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“If we broke out of autopilot mode, and got intentional with our listening, with our curiosity and with our empathy, how could our relationships be different?”Riaz Meghji is a human connection expert and the author of the book Every Conversation Counts. He is also an accomplished broadcaster having interviewed experts on current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics, and business. His experience taught him the power of authentic conversations, as well as how to put them to use.Riaz is a natural storyteller which allows him to conduct engaging, in-depth conversations across various disciplines. Let’s dive in and learn how to make every conversation count!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:06] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Riaz Meghji Bio Riaz gives us a bit of his background Socially anxious as a kid  Inspired by his brother to break out  A choice not to live for anyone else [05:07 - 21:30] Dared to Believe Because of a Conversation Making the decision to pivot away from the norm to pursue a dream Riaz’s college experience It took someone believe in me Riaz’s advice to people questioning their pathway Riaz’s journey getting into broadcasting When all you have to offer is passion Testing your authenticity First time in front of the camera Advice for people who do any kind of hosting Prioritizing the people in front of you  “What’s on your mind” Lean in, listen, and ask for stories  Simplicity  A word from our Sponsor [21:31 - 33:50] Every Conversation Counts Who you know, or what you know? Strong combination of both  Competency and trust within a relationship When to take advice seriously and when to put your guard up Discover before you dismiss  Balancing with someone’s expertise  The impact of mentorship and masterminds on Riaz’s life Championing and propping each other up The example of YouTube A big takeaway from ‘Every Conversation Counts’  Breaking out of autopilot Approaching each other with meaningful connection [33:51 - 41:20] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Riaz Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Just remember you never know when you're going to cross paths with someone again.” - Riaz Meghji“Emotion is what connects us, it polarizes us, but above all, it is what motivates us to act. And the greatest way to connect to emotion is to tell someone or ask someone about a story.” - Riaz Meghji“If we broke out of autopilot mode, and got intentional with our listening, with our curiosity and with our empathy, how could our relationships be different?” - Riaz MeghjiResources Mentioned: Every Conversation CountsConnect and engage with Riaz on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Check out https://riazmeghji.com/ to start making every conversation count. 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

Get a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/network Offer valid through June 30th, 2021.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 travischapel.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.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 travischapel.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.NCheck 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 limitless potential out there that has never gotten a chance because of the color of their skin or the sound of their name.James Chapman is the founder and CEO of Plain Sight, an incredible platform networking, both in person and remotely. He's dedicated his career to taking ambitious people and getting them into one room. He started and ran Detroit Demo Day, which has provided over $4 million in funding to small businesses throughout the city of Detroit, the majority of which have been minority and women owned. Jump right into our conversation as we talk about inherent bias in networking and how his team at Plain Sight has worked to eliminate itto maximize relationships.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:03] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, James Chapman Bio If anything in this episode impacts, take a screenshot and tag us James gives us a bit of his background Growing up on the ‘hustle’  Always asking questions  Thinking out of the box Growing up in a bad area [06:04 - 22:17] Building a Successful Platform During COVID James talks through his college life  Playing ball and staying active Working to self-sustain Coming out of college Either basketball or business Venturing into the business world Starting with mobile oil changes James work with the Detroit community fund Starting with the co-working space The impact of building relationships on building capital Pushing through the Pandemic for the payoff  Building this platform during COVID Getting ready to pivot Trying to give value in the new working climate The new way of doing co-working spaces A word from our Sponsor [22:18 - 32:03] Eliminating Bias from Networking No faces, no names, just skill and intelligence  Finding from the market testing Giving people the choice Who you know, or what you know? What you know is based on who you know When a connection led to success Getting recruited to Detroit College vs. going right into working and learning under someone The impact basketball had on culture building  James' networking tips for people who want to expand Be honest with yourself with strengths and weaknesses Think long term and know what you bring to the table Be humble in your development [32:04 - 41:35] Closing Segment The opportunities that arise from humility and being teachable  ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with James Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Growing your network and connecting with people to be able to get to the goal that you're trying to get to… if we can just meet the right person, or have that right connection, then the money will follow.” - James Chapman“People are literally not being competitive for opportunities that could better their livelihoods, because of their looks and their name.” - James Chapman“Networking is more relationship building, and trying to get to know people that can help me achieve my long term goals… So when it comes to that, you have to really be honest about who you are, what you need, and what you can do.” - James ChapmanResources Mentioned:  Plain Sight App #TheHustle Book Connect and engage with James on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. 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 travischapel.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

Get a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/network Offer valid through June 30th, 2021.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 travischapel.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.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 travischapel.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

You may have a great idea that has the potential to be the next big thing. So how do you get a foot in the door? Azhelle Wade is THE toy coach. For Azhelle toys and teaching go hand in hand and her passion has led her to work at companies like Toys R Us, Madame Alexander, Party City, Horizon Group USA, and Creative Kids.Azhelle has also been named on 3 US patents, won multiple toy awards, and has a history of building up multi-million dollar brands. She gives back now by helping others make it in the industry by inspiring their brand-building through her podcast The Toy Coach and her online course.Dive into this episode and you’ll learn how to make it in the toy industry and many others!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:49] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Azhelle Wade Bio If anything in this episode impacts, take a screenshot and tag us Azhelle gives us a bit of her background Wanted her own business since middle school A love for teaching kids and design  Getting into toy design [05:50 - 14:50] How to Make It in the Toy Industry From college right into the field  Being specific about your placement and program Evolving focuses and responsibilities in the toy industry Figuring out how to take shares from competitors through innovation Determining the value of an idea before it hits  Online databases and analytics as an available resource  Keep your ears on the ground on social media  How social media has impacted the toy world  Giving the control to the kids  Faster reaction speeds  Where to go to get your ideas off the ground Listen in to The Toy Coach Podcast for more info  A word from our Sponsor [14:51 - 20:18] Get a Foot in the Door Through Relationships  How the virtual space has forced its way into the toy industry  The rising expenditure on toys  Companies already in e-commerce exploded Changes in operations  The role relationships play in this business Placement based on who you know How to break through with your idea What investors are looking for  [20:19 - 34:01] Closing Segment Who you know, or what you know? What you know started the success Opening the doors to the ‘who’ When a connection led to success Finding support in podcasting Getting on NBC’s Access Daily through a post The importance of masterminds and mentorship Mentorship through leaders and peers Building the course  ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Azhelle Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Relationships are everything… For a lot of people, building their toy businesses, getting placement, has a lot to do with who you know and who you can get a meeting with.” - Azhelle WadeResources Mentioned:  The Toy Coach Podcast Toy Creators Academy Connect and engage with Azhelle on LinkedIn and Instagram. Be sure to check out https://www.azhellewade.com/ to learn more about modern marketing strategies. Calm is offering a free well-being ebook for HR and Benefit leaders and one month free after you attend a free demo when you go to www.calm.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 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

We all know Covid-19 truly changed the landscape of our businesses and economy. So what are the best ways to keep up with the changing climate of our work culture?Laurie Krebs is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Red Hat. She has a proven track record of developing highly effective finance and tax organizations. She has special passion for developing and empowering associates, and as the leader of Red Hat’s Covid Response Team she was able to demonstrate incredible results and implement innovative strategies that helped the company thrive.Let’s jump right in and learn more about supporting your virtual teams during Codid-19Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:24] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Laurie Krebs Bio Laurie gives us a bit of her background Shy as a kid A love for people  A career pivot after college into finance [04:25 - 18:05] Supporting Your Virtual Teams During Covid-19 Laurie’s journey into Red Hat The networking opportunity that led to the job The growth process within the company  Building trust among partners Laurie’s advice to leaders navigating big changes  Remained focused on your business Diffusing the mission and culture of the company to a large team Collaboration  Staying connected  he steps it took to navigate remote work  25%+ remote worker base before the pandemic  The challenges you may face ‘Recharge Weeks/Day’ and how it impacted Red Hat Stipend strategy  [18:06 - 19:23] Back to Normal Vs. Look to the Future What ‘going back to normal’ may look like Business culture will shift  Trade-offs An incentive for people to gather  [19:24 - 35:46] Closing Segment Who you know, or what you know Who you know, and your personal brands others know How masterminds and mentorships came into play for Laurie Value in leaders who you want to emulate  Define the connection point  ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Laurie Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “With growth comes a lot of opportunities that you never had before and it’s easy to want to jump towards those things; and you lose sight of that base that you need, the strength you need to keep building over time.” - Laurie Krebs“It’s all about being collaborative and staying connected.” - Laurie Krebs“You won’t make everyone happy, but we really tried to say, ‘Okay, how are we best suited to give our employees what they need during this time?” - Laurie KrebsConnect and engage with Laurie on LinkedIn. Be sure to check out https://www.redhat.com/en and learn how to give the best virtual experience.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

Hey there, have you met you? You are the key to your clarity, and your clarity could unlock the career you were meant for. Ashley is a counter terrorist turned career coach, author and keynote speaker on a mission to empower job seekers to step into a career that is meant for them.She has been featured in viral TEDex Talks, maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and is the author of the book You Turn and host of the podcast, You Turn Podcast, THE show to help you upgrade your mindset in work and love.I can’t wait to dive into the conversation and learn how to get to know yourself because at the end of the day, “you shouldn’t do what you love, you should do what you are.”Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:11] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Ashley Stahl Bio Check out guestio.com and let’s get you some world-class content Ashley gives some background on her story Loved books and great with words Experiencing her dad losing his business A love for languages and culture [07:12 - 18:03] How to Get to Know Yourself Ashley’s journey to her early career Her college experience Feeling held hostage to your career You are in the majority Our lives are not linear  Give yourself freedom of experimentation  How to grow into your career Do what you are not what you love  The misstep of identity  How to take a step back The You Turn roadmap - 10 core skill sets The what, why, and how  Pick up a copy of You Turn Links below A word from our sponsor [18:04 - 31:14] Expressing Your Skill Set Ashley talks about her time in counter terrorism Trying to get a job during the recession Newbie energy networking  Learning to have conversations that create opportunities Becoming a career coach  The transition from government to business owner The importance of expressing your skill set Top things to take away from Ashley’s book and interview ‘Who you are’ is king You can’t sustain being unhappy - rip off the band-aid Give yourself permission to enjoy your work The importance of reinvention  Come up with a list of things that make you feel yourself [31:15 - 37:04] Closing Segment Who you know, or what you know Who knows you When a connection led to a great opportunity Helping a homeless man in DC How a cab driver led to a meeting in the White House ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Ashley Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Your life, it’s here to serve you, you’re not here to serve it. I think a lot of us end up holding ourselves hostage in our careers… just because of the time we put in to allegedly get there.” - Ashley Stahl“Don’t do what you love, do what you are!” - Ashley Stahl“Most people live lives of silent desperation… rip the band-aid off!” - Ashley StahlResources mentioned:  You Turn Book  You turn Podcast Traction Connect and engage with Ashley on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://ashleystahl.com/ and discover your dream career path and more.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

Get a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/network Offer valid through June 30th, 2021.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 travischapel.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.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 travischapel.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

Everybody wants to start big, right, but you have start narrow and focused; who do I want to create value for? Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and Disruption Proof and also the CEO of Moves the Needle.With over 2 decades of business experience, Brant travels the globe speaking with entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs about how to discover and create new value. As an entrepreneur himself he has experienced all its aspects like IPO, acquisition, rapid growth, and crushing failures. Brant’s success lends itself to the fact that he has a unique take on disrupting people’s ways of thinking in order to become closer to customers. Let’s get right into this episode and learn from the master how to find product market fit.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:35] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Brant Cooper Bio Check out guestio.com and let’s get you some world-class content Brant gives us a bit of his background Awkward and introverted growing up  Raised in Cali and Virginia  Self-taught entrepreneurship  College for the sake of knowledge  Living through the ‘.com’ [06:36 - 20:36] How to Find Product Market Fit Brant on failure and bouncing back  Writing on the movement  Beginning to teach large enterprises  Everything is changing  Why you should be a lean entrepreneur What ‘lean’ really means Reduce waste improve product Learning and understanding your customers Finding a model that works Why startups fail in the first place Always keep learning What to test - unknown and fundamental assumptions Gathering data from your market segment/network A word from our sponsor [20:37 - 29:04] Alternatives to Venture Capitalism  How to know when it’s time to raise capital Raising for intellectual property  Alternatives to raising funds for founders  Taking power for yourself Put off the institutional raise Own it and take charge as CEO Form relationships before the pitch Network is king Products change behavior - know, like, and trust Cutting through the noise [29:05 - 38:48] Closing Segment Who you know, or what you know It’s a sequence, what unlocks who you know  Who you know gets you to success Playing devil’s advocate for the ‘what’ You need a what that no one else has ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Brant Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Having faith in your own self, being able to take care of your own economy… is really what entrepreneurism is all about.” - Brant Cooper“‘Lean’ is how do I reduce the waste in producing whatever value I’m trying to do.” - Brant Cooper“Everybody wants to start big, right, but you gotta start narrow and focused; who do I want to create value for?” - Brant CooperResources mentioned: Disruption Proof - Brant CooperConnect and engage with Brant on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out https://brantcooper.com/ for even more resources.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

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 travischapel.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