The Primed Mind Podcast

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029 - Kayvon Kay - How to Become a Closer Apr 24, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, Kayvon Kay, sales master and creator of the One Call Closer methodology, reveals the mindset difference between a salesperson and a closer. Elliot and Kayvon discuss the importance of listening, asking the right questions, and being empathetic towards a prospect's personal pain. He'll explain the three "C's" – Certainty, Clarity, and Conviction – and why they are critical for closing success. Listen in to hear an expert share how to change lives by selling what you truly believe in.

Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes!

3 Key Points

Sell what you believe in.
To close you must have certainty, clarity, and conviction.
Listen and ask the right questions at the right time with finesse.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset Coaching App
Kayvon – Kayvon's Website
For information about Kayvon's live 2-day intensive email kay@kayvon.com

028 - Steve Sims - How To Stop Dreaming Small And Start Making Things Happen Apr 18, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, Steve Sims, founder of Bluefish and expert at making things happen, reveals how he went from poor bricklayer to Oscar party host. Elliot and Steve discuss how he built his company from nothing and the mindset required to achieve the impossible. Listen in to hear why people don't dream big enough, how Steve built a process to fulfill the dreams people didn't know they had, and what he's doing now to keep the dreams alive.

Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes!

3 Key Points

Relationships are when both parties benefit; value must go both ways.
People don't dream big enough; that's why Steve helps realize bigger dreams than his clients initially had.
When you dig into them, big dreams usually come from a trigger of an emotional memory.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset Coaching App
Steve's book: "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen"
Steve's Website
Bluefin's Website
In the U.S., you can text "SIMS" to 345345 to get videos, a tip sheet, and alerts
Steve's Instagram
Steve's Facebook

027 - Michael Naylor - Nutritional Strategies to Gain a Competitive Edge Mar 26, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, Michael Naylor, the Head of Performance Nutrition at the English Institute of Sport, reveals what nutritional strategies really work to increase your performance and gain a competitive edge in any area of life. Elliot and Michael discuss how he works backward to create nutritional plans that fit his client's individual needs while optimizing their performance. Listen in to hear an expert share the truth about popular diets – and learn the best way to fuel your own life's purpose.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:00 – Introducing Michael, the head of Performance Nutrition at the English Institute of Sport who has worked with international football, rugby, and Olympic teams
01:45 – Michael's background and journey
02:00 – He has a degree in Nutrition and got an internship at the English Institute of Sport
02:45 – He travelled and worked with international teams and was Head of Nutrition for Team GB at the Rio Olympics
03:50 – Nutritional needs are different in every sport, in every position within a sport, and in every individual
05:10 – New diets are so common and the messages out there are conflicting and confusing
06:00 – It comes down to your purpose and goals; from there, a nutritional plan can be put in place to get you to where you want to be
07:00 – How Michael creates a nutritional plan
07:15 – He assesses what the athlete is doing that day in training and works backwards from there to support the activity and body
09:18 – The individual might have dietary restrictions, so Michael works with them to respect those while still getting them to their purpose
10:30 – The role of supplements
10:42 – He recommends supplements on occasion, but urges athletes to just eat real food unless they have a deficiency
11:15 – Even vegans can get their dietary requirements through food; there's an element of convenience with supplements
13:05 – Michael's thoughts on carbohydrate-limiting diets
13:15 – Every gram of carbohydrate holds about three grams of water so if you limit carbohydrates, you're limiting water mass, not losing fat mass
14:00 – It's all about being in a negative energy balance when wanting to reduce fat mass
15:45 – General tips for anyone trying to be healthy
16:00 – Reflect on what you eat and what your goals are and write it down
16:50 – Educate yourself on basic nutrition and balance your vegetables, fruits, protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates
17:39 – Build in your carbohydrates based upon your activity level and use free tools like My Fitness Pal to log food
18:15 – Plan your food based upon your activity and think ahead
19:00 – Why it's important to choose lean meat
19:15 – There's less calories and saturated fat in lean meat
19:45 – Subtle changes that make a big impact
20:10 – Eliminating sugary drinks or snacks; many athletes have a bad habit of drinking sugary drinks
21:15 – What he sees at the Olympic level
12:30 – Athletes get great nutritional support in the UK but in the Olympic Village they try to get the athletes to eat McDonald's and other unhealthy food
22:42 – The athletes have to get prepared for the village because they are the ones that must make the responsible choice
24:00 – Performance shifts over time when their nutrition is changed
25:00 – Every meal is a stimulus in your body; it either maximizes or minimizes your wellness and adaptation
26:24 – You can gain a competitive edge and increase performance by eating the right foods
26:35 – Match your nutrition strategies to your purpose
27:30 – There's a much simpler approach that's more effective than eliminating entire groups of food

3 Key Points

Don't believe in every fad diet – what's trendy now may not be next year!
Fuel your body based on your purpose.
Food can be used in many ways to increase performance and gain a competitive edge.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset Coaching App
My Fitness Pal – Nutrition Tracking App
Instagram & Twitter– Keep in touch with Michael

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

026 - Alexandra Stockwell - Using Strong Relationships As The Foundation Of High-Performance Mar 12, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, a relationship and intimacy coach, reveals what high-achievers typically lack within their personal life. Elliot and Alexandra discuss the common concerns she hears from couples and why her work is so important for future generations. Listen in to hear a relationship expert share some tips to improve your own relationship – and find out what it really means to be good in bed.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:30 – Introducing Alexandra, her background in medicine, and her journey to becoming a relationship and intimacy coach
03:00 – She prioritized her patients and family and wasn't honoring herself; she learned from other people's experiences that if she continued she'd get burnt out
05:15 – She took a sabbatical from medicine and found herself chairing a committee for her son's school three months later
06:05 – She realized that she didn't know how she wanted to live her life and lacked the skillset of enjoyment and fulfillment
07:00 – She had spent a night in the children's ICU and came home to her daughter who had just lost a tooth; she lost her touch to feel for less intense situations
07:50 – She enrolled in the School of Womanly Arts and did a lot of personal growth and mindset work
08:30 – She realized that she needed to focus on intimacy, sensuality, and sexuality; she took what she learned to improve her relationship with her husband
10:00 – Alexandra also took a coaching course and realized that coaching is what she wants to do
10:55 – Why people don't take the time to learn how to improve themselves
11:10 – People are busy and tend to take their identity from other labels
11:40 - When people are high-achievers, they typically aren't in the realm of intimacy, self-connection, and vulnerability
12:50 – We learn through imitation as mammals but for relationships there aren't that many role models
13:40 – Barak and Michelle could be a good example; some people use their parents as a starting point for inspiration
15:00 – The idea of being great in bed
15:30 – If you've had a great time, then you're great in bed; being great in bed involves being right with who you are
16:12 – The responses Alexandra gets when working with high-achieving couples
16:45 – She works with couples who ask, "Is it actually possible to transform this?"
18:00 – The couples she works with have a pattern and limiting beliefs of the union
18:45 – Oftentimes there will be a woman who wants her man to change and a man who wants to change but can't face his inability to please his woman
19:50 – Guiding people through difficult conversations
20:10 – Nothing anyone can say will shock her, she seeks to clarify to couples that they each must take 100% responsibility
21:20 – Advice for intimacy in parenthood
22:05 – A dip in connection tends to happen when a baby is born; her and her husband did sensual practices and never had that dip
22:50 – It's possible and there's hope; Alexandra advises awareness and attention towards the significant other when integrating a baby into your life
24:10 – Keeping the marriage strong for the children and family
25:00 – Alexandra believes that the best thing she can do for children is teach their parents how to have a good, nourishing relationship
25:45 – There are gender roles in the household and relationship, but she wants women to feel beautiful, attractive, and attracted and men to feel appreciated in their being
26:50 – Each person should feel that who they are and their being – not just their tasks - is nurtured and loved
27:45 – What high-achievers tend to track
28:00 – With relationships, the parameters are not as clear as with fitness and money
28:33 – Acceptance and love coming from both sides impacts everything, including business; be your partner's biggest fan

3 Key Points

Be right with who you are and you'll be great in bed.
Intimacy as a new parent is possible – but you've got to give it attention and awareness.
Be your partner's biggest fan.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset Coaching App
alexandrastockwell.com –Keep in touch, receive a gift, and learn about her course

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

025 - AJ Yager & Meaghan Connell - Using Data to Create Leverage in Life and Business Mar 06, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, AJ Yager and Meaghan Connell, owners of the data agency Praxis Metrics, reveal why using data is critical when companies want to acquire, convert, and retain more customers. Elliot, AJ, and Meaghan discuss how data sets you apart from the competition and why data provides relief instead of overwhelm. Listen in to hear a data-nerd power-couple share how anyone – at any level – can begin using data to leverage their efforts in business and in life.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:00 – Introducing AJ and Meaghan's company, Praxis Metrics
02:10 – The story behind Praxis Metrics and how they use data in life
2:30 - AJ likes to use data to make and justify decisions while Meaghan likes to be inside the data; when they started dating they saw that their brains complemented each other
03:00 – They started working together and data was the common bond; they are passionate about education, knowledge and understanding
03:40 – AJ seeks wisdom which is the collection and implementation of knowledge and information; he tracked everything health-wise to figure out what made him healthier
04:45 – Getting caught up in the business and not on it as entrepreneurs
05:00 – They work with teams that rarely take time to review the insights they have access to; there doesn't have to be a separation between you and big data
06:00 – People are overwhelmed by numbers and aren't taught to understand data-reading; they don't know what to do with it
07:15 – Numbers tell a story that doesn't lie; some people avoid it if it's not what they want to hear
08:00 – Using data to set yourself apart from the competition
08:30 – Companies that didn't use data from the dot com boom no longer exist; it's the companies that saw new information and used it that succeeded
08:45 – Your competitors are using data to get ahead; they're looking at ads and internal operations that work and that don't
09:17 – Don't hope and guess – use data to know your efforts will work
10:20 – The starting point for entrepreneurs
10:33 – It all starts with tracking; focus on marketing and sales and implement standard operating procedures that implement data
11:50 – The more information you get, the more you have to track; know who you attract so you can target more of those people, for example
14:10 – Use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and tracking pixels to track your customer's journey
15:30 – You don't need an IT department; you just need to outsource or have someone on your team who is tech savvy
15:50 – The changes AJ and Meaghan see in businesses who begin tracking data
16:00 – It speeds up time to value and scalability; all it takes is seeing the 20% that is yielding 80% of results
17:45 – Just with one number, they have seen a company grow drastically and completely change the way they get customers
18:30 – Entrepreneurs feel relieved when they see data that answers why things are or aren't working; the data optimizes and eliminates waste
19:45 – Data is critical when investing or looking for investors
20:25 – Investors are impressed by numbers and appreciate businesses that get the data themselves
21:20 – On using data personally
21:35 – Health-wise, data is obviously used; AJ and Meaghan use data in their relationship, too
22:00 – They understand each other's love language and track how they show love to each other
22:45 – They used the data as feedback to change and become better at showing love to each other; at 3:33pm Meaghan gives AJ physical touch and words of affirmation
25:35 – They use apps to track habits; where you spend your time and money is what you prioritize

3 Key Points

Don't hope and guess – use data to know your efforts will work.
Data optimizes your business and eliminates waste.
See where you spend your time and money and that'll tell you what you prioritize.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset Coaching App
Praxis Metrics – AJ and Meaghan's company
Facebook, LinkedIn – Praxis Metrics
Instagram, LinkedIn – Meaghan Connell
Instagram, LinkedIn – AJ Yager

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

024 - Amy Morin - How to Turnaround Your Mental State Jan 22, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, Amy Morin, a psychotherapist turned "accidental" author, reveals the struggles in her life that caused her to turnaround her mental state. Elliot and Amy discuss how, when you cut bad habits, your good habits become that much more effective. Listen in to hear a world-renowned author and speaker share what not to do to become mentally strong and live a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:00 –Amy's background and journey
01:40 – Amy was a therapist and interested in psychology; she realized that she needed mental strength in her own journey
02:07 – Her mother passed away suddenly; she began studying mental strength from a new perspective
02:30 – She wondered why some people got "stuck" when bad things happened while others could move on
02:50 - Her 26-year old husband died of a heart attack 3 years after her mother's death; she had since learned strategies to cope
03:45 – Soon her father-in-law was diagnosed with terminal cancer; she went into a bad mental state and wrote herself a letter to get herself out
04:20 – She published the letter online and it has been read 50 million times; an agent contacted her and told her she should write a book
04:40 – In 2013 she wrote that article, her first book came out in 2014 and was translated into 33 languages, and now she speaks
05:40 – When you cut bad habits, the good habits become that much more effective
06:58 – The most powerful habit to deal with grief
07:07 – Don't give away your power; don't let other people or situations take away your control of how you feel
07:42 – Decide to do what's best for yourself despite others or their expectations
09:40 – How Amy's techniques apply to business and other areas of life
10:05 – Social media opens the door for resentment and comparison
10:30 – How Amy's techniques are applied
10:40 – They are applied gradually and some may apply more than others at different points in life
11:00 – Your mental strength is like muscle; you must keep working at it to make it stronger
11:30 – She's honest and tells people that she still struggles with not doing certain things; it requires constant work and conscious effort
11:50 – She realized that her potential is greater than what she thought 10 years ago
12:50 – She never thought she could be a public speaker; but she decided it was ok to be scared as long as she did it anyway. Her TedTalk is currently at 9 million views.
13:45 – About her new book
13:50 – It released in January and is based on questions readers asked her after reading the first books
14:05 – Her book is specifically for women; it explains what it looks like to be a strong woman
15:10 – The difference between a man and a woman becoming strong
15:55 – Girls are raised seeing only powerful male figures but are told they can do anything; there's a disconnect
16:15 – The book helps people understand their self-worth, where the ideas come from, and how to break through
16:30 – How women can break through the programming
16:36 – Raising awareness of stereotypes and stories from her childhood help show women their power
19:05 – Going from therapist to public speaker
19:12 – It's the same strategy and skills but just used on a larger scale
20:30 – She shared her personal story while still a therapist and was worried how it would affect her career
21:38 – The impact of social media on mental strength
21:55 – It has become a way to escape feelings and get distracted; Instagram is bad for mental health and opens the door to comparison and feelings of lack
22:40 – Social media has become a replacement for face-to-face contact
23:00 – She uses social media for business but finds it important to unplug; studies show a boost in happiness if you don't sleep with a smartphone in the bedroom
23:35 – Become more aware of what life is like without your phone

3 Key Points

Mental strength is like physical strength – you've got to keep exercising it.
When you cut bad habits, your good ones become more effective.
Unplug regularly to experience more happiness and fulfillment.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset Coaching App
Katherine Switzer – YouTube Video
Amy Morin – Website
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do – Book
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do – Book
13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do – Book

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

023 - Matt Mullenweg - The Evolution of Wordpress & Democratizing Publishing Jan 15, 2019

Show notes

In today's episode, Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, CEO of Automattic, photographer, and world traveler, explains why he believes open-source is the only moral way for software to continue. Matt has witnessed the rapid advancement of open-source through his work with WordPress and has dedicated his life to democratizing publishing on the entire web. Although his lifelong mission is lofty to say the least, he maintains a balanced life with meditation, disconnected breaks, and travel. Listen in as Matt shares his opinion on culture, results, and taking control of your journey.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes

01:30 –Introducing Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, CEO of Automattic, photographer, and world traveler
02:00 – He loved the idea of making websites; he started coding by contributing to his own blog
02:30 - Matt's early days
02:40 – He volunteered for B2-Cafelog and when they stopped being developed he posted on his blog about wanting to continue
03:00 – He set up the software for 5 or 6 of his friends from his performing arts high school and those were the first ever WordPress sites
04:27 – The most exciting thing about the journey
04:42 – When someone he admires uses WordPress, he feels proud; he loves the open-source volunteers he works with from all over the world
06:30 – Matt's views on open-source technology
06:40 – Everyone uses it and improves it, which makes improvement so much faster than if it were proprietary
07:30 – It's important for the community to see and help improve how our technology works
08:00 – The WordPress hierarchal structure
08:10 – Things get approved; but if someone disagrees with his decision, people can still take ideas and go a different direction
08:56 – There are about 300-500 code contributors per release; this doesn't include all the other positions that go into making a release possible
10:35 – Dealing with people who disagree with his decisions
10:53 – He engages with the community to hear their concerns and get input; Twitter doesn't lend itself well to effective communication with the community
12:20 – Matt's self-care routine
12:55 – He meditates with the Calm app; his self-awareness has improved with meditation
13:25 – He thinks music is the most underrated mood-changer; he has different music for different tasks
13:48 – He'll listen to the same song or album on repeat to get in the zone; deep house and DJ sets help him get energy and focus
14:50 – He uses the net "Sleeping Dragon" sound
15:18 – Matt's Burning Man experience
16:40 – How Matt disconnects
16:46 – At least once a year he completely unplugs and goes somewhere where connecting is difficult
17:10 – He takes micro-breaks throughout the week and avoids things building up while he's on vacation by working a bit each day
19:50 – Tips for others running young companies
20:06 – Don't try to innovate in too many ways at the same time
20:30 – Focus on hiring, retention, and letting go; it's important how you treat your employees
21:05 – It's respectful to let go of those who aren't a good fit
21:55 – How Matt trusts the people he brings on
22:28 – In the early days, he enjoyed doing all the jobs; then, he could hire for those jobs or delegate
22:40 – He still loves to code but doesn't necessarily like the way the company codes now
23:30 – The importance of culture
23:40 – He believes culture is an overused word; just practice what you preach
24:30 – Emphasize that the rules are an iteration; keep building and reexamine your assumptions
24:50 – Results keep you honest; Uber and Google as an example
25:45 – Matt's future
25:50 – The goal of his companies is to democratize publishing; they want the whole web on an open-source operating system
26:13 – He plans on working on this for the rest of his life
26:50 – Their philosophy and quality of software keeps WordPress popular

3 Key Points

Open-source is critical for rapid worldwide innovation.
Practice what you preach.
Results keep you honest.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Calm – Meditation App
net – Sound Site
Work Rules! – Book
Principles – Book
Matt's Instagram
Matt's Twitter
Matts Website
Automattic – Matt's Company
com – WordPress Add-on

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

022 - Ben Greenfield - Mastering Endurance, Health & Life Dec 11, 2018

Show notes

In today's episode, Ben Greenfield, a world-renowned expert in health and fitness, explains how his lifestyle and business evolved into what it is today. Ben is a wildly successful speaker, entrepreneur, and expert on human optimization, and he attributes his ability to operate at such a high level to his purposeful, self-sustaining, and relaxed home life. He also tells us his thoughts on homeschooling, "health" foods, and how he has chosen to raise his kids. Listen in as Ben reveals the four steps to optimization and the secret to rapid recovery.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:11 –Introducing Ben Greenfield, a world expert in health and fitness, who has done bodybuilding, triathlons, and is a professional obstacle course racer
01:20 – He is a public speaker and expert on human optimization
01:40 – Ben's journey
02:00 – He's always been into mind and body wellness; he got his master's in biomechanics and physiology and opened personal training studios
02:25 – He was named America's top personal trainer in 2008 and began working more on the business side; he started investing, consulting, speaking, and writing
02:40 – He has a podcast and a company that develops formulations and supplements
03:30 – He wakes up happy and with a purpose; he wants to help others live their best life, too
04:00 – On the way he lives
04:22 – He lives in the forest in Washington State and lives off the land; he hunts, his wife grows food, and they have chickens for eggs
04:30 – His relaxed way of living helps him operate better because life isn't too stressful
04:52 – The evolution of Ben's diet
05:12 – In college, he ate terribly; he'd eat McDonald's regularly
05:30 – He shifted into the way he eats now by gradually making changes to his diet as he learned more about nutrition
06:16 – When he tested his blood markers, he realized that he was fit on the outside but dying on the inside
07:00 – He realized that the "health" foods he was eating weren't healthy at all
08:03 – He began eating superfoods, fasting in the morning, and eating home-cooked meals
08:50 – He's learned how bad muscle meats are, and that other parts of the animal, like the liver, heart, and organs, are way more nutritious
09:30 – He's learned how to ethically harvest animals and plants with the least amount of waste possible
10:30 – Ben's diet
11:30 – He uses ancestral preparation techniques; if you don't have allergies/restrictions, he recommends a wide variety of foods prepared ancestrally
12:30 – He finds cooking to be meditative and enjoyable
12:53 – How his kids eat
13:10 – His kids eat everything; they don't like to eat off kid's meals and would rather have nutrient-dense food
14:38 – His kids are very healthy, fit, and balanced; his goal is to raise them to be independent and free-spirited
15:40 – On not homeschooling his children even though he was
15:50 – Homeschooling allowed Ben to graduate high school at 15, but he believes traditional schooling has its benefits
16:16 – He wants his kids to be able to work in group settings, plus Ben finds it would be unfair to homeschool his kids when he wouldn't be able to dedicate himself to it entirely
16:53 – He teaches his kids everything they won't learn in school
18:11 – Some people are better equipped to teach their children at home; he believes he and his wife can teach some things but not all
19:18 – Tips for self-optimization
19:52 –Understanding that your body is a battery; charge it with good water, minerals, sunlight, and by touching the planet
25:43 – Ben's thoughts on plastic water bottles
26:30 – Plastic impacts our hormone systems; Ben tries to use only glass bottles
27:45 – Ben's number one physical recovery method outside of nutrition or sleep
27:55 – Cold and heat; find a sauna and finish with a cold shower or plunge
28:45 – A traditional sauna is just heat; an infrared sauna produces a light and heat that penetrates the body deeper
30:10 – Ben starts his day with a hot/cold session

3 Key Points

Ancestral food preparation techniques are a tried and true diet foundation.
Recharge your body with water, minerals, sunlight, and contact with the earth.
Educate yourself on food waste, nutrition, plastics, and healthy habits – and adjust your lifestyle accordingly.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Book – Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Book – Free Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy
Spring Locator – Find a Spring
Book - Estrogeneration
Ben's Website
Ben's Business Website - Kion

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

021 - Oli Billson - Moving the Needle In Your Business Nov 20, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Oli Billson, a marketing and business growth expert who specializes in direct response and marketing automation, reveals the key ways to move the needle in business – and keep it moving. Elliot and Oli discuss how the lessons learned through competitive sport can be both beneficial and challenging when utilized in entrepreneurship. Listen in to hear a highly sought-after business consultant share why working on yourself, maintaining a routine, and focusing on your goals is critical to both personal and business success.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:40 –Oli's entrepreneurial journey
01:50 – He started his first business at 15 years old and played tennis since he was 7 or 8 years old
02:37 – He lost his love for tennis and sought something else; he found joy in making custom-built computers for clients so he began doing that
03:50 – He had the freedom to choose his life's path from an early age
04:08 – His education in sports translated well to business; the competitive nature of sport can also create internal conflict
04:45 – You must work on yourself to move the needle
05:00 – In sport he wanted to know every aspect of the game but in business it's hard to do that
05:35 – He went to university for a year and was approached by KPMG; he still dropped out because the corporate life wasn't appealing to him
07:05 – Bringing on the best staff
07:30 – Early in his business, he had an expectation that the people he hired would be like him; it took him a while to recognize how people were different
08:15 – He learned that he needed to adapt and find more people to act within their unique ability
09:10 – What Oli did to self-teach
09:50 – Before about a year ago, he looked for resources outside of coaching
10:07 – He learned that different techniques need to be deployed at different points in a business's growth
10:50 – Oli got a coach because he needed support in making decisions
11:00 – The impact coaching has had on Oli's business
11:20 – He thought it was about getting to the next level as a leader but it has made more of a personal impact than he could've ever guessed
11:45 – He can now spend more time with his children and is more clear on his personal vision, goals, and priorities
12:13 – Personal balance is directly impacting his leadership skills
12:40 – His struggles as a leader were like his struggles as a parent; both are connected and being addressed through coaching
13:10 – He has become more mindful
13:32 – How Oli organizes his time
14:00 – Focus is key; a clear personal and business vision is necessary
15:16 – Have a clear mission that is measureable and achievable
15:40 – Create an annual set of priorities and make quarterly, monthly, and weekly projects to achieve those goals
16:48 – Daily disciplines are the daily breakdown to accomplish the goals outlined
17:00 – The 4 P's
17:00 - Promotion: Diving leads and making money
17:20 – Production: Make something
17:49 – Provision: Things you must do for other people or compliance
18:00 – Pedestrian: Administrative things that can be delegated
18:20 – Oli's routines
18:30 – Every night he plans the next day and every morning he has a wellness and working routine
20:40 – Advice for someone wanting to build a business
21:00 – Discipline and structure are key to success; work within your unique ability
21:40 – Oli's "ah-ha" moment in business
22:00 – Successfully helping other people do what he has done to succeed after he tested and refined the process

3 Key Points

The lessons learned through sport greatly benefit business – but also challenge a competitive mindset.
The strategies implemented to grow to one level of business are different than the strategies needed to grow to the next.
Have a clear vision, mission, list of priorities, and goals to get to the next level in life and business.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Next Level Business – Oli's website

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

020 - Ed Latimore - Fighting the Resistance Nov 01, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Ed Latimore, 13-1 professional boxer, author, speaker, and former alcoholic, reveals what is necessary to create true and lasting change. Elliot and Ed discuss how boxing taught him the grit and resistance he needed in the real world when getting sober, going back to school, and joining the military. Listen in to hear someone who has learned things the hard way share the truth about limitations, making money, and living a fulfilling life.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:00 –Ed's background and journey

01:44 – He had an alcohol problem, a dead-end job, and was broke into his late 20s
02:50 – When he realized he had a greater vision for himself, he went into the army so he could pay to go to school
05:10 – After being in school and in the military, he quit alcohol and had to re-adjust to the change
06:30 – He was building himself up as a boxer and kept busy

07:00 – The most important decisions he made were to go to college and join the military

07:46 – Getting sober has helped him become a better person for the world; drinking was the one thing holding him back

10:18 - Shifts are spurred by negative reactions or positive ones; Ed's were spurred by his confidence

10:42 – He gave himself 3 goals and told himself he could drink again if he accomplished 2 of them
11:00 – By the time the goals had been accomplished, he didn't want to drink again; he's learned to enjoy life without alcohol

13:55 – Ask the right questions and use the solutions given to you in mentorship

14:45 – He works privately with people and takes it personally if they don't take the advice that would help them
15:50 – People want confirmation or an easy answer; if they aren't ready, they won't make a change
17:00 – Most of the people he speaks with had a clear moment where they realized they needed to change

18:40 – How boxing helped his mindset in other areas of life

19:05 – Boxing helped him build grit and resilience; he didn't fight his first fight until he was 23 years old so he had to be persistent and dedicated
20:22 – He used that mindset when he went to school for math and when he wrote his books; he didn't let criticism stop his momentum

23:30 – On how his book changed his life

24:10 – His first book generated life-changing opportunities; it didn't generate a life-changing amount of money
26:20 – He's hoping his next book will generate more income because he has learned more about the selling and marketing side of things

26:35 – Tips to start living a life you love

26:40 – Get up an hour earlier and stop wasting time
27:05 – Money is the result of providing value
28:30 – If you can do it in person, you can probably do it online; operating online will give you time and location freedom

29:40 – We accept limitations, but they are just illusions

30:00 – He wouldn't have tried to do certain things if he would've allowed perceived limitations to stop him

3 Key Points

People often want confirmation or an easy answer, but real change is hard.
Money is a result of providing value.
Limitations are illusions; create your desired reality by ignoring the illusion.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Ed's Twitter
Ed's Website – EdLatimore.com
Ed's Book – Not Caring What Other People Think is a Superpower
Ed's soon-to-be-released book – Sober Letters to my Drunk Self

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Podcast Production by Podcastily

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