The Truth About Asking for Help w/ David Newman (E107)

Many people hesitate to seek or embrace help due to the misconception that asking for support signals weakness, incapability, or lack. In reality, seeking help and leveraging the strengths of others is a powerful way to accelerate growth and achieve greater success.

In this insightful episode, Brian Bogert interviews David Newman, author of the bestselling DO IT Selling! series of business books and host of the globally ranked Top 1% podcast, The Selling Show.

David begins by sharing how his ego once held him back from seeking the help he needed, leading to unnecessary suffering. He also challenges common misconceptions about asking for help and shares his perspective on the true key to happiness and success.

As the conversation unfolds, David highlights three valuable skills that have shaped his approach to life and business. Additionally, he discusses the “Do It!" selling philosophy, designed for those who dislike selling, and illustrates how shifting from selling to serving creates a greater impact.

As we wrap up, David discusses his criteria for helping others and introduces FLOP (Feature and Leverage Other People) as a strategy for success. Moreover, he shares valuable insights about relationships that he has gained through 40 years of marriage.

Timestamps:

[02:59] Who is David Newman?

[09:35] Ego

[15:50] The key to happiness & success

[22:00] Misconceptions about seeking help

[24:17] Pivotal moment

[29:21] 3 Valuable skills

[31:43] ‘Do It! Selling’ philosophy

[39:36] Criteria for helping

[48:06] Success story

[50:35] Love for bourbon

[56:09] F.L.O.P

[01:01:17] Key marriage takeaway

Key Takeaways:  

• Ego is what we project outward to show the world we are capable, even when we internally doubt or fail to acknowledge it ourselves. ~Brian Bogert [09:44]

• If you are the smartest guy in the room, you’re in the wrong room. [10:08]

• The key to happiness and success in the universe is embracing the flow of giving and receiving. ~David Newman [15:50]

• People who ask for help aren’t lacking, weak, incapable, or unwilling. ~David Newman [22:00]

• “Stop selling and start serving, and you will sell and offer a lot more.” ~David Newman [38:35]

• “Every business problem is a personal problem in disguise.” ~David Newman [43:25]

• “Do work you love, with people you love, for those you love.” ~David Newman [43:44]

• As marketers and entrepreneurs, people are not tired of hearing from you; they are tired of hearing from you about you. ~David Newman [56:25]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

Do It! Selling: https://doitmarketing.com/selling

Keep In Touch with David Newman:

Website: https://doitmarketing.com/

Podcast: https://doitmarketing.com/podcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dnewman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjnewman/

Email: david@doitmarketing.com

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