Steve Sims, founder of the world's first luxury concierge, shares his advice on achieving ridiculous goals. From organizing events in unconventional locations like the headquarters of Space X to securing private tours with Elon Musk, Steve's accomplishments start with pushing boundaries. He emphasizes the importance of getting out of your own way, being willing to be laughed at, and creating a sense of community in business. Don't miss this episode full of unconventional wisdom!

Steve Sims, Founder & CEO of Bluefish, and author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen, discusses networking with successful people, taking action, growing your network, and offering value in conversations. They also talk about organizing luxury events, arranging a wedding with the Pope, hosting entrepreneur events, and embracing authenticity.

In this engaging discussion, entrepreneur and coach Steve Sims, known as 'The Real Life Wizard of Oz,' shares his insights on networking strategies and the power of personal branding. He emphasizes shifting from hard work to building smart relationships, highlighting authenticity in self-presentation. The chat also explores the balance between philanthropy and personal fulfillment, as well as the importance of genuine mentorship in achieving meaningful connections. Plus, Steve reflects on health and habits, stressing moderation in lifestyle choices.

On today’s show, our good friend Adam Wright fills in again with Clay, and they’re joined by a real powerhouse of a guest: Steve Sims.Steve has done some incredible things in his life. I’ll let Clay do the official introduction, but suffice it to say: you’re going to want to stick around to learn and be inspired by Steve on this one.He’s been called the “Real Life Wizard of Oz” by Forbes magazine and his landing page features a testimonial from Sir Elton John himself—among many others.PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our sponsors so we can keep airing new episodes: Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/ Hectic - Everything you need to start, manage, and grow your freelance business — in one place. Tailor Brands - Launch your business in just a few clicks (Use the code: F2F for 40% off Tailor Brands) LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Felix Gray - Best-in-class Blue Light Glasses Justworks - Manage your remote team and run your business with confidence. Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs. SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs Get your own on-air coaching callWe'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here.Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts:If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review.More Recommended Listening:This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter.We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Midweek Mashup, Travis Makes Friends podcast features Steve Sims, Rebecca Zung, and Dan Martell as they discuss the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Steve prefers self-publishing due to more creative control, Rebecca leveraged self-publishing successfully with organic sales, while Dan desired credibility but wished for more creative control. They emphasize considering goals in choosing publishing paths and share tips for driving traffic and sales for self-published books.