Learning from Smart People

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  • 33 Survive and Thrive with Gavin Preston

    Gavin Preston, an expert from the UK, joined the show to talk about his new book "Survive and Thrive: How to Secure, Scale and Succeed in Business”. He also shared several strategies about growing your business and achieving personal success.

    Here are some key moments from the show:

    • Gavin's explanation of his background 
    • The steps of the STRIVE process
    • Developing an identity statement
    • The value of neurolinguistic programming
    • How changing your self talk can change your outcome
    • Gavin was very generous with his offer to give his book away for free, audience members simply pay for shipping and handling. You can get the book or find out more information below:

      Book : www.surviveandthrive.cc

      Website: https://www.gavinpreston.com/
      Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gavin.preston.58
      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinpreston/

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      • 32 Dealing with Change

        Rob Oliver talks about dealing with change. This is another opportunity to hear Rob's perspective on how we handle the circumstances around us and come out better than we were before.

        Here are a few key points:

        • Change is inevitable
        • Change is not good or bad, it all depends and how we react to it
        • We can allow difficult circumstances to change us or use them to change the world
        • We can be better after going through tough times that we were before!
        • You can learn more about Rob and his books and presentations using the contact information below:

          Website: https://www.yourmotivationalspeaker.com/

          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imroboliver
          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver

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          • 31 More than Mere Survival - Rob Oliver

            Host Rob Oliver shares his thoughts about using this pandemic as an opportunity for growth. No guest, no interview, just Rob Oliver wearing his "Your Motivational Speaker" hat and delivering some of the key points from his new presentation called "More than Mere Survival." This presentation was developed in response to COVID-19 and draws lessons from Rob's personal rehabilitation and growth following his spinal cord injury that apply to individuals, nations and our entire world as we all grapple with life during this pandemic.

            Here are some points to listen for during this episode:

            • Rob does not live in a van down by the river
            • Rehabilitation and recovery is a slow process
            • Why we can't "flip the switch" and go back to pre-pandemic conditions
            • We are only given a limited number of minutes to live, make the most of them
            • How to prepare for adversity
            • The potential benefits of going through difficult situations
            • Why Rob would not "undo" the day of his injury
            • You can learn more about Rob and his books and presentations using the contact information below:

              Website: https://www.yourmotivationalspeaker.com/

              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imroboliver
              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver

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              • 30 Accessibility for Consumers and Businesses with 360-Access.com

                Today's episode features 3 guests! The crew from 360-Access.com came by to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the ADA and the release of their new accessibility mapping tool. It was an honor to interview Joanne Peterson and Marian Neilson again along with Madonna Long. Joanne and Marian are the first return guests on the Learning from Smart People Podcast, I guess this makes them Very Smart…

                Some of the points from the show:

                • The size of the disability population both in the United States and internationally
                • The potential buying power of that population
                • Defining "Accessibility" and how the concept may differ from one person to another
                • The Return on Investment for making your business accessible
                • The rollout of 360-Access.com and how it works
                • In case you had not picked it up yet, the website for 360 Access is:

                  http://www.360-Access.com

                  Keep an eye out for their app which will be launching in the next 6-8 weeks.

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                  • 29 Creating a Niche Business with Tim Brant

                    Tim Brant, the founder and owner of Brant's Driving School, joined the podcast to talk about finding, creating, and scaling a business that meets a niche need. Brant's Driving School works with individuals with disabilities to assess their needs and match them with the proper adaptive equipment in order to experience the independence of being able to drive.

                    Some things to listen for in this episode:

                    • Tim's back story on how he unintentionally found this niche
                    • The struggle of moving from a job with a steady paycheck to being self-employed
                    • The value of building relationships
                    • Scaling a business (from a part-time side hustle to one with 18 employees)
                    • As much as I enjoy the conversation because I am passionate about the independence that driving gives to individuals with disabilities, I also appreciated Tim's perspective on being an entrepreneur, building his business and the Brant brand. Check him out on the web or connect with him on LinkedIn.

                      Web Site: https://brantsdrivingschool.com/

                      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-brant-0a5a3825/

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                      • 28 Creating Your Destiny with Nick Davies

                        Nick Davies, a business, career, and health coach, joined the show to talk about his journey, What he has learned from his experiences and how he uses that knowledge to help others in their journey.

                        Here are a few of the points we touched on during the interview:

                        Nick's personal journey that led him to quit his job in the financial services industry to travel the world

                        • His struggle to find a place where he could fit in
                        • His decision to create the life he wanted
                        • The importance of having a guide on your journey to success and happiness
                        • Tips for making a change in your own life
                        • Here is Nick's contact information:

                          Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/nick.davies.980315
                          Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachnicholasdavies/

                          Nick told me off air that he would offer LFSP listeners complimentary access to his ‘thinking’ tool. "We cant change anything in our lives without being aware of it. MindScan allows us to take a dive into what we can't see."

                          Here is the link https://www.proadvisorcoach.com/coachnick-mindscan

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                          • 27 Get Clients thru LinkedIn with Matt Clark

                            Matthew Clark, cofounder of The Virtual Edge, joined us from South Africa to talk about The Rainmaker System. It is a 3 stage, nine step process that helps his clients generate 2 – 5 leads per day on LinkedIn. By the way, we have now had guests from Europe, Africa and North America.  If you have a guest suggestion from  Asia, Australia, South America or even Antarctica, I'd love to hear it!

                            Here are several of the important topics we covered:

                            • Creating relationships versus acquiring sales
                            • Laser focusing on your target audience
                            • Knowing your client, especially their pain points
                            • A LinkedIn makeover that focuses on your ideal client
                            • The stages and steps of the Rainmaker System
                            • Matthew mentioned the free videos and resources that are available on his website listed below. He also encouraged listeners to connect with him on Facebook (if you do, tell him that you heard him on Listening from Smart People!)

                              Website: https://thevirtualedge.com/

                              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattclarksa/

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                              • 26 Starting and Scaling a Business with Rick Jordan

                                Rick Jordan was our guest today and talked about his journey as an entrepreneur. After losing his job, he created and grew an IT Services firm with sales over 10 million dollars a year.

                                Some key points from this episode:

                                • Rick's rough start, laid off and only making $900 a month
                                • His story of personal growth from losing his father and the birth of his twins
                                • Growing your business
                                • Guidance for those starting a business
                                • Situational Ethics
                                • Some cyber-security tips 
                                • You can find Rick and his podcast using the links below:

                                  Website: www.RickJordan.tv

                                  Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mrrickjordan
                                  Twitter: @mrrickjordan
                                  Facebook: @mrrickjordan
                                  Instagram: @mrrickjordan

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                                  • 25 Book Writing and Storytelling with Rob Oliver

                                    In honor of our 25th episode, we flipped the script! Josh Oliver guest hosts and interviews Rob Oliver about storytelling and book writing. It’s an interesting role reversal when Rob is answering questions instead of asking. This episode is for more than just aspiring authors, it’s about why stories are important and how to pass along wisdom, history and experience.

                                    Here are a few things to listen for:

                                    • The traditions of storytelling
                                    • The effect of telling a story
                                    • The value of a written record of your experiences and wisdom
                                    • The process for writing a book
                                    • What to do with your book once it is written
                                    • Why everyone has a book in them
                                    • The value of being an author
                                    • Rob also offered a free 20 minute consultation to anyone that is considering writing a book. You can sign up for your session at his publishing company’s website:

                                      http://www.IX-Press.com

                                      You can also find out more information about Rob, in his books and his speaking business at:

                                      http://www.YourMotivationalSpeaker.com

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

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                                      • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website.

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                                      • 24 Rent the Chicken with Phil and Jenn Tompkins

                                        This episode features the "Rent the Chicken" people.  Jenn and Phil Tompkins (AKA Homestead Jenn and Homestead Phil) have a chicken rental business based just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. It was such a novel idea that I felt like I had to interview them. 

                                        Here are some of the things we talked about:

                                        • An explanation of exactly what Rent the Chicken is!
                                        • The inspiration for Rent the Chicken
                                        • How the business expanded to include Hatch the Chicken and acquire affiliates across North America
                                        • The use of other chicken related products in creating new revenue streams
                                        • Homestead Phil and Homestead Jenn's definition of success
                                        • You can find out more about their company and how you can Rent the Chicken for your family at the links below:

                                          Website: www.rentthechicken.com

                                          Twitter: @RentTheChicken
                                          Facebook:  @RentTheChicken
                                          Instagram:  @RentTheChicken

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                                          It's impossible to be an expert on everything. Learning from the experts helps us gain an understanding of how to be better at the tasks we undertake. On "Learning from Smart People" you'll gather…