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765: David Wood | Mouse In The Room Jun 13, 2022

Show notes

“Not only do we often ignore the elephant in the room, but we also ignore the more subtle animals in the room as well.” In today’s episode, the author of Mouse in the Room, David Wood shows us how the simple yet courageous act of noticing and naming our “mice” can profoundly change our lives, our work culture, and the world. If you want to discover the joy that comes from true intimacy, self-confidence, and self-expression, this episode is definitely for you!

A former Consulting Actuary to Fortune 100 companies, David Wood left his cushy Park Avenue job 20 years ago to build the world’s largest coaching business. He became #1 on Google for “life coaching,” serving an audience of 150,000 coaches, and coaching thousands of hours across 12 countries. David coaches business owners, executives, and sometimes Colorado prison inmates to produce extraordinary results through authentic, transparent communication.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:16] Opening Segment

David shares his background and story

How David realized he wasn’t happy at all

What authenticity and vulnerability means

[07:17 - 18:49] Keep Checking For Impact

David introduces Mouse in the Room: Because the Elephant isn’t Alone

Discover, decide, and disarm

Why it is important to consider the positive and negative consequences

How you can disarm other people and what you can do if it doesn’t go well

[18:50 - 26:05] Closing Segment

Why knowing yourself is foundational and critical

David’s outlook on the concept of networking

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Tweetable Quotes:

“If we start identifying what’s actually happening with us, and take that courageous yet simple act of sharing it with someone else, all the good stuff is on the other side. ” - David Wood

“The more awkward [something] is, the scarier is, the more courage requires, the bigger the payoff. ” - David Wood

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764: Andy Paul | Sell Without Selling Out Jun 09, 2022

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Are you listening to what your buyers really want? In this episode, Andy Paul, a global sales expert and Sell Without Selling Out author, shares how to take charge of your own career without selling out to outdated, ineffective sales methods. He reveals the four Sell In pillars that are the indispensable instruments of selling and touches on the importance of being the reason the buyers make a decision to purchase something from you. Let's dive in!

Andy has been in sales for over four decades. His first sales job was selling women’s shoes at JC Penney. He has sold everything from computers to small businesses to complex communications systems that sold for tens of millions of dollars to some of the world’s largest enterprises in his professional career. He closed hundreds of millions of dollars in products and services before starting my own company.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:53] Opening Segment

Why Andy decided to write Sell Without Selling Out

What’s the role of a salesperson

Selling in vs selling out

What can lead to poor customer experience in the selling process

[07:54 - 15:27] Your Job As a Salesperson

Be very intentional about creating a buying experience that differentiates you from competitors

Common characteristics of a salesperson that’s selling in vs the one that’s selling out

Connection, curiosity, understanding, and generosity

How you can build trust with and human connections

Andy’s outlook on the “objection” handling process

[15:28 - 25:41] Keep An Open Mind

Andy shares how he started his selling journey

How Andy gained knowledge about sales

Check out the Sales Enablement Podcast

The correlation between introvert sellers and extrovert sellers

[25:42 - 31:35] Be True To Yourself

You have to find out what works for you as a seller

Make sure you’re the reason the buyer makes a decision to purchase something from you

You must serve the needs of the customers

Why you should take responsibility for your own success

[31:35 - 36:10] Closing Segment

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Tweetable Quotes:

“If you think that your mission as a salesperson is to persuade a buyer to buy a product, by definition you’re selling out.” - Andy Paul

“Selling is about being intentional.” - Andy Paul

“Work in a way that aligns with who you are as a person.” - Andy Paul

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763: Tara Electra | Going Against the Traditional Route of Brand Marketing Jun 06, 2022

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763: Tara Electra | Going Against the Traditional Route of Brand Marketing

Today we are joined by Tara Electra Owner and Co-Founder of Unruly Agency which represents over 100 models and Influencers with a combined reach of 500 million consumers worldwide. In today’s episode, Tara shares how she begins at a very young age attracted to the world of celebrities and dreams of living that life. She also shares how he landed to become part of the entertainment industry by meeting an agent that teaches her how to make a good pitch and get an influencer to work with her, this led to her first successful business deal.

so together let’s hear more about Tara’s story and her going against the traditional way of influencing.

Key Highlights:

[00:01– 08:16] Opening Segment: Knowing Tara

Tara Electra was born in the Los Angeles area and grew up with a hardworking father who was also a hair salon owner.
At 12 or 13 years old, Tara was attracted to the world of celebrities and started to think about what she wanted to do with her life.
Tara eventually decided that she wanted to be an entertainment industry professional and started to look into ways to get involved.
She eventually became CEO and co-founder of the leading Los Angeles-based Unruly Agency, representing over 100 models and influencers with a combined reach of over 500 million consumers worldwide.
Walking by Rodale to meet an agent who gave her advice on the industry.
She left the meeting feeling unsure of what she wanted to do with her career but decided to go to college anyway.
After two years of trying different classes, she finally got accepted to a college for hair styling.
However, after a year of trying, she dropped out because she was unhappy with the decision.
By the time she was 18, she had already been working for herself and living on her own.
At this point, she had started to become interested in marketing and began to learn more about how to make money online.

[8:17 – 14:47] Unruly Means Finding a Brand That Needs Marketing

Tara left her job working with a previous business that ran a Lyft campaign to start her own agency, Electric Mind, and work with eCommerce brands.
She pitched herself to Insomniac, which hired her to manage their first influencer campaign.

[14:48 – 26:29] Influencer Marketing: The Complete Guide

It can be difficult to build an eCommerce store around an influencer, as they want quick gratification and do not want to invest in their brand long term.
Unruly has over 100 influencer models that clients can work with. Tana Mojo is an excellent example of an influencer who has remained consistent with her personality and marketing skills over the years.

[26:32 – 39:05] How to Monetize Your Product Online

The key to monetizing a product online is finding out what works and what doesn't.
It's important to have a good relationship with your audience in order to convert better.
There is a lot of information available, but too much can hold you back.
Closing Segment

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Tweetable Quotes:

“I obviously see how valuable influencers are for any brand because they really bring credibility and awareness to a product”

– Tara Electra

How do you really monetize a product online? I mean, there are so many different ways, and depending on the product you have, and even then you're still testing, you're still finding out which ones are converting better, which audiences are converting better.

-Tara Electra

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762: Austin Josie | Marketing Your Brand in Different Platforms Jun 02, 2022

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Today we are joined by Austin Josie the Founder and CEO of EVIG marketing , Austin started as an efficient detailed accountant and has transitioned to the world of marketing.

In this episode, Austin shares how to become an effective marketer, sharing his idea, involvements targeting different spaces to help other businesses and building his network.

He also talks about Rize Academy, an online learning platform that he co-founded with Josh Brue, Sebastien Saville, and Jayden Whitehead, with a mission that this platform would help people

find the right coach and mentor that would effectively benefit what they do and their brands.

with no further ado let’s dive in!

Key Highlights:

[00:01– 05:16] How to Succeed in a Career as a Marketer

Austin shares how he started working in accounting before marketing.

Being with his family and staying home with his wife and kids made him think of switching careers.

How a side hustle as a marketer became a full-time job.

[5:17 – 14:47] The Rise of Online Education: Rize Academy Offers Better Business Bureau for Online Learning

How Austin was introduced to the concept of an "alternative path."

Their rapid growth in marketing attributes to their involvement in a course and finding a mentor.

Rise Academy: Helping You Find the Right Mentor

Consistency is always the key when aiming for success

Putting you in the classroom that you want or that is intended for you

[14:48 – 26:07] How to get your marketing in different places into different groups and target that

Getting into the space of consumer goods is like expanding your network, and platforms

Having a balance between tried-and-true methods with trying new routes

Warren Buffett said it takes only one decision to become a billionaire.

It is important to continuously put 10% of your income into different marketing options in order to hit exponential growth

And communicate your brand through unique wording and personalities.

Create successful ads that connect with your audience

Creating a Personal Brand for Under $1,000

[26:08 – 39:05] Closing Segment

Random Round

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Tweetable Quotes:

“I think looking at new platforms, maybe looking at new strategies that you initially would’ve written off in the past and being willing to take the time to explore those is key.”

– Austin Josie

“Putting even just 10%, like continually into different advertising options, different marketing solutions you just never know when that is going to hit, but when it's going to be exponentially like growth”

- Austin Josie

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761: Stephen Nagy | Changing The Way We Do Money and Keeping it in Motion May 30, 2022

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In today’s episode we have Stephen Nagy, Stephen left his career as a Personal Financial Advisor to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor. 14 years later, he has never looked back. Stephen has spoken on hundreds of stages across the United States and worked with thousands of students over that time. Living in South Florida with his wife and son, Stephen not only talks the talk but walks the walk every single day, growing his Real Estate businesses and practicing financial strategies like IBC to create a legacy. Alongside Chris Naugle, Stephen is dedicated to helping Money School students learn financial education, how to take back control of their money, and working with them to achieve their dreams. Stephen now shares his experience, education, and strategies through weekly webinar training, live events, and working with clients one on one. with no further ado Let’s Dive in!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 11:10] Real Estate: A Beautiful Investment Option

Stephen talks about his journey as a Financial Adviser.
Real estate is a beautiful, tangible asset that can provide returns on investment.
How real estate teaches you sales, negotiation, marketing, and other business skills.

[11:10 - 22:14] Real Estate Pros Advise Waiting for Pullback

People should be prepared for a market pullback, and diversify one's portfolios across different types of investments
Be well-educated about real estate and have a plan in place in the event of a market downturn.
These Guys Know What They're Doing: Short-Term Real Estate Strategies
Be cautious when investing money, as there are many scams out there.
Private Money Lending: A New Way to Take Control of Your Finances
Private money lending is a process where a bank or other financial institution lends money to a person or business without having to go through the traditional credit approval process.
Helpful if the person or business has a good track record and the bank is confident in its ability to repay the loan.

[22:14 - 35:44] Backward Bicycle: Is it Hard to Change the Way We Do Money?

People are resistant to change, especially when it comes to their finances.
They think that being an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or banker is too hard and they would rather just have an easy life.
Concept of reprograming our mindset on how we ride Bicycles.
Changing the way you think, opens many new doors and many avenues for you and it’s amazing where it leads to.
Shares his work with Chris Naugle

[35:45 - 40:09] Closing Segment

Building a Powerful Financial Legacy
Random round

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Tweetable Quotes:

“If I treat money kind of like a sport. It just becomes a game, when you learn how to play a game when you get coaches to teach you a game, it not only becomes a lot of fun, which makes you want to do more and more of it. But when you get good at it, what does a good competitor do? They win.” – Stephen Nagy

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760: April White | Discussions on Public Relations and The Shifting Landscape of Journalism May 26, 2022

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Today we are joined by April White. A seasoned communication specialist, an official TEDx speaker, a writer with both B2B and B2c experience, and the President and Founder of Trust Relations. April graduated April received her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications from Iowa State University and continued studying integrated communications at Columbia University’s master’s program in Strategic Communications in New York City. with the goal of becoming a watchdog of society, as the world changed rapidly realizing that her goals are no longer the same. She shifted and pursued public relations. Coining the term “Trust Relations” in 2019 led to the creation of the strategic communication agency Trust relations. In this episode, we will talk about the importance of PR and how It helped businesses and entrepreneurs. We also talk about the current credibility of media and how it is perceived by society. Let’s dive in!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 08:19] Opening Segment

April's original path going to college was journalism.
Helping others get informed by being a watchdog of society.
Through time, April realizes that journalism, as it stands, is no longer the idealistic version she believes in.
April decided to pursue public relations.

[08:13 - 18:53] Public Relations: Why Should Anybody Care?

The importance of public relations to any business and Entrepreneur.
How to audit your brand and identify unique value propositions.
Knowing your reason for being will always drive everything.

[18:54 - 33:33] How Public Relations Changed through time

The evolution of PR for the last 20 years.
The difficulties of a journalist to get access to clients without an affiliate network.
Mainstream media begins to produce more substantial content, challenging the PR’s monopoly in content creation.
Journalists are increasingly requesting contributed content from PR Firms.
How credibility of media is down and how difficult for audiences to trust news sources nowadays.

[33:45 - 44:51] Closing Segment

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Tweetable Quotes:

“If you know what your reason for being is that should always be what drives everything, that should be what drives your brand, your values, your next innovation, your next hire. I mean, that should be the guiding principle.”

- April White

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759: Randy Molland | Relentless Pursuit of Wanting To Become a True Entrepreneur May 23, 2022

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Going through a life-changing experience Randy Molland, co-founder of REInvestors shares his experience on how he developed himself and found purpose in helping others while growing his business. Randy started working as an Electrical apprentice at the age of 16. By 22 he qualified to become a Red Seal Journeyman, running crews and multiple job sites, losing his best friend and mentor made him realize that life was short to keep working Mondays to Fridays, with that Randy invested himself in education and building a passive income lifestyle. With no further ado let’s join Randy as we dive into his life and journey as an entrepreneur.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 08:43] Opening Segment

Randy discusses how growing up in a low-income family and seeing others buying nicer things motivates him to learn more about earning a dollar and what it means.
How working hard while others enjoy their weekends, pays off later in life.
Randy shares, how he lost his brother to sudden infant death, and how his father left his business to focus on them.
"Life can go at any time” his best friend passing away made Randy realize even more to pursue his dreams.
How he tries everything and is ready to fail, Taking the risk and making sure he has a fallback option.
How his late mentor, a former boss, sees potential in him and encourages him to do bigger things, losing him made Randy realize that “security wasn’t in the job anymore”
Randy explains, that most of us think about getting that $30 an hour but we don’t think about security
Afraid of his future, he liquidated all his RSPs and Savings and then invested in a company that created lifetime security for him.
In pursuit of creating his security. He found real estate investing and started building a portfolio of passive income.

[08:44 - 14:16] Investing in yourself.

In search of a brighter future, Randy invested himself to be trained.
$15,000 training program? Doing the math, Randy realizes that it’s better to invest earning new skillsets and allowing him to grow than just earning the same amount once.
Asking advice from people that have what he wanted and walking away from those who don’t.
Spending more than $150,000 on training, masterminds, and education. With it the are skills to help him earn hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.
His curiosity sparked his realization to the importance of wealth education.

[14:18 - 22:18] Not Following for Money, but Following for My life

Randy advised following one mentor or an influencer for each part of life.
Learning “building your life resume” from Jesse Itzler
Randy always aims to build a business that gives back.
Joining training programs, meeting people, creating business, and gaining credibility, allowing investors to come in and work with them.
Randy talks about how he and his business partner built their network and raised $11 Million last year.
Having people that they trust and wanted to be involved with is a big component of growing their business.

[22:19 - 30:44] Always Make Time to Learn

Selling yourself on something that you aren’t but also putting effort into becoming who you wanted to become.
Randy shares about putting passion into work, that they invested in learning

o Taking time to attend training and classes.

o Listening to podcast

o Do research and studies

o Even dream about it at in sp.

Randy suggests that “if you don’t know” ask your mentors, and do research.
Randy talks about a guy that was passionate about what he does but does not feel fulfilled.

o Finding purpose

o Creating wealth

o Helping others and changing lives

You don’t need much money to start giving, start giving today.

[30:45 - 44:09] Closing Segment

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Tweetable Quotes:

“There is so much world out there that we don't know about. My advice now for a lot of people is I don't just follow it for money, I follow it for my life.”

- Randy Molland

“It’s relentless pursuit of chasing our dreams. Nothing about money, just about the true passion of wanting to become entrepreneurs.

- Randy Molland

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758: Chans Weber | How to Market a Business in an Evolving Digital World May 19, 2022

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Marketing a business is not simple, it takes extensive time to see good results. As the world drastically changes, it is important that a business owner has the fundamentals of how the landscape of digital marketing works. Today, we are joined by Chans B. Weber, the Founder, and CEO of Agile & Co. Chans, and his company has helped various business gain traction by giving them a constant evaluation of their business’ “digital status” and adaptation to change, Maximum ROI for all inbound services, reflection on campaign results for data-driven decisions, keeping them versatile resulting to high-efficiency results. with no further ado, here is the interview with Chans.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 08:56] Opening Segment

Chans shares his experience in high school playing a lot of sports.
Growing up, he has no idea of what he would become, he stated that he changed majors almost 19 times, and was on academic probation for half of his time in college.
Chans believes that the education system is not designed well for entrepreneurs, as they are often not taught how to be successful in a classroom setting.
The landscape of digital marketing has always been changing and it has become harder to stand out in the industry.

[08:57 - 17:30] Honesty: Under-Promise and Over-Deliver Mindset.

Chans Stated that 19 out of 20 digital marketing agencies do not know what’s happening around them which created a lot of opportunities for digital marketers to stand out.
Chans’ consistent goals are being honest to his client, being under-promise, and over-deliver.
This is especially important when it comes to marketing, where people often have high expectations for quick results.
Digital marketing for Chans, is not easy and can take a long time to produce results.
Chans noted that business owners who don't have any accountability are often the ones who are delayed in their success with digital marketing.
In this part, Chans encourages Entrepreneurs, Marketing Folks, Business Owners, and anyone who deals with marketing, to “become a student of the game.”
Understanding what digital marketing is and how it works can help you vet potential experts

[17:31 - 25:29] Helping Other Businesses and Building Good Relationships

Referrals are important for any business, and the more relationships you have with businesses, the easier it will be to get work.
If you can help businesses in a strategic way instead of just selling them services, your network will help you get more work even more easily.
Marketers often have a lot of value to offer just by sharing common knowledge.
This is rewarding for the marketer, as it can help them connect with people and grow their business.

[25:30 – 30:30] Grassroots Marketing: Focusing Small and Building the Audience

Digital marketing is a way to reach and engage customers through various channels, such as; online ads, search engine optimization, and social media.
It is important to start small and focus on building an audience before investing in more expensive marketing strategies.
Businesses should evaluate their business and find the right metrics to measure success,
Local shops are a good way to market a small business, and paid ads should be targeted to the right market.

[30:30 - 44:56] Closing Segment

· Random Round

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Tweetable Quotes:

“I've always said change equals opportunity. And in this industry, you just hit the nail on the head. The change never stops. It never stops.”

- Chans Weber

“So under promising over-delivering and just setting up expectations of, Hey, this is a marathon, not a sprint.”

- Chans Weber

“Understand the lingo and the basis of what a digital marketing company does. So you can vet them.”

- Chans Weber

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757: Dana Cornell | How To Work Hard And Build Trust May 16, 2022

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Working hard and not working too hard is a theme that runs throughout this conversation. Travis and Dana discuss how to find your passions and how to focus on what is important to you in order to achieve success. They also share tips for improving your productivity and managing your time. Finally, they offer advice for connecting with others and building relationships that will help you achieve your goals. Dana Cornell is a former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, and Forbes recognized financial consultant. His practice focuses on helping individuals, small business owners, and working professionals develop customized strategies to generate passive income and wealth accumulation via commercial real estate opportunities. Let’s dive in!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:33] Opening Segment

Why Dana decided to focus on creating consistent returns for his clients and family

Dana’s journey in the industry and starting his own business

The importance of transparency and providing direct access to deals for his clients

[07:34 - 17:05] The Importance of Good Communication with Clients

The reason why self-storage is an interesting investment

How markets will change and adapt as demographics shift

Dan’s outlook on recession and the upcoming years

[17:06 - 29:50] Relationships Are Key To Success

Investors should prepare for the long game and not rely on getting something in the next year or two

Why relationships are vital when trying to raise capital

You should invest in personal development to understand people better

[29:51 - 37:29] Closing Segment

The benefits of being around other people who are pursuing similar goals

Do you want to connect with Dana Cornell? Follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Head to Dana Cornell, and start experiencing the wealth, freedom, and lifestyle of your dreams today!

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Tweetable Quotes:

"If you have a big network out of the gate, half the battle is done." - Dana Cornell

“The most successful people are those who combine who they know with what they know, and who are willing to invest in their own growth.” - Dana Cornell

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756: Chris Van Vliet From Small Town Reporter to Interviewing the Rock May 12, 2022

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Consistency has been a very important aspect of developing one’s self, learning the curves along the way, and finding your niche in becoming a better version of yourself. Today we are joined by Chris Van Vliet, as he 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. 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, Let’s find out together what makes Chris an effective host and great person. Listen and enjoy!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 11:00] Opening Segment

Chris talks about his childhood and living inside a supportive household.

A young Chris pretends to be a radio broadcaster developing his passion for presenting himself to people.

The School TV studio opens opportunities for Chris in learning the basics of communication studies.

Volunteering as a street team and eventually a part-time job for a local radio station.

[11:01 - 20:11] Thrown to The Wolves, a First-Day Job Experience

Chris speaks about his free labor to TV internship and a high school job at a pet store.

Absorbed by the company on his 22nd birthday, Chris began as an anchor for Sunday news.

Finding a real job on a different side of the country.

Celebrity Interviews;

Directors, Actors, Comedians, musicians UFC fighters, and WWE;

[20:12 - 32:00] Finding Your Balance Through Self Improvement

Chris learns how to turn interviews into conversations.

Imagining Podcasts as reps through patience and consistency.

Learning about Youtube and google AdSense and turning them into passive income.

His interview with The Rock and gaining momentum on social media.

[32:01 - 39:21] Podcasting is Habitual

Why Podcast is a source for external education

Youtube vs Podcasting

Watch time vs Listening time;

Active vs Passive;

More interview experiences from different celebrities

[39:22 - 44:21] Goal Driven: Figuring It Out Every Single day!

How Chris discovers himself in every milestone he achieves.

Entering more adult life decisions

Chris and his commitment to his relationship.

[44:22 - 45:49] Closing Segment

Want to connect with Chris Van Vliet? Visit www.chrisvanvliet.com/ or you can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also watch his videos through Youtube and CVV Clips and listen to Insights with Chris Van Vliet at Apple Podcast. Google Podcast and Spotify.

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Resources Mentioned:

Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection that Build Extraordinary Relationships

Tweetable Quotes:

“Eyeballs are eyeballs whether they’re on a TV screen or a phone, they’re still eyeballs.”

- Chris Van Vliet

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