Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Accountability starts at the top with Owais Qureshi - EMP247 Apr 08, 2021

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Owais Qureshi has over 10 years of experience as a consultant for high-performance marketing and branding in the B2B (business-to-business) space. He is also the founder and principal of TheVisualCue.com.

In this second interview, Owais shares many common and uncommon pointers that business owners may need to hear (or hear again). We talk through processes and the importance of finding the gaps, as well as project management tools such as Asana and Teamwork. We also talk about the power of using a mind map to visualize and brainstorm new ideas.

More key takeaways from this episode: -Internal dialogue is all-important for the business owner. -Until the check is in the bank---it ain't! -Invest in your team/people. -Fail fast. Recover faster. -Keep Moving Forward.

If you enjoyed Owais's first interview then you'll appreciate this follow-up as well.

CONNECT WITH OWAIS Website: https://thevisualcue.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevisualcue/

CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_ Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting: https://chrisbello.com/free

Let people get to know you first and the business will follow with Mike Ham - EMP246 Apr 05, 2021

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In this episode, hear a New Jersey native and college baseball coach turned title insurance salesman, tell his tale of making the leap from America's favorite pastime to one of the 'un-sexiest' industries out there, and how he manages to stay so cool and connected during it all ("the coolest guy in Title Insurance").

Mike Ham shares his insights on the importance of personal touches, vulnerability and authenticity in establishing business relationships and lets you know what matters most in the world of title insurance--New Jersey style. Mike and I also discuss what it takes to start and grow a successful podcast and why the Covid-19 pandemic forced entrepreneurs, salespeople, and many others into virtual networking.

"Be yourself. You can't please everybody no matter what kind of content you're putting out there." -Mike Ham

Making the leap from passion project to full-time business with Nick Lykos - EMP245 Apr 01, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with my high school and college friend, Nick Lykos, about transitioning from a passion project to a full-time business.

Nick is the owner and co-founder of Apollo Optics, which started with 2 founders in 2014 as a side-project. Nick talks about reinvesting in his business and not really even seeing much of a profit for several years.

However, through consistency and the love of the game, Nick has scaled up the business, bought out his co-founder, and has taken it to a whole new level. Nick's story is truly inspiring, and I can't wait to see what he continues to accomplish.

CONNECT WITH NICK: Website: https://www.apollo-optics.com/ Instagram (Apollo Optics): https://www.instagram.com/apollo_optics/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nicklykos/

CONNECT WITH ME Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_ Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting: https://chrisbello.com/free

Building in work/life balance through systems and teams with Mike Jackness - EMP244 Mar 29, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Mike Jackness about adapting your business so that you not just survive but thrive. We also talk about building a business that supports what you truly want, while balancing what is important to you (such as time with your spouse or family).

Mike shares some great tips for managing your time in general, such as building in "windshield time" to just think (which is something we hardly ever do these days since we have 24/7 distractions like Netflix and cell phones).

Mike has over a decade of online marketing experience. He ran one of the largest poker affiliate companies with over 60 employees and also ventured into e-commerce with Treadmill.com. Today, he runs multiple e-commerce brands with total revenues over $7M annually. He's based in Las Vegas but has lived throughout the world including the Cayman Islands and out of a Class A motorhome while touring North America. CONNECT WITH MIKE & ECOMCREW

Website: https://www.ecomcrew.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AusVytvXZa5c8VJj87b_w

The EcomCrew Ecommerce podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecomcrew-ecommerce-podcast/id1056042180

CONNECT WITH ME

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_

Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting: https://chrisbello.com/free

Maximizing your time and establishing your business' digital footprint with Mark Savant - EMP243 Mar 25, 2021

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In this episode, Mark Savant, a consistent contributor in Clubhouse, shares his marketing strategy in social media in helping entrepreneurs and business owners reach more people in less time.

Mark highlights entrepreneur's digital presence, whether on Youtube, Clubhouse, or Instagram, as a vital advantage in building their business, spreading their influence, and establishing their brand awareness to their audience.

My favorite topic during this interview is the value of maximizing time, as it is one of the greatest assets of an entrepreneur. Find out how successful entrepreneurs utilize their time efficiently in this podcast.

Mark is the host of the After Hours Entrepreneur podcast and helps entrepreneurs and businesses create brands with digital media.

CONNECT WITH MARK Website: https://www.marksavantmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksavantmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ePGMF5jsWze1sc0Gftf4w

CONNECT WITH ME Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_ Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting: https://chrisbello.com/free

Overcoming your fears and discovering yourself with Kerwin Rae - EMP242 Mar 22, 2021

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In this episode, I chat with Kerwin Rae about everything from overcoming fear to understanding what various emotions might mean internally.

Kerwin is a businessman, entrepreneur, investor and international speaker based in Australia. He's taught over 100,000 people all over the world through his seminars and workshops, helping his clients make well in excess of hundreds of millions of dollars.

He has overcome many adversities, both in his business and personal life. He even has had 6 near death experiences. Through his comebacks over time, he has proven that "nothing is impossible."

CONNECT WITH KERWIN Website: https://www.kerwinrae.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerwinrae/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCASxRWO7DCg5gDWoi72U9FA

CONNECT WITH ME Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_ Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting: https://chrisbello.com/free

Growing a YouTube following and business with Ben Leavitt - EMP241 Mar 18, 2021

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Ben Leavitt is a YouTuber and runs a social media agency. Once he embraced being a YouTuber and went all in, he started to see progress and channel growth.

Within just a few years, he's been able to grow his channel to over 70K subscribers and earns his living from doing what he loves.

In this episode, we talk about his story, as well as some tips Ben recommends for adding value and growing a channel (and business) that you truly love.

CONNECT WITH BEN

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs3lGJvaDVFOjQ3wnv_cggA

CONNECT WITH ME

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_

Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting https://chrisbello.com/free

Vetting and hiring talent with Ben Schneider - EMP240 Mar 15, 2021

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In this conservation, Ben Schneider and I discuss how to find and hire help for your business. We dive into the details of how to interview and what exactly to look for. One tip he recommends is to always do a video interview when vetting someone.

Ben is a serial entrepreneur and has been in the industry for more than 10 years now. He has experience with management, marketing, outsourcing, remote work, team building and entrepreneurship. Ben is also the host of the Business & Lifestyle Legends Podcast.

CONNECT WITH BEN

Personal Website: https://benschneider.biz

Jobmofy: https://jobmofy.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/benschneider8

CONNECT WITH ME

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_

Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting https://chrisbello.com/free

Achieving success and monetizing your skills through branding with Henry Kaminski, Jr. - EMP239 Mar 11, 2021

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In this conversation, Henry Kaminski Jr. dives into the importance of crafting your offer and understanding your ideal client (and why branding plays a huge role in that).

We also talk about when he made the shift to become an expert. He hit a point when he decided that he would no longer be the guy to make a $50 logo for clients. As Henry mentions, if you solve bigger problems, people will cut you bigger paychecks.

One of my favorite lines in this episode is as follows, and it really opens your eyes to the importance of branding in monetizing your skills or online business: "The quality of your brand will determine the quality of your clients, and the quality of your clients will determine the quality of your life." CONNECT WITH HENRY

Website: https://uniquedesignz.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebranddr/

CONNECT WITH CHRIS

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_

Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting https://chrisbello.com/free

Getting clear on what you want with Steven Pesavento - EMP238 Mar 08, 2021

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Steven Pesavento is a real estate investor who has built his business in a way where he can travel at any time. He splits most of his time between Los Angeles and Denver at the moment.

It all began when he started to get clear on exactly what he wants, which he dives into in this episode. Part of that included attracting and working with high net worth individuals.

CONNECT WITH STEVEN:

Connect with Steven: https://www.stevenpesavento.com/

Follow Steven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.pesavento/ Download Steven's free guide "Principles of Success" here: https://www.theinvestormindset.com/principles

CONNECT WITH CHRIS

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello_

Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting https://chrisbello.com/free