Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern Entrepreneur

In a world where success is often defined by how much you can achieve in a day, Kris Ward helps people leverage their most valuable resource (TIME) to create successful lives that are rich with possibility.  Kris Ward is the founder of Win The Hour Win The Day, a productivity philosophy and book designed to help others leverage their most valuable resource - time. A self-proclaimed "time management junkie", Kris is the leading authority in building your business by building your team.  In this episode join me and Kris, we talk about her book designed to help people learn and make the most of their time. She talked about time management, building a team, finding the right people, systems, and the power of the tools. Kris also shared that her journey into the world of productivity was accelerated after her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. When she returned from caring for him, she realized that many people she knew were working too many hours and not living the life they wanted. She set out to help them change that. Kris believes that delegating is a lateral move at best and that you should hire people who will manage you instead. She also believes in building systems and processes to support your team and make their jobs easier. In This Episode: What event accelerated Kris's mission to help other people maximize the precious resource (TIME) (00:03:15) What elements from “The EMyth” have impacted Kris the most? (00:06:00) What are the biggest myths people have about building teams?(00:08:00) What are the common mistakes somebody makes when they start to build a team? (00:10:28) Tips for how to hire somebody. (00:12:50) How Kris's philosophy helps people execute ideas quickly. (00:17:00) How to set yourself up for success energy-wise. (00:19:57) Kris talks about the difference between being disciplined and being a successful person. (00:24:49) Entrepreneurs should work backward when they get a new client. (00:31:51) Kris shared her healthy and happy routines. (00:33:15) Importance of building your systems or super toolkits. (00:36:31) Tip for hiring a team: Look for personality, action, strength, and success. And always hire personality over skillset, because you can train a skill set, you can't train a personality.  Notable Quotes: “What seems impossible can become possible” - Billy (00:02:17) “Business should be fun and it should support your life, not consume it”- Kris (00:05:05) “life is full of curveballs and surprises that you're often unprepared for” - Billy (00:05:43) “You're not going to get up the mountain without a team” - Kris (00:08:31) “Delegating is a lateral move at best, It means that the work has to come through you” - Kris (00:10:50) “If you hire the wrong people, your job becomes so much more difficult to help them be their best when they're already at a deficit” - Billy (00:15:14) Resources & Links: Kris Ward Website: winthehourwintheday.com Check out the book: Win The Hour Win The Day Podcast: Win the Hour Win the Day Podcast Socials Linkedin: Kris Ward Instagram: kriswardlive Tiktok: kriswardxx Twitter: krisward Facebook: Win the HOUR, Win the DAY by Kris Ward There's also a free Masterclass from Kris and a free gift. visit: kris.com  Connect with me: Email Addresses: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/ Loved this episode? Please support us here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=23010497 This is an encore episode and was originally published on November 4, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture this: You're sitting in a serene space, surrounded by the quiet embrace of nature. In the distance, the gentle sound of a flowing stream merges with the rustle of leaves in the breeze. It's in moments like these that we often find ourselves contemplating the deeper mysteries of life. What if I told you that amidst this tranquil setting lies a journey into the heart of mindfulness and self-discovery? Join us as we dive into a conversation with Dr. Mark Pirtle, where we'll explore topics like integral therapy, stress-relief programming, and the art of living mindfully. Discover why understanding the subtle workings of the mind is essential for personal growth and how these topics can unlock profound insights and transformation in your life. Get to know Dr. Mark Pirtle, Integral therapist, teacher, speaker, author, and filmmaker. With a mission to amplify Beauty, Goodness, and Truth, Dr. Pirtle is at the forefront of integral thinking in recovery. Learn about his background, journey, and the inspiration behind his groundbreaking work in attunement-based stress relief. Ready to begin your own journey of self-discovery? Tune in and delve into the world of integral therapy, stress-relief programming, and mindfulness with Dr. Mark Pirtle. In This Episode: [03:00] Introduction and Background of Dr. Mark Pirtle  [05:00] Dr. Pirtle's transformative experience with meditation [07:15] Importance of Understanding One's Story [09:50] Trauma and Its Impact [12:04] Introduction to shadow work and its significance [14:39] Gaining Perspective and Self-Awareness [17:16] Sustaining Change and Retreat Effectiveness [20:00] Applying Retreat Models to Business and Entrepreneurial Settings [22:56] Understanding Shadow Work [28:00] Implementing Post-Retreat Action Plan [30:15] Mastering Retreat Execution [33:34] Key Transformative Moments in Retreats [38:50] Subtle Interior and Meta Awareness [45:02] Personal Motivation and Mission [48:26] Where to Find Dr. Mark Pirtle Notable Quotes: [06:49] "People need to understand that, first of all, they're walking around with a story in their head constantly and the story in their head isn't necessarily the truth. It's been influenced by their past and their traumas" - Dr. Mark Pirtle  [31:10] "Setting the right stage, priming people, I think is, is super important." - Dr. Mark Pirtle [31:46] "Change can occur. Like that. That's what you need to have happen." - Dr. Mark Pirtle  [38:06] “We live in stories. And if you can't see your life in a bigger sense like if you cannot see that there's a larger reason for you to change, you're not going to change."- Dr. Mark Pirtle [39:49] "You have to develop far enough. To become mature enough in your nervous system, tuned well enough, relate to subtle objects. And on the interior, subtle objects are the whole ballgame, thoughts and feelings." - Dr. Mark Pirtle [47:35] "If you're stuck in refusal, it's already the road of trials. You might as well go because there's a ton of satisfaction in growth and finding yourself and growing yourself up to a better version of yourself." - Dr. Mark Pirtle Resources and Links Dr. Mark Pirtle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markfarrispirtle/ https://www.instagram.com/drmarkpirtle/ https://twitter.com/skillfullyaware https://www.youtube.com/@drmarkpirtlemeditationfors1299 Website:  https://www.drmarkpirtle.com Billy Samoa:  https://www.facebook.com/BillySamoaSaleebey/ https://twitter.com/BillySamoa https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/ https://www.youtube.com/@BillySamoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on April 20, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Will shared his experience and how the far-reaching consequences of trivial acts, and self-awareness have shaped his goals and mindset. and the positive effects of not being afraid to do crazy things. Will is an avid learner and has earned certifications as a Stockbroker, Flight Instructor, Certified Product Manager, Technical Trainer, Commercial Pilot, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Associate, and Certified Professional Behavioural Analyst, I've invited Will here today to learn more about the methods and tools he's developed to achieve success and the techniques he continues to use to expand his life are all described, taught, and delivered in the many businesses, leadership, and peak performance workshops, seminars, and events Will delivers.  Tune in to get important insights on self-improvement! What we discuss: ·        Love of learning. (01:41) ·        The power of reaching consequences of the trivial act. (3:30) ·        The seriousness of unforgiving neglect. (4:11) ·        How to focus on those little things in the right way. (5:27) ·        The importance of a checklist. (10:11) ·        Doing something a little bit crazy. (18:11) ·        How to set goals and hold people accountable. And how to communicate effectively with teams of people. (24:34) ·        The goal or intention of the meeting. (28:20) ·        What are the Ground rules. (29:35) ·        The seriousness of time management. (38:01) ·        Billy and Will talk about the impact they have on themselves and how they value time. (38:35) ·        The key metrics, goals, and problem-solving. (43:13) ·        The eulogy goal. (43:13) Notable quotes: ·        “Bad decisions. Make good stories.” (18:56) ·        “ You have to move a ton of dirt to get one carat of diamond.’’ (26:50) ·        “Business problems are like quicksand. The more you struggle, the faster you sink” (32:17) ·        ‘’ Everybody around you is going to die someday and you're going to lose people along the way. So never, ever waste another single second, doing anything that wasn't the absolute best thing you could be doing.” (38:21)   USEFUL RESOURCES:  Will’s Website: http://goalboss.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WillPemble Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/willpemble/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/willpemble https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpemble/ https://twitter.com/willpemble   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=23010497 ) This is an encore episode and was originally published on May 13, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that while the world has undergone profound changes, our leadership approaches have remained largely stagnant? What if, instead of relying on hierarchical structures and top-down directives, leaders embraced a more effective approach based on trust and inspiration? In this episode of the Insight Out, I have the pleasure of sitting down with none other than Stephen M.R. Covey, a renowned author and an authority on leadership. We dive deep into the transformative power of trust and how it serves as a cornerstone of inspiration in leadership. Covey draws a stark contrast between the antiquated command and control style and the trust and inspire approach, which he passionately advocates for as being crucial in today's world, especially when dealing with knowledge workers. Throughout our conversation, Covey shares personal anecdotes and real-world examples that bring his concepts to life. Such examples are the leadership styles of Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella and the leadership approach of Zoom CEO Eric Yuan which epitomizes the principles we discuss. He then breaks down the three stewardships of a trust and inspire leader—modeling, trusting, and inspiring. Each of these plays a vital role in not just leading but empowering others to reach their full potential. Covey doesn't just leave us with theory; he offers practical advice on how to build agreements that lay the foundation for a collaborative and empowered workplace. Join us as we explore these insightful themes and let's uncover how trust and inspiration can reshape the landscape of leadership In this episode, you will learn the following: Leadership and its impact on individuals Shifting from command and control to trust and inspire leadership The principles of trust and inspire contrasted with command and control The importance of self-awareness and a shift towards trust and inspire leadership The barriers to becoming a trust and inspire leader The three stewardships of a trust and inspire leader: modeling, trusting, and inspiring In This Episode: [10:20] Tapping into untapped potential [18:08] Command and control vs. trust and inspire [20:37] Trust and inspire [25:02] Barriers to becoming a trust and inspire leader [35:23] Inspiring confidence in others [38:35] Trust as human motivation [40:17] Microsoft's Satya Nadella as a trust and inspire leader [41:32] Modeling behavior [43:54] Inspiring leadership [45:24] The power of trust [52:01] Building trust through Co-Creation [54:00] The leadership style of Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom [55:02] The power of modeling in leadership [59:46] Stephen M.R. Covey's motivation for trust and leadership Notable Quotes  [21:07] "We light the fire within; that fire once lit can burn on for months, if not years, without the need for constant external stimuli." - Stephen M. R. Covey [22:10] "To operate with a command and control style is like trying to play tennis with a golf club; it's not relevant to the game being played."- Stephen M. R. Covey [36:25] “Leadership is communicating people's worth and potential so clearly. That they come to see it in themselves.” Billy Samoa] [47:22] "When you trust people, they grow, they develop, and they become their best selves because they develop new capabilities." - Stephen M. R. Covey [51:43] “I believe in our world today, not trusting is more often the greater risk.” Stephen M. R. Covey Resources and Links Stephen M. R. Covey https://trustandinspire.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-m-r-covey-6400191a5/ https://x.com/StephenMRCovey https://www.instagram.com/stephenmrcovey/?hl=en Billy Samoa https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/ https://www.youtube.com/@BillySamoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ Mentioned Books Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything This is an encore episode and was originally published on April 26, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcia Daszko is the author of the bestselling book Pivot Disrupt Transform; Turning Ideas Into Impact She’s a thought-provoking and caring contrarian who asks provocative questions to challenge assumptions. She’s not afraid to stand up and ask why things are done in a certain way. Her belief…Just because something is common practice, doesn’t mean is it right! She shares the story of why she started her consultancy practice after her two mentors passed away in the same year.  This led to an extremely successful journey in helping Fortune 500 companies examine their beliefs and practices held to see what should stay and what should go As you’ll see Marcia’s catalyst for Strategic Change, Innovation, and Transformational Leadership. Her approach is based on a theoretical foundation of management, not fads, and "best practices"! You see why she thinks creating a Mission statement is a waste of time, how internal completion does more harm than good, and why she doesn’t believe the manager should focus on motivating their team members. Instead, she suggests having a compelling purpose, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where employees are self-motivated. Marcia will turn what you think about leadership on its head! Learn more about Marcia Daszko: Website: https://www.mdaszko.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadaszko/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarciaDaszko Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/marciadaszkoassociates/?_rdc=1&_rdr Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=23010497) This is an encore episode and was originally published on June 18, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Billy sits down with Bob Burg, author of a wealth of successful books on sales, marketing, and influence. Of his books, he calls one the cornerstone of his life’s work: Adversaries into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence. They explore the themes he outlined in this insightful book, in addition to Bob’s primary framework: the Five Principles of Influence. If you’ve ever wanted to have more influence without resorting to manipulation, this conversation will guide you in the right direction.   Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years, he’s helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams communicate their value more effectively, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes, and political leaders, including a former United States President. Although he was best known for his book Endless Referrals for years, it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann), that’s captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, makes up over a million of Bob’s 2 million total book sales. Since its release, it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight’s (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written and HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time. Tune in to hear Billy talk with Bob, who’s been named one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders by The American Management Association, and named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. What we discussed with Bob: [01:53] – About Bob’s dad Mike Burg [02:53] – What ultimate influence means to Bob [04:25] – Who is a genuine influencer [07:16] – The life lesson he learned from his cat, Liberty [10:40] – Basic principle of human nature [13:12] – How he developed his ideas and thoughts [17:43] – The relationship between self-control and character of a person [19:23] – What can we do to control our emotions? [23:30] – Why are clashes of beliefs so critical to an influencer? [26:25] – Setting the proper frame to get desired results Valuable Insights by Bob: Influence is the ability to move a person to the desired action. Great influencers don’t try to push their ideas to others. Great influencers attract people. If we want people to take action to go towards the desired outcome, it has to align with what they want. Their values and their goals have to align. Only when you’re the boss of yourself, then you’re in the position to take a potentially negative situation and turn it into a win. Make sure that you’re the master of your emotions as opposed to your emotions being your master. Notable Quotes: [02:14] – “Tact is the language of strength.” [05:15] – “People do things for their reasons, not our reasons.” [15:54] – “By all means take your emotions along for the ride but make sure you’re driving the car.” [17:02] – “Self-control is the very essence of the character.” More from Bob: Bob Burg’s Books: The Go-Giver Influencer The Go-Giver A Teacher’s Guide to The Go-Giver The Go-Giver Leader Adversaries into Allies Go-Givers Sell More Endless Referrals The Success Formula Bob’s Website: https://burg.com/ Connect with Bob on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob https://twitter.com/bobburg https://www.youtube.com/user/burgcommunications https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on August 12, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Jim Britt, a renowned international keynote speaker and one of the world's top 20 success coaches, who embodies a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary success. Believe it or not, this self-made millionaire and best-selling author started off by working at a gas station. After seizing an opportunity for a business venture with only nine dollars in his pocket, Jim came out the other side with an eviction notice and not much profit. However, his life changed when one of his colleagues visited him and told him everything he was doing wrong when approaching prospective clients. Jim took his colleague's advice, and within 12 months he had hit his first million.  In this episode, Jim reveals: What it takes to have a millionaire mindset  Two lessons that took Jim Britt from broke to a million dollars in 12 months Lessons Jim (Britt) learned from working with Jim (Rohn) What Tony Robbins was like before he was famous How self-observation can transform your life How to break away from core beliefs that may be limiting your potential You can learn more from Jim: Website - https://jimbritt.com/ Cracking the Rich Code Coaching Program - https://jimbrittcoaching.com/ Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jimbritt123 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimbritt.official/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-britt/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/JimBritt1 Jim's Books  Directing the Movies in Your Subconscious Mind - https://www.amazon.com/Directing-Movies-Your-Subconscious-mind/dp/1641533625/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=directing+the+movies+in+your+subconscious+mind&qid=1624643657&sr=8-1 Rings of Truth - https://www.amazon.com/Rings-Truth-Jim-Britt/dp/1558747249/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rings+of+truth+jim+britt&qid=1624643720&sr=8-1 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=23010497) This is an encore episode and was originally published on February 22, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like every great recipe, captivating communication requires some spice! And who better to teach us that than world-renowned communication and public speaking expert, David JP Phillips?  David has spent his career researching and building a business on the art of communication and presentation, but his expertise goes beyond these practical skills that allow us to succeed in professional settings. He’s also dedicated to helping others apply these techniques on a personal level so that we can improve our relationships, exert control over our emotions, find our sense of happiness, and foster great empathy.   With his three widely-recognized TED Talks, “The Magical Science of Storytelling,” “How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint,” and “The 110 Techniques of Communication and Public Speaking,” he is reforming our understanding of communication and simultaneously eliminating antiquated notions about storytelling.  His journey is certainly one of dedication and perseverance, and as he discusses the scientific and psychological sides of expression and communication, the impact of his wife’s stroke, and how he rebuilt his company from nothing, you will walk away from this episode feeling both inspired and ready to tackle your day.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy helps fuel David’s creativity (4:36)  The art of adding spice to your presentation (6:57)  The transformative power of happiness and the difference between internal and external communication (10:40) The focus and importance of David’s upcoming book as well as his tip for grounding yourself in peace, gratitude, and compassion (17:30) David’s experience with his wife’s stroke and the process of rebuilding his company (23:46) What the somatic feedback loop is and why body language is a huge element of conversation (32:58)  The Five Layers of Communication and how to practice utilizing your facial expressions (36:49)  Why actors and comedians rate higher than other professions (38:25)  How YouTube forced David to adapt and grow and the #1 lesson he’s learned in the realm of public speaking (39:48)  Notable Quotes: “The perception we have of a talk is related to the number of spices in a talk. And that is what you were on to contrast and surprises.” – David (8:55)   Every war and every action of hatred stems from our desire to get the substances in our brain fulfilled. That’s where they come from. So yeah, if people would actually understand that they could create them by themselves without hurting and causing pain and destruction, the world would be a better place by far.” – David (20:55) “It is interesting how life’s moments that are so shakingly painful can also be so important and put in perspective the few moments that we have on this ball of rock flying through the sky. We sometimes take for granted that we’re given this life.” – Billy (31:15) “If you focus on performance, anxiety is its brother. If you focus on having fun, that is when you will be the best version of yourself… And in a state of having fun, we are relaxed. We get free access to our vocabulary, our thoughts…” – David (41:10)  Resources & Links: David JP Phillips  Website: https://www.davidjpphillips.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjpphillips/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjpphillips/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidjpphillips TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidjpphillips HeadGain: https://www.headgain.com/ Presenter Mastery Training: https://www.headgain.com/jp/  Billy Samoa Saleebey  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa  Email: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com  Insight Out  Website: https://insightoutshow.com/  This is an encore episode and was originally published on December 16, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to use Key Person of Influence to get your business goals? This week's episode with New York Times bestselling author and leader of Dent Global, Daniel Priestley, has all the answers you need. Daniel Priestley is a New York Times bestselling author and the leader of Dent Global, where he and his team develop entrepreneurs to stand out, scale up, and make a positive impact. 40,000 entrepreneurs have attended his workshops around the world, and over 3000 people have taken part in his accelerator programs. Needless to say, he's making his mark by helping others make their mark. This is Daniel Priestley 's story... Daniel Priestley was working at McDonald's when he met Randy, the franchisee. Randy encouraged Daniel to look into entrepreneurship, and Daniel began reading The Emyth. This book opened the door to entrepreneurship for Daniel and made him feel that it was something he could do. Daniel went on to write several books on the subject, including Key Person of Influence and Oversubscribed. In Key Person of Influence, Daniel outlines the five Ps of becoming a key person of influence: pitching, positioning, production, promotion, and profit. By following these steps, Daniel believes that anyone can become a key person of influence in their industry.  Tune in now to learn how to stand out, scale up, and make a positive impact! In this episode, you will learn the following: Daniel shared what lessons he learned from Randy when he works at McDonald's (00:04:00) Who a key person of influence is and why does it matter in today's world? (00:09:06) The five P’s of key Person of Influence (KPI) (00:12:55) The importance of pitching in enrolling people into a new way of thinking and behaving.(00:15:00) The Eiffel tower analogy (00:19:56) Who is a good example of a key person of influence (00:22:50) Why a key person of influence, helps move a business or an organization from functionality to vitality” (00:26:24) Why people are focused on the entire marketplace instead of focusing on the key few (00:32:36) What is Signaling and why is it important (00:42:30) The importance of having a central philosophy or mission around what you do (00:52:00) What are the Four types of products.(00:55:00) Why campaigning is an effective approach (00:59:40) The idea that social media can be used as a tool to build a personal brand (01:07:00) Notable quotes: “We all have the ability to make a dent and that we can do it while also having fun doing it. But we have to do it using the right strategies that will allow us to make the kind of impact that we want to make” - Billy  “Anyone can play an instrument. Not everyone could play an instrument well” - Billy “Prolific beats perfect” - Billy “When you become a key person of influence, your goal is not to try and sell you, and you don't make a lot of you're not trying to make money by selling your time and your energy and all that sort of stuff. People aren't buying you. They're actually just attracted to your business empire, and your empire sits around you” - Daniel  "The real skill with pitching is there's an element of leverage." - Daniel  Resources: Daniel Priestley Website:  Danielpriestley.com https://www.dent.global/ Books: https://danielpriestley.com/daniel-priestley-books/ Socials:  Linkedin: Daniel Priestley Instagram: @danielpriestley Twitter: @DanielPriestley Facebook: Daniel Priestley Connect with me: Email Addresses: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com This is an encore episode and was originally published on December 9, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a riveting episode of Insight Out with Brenden, a dynamic speaker and social media sensation. In this episode, Brenden shares the secrets behind his viral content on Instagram, delving into the meticulous process of scriptwriting and content creation. He reveals the importance of timing and consistency in video length, drawing on his experience to illustrate how these factors contribute to the success of his videos. Brenden also provides a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process, distinguishing between prepared and impromptu scripts. Learn how he leverages podcast appearances to generate content effortlessly and the fascinating strategy of rehearsing and rewriting scripts multiple times to ensure maximum impact. Discover Brenden's unique approach to brainstorming ideas using collective brainstorming with his network, emphasizing the value of seeking input from various sources. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting, Brenden shares practical tips on batching content creation, finding your creative zone, and maximizing efficiency. Don't miss this episode to gain insights from a seasoned pro and elevate your content creation game. Here's what you can expect in this episode: Brenden Instagram Strategic Plan and Investment (2:49) Content Format and Formula (8:16) Accelerating Follower Growth (12:08) Two schools of thought on entrepreneurship (14:44) Content Formats Tried and Tested: Learning from Failures (20:01) Key Elements of Viral Video Success (24:30) The Duct Tape Painting Analogy (26:30) Setting Goals and Strategy for Future Growth (30:15) Audience Retention and Watch Time (34:16) Brenden's creative process involves planning and crafting compelling content (36:37) Collective brainstorming for effective problem-solving through networking (40:31) The importance of consistent posting and leveraging classic content to maintain audience engagement over time (44:10) Here are 3 key takeaways that you can apply to elevate your content game: Understand the crucial role of framing your message — Your communication shapes the viewer's perception. Maximize your media budget by reposting high-performing content and continually testing new formats to find what resonates with your audience. Dedicate focused time to creating a consistent pipeline of content — consistency leads to quantity and quality that pays off in the long run. Notable quotes: “When there are polarizing viewpoints and you take a stand, you have to have a point of view. You have to have a perspective on things” - Billy (8:26) “If you're trying to please everyone, you please no one. And how do you know you've made it when you got haters, when you got people who are gonna troll you” - Billy (8:33) “Love me or hate me. You watched and that's all you could ever do” - Brenden (10:42)  “Life was about being successful and having a lot of fun and making a big difference in the world” - Brenden (24:19) “Imagine that you're in a house and there is a painting in your house... And the analogy is really just to teach that communication is all about framing. You could have the best information in the world, but if you share it... people won't value you for the work that you do because you don't communicate effectively” - Brenden (27:00) Resources Brenden: Website: https://mastertalk.ca/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/?originalSubdomain=ca https://www.youtube.com/c/mastertalks https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@masteryourtalk https://twitter.com/masteryourtalks Billy: https://twitter.com/BillySamoa https://www.instagram.com/billybelieve/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjQ9RSxYqDS4_VxBHNyQJw https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on February 10, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What keeps a digital business moving and thriving, and what makes it truly valuable?  Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, is joining me on this episode of Insight Out to break down his role at Flippa, his experience over the last 20 years, and the variables that influence the value of businesses in the market. He touches on the importance of looking at growth, average order value, refund rate, cost base, etc., when evaluating how much to buy and sell a business for and some patterns that have emerged over the last few years.  The team he leads at Flippa supports business owners in their exit or their introduction to possible new business ventures. In short, he helps them make an existing business their own and then, a little further down the road, understand how to optimize the organization financially and systemically!  In this episode, we discuss: How Flippa works in terms of buying and selling (2:43) Blake’s entrepreneurial journey and selling his business in 2015 (5:15) How data allows Flippa to check the pulse of successful businesses across the globe (9:06)  Flippa’s evolution with value assessment (14:46) Common themes that Blake has noticed in this market (19:53) How to get involved with the platform (23:36) Blake shares some inspiring success stories (28:55) The most lucrative businesses for entrepreneurs today (32:24) How to know the ways a business needs to expand & grow (37:12) The future of digitally-based businesses (39:25) Notable Quotes: “So what I encourage everyone to do is find a business model that they can imagine themselves having a skill set that they orient well too. And then secondly, find a category that they know they’re gonna be passionate about for long enough that they’ve got the resilience to get through that stabilization period…” – Blake (26:07) “It’s better to go slow. It’s a marathon. It’s not a sprint. If you treat it as a sprint, chances are you’re going to make some bad decisions.” – Billy (28:40) “Age is a factor in evaluation, by the way, because it gives you some predictability. And buyers and investors love predictability.” – Blake (30:40) “You don’t actually have to know tech to buy a digital asset.” – Blake (43:31) Resources & Links: Blake Hutchison  LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/blakehutchison  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/blakenow  Flippa: https://flippa.com/  Billy Samoa Saleebey  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa  Email: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com  Insight Out  Website: https://insightoutshow.com/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on December 23, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the world of technology rapidly evolves, so do the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. We are now on the cusp of an AI revolution that has the potential to revolutionize every aspect of our lives. But how do we use AI in a way that serves us, not at our detriment? In this episode, Cory Lopes-Warfield is back on Insight Out and he outlines the potential of AI and how to best utilize its capabilities.  Meet Cory Lopes-Warfield, Cory is a Linkedin influencer and has amassed nearly 500k followers on Linkedin. He has trained some of the other influencers on the platform and works with individuals looking to expand their influence on Linkedin. In addition, Cory is an early adopter expert of ChatGPT-3 and a leader in the tech world. Cory has been exploring the power of ChatGPT-3 and has seen its potential to revolutionize the way we work. He was enthralled by the possibilities of AI when he first encountered it, and he quickly realized its immense potential. Cory dedicated himself to learning AI and used its power to create amazing outcomes like business plans, resumes, and even a virtual avatar to help others reach their goals. With the introduction of GPT4, Cory is optimistic that AI can be used to improve the lives of people worldwide, from reducing greenhouse emissions to helping those who cannot afford coaching. He is determined to use AI to bring people together and create a better future. Tune in now to discover the fascinating and powerful implications of AI applications  Here's what Cory and I cover: Cory shared some of the Powerful use cases of ChatGPT in his own exploration (00:06:30) What are the differences of ChatGPT3 and ChatGPT4 (00:11:40) What advice would Cory have for somebody who is wanting to use AI and ChatGPT (00:15:25) Microsoft is about to embed OpenAI technologies into their office suite, and their search engine Bing (00:19:28) What if AI can bring us closer together and provide us with basic income and a shared economy (00:27:30) How AI will change the way we as humans think about creativity (00:33:40) Cory shared other useful platforms (00:41:55) Here are the steps you need to follow to also get maximized efficiency: 1. Ask Chat GPT to act as an expert in a specific field 2. Give it a detailed prompt and be specific 3. Ask it to format its response in a specific way (e.g. in bullet points or a drop-down table) You can find Cory: Personal website: https://coryconnects.com/ Company website: https://shedwool.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corywarfield/ Instagram: Coryconnects Twitter: @cory_warfield Connect with me: Email Addresses: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com LinkedIn: Billy Samoa Saleebey Instagram: billysamoa Loved this episode? Please support us here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=23010497 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George J. Chanos is a lawyer and a former attorney general with both eyes on the future. His foresight led him to write the books Seize Your Destiny: A Roadmap to Success and Millennial Samurai: A Mindset for the 21st Century.  However, creating thought-provoking books isn’t his only talent. George has recently been hard at work on an NFT art project called People Reign. In this episode, George shared his predictions for the future and his latest undertaking. George talked about how his desire to help his daughter and his nephew navigate their futures led to the creation of his first book. He quickly came to the realization that his young relatives wouldn’t be experiencing the same world that he had been dealing with all his life. Their future looked different. Determining what that entailed led him to create his second book.  George now believes that a technological tsunami is coming for all of us and the water is currently rising. Automation will make many jobs things of the past. But if we put our minds together and ask the right questions, we can ultimately choose what our future will look like. In This Episode: [02:44] - George talks about his heart attack and what he learned from the experience. [05:25] - A letter to George’s teenage daughter becomes the book: Seize Your Destiny. [06:34] - What will reality look like 30 to 40 years from now? [08:42] - How do we give our children a better life? [11:10] - Using your mind to overcome obstacles. [16:12] - The value of different views. [18:30] - How to make sense of different perspectives. [37: 22] - What skills do we need to survive? [45:30] - The future of technology. [58:18] - The need for intelligent discussion. [1:04:30] - George discusses how his passion for art led him to create People Reign. QUOTES • [09:56] - “Embrace your ignorance. And the reason why is that learning begins with a recognition of ignorance. If we think we know all the answers, why bother to learn? Right. So the reality is: is that we don’t know all the answers.” - George J. Chanos • [11:10] - “Frank Zappa. Your mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it isn’t open.” - George J. Chanos • [12:10] - “Your mind is a double-edged sword. It’s both your most powerful tool and your greatest liability.” - George J. Chanos • [15:37] - “We should learn that our beliefs and our views have no privileged legitimacy. Just because I think it’s a certain way does not mean that’s the way it is…. Just because my brain is telling me that this is reality and this is what it is doesn’t mean I’m right.” - George J. Chanos • [28:42] - “The more character you have, the more successful you are likely to be.” - George J. Chanos • [1:01:10] -“What is more important than knowledge is intelligence….Knowledge is accessible to all of us…But you have to know what question to ask. That is not knowledge. That is intelligence.” - George J. Chanos • [1:11:37] - “I believe it is important to speak out and to leave something behind.”- George J. Chanos RESOURCES  George J. Chanos Website: https://georgejchanos.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgejchanos/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgejchanos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgejchanos George’s Works Seize Your Destiny: A Roadmap to Success. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D6DZKTS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Millennial Samurai: A Mindset for the 21st Century Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Millennial-Samurai-Mindset-21st- Century/dp/1688563334/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Free Digital Download: https://millennialsamurai.com/freegiveaway People Reign: https://peoplereign.com/ Insight Out Links Website: https://insightoutshow.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RollingMovie Billy Samoa Saleebey Email Addresses: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on October 28, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling stuck in life, like a pumpkin in a jar? You’re not alone. Many people suffer from a “mistaken identity”, not realizing their true potential or the power of their own dreams. This week on Insight Out, Doug Dane is here to show us how to use the Mistaken Identity Model to get self-discovery, freedom, and success. He's been able to beat the odds and find success in his own life, despite the trauma of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse he experienced as a child. He will share how to break free from limiting beliefs to discover his true self and how he transformed his life, breaking free from the oppressive jar of his past and inspiring others to do the same. Through the stories of Gandhi, mentors, and books like Think and Grow Rich, Doug was inspired to take control of his life and find who he truly was. He faced his fears and story and through this, discovered his purpose. This journey taught him that everyone has a special gift and that one can change their story and the world. Meet Doug Dane, Doug is the author of Mistaken Identity, a mentor for leadership, business, and mindset. Doug has spent over 25 years coaching people to improve their results and feel better about themselves so they can stop hiding and start living. He's on a mission to show people how to let go of their past so they can create a better life for themselves, their families, and the world.  Have you ever grappled with attaining self-realization, autonomy, and success? Then this episode is for you. Tune in now to uncover the power of transformation! Here's what Doug and I cover: What inspires Doug about the great leader Gandhi. (00:03:00) How did a young Doug Dane survive the abusive environment he was brought up in and then go on to achieve success?(00:05:28) The Pumpkin a Jar story. (00:12:41) How can people break free from their mental programming and limiting beliefs to follow their hearts and discover their real Identities? (00:15:40) Why you need to have clearly defined goals. (00:19:56) The importance of believing in ourselves. (00:26:00) Why you need to have a healthy self-image (00:29:26) How should we think about goals? (00:36:22) The importance of discipline to develop good habits (00:40:00) How to set mindset (00:47:53)  Why you don't have to go looking for your calling. (00:53:00) Notable quotes:  “The average person tiptoes through life hoping to make it safely to death” - (0012:22) ‘’We're kind of like pumpkins in a jar’’ - (00:12:31) “There's nothing wrong with you. The only thing that's wrong is what you believe about yourself or about the way you should approach the world. One of the chapters is called Stop Shooting on Yourself” - Doug (00:18:29) “Just because someone loves you doesn't mean they give you good advice” - Billy quoting David Meltzer (00:25:07) Rather than fighting the existing reality, why not create a new model that makes the existing reality obsolete?” - Doug (00:28:02) “Energy comes from a desire” - Doug (39:00:25) “Mindset is an action. It's not a thing” - Doug (00:50:02) “If you're busy out there searching online and on dates, trying to find the love of your life, they can't find you because you're moving all around” - Doug (00:53:20) “Take an action, and you get a reaction” - Doug (00:56:00)  Resources & Links: Doug’s Website: dougdane.com Doug’s Book: https://www.dougdane.com/mistakenidentity Doug on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougdane/ https://twitter.com/dougdane https://web.facebook.com/dougdaneofficial https://www.instagram.com/doug.dane/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@DougDaneCoaching Billy Samoa Saleebey  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa  Email: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com  Loved this episode? Please support us here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=23010497 This is an encore episode and was originally published on February 10, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we shift our thinking in order to break a pattern? And how can we take positive action to make transformative changes in our lives? That’s the focus of Scott Miller’s new book, “Master Mentors Vol. 2.” It examines key insights from 30 of the world’s most transformational leadership thinkers – including Seth Godin, Susan Cain, General Stanley McChrystal and more – and provides simple steps to implement the same insights in your own life.  In today’s episode, Scott joins me to talk about the most valuable lessons he’s learned from his own mentor, the concept of transformational insight, the subtle nuances between self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence, why vulnerability is a key element of leadership, and more. “I think the power of transformation has the power for you to see yourself differently. It has the power for you to challenge your paradigm, your mindset, your belief system, to say, gosh, I always thought about gratitude in this way, but now I'm gonna think about gratitude in this way. Or I thought about what's next for me or my business model. They're personal and professional. I think it's really intended to help kind of shake you to say you've been in this pattern of thinking this line of behavior and just shaking a little bit to say, is that serving you well? Is that serving those around you?” – Scott (06:03) Top 3 Takeaways  A mentor can be anyone. “I don't think you have to know or be in an intimate relationship, professional relationship with your mentor at all,” Scott says. It doesn’t matter that you can’t meet with them for one-on-one guidance; a mentor is anyone who helps you understand how to improve your life, and in the age of podcasts and YouTube, you can get that wisdom in a variety of ways.  Try to assume positive intent. Everybody makes mistakes, and sometimes even the most well-intended words come out wrong. A person’s words say more about them than they do about you.  Self-worth is inherent and unchanging. “Self-esteem and your self-confidence ebbs and flows based on your sense of self and the kind of relationships you're in and the things that you do that you value or don't value,” Scott says. “But your self-worth cannot be changed and no one else can change it.” In This Episode (01:13) Why you don’t need to meet your mentor to benefit from their wisdom (05:21) Scott’s definition of a transformational insight (07:14) The practical applications of insights, and using them to transform your life (11:30) Bobby Herrera’s life-changing bus ride (22:50) Self-worth vs self-esteem vs self-confidence (31:51) “Your future truth should be your present.” (36:03) BJ Fogg and the power of tiny pattern-breaking habits Resources & Links Billy Samoa  https://billysamoa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BillySamoaSaleebey/ https://twitter.com/BillySamoa https://www.instagram.com/billybelieve/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjQ9RSxYqDS4_VxBHNyQJw https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ https://billysamoa.com/podcast-archive/ https://billysamoa.com/video-carousel/ https://billysamoa.com/blog-with-sidebar/ Scott Miller https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/ https://www.facebook.com/scottmillerj1 https://twitter.com/scottmillerj1 https://www.instagram.com/scottjeffreymiller/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmillerj1/ Mentioned https://tinyhabits.com/book/ https://bobby-herrera.com/ https://www.franklincovey.com/speakers-bureau/sean-covey/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on August 26, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices