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Chase Jarvis is back!  Chase is an award-winning artist, a serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author! He’s also one of the most influential photographers of the past decade.  Chase’s work has been featured in fine art shows across the USA, Europe and the Middle East… and he’s created campaigns for brands like Apple, Nike, and Red Bull. In episode 236 of DREAM THINK DO… we talked with Chase about one of his other amazing books called “Creative Calling” which went on to be an instant bestseller! BUT… today… we’re talking about his brand new book:  “Never Play it Safe - A practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity and a Life You Love!” In THIS book… Chase is challenging us to look at how we live.  It’s packed with stories from some of the world’s top performers… along with stories from ordinary people who have gone on to do extraordinary things! This book is your practical guide to dreaming bigger… thinking better and doing more of what you were put on the planet… so you can truly build the life you want! I’m excited for this convo… so let’s get to it!     FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CHASE: Website: www.chasejarvis.com  Chase’s New book: www.chasejarvis.com/book Find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TRBuTr    RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Check out Chase’s first time on DREAM THINK DO when we talked about how Creativity is not a skill. It’s a habit! www.mitchmatthews.com/236  Check out Antonio Neves’ most recent visit to DREAM THINK DO when we talked about the “5 Keys to Having Your BEST Day… daily!” www.mitchmatthews.com/410  If it’s finally time to write YOUR next book… check out my most recent conversation with Lise Cartwright where we discuss the “3 Lesser-Known [but wildly important] reasons to write a book THIS YEAR! [And… 3 ways to get started fast!]” www.mitchmatthews.com/406        ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! It may not surprise you at all but I loved this convo!  Loved it. Chase brought great wisdom and some awesome stories! I’m curious (as always!).   What’s something that stood out to you?  What’s something that clicked? More importantly… what’s something you’re going to experiment with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Introduction with the quote: "Do not be afraid of death. Be afraid of the half-lived life." 1:00 Mitch introduces Chase Jarvis and his new book, Never Play It Safe: A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life That You Love. 2:00 Chase shares his journey with CreativeLive and how it inspired the new book. 5:00 Chase reflects on the best things in life happening outside of your comfort zone. 7:00 Discussion on the illusion of safety and how real growth happens beyond "safe" choices. 8:30 Exploration of Helen Keller’s quote: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." 10:00 Chase talks about being intentional in choosing the problems you want in life. 12:00 The seven levers to living fully, starting with directing your attention to what matters. 15:00 Chase discusses how writing the book helped him rediscover his path. 18:00 Focus on attention and creativity, and reclaiming both from modern distractions. 22:00 Story about Brené Brown and focusing on the opinions that truly matter. 25:00 Importance of daily clarity and journaling to guide your life’s direction. 28:00 The significance of communication in pursuing a meaningful life. 31:00 Chase encourages listeners to take bold action toward their dreams. 42:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on avoiding the "half-lived life" and embracing bold decisions to live fully.  

Antonio Neves is back!  I could go on and on about Tony’s achievements and here’s just a short list! He’s the founder of the Man Morning community! He’s the author of the international bestselling book Stop Living on Autopilot Tony’s an award-winning journalist (NBC, PBS, MTV Networks). He’s a success coach for married professionals with kids! He’s one of the best freeegin’ keynote speakers in the world.   And he’s an incredible husband to an amazing bride… and he’s a loving dad to two beautiful kiddos! AND… as of today… he’s a FIVE TIME GUEST on DREAM THINK DO! In the past… we’ve talked about: Surrounding yourself with the right people AND how to do that! We’ve talked throughs specific strategies to be a BOLDER… HAPPIER you! We’ve also dug into some of the surprising secrets of highly successful people! And… in the OG… one of the first podcast episodes I EVER recorded… we talked about how it’s not about where you start… it’s about where you intentionally put yourself. Whew… it’s a LONG list and it represents some true GOLD.  I’ll put links to all of them in the show notes… BUT lately… I’ve been seeing Tony get MORE done… on stages all over the country… on social media… showing up and offering up true wisdom and heart… AND I’m hearing about fun projects and cool stuff his family is doing… so I reached out and asked, “BROTHER… how are you getting all this done?” He shot me back a link to the coolest tool! It’s a tool to help you plan your day… so you can have the best freeegin’ day every day! So we’re going to talk about what he’s doing… step by step. So YOU can have your best day… daily.  It’s not too crazy… if you know what you’re doing!  Let’s get to it! MORE ABOUT TONY NEVES: Tony’s website: https://theantonioneves.com/ Tony’s 1 PAGE PLANNER: 1-day planner Tony’s “Stop Living on Auto-Pilot” bestselling book: Click here Man Morning: https://www.manmorning.com We talked about the surprising brain-health benefits of weightlifting.  Here’s the study I was referencing: Click here EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this powerful and fun episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: “DTD” to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Connect with People Who Will help you Live the Best Life: https://mitchmatthews.com/372/  3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump!: https://mitchmatthews.com/241/ Don’t Rush The Mountain Top: www.mitchmatthews.com/077  It’s Not About Where You Start!: www.mitchmatthews.com/004    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click hereLET’S HEAR FROM YOU! It may not surprise you at all but I loved this convo!   Tony always brings the wisdom and the heart… and today was no exception! I’m curious (as always!).   What’s something that stood out to you?  What’s something that resonated?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to experiment with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Cassidyy Atkins is joining us. Cassidyy is a Media Strategist and Podcast Producer and she’s been empowering and equipping Content Creators and Entrepreneurs for over a decade. She and her team help to produce hundreds of chart-topping shows on Apple!  (Podcasts like DREAM THINK DO… for example.) And she’s helped produce episodes with people like Tony Robbins, Chalene Johnson, Pat Flynn and Michael Hyatt. Cassidyy is a “secret weapon” because she’s all about helping her clients to maximize every minute of their shows… through repurposing of their content for social media, online courses and more!  As a result, she’s helped to generate millions of dollars for her Content Creators  Cassidyy is awesome at identifying trends and big opportunities that are around the corner… so I’m VERY excited to talk with her about the future of Podcasting… and why YOU… yes YOU… should think about jumping in! So let’s get to it! MORE ABOUT CASSIDYY: Email about Podcasting: Support@creativepodcastco.com Cassidyy Atkins’ website: creativepodcastco.com Creativepodcastco on Insta: instagram.com/creativepodcastco CHECK OUT MITCH’S RECENT EPISODE on the “STATE OF THE UNION” of PODCASTING: https://mitchmatthews.com/401/ EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this episode. EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!  Click here to find out more about this incredible event!  (And remember… Cassidyy is going to be there!)  We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!   It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: You knew the question was coming.  So… let’s get to it. How about YOU?  What questions (big or small) do YOU still have about the podcasting world… and/or starting your own podcast? Just think about it.  You could have a “limited release” podcast with just 10 episodes… but THAT would give you the excuse to have fun conversations with REALLY interesting people.   And it would be something that would allow you to spark really interesting convos at parties and networking events.   YOU could do it! So… as Cassidyy said, “Why not YOU!?!” Let’s go! Leave a comment below or shoot us an email and let us know!   And hey… if you leave/send a question… I WILL get back to you! And seriously… we LOVE hearing from YOU!!! Let’s do this! Mitch Minute By Minute: 0:02 Introduction to Episode 409 and the topic "Unleash Your Voice." 0:31 Mitch introduces Cassidyy Atkins, the podcast producer behind Dream Think Do, and shares how she's contributed to the podcast's success. 1:29 Cassidyy's journey as a media strategist and podcast producer, working with big names like Tony Robbins and Michael Hyatt. 2:21 Cassidyy’s upcoming session at EncouragerCon, and Mitch shares a special discount code for listeners. 3:56 Cassidyy's unique approach to helping clients, including maximizing content and generating millions in revenue. 5:15 The power of podcasting for building connections with influential people and growing influence. 6:00 Discussion on how podcasting provides access to conversations with high-profile individuals and helps create a platform for important voices. 8:09 Mitch and Cassidyy talk about the benefits of podcasting as an excuse to have meaningful conversations with people you admire. 10:00 Cassidyy emphasizes that podcasting opens opportunities for anyone, no matter their setup, to connect with influential figures. 11:36 How podcasting creates a platform where you’re not just gaining access but providing a valuable service for guests. 12:17 The positive impact of podcasting on influence and growing connections with audiences. 13:00 Mitch shares examples of how his podcasting journey led to conversations with prominent figures and deepened connections with his audience. 16:00 Cassidyy shares insights on the power of consistency in podcasting and the importance of speaking from conviction, not for likes or virality. 18:00 The need to overcome fears when starting a podcast and how that often mirrors internal struggles. 20:00 Mitch highlights the importance of going beyond the initial doubts and embracing podcasting as a tool for personal growth. 22:00 Discussion on how podcasting helps solidify your thoughts and builds clarity around your message and beliefs. 24:00 Podcasting as a "golden key" to unlocking new opportunities and deepening relationships with listeners. 28:00 Cassidyy shares the benefits of podcasting for content creators, coaches, and speakers in amplifying their message and repurposing content efficiently. 30:00 Mitch emphasizes how podcasting provides continuous engagement with listeners and helps solidify personal and business growth. 32:00 The role of podcasting in creating meaningful relationships with audiences and providing long-term value. 35:00 Mitch and Cassidyy discuss how podcasting is a low-risk, high-impact tool that allows for creative freedom and flexibility. 40:00 Cassidyy talks about the global reach of podcasts and how they allow creators to build communities around the world. 42:00 The importance of being authentic and allowing the podcasting platforms to help you find your people. 45:00 Mitch and Cassidyy discuss the stages of podcasting, starting with the "Should I?" phase and moving through messy beginnings to finding your voice and audience. 52:00 The power of podcasting in solidifying your voice and creating deep connections with listeners. 54:00 Discussion on finding your people and the surprising ways podcasting can connect you with an audience that resonates deeply with your message. 57:00 Cassidyy explains the freedom to create and repurpose content across multiple platforms, reducing the effort while amplifying the reach. 1:01:00 Finding the funding stage—when and how to monetize your podcast through sponsors, affiliates, and leveraging your business ecosystem. 1:08:00 The freedom to run stage—embracing the creative freedom podcasting provides and continuing to explore and evolve your content. 1:12:00 Cassidyy and Mitch emphasize the power of owning your RSS feed and the importance of free speech in the podcasting space. 1:14:00 Mitch's Minute: Final thoughts on podcasting as a tool for personal freedom and creative exploration.

How does someone land their dream job… right out of college? How does someone position themselves to create some of the biggest breakout products in the tech industry? How does someone walk alongside some of the most successful people in the world?  Well… that’s what we’re talking about in THIS episode… and you might be surprised to find that someone who’s done just that will be quick to tell you that he wasn’t motivated by ambition… but instead… by enthusiasm and passion. That’s right. Tom Conrad is joining us!  Tom is living a true DREAM THINK DO life!  He dreamed of working for Apple as a kid… and pursued that goal.  While going to the University of Michigan… he secured an internship with Apple… and after a bold conversation… he wound up being recruited by Apple after graduating. In addition to his experience at Apple… Tom’s been a vital part of some significant successes. For example… he was a co-creator and Chief Technology officer and Executive Vice President of Product at Pandora… which he helped take from zero to 80 million users. He was the VP of Product for Snap… where he worked side by side with Evan Spiegel. (If you don’t know… Evan became the youngest billionaire in the world in 2015.) Tom’s now the CEO for Zero… a metabolic health app which is on a mission to extend the lifespan and the health span of the human race.  He’s helped the app to grow to almost 14 million users AND… sidebar… they have a 4.8 in the Apple store… with over 435,000 ratings… which is wildly impressive! Now… along with these big wins… Tom is also quick to point to some setbacks along the way.  And we’ll talk about those as well… and what Tom learned from them!  It’s a great conversation… so let’s get to it! WHERE TO FIND TOM: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tconrad Zero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerolongevity A recent article Tom wrote on Medium: Click here EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this episode. EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! Tom’s living the DREAM THINK DO life! He’s stayed open and he’s been willing to experiment and learn as he goes… and it’s made all the difference!  It was incredible to learn from his journey! Okay… let’s get to it!   You KNOW I’m going to ask… because I am ALWAYS curious about YOU and what YOU heard.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let me know. And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch Minute By Minute: 0:31 Mitch introduces Tom Conrad’s impressive career in the tech industry, mentioning his roles at Apple, Pandora, and Snap. 1:29 Overview of Tom's journey, from working at Apple to his involvement in creating Pandora and becoming CEO of Zero. 2:21 How enthusiasm and passion, not ambition, can guide your career and open doors of opportunity. 3:00 How to save at EncouragerCon with a special discount for just Dream Think Do listeners! 4:00 Tom reflects on his childhood dream of working at Apple and how it became a reality. 5:15 Discussion on Tom's internship at Apple and the bold move he made to secure his dream job. 7:06 Tom talks about the impact of that bold conversation and how it led to a job offer. 8:09 Mitch and Tom discuss the importance of taking risks and having bold conversations to achieve career goals. 10:00 Tom shares his early career experiences at Micro Center, which helped build his confidence. 12:00 Tom emphasizes the role of passion over ambition in guiding his career path. 13:00 Tom discusses how serendipity and being in the right place at the right time contributed to his success. 15:00 Mitch highlights Tom's success in building Pandora from the ground up to 80 million users. 18:00 Tom shares the story of joining Savage Beast (later Pandora) after a bold conversation with the CEO. 20:00 Tom reflects on the setbacks he faced during his career and what he learned from those experiences. 22:00 Discussion about Tom’s work at Pandora and the importance of creating a simple user experience with cutting-edge algorithms. 24:00 Tom shares his journey of learning from failures, like his experience with Quibi, and how he turned them into lessons. 28:00 Tom and Mitch discuss the importance of perseverance even when faced with setbacks and challenges. 30:00 Tom talks about his current role as CEO of Zero and his mission to improve people's health and longevity. 32:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on the importance of staying passionate, taking bold steps, and learning from both successes and failures.

Today… we’re talking with one of my favorite humans… Calina Mishay. Cal… first joined me… way back… on episode 185.  And if you follow Cal… you know she’s doing some amazing work as an artist based in Texas.   She grew up in a small town and overcame a lot!  She started to build a flourishing art career and then a few years ago, Cal expanded her work and started tackling urban street art… making these amazing 3 story-high murals in small towns around the US.  As she’s been doing it… she’s also infusing new life into these small towns where she’s doing these murals… and she’s been uncovering all these amazing stories and hidden gems in these small towns too. And guess what? NOW Cal is bringing these stories to the world through her brand new TV show called… “Cal’s Hometown Revival!” It’s been a heck of a journey to get here…  I’m soooo excited for this conversation… so let’s get to it!   LINKS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CAL: Cal’s TV SHOW: https://www.calshometownrevival.com/ Cal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calinamishay/ Cal’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Calinamishay/   CAL’S PAST DTD EPISODE: Be sure to check out Cal’s first time on DREAM THINK DO: Painting BIG WALLS and BREAKING through BIG FEARS with Calina Mishay! www.mitchmatthews.com/185 EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s “other” PODCAST called:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!  But then again… I ALWAYS love talking with people who are out there living the DREAM THINK DO life… and that’s Cal!  She took two things she’s passionate about BIG ART and SMALL TOWNS and combined them to make something magical!  And now… there’s going to be a TV show about it! It’s soooo awesome! Okay… let’s get to it!   You KNOW I’m going to ask… because I am curious.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch   Minute By Minute: 0:31 The story of reconnecting with Calina on the anniversary of her previous episode. 1:29 Calina's achievements over the past six years, combining her passions for big art and small towns into a new TV show. 2:21 Introduction of Calina's new TV show that combines her art and small-town revitalization. 2:44 How to save on EncouragerCon! Discount code just for Dream Think Do listeners. 5:15 Calina's journey from episode 185 to now, including her work as a muralist. 6:00 Calina's background and early life in a small town in Texas. 7:06 Calina's transition from college to becoming a successful muralist. 8:09 The impact of Calina's murals on small towns and the community. 10:00 Calina's experience of bringing her murals to small towns and the connections she made. 11:36 The creation and impact of Calina's first mural in her hometown. 12:00 The importance of community and support in Calina's journey. 12:17 Calina's commitment to making her supporters proud. 13:00 The significant role of small towns in Calina's career and TV show. 15:00 The inspiration and journey behind Calina's TV show. 16:00 The organic development of the TV show and the support from her community. 18:00 The passion and grassroots nature of Calina's TV show. 19:00 The challenges and joys of filming the first episodes of the TV show. 20:00 The spontaneity and authenticity of the show. 21:00 Calina's experience of being out of her comfort zone during filming. 22:00 The importance of capturing genuine moments and stories in the show. 24:00 Calina's approach to celebrating small towns and the people within them. 26:00 The potential for the TV show to inspire and impact others. 28:00 The vision for future seasons and highlighting other artists and muralists. 30:00 Calina's viral Instagram post and the story behind it. 32:00 Calina's personal journey of faith and finding peace. 34:00 The impact of God's love on Calina's life and work. 36:00 The mission of the TV show to spread love, positivity, and the importance of small-town stories. 38:00 The significance of grassroots support and community involvement in the show's success. 40:00 How listeners can support Calina's show and get involved. 42:00 Calina's encouragement for others to pursue their dreams and believe in themselves. 44:00 Mitch's Minute: Key thoughts and take aways! Final thoughts on Calina's story, the power of small-town connections, and the importance of taking steps towards big dreams.  

Lise Cartwright is BACK!!!  I’m so excited for this. Since Lise Cartwright has been on DREAM THINK DO 3 times… you probably remember that she’s a bestselling nonfiction author of ______ 37 books! She’s also a true business strategist and coach. If you ask her… she’ll tell you… she’s obsessed with helping creatives grow an online business they love!  She’s the founder of Hustle & Groove… which is a powerful online resource for helping you grow a profitable business with ease.  Through her books, memberships, and coaching… she’s helped thousands of people on their journey to developing a business that’s easy, fun, and profitable. AND… I’m VERY honored and excited to say that she’ll be one of our AMAZING speakers at EncouragerCON this year!  She spoke last year… but we had to do her talk remotely… and even though she wasn’t in the room… she blew people away! But this year… she’s going to be BE IN THE HOUSE!!!   And I can’t flippin’ wait! To tide me over until EncouragerCON… I wanted to have Lise back on DREAM THINK DO and I can’t wait.   So let’s get started!   MORE INFO ON LISE: website: www.hustleandgroove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisecartwrightnz Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/lisecarter  EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US!   Check out Mitch’s “other” PODCAST called:    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   LISE CARTWRIGHT ON PAST DTD EPISODES: The Secret Solution to Worry: www.mitchmatthews.com/189  Breaking out and Creating More of the LIFE You WANT: www.mitchmatthews.com/110  The $1000 / Month Side Hustle: www.mitchmatthews.com/015  LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!  But then again… I ALWAYS love talking with Lise! She’s created a true DREAM THINK DO life and I love it! Okay… let’s get to it!  You KNOW I’m going to ask… because I am curious.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! - Mitch Minute By Minute:  0:00 Introduction to Episode 404 and welcoming Lise Cartwright. 0:25 Get to know Lise! (Yes, she really did write 48 books!) 1:16 Discussion on Lise's work in helping creatives grow an online business through her platform, Hustle and Groove. 3:00 A look into Lise's upcoming session at EncouragerCon and how you can get in the room! 4:00 Lise talks about her writing journey, starting in 2014, and achieving 48 books in 10 years. 5:18 Discussion on the importance of publishing a book for connection with your audience. 6:28 Lise emphasizes that having a book allows you to connect with people in a deeper way compared to social media. 7:50 Books offer a unique opportunity to reach people who prefer different learning methods (reading over audio or video). 9:00 Writing a book can help solidify your thoughts and beliefs, providing clarity and focus. 10:00 Lise discusses the strategy of breaking a longer book into a series of shorter books to cater to shorter attention spans. 11:18 The advantage of self-publishing is the flexibility to structure your book in a way that best serves your audience. 13:00 Lise's recent strategy involved breaking one book into five smaller books, including workbooks, to provide practical exercises and actionable steps. 15:00 Books can serve as a stepping stone to more extensive programs or coaching, helping people engage with your content at different levels. 16:30 The importance of meeting your audience where they are and offering them content that is easy to digest and apply. 18:00 Discussion on the concept of "airplane books" - books that are short enough to be read on a single flight, providing quick and impactful insights. 20:00 Encouragement to mine existing content (blog posts, social media, emails) to create a book, making the process more manageable. 21:00 Using modern tools to transcribe spoken content into written form, making book writing accessible even for those who prefer speaking over writing. 22:00 Example of using Zoom to record content that can be transcribed and edited into a book. 24:00 Lise's recent book took five hours to create by repurposing existing content and organizing it effectively. 26:00 The benefits of creating multiple books to provide continuous engagement and value to your audience. 28:00 Lise's excitement about attending EncouragerCon in person this year for deeper connection and engagement. 30:00 Mitch's Minute: Final thoughts on the importance of not waiting for a "perfect" idea to write a book - just start with your unique perspective.

Jon Housholder is our guest!  Jon is the co-owner of Unrivaled Films. He writes… directs… edits and produces critically acclaimed and beloved documentaries and docuseries for major streaming services and the big TV networks. Unrivaled Films also creates viral music videos AND they’ve created some of the coolest TV commercials for big brands that have been shown around the world! He’s won multiple emmys and he’s been able to interview and work with some of the biggest names in NASCAR, professional sports and Hollywood! And… most importantly… he’s married to his dream girl (LIZ) and they two beautiful kiddos. We’re going to talking CREATIVITY… FOCUS… TRUST… and going after BIG DREAMS! Let’s do this! MORE ABOUT JON HOUSHOLDER: Jon’s Unrivaled Films: https://www.unrivaledfilms.co Unrivaled Films Sizzle Reel: UNRIVALED FILMS - SHOW REEL from Unrivaled Films on Vimeo. Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonhousholder Unrivaled Films in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrivaled.films EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome to Episode 403! Mitch Matthews introduces the episode and topics. 1:27 How To Save On EncouragerCon Tickets! Details on EncouragerCon focus areas: reach, revenue, and rest. 4:01 Guest Introduction: John Householder Introduction of John Householder, co-owner of Unrivaled Films. 5:57 Current Projects and Short Film: The Jukebox Discussion on current projects and the narrative short film, The Jukebox. 10:58 Focus in Documentary Production Importance of focus in documentary production. 14:00 Editing Techniques and Maintaining Focus John's techniques for maintaining focus during editing. 17:18 Building Trust with Interview Subjects Methods for achieving authentic and engaging interviews. 25:00 Human Element in Documentaries Incorporating the human element to make documentaries relatable. 28:41 Working with Business Partner Jeff Schaefer Insights on John's partnership with Jeff Schaefer. 32:00 Origin of Their Business Partnership Evolution of their business partnership over time. 36:00 Taking Educated Risks Advice on taking educated risks and planning when pursuing dreams. 40:00 Nurturing Relationships in Business Importance of nurturing business relationships. 43:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Advice on starting a business and surrounding oneself with trustworthy people. 45:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest Takeaways and Action Steps Reflection on the episode and actionable steps for listeners. NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: I loved this conversation!  Seriously… LOVED it. You could hear Jon’s passion!  Plus, you can also understand why Unrivaled Films has had so many successes! It’s a true DREAM THINK DO story!  They are dreaming BIGGER… thinking BETTER and doing MORE of what they’re supposed to be doing!  I love it! Okay… so I am curious.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Bestselling author & award winning speaker… Alex Weber is back! You may remember Alex from episode 380 of DREAM THINK DO… where we talked about 3 keys to becoming unstoppable!  Alex has been killing it as a speaker… winning awards and traveling the globe!  But not only that but he’s working hard to build a business and a life that he freeeegin’ loves!   And that’s why I’m sooooo freeeeegin’ excited to have him join us for EncouragerCON this year!   He’s going to bring real-world strategies for growing a profitable and impactful speaking business.  And it’s going to be game-changing… especially if you’re wanting to build your own speaking business! And… just as importantly… speaking of Alex building a business and a life that he loves… Alex’s amazing girlfriend will also be joining us for THIS conversation… as well as for EncouragerCON! Jessica Backurz is an Empowerment Coach, focused on Faith, Fitness, and Relationships and she’s got an incredible story herself!  You are going to love her! Plus, she and Alex have been creating fun engaging content together and I got the “nudge” that it was time for them to share the stage and talk about creating content together AND supporting each other as your speaking career is taking off! MORE ABOUT ALEX WEBER: Alex Weber’s Website: www.imalexweber.com Alex’s Book: Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You  EncouragerCON 2024 We’re talking about EncouragerCON in this awesome conversation.  But you might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome to Episode 404 and a preview of the topics and guests for the episode. 0:25 Discussion about relationships and supporting each other in pursuing big dreams. 0:53 Mention of Encourager Con and its significance for coaches, speakers, and content creators. 1:16 Announcement about the discount for Dream Think Do listeners using the code DTD. 3:00 Introduction of Alex Weber, a returning guest from Episode 380. 4:26 Recap of Alex's achievements and his journey from American Ninja Warrior to a successful speaker. 5:09 Introduction of Jessica Backurz, Alex's girlfriend, and empowerment coach. 6:00 Alex and Jessica share how they met and their perspectives on the encounter. 8:00 Discussion on the importance of being confident and secure in oneself before meeting the right person. 9:00 Conversation about creating content together and the transparency they bring to their audience. 10:00 Jessica's transition into speaking and coaching, inspired by Alex's encouragement. 12:00 Alex's journey from high school lacrosse coach to professional speaker. 13:00 Alex's experience with stand-up comedy and TV hosting before focusing on speaking. 14:00 The turning point in Alex's career when he decided to pursue speaking full-time. 16:00 The impact of the pandemic on Alex's speaking career and how he adapted. 18:00 Discussion on the importance of authenticity and staying true to one's calling. 20:00 Alex and Jessica talk about the importance of community and surrounding oneself with supportive people. 22:00 Balancing a busy life with speaking engagements and building businesses together. 24:00 The importance of communication and prioritizing each other in their relationship. 25:00 Jessica's strategies for staying motivated, including starting the day with the Bible and valuing community. 26:00 The significance of having a supportive community for maintaining mental and emotional health. 28:00 Encouragement for aspiring speakers to start with a clear purpose and impact in mind. 30:00 Alex shares his advice for new speakers and the importance of staying true to their message. 32:00 The unique aspects of Encourager Con and its inclusive, transparent environment. 34:00 The honor and excitement of speaking together at Encourager Con. 35:00 Closing thoughts on the conversation and invitation to join Encourager Con with the discount code DTD. 36:00 Mitch's Minute: Key takeaways from the conversation and the importance of focusing on impact. RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Be sure to check out Alex’s FIRST appearance on DREAM THINK DO… where we talk about the 3 Keys to Becoming UNSTOPPABLE!  mitchmatthews.com/380 Alex was an American Ninja Warrior… and we’ve actually had another Ninja Warrior on the show!  Her name is Mckenna Haase and she’s wildly inspiring!  Check out her DTD interview here: mitchmatthews.com/mckenna-haase Speaking of LA… I talk with Laura Gassner Otting about a wildly important LA meeting that was Divinely timed in THIS episode: mitchmatthews.com/377   LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!   Alex & Jessica dropped some pure gold!   Separately… and together… they’ve got an amazing DREAM THINK DO story cooking! Okay… so I am curious.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Have you been thinking about quitting your job… in order to pursue a big dream or to launch your business… full time?  Well… this week, Mitch Matthews helps you to figure exactly WHEN and HOW to take the leap… by helping you to get clear on your “LEAP NUMBER.”  In fact, he’ll walk you through what he calls the “Leap Number Equation” so you can take a bold leap forward… not a blind leap.  That’s right!  You don’t need to cross your fingers and hope!  This is a powerful process that will help you so you can make the decision to LEAP for the dream with confidence!  Plus, Mitch will also help you to have discussions with the important people in your life about this big decision too!  It’s a powerful, timely and fun episode!   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MITCH’S BOOK: Mitch references his book: DREAM JOB REDEFINED Click here to find it on Amazon.  FREE PARTICIPANT GUIDE: Download the FREE “Leap Number” Participant’s Guide: Click here ONE-ON-ONE MENTOR SESSION WITH MITCH: To grab a free one-on-one Mentor Session… Click here! LIFE COACH TRAINING:  Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?   Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! 3 Keys to Launching! 2 Steps for Creating Time! 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What did YOU think of the “Leap Number Equation?” More importantly… how do you want to apply it?   And… what questions do YOU have for Mitch about this important process? Leave a comment below and let us know!  Mitch will reply! Let’s do this! Oh… and please share this episode with anyone you know who’s thinking about taking the “leap!”  Thanks!!!   Minute By Minute:  0:00 Welcome back! Introduction to Episode 403. 0:20 Listener's story about quitting his job and discovering the "Leap Number" concept. 1:05 Importance of understanding the "Leap Number" to move boldly into new ventures. 2:00 Explanation of the "Leap Number" concept and its relevance. 2:45 Revisit of the "Leap Number" due to listener feedback. 3:30 Introduction to the "Encouraging the Encouragers" podcast and mentor sessions. 5:00 Listener's feedback on missing the "Leap Number" before quitting. 6:00 The concept of "Leap Number" and its role in calculated decisions. 7:20 Risk tolerance and its importance in determining the "Leap Number." 8:40 Reward tolerance and the balance with risk tolerance. 10:00 The significance of streams of income in making the leap. 11:30 Discussion on savings and its role in the leap decision. 13:00 Personal story of transitioning from a bad-fit job to a coaching business. 15:00 The four elements of the "Leap Number": Risk tolerance, Reward tolerance, Streams of income, and Savings. 17:00 Step-by-step guide to calculating your "Leap Number." 19:00 Using a percentage of current income to determine the "Leap Number." 20:30 Example of hitting the leap number and transitioning to full-time. 22:00 The role of systems and consistency in achieving the leap number. 24:00 Encouragement to take bold, calculated steps towards your dream. 26:00 Final thoughts and encouragement to use the "Leap Number" for bold decisions. 28:00 How to access free training and participant guide. 30:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps.

GUEST: CPA, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author - Mel Abraham Mel Abraham is BACK!  Since this is his THIRD time on DTD… you probably remember that Mel is a CPA by education… but an entrepreneur by exhilaration. Mel is a guy I trust… especially when it comes to talking about finances and money!  So… when I saw he had a brand new book coming out… I said, “Brother… we’ve got to have you back on the show to talk about this!” The book is called, “Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder for You Than You Did for It!” What I love about this concept is… Mel is not just teaching you how to save money or just get out of debt.  Those are good things and they’re in the book… but he’s talking about practical ways that you can make money work FOR you! And… he’s unbiased from the standpoint… he’s not selling a specific financial product.  His only bias is that he feels that "financial freedom is your birthright.”   So THAT is his bias. I should also mention that Mel TOTALLY married up… and he gets to travel and live life with his amazing bride Stefanie and their Sheepadoodles… Budo & Sampson! He’s a proud dad and grandpa… he’s an accomplished martial artist… and he’s a true teacher… so I’m so glad to have him BACK on DTD… so let’s get to this! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEL & HIS BOOK: Find Mel’s book: Building Your Money Machine: Click here and get your bonuses! Find the book on AMAZON: Click here Here’s YOUR opportunity for a DREAM THINK DO t-shirt! People are loving their DREAM THINK DO t-shirts from Episode 400… so we wanted to give more away!   Here’s all you have to do: Click here… and leave a review on Apple. Send us a screenshot of the review by emailing: contactus @ MitchMatthews.com!   THEN… on May 31st… we’ll pick five winners to get some sweet DTD swag!   So get it done and get in the running!   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:   TURNING THOUGHTS INTO IMPACT AND INCOME! www.mitchmatthews.com/079 OVERCOMING THE “WORK-LIFE” FALLACY! www.mitchmatthews.com/017  CREATING A MILLIONAIRE MINDSET [& BREAKING FREE FROM MONEY HEAD JUNK!] www.mitchmatthews.com/389    FREE RESOURCES, TRAINING & TOOLS:   Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?  Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch   Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! •3 Keys to Launching! •2 Steps for Creating Time! •1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth!   Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS Be sure to check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS.” You can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s now in the top 2.5% of all podcasts and it’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What questions would YOU ask Mel? More importantly… what stuck with you (big or small) from the stories and strategies that Mel offered?   Leave a comment below and let us know!  I’ll get back to you! And seriously… we’d LOVE to hear from YOU!!! Let’s do this!   Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome back! Introduction to Episode 402. 0:23 The importance of discussing money and finances. 0:45 Money mindsets and their impact on dreams. 1:15 Strategies to overcome limiting money beliefs. 2:00 Building wealth to align with life vision. 2:43 Dream Think Do swag giveaway! 5:00 Get to know Mel Abraham and a look at his new book. 7:15 Defining financial freedom and overcoming mental barriers. 9:00 Misconceptions about wealth and the importance of behavior. 15:00 Mel's personal financial journey and lessons learned. 17:00 Importance of starting financial planning early. 19:19 Simple Financial behaviors that lead to wealth creation. 24:00 The four stages of building wealth. 27:00 Financial stability: meeting basic needs. 28:00 Financial security: covering current expenses. 29:00 Financial independence: replacing income. 30:00 Financial freedom: funding your aspirational life. 31:00 The importance of life goals in financial planning. 34:00 Mel's cancer journey and its impact on his financial perspective. 37:00 Sustainable joy and the rich life concept. 39:00 Building systems for financial and life success. 42:00 How to get Mel's book and available pre-order bonuses. 46:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps.