Learning from Smart People

Learning from Smart People

By Rob OliverBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Learning from Smart People episodes

  • 54 Clean Out Your Lifecloset with Corbie Mitleid

    Corbie Mitleid, author of "Clean Out Your Lifecloset", joined me on the Learning from Smart People Podcast. It was a fun interview with some interesting points to ponder.

    Here are a few things to listen for during the podcast:

    • Facing what we are taught – "Somebody Else Knows Better Than We Do."
    • Dealing with adversity
    • How to "think like a Martian."
    • A major fallacy in self-help books (it's the author's fault!)
    • The four keys to self-knowledge (not surprisingly, these are the four sections of "Clean Out Your Lifecloset")

      • You can find out more about Corbie Mitleid can connect with her through the links below:

      Website: http://www.cleanoutyourlifecloset.com

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firethroughspirit
      Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CorbieMitleid
      Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/cmitleid/
      Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/corbie_mitleid/
      YouTube: https://bit.ly/3bVaJVJ

      Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

        • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

        31 min
      • 53 Grow Your Business with Craig Daley

        Want to know how to grow your business? Craig Daley is your guy! In this episode of the Learning From Smart People Podcast, Craig talks about his experiences in starting and growing his own businesses as an entrepreneur as well as his current work in helping small business owners to experience exponential growth in business.

        Here are a few things to listen for in this podcast:

        • Why 50% of small businesses fail in the first year
        • What many business owners do wrong before they even start
        • Creating a budget and turning the process upside down
        • Where to find funding for your business (and why a bank might not be the best place!)
        • Choosing the right business structure
        • Expenses that can kill your small business quickly

          • Craig has offered a free 30 minute consultation on any business topic that you are curious about, have questions about or need guidance on. Go to the website below, click on "Contact Us" and use the code "SP30".

          Website: www.pmg-consult.org

          You can connect with Craig  using the links below:

          Twitter: http://twitter.com/daley_craig

          Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/interwealth

          Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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          • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

            • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

            35 min
          • 51 Social Entrepreneurship with Kuda Biza

            Kuda Biza gave insight into social entrepreneurship on this episode of the Learning From Smart People Podcast. As a social entrepreneur himself, he uses his abilities as an entrepreneur to address the global issues of education and hunger.

            Listen for these key points:

            • Kuda's back story of becoming an entrepreneur at age 9
            • Harnessing the power of entrepreneurship
            • Why your business should have a purpose (and why you should also!)
            • The importance of living outside your comfort zone
            • How to reboot your life
            • Making a difference in the world around you

              • Kuda has offered a free master goal list and goal worksheet on his website. You can download it at the link below.

              Website:  https://www.spearmethod.com/

              You can also connect with him on social media:

              Website: www.thisismyera.com  

              Instagram:  http://instagram.com/kudabiza
              Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuda-biza-2073a116/

              Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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              • Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast
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              • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

                • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                31 min
              • 50 Be a Better Boss Now with Joe Mull

                In episode 50 the topic is how to be a better boss, now! My guest for this landmark episode is Joe Mull, author of "Cure for the Common Leader" and "No More Team Drama".

                On a side note, I am blown away that we are already releasing episode 50! That is halfway to 100. (Math is my strong point…) Thank you to everyone that has been listening to the podcast. The numbers continue to grow and you, my listeners, are the reason I keep going.

                Here are some things to listen for in this episode:

                • The connection between leadership and self-awareness
                • Why leaders have to care about their people
                • How to meet your team where they are
                • Matching your style of leadership to each team member's needs
                • Adjusting your expectations of what can be accomplished in the current climate
                • What leaders should focus on

                  • You can find out more information about Joe, his presentations and his forthcoming podcast through the links below. You can also subscribe to his free continuing education videos and resources for leaders.

                  • Website: http://www.joemull.com
                  • Resources:  http://BossBetterNow.com
                  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joemull77
                  • Facebook: http://facebook.com/joemullspeaker
                  • Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/joemull77
                  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemull/

                    • Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

                      • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                      33 min
                    • 49 Knowing Your Blindspots with Brian Wagner

                      Brian Wegner's insight on knowing your blind spots comes from his personal experiences and offers lessons for everybody. It was my pleasure to welcome him as a guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast.

                      Here are a few things to listen for:

                      • Every single one of us is unique
                      • Our uniqueness makes us amazing
                      • We all have blindness and blind spots
                      • Why the previous statement isn't always a bad thing!
                      • Knowing your vision and how to reach it

                        • You can find out more about Brian and his podcast "A Radical Vision" using the links below. He also has a membership site which is FREE!

                        Website: http://www.ARadicalVision.com

                        Twitter: http://twitter.com/aradicalvision
                        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aradicalvision
                        Instagram: http://instagram.com/aradicalvision
                        Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-radical-vision/
                        Free Membership Site:  https://brianwagner.podia.com/a-radical-vision-membership

                        Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                        • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

                          • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                          31 min
                        • 48 Starting a Reselling Business with Matt Sulava

                          Matt Sulava joined me to talk about starting a reselling business. He is an entrepreneur with a plan for making money from a side hustle.

                          In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast you'll hear:

                          • How Matt got started in the reselling business
                          • Tips for starting a reselling business for yourself
                          • Different niches in the reselling marketplace
                          • How to evaluate products for resale
                          • What reselling platforms are available and how to match the product to the platform
                          • Tools that streamline your reseller business
                          • How to use social media as a reseller

                            • If you are interested in connecting with Matt are catching up on his podcast "Road to Freedom," you can find him here:

                            Twitter: http://twitter.com/mattsulava

                            Instagram:  http://instagram.com/mattsulava
                            Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-freedom-pod/id1507082906
                            Podbean: https://roadtofreedom.podbean.com/
                            Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiwFA0jeI2DJYmF3QiD3b?si=PcgHgwJtSdCVlpH938exDQ
                            Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3JvYWR0b2ZyZWVkb20vZmVlZC54bWw?sa=X&ved=0CAYQrrcFahcKEwiQuOXT3Y7sAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

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                              • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                              30 min
                            • 47 The College Cost Crisis with Bonnie Burkett

                              "Enough! The College Cost Crisis" author Bonnie Burkett joined me for a discussion about setting your children up to graduate from college with little to no debt. Her mission is to save families and students from the financial ruin of student debt.

                              Some highlights to listen for:

                              • Bonnie's story of dealing with a lack of information when her daughter was in college
                              • Reverse engineering the plan for a college degree
                              • How parents can help their student discover their talents and interests
                              • An online resource for getting college credits at a drastically reduced price
                              • The importance of developing a customized plan to help your student beat the odds
                              • Why a college degree may not be required for everyone

                                • Bonnie is offering a free 15 minute consultation about college concerns for any of my listeners. Additionally, she has a free downloadable workbook to accompany her book and make the process doable. 

                                Here are the links for Bonnie's website, book and social media:

                                Website: http://www.lightwayenterprises.com

                                Book: https://www.amazon.com/ENOUGH-College-Cost-Crisis-financial-ebook/dp/B0868Z6F7Y
                                Twitter: https://twitter.com/LightwayLLP
                                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegecostcrisis
                                Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwayllp/
                                Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-burkett-a85b1b14/

                                Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                                • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

                                  • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                                  33 min
                                • 46 Systems and Strategies with Katelyn Hamilton

                                  Katelyn Hamilton joined the podcast to talk about systems and strategies for scaling your business and achieving success. Her goal is to help entrepreneurs go from overwhelmed to out in front.

                                  Here are some key points to listen for:

                                  • The importance of having systems in place
                                  • How systems help grow your business
                                  • Why a lack of organization can hold you back
                                  • Achieving forward momentum by strategizing and prioritizing
                                  • Your role in holding yourself back

                                    • Katelyn offered a special discount to listeners of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: 50% off her Automate Everything course. Enter the code SMART to receive the discount. The course is available on her website and you can connect with her on social media using the following links:

                                    Website: https://www.katelynehamilton.com

                                    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katelynehamilton
                                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelynehamilton
                                    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynfish

                                    Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                                      • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                                      32 min
                                    • 45 Sales Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Jen Abel

                                      My guest is Jen Abel, a B2B thought leader, discussing sales strategies for entrepreneurs. Her insights are on point for solopreneurs and Fortune 500 Companies.

                                      Here are some points to listen for:

                                      • Why salespeople make the best entrepreneurs
                                      • How your business needs to think about 2021
                                      • Why revenue is not the indicator to focus on
                                      • How you can apply sales skills to every area of your life

                                        • You can connect with Jen through the links below:

                                        Website: https://www.jjellyfish.com/

                                        Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjen_abel
                                        Medium: https://medium.com/@jjen_abel
                                        Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenabel/

                                        Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                                          • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                                          30 min
                                        • 44 The Get Up Girl with Joanna Vargas

                                          The Get Up Girl, better known as Joanna Vargas, is my guest on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. She is a business coach, speaker and entrepreneur who is all about creating your own happiness in life.

                                          Here are some things to listen for in today's episode:

                                          • Joanna's story of closing a brick-and-mortar studio and going virtual
                                          • How she lost $250,000 in a business venture and got back up again
                                          • Why Joanna Vargas is the Get Up Girl
                                          • The concept of getting ready to get ready
                                          • The bulletproof mindset (I think this one is brilliant!)

                                            • You can find out more about Joanna Vargas using the links below:

                                            Website: www.thegetupgirl.net

                                            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannavargasofficial
                                            Instagram: http://instagram.com/joannavargasofficial
                                            Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannavargasofficial/

                                            Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                                              • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                                              31 min

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