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George H. Xanthis is our guest.  He’s an amazing actor from Australia who plays John in the TV Series, “The Chosen.” You’re probably aware… but if not… The Chosen is the first ever multi-season TV series based on the life of Jesus.  It’s a phenomenon… from a spiritual sense but also from an entrepreneurial perspective.  In fact, it’s the #1 crowd funded media project of all time!  With over $10 million raised… two seasons done and available… and as of today… over 270 million views in over 180 countries.  Incredible.  And George is in the middle of all of that!  Plus, he’s a force for good inside AND outside the show.  We’ll talk about how he got his start in acting, how his journey with “The Chosen” began, what it’s been like playing such a significant role and what he’s learned about life, work and faith… as a result.  Plus, this represents our first interview in this NEW season.  So I take a slightly different approach with the conversation… and I think you’re going to dig it. So, let’s get to the conversation!   RESOURCES: Would you like more info on The Chosen?  Click here George’s Instagram:/www.instagram.com/georgehxanthis If you’re an actor and/or you know someone who is… be sure to check out George’s “ACT UP!” Podcast: Click here Check out George’s efforts to help the Sydney Children’s Hospital on Cameo: Click here BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: George’s NEWEST role is in FX’s newly announced “American Crime Story” called “Impeachment” where he plays George Stephanopoulous.  (NOTE: We couldn’t talk about this during our interview because he wasn’t released to announce it yet.) Check it out here: Click here.   Other “RELATED” episodes: A Prayer for YOU and YOUR dreams! www.mitchmatthews.com/314 Hiro’s Journey [so far].  What a Puppy’s been teaching me about pursuing dreams and living life: www.mitchmatthews.com/322 DREAM BIG… no matter what! (With Amberly Lago): www.mitchmatthews.com/310  The Gift of Being Fully Present [Part 3]: www.mitchmatthews.com/304    More about THIS episode: George Xanthis came through acting training, comedy and improv as well.  He even spent some time with the The Groundlings Improv troupe in LA. He’s had a lot of different experiences… and he’s also got a heart for helping other actors… so he has his own podcast called “Act Up” where he and his guests discuss their craft and specific strategies to navigate everything from the audition room, day-to-day on set as well as performing in front of live audiences.   He also believes in giving back… so he’s on CAMEO… where he’s doing video messages to fans… but he’s also raising money for The Sydney Children’s Hospital.  Plus, he and some of his fellow cast members just did a marathon session on instagram to help raise funds for people who are hurting in Afghanistan.   Plus, I asked YOU for your input via Facebook and we got a LOT of response… so I’ll be peppering them in during our convo!  (Click here to follow me… so YOU can get in on our next “Listener Lightning Round Questions!”) I love the guy… and I think you will too!  Let’s get to this.   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Welcome to 333 and what to expect 4:33 Get to know George 8:52 How George got started acting 14:43 What gave George the courage to move to LA 33:31 What life is like on the set 37:30 George’s favorite moment filming 49:10 One of the most powerful in The Chosen 52:40 George’s final thoughts and advice  58:17 Mitch’s minute  MITCH’S MINUTE & NOW… I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Okay… obviously… we’re doing things a little differently in THIS season.  I’ve added the official “Mitch’s Minute” at the end to offer my thoughts.  I got fired up… so I think it was more like 7 minutes… but I really wanted to share some of my favorite take aways. How about YOU!?  What’s something that stood out to you?  What’s something that grabbed you?  What did you think?  I’d love to hear from you.  Drop a comment below and let me know!

You asked for it… so I’m digging into it!  How do you go from being “interested in becoming a speaker” to actually building a speaking business?  It’s not easy… (run from anyone who tells you it is) BUT the steps to get there are a lot clearer than you might imagine.  In today’s episode we’re going to get you the 5 keys to becoming a PAID speaker!  The EXTRA good news is that ANYONE can start to implement these steps IMMEDIATELY!  So, if you’ve got a message that’s burning in you… something you know would help people… something that could make an impact… then THIS episode is for YOU!  We’ll show you a path to start speaking more AND increase your chances for being paid well as you do! RESOURCES: To find out more about Mitch’s “Next-Level Speaker Event 2021” Click Here. This event will help you get the marketing pieces in place to reach more of the people you want to reach, score the stages you want to speak on and get paid well to do it! Download the PDF at https://mitchmatthews.com/332   MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: While I was on sabbatical… I’d asked YOU… the DREAM THINK DO family… about what you’d like me to dig into once I got back.  I listed off a number of themes and topics:   THEMES:  Entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial mindset Speaking and building a speaking business Podcasting and growing YOUR OWN podcast Coaching and mentoring   SPECIFIC (or more general) TOPICS: Faith in the workplace and “real world” convos about that stuff How do you get back up… when you’re knocked down How do you have the guts to go after a big idea Time management in an era when no one seems to have boundaries  Really cool people with really inspiring stories AND/OR… YOUR suggestions too  Well… I heard from you and one of the big areas that many of you wanted to hear about was “Speaking and building a Speaking Business.”   I wanted to go after that right away… so we’re digging in today! 5 Keys to go from “FREE” to “FEE” as a Successful (and profitable) Speaker.   Key 1: START! It’s not a surprise, but when people ask me about the best ways to get started as a Speaker… my response is always short, sweet, accurate and to the point.  I say, “Get started!” It’s not a throw away answer.  It's the absolute truth.  The best way to start… is to start.   _____________________________ “START where you are.  Use what you have. DO what you can.” - Arthur Ashe    _____________________________ In the episode, I share some of my “humble beginnings” stories but I also explain how those speaking events… where it felt no one was looking… led to my first paid gig with a Fourtune 100 company! Key 2: Create a Tangible Talk That’s right.  Before you ever get paid… get started by creating a talk.  In the episode, I explain why… but I also introduce you to the  strategy of Creating an Idea Map.  (Make sure to download the Participant Guide… above.  It will give you an example of what I’m talking about!)   Key 3:  Deliver that Tangible Talk Once you have your tangible talk… find ways to deliver it.  We’ll talk about ways to do it AND I’ll share a story of how giving a “free” talk in a public library led to a $20K gig! _____________________________ “Getting STARTED gets you needed practice and it gets you into what we call “The Speaker Jet Stream!”  Mitch Matthews  _____________________________ KEY 4: Know The Process! This was something that was totally in my blindspot!  I didn’t know the process for being selected as a speaker for bigger events and stages.  And since I didn’t know… I wasn’t confident.  And Event Planners and Selection Committees could pick up on it… so I didn’t get the opportunities.   BUT once I started to understand the process… and more important… the BIGGEST concern of decision makers (which surprised me)... I was able to secure the types of stages and events I’d hoped for!  KEY 5:  Create a One Sheet! You want to make it easy for the Search Committees to SELL you to the final decision-makers.  Having a solid One Sheet will help you to do that.  More importantly… the process of putting an effective One Sheet together will help you get all your KEY marketing in place!   MINUTE BY MINUTE  0:02 - You asked, I’m going for it! What to expect today 1:34 - Conversations tarts 3:23 - Let’s talk about public speaking 7:00 - If you want to be a speaker, this parts for you! 14:00 -  Where to start 16:02 - Where to test your talk 17:55 - What an idea map is and why you need it 22:00 - The real power behind stories  28:33 - You have to put in the reps 35:50 - The perks of hosting your own event  46:15 - Two things you need to impress any search committee  53:33 - 5-key recap    WHAT DO YOU THINK? What stood out to you?  What’s something small but significant you are going to try?  Let me know by dropping a comment below.  I want to hear from you!  Maybe it’s just giving yourself permission to START!  Maybe it’s putting together a talk on a subject you LOVE.  Maybe it’s scheduling a space to give that talk.  Maybe it’s reaching out to organizations who might need your help and your message!  Maybe it’s joining us for our Next Level Speaker event so you can get a powerful ONE SHEET in place and done in one weekend!  Whatever it is… BIG or small… BOLD or more subtle… take a step.  And hey… one step would simply be to comment below and say, “I’m IN!  I’m going to START!”  I can’t wait to hear from you… because hey… I know the world needs to hear from YOU!  (You’ve got wisdom and stories in you the world needs!!!  So let’s do this!)  Amen?

Have you been feeling like you’re wanting to make some changes?  A new day?   Some new perspectives?  A shift that YOU create as opposed to something that you’re told to do.  A new mission.  Me too!  Seriously… I’m BACK and as you’ll hear... I’m fired up!  That’s right… after a sabbatical… I’m excited to be back.  And in this episode, I’m going to invite you into what’s NEXT!  We’re going to get “R.E.A.L.” to talk about where we’re headed with the podcast but also (maybe even more importantly) where I’m wanting to go with my own life.  And as you hear it… you believe this is going to be really encouraging for YOU on YOUR journey into YOUR next season too. Of course... I tell some fun stories along the way… like what happened when a potential client told me to “toggle it back.” (It was a kick to the gut at the time… but it was also a true turning point!)  I’m so excited for you to listen to this one and join me as we move into what’s NEXT.  Strap in and I guarantee it’s going to be an ADVENTURE!  Let’s do this!!! STUFF and FORMER EPISODES MENTIONED: I mentioned my son Alex’s new book was just released.  Check it out here. Here’s my interview with Alex when his FIRST novel was published: https://mitchmatthews.com/271/ I talked about my sabbatical (and why it was needed) along with rest and restoration here: https://mitchmatthews.com/330/   MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: I’m so excited to be back!  We’re talking about where I’m feeling called to take DREAM THINK DO in this next season.  We’re going to be talking about being REAL and taking that to new levels. And hey… I’m a speaker and a teacher… so I HAVE to work an acronym into things.  Job hazard.  LOL!  So, when I say, “Being R.E.A.L. at new levels,” this is what we’re talking about: The “R” stands for being REAL and AUTHENTIC. “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day.  It’s about the choice to show up and be real.  The choice to be honest.  The choice to let our true selves be seen.” - Brene Brown We’re going to talk more about what THIS actually means for us DREAM THINK DOERs… especially as we move ahead.  But we’re taking the REALNESS to new levels and it’s going to be goooooood! The “E” reminds us that we’re going to be ENTREPRENEURIAL and ENTREPRENEURIALLY-MINDED as we move forward. You don’t have to be an entrepreneur to benefit from some of the things that we’ll be talking about… but I want to encourage you to be entrepreneurially-minded!  And hey… I heard from you all loud and clear that it’s time to start bringing entrepreneurial concepts and strategies back into DTD and I can’t wait!    “Learn to sell.  Learn to build.  If you can do both, you will be unstoppable in ANY role or position you find yourself!” - Naval Ravikant  The “A” stands for ADVENTURE. With all of the wildness in life… it may feel a little wild and overwhelming at times.  BUT you were MADE for adventure.  We were made to do incredible things.  And sometimes the best way to deal with some of the craziness and unpredictability that can come in life… is to inject some ADVENTURE that you choose!  Intentional… calculated… risk.  Being a novice.  Trying something.  Taking a step.  You agree?  You in? “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” - T.S. Eliot   The “L” stands for… well… you’re going to have to listen to the episode to hear THAT one.   It may or may not surprise you… but it may be the MOST IMPORTANT principle as we move forward into this next season! Lastly… an INVITATION: If you’re IN (woot woot)… please do one of the following: Hit subscribe wherever you listen… so you don’t miss a future episode! Leave a review on Apple (www.dreamthinkdo.com) and let me know you’re IN! Take a screenshot of the episode and share it on social media! Invite a friend to join us (by sharing this episode) as we move into what’s NEXT! It’s time to dream bigger dreams… it’s time to think even better… it’s time to do more of what you were put on the planet to do AND it’s time to be more YOU than you’ve ever been!!!  You in?  I hope so!  Let’s do this!!! THE EPISODE AT A GLANCE: 0:02 - What to expect today (and thank you!) 2:53 - Episode starts 5:37 - Life on sabbatical  13:23 it’s about to get R.E.A.L 20:02 - E: Let’s talk Entrepreneursh!p 34:04 - A: Achieving new levels of adventure 36:59 - Find out what the “L” stands for

In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the subject of “Rest and Restoration.”  As in… “How can you feel more rested?” And, more importantly, “How do we move past rest into full restoration?”  We’re talking specific ways to help YOU find the right mix of strategies and activities that work for you.  So you can feel more rested and restored… more often.  That means your energy levels and your “inner gas gauge” can be FULL more often!  You can be your best self… more loving… more present… more kind… more fun… and be all those things more often.  As you know… this is wildly important.  And… true confession… it’s been easy to let my gauge get dangerously close to “E” lately.  Can you identify?  I bet you can relate… because it’s been this way for a lot of people that I’ve been talking to.  So, I thought it was time for us to dig into this… and get us specific strategies (big and small) to help you feel more rested and restored.  So, invite a friend and let’s get to some experimenting!!!  RESOURCES: Here’s a few of the studies and articles I mention in the episode: The “Awe Walk” Study from Virginia Sturn: Click here The 7 Types of Rest from Inc.: Click here Why it takes 60 days to create a new habit: click here. Dream Think Do Episodes Referenced: 330 Episodes at a Glance: Click here Hiro’s Journey (so far) - What  a Puppy’s been teaching me about pursuing dreams and living life: Click here Being Fully Present and Cultivating “AWE” Click here Let’s Connect! I’m always asking for YOUR input for Dream Think Do episodes, especially on Facebook. In fact, here’s the post that kicked things off on FB: https://mitchmatthews.com/330 MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: This week, we’re diving into specific strategies to help you move to “RESTORATIVE Rest” more often.   Rest vs. Restoration: Rest: “To cease work or movement in order to relax or refresh oneself.” Restoration: “The act of restoring. A return of something to its former or unimpaired condition.” Dr. Caroline Leaf does a deep dive on this subject.  You can check it out here: Click here What do YOU think?  Are rest and restoration different things?  Can one exist without the other?  Does it matter?   60 Days to Create a New Habit: Some say it takes 21 days… others 28.  But science-backed research shows it takes 60.  Want to learn more on the WHY and the HOW… click here. BEST MIND vs. ANXIOUS MIND: Like I said in the episode… I’m working on being intentional about trying to be in my “Best Mind” more often and my “Anxious Mind” less and less.  Your “Best Mind” intentionally focuses on things like gratitude, hope, love, strength, generosity and kindness… as a result… our ability to love and serve goes up… our innovative and creative thinking go up… our ability to be in the moment and fully present are much easier.  BUT we have to be intentional about being in that state… right? What are some ways that you’ve found to stay in your “Best Mind?”  Small things?  Big things?  Let’s keep the “experiments” and the idea share going.  Comment and let me know below!  Creating Guilt-free “White Space” in your Calendar: White Space is dedicated time (preferably scheduled into your calendar in advance).  The intent is to allow (and sometimes force) guilt free time for you to take a breath, look at things from a different perspective, reflect, relax, and refuel.  It doesn’t need to take hours.  In fact, intentionally taking 15 minutes… a few times a day… can make all the difference.    If you’re looking for additional reasons WHY to do it… and some specific strategies for HOW to do it… you can click here. I’m curious.  What works for you when it comes to creating a few windows of “White Space?” Does it make a difference?  Does it help you? How do you get it done? 7 Types of Rest: Saundra Dalton-Smith writes that too many people think that rest is limited to the amount of sleep we get.  But, she says, "In reality we are missing out on the other types of rest we desperately need." In her TED article, she points to seven types of rest that are essential for us to thrive.  1. Physical rest 2. Mental rest  3. Sensory rest 4. Creative rest  5. Emotional rest  6. Social rest  7. Spiritual rest  What do you think?  Do you agree?  Which of these are easiest for you?  Which are the most difficult?  Which are the most important?  Comment below and let me know what you think! For me… they’re all important BUT I probably forget about the “Sensory Rest” most.  Because I do a LOT of my work in front of a computer… it’s easy to forget about the importance of shutting things OFF and chilling out without electronics.  Yup… just being honest.  That’s why those “awe” walks have been so important lately.  How about you? Listener Lightning Round Ideas: Here’s some awesome ideas from other Dream Think Doers! 1. Intentional Breathing Exercises  2. Getting out into nature (even for 15 minutes) 3. A 30 minute bath  4. Noise-cancelling headphones + Dark Space + favorite tunes 5. Making sure you’re getting enough sleep 6. A good 15 minute “Power Nap” in the middle of the day 7. And Beth’s “I’d never say no to a taco in a quiet car!”  Amen sista. Amen. What would YOU add to this list of favorite ways to rest and restore? Comment and let’s keep sharing the ideas! NEXT STEPS: So, here’s the “Experiment” if you choose to join me.  (And I hope you do!) Over the next 60 days, let’s do something small but significant each day to rest and/or restore. And let’s get specific: Pick a day you want to start Invite a friend (or two) to join you Experiment with different strategies to find the right “mix” for you Share with your friends what’s working and what’s not (and encourage each other to learn and adjust as you go) Leave a comment below and let us know how it’s going! And of course… check out some of the other Dream Think Do Episodes to keep you on track! I can’t wait to see what the next 60 days (and beyond) will do for all of us! Who’s in?  Let me know in the comments below and/or on social media. Let’s do this! INSERT EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE HERE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:40 Episode starts 3:13 The need for rest is real 10:00 How to rest and restore everyday 17:50 Working on the micro habits 21:10 Moving into the best part of your mind 28:08 The power of awe 37:50 The 7 types of rest 46:00 What to expect over the next few weeks

We’re talking with children’s author, Lexi Young Peck. Even as a young girl, Lexi was known far and wide as the "baby whisperer."  She’s just always been incredibly gifted at calming babies and connecting with kiddos. She took that passion and natural gifting and got her degree in psychology... and focused on childhood development.  Now, her heart is to create easy, straightforward ways for parents to navigate the complexities of raising kids. We’re talking about her new book and specific ways to navigate fear with your kiddos and for yourself. RESOURCES: Lexi’s Website: www.lexiyoungpeck.com  Lexi’s Book: What Do You Say to a Dragon? MORE ABOUT LEXI AND THE EPISODE: Lexi’s heart is to create practical and useful tools and strategies for parents to navigate the complexities of raising kids.   She’s doing that in a number of ways… but one of the most recent… and the most powerful… is her new children’s book, “What do you say to a Dragon?” It’s a refreshing take on what to do when your kiddos… and frankly… when YOU… are facing fear and anxiety.  So, we’ll be talking about THAT… because who doesn’t need some new tools for the tool box when it comes to overcoming worry. Especially…  that temptation to freak out… when a dragon… real or imagined… walks in the room! By the way… Lexi is not handing out advice without having to apply these strategies herself… on a daily basis.  She and her husband, Josh, have two young children, Vivian and Xander.   And speaking of kiddos… Lexi is the daughter of my friend and former DTD guest… William Paul Young.  Paul is also a successful author who’s written many books, including The Shack and Crossroads. In fact, Paul pointed me to the book and I was instantly hooked and wanted Lexi to come on immediately! That’s why I’m so excited for this convo so let’s get to it! MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 1:20 Quick announcement 2:53 Get to know Lexi 4:58 Why Lexi decided to write a kids book 10:03 Engaging your fear 13:33 How Lexi helps kids overcome fear 17:59 How Mitch handled fear with his youngest 20:16 The feedback Lexi has received 25:53 Meeting your kids where they are 27:31 Mitch’s biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… what did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   What are some of your favorite strategies for helping kiddos face their fears?  What’s worked for you?  What hasn’t?  Where do you struggle?  And most importantly, what are some ways you inspire the kiddos in your life to dream big?  And as for THIS convo with Lexi... what’s something you’re going to try?  What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?   What’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Let me know in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Jess Ekstrom is back and we’re talking about strategies to help you journal, especially when life feels a little crazy!  You probably remember Jess from episode 242.  She’s the founder and CEO of “Headbands of Hope.”  And check this out, that for every headband Jess sells... a headband is given to a child with cancer… and almost a million headbands have been given away so far.  How awesome is THAT!? Since founding Headbands of Hope… she’s also become a best selling author with her amazing book, “Chasing the Bright Side” AND she has her own awesome podcast called “Business on the Bright Side.”  By the way…  Jess has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and the VIEW… as well as in Forbes, Seventeen, Vanity Fair, and People Magazine.  After all of that… you might wonder how Jess does it all.  And that’s something we’re going to dig into today… because one of the most powerful tools in her toolbox is journaling. It helps her to dream bigger, think better and do more of what she’s put on the planet to do.  So we’re going to dive into exactly what she does… so you can be doing it too.   RESOURCES: Jess’s first appearance on DTD: https://mitchmatthews.com/242/ The episode is called, “Finding the Bright Side in a Bad News World.) Jess’s Bright Pages site: www.brightpages.com  Grab a month for free at: www.brightpages.com/dtd Jess’s site: https://jessekstrom.com/ Jess’s book: https://jessekstrom.com/buy-the-book EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:11 Welcome back Jess! 5:17 New problems need new solutions 6:55 Mitch’s experience with journaling 11:16 How to know it’s a good business idea 12:47 How journal can help you dream bigger 18:00 Creating conversation with yourself 22:22 How Jess  practically uses journaling day-to-day 29:13 Jess’s advice for anyone starting or starting again with journalling 30:34 Mitch’s closing thoughts What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Do you journal now?  Has it ever gotten stale for you?  Are you needing something to bring some fresh ideas?  I know I did and I loved this convo! Which of Jess’s strategies for journaling… and heck… for life… stood out to you?  What’s something you’re going to try?  What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?   What’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Let me know in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Kim Kaupe is my guest and she’s one of the hardest people to introduce… because her background is sooooo diverse and freakishly cool… it’s hard to encapsulate.  BUT… I’m going to try.  In short… she's a dynamic female entrepreneur.  She has her marketing agency called “Bright Ideas Only.”  Through that… Kim has helped people and brands like Oprah, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, The New York Mets, ACE Comic Con, Miller Coors and KISS to create raving fans!  Now… she’s taking what she’s learned and applying it to help individuals to grow their networks and relationships.  Call it an updated and revised approach to “Winning Friends and Influencing People.”  We dig into her specific strategies so you can spread your ideas, grow relationships and get your dreams done!  Let’s get to this. RESOURCES: Kim’s website: https://kimkaupe.com/  Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe/ Mitch on Kim’s Podcast: https://kimkaupe.com/mitch/ OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: Antonio Neves - A Bolder Happier You: https://mitchmatthews.com/307/ Mitch Matthews - How to Meet 50 Really Interesting People This Year: https://mitchmatthews.com/255/ 3 Keys for Meeting New People: https://mitchmatthews.com/nice-to-meet-you-3-keys-to-meeting-new-people/   MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: With all the wildness that COVID brought… Kim Kaupe uncovered a superpower.  In addition to helping celebrities and major brands grow a relationship with their audience… she’s also started to help individuals harness the power of building relationships and influence.   Not by generating millions of followers on Instagram… but by being intentional about what you’re putting out on social media and online… as well as how you’re showing up for people in day to day life.  I think of a lot of what she’s doing as “How to win friends and influence people… version 2.0.” She’s doing all sorts of innovative things… like her weekly LIVE podcast called “Coffee with Kim.”  Which by the way… I was recently on and I loved it! Kim also has created courses that run in partnership with LinkedIn… and about 200,000 people have utilized those!!!  So THAT’s huge. Plus… I’ve got to say… that if name-dropping past clients like Oprah and Katy Perry isn’t enough to establish her street cred… Kim’s also been named to: Forbes 30 Under 30,  Ad Age 40 Under 40  Inc. 35 Under 35 PLUS… she’s been on Shark Tank  & a judge on the Miss USA Pageant Lastly… I’ll just say that friend and past Dream Think DO guest Antonio Neves introduced us a few months ago… and since that time Kim’s become one of my favorite humans on the planet!  So I can’t wait to get to this! EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:01 What to expect today 1:39 Get to know Kim 4:18 Conversation starts 6:46 How entrepreneurship found Kim 11:50 Two winning strategies to build influence  16:31 The importance of growing in influence  20:57 How Kim is helping high-performers convert more 27:57 I know my superpower - now what? 32:40 Get quite and get away from the noise 35:18 Why you need to be on LinkedIn now 44:15 Helping others always helps you 46:48 Mitch’s biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which strategies stood out to you?  Where are you needing/wanting to work on your growing your influence and being more intentional about building your network and developing new relationships?   What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  And… most importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

May marked the 15th Anniversary of the BIG Dream Gathering! It's been a wild ride since that first “accidental” Gathering at our house... but we’re wildly blessed to say it inspired countless events and thousands and thousands of dreams too!  And we have loved DREAMING BIG with so many of you over the years.  So, we wanted to have a special episode of DREAM THINK DO where we celebrate with YOU!  My bride, Melissa joins us!  Plus, we have some surprise guests who have inspiring stories to tell about pursuing and achieving BIG dreams.  Oh… and... we’ll be sharing some behind the scenes stories we’ve not shared before… and we’ll answer audience questions too!  It’s time to celebrate.  Who’s in?  Let’s do this! RESOURCES: FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BIG DREAM GATHERING and WATCH SOME OF THE VIDEO SERIES: www.BIGDREAMGATHERING.com    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Adam Carroll: www.AdamSpeaks.com  Mandy Franje: www.instagram.com/mandyfranje/ Lindsay Palmer: www.hirealindsay.com   UPCOMING BIG DREAM GATHERING: BIG Dreams happen in small towns!  That’s why we’re teaming up with the innovative people in Earlham, Iowa to hold a BIG Dream Gathering this summer!   WHEN: Saturday, June 26th - 10am to noon.  Click Here to find out more and register! THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! It’s designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality!   So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! MORE ABOUT THE BIG DREAM GATHERING: The back story is in 2006, one of Mitch’s big dreams was on the ropes and he was about to give up.  As a last ditch effort… he decided to host something he called a “BIG Dream Gathering” at his home. It was an opportunity for friends to come and write down their dreams and goals, and then post them on the walls of his family home. Next everyone could read all the dreams and see if they could help with encouragement, connections or support. It was supposed to go for a few hours… but it wound up lasting a full week! And as a result… all sorts of dreams were launched. Everything from helping kids in Africa to a couple of dreamers scoring a contract with NIKE! These BIG Dream Gatherings have continued and Mitch and his Dream Team have seen this revolution take off with countless dreams reawakened and incredible connections made. To find out more about the BIG Dream Gathering, visit: BIGDreamGathering.com. To follow along with the adventures and to help inspire YOUR dreams, join Mitch and the BDG team on Facebook by clicking here.   THE EPISODE - MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Welcome! It’s time to celebrate. 1:59 Download the Dream Together App 3:11 Episode starts 3:41 What to expect from the event 4:11 Welcome, Melissa, and a look back at the first Dream Big Gathering. 13:47 Start messy but try your best 16:42 Melissa’s dream to own a farm 21:19 The week-long instigator: Meet Andy 27:30 The role of prayer in Mathew’s journey 29:19 Some of the Matthew' favorite dreams over the years 35:28 Granting permission to dream 40:37 The power of encouragement 42:00 Meet one of our first dreamers, Mandy! 46:51 You never know where your dreams will take you 53:07 Meet the women behind the scenes, Lindsey Palmer! 59:28 How Lindsey’s dreams have evolved 1:03:31 Q&A with Mitch and Melissa 1:14:27 Closing thoughts I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: Leave a comment and let me know what stood out from all the great stories!  What do YOU think?  How important is it to go after dreams?  How do YOU decide which dreams to go after? Why do you think it’s important to encourage other people to go after their dreams?  Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Rachel Rodgers joins us! Rachel is the founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that teaches women how to earn more money and build true wealth. Her dream has been to teach women—especially women of color—how to end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress, once and for all. She’s the creator and host of the wildly successful “Hello Seven Podcast.” And her brand new book was just released and it has been an instant BESTSELLER. It’s called “We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power. Rodgers has been featured in Time, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company… just to name a few. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and four kids on their 53-acre ranch!  How awesome is THAT? She’s truly living the DREAM THINK DO life and I can’t wait to dive into her story… so let’s get to this! RESOURCES: Rachel Rodger’s Website: https://helloseven.co/ Rachel’s Book: “We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power.” Rachel’s Instagram: instagram.com/rachrodgersesq/ Hello Seven’s Instagram: instagram.com/hello7co/ OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES TO HELP WITH YOUR MILLIONAIRE MINDSET: DTD Episode 194: Frank McKinney - Philanthro-capitalism, living life, making money and giving back! DTD Episode 233: Jaime Cross - She asked for a Billion Dollar Idea DTD Episode 228: J Lee - Let me go do it like it’s never been done before MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:24 Welcome Rachel 3:40 Conversation starts 6:05 What life was like for Rachel growing up 11:16 Giving yourself permission to make a career change 15:48 Don’t let people talk you out of your ideas 17:30 Why we should all build wealth 23:40 Becoming a millionaire stats with your mindset 33:11 Practical tools you can use to start making the money you want 41:15 What Rachel wishes she would have known sooner 43:42 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which stories stood out to you? Where are you needing/wanting to work on your money mindset?  What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?   And… most importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Erin Rollenhagen is joining us!  Erin is the founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial Technologies - which is a people friendly-tech company based in Des Moines, Iowa.  She’s also the author of “Soul Uprising - which is an incredible book that encourages entrepreneurs and business leaders to trust their purpose and embrace IMPACT as the true measurement of success.  Erin joined us back in episode 253…where we talked about how you can be strong AND authentic. It’s a powerful episode and one of our most popular of 2020… so I encourage you to go back and check it out.  Since that time, Erin has continued in her leadership at Entrepreneurial Technologies… AND she’s also found herself consulting entrepreneurs and other business leaders to navigate the wild emotional ride of entrepreneurship and leadership… in life in general… as well as during crazy times. We recently reconnected and as I heard about that work… I wanted to have her back on the show to talk about some of the strategies she uses herself… and well as what she suggests for her clients… especially when it comes to our emotions… and thriving at any time… but especially during unpredictable times.  So let’s get to it! RESOURCES: Erin’s first DTD appearance: https://mitchmatthews.com/253 ERIN’S BOOK: “Soul Uprising”   Please link to: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Uprising-Erin-Rollenhagen/dp/0578531860/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1578696966&sr=8-1 ERIN’S WEBSITE: erinrollenhagen.com ERIN’S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/erollenhagen MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Can you resonate with this? 3:36 Welcome back Erin! 5:54 One myth about emotions that most leaders believe 9:26 The most common answer to “How are you?” 10:14 How to start freeing up your schedule 14:45 Categorizing your schedule 20:38 Practical tools that make your schedule easier 25:35 Is your ego running your schedule? 32:18 How Erin avoids burnout 38:10 What Erin wishes she knew earlier 39:25 Mitch’s biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which strategies stood out to you?  Where are you needing/wanting to work on your emotions and being more intentional about your emotional state?   What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  And… most importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you! MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today! 2:39 Jillian ‘Juggernaut’ Michaels 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up 6:11 Jillian’s journey to finding her dream job 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality 25:43 Why Jillian hates social media 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A 36:14 What drives Jillian 37:52 Bring it back to your ‘why’ 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family 42:40 Jillian’s hope for the future 47:31 Wisdom of the week 29:21 Mitch’s biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   What inspired you about Jillian’s story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What’s something that you heard?  What’s something you’re going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!