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These are the raw, the gut-wrenching, often hilarious, sometimes shocking, and certainly entertaining stories of innovative business founders who are making their ‘beautiful dent’ in the world.
No B.S., no posturing, and no narcissists allowed.
Join your co-hosts, Bob Regnerus & Brandon Boyd, as we sit back, relax, and enjoy adventures and stories from innovative founders on this crazy journey we’re all on together.
No B.S., no posturing, and no narcissists allowed.
Join your co-hosts, Bob Regnerus & Brandon Boyd, as we sit back, relax, and enjoy adventures and stories from innovative founders on this crazy journey we’re all on together.
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Key Takeaways:[07:37] – The importance of being true to yourself and being authentic[12:53] – Bob shares the opportunity that presented itself that encouraged him and Brandon to look deeper into how to improve[16:37] – The importance of being honest with your business partner[19:45] – Embarking on new ventures and embracing change[24:04] – Debunking the myth of compartmentalization in entrepreneurship.[28:37] – The importance of identifying and clarifying your signature stories.[32:28] – Discover how you can leverage strategic stories[37:07] – Embracing the feral entrepreneurial spirit and unleashing growth and individuality[45:30 ] – Evolution and upcoming changes in the lives and professional paths of Bob and BrandonResources:For more information on Bob, visit:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobregnerus/ Website: https://bobregnerus.com/ For more information on Brandon, visit:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-w-boyd/ Company Websites:Feedstories: https://feedstories.com/ SwashBuckle Media: https://www.swashbucklemedia.com/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/info and follow the simple instructions!
Key Takeaways:[01:54] – Introducing Andrew [02:38] – Andrew shares his collection of good and not-so-good books[06:40] – Andrew’s advice to anyone who wants to start writing[12:07] – Andrew shares some amazing things he learned in regard to what the book is done[20:50] – The purpose of Andrew’s book?[26:07] – “The Last Law of Attraction Book” title and design[31:05] – How to attract the right publisher[34:30] –Andrew’s process of doing work[41:13] – Andrew’s booksResources:The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read - https://www.amazon.com/Last-Attraction-Book-Youll-Ever-ebook/dp/B081Y9DHJK
Key Takeaways:[12:28] – Introducing Andrew Kaplan.[15:00] – Andrew’s dream before becoming an entrepreneur[20:24] – The benefit of being surrounded by people that are ahead of the game [28:13] – Andrew’s artistic background.[31:13] – Andrew's experience working for WWE[46:04] – Where Andrew started his entrepreneurship journey[48:04] –Andrew’s early challenges and uncertainties[51:27] – How Andrew got into the law of attraction[58:49] – What makes Andrew’s book different from other books?Resources:The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read - https://www.amazon.com/Last-Attraction-Book-Youll-Ever-ebook/dp/B081Y9DHJK
Key Takeaways:[1:59] – What’s exciting in Sabrina’s personal and business life?[03:11] – Sabrina's experience with spiritual abuse and generational victimhood[07:59] – How Sabrina overcame a manipulative relationship [16:17] – Thoughts on narcissists and money’s relation to power[21:21] – Sabrina shares a story about her journey of earning her own money[30:03] – The mindset Sabrina encourages in people with similar challenges to her own[34:51] – Helping women break free from narcissistic abuse [38:37] – How forgiveness has impacted Sabrina’s life[41:52] – The mantra Sabrina uses to overcome hard times... and what she does to move on[46:27] – Where could people connect with Sabrina?
Key Takeaways:[01:14] - What warning is being sent about robots taking over the world?[03:56] - What a person do that a robot cannot when it comes to storytelling work[09:24] - What Arian is excited about personally and professionally[13:46] - Why having a human touch in marketing and business interactions is important[22:00] - Arian’s first company, CoachUp, and its mission[38:08] - What caused CoachUp to become a full-time venture for Arian[43:33] – How to leverage your story in your business[45:00] - How did Arian get into recreational flying?[50:16] - What inspired Arian to start IgnitePOST and focus on personalized handwritten notes[1:01:27] - Can AI create personalized handwritten notes based on customer information?Resources:Request a free handwritten card from IgnitePOST -> https://www.ignitepost.com/sample
Key Takeaways:[24:45] – How Brandon found his path to a career he loves[29:58] – The root of Brandon being an entrepreneur[33:50] – The importance of realizing your responsibility in the outcome of your decisions[39:36] – Switching from a human mindset to a champion mindset[44:23] – Why learning from people in different industries is significant[49:50] – How Brandon’s wife helps him to be who he is now[58:50] – Going to prison twice in Thailand[1:08:41] – A bit about Brandon's company, Success Finder [1:14:39] – Brandon’s Rant: Stop the hate and anger; instead, be kind and helpfulResources:How do you use your story? Look no further and click right here: https://feedstories.com/Engage, Inspire, and Convert: Transform Your Business with the Strategic Story Playbook:https://www.strategicstoryplaybook.com/ssp
Key Takeaways:[11:09] – What life looks like as a “Permanent Traveler”[15:57] – Tom’s journey of shifting his perspective in life and workflow[25:57] – How you can work less and have more time for yourself[34:53] – How can you discover who you are?[38:52] – Tom's experience in being an expert in helping team members and entrepreneurs[47:54] – Using the binary emails technique to solve problems [54:56] – The proper way of leading and helping people[57:44] – Tom's top three destinationsResources:How do you deploy your story? Look no more because you can find it here: https://feedstories.com/Learn the right technique and gain more muscle here: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/x3-bar/
Key Takeaways:[18:15] – What’s Kevin’s take on AI replacing copywriters?[27:16] – Kevin shares his career journey[32:01] – How comedians create a fascinating story to engage with the audience[37:32] – “Comedians start with a joke.” Does it all start and end there?[41:39] – Why Kevin believes being a comedian can be lonely[43:53] – What made Kevin go back to being a comedian?[1:00:07] – Kevin shares his story of hopping from one job to another[1:02:50 ] – The beginning of Kevin’s copywriting journey[1:04:22] – The parallels between comedy and copywriting[1:13:29] – Kevin’s Rant: Succeeding means finding your motivation and momentum, not just relying on external things or people.Resources:How do you deploy your story? Look no more because you can find it here: https://feedstories.com/Engage, Inspire, and Convert: Transform Your Business with the Strategic Story Playbook: https://www.strategicstoryplaybook.com/ssp
Key Takeaways:[10:07] – Introducing David Valentine[18:42] – David shares his journey of building up his career[19:26] – How it felt to be close to having a heart attack[22:43] – Why self-care is essential and David’s self-care routine[29:59] – The benefits of plunging into cold water daily[33:46] – How David shifted from grinding to being playful and adventurous in his work[36:53] – How David viewed himself before reclaiming his life[43:43] – David's book recommendations[54:46] – How David takes over businesses[57:35] – Why you should keep spending your money on insurance[1:00:13] – How does David manage his time and energy across seven companies? What does his day look like?[1:05:58] – David’s Rant: Stop worrying about AI replacing usResources:Get Bill’s FREE WORKSHOP and get a full day’s result in ONE HOUR here -> http://getbillsgift.com/Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman - https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman & Mark C. Winters - https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317
Key Takeaways:[13:25] – Why writing books is Robert’s best client generation system[21:15] – The advantage of having your book self-published[28:24] – What’s the “Iron Man Training”?[35:13] – Robert shares how to maintain focus and discipline to achieve your endeavors[41:49] – The cost of publishing a book[44:12] – Robert's turning point: How he switched from public accounting[50:23] – How Robert went from being an employee to a business owner of the same company[58:44] – What Robert learned from observing successful businesses to create his own model[1:06:56] – What inspired Robert to use self-serving stories for his own book Resources:How to Generate More New Subscribers and Retain Members Longer – https://subscriptionsmadeeasy.comRetention Point: The Single Biggest Secret to Membership and Subscription Growth for Associations, SAAS, Publishers, Digital Access, Subscription Boxes and all Membership and Subscription Businesses by Robert Skrob - https://www.amazon.com/Retention-Point-Subscription-Associations-Subscription-Based/dp/173539730X/DETOX, DECLUTTER, DOMINATE: HOW TO EXCEL BY ELIMINATION by Perry Marshall & Robert Skrob - https://www.amazon.com/DETOX-DECLUTTER-DOMINATE-EXCEL-ELIMINATION/dp/1735421103/Official Get Rich Guide to Information Marketing: Build a Million Dollar Business Within 12 Months by Robert Skrob & Dan S. Kennedy - https://www.amazon.com/Official-Rich-Guide-Information-Marketing-ebook/dp/B004US30I2
Key Takeaways:[11:56] – What’s exciting in Stephanie’s business and personal life?[19:11] – How did the Rapid Rewire Method come about?[25:38] – How the Rapid Rewire Method heals and helps shift paradigms[29:01] – How Wesly and Stephanie know that trauma has been healed[36:11] – Stephanie shares a story of physical changes when people overcome their obstacles[44:17] – Stephanie breaks down the differences between the modalities of her training vs. her personal experiences[50:01] – Will mainstream psychology embrace this disruptive technology that can cure people faster than long-term therapy?[1:00:07] – Wesly’s grand vision for Rapid Rewire MethodResources:Engage, Inspire, and Convert: Transform Your Business with the Strategic Story Playbook - https://www.strategicstoryplaybook.com/ssp
Key Takeaways:[7:34] – What’s exciting in Britt’s personal and business life?[15:47] – How Britt’s dad’s journey influenced her work[18:44] – Why we can’t get rid of limiting beliefs[28:30] – How learning to be who people want you to be affects your sense of self-worth and authenticity[32:08] – Britt shares the darkest moment of her life[35:54] – What parents can do to prevent their children from developing negative beliefs in the first seven years of life[41:00] – Helping teenagers and young adults overcome the negative beliefs they might have formed in their early years[46:39] – How Britt overcame her struggles and developed her own approach to growth and change[54:49] – Why change is hard unless you stop fighting your "irrational beliefs"[59:09] – How to free yourself from the beliefs that make you feel unworthy and unhappy[1:03:40] – Britt’s Rant: Learning how to be happy and understand ourselves instead of wasting time on irrelevant and outdated subjects in schoolResources:Engage, Inspire, and Convert: Transform Your Business with the Strategic Story Playbook - https://www.strategicstoryplaybook.com/ssp
Key Takeaways:[8:30] – How did Dr. Speedselling ® come about?[15:19] – John shares a story on how he drives messages into people’s heads[20:05] – John shares his Las Vegas experience at 17[26:00] – Learning how to earn money through gambling and how his mentor changed John’s life[28:44] – How John makes money everyday by reading people[31:32] – John’s $238 epiphany[34:35] – John shares a story of pitting football fans against each other to earn money through betting[42:44] – How John applied his gambling skills and reading people to business[49:23] – John’s criteria on which business to work with[54:24] – Why it’s essential to reset your expectations in business[1:03:34] – How do you read the room and tailor your message to different audiences?Resources:Get a copy of Position To Win Book by John Paul Mendocha & Gabe Bautista - https://positiontowinbook.com/Listen to Position To Win podcast - https://ptwpodcast.com/
Key Takeaways:[8:30] – What’s exciting in Devin’s personal and business life?[9:46] – Devin shares a story of picking up dog poop to earn money as a child[16:05] – Why Devin loves hiring journalism majors[17:20] – What is Cat Café, and how did it come about?[24:57] – Devin shares a death-defying story of a man who thought about killing himself[28:22] – How Devin transitioned from journalism to running his own business[39:11] – What is Devin doing these days, and what projects has he invested in?[45:40] – David’s thoughts on a business partnership that focuses on quality conversations with genuine people vs. other mastermind groups or networking events[51:33] – Devin shares why doing business is more than just digital marketing[56:19] – Devin’s Rant: Don’t neglect your health, relationships and happiness for your business; balance your goals and enjoy your life!Resources:Intrigued on Devin’s Cat Café business? Find more here! https://enchantedcatcafe.com/Devin’s FAQ for his Cat Café business: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dpsizemore_catcafe-catlife-newbusiness-activity-6865661787283578880-EY7q/Engage, Inspire, and Convert: Transform Your Business with the Strategic Story Playbook: https://www.strategicstoryplaybook.com/ssp
Key Takeaways:[09:45] – What’s exciting in Darnyelle’s personal and business life?[12:57] – Darnyelle talks about all the books she has written [17:18] – What was childhood like for Darnyelle?[28:31] – What gave Darnyelle the awareness of knowing what she wanted at a young age[34:08] – How Darnyelle's corporate job led her into entrepreneurship[41:39] – Business principles that Darnyelle learned throughout her entrepreneurial journey[52:19] – Darnyelle’s dream for her book and how it will impact the world[59:14] – Darnyelle’s Rant: Her puppy is a terror and no puppy school would take her in
Key Takeaways:[6:57] – What’s exciting in Ryan’s personal and business life?[13:38] – Ryan shares how athletics helped him advance his business journey[30:36] – How Ryan guides his kids towards their future[39:38] – How Ryan jumped from operating a personal training business to an internet business[48:53] - How Ryan's life has changed since starting to post content online[58:34] – The catalyst for Ryan to build a nutrition company[1:05:00] – Ryan’s thoughts on Artificial intelligence and the Internet[1:15:06] – Ryan’s Rant: Find and follow good people you admire to build your business!Resources:Visit Ryan’s website and check out his daily(ish) email here -> https://ryanlee.com/
Key Takeaways:[6:39] – Introducing Adam[8:56] – What’s exciting in Adam’s personal and business life?[14:26] –What triggered Adam's entrepreneurial spirit[21:25] – The businesses that Adam involved himself in[26:55] – The tipping point that made Adam start his side hustle[37:35] – Adam shares a story of how he solved a business problem by identifying the key factors that affected its profitability[44:32] – Why it’s crucial to be financially literate[47:53] – The most overlooked thing in business[54:27] – A new approach of CFO services to business ownersResources:Get Your Free Training for Business Owners - https://businessownersonly.com/free-training
Key Takeaways:[2:23] – Introducing Joe[7:57] – Surprising facts about Brooklyn that most people outside the US don’t know[10:42] – How Joe balances his business and family life, and what difficulties he has overcome[13:38] – How Joe's mom's hard work shaped his entrepreneurial journey[22:24] – How Joe has embraced AI and its benefits[29:28] – The beauty of prompt engineering and how it shaped ChatGPT[37:28] – How the distinction between human-crafted content vs. AI gets blurrier[42:29] – What is Joe’s core competency?[46:48] – How AI will revolutionize every industry[57:37] – Joe’s goal for the year 2023Resources:Join Joe’s Evyrgreen Networking System - https://www.evyrgreen.com/networking/Join Joe’s AI Course – https://newaicourse.com
Key Takeaways:[6:46] – Introducing Dov[9:30] – What’s exciting in Dov’s personal or business life[13:23] – Dov shares his entrepreneurial journey[17:19] – Dov’s gift of being naturally inquisitive and how he uses it to his advantage[23:46] – Paid vs. free model: The underlying benefits and caveats[29:31] – Dov shares his spiritual journey when he moved to Israel[41:27] – Why experience is an essential part of becoming a successful entrepreneur[46:48] – The most common misconception of entrepreneurs when starting a businessResources:Get Dov’s “How to Systematically & Consistently Attract First-Rate Clients” Manual for FREE - https://profitablerelationships.com/themanual
Key Takeaways:[5:30] – Introducing Re Perez[7:24] – What’s exciting in Re’s personal and business life?[11:38] – How Re’s soul searching helped shape what he has become[21:18] – Re shares his spiritual and religious upbringing[25:50] – How Re fell in love with his branding career[29:38] – Re shares his experience in Sedona[36:27] – How Re’s self-transformation influenced his branding strategies[41:40] – Re shares how he creates opportunities for others by enrolling people in his vision[48:16] – Re shares a story of his book-writing journey and how he broke the rules[55:06] – How Re utilizes his branding strategies when working with major corporations[58:53] – Re discusses the three-word definition of branding and his meticulous approachResources:Get Re’s Book “Your Brand Should Be Gay (Even If You’re Not): The Art and Science of Creating an Authentic Brand”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PS8ZMHTucker Max’s “The Book in a Box”: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Box-Method-Groundbreaking-Publish/dp/1619613468
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