DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a successful entrepreneur and a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review. She helps successful people from all walks of life to prioritize their day and create a better work-life blend. In our conversation, she shares some real-world tips and techniques from her best-selling books and coaching sessions. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to manage your time correctly! Listen To The Podcast: Guilty? Overwhelmed? Stressed out? You're not alone. If you're like many... you're probably tempted to put more and more on your to-do list every day. The question is: are you managing your time or investing it? Time management coach, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, joins me to talk about the importance of time investment. We dig into: A secret strategy for protecting your time Keys to understanding "internal commitments" vs "external commitments" Tips for doing a time audit and better focusing your time Resisting the distraction machine Letting go of control with faith If you've ever wondered if there was a better way… listen in for this eye-opening AND inspiring conversation about getting your life back! [Tweet ""It's about living your best life." - Elizabeth Grace Saunders"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews http://reallifee.com/ Divine Time Management The Three Secrets to Effective Time Investment How To Invest Your Time Like Money Google Calendar Trello Wunderlist

My guest, Patrick Vlaskovits, shares how he feels he "wasted" 7-8 years of his life trying to do what everyone else was doing. It wasn't until he allowed himself to explore possibilities outside of those expectations that he really started to hustle. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be prepared to put yourself into momentum! Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever been stuck in the Mediocrity of "Meh"? Have you ever felt like you were losing your momentum? If so... you're not alone. Patrick is now the CEO of Superpowered and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur. His newest book is Hustle: The Power to Change Your Life with Money, Meaning, & Momentum. Tune in as Patrick discusses what hustling means to him, how he got to where he is today, and what you can do to find momentum! In this episode you'll learn: Hacks of the hustle The three unseen laws of the hustle What is the Mediocrity of "Meh" and how you can escape it Tips on pitching and persuading The five different types of stories and when to use them To receive a copy of the first chapter of Hustle: The Power to Change Your Life with Money, Meaning, & Momentum, text DREAMTHINKDO to 33444. [Tweet ""A lot of hustle is actually gaining momentum." - Patrick Vlaskovits"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Hustle: The Power to Change Your Life with Money, Meaning, & Momentum The Lean Entrepreneur by Patrick Vlaskovits Patrick's Website Patrick's LinkedIn Patrick's Twitter @PV

Find out from today's guest, HGTV's Michele Brown. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, start creating the life you want to live! Listen To The Podcast: How in the world do you take an idea and turn it into a TV show!? In fact, we dig into Michele Brown story of having no cash to put towards her dream of having her own show… but how she figured out a way! Her creative approach helped her to produce a demo reel that not only got her on HGTV but PBS, DIY and Rachel Ray! Tune in for an inspirational story from an artisan, craftsperson, entrepreneur, and TV personality about how to discover your passion, then build a career on it. In this episode, you will… Get tips on discovering through doing, to uncover your big idea! Hear about one fatal trap that stops people before they even get started (and how to avoid it!) Discover what 'complementary dreams' are, and how to leverage them Realize how one key concept made all the difference for Michele Learn how Michele was able to convince Hollywood that she could produce her show right from her backyard! Don't miss it. [Tweet ""Don't wait for somebody to tell you it's a good idea." – Michele B."] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Michele B.'s Facebook Michele B.'s Instagram Michele B.'s Twitter @SimplyMichele B Organic Remake Life

My guest this week is Justin Williams, and he's a house flipper… at black belt ninja levels! But he takes a different approach. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to be flipped! Listen To The Podcast: What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "House Flipper"? If you're like me, you probably think construction, build-outs, and those stress-filled shows on HGTV. He started with nothing and now, ten years later, he's flipped more than 500 houses! More importantly… he's replaced himself to the point that he only has a five-hour work week. It's due largely to his ability to systematize, which you'll learn about here today! Tune in to hear from house-flipping coach, trainer, and entrepreneur, Justin Williams! In this episode, you will… Get tips on how to make great money flipping houses Understand that there's more…and less…to flipping houses than what you see on TV Hear what "Entrepreneurial ADD" is, and what to do about it! Listen to some keys for successfully replacing yourself! [Tweet ""Just keep pushing toward the goal." – Justin Williams"] EPISODE with Justin Williams RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews House Flipping HQ House Flipping HQ Facebook House Flipping HQ Twitter @HouseFlippingHQ Free Training! with Justin Williams

Whether it's climbing mountains, climbing the charts with a book, starting a new business or taking your career to new heights… I guarantee you'll be inspired (and equipped) by Calvin Johannsen story. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to test your strength! Listen To The Podcast: So… he's in the midst of climbing 75 summits measuring 14,000' or more... in just 75 days. Wow. If there ever was a test of strength, strategy, commitment, and tenacity... this would be it. Want to find out what you're capable of? Maybe it's time to metaphorically join Calvin Johannsen and begin the adventure you've been dreaming of. Tune in and get the strength (and strategies) you need to get started, keep going or cross the finish line! In this episode, you will… Hear an amazing story of passion, adventure, and commitment Learn how to shift your perspective to see opportunities instead of obstacles Understand the key to achieving bigger dreams (it doesn't cost you a dime) Discover a critical strategy for staying focused and peaceful (plus it keeps you alive on mountain tops too!) Find out a key concept about time that no one talks about in time management courses [Tweet ""It's simple but it's not easy. Focus on one day at a time." – Calvin Johannsen"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Andi Choi YouTube Calvin Johannsen LinkedIn 14ersproject The Shack by William Paul Young

My guest today is Mike Housholder – the pastor of one of the fastest-growing churches in the United States. (Lutheran Church of Hope in Des Moines Iowa. BTW: That's my church! Woot woot!) In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, prepare yourself for A Calling! Listen To The Podcast: "How do I figure what my calling in life really is?" That was a question someone emailed me recently. A "calling." Do you have one? Do you want one? Are you trying to figure out what yours is? That's one of the subjects we dive into in this week's DTD interview. Mike knows a thing or two about "calling" and sorting out your calling. (Spoiler alert: He didn't originally think his "calling" was to be a pastor at all!) Plus, he knows a lot about growth and leadership too. (When Mike started with the church in the early '90s - the congregation was at a solid 15 people. But since then, Hope has grown to include its original location plus four satellite sites, and it serves over 15,000 people!) In this episode, Mike brings insights on how to recognize and be open to your call, how to succeed at your passion or purpose, and how to create a meaningful, impactful life with your higher purpose at its core. Don't miss this authentic and inspiring conversation! In this episode, we will dig into… How you can dig into that big question of "What is MY calling?" Learn how to stay the course even when times get tough Uncover ways to bolster your creativity (As a pastor, Mike develops a ton of brand new content… weekly!) Hear how to stay committed to a cause, even if the growth is slow (Hope's initial growth felt REALLY slow!) Understand how to operate (and even thrive) on the edge of chaos Let's dive in for an amazing conversation on figuring your calling, developing content, and operating on the edge of chaos! [Tweet ""Sometimes your calling is a gentle whisper rather than a strong wind." – Mike Householder"] EPISODE RESOURCES MitchMatthews.com/itunes DREAM. THINK. DO. @MitchMatthews Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, Iowa Hope Facebook Hope Twitter Hope Instagram

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to set your day up for Success! Listen To The Podcast: Why is it that some people succeed and others don't? More importantly… how is it that some people can get knocked down, but then find a way to get back up and breakthrough whatever was holding them back? There might just be a "secret sauce" for this. And that's what today's DREAM. THINK. DO. episode is all about. I talk with entrepreneur and musician, Aaron Anastasi. Aaron Anastasi has had successes on multiple fronts. In fact, he combined his two biggest passions (music and business) to create online training for budding musicians. This training has helped thousands of people and brought in millions in revenue. But amid the success, Aaron has also suffered a number of setbacks along the way too. In our conversation, we dig into Aaron's story and some freakishly specific strategies that help him set up each day for success! More importantly, we talk about how YOU can apply them right away. Some of the things we cover: Simple but powerful morning rituals anyone can use The Two L's of Science and how they apply to success Tips for overcoming the limiting voices that hold you back And a whole lot more (with some great stories too!) Tune in to start honing in on the things you want and making them happen! [Tweet ""Failure is the path to success." – Aaron Anastasi"] EPISODE RESOURCES MitchMatthews.com/iTunes DREAM. THINK. DO. @MitchMatthews The Voice of Your Dreams by Aaron Anastasi Aaron Anastasi's Twitter Aaron Anastasi's Facebook

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to believe in yourself and start dreaming! Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever dreamed of doing something that seemed impossible? That's definitely Jon Bailey's story. (He's my DTD guest this week.) Just a few years ago, Jon was managing a Chick Fil-a, but his dream was to do voice-over work. It didn't make sense… but with the support of his wife, he started to work his dream job on the side. Now Jon has over 300 movie trailers to his credit and he's the voice of "Honest Trailers" on the YouTubes. (HT's get about 3+million views per video) Plus, at the most recent Comi-Con in San Diego… it was announced that Jon secured one of the most sought-after roles in the industry! (You'll have to listen to the interview to get THAT story!) That's right. On today's DREAM. THINK. DO. Episode, Jon and I talk about his story and how he took specific steps to create his own dream job! In this episode, you will hear how Jon: Started small… and how you can too! Experimented over and over to get his voice and his business model just right Decided to build his dream job right from where he was living Used the power of relationships to land some of his biggest jobs Plus, you'll get to hear some of Jon's epic voices along the way too! This is one of my most fun… and inspiring interviews yet. So be sure to check it out! [Tweet ""Create the life you want, no matter where you are." – Jon Bailey"] EPISODE RESOURCES MitchMatthews.com/iTunes DREAM. THINK. DO. @MitchMatthews Epic Voice Guy Jon Bailey Twitter Jon Bailey Facebook Jon Bailey YouTube Jon Bailey Instagram

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to write your first book with tips from book veterans with Honoree Corder! Listen To The Podcast: Are you ready to write your first book? That's right – not just your one book, but the first book of many. If so, you won't want to miss Honorée's failproof tips for cultivating a writing schedule, creating duplicable themes, and writing to solve your audience's pain points. If you're a professional in any field, writing a book is the best calling card you can ever create, and long outlasts business cards and emails. There's no time like the present to start getting more business. The best part? There's absolutely nothing getting in your way… not even being a bad writer, because all it takes to write a book is a great idea, hard work, and an amazing team of talented people to help you make it happen. Tune in today and start writing! In this episode, you will… Learn not to allow writer's block to be a part of your vocabulary Understand that hard work, patience, and a great team add up to great books Get Honorée's failproof steps to writing your first book Hear why having a daily writing routine is key to finishing your book Realize that nothing happens overnight, but one foot in front of the other gets you there! You'll be planning your publication date by the end of this episode! [Tweet ""Behavior drives success." – Honorée Corder"] EPISODE RESOURCES MitchMatthews.com/iTunes DREAM. THINK. DO. @MitchMatthews Tall Order by Honorée Corder Createspace Lightning Source On Writing by Stephen King The Bullet Journal Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz & Dan Kennedy The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Honorée Corder Website Honorée Corder Twitter Honorée Corder Facebook

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to break your fear! Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever needed to break away from what everyone else expected you to do? Have you ever needed to step out and take a risk? Have you ever had to stay the course… even when everything in you wants to give up and run to something "safe?" If you said yes to any (or all) of these… you need to listen to this week's DREAM. THINK. DO. Interview. I talk with successful entrepreneur and former NFL player, Niyi Sobo. Niyi Sobo is someone who chose his own path… faced his fears… and broke through to play at the highest level of his game! In this episode, you will… Hear how to prime yourself for success every morning Discover how to stay with it… even when you're not feeling motivated Learn how to pivot, especially when life doesn't go exactly as you'd planned Understand how one key concept is at the core of pushing through fear and achieving more success Even if you're not a huge sports fan… tune in. Niyi has some specific strategies to help you to do more of what you were put on the planet to do! [Tweet ""Do the very thing you're scared of." – Niyi Sobo"] EPISODE RESOURCES MitchMatthews.com/iTunes DREAM. THINK. DO. @MitchMatthews Sports Motivation Podcast I'm Not You @NiyiSobo The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane FREE Three-Part Video Series to Help You Create Your Own Dominant Mindset