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775: Ryan Kulp⎜The Startup Founder Philosophy Jul 11, 2022

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After working 54 jobs, our guest today shares why his 4th company is his 1st win.

In this episode, Ryan Kulp discusses the importance of self criticism, how your network changes the way you behave and his philosophy on hiring new talent. He also shares his thoughts when it comes to buying and selling companies, and why the ultimate goal of every founder is to exit their company and see it running from the outside.

Ryan Kulp is a founder, marketer, blogger, self-taught developer and a musician. He grew up always creating and performing but when the fine arts didn’t lead to a career, he found his element in marketing and entrepreneurship. In 2016 Ryan founded Fomo.com the world’s first social proof marketing platform and he also runs a private equity fund: Fork Equity.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 11:26] Ryan’s Early Life

Being a troublemaker at an early age

Pursuing the rockstar dream

Being surrounded by the right people in college

The importance of self-criticism

[11:26 - 17:16] The Big Break

Applying to multiple jobs including Google

Ryan shares his first business ventures

Leveraging a Kickstarter campaign to write his first book

[17:17 - 26:36] It’s All About Leverage

Ryan’s philosophy on hiring for his companies

All you have to do is whatever it takes

Learning multiple skills to improve in business

Stepping down as CEO of Fomo.com

[27:00 - 40:52] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?

Tweetable Quotes:

“Every skill is learned at 3:00 a.m. in your chair” - Ryan Kulp

“Your last day as a founder you make more money and do less work than your first day as a founder, when you did all the work for no money ” - Ryan Kulp

Connect with Ryan:

Twitter: @ryanckulp

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774: Freestyle Friday | Burning Bridges Jul 08, 2022

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Don’t be so quick to add someone to your F.U list!

In this episode Travis shares how you can avoid ruining relationships by being more emphatic and how to make sure that you are not burning bridges. Also, he discusses why it is more important to mend bridges rather than burn them all completely.

Key Takeaways:

Understand how other people manage and prioritize their resources.
Successful and high value people also sometimes get told NO.
Be open to revisit previous burned bridges.
Don’t put stops in your compound interest of relationships.
Ego is damaging to relationship capital.
Don’t actively search for destroying relationships and burning bridges.

Tweetable Quotes:

“I made it a principle in my life, that if somebody that I had burned a bridge with was willing to rekindle some sort of relationship or friendship, I would be open to that” - Travis Chappell

“If you are one of those people that’s quick to burn bridges, then you are putting stops in your compound interest of relationships” - Travis Chappell

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773: Midweek Mashup | The Business of Show Business Ft. Eugenia Kuzmina, Riaz Meghji and Chris Van Vliet Jul 06, 2022

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Today’s episode is a Midweek Mashup where we go back to previous interviews, and this time it’s all about Show Business, tune in as we revisit how to make it in the entertainment industry, the power of conversations and why consistency is key to success.

[1:11 - 8:25] Eugenia Kuzmina: Finding Success in the Entertainment Industry

Eugenia has done all of those since she was a little girl. From standing in the food lines in post-Soviet Russia, to the cover of Glamour Magazine, Russian-American Eugenia Kuzmina is a world-renowned model, movie star (including working with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and most celebrated directors), comedian, and model mom. She’s been called “the hardest working mom in Hollywood.”

She believes that everything in her life comes as the result of working hard and understanding networking from an adding value and generosity perspective.

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[8:26 - 20:39] Riaz Meghji: Every Conversation Counts

Riaz Meghji is a human connection expert and the author of the book Every Conversation Counts. He is also an accomplished broadcaster having interviewed experts on current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics, and business. His experience taught him the power of authentic conversations, as well as how to put them to use.

Riaz is a natural storyteller which allows him to conduct engaging, in-depth conversations across various disciplines.

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[ 20:40 - 32:37 ] Chris Van Vliet: From Small Town Reporter to Interviewing the Rock

Chris is a 4-time Emmy award-winning TV Host, Entertainment Reporter, and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, CA. He has traveled the world reporting from events like the Oscars, Grammys, and the Cannes Film Festival. He shares why consistency has been a very important aspect of developing oneself, learning the curves along the way, and finding your niche in becoming a better version of yourself. Chris also talks about his journey from being a small-town reporter to interviewing well-known celebrities and creating 300k Subscribers and followers on different social media platforms

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772: Cole Gordon | Step Into Your Fullest Potential Jul 04, 2022

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Are you looking to build and scale your sales team? In this conversation, the CEO of Closers.io, Cole Gordon shares his experience getting into the marketing and sales world, and how he went from the worst to the best in this field. He also discloses why he defined himself as the sales team guy and what the biggest difference is between running an 8-figure business and a 7-figure business. Let’s dive in!

Cole is one of the top closers in the high ticket industry, having sold over 10 million in consultancy, coaching, and agency deals. Cole scaled his own consulting company to over eight figures in less than 18 months, and currently, he builds, trains, and consults the sales teams of hundreds of seven and eight-figure companies online through his company Closers.io

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 11:32] Opening Segment

Cole shares his background and story

His freshman year at college

Cole’s experience with social skills books

How Cole ended up in the marketing and sales world

[11:33 - 20:45] Doing a Business!

Start taking massive action and follow a plan

Why Cole decided to make a sales program

Going from the worst to the best

Don’t choose the give-up path

[20:46 -31:43] The Growth-Mindest

The transition from entrepreneurial to entrepreneurship

Starting to do your own thing

Why Cole identifies himself as the sales team guy

Cole’s outlook on marketing and copywriting

[31:44 - 38:30] Why Are We The Number One?

The best thing about paid media

Reinforcing your position in the marketplace is vital

Familiarity brings trust

Why the Facebook platform makes a difference

[38:31 - 48:21] Closing Segment

The biggest difference between an 8-figure business and a 7-figure business

Making yourself, your clients, and your team rich

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Tweetable Quotes:

“A business is really at the end of the day a system. You should always really not think about the revenues, but think about the system you’re building. ” - Cole Gordon

“The best networking tool is to become a person of value.” - Cole Gordon

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771: Freestyle Friday | Travis Gets Personal with Pod Decks Jul 01, 2022

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Today’s episode is inspired by Travis Brown and his company Pod Decks. If you are struggling to come up with content ideas, interview questions or just want to improve the content you produce on social media don't forget to check out Pod Decks and stand out from the other million content creators online.

In this Freestyle Friday episode, Travis gets personal with Eric, as they go through some of the prompts from different decks.

Some of the questions Travis answers are:

What was something you asked for repeatedly as a child but was always told no?
What’s the most embarrassing thing your parents have caught you doing?
What 3 objects would you make sure to have in your office vending machine?
What instantly makes you not like another person?
And more…

This is a fun one, you can’t miss it!

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770: Kathryn Finney ⎟Build the Damn Thing Jun 30, 2022

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Don’t wait for the system to let you in—break down the door and build your damn thing. In this episode, our incredible guest, Kathryn Finney digs into how you can build your businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated you. She discloses the power of entrepreneurship and why it is essential to understand the value of everyone’s work. Let’s build a startup and break down the barriers!

Kathryn cofounded Digitalundivided in 2012, the first incubator for Black and Latinx women. Her report, called Project Diane, revealed how little venture capital goes to startups founded by women of color; only 24 over two years. She also founded a financial lifestyle blog, The Budget Fashionista, and in 2014, became one of the first black women to sell her site.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 10:40] Opening Segment

Kathryn shares her experience in high school

Always take a risk and win

Show people what’s possible

Why the development of your core values is helpful

[10:41 - 20:30] The Power of Entrepreneurship

Kathryn’s emotional response to starting her entrepreneur journey

Have your own money and create a life that you control

When Kathryn decided to jump in to help other people to navigate entrepreneurship

The perception of success and its impact

[20:31 -31:00] Understand the Value of Everyone's Work

Where more work needs to be done in how we address the issue of people of color in business

The economic output we value

The black and brown communities

Kathryn’s outlook on the American exceptionalism

[31:01 - 38:27] Closing Segment

Introducing Build The Damn Thing

Inspire many people to do the same

The random round with Kathryn

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Tweetable Quotes:

“You’re perfect in your imperfection. Who you’re is perfect. ” - Kathryn Finney

“Before you start building a company or product, understand who you are and what it is that you stand for.” - Kathryn Finney

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769: Chris Sherwin ⎟The Coaching Cop Jun 27, 2022

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Going through life challenges or starting a new business from scratch can be difficult, that’s when you need the right guidance, support and mindset.

In this episode, Chris Sherwin AKA The Coaching Cop, shares with us how he helps business owners and entrepreneurs fulfill their goals through focus, decision making, networking and more.

Chris Sherwin served as a police officer for 22 years while at the same time creating his own company in the private security industry. He has a BA, BSBA and an MBA, he’s also been CFO of a worldwide software company.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:17] Opening Segment

Wanting to join Law Enforcement at an early age

The true meaning of being a police officer

Building a private security company while working in Law Enforcement

Who do you want to be and how do you get there?

[07:18 - 16:16] Positive People for a Positive Path

Chris shares his view on choosing and sticking with any career path

The importance of choosing positive people for a positive path

Creating a path to be who you want to be

Chris shares his inspiration to start coaching business owners and entrepreneurs

[16:17 -27:44] Why You Need a Business Coach

Coaches have an audience that you can access

Pay to play: Putting skin in the game

Who you know vs What you know

Overcoming fear and adding value

[27:45 - 44:35] Closing Segment

Random Round

Connect with Chris:

https://thecoachingcop.com/

Listen to Chris’s podcast:

https://www.3copstalk.com/

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Like I tell my daughters: Do whatever you want but be passionate about it and be the best you ca be at it” - Chris Sherwin

“Who I wanted to be, then making the path to get there” - Chris Sherwin

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768: John Baird & Edward Sullivan | Leading with Heart Jun 23, 2022

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As leaders, have you ever wondered if there’s a way to bring out the best in yourself and your teams? In this episode, the authors of Leading with Heart, John Baird & Edward Sullivan delves into how leaders help people to unlock the best version of themselves and those around them with transformative results. Let’s dig into introspection and growth!

Edward Sullivan is the CEO & Managing Partner at Velocity Coaching. His twenty-five-year career as an executive coach and political consultant has taken him around the globe coaching and advising start-up founders, Fortune 500 CEOs, and heads of state of foreign nations.

John Baird is one of the premier executive coaches in Silicon Valley. Over the past 25 years, he has worked with the top leaders at dozens of start-ups and Fortune 500 firms like Apple, Nike, and Twitter and has founded several companies including ExecutivEdge and Velocity Coaching, where he is currently Chairman.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 12:46] Opening Segment

Introducing Leading with Heart

Why they decided to write the book

How to lead with heart and get results

How John and Edward got into coaching

[12:47 - 20:00] Make Decisions from a Place of Abundance

Edward's experience living in Honduras

How Edward organized his personal calendar

Pack time in your calendar for rest

How to match your calendar with your priorities and purpose

[20:01 -30:05] Elevating Your Craft

Where people should spend time in terms of day to day vs long-term strategy

Zooming in and zooming out

When it’s the right time to hire the person that will really scale your organization

Getting a leadership leverage

[30:06 - 40:44] Relationships Building is Essential

Coaching people who have a commitment, willingness, and readiness to be coached

Helping people get to the right place

Edward and John share their relationships strategies

Have a network strategy and be very intentional about it

[40:45 - 44:35] Closing Segment

Be curious and lead with empathy

Having a strategy is key

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Leaders need to think about not only their personal purpose but the purpose of their organization. ” - John Baird

“You want other people to see through the lens of quality, or the lens for the business that you have. That’s how you achieve real scale as a CEO.” - Edward Sullivan

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767: Spencer Vann ⎟Make Money by Giving Money Away Jun 20, 2022

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What if there was a way to make money by helping others receive money...that would be cool right? In this episode, Spencer Vann shares his story from being an athlete at an early age and then transitioning to Real Estate Investing. He also shares his approach on learning and taking action and most importantly his view and tips on networking and leveling up your business relationships.

Spencer Vann is the founder of Surplusfund.comaproven and tested 6 week implementation program that teaches how to start a wildly profitable Real Estate/Fund Recovery business and help you get your first deal in 30 days. His mission has been to help educate other real estate investors on how to start and grow a Surplus Fund recovery business through online education and consultations

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 09:46] Opening Segment

Early career and identity as a basketball player

Transitioning to Real Estate inspired by the pursuit of success

Spencer shares his first experiences in different Real Estate businesses

Why life is an open book test

[09:47 - 20:30] Make Money By Giving Money Away

Surrounding yourself with more successful people than you

Spencer shares how he met David Church and new RE business models

Find, Connect and Collect - The 3 step system

[20:34 - 28:30] Online Training Program

Teaching students how to implement the Find, Connect and Collect system

The exact information you need and the accountability too when executing the system

Spencer shares his different business ventures outside Surplusfund.com

[28:30 - ] Closing Segment

“You get what you know from WHO you know”

How to increase and grow your network relationships

Spencer shares his #1 tip on how to network: Pay to meet people!

The random round

Go to Surplusfund.com and find out more about this online course.

Connect with Spencer on Instagram @spencerjvann

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Tweetable Quotes:

“The beautiful thing about life is that you are constantly in this mode of taking a test, but it’s an open book test. ” - Spencer Vann

“Don’t be afraid to pay to meet people!” - Spencer Vann

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766: Saen Higgins | Discover Your Way To Create Generational Wealth Jun 16, 2022

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Are you looking for an effective way to start building your wealth for the near future? In this episode, Saen Higgins shares relevant tips to find your road to financial success and take control of your financial destiny. He touches on how you can be prepared with the emotional and financial skillset to achieve your goals and live a life of purpose and joy. Let’s dive in!

Saen Higgins is an author, speaker, coach, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has been in the Real Estate and Financial Services Industry for over three decades. Saen has dedicated his life to teaching individuals the simplicity of building wealth and has taught over half a million students. Saen's greatest passion is to mentor entrepreneurs on how to build generational wealth.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 10:21] Opening Segment

What drove Saen into the strategy finance side

How was it to find out that what was good for his clients wasn’t good for the company

Saen’s outlook on self-education vs college

[10:22 - 20:33] The Crisis You Cannot Control

What young generations need to understand

Master yourself and master your surroundings

Why we need to master our world before we can start making impacts

Who you surround yourself with is key

[20:34 - 30:36] Having The Life That You Want

Are you on the same wavelength as your partner?

Practical steps someone should take to evaluate what they want and start to build real wealth

Pay your freaking debts

Don’t be afraid to start the big idea and just chip away

You need to understand how money works

[30:37 - 40:52] Closing Segment

What you know gets you to who you know

Saen on the rapid round

Go to Saen360, and discover your way to create generational wealth!

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Resources Mentioned:

Unlimited Selling Power - Donald Moine

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking - Malcolm Gladwell

Tweetable Quotes:

“When you train somebody to do something you’re doing, you get better. ” - Saen Higgins

“What I can control is who I am, and how I can impact people. ” - Saen Higgins

“Don’t be afraid to go to the best.” - Saen Higgins

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