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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.

Well… as we celebrated Episode 400… I asked for YOUR questions.  And you hit us with a ton of questions… and MANY of them were about having YOUR OWN podcasts!  So… I created THIS episode to answer your questions, to help you to find the opportunities and most specifically… to help you to GET STARTED!   Now… if you're not sure about having a podcast… I'd still encourage you to check out this episode because I give a "State of the Union" on the podcasting world… and I share some data you can wow your friends with!  But I also share about why NOW is a great time to jump in the wild and fun world of Podcasting!  Seriously… come on it… the water  (the blue ocean… specifically) is FINE! 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 A "STATE OF THE UNION" FOR PODCASTING: The podcasting industry is booming.  Stats show that there are about 4.3 million according to Podcast Index and 3.2 million according to ListenNotes).  LOOKING BACK: There were approx. 203,000 new podcasts released in 2018 In 2019… that figure jumped to almost 337,000 THEN…2020 brought over 1,000,000 new podcasts  In 2021… about 740,000   In 2022… 244,000  In 2023… 212,000   THAT'S STILL A BIG NUMBER UNTIL YOU SEE THIS: Almost half (44%) of podcasts have less than 3 episodes!  Only about 20 to 25% (720k) podcasts have more than 10 episodes.  And… of those… ONLY ABOUT 25% (156k) release a weekly episode. PODCASTING is a "BLUE OCEAN" OPPORTUNITY: Here's the article that Mitch was talking about from the Harvard Business Review about the "Blue Ocean" concept: hbr.org/2004/10/blue-ocean-strategy  Again… the "Blue Ocean Strategy" is a book written by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. The idea is a "red ocean" is an existing market with many competitors, where a blue ocean is a market yet to be discovered… or that's newly discovered… with no competitors or fewer competitors!  According to Kim and Mauborgne… "In blue oceans, demand is created rather than fought over.  There is ample opportunity for growth that is both profitable and rapid." And if you compare podcasting to youtube… there are plenty of podcasts… but "blue ocean" opportunities lean towards rocking the mic with a podcast! NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What questions (big or small) do YOU have about the podcasting world… and/or starting your own podcast? 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:  00:02 Welcome back! What's inside Episode 401. 00:32 Answering YOU questions about podcasting!  01:12 Deep dive into podcasting: numbers and opportunities. 02:04 Discussion on the growth and potential of the podcast industry. 03:10 Analysis of podcast creation trends and opportunities for new podcasters. 04:03 The state of the podcasting industry and how to leverage it. 05:00 Insights into podcast consumption and opportunities in the industry. 06:03 Understanding the podcast audience and adapting to changes. 07:11 Strategies for succeeding in podcasting despite competition. 08:05 Comparison of podcasting to other platforms like YouTube. 09:20 Discussing podcast longevity and competition. 10:06 Exploring the concept of "Blue Ocean Strategy" in podcasting. 13:27 Tips for starting and maintaining a successful podcast. 19:15 Discussing monetization strategies for podcasts. 26:46 Benefits of sponsoring your own podcast and monetization through affiliate links. 30:49 Encouraging guest appearances and leveraging personal connections. 36:19 The importance of starting a podcast with clear boundaries. 40:13 The significance of having fun while podcasting. 46:00 Mitch's Minute: Emphasizing the enjoyment and impact of podcasting.

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Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL episode of DREAM THINK DO!  It's episode 400… and we're so excited to get it to YOU!   Mitch shares stories (some powerful… some embarrassing) he's never told before! Plus, he walks you through some strategies and truths that not only helped him to START DTD… but they helped him to keep going over 400 episodes!   Plus he shares a recent revelation that was mind-blowing for him! And… this concept has helped people who were looking at something that felt IMPOSSIBLE… and to see it as POSSIBLE!   We think you'll love this episode… so let's get to it! FREE RESOURCES: 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 THE NEW DESIGN: We decided with turning "400" that it was time for a new look for DREAM THINK DO.   So… check it out!  What do you think? EPISODES MITCH TALKS ABOUT: How to START and LAUNCH your own PODCAST: mitchmatthews.com/350 5 Surprising Keys to Having a Great Ripple Effect (with Lisa Even): www.mitchmatthews.com/366 Episodes with Oscar-Winning Special Effects Artist: Howard Berger Don't blow up the house: www.mitchmatthews.com/074  Starting Small and DREAMING BIG: www.mitchmatthews.com/184  MOVIE MAKING MAGIC: www.mitchmatthews.com/365 Episodes with Author of "The Shack": Wm. Paul Young  Joy as a Constant Companion: www.mitchmatthews.com/229  Experiencing True Joy and Real Freedom: www.mitchmatthews.com/364    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 HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! WOW!  It was so much fun… celebrating 400 with YOU! Thanks so much for joining in the fun… whether you were able to attend the LIVE recording… or you're enjoying the podcast… we LOVE turning "400" with you! So… how about YOU?  What's something that resonated with YOU… based on the behind-the-scenes stories behind the 400 episodes? Or… what was one of YOUR favorite episodes… out of all 400? Or… what questions do YOU have for Mitch?   Or… what do you think of the new design? Or… do you want to say a little "thank you" to Mitch for the DTD journey so far?  Leave a comment below and let us know! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU!!! And… what do say?  Let's keep this party going!  On to another 400… and beyond!   You in? We hope so… and in the meantime… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Trevor Houston is our guest this week! Trevor is a successful entrepreneur and podcaster. He's the CEO of Clear Path Wealth Strategies…which specializes in helping job seekers navigate the financial impact of career transition. Trevor's networking strategies & outside-the-box approach have gotten him featured in Forbes magazine and on multiple podcasts because he often helps job seekers and entrepreneurs to get noticed and create opportunities!  In his spare time… Trevor hosts the "Who Ya Know" Job Networking Show… which is the top 2% of all podcasts.  That's where he  interviews top industry experts to uncover their blueprint to success and look for actionable steps to becoming the best version of yourself. Recently… I got to join Trevor in his studio in Dallas… when he interviewed me for Who Ya Know… and we had so much fun… I thought… I've got to have this guy on DREAM THINK DO!  He's living the DREAM THINK DO life… so let's get to this! Website: https://whoyaknow.show Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston Trevor's show on Apple: Click here If you'd like to know more about the tool Trevor was talking about… you can go here: bombbomb.com/  NOTE: This is not an affiliate link.  I don't benefit financially from you checking it out.  But I will say it looks pretty freeegin' cool AND they do offer a 14-day free trial to check it out.  So… hey… why not?  Right? 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 HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I don't know about you but I loved this convo!   It's such a simple but powerful concept and tool! Plus… I think Trevor snuck in a whole lotta wisdom too!  I'm curious.  What's something that stood out to you?   What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to try as a result? I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!   Minute By Minute:  00:00 Welcome to episode 399! Sneak peek at episode 400. 02:02 Meet Trevor Houston, entrepreneur and podcast guru. 04:05 How to shine as a job seeker and stand out. 06:18 Setting clear targets for your career transition. 08:15 Mastering LinkedIn to connect with key decision-makers. 10:00 Using video comments to make an impact on LinkedIn. 12:22 Trevor's 'Trojan Horse' strategy for getting noticed. 14:37 Tips for using video tools in job applications and networking. 16:44 Overcoming the fear of being on camera. 18:53 Trevor shares his struggles and triumphs with public speaking. 20:27 Try video strategies to boost your professional network. 22:10 Wrapping up and what to expect in the next special episode. 44:55 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and the power of networking strategies.

Is it possible to be a driven entrepreneur… a high-achieving leader… an industry-changing innovator and… at the same time… have inner peace? Our guest… Rob Dube believes it is. In fact, Rob recently wrote a book called "Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom." In the book… Rob and his co-author Gino Wickman… talk about 10 simple disciplines… they believe you can use to make a bigger impact while increasing your personal freedom and true creativity. I haven't been able to read the book yet… but I'm excited for this conversation… because… We're going to talk with Rob about what these disciplines are… why they matter… and most importantly… how you can use them to dream bigger… think better and do more of what you're put on the planet to do! Let's do this!!! RESOURCES: Website: robdube.com  Rob's new book SHINE: Click here Runs the "donothing" Leadership Retreat New book: SHINE https://the10disciplines.com/shine HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! RELATED PREVIOUS DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We're talking about our BIG… AUDACIOUS… Dream of working together to launch 1 Million dreams… this year!  Here are two episodes to help: WHAT A HORSE TAUGHT ME ABOUT INNER PEACE: Check out this episode on a very special experience and what it taught me: www.mitchmatthews.com/171  A PRAYER FOR YOU (and YOUR big dream)!: Here's an episode to offer a specific prayer for YOU and to get to experience more peace as you're working towards your dreams: www.mitchmatthews.com/314  A SIX-WORD PHRASE TO HELP YOU BEAT COMPARISON: We can all experience "comparison" and it can often rob us from feeling more PEACE… so I dive into a specific phrase to hel you to overcome it… once and for all: www.mitchmatthews.com/276  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 Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… what did you think of Rob's outlook and approach to experiencing more clarity and more peace… more often? And… more importantly… What's something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! Mitch  Minute By Minute:  00:00 Welcome to Today's Conversation on Achieving Inner Peace and Success! 04:58 Introducing Rob Dube: The Man Behind 'Shine' 06:08 The Genesis of 'Shine': A Tale of Friendship and Discovery 10:18 Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: The 10-Year Thinking Discipline 16:27 The Power of Taking Time Off: Discipline for High Achievers 24:08 Diving into Discipline Number Five: Maximizing Your Time 24:21 The Importance of Knowing Your Limits and Protecting Boundaries 25:13 Finding Your Perfect Work-Life Balance 29:27 Introducing Discipline Number Six: The Power of Saying No 30:24 Applying Discipline Six: Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing 34:46 Reflections and Takeaways: The Impact of Disciplines on Achieving Inner Peace 39:09 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on the Conversation and Looking Ahead!