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What happens when you don’t get the response you wanted from one of the people you want to network with the most? In this Freestyle Friday episode of Build Your Network, the Only Business Networking podcast on iTunes, your host Travis Chappell talks about the most important part of meeting your hero - the follow up. Episode Highlights: Always remember to go in for the initial ask first. Remember to be professionally persistent, even if you get a “no” at first. Five tips on follow up: 1) If you do not get a response don’t follow up immediately, wait a few days and reach out in a different way. A no is just a not yet, just get better, creative, and figure out how to add value. 2) If you do get a no don’t get upset and ignore them - be empathetic. 3) Don’t offer something with conditions, offer it as a value-add. 4) If you get a “not right now” be sure to follow up again, ask when is a good time to follow-up again. 5) Get a smile on your face, try video the second time if you don’t do it the first. Download the FREE Meet Your Hero Course at TravisChappell.com. 3 Key Points: Some people say no to everyone the first time, so professional persistence is key. Many times you’re only getting a “no” because someone is busy, figure out a way to differentiate yourself. Most of communication is body language, attempt to do a video chat with your hero and put a smile on your face. Tweetable Quotes: “There’s no follow up if there’s no initial ask.” -Travis “Don’t offer to do things with conditions, just do it as a value-add.” -Travis “Only 7% of communication is the words that we say.” -Travis Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://www.travischappell.com (https://www.travischappell.com) Learn how Travis books his guests on the show download Meet Your Hero for free at http://travischappell.com/hero (travischappell.com/hero) Get your free mastermind course from Travis here: http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (Freemmcourse.com/enroll) Explode Your Network at http://travischappell.com/explode (travischappell.com/explode) Download the Himalaya app free in https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456?mt=8 (iTunes) and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest episode of The Only Business Networking Podcast on iTunes, we have Part 7 of the Who or What Series where Jordan Harbinger from the Jordan Harbinger Show, Amy Porterfield from the Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, and Jeff Hoffman, serial entrepreneur from Priceline.com and Ubid.com talk to your host Travis Chappell, to continue the debate of whether who you know or what you know is more important, and why. Episode Highlights: Jordan Harbinger: It’s all about who you know - not just connecting up but up, down, and laterally. Your network is the most important resource you have. Short term  - your network is great, long term - your network is crucial. How Jordan defines networking - helping people without the expectation of return and in a scalable way. When people help you and keep score they’ll write you off when you don’t reciprocate. Never think about networking transactionally. If you think everyone is taking advantage of you, it’s probably you. If someone won’t help you, even with small things, they’re probably taking advantage of you. Amy Porterfield: Who you know is important to a certain extent, but what you know is also important. People always need things done, so figure out what those things are. How Travis developed a relationship with John Lee Dumas and then got Amy Porterfield on the show. How Amy became friends with Marie Forleo and why she didn’t pay for that friendship. How to get started adding value to others. If you’re an evangelist for what someone is doing you can’t help but notice them. A person of influence is not going to tell you how they want you to support them. Jeff Hoffman: Who you know is more important because you don’t know everything. You’re not as smart as you think you are, and you’re not good at 12 things, you’re good at one thing. If you’re a founder/CEO/Manager you should schedule days to be out of the office to build your network. Why Jeff engages strangers all the time. How Jeff got a Universal Studios executive to come to be a partner in his independent studio. Most people neglect networking because they’re too busy being inefficient to stop and take time to be more efficient. 3 Key Points: Networking is not all about schmoozing people ahead of you, you should be well-connected with everyone - up, down, and laterally. There is not a difference between networking and real relationship building. Don’t build your network when you need it, build it way before you need it. Tweetable Quotes: “The only things people can’t take away from you are your skills and relationships.” -Jordan “You don’t have to be Richard Branson to offer value to people.” -Travis “Your heart has to be in the right place, it’s never about making something happen for you, and then magic happens.” -Amy “The only way to build anything of significance in life is to build a team.” -Jeff Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) Learn more about mentorships and masterminds for FREE at http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (freemmcourse.com/enroll) Download Meet Your Hero at http://travischappell.com/hero (travischappell.com/hero) Explode Your Network at http://travischappell.com/explode (travischappell.com/explode) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this, the latest episode of The Only Business Networking Podcast on iTunes, American motivational speaker fitness trainer, motivator and expert talks to your host Travis Chappell about the time he was a stripper, what his journey to becoming a Beachbody coach and trainer looked like, and how hard work spills over into every aspect of your life. Episode Highlights: How Shaun became a stripper for a period of time and what the proportion of income was between being a trainer and a stripper. Shaun continued on and booked a couple of musicals, he got injured before going on tour. Mariah Carey called to book Shaun T as a backup dancer based only on his headshot. A few months later he landed his first gig with Beachbody - Hip Hop Abs. The program completely changed his life and helped him be more financially stable. Shaun knew that if he could just change one person’s life that would be worth it. Shaun developed Rockin’ Body and then shortly after he developed Insanity. Growth and money come from the growth within your soul and body. Which Beachbody program means the most to Shaun T: Insanity, because people were motivated by what Shaun was saying to encourage them. The program taught him to speak from the heart and be authentic. When you work hard every single day it seeps out into other areas of your life. If you’re going through something, it’s okay, that’s where growth happens. Shaun talks about his online support group. Why Shaun believes that what you know is more important than who you know. What people know will give you education for what you can know. If you get someone’s business card, you need to write on the back of the card what they told you. What you Google about someone is not the same as what someone is willing to tell you. The Random Round What profession other than your own do you think it would be fun to attempt? A massage therapist The human body is amazing and he knows what stress can do to people. If you could sit on a park bench with anyone past or present and talk with them for an hour, who would it be and why? Will Smith They have a similar sense of humor and he’s from Philly like Shaun. How do you like to consume content? Podcasts One of Shaun’s favorite podcasts. Criminal Shaun’s morning routine: Wake up before the rest of the family and has 45min - 1 hour alone. Drinks a full glass of water, then coffee Wake up and play with the boys Gets onto Team Shaun T and begins the day What is your go-to pump up song? Lose Control by Missy Elliott What is something you’re not very good at? Acting What is one place online where we can find Shaun the most? ShaunTFitness.com/SafeSpace 3 Key Points: Treat everything you do like a business and use what you’re doing as a stepping stone for the next thing. Whatever job you’re doing at this exact moment, you have to treat it as if it’s your own - you have to create success before you feel it. Have a text conversation with new connections within 48 hours for the best connection. Tweetable Quotes: “I like to try everything once because if you say no, you’ll never know.” -Shaun “Success happens way before you get that successful moment.” -Shaun “If you speak from the heart and be authentic and real it will help people.” -Shaun “Everyone is in the closet about something.” -Shaun Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest episode of The Only Business Networking Podcast on iTunes, Your host Travis Chappell gives listeners a glimpse of what’s in his free Meet Your Hero course available at travischappell.com. Learn the five elements of an effective message to busy people and find out how Travis has been able to connect with high-level people so quickly. Episode Highlights: The five elements of an effective message to busy people: 1. Lead with value - mention something specific about them that impacted you. 2. Give information - you have a limited amount of words, give quick, pertinent info and hyperlink to your site. 3. Build a meaningful request - do not ask to “pick their brain.” 4. Offer credibility - give social proof and have someone’s name or a brand name next to yours. 5. “Thanks in advance” - This subconsciously creates a desire to finish the loop. 3 Key Points: Always be specific when reaching out to someone busy, they will know if you just copied and pasted info from their site. Never ask someone if you can “pick their brain” or how you can add value, that just adds homework to their plate. Always say “thanks in advance” to prompt someone to respond. Tweetable Quotes: “DO NOT ask someone if you can pick their brain for a while, or ask them what you can do that could add value to them.” -Travis “Figure out a way to add value to someone and then just do it.” -Travis “Recognizable names, words, and friends of people stand out.” -Travis “Check out the free meet your hero course at my website to get all my value pieces on this topic.” -Travis Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://www.travischappell.com (https://www.travischappell.com) Get your free mastermind course from Travis here: http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (Freemmcourse.com/enroll) Enroll in Travis’ https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt (VIP day experience). Learn how Travis books his guests on the show download Meet Your Hero for free at http://travischappell.com/hero (travischappell.com/hero) Explode Your Network at http://travischappell.com/explode (travischappell.com/explode) Download the Himalaya app free in https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456?mt=8 (iTunes) and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 6 of the Who or What Series, on The Only Business Networking Podcast on iTunes, Grant Cardone a New York Times Bestselling author and real estate mogul who’s affected hundreds of billions of dollars in sales, Caleb Maddix, a 16 year old millionaire and bestselling author and Jill Stanton from Screw the Nine to Five, talk to your host Travis Chappell about whether who or what you know is more important, and why they feel that way. Episode Highlights: Grant Cardone Connections accellerate everything. How Grant did networking incorrectly in the beginning. If you are committed to greatness and making other people great it edifies you. When Grant wrote a check to Mandalay Bay for $4 million dollars, he provided speakers with a built-in audience. Flow power to power. The guy that helps broken people over and over is broken, you want to help people who are helping themselves. #1 networking tip - make a list of who you want to connect with. Don’t just go get a job, go work for someone. Jill Stanton Jill tells a story of when a connection led to a moment of success. How far behind Jill would be in her business without her mentors. Why Jill thinks people network with the wrong motives. It creates a more genuine relationship with people when you focus on the relationship. Caleb Maddix Caleb’s dad was always pushing him out of his comfort zone. You’ll never get to know the who, if you don’t know the what of how to do it. How important it is to associate with people who are a few levels up from you. Getting around the right people is important because of who you become by associating with them. The best way to get out of an awkward conversation. Never apologize for approaching someone, shake their hand and ask a unique question. Have confidence, respect, and hunger. 3 Key Points: You need money, connections, and support, you can’t get places on your own. When you’re networking, don’t prioritize the ask, prioritize the relationships. You won’t get to know the “who” if you don’t have a “what.” Tweetable Quotes: “Connections accelerate everything, if you’re not first you’re last.” -Grant Cardone “You need to eat with kings and queens and power players.” -Grant Cardone “A network with a bunch of weak people is not a network.” -Grant Cardone “I know that relationships pay off, it’s happened for me many times.” -Jill Stanton “You have to get through the pain to get the prize.” -Caleb Maddix “When you learn how to do something the right way, you can be around anyone you want.” -Caleb Maddix “You don’t have to be a celebrity or influencer to be a successful, important person.” -Matt Maddix Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at Join the Build Your Network Facebook group http://www.buildyournetwork.co/fb/ (BYN.media/fb) Get your free mastermind course from Travis here: http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (Freemmcourse.com/enroll) Enroll in Travis’ https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt (VIP day experience). Download Meet Your Hero at http://travischappell.com/hero (travischappell.com/hero) Explode Your Network at http://travischappell.com/explode (travischappell.com/explode) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this, the latest episode of the Only Business Networking Podcast on iTunes, your host, Travis Chappell gives five good reasons to attend the Thrive event in 2019. Thrive: Make Money Matter will be held in Las Vegas from May 31st-June 2nd this year at the Hard Rock Hotel. Tune in to find out how you could be a part of a high-profile meet and greet for FREE! Episode Highlights: Thrive #5 will be at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas from May 31st-June 2nd. Why you should attend Thrive 2019: Events have to be a part of your networking strategy. The community of people that comes to Thrive is unique. It’s the largest event that still feels small. The speaker lineup is great! Anyone who signs up at TravisChappell.com/Thrive gets a private meet and greet with Cole Hatter and a few of the speakers. Travis wants to hang out with YOU at Thrive! BONUS REASON: You’ll get to meet Travis’ new baby. 3 Key Points: Thrive is one of the best events of the year and a must attend this year. If you sign up for Thrive via Travis’ link you get a private meet and greet with the event organizer. At Thrive, you’ll get amazing access to well-connected people and supercharge your network. Tweetable Quotes: “You can connect online all day every day, but there’s something super special about connecting with people in person.” -Travis “I want to hang out with you at Thrive!” -Travis “You’re going to learn a lot and be introduced to a lot of people I know and already have relationships with.” -Travis Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://www.travischappell.com (https://www.travischappell.com) Get your free mastermind course from Travis here: http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (Freemmcourse.com/enroll) Enroll in Travis’ https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt (VIP day experience). Download Meet Your Hero at http://travischappell.com/hero (travischappell.com/hero) Explode Your Network at http://travischappell.com/explode (travischappell.com/explode) Destroy indoor air pollutants at a molecular level with https://molekule.com/# (Molekule), use code TRAVIS for a discount Sign up for Thrive and get a private meet and greet with Cole Hatter at http://travischappell.com/Thrive (TravisChappell.com/Thrive) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 5 of the Who or What Series Dean Graziosi, author of Millionaire Success Habits, Chris Harder, founder and co-host of the hit podcast For The Love of Money, and Kerri Kasem radio personality, TV Host, activist, and speaker walk through whether they believe who you know or what you know is more important, and why. Episode Highlights: Dean Graziosi You need to put out into the world good intention expecting nothing in return. If you want to learn how to network, learn the art of reciprocity. Deans story of providing value to Ariana Huffington, Tony Robbins, and Richard Branson. The who won’t come unless you know the what. Kerri Kasem How Kerri became a UFC ring girl and got to work with Dana White. Why Kerri believes that people give up so quickly. The difference between getting a “no” from someone you respect vs. the average guy. People take it too seriously when someone says no to them. What you know you can share with others and help them. Who you know is great, but what you know is who you are and what you’re affecting. Chris Harder If you have a heart of service you’ll never want for anything. Chris tells a story about when a connection led to a moment of success. People neglect to network because it’s outside of their comfort zone. Confidence is not something you’re born with, it’s something you develop. 3 Key Points: You need to change your thought process to be “how can I give” instead of “what can I get.” You have to find creative ways to get around hurdles, a “no” is just a life game. Being an introvert is not a barrier to good networking. Tweetable Quotes: “If you want to learn how to network, learn the art of reciprocity.” -Dean Graziosi “I don’t consider people’s no’s, that just means I need to get creative.” -Kerri Kasem “You have to know the right people and be of great service to those people.” -Chris Harder “Ask yourself what you’re afraid of, then ask yourself why.” -Chris Harder Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://www.travischappell.com (https://www.travischappell.com) Get your free mastermind course from Travis here: http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (Freemmcourse.com/enroll) Enroll in Travis’ https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt (VIP day experience). Download Meet Your Hero at http://travischappell.com/hero (travischappell.com/hero) Explode Your Network at http://travischappell.com/explode (travischappell.com/explode) Use the code Travis50 to get your Care/of a subscription box for 50% off at https://takecareof.com/ (takecareof.com) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Mastrandrea | Forming a REAL Partnership with Gary Vaynerchuck Mark Mastrandrea has an 8-figure business selling canvas art with his company Ikonick. Mark has been able to do business deals with Gary Vaynerchuck and Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun, as well as gaining licensing deals with some of the top brands out there. In episode 258 of the only business networking podcast on iTunes, Mark talks to your host Travis Chappell about how he formed a working business partnership with Gary Vee and Scooter Braun, why Mark is all about the value add, and why you can’t skip the process. Episode Highlights: Mark grew up in middle-class Long Island and was a big soccer player with a tight-knit group of friends. Mark talks about the moment that helped him learn that if he puts his mind to something he can achieve it. In college, he had to redefine himself and he became a hustler and entrepreneur. Mark was a finance major following in his father’s footsteps. Mark didn’t view actual classes in school as helpful. After college Mark’s life tanked for a while. He moved to California and was laid off from his job. He began a 100% commission sales job. Why experience is important and you shouldn’t try to get around it. People need to start looking at the value exchange, not the time. How Mark was able to stop caring about what people thought. Why you should audit your circle and audit what you’re consuming. How Mark made the pivot and started to dropship art. How Shopify and digital market affected Mark’s business. Mark and his business partner did the first $2 million in their company part-time. Why you need to build an internal reputation with yourself. A synopsis of Ikonick - Affordable pop-culture art. How Mark was able to build a partnership with Gary Vaynerchuck. You can’t be a fan and a friend, you have to pick one or the other. You have to be interested and interesting at the same time. It’s not so much about who you meet later, it’s about who you came up with. What Mark has going on with Gary right now - they’ve dropped one collection, and they’re about to drop two more. What’s next for Ikonick - collaborations, licensing, more product mediums, and more. Mark believes that the most important thing in any market is intelligence and skills. Mark tells a story of when a connection led to a moment of success - the story of meeting Scooter Braun. The Random Round What profession other than your own do you think it would be fun to attempt? Teaching or angel investing If you could sit on a park bench with anyone for an hour who would it be, and why? Kobe Bryant His work ethic is next level How do you like to consume content? Books Give us a glimpse of your morning routine? Make bed Do 100 pull-ups Take a shower Doesn’t look at his phone! What is something that you are not very good at? Directions Building things What is your go-to pump up song? Roy Woods and other slow R&B rap Where is one place where we can find you the most? @markbrazil @Ikonick 3 Key Points: Always and only make new mistakes. Value add is more important than the time spent doing something. Mark throws a lot of value out there and that is what has built some of his strongest partnerships. Tweetable Quotes: “I don’t think there’s such a thing as an unhealthy obsession if it’s what makes you happy.” -Mark “People sorely underestimate experience.” -Mark “The real ones know the real ones.” -Mark “When you work with Gary there’s no fluff, and I love that.” -Mark “There... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest edition of the only business networking podcast on iTunes, your host Travis Chappell announces the big news, he and his wife are having a baby, due in May! In this episode of Freestyle Friday Travis talks about the three lessons he’s learned as he prepares to be a dad and wants your opinion on a new project. Episode Highlights: It’s starting to hit home that Travis is going to be a dad soon. Three quick lessons Travis has been learning in preparing to be a dad: Good things are always on the other side of fear. The process is strengthening his “why” to a level its never been at before. Life happens fast so get started on your dreams right now. Travis and his wife have moved seven times and taken several career shifts. The death of Travis’ friend recently hit him hard and he’s realizing how fast life goes. If you’re doing something right now that you don’t want to be doing, why are you doing it? Travis is thinking of starting a YouTube channel with real and raw dad moments - let him know your thoughts! 3 Key Points: 1. It’s starting to hit home that Travis is going to be a dad soon. 2. Taking big risks is important and it would be easy to not take those risks with a new baby. 3. If you’re doing something you don’t want to be doing, ask yourself why you’re doing it. Tweetable Quotes: “My wife and I are going to have a baby, due in May!” -Travis “I can see why people are less willing to take risks when they have a new baby, but it’s still important.” -Travis “Understand that you’re going to mess up a lot, that’s part of being a parent.” -Travis “Nothing makes me want to not give up on my dreams more than having a son.” -Travis “Ask yourself what you can do to get started right now to make your dreams happen.” -Travis Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://www.travischappell.com (https://www.travischappell.com) Get your free mastermind course from Travis here: http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (Freemmcourse.com/enroll) Enroll in Travis’ https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt (VIP day experience). Download Meet Your Hero at http://travischappell.com/hero (travischappell.com/hero) Explode Your Network at http://travischappell.com/explode (travischappell.com/explode) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices