DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Marc Guberti, a highly accomplished 19 year old who excels at staying focused and being uber productive. Some of his accomplishments include having over 300,000 Twitter followers, helping business owners around the world dominate their space on the web, authoring 18 books, interviewing big names for his Breakthrough Success podcast, being a D1 athlete in cross-country and track and field, and being featured in Huffington Post and Success magazine. One of the keys to his early success is his ability to recognize and conquer his limiting beliefs. Listen To The Podcast: How often is it that we hear about someone getting slapped upside the head with their dream job or career? It's usually a bit more subtle and requires us to pursue opportunities as opposed to just having them fall into our lap. It's easy to see people who have accomplished a lot and think that their success came easy. Most of the time, that's far from the truth. Even someone as young as Marc Guberti, my guest on this episode of DREAM THINK DO, has had to fight and overcome challenges to reach this kind of early success. And for Marc, one of the things holding him back from reaching his dreams at the beginning was his limiting beliefs. He felt like…he was too young. Too inexperienced. People wouldn't listen to him. He would be judged more harshly when he made mistakes. However, Marc found a way to conquer these limiting beliefs and that has been a significant key to his success. Listen to this episode to find out the specific strategy he uses to overcome limiting beliefs. And if you take away only this one strategy from this episode and use it, you'll start seeing results immediately in your own life. In this episode, you will… Learn how to blast past your limiting beliefs and get results Hear how these 2 things will help you to optimize your day and be more productive Gain insight into how to leverage time in your day, even if it's only 15 minutes Learn about the importance of relationships to grow your social media presence Episode Resources: Productivity Virtual Summit MarcGuberti.com MitchMatthews.com/141 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Hamilton Perkins, founder of the Hamilton Perkins Collection, a fashion company focused on sustainable basics. The Collection is made from recycled billboard advertisement vinyl and other repurposed plastic products and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Washington Post and Money Magazine. Listen To The Podcast: How often is it that we hear about someone getting slapped upside the head with their dream job or career? It's usually a bit more subtle and requires us to pursue opportunities as opposed to just having them fall into our lap. That was definitely the case for our DREAM THINK DO guest this week. Hamilton Perkins is has always had a passion for entrepreneurship. It started with his first business in middle school. (He sold decorations for his fellow-student's lockers for a dollar a piece!) He got shut down, but the entrepreneurial bug had bit him. From there on he always had a side project, from his time in business school where he used his fellow students as a sample audience to develop ideas, to his time in commercial banking where he sacrificed countless happy hours with co-workers to do the exciting work of researching zippers and other functional aspects of his future products. Where most people give up on an idea...Hamilton kept taking action until he was walking out his dreams. More importantly, he offers some brilliant advice you can use to start doing the same. In this episode, you will… Learn how to build a profitable business before quitting your job Hear how Hamilton used crowdfunding to take his business to the next level (plus we get specific on what he'd do differently next time!) Gain insight into how you can leverage even the smallest network to your advantage Learn helpful tips on growing your network and building relationships Understand simple but powerful strategies to start right where you are Episode Resources: Visit the Hamilton Perkins Collection HERE MitchMatthews.com/140 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Mark Henson, founder of Sparkspace, a business retreat center in Columbus, Ohio. Sparkspace is designed to help teams come and escape the normal while collaborating and creating together. Mark is also the author of Ordinary Superpowers: Unleash the Full Potential of Your Most Natural Talents and a former radio DJ and design firm copywriter. Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever had a big setback that ruined your confidence? Or maybe you started a business doing something that you're great at..but then over time the needs of the business took you away from those unique talents? It's not uncommon - in fact many entrepreneurs and leaders to experience a gradual progression where they are taken away from the role that they excel in, and are put in a position that doesn't use their gifts and best talents. Mark is helping people rediscover their ideas, talents and skills that increase the most positive change in their lives, and also the lives of others. He calls them "Ordinary Superpowers" and everyone has them. In this episode, you will… Learn the 4 steps to uncovering your Ordinary Superpowers Hear how Mark found his ideas for helping others accomplish their goals Gain insight into how Mark found his way back after "losing his superpowers" Learn the 6 questions you need to be asking to activate your own Ordinary Superpowers Episode Resources: Sparkspace.com Share this episode and use the hashtag #OrdinarySuperpowers and enter to win a free copy of Mark's book, Ordinary Superpowers: Unleash the Full Potential of Your Most Natural Talents!! MitchMatthews.com/140 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Christian Chasmer, a young entrepreneur who has already built two successful companies by the age of 25. While in university, he built a franchise from $0 to $1.2 million in annual revenue. Now he co-owns a real estate investment company that has grown to $6.5 million revenue annually. He's also the author of the best-selling book Lose the Limits. The secret to his success lies in the systems he uses for both his personal life and his business. Listen To The Podcast: Sometimes success is accidental. But repeatable success is not. Even in the short time Christian Chasmer has been an entrepreneur, he's proven that he can repeat his early success. From building a successful franchise while in university to now co-owning a quickly growing real estate investment company. On this DREAM THINK DO episode, Christian reveals the systems behind his success and what keeps him ultra productive each day. And when you're running a $6.5 million company, you need to be on your game all the time. If you're looking for systems that you can put into place in your own life or in your business to break through your limits, live with less stress, DO more and rest more too… check out this episode. You'll walk away with simple systems that you can use immediately that will boost your ability to accomplish your goals. In this episode, you will… Hear about how to optimize your personal effectiveness Gain insight into the importance of visualization for achieving your dreams Learn systems to optimize your mornings and your evenings Learn best systems to keep your business growing Learn about the importance of tracking data for your company's success Episode Resources: Lose the Limits MitchMatthews.com/138 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Mara Zepeda, Co-founder and CEO of Switchboard HQ, an engagement platform connecting students and alumni to create success. Mara's passion project would eventually draw her away from a successful career in journalism, where she had worked for the Boston Globe and NPR, and into the world of entrepreneurship. She tells how she navigated some major life decisions and what the inspiration behind Switchboard. Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever seen a problem and thought… "There has to be a better way to do THAT!" "Why hasn't somebody created a product for THAT?" "Somebody should invent something to fix THAT?" DREAM THINK DO guest Mara Zepeda had those same questions while she was serving on the alumni board for Reed College. She was an award-winning reporter for NPR, but she saw a need. Reed was looking for better ways to connect alumni with current students. She started to dig into the problem… like a reporter would. But as she did… she started to see this issue at other schools too. So she reached out to a friend and they started to create a solution. That solution turned into a product. The product led Mara to start a company. (She's now CEO.) Mara Zepeda shares how she navigated all of this and turned her passion project into something more. Maybe your struggle isn't deciding whether to dive into entrepreneurship...but whatever it is, Mara's story will inspire you. In this episode, you will… Hear Mara's inspiring story Listen in as she started to identify a problem that turned into a passion project Hear how she used collaborators to reach her goals (and how you can too) Learn to recognize the clues that are leading us Gain insight into navigating your own life decisions Learn about one specific strategy no other DREAM THINK DO guest has ever brought up Episode Resources: Switchboard MitchMatthews.com/137 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with odds-defying adventurer Erik Weihnmayer. Diagnosed with a rare eye disease that claimed his sight as a teenager, Erik Weihnmayer has now become the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest. Plus, he's the first blind person to kayak the 277 miles of river running through the Grand Canyon. He shares how he defied the odds and now lives a life of empowerment, not disability. Listen To The Podcast: Do you ever feel trapped by the things holding you back from your dreams? Or you're going through life and a big set back happens? Erik Weihenmayer shares in this DREAM THINK DO episode how he turned a life-changing circumstance into a life-empowering foundation for a life of adventure and helping others break through their own barriers... In this episode, you will… Hear why your mind is the most important hurdle to overcome Learn how to make gradual steps toward achieving your goals Gain insight into how to stay positive when times are tough Learn about how to start breaking through your own barriers Episode Resources: MitchMatthews.com/136 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with returning guest and globe traveller Lindsay Palmer. She's travelled across the USA to 25 states and has been to 15 countries around the world. Most recently, Lindsay returned from a European adventure where she visited Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. She reveals the strategies she uses to have amazing experiences without breaking the bank. Listen To The Podcast: Are you thinking about taking a vacation this summer? Or is travelling one of your big dreams but you're not sure if you can afford it right now? Lindsay Palmer returns on this DREAM THINK DO episode to dish out the personal strategies she uses to see the world on a small budget. It's possible to have an adventure of your life while on a budget or even to have repeat adventures if you are bitten by the travel bug. You just need the right strategies and that's where Lindsay's expert advice as a globetrotter comes in. This episode is packed full of real travel stories and strategies you can use to help you see the world and check off those adventures on your bucket list while making it affordable. In this episode, you will… Hear about how to choose the best travelling companion Learn the best strategies for making your dream adventure possible Gain insight into how to make the trip affordable and stick to the budget Learn about finding safe places to stay Episode Resources: MitchMatthews.com/135 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with successful entrepreneur Matt Miller. After 9 years as an Air Force pilot, Matt transitioned to the private sector where he bounced around in the advertising and medical device industries before finally pursuing his dream of starting a business. It was only after hitting rock bottom that he finally was able to achieve this dream and learned to develop the right mindset to get him there. Listen To The Podcast: Not all of us have the dream figured out. In fact, sometimes trial and error is the only way to get there. On the next DREAM, THINK DO episode, I speak with successful entrepreneur Matt Miller who started out knowing only that he wanted to spend his time doing what he is passionate about, and spending that time with the people he is passionate about. After a series of ups and downs over 10 years, and no small amount of trial and error, Matt has been able to reach his dream of starting a successful business and now helps others achieve their own goal of financial independence. It's not enough for Matt to teach the moms and dads how to become entrepreneurs; he's also passionate about teaching kids an entrepreneurial mindset as a central focus of his vending machine franchise business. If you aren't sure how to accomplish your dream, or maybe don't even know what your dream is, you should check out this inspiring story. In this episode, you will… Hear how to develop the mindset to start your own business Learn about the importance of passive income Gain awareness of how duplication can help you Learn how to accomplish your goals by focusing on each day at a time Episode Resources: How to Live Your Dream - Matt's free ebook on getting started in the vending business MitchMatthews.com/134 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Tim Sanders, a best-selling author, consultant to Fortune 100 companies and one of the most highly sought after speakers around the globe. He's the author of a number of books, including the New York Times best-selling book Love Is The Killer App: How to Win Business And Influence Friends. Tim talks about why developing these three intangibles - knowledge, network, and compassion - is key to winning. Listen To The Podcast: My next DREAM THINK DO guest, Tim Sanders, shares how knowledge, network, and compassion are three key tenets that can help you accomplish success by promoting the success of other people first. It may seem backward to some, that by helping other people, you are actually building up your own wins at the same time. But Tim believes in the power of strong relationships and what better way to build these kinds of connections than by helping others succeed? And Tim knows what he's talking about. He's a best-selling author, consultant to Fortune 100 companies and one of the most requested speakers in the world. He's written a number of books, including the one that he dives into during this episode, a New York Times bestseller: Love Is The Killer App: How to Win Business And Influence Friends. The smartest entrepreneurs and leaders understand the value of the relationships they're building each day. No one wins on their own. And Tim discusses how to use knowledge, network, and compassion to strengthen these relationships. Listen to this episode to learn about the power of helping other people succeed and practical strategies to put into practice in your own life to give more knowledge, network better and be more compassionate. In this episode, you will… Hear about the strategy that was the most difficult for Tim Sanders to breakthrough Learn how you can share your knowledge to help other people solve problems and why it's important Gain insight into why reading one book a month can be one of your best investments Learn the difference between being a common networker and a super connector Episode Resources: timsanders.com/dtd Love Is The Killer App: How to Win Business And Influence Friends MitchMatthews.com/133 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Diego Corzo, a real estate entrepreneur who is well on his way to achieving financial freedom. At just 26 years old, he is pursuing his dream career as a realtor, he's a partner at Keller Williams and owns several rental properties. Diego demonstrates wisdom beyond his years. In this interview, he shares his story on making a career pivot, finding a great fit job and building wealth. Listen To The Podcast: Most people don't achieve their dream job right out of college. That was true for this week's DREAM THINK DO guest, Diego Corzo. He graduated and got a nice job. A good job. A solid job. Just not a "great fit" job. Diego knew he needed to make a change but he wasn't sure what to do. So he started to experiment. He started to network. He started to find work that he loved! That led to an entirely new career and he couldn't be more excited. Now he's in a job in real estate that helps him to thrive. Plus, he's investing in ways that are creating passive income so he can live more of the life he wants. On top of that, he's a partner of a real estate agency and owner of several rental properties. Not bad for someone who just turned 26. One thing that becomes clear in our conversation is that these early financial successes have fostered his passion for helping other millennials become financially free. This episode is full of practical financial tips that are especially helpful if you are graduating soon or early in your career, and want to set yourself up for financial success. In this episode, you will… Hear about what I call a "bridge job" is and how it can help you reach your goals Learn how you can create passive income to help live the life you dream of Gain insight into why adding more value can help you earn more Learn about the importance of patience in achieving financial freedom Episode Resources: MitchMatthews.com/132 DREAM. THINK. DO.