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In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, we'll talk about our guest Pat Flynn new book that fits perfectly well with the DREAM. THINK. DO-er mindset! Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever been hit with an idea and you're like, "Wow! That could really work!"? But then there's a voice that says, "Well . . . maybe not so much." And what happens next? Well… you feel stuck because you're not sure whether the idea will fly or not. In this episode, we head straight into the "Could this really work?" question with a true entrepreneurial force of nature—Pat Flynn! Through his "Smart Passive Income" blog and wildly popular podcast, Pat reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month, covering topics in online entrepreneurship, digital marketing and lifestyle business. Today, I talk with him about his new book, "Will It Fly?" — an awesome read that fits so freakishly well with the DREAM. THINK. DO-er mindset, it's as if Pat wrote it just for us! In this episode, you will . . . Understand why it's so important to know your destination before you take action Gain confidence by realizing the benefits of not being the first to market Get great insights from Pat's Three P's (places, people, products) so you can know where to find customers Be blown away by Pat's customer PLAN (problems, language, anecdotes, need) so you can build a business that works See the magic of some of Pat's awesome "Google sniper tricks" [Tweet ""Every good business is a solution to a particular problem." – Pat Flynn"] EPISODE RESOURCES SmartPassive.com Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money @PatFlynn

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, I'll be sharing three of my favorite facilitator strategies! Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever found yourself preparing to speak to a group of people and you really wanted to find some ways for them to engage with you and each other? I'm talking about getting people to actually open up, share their thoughts, and really participate? It's not always easy… but when you have the right strategies… it can make all the difference! In today's "deep dive," I respond to a DREAM. THINK. DO-er's question and share three of my favorite facilitator strategies! I call 'em "input maximizers"—and I've had great results with them! And that's exactly why I want to share them with you! So whether you're an occasional meeting facilitator, a leader looking for new ways to get your team talking, or a speaker who wants to make your ideas really stick with people, this episode is for you! In this episode, you will: Get tips to prevent dead air with a technique I call "the prepper" Learn the "teach-back" technique and get people applying ideas to their own life See when the "two-head" strategy can work really well for generating ideas or solutions Hear tips for getting the quiet ones more involved [Tweet ""Eliminate those times when you ask a question and get no response!" – Mitch Matthews"] EPISODE RESOURCES SPEAKER LAB: 8 SECRETS FOR BEATING THE FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Text SpeakerLab2 to 33444 for a helpful infographic that covers the ideas in this episode.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mel Abraham is here for the second time to share his insights and talk about 'thoughtpreneurs'. Listen To The Podcast: Today I interview DREAM. THINK. DO. favorite Mel Abraham! Mel is back to share strategies geared specifically for what he calls the "thoughtpreneur" (yeah, love that word!). What's a thoughtpreneur, you ask? Well, according to Mel, it's the kind of person whose ideas have the power to profoundly change the way people think. The big challenge is finding a way to get those ideas out into the world—and generate revenue doing it. And that's where Mel's insights have helped thousands of people! Listen in to see how you can apply Mel's wisdom and create the life you want through the entrepreneurial way! In this episode, you will . . . Start thinking about the ideas you want to bring to the world Gain insight on building a business around your ideas Learn why the thought, "it's been done already" shouldn't stop you Learn what "strategic leverage" is—and how it can take you to the next level Appreciate how the old barriers are gone and why the time to take action is now Plus, for access to some additional free downloads and fantastic step-by-step videos from Mel related to today's show, go to MitchMatthews.com/Mel. [Tweet ""We cannot hide behind the concept of 'Well, it's not my job.'" – Mel Abraham"] EPISODE RESOURCES MelAbraham.com The Entrepreneur's Solution

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, I will be talking to one of the top 30 most influential thought leaders in business, Bob Burg, to share his insights on sales and leadership! Listen To The Podcast: Is there a difference between taking leadership and giving leadership? And if so, does it really matter? My guest, Bob Burg, would answer an emphatic "Yes!" to both of those questions. Bob is a sought-after speaker at sales and leadership conferences around the globe. He's shared the speaker platform with top business leaders, famous broadcast personalities, and even former U.S. presidents. On top of that, the American Management Association named Bob one of the top 30 most influential thought leaders in business! And then there are the books he's authored, which have sold well over a million copies! My personal favorite is the Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, a book in parable form, which he co-wrote with John David Mann. Truth be told, that book actually helped me out tremendously during a rough patch in my own life. That's probably why I'm so excited—and honored—to discuss Bob's follow-up Go-Giver book called The Go-Giver Leader: A Little Story About What Matters Most in Business. This episode is seriously chock-full of profound insights and inspiring anecdotes on the true nature of leadership. More than that, I bet you'll come away ready to actually be a better leader! In this episode, you will . . . • Understand the important distinction between taking leadership and giving leadership • Learn the basics on what a Go-Giver Leader is—and how to be one • Get a rundown on the 5 key areas to focus on to be a better leader • Discover what can happen when you move from a "me" focus to an "others" focus • Get great rallying strategies for those times when you're feeling beaten down [Tweet ""When you think about it, it all begins with leadership." – Bob Burg"] EPISODE RESOURCES TheGoGiver.com Burg.com @BobBurg | Twitter Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman Turn the Ship Around by L. David Marquet and Stephen R. Covey Dream. Think. Do. Episode 005 | Bob Burg Dream. Think. Do. Episode 076 | Speaker Lab: 8 Secrets For Beating The Fear Of Public Speaking

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, get inspired with our guest's success story, Antonio Neves! Listen To The Podcast: There are too many cool things to say about my guest today, Antonio Neves! Let me pick a few facts to get you started: He's worked as reporter, host, and producer for big-time TV networks like NBC, E! and PBS. He's also a former Division I student-athlete, an Ivy League graduate, an award-winning journalist, an author, and . . . an amazing keynote speaker who tours the country sharing cutting-edge messages on topics like leadership, authentic communication, and strategies for succeeding in the workplace. The level of success that Antonio's reached didn't come easy. Despite a childhood rife with instability, Antonio had people who believed in him, which helped him believe in himself. Today, his mission is to pass along the amazing lessons he's learned to help others reach their goals. In this episode, we cover a range of topics related to the DREAM. THINK. DO. life, including great insights from Antonio's latest book, 50 Things Every College Student Should Know. Listen in for practical advice that can apply to you… no matter how old you are. We'll cover: Authentic ways to be memorable in any conversation Valuable strategies for when you're facing fear Great tips on the fine art of engaged conversation Powerful keys to "setting others up for success"—and how it can help you Oh and hey… share this episode with the hashtag #DREAMTHINKDO and be eligible to win a signed copy of one of Antonio's books, along with a signed copy of my book, Ignite! Plus, one lucky winner will get a free one-on-one coaching session with Antonio! So get to sharing! :) [Tweet ""Don't rush the summit!" – Antonio Neves"] EPISODE RESOURCES TheAntonioNeves.com 50 Things Every College Student Should Know 50 Ways to Excel in Your First Job (and in Life) Ninja-Level Strategies For The Elevator Pitch (Episode 071) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Brand You 50 by Tom Peters

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, learn how to overcome your fear of Public Speaking. Listen To The Podcast: I make my living talking. In other words, I do a lot—and I mean a lot—of public speaking. Now, I know as soon as I utter the phrase "public speaking," most people get a certain feeling—and it's not a good one. In fact, surveys have consistently shown that public speaking is the #1 fear! It surpasses the fear of death—and even… the fear of clowns! (YIKES!) I also know, however, that many people actually want (or need) to do more public speaking, but their fears are holding them back. I understand. Heck, I still get hit with all those feelings. A fear of letting the audience down. A fear of making a mistake in front of a large group of people. A fear of tripping and falling flat on my face! Yup… I get hit with all the fears, too. Fortunately, I've developed a useful set of simple tools to deal with them. And… today I want to give some of those tools to YOU! I'm going to walk you through specific tips and techniques that can not only help alleviate much of that fear of public speaking, but also help you to be a better public speaker! In this episode you will . . . • Discover secret tricks to convince your brain to feel relaxed • Understand how to visualize in a way that benefits you • Learn how to cut cotton mouth off at the pass • Understand why you want a map—not a script • Hear why your "Why?" can help ground you no matter what happens while you're speaking • Get even more tips! So if you've ever felt a fear of public speaking… whether it's to a group of five… five hundred… or five thousand… this DREAM. THINK. DO. episode is for YOU! [Tweet ""Give yourself permission to visualize things going well." – Mitch Matthews"] EPISODE RESOURCES Mitch Matthews | Facebook

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, my guest Brent Underwood shares his cool story from finance to his interest in hostels. Listen To The Podcast: If my guest today had stayed in the world of high finance, we probably wouldn't be talking. But he didn't stay. Instead, he forged his own path. And now you get to hear his cool story—and his great insights! Brent Underwood is a partner at the creative advisory firm "Brass Check," where he spearheads marketing campaigns for New York Times best-selling books and helps musicians, including Grammy winners, establish their media narratives. Now, that stuff alone would be enough for a cool conversation on DREAM. THINK. DO., but there's way more to Brent than this marketing gig. Years ago, Brent developed a pretty intense interest in hostels—you know, those low-budget lodges people stay at when traveling abroad. He eventually channeled this passion into running a successful hostel in Brooklyn. When he moved to Austin, Texas, a couple of years ago (not to start another hostel), he simply couldn't kick the hostel habit. He founded HK Austin, which quickly became the top-rated hostel in the country! Listen in to hear about Brent's winding—and inspiring—road to entrepreneurship and fulfillment. In this episode you will . . . • Get tips on where you should—and shouldn't—cut corners • Hear why waiting for the perfect launch can mean no launch at all • Learn about when Brent didn't listen to his customers—and how that's paid off • Discover why you should stop and think before you try to improve on your competition's failures • Understand the value in exposing yourself to lots of skills, people, and ideas [Tweet ""Word of mouth is the best marketing by far." - @underwoodbrent"] EPISODE RESOURCES BrentUnderwood.com Brasscheck.com HKAustin.com "The 8 Unexpected Rules Of Business That No One Teaches But Everyone Should Know" Twitter | @underwoodbrent

In this episode of the DREAM.THINK.DO. podcast, let's enter the world of special effects with my guest, Emmy- and Oscar-winning special effects artist, Howard Berger. Listen To The Podcast: Get ready to hear from a true master of his craft! My guest today, Emmy-and Oscar-winning special effects artist Howard Berger, has been playing in the world of film and TV for 35 years. I'd say "working" but that doesn't do justice to the nature of Howard's incredible career. Encouraged by amazing parents, he took a childhood passion for monster movies and turned it into a profession—basically starting the day after graduating high school. In 1988, he and fellow artist Greg Nicotero founded the KNB EFX Group. Since then… they've set the gold standard for special effects make-up in Hollywood. The company has brought its seemingly inexhaustible creativity to everything from "Dances with Wolves" and "Pulp Fiction" to "The Chronicles of Narnia" films and the wildly successful AMC series "The Walking Dead." I can say… without a shadow of a doubt… there's something for you in this interview whether you're a creative, an entrepreneur, a sci-fi geek (like me) or… a parent looking to foster their kids' creativity! In this episode, you will . . . • Get Howard's take on good business fundamentals and his no-excuses approach to failure • Understand how working with others is an opportunity to both educate and to be educated • Learn how even Howard pushes himself beyond the comfort zone • Hear cool behind-the-scenes stories from Howard's prolific career [Tweet ""No one cares more about your business than you." – Howard Berger"] EPISODE RESOURCES The KNB EFX Group The KNB EFX Group | Facebook

In this episode of the DREAM.THINK.DO. podcast, be inspired and take real action with my guest Mike Meyers. Listen To The Podcast: Got an idea that's been sittin' in your brain for a while? Could you use an inspirational push toward some real action? Well, hearing from my guest today, Mike Meyers, might be just what you need! He's been on an amazing trajectory since college (which wasn't that long ago) with his new company, Tradeversity. Hear how Mike didn't think big—he thought small. He imagined a sharing platform made especially for college students and individual campuses. Listen in to find out how this "recovering perfectionist" moved from being "stuck" to breaking free to seize the moment. (Even though he wasn't sure if it was the "perfect time" or not.) Today you'll hear way more than Mike's inspirational story. Plus, he's got tons of great ideas for weathering the rough times, gaining help and expertise from others, and keeping your focus... no matter what! In this episode, you will... Hear helpful insights for the toughest part—getting started Understand how sharing your ideas opens up amazing possibilities Learn when Mike thinks is the best time to start a business Get great tips for reaching out to mentors—and learn why that's so important when starting out Hear what Mike means when he says, "The key is to be interested, not interesting." [Tweet ""Put your idea out there and see how people respond." – Mike Meyers"] EPISODE RESOURCES Tradeversity.com @MikeMeyers (Twitter) Tradeversity app (App Store) Tradeversity app (Google Play) The Dream Giver (book) MitchMatthews.com/Facebook

In this episode of the DREAM.THINK.DO. podcast, Margaret Heffernan, renowned global business advisor, talks about corporate mythology, "super chickens", and more! Listen To The Podcast: Have you unknowingly created a super chicken situation at your company? No, really... this is a serious question. What's a "super chicken"? Well, it's just one of the many fascinating and tradition-challenging ideas that my guest, Margaret Heffernan PhD, talks about today. She's a renowned global business advisor who specializes in creating cultures of high achievers and super collaborators. She's also the author of five books, and her multiple TED Talks have been viewed by millions. If you're interested in the key to creating productive project teams, you'll want to listen to today's episode. Margaret will not only blow your mind as she overturns a lot of corporate mythology; she'll also give simple, no-frills ideas that can yield exceptional team results. In this episode, you will . . . Gain insights on how to get the best performance from people Learn the critical ingredient for new ideas and innovation (It's not what you think) Get specific advice for encouraging collaboration and sustaining high-achievement Start to rethink your old assumptions about the value of competition Hear why the fear of conflict can have devastating effects Learn how to get team members to know, understand, and appreciate each other—and why that's so important Find out what the heck "super chickens" are and why they matter [Tweet ""What makes a team productive is each other." - Margaret Heffernan"] EPISODE RESOURCES MHeffernan.com TED Talks