Do you know what Bill Gates, Henry Ford, Mark Zuckerberg and Richard Branson all have in common — aside from being some of the most successful businessmen in history? They’re all dropouts. On this episode, BigMike and Chris Collins discuss education — their own experiences with the school system, alternative education outside of formal structures, being street smart, and learning from hands-on situations and life experiences. Listen in as the Business Outlaws and host Jayme Foxx discuss the books and courses they consider essential reading, how to determine if college is the right path for your entrepreneurial goals, how to rewire your brain to have the billionaire mindset, and the value of experience versus formal education. Subscribe now, and keep up to date on each new episode as they’re released, plus visit businessoutlaws.com for outtakes, photos, and to see everything that ended up on the cutting room floor.

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In this episode of Business Outlaws, sit down with former NFL offensive lineman Kyle Turley as he shares vital life lessons that separated him from the pack and led to his success as an athlete, plus helped him build a second rewarding career in CBD. Since retiring in 2007, Turley has suffered from many neurological problems and says that for him, cannabis has been a game changer. Listen in as the Outlaws and Turley discuss the impact cannabis will have on the pharmaceutical industry, and Turley’s desire to educate athletes on the healing powers of cannabis. Subscribe now, and keep up to date on each new episode as they’re released, plus visit businessoutlaws.com for outtakes, photos, and to see everything that ended up on the cutting room floor.

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Millennials. They challenge the status quo. They find new ways to defy societal norms. They pave their own way by going into business for themselves. In this episode, the Outlaws discuss the millennial generation, providing them with the essential tools to break through the noise and become successful entrepreneurs in oversaturated creative industries. Chris highlights some of the benefits Millennials offer to the workplace, including their ability to identify opportunities for automation and their innate desire to work efficiently by connecting dots. Plus, listen in as BigMike talks about inspiring an entire generation of Bulgarian millennials to develop a political movement with charitable ideals.

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How do you create a meaningful and lasting connection with someone you just met — particularly if that person is highly influential or successful? On this episode of Business Outlaws, you’ll learn from Larry Benet how to network like a pro. Listen in as Larry, widely considered one of the top networking experts in the world, shares with BigMike, Chris Collins and host Jayme Foxx his five-step method for building long-lasting, valuable connections and creating a bank account full of relationship capital. Learn how to approach someone with whom you’d like to connect and become what Larry calls a VC — a value creator. You’ll also get to hear BigMike and Chris analyze their recent meeting with Tony Robbins based on Larry’s networking principles. Subscribe now, and keep up to date on each new episode as they’re released, plus visit businessoutlaws.com for outtakes, photos, and to see everything that ended up on the cutting room floor.

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Hiring your first employee is a pivotal moment for any entrepreneur. It can literally make or break your business. On this episode of Business Outlaws, you’ll learn from BigMike and Chris Collins on how to hire like a boss.

Chris Collins talks about the impact of his first assistant in the early days when he was growing his business. BigMike weighs in and gives an entrepreneurial insight into the hiring process. Listen in as BigMike, Chris Collins and host Jayme Foxx discuss how hiring the right people can be the making of your business success.

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Ask yourself this: Are you getting the results you want from your business — or from your life in general? If the answer is no, then it’s time to evaluate the patterns, routines and habits you currently have in place and mindfully change them. On Episode 13 of Business Outlaws, BigMike, Chris Collins and host Jayme Foxx explore new ways to break out of old habits, and how to cultivate healthy patterns and completely reinvent yourself to rise to new challenge. You’ll learn how to reframe your inner dialogue and stop saying things that make you weak, why you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and how to know when statbssit’s time to pick up and move to a new city. You’ll also hear the Outlaws discuss how to choose friends that will be positive influences, as well as why it’s sometimes necessary to set boundaries with friends and family. Subscribe now, and keep up to date on each new episode as they’re released, plus visit businessoutlaws.com for outtakes, photos, and to see everything that ended up on the cutting room floor.

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Many self-employed artists struggle to command the respect — and competitive wages — they deserve. On episode 12, the Business Outlaws are joined by rock star photographer and author Jen Rosenstein to talk about taking control of the situation, understanding the value you provide, and not accepting less than what you’re worth.

Listen as Chris Collins, BigMike, Jen and host Jayme Foxx discuss how Jen approaches a photo shoot, how she works with her subjects to break through their outer personas and egos, and why charging more leads to a better outcome for both you and your clients. You’ll also hear Jen and Jayme dispense advice for women working in male-dominated industries, and learn why the way you see yourself impacts the way others see you. Subscribe now, and keep up to date on each new episode as they’re released, plus visit businessoutlaws.com for outtakes, photos, and to see everything that ended up on the cutting room floor. You can connect with Jen and see her work at JenRosenstein.com.

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Regardless of what business you’re in, you must learn the art of marketing if you want to be truly successful. On this episode of Business Outlaws, BigMike and Chris Collins explain how to make yourself a customer-focused marketing machine — first, by shifting the way you see yourself.

Until you understand that you are a marketer first, you won’t achieve the high-level success you crave. Hear the Outlaws and host Jayme Foxx discuss the marketing books, courses and coaches they’ve learned the most from, as well as why it’s critical to understand the psychology behind successful copywriting.

You’ll also hear a breakdown of some tried-and-tested copywriting techniques — ones that Chris and BigMike routinely use to craft compelling, savvy social media posts — and learn the importance of a well-crafted origin story. Subscribe now, and keep up to date on each new episode as they’re released, plus visit businessoutlaws.com for outtakes, photos, and to see everything that ended up on the cutting room floor.

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As you achieve greater heights of success, the dynamics in your relationships will change. On this episode, Chris Collins and BigMike talk about maintaining relationships with family members, friends, and even love interests as you break through higher ceilings of success, as well as how to develop new relationships. Listen as the Business Outlaws and host Jayme Foxx discuss how success can redefine your relationships, maintaining friendships as you make millions and your friends still struggle, and cultivating a romantic relationship when you’re No. 1 focus is your business. You’ll also hear about maintaining relationships with your staff and rewarding them for loyalty, the misconception of the work/life balance, and how stress affects BigMike and Chris’s respective sex lives.

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On this episode, Chris Collins and BigMike talk about maintaining relationships with family members, friends, and even love interests as you break through higher ceilings of success, as well as how to develop new relationships when you’re No. 1 focus is your business. Subscribe now, and keep up to date on each new episode as they’re released, plus visit businessoutlaws.com for outtakes, photos, and to see everything that ended up on the cutting room floor.