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714: Andrew Munday | Getting Funded by Finding People Who Want You to Succeed Jan 06, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, we’re going to take a look at the work of another tech founder and how he was able to raise capital to run a successful business.

Andrew Munday was a founding member and the first employee at DoorDash. He became their Director of Operations until he pivoted into entrepreneurship where he also started and ran operations at companies including Future Fit, Open, and Pilaris. Now, Andrew is the founder and COO at Local Kitchens, a micro food hall that lets you mix and match your favorite local restaurants in one easy order. Andrew raised over $25M of funding from several well-known companies and even Steph Curry!

Jump right in and let’s learn how to get funding by finding people who want you to succeed.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:46] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Andrew Munday
Andrew gives us a bit of his background
The learning process behind scaling DoorDash
Getting hired as an Op-manager
Picking the right talent for the right jobs

[05:57 - 14:20] Getting Funded by Finding People Who Want You to Succeed

Andrew shares his shift away from DoorDash and into other starts
The value of being an ‘early-stage’ guy
Becoming the boss you always wanted
How relationships came into play in Andrew’s continued success
Providing accountability and consistency
Practicing pitches with people who want you to succeed
Andrew’s advice for people wanting to grow their ideas
The value of in-person work - go where your people are
Build relationships within any company you work with
A quick word from our sponsors

[14:21 - 25:09] Proving Profitability by Creating Solutions

We talk about how important environment is to your success
Andrew talks about crazy experiences of building DoorDash
Crazy growth = crazy grind
How the team helped each other pull through
Andrew explains the process of raising capital for Local Kitchens
AWS for restaurants - multibrand ordering
Creating efficiency and solutions
How the process of Local Kitchen works
Plans for expansion
How to prove profitability

[25:10 - 29:09] Closing Segment

Andrew talks about balancing pitching vs. running the company
Make people feel lucky to invest with you
Create FOMO
The value of partnering with a celebrity
How to connect with Andrew and his work - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“You want to live in a world where someone can say, look, in 3 to 6 months I’m going to leave… I try to create that culture with everyone who reports to me and I think they all know that I’m down for whatever’s best for them.” - Andrew Munday

“You definitely want to assert yourself as, ‘you would be lucky to invest in the company,’ without actually saying that.” - Andrew Munday

You can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out what Andrew’s doing over at https://www.localkitchens.com/.

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713: Vince Warnock | Chasing the Insights Jan 03, 2022

Show notes

When Vince Warnock became driven by the sense that wealth is built by pursuing a legacy and impacting others, all mental limitations started breaking down.

Vince is an award-winning marketer, author, marketing strategist, and sought-after public speaker. In fact, he is one of the top 50 marketers in the world driving digital transformation and innovation. He is an author and podcast host of the title “Chasing the Insights”. On the podcast, he interviews some of the biggest names in marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, you’re going to get an inside look at what drives one of the greatest minds in marketing, how he broke negative mindsets about wealth, and how he ultimately built success. Dive into Vince’s incredible story and let’s start chasing the insights!

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 06:17] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Vince Warnock
Vince gives us a bit of his background
How growing up in an abusive household shaped his view on money
Thinking that wealth is not available for you
Vince’s story of facing the “ceiling of success”
Driven to break the mentality of limitation
Realizing that wealth is about legacy and impact

[06:18 - 19:01] Chasing the Insights

Vince talks about what flipped the switch for him to pursue entrepreneurship
How it all started from a sense of survival
The impact of having someone believe in you
The past landscape of marketing versus today
It was all about standing out
The value of understanding people’s thinking
What people should be focusing on now going into 2022
A return to relationships based marketing
You have a duty of care as a marketer
How to scale a brand while maintaining audience connection
Be diligent with the little things - let them know you care
Go over and above
Who you know or what you know?
It’s always who you know
People are more important than information
You need the right connections to use what you know
Vince gives an example of leveraging relationships
A quick word from our sponsors

[19:02 - 27:47] Vince Warnock on Building His Network

Networking the ‘ethical’ way
Moving towards a value-add strategy
It’s not about me, it’s how can I help you?
Relationships are about the other person
How you begin to ‘deserve’ favor
Choosing who you go above and beyond for
You don’t lose by just helping someone
Vince shares a story of how he outworked this in his own business

[27:48 - 34:03] Closing Segment

The RaNDom RoUnD
How to connect with Vince and his work - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Wealth is not actually about me, wealth is about leaving a legacy for my wife and children. It’s about being able to impact other people.” - Vince Warnock

“People are far more important than information or knowledge.” - Vince Warnock

“Helping people has a flow-on effect, and it helps build authenticity in your brand as well” - Vince Warnock

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Vince on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://chasingtheinsights.com/ if you want to have an unfair advantage in your business!

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711: Vitaliy Katsenelson | Learning the "People" Side of Value Investing Dec 27, 2021

Show notes

You don’t often think about culture and people when looking to invest in the stock market. In this episode, we’re going to turn that on its head.

Vitaliy N. Katsenelson, CFA is Chief Investment Officer at IMA. He is the author of The Little Book of Sideways Markets and Active Value Investing. While his primary focus is on discovering undervalued companies for his clients, he is also known for his “Uncommon-Common Sense”, and speaks frequently to investment groups around the world. He’s also been featured in articles in the Financial Times, Barron’s, Bloomberg BusinessWeek.

Let’s dive right in and learn the "people side" of value investing.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 03:52] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Vitaliy Katsenelson
Vitaliy gives us a bit of his background
Appreciating things now more than in the past
The things you value today, will not be what you value tomorrow
Developing the passion for investing out of college
The journey of getting his CFA
Becoming the CIO of IMA
Learning to appreciate the people around you more

[03:53 - 11:35] Learning the "People" Side of Value Investing

Vitaliy talks about the importance of culture
People will make the difference
The softer side of investing
Numbers are easy
Learning ‘people’ is hard
How to audit yourself to identify potential problems
Have self-awareness
You need humility
A quick word from our sponsors

[11:36 - 20:30] Writing, Relationships, and Marketing

The importance of writing on personal development
Focused form of meditation
Connecting the subconscious mind with the conscious mind
How relationships come into play in Vitaliy’s work
The example of not being good at sales
You should work with people you like
Vitaliy talks about how he networks
You don’t need to go in with an agenda
You need people who can help you unwind as well
Know the specific things you want to learn from someone
Who you know, or what you know?
It depends on the people
What you know can create who you know

[20:31 - 26:21] Closing Segment

The RaNDom RoUnD
How to connect with Vitaliy and his work - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“The easiest way to learn investing is figuring out the numbers… The softer side is the people.” - Vitaliy

“A lot of thoughts live in our heads. Writing, for me, is a very focused meditation.” - Vitaliy Katsenelson

“When you invest in the Stock Market, you can be making all the right decisions and the Market just doesn’t care.” - Vitaliy Katsenelson

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Vitaliy on Twitter and LinkedIn. For expert investment services, resources, and education visit https://contrarianedge.com/.

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710: Panos Siozos | Revolutionizing Education Through Technology Dec 23, 2021

Show notes

For everything niche, there exists someone who is willing to learn about it. Panos Siozos, the co-founder and CEO of LearnWorlds, believes that if you have the knowledge it’s time to launch it.

Panos has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology and has been researching and designing e-learning applications for over 20 years. He has extensive work experience as a software engineer, e-learning researcher, and science educator. Before launching LearnWorlds with his partners, he was working in the European Parliament as a policy adviser for research and innovation.

Tune in to learn how Panos is revolutionizing education and how you can leverage what you know to build wealth using technology.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 02:39] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Panos Siozos
Panos gives us a bit of his background
Education ran in the family
Always looking to learn new things
Learning is a superpower

[02:40 - 13:53] Revolutionizing Education Through Technology

Panos shares the potential he saw on the horizon when he started his work
Education’s relationship with technology - a revolution in waiting
The rise and importance of e-learning - early mistakes and harnessing its potential
Panos talks about the trends that rose before even COVID
A building desire to build passive income through technology
Learning through emergency education
Realizing more people can be reached faster
For everything thing that exists, there is someone who is willing to learn about it
If you know something, just launch it
A quick word from our sponsors

[13:54 - 20:24] How to Be an Effective Educator

Panos talks about how to get started
Resources you can leverage
Know where your customers are and follow their leads
Be present within your audience
Start with a free mini-course
Work off of your feedback
How LearnWorld works to make people effective educators
Helping people launch then adjusting along the way
LearnWorld becomes the platform for education and generating revenue

[20:25 - 26:21] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?
We live in a world of network effect
Without a network, you have nothing
The RaNDom RoUnD
How to connect with Panos and his work - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I believe that learning is perhaps the only superpower that we possess as humans… It’s one of the few things that can really fulfill our true potential.” - Panos Siozos

“If you have something valuable to say, if you have something that you’re passionate about and there is demand out there… For every niche, tiny thing that somebody might know, there is somebody out there who wants to learn it.” - Panos Siozos

Resources Mentioned:

E-learning resources

You can connect with Panos on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to shoot an email over to hello@learnworld.com. Make sure to head over to https://www.learnworlds.com/ and start crafting and monetizing your own learning experiences.

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709: Joe Valley | How to Become an 'EXITpreneur' Dec 20, 2021

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Starting and running a successful business is only half the battle. Do you have an equally successful exit strategy?

After building, buying, and selling 6+ of his own companies, Joe Valley helped build Quiet Light Brokerage, one of the leading online-focused M&A Advisory firms in the world. Now, after facilitating nearly half a billion dollars in exits, Joe has written the bestselling book The EXITpreneur’s Playbook - to help online business owners get the maximum value and best deal structure when they seek their own incredible exit.

If you want to learn how to become an ‘EXITpreneur’ then dive into this very tactical episode to learn from the master of exiting himself.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:53] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Joe Valley
Joe gives us a bit of his background
Always entrepreneurial at heart
Parents and upbringing
Joe’s thoughts on the internal desire to work for himself
College experience and education
Learning what you DON’T want to do for a living
Taking the leap into entrepreneurship

[05:54 - 18:10] How to Become an 'EXITpreneur'

Joe talks about his first venture into ownership
Starting a company called “Wrong Number” in college
Making half a million dollars in his first year
“I’m can not be my business”
Joe’s lessons from his early mistakes selling his business
Waiting too long to sell
You need to make goals
Know your when, what, and where
You don’t want to ‘decide’ to sell, but ‘plan’ to sell
How to detach your name from the business
Examples of how to make the transition
Seek the buyers who are looking to add value
How to choose your buyer instead of courting them
Joe shares how he’s utilized networking to make a good exit
Making connections with like-minded people
Creating mutual benefits
A quick word from our sponsors

[18:11 - 31:39] Creating a Sellable Business

Joe talks about the reason behind his book
Making people comfortable with planning to exit
The value of helping and connecting people
Why the goal should be to help people
50% of the money you make on your business comes from selling
What makes a good, sellable business: an in-depth approach
What buyers are looking for:
Risk, growth, transferability, and documentation
Small businesses carry a bigger risk
If your business is growing, buyers can make predictions
Untransferable assets is an unsellable business
The importance of good documentation and bookkeeping
How to calculate Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
Joe’s advice around Acquisition Entrepreneurship

[31:40 - 35:28] Closing Segment

The example of Amazon sellers
How to connect with Joe and his work - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I am the mistake that I try to help everybody not make.” - Joe Valley

“That’s the thing I want people to avoid, is waiting till the point where they wake up and say, ‘I gotta sell this.’ What they really should do is set some goals.” - Joe Valley

“I make more money by helping people than when I was focused on making money.” - Joe Valley

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Joe on Twitter and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out https://quietlight.com/ if you want to exit with more money and better terms!

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708: John Vitti | Creating a World Where Knowledge is Rewarded Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

John Vitti’s mission can be summed up in one sentence: to make a prediction marketplace for all.

John is the Founder and CEO of VersusGame, a prediction-based mobile gaming app where users can earn money simply for being right! He believes knowledge should be rewarded, and with over 100,000 new users per week, the app has been incredibly successful and influential.

Jump in and learn more about John and how he’s creating a world where knowledge is rewarded and no one is ever too late to the game.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:11] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, John Vitti
John gives us a bit of his background
Growing up and family life
Realizing that he could never work for someone else
The feelings of pressure to succeed
John’s college experience

[05:12 - 14:46] Failure is the Best Education

John’s thoughts on schooling
His plan to create better education
Best way to learn is to go and do it
Failure is a better education than what we have now
It’s not IF you fail but when and HOW
John talks about the value of learning human connection
John’s transition from jobs into creating VersusGame
Starting 4 companies before VG
The importance of timing and people
A quick word from our sponsors

[14:47 - 25:32] Creating a World Where Knowledge is Reward

John talks through the experience from his early companies
The journey to the first $1M
Learning how to trust people again
Building VersusGame
Eradicating the “have’s and the have not’s” mentality
Getting rewarded for predictions
Buying potential outcomes of an event
Tapping into human behavior
Stepping out of the way to allow user generation
20% growth with 22M+ users to date
John shares the moment he knew he hit his achievements
A lot of people got really pissed off
Emotion, positive or negative, drives interest

[25:33 - 28:31] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?
100% who you know - how would you do something by yourself?
How to connect with John and his work - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“The only way to learn in our business, in our field, in most fields, is to just go and do it. Put down the pencil and paper and just go do it.” - John Vitti

“Knowledge should be rewarded. We want to put real money in people’s pockets.” - John Vitti

“An idea is the biggest thing in the world… That’s art.” - John Vitti

You can connect with John on LinkedIn. If you want to start making money on your knowledge, you GOT to check out https://versusgame.com/.

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707: Kim Perell | Making the Jump into Your Dream Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

Kim Perell is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author (Jump and The Execution Factor), CEO, and angel investor, who has made headlines for her transformative story of a startup entrepreneur to a leading tech CEO and prominent angel investor.

Kim has been a technology CEO for the last 20 years, scaling companies from $0 to $1B in annual sales. She started her first company from her kitchen table, became a multi-millionaire by the time she was 30, and sold her last company for $235 million. Kim is recognized for her achievements as an entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women in business and she has been named one of AdAge’s Marketing Technology Trailblazers, and Business Insider's Most Powerful Women in Mobile Advertising.

What a powerhouse guys! Tune into today’s episode and learn what it means to make the jump into your dream.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Kim Perell
Kim gives us a bit of her background
Growing up in an entrepreneurial family
Always pushing to be out of the norm
The start of her professional career
Studying business

[06:31 - 13:29] From Failed Company Employee to Successful Entrepreneur

Kim talks about her “aha moment” towards entrepreneurship
Already failed while doing something “Secure”
A desire to control her own destiny
The story behind Kim’s first company
Selling the company
Starting to invest of other companies
A desire to “pay it forward”
Over 100 angel investments
A quick word from our sponsors

[20:22 - 26:13] Making the Jump into Your Dream

How Kim helps 100’s of entrepreneurs find success
“Catching the Fire” - knowing when a person has “it”
When their company is their very being
A clear vision and passion
You need to be willing to sacrifice
Kim talks about the importance of cultivating relationships
People buy people
Success is something better shared - you can’t do it alone
Kim shares the purpose behind her book Jump
Giving people the courage to make the jump
One year success plan
You have a choice
You need to understand the sacrifice
You have permission to make the jump

[26:14 - 31:44] Closing Segment

Discomfort is not something you grow out of
Cut out the insecurities of the world around you
Who you know or what you know?
Who you know leads to the support you need on your journey
How to connect with Kim - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I bet on people… I think that is the number asset for any company.” - Kim Perell

“Passion is not doing what you love, it’s what you would sacrifice… Entrepreneurship is hard, and if you’re not willing to sacrifice I guarantee you will not be successful.” - Kim Perell

“You CAN do it! You just have to know what you’re willing to sacrifice.” - Kim Perell

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Kim on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out https://kimperell.com/ and develop the skills you need to drive success.

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706: Alex Banayan | Unlocking Success Through The Third Door Dec 09, 2021

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Alex Banayan believes success is like a nightclub, there are three ways to get in, and it’s the third door that people miss the most. Alex is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. His book, The Third Door, documents Banayan’s seven-year mission to uncover the definitive mindset of success.

Over that time Alex interviewed the most innovative leaders, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, and more. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, he is an acclaimed keynote speaker and has presented the Third Door™ framework to corporate leadership teams around the world, including Apple, Google, Nike, IBM, Snapchat, Delta Airlines, Mastercard, and Disney!

Let’s dive in and unpack Alex’s incredible journey to unlocking success through the third door.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 07:36] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Alex Banayan
Alex gives us a bit of his background
How his life started out journeying into the medical field
Beginning to question his path
Writing the book he wish he could read himself
Figuring out how to fund his dream on the Price is Right

[07:37 - 18:33] Unlocking Success Through The Third Door

Interviewing some of the most successful people in the world
The same way to look at success - It’s like a nightclub
There are three doors leading into success
“The lyrics were different, the melody was the same”
Alex talks about getting a publishing deal despite the odds
No backup plan
How Alex’s book became the number one business book
80% of it is that it was a really well-written book
20% is building relationships and networking
Without credibility, you need to prove yourself to the market
A quick word from our sponsors

[20:22 - 34:18] Building Credibility Through Your Network

Alex talks about building up the book
Inspired to share this information with the world
Changing what people believe is possible
Advice to people trying to expand your knowledge base
Understand what you want and what gets you going
Alex shares his most painful lesson during the process
Trying to get to Warren Buffett
Persistently pushing through
Getting an entire event closed
Blacklisted from Warren’s office
There is such a thing as over-persistence

[34:19 - 38:30] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?
If it’s for your life, it’s who you know
Who you know, is what fills your life
How to connect with Alex - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Questions are the seed of change. The second a question even enters your mind… if you just let that seed sit there, you’re in for a f*cking adventure!” - Alex Banayan

“You can give someone all the best tools and knowledge in the world, and their life can still feel stuck. But if you change what someone believes is possible, they’ll never be the same.” - Alex Banayan

Resources Mentioned:

The Third Door

You can connect with Alex on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Uncover the world’s best-kept secrets to success on https://thirddoorbook.com/.

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705: Bryce Henson | How to Take Action and Gain Confidence Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

Taking massive action takes massive confidence, and Bryce believes that getting uncomfortable is the key to gaining confidence. Bryce Henson is CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise.

Having over 10+ years of experience in the fitness industry and owning 2 FBBC locations, his passion is spreading fitness to the world, in addition to mentoring fitness professionals on how to grow their businesses and change more lives in their local communities. He also brought his expertise to Brazil for a time to expand his experience. Bryce also co-leads FBBC Mastermind Group, an exclusive coaching group for high-performing fitness professionals. He enjoys world travel and is a fitness expert, coach, author, and inspirational leader.

Dive in and learn taking action and jumping into the uncomfortable can help you gain confidence and build success.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:49] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Bryce Henson
Bryce gives us a bit of his background
His experience at Michigan State U
A start in pharmacy
Shifting to advertising and sales
The decision to move to LA
Getting a mentor led to opportunities
Trying to find the ultimate goal

[05:50 - 20:21] How to Take Action and Gain Confidence

Bryce shares advice around setting time to find your passion
25% gazing 75% time and action
Take action and course correct
Bryce’s move to South America
The value of traveling
From advertising to fitness
Bryce’s growing love for fitness
How fitness increases productivity
Bryce talks about how traveling led to his success
Building more grit and confidence
The experience getting uncomfortable
Bryce talks about getting inspired by industry leaders
Going through a fitness transformation
The desire to go through a proven system
The interaction with people
How relationships helped Bryce stand out and branch out
From VP to CEO
A quick word from our sponsors

[20:22 - 28:43] Putting Action Behind the Content You Consume

Networking is about leading with value
Taking action will better your business and others’
Mitigating conflict within your relationships
Understand each other’s personalities
Conflict is good for growth
Have the end goal always in mind
Now when to choose your battles
Keeping your vision stable throughout the organization
Communicate and cast vision
Repetition is the mother of skill
Resources that can help you

[28:44 - 36:26] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?
Networking is everything
Your what can come from the who
The RaNDoM RoUnD
How to connect with Bryce - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“There’s no feedback in terms of creativity and freedom. The only way you’re actually going to learn is if you take action.” - Bryce Henson

“It makes you a person with more perspective, it makes you a person with more grit and confidence… That’s what doing hard things does for you.” - Bryce Henson

“There is value in healthy conflict. Healthy conflict creates friction and friction creates growth and productivity and execution.” - Bryce Henson

Resources Mentioned:

Entrepreneurial Operating System

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704: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy | Choose Possibility by Taking Risks Dec 02, 2021

Show notes

There is one fundamental skill that all entrepreneurs use to find success: they continuously take risks until something sticks. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is an Internet executive and entrepreneur with experience building, scaling, and leading businesses - most notably, Google, theBoardlist, and Amazon.

Her most recent work as President of Stubhub led the company to sell for $4B! She is a multi-time board member and/or angel investor at private and public companies including TripAdvisor, Urban Outfitters, and Sunbasket. She shares her wisdom with people to help them succeed as leaders and build products that empower consumers which she does incredibly well through her book, Choose Possibility.

Dive right in and learn what it means to choose possibility by taking risks and how risk-taking is a skill that can be learned.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:12] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
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Sukhinder gives us a bit of her background
Grew up as the daughter of two doctors
How she learned to do books and taxes as a kid
Learning what it really means to run your own business

[05:13 - 15:01] Choose Possibility by Taking Risks

Sukhinder talks about her early encouragements towards entrepreneurship
Sukhinder’s venture into education and careers
Going into business as a ‘less risky choice’
How it took over a year to get a single job offer
Learning to take risks
Her experience in corporate
Venturing into ownership, “I will figure it out”
The importance of being able to shift environments
Give yourself chances to fail
A quick word from our sponsors

[15:02 - 33:40] Putting Yourself in Opportunity-Rich Environments

Sukhinder shares the key to choosing possibility
Be willing to embrace the process
How to get yourself in the right ‘risk-taking’ environment
Pursue the ‘Who’, not the ‘What’
Get yourself with ‘Superbosses’
Common characteristics of superbosses
The polar opposite of you
Patient and without ego
People who release you to fail on your own
Superbosses will share some level of your values
Building relationships with your bosses
Go to places where your skills are valued
You need to know your own weaknesses and superpowers
How Sukhinder is as a superboss
Who you know or what you know?
Our credibility comes through constant education and who you are
Sukhinder’s “Why” behind the book Choose Possibility
Showing an inside-out view of successes and failures
Playing the long game and continuing to choose
Risk-taking can be a learned skill

[33:41 - 35:02] Closing Segment

Go to Choosepossibility.com and take The Risk Quiz
How to connect with Sukhinder - links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Hustle and risk-taking… risk-taking is like putting bait out in the water constantly to sort of creating your own possibilities.” - Sukhinder Singh Cassidy

“If you’re willing to embrace choosing possibility as a process you will have outsized returns.” - Sukhinder Singh Cassidy

“To be a smart risk-taker is to put yourself in an environment where you’re most likely to succeed.” - Sukhinder Singh Cassidy

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Sukhinder on LinkedIn and Twitter. For a powerful new approach to taking risks, you gotta check out https://www.choosepossibility.com/.

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