DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Dr. Anthony Paustian (“Tony”), who has published a new book A Quarter Million Steps, which chronicles the history of the Apollo program and lessons we can apply to our own lives. He also helped to build and launch DMACC West, the first technologically focused college campus. DMACC now hosts an annual conference - Celebrate! Innovation Week (ciWeek) - that brings global thought leaders to share their stories and inspire the next generation. Listen To The Podcast:                         We are all inspired in different ways. Dr. Anthony Paustian or “Tony”, my guest on today’s episode, grew up in a generation that was deeply impressed by the Apollo program. And he, in turn, strives to motivate the next generation in the same way that he drew inspiration from the men who walked on the moon. He’s written a book that delves into the history of the Apollo program with the desire to help us learn how we can be more creative, innovative and focused on accomplishing what we need to get done. Another way he’s helping to foster innovation is through ciWeek, which hosts speakers at the top of their industry to share their insights with audiences on innovation and achieving success. Listen in to hear Tony’s thoughts on how we can become more successful by learning a lesson from looking into the past. In this episode, you will… Hear about how space programs and sci-fi fostered innovation Learn lessons from history that can help you be more productive Gain insight into how some technology could be hindering innovation Learn why passion is key to having a good work ethic Episode Resources A Quarter Million Steps MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Perry Marshall, one of world’s most expensive and sought after business consultants. Perry is credited with launching two movements of modern marketing. His Google AdWords books laid the foundation for the pay per click industry that is now at $100 billion. More recently, he’s written a book 80/20 Sales and Marketing, which provides business owners with practical tools to achieve the success they dream of while working fewer hours. Listen To The Podcast:                         Many people dream of making money while they sleep. Or at least building some kind of machine that earns them money so they can work less and do more of the things they love. For many business owners, however, this is far from their reality. It can sometimes feel impossible to achieve that kind of freedom - after all, if it was easy, more people would be doing it.   Perry Marshall, my guest on this episode, shows how this can be done using the Pareto principle. Using the 80/20 rule, he lays out some ultimate business tools that will change your understanding of sales and marketing.      In this episode, you will… Hear why understanding the 80/20 principle is crucial for sales & marketing Learn what the power triangle is and how advanced marketers use it Get 5 power disqualifiers that will help you stop wasting your time in sales Learn how you can build a profitable business from a small percentage of your market Episode Resources 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More With Less MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with the partner and co-founder of Hashtag Legal, Jamie Lieberman. Her firm is dedicated to helping all entrepreneurs to run businesses in the digital age. She shares legal answers and specific strategies for some of the most common questions about the law.  This information will help you and your organization stay protected.    Listen To The Podcast:                         Talking about legal issues around your business and your creative ideas may make you want to run for cover.    However, conversations around legal strategies to keep you, your ideas and your business protected shouldn’t be put off.   Jamie Lieberman, my guest on today’s DREAM THINK DO episode, specializes in helping entrepreneurs run a business in the digital age. Her law firm has extensive experience in helping clients with everything from drafting and reviewing contracts to forming entities.  Plus, she helps her clients to protect their creative ideas! Listen to this episode to gain insight into how to do things right and keep yourself safe when it comes to business legal matters. You’ll hear answers to some of the most frequently asked legal questions from DREAM. THINK. DOers.        In this episode, you will… Learn how to avoid the biggest legal mistakes people make Hear about why you shouldn’t procrastinate to register your mark Gain insight into how to find a good lawyer who understands your industry Hear about the most important part when drawing up a contract Listen in on some priceless tips I’d not heard before in my 10+ years of being an entrepreneur Let me know what stood out to YOU! Leave a comment and share what was your biggest takeaway.  I’d love to hear from YOU! DISCLAIMER: All information provided during this interview is legal information and does not form an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is not formed until you have a written agreement between yourself and an attorney. Episode Resources www.Hashtag-legal.com jamie@hashtag-legal.com MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with David Covey, co-author of the new book Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success. David talks about some of the most common traps that we fall into as well as innovative ways to get out. You’re going to want to listen to his insights on outsmarting traps.  Plus, since he’s the son of Stephen R. Covey you’ll also hear about what it was like to “grow up Covey.” Listen To The Podcast:                         Success isn’t accidental. It takes a lot of hard work to achieve your goals. Yet all of us, no matter how successful, can sometimes get bogged down and caught in traps. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could recognize the traps before they happened so we could avoid them in the first place? That’s exactly what my guest on today’s episode, David Covey, talks about in his new book. He shares a few traps that can trip us up and how we can evade them. He also reveals the trap that remains one of his biggest challenges. Tune in to be inspired about how to navigate and sidestep common traps that all of us face as we pursue our goals. You’ll walk away with some practical advice that will help you stay on the path to DREAM bigger, THINK better and DO more. In this episode, you will… Hear about how David’s formative early years prepared him for his current success Learn which trap catches people by surprise the most Gain insight into why distractions can slow us down from achieving goals Hear about a fun idea that can help you get out and stay out of debt Episode Resources Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success SMCOV The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO.

Mitch Matthews does a deep dive on how to start and run a successful Mastermind Group with The 5 C's of Effective Masterminds. He answers listener questions on who you should invite, how to get started, how to run an effective meeting and when to stop. Listen in and then start your own Mastermind Group! Listen To The Podcast:                         Benjamin Franklin swore by his. Thomas Edison too. Napoleon Hill was credited with coining the phrase but the concept has been around since before Socrates. Mastermind groups. The idea is simple. A core group of people who meet on a regular basis with the singular goal of helping and pushing each other to achieve more. This concept is the secret behind countless successful people from many industries. The question is: How can you tap into secret and start up your own mastermind group? That’s exactly what I dig into with this week’s DREAM THINK DO episode. I take specific questions from DREAM THINK DO-ers from around the world and I walk you through the “5 C’s of Effective Mastermind Groups.” These are the practical and powerful step-by-step concepts that have helped my own Mastermind group thrive for 10 years! I want you to have them!   We’ll talk about: Who you should invite How to get started How to run an effective meeting How to create a supportive environment When to quit (this is important too!) I think you’ll dig it If you’ve ever wanted to achieve more in life… but you felt stuck. The Mastermind Group might be the secret sauce you’ve needed! So let’s get you the ingredients to make it work! After you’ve listened… let me know what stood out to you. And… let me know if you still have questions on the subject. I’d love to hear from YOU! Leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you. Keep bringing your awesome. Mitch

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Laura Lynn, creator of the Breezy and Brazen lifestyle blog. She writes about fashion, food, travel, and all things Nashville. She’s also released a new book called Lifestyle Blogging Basics: A How-To for Investing in Yourself, Working with Brands, and Cultivating a Community Around Your Blog, which is full of great practical blogging tips. You won’t want to miss this episode as we talk about how she learned to become a successful blogger. Listen To The Podcast:                         How do start a blog? Sure, you can just begin by writing one...but what if you want to build a successful blog or you’re REALLY  stuck on where to get started? Laura Lynn, my guest on today’s episode, shares her inspirational story on writing a blog during college before she really understood what blogging was about. She talks about how pursuing something she loved has allowed her to build a life around writing about things she’s passionate about, such as traveling, food, fashion and exploring Nashville. She’s also just released a new book, which gives readers specific “how-to” instructions to create a successful blog. So listen to our conversation for best practices on how to build a blog from the ground up or take your current blog to the next level. In this episode, you will… Gain specific strategies for starting a blog Understand the importance of having “content buckets” for success Learn about coming up with a name for your blog Hear about why timing is crucial when using social media Learn how to grow a community around your blog What’s something Laura said that stood out to you?  And/or… what’s a question YOU have about blogging and building an audience?  Comment below.  I’d love to hear from YOU! Keep bringing your awesome! Mitch Episode Resources Check out Laura’s blog: Breezy and Brazen Check out Laura’s book: Lifestyle Blogging Basics: A How-To for Investing in Yourself, Working with Brands, and Cultivating a Community Around Your Blog Listen to previous episodes of the DREAM THINK DO podcast on itunes: DreamThinkDo.com.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch talks with Sam Griffin, Executive Director of Creative Services for Garden & Gun Magazine. Plus, over his career, he’s worked with brands such as Cosmopolitan, New York Fashion Week, Oprah Magazine, Town and Country. Sam had to push through fear to achieve numerous dream jobs. In this interview, we talk about how he did it. Listen To The Podcast:                         What are you most afraid of? Public speaking? (That’s a BIG one!) Fear of failing? Maybe your fears are so deep… you’re not even sure what they are.  BUT you know they’re holding you back. Some of us through circumstances have legitimate fears, but many of us don’t have ANY good or logical reason for our fears. My guest today, Sam Griffin, understands that all too well. Plagued by fears since childhood, he later moved to New York City where for 13 years, he led Harper’s Bazaar, Bon Appétit, and House & Garden Magazine. Then he spent 2 years running his own consulting firm and working with brands, such as Cosmopolitan, New York Fashion Week, Oprah Magazine, and Town & Country Magazine. I’ll bet that you are probably dying to hear how Sam got the guts to follow his passion...from the midwest all the way to NYC! Sam is no stranger to success and will be spending 2 weeks in Sweden to film a documentary, all the while doing some cool stuff like traveling to an ice hotel...and guess how he’s getting there? (Hint: think lots of snow and fur!) In this episode, you will… Hear about Sam’s latest and really fun project in Sweden Learn why storytelling is so important when working with brands Gain insight into how you can beat fear Understand why life isn’t like high school... Hear about the new Dream Boost Advisory Team (D’BAT) and the exciting opportunity for YOU Episode Resources Garden & Gun Magazine Dream Boost Advisory Team (D’BAT) MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews interviews Jake Kloberdanz, CEO, and Co-Founder of ONEHOPE. They talk about starting a cause-based business with your friends, how to find your “sweet spot” and how to look at fear in a new way. Listen To The Podcast:                         Isn’t it interesting how sometimes one phone call can completely change the direction of our lives? Sometimes it’s a path we’ve been wanting to follow but just hadn’t started...maybe the timing wasn’t right or we lacked courage. That’s what happened to Jake Kloberdanz, my guest on today’s episode of DREAM THINK DO… One phone call changed everything. When Jake was only 23 years old, he got together with some friends and founded ONEHOPE, a cause-centric company. That was 10 years ago and he hasn’t looked back. Since then he’s garnered recognition from Bloomberg's Businessweek Top 25 Under 25, Wine Enthusiast's Top 40 Under 40, and by Ernst & Young as their Young Entrepreneur of the Year. I invited Jake to talk about the inspiration behind ONEHOPE and how he and his friends have built such a successful cause-centric business. You won’t want to miss this exciting conversation about finding the cross-section of things you love to do and turning it into a business, and the role of respect in building lasting business relationships. In this episode, you will… Learn about business curveballs that you won’t learn in a business book Get advice about whether to start a business with your friends Hear about challenges specific to running a cause-centric business Learn why fear can actually be a good motivator Understand how to build a profitable business that celebrates and serves at the same time Episode Resources Act Today One Hope Wine Cause Entrepreneur One Hope Wine Discount for DTD listeners MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO.

Mitch Matthews offers a proven 4-step process for navigating tough conversations.  After listening, you’ll be able to prepare for the interaction, engage with confidence, clarify the problem and the solution as well as deliver results.    Listen To The Podcast:                         It happens to all of us. Whether it’s navigating a stressful situation with a co-worker, dealing with a challenging client, clarifying things with a roommate or addressing hurt feelings with a family member…  difficult conversations happen to all of us. So… are you ready? In this DREAM THINK DO episode, I give you a four-step process.  (click here) It will help you to navigate tough conversations… and do it with more confidence and peace of mind too! (Plus, I offer an embarrassing story that reinforces I need these strategies too!)  I’ve trained thousands of people on these concepts.   They’ve told me this stuff works in the real world. Listen in and learn the strategies you need so you’re ready for “that” conversation! Then… leave a comment on which concept stands out to you.  What are you going to try differently the next time you navigate a tough conversation?  I’d love to hear from YOU! Keep bringing your awesome, Mitch   Here’s the show notes from this week: Summary Having a difficult conversation at work or with family is tough. Period. Yet, Mitch Matthews gives out a valuable tool to help: a simple 4 step process that can empower you to handle these difficult conversations with more confidence and skill. He’s trained hundreds of leaders to use this process. At the same time, Mitch candidly reveals that he needs to learn this process on a daily basis, just like the rest of us.   Time-Stamped Show Notes [00:00] Deep dive day: Strategies for handling difficult conversations. [04:02] Use this cheat sheet: Difficult Convos: Engaging, Clarifying, and Delivering. [05:21] What about navigating difficult conversations? [07:51] I’ve trained hundreds if not thousands of leaders to use this 4 step process.   [09:40] The 4 step process for navigating difficult conversations. [10:22] Keeping combat mentality the enemy. [15:23] How do I stay out of fight or flight mode? [17:50] Step 1: Preparing to engage. [22:45] Steps 2 - 4: How Mitch’s business partner David used the 4 step process to successfully navigate a tense conversation. [34:08] Pick one step at a time to work on. [36:11] These strategies can help in any difficult conversation you’re having. [38:10] Share this episode with someone who might need it and go to itunes and leave a review. Deep Dive with Mitch Matthews: Strategies for Navigating Difficult Conversations Deep dive day: Strategies for handling difficult conversations This is a big topic that Mitch gets questions for all the time. He also invites podcast listeners to send him more ideas: “If you have a subject you’d like to hear about then hit me up on Twitter at @mitchmatthews or shoot me an email direct: mitch@mitchmatthews.com. I love hearing from you.” This is an important topic to discuss because “[n]avigating our work, navigating family...there’s just times where we have to step into difficult conversations. And if we have some tools that equip us to do that, that give us more confidence to do that, then we can handle that a whole lot better.” Mitch covers this subject again because after the recent podcast interview with Matt Bodnar on negotiation strategies, it brought up the need to learn about specific strategies to help navigate difficult conversations. What about navigating difficult conversations? Mitch acknowledges that sometimes pursuing bigger dreams, thinking better or doing more can make other people uncomfortable: “Maybe it stretches you, or changes things with your schedule or your priorities and you have to navigate some difficult conversations.” Growth involves risk at times,

Mitch talks with Matt Bodnar about the fine art of negotiation. Matt is a partner at the investment firm, “Fresh Hospitality.” Bodnar joined them after several years at Goldman Sachs. Since coming on board, Matt has sourced and lead the firm’s investment in several restaurants (100+) and vertical farming startups. Listen To The Podcast:                         Let’s do some word association. What do you think of when I say the word, “negotiation” Many think of words like... pressure, coercion and/or manipulation. But my DREAM THINK DO podcast guest Matt Bodnar thinks differently. When you talk about negotiating with Matt, he brings up words like curiosity, understanding and win/win. This approach has made all the difference for Matt.   And… it’s made him very good at the art of negotiation. So much so that he was named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, and the National Restaurant Association called him a “Rising Restaurateur Star.”   Matt is a partner at the investment firm, “Fresh Hospitality.”  Bodnar joined them after several years at Goldman Sachs. Since coming on board, Matt has sourced and lead the firm’s investment in several restaurants (100+) and vertical farming startups. He’s also the co-founder of Fresh Capital, which focuses on commercial real estate investing and development for restaurants. During our conversation, Matt shares his simple, powerful and immediately applicable strategies for negotiation.  You’ll be able to apply these concepts whether you’re putting together a big sale, an important contract… or just trying to navigate next steps with a team member. Listen in… and learn the recipe of effective negotiation.   Plus, comment below and let us know which concepts stood out to you!  I’d love to hear from you! Keep bringing your awesome. Mitch   Here’s the show notes from this week: Summary Nothing much would happen in the world without the art of negotiation. When most people think of negotiation, they think about opposition, coercion, and manipulation. When Matt Bodnar considers negotiation, he thinks about curiosity, understanding, and a win/win. He’s the man to ask, because that’s what he does for a living, and he does it so well. Time-Stamped Show Notes [00:00] Backstory on Bodnar. [02:51] What does Bodnar’s average workday look like? [06:23] No more 14-hour days behind a desk. [07:55] Operating principles for successful negotiations. [13:50] Pre-qualification and why it is important. [24:15] Leveraging, and the willingness to walk away. [30:35] Curiosity, active listening, and seeking to understand the other party. [32:02] Playing hardball doesn’t come easy to everyone. [33:45] Two powerful tools borrowed from The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss helped Bodnar to let go of the people-pleasing notion. [35:36] Parting words of wisdom for someone on the cusp of a big negotiation. [37:08] Check out Bodnar’s Podcast, The Science of Success, here: iTunes The Science of Success.   Matt Bodnar: The Art of Negotiation Bodnar’s Backstory After several years at Goldman Sachs, Matt Bodnar moved to the investment firm Fresh Hospitality in 2011. Now a partner, he says his focus is on deal-making, structuring transactions, and strategy. He was named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and the National Restaurant Association called him a “Rising Restaurateur Star”. Restaurant Hospitality Magazine tagged him as a “Strategy Pro”. Bodnar is also the co-founder of Fresh Capital, and their focus is commercial real estate investing and development. Putting the Daily Grind Behind “I consider myself fundamentally an investor,” says Bodnar, who helps to source and lead investments in restaurants and businesses. What does an average work day look like? It turns out there is no typical work day. Every day can be very different, but most of his activity involves “sourcing new investment opportunities, and meeting new people.