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The investing party is over! Tim Sykes, our guest for today's episode, is a penny stock trader and teacher who became a self-made millionaire by the age of 22 by trading $12,415 of bar mitzvah money. After becoming disenchanted with the hedge fund world, he established the Tim Sykes Trading Challenge to teach aspiring traders how to follow his trading strategies. He’s been featured in a variety of media outlets including CNN, Larry King, Steve Harvey, Forbes, Men’s Journal, and more. He’s also an active philanthropist and environmental activist, a co-founder of Karmagawa, and has donated millions of dollars to charity. Tune in as Travis and Tim discuss today’s reality of the stock market, why people should focus on financial education and why we should prepare for the future. Tim also shares his unique view on networking and mentorship and how he helps his students make more money than him with his Trading Challenge. Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 07:51] The Million Dollar InjuryFrom tennis to trading in the stock marketTurning Bar Mitzvah money into MORE moneyThe hedge fund failure [07:52 - 14:08] Prepare for the FutureHow Tim’s journey made him successful at tradingWhy today’s market is at an all time lowTim’s new favorite asset class: The U.S Dollar [14:09 -17:01] Networking: Not for TimTim shares why he doesn’t rely on networking or mentorship to succeedTransparency as a priority Tim’s students being better than him Building schools and helping communities in third world countries  Tweetable Quotes: “You can chill and have no life and be prepared for the craziness that’s coming in the next 3-5 years” - Tim Sykes“I have the easiest job in the world, all I have to do is say what I do! ” - Tim Sykes“Patience is actually good for education and trading” - Tim Sykes  Book Mentioned:The Complete Penny Stock Course Connect with Tim: IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO GET RICH QUICK DO NOT GO TO THIS LINK Check https://karmagawa.com/ Follow Tim on:FacebookInstagramYoutube–Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

Supercharge your marketing strategy with this week’s mashup. Travis goes back to a fine selection of interviews with 3 marketing experts that share their strategies on data driven marketing, online advertising and how just adding value can help you succeed at any business venture. Rethink your strategy with this week's episode.Let 's dive in![4:33 - 18:45] Phillip Stutts | The Undefeated Marketing SystemPhillip has over 2 decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in political ad spend and has contributed to over 1,407 election victories, including 3 U.S. Presidential victories. He plays and wins the game of both political and corporate marketing on the highest level. He is also the author of the book, The Undefeated Marketing System. In this segment he describes how data driven marketing can make or break political campaigns and also help businesses improve their marketing strategy.  Listen to the full episode here[18:46 - 28:04] Travis Chambers | $600M in Revenue with Facebook AdsTravis Chambers is the Founder of Chamber.Media, the industry leader in data-crafted video ads with over 4,000 productions/mo, $80M in managed spend, and $600M in tracked revenue!Travis is a genius at crafting ad content for every size of company. He’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister and keynote speaker at events like Google Growth Summit and VidCon, while also being featured in Inc, Entrepreneur, AdWeek, HuffPo, and others. Listen as he describes his secret formula: The 7 Foundational Ads.Listen to the full episode here[28:05 - 34:26] Billy Gene | Confidence is KingBilly Gene is the owner of a multi-million dollar ad agency that revolutionizes education by teaching entrepreneurial skills you’ll never learn in school. In this episode you’ll get a rare insider look at the story behind Billy: what drives him, and how we can find whatever success looks like for us if you learn this one thing that helps you stand out and stay memorable: Confidence.In this segment Billy shares how adding value can open so many doors and get you next to the right person and build attention to you or your business. You can’t miss his tip on using videos to get in front of people.Listen to the full episode here?—--Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

Are you not getting the results you want on Instagram?In this episode, Travis interviews the social media + marketing expert: Theresa Depasquale, they dive deep into ​​Instagram’s algorithm, how to create engaging reels, how to improve your creative content as your business grows and so much more. Theresa is the founder and CEO of Capture Social Media Group, a company that provides one-on-one consulting and management for national companies and industry-leading experts to help them successfully build their brands online and grow their reach and credibility. She is passionate about working with heart-centered entrepreneurs and companies to help them skyrocket their brand and attract more clients.Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 03:20] Instagram EngagementBeat the algorithm by making better engaging content [03:21 - 13:38] Crush It with Instagram ReelsGraphics are not dead on the platformGetting clear on who your ideal audience isUnderstanding your identity on Instagram: Expert or content creator?The importance of being authentic and doing what you're comfortable with Why Gary Vee’s advice on post frequency is not 100% accurate [13:38 -17:01] The 9 Types of Instagram Engagement The Difference between active and passive engagement and other Instagram metricsDesign your content thinking about the 9 types of engagement [17:10 - 21:46] Social Media Omnipresence Get started on just one platform and grow as your team growsTheresa shares how to repurpose Instagram content into Facebook, TikTok and other platforms  Tweetable Quotes: “ Determine if you want to be an expert brand and leverage your Instagram for your business or if you want to be a content creator.” - Theresa Depasquale“ If you’re someone that can put out good content twice a week, focus on crushing that content twice a week.” - Theresa DepasqualeDownload the Free Instagram Growth Guide Here and start growing your instagram engagement within hours! Connect with Theresa:InstagramLinkedIn Follow Capture Social Media Club on instagram: @yoursocialbutterfly_Visit her website: www.CaptureSocialGroup.com Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

This midweek mashup is all about real estate investing. Listen as we go back to our previous interviews with 3 guests who’ve been investing in real estate deals for years now and have accumulated millions of dollars in different real estate assets. If you want to learn more about real learning the ins and outs of real estate investing, syndications and creative financing, this is an episode you can't miss.  Let 's dive in![3:19 - 14:24] Dean Graziosi | Creating Millionaire Success HabitsDean Graziosi is a multi-million dollar entrepreneur and award winning author. He closed his first real estate business before he was 20. His businesses have generated over $1 billion in revenue. In this segment Dean tells his story on landing his first big real estate deal,he also explains the importance of networking and how the law of reciprocity has enabled him to achieve success in his many business ventures. Listen to the full episode here[14:25 - 33:28] Cody Sperber | Becoming The Clever InvestorUS Navy Veteran turned self-made millionaire, Cody is an avid Real Estate Investor and influencer. He is the founder of Clever Investor, a Top Rated Educational Company awarded by Inc. 5000. Clever Investor provides education and support to all levels of investors in conjunction with one-on-one mentoring to provide even more traction and guidance to fast track success as an investor. In this segment Cody shares how he got started on learning all about real estate investing, the multiple ways to acquire assets and creative real estate (wholesaling).Listen to the full episode here[33:30 - 42:28] Sam Newell | Millions in Real Estate Sales and SyndicationsWhile attending Brigham Young University studying Construction Management Sam successfully started his own real estate flipping and long term holding company. As an investor and licensed realtor Sam has bought and sold and participated in over 100MM+ in real estate transactions over the past 9 years. From flipping small homes to developing $35mm fourplex complexes, to buying large apartment communities, Sam has a vast experience and expertise that has not only benefitted his family and partners, but many loyal investor clients as well. In this segment Sam explains why you should hire a coach or mentor and why surrounding yourself with people who will tell you the truth no matter what is one of the keys to success in the real estate investing industry.Listen to the full episode here?—--Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

Anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. In this episode, Stu Heinecke, dubbed the Father of Contact Marketing, digs into relevant strategies to achieve explosive growth and change the way you’re doing business in the most effective ways. He shares how he could reach elusive executives by thinking outside the box and using personalized approaches to get the connections crucial to your success. Let’s dive in!  Stu Heinecke is a bestselling business author, a hall of fame-nominated marketer, and one of The Wall Street Journal cartoonists. He’s named the “Father of Contact Marketing” by the American Marketing Association. His mission is to provide unfair advantages to help enterprise/SMB/startup sales teams get more C-level meetings with top accounts faster and more effectively. Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 06:57] The Father of Contact MarketingStu shares his story and background Growing up in Massachusetts Starting to be interested in cartoon Using a marketing mindset with cartooning [06:58 - 15:37] Focus on What Makes You WinThe first taste of contact marketingWhy meetings are crucial to succeedCheck out How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed  How this book changed the way Stu was doing business [15:38 -23:17] Closing SegmentThe Big Boards program How to get a meeting with anyoneOpen the door for more collaborations  Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Tweetable Quotes: “Getting meetings is the building block of success in business.” -  Stu Heinecke“Weeds are natural collaborators, and they just never do anything alone. ” - Stu HeineckeCheck 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

Life changes and also leadership.In this midweek mashup episode we revisit the ever shifting topic of leadership and how great leaders are intentional about relationships and networking strategies. We go back to previous interviews with best selling author John Maxwell and the coaching duo John Baird and Edward Sullivan. Our guests share their experience with leading teams to greatness and how to influence like a true leader. Let 's dive in![1:33 - 14:29] John Maxwell | Great Leaders Know How to ShiftJohn C Maxwell is the author of the book Leadershift and number one NYT Bestselling author, coach, and speaker. John has been called the number one leader in business by the AMA and the world’s most influential leadership expert by Inc. in this segment he talks about how to gain real influence with people and how to be intentional with your actions as a leader.Listen to the full episode here[14:30  - 33:12] John Baird & Edward Sullivan | Leading with HeartJohn Baird is one of the premier executive coaches in Silicon Valley. Over the past 25 years, he has worked with the top leaders at dozens of start-ups and Fortune 500 firms like Apple, Nike, and Twitter and has founded several companies including ExecutivEdge and Velocity Coaching, where he is currently Chairman. Edward Sullivan is the CEO & Managing Partner at Velocity Coaching. His twenty-five-year career as an executive coach and political consultant has taken him around the globe coaching and advising start-up founders, Fortune 500 CEOs, and heads of state of foreign nations. Listen to the full episode here?—--Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

Millions of people dream of living a more fulfilling life, but they are afraid to be uncomfortable and be outside of their comfort zone. It’s time for you to change that mindset and start to unlock your full potential. In this episode, Colin O’Brady shares his journey in becoming a world record-holding explorer and how it taught them one of the biggest life lessons. He stresses the importance of a positive mindset and the amazing things it enables you to do. Tune in and discover what’s your Everest! Colin O'Brady is an explorer, author, and speaker who currently holds 10 world records. In January of 2008, O'Brady suffered a severe burn injury while vacationing in rural Thailand. In 2016 he set the Explorers Grand Slam (Last Degree) and Seven Summits speed records. He became the fastest person to complete the adventurer's challenges in 139 days and 131 days respectively.Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 13:55] The Impossible FirstColin’s background and story The hippie niche  The adjustment periodFollow your dreams, and build businessesThe traditional education vs the education of the world  [13:55 - 26:50] A Possible MindsetHow Colin realized there's an inflection point in his life Learning one of the greatest lessonsColin’s experience training and getting the best timeWhat the possible mindset allows you to do [26:51 -36:23] It’s About Building Your NetworkHow Nike sponsored Colin’s first project Colin’s career has been built on relationships Show your passion and excitementAn invitation to take a 12-hour walk  [36:23 - 45:00] Closing SegmentPeople are afraid to be uncomfortableWhat’s your Everest?Check out The 12-Hour Walk Connect with Colin on Instagram & FacebookDid you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Tweetable Quotes: “The possible mindset opens up the limitless possibilities.” -  Colin O’Brady“Luck comes for those who are prepared. You make your own luck. ” - Colin O’BradyCheck 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

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Do you have what it takes to crush it on YouTube?In today’s midweek mashup, Travis Chappell and Eric Skwarczynski revisit 3 previous episodes that will help you dominate the most popular video platform of all time. Tune in, as 3 experts from our previous interviews share their strategies, stories and insights on how to make it as a YouTube content creator. If you want to learn how to grow, monetize and make an impact by building an audience on YouTube, this is an episode you can’t miss.Let 's dive in![1:11 - 12:05] Chris Zissis | Building a 7 Figure YouTube Channel without Showing Your FaceChris Zissis has produced billions of views and millions of dollars from YouTube without showing his face. He builds 7-figure passive income YouTube channels for entrepreneurs without needing their time. In this segment, Chris breaks down how you can get on this train by breaking down some of the best practices from his proof of work. Listen to the full episode here[12:06 - 23:35] Evan Carmichael | How to Tackle Youtube from 0 to 2 Million SubscribersEvan Carmichael is a true Entrepreneur. At 19 he built and sold a biotech software company, and at 22 he was a venture capitalist raising from $500,000 to 15M dollars. Evan currently runs a Youtube channel for Entrepreneurs with over 1 1/2 Million subscribers. He is one of the "go-to" authorities in the Entrepreneur space. He shares about how to grow a youtube channel from scratch, what made him start his channel, and why he turned down a 6-figure salary right out of college. In this segment he shares why his main focus was content and not editing or other items around YouTube content creation.Listen to the full episode here?[23:36 - 33:34] Sean Cannell | The 10 Year Overnight SuccessSean Cannell, CEO of Think Media and co-founder of Video Influencers. Sean has a passion for helping leaders build their influence and profits with YouTube and online video. He has been featured on Forbes “20 Must Watch YouTube Channels That Will Change Your Business,” Social Media Examiner and Success.com. Aside from having over a million subscribers on YouTube, he is a keynote speaker who has spoken to groups ranging from 50 to 2000+, and runs a 7-figure video education company. Listen to Sean’s story of pushing through and finding success through connections and experiences you find along the way.Listen to the full episode here?Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

Remote work is here to stay, are you ready for the remote first era? In this episode, the CEO and co-founder of Time Doctor and Staff.com Liam Martin,  shares why it’s so important to always align your mission with the objectives of live events, the value of being a connector of people through live events and how companies can leverage the best work force from around the world by going remote. Also, Liams explains what Asynchronous Management is and how it helps remote first companies become successful and sustainable in a remote setting.  Liam Martin is also the brain behind the Running Remote Conference, a live event that offers remote-first founders & hybrid-team leaders access to the knowledge, connections and solutions to help build, manage and lead remote teams to excellence. Liam is passionate about how to gain insights into the inner workings of how people work and he also believes in empowering workers to work wherever they want, whenever they want. Finally he is the co- author of the upcoming book: Running Remote, grab your copy and uncover the mindset and strategies to build and grow a truly successful remote team. Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 16:48] Live Events After the Pandemic The “Ready, Fire” mentality when producing live eventsAlign your mission and the purpose of the live eventThe real ROI of live events: connecting with high value people [16:49 - 26:45] Remote Work FoundationsLiam’s first online business: tutoring students worldwideThe big switch in the work force since the pandemicWhat remote workers actually care aboutRemote work is not for everybody, the importance of culture fit [26:47 -36:23] The Real Remote Culture Getting rid of the manager position, the platform is the manager!Focusing on leadership and intimate connectionsHow many Zoom calls are too many Zoom calls?The Asynchronous Management Strategy [36:23 - 48:21] Closing SegmentGet your copy of Running Remote and sign up for the bonus contentConnect with Liam on LinkedInDid you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Tweetable Quotes: “ No one has recognized that you should actually manage people differently when they work remotely.” -  Liam Martin“ We are looking at culture like it’s the people, and it’s not the people, it's the work!” - Liam MartinCheck 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