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Aug 16, 2021 • 33min

679: Genecia Alluora | No Other Choice but to Succeed

It’s time to go from ‘what if’ to ‘what’s next?’ Genecia Alluora is a former Miss Singapore and the Founder of Soul Rich Woman,South East Asia's leading network for female entrepreneurs connecting 12,000+ women and 200,000 subscribers across the region. Genecia believes that networks help women to build their brand recognition and online reputation as a leader. Her goal is to get them more customers, confidence and credibility - while making a positive impact in the world, with her work greatly influencing Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia.So much practical wisdom today. Let’s get right into the episode and learn more from Genecia how having no other choice but to succeed will push you to go all in and all out!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:58] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Genecia Alluora  Bio  Genecia gives us some background on her story Supporting herself through school  Taking up and teaching unique certifications  Bullied in school for not having the newest stuff [04:59 - 20:17] No Other Choice but to Succeed Genecia talks about going from survival to building bigger things Leaving a profession to join as Miss Singapore  The impact of her network  Overcoming the insecurity to pursue something uncomfortable Grit and determination  Taught the value of exchange  Genecia shares her thoughts on risk Getting passed the what if to what’s next Go all in and all out  Overcoming something bigger than your capacity Resourcefulness and visualization  Practical example  [20:18 - 25:45] Own and Love the F Word  How Genecia is helping other women take control of their success Inspired by a life of freedom  Crossing the million dollar line  Showing others it’s possible  A word from our sponsors How to get started Start with the end in mind  The importance of pivoting online  Visualize your ideal then reverse engineer [25:46 - 32:17] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? The analogy of an author  Genecia’s top networking tip - Be yourself  ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Genecia Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Turn your mess into your message…” - Genecia Alluora “I really believe in taking risks, because that's what life is all about…  Because what's a breakthrough when there is no risk involved?” - Genecia Alluora“Is it that I'm limited by my limitations, or am I limited by my resourcefulness?” - Genecia Alluora Resources Mentioned: Soul WhyConnect and engage with Genecia on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Check out https://www.soulrichwoman.com/ and become the entrepreneur you were meant to be.  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
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Aug 14, 2021 • 21min

678: Casey Patterson | Emmy Nominated Producer on Making Something Bigger than Yourself

Longevity in making something great is not only about the quality of the product but the quality of the experience and a love for the people you do it with.Casey Patterson is an executive producer who has been nominated for four Emmy awards and two PJ Awards, and head of Casey Patterson entertainment. She has created an array of groundbreaking programming including the breakout hit-series Lip Sync Battle, Netflix's A Very Murray Christmas, Spike's One Night Only: Alec Baldwin, Rock the Troops with Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions, The Concert of the Century at the White House, Saturday Night Live 25th Anniversary Special, and so much more! An incredible guest today. Let’s jump right in and learn how this Emmy Nominated Producer accomplished her dreams by doing something bigger than herself.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:15] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Casey Patterson Bio  Casey gives us some background on her story Influenced and inspired by MTV  A movement for adolescents  A part of something bigger  Growing up in St. Croix and England [05:16 - 12:41] Doing Something Bigger than Yourself Starting a career in entertainment as a talent booker  Being moved by content  The usual career path  Making something the talent wants to do  Building authority and experience  How Casey made the leap into management  A value for the voice of the demographic  Best idea wins - spot bonus  How relationships played a huge role in Casey’s career  The importance of like minded people  A word from our sponsors  [12:42 - 17:07] Love the Story You’re A Part of  Casey shares what drives her to find success A love for creators and the creative process How to have longevity  Work with the people you adore  Quality of product and experience  [17:08 - 20:15] Closing Segment The story and impact behind the recent Emmy nomination  How to engage with Casey Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I felt like I was a part of something bigger than myself… That was my first real understanding into the context of what a good brand really is and that is to stand for something bigger than just the product.” - Casey Patterson“You have to love the community and you have to love the content and you have to respect that connection which is precious…” - Casey Patterson“I think it’s important to carve out enough time and breathing room when making things to enjoy the making of things and enjoy the people you’re doing it with.” - Casey PattersonConnect and engage with Casey on Instagram and Twitter. Go to http://caseypattersonent.com/ for more upcoming and exciting content.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
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Aug 13, 2021 • 10min

677: BYN Breakdown | You Don't Have to Be the Expert

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 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
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Aug 12, 2021 • 38min

676: Joe Keohane | The Power of Talking to Strangers

In an increasingly isolated and suspicious society, we may be losing out on an incredible superpower that opens doors and actively improves our lives - the ability to talk to strangers.Joe Keohane is a New York-based writer and editor who has held high-level editorial positions with, or written for, Esquire, Medium, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, the Boston Globe, the New Yorker, and New York Magazine writing on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology. He is now the author of his first book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World.Let’s dive right in and learn from Joe how the power of talking to strangers can not only build your network, but directly affect you as a person. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:29] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Joe Keohane  Want better interviews? Go to Guestio.com  Joe gives us some background on his story Growing up in a social family Athletic as a kid  Falling in with the artistic crowd  Going into the job world  [06:30 - 18:50] The Power of Talking to Strangers Joe talks about his start into writing How Joe began to network  Writing to other writers about their work  Joe’s college experience Joe talks about how he got networking for writing  Going to people who are doing what you want  Sticking with the responsive people  It should be a pleasurable experience Follow your curiosity not an agenda  A word from our sponsors  [18:51 - 33:29] The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World The inspiration for the book  The rise of isolation  The benefits of talking to strangers The individual benefits  The social benefits  The example of Braver Angles  Talking to people who disagree with you  Talking to people to expand yourself  [33:30 - 37:29] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Without who you know, what you know makes no difference  We are social creatures  ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Joe Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I haven’t applied for a job in 10 years… My network does everything for me, it’s amazing.” - Joe Keohane“People fail at networking when they think it’s like eating your vegetables, it should be pleasurable, and indulging your curiosity.” - Joe Keohane“If you want to talk to someone you have to be willing to change, you have to be open to what they’re saying… a real conversation can actually change you.” - Joe KeohaneResources Mentioned:  The Power of Talking to Strangers Conversation - Theodore Zeldin Religion for Atheists Connect and engage with Joe on Twitter and LinkedIn. Go to https://joekeohane.net/ to learn more about the power of talking to strangers. 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
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Aug 11, 2021 • 47min

675: Mashup | Starting Young ft. Caleb Maddix, Mikaila Ulmer, Casey Adams

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 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
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Aug 10, 2021 • 36min

674: Ryan Wenger | How to Know When to Pivot

As an entrepreneur, you know that the key to the success of any venture or project is knowing when it’s time to pivot and being intentional about it. Ryan Wenger, LA Magazine featured ‘superlawyer’ turned travel business innovator, is the Founder and CEO of WhereTo, a travel business manager for travel business managers.Ryan is on a mission to make traveling cheaper and easier for all people. He has raised over $10 million in venture capital, brought together a team of world class engineers and executives, and helped build two platforms used by millions, one of which was acquired by Flight Centre.Let’s dig into this episode and learn more from Ryan about how to know when it’s time to pivot, and how to do it effectively. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:12] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Ryan Wenger Want better interviews? Go to Guestio.com  Ryan gives us some background on his story Growing up in Woodstock, New York Parents’ career and lifestyle High School experience College experience  Going into Law [07:13 - 18:04] How to Know When to Pivot Ryan shares about his experience transitioning from law Always experimental at heart The inspiration to go into ‘travel’ Getting investors through telling stories Building a new platform  Building and launching process  Getting passed the learning curves  The story of going viral and getting millions of users Getting key partnerships  How to know when to pivot  A glaringly obvious point  Put your problems into perspective A word from our sponsors  [18:05 - 26:44] How to Pivot Well Getting into uncomfortable positions to move forward  The key to success  Playing the numbers game  How relationships come into play  Being a good networker  Ryan’s partnership experience  The levels of investors  How to know when to hand over leadership Knowing when someone can do a better job [26:45 - 34:34] Closing Segment What’s next for Ryan? Getting acquired by Flight Centre  Merging strengths  Seeing it all stand on its own  Who you know or what you know? Your network is what helps or hurts your company  It’s ok to start from zero if you put in the work ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Ryan Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I loved jumping into ideas and seeing if I could bring them to light.” - Ryan Wenger“You have to take an honest look at your problems and think about the pivot opportunity and weigh the cost and the benefits.” - Ryan WengerResources Mentioned:  WhereTo WhereFor The Lean Startup The Art of the Start Connect and engage with Ryan on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out https://ryanwenger.com/ to get your hands on some more awesome content and 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
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Aug 9, 2021 • 37min

673: Dr. Ruth Gotian | The Success Factor

Everybody has the potential for success, but too few actually develop the plan. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology.She has been named by the journal Nature and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development. She is also a contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today where she publishes her research about the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel laureates, astronauts and Olympic champions which has also inspired her newest book, The Success Factor.Jump in as we learn more from Dr. Gotian about the success factor and the mindset we need to be high achievers.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:54] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Ruth Gotian Dr. Gotian gives us some background on his story Always the one who was different  Growing up during specific gender roles  Career today  Surrounded by successful people Building on experiences  [05:55 - 14:52] Opening Your Mind to Find Truth Exposure to new ideas during college Dr. Gotian’s college experience The value of learning HOW to think  Getting her doctorate  Parsing through what is ‘true’ Textbooks are not gospel There are no one right ways to do something  Navigating a breakdown of world views  Trial and error  Expose yourself to different sources  Making your own informed decision  A word from our sponsors  [14:53 - 24:52] The Success Factor The pillars of high achievers Intrinsically motivated A high level of perseverance  Strong foundation  Everyone can become a high achiever You need to have a plan Passion audit How to see the passion in others See what they do during down time  Not what but WHO you want to be What problem do you want to solve [24:53 - 36:01] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Who is critical because they open doors  Dr. Gotian’s example  Choosing the right advice  Do your research  Do what’s important  Freedom vs. commitment  The importance of mentorship and masterminds  Mix things up  ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Dr. Gotian  Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I quickly realized that people’s definition of what I should do was based on their limited view. But the more I saw and the more I talked to people… I got to see what else is out there.” - Dr. Ruth Gotian “I think everybody has the potential but not everyone has the plan… What is that blueprint for success that you can adapt to your own life?” - Dr. Ruth Gotian“If you want to have impact, you need to do something important.” - Dr. Ruth GotianResources Mentioned:  The Success Factor Take the Passion Audit Connect and engage with Dr. Gotian on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Check out https://www.ruthgotian.com/ to learn from the Top30 Management Thinker. 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
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Aug 7, 2021 • 1h 4min

672: Jeremy Herider | No Excuses, Taking Responsibility for Your Optimal Self

Have you ever been told, “you’re not good enough?” If you’ve been told that, or you’re thinking it now, then it's the very next steps you take that will determine your outcome. Jeremy Herider was a man starting from nothing and is now a former Pro Baseball player turned Productivity coach.He is the CPO (Chief Productivity Officer) at Keller Williams VIP Realty and Founder of OptimalSelf. Jeremy has a passion to help and teach people how to build a team and expand across local and regional markets. His mission is to assist people in building careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living as well as creating habits for success that cross generational lines. He is also the host of the podcast Optimal Self.Dive into Jeremy’s inspiring story and our conversation about having no excuses and taking responsibility for your optimal self.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:57] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Jeremy Herider  Jeremy gives us some background on his story Parents and upbringing  Struggling financially growing up  Baseball player from birth  [07:58 - 28:41] No Excuses, Taking Responsibility for Your Optimal Self Jeremy’s thoughts on creating success from nothing Making it your passion  Unlocking your own personal power Leaving your prison  Getting out of the past Even in the ‘glory days’ can be prison  Creating your next level  It’s your choice  Jeremy’s experience on the drive to improve When expectations don’t meet the narrative  “Because you weren’t good enough”  “What are you going to do about it?” What to do when you’re not good enough Compounding hard work over time  A word from our sponsors [28:42 - 49:34] How You are Here is How You are Everywhere The balance between hard work and natural born talent  Opinions should not motivate you, good or bad Being the best you at everything you do  Curating your passion  Elevating your hard work to all areas of your life We all have the ability to learn in common  Success comes from learning  Your life is in seasons  Constantly working on yourself in each season  Don’t attach your identity to just one thing  What you do is not who you are  Your ‘Google Review’  What do you want to say about yourself [49:35 - 1:02:57] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Would not be here without others  Seeking knowledge from people who have done it  Implementation is power  Knowledge is no good with people around you  ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Jeremy  Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “The moment you will take responsibility for everything in your life, is the moment you unlock your own personal power to have anything in your life.” - Jeremy Herider“The worst prison in the world is the one you don’t even know you’re in… They are locked in because they’re a prisoner of the past.” - Jeremy Herider“Do you want to be the kid that makes it as a 12 year old? Or do you want to be the kid at 22 that’s running on the field in front of 50,000 people? Your choice, how are you gonna play it?” - Jeremy Herider Resources Mentioned:  Optimal Self: The Art of Becoming the Best Version of Yourself 7 Habits of Highly Effective People  Optimal Self YouTube Connect and engage with Jeremy on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out https://www.optimalself.today/ and start becoming the best version of you. 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
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Aug 5, 2021 • 56min

670: Shaahin Cheyene | Top Amazon Consultant on Breaking a Billion in Sales

When you start from nothing, you have nothing to lose - and that is what can give you the grit and ambition to continue. Starting from nothing, Shaahin Cheyene dropped out of high school and went on to discover that you can't learn the principles that make you wealthy in this economy at any school.Starting his work at the age of 16, he made over a billion dollars by the time he was 18. Shaahin is the serial entrepreneur who invented Herbal Ecstasy, The Vapir Vaporizer and is now a leading Amazon seller and top consultant for people who want to make millions in sales. He is also the author of the new book Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult. Let’s dive into Shaahin’s incredible story and experience and learn how this top Amazon consultant and seller made a billion dollars in sales.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:54] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Shaahin Cheyene Shaahin gives us some background on his story Immigrated to America from Iran  Everyday is survival  The pressures of cultural expectations  Stories from upbringing  [06:55 - 18:05] Breaking a Billion in Sales Shaahin talks about carving his own path in life  Not fitting in as a kid Finding a culture to fit in Who is making the money?  The idea to sell a legal pill  Success using a drug dealing format Breaking a Billion Dollars in sales  Distribution is key to everything  The experience and after effects Dealing with the adversity  [18:06 - 35:31] The Relentless Drive to Keep Going It’s easier to sell success than work for it  Shiny object syndrome  Staying relentless even when you don’t need to  Driven by excitement  The importance of tunnel vision Making money doesn’t have to be a struggle  Chase excellence and money is a byproduct  Developing and cultivating the mindset From me to what  From what to how  Find the distribution  Come to the table with excellence  How to become bulletproof The 4 pillars 1. Build a foundation  2. Have other investments 3. Real Estate 4. Have an ecommerce business  A word from our sponsors [35:32 - 44:42] Shaahin Cheyene on Building Your Network Getting into ecommerce  Resources below Who you know or what you know?  In the absence of performance it’s all networking  The example of Basquiat Network amplifies what you know  Building your network Share opportunities and bring people up Knowledge, courage, and action  [44:43 - 55:17] Closing Segment ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Shaahin  Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I started to learn that, hey, you know, if you know how to deal with people, and if you can think outside the box that things are possible beyond what other people believe - they are!” - Shaahin Cheyene“We had created a distribution system that nobody had ever seen before and dominated an entire industry… First thing I realized was that distribution is the key to everything.”- Shaahin Cheyene“When you start from nothing, you have nothing to lose. And it's that mentality for me that has given me the grit, the drive and the ambition to continue.” - Shaahin CheyeneResources Mentioned:  Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult Think and Grow Rich BILLION podcast Hack & Grow Rich Free Amazon Mastery Course The Trick to Money is Having Some How to be Unreasonably Successful Connect and engage with Shaahin on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out https://www.shaahincheyenne.com/ and become a master at selling on Amazon.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
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Aug 3, 2021 • 29min

668: Sam Palazzolo | Becoming an Influential Leader

What defines a great leader is how they face challenges. Being told he wasn’t good enough, was the fuel for the fire that drove Sam Palazzolo forward into success.Today, Sam is an Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Author, Leadership Professor, and Nonprofit Philanthropist, who brings a variety of value creation topics to entrepreneurs and business leaders. His ideas and actionable takeaways are captured in his five books, the most recent being The Influential Leader: Leading at the Tip of the Spear.Let’s dive into Sam’s story and talk about how to become an influential leader.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:15] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Sam Palazzolo  Sam gives us some background on his story Born and raised in Detroit Modest upbringing  Pushed to get good grades Always looking for useful information [06:16 - 13:01] The Minor Victories Leading to Success From assembly line to corporate job Getting invited by Vanderbilt University Rewarding your accomplishments The parallel of parenting and leadership  Having people figure things out  [13:02 - 20:29] Becoming an Influential Leader Pivoting out of a corporate job Joining a consultancy  Going out on his own Leadership development Building up a tech startup  Tip of the Spear What they do  The venture side  Sam talks about the value of his book  A catalyst to start bigger things  A word from our sponsor [20:30 - 27:37] Closing Segment Who you know, or what you know? Both: subject matter expert combined with leveraging relationships How networking led Sam to opportunity  The rule of 3 Takeaways from the Influential Leader A lot of leadership books lack tactical steps  Giving practical action steps  ‘The people moment’  How to engage with Sam Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I love it when people tell me, ‘you can’t do it,’ or ‘your best isn’t good enough…’ Those are the fuel moments that cause me to build fire; that’s what makes me drive down the highway faster.” - Sam Palazzolo“You gotta have those milestones that allow you to, kind of, tick off some success… You gotta give yourself some credit for the victories you accomplish.” - Sam PalazzoloResources Mentioned:  The Influential Leader: Leading at the Tip of the Spear The Javelin Institute Transformation Self-Assessment Success Questions for every leader Connect and engage with Sam on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out https://tipofthespearventures.com/ to learn more about creating a great organization.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

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