Today we’ve got the Founder of So Cal Masterminds, Randy Kirk. He is passionate about helping business owners and executives succeed in business. As a serial entrepreneur and business book author, Randy is truly aware of the opportunities and challenges associated with running your own show.

In this episode, we get into what it takes to drive small businesses forward. Randy talks about the action you’re able to take because of the Mastermind room you’re in, and 2 actionable items you should take right now. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:32] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Randy Kirk
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Randy. See links below

[02:33 – 09:23] Randy’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Randy talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• Smartphones and internet are indispensable nowadays
• The role of the internet and smartphones in building your network
• Randy talks about his mentors and partners
• What would be your superpower?
• Recognizing raw talent and helping it to bloom
• How masterminds helped Randy in resetting and getting himself unstuck

[09:24 – 15:40] Self-Education and Randy’s reality

• Randy shares his thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education
• What people can expect when they enter Dave’s reality
• Someone who’ll encourage them and give creative ideas for direction 
• Success stories from people who joined his mastermind
• The story of my Co-author Shaila Chamberlain

[15:41 – 23:51] Creating Success

• The key attribute when it comes to being successful
• Willingness to do the hard things
• Exciting things that Randy has in store for the next 12 months
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Dave
• If you’re a local business, aim to be in a high rank in Google My Business
• Nothing happens until something is sold
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Currently, if I’m gonna be left alone on a desert island someplace and I only get to keep one thing, it’s gonna be my iPhone and a cell connection of some kind.” - Randy Kirk

“We’re in a situation now, where people are learning skill sets or University level education online, sometimes from Universities or TED talks, or maybe my new website. It’s all out there, there’s no lack of information available out there for people to learn if they’re motivated.” - Randy Kirk

“I’ve learned more in 3 years of running mastermind groups, than I’ve learned in the previous 47.” - Randy Kirk

“Nothing happens until something is sold.” - Randy Kirk

Resources Mentioned:

• Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
• Making Money Out of Thin Air - Randy Kirk and Shaila Chamberlain
• When Friday Isn’t Payday - Randy Kirk
• The Elon Musk Method - Randy Kirk

To learn more, connect with Randy, send him an email at [email protected] and visit https://www.socalmasterminds.com/. Check out http://freebusinesshelpnow.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.