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Whether you know it or not, you have skills and abilities that lend themselves towards your calling in life, and the struggles you go through to get there are what will get you ready for it.Here to talk about that today is Levi Lusko, Pastor and pioneer of Fresh Life Church, which has now grown to have multiple locations including Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Wyoming. Levi is a world-class communicator and leader, and through online streaming, the ministry reaches around the world. Levi is also the author of the bestselling books Through the Eyes of a Lion, Swipe Right and most recently I Declare War. I’m looking forward to Levi’s insights today as we dive into why you shouldn't avoid struggle and instead lean into it and let it build you up.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:36] Opening Segment Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guests Levi Lusko Pastor of Fresh Life Church  Author of I Declare Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Levi gives some background into his life Moving around as a kid  The fire of calling  The passion to speak [05:37 - 18:44] Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Struggle  Levi shares around finding your calling  Find what makes you angry What do you enjoy doing  What do people ask your help with  Your definition of creativity Creativity and genius  The parallel of God as a creator  Levi talks about walking into his calling Starting in Bible College  Ministry is caught more than it’s taught  Finding mentorship Not looking for glamor  Putting in the work in the small things Develop your gift and character  Don’t despise small beginnings  Levi’s early days  The importance of education  Adhering to your learning style  A word from our sponsor [18:45 - 28:06] Following a Calling Levi talks about becoming a lead pastor  Not a stepping stone to bigger things  The best way to make a difference  Getting put on the platform  The desire to build something  The analogy of a butterfly fighting out of a cocoon  The current state of Levi’s church  Current locations and future locations  Online streaming  Levi’s most recent book  How to get out of your own way  Links below [28:07 - 33:59] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know? Two is better than one   Compounding strength and experience  ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Levi Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “If you find a calling… there’s gonna challenges, there’s gonna be hard days, there’s gonna be setbacks where you fall flat on your butt.” - Levi Lusko“It’s like that classic Michael Jordan quote, ‘It’s what’s done in empty gyms, that fills up stadiums one day…’ Don’t despise the day of small beginnings.” - Levi Lusko“If you’re just handed everything one day, it’ll destroy you if you don’t have the weight of character and integrity you built up over time to support that kind of intensity.” - Levi LuskoResources Mentioned:  I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself Audible Version Connect with Levi on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Go and check out https://levilusko.com/ and learn more about owning your struggle.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 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

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

Copywriting has to be one of the most important factors in the success of the launch of a business. Today, I have one of the best in the business, Kira Hug. Kira helps small business owners and SaaS companies sell their ideas, products, services, and programs through copy that creates meaningful conversation. She’s unique in her approach because she allows business owners to ‘own their weird,’ and be fully true to themselves. She is also the co-host of the Copywriter Club Podcast. I can’t wait to hear more from Kira’s story and learn more about winning copywriting that successfully launched for names like Jasmine Star and James Wedmore. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:40] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guest Kira Hug Host of Copywriter Club Podcast Copywriter for many big-name, successful launches Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Kira gives us some background Moving to Virginia during the awkward phase  Daughter of a pilot Always into community building and connection  Into art and creativity as a kid  Following the artist’s path  [06:41 - 16:52] Relationships Paving the Path to Success Kira talks about her college experience  Going to Virginia Tech for art  Starting in Graphic Design  Hanging out with a wide group of friends  Taking the different experiences into business  Relationships that led to a new path  Moving to NY from zero From Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Este Lauder  Turned off to the corporate world  Going into the nonprofit world  The insights to prioritize learning and growth over a paycheck  Disillusionment with corporate jobs Keeping the curiosity going till something sticks  The entrepreneurial itch  A word from our sponsor [16:53 - 25:53] Copywriting for Jasmine Star, and James Wedmore Kira talks about how she got started into copywriting Working at a startup  Hired to write copy for friends at first Encouraged by friends to keep doing copy  Kira’s ascension in the copy world  Finding good clients fast by investing in her brand  Invited to teach at a Mastermind retreat  Getting into the right room and saying yes  The progression to today Going into partnership  Hosing a podcast together  Creating a community for copywriters [25:54 - 35:30] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know?  People are always first  You have to bring something to the table  Success comes from connecting and community  Unlikely relationship that became a path to success Getting onto podcasts and networking  Example from Mike Kim  ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Kira Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I knew that I wasn’t ready to become an entrepreneur, but I knew that that was finally the direction that I saw myself moving…” - Kira Hug“I think the power of networking and being in the right room; if you can get in that right room with the right clients, it can be such a true game changer.” - Kira HugResources Mentioned: Copywriter Club Podcast Copywriter Club Facebook Group Spooked Podcasts The Copywriter Club Website Connect with Kira on Instagram and Twitter. Definitely go and check out https://kirahug.com/ to learn even 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 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

We’ve all heard of the impact that plastic has on the environment, and while most of us are concerned, few jump into action. Emma Rose Cohen is one such person who spends 98% of my time obsessing over single-use plastic waste and trying to figure out how to eliminate it from our daily lives.Emma is the CEO and Founder of the Final Straw, where her passion for sustainability met radical action by creating innovative and fun alternatives to single-use plastics. She launched Final’s first product, FinalStraw, on Kickstarter with a goal of raising $12,500. In a matter of weeks, the campaign raised $1.89 million and later went on to be featured on ABC’s Shark Tank. Let’s get right into Emma’s story and learn how making sexy straws and forks led her to world-renowned success while fueling her purpose with passion.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guests Emma Rose Cohen Final Straw Master from Harvard in sustainability Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Emma gives us some background High energy as a child  Entrepreneurial from a young age  School life  From partier to pragmatic  [06:00 - 17:23] Instant Kickstarter Success Emma shares about her time at Harvard Mentorship that led there The applicability of a Masters program Growing passion for sustainability  Humans are the only creatures that create unnatural waste  Figuring out what to do next  Miserable at the lab Skiing as a passion  Timing, luck, and hard work Emma talks about the tactics around building the business Starting on Kickstarter Test marketing with people first Building a pre-campaign strategy Early prototypes Working with friends to create a product The instant success  The experience  The moment people say yes A word from our sponsor [17:24 - 23:02] Making Sexy Straw and Forks Emma shares the growth since finding success Grateful for every sale, but not motivated by money Doing something innovative  New products Biggie Straw Literally, suck anything! Sustainability can be a fun thing Agents of change  Releasing the sexy fork and spork Moving beyond the straw Small steps towards a huge win The various experiences that go into it [23:03 - 29:07] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know?  Not mutually exclusive It’s impossible to be successful in business without connections You can learn more from others  ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Emma Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Humans are the only creatures in the world that create waste, and I think really, it’s just fundamentally a design flaw in both the systems and the products we’re creating.” - Emma Rose Cohen“To have an idea and be excited about it is one thing, but to have the world say YES… it’s like the most beautiful feeling.” - Emma Rose Cohen“Sustainability can be a sexy, fun, sparkly party - and that’s gonna bring a lot more eyeballs than the kind of traditional ‘Sarah McLachlan Peta’ vibe.” - Emma Rose CohenResources Mentioned: The Aligned Podcast The Surrender Experiment Connect with Emma on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Be sure to visit https://final.co/ to learn even 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 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 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

Today we’re jumping into the world of virtual reality with two of its visionaries. Jarom Sidwell is a Hollywood Visual Effects expert who is known for his work in films like Avengers, The Hobbit, Transformers, among many others and Bill Issler is a software developer who started his work all the way back in the ’80s, building several software applications that have become standards in certain industries. Through networking, they now put their expertise together to become innovators in the VR gaming space. I can’t wait to jump right into the conversation and learn more about their journey into partnership and the future of VR gaming!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:16] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad  I introduce today’s guests, Jarom Sidwell and Bill Issler VR gaming  Experience and work of both guests Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Jarom shares some of his backgrounds Growing up in Central California Farming and outdoor adventures  Bill shares some of his backgrounds Moved from Canada to SoCal Paper route as a kid  Going after what you want [05:17 - 16:50] The Venture into VR and Partnership Bill shares about his venture into Software  Getting into computing in college  Working in an engineering firm  Finding the niche  Jarom talks about his venture into films and VR First job at Digital Domain  Transformers as the first film  Working with Peter Jackson and other teams Going into VR  Bill’s path into VR  Using augmented reality within construction  Partnering with someone with their heart in the space  How Bill and Jarom connected  Reaching out through the website  Connecting over VR Ancient Jerusalem  ‘What’s next?’ Bill’s and Jarom’s lessons in partnerships Bill’s journey within Networking  Being open to new possibilities Having the same vision and focus A word from our sponsor [16:51 - 25:42] The Future of VR  Jarom talks about the game itself Links below  The premise of David vs. Goliath The moral lesson behind it The mechanics of the game Bill talks about his process Plot, gameplay, and graphics  Bringing it to life  The testing process  Thoughts around the future of VR gaming Work with Oculus  Scaling down the size  Where VR and AI collide  The storytelling aspect  Bill’s thoughts - thinking deeper [25:13 - 31:05] Closing Segment Who you know, or What you know?  Bill - tapping into networks Jarom - the need for people around you  ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Bill and Jarom  Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “It’s just amazing how the network continues to go if you’re ready for it… How daring and how adventurous are you in exploring some of those ideas?” - Bill Issler“The whole premise of the game is around you protecting your sheep and your flock… is every sheep precious? To what lengths would you go to save and support those that you love and surround you?” - Jarom Sidwell“As you’re growing your network and building your friendships I think it’s important to know that there’s tons of people with different skills that together can build something better than something better than yourself.” - Jarom SidwellResources Mentioned:  Immersive History Virtuous VR Gaming Connect with Jarom on Bill. Be sure to visit https://dvgthegame.com/.  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

Dan Lok is known as “the king of closing,” but his story didn’t always start out that way. As an immigrant from Hong Kong, Dan struggled to learn English and earn money for his family. He began side hustles at a young age leading him to enter debt up to $150,000. After studying with the greats and taking action, Dan became a self-made millionaire at 27, and an 8-figure entrepreneur soon after, leading to worldwide speaking engagements and becoming an author of his most recent book, Unlock It. Let’s dive right into the episode as we learn more about how Dan was able to overcome every obstacle in his way and build his net worth.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:17] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad  I introduce today’s guest Dan Lok Dragon 100 Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking Dan gives some background on his story  Born in Hong Kong  Troublemaker as a kid  Immigrated to Vancouver Going into business out of necessity  Dan talks about the conditions living in Vancouver The change in living and culture  Starting with no network [07:18 - 14:04] Moments of Overcoming the Obstacles  Dan talks about his English learning process Only making English speaking friends  Listening to and watching media  Full immersion  Facing stage fright  Dan shares the experience of his dad going bankrupt Looking hopelessness in the face Getting urgent about learning how to make money  Getting into side hustles  Getting into everything possible while doing school  [14:05 - 23:20] The Power of Leveraging Social Proof From side hustle to full-time business Failing 13 businesses  Learning copy from a mentor  Learning the gift of persuasion  “The million-dollar year” Dan talks about the story of making the cassette tape  Borrowing experience from other skilled people  Approaching high worth people and building off that  The cassette tape  Building off of social proof Dan’s approach  A word from our sponsor [23:21 - 37:47] Building Your Net Worth Dan tells a story about a unique phone call  Experiencing harsh rejection  “This will never happen again”  Moving to sales and closing  Learning on the job  Learning business through prospects  Getting into affiliate marketing and online marketing From mentoring to seminars Answering the demand for more content Burning out from the constant teaching  Exploding because social media  Dan’s various companies  Dan’s tips for being a better salesperson  High-ticket closing Make the prospect the salesperson  “What would you like to do next?”  The Doctor Frame - example Resources  It’s not about closing  [37:48 - 41:23] Closing Segment Who you know, or What you know?  Half the formula is who you know, the other is who knows you  ThE RaNdOm RoUnd How to engage with Dan Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I learned at an early age - You don’t ask, you don’t get…” - Dan Lok“I was speaking and teaching business owners but unlike most, a majority of my revenue comes from DOING what I teach.” - Dan Lok“We don’t sell, we turn the prospect into a salesperson. We let the prospect do most of the speaking… When you say something it means something; when the prospect says something it means everything.” - Dan LokResources Mentioned:  Unlock It Dragon 100 Free High Ticket Closers Course The Hard Things About Hard Things Connect with Dan on Instagram and YouTube. Be sure to visit https://danlok.com/ to learn 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 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 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