Intentional Growth

#339: Making Sense of us "Visionary" Types with Justin Breen

Feb 9, 2023

58:17

Do you ever get frustrated because you feel like the vision you have for the future is perfectly clear - almost obvious - and all you have to do is connect the dots, wait, and get other people on board?

Wouldn’t it be nice if it was that easy?

I have always been passionate about this topic of a “Visionary” and what it truly means. Does it really mean something special, or is it just a term used to self diagnose a passionate entrepreneur who doesn't know how to explain why they see the world the way they do while conveniently explaining away our weaknesses?

I tend to find that I (and many visionaries I know) have the gift of foresight, but it comes with pitfalls if not managed correctly - going too fast, leaving projects unfinished, getting distracted, hiring or partnering with the wrong people, or whatever else you can think of!

The worst punishment of all? Not reaching your vision.

This is why I really enjoyed today’s interview with Justin Breen. Justin is an entrepreneur and best selling author of “Epic Business” and “Epic Life.” Justin spent 20 years in the media business before starting BrEpic Communications, a premium PR firm specifically for Visionary entrepreneurs.

I wanted to have Justin on the show because of his unique ability to completely understand Visionaries (strengths and weaknesses alike) and how to leverage the world changing ideas Visionaries come up with by putting them into action.

Whether you are a Visionary - or work with one - this episode is worth the listen. Hopefully, you learn a few insights about yourself or the people you work with!

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What You Will Learn

Justin's definition of entrepreneurs vs. business owners vs. humans.
The four common characteristics successful entrepreneurs share.
What the KOLBE assessment is and how it is used to identify Visionaries, Integrators, and more.
Why the KOLBE assessment is different than other assessments like Myers-Briggs or the DiSC assessment.
Why most Visionaries are “quick starts”.
What the best complimentary profile is for a Visionary and why.
How to figure out which type of visionary you are so you can hire the right people to keep you focused.
The types of people Visionaries need to avoid.
The correlation between an entrepreneur's high IQ and happiness.

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Bio:

BrEpic Communications LLC is guided by Justin Breen, who has 20+ years in the media business, has won dozens of editing and writing awards, and is an author of countless viral stories. BrEpic will write clicky stories that highlight you or your business, and find the right pitch for multiple media outlets. Let BrEpic build your brand with creative content and successful pitches to mainstream media today.

Interview Quotes:

08:57 - “People like us are aliens within our own families and communities.” - Justin Breen

16:26 - “So Kolbe, as background, is not the cheese. It’s K-O-L-B-E. It’s not your personality, it’s how your brain takes action.” - Justin Breen

17:38 - “A true visionary is a 8,9, or 10 quick start.” - Justin Breen

21:46 - “So folks start out as entrepreneurs–true creators–and then they get trapped into being business owners cause that’s what society says is important. They’re not business owners. They just want to create.” - Justin Breen

22:47 - “Avoid boring people.” - Justin Breen

23:35 - “Time vampires, those are the worst. People that just suck time out of you.” - Justin Breen

34:30 - “The most damaged people have the best coping skills.” - Justin Breen

39:13 - “Just realizing that I’d never been more miserable in my life after I was making more money than I thought possible. That was a really good rock bottom.” - Justin Breen

39:37 - “You have to go down first to get up.” - Justin Breen

52:40 - “So the greatest joy and the greatest value of entrepreneurship is it allows me to fulfill the fundamental purpose in life while also seeking a higher purpose.” - Justin Breen

54:28- “His coaches used to tell him, ‘If you have a problem, look in the mirror, not through the window.’” - Justin Breen