Inside Gas Money

In this episode, Robert and Austin host Jaxon Evans, who is a high school friend of theirs who moved from Michigan to Florida to purchase and operate a pool cleaning business. After nearly a year of operating his business, Tidy Tiki Pool Service LLC, Jaxon decided to sell his company and move back to Michigan to continue forward with his life, bringing along countless experiences and skills that he learned in managing his business. This episode marks Jaxon's second appearance on our Gas Money Mentions series, in which he explains the lessons he learned through running a pool cleaning business as well as the power of taking action on his goals.

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Networking is a great way to meet new people both personally and professionally, but more importantly, it can lead to new avenues for connections and success. Networking can be nerve-wracking at first, but the more you practice, the easier it will become. As you make new connections, it is essential to stay connected with these individuals and make an effort to truly care about them. In this episode, Robert and Austin discuss their experiences with networking, how to maintain connections, and how to make a valuable first impression.

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Organization is a fundamental pillar of success. Creating habits that lead to better organization within your life, whether its for your personal life, career, or business, is essential in order to understand your goals and decide which steps you need to take to reach those goals. In this episode, Robert and Austin discuss the different ways you can organize your goals, and more importantly, how to hold yourself accountable to actually execute these goals.

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Whether you're starting a business or entering your professional career, transparency is essential for holding yourself accountable and staying on the same page with your network and inner circle. Being transparent builds a reputation of being honest and open to new ideas, and your emotions can often play a large role in being transparent. In this episode, Robert and Austin discuss the importance of being transparent with yourself, your connections, and your customers, and they explain how it has helped them during their process of building Gas Money. 

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In their second motivational speech, Gas Money co-founders Robert Walker and Austin Pariseau visited Grand Blanc High School to speak about their experiences in business so far and offer advice for young adults in an entrepreneurship class. The five lessons in this speech can be applied to any career, business venture, or life goals, and the duo hopes to inspire other young adults to chase their dreams and think big.

As Gas Money continues to grow, the pair hopes to continue speaking at high schools and colleges across Michigan to spread their mission and offer motivation to young adults. If you would like to see Gas Money speak at your high school or college, please email us: [email protected]

0:00 - Introduction 

8:41 - Lesson 1: Don't be afraid to ask for help 

12:40 - Lesson 2: Do what you're passionate about 

15:20 - Lesson 3: Think and be different

20:47 - Lesson 4: Failure is a part of success

25:17 - Lesson 5: Your mindset determines your future

32:05 - Recap/Wrap Up

34:16 - Open Q/A 

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Matthew Smith is known as the definition of community involvement and one of Michigan’s youngest elected officials. Right after walking across the stage graduating Davison High School, he ran for the his local School Board and won. Since then, Matthew has been reaching his higher goals of being elected to numerous other political and community positions such as the ELGA Credit Union Board of Directors (a billion dollar corporation), the Chairman of his county’s political party, the President of the Neighborhood Watch Authority, and much more. 

Matthew shares his story and how he has turned his passion into inspiration for hundreds of others to do the same…and with his guidance! Most recently, he inspired his own Mother to run for the local college board (a seat even higher than his) and she got the most votes in history. In this podcast, Matthew shares both his personal life and governmental experiences while directly relating them to the mission and goals of Gas Money.

Learn more about Matthew Smith: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMSmithJr

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Having an open mind introduces you to new perspectives, which is an essential aspect of becoming a successful business owner. Oftentimes, it may be difficult to listen to opposing points of view and to learn from criticism, but it is important to realize that there are valuable learning opportunities in every conversation. In this episode, Robert and Austin discuss the benefits of having an open mind and offer several examples of how to train yourself to welcome feedback and new perspectives for your venture.

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Balance is essential in all aspects of life, but it varies greatly depending on your personal thoughts and goals. In this episode, Robert and Austin offer advice around the steps you can take to create balance in your life and how to curate that balance to be productive and satisfied.

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In their new series, weekly insights, Gas Money founders Robert and Austin plan to focus once per week on a certain topic that pertains to entrepreneurship, success, and personal progress. These insights will be around 20-30 minutes each, beginning with this week's episode about productivity. 

Productivity is essential to becoming successful, but it can be difficult to be productive in a world filled with distractions. In this episode, Robert and Austin offer advice to forming positive habits and eliminating unnecessary distractions.

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In this episode, Gas Money co-founders Robert and Austin recount their journey throughout 2022 and talk about the power of learning from mistakes, building momentum, and developing a growth mindset oriented towards success. 

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