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In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with the co-founder of FoCo Cafe in Fort Collins, Colorado, Kathleen Baumgardner. This Cafe is a pay-what-you-can gourmet cafe that serves delicious, healthy food to anyone who wants to eat there. The restaurant is making good food accessible to everyone while building community at the same time. Kathleen and her husband Jeff are creating a positive impact both in the lives of the people who eat and serve at the cafe, as well as in their community by coming up with creative and real solutions to the world's problems... Listen To The Podcast: Dreams can change. Sometimes the dreams that we pursue take us to places that surprise even ourselves. In this episode of DREAM THINK DO, I speak with the co-founder of the FoCo Cafe, Kathleen Baumgardner. She never dreamed that one day she would own a restaurant. She had never worked a day in a restaurant before. It started with a simple question from her husband and co-founder, Jeff Baumgardner: Shouldn't everyone have access to good food? Fast forward 5 years and literally hundreds of conversations with people and this Cafe is now an important part of the Fort Collins, Colorado community. It's a non-profit restaurant that encourages community involvement through things like the pay what you can modal and the free refrigerator that is stocked by the community to help those in need and to prevent food waste. Even the story of how this Cafe was built is full of amazing threads of different people contributing and helping to make the Baumgardners' dream a reality. If you have the seed of a dream and you're not sure if you want to step out and pursue that, this is an episode that can encourage you and help you take that first step. In this episode, you will… Hear how to build a community around your big idea Learn about how you can invite other people into your dream Gain insight into fueling your creativity to keep innovating Learn why you should never discount a conversation How to get started with your big idea Episode Resources FoCo Cafe FoCo Cafe on Facebook FoCo Cafe on Twitter FoCo Cafe on Instagram FoCo Cafe on Youtube FoCo Cafe on Pinterest MitchMatthews.com/131 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with author Craig Ballantyne, who wrote The Perfect Day Formula: How To Own The Day And Control Your Life. Craig's inspiration for the book came out of overcoming fear and crippling anxiety attacks, gaining control of his life and becoming a successful entrepreneur. He is the editor of a personal development newsletter where he provides daily writings to over 150,000 readers. He's also a respected fitness expert and one of his passions is to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Through this book he wants to help people figure out how to get more results in less time. Listen To The Podcast: By the time your day is finished, do you feel like you've run the day or do you often feel as though the day has run you? So many people would love to learn the secrets to becoming more productive and effective - that's why so many books have been written about this topic. My guest on this DREAM THINK DO episode, Craig Ballantyne, has maximizing his day down to a science. He's written a book about how to create the ideal day and his goal is to help people learn how they can get better results in less time. One of his strategies, the Good Night Formula, even went viral and he's been interviewed on Russian television. (Here's the thing: it's really that good.) This episode is for those who struggle to control their day, procrastinators, people who are stressed out, or even for people who have to-do lists that are too long and so you feel like you don't accomplish what you want. So if you want to learn more about how you can maximize your entire day, listen in on our conversation as Craig reveals the crucial things you need to do as well as what you need to stop doing. In this episode, you will… Hear how you can create the ideal day Learn about the simple Good Night Formula that went viral Gain insight into how you can beat procrastination Learn why you need to create a not-to-do list Hear about the importance of creating life rules Episode Resources The Perfect Day Formula: How To Own The Day And Control Your Life (Click here to get your FREE copy) Twitter.com/CraigBallantyne DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Ron Henry, founder of the premier brand and multi-million dollar company BlackRapid. Ron spent over 10 years as a photographer before he took the risk and invented and patented an entirely new type of camera strap. He launched BlackRapid and it has now become known for its great products and for a culture that cultivates growth, creativity, and innovation. Listen To The Podcast: There's a reasonable risk is scary… It's because there's no guarantee how things will turn out. My next guest on DREAM THINK DO, Ron Henry, is familiar with risk. After 10 years as a successful wedding photographer in the Seattle-area, he decided he wanted more out of life. So he started to pursue an idea and he invented and patented a new camera strap. Less than 10 years later, that one idea has grown into the multi-million dollar company BlackRapid, which is now known as the world's premier brand for camera straps. The risk clearly paid off. In our conversation, Ron talks about those early years of what pushed him to take that leap when he already had a successful career. Plus, we dig into the importance of starting right where you are. And… we discuss how he started small and kept pushing forward. That part of the conversation is TOTALLY worth it… but wait there's more! A bonus aspect of this interview is when we start to talk about creating a business culture that works. Ron obviously values people and he's taken specific steps to cultivate an environment that inspires innovation, loyalty and full engagement - both internally and externally. Listen to this episode for inspiration as Ron talks about the importance of timing in achieving big dreams and being able to create a life you love. In this episode, you will… Be inspired to start on your dream regardless of where you are Learn why taking the risk to pursue your dream is worth it Gain insight into how what you think either creates or limits your success Learn how to create a workplace culture that people love Episode Resources BlackRapid MitchMatthews.com/129 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Dana Malstaff, best-selling author, podcaster and onlinepreneur. She is the creator of the Boss Mom movement and author of the book Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro. When she's not spending time with her family, most of her focus is on providing women (and men too) with the knowledge they need to grow their businesses while at the same time thriving with their families. Listen To The Podcast: Do you feel like you constantly have to choose between your family and your business? Ever feel like you're not the best parent because you sometimes prioritize business over your kids? What if you could figure out a way to prioritize your business and your family so that both thrive? On today's episode of DREAM THINK DO, my guest Dana Malstaff tackles this very topic on how she focuses on creating a better business and family life. She talks about how her personal life inspired her to start the Boss Mom movement and the importance of how doing what she loves makes her a better mom and a better entrepreneur. She understands the guilt that entrepreneurs can feel when they're pulled between work and family, and has created simple strategies that can help entrepreneurs lose the guilt and gain confidence in their life. The need to shift from spending so much time doing urgent things to spending more time on what is most important is also something we talk about. Listen in to hear Dana's thoughts on why planning is such an a key part of the strategy, and what kind of planning you can do help you have the family and business you want. In this episode, you will… Hear how you can create a better business and family Learn the secret to solving guilt Gain insight into why 10 minutes is so important Learn about three areas you need to plan to achieve your goals Episode Resources Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro Boss Mom Boss-Mom.com/Trello (Click here for a free course on how to use Trello) MitchMatthews.com/128 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Dr. Ahmed Seif, author of the Amazon best-selling book: The Fat Kid Within How To Ditch Dieting, Celebrate Your Body And Feel Like A Million Bucks. He shares his own transformative journey of moving from a place of hating his body to becoming healthy and a triathlete... all without the typical approaches to dieting. He offers specific, simple and surprising alternatives to willpower, scale-checking and going without. Listen To The Podcast: Dieting can be an emotional roller coaster. Repeatedly losing weight only to put it back on. Dr. Ahmed Seif, my guest on today's episode, shares his inspiring journey of weight loss and transformation. How he went from obesity and life-long self-loathing to now being in the best shape of his life. The book approaches weight loss as a transformative journey toward becoming healthy rather than turning to dieting. His focuses on creating a healthier lifestyle instead of constantly depriving yourself of food. Part of this lifestyle change also includes digging deep and learning to deal with the underlying causes of why someone is using food for comfort. Listen in to hear Dr. Seif's thoughts on why we should ditch dieting in favor of a new approach.. In this episode, you will… Learn why you should stop measuring weight loss by your scale Learn how to change your mindset so you can live a healthier and richer life Find out the pitfalls of dieting and how to avoid them Learn how mindfulness (instead of willpower) will help you succeed Episode Resources The Fat Kid Within: How To Ditch Dieting And Celebrate Your Body And Feel Like A Million Bucks MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Don Yaeger, author of a new book Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages that tells the story of David Ross, the backup catcher for the 2016 Chicago Cubs champion team. Don is a nationally acclaimed speaker and long-time associate editor of Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the best leaders, athletes and coaches around the world, from John Wooden, to Michael Jordan, to Jimmy Johnson. Pick a sports hero and Don has spent time with them! Listen To The Podcast: Not all of us can become superstars. So what happens when your job is to be the backup? My guest on today's DREAM THINK DO episode, Don Yaeger, shares the story of veteran backup catcher David Ross. It is an inspirational story about how he became the heart and soul of the 2016 Chicago Cubs and led them to become champions. Don has spent time with some of the biggest names in the sports industry, whether it's leaders, players or coaches. (This includes a 12 year mentoring relationship with the great basketball coach for UCLA, John Wooden.) Also… Don shares the surprising backstory on how to got Coach Wooden as his mentor. (You can apply this strategy too!) During our conversation, we also discuss the importance of being a good teammate and how this this can be the key to long term success in the workplace. Listen in to hear Don's thoughts on why being a good teammate helped David Ross lead the Cubs to win the world series. And more importantly, why being a good teammate can help you win in your own life. In this episode, you will… Hear about David Ross' inspirational story Learn about how to be a good teammate Gain insight into why being a good teammate is good for you Learn about the importance of celebrating your teammates in the workplace Episode Resources don2@team180.com (Email Don for a free list of habits of great teammates. Put "Mitch Matthews teammate" in the subject line.) Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently DonYaeger.com MitchMatthews.com/126 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews dives deep into the subject of speed mentoring. He explores a unique spin on mentoring that leaves no room for excuses of "being too busy" or not being able to access the people you'd love to be mentored by. Laying the speed mentoring strategy out in 3 simple steps, Mitch makes it available to anyone who's ever wanted a mentor and the best part is that you can fit it around your schedule. Listen To The Podcast: There's a reason why so many people want to be mentored. Mentors can help you to dream bigger, think better and do more than you could on your own. After all, they've already walked down the path and have a lot of insight and expertise to share. But with crammed schedules and the best thinkers out of reach, it can be tough to get started. That's why Mitch focuses on speed mentoring during this episode of deep dive: it's an easy way take action on finding a mentor while at the same time having access to the best thinkers in any industry. In this episode, you will… Learn what speed mentoring is and why it's a great place to start Hear why even the busiest person has time for speed mentoring Learn how you can access the brightest minds in your field or areas of interest Get 3 simple tips on how you can get started as soon as this episode is done Episode Resources Participant Guide MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO.

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.