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In this session, we delve into the 9 most powerful soft skills every founder needs to thrive:

1. Humility: Embrace humility to question your assumptions and improve decision-making.
2. Honesty: Address issues head-on with honesty to prevent them from escalating.
3. Listening: Prioritize listening over speaking to make others feel heard and valued.
4. Resourcefulness: Maximize creative resources to overcome startup challenges.
5. Adaptability: Navigate downturns effectively to set yourself apart as a great founder.
6. Optimistic Orientation: Maintain a positive outlook and support your team with encouraging words.
7. Problem-Solving: Tackle every challenge with a big-picture mindset.
8. Emotional Intelligence: Develop the ability to read people and situations to navigate complex emotions and interpersonal dynamics effectively.

Join us to explore how these traits can elevate your journey as a founder!

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Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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Let's talk about a game-changer in sales and business growth. If you want to hit that million-dollar mark, it’s not just about having a great offer or being a master at pitching. The real magic happens when people genuinely believe that what you’re offering is the perfect solution to their problem.

But hold on, having a solution isn’t enough on its own. Your prospects need to see your offer as the absolute best option out there.

So, how do you nail that? By transferring two key beliefs to them:

1. Your offer is the most guaranteed fix for their problems.
2. Your offer is the easiest path to solve those problems.

Get these two beliefs across, and you'll see your sales skyrocket. It's all about making your offer irresistible and the go-to choice for your prospects.

Big love to one of my mentors Matt Gray: https://www.instagram.com/matthgray/ for inspiring the session

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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In this episode, we dive into the crucial differences between marketing, sales, and branding. Discover how marketing drives immediate sales and revenue, while branding builds long-term value and customer loyalty. 

We'll explore real-world examples, highlight the symbiotic relationship between these elements, and provide actionable insights to help you balance short-term gains with sustainable growth. 

Whether you're an entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to leverage both marketing and branding for ultimate business success.

Enjoy! 

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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Belief #1: Everything is an Experiment

Entrepreneurship is tough. You’ll get knocked down 100 times but rise 101. Think of everything as an experiment, not a project. This mindset makes failure just data collection, turning setbacks into lessons and keeping you motivated.

Belief #2: Being Yourself is Your Greatest Advantage

Most people fear standing out, but in today’s world, blending in means fading away. Embrace your unique self, flaws and all. My struggles and flaws helped me build an 7-figure business. You don't need to be perfect; just be authentically you.

Belief #3: Anything Can Become a System

Don’t think you’re irreplaceable. Believing so prevents delegation and drains you. Instead, master tasks, systematize them, teach others, and move on to bigger challenges. This approach helps grow your business efficiently.

Belief #4: Start with Passion & LOVE

Only pursue projects you’re passionate about. Ask yourself if it’s a “HELL YES” before committing. Passion fuels faster learning, persistence, and long-term success. Life’s too short for anything less.

Belief #5: You’ve Made Zero Progress Until You’ve Launched

Don’t let ideas die in silence. Launching is the first step, not the end goal. Without launching, you miss out on luck, feedback, and real-world testing. Done is better than perfect. Just launch and refine later.

Belief #6: Pain + Reflection = Progress

Reframe pain as a teacher, not an enemy. Like in fitness, stress plus recovery equals growth. Without reflection, pain just causes suffering. But with reflection, it leads to progress and strength.

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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Time to dive into the adventures of week two of my Italy trip. Buckle up, because this was a week full of cultural discoveries, delicious food, and those unforgettable moments that make traveling so damn special.

NZ vs Italy Culture:

Let's talk culture clash – or more like culture dance. New Zealand and Italy, two beautiful places with totally different vibes.

1. Pace of Life: In NZ, we’re pretty laid-back, but Italy takes it to another level. Italians truly know how to savor life. Long lunches, slow sips of coffee, and an unhurried stroll through the piazzas. It’s a reminder to slow down and appreciate the little moments.

Narrative Changed in My Mind:

Speaking of family Sundays, this really shifted something in my mind. I used to see family gatherings as just another obligation. But in Italy, they’re cherished moments to connect and build stronger bonds. It’s about creating a narrative of togetherness and love, not just routine. I’m bringing that back home – more long dinners, more shared stories, more love.

This week was a rollercoaster of experiences, and I’m so excited to share more with you all. Let’s keep exploring, learning, and embracing every moment – both the planned and the unexpected.

Stay wild, stay curious, and until next time, keep being the wolves you are!

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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1. From Specialist to Generalist: You're no longer just the expert in one area; now you oversee everything.
2. From Analyst to Integrator: Instead of just analyzing data, you're connecting all the pieces together to make the whole organization work smoothly.
3. From Tactician to Strategist: Moving from focusing on small details to seeing the big picture and planning for the future.
4. From Bricklayer to Architect: Instead of just building one thing at a time, you're designing the entire system.
5. From Problem Solver to Agenda Setter: Shifting from fixing every problem to deciding which ones are most important and need attention.
6. From Warrior to Diplomat: Instead of fighting against competitors, you're building relationships and partnerships.
7. From Supporting Cast to Lead Role: Stepping up from a supporting role to becoming the main influencer and leader of the team.

These shifts are like stepping stones on the path from managing to truly leading. They're all about broadening your perspective and taking on more strategic, impactful roles.

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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In Session 103 of 'Be a Wolf - Sessions,' this week, we take a trip down memory lane. I sit down with one of my best friends of the last 20 years, and we talk about the few crazy things we got up to when we were teenagers: all the fun stories and all the things that made us who we are today

Enjoy x 

Infamous out 

I'm Done 

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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We all set to go deep this week... Bitcoin and the evolution of money. In this episode, Ben sheds light on the foundations of money, exploring why it was created and how it has evolved over time. 

From the gold standard to the concept of inflation, they unravel the complexities of traditional currency systems. 

But here's the kicker: Bitcoin comes in to challenge everything we thought we knew. With its resistance to inflation, manipulation, and centralized control, Bitcoin offers a new paradigm for financial freedom. 

Tune in to discover why Ben believes in trading your time for something they can't print, and get ready to break free from the old systems

Resources & Books: 

1. The Bullish Case for Bitcoin - Vijay Boyapati
2. The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future  -  Jeff Booth
3. Layered money - Nik Bhatia
4.  The Bitcoin standard - Saifedean Ammous
5. Future Demand: Why building your brand among tomorrow's customers is the key to start-up success  - James Hurman



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Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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Get ready for this week's Be A WOLF session as we dive into the launch of the Great Run Club! Join us as we share the journey from idea inception to hitting the ground running. We'll unpack our creative process behind the branding, explore the essence of our key messaging centered on community, connection, and coffee. Plus, tune in as we delve into the powerful beliefs that render failure impossible. This podcast episode is your backstage pass to the passion, purpose, and perseverance driving our latest venture.

Enjoy! One for the runners. 

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.

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Join us for a special milestone as we celebrate the 100th episode of "Be a Wolf Sessions" with reflections on purpose and growth. In this landmark episode, we delve into the analogy that we're like books, with some judging us by our cover, others barely reading the intro, and only a few truly understanding our purpose. 

 Through the consistency of weekly sessions, we've not only resurrected our inner artist and inner child but also witnessed a surge in creativity and clarity across all aspects of life. 

This podcasting journey has been a catalyst for self-discovery, helping us navigate the complexities of identity and brand clarity. 

I express gratitude for the supportive community that has formed around "Be a Wolf Sessions" and invite listeners to continue the journey with us as we embark on the next chapter of growth and exploration. 

Join us as we howl in celebration of 100 episodes filled with wisdom, insight, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.

📖 Episode Sponsored by: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up — a raw, real, and practical guide for founders, creatives, and changemakers.

 This book isn’t just about building businesses… it’s about building movements, legacy, and impact.

 Available now at nayzvswild.com
.

📸 Brought to you by: www.featureweddings.com

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film — established in 2013
Dedicated to the brides and grooms of New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

 We capture weddings, elopements, engagements, and love stories that live far beyond the day.

 Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration.
Because at Feature Weddings, we believe that love always wins.