Perfectly Mentored with Jason Portnoy

On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Chris Cabott joins Jason Portnoy for a second time, sharing his experiences as a CEO, along with elite negotiation tactics and business tips that all sports agents and entrepreneurs can apply in their respective careers.Topics Covered:How do you create a company that has culture? [5:47]How do you come in as the “new guy”? [7:00]How do you stay up to date with all these opportunities for the players to monetize? [15:21]What’s your mindset when you walk into a negotiation? [18:35]How do you know that you’ve done everything you can in a negotiation? [22:05]When do you know if it’s time to walk away? [24:21]How do you manage your emotions during a negotiation? And how do you take care of everyone else? [26:25]How do you manage stubbornness? [29:05]What advice do you have on gaining leverage during a negotiation? [30:32]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Chris CabottTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

Rudy Mawer started his first health and fitness business when he was eighteen years old and became a multimillionaire by the age of twenty-five. He did all of that while developing his Facebook marketing skills and gaining a wealth of industry knowledge. Rudy was able to establish connections with several business owners and in turn, started an agency with Tai Lopez. Currently, he runs his own fully automated business and is an investor for major companies like RadioShack and Pier 1. On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Rudy Mawer and Jason Portnoy discuss essential tips that all business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs should hear, especially when it comes to scaling your company and building an online presence. If you’re looking to learn from a successful entrepreneur who knows what he’s talking about, then you should definitely check this episode out!Topics Covered:Who is Rudy Mawer? [1:09]On hacks and gimmicks [6:55]How do you construct a really good offer? [8:14]What mindset does it take to scale your business? [12:06]What’s your take on iOS 14? [15:46]What’s the metric you look at? [19:11]How do you achieve success online? [23:30]How important is omnipresence to getting market domination? [29:25]What advice would you give to people who are hesitant to spend money on putting themselves out there? [31:10]What are your top three tips for people who are looking to scale? [32:47]What’s the biggest reason that ads fail? [34:48]What are the biggest mistakes that e-commerce stores make? [35:25]What are some of your top conversion copywriting tips? [37:40]How do you stay on top of all your businesses nowadays? [40:07]How do you stay up-to-date? [41:40]Top three books every entrepreneur should read [42:50]Who has the biggest influence on you online? [43:50]What’s next for you? [44:32]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Rudy MawerInstagramWebsiteConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

Rich Schefren is one of the top online business growth experts today. The "guru to the gurus", he has worked with the top "gurus" in the digital space and has helped them achieve billions of dollars in online sales. Along with his successful career as a business coach, his ventures also reached 7-figures in revenue.In this episode, Jason and Rich talk about proven strategies to boost your business online. Rich also shares his experiences in creating breakthrough business reports. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a way to succeed without drowning in a red ocean, then this episode is perfect for you.Topics Covered:Who is Rich Schefren? [0:18]What are the top business lessons he learned from the mafia? [12:49]What is his process when it comes to taking, consuming, and organizing information then distilling it into key points for teaching and application? [17:01]How to construct a winning offer [36:12]Developing your USP to not drown in a red ocean [45:31]Can you grow on Facebook without paid ads? [01:06:18]The best way to grow your mail list [01:10:20]The secret to YouTube organic content [01:16:53]Must-have apps [01:21:02]The top 3 books that every entrepreneur should read [01:27:52]Why does Rich wear the same colored shirt? [01:35:40]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Rich SchefrenRich Schefren’s Website - Strategic ProfitsRich Schefren’s Facebook GroupRich Schefren’s YouTube ChannelConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramFacebookWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

In this episode, Rob Freund (a lawyer who specializes in ecom and online advertising laws) and Jason talk about some of the commonly used mistakes that ecom and other companies make with their online marketing that can open them up to legal problems. Topics Covered:Who is Rob [0:58]The most common mistakes ecom companies make that open them up to legal liabilities? [6:26]Staying up-to-date with the number of advertising laws [9:23]Using celeb pics with their brand for both organic and paid ads? [14:55]When someone tags you in their posts, can you use the image? [19:34]What about reviews and testimonials [22:05]The best way to work with influencers? [28:08]On using memes? [34:27]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Rob FreundInstagramWebsiteLinkedInConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

There are only 24 hours in a day, and a majority of us usually spend most of that time running our business or working in someone else’s. More often than not, we are left with little to no time to bond with our families. And with the pandemic, the line between work and family time is becoming even thinner.Jim and Jamie Sheils founded 18 Summers to help entrepreneurs strike a balance between family and work life. 18 Summers is a family educational company specializing in workshops for busy parents looking for solutions to transform their relationships with their children. They also have a book titled The Family Board Meeting, where they share insightful advice on how busy parents can create lasting connections with their children.In this episode, Jim and Jamie Shiels share tips for busy parents to find time to build meaningful bonds with their children within the 18 Summers they have with them. So, if you’re one of those parents who finds themselves replying to an email during mealtime with the kids or missing your kid’s baseball games because of work, then this episode is for you.Topics Covered:Who are Jim and Jamie Shiels, and how did they come up with 18 Summers? [01:00]How can we balance work and family time? [06:28]How do you know if the success you’re having as an entrepreneur is hurting your family? [10:49]Is there a way for people to measure success in business and family? [12:45]What happens when the family is involved in the business [18:26]What is The Family Board Meeting concept, and how does it come into play? [23:04]More about the family rhythms that Jim and Jamie talked about [27:47]How do we teach our kids the lessons and skills they don’t learn at school? [31:21]Why do we only have 18 Summers with our kids? [37:00]How is it possible to give the same focus, energy, and attention you’re giving to your growing business and your family when you only have 24 hours in a day? [40:19]How do you work on your mindset? [43:17]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Jim and Jamie Sheils18 Summers Website18 Summers Instagram PageConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramFacebookWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERE to book your Free Business Assessment CallLike the episode? Come visit us on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We appreciate your feedback and would love for you to help spread the word! See all Podcasts HERE

It goes without saying that starting a company is a huge undertaking. Where do you get the funding? How do you build your team and your leads? What will be your brand? Even after you establish your company, the questions and concerns do not end. So how do you build the tenacity to play the long game? Jackie Hermes is the CEO of Accelity, a Milwaukee-based agency that helps SaaS startups get revenue and grow faster. She’s one of the most active people on LinkedIn where she sparks discussions about the daily life and challenges of growing a bootstrapped company. Jackie mentors student startups via The Commons. She’s a co-organizer of Startup Milwaukee EMERGE, an advisor with Golden Angels Investors, and a co-founder of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week. In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jackie and Jason discuss the ins and outs of bootstrapping a business, how women can put themselves more out there, and what are the tips and tricks for having an effective LinkedIn presence.Topics Covered:Who is Jackie Hermes?  [01:08]Essential tips for bootstrapping a business [04:30]At what point do you start thinking about growth and taking on external resources? [06:21]How do you differentiate between delegating and abdicating responsibility?How is an entrepreneurial lifestyle perceived? [10:14]Pieces of advice for female entrepreneurs [13:16]What changes does parenthood bring to a business? [17:07]How do you stay productive, and tips to increase productivity? [18:59]What are the golden rules for growing a presence on LinkedIn? [23:00] What are the “dos and don’ts” in LinkedIn? [25:00]How do you do lead generation in a non-spammy way? [26:33]How important is having a brand presence when it comes to increasing revenue and achieving success? [28:02]What do most businesses do wrong when it comes to marketing? [29:16]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Jackie HermesLinkedInAccelityConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramFacebookWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERE to book your Free Business Assessment CallLike the episode? Come visit us on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We appreciate your feedback and would love for you to help spread the word! See all Podcasts HERE

Anyone can enter the entrepreneurial world, but not everyone can last, thrive, and become millionaires. Building a business isn't just about selling products. It’s also about implementing a strong strategy that will help hold your business up during tough times.Dan Young is a creator, investor, mentor, and entrepreneur. His life’s mission is to help entrepreneurs maximize their financial, physical, and psychological well-being, which he believes are the keys to happiness. One of his notable successes happened after the company he used to work for closed down and he lost over $20,000 for honoring the warranties of his previous clients. It was this dedication to honoring his word that enabled him to build a loyal clientele that led him to create his own business—PC Laptops and Xidax PCs.Behind all the entrepreneurial success he’s achieved, he always takes the time to give back to the community. He created his Millionaire Code Podcast for entrepreneurs to learn from his experiences and become millionaires themselves. He aims to make a million millionaires by giving them the knowledge they need to succeed independently and to be able to help others as well.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Dan and Jason talk about how entrepreneurs can succeed by following Dan's Millionaire Code. They also discuss Dan’s entrepreneurial journey that all aspiring business owners can follow to become millionaires themselves.Topics Covered:Who is Dan Young? [00:19]How did your entrepreneurial journey begin? [01:38]What is this Millionaire’s Code that you were able to crack? [06:18]How do you weather the storms that come with entrepreneurship? [07:47]What makes a pitch really good? [10:59]What do you read and what type of research do you do to sharpen your skills? [11:56]How can entrepreneurs learn from big businesses? [17:54]What are the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make? [21:23]What’s the biggest difference in getting from six to seven figures? [24:58]On working on his mindset [27:10]What message do you have for entrepreneurs? [30:32]What are your tips for those who want to network with successful people? [31:12]How important is paying for access when you can’t get access? [32:42]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Dan YoungDan’s InstagramXidax websiteConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramFacebookWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERE to book your Free Business Assessment CallLike the episode? Come visit us on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We appreciate your feedback and would love for you to help spread the word! See all Podcasts HERE

Dennis Yu is the CEO of BlitzMetrics and is an internationally-recognized lecturer on Facebook Marketing. He’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, TechCrunch, Fox News, and CNN among others. When it comes to digital marketing, Dennis is a legitimate authority in the field.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Dennis and Jason tackle specific growth strategies in digital marketing, how to build a brand, and what makes marketing agencies qualified.Topics Covered:Who is Dennis Yu? [00:17]You’re a big fan of Clubhouse—what’s so special about it? [03:22]How can people use Clubhouse to grow their business? [06:13] What are some of the best ways to use Clubhouse effectively? [8:08]How can one find a balance between asking a thoughtful question on Clubhouse with introducing who they are? [12:46]How important is it for businesses to build a brand these days? [15:17]Which platform should you start with when growing your business? What are some growth strategies? [21:40]With the changes in data privacy, what’s in store for these digital platforms and digital marketing as a whole? [34:03]Considering those changes, do you think we’re going to see a lot of so-called marketing agencies who are only good at pushing buttons fall off? [42:39] If you could only give five marketing secrets to grow a business, what would they be? [50:46]What’s the most overused word or statement in marketing? [55:46]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Dennis YuLinkedInBlitzMetricsConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramFacebookWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERE to book your Free Business Assessment CallLike the episode? Come visit us on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We appreciate your feedback and would love for you to help spread the word! See all Podcasts HERE

Rebecca Minkoff is a globally recognized fashion designer. After 9/11 in 2001, she launched the I Love NY t-shirt collection and became an overnight global sensation. Today, Rebecca owns a global brand with a wide range of apparel, handbags, and many other signature pieces to her name. She also founded the Female Founder Collective, a network of businesses led by women who invest in female-centric financial power across the socioeconomic spectrum by enabling and empowering female-owned businesses. Rebecca also hosts her own podcast, Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Rebecca and Jason talk about the amount of hard work that goes on behind what seems like overnight success stories. They also discuss what entrepreneurs should be considering when creating their product/service and why a brand should also have a mission.Topics Covered:Who is Rebecca Minkoff? [00:17]What do you say to entrepreneurs whose only focus is on revenue? [06:34] How important is building a brand when it comes to successful businesses? [9:46]What do you think made you stand out from the other people that came to New York with the same hopes and aspirations? [13:41]What advice do you have for entrepreneurs trying to break through a saturated market? [18:56]How do you think have businesses changed at the start of the pandemic and then how will it change further as we move through this new normal? [21:26]How do you develop the story and mission around the brand? [23:00]What is the Female Founder Collective and why do you believe so strongly in this? [26:02]What’s your advice to the women in business right now? [27:42]How important is mentorship? What’s your advice to people seeking mentors? [30:21]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Rebecca MinkoffSuperwomen with Rebecca Minkoff PodcastFearlessFemale Founder CollectiveInstagramConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramFacebookWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERE to book your Free Business Assessment CallLike the episode? Come visit us on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We appreciate your feedback and would love for you to help spread the word! See all Podcasts HERE

These days, you need to know how to use the internet to maximize your brand’s reach. Modern digital methods are definitely the most effective, but traditional forms of media, like publications, are still very valuable options—if you know how to pull them off. Kimanzi Constable is the author of four books and he’s been published in over eighty publications. He teaches modern content strategies and he’s currently the go-to expert for getting published by large publications. On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Kimanzi and Jason catch up and discuss content strategies, how to successfully structure articles, how to avoid writer’s block, and how to pick the right people to work with.Topics Covered:Who is Kimanzi Constable? [00:17]What lessons did you learn when you were starting out that you would apply today? [5:18]]You’re still a big believer in publications. Why is that? [10:10]If you’re not a good writer, what should you do? What are your options? [18:00]What makes a good article? [19:52]How many articles should I be writing per month? [22:50]When it comes to pitching to editors, what’s your guide to pitching effectively? [24:53]What makes or breaks a good website? [32:24]How do you avoid writer’s block? [36:35]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Kimanzi Constablehttps://kconstable.com/Connect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramFacebookWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERE to book your Free Business Assessment CallLike the episode? Come visit us on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We appreciate your feedback and would love for you to help spread the word! See all Podcasts HERE