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Today we’re talking with Patti B. Johnson… a renowned expert in change management and strategic communications.  Patti is the founder and former CEO of PeopleResults, a consulting firm she launched and led for over 18 years… culminating in a successful private equity acquisition last year. She's also the author of the bestseller…  “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life!” In the book… Patti offers actionable strategies for initiating meaningful change in both your professional life and in your life… life. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors and her writing… Patti also hosts the podcast Be a Wave Maker: Conversations on Change. Her insights have been featured in major publications like  The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Fast Company.  She’s inspiring and equipping people to lead change wherever it’s needed…  and I’m excited for this conversation. ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here  Find it on Spotify: Click here  Find it on Anchor: Click here  Find it on Google: Click here Episode Summary: Change can be daunting, exciting, and messy all at once, but it's also where innovation and growth begin. In this episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews dives into a conversation with Patti B Johnson, change expert, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life.  Together, they explore actionable strategies for navigating and initiating meaningful change in your work and personal life. Whether you're facing change that chose you or seeking to create waves intentionally, this episode has the insights you need. What You'll Learn: How to Identify Your Wave: Discover how to focus your energy on changes that truly matter—whether it's a dream you've chosen or a wave that found you. Overcoming Fear: Learn Patti's tips for tackling imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-doubt so you can move forward with confidence. The Power of Think, Know, Do: Understand Patti's unique framework to ensure you're prepared, informed, and ready to act with impact. Momentum Builders: Find out how to maintain momentum and celebrate progress to avoid burnout during big changes. Surrounding Yourself with Wave Makers: Hear inspiring strategies for creating an "idea circle" and leveraging collaboration to amplify your efforts. Why You’ll Love It: Patti brings decades of experience as a change strategist, entrepreneur, and leader, sharing wisdom and practical examples that will inspire you to embrace change as a force for good. Plus, Mitch and Patti’s conversation is filled with humor, humility, and actionable advice—making it a must-listen for dreamers, doers, and wave makers alike. Links & Resources: Get Patti’s book: Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life → [Click here] Check out Patti’s podcast: Be a Wave Maker: Conversations on Change Learn more about Patti and her work → [PattiBJohnson.com] RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you like this episode… we think you’ll dig these too! Bestselling Author and Successful Entrepreneur - Jamie Kern Lima on Dumping The Doubt!  (Click Here) The Biggest Loser’s Jillian Michaels: “This Might Surprise You!” (Click Here) Poet, Author and Emmy-Award Winning TV Producer - Dr. Donny Jackson: “Bet On Yourself!” (Click Here) Join the Conversation: What’s the wave you want to create? Share your thoughts and takeaways from this episode on social media with #DreamThinkDo and #BeAWaveMaker. And… hey… I’m curious (as always!).   What’s something that stood out to you?  What’s something that clicked? More importantly… what’s something you’re going to experiment with as a result of hearing from Patti? Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Mitch introduces Episode 414 with a focus on navigating change and making waves in life and work. 1:00 Introduction of Patti B. Johnson, author of Make Waves and founder of People Results. 2:00 Patti shares her journey from corporate consulting to launching and selling her successful business. 4:00 Discussion on identifying your "wave"—choosing meaningful changes to focus on. 7:00 Patti explains the balance between solving problems intentionally and avoiding chaos for chaos' sake. 10:00 Advice for leaders on narrowing focus and prioritizing impactful changes. 13:00 Strategies for navigating fears, including identifying specific fears and starting with manageable steps. 17:00 Mitch shares insights on creating a safe environment for progress and learning from mistakes. 19:00 Patti introduces her "Think, Know, Do" framework for achieving meaningful change. 22:00 Examples of how the framework works in practice, including Patti’s entrepreneurial journey. 28:00 Discussion on building and sustaining momentum through strategic milestones and celebrating progress. 32:00 Importance of acknowledging setbacks and staying adaptable while persisting toward goals. 35:00 Patti highlights the value of creating an "idea circle" and involving others early in the change process. 37:00 Example of a collaborative idea dinner that generated support and actionable insights for a new business. 40:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflections on Patti’s "Think, Know, Do" framework and its synergy with Dream Think Do. Encouragement to embrace intentional, meaningful change and celebrate progress.

We’re talking with… Jason Silver.  Jason has founded multiple companies… but he’s also quick to point out that he’s also the proud founder of two kids! (He has two boys!)    He was able to play a key role scaling Airbnb in its earlier days.  And… his most recent endeavor has been on the forefront of our current AI revolution… and he was in AI before it was the cool thing to do!  Jason will tell you that he gets his biggest thrill by helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work.  But he’ll also be quick to point out that parenting AND surfing come in at the top of the list too! Today, Jason advises a startup portfolio valued in the billions on how to build great… lasting companies that people actually enjoy working for.  And… he’s just written a book called, Your Grass is Greener Use What You Have. Get What You Want... At Work and In Life. Your Grass Is Greener is not about how to find your purpose or find a mythical new job you’re somehow you’re supposed to enjoy for the rest of your career. Instead, it’s about how to transform your approach to work so ANY job will instantly get better… in real world ways! And we’re going to dive into THAT today!   MORE INFO ON JASON SILVER GET JASON’S BOOK: CLICK HERE MORE ABOUT JASON: http://www.yourgrassisgreener.com FIND JASON ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silverjay/   HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING A LIFE COACH? Seriously… have you ever thought about launching your own Life Coaching or Success Coaching business… but you’ve wondered how to do it?  Well… we’ve got you covered! Check out “The 5 Critical Questions” training!  It will get you the five most important questions you need to ask yourself in order to launch YOUR own Six-Figure Coaching Practice!  Grab the training here: www.MitchMatthews.com/5CQ    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… be sure to check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS.”   It’s designed for Coaches and Speakers and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   IN THIS EPISODE… YOU WILL LEARN: Jason’s Journey: How he went from feeling uninspired at work to discovering a passion for his role, without switching companies or positions. Mindset Shifts for Job Satisfaction: Why happiness at work often begins with mindset, and how to start seeing your job in a new light. Practical Tips for Enjoying Work: Jason’s top strategies for increasing job satisfaction, such as setting small goals, creating meaningful interactions with coworkers, and finding purpose in everyday tasks. Making faster decisions: The one question that will help you to make faster(and better) decisions! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: 3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump! - An interview with Bestselling Author Antonio Neves: mitchmatthews.com/241/ Follow YOUR Curiosity - An interview with PAKA founder, Kris Cody: mitchmatthews.com/396/ Embracing your True Identity and Living Fearlessly - An inspiring interview with Jamie Winship: mitchmatthews.com/394/     I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  What did you think of Jason’s great questions? More importantly… I’m curious. (Like always!)   What strategy or question resonated with you?   More specifically… what’s something (BIG or small) YOU want to try as a result?    Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now!   They’ll thank you! And hey… remember… I’m rooting for you! Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Mitch introduces Episode 413, titled “Unlocking Your Potential: Asking the Right Questions to 10X Your Results.” 0:21 Mitch shares excitement about tools for immediate use, especially for overcoming burnout and improving decision-making. 1:00 Promotion of Mitch’s “Five Critical Questions” training, available at his website. 3:00 Introduction of guest Jason Silver, a successful entrepreneur and author of Your Grass is Greener. 4:35 Jason shares his journey from scaling Airbnb to being at the forefront of the AI industry. 6:00 Jason discusses his book’s message about transforming any job by changing how we approach tasks. 8:30 First tactic: Align tasks with enjoyment to increase productivity and job satisfaction. 11:00 Jason describes an exercise to identify enjoyable tasks versus daily activities. 14:00 Discussion on avoiding “best practices” that don’t align with personal strengths. 17:20 Jason shares a practical sentence to help people frame requests to align work with strengths. 20:00 Mitch and Jason discuss the power of intentional decision-making. 24:00 Jason explains the question “Whose decision is this?” as a key to faster decisions. 28:30 Discussion on the importance of clear roles in decision-making processes. 32:00 Jason talks about identifying opportunities with the question: “What would need to be true?” 35:00 Story of applying this question at Airbnb to achieve near-10x results. 39:00 Discussion on how this question overcomes “can’t” statements to find solutions. 42:00 Mitch’s Minute: Mitch reflects on the power of asking “What would need to be true?” and encourages listeners to apply this question to their own big goals.  

Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll start working on THAT once I’m done with this big project!”  Or… “I’m really going to get started on that goal once we’re on the other side of the holidays.”  Or… “I’m really going to start making time for ME… once I get this off my plate.” Ever been there?  Well… if you’re like me (and many of my Coaching Clients)... you tell yourself that but THEN… on the other side of that project… the holidays… or getting that thing off your plate… something else fills that time and you never get started on the thing you REALLY want to do… experience or achieve. Yup… that phenomenon is what we call “The Illusion of Future Time.” And in THIS episode we not only talk about “The Illusion of Future Time” and how it can sneak in and kill your big dreams and goals… before you even get started. But we also dig into tools to help you to BEAT the “Future Time Illusion!” It’s a deep dive!  That means it’s just you and me!  And we are going to have fun.  So let’s get to it! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: I give my conversation with Yoga expert James Miller a shout out!  So if you want to check that out… you can listen in here: mitchmatthews.com/248   Want some help with setting goals and making them STICK? Join me for an episode called “How to Set Goals that will STICK!:” mitchmatthews.com/107  Don’t forget to check out my most recent conversation with Chase Jarvis about breaking free from the “Half-Lived Life:” www.mitchmatthews.com/411 ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS:  Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here MORE ON THIS EPISODE: START SMALL: If I could give you 40 hours to work on THAT THING... would you take it? REMEMBER: 15 minutes a day + 5 days a week + 52 weeks a year = 65 hours over a year. 15 minutes doesn't feel like enough to a PERFECTIONIST! So… watch out for the "PERFECTIONIST DILEMA" KEY:  “Don't focus on PERFECTION... focus on PROGRESS!” Avoid the "Figure It Out Fallacy:" Agree with yourself to FIGURE IT OUT AS YOU GO! Ask yourself... "Who can I be learning from?" Pablo Picasso said,  "Action is the foundations key to all success." LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! Okay… THIS was fun.  But I’m curious (as always!).   What’s something that stood out to you?  What’s something that resonated with YOU? More importantly… what’s something you’re going to try with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… share this with a friend and ask them to join you on the journey of beating the “Illusion of Future Time” and get started on that BIG DREAM or GOAL… right now! Let’s do this!   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 - Introduction to the concept of "The Illusion of Future Time." 1:26 - Mitch shares a story of a recent coaching client struggling with feeling "stuck" despite outward success. 2:39 - Discussion on the Dream, Think, Do framework and the importance of taking intentional action. 5:02 - Breaking down the illusion that we’ll have more time in the future. 6:07 - "The Future Time Illusion" defined as a false belief that leads to delaying meaningful pursuits. 8:05 - The challenge of waiting for retirement or the "perfect time" to start big dreams. 10:20 - First strategy: Start small with as little as 15 minutes a day to make progress on big goals. 15:16 - Mitch shares inspiring stories of individuals who achieved significant progress by starting small. 18:13 - The "Perfectionist Dilemma" and the importance of focusing on progress, not perfection. 21:09 - Second strategy: Avoid the "Figure It Out Fallacy," recognizing that learning happens as you go. 24:00 - Emphasizing the value of celebrating small wins to avoid burnout and stay motivated. 27:26 - Story from a speaker mastermind on how recognizing small wins fuels long-term success. 28:45 - The power of storytelling in effective communication and connecting with others. 30:21 - Final strategy: "Who Can I Be Learning From?" to accelerate growth by seeking mentors. 34:46 - Reminder to give yourself permission to get additional training in areas of interest. 37:00 - Quoting Pablo Picasso: "Action is the foundation key to all success." 38:15 - Encouragement to take small but consistent actions rather than waiting for perfection. 40:12 - Wrapping up with the classic story of "The Tortoise and the Hare" to illustrate consistent, steady progress. 41:08 - Mitch’s final message: Start now, invite friends, and make a daily commitment to work on dreams.

Chase Jarvis is back!  Chase is an award-winning artist, a serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author! He’s also one of the most influential photographers of the past decade.  Chase’s work has been featured in fine art shows across the USA, Europe and the Middle East… and he’s created campaigns for brands like Apple, Nike, and Red Bull. In episode 236 of DREAM THINK DO… we talked with Chase about one of his other amazing books called “Creative Calling” which went on to be an instant bestseller! BUT… today… we’re talking about his brand new book:  “Never Play it Safe - A practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity and a Life You Love!” In THIS book… Chase is challenging us to look at how we live.  It’s packed with stories from some of the world’s top performers… along with stories from ordinary people who have gone on to do extraordinary things! This book is your practical guide to dreaming bigger… thinking better and doing more of what you were put on the planet… so you can truly build the life you want! I’m excited for this convo… so let’s get to it!     FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CHASE: Website: www.chasejarvis.com  Chase’s New book: www.chasejarvis.com/book Find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TRBuTr    RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Check out Chase’s first time on DREAM THINK DO when we talked about how Creativity is not a skill. It’s a habit! www.mitchmatthews.com/236  Check out Antonio Neves’ most recent visit to DREAM THINK DO when we talked about the “5 Keys to Having Your BEST Day… daily!” www.mitchmatthews.com/410  If it’s finally time to write YOUR next book… check out my most recent conversation with Lise Cartwright where we discuss the “3 Lesser-Known [but wildly important] reasons to write a book THIS YEAR! [And… 3 ways to get started fast!]” www.mitchmatthews.com/406        ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! It may not surprise you at all but I loved this convo!  Loved it. Chase brought great wisdom and some awesome stories! I’m curious (as always!).   What’s something that stood out to you?  What’s something that clicked? More importantly… what’s something you’re going to experiment with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Introduction with the quote: "Do not be afraid of death. Be afraid of the half-lived life." 1:00 Mitch introduces Chase Jarvis and his new book, Never Play It Safe: A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life That You Love. 2:00 Chase shares his journey with CreativeLive and how it inspired the new book. 5:00 Chase reflects on the best things in life happening outside of your comfort zone. 7:00 Discussion on the illusion of safety and how real growth happens beyond "safe" choices. 8:30 Exploration of Helen Keller’s quote: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." 10:00 Chase talks about being intentional in choosing the problems you want in life. 12:00 The seven levers to living fully, starting with directing your attention to what matters. 15:00 Chase discusses how writing the book helped him rediscover his path. 18:00 Focus on attention and creativity, and reclaiming both from modern distractions. 22:00 Story about Brené Brown and focusing on the opinions that truly matter. 25:00 Importance of daily clarity and journaling to guide your life’s direction. 28:00 The significance of communication in pursuing a meaningful life. 31:00 Chase encourages listeners to take bold action toward their dreams. 42:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on avoiding the "half-lived life" and embracing bold decisions to live fully.  

Antonio Neves is back!  I could go on and on about Tony’s achievements and here’s just a short list! He’s the founder of the Man Morning community! He’s the author of the international bestselling book Stop Living on Autopilot Tony’s an award-winning journalist (NBC, PBS, MTV Networks). He’s a success coach for married professionals with kids! He’s one of the best freeegin’ keynote speakers in the world.   And he’s an incredible husband to an amazing bride… and he’s a loving dad to two beautiful kiddos! AND… as of today… he’s a FIVE TIME GUEST on DREAM THINK DO! In the past… we’ve talked about: Surrounding yourself with the right people AND how to do that! We’ve talked throughs specific strategies to be a BOLDER… HAPPIER you! We’ve also dug into some of the surprising secrets of highly successful people! And… in the OG… one of the first podcast episodes I EVER recorded… we talked about how it’s not about where you start… it’s about where you intentionally put yourself. Whew… it’s a LONG list and it represents some true GOLD.  I’ll put links to all of them in the show notes… BUT lately… I’ve been seeing Tony get MORE done… on stages all over the country… on social media… showing up and offering up true wisdom and heart… AND I’m hearing about fun projects and cool stuff his family is doing… so I reached out and asked, “BROTHER… how are you getting all this done?” He shot me back a link to the coolest tool! It’s a tool to help you plan your day… so you can have the best freeegin’ day every day! So we’re going to talk about what he’s doing… step by step. So YOU can have your best day… daily.  It’s not too crazy… if you know what you’re doing!  Let’s get to it! MORE ABOUT TONY NEVES: Tony’s website: https://theantonioneves.com/ Tony’s 1 PAGE PLANNER: 1-day planner Tony’s “Stop Living on Auto-Pilot” bestselling book: Click here Man Morning: https://www.manmorning.com We talked about the surprising brain-health benefits of weightlifting.  Here’s the study I was referencing: Click here EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this powerful and fun episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: “DTD” to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Connect with People Who Will help you Live the Best Life: https://mitchmatthews.com/372/  3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump!: https://mitchmatthews.com/241/ Don’t Rush The Mountain Top: www.mitchmatthews.com/077  It’s Not About Where You Start!: www.mitchmatthews.com/004    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click hereLET’S HEAR FROM YOU! It may not surprise you at all but I loved this convo!   Tony always brings the wisdom and the heart… and today was no exception! I’m curious (as always!).   What’s something that stood out to you?  What’s something that resonated?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to experiment with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Cassidyy Atkins is joining us. Cassidyy is a Media Strategist and Podcast Producer and she’s been empowering and equipping Content Creators and Entrepreneurs for over a decade. She and her team help to produce hundreds of chart-topping shows on Apple!  (Podcasts like DREAM THINK DO… for example.) And she’s helped produce episodes with people like Tony Robbins, Chalene Johnson, Pat Flynn and Michael Hyatt. Cassidyy is a “secret weapon” because she’s all about helping her clients to maximize every minute of their shows… through repurposing of their content for social media, online courses and more!  As a result, she’s helped to generate millions of dollars for her Content Creators  Cassidyy is awesome at identifying trends and big opportunities that are around the corner… so I’m VERY excited to talk with her about the future of Podcasting… and why YOU… yes YOU… should think about jumping in! So let’s get to it! MORE ABOUT CASSIDYY: Email about Podcasting: Support@creativepodcastco.com Cassidyy Atkins’ website: creativepodcastco.com Creativepodcastco on Insta: instagram.com/creativepodcastco CHECK OUT MITCH’S RECENT EPISODE on the “STATE OF THE UNION” of PODCASTING: https://mitchmatthews.com/401/ EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this episode. EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!  Click here to find out more about this incredible event!  (And remember… Cassidyy is going to be there!)  We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!   It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: You knew the question was coming.  So… let’s get to it. How about YOU?  What questions (big or small) do YOU still have about the podcasting world… and/or starting your own podcast? Just think about it.  You could have a “limited release” podcast with just 10 episodes… but THAT would give you the excuse to have fun conversations with REALLY interesting people.   And it would be something that would allow you to spark really interesting convos at parties and networking events.   YOU could do it! So… as Cassidyy said, “Why not YOU!?!” Let’s go! Leave a comment below or shoot us an email and let us know!   And hey… if you leave/send a question… I WILL get back to you! And seriously… we LOVE hearing from YOU!!! Let’s do this! Mitch Minute By Minute: 0:02 Introduction to Episode 409 and the topic "Unleash Your Voice." 0:31 Mitch introduces Cassidyy Atkins, the podcast producer behind Dream Think Do, and shares how she's contributed to the podcast's success. 1:29 Cassidyy's journey as a media strategist and podcast producer, working with big names like Tony Robbins and Michael Hyatt. 2:21 Cassidyy’s upcoming session at EncouragerCon, and Mitch shares a special discount code for listeners. 3:56 Cassidyy's unique approach to helping clients, including maximizing content and generating millions in revenue. 5:15 The power of podcasting for building connections with influential people and growing influence. 6:00 Discussion on how podcasting provides access to conversations with high-profile individuals and helps create a platform for important voices. 8:09 Mitch and Cassidyy talk about the benefits of podcasting as an excuse to have meaningful conversations with people you admire. 10:00 Cassidyy emphasizes that podcasting opens opportunities for anyone, no matter their setup, to connect with influential figures. 11:36 How podcasting creates a platform where you’re not just gaining access but providing a valuable service for guests. 12:17 The positive impact of podcasting on influence and growing connections with audiences. 13:00 Mitch shares examples of how his podcasting journey led to conversations with prominent figures and deepened connections with his audience. 16:00 Cassidyy shares insights on the power of consistency in podcasting and the importance of speaking from conviction, not for likes or virality. 18:00 The need to overcome fears when starting a podcast and how that often mirrors internal struggles. 20:00 Mitch highlights the importance of going beyond the initial doubts and embracing podcasting as a tool for personal growth. 22:00 Discussion on how podcasting helps solidify your thoughts and builds clarity around your message and beliefs. 24:00 Podcasting as a "golden key" to unlocking new opportunities and deepening relationships with listeners. 28:00 Cassidyy shares the benefits of podcasting for content creators, coaches, and speakers in amplifying their message and repurposing content efficiently. 30:00 Mitch emphasizes how podcasting provides continuous engagement with listeners and helps solidify personal and business growth. 32:00 The role of podcasting in creating meaningful relationships with audiences and providing long-term value. 35:00 Mitch and Cassidyy discuss how podcasting is a low-risk, high-impact tool that allows for creative freedom and flexibility. 40:00 Cassidyy talks about the global reach of podcasts and how they allow creators to build communities around the world. 42:00 The importance of being authentic and allowing the podcasting platforms to help you find your people. 45:00 Mitch and Cassidyy discuss the stages of podcasting, starting with the "Should I?" phase and moving through messy beginnings to finding your voice and audience. 52:00 The power of podcasting in solidifying your voice and creating deep connections with listeners. 54:00 Discussion on finding your people and the surprising ways podcasting can connect you with an audience that resonates deeply with your message. 57:00 Cassidyy explains the freedom to create and repurpose content across multiple platforms, reducing the effort while amplifying the reach. 1:01:00 Finding the funding stage—when and how to monetize your podcast through sponsors, affiliates, and leveraging your business ecosystem. 1:08:00 The freedom to run stage—embracing the creative freedom podcasting provides and continuing to explore and evolve your content. 1:12:00 Cassidyy and Mitch emphasize the power of owning your RSS feed and the importance of free speech in the podcasting space. 1:14:00 Mitch's Minute: Final thoughts on podcasting as a tool for personal freedom and creative exploration.

How does someone land their dream job… right out of college? How does someone position themselves to create some of the biggest breakout products in the tech industry? How does someone walk alongside some of the most successful people in the world?  Well… that’s what we’re talking about in THIS episode… and you might be surprised to find that someone who’s done just that will be quick to tell you that he wasn’t motivated by ambition… but instead… by enthusiasm and passion. That’s right. Tom Conrad is joining us!  Tom is living a true DREAM THINK DO life!  He dreamed of working for Apple as a kid… and pursued that goal.  While going to the University of Michigan… he secured an internship with Apple… and after a bold conversation… he wound up being recruited by Apple after graduating. In addition to his experience at Apple… Tom’s been a vital part of some significant successes. For example… he was a co-creator and Chief Technology officer and Executive Vice President of Product at Pandora… which he helped take from zero to 80 million users. He was the VP of Product for Snap… where he worked side by side with Evan Spiegel. (If you don’t know… Evan became the youngest billionaire in the world in 2015.) Tom’s now the CEO for Zero… a metabolic health app which is on a mission to extend the lifespan and the health span of the human race.  He’s helped the app to grow to almost 14 million users AND… sidebar… they have a 4.8 in the Apple store… with over 435,000 ratings… which is wildly impressive! Now… along with these big wins… Tom is also quick to point to some setbacks along the way.  And we’ll talk about those as well… and what Tom learned from them!  It’s a great conversation… so let’s get to it! WHERE TO FIND TOM: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tconrad Zero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerolongevity A recent article Tom wrote on Medium: Click here EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this episode. EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! Tom’s living the DREAM THINK DO life! He’s stayed open and he’s been willing to experiment and learn as he goes… and it’s made all the difference!  It was incredible to learn from his journey! Okay… let’s get to it!   You KNOW I’m going to ask… because I am ALWAYS curious about YOU and what YOU heard.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let me know. And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch Minute By Minute: 0:31 Mitch introduces Tom Conrad’s impressive career in the tech industry, mentioning his roles at Apple, Pandora, and Snap. 1:29 Overview of Tom's journey, from working at Apple to his involvement in creating Pandora and becoming CEO of Zero. 2:21 How enthusiasm and passion, not ambition, can guide your career and open doors of opportunity. 3:00 How to save at EncouragerCon with a special discount for just Dream Think Do listeners! 4:00 Tom reflects on his childhood dream of working at Apple and how it became a reality. 5:15 Discussion on Tom's internship at Apple and the bold move he made to secure his dream job. 7:06 Tom talks about the impact of that bold conversation and how it led to a job offer. 8:09 Mitch and Tom discuss the importance of taking risks and having bold conversations to achieve career goals. 10:00 Tom shares his early career experiences at Micro Center, which helped build his confidence. 12:00 Tom emphasizes the role of passion over ambition in guiding his career path. 13:00 Tom discusses how serendipity and being in the right place at the right time contributed to his success. 15:00 Mitch highlights Tom's success in building Pandora from the ground up to 80 million users. 18:00 Tom shares the story of joining Savage Beast (later Pandora) after a bold conversation with the CEO. 20:00 Tom reflects on the setbacks he faced during his career and what he learned from those experiences. 22:00 Discussion about Tom’s work at Pandora and the importance of creating a simple user experience with cutting-edge algorithms. 24:00 Tom shares his journey of learning from failures, like his experience with Quibi, and how he turned them into lessons. 28:00 Tom and Mitch discuss the importance of perseverance even when faced with setbacks and challenges. 30:00 Tom talks about his current role as CEO of Zero and his mission to improve people's health and longevity. 32:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on the importance of staying passionate, taking bold steps, and learning from both successes and failures.

Today… we’re talking with one of my favorite humans… Calina Mishay. Cal… first joined me… way back… on episode 185.  And if you follow Cal… you know she’s doing some amazing work as an artist based in Texas.   She grew up in a small town and overcame a lot!  She started to build a flourishing art career and then a few years ago, Cal expanded her work and started tackling urban street art… making these amazing 3 story-high murals in small towns around the US.  As she’s been doing it… she’s also infusing new life into these small towns where she’s doing these murals… and she’s been uncovering all these amazing stories and hidden gems in these small towns too. And guess what? NOW Cal is bringing these stories to the world through her brand new TV show called… “Cal’s Hometown Revival!” It’s been a heck of a journey to get here…  I’m soooo excited for this conversation… so let’s get to it!   LINKS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CAL: Cal’s TV SHOW: https://www.calshometownrevival.com/ Cal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calinamishay/ Cal’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Calinamishay/   CAL’S PAST DTD EPISODE: Be sure to check out Cal’s first time on DREAM THINK DO: Painting BIG WALLS and BREAKING through BIG FEARS with Calina Mishay! www.mitchmatthews.com/185 EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s “other” PODCAST called:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!  But then again… I ALWAYS love talking with people who are out there living the DREAM THINK DO life… and that’s Cal!  She took two things she’s passionate about BIG ART and SMALL TOWNS and combined them to make something magical!  And now… there’s going to be a TV show about it! It’s soooo awesome! Okay… let’s get to it!   You KNOW I’m going to ask… because I am curious.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch   Minute By Minute: 0:31 The story of reconnecting with Calina on the anniversary of her previous episode. 1:29 Calina's achievements over the past six years, combining her passions for big art and small towns into a new TV show. 2:21 Introduction of Calina's new TV show that combines her art and small-town revitalization. 2:44 How to save on EncouragerCon! Discount code just for Dream Think Do listeners. 5:15 Calina's journey from episode 185 to now, including her work as a muralist. 6:00 Calina's background and early life in a small town in Texas. 7:06 Calina's transition from college to becoming a successful muralist. 8:09 The impact of Calina's murals on small towns and the community. 10:00 Calina's experience of bringing her murals to small towns and the connections she made. 11:36 The creation and impact of Calina's first mural in her hometown. 12:00 The importance of community and support in Calina's journey. 12:17 Calina's commitment to making her supporters proud. 13:00 The significant role of small towns in Calina's career and TV show. 15:00 The inspiration and journey behind Calina's TV show. 16:00 The organic development of the TV show and the support from her community. 18:00 The passion and grassroots nature of Calina's TV show. 19:00 The challenges and joys of filming the first episodes of the TV show. 20:00 The spontaneity and authenticity of the show. 21:00 Calina's experience of being out of her comfort zone during filming. 22:00 The importance of capturing genuine moments and stories in the show. 24:00 Calina's approach to celebrating small towns and the people within them. 26:00 The potential for the TV show to inspire and impact others. 28:00 The vision for future seasons and highlighting other artists and muralists. 30:00 Calina's viral Instagram post and the story behind it. 32:00 Calina's personal journey of faith and finding peace. 34:00 The impact of God's love on Calina's life and work. 36:00 The mission of the TV show to spread love, positivity, and the importance of small-town stories. 38:00 The significance of grassroots support and community involvement in the show's success. 40:00 How listeners can support Calina's show and get involved. 42:00 Calina's encouragement for others to pursue their dreams and believe in themselves. 44:00 Mitch's Minute: Key thoughts and take aways! Final thoughts on Calina's story, the power of small-town connections, and the importance of taking steps towards big dreams.  

Lise Cartwright is BACK!!!  I’m so excited for this. Since Lise Cartwright has been on DREAM THINK DO 3 times… you probably remember that she’s a bestselling nonfiction author of ______ 37 books! She’s also a true business strategist and coach. If you ask her… she’ll tell you… she’s obsessed with helping creatives grow an online business they love!  She’s the founder of Hustle & Groove… which is a powerful online resource for helping you grow a profitable business with ease.  Through her books, memberships, and coaching… she’s helped thousands of people on their journey to developing a business that’s easy, fun, and profitable. AND… I’m VERY honored and excited to say that she’ll be one of our AMAZING speakers at EncouragerCON this year!  She spoke last year… but we had to do her talk remotely… and even though she wasn’t in the room… she blew people away! But this year… she’s going to be BE IN THE HOUSE!!!   And I can’t flippin’ wait! To tide me over until EncouragerCON… I wanted to have Lise back on DREAM THINK DO and I can’t wait.   So let’s get started!   MORE INFO ON LISE: website: www.hustleandgroove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisecartwrightnz Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/lisecarter  EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US!   Check out Mitch’s “other” PODCAST called:    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   LISE CARTWRIGHT ON PAST DTD EPISODES: The Secret Solution to Worry: www.mitchmatthews.com/189  Breaking out and Creating More of the LIFE You WANT: www.mitchmatthews.com/110  The $1000 / Month Side Hustle: www.mitchmatthews.com/015  LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!  But then again… I ALWAYS love talking with Lise! She’s created a true DREAM THINK DO life and I love it! Okay… let’s get to it!  You KNOW I’m going to ask… because I am curious.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! - Mitch Minute By Minute:  0:00 Introduction to Episode 404 and welcoming Lise Cartwright. 0:25 Get to know Lise! (Yes, she really did write 48 books!) 1:16 Discussion on Lise's work in helping creatives grow an online business through her platform, Hustle and Groove. 3:00 A look into Lise's upcoming session at EncouragerCon and how you can get in the room! 4:00 Lise talks about her writing journey, starting in 2014, and achieving 48 books in 10 years. 5:18 Discussion on the importance of publishing a book for connection with your audience. 6:28 Lise emphasizes that having a book allows you to connect with people in a deeper way compared to social media. 7:50 Books offer a unique opportunity to reach people who prefer different learning methods (reading over audio or video). 9:00 Writing a book can help solidify your thoughts and beliefs, providing clarity and focus. 10:00 Lise discusses the strategy of breaking a longer book into a series of shorter books to cater to shorter attention spans. 11:18 The advantage of self-publishing is the flexibility to structure your book in a way that best serves your audience. 13:00 Lise's recent strategy involved breaking one book into five smaller books, including workbooks, to provide practical exercises and actionable steps. 15:00 Books can serve as a stepping stone to more extensive programs or coaching, helping people engage with your content at different levels. 16:30 The importance of meeting your audience where they are and offering them content that is easy to digest and apply. 18:00 Discussion on the concept of "airplane books" - books that are short enough to be read on a single flight, providing quick and impactful insights. 20:00 Encouragement to mine existing content (blog posts, social media, emails) to create a book, making the process more manageable. 21:00 Using modern tools to transcribe spoken content into written form, making book writing accessible even for those who prefer speaking over writing. 22:00 Example of using Zoom to record content that can be transcribed and edited into a book. 24:00 Lise's recent book took five hours to create by repurposing existing content and organizing it effectively. 26:00 The benefits of creating multiple books to provide continuous engagement and value to your audience. 28:00 Lise's excitement about attending EncouragerCon in person this year for deeper connection and engagement. 30:00 Mitch's Minute: Final thoughts on the importance of not waiting for a "perfect" idea to write a book - just start with your unique perspective.

Jon Housholder is our guest!  Jon is the co-owner of Unrivaled Films. He writes… directs… edits and produces critically acclaimed and beloved documentaries and docuseries for major streaming services and the big TV networks. Unrivaled Films also creates viral music videos AND they’ve created some of the coolest TV commercials for big brands that have been shown around the world! He’s won multiple emmys and he’s been able to interview and work with some of the biggest names in NASCAR, professional sports and Hollywood! And… most importantly… he’s married to his dream girl (LIZ) and they two beautiful kiddos. We’re going to talking CREATIVITY… FOCUS… TRUST… and going after BIG DREAMS! Let’s do this! MORE ABOUT JON HOUSHOLDER: Jon’s Unrivaled Films: https://www.unrivaledfilms.co Unrivaled Films Sizzle Reel: UNRIVALED FILMS - SHOW REEL from Unrivaled Films on Vimeo. Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonhousholder Unrivaled Films in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrivaled.films EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome to Episode 403! Mitch Matthews introduces the episode and topics. 1:27 How To Save On EncouragerCon Tickets! Details on EncouragerCon focus areas: reach, revenue, and rest. 4:01 Guest Introduction: John Householder Introduction of John Householder, co-owner of Unrivaled Films. 5:57 Current Projects and Short Film: The Jukebox Discussion on current projects and the narrative short film, The Jukebox. 10:58 Focus in Documentary Production Importance of focus in documentary production. 14:00 Editing Techniques and Maintaining Focus John's techniques for maintaining focus during editing. 17:18 Building Trust with Interview Subjects Methods for achieving authentic and engaging interviews. 25:00 Human Element in Documentaries Incorporating the human element to make documentaries relatable. 28:41 Working with Business Partner Jeff Schaefer Insights on John's partnership with Jeff Schaefer. 32:00 Origin of Their Business Partnership Evolution of their business partnership over time. 36:00 Taking Educated Risks Advice on taking educated risks and planning when pursuing dreams. 40:00 Nurturing Relationships in Business Importance of nurturing business relationships. 43:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Advice on starting a business and surrounding oneself with trustworthy people. 45:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest Takeaways and Action Steps Reflection on the episode and actionable steps for listeners. NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: I loved this conversation!  Seriously… LOVED it. You could hear Jon’s passion!  Plus, you can also understand why Unrivaled Films has had so many successes! It’s a true DREAM THINK DO story!  They are dreaming BIGGER… thinking BETTER and doing MORE of what they’re supposed to be doing!  I love it! Okay… so I am curious.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Bestselling author & award winning speaker… Alex Weber is back! You may remember Alex from episode 380 of DREAM THINK DO… where we talked about 3 keys to becoming unstoppable!  Alex has been killing it as a speaker… winning awards and traveling the globe!  But not only that but he’s working hard to build a business and a life that he freeeegin’ loves!   And that’s why I’m sooooo freeeeegin’ excited to have him join us for EncouragerCON this year!   He’s going to bring real-world strategies for growing a profitable and impactful speaking business.  And it’s going to be game-changing… especially if you’re wanting to build your own speaking business! And… just as importantly… speaking of Alex building a business and a life that he loves… Alex’s amazing girlfriend will also be joining us for THIS conversation… as well as for EncouragerCON! Jessica Backurz is an Empowerment Coach, focused on Faith, Fitness, and Relationships and she’s got an incredible story herself!  You are going to love her! Plus, she and Alex have been creating fun engaging content together and I got the “nudge” that it was time for them to share the stage and talk about creating content together AND supporting each other as your speaking career is taking off! MORE ABOUT ALEX WEBER: Alex Weber’s Website: www.imalexweber.com Alex’s Book: Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You  EncouragerCON 2024 We’re talking about EncouragerCON in this awesome conversation.  But you might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don’t miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome to Episode 404 and a preview of the topics and guests for the episode. 0:25 Discussion about relationships and supporting each other in pursuing big dreams. 0:53 Mention of Encourager Con and its significance for coaches, speakers, and content creators. 1:16 Announcement about the discount for Dream Think Do listeners using the code DTD. 3:00 Introduction of Alex Weber, a returning guest from Episode 380. 4:26 Recap of Alex's achievements and his journey from American Ninja Warrior to a successful speaker. 5:09 Introduction of Jessica Backurz, Alex's girlfriend, and empowerment coach. 6:00 Alex and Jessica share how they met and their perspectives on the encounter. 8:00 Discussion on the importance of being confident and secure in oneself before meeting the right person. 9:00 Conversation about creating content together and the transparency they bring to their audience. 10:00 Jessica's transition into speaking and coaching, inspired by Alex's encouragement. 12:00 Alex's journey from high school lacrosse coach to professional speaker. 13:00 Alex's experience with stand-up comedy and TV hosting before focusing on speaking. 14:00 The turning point in Alex's career when he decided to pursue speaking full-time. 16:00 The impact of the pandemic on Alex's speaking career and how he adapted. 18:00 Discussion on the importance of authenticity and staying true to one's calling. 20:00 Alex and Jessica talk about the importance of community and surrounding oneself with supportive people. 22:00 Balancing a busy life with speaking engagements and building businesses together. 24:00 The importance of communication and prioritizing each other in their relationship. 25:00 Jessica's strategies for staying motivated, including starting the day with the Bible and valuing community. 26:00 The significance of having a supportive community for maintaining mental and emotional health. 28:00 Encouragement for aspiring speakers to start with a clear purpose and impact in mind. 30:00 Alex shares his advice for new speakers and the importance of staying true to their message. 32:00 The unique aspects of Encourager Con and its inclusive, transparent environment. 34:00 The honor and excitement of speaking together at Encourager Con. 35:00 Closing thoughts on the conversation and invitation to join Encourager Con with the discount code DTD. 36:00 Mitch's Minute: Key takeaways from the conversation and the importance of focusing on impact. RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Be sure to check out Alex’s FIRST appearance on DREAM THINK DO… where we talk about the 3 Keys to Becoming UNSTOPPABLE!  mitchmatthews.com/380 Alex was an American Ninja Warrior… and we’ve actually had another Ninja Warrior on the show!  Her name is Mckenna Haase and she’s wildly inspiring!  Check out her DTD interview here: mitchmatthews.com/mckenna-haase Speaking of LA… I talk with Laura Gassner Otting about a wildly important LA meeting that was Divinely timed in THIS episode: mitchmatthews.com/377   LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!   Alex & Jessica dropped some pure gold!   Separately… and together… they’ve got an amazing DREAM THINK DO story cooking! Okay… so I am curious.   What’s something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Have you been thinking about quitting your job… in order to pursue a big dream or to launch your business… full time?  Well… this week, Mitch Matthews helps you to figure exactly WHEN and HOW to take the leap… by helping you to get clear on your “LEAP NUMBER.”  In fact, he’ll walk you through what he calls the “Leap Number Equation” so you can take a bold leap forward… not a blind leap.  That’s right!  You don’t need to cross your fingers and hope!  This is a powerful process that will help you so you can make the decision to LEAP for the dream with confidence!  Plus, Mitch will also help you to have discussions with the important people in your life about this big decision too!  It’s a powerful, timely and fun episode!   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MITCH’S BOOK: Mitch references his book: DREAM JOB REDEFINED Click here to find it on Amazon.  FREE PARTICIPANT GUIDE: Download the FREE “Leap Number” Participant’s Guide: Click here ONE-ON-ONE MENTOR SESSION WITH MITCH: To grab a free one-on-one Mentor Session… Click here! LIFE COACH TRAINING:  Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?   Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! 3 Keys to Launching! 2 Steps for Creating Time! 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What did YOU think of the “Leap Number Equation?” More importantly… how do you want to apply it?   And… what questions do YOU have for Mitch about this important process? Leave a comment below and let us know!  Mitch will reply! Let’s do this! Oh… and please share this episode with anyone you know who’s thinking about taking the “leap!”  Thanks!!!   Minute By Minute:  0:00 Welcome back! Introduction to Episode 403. 0:20 Listener's story about quitting his job and discovering the "Leap Number" concept. 1:05 Importance of understanding the "Leap Number" to move boldly into new ventures. 2:00 Explanation of the "Leap Number" concept and its relevance. 2:45 Revisit of the "Leap Number" due to listener feedback. 3:30 Introduction to the "Encouraging the Encouragers" podcast and mentor sessions. 5:00 Listener's feedback on missing the "Leap Number" before quitting. 6:00 The concept of "Leap Number" and its role in calculated decisions. 7:20 Risk tolerance and its importance in determining the "Leap Number." 8:40 Reward tolerance and the balance with risk tolerance. 10:00 The significance of streams of income in making the leap. 11:30 Discussion on savings and its role in the leap decision. 13:00 Personal story of transitioning from a bad-fit job to a coaching business. 15:00 The four elements of the "Leap Number": Risk tolerance, Reward tolerance, Streams of income, and Savings. 17:00 Step-by-step guide to calculating your "Leap Number." 19:00 Using a percentage of current income to determine the "Leap Number." 20:30 Example of hitting the leap number and transitioning to full-time. 22:00 The role of systems and consistency in achieving the leap number. 24:00 Encouragement to take bold, calculated steps towards your dream. 26:00 Final thoughts and encouragement to use the "Leap Number" for bold decisions. 28:00 How to access free training and participant guide. 30:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps.

GUEST: CPA, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author - Mel Abraham Mel Abraham is BACK!  Since this is his THIRD time on DTD… you probably remember that Mel is a CPA by education… but an entrepreneur by exhilaration. Mel is a guy I trust… especially when it comes to talking about finances and money!  So… when I saw he had a brand new book coming out… I said, “Brother… we’ve got to have you back on the show to talk about this!” The book is called, “Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder for You Than You Did for It!” What I love about this concept is… Mel is not just teaching you how to save money or just get out of debt.  Those are good things and they’re in the book… but he’s talking about practical ways that you can make money work FOR you! And… he’s unbiased from the standpoint… he’s not selling a specific financial product.  His only bias is that he feels that "financial freedom is your birthright.”   So THAT is his bias. I should also mention that Mel TOTALLY married up… and he gets to travel and live life with his amazing bride Stefanie and their Sheepadoodles… Budo & Sampson! He’s a proud dad and grandpa… he’s an accomplished martial artist… and he’s a true teacher… so I’m so glad to have him BACK on DTD… so let’s get to this! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEL & HIS BOOK: Find Mel’s book: Building Your Money Machine: Click here and get your bonuses! Find the book on AMAZON: Click here Here’s YOUR opportunity for a DREAM THINK DO t-shirt! People are loving their DREAM THINK DO t-shirts from Episode 400… so we wanted to give more away!   Here’s all you have to do: Click here… and leave a review on Apple. Send us a screenshot of the review by emailing: contactus @ MitchMatthews.com!   THEN… on May 31st… we’ll pick five winners to get some sweet DTD swag!   So get it done and get in the running!   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:   TURNING THOUGHTS INTO IMPACT AND INCOME! www.mitchmatthews.com/079 OVERCOMING THE “WORK-LIFE” FALLACY! www.mitchmatthews.com/017  CREATING A MILLIONAIRE MINDSET [& BREAKING FREE FROM MONEY HEAD JUNK!] www.mitchmatthews.com/389    FREE RESOURCES, TRAINING & TOOLS:   Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?  Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch   Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! •3 Keys to Launching! •2 Steps for Creating Time! •1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth!   Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS Be sure to check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS.” You can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s now in the top 2.5% of all podcasts and it’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What questions would YOU ask Mel? More importantly… what stuck with you (big or small) from the stories and strategies that Mel offered?   Leave a comment below and let us know!  I’ll get back to you! And seriously… we’d LOVE to hear from YOU!!! Let’s do this!   Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome back! Introduction to Episode 402. 0:23 The importance of discussing money and finances. 0:45 Money mindsets and their impact on dreams. 1:15 Strategies to overcome limiting money beliefs. 2:00 Building wealth to align with life vision. 2:43 Dream Think Do swag giveaway! 5:00 Get to know Mel Abraham and a look at his new book. 7:15 Defining financial freedom and overcoming mental barriers. 9:00 Misconceptions about wealth and the importance of behavior. 15:00 Mel's personal financial journey and lessons learned. 17:00 Importance of starting financial planning early. 19:19 Simple Financial behaviors that lead to wealth creation. 24:00 The four stages of building wealth. 27:00 Financial stability: meeting basic needs. 28:00 Financial security: covering current expenses. 29:00 Financial independence: replacing income. 30:00 Financial freedom: funding your aspirational life. 31:00 The importance of life goals in financial planning. 34:00 Mel's cancer journey and its impact on his financial perspective. 37:00 Sustainable joy and the rich life concept. 39:00 Building systems for financial and life success. 42:00 How to get Mel's book and available pre-order bonuses. 46:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps.

Well… as we celebrated Episode 400… I asked for YOUR questions.  And you hit us with a ton of questions… and MANY of them were about having YOUR OWN podcasts!  So… I created THIS episode to answer your questions, to help you to find the opportunities and most specifically… to help you to GET STARTED!   Now… if you’re not sure about having a podcast… I’d still encourage you to check out this episode because I give a “State of the Union” on the podcasting world… and I share some data you can wow your friends with!  But I also share about why NOW is a great time to jump in the wild and fun world of Podcasting!  Seriously… come on it… the water  (the blue ocean… specifically) is FINE! Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?  Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! 3 Keys to Launching! 2 Steps for Creating Time! 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth! Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here A “STATE OF THE UNION” FOR PODCASTING: The podcasting industry is booming.  Stats show that there are about 4.3 million according to Podcast Index and 3.2 million according to ListenNotes).  LOOKING BACK: There were approx. 203,000 new podcasts released in 2018 In 2019… that figure jumped to almost 337,000 THEN…2020 brought over 1,000,000 new podcasts  In 2021… about 740,000   In 2022… 244,000  In 2023… 212,000   THAT’S STILL A BIG NUMBER UNTIL YOU SEE THIS: Almost half (44%) of podcasts have less than 3 episodes!  Only about 20 to 25% (720k) podcasts have more than 10 episodes.  And… of those… ONLY ABOUT 25% (156k) release a weekly episode. PODCASTING is a “BLUE OCEAN” OPPORTUNITY: Here’s the article that Mitch was talking about from the Harvard Business Review about the “Blue Ocean” concept: hbr.org/2004/10/blue-ocean-strategy  Again… the “Blue Ocean Strategy” is a book written by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. The idea is a “red ocean” is an existing market with many competitors, where a blue ocean is a market yet to be discovered… or that’s newly discovered… with no competitors or fewer competitors!  According to Kim and Mauborgne… “In blue oceans, demand is created rather than fought over.  There is ample opportunity for growth that is both profitable and rapid.” And if you compare podcasting to youtube… there are plenty of podcasts… but “blue ocean” opportunities lean towards rocking the mic with a podcast! NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What questions (big or small) do YOU have about the podcasting world… and/or starting your own podcast? Leave a comment below and let us know!  I’ll get back to you! And seriously… we’d LOVE to hear from YOU!!! Let’s do this!   Minute By Minute:  00:02 Welcome back! What's inside Episode 401. 00:32 Answering YOU questions about podcasting!  01:12 Deep dive into podcasting: numbers and opportunities. 02:04 Discussion on the growth and potential of the podcast industry. 03:10 Analysis of podcast creation trends and opportunities for new podcasters. 04:03 The state of the podcasting industry and how to leverage it. 05:00 Insights into podcast consumption and opportunities in the industry. 06:03 Understanding the podcast audience and adapting to changes. 07:11 Strategies for succeeding in podcasting despite competition. 08:05 Comparison of podcasting to other platforms like YouTube. 09:20 Discussing podcast longevity and competition. 10:06 Exploring the concept of "Blue Ocean Strategy" in podcasting. 13:27 Tips for starting and maintaining a successful podcast. 19:15 Discussing monetization strategies for podcasts. 26:46 Benefits of sponsoring your own podcast and monetization through affiliate links. 30:49 Encouraging guest appearances and leveraging personal connections. 36:19 The importance of starting a podcast with clear boundaries. 40:13 The significance of having fun while podcasting. 46:00 Mitch's Minute: Emphasizing the enjoyment and impact of podcasting.

Welcome to a bonus episode of Dream Think Do! Hit play to hear a special Q&A Bonus from episode 400 or hear listen to the full episode now: https://mitchmatthews.com/400

Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL episode of DREAM THINK DO!  It’s episode 400… and we’re so excited to get it to YOU!   Mitch shares stories (some powerful… some embarrassing) he’s never told before! Plus, he walks you through some strategies and truths that not only helped him to START DTD… but they helped him to keep going over 400 episodes!   Plus he shares a recent revelation that was mind-blowing for him! And… this concept has helped people who were looking at something that felt IMPOSSIBLE… and to see it as POSSIBLE!   We think you’ll love this episode… so let’s get to it! FREE RESOURCES: Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?  Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! 3 Keys to Launching! 2 Steps for Creating Time! 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth!   CHECK OUT THE NEW DESIGN: We decided with turning “400” that it was time for a new look for DREAM THINK DO.   So… check it out!  What do you think? EPISODES MITCH TALKS ABOUT: How to START and LAUNCH your own PODCAST: mitchmatthews.com/350 5 Surprising Keys to Having a Great Ripple Effect (with Lisa Even): www.mitchmatthews.com/366 Episodes with Oscar-Winning Special Effects Artist: Howard Berger Don’t blow up the house: www.mitchmatthews.com/074  Starting Small and DREAMING BIG: www.mitchmatthews.com/184  MOVIE MAKING MAGIC: www.mitchmatthews.com/365 Episodes with Author of “The Shack”: Wm. Paul Young  Joy as a Constant Companion: www.mitchmatthews.com/229  Experiencing True Joy and Real Freedom: www.mitchmatthews.com/364    Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you’ve wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let’s get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That’s right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! WOW!  It was so much fun… celebrating 400 with YOU! Thanks so much for joining in the fun… whether you were able to attend the LIVE recording… or you’re enjoying the podcast… we LOVE turning “400” with you! So… how about YOU?  What’s something that resonated with YOU… based on the behind-the-scenes stories behind the 400 episodes? Or… what was one of YOUR favorite episodes… out of all 400? Or… what questions do YOU have for Mitch?   Or… what do you think of the new design? Or… do you want to say a little “thank you” to Mitch for the DTD journey so far?  Leave a comment below and let us know! We’d LOVE to hear from YOU!!! And… what do say?  Let’s keep this party going!  On to another 400… and beyond!   You in? We hope so… and in the meantime… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Trevor Houston is our guest this week! Trevor is a successful entrepreneur and podcaster. He’s the CEO of Clear Path Wealth Strategies…which specializes in helping job seekers navigate the financial impact of career transition. Trevor’s networking strategies & outside-the-box approach have gotten him featured in Forbes magazine and on multiple podcasts because he often helps job seekers and entrepreneurs to get noticed and create opportunities!  In his spare time… Trevor hosts the "Who Ya Know" Job Networking Show… which is the top 2% of all podcasts.  That’s where he  interviews top industry experts to uncover their blueprint to success and look for actionable steps to becoming the best version of yourself. Recently… I got to join Trevor in his studio in Dallas… when he interviewed me for Who Ya Know… and we had so much fun… I thought… I’ve got to have this guy on DREAM THINK DO!  He’s living the DREAM THINK DO life… so let’s get to this! Website: https://whoyaknow.show Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston Trevor’s show on Apple: Click here If you’d like to know more about the tool Trevor was talking about… you can go here: bombbomb.com/  NOTE: This is not an affiliate link.  I don’t benefit financially from you checking it out.  But I will say it looks pretty freeegin’ cool AND they do offer a 14-day free trial to check it out.  So… hey… why not?  Right? Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you’ve wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let’s get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That’s right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! I don’t know about you but I loved this convo!   It’s such a simple but powerful concept and tool! Plus… I think Trevor snuck in a whole lotta wisdom too!  I’m curious.  What’s something that stood out to you?   What’s something that resonated?   More importantly… what’s something you’re going to try as a result? I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!   Minute By Minute:  00:00 Welcome to episode 399! Sneak peek at episode 400. 02:02 Meet Trevor Houston, entrepreneur and podcast guru. 04:05 How to shine as a job seeker and stand out. 06:18 Setting clear targets for your career transition. 08:15 Mastering LinkedIn to connect with key decision-makers. 10:00 Using video comments to make an impact on LinkedIn. 12:22 Trevor’s ‘Trojan Horse’ strategy for getting noticed. 14:37 Tips for using video tools in job applications and networking. 16:44 Overcoming the fear of being on camera. 18:53 Trevor shares his struggles and triumphs with public speaking. 20:27 Try video strategies to boost your professional network. 22:10 Wrapping up and what to expect in the next special episode. 44:55 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and the power of networking strategies.

Is it possible to be a driven entrepreneur… a high-achieving leader… an industry-changing innovator and… at the same time… have inner peace? Our guest… Rob Dube believes it is. In fact, Rob recently wrote a book called “Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom.” In the book… Rob and his co-author Gino Wickman… talk about 10 simple disciplines… they believe you can use to make a bigger impact while increasing your personal freedom and true creativity. I haven’t been able to read the book yet… but I’m excited for this conversation… because… We’re going to talk with Rob about what these disciplines are… why they matter… and most importantly… how you can use them to dream bigger… think better and do more of what you’re put on the planet to do! Let’s do this!!! RESOURCES: Website: robdube.com  Rob’s new book SHINE: Click here Runs the “donothing” Leadership Retreat New book: SHINE https://the10disciplines.com/shine HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you’ve wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let’s get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That’s right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! RELATED PREVIOUS DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We’re talking about our BIG… AUDACIOUS… Dream of working together to launch 1 Million dreams… this year!  Here are two episodes to help: WHAT A HORSE TAUGHT ME ABOUT INNER PEACE: Check out this episode on a very special experience and what it taught me: www.mitchmatthews.com/171  A PRAYER FOR YOU (and YOUR big dream)!: Here’s an episode to offer a specific prayer for YOU and to get to experience more peace as you’re working towards your dreams: www.mitchmatthews.com/314  A SIX-WORD PHRASE TO HELP YOU BEAT COMPARISON: We can all experience “comparison” and it can often rob us from feeling more PEACE… so I dive into a specific phrase to hel you to overcome it… once and for all: www.mitchmatthews.com/276  Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… what did you think of Rob’s outlook and approach to experiencing more clarity and more peace… more often? And… more importantly… What’s something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They’ll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! Mitch  Minute By Minute:  00:00 Welcome to Today’s Conversation on Achieving Inner Peace and Success! 04:58 Introducing Rob Dube: The Man Behind 'Shine' 06:08 The Genesis of 'Shine': A Tale of Friendship and Discovery 10:18 Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: The 10-Year Thinking Discipline 16:27 The Power of Taking Time Off: Discipline for High Achievers 24:08 Diving into Discipline Number Five: Maximizing Your Time 24:21 The Importance of Knowing Your Limits and Protecting Boundaries 25:13 Finding Your Perfect Work-Life Balance 29:27 Introducing Discipline Number Six: The Power of Saying No 30:24 Applying Discipline Six: Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing 34:46 Reflections and Takeaways: The Impact of Disciplines on Achieving Inner Peace 39:09 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on the Conversation and Looking Ahead!

Amberly Lago is a bestselling Author… keynote Speaker and Success Coach. Her incredible personal story of recovering from a near-death motorcycle accident… and her teaching on resilience and transformation have led her to be featured on the Today Show and in publications like Shape, Health and Keynote Speakers Magazine.  Her podcast called “True Grit and Grace” is in the top 1% of all podcasts and that’s the title of her bestselling book by the same name! Amberly is a force for good and she’s doing big things from stages around the country… as well as in her own live events and masterminds! Some really big things have been happening and I’m excited to talk about what’s been happening… but also… what she’s been learning about resilience as her life and business have been going to new levels! RESOURCES:  Amberly’s Website: www.amberlylago.com  Amberly’s Untoppable Summit: https://go.amberlylago.com/sp/unstoppable-success-summit/  Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation Facebook: Https://www.facebook.com/AmberlyLagoSpeaker/ Linkedin: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/ Twitter: Https://twitter.com/amberlylago Youtube: Http://www.youtube.com/c/AmberlyLagoMotivation HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you’ve wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let’s get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That’s right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! RELATED PREVIOUS DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We’re talking about our BIG… AUDACIOUS… Dream of working together to launch 1 Million dreams… this year!  Here are two episodes to help: DREAM BIG… NO MATTER WHAT!: Here’s Amberly’s first chat with Mitch on DREAM THINK DO! As you can imagine… it’s a powerful and fun conversation! mitchmatthews.com/310/  PERMISSION TO DREAM: Here’s an episode to help you to get clear on some of your own dreams.  Plus, it will help you to give yourself permission to dream (again): https://mitchmatthews.com/309/ LEARN TO PLAY BIGGER!: We mentioned our mutual friend, Laura Gassner Otting during the interview, so I wanted to point you to an amazing interview with her as well. mitchmatthews.com/377/ Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… NOW… I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… what did you think of Amberly’s outlook and approach to life?  Okay… now you know the question is coming!  Are you ready?   Here it is: What’s something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They’ll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you!   Mitch    Minute By Minute:  00:00 Welcome Back! Let’s Jump Into the Unstoppable Journey 04:10 Introducing Amberly Lago: From Tragedy to Triumph 07:10 Facing New Challenges and Embracing Unstoppable Success 08:14 The Power of Community and Overcoming Adversity 13:02 Building Relationships and Navigating Setbacks 24:39 Humor, Healing, and Moving Forward 26:31 The Power of Humor in Tough Times 26:56 Navigating Personal and Professional Roles 27:53 Leaning on Connection and Resilience 28:57 Celebrating Achievements and Facing New Challenges 31:14 The Importance of Health and Community 33:26 Mastering Your Environment for Success 36:32 The Magic of Live Events and Community Support 41:24 Embracing Help and Learning from Others 44:42 Mitch’s Minute! Being Unstoppable and Figuring It Out

Kris Cody is the CEO and founder of a freakishly cool clothing company…  Paka Apparel!  While in college… Kris took a trip to Peru and while he was there… he came across a sweater made with wool from alpaca fiber.  He loved the thing… and when he came back to the states… he realized all of his friends wanted one too.  As Kris started to dream about the possibilities… he was also struck with the thought of sourcing everything right from Peru… from the families that he’d interacted with on his trip.  He also loved the thought of hiring local women to craft sweaters and clothing he could send around the world. With that dream in mind… Kris started a company called Paka Apparel in 2017.  He fueled the launch of Paka with a Kickstarter campaign that initially had a goal of $20,000 and they hit that in under 24 hours.  Kris and the campaign went on to raise more than $350,000 in 30 days.  From that exciting start… Paka has now created a line of washable alpaca apparel and ethical performance outerwear, along with Paka's tried and true sweaters, hoodies and socks. And get this.  Paka Apparel… under Kris’s leadership… has been celebrated for their efforts to localize Paka’s supply chain:  All of Paka’s alpaca fiber is sourced from free-roaming herds in Peru. 90% of products are manufactured in Peru. And… over 100 Quechua (keCHwa) women weavers are employed and Paka pays them a wage that’s 4x the living wage in Peru!  And the clothing looks awesome too!   I’m loving this story!  And Kris is obviously living the DREAM THINK DO life… so let’s get to this!   MORE INFO ON KRIS: Find out more about PAKA: www.pakaapparel.com/ Find Kris on Instagram: instagram.com/kris_cody/ Find PAKA on Instagram: instagram.com/paka/ You can learn more about Kris Cody here: https://bit.ly/3Plba2n HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you’ve wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let’s get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That’s right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!   VIDEOS ABOUT PAKA AND KRIS’S JOURNEY: Here’s some of the videos that Mitch and Kris referenced during their conversation. Here’s more of the backstory on PAKA: Check out mitchmatthews.com/396 Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about it!?   What did you think of Kris’s approach to life and how curiosity led him to start PAKA? I just love out “curiosity” led him to take that initial trip to Peru.  And how finding that one sweater led him to starting a MOVEMENT. By the way… that’s exactly what I think PAKA is.  Sure… it’s a freakishly cool clothing brand.  But… I think Kris and his team are starting a MOVEMENT… one small step at a time. How about YOU?  How might you apply the concepts he was talking about to start a MOVEMENT of your own? You sure don’t need to launch a clothing brand… but how could you “follow YOUR curiosity” to find more of the things YOU were put on the planet to do? By the way… Kris is young and he started young.  And that’s awesome!!! But I think that his approach can be applied to ANY stage of life… especially if you give yourself permission to take small but intentional steps forward! Want proof?  Check out THIS EPISODE where I interview Shawn Askinosie about how he left a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer to start a bean-to-bar chocolate factory.  He was in his mid-50’s when he started that journey… and he… as Kris would say, “kept following his curiosity” and he’s never looked back.  By the way… Askinosie Chocolate is a small batch, award-winning chocolate factory located in Springfield, Missouri. They source 100%  of their cocoa beans directly from farmers across the globe. Askinosie Chocolate was recently named one of the 25 Best Small Companies in America by Forbes and Shawn himself was named by “O,” Oprah’s magazine, as one of the 15 guys who is literally saving the world. Very cool. Okay… now you know the question is coming!  Are you ready?   Here it is: What’s something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They’ll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! - Mitch  Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Welcome back! Let's talk about big dreams amidst doubts and fears. 4:17 Mitch shares his excitement about today’s guest, Kris Cody, and recounts Kris’s journey from discovering alpaca fiber sweaters in Peru to founding Paca Apparel. 6:50 Kris’s backstory of backpacking in South America, paying for his travels with high school savings, and working at an animal refuge in Bolivia. 8:19 The inception of Paca Apparel, from finding the original alpaca sweater to starting the company out of his dorm room at 19. 10:06 The Kickstarter campaign story: how Kris’s vision and a video of Peru's beauty and the people behind the clothing captivated the internet. 11:27 The importance of transparency and connecting consumers to the origins of their clothing, highlighting the problems within the apparel industry. 13:40 Kris reflects on feeling unqualified and overcoming imposter syndrome through authenticity, asking for help, and learning from mistakes. 16:48 Kris shares how he found mentors and advisors to help guide Paca Apparel’s growth and his approach to seeking advice. 18:34 The announcement of Paca Apparel’s flagship store in Cusco, Peru, to serve as a physical home base and an adventure center. 23:08 Mitch and Kris discuss the concept of traceable alpaca, allowing customers to know exactly where their garments originate from, highlighting Paca's commitment to transparency and impact. 27:56 Kris offers advice to dreamers: get in touch with yourself, ignore external noise, and understand the finite nature of time as motivation to pursue your passions. 37:17 Mitch's Minute! 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