Brandon Poliszuk is the founder of Social Butterfly and Link N Drink, young entrepreneur of the year in the state of Minnesota for 2019, and a man who applies a Kobe Bryant type work ethic towards chasing his dreams. 

Social Butterfly is company he founded while he was attending Mankato State University. Brandon's vision was created perfectly with the opportunity that was at play. Back in 2015, the market was wide open in the social media world. While a lot of business were still so focused on print and old style marketing tactics, Brandon knew the future of marketing was here. Now in just 4 years, the company has worked with companies like UNRL, IKONICK, TRUFF, and many more. They also work with big time athletes and individuals suck as Adam Thielen of the Minnesota Vikings and Jason Zucker - now a member of the Pittsburg Penguins.

Link N Drink is a networking events company that was created to connect the new age hustlers in Minneapolis. Just over a year after the birth of the idea, they now have hundreds of young entrepreneurs, dream chasers, and movers in the Minneapolis area attending their events. Their new events partner - the Walker Art Center - is where all of their 2020 events will be hosted.

In this interview, Brandon and I talk about the evolution of him finding out what his passions are, developing his skillsets, and the process of building these businesses. While business is one of the main focuses of the conversation, we dive deep into some specific aspects of personal development. Here are just a few:

Hard work. Brandon is a believer in that working hard and smart is the only way to reach your goals. He applies a mamba mentality to his work ethic and he is a believer in the Tony Robbin's quote "If you know your why, you can figure out how to do anything." When you work hard, you figure out the how.

Greatness. Brandon wants to leave a legacy. Crazy enough, we had this conversation just a week perform the passing of Kobe Bryant, and we talked about how we would define greatness. We also looked at the difference in defining greatness for athletes vs non-athletes.

Longevity. Brandon is all about the long-play. While he could have moved out to Los Angeles, California and worked with the top brands in the nation, he wanted to stay in Minneapolis and build something big. He wanted him and his Social Butterfly team to put Minnesota on the map. Finally, he wants to be a part of the movement that shows Minnesota is a force in the business and entrepreneurial world. 

This episode is perfect for people ready to level up. Brandon is willing to talk to anyone who feels moved after listening to this interview:

Instagram: @brandonpoliszuk @linkndrink

LinkedIn: Brandon Polisuk

As always, feel free to reach out to me about anything regarding self-discover, personal development, the science behind being human, and all things extraordinary!

instagram: @timbishop_

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Tony Robbin's has impacted millions of lives through his seminars, books, speeches, businesses, non-profits, and more. He is a master of engaging with life, and he has studied his entire life how to live a quality life.

This episode is me sharing with you the 10 minutes of priming, meditation, gratitude, and goal setting he does everyday to ensure he is ready to make the most of everyday.

I've been using this technique as well for over a year as part of my daily routine, and it definitely has worked for me. Setting aside just 10 minutes can change the way you experience the other 15 hours and 50 minutes of the day ... 

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The motto of his company, Alchemy 365, fits his life story pretty well: pursue your legend. 

When Tyler graduated from college, he started as a physical trainer and never looked back. His journey took many twists and turns, but it ultimately led to the creation of Alchemy 365, which "combines yoga, strength, and intense conditioning to change the body and renew the mind." Alchemy 365, located in Minnesota and Colorado, has plans to be a national studio.

Tyler's experience with building businesses, health and wellness, and chasing his dream life allows him to share extremely thoughtful insights for those of us out in the world trying to identify what an extraordinary life is.

Here is his contact info if you want to ask him anything:

Instagram: @t_k_q

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Is your heart telling you that there is a dream you need to chase? If so, this book takes you on the perfect journey to helping you open your mind to the possibilities of dream chasing and what the journey will entail. 

A worldwide bestseller, and beloved by celebrities and common folk alike, this book will give you exactly what you need to help you reflect on your life story. I’ve read it 4 times and plan on reading it again every year - for the rest of my life. You should read it too.

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Ikigia is translated as "your reason for being" is a combination of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can make money doing.

The Japanese culture is known to be very in touch with their purpose and researchers have found this to correlate with a long and happy life. In fact, the Japanese island of Okinawa is the home to Omigi, also known as the village of longevity. 

This episode breaks down a book I read that analyzes all the variables of Omigi and extrapolates the lessons to help us live long and happy lives. 

Book: Ikigia: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Albert Liebermann and Hector Garcia

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Artist, producer, manager , marketer, copywriter, and more. Keenan the First is a music entrepreneur who is embracing the journey of being a creator.

Keenan shares with us how his issues with concussions crushed his dreams of being an NFL player, which sent him to Los Angeles to, in his words, “reshape his identity that was always attached to football.”

His father was a music producer, and while out in Los Angeles, music was reintroduced into his life. He now is tackling the challenge of not only being an artist, but managing all aspects of the music business. His story will be an inspiration to everyone, but especially those who are ready to do what they love and are scared to make that first step. Enjoy this conversation with Keenan the first.

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Instagram: @keenanthefirst

Website: www.keenanthefirst.com

Because my mom worked for the airlines right out of school, travel has been engrained in our families DNA. 

To this date, I still love traveling and vacationing to new lands to see what I can learn. For me, however, travel isn't just about kicking the feet up and escaping the stresses of daily life: travel is the biggest educator in my life to date. I like to call it world schooling. Travel has taught me more about myself and the world than I ever thought was possible, and I'm just getting started. This episode reflects on the top reasons why I travel and some compelling reasons for you to do the same. If you ever want to explore the world, you know who to call!

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Imagine fleeing your country and having it take anywhere from 15-30 years to get where you are trying to go....

It’s hard to imagine isn’t it. 

Margaret Yapp has worked with refugees coming to America for 4 years now, and in this episode, she sheds light on what the refugees she has worked with go through to get here. Information on what is actually happening with the refugee crisis helps us be better citizens of the world. I hope this interview helps us gain some perspective for our lives and appreciate the things we have in our lives, but also, encourages us to lend a helping hand to those in need.

If this episode moved you to action at all, here is some good links that I said I would include:

Website: https://www.lssmn.org/services/refugees/services

FB Page: @LSSMNRefugees

Email: [email protected]

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Psychologists say it takes 21 days to build a habit and 90 days to build a lifestyle.

My friends and I, inspired by Yes Theory's 100 days of sweat challenge, got to thinking about the value of doing group challenges. We realized that a 100 day challenge in a group creates structure for learning, accountability, and motivation. 

We decided to try 100 days of a plant-based diet. This episode talks about why I think these challenges have value and documents what I have learned from my plant-based challenge.

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Pastor Joel brings, in my opinion, a fresh perspective on how we can all pursue lifelong spiritual journeys together. He discusses how there is so much to learn from each other, and it would be a waste if we didn’t open our minds to what else is out there. 

We also had the opportunity to discuss some bigger issues like mental health and what he does to stay mentally strong in this crazy world. You will definitely learn a thing or two by tuning into this episode.

Feel free to reach out to Pastor Joel if you have questions about your own spiritual journey: [email protected]

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