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047: Mike Smith Live - Stop pursuing "likes" and start building a legacy


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Mike Smith is anything but the traditional startup entrepreneur. He's the founder of The Bay, an indoor skate park and creative haven for teenagers in Lincoln, Nebraska. He's also a must-see speaker, consultant, ambassador, author, and founder of Leadership Live, Find Your Grind, and Rabble Mill. 

In this interview, we talk about: 
  • Making outrageous commitments for the sake of a cause people care about
  • Finding the right talent to move your company forward and putting people first
  • Balancing demands on your time and prioritizing what matters
  • Focusing on what you're good at and relying on team rock stars to fill in the gaps
  • Going from small beginnings to being a national celebrity and how that's impacted his life and those around him

 He recently published a book titled "Legacy vs. Likes" geared toward students and adults who are ready to challenge themselves to pursue a passion—especially if they're down to do good for the world along the way. "Legacy vs. Likes" dares you to stop talking and start doing.

Learn more about Mike through his various organizations and leadership pursuits:
  • https://www.mikesmithlive.com/speaker#speaker/bio
  • https://www.leadershiplive.tv/about.php
  • https://www.findyourgrind.com/about
  • https://www.rabblemill.org
  Connect with Mike:

-@mikesmithlive (all social channels)

-@findyourgrind (IG, Twitter), @findyourgrindofficial (FB)

-@rabblemill (all social channels)

 

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Bar Napkin BusinessBy Ali Schwanke and Matt Taylor