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Yosef Martin - Founder of BoxyCharm | From Zero to $500m Dollar Exit Aug 11, 2022

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➡️ About The Guest⁣

Yosef Martin is the founder of BoxyCharm, a Miami-based online subscription beauty service launched in 2013. With his unique vision as CEO, BoxyCharm quickly became a major disruptor in the online subscription beauty box industry as the first brand to deliver full-size products to members.

Today, the company has a community of more than 4 million followers across its social media platforms, enjoys more than 10 million monthly visitors online, and is the #1 searched beauty box brand on YouTube. BoxyCharm made Inc.’s 500 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation in 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2020, the company was acquired for $500 million by Beauty for All Industries (BFA), a newly formed beauty innovation platform that is home to IPSY, Madeby Collective, and more.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/yflmartin/

https://twitter.com/yosef_Martin/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosefmartin/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

02:13 - Yosef Martin’s origin story

06:15 - How does Yosef know he is moving in the right direction while launching a new product in the market?

12:22 - How did Yosef Martin get into online marketing?

19:02 - How to get your product to have a cult-like following?

33:47 - What was the biggest screw-up Yosef had?

47:28 - How to hire good help

1:00:34 - Should a CEO be a good marketer?

1:03:39 - Yosef Martin’s opinion on Elon Musk trying to buy Twitter

1:14:19 - Will Netflix recover or diversify?

1:18:19 - Life after selling your company for 500m

1:26:42 - Yosef Martin’s investment strategy?

1:31:18 - What are the companies that Yosef Martin looks to invest in?

1:36:52 - What would Yosef Martin start if he started another company?

1:40:13 - The most essential things to teach a first-time entrepreneur

Chris Naugle - Co-Founder & CEO of The Money School | How To Be Your Own Bank Aug 06, 2022

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From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. His success includes managing over 30 million dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and tens of millions in real estate business, with over 200 transactions and an HGTV pilot show since 2014.

In 20 years, Chris has built and owned 16 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, and House Hunters. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of FlipOut Academy™, founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Innovating what it takes to break the chains of financial slavery, Chris is driven to deliver the financial expertise that fuels lasting freedom. To date, he has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/thechrisnaugle/

https://twitter.com/thechrisnaugle/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisnaugle/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

03:38 - Chris Naugle's origin story

34:16 - How did Chris navigate through the recession after 9/11?

50:21 - How to be your own bank

1:02:00 - What happens when you get paid on your death benefit early?

1:03:30 - Are there any underwriting issues that may be faced while taking loans?

1:12:30 - What is Whole Life Insurance?

1:10:09 - How can you screw this up?

1:13:40 - How do recessions and inflation affect the market?

1:25:57 - What are the factors that can affect an average person's financial wellbeing?

1:36:41 - How can people connect to Chris Naugle?

1:39:06 - What keeps Chris up at night?

1:39:14 - The biggest challenge that Chris Naugle has overcome in his life

1:39:40 - Any book or podcast recommended by Chris Naugle

1:39:50 - What would Chris tell his 20-year-old self?

1:39:55 - What does success mean to Chris Naugle?

Kurt Sowers - President & Founder of SOCO Group | From Solopreneur to Construction Magnate Jul 29, 2022

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Kurt Sowers is the President and Founder of SOCO Group. SOCO Group is a general contracting firm that offers design and build services specific to commercial upfit and interiors. Mr. Sowers currently holds his general contractor’s license in the state of North Carolina and has set sight on expanding his licensing across the South-Eastern states.

Prior to starting SOCO Group, Kurt worked professionally in the construction industry as a construction manager and project superintendent. During his tenure in the industry, Kurt has directly overseen $25 million dollars of new construction.

Although building can be considered the embodiment of his persona, Kurt’s entrepreneurial aspirations are not limited to construction. He is currently creating a fashion brand with his aesthetically inspired and long-term friend William.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/sir_kurt/

https://twitter.com/sir_kurt/

https://www.instagram.com/soco.group/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

02:40 - Kurt Sowers’ origin story

04:05 - How to figure out your passion

07:15 - Lessons learned getting into entrepreneurship

10:15 - How to start a business from scratch

13:51 - General contracting horror stories

14:50 - Navigating through Covid

16:41 - Closing and executing on your first few deals

19:42 - How to overcome business problems in construction

25:12 - What should people look for when hiring?

26:12 - Why did it take two years for Kurt’s company to become profitable?

30:26 - How does Kurt bring in new business?

36:11 - How to scale a business.

39:19 - Personality traits of successful entrepreneurs.

43:44 - Did going into and coming out of the show “Joe Millionaire” change anything for Kurt Sowers?

47:56 - The change in Kurt’s mindset from back when he started his business vs now

59:20 - Where can people connect with Kurt Sowers?

1:00:05 - The biggest challenge Kurt Sowers has overcome in his personal life

1:00:55 - What keeps Kurt up at night?

1:02:01 - One person that had a major impact on Kurt’s life

1:04:24 - A book or podcast recommended by Kurt Sowers

1:05:31 - What would Kurt tell his 20-year-old self?

1:07:05 - What does success mean to Kurt Sowers?

Marc Randolph - Co-Founder & First CEO of Netflix | Building a $100 Billion Dollar Company Jul 24, 2022

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Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor, and keynote speaker. Marc was co-founder of the online movie and television streaming service Netflix, serving as their founding CEO, as the executive producer of their website, and as a member of their board of directors until his retirement in 2004.

Although best known for starting Netflix, Marc's career as an entrepreneur spans more than four decades. He's been a founder of more than half a dozen other successful start-ups, a mentor to hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs, and an investor in numerous successful (and an even larger number of unsuccessful) tech ventures.

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https://www.instagram.com/thatwillneverwork/

https://twitter.com/mbrandolph/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcrandolph/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

02:02 - Marc Randolph's origin story

05:15 - The origin story of Netflix

08:26 - Marc’s Co-Founder relationship with Reed Hastings

13:30 - How did Marc validate the first iteration of Netflix was a viable business option?

19:01 - What is Marc Randolph's core theme?

20:51 - What is the concept of “no ideas are good ideas”?

24:30 - What does Marc think about why a lot of entrepreneurs over-iterate the MVP?

32:57 - How to balance chasing after attractive products and giving up on a viable business idea?

47:22 - While creating Netflix, what was the culture and how did Marc survive?

50:22 - Why did Marc Randolph leave Netflix and move on to something else?

53:09 - Was Marc Randolph always self-aware of what he was doing throughout his career?

55:59 - What is Marc Randolph doing nowadays and what is the role of his podcast?

58:36 - What was the biggest challenge Marc faced in his life?

1:00:00 - What would Marc tell his 20-year-old self?

1:00:42 - Most impactful person in Marc’s life

1:02:00 - Marc’s book or podcast recommendation

1:02:45 - What does success mean to Marc Randolph?

1:04:27 - How can people connect to Marc Randolph?

Janelle James - Senior Vice President at Ipsos | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Jul 22, 2022

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Janelle James is an experienced global marketing strategist, consumer expert, and diversity & inclusion specialist with a passion for changing the world. Her career spans 20+ years including multiple marketing disciplines and has enabled her work to touch over a billion people. Her global work experience includes recognizable agencies such as Leo Burnett, Edelman, and Kantar, and supporting brands such as McDonald's, P&G, Samsung, American Express, eBay, Disney, and Shell.

She is currently an SVP at Ipsos where she designs, conducts, and analyzes a wide range of studies for Fortune 500 companies and consults client partners on everything from consumer and market knowledge to inclusion to marketing plan development. Prior she was a Director of Research at Kantar, EVP at Edelman, and SVP at DDB.

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https://www.instagram.com/janelle.a.james/

https://twitter.com/janellejames/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelleajames/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - Janelle James’ origin story

12:43 - What is the one thing that has completely shifted in marketing over the last few years?

17:03 - Changing your logo to a rainbow flag?

21:50 - How do we uncover undercover bias?

33:48 - Does work from home have an impact on the ability of the company to have a more diverse workforce?

38:55 - How do you hire properly?

51:30 - Companies that are actually doing good for equity and inclusion.

55:33 - Is there anything else on which Janelle James is working currently?

56:27 - One of the biggest challenges faced by Janelle James in her career

59:08 - What is one of the biggest misconceptions Janelle James had seen in marketing and advertising?

1:04:20 - What would Janelle tell her younger self?

1:05:39 - Who has been a mentor to Janelle?

1:09:00 - A book or podcast recommended by Janelle James

1:10:30 - What does success mean to Janelle James?

LEADERSHIP Defined: Deconstructing the Buzzword Jul 21, 2022

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When we think of a ‘leader’, especially in the present day, it’s hard not to picture a person who is quite self-absorbed; someone who is held on a pedestal and worshiped by followers.

Today, though, I want to challenge you to separate the word ‘leader’ from politics and religion. Why? Because I think this view of leadership is limiting; and not just limiting, but detrimental to our individual and collective success.

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Sophie Watts - Executive Chairperson at Metacurio | Creating an Ecosystem for Fans Jul 18, 2022

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Sophie Watts is the CEO of a global venture creation company that invests in and creates globally-recognized businesses for celebrities across premium content, consumer products, and live experiences. Early ventures include Mike Tyson's Legends Only League, a sports league created as a partnership with legendary boxer and cultural icon Mike Tyson.

Watts was formerly the founding President of STX Entertainment, playing an instrumental role in its formation and growth for nearly 8 years alongside co-founder Robert Simonds. During her tenure, STX grew from a start-up into a multi-billion dollar media company that includes several studios, securing capital from investors including private equity firms TPG and China-based Hony Capital; Tencent, the Chinese internet giant; Liberty Global, the media conglomerate; and PCCW, the global telecommunications provider. STX recently merged with Eros International, the Indian media conglomerate.

Watts has been named one of Hollywood's Top Dealmakers by Variety, was described as "one of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping entertainment," has been listed in Fortune magazine's 40 under 40, and was featured in both Variety's Power of Women report and Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. She has been recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the "Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment," and described as one of Hollywood's "next-to-know...heavy hitters" by ELLE Magazine.

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https://www.instagram.com/metacurionft/

https://twitter.com/metacurionft/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-watts-media/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

04:49 - Sophie Watts' origin story

06:44 - How did Sophie start STX and how did she work for it?

12:25 - How was Sophie serving the fans and the artists at the same time?

15:16 - Was Sophie working with creators individually and where does she take them to?

22:35 - How does Sophie quantify the ROI?

26:20 - How did Sophie build a campaign for Mike Tyson?

31:17 - What will the traditional institutes do when they realize the stars don’t need them to make money anymore?

36:42 - Are agents really the best people to protect the artists always or are platforms like Sophie’s safer for them?

42:08 - While launching a project, what is Sophie's strategy to advertise it and attract attention?

49:05 - What are some things Sophie can do for creators and talent when she thinks of a new campaign for them?

52:28 - What impact does Sophie want to have on the world?

54:13 - Where can people connect to Sophie?

54:42 - What keeps Sophie up at night?

55:13 - What is the biggest challenge Sophie has ever faced in her life?

56:42 - Most impactful in Sophie's life and what did they teach her?

57:20 - Any podcast or book recommended by Sophie Watts

58:03 - What would Sophie Watts tell her 20-year-old self?

58:13 - What does success mean to Sophie Watts?

Jimmy Esparza - CEO of Renewable Power USA | The Future Of Renewable Energy Jul 13, 2022

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➡️ About The Guest⁣

Jimmy Esparza was born in Los Angeles after his family risked everything and emigrated from Mexico. After working for major companies in the solar industry in 2017 Jimmy created the company Renewable Power USA. Which has expanded to include several service areas with warehouses ready to serve its customers in Arizona, Southern California, Ontario, Dallas, North Carolina Orlando, and Miami.

Jimmy Esparza and his company Renewable Power managed to appear in magazines such as Forbes, Wealth Insider, American Weekly, and Inc magazine, entering the 44th position of its top Inc. 5000.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyesparzaofficial/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-esparza-667b7b123/

https://www.renewablepowerusa.com/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

03:02 - Jimmy Esparza’s origin story

07:15 - What impact did the struggle of Jimmy's family have on his thought process?

09:09 - Why did Jimmy start with a door-to-door solar job?

17:25 - How did Jimmy pivot from working for a salary to starting his own entrepreneurial venture?

26:03 - What were Jimmy’s first steps towards success?

29:51 - Is Jimmy Esparza a pure reseller?

30:26 - How did Jimmy Esparza find the right support to service customers and give them a premium experience?

32:20 - Where is the solar industry now?

36:00 - Do solar panels completely replace the energy being used from the city?

37:04 - What is the cost of solar panels and how do they help the customer?

39:57 - What will be the payoff if a person is financing solar?

41:52 - Jimmy’s thoughts on relying on solar without sun for a period of time?

47:27 - Are solar panels the best possible replacement for fossil fuel?

48:52 - What are the problems Jimmy faces as a CEO of a solar company?

50:00 - Do the big groups lobby on behalf of solar for more incentives for consumers?

50:42 - Who else is making innovations in the solar industry?

52:58 - Why is personal branding essential in Jimmy's opinion?

55:54 - What was Jimmy's strategy on day one of posting on social media and how did he gain confidence?

58:52 - Where does Jimmy Esparza want to see his company in the next 5 to 10 years?

1:05:34 - How can people connect with Jimmy Esparza?

1:06:08 - What are the 5 things that are keeping Jimmy up at night?

1:09:30 - How does Jimmy manage his time for his family?

1:13:46 - What was the biggest challenge Jimmy Esparza faced in his personal or professional life?

1:18:20 - If Jimmy had to choose one person in his life who had a great impact on him, who would that person be?

1:19:46 - A book or podcast recommended by Jimmy Esparza

1:24:32 - What would Jimmy Esparza tell his 20-year-old self?

1:25:32 - What does success mean to Jimmy Esparza?

David Carlin - Co-Founder of Residual Payments | Residual Payments & Passive Income Jul 12, 2022

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➡️ About The Guest⁣

David Carlin is one half of the power couple behind Residual Payments. David And Patricia Carlin have processed billions of dollars in digital payments. They’ve worked with every major brand in the e-commerce industry and made 10s of millions in commissions.

David has owned a successful retail and e-commerce business and multiple joint ventures. Together they run the premier training community for digital payments brokers. Today, they own the world's largest Payments Training Program teaching people how to make residual income off credit cards.

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https://www.instagram.com/meetthecarlins/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-carlin-meetthecarlins-on-insta-b969161a1/

https://carlinglobal.com/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

03:32 - David Carlin's origin story

06:31 - How did David Carlin's wife start her work and what was her job?

09:13 - What can an average person do to generate revenue/side hustle money.

13:08 - Opening a store on Spotify / getting into the recurring payments game.

16:44 - The best set up to sell online.

19:35 - Residual payments side hustle and how to make money as a payment processor.

24:57 - Working with difficult clients and merchants.

28:34 - The e-commerce playbook

33:35 - Tips on hiring a team and scaling a business.

37:28 - Do you need to work 7 days a week to be successful?

45:03 - The difference in marketing between e-com and brick and mortar?

53:36 - Advice to the people who burn out and how can someone be motivated by something he's not into?

59:20 - Whether to invest in real estate or crypto?

1:05:50 - What advice would David Carlin give to someone who wants to start a side hustle or business?

1:10:11 - How can people connect to David Carlin?

1:12:24 - What keeps David Carlin up at night?

1:13:09 - The biggest challenge that David Carlin overcame in his life

1:13:51 - Who was David Carlin's mentor and what did he teach him?

1:15:06 - Any book or podcast recommended by David Carlin

1:16:03 - What would David tell his 20-year-old self?

1:17:23 - What does success mean to David Carlin?

Carlos Rodriguez - Founder & CEO of G2 ESports | The Evolution of ESports Jul 09, 2022

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A former professional player under the name "ocelote," Rodriguez is the founder, co-owner, and CEO of G2 Esports, a championship-winning team in multiple esports. Forbes last year ranked G2 as the eighth-most valuable esports organization with a valuation of $105 million.

He has grown the highly-decorated brand to business success, driven by his accomplishments with industry-leading sponsorship deals, production and sales of merchandise, and securing multi-million dollar funding deals. In 2019, he was named as the first-ever feature nominee in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe for Sports & Games.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/oceloteworld/

https://twitter.com/CarlosR/

https://g2esports.com/

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SWAG - https://swag.com/success (Promo Code: Success10)

➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

03:54 - Carlos Rodriguez’s origin story

05:25 - When did Carlos start getting paid?

08:39 - When Carlos started e-Sports, was it an established industry?