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Samuel Goldwyn once said, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” Today, Stewart Hillhouse is with us to share how his decisions and hard work put him in the position to be ready for luck to strike. Stewart is the host of the Top of Mind Podcast where he interviews world-class people in creativity, and some of the smartest minds in marketing. He is the Head of Audience Growth at Customer Camp as a masterful content marketer with experience in organic growth, and an expert at attention economy. I’m so excited to tap into Stewart’s experience and story and learn what it took to get to where he is now and how to engineer luck.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:38] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guest, Stewart Hillhouse Audience Growth at Customer Camp Top of Mind Podcast Host Stewart gives us some background on his story Growing up in Toronto  Entrepreneurial parents  Turning towards creative arts in High School Sports as way to learn to fail in public  [05:39 - 15:04] Getting Out of the Forest  Stewart talks about his parents and journey into college Making the pivot  Going into tech management  Learning applied business Venture for Canada Biggest takeaways from the venture in service  The art of starting from scratch No two businesses are created equally  Taking projects that build momentum The education process along the way Tim Ferriss podcast Good friend network, not yet a professional network Finding the Build Your Network Podcast A word from our sponsor [21:28 - 26:03] How to Engineer Luck Stewart talks about the main thing that made him decide to join a Mastermind Saying yes to the opportunities  Figuring it all out together  Stories of making connections from masterminds Decision-making process away from the entrepreneurial path  No audience at first Launching a podcast to learn more  Bringing value to an organization Taking action towards the direction you want to head in Engineering your own luck [26:04 - 30:54] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? The people you know will tell you what you need to know  Stewart’s experience  RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Phillip Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “That’s been a big takeaway that I try to apply now, ensuring that I’m taking on activities and projects that are building momentum towards something bigger and compound over time and aren’t just one-offs.” - Stewart Hillhouse“I don’t know where I’m going, but I can learn from other people who are figuring it out in the same way…” - Stewart Hillhouse“Luck is by definition engineerable, right? But if you can put yourself in a position that allows you to be lucky more often… opportunity will come to you more often.” - Travis ChappellResources Mentioned: Top of Mind Podcast Atomic Habits Connect with Stewart on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Go check out https://stewarthillhouse.com/ to learn more from the smartest minds in 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 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

“Your network is your net worth.” We have heard this advice for quite some time now, but many of you probably still wonder how to network the right way. If you’re one of those people, this episode will bring a ton of value to you. In this solo episode from the Art of Communication Podcast with Greg Rice, he shared 3 actionable steps you can take now to build and grow your network in 2021 at a time when we still cannot meet personally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first step is learning the fundamentals of networking, which includes understanding your current network better. The second step is networking in the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an adjustment that we need to make because we are only allowed to meet virtually. How can we leverage these virtual meetups? The last step is about growing your network because networking doesn’t stop with merely talking to the other person. Let’s listen to this episode and build your network in 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

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

What if I told you that in this cutthroat world of marketing, there is one system that goes undefeated and has even led to the winning of several presidential elections?In this episode, Phillip Stutts comes back to reveal some answers. Phillip has over 2 decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in political ad spend and has contributed to over 1,407 election victories, including 3 U.S. Presidential victories. He plays and wins the game of both political and corporate marketing on the highest level. He is now the author of the book, The Undefeated Marketing System.Don’t miss out on this episode, and tune in to find out more about Phillip and this system that is taking the marketing world by storm.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:50] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guest, Phillip Stutts Marketing Maverick  Achievements  Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Phillip’s data-driven marketing strategy  What you’ll find in the book  Committed vs. Interested  [05:51 - 21:27] The Undefeated Marketing System How do you understand your customer better? How it works in a political campaign  Finding the issues that are rising to the top  Building out the plan Build the brand  The example of the Trump campaign  The project Phillip ran  Breaking through 10,000 other ads Phillip shares a story about an eCommerce business  Building a huge Instagram following  Running insight reports for the client  Another story about a billion-dollar title company An interesting purchasing behavior among their clients Building a human connection A word from our sponsor [21:28 - 31:47] A Look at the Marketing that Changes of History Phillip talks about trends in the 2020 election that wasn’t as well known 21,500 voters could have changed history  The actions Biden took that worked  Phillip shares about the Bush v. Gore election  Out innovating competitors Winning more than you lose Engaging with Phillip’s data and analytics Utilizing customer data effectively Free data assessment  [31:48 - 38:56] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Always ask who not how RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Phillip Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “If you have a brand that is not in alignment with what the customer or the voter cares about, then they're gonna leave.” - Phillip Stutts“That’s why everybody struggles so much with digital marketing now because they don’t understand what they’re up against and it’s a science. I just figured out a formulaic system that I know works and I just wanted to put that out into the world.” - Phillip StuttsResources Mentioned: The Undefeated Marketing System Fire Them Now Contagious  Who not How Connect with Phillip on Twitter and Instagram. Go check out https://www.phillipstutts.com to learn even more about your customers.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

When you begin to heal and change, your relationships tend to follow, including with yourself. This was Dr. Nicole LePera’s experience as she found herself frustrated with her work as a therapist.Coming from a background of battling anxiety herself, she knew that she wanted better for herself and her clients, and after going on her own healing journey with the help of research and informed psychology, she began teaching these secrets on social media, creating a community of #selfhealers. She is also the author of the e-book, How to do the Work and the creator of the SelfHealers Circle.Dive right into this episode as we hear more about Dr. Nicole’s story and learn how to heal yourself from a trained psychologist.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:27] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Nicole LePera Self Healing  Author of How to do the Work Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Dr. Nicole shares a bit of her background  Born and raised in the city to older parents Fascination with people  Dealing with anxiety as a child  A desire to help herself and others get better [05:28 - 19:42] Navigating Your Passion with Your Purpose Dr. Nicole talks about the resolve to solve psychological problems Others focused  Understanding the adoption of roles or masks The decision-making process from a psychologist to working holistically The journey from college Seeing similar patterns client to client Changing your path responsibly  The now and the not yet Dr. Nicole’s journey  Learning how to pivot by breaking down the steps Realizing something needs to change  Speak your truth  Apply your truth A word from our sponsor [19:43 - 36:00] How to Heal Yourself The importance of connecting We all need connection at our core Changing relationships Finding your community  The work begins internally  Our relationship with ourselves  Who you know or what you know? A combination of both  Harnessing both to create change  A relationship that changed your life  Learning through a clinical supervisor  Never assume what the client needs Dr. Nicole talks about her current partner How to deal with change in a healthy way Our natural tendencies to avoid change  Making space to be honest with what is there  What makes people instigate change  Practice being conscious of ourselves every day [36:31 - 37:07] Closing Segment Dr. Nicole talks about who her book is for and how to get it Everyone who’s trying to heal but is having a hard time Model of holistic wellness  Why we’re stuck and how to pivot and create change  How to’s  Links below  RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Dr. Nicole Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I had come to realize, at that part of my healing journey, that I had a lifelong tendency of diluting my beliefs, my truth, and what it meant for me in favor of others.” - Dr. Nicole LePera“With healing and with changing come a lot of relationships that begin to shift and change.” - Dr. Nicole LePera“You’re subjective and I’m subjective, I’m constantly coloring everything that’s happening. So the more I can expand and create space and make choices… [the more] I can allow myself to create change.” - Dr. Nicole LePeraResources Mentioned: How to do the Work - Dr. Nicole LePera SelfHealers Circle Connect with Dr. Nicole on Instagram and YouTube. Go to https://yourholisticpsychologist.com/ and learn more about the power to heal yourself!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

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

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

There is a plethora of coaching and life advice out there and honestly… most of it sucks. Two-time #1Best-Selling author Mark Manson realized this and took to action to start giving people a practical, non-bullsh*t, and scientific approach to life.You may recognize Mark from his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - the most read non-fiction book of 2017. Since releasing the book, he has spoken at some of the most successful companies and top schools in the world with a mission to improve the public conversation around personal development and happiness. Don’t miss this episode, where you’ll find out from Mark, and his story, what can happen when you learn how to not give a f*ck.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:51] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guest, Mark Manson Two-time #1 Best-Seller Most read Non-fiction book of 2017 Small warning about the language content in this episode Mark gives some background  Growing up in Austin, Texas - conservative and traditional Rejecting the norms of society as a kid [06:53 - 11:30] A Compulsive Need for Honesty and Authenticity Mark continues his story  Starting his first business around relationship advice Obsession for authenticity in relationships  Going to college in Boston A word from our sponsor [11:31 - 23:19] Self-Help for People Who Hate Self-Help Mark talks about his self-discovery Graduating into a financial crash Learning how to work remotely  Going into blogging  The spark leading to writing philosophy  Gaining popularity Starting into research  The issues in relationships start within Relationship with the self-help industry  Self-help for people who hate self-help A break away from traditional philosophy  Mark’s story about getting invited to a conference An epidemic of narcissism in this industry [23:20 - 28:46] How to Not Give a F*ck Mark talks about the reasoning behind his book Free to write about all these topics  Confronting the norms Finding your real values The right thing at the right time for the right people  The after-effects of releasing the book Defying expectations  What the meteoric rise feels like [28:47 - 37:07] Closing Segment Who are we and why are we here? Mark talks about his journey becoming a successful author What it means to do something meaningful  Your relationship with others and yourself  Who you know or what you know? If you know the right people you’ll be fine How it relates to meaning - material vs. meaning How to engage with Mark Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “One thing I realized early on in my career was that I had this obsession for authentic relationships. Dishonesty or not portraying your true feelings, like - it just drives me crazy.” - Mark Manson“There’s no point in talking about the relationship stuff if you’re not going to talk about the individual first.” - Mark Manson“I think the people who are drawn to my work - they’re like me. They want to improve their lives, they want to be happier and have better relationships and feel better about themselves but they don’t buy into all the cheesy stuff.” - Mark MansonResources Mentioned: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck The Four Hour Work Week Everything is F*cked: A Message of Hope Connect with Mark on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Be sure to check out https://markmanson.net/ to learn more about getting life advice that doesn’t suck.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

Few things are as lucrative as investing in commercial real estate and even fewer people can truly lead others to find success in it than Anton Mattli. Anton, CEO of Peak Financing, has decades of experience in commercial and investment banking, private equity, and commercial real estate.He’s held senior management positions at major financial institutions all over the world - directing the structuring for Fortune 500 companies. Over the past years, Anton has been advising family offices, high net worth individuals, as well as private investment funds, in commercial real estate across Europe and the United States.So jump right in and get ready for some winning investment strategies or, if you will, a mini class on commercial real estate.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guest, Anton Mattli Peak Financing CEO Expert in commercial real estate Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Anton gives some background  Finance as a big part of the Swiss culture Joining one of the largest investment banks  The urge to become an entrepreneur The corporate background  [06:00 - 14:02] Winning Investment Strategies  Making the jump from corporate to entrepreneurship The feeling of being over your head The benefits of learning  The current state of commercial real estate  Some struggles and others flourish  The dips and the upticks  Where to start learning and getting into investing Learning and understanding the market  Advice around diversifying your funds rather than going all in  Warning signs of a bad syndication  Past experiences and track records  Know the company’s true involvement in previous deals When to ‘RUN’  A word from our sponsor [14:04 - 19:27] Mini Class on Commercial Real Estate Knowing good from bad deal terms Focus on cash flow  Cash on cash return  Appreciation and depreciation benefits Reit vs. investing with a syndicators  Reit - buying into a liquid fund  Syndications - expect that your money is on a long term hold Advantages and disadvantages Missteps rookie investors make Don’t succumb to FOMO Underestimating the amount of data you need to gather [19:28 - 26:14] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? If you don’t know it you can find the person who does  Brain to brain capacity  One relationship that lead to success The impact from networking right out of the gate  A senior manager that became a driving force  How to engage with Anton Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “That’s the reality when you try new things, not everything turns out right… there were a couple of times we felt in over our heads, but the advantages when you do that; you learn how to overcome it and you get more confident for future ventures…” - Anton Mattli“You have to be your own investment analyst. Even if you’re a passive investor, you need to spend a considerable amount of time analyzing these investments.” - Anton MattliConnect with Anton by emailing anton@peakfinancing.com, or on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out https://peakfinancing.com/ to dive deeper into commercial real estate investment opportunities.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

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