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Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh | Super Connector! - Stop networking. Do this instead. Mitch Matthews interviews Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh, co-authors of the new book, "Super Connector – Stop networking and start building business relationships that matter." Scott Gerber is CEO of The Community Company… an organization that builds and manages professional communities for media companies and global brands. Ryan is the co-founder and COO of The Community Company. He also co-founded Brazen Careerist… a career-management site for high achieving young professionals and ambitious college students. They've had tremendous success in a short period and they credit their networks for that. In the interview, they cover specific strategies for building great business relationships that make the difference. Listen To The Podcast: Today I interview Scott Gerber & Ryan Paugh, the co-authors of the new book: "Super Connector - Stop networking and start building business relationships that matter." Both authors are successful entrepreneurs and executives. They both come from humble backgrounds and they have built successful businesses and impressive personal networks. Now, they're sharing how they did it. One of the things that makes this book so unique is Scott and Ryan are very different people. One bold and brazen. One quieter and introspective. One extroverted. One introverted. So their strategies for expanding your connections and influence are helpful whether you love to network… or if you throw up just a little when you think about "networking opportunities." Scott Gerber is CEO of The Community Company… an organization that builds and manages professional communities for media companies and global brands. He is the co-founder of YEC, an invitation-only organization for successful young entrepreneurs, and Forbes Councils, a collective of invitation-only organizations for world-class executives. He's also special advisor to Forbes Media, and author of the book Never Get a "Real" Job. Ryan is the co-founder and COO of The Community Company. He first co-founded Brazen Careerist… a career-management site for high achieving young professionals and ambitious college students. He then went on to co-found YEC with Scott. YEC's members now generate billions of dollars in revenue and have created tens of thousands of jobs. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER: One of the things I've learned from interviewing 200+ successful people over the years is that almost all of them point to their network being at the center of their success. Friends who encourage them. Business relationships who help get them in the door. Advocates who help to seal the deal. Fans who help them spread the word. Your network matters. Solid connections help us to reach our potential. Great relationships make life richer. That's why I'm excited for you to hear this interview. I think you'll dig it. WHAT STOOD OUT TO YOU? Leave a comment and let me know what story or strategy stood out to you. What's something you're going to try? I can't wait to hear from YOU! GRAB THE BOOK: Again, the book is called: Click here to grab a copy: "Super Connector - Stop networking and start building business relationships that matter." Let me know what you think! Keep bringing your awesome, Mitch

Robert Klinck Protect Your Dream & Ideas! Mitch interviews Robert "Bobby" Klinck about the intellectual property laws that exist to protect your big dreams and big ideas. Bobby is an I.P. attorney and Harvard Law graduate. He's focused on helping entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators harness and protect their intellectual property. They also talk about how technology and social media are changing IP law and the things you need to know to protect your ideas and also stay within the law too! Listen in to be inspired and equipped. Listen To The Podcast: This week, I talk to Robert "Bobby" Klinck. He's an intellectual property attorney who graduated from Harvard Law. Bobby's dad was a small business owner, so he's always had a heart for helping big thinkers and innovators harness and protect their ideas and dreams. In our conversation, we dive into some of the biggest questions people have about how the law works and key strategies YOU can use right away to keep your ideas (and dreams) safe. We also talk about how technology and social media are changing the legal landscape and the things you need to know on that front too! We also talk about how to stay within the law when it comes to sharing other people's ideas too! His down to earth style and his real world approach were really refreshing! If you've ever wondered about how to protect your ideas AND stay within the law as you do… listen in. I think you'll dig it. And hey… leave a comment and let me know what stood out to you. Plus, let me know what questions you still have. We'd love to keep this conversation going and I know Bobby is all about getting you the answers you need! Mitch Bobby's Contact Info: Website: www.youronlinegenius.com Social Media Links: https://twitter.com/BobbyKlinck https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertklinck https://www.facebook.com/youronlinegenius

The Scholarship System Check out Jocelyn's Free Scholarship System Webinar Jocelyn Pearson was a B-student in high school but she paid for 100% of her college with scholarships. The scholarships weren't awarded due to financial need either. She earned them by figuring out a system for finding, applying for and winning scholarships. Now, she teaches others how to earn scholarships and graduate from college with zero debt. It's not easy. You have to work at it. But her system has helped students and families around the country. In this episode, we talk about her journey and some specific strategies to help you get started! Listen To The Podcast: Jocelyn Pearson was a B-student in high school. Her parents made just enough money so she didn't qualify for financial aid. They wanted to help her pay for school, but since she had 5 siblings… they couldn't. She had a decision to make. She could take out student loans and go into debt. Or… she could try to get scholarships. She went with option B. BIG time. Even though she was a student with no standout sports or academic achievements… she went after scholarships like. It. was. her. job. Af first… she had no luck. But then she started to figure things out. And it paid off. After four years of school (and a semester abroad) she graduated with ZERO debt. Check out Jocelyn's Free Scholarship System Webinar What's even better is her story didn't stop there. She started to teach her friends her "system" and it worked for them too! Now, Jocelyn is teaching parents and students around the country how to go after scholarships no matter whether they're academic or sports superstars or not! In this insightful episode of DREAM THINK DO… I talk with Jocelyn about her journey (which is really inspiring)!! But we also dig into some of the specific steps within her "Scholarship System!" If you're a student getting ready for college, you're in college now, OR… you're a parent or a friend of a current or future college student… you're going to want to listen to this powerful conversation! Plus, if you can think of someone who needs some help and encouragement on this front… please share it with them! And hey… leave a comment on the part of Jocelyn's story and/or the strategy that stood out to you! I can't wait to hear from you.

Dave Crenshaw Productivity Secret Weapon: FUN (Here's how!) is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views. He's written 4 best selling books on productivity. In this interview, we dig into simple but powerful strategies for becoming more productive that will work for ANYONE! Listen To The Podcast: Dave Crenshaw is a genius at building productive leaders. He's appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, and Fast Company. His online courses have millions of views and he's written 4 best selling books on productivity. What's ironic is that he was once diagnosed by a clinical psychologist as "off the charts ADHD." BUT… Dave took that diagnosis as a personal challenge and developed simple systems that fast-paced business leaders worldwide now utilize to improve focus, structure, and stability. Dave's newest book is called, "The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks help you to get more done." In this interview, we dig into simple but powerful strategies for becoming more productive… no matter whether you consider yourself a "naturally organized and productive person" or… you feel like you have the attention of a gold fish. And as an added bonus… some of them they're are really fun! Seriously… fun. Comment and let me know which strategy was a favorite. What's something you're going to try? I can't wait to hear from you!h Dave Crenshaw Productivity Secret Weapon: FUN (Here's how!) Mitch Mathew!!

Mitch Matthews | The 15-Minute Experiment: A Key to finding your dream job! This week, Mitch talks about a key strategy from his new book, Dream Job: Redefined. It's a concept that helped many of the 200+ people he interviewed get unstuck and break out of the rut they were in. More importantly, it enabled them to get on track to create or find their dream job. This simple but powerful strategy won't cost you a penny and you can start in 15 minutes! Listen To The Podcast: We've all felt it. That feeling of being stuck. Maybe things aren't terrible… but things aren't right either. You're feeling like you're in a rut. BUT… do you want to know a secret about that feeling? When I interviewed the 200+ people for my new book, Dream Job: Redefined, many of them told me they'd experienced that exact feeling. More importantly, they were REALLY grateful for it! Why? Well… that was the feeling that finally made them start to make the changes they needed to make in order to eventually find or create their dream job. That "STUCK-ness" (my word)... was the catalyst for them to start. BUT here's a second secret. NONE of the people I interviewed wound up taking some crazy blind leap of faith. Not one. Nope. Instead they almost all tried a strategy that I talk about in this week's episode of DREAM THINK DO. If you want to shake the feeling of STUCK-ness… listen in. It won't cost you a penny. You can start immediately. So… dig in and give it a try. By the way… I shared this concept when I was being interviewed by a podcaster from London. His response was, "Bloody heck… that's so simple but I love it." Okay… he might have said something different than "Bloody heck," but he did love it. I think you will too. And hey… leave a comment and let me know what you're going to do with YOUR next 15-minute experiment. I can't wait to hear from you! Mitch

Mitch Matthews | Bridge Jobs: The key to finding your dream job This week, Mitch Matthews helps you to answer the question: "How do I get there from here?" In his research for his upcoming book, "Dream Job: Redefined - The New Rules for Creating a Career that Matters and Doing Work You Love," he found story after story of people either finding or creating their dream job. The key was that they started with what Mitch calls a "Bridge Job." In this episode, Mitch will explain what a Bridge Job is, why you need one, how to select one and/or how to retrofit your current job into one. This powerful strategy has helped countless people get unstuck and finding a career that matters and work they love. Please share this powerful episode. Listen To The Podcast: He looked polished and professional. But… deep down... his eyes were sad. His question was, "So how do I get to my dream job from where I'm at now?" My response "Find a Bridge Job." I understood his question. He wasn't in a dream job. He didn't love his work and he didn't feel like his work really mattered. He longed for a career where he could feel passion for what he did on a day to day basis… but he wasn't there. More importantly, even though he was unfulfilled in his current work… he didn't have a ton of spare time or spare cash. He couldn't just take a month off to "find himself." He couldn't just quit and take some blind leap of faith. He had responsibilities. He had things (and people) he needed to take care of. So… he needed a "Bridge Job." What's a "Bridge Job?" I cover it in this week's DREAM THINK DO episode. Plus, I talk through how to either find a Bridge Job or retrofit your current job into a Bridge Job… so you can finally get to your next Dream Job. And don't worry… this isn't some airy-fairy approach pointing you to some unrealistic… cotton candy… rainbow-puffy-print type dream job. (Although cotton candy is pretty tasty.) Nope. I used this approach myself to launch my own dream career. Plus, in all my research for my upcoming book, "Dream Job: Redefined," I saw this same strategy used by many of the people I'd interviewed who'd either FOUND or CREATED their own dream jobs. So I wanted to share it with you! Enjoy… and let me know what stands out to you. Leave a comment and let me know which part of this approach you're going to try. Keep bringing your awesome, Mitch

Mitch Matthews | Should You Quit? This week, Mitch Matthews helps you to answer the question: "Should I quit my job?" This is one of the biggest questions people ask Mitch as they consider whether they should quit in order to pursue a dream of turning a side business into their full time work. He'll help you to figure out what your "Leap Number" is so you can make the decision to LEAP for the dream with confidence! This strategy will also help you to have discussions with the important people in your life about this big decision. Please share this powerful episode. Click Here For Leap Number PDF Download! Listen To The Podcast: I was speaking at a conference. After my keynote, a woman approached me. She smiled and then asked, "So… do you think I should quit my job?" Click Here to Download It was the first question out of her mouth and it set me back. I think she picked up on my surprise but she continued. "You talk about going after your dream job and I've got a side business that I love. I'm just not sure I'll be able to pay the bills with it if I go full time. But with my day job, I don't really have enough time to devote to it. So, what do you think? Should I quit my current job to pursue my dream?" My response was quick. I simply said, "You need to figure out your LEAP NUMBER." She was a little puzzled but asked, "What's a Leap Number?" I explained that your 'Leap Number' is an equation I use to help people figure IF and WHEN they should quit their job to pursue a dream. I used it. In fact, my Leap Number helped me to decide when I should quit my safe-but-bad-fit job and pursue my own business full time. My Leap Number helped me to make the decision with confidence and to know the time was right! (And remember… I'm a recovering-worrier… so that REALLY helped!) I've also shared this Leap Number strategy with tons of my coaching clients who were making the same decision and it helped them to not only decide when the time was right… but it also helped them to have conversations with the important people in their lives. In this episode… I walk you through: What is a Leap Number? Why do you need one? How do you calculate yours? One other key concept that can make or break this decision! Listen in, download the PDF and figure out YOUR Leap Number. Also, if you know someone who is weighing out this decision… please share it with them. They'll thank you! And hey… if you have any questions or feedback on this Leap Number equation… leave a comment below. I LOVE hearing from YOU! Enjoy. Mitch

This week, Mitch talks with Chandler Bolt. Chandler is the host of the Self-Publishing School podcast & the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled "Published." He's also the founder & CEO of Self-Publishing School, which is one of the best resources for people wanting to write their first book. They talk about 3 key strategies for successfully publishing your first book! Click here for Chandler's Webinar Listen To The Podcast: It's in there. Deep down inside… you know it is. A book. YOUR book. It's been on your mind to write it. It's been on your heart. You've got some wisdom to share. Some strategies that could help people. Stories that need to get out there. What if 2018 was your year? I think it is. Plus, I want to help! My guest… Chandler Bolt has written and published 6 bestselling books. SIX! He's helped countless other people do it too. Chandler will be the first to tell you that he was a C-level English student and didn't like to write. BUT… he had a message. He saw the opportunity. He went for it. And it's made all the difference. Click here for Chandler's Webinar In our interview, we talk about the 3 keys to publishing your book. Plus, we do a round of rapid-fire questions that will get you thinking and fire you up! In fact, during that segment… Chandler lays out THE best reason for writing a book… I've ever heard! (You'll have to listen to hear what it is.) Chandler has been on DTD before… but this interview is my favorite. I think you'll dig it too! Listen in and then leave a comment with the idea/strategy/story that stood out to you. I can't wait to hear from YOU! Mitch Click here for Chandler's Webinar

Mitch Matthews | On Track to YOUR Dream Job! This week, Mitch dives into some of the most important concepts from his new book, "Dream Job: Redefined - The New Rules for Creating a Career That Matters and Doing Work You Love." The book is based on hundreds of interviews Mitch did with people who had found or created dream jobs. Listen in and get on track to creating a career you love. Listen To The Podcast: The subject of "Dream Jobs" can make some people bristle. I get it. With so many people unhappy and unsatisfied in their work situation, it's easy to assume that "Dream Jobs" are as real as unicorns, little fairies and rainbow-colored pixie dust. But… Dream Jobs exist. How do I know? I've interviewed 200+ people who have them. People doing work that matters to them. Real work. Real careers. I LOVED hearing their stories and their strategies so much… I just had to write a book on the subject. It's called, "Dream Job: Redefined - The New Rules for Creating a Career that Matters and Doing Work You Love." In this week's DREAM THINK DO episode, you and I will do a deep dive into some of the most important concepts in the book. PLUS… I offer you a way to get an advanced copy of the book for FREE! So listen in and be sure to grab your free copy. I believe THIS is your year for either FINDING or CREATING your dream job! So let's get to it. By the way… comment below and let me know your thoughts. What's an aspect of YOUR Dream Job? I'd love to hear from YOU!

Mitch Matthews | The 3 Secret C's of Rest This week, Mitch talks about The 3 Secret C's of Rest. More importantly, he offers 3 keys to being able to rest, relax and be fully present. These strategies won't cost you any money. They won't take much time. But they'll be priceless in helping you to stay inspired, motivated and focused. Listen in for these surprising, powerful and fast concepts and start to rest on your own terms. Listen To The Podcast: It's a little ironic… isn't it? We're in the middle of the holiday season. It's a time that is supposed to be reserved for fun, friends, family and celebration. BUT… what a lot of us wind up experiencing is long to-do-lists, full schedules and total exhaustion. And let's be honest. This isn't just the holidays. Most people feel stressed most of the time. (A recent study found roughly 80% of Americans we're "stressed to highly stressed" on a weekly basis!) Yow. So… Dream Think Doer… this week… we're going to talk about REST. We'll talk about HOW to do it. I'll offer you 3 QUICK and POWERFUL strategies you can start using IMMEDIATELY! They won't cost you a penny. They won't take much time. But they will help you to REST. Right now. Let's get to it. And hey… leave me a comment. What stood out to you? What are you going to do to help yourself to rest? I can't wait to hear from YOU!