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- Episode 34: How To Captivate Gen Z Through Your Marketing (Without The Cringe) With Celine Chai
Let's hear from the Gen Z in this NEW episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! This time, we have Celine Chai, the co-founder of NinetyEight, a Gen Z Marketing Agency making waves in the business industry.
Celine takes us on an inspiring journey of how she and her friends embarked on the entrepreneurial path during the pandemic. Starting as a small business project right from the bat, NinetyEight grew into a successful company within 3 whole years, having the principle of being tiny but MIGHTY.
Join us as she sheds light on the unique aspects of Gen Z Marketing and why this generation is so different from its predecessors, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to tap into this market.
If you're an entrepreneur who wants to understand how the minds of the younger generation work and how to successfully communicate and relate to them as a brand or business, you're in for a treat. Don't wait, hit that play button now!
Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series00:00:52 Who is Celine Chai00:03:28 Having a passion for dancing00:04:56 Going into marketing and advertising00:06:29 Starting a business with friends00:07:34 Keeping strict boundaries00:09:27 Company growth during pandemic00:11:58 NinetyEight in project mode00:13:14 The fake it/make it moment00:14:18 First pitch experience00:16:00 What is Gen Z Marketing00:19:09 For Gen Z or By Gen Z00:19:42 The Koi Pond: A Gen Z Collective00:23:11 Still pursuing a passion for dancing00:25:20 Celine’s senior year in college00:27:23 Working with Paul Frank00:29:54 Talking about her dream client00:31:25 What keeps her motivated00:32:06 Leadership and company culture00:33:47 Celine as a team mom00:36:55 Why people generalize Gen Z00:39:08 Gen Z's superpower in the workforce00:40:31 About the no-BS radar00:41:42 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs00:43:04 Where to keep up with CelineQuotes
00:05:50 “It all came down to discipline. How do I do both things and excel at them while maintaining a social life? I feel like I have definitely achieved all three.” - Celine Chai00:08:11 “As long as you have boundaries, it won't affect your friendship.” - Celine Chai00:20:27 “It is a product of Gen Z sounding boards in order to hit the right notes for their target Gen Z audience.” - Celine Chai00:24:06 “I think everyone has their own niche of some capacity.” - Celine Chai00:24:47 “Sometimes it's important for people to have that balance of something else that they care about.” - Blake Chapman00:26:35 “Sometimes you just won't get the time back to try things.” - Celine Chai00:35:10 “I think it just comes down to structure, making sure that we're all communicating well.” - Celine Chai00:42:20 “Not knowing something is not a good enough reason to not try.” - Celine ChaiResources and Links
Slack https://slack.com/Zoom https://zoom.us/NinetyEight Website https://www.ninetyeightla.com/The Koi Pond https://www.ninetyeightla.com/koi-pond-gen-zThe Koi Pond Discord https://discord.com/invite/eEuzjjaGY5Connect with Celine
https://www.linkedin.com/in/celine-chaihttps://www.instagram.com/celinec_xx/https://www.instagram.com/genzkoipond/https://www.youtube.com/@celinec_xxNinetyEight Website and Social Media Platforms
https://www.ninetyeightla.com/home-gen-zhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ninetyeightlahttps://www.instagram.com/ninetyeight.ab/https://www.facebook.com/ninetyeightla/https://www.tiktok.com/@ninetyeightlahttps://twitter.com/ninetyeightlaLearn more about RocketLevel 🚀
What’s New? Check out below:
https://www.partners.rocketlevel.com/affiliates/https://rocketlevel.com/request-demo/WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.comCAREER: https://radius.theresumator.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevelINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/45 min - Episode 33: The Power of Persistence: How Rick Elmore Built the Largest Handwriting Platform in the World
Welcome to another episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! In today's episode, Host Blake Chapman is here with Rick Elmore, a former NFL player turned entrepreneur. Discover how his unwavering persistence propelled him to establish Simply Noted, now the world's largest handwriting platform.
Drawing upon his athletic background and corporate sales experience, Rick has used his own personal journey to build a thriving business. With no debt or investors, his company helps hundreds of companies integrate, automate, and scale their social media outreach by teaching them how to craft personalized messages that would resonate with the right audience.
Don't miss the chance to explore more about his journey and the lessons he has learned from his years of experience. Tune in right this moment!
Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series
00:00:52 Today’s Guest: Rick Elmore00:01:12 Rick's Background in Sports and Business00:03:07 His Inspiration behind Simply Noted00:05:28 The Transformative Power of Athletics00:07:44 Support System and Competitive Advantage00:09:51 Transition from Sports to Corporate00:13:30 Leaving Corporate America for Business00:15:56 Rick on Getting his MBA00:17:14 His AHA Moment on Entrepreneurship00:20:55 Typography and Machine Learning00:21:59 Building a Business Debt-Free00:24:03 Smart Bootstrapping for Investments00:29:37 Fail Early and Fail Often00:30:50 The Right Entrepreneurial Mindset00:32:04 Building and Leading a Team00:35:19 Starting with a Strong Why00:36:51 Giving Back and Being Successful00:37:30 Make and Break Relationships with Cards00:38:36 The Power of Handwritten Notes00:41:46 Most Rewarding Part of His Work00:42:55 Reach Out to Rick ElmoreQuotes
00:06:25 “The great ones don't quit when they're tired or when they're not good at something. They'll go through the suck and stick with it until they become great.” - Rick Elmore
00:11:57 “You grow through what you go through.” - Rick Elmore00:22:09 “If you have to go into debt to start a business, you shouldn't start a business. You're already starting behind the eight ball.” - Rick Elmore00:27:46 “You have to be patient and willpower to be able to do anything.” - Blake Chapman00:29:51 “The only way that you can get better is to fail off, fail early, and fail often.” - Rick Elmore00:35:25 “If you have a strong "why," you have a really good chance to make it, whether it's in business or your job.” - Rick Elmore00:36:51 “As you become more successful, giving back becomes incredibly important because there's someone just like you who is starting out on the journey you once started.” - Rick ElmoreResources and Links
Good to Great by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996
Grant Cardone https://grantcardone.com/Simply Noted https://simplynoted.com/Connect with Rick
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-elmore/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplynoted/https://web.facebook.com/SimplyNoted1?_rdc=1&_rdrhttps://simplynoted.com/Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀
What’s New? Check out below:
https://www.partners.rocketlevel.com/affiliates/https://rocketlevel.com/request-demo/WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.comCAREER: https://radius.theresumator.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevelINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/45 min - Episode 32: From Rock Bottom to Next Level Success: Insights from Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University
Are you ready to rise from rock bottom to the next level of success? The G.E.M. Series Podcast brings you Kevin Palmieri, the CFO, Founder, and Co-host of the "Next Level University" Podcast. Growing up in Massachusetts, he had dreams of becoming a professional athlete. However, after securing a high-paying job, he found himself deeply unfulfilled and even contemplated suicide. During this rock bottom moment, Kevin discovered the power of podcasting and holistic self-improvement.
Now, years later, Kevin's podcast is topping the charts with his Podcast "Next Level University". Together with his co-host, they impact hundreds of thousands of people across more than 125 countries. He shares his remarkable story with our Host Blake Chapman, discussing the importance of finding balance, taking risks, and seeking feedback. Kevin also transfers the power of creating a movement that can positively impact the lives of countless people.
Remember to subscribe and leave a review. Share your thoughts and insights. Get ready for an incredible conversation that will motivate and empower you. Let's dive in!
Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series00:00:53 Who is Kevin Palmieri00:02:44 Kevin's life before podcasting00:04:08 Characterizing his 20s00:06:05 His passion for podcasts00:09:04 Funny childhood memories00:10:25 Balancing Growth and Normality00:11:33 How Kevin schedules for the week00:13:01 Prioritizing according to goals00:16:20 Kevin’s Relationship with Failure00:18:40 The Power of Self-Awareness00:20:48 2 Reasons Why People Fail00:23:30 Why being delusional is OK00:25:14 The Journey of Self-Discovery00:27:40 The Start of his Podcast Journey00:32:43 Seeing Traction in the Business00:35:01 Creating a Movement00:37:43 The Power of 1% Improvements00:40:26 Where Kevin learns his knowledge00:42:24 Kevin’s upcoming plans00:45:38 His advice for the listeners00:48:13 Favorite thing about podcasting00:49:18 Where to keep up with KevinQuotes
00:04:58 “The hardest work is the internal work.” - Blake Chapman00:14:39 “If you want to really simplify it, just never make priorities plural.” - Blake Chapman00:19:22 “If I'm super responsive to my wins, I'm also potentially going to be super responsive to my losses.” - Kevin Palmieri00:26:38 “The level of feedback you seek should be accurate to the level of feedback you can handle.” - Kevin Palmieri00:31:51 “In retrospect, sometimes the adversity is the advantage.” - Kevin Palmieri00:37:58 “We tend to underestimate where we can go in 10 years and overcomplicate the amount of growth we should have on a daily basis.” - Kevin Palmieri00:38:49 “It's not about what you do necessarily day to day. It's about how long you can do what you're doing day to day” - Kevin Palmieri00:45:55 “Success makes things harder, not easier.” - Kevin PalmieriResources and Links
Next Level University Podcast https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-university-podcast/Hill-Man Morning Show Audio https://www.audacy.com/podcast/hill-man-morning-show-audio-eaa84“Atomic Habits” - James Clear https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299“The Compound Effect” - Darren Hardy https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724XMIT's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFe-pfe0a9bDvWy74Jd7vFgThe Mundanity of Excellence https://www.scribd.com/doc/2926754/The-Mundanity-of-ExcellenceConnect with Kevin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90https://www.buzzsprout.com/742955/sharehttps://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-university-podcast/Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀
What’s New? Check out below:https://www.partners.rocketlevel.com/affiliates/https://rocketlevel.com/request-demo/WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.comCAREER: https://radius.theresumator.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevelINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/52 min - Episode 31: Creating Your Ideal Client Experience: Insights from H.B. Pasley
In the return of The G.E.M. Series Podcast, we welcome a brand new guest H.B. Pasley! H.B. Pasley is an expert at creating your ideal client experience. He has been a coach, a creative, and a professional communicator for close to 4 decades. He has published many books and countless leadership guides, facilitated thousands of people in leadership development retreats, and produced over 7 million song streams on Spotify. Even after all that, he is fond of deflecting attention from his accomplishments by saying, “My real claim to fame is that I have failed at more ventures than most will ever attempt ... and I took a lot of notes.”
H.B. shares interesting facts about his life and experiences as a lifeguard, coach, musician, and business advisor. H.B. emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, empathy, and personal connection in leadership and personal relationships. H.B. also shares how to create an ideal client experience, how to choose a great advisor, and books as well as resources that helped him grow in his career.
Join us as we dive into his journey, learn from his experiences, and discover the secrets to his success!
Key Takeaways
00:00:00What is The G.E.M. Series00:01:16H.B. Pasley's Background00:05:22Importance of Empathy00:07:48H.B.’s music career00:09:23Trying to Bridge the Gap00:12:11Inventing a Circuit to Help Musicians00:16:30Who is the Ideal Listener?00:19:43Personal Gravity00:21:56Authenticity in Business00:25:52Choosing a Great Advisor00:27:09The Power of Vulnerability00:31:00Leadership and Insecurity00:32:23Why do people relate more to failure00:34:25Coaching on Personal Storytelling00:38:30Sharing Personal Tastes00:39:37How to Host Great Parties00:42:09Absorbing Knowledge and Reading Books00:46:06The Ideal Client Experience00:47:41Never Drop the Ball Again00:49:19Client Experience Model00:52:30Partnership ProgramQuotes
00:20:03 “Nothing replaces personal interactions, mentorships, and human connections.” - H.B. Pasley00:27:15, "I think vulnerability in particular is a superpower in anything you're trying to do. It's your biggest advocate because it does align with what your origin story is and your motivations." - Blake Chapman00:30:38 “Insecurity is an awareness that you're not up to spec but instead of talking about not being up to spec you hide it. You over-achieve, you talk more, you get bossy, you’d do anything to shield yourself.” - H.B. Pasley00:31:26 “If you want to heal from your own tendency of hiding your failures, panicking, and freaking out when you don't feel sufficient, the great thing to do is to do the opposite of what you feel at that moment.” - H.B. Pasley00:32:03 “I've learned that when I'm in my best leadership modality, I'm actually talking about the things that I'm afraid of because people relate to failure more than they relate to success.” - H.B. Pasley00:48:43 “Discovering who you're best with, who is magically attracted to you, who you're amazing with, that discovery process in itself gives rise to a new privilege.” - H.B. PasleyResources and Links
“Make Me” - Lee Child https://www.amazon.com/Make-Me-Lee-Child/dp/0804178798“The Pleasure of His Company” - Dutch Sheets https://www.amazon.com/Pleasure-His-Company-Intimate-Friendship/dp/0764209485“Peak Performance Principles for High Achievers” - John Reid Noe https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4072955“Never Drop the Ball Again” - H.B. Pasley https://www.amazon.com/Never-Drop-Ball-Again-Experience/dp/0990682714Connect with H.B. Pasley
https://www.hbpasley.com/https://www.idealclientexperience.com/https://twitter.com/hbpasleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hb-pasley/H.B.’s book: “Never Drop the Ball Again” https://www.amazon.com/Never-Drop-Ball-Again-Experience/dp/0990682714Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀
What’s New? Check out below:https://www.partners.rocketlevel.com/affiliates/https://rocketlevel.com/request-demo/WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.comCAREER: https://radius.theresumator.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevelINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/ /54 min - Episode 30: Building Mental Toughness for Business and Life with Dre Baldwin
In this episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast, we welcome our special guest Dre Baldwin, a former professional basketball player turned speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He also shares his journey of turning his passion for basketball into a successful business and how he has built an engaged and loyal audience through the power of digital content.
Known as the man behind Work On Your Game, Dre has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share on topics such as discipline, confidence, mental toughness, and personal initiative. He has published over 8,000 videos, authored 33 books, appeared in 4 different TED Talks, and worked with clients from countries worldwide.
Join us as we dive into his journey, learn from his experiences, and discover the secrets to his success.
Key Takeaways
(00:53) - Who is Dre Baldwin
(01:24) - A brief overview of Dre's background(04:13) - His 14-year-old self’s journey to basketball(05:42) - Finding a path beyond the status quo(09:04) - How “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” changed his mindset(10:13) - Being a basketball YouTuber in his early days(13:41) - Creating a brand that meets audience needs(15:04) - How pro basketball shaped his worldview(17:12) - The Big Shift: From ball to business(21:24) - Sharing his stories through his books(26:13) - Reasons why he didn't want to work a 9 to 5(32:35) - Dre was seen as a pioneer in YouTube success(34:21) - Dre talks about his first TED Talk experience(37:56) - Inspirations behind his 4 principles(47:31) - Recognizing success in his YouTube journey(48:50) - Overlapping mindset for athletes and entrepreneurs(49:57) - Mental Toughness: Common struggle for adults(51:36) - How to handle the uncoachable(52:29) - Dispelling myths around coaching and mindset(55:50) - Dre’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs(57:48) - Get in touch with DreQuotes
“You see different things and have different experiences, so it just opens your mind up.” (16:06)
“I wanted to know how can I get some control over my life to where I was calling the shot instead of somebody else.” (18:09)“I knew I was going to do something different, and I was just trying to figure out what it was.” (28:40)“Mental toughness is understanding that things are not always gonna work out.” (40:23)“You’ve got to find that sweet spot of who are the type of people you want to help.” (51:17)“Your coaching business is reflective of the type of clients that you decide to take on.” (53:16)“The best coaches have clients who are going to do the work.” (53:37)“There's no such thing as too much confidence.” (54:24)“You need to invest in yourself and learn from people who are actually out here playing the entrepreneurial game.” (56:27)“Make sure you stay connected to the people who are in the entrepreneurial game and get in that circle.” (57:18)Resources and Links
Connect with Dre:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreallday/https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/https://www.facebook.com/WorkOnYourGame/https://www.twitter.com/DreAllDay/https://www.youtube.com/dreupthttps://www.dreallday.com/https://workonyourgame.com/Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀
• WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.com
• CAREER: https://radius.theresumator.com• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/1 hr - Episode 29: Peak Performance: Optimizing Psychology to Overcome Fear With Brian Bergford
In this brand new episode of The G.E.M. Series Podcast, we're joined by Brian Bergford. Brian is a peak performance specialist who shares his expertise on the topic of using psychology to overcome fear and maximize personal potential and performance. As the brain behind Bergford Performance Systems and with a degree in psychology, Brian brings a unique perspective to the table as he works with people on their mental game.
Our guest discusses key principles of performance psychology, including the importance of setting clear goals, developing a growth mindset, and implementing effective strategies for managing stress and emotions. We also delve into the role of mindset in achieving success and the ways in which we can optimize our psychology to create powerful leverage for reaching our peak performance.
Let’s start the year strong! Tune in for actionable insights and practical tips for overcoming fear and unlocking your true potential.
Key Takeaways
(00:52) - Who is Brian Bergford
(02:39) - How Brian found his life's work(06:03) - His first spark of entrepreneurial spirit(10:54) - A journey from wonder to power(15:11) - Brian talks about the timing of courage(17:47) - Ways to achieve optimal performance(22:42) - How you should speak to yourself(26:40) - Brian’s sources of inspiration and ideas(30:03) - One practical way to keep your momentum(32:30) - Understanding the true value of goals(36:12) - Why set goals within yourself(41:00) - How 1% progress can help you get better(43:24) - Explaining the ‘Mundane of Excellence’(45:56) - What it means to be intentional(48:10) - Brian's personal mission in life(52:35) - Making the most out of misfortunes(55:35) - Best way to reach BrianQuotes
“Life turns out completely different than what we would've anticipated, expected, and plan for… And that's the beauty of it.” (06:23)
“The best way to break through something is to steer right into it and hit full throttle.” (13:54)“You have tremendous amounts of boldness inside of you.” (16:27)“Most of the injuries we sustain are due to lack of prior planning and accountability to ourselves.” (16:46)“You are the most influential person in your life, whether you like it or not.” (24:06)“You want your goals to be something that serves you and not become terrible tyrants beating on you all the time.” (33:39)“Take account of who you're really becoming because that will ultimately be your legacy.” (40:29)“You have to have that larger purpose to drive you into being intentional.” (45:02)“If an adversity comes into your life, make it pay you for being there.” (53:44)Resources and Links
Connect with Brian:
https://www.bergfordperformance.com/https://www.youtube.com/@bergfordperformancehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bergford/https://www.instagram.com/brianbergford/https://www.facebook.com/BrianCBergford/https://twitter.com/brianbergfordLearn more about RocketLevel 🚀
• WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.com
• CAREER: https://radius.theresumator.com• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/58 min - Episode 28: How To Tap Into Your Zone of Genius With Mike Zeller
If you want to unlock your highest potential by tapping into your zone of genius, then you should absolutely stick around for this episode…
Mike Zeller is a business architect who helps entrepreneurs strategize how they can live out their purpose through the businesses they build. He's mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs from throughout the world, helping them earn tens of millions. He's also the author behind "The Genius Within" and many more.
With his passion for unleashing the divine potential, Mike founded Superhuman Health, which provides access to hyper-personalized medical care, psychology, life coaching, and fitness training to help people live their best lives. His purpose stemmed from his wife's battle with depression for years and searching for ways to get beyond it. He wanted to find the answers, and that's how he found himself on this journey to creating so much around mental health.
In today's episode, our Host Blake Chapman, and guest, Mike Zeller, take on the topics of finding your purpose, tapping into your zone of genius, the importance of a learner's mindset, and coping mechanisms for mental health problems.
Tune in as Mike delivers his signature blend of wisdom, insight, and inspiration!
Key Takeaways
(00:54) - Who is Mike Zeller
(03:10) - What Mike’s business journey is all about(05:06) - How he found the passion behind his business(08:06) - His inspirations from the past(11:17) - What's inside Superhuman Health(13:49) - Mike on the rise of mental health problems(17:45) - Coping skills you might need(22:03) - The story during Mike's sabbatical period(26:31) - Mike with his learner’s mentality(28:36) - His season of learning and investment(29:51) - Why peak earning years are later in life(32:01) - Tapping into your zone of genius(37:20) - What is the poisonous mushroom hunting(41:20) - Learning about customer discovery(45:19) - Breaking some myths about mentorship(50:47) - Mike's favorite part of what he does(52:05) - Where to keep up with MikeQuotes
“If businesses don't enrich the world and make the world better, then they shouldn't exist.” (08:48)
“I had to reset my pathway and build a much stronger foundation.” (22:56)“More mistakes means more learning.” (27:45)“Once you've figured it out, you can act with more precision” (31:41)“I know what's something I should get really stressed about and what's something I shouldn't. ” (31:45)“When we're about to have a technological change, you can't stay the same. Otherwise, you will be a relic of the past in many regards.” (39:20)“An extra level of self-awareness is what separates the truly great from the potentially great.” (46:01)“I love the joy of creating, growing, and calling others out to their highest level of greatness.” (51:45)Resources and Links
Connect with Mike:
https://www.instagram.com/themikezeller/https://www.facebook.com/mikezellerbusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@theMikeZeller/https://www.tiktok.com/@themikezellerhttps://twitter.com/TheMikeZellerhttps://mikezeller.com/Grab a FREE copy of Mike’s book “The Genius Within: Your Natural Pathway to Impact, Fulfillment, & Wealth.”
👇👇👇https://www.geniuswithinbook.com/gw-book-v1Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀
• WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.com
• CAREER: https://radius.theresumator.com• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/54 min - Episode 27: Why Challenge the Status Quo as a Leader With Billy Samoa Saleebey
Would you be willing to leave something comfortable to pursue the life that you love? If that's a yes, then you should meet our guest for this episode.
Billy Samoa Saleebey is a man of many talents. He's a host of two podcast shows, an award-winning filmmaker, and a speaker all in one. He's also the Co-founder and CEO of Podify, a media and marketing agency for podcasts which is inspired by his passion for creating an impact through podcasting. But that's not all! Before all that, he became a Tesla executive and worked for the one and only Elon Musk!
With all his success, Billy still believes that there's more to be done. Now, he continues to share his wisdom in podcasts and more about life! His story is one of determination, success, and the constant pursuit of excellence. His journey from being a sales guy to starting his own media company is an inspiration to many. So if you're feeling stuck in your career or business, take some time out and listen to this episode.
Key Takeaways
(01:02) - Who is Billy Samoa
(02:16) - Billy's journey toward professional success(07:04) - Leaving the corporate world to start on his own(09:39) - How the lens of opportunity helped him(10:52) - Getting to his entrepreneurial mindset(12:40) - The 3 benefits of your biggest investment(17:24) - Billy on relearning things and learning fears(19:22) - Challenging your brain to think more(21:09) - Why he didn’t have any immense fear(24:33) - All about perspectives and visualizations(26:08) - Things Billy prioritized in his podcast(27:35) - What inspired him to create Podify(30:34) - How to create a more engaging content(36:32) - His podcast shows in a nutshell(40:01) - 2 ways to research new and fresh content(44:59) - Tapping into people’s emotions(47:14) - Billy on his discovery back in sales(50:49) - How to connect with Billy(53:10) - Billy: “There’s no podcast police.”(55:26) - What he likes best about what he doesQuotes
“We are a product of all our experiences, and sometimes you need to reflect and think, what were those moments?” (06:02)
“I'm grateful that I got that push because I wouldn't be where I am today.” (09:13)“Learning is great, but actually relearning is even better.” (13:55)“I believe that the only way you fail long term is to quit.” (21:30)“Your mind is a fertile garden. You plant any seed, it's either going to be a weed, or it's going to grow a beautiful flower.” (23:29)“Start strong, end strong.” (40:43)“If you wait so long that you're wanting to be perfect, you're missing all the incremental feedback.” (54:21)“We live in a world where for the first time ever, anyone can actually change the world.” (56:10)Resources and Links
Connect with Billy:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoahttps://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/https://twitter.com/BillySamoahttps://www.youtube.com/@BillySamoahttps://www.podify.com/Insight Out:
https://insightoutshow.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/insight-out-with-billy-samoa/For the Love of Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/for-the-love-of-podcast/Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀
• WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.com
• CAREER: https://radius.theresumator.com• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/59 min - Episode 26: Building a Foundation for Growth With Taylor Loht
Would you build a new road that will take you to your dreams, or would you stay on the same path that’s been laid out for you? If you're pondering these kinds of questions, then you've come to the right place.
Taylor Loht is a Chemical Engineering graduate bound to take his higher education to further levels of success. In the process of getting an MBA, he realized that the path he was on wasn’t the one for him. He was then intrigued by the power of real estate and learned how to use it to create wealth for others. Now, he teaches this strategy on his podcast, The Passive Wealth Strategy Show. As a real estate investor, Taylor has learned the ins and outs of the industry and shares his knowledge with his listeners.
He set out on a quest for personal growth and a commitment to the process. He was always eager to take on the challenge of expanding his skills and knowledge. He has been able to apply the same principles of progress and excellence to his life, allowing him to flourish on his way to success. Because of this, his life has taken a significant turn for the better, and he wants the same thing to happen to you.
No more waiting… listen in and learn about everything from growth mindset to personal and career development, and more!
Key Takeaways
(00:52) - Who is Taylor Loht
(01:38) - How Taylor got into real estate investing(05:57) - Introspection of his professional future(09:21) - Loving the challenge and leaving the comfort zone(11:01) - Taylor’s motivation: “I like having a challenge.”(13:01) - Tracking of progress since the first day(14:10) - Real estate investing as his side hustle(17:24) - Redirecting to a path of growth and fulfillment(21:34) - Taylor's advice for aspiring real estate investors(25:04) - 3 core aspects of success and moving forward(27:16) - Learning something new: To try or not to try(30:08) - Taylor: “Passive income is the wrong term.”(32:28) - A purposeful endeavor as his mission(37:33) - Projecting forward on your decisions(40:53) - Commit to the process, Taylor says(42:23) - Where to learn more of his wisdomQuotes
“You'd be surprised, honestly, how much time and energy you have if you take all of the other things away and apply that energy to something you know for yourself.” (16:12)
“The most satisfaction you can get is when you're doing things where you can see opportunities to grow and learn.” (17:47)“It's a lot of fun to do real estate deals, but ‘fun’ isn't the world's greatest motivator.” (23:22)“Goal setting, education and taking action are the three core aspects of success and moving forward.” (26:35)“Seek to add value to others in our own unique way.” (34:34)“It's important to just think about the longer term implications of the actions that you're taking.” (39:59)“If you want to make progress, you have to commit to the actual process.” (41:16)Resources and Links
Connect with Taylor:
https://www.instagram.com/passive_wealth_strategies/https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/0RM665D2tV6hIHUjHIoY4Jhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-wealth-strategy-show/Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀
• WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.com
• CAREER: https://radius.theresumator.com• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/44 min - Episode 25: How to Build an Impactful Inclusive Community with Tiffany Yu
As an entrepreneur, you are in a unique position to change the world around you. You have the power to make an impact, so why not use it?
Tiffany Yu is, among many things, a disability advocate, speaker, entrepreneur, and content creator. She is driven to build a community for people with disabilities to connect, share and support each other. Along with this, she founded Diversability, a social enterprise to advocate for equality for people with disabilities. Her mission is to amplify the voices of disabled people and diversify the awareness, representation, and access they have today.
When she was young, Tiffany was in a car accident that left her disabled and caused her father to pass away. As she grew up, she realized there wasn’t much of a community for people like her, so she envisioned building one. She started her passion project by creating a movement inside her campus and then expanding the mission’s reach to the world.
Tune in to learn more about Tiffany's entrepreneurial journey and how she's using her platform to make the world a more inclusive place.
Key Takeaways
(00:49) - Who is Tiffany Yu
(01:35) - More about Tiffany’s background(03:41) - Her passion before building Diversability(05:55) - Tiffany as an accidental entrepreneur(07:08) - How she found her advocacy(10:53) - Interesting backstory before her business(14:04) - The start of building a disability community(16:23) - Two big lessons from her experience(17:27) - Tiffany on toxic positivity and anti-ableism(23:17) - Her first two initiatives inside her advocacy(26:00) - The third initiative in Diversability(28:25) - Paying forward to our community(31:11) - Having a club of supporters above the naysayers(34:13) - The early days of Diversability(36:24) - Tiffany on rebranding their tagline(37:55) - What was the mindset that kept her going(41:10) - Her experience in public speaking(42:22) - Tiffany's skills and professional developmentQuotes
"There's so much power in knowing you are not alone." (7:40)
"The advice that I give to younger people is that it's okay to change your mind." (16:30)"To experience the most out of life, you need to sit in the depths of your grief in order to know what extreme gratitude looks like." (19:25)"If we have lots of positivity, there's gonna be some negativity, and that's okay too." (22:05)"I want to show that disability is important and needs to be a priority, but we need to be putting dollars behind it as well." (25:32)"Language has the power to empower or disempower communities." (37:25)"Another lesson I learned is that don't burn any bridges." (45:18)Resources and Links
Connect with Tiffany:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyayu/https://www.instagram.com/imtiffanyyu/https://www.youtube.com/user/tiffanyayuhttps://www.facebook.com/imtiffanyyuhttps://www.tiktok.com/@imtiffanyyuhttps://twitter.com/imtiffanyyuhttps://www.tiffanyyu.com/Diversability:
http://www.linkedin.com/company/diversabilitycommunityhttps://www.instagram.com/diversability/https://www.youtube.com/diversabilityllchttps://www.facebook.com/diversabilityhttp://tiktok.com/@diversabilityhttps://twitter.com/Diversabilityhttps://mydiversability.com/Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀
• WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.com
• CAREER: https://radius.theresumator.com• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/1 hr
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