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Connect and engage with Jay on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Check out https://www.abraham.com/ for more of the world’s highest quality marketing tips.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 that’s 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

Felicia Romero, host of the Diet Dropout, Melanie Parish, Master Certified Coach, and Kelly Roach, Former Fortune 500 executive share lessons from their coaching careers!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 travischapell.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 a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s 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

After a successful 19-year career in the clothing business, Michael Coles tested his entrepreneurial skills in 1977, when he co-founded Great American Cookie Company with an investment of only $8,000. When he started the Great American Cookie Company, there were three major cookie companies in business. One had almost 100 stores and the other two had 50 each. When he sold the company in 1998 with sales over $100 million, the Great American Cookie Company was the largest franchisor of cookie stores with the other companies having already closed down. He is now a transformational leader and the author of Time to Get Tough. Let’s dive in and hear more from Michael how he created the $100 Million Cookie Company. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:42] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Michael Coles Bio  Make sure to check out guestio.com  Michael gives us some background on her story Growing up in Buffalo, NY  Going through bankruptcy as a family  Deciding to set out and start working at 13  School life  [06:43 - 19:16] The $100 Million Cookie Company    Michael talks about his social circles and work life growing up  The impact of his mentor  Michael shares about his life after high school  Moving in with his brother  Getting into college Encouraged to work first before college  The job that propelled Michael forward Managing a rough territory in a clothing business  Growing accounts for almost 3 years  Setting out into Detroit  Michael’s journey into the cookie industry  A word from our sponsors  [19:17 - 28:46] Time to Get Tough Michael shares how his accident set up the rest of his life  Being told your limits  Beginning to get his life back Lessons from setting records in biking  Learning about business  We learn more from our mistakes  The story behind Caribou Coffee Creating loyalty  Making decisions as the CEO  Getting held back by ‘good’ [28:47 - 36:30] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know  Learn what you don’t know  Surround yourself with the right people  Michael’s advice around mentorship and coaching  ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Michael Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “You just don’t realize the impact you might have on somebody’s life.” - Michael Coles“You got two choices: you can just give up, or you can say, ‘I’m going to finish this, I’m going to learn from it so I can move on so I don’t make the same mistakes…” - Michael ColesResources Mentioned:  Time to Get Tough Caribou Coffee Execution The Reckoning Connect and engage with Michael on LinkedIn. Check out https://michaelcoles.com/ and secure your key to success.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 that’s 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

Everything rises and falls on leadership, and good leaders are the ones who know how to be flexible. John 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 episode he talks about how to gain real influence with people, and some of the questions he asked when he first spent time with John Wooden, as well as what to expect from his latest books. Let’s dive in and learn from one of the greats himself on how great leaders know how to shift.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:33] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, John Maxwell Bio  Make sure to check out guestio.com  John gives us some background on her story Wonderful family background  Learning leadership by example  Career journey and the growth of his mission [05:34 - 12:57] Great Leaders Know How to Shift How John’s formal training in ministry informed his skills as a leader Seeing a rare opportunity to influence people  Why you need to read Leadershift Leadership is always changing  You need to learn how to be flexible and shift The best leaders are quick to start  A word from our sponsors  [12:58 - 22:06] John Maxwell on Building Your Network How to build relationships the right way  Influence through adding value to people  The example of Dale Carnegie Are you a plus or a minus in relationships? 5 things to do to change your life Start valuing people  Think of ways to add value to people  Look for ways to add value specifically  Everyday, DO things that add value Encourage others to do the same  Who you know or what you know? Who you know won’t help without what you know  Maximise what you know by who you know  Do you want to have fans or friends? [22:07 - 26:04] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with John Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “What is needed for a person to become successful in life? If I could teach a person how to lead and influence others, if I could teach people how to train, raise and equip others, then that person, regardless of their occupation… could probably be very successful.” - John C Maxwell“Everything rises and falls on leadership.” - John C Maxwell“Leaders see more than others see, and they see before others see.” - John C MaxwellResources Mentioned:  Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace 25 Ways to Win with People Connect and engage with John on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://www.johnmaxwell.com/ and learn from the undisputed best in leadership.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 that’s 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

No matter where you come from or what your background is, anyone can achieve the height of their dreams if they know how. To learn more, today we have Mehak Vohra with us. Mehak is the Founder and CEO of SkillBank, a company that empowers people to reach their potential through education. Dropping out of college to pursue a startup career, her agency generated millions of views every month for her clients. She went on to work with VCs, startups, CNN analysts, New York Times best-selling authors, and anyone that wanted to build a brand and grow their user base. Let’s get started and find out more about how Mehak gained millions of views for her clients by focussing on growing her niche. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:45] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Mehak Vohra Bio  Mehak gives us some background on her story Family background Quiet and reserved growing up Developing an interest in coding and tech Going into college  Dropping out to focus on business  [06:46 - 14:49] Getting Millions of Views on Marketing Ads by Niching Down Transitioning from West Virginia to Silicon Valley Navigating the culture shock  Open to more opportunities Mehak talks about the process of building SkillBank Building up a portfolio and network LinkedIn marketing Learning the ins and outs of finance and marketing  Niching down to one thing It provides clarity  Offer the one thing you’re good at and scale it A word from our sponsors  [14:50 - 28:14] Mehak Vohra on Building Your Network How Mehak helps others build up their businesses  The importance of mentorship and practice  Niching down on targeted education  The shortage of education around useful marketing practices  Mehak’s advice on developing your marketing craft Start getting hands on experience Who you know or what you know?  Mehak talks about the importance of what you know  Mehak’s thoughts around college education  Still a valuable experience  How SkillBank provides value to people who want to get started  [28:15 - 31:54] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Mehak Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I don’t think your zip code, or where you’re from, or your financial background should keep you from achieving your dreams if you want to.” - Mehak Vohra“When you have a standardized offering you become known as THAT person… I’ve built my brand around being the ‘LinkedIn girl.’” - Mehak VohraResources Mentioned: SkillBankConnect and engage with Mehak on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://themehakvohra.com/ and kickstart your career marketing.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 that’s 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

Connect and engage with Kristin on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out http://klbmllc.com/ and learn more about their world class business management. 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 that’s 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

With great money comes great responsibility; so how do you manage it and who helps you in the process? Kristin Lee is an accountant and business manager focusing on intricate international tax and business structures for a myriad of clients. Kristin has worked at some of the top business management firms in the world throughout her career before starting KLBM, a company providing a full range of business management and accounting services to musicians, athletes, writers, actors, producers, labels, and other high net worth individuals and companies all over the world. Dive into this episode and learn some practical knowledge about how Kristin helps high net worth individuals and entities manage their money.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:21] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Kristin Lee Bio  Kristin gives us some background on her story A love for performance and music  Following the business path  Getting into the passionate side of business and accounting  [05:22 - 21:01] How High Net worth People Manage Their Money Transitioning from traditional accounting to the creative space  Avoiding the emergency point  Don’t be afraid to delegate  How much should education come into play vs. delegation  Due diligence is still important  When it’s time to outsource  Business mistakes people should avoid early on  The issue of not forming your business correctly  Watch out for taxes  General, legal tax saving tips  A word from our sponsors  [21:02 - 37:20] Kristin Lee on Building Your Network Kristin talks about the process of growing her firm  Who you know or what you know? A lot of growth due to who you know How to stay on top of the mind of clients Be the best and take care of your clients Working through the pandemic  Having the right systems and people in place The role masterminds and mentorships played in Kristin’s success  Having good bosses who trained well Connections that led to success  How Kristin would build up her network from ground zero Persistence and alignment with the right people  Annoying persistence vs. Professionalism [37:21 - 45:46] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Kristin  Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I would encourage people to not be afraid to delegate because then you can really focus on things that are growing your business, growing your brand, making you - you.” - Kristin Lee“Every situation can provide a new challenge… We can always get better, and I’m not afraid to change or update something that doesn’t work, just because we’ve done it ‘that way’ for so long.” - Kristin LeeResources Mentioned:  KLBM Kristin Lee Clubhouse Connect and engage with Kristin on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out http://klbmllc.com/ and learn more about their world class business management. 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 that’s 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

Jonathan Krueger, founder of LionsGate Advisors, Jason Hartman, founder of Platinum Properties Investor Network, Inc. and Daniel Blue, President of Quest Education, share their tips for financial success.Key Takeaways: You have to confront your negative worldview toward money. Money is neutral. How you use it determines whether it is good or bad. The media focuses on cyclical markets, but most of the world is a linear real estate market. You must duplicate yourself to continue growing. Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com/  Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group 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

As a small business, how do you stand out in a crowded marketplace? Gordon Henry is a master at building businesses from good to great. Gordon is the Chief Strategy Officer of Thryv, Inc. a company giving small businesses the software and resources they need to excel. His experience also includes his time as chief marketing officer for Yellowbook, where he managed print and online products for the company’s 700,000 advertisers and 5,000-member salesforce. Gordon was credited with building the company’s brand into a household name growing it from $500 million in revenue to $2 billion.Let’s tune in and learn how to stand out and make your small business thrive. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:30] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Gordon Henry Bio  Gordon gives us some background on her story Athletic in school  An early interest in journalism Moving into marketing  The inspiration for journalism  Gordon talks about his pivot into marketing  [04:31 - 20:01] How to Make Your Small Business Thrive Gordon talks about the biggest changes in marketing  No more friction in the process  Biggest mistakes and wins in small businesses during the pandemic A look at the service sector  Communicating with clients effectively The importance of CRM  Building confidence Gordon shares about the mission behind Thryv Generating leads for small businesses Your database is key  When it’s time to implement this tool  A word from our sponsors  [20:02 - 29:38] Gordon Henry on Building Your Network How Gordon recommends to maintain your own personal touch Examples and advice Who you know or what you know? The importance of mentors  The value of your own network of peers  Gordon’s thoughts on paid masterminds and networking  How networking impacted Gordon’s journey  More the way than the what Advice for young people on their business path The example of fighter pilots  [29:39 - 38:34] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Gordon  Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “If you’re a business that wants to be relevant in 2021 and going forward you have to be communicating with people on their smartphone…” - Gordon Henry “The mission we really set out was to empower small businesses to be able to compete in this landscape and do it at a price point they can handle.” - Gordon HenryResources Mentioned: Thryv PayConnect and engage with Gordon directly at gordon.henry@thryv.com or on LinkedIn. Check out the website https://corporate.thryv.com/ and make your business thrive! 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 that’s 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