenue stream successfully? 41:33
  • What is Jason looking forward to in his business and the market? 45:48
  • Which podcasts are his top 3 most influential? 47:37
  • Is there something he’s gotten better at saying no to? 48:43
  • What’s something he’s learned about recently and excited to implement? 50:49
  • What is one concept every high school student must know? 52:32
  • Is there a secret to living a life of abundance? 54:28

ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jason Online: Website, Power Trade University, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
Cohost: Andy Dix
Powered By: Kennected
Science of Getting Rich
Increase Your Financial IQ
Think and Grow Rich
SPI Podcast
Amy Porterfield’s Marketing Made Easy
Rick Mulready – Art of Online Business

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

8 Types of Income

Money Monday Ep. 7: Learn to Trade Options

Robinhood Investing Tutorial

Cashflow Quadrant Explained: Going from Employee to Investor

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Cheers!

How to Get on TV: Using Your Story to Gain Interest in Your Business with Sabrina Santucci (AoL 181)

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On the show, we’ve asked several of ours guests a particular question when we know they’ve had the answer. And that question is simply this “How did you get on TV?”

Interestingly, there’s been a few different answers. But the one thing which was common between all of them was that they had a compelling story. The other part was that they networked into the spot.

Now, I get what that means. It means that you either found someone you knew who knew the person you were trying to connect with. Or, you randomly connected with someone who could get you on. One’s a little more intentional, however, both have the same result.

However, what if you don’t know where to start in doing that? Sure, there’s courses that can teach you how to network with the right people. But wouldn’t it be easier if you could just reach out to someone who could help?

If you believe you’re looking for that kind of person, then today’s guest is someone you should connect with.

Sabrina Santucci has the network and the skillset to help you on local TV and potentially help you go national. As she says, there’s different strategies for each.

Listen in as Veronica and I learn more about the key things we need to keep in mind as we look to get on TV.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • How’d Sabrina end up in journalism? 8:52
  • What helped her realize that she should strike out on her own? 9:46
  • Has the freedom of the local TV affiliate been taken away as media companies grow? 11:57
  • Has she had a process of building “hype” for stories she’s done in the newsroom? 15:07
  • What does Sabrina recommend for pivot businesses who want to build more cohesion with their audience? 19:22
  • If someone wants to be featured on their local morning show, how should they go about doing that? 24:31
  • What are some tips Sabrina has for someone who’s new to media? 28:42
  • Who are three influencers or teachers who’ve helped her get to where she’s at in life? 33:19
  • What is her favorite social custom? 34:37
  • What’s something she’d like to do but no one knows about? 35:44
  • How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 36:13

ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Sabrina Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn
Cohost: Veronica Kirin
Powered By: Uncover Your Personal Mission

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Chicago Housing Authority Joins Santa for a Day

Blind Sailor Set to Compete During Independence Cup, US Para Sailing Championship

Sabrina’s Demo Reel May 2019

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business team

Dirk van Reenen – A Great Challenge Means Great Opportunity – How to Build a Pivot Ready Business Team from Day 1 (AoL 180)

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For a lot of business owners, the pandemic has cost them their livelihood. For example, Yelp! recently shared that 55% of the businesses using their platform which closed down due to the pandemic aren’t coming back. What’s a business team to do when you’re looking at those kinds of numbers? How can you avoid having to close down?

The answer, I believe, is all about being able to make a pivot. And this is something we’ve been discussing in great detail on the show.

Unfortunately, for some business teams, pivoting might not be too obvious. Sure, curb service and delivery for some restaurants makes sense, but what if your restaurant wasn’t so much a restaurant, but a bar? What if you’re reliant on a market that’s not doing so great right now such as realty?

Today’s guest, Dirk van Reenen, excels at helping teams focus on the foundations of business and how they scale their businesses in ways that they might not have noticed before. In fact, with the future looking like things will be changing faster and faster, it’s important that all businesses know how to quickly pivot.

So what does that look like? Well, the first thing is all about building the right team – and that’s where today’s conversation takes us.

Listen in as Andy and I learn more about Dirk’s business BERGflow and how it might benefit those of us going through or preparing to go through a hard time.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • What’s the path that Dirk followed to eventually starting BERGFlow? 9:45
  • Where did the name BERGFlow come from? 15:20
  • What are some things people need to consider when building a team as a solopreneur? 20:24
  • What challenges does remote work give to a group who’s forming into an effective team? 26:50
  • If a leader finds themselves in a situation where there’s trust issue in the team, how can they get back some of the control in their group? 32:02
  • According to Dirk, what’s the importance of a business team building something worthwhile? 38:54
  • What kind of things is Dirk looking forward to as we move into a different world post-pandemic? 45:40
  • What’s the best advice he’s ever received? 51:40
  • Which three books does he gift or tell others about? 52:11
  • What’s the smallest decision he’s made that has had the largest impact in his life? 54:22
  • What’s one thing all high school students must know? 59:01
  • What’s the secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:01:41

ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Dirk Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
Cohost: Andy Dix
Powered By: Kennected
Documentary – Happy – (Flow in BERGfow comes from this documentary)
Rocketfuel – Visionary / Operator (or Integrator) relationship
David Osborn- Dirk’s Mentor
e-myth revisited
Chris Tuff AoL Interview
Think and Grow Rich
The Fish that Ate the Whale
The Road Less Stupid – Keith Cunningham
Loving What Is – Byron Katie

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

How to Navigate the Early Stages of Shift

Adapting to the Shift

Where is the Bottom of This?

What are you doing to Pivot and Move Forward?

Thanks for Listening!

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Cheers!