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641: Dr. Ron Friedman | How to Decode Greatness Jul 01, 2021

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There is so much incredible, winning work out there, so how can you tap into it and evolve it? Ron Friedman is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, and has consulted for political leaders, nonprofits, and many of the world’s most recognized brands.

His research has appeared in major newspapers, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Globe and Mail, the Guardian, as well as magazines such as Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today. Today, his focus is on helping people succeed fast by studying strategies from high-performers which he breaks down in his most recent book, Decoding Greatness.

Let’s dive into Dr. Friedman’s expertise and learn how you can decode greatness!

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 04:47] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Ron Friedman
Bio
Dr. Friedman gives a bit of his background
Born in Israel, came to US at the age of 7
Raised on different values than peers
Prone to taking risk and receive criticism
Brains wiring to want to fit in
Enamored with music

[04:48 - 16:48] How to Decode Greatness

Dr. Friedman talks about what it means to decode greatness
Learning what’s different about the people you look up to
The approaches of the process
Debunking the ‘steal art’ formula
Look to expertise then evolve the formula
How it applies to everyday life
The balance between focusing on strengths and knowing when to keep at it
Look at your financial runway first
Don’t underestimate what you can actually do
Take a swing and see what you get
Think of the people around you
It may be time to step out of your comfort zone
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[16:49 - 30:32] How to Evolve Winning Formulas

Dr. Friedman talks about the similarities and differences from his books
Bridging the gap between what’s taught vs. how organizations operate
Borrowing winning formulas and evolving them
Your vision meets your ability
How to choose the right people to decode
Collect
Analyze
Combine
Valuable resources
Digging deeper into someone’s style
Templatize it
Gamify it
A/B Testing

[30:33 - 39:24] Networking with Greatness; How to Speak to Experts

The role of building relationships with great people
Navigating the curse of knowledge
Curate questions that shrink your ego
Ask for advice, not feedback
How to get good, honest feedback
Frame the question specifically
Focus on improvement

[39:25 - 51:26] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?
What = quality, Who = commercial success
Dr. Friedman talks about the state of his networking
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Dr. Friedman
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I feel like so many of us are taught that we need to fit in, and then it becomes harder for us to do the things necessary to be a successful entrepreneur.” - Dr. Ron Friedman

“It’s really a process of asking, ‘what is it about this that’s unique, and how do I apply this to my work?’” - Dr. Ron Friedman

Resources Mentioned:

Connect and engage with Dr. Friedman on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Check out https://www.ronfriedmanphd.com/ to learn more strategies for success!

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640: MASHUP | The Struggle Is Real (ft. Jessica Zimmerman, Levi Lusko, and Akshay Nanavati) Jun 30, 2021

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639: Jordan Mederich | Why Execution is More Important than Ideas Jun 29, 2021

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You have an idea, and that idea has the potential to storm the market, but it won’t go anywhere unless you know how to move the needle.

I have the pleasure of talking with Jordan Mederich, founder of DropFunnels, one of the fastest online marketing platforms today. Jordan is the kind of person who doesn’t just create, but disrupts and innovates inside the world of advertising. He’s also an award-winning filmmaker with his content seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, NBC, CBS, ABC, and many more.

Let’s dive in to start moving that needle and learn from Jordan why execution is more important than ideas.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:16] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Jordan Mederich
Bio
Go to https://travischappell.com/coaching and let’s chat!
Jordan gives us a bit of his background
Child to a pastor and teacher
Odd jobs leading to lifelong skills

[05:17 - 21:33] Why Execution is More Important than Ideas

Luck vs. skill
Permission theory
The importance of preparation
Building off of failure
Becoming fearless about failure
Jordan talks about going into adult life
Taking on bartering
College life
Realizing the importance for marketing
If you build it they will not come
Out-marketing competition
Understanding what a person wants
Making it on Netflix
Putting up a documentary
When it ‘clicks’
The idea and execution of DropFunnels
The psychology without the tech
The exponential growth
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[21:24 - 33:34] How to Structure Your Offers

Jordan talks about structuring your offers
Identifying the major pain points of the market
Align with your offer
Jordan’s advice for something that isn’t selling
The big 3 hinges
Traffic
Conversion
Ascension

[33:35 - 44:26] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?
Who you know is impacted by the what
Don’t put people on a pedestal
How to approach people to network
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Jordan
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s important to look back and look at where your skills came from, and how each block just stacks to build your empire.” - Jordan Mederich

“No business is ever really less difficult than any other business model… I always encourage people to be in alignment with your offers because it’s going to fuel you everyday.” - Jordan Mederich

Resources Mentioned:

DropFunnels

Connect and engage with Jordan on DropFunnel Facebook Group or shoot an email to jordan@dropfunnels.com. Check out https://jordanmederich.com/ and start executing your best ideas!

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638: Jeff Wald | The End of Jobs Jun 28, 2021

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One of the scariest things in the world may be deciding to leave a job and start out on your own, but that fear could be just what you need to push forward.

Jeff Wald is a writer, speaker, investor and serial entrepreneur. Jeff has founded several technology companies, including WorkMarket, an enterprise software platform that enables companies to manage freelancers. He now serves as an adviser to several companies and entities including the X-Prize’s Rapid Re-skilling Initiative. He is also the author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller, The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations.

Let’s dive in and learn from Jeff if and how the entrepreneurial journey could be for you.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 06:02] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Jeff Wald
Bio
Jeff gives us a bit of his background
Math vs. art
Growing up afraid and finding his way
Starting down a career in finance
Negative pushes from parents
Working up in finance leading to Harvard Business School

[06:03 - 20:35] How to Know it’s Time to Become an Entrepreneur

Jeff’s thoughts on college
An overvalued pathway
Not all people need a 4 year college
The value of trade school
What shifted for Jeff to pivot out of 9 to 5 and into entrepreneurship
From venture capitalist to his first company
Discovering the freelance and entrepreneurial route
A waking passion to solve a problem
The hard reality you should be taking on board
Balance between safe and going all in
No clear line, don’t over analyze it
Share your ideas everywhere
From an investor standpoint
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[20:36 - 33:01] The End of Jobs

Who you know, or what you know?
You’ll never know enough for the ‘what’
Who you know opens doors
Teaching kids how to network
Fixed vision vs. flexibility getting there
Set up your guardrails as a leader
Think about your how
No questioning the what
A connection that led to success
Meeting with Fred Wilson
When to keep going and when to call it
When people aren’t giving you money
How mentorship has impacted your journey?
No mentors, but an investor
The importance of coaches
Building a community
How to build your network from scratch?
Look for existing infrastructure
Look for groups and resources

[33:02 - 38:29] Closing Segment

ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Jeff
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I am scared. Scared that I'll make the wrong decisions, and will pick the right business problem. I'm scared that people will think of it and beat us, I'm scared. But that fear is a great motivator.” - Jeff Wald

“All you can bet on as an investor is you and your ability to listen and to adapt, because everything you know is wrong.You just don’t know how it’s wrong.” - Jeff Wald

Resources Mentioned:

Connect and engage with Jeff on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out https://www.jeffwald.com/ to learn more.

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637: Riaz Meghji | Every Conversation Counts Jun 26, 2021

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“If we broke out of autopilot mode, and got intentional with our listening, with our curiosity and with our empathy, how could our relationships be different?”

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. Let’s dive in and learn how to make every conversation count!

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:06] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Riaz Meghji
Bio
Riaz gives us a bit of his background
Socially anxious as a kid
Inspired by his brother to break out
A choice not to live for anyone else

[05:07 - 21:30] Dared to Believe Because of a Conversation

Making the decision to pivot away from the norm to pursue a dream
Riaz’s college experience
It took someone believe in me
Riaz’s advice to people questioning their pathway
Riaz’s journey getting into broadcasting
When all you have to offer is passion
Testing your authenticity
First time in front of the camera
Advice for people who do any kind of hosting
Prioritizing the people in front of you
“What’s on your mind”
Lean in, listen, and ask for stories
Simplicity
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[21:31 - 33:50] Every Conversation Counts

Who you know, or what you know?
Strong combination of both
Competency and trust within a relationship
When to take advice seriously and when to put your guard up
Discover before you dismiss
Balancing with someone’s expertise
The impact of mentorship and masterminds on Riaz’s life
Championing and propping each other up
The example of YouTube
A big takeaway from ‘Every Conversation Counts’
Breaking out of autopilot
Approaching each other with meaningful connection

[33:51 - 41:20] Closing Segment

ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Riaz
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Just remember you never know when you're going to cross paths with someone again.” - Riaz Meghji

“Emotion is what connects us, it polarizes us, but above all, it is what motivates us to act. And the greatest way to connect to emotion is to tell someone or ask someone about a story.” - Riaz Meghji

“If we broke out of autopilot mode, and got intentional with our listening, with our curiosity and with our empathy, how could our relationships be different?” - Riaz Meghji

Resources Mentioned:

Every Conversation Counts

Connect and engage with Riaz on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Check out https://riazmeghji.com/ to start making every conversation count.

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636: BYN Breakdown | How to Know When You Have a Good Book Idea (Ft. Author Donald Miller) Jun 25, 2021

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635: James Chapman | Eliminating Bias from Networking Jun 24, 2021

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There is limitless potential out there that has never gotten a chance because of the color of their skin or the sound of their name.

James Chapman is the founder and CEO of Plain Sight, an incredible platform networking, both in person and remotely. He's dedicated his career to taking ambitious people and getting them into one room. He started and ran Detroit Demo Day, which has provided over $4 million in funding to small businesses throughout the city of Detroit, the majority of which have been minority and women owned.

Jump right into our conversation as we talk about inherent bias in networking and how his team at Plain Sight has worked to eliminate it

to maximize relationships.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 06:03] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, James Chapman
Bio
If anything in this episode impacts, take a screenshot and tag us
James gives us a bit of his background
Growing up on the ‘hustle’
Always asking questions
Thinking out of the box
Growing up in a bad area

[06:04 - 22:17] Building a Successful Platform During COVID

James talks through his college life
Playing ball and staying active
Working to self-sustain
Coming out of college
Either basketball or business
Venturing into the business world
Starting with mobile oil changes
James work with the Detroit community fund
Starting with the co-working space
The impact of building relationships on building capital
Pushing through the Pandemic for the payoff
Building this platform during COVID
Getting ready to pivot
Trying to give value in the new working climate
The new way of doing co-working spaces
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[22:18 - 32:03] Eliminating Bias from Networking

No faces, no names, just skill and intelligence
Finding from the market testing
Giving people the choice
Who you know, or what you know?
What you know is based on who you know
When a connection led to success
Getting recruited to Detroit
College vs. going right into working and learning under someone
The impact basketball had on culture building
James' networking tips for people who want to expand
Be honest with yourself with strengths and weaknesses
Think long term and know what you bring to the table
Be humble in your development

[32:04 - 41:35] Closing Segment

The opportunities that arise from humility and being teachable
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with James
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Growing your network and connecting with people to be able to get to the goal that you're trying to get to… if we can just meet the right person, or have that right connection, then the money will follow.” - James Chapman

“People are literally not being competitive for opportunities that could better their livelihoods, because of their looks and their name.” - James Chapman

“Networking is more relationship building, and trying to get to know people that can help me achieve my long term goals… So when it comes to that, you have to really be honest about who you are, what you need, and what you can do.” - James Chapman

Resources Mentioned:

Connect and engage with James on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

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634: Midweek Mashup | World Class Motivation ft. Tomi Lahren, Brant Pinvidic, Dean Graziosi, Tom Bilyeu Jun 23, 2021

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633: Azhelle Wade | How to Make It in the Toy Industry Jun 22, 2021

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You may have a great idea that has the potential to be the next big thing. So how do you get a foot in the door? Azhelle Wade is THE toy coach. For Azhelle toys and teaching go hand in hand and her passion has led her to work at companies like Toys R Us, Madame Alexander, Party City, Horizon Group USA, and Creative Kids.

Azhelle has also been named on 3 US patents, won multiple toy awards, and has a history of building up multi-million dollar brands. She gives back now by helping others make it in the industry by inspiring their brand-building through her podcast The Toy Coach and her online course.

Dive into this episode and you’ll learn how to make it in the toy industry and many others!

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:49] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Azhelle Wade
Bio
If anything in this episode impacts, take a screenshot and tag us
Azhelle gives us a bit of her background
Wanted her own business since middle school
A love for teaching kids and design
Getting into toy design

[05:50 - 14:50] How to Make It in the Toy Industry

From college right into the field
Being specific about your placement and program
Evolving focuses and responsibilities in the toy industry
Figuring out how to take shares from competitors through innovation
Determining the value of an idea before it hits
Online databases and analytics as an available resource
Keep your ears on the ground on social media
How social media has impacted the toy world
Giving the control to the kids
Faster reaction speeds
Where to go to get your ideas off the ground
Listen in to The Toy Coach Podcast for more info
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[14:51 - 20:18] Get a Foot in the Door Through Relationships

How the virtual space has forced its way into the toy industry
The rising expenditure on toys
Companies already in e-commerce exploded
Changes in operations
The role relationships play in this business
Placement based on who you know
How to break through with your idea
What investors are looking for

[20:19 - 34:01] Closing Segment

Who you know, or what you know?
What you know started the success
Opening the doors to the ‘who’
When a connection led to success
Finding support in podcasting
Getting on NBC’s Access Daily through a post
The importance of masterminds and mentorship
Mentorship through leaders and peers
Building the course
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Azhelle
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Relationships are everything… For a lot of people, building their toy businesses, getting placement, has a lot to do with who you know and who you can get a meeting with.” - Azhelle Wade

Resources Mentioned:

Connect and engage with Azhelle on LinkedIn and Instagram. Be sure to check out https://www.azhellewade.com/ to learn more about modern marketing strategies.

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632: Laurie Krebs | Supporting Your Virtual Teams During Covid-19 Jun 21, 2021

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We all know Covid-19 truly changed the landscape of our businesses and economy. So what are the best ways to keep up with the changing climate of our work culture?

Laurie Krebs is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Red Hat. She has a proven track record of developing highly effective finance and tax organizations. She has special passion for developing and empowering associates, and as the leader of Red Hat’s Covid Response Team she was able to demonstrate incredible results and implement innovative strategies that helped the company thrive.

Let’s jump right in and learn more about supporting your virtual teams during Codid-19

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 04:24] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Laurie Krebs
Bio
Laurie gives us a bit of her background
Shy as a kid
A love for people
A career pivot after college into finance

[04:25 - 18:05] Supporting Your Virtual Teams During Covid-19

Laurie’s journey into Red Hat
The networking opportunity that led to the job
The growth process within the company
Building trust among partners
Laurie’s advice to leaders navigating big changes
Remained focused on your business
Diffusing the mission and culture of the company to a large team
Collaboration
Staying connected
he steps it took to navigate remote work
25%+ remote worker base before the pandemic
The challenges you may face
‘Recharge Weeks/Day’ and how it impacted Red Hat
Stipend strategy

[18:06 - 19:23] Back to Normal Vs. Look to the Future

What ‘going back to normal’ may look like
Business culture will shift
Trade-offs
An incentive for people to gather

[19:24 - 35:46] Closing Segment

Who you know, or what you know
Who you know, and your personal brands others know
How masterminds and mentorships came into play for Laurie
Value in leaders who you want to emulate
Define the connection point
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Laurie
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“With growth comes a lot of opportunities that you never had before and it’s easy to want to jump towards those things; and you lose sight of that base that you need, the strength you need to keep building over time.” - Laurie Krebs

“It’s all about being collaborative and staying connected.” - Laurie Krebs

“You won’t make everyone happy, but we really tried to say, ‘Okay, how are we best suited to give our employees what they need during this time?” - Laurie Krebs

Connect and engage with Laurie on LinkedIn. Be sure to check out https://www.redhat.com/en and learn how to give the best virtual experience.

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