Travis Makes Money

While we believe in the power of podcasting, it’s no secret that YouTube can be a secret weapon for entrepreneurs and content creators! Chris 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 episode, Chris breaks down how you can get on this train by breaking down some of the best practices from his proof of work. Jump right in and start building a 7-figure passive income without ever needing to show your face.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 04:44] Opening Segment  Chris shares his background and the start of his content creation  His overall goal was to entertain people but also get some money from it The early struggles of starting a new channel  The commitment you need to push through the slow period and hit success [04:45 - 25:09] Building a 7 Figure YouTube Channel without Showing Your Face Chris talks about the process of self-auditing  Pay attention to current trends in the market Do your due diligence around doing good research  Chris’ moment of realizing he had proof of work  Seeing 50,000 views on one video then growing  How to build off of your original virality How Chris set himself apart from other content creators in his niche  The value of trend hopping and moving your audience  How to build your content the right way  Example from Mr. Beast’s blueprint  Make sure your content is clear to understand Keep it fast-paced and entertaining  How to grow those numbers The minimum metrics are 40 to 50% watch time and 10% click rate  The higher your metrics, the better chances with the algorithm you get What people tend to respond to  How to make your thumbnails readable and attention-grabbing  A quick word from our sponsor [25:10 - 36:23] How Networking Builds Your YouTube Audience Bonus recommendations and advice for creating thumbnails  The power of leveraging celebrity  Increasing your credibility and audience  Who you know or what you know? How to add value to creators who have a bigger audience than you  High-ticket people are usually looking to solve a problem  Use your best skill to offer value and achieve their goal  Utilize your niche in a way that can give indirect monetary gain  What success looks like for YouTube and how to reframe your view on it  You can monetize in so many ways other than ad sense  Ask yourself if you’re creating value for people  If you enjoy your content and the process then you are succeeding [36:24 - 40:10] Closing Segment  ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Chris? Check him out on LinkedIn and Instagram. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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.Tweetable Quotes: “Videos don’t need to be expensive, high-level production value. They just need to be in a position where people can understand it clearly… Everything in our world moves so quickly.” - Chris Zissis“It really just boils down to create good value, good quality content, make it enjoyable too…” - Chris Zissis“The goal is the process… Once you fall in love with that process, then the money will come.” - Chris ZissisCheck 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

By now, hopefully, we know that relationships are the number one way to build yourself up, but too few understand the strategy that leads to long-term opportunities. That’s where Ungenita Prevost comes in.Ungenita is a former Hollywood body double, and music video dancer turned Award Winning Feminine Leadership Expert. She is living proof that circumstances don’t define your outcomes. Even having been put into foster care as a child, she is now the first woman to lead a Global Feminine Leadership Network. She is also the author & creator of the number one business networking event for women Networking IN STILETTOS and host of the podcast BILLION DOLLAR ROLODEX.Make sure to tune in and find out how Ungenits went from facing trauma to building a billion-dollar Rolodex. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 05:00] Opening Segment  Ungenita shares her background dealing with trauma and learning to build relationships  Her inspiration to do something with her life  Avoiding the cynicism that can come from victimhood  [05:01 - 22:17] From Foster Child to Building a Billion Dollar Rolodex Ungenita talks about the first step into something bigger than herself Getting her first job - monetizing her network  Expanding from office work to landing real estate deals  How Ungenita got into Hollywood Every job was landed through Networking  Ungenita’s approach to Networking  How just making people feel good can go a long way How Networking IN STILLETOS helps women across the country Teaching women how to monetize their networks  How it led to becoming the host of The Billion Dollar Rolodex Teaching the principles of feminine Networking  Networking and sales should be led by connection, not by product A quick word from our sponsor [22:18 - 32:21] Networking as a Long-Term Strategy  Ungenita’s advice to people who are feeling the pressure of needing to make sales Networking is a long term strategy  You can’t put an expiration date on people  Balancing your existing network with building new ones  You need to have a good framework without expectations  “Sophisticated Opportunista”  Who you know or what you know? How Ungenita is investing in the next generation of people  [32:22 - 39:31] Closing Segment  ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Ungenita? You can follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Follow the world’s leading global female leadership network at https://femmeglobal500.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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.Tweetable Quotes: “ll those [Hollywood] jobs I landed because I built relationships… Every single opportunity was Networking.”- Ungenita Prevost“wanted to show women, what I call, the principles of feminine Networking. It’s about being a woman, standing in your power; and you don’t have to look, act, talk like a man to do business.”- Ungenita Prevost “You have to look at Networking as a long-term strategy, and you can’t put expiration dates on people. It’s important to continue to build the network long-term.” - Ungenita PrevostCheck 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

There is something that is killing businesses left and right, and in the episode, you’re we’re going to define it and apply a better model with Dan Kuschell. Dan is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He helps founders and CEOs connect the dots, see blind spots, and get unstuck. With over 25 years of business experience, he's started 11+ companies, coached over 5,000 founders and CEOs into success. He’s become the ‘Secret Weapon’ for clients like Joe Polish, the founder of ESPN, Janet Attwood, Daniel Marcos, Mike Agugliaro, and many more.Dive into the episode to learn how to grow your business by discovering your blind spots and getting clarity and what freedom means for you! Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 08:13] Opening Segment  Dan shares his background  His experience growing up “feast or famine” Learning that success requires a PMA (positive mental attitude) The positive link between sports and business How Dan got injured during a game and lost his sports career [08:14 - 23:55] Find Your Blind Spots - Define Your Freedom Dan talks about starting his first business Leaving high school to start his business  How Dan started a direct response marketing business  How Dan pitched his deals to potential clients  Teaching people how to market on top of running their marketing  Dan’s first experience with bankruptcy and what he learned from it  Figuring out that you have a blind spot  Practicing gratitude and journaling to develop yourself  Pivoting into something that is your strength  Getting clarity on yourself  What do you want, who are you, what do you stand for?  Define what freedom is for you then go build it  [23:56 - 38:44] Why Businesses Today are Failing and How to Fix it Dan talks about turning his life around and building something up again  Becoming a strategic growth partner for CEOs Where most businesses are messing up and missing blind spots 70% of businesses don’t make it 10 years  Why you need to focus on your clients over your service/product  Get out of your head and heart and put it into a blueprint  Be different and be better A quick word from our sponsor Dan explains the four parts of your MO  Your unique market Your unique message Your unique method Your unique offer  [38:45- 44:49] Closing Segment   Who you know or what you know?  Final advice from Dan on moving to a buyer’s model The CEO Checklist Business Growth Blueprint Want to connect with Dan? You can follow him on LinkedIn. Transform your message and model while finding your blindspots over on activate.breakthrough3x.com. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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. Tweetable Quotes: “You can not help people the way you want to help them unless you get clarity on what YOU want.” - Dan Kuschell“It’s refreshing when you build your own freedom and define what that freedom is.” - Dan Kuschell“If you ever want to get free, we got to get you to move “it” from your head and your heart to a blueprint for others to get on the same page.” - Dan KuschellCheck 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

It’s time to accelerate your tech ideas with Jared Yellin, the Co-Founder of 10X Incubator, alongside Grant Cardone. Jared is, what you’d call, a “non-technical tech founder” who found a way to scale his original company from ZERO dollars invested to over 40,000 paying users from around the world. This “moonshot” has been heard far and wide, and some of the most influential people in the tech industry are eager to get in on the action. In the episode, Jared reveals how he leveraged relationships to scale without investing a single dollar, the opportunities Incubator provides tech entrepreneurs, and the crazy actions he took to land key partnerships like Grant Cardone.You have to tune into this one. Dive in to learn Jared’s genius strategy behind building, scaling, and selling 10,000 companies in 10 years. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 02:44] Opening Segment  Jared shares about what it takes to become an entrepreneur Be naive enough to think you can, be built to endure pain [02:45 - 15:47] Build, Scale, and Sell 10,000 Tech Companies in 10 Years The reason behind the 10x Incubator’s start The story behind Jared’s first company “I’m going to make the technology industry safe!”  How the right relationship led to success Creating the next “Moonshot”  The concept behind Incubator  The type of equity deals Jared’s company tends to focus on The typical deal range  You have one shot to pitch the idea  No negotiations, only partnerships A quick word from our sponsor [15:48 - 26:40] How Maniac Action Attracted a Partnerships Like Grant Cardone Jared talks about the usual companies that partner with Incubator Mostly in the software, Saas, marketplace, and social space How the company is tailoring to niche needs  Jared shares how he got Grant Cardone to partner with the company Declare a moonshot right off the bat Take maniac action Talk about what you’re doing a lot Leveraging relationships will always outclass paying for ads  Relationship capital is the path to least resistant  How to market without marketing - scaling without ads [27:31 - 27:54] Closing Segment  Want to connect with Jared? You can follow him on LinkedIn. Be part of the bold few who step out and co-found their tech company with Jared and Grant Cardone over on https://www.pitch10x.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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. Tweetable Quotes: “There are two things you need to truly tap into being an entrepreneur. One: you have to be naive enough to think you can, and two: you have to build to endure pain.” - Jared Yellin“I just focus on building relationships, building win-win outcomes; helping people get what they want faster and in the process, I get what I want faster as well.” - Jared Yellin“There is someone with access to the keys to the kingdom that you want to get access to… If you understand what matters to them, and you can build yourself into what matters to them - it is radical acceleration.” - Jared YellinCheck 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

It’s our responsibility to go from life happening to us to life happening because of us. Get ready for a massive mindset shift with Nick Santonastasso! Nick is constantly defying the odds. Despite being born with no legs and one arm, he is a bestselling author, world-renowned keynote speaker, and a professional bodybuilder. He attributes his success to finding a strong “why” and inspiring others through his story. Nick also coaches professionals and sports teams as well as Fortune 500 companies.Are you willing to change and break the cycle of being average? Then it’s time to dive in and learn how to unlock your superhuman you! Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 04:10] Opening Segment  Nick shares a bit about his story and background Defying the odds Why Nick decided not to give up  Forced to learn how to solve his own problems Everyone has a superhuman self  How upbringing and environment define your character [04:11 - 20:24] Emotional Fitness: How to Go from Victim to Victor Why people tend to limit themselves  It all starts from your thinking It starts from how you’re conditioned Learn how to struggle and create opportunities How to break out of the cycle of being average You need to be willing to want more Your emotional home: where you go to feel You gravitate to the emotion you’re addicted to  How to change your inputs to get different outputs The questions you ask determine your quality of life Your inner circle and relationships need to upgrade Your duty is to break the generational curses and limiting beliefs Realize you need to take radical responsibility “The Law of Cause and Effect” - stop playing the victim; you are your cause Go from cause and effect to causing and effect - from victim to victor Life should happen because of you, not to you You are accountable for your own emotions [20:25 - 27:30] How to Train Your Emotional Fitness How to control thoughts and emotions It starts with awareness - understand how you feel and why  Your mental state affects your physical state: - Your physiology  - Your focus - Your language  Your beliefs will always search for confirmation Nick talks about his new challenge 5-day free challenge Get all the tools that led Nick to success despite his obstacles Master your psychology and build a road map for yourself  Click the link in my IG bio A quick word from our sponsor [27:31 - 29:24] Closing Segment   Nick’s last words of advice Knowledge is power, but the real power is implementation Act on the things you learned from this podcast How to connect with Nick Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “While we’re here, I believe every human being has a superhuman self in them. They have more to give, more to feel, more to experience, more to serve.” - Nick Santonastasso“The quality of life comes down to the questions we ask. Most people are asking sh*tty questions… One of the golden questions that I ask, daily, is what did I learn from this?”  - Nick Santonastasso“Victims don’t win long term… If you can go from, ‘Cause and Effect,’ to causing an effect, that’s shifting from victim to victor!” - Nick SantonastassoResources Mentioned: Victim to VictorWant to connect with Nick? You can follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Visit https://www.newsuperhumanyou.com/vip and find unstoppable results in your relationships, health, and wealth. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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

Tired of trading your time for dollars? Tired of feeling like your business is limited only by the amount of capital you have access to? Amy was once in your shoes. Amy Mahjoory left corporate America after 14 years to pursue real estate investing full time. And it was her ability to raise unlimited private money that unlocked her ultimate success! In this episode, Amy will take us through raising private money by building and maintaining relationships and help build the confidence we need to leave the 9 to 5 and job into wealth creation! This is one you don’t want to miss! Jump in and learn how to use networking to raise money and quit your job.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:33] Opening Segment  Amy shares a bit about her background How she went from a shy little girl to a keynote speaker today Amy’s experience jumping out of the 9 to 5 life  [03:34 - 12:24] How to Use Networking to Raise Money and Quit Your Job Amy talks about the key lessons she learned from her coaching phase Be selective with who you surround yourself with  Learning to raise money expedited the process Amy shares her top networking strategies Go to the events with people you want to spend time with  Understand how to help people around you  Everyone entrepreneur needs to build a team and raise money  How Amy broke out of her shell and became someone who asks big questions Falling in love with flipping houses - passion makes it easy  Practical tips on how to network at events  Work with people you like!  Be confident in who you are and what you want “The 4-second power pitch”  You don’t have to connect with everyone who comes your way  Keeping in touch with your connections  Keep a good attitude - everybody is a potential lender Set up a good nurture and follow-up system It shouldn’t feel like work if you like them  [12:25 - 17:58] Your Self-Worth is Your Network is Your Net Worth Who you know or what you know?  Proximity is power How you nurture your relationships is important Your self-worth is your network is your net worth  How to find what value you can bring You always have something of value you can offer How Amy helps people overcome fear and objections to raising money A mindset shift is everything You are not asking for something; you are offering something Have scripts  Ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing  A quick word from our sponsor [17:59 - 26:16] Closing Segment   RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Amy Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Learning how to raise money really helped me expedite my retirement from DELL and allow me to pursue real estate full-time in just one year.” - Amy Mahjoory“Every entrepreneur and business owner has had to build a team and raise capital.” - Amy Mahjoory“Proximity is power and who you know will play a role in how quickly you can find success and see results.” - Amy MahjooryResources Mentioned: Good to GreatWant to connect with Amy? You can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Get ready to grow and scale your business over on https://amymahjoory.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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

Before you go out and rewrite the game in any area, you need to understand “The Playbook” inside and out! Michael Schill, mentored by Grant Cardone, is a 21st-century entrepreneur who has managed to marry skill sets in business, music, fashion, and professional sports into a one-stop tour de force brand name. In this episode, he discusses the importance of having a strong foundation before doing your own thing, and the importance of setting goals and targets. He also shares his tips for consuming new information. If you’re ready to shake up your mindset, dive in and learn what Michael has to say about building a strong foundation to make Grant Cardone level success!Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 02:52] Opening Segment  Michael shares a bit about his background in football and sports Growing up with an athletic family Michael’s professionally athletic experience  Taking a sports approach into the day to day [02:53 - 10:49] Grant Cardone Mentee on Putting Foundation Before Flair How Michael navigated losing his sports career due to an injury The challenge of attaching your identity to one thing and having it taken  You need a network outside of sports to navigate the landscape when it’s over Michael shares his experience working with Grant Cardone and going into sales  Get around people who have the billion-dollar mark in mind The first day in sales, how to get ready  Education and execution are two different things  Training daily is the best way to get good at something Cultural expectations vs. bringing your own flair You need to have a strong foundation no matter what you do Follow the “Playbook” at first  When you can make predictions you can implement your own expression A quick word from our sponsor [10:52 - 15:19] Building Relationships in the Sales Process Building authentic relationships without letting the need for sale get in the way The types of conversations: transactional vs. transformative  Make it all about them and their pain points  Get deep and ask good questions Who you know or what you know Who you know allows you to go in and gain more info  Both are required for growth  The next level for Michael Building the number one brand development agency  “I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m DOING” Full Circle Agency - up and coming [15:20 - 19:50] Closing Segment   RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Michael Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “In order to get the next level of my life, I had to be able to effectively communicate, understand how to negotiate, understand how to close, and draft behind like-minded individuals who have seen the billion-dollar mark.” - Michael Schill“It’s impossible to not get good if you’re training every single day!” - Michael Schill“Whether we’re talking about sales, whether we’re talking about business, or we’re talking about sports; you need to have a strong foundation.” - Michael SchillWant to connect with Michael? You can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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

It’s not too late, there are still massive opportunities to innovate in the digital market! Anne-Marie O’Neill believes we are still in an era of unforeseen saturation in digital marketing. Anne-Marie is the Chief Executive Officer of Whalerock, an LA-based media company that produces content for TV and digital and advises other brands on media strategy, creative development, and production. She has helped create and operate media brands in partnership with the world’s most impactful companies, celebrities, and networks. The company’s studio division has produced TV shows for Netflix, HBO Max, and Discovery!  There is still history to be made in the digital space, so dive in, and let’s learn how we can get on the right side of it.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:15] Opening Segment  Anne-Marie talks about her background and what makes her tick Anne-Marie’s exposure to arts and entertainment at an early age Her venture into Journalism  Anne-Marie’s upbringing and parental support  [03:16 - 10:51] There is History Still to Be Made in the Digital Space Anne-Marie talks about her first steps into the world of Journalism The educational process Lessons from the early days of Journalism How having experience in Journalism has helped Anne-Marie in her business Everyone can read a keynote, not everyone can read a room  Navigating the shift from paper to digital media Success came down to nailing distribution and content We are in an era of unforeseen saturation  Current issues digital marketers are facing Influence and endorsement is everything  A quick word from our sponsor [10:52 - 16:19] Pursuing Trends vs. Setting Trends The shift of power in the influencer marketing space Engagement is just as important as following  It’s getting harder and harder to get in  Anne-Marie gives advice around jumping into new opportunities in the market It’s ok to miss the trend to see if it sticks around “Let’s not be first, let’s be best”  Pursuing trends vs. setting them  Stake a claim on a certain area of growth  Mistakes can still be made by jumping in too soon Who you know or what you know? It has to be a combination  [16:20 - 19:50] Closing Segment   RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Anne-Marie Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Having a Journalism background is an incredible tool for business management and for people management… Being able to communicate, storytelling, being curious; all of those qualities that are important in Journalism are also vastly underrated in business.” - Anne-Marie O’Neill“We are in an era, right now, of unforeseen saturation of media. I question what is the limit of, not only how much we can put out there, but how much can a single human consume?” - Anne-Marie O’Neill“It was the actual philosophy of the editors of [Time Magazine] to not be first, to be followers… At that point in time, it was, ‘Let’s not be first, let’s be the best.’” - Anne-Marie O’NeillWant to connect with Anne-Marie? You can find her active on LinkedIn. For digital business strategies proven by the biggest names in entertainment, check out https://www.whalerockindustries.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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

Why should people care about what you do or what you have to offer? Omar Hamdi has unlocked the secret of helping businesses work out the emotions of their consumers through the concept of pathos!Omar is CEO of Pathos Communications, the only 100% pay-on-results PR agency in the world. He has over a decade’s experience across media genres and functions as a TV host, writer, producer, and consultant and has also produced and sold shows globally, including to Europe, China, and Amazon Prime. If you want to communicate effectively, it’s time to dive in and learn the power of pathos! Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 04:04] Opening Segment  Omar talks about his background and what makes him tick Never a clear vision, but always an impulse to do something different “I have a natural discomfort with a regular pedestrian life”  [04:05 - 13:36] Communicate Effectively by Using Pathos  What made Omar choose his entrepreneurial path  Finding out what you’re good at  A gift for communication  The start of Omar’s business  Starting out as “the media guy”  Giving advice to a network turned into a consultation  From working with friends to working with strangers  Omar talks about how to communicate effectively  Pathos = convincing through emotion  Why should people care about your business?  Always ask the right questions  How Omar filters out ideal clients  Taking the client’s passion and fashioning it into something “Would I read ‘this?’” A quick word from our sponsor [13:37 - 21:21] Omar on Building Your Network Where people are making mistakes in marketing You need to get out of your own bubble Holding onto your interest too tight You need to allow outside/impartial influence  Who you know or what you know?  “I would choose to be the average guy, who knows everybody”  You still need to hold both in balance  How to guide an organization around their flaws without hurting them “It’s not about me” - both parties want results  [21:22 - 28:39] Closing Segment   RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Omar Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “I think we all owe it to ourselves to work out what we’re best at.” - Omar Hamdi“A lot of organizations are afraid to ask their clients, why should anyone care? And if you’ve worked out the emotion you should work out why people should care.” - Omar Hamdi“If I had to choose to be a very intelligent person who knows nobody or a very mediocre who knows everybody, I would choose to be the average guy who knows everyone.” - Omar HamdiWant to connect with Omar and his team? You can find Pathos on LinkedIn. If you’re interested in pay-on-results only Public Relations, visit https://payonresultspr.com/ and get Pathos on your side.Want to start living a happier life today? As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at  https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health!Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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

Strip away the title, the job, the money; who are you? Who do you want to be? Having said goodbye to his passion for football, Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence, and how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform and ability. Alex Molden is a former professional athlete (8-year NFL career) turned Leadership Speaker, Coach, and Podcast host of the show “The Shark Effect.” After playing 8-years with the Saints, Chargers, and Lions battling some of the best athletes on EARTH, he retired from the game and fought his hardest battle, transition. Dive into this episode and let’s explore this former NFL athlete's success in navigating life’s biggest transitions. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:35] Opening Segment  Alex talks about the unique way he learned to play football Learning to play using the encyclopedia  The value of learning things at the fundamental level How Alex’s parents set him up for success by making him “earn it”  [03:36 - 12:35] Why You Need to Master Fundamentals Alex talks about how he disciplined himself to learn fundamentals Passion leads to a desire for long term success Figuring out why you did or didn’t get success  You need to put the ego away and take criticism  The importance of being a certain character to achieve your goals Everything has a formula, you need to know what equation you play in it Finding the balance between finding or picking your passion Figure out what you love without pigeon-holing yourself Try out as many things as possible, especially while you’re young  How to adjust in the middle of chaos  Don’t worry about the score, be in the moment  Practice until what you do becomes who you are  Do the right thing even when no one is watching A quick word from our sponsor [12:36 - 21:54] Navigating Life’s Biggest Transitions  How to stay true to yourself even in transition  Alex talks about the importance of finding your purpose  Know your assignment, alignment, and adjust  Prioritizing faith and family over career Alex talks about finding his purpose of serving others  Who you know, or what you know?  Both the who and the what are influencers Relationships are the building blocks to great opportunities On networking - “I’ll meet everybody at least one time”  [21:55 - 27:09] Closing Segment   RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Alex Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Some of the best games I ever played in was when I didn’t worry about the score… When you practice something and you become really good at it, it becomes who you are.” - Alex Molden“Know your assignment, know your alignment, and then make adjustments.” - Alex Molden“Each one of us has something in us that’s inspiring… What have you overcome? That’s inspiring.” - Alex MoldenResources Mentioned:  The Shark Effect Podcast The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement  Want to connect with Alex? You can follow him on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Learn the secrets of success during times of transition at https://alexmoldenspeaks.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.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