Building from the bottom

This week I did my first LinkedIn Live. I have been waiting a while but when I got it I really wanted to use it. I was nervous and excited and so I went out there and recorded my first live video on LinkedIn. I spoke about personal branding, what it was like for me to start a podcast, public speaking tips and tricks and how I got started in public speaking. If you want to watch it, check out the link here: LinkedIn Live

I also finished 2 books this week. #Live20 by Luke Williams and Podcasting Marketing Strategy by Ciaran Rogers and Daniel Rowles. 

#Live20 is all about eating frogs. And by frogs I mean large tasks. He talks about breaking them down into smaller 20 minute tasks (frog bites) in order to be more productive and focused. So I tried it, and it really does work. It is very similar to the Pomodoro technique which I have tried previous.

Podcasting Marketing Strategy talks a lot about starting, managing and marketing a podcast, but didn't really cover anything in regards to how to record. One feature of the book I did like however, was the toolkits at the end of every chapter. These toolkits include all the tools mentioned in that chapter. This is really good if you want to go back to the book as it makes it quick and easy to find the tools they talked about.

I am revamping my services and my website. I am doing this as I felt that I could bring more value to my client base and wanted to redefine my services so they are all stronger. This also means I am updating my website, making it more user friendly but also adding a larger range of imagery.

In this podcast episode I also share my Christmas plans as well as my goal to read at least 12 books over the course of next year and I am using an app called Read More in order to help me do so.

I am taking a break from the podcast over Christmas to give us all more time to spend with friends and family. I will be back on February 2nd 2020. 

Thank you so much for listening over the past year and I hope you have enjoyed it. I really appreciate everyone being a part of my journey.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope everyone listening has an amazing 2020.

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Who set's your priorities? One persons priorities for you are not the same as your priorities for youself. You are going to find things in your life that you think are of most importance, whereas the people around you might disagree. And this will always be the case. So how do you decide what to prioritise? You have to make the decision of what to prioritise.

You have to execute. You have to show the actions you are doing. It's go time. I need to execute more too. 

I also need to be more proactive in getting things done. Often we ask for help a lot to get answers, but we have Google now. And sometimes just trying something can be a lot more impactful. It may take slightly longer, but it will be a huge learning lesson for you. Work it out.

I have been listening to a lot of motivational speeches including Eric Thomas, Tony Robbins and Elon Musk. They all talk about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, but never say how. Today, the how fell into place. So I share that with you in this podcast. You have to put yourself in a position where you cannot turn back.

Have a great week.

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have enjoyed it. Don't forget to leave a review/comment. I am looking for guests so if you want to be a guest, then message me on one of my social media channels below.

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Everyone in life has temptations of some form and recently I have been letting my temptations win which has caused me to put on weight. But things need to change, and this is something I talk about in this podcast.

I also reflect on what I would do differently if I started my company now and really reflect on what I could have done that would have helped my company grow faster. These points include: Really getting clear on who my target audience is,  Talking to potential clients about their needs and wants as well as looking at what value I can bring to the table.

Last week, I spoke about breaking down a wall. And I forgot to mention a moment I had whilst walking to work that really opened my mind. Never let your past hold you back from creating a better future. The only thing your past will do, is keep you in a cage, so you have to move forward.

Have a great week.

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So, how did my birthday go? Well in short, it was amazing. It's one of the first times people have actually showed up for me in my life which rarely/never happens so it was really nice to see everyone come together on my birthday.

This week I cried. I didn't feel like I was doing enough. I wanted my business to move faster, to do more. For a second, I dropped the ball and became short sighted. Luckily my girlfriend reminded me that it's going to be difficult because I am also working full time and helped me see my path clearer.

When travelling to and from work I walk to and from the train station. I listen to motivation on the way to the station and this week one episode just resonated with me. One by Les Brown. He said everyone hits the wall. You get excited, tell your friends about it, you get fired up, and then youhit the wall. Truth is, most people get stunned, knocked down by the wall and turn back. He said the people that succeed are the ones that get knocked down by the wall and look up and have the tenacity to say, I am supposed to be over there, then persevere in order to get to that next level. If you want the link to this video, I can try and find it, just drop me a message or email with the details below and I will see if I can find it.

No matter how hard you try, everyone hit's the wall.

Have a great week.

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I never really got the point of Birthdays, it's a day celebrating another year of being alive but also another year closer to dying. It's like a celebration for not dying over the last year. How strange. Right? What is your thoughts on Birthdays?Send your answers to my social media channels (listed below)

You need a voice.  Every has opinions they can share. Whether that's on a podcast, a vlog, a blog or just on social. Or all of them. People are starting podcast everywhere now, about anything. And not just business and personal development, but gaming, technology, social media, model trains, the weather, cars, beauty, different types of pens, whatever your passion is about, you should have a voice about it. And not just because I say so but because you can meet people all around the globe and make friends with people that have a similar view to yours. I've done it, and so can you.

Want to start a podcast, or need any help getting a voice? Message me on any of my social media channels below.

The podcasts mentioned in this podcast are: 

1) The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett.

2) Too much time on our hand podcast (TMTOOH).

3) Business Wars.

Finally, goals are everything. Without goals and dreams, where would you be? You never know how close you are from getting an opportunity that will propel you to your goals and beyond. For example, I have recently found out that I am just 2 people from Gary Vaynerchuk and Grant Cardone. That's crazy. You are closer than you think.

Have a great week.

Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundmedia.co

Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to leave a review/comment. I am looking for guests so if you want to be a guest, then message me on one of my social media channels below.

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This week stars the mindset master, Lucy Colangelo. She helps people find clarity in their lives and really become clear on who they are and why they do, what they do. She does this through her company called Shine On.

Not only has she helped me on my journey but I also think she will be tremendously valuable in yours. Whether you're going through hard times or you're just starting out in personal development, this  podcast goes deep into how she got to running her business and building up her own mindset in the process. 

She also offers a freebie on her website to help you get started in developing a resilient mindset. Find it here: https://lucycolangelo.com/mindset/

Do you feel like you're lacking clarity in your life? Then drop Lucy a message on her contact details below:

Twitter: @lucycdot

Instagram: @lucycdot

LinkedIn: Lucy Colangelo

Facebook: @LucyShineOn

Have a great week.

Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundmedia.co

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What do you want for your life right now? What do you need? The truth is this will change as you grow. If you think a little deeper about what you really want on need, how much of that is really true? Often we feel like we need things, but actually, we just want them.

You don't have to always be productive. There is an art of being unproductive. It allows you to be productive, but also can be highly beneficial for your future self. Whether that's spending time with family, meditating, walking in the part with your partner it can really help you see a new perspective and open your eyes.

As mentioned last week, you are in control. You have more time than you think. When you tell someone you're busy, it's just that you prioritise that thing you're doing over the person asking. So are you really busy?

You're in control, you have 86, 400 seconds in a day. Use them wisely, you never get them back.

Have a great week.

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In this episode I talk about how each and every decision you make can affect your life. A decision as simple as what to have for lunch could spiral your life into a direction which you would never expect. 

Often I sit and think about this, and wonder what other paths I could've been on.

I also talk about being grateful for the people around you and remembering to show them attention and appreciation before its too late.

How do you show people you are grateful for them being around?

Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to leave a review/comment. I am looking for guests so if you want to be a guest, then message me on one of my social media channels below.

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Over the summer my life has changed dramatically and I am in a completely different position to what I thought I would be in. I am facing problems that I could have never even thought of.

But what is life. What is life to me? What is life to you? And what is the meaning of life?

Life is how you define it. You are the one with all of the control. But for some reason the is a massive lack of control. From the shoes you buy in your local store to the way you style your hair, the is influence. You and only you, decide if you get influenced.

I'm glad to be back.

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This week I have been focusing on learning and improving. Both on podcasting, in business, and in my personal life. Reading has been an important part of this week and I am now reading 2 books. 1 about business, 1 about podcasting.

I have also been learning sales, with help from my good friend Evans Duren I have been learning how I can sales prospect for clients. I have been using a thing called the Chambers of Commerce to help find companies.

Finally this week I have been thinking a lot about whether what I see around me is what I want my life to look like in the future. And the answer is no. I want to live a better life than what I currently live. And so that comes with changes. One step at a time.

This is the final episode to Chapter 2 of this podcast Building from the bottom, but I will be back soon for Chapter 3 so keep an eye out on my social media below to find out when I will be back.

Thank you so much for listening, I appreciate every single one of you. If you ever want to chat about your journey, I will help as much as I can but feel free to contact me via my social media or email and say that you're from my podcast in the first message so I reply quicker.

Thanks again, have an awesome summer.

Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundmedia.co

Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to leave a review/comment. I am looking for guests so if you want to be a guest, then message me on one of my social media channels below. 

Still have questions or want to chat?  Drop me a message at:

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 Email: [email protected]