Level Up with Dan Chiodo

Here’s a young professional who is rocking the world in two areas therapeutic massage, as well as creating her own essential oil products. Whatever she does—she moves fast! Watch her story.

I. What has made her a successful entrepreneur

A. Listen to your clients

B. From listening, use your intuition as to how to deal with clients

C. Everything you do in life is medicine

1. Food

2. Water

3. Exercise

4. Massage

a. Swedish: most familiar; gentle

b. Deep Tissue: 90% of her business is this

c. Hot Stone Therapy

d. AromaTherapy

e. Reflexology

f. Cupping

II. Alchemist Haven

A. Alchemy

1. A precursor to chemistry

2. Not as exact, room for experimentation

B. Haven

1. A safe place

C. Developing products from clients' needs, ex. dry shampoo

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Can it be that a 22-year old not only just graduated from a university and is going into wealth management, but also started his own business several years ago and is going to bring someone else to run it so that he can delve into his new career? Meet Adam Best, one of the most proactive executives around.

I. Starting his own business while in college

A. Start with an area you love

B. Concentrate on what you know. Adam's approach:

1. Automotive/ detailing

a. Watched videos

b. Read books

C. Once you have that going well, then branch out

1. Very carefully add to the business. Adam's areas:

a. Driveway cleaning

b. Gutter cleaning

D. Become obsessed with what the customer wants and then provide it

II. Adam's thoughts on the major areas for a successful business

A. Expert at time management

B. Good organizational skills

C. Solid communication abilities

D. Over-the-top customer service

Teamwork is what makes a dream work. As you watch this episode, think about what your dream is and what team will help you achieve it.

I. You can come up with your best ideas away from work

A. Explore someone else's mind

B. New surroundings; new people

II. Morning and Daily Routines

A. Spiritual and fitness first

B. Do what will make me a better person first

C. What can I do first that makes me the most money?

D. When I come home, I'm finished

III. Customer Service

A. Have a servant's heart

B. Clients are the priority

1. Get in their boat

2. You're together in this

C. Expectations

1. You are not asking your team to do what they aren't capable of

2. You are asking them to do what they are capable of

3. Demand the best, but don't make them feel bad about what they aren't great at

IV. Great Teams

A. Be honest

1. What are talents

2. What are weaknesses

B. Composition of team

1. Don't hire another Me

2. Hire to complement your weaknesses

3. Solution-focused

a. Problem in-- solution out

b. Never send out a problem

c. Get to the root, not the fruit

i. Where are they coming from

ii. Be actively involved in listening to their problem

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXtXqDlWCDzWfKzmAVN3QA

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Today we know that we need to know our audience. This star has always been in jobs where knowing your audience is essential. They can make or break you.

I. A. Pleasing an Audience

1. Not everybody is able to be pleased

2. Grow the audience towards you

3. Adapt what you are saying to meet the needs of all audiences

4. Make them feel special

5. Staying UP when you don't feel up

a. You can't let the audience know

b. You have to be there for them

B. Knowing the Audience

1. Do research before you meet

2. Ask questions they haven't been asked before

3. Walk in their shoes

4. Be humble

C. Be With Your Audience

1. It can make a difference in someone's life

2. Be resilient; be happy

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Who is an example of a Great Emotional Signature? Meet Parker Richardson. He has had a rich diversity of jobs that led him to his career today—a pastor of Elevation Church in North Carolina. You’ll want to hear his whole story.

I. Emotional Signature

A. Elevate someone's experience

1. You first need to believe the best in someone

2. Believe in those receiving your attention and in co-workers

B. The importance of relationships

1. Can form them

2. Can end them

3. Partnerships are the catalyst for change

4. Come together to create more unified results

C. Understanding how your job relates to people and partnerships

1. Love people intentionally

a. Maximize that person

b. See people step into their purpose

2. Assume the best in people

a. There is more inside them than they are showing

b. Show them steps to grow

D. Elevate your thinking to see opportunities

E. The by-product of your development is the development of others

F. Innovation comes out of limitations

1. You can complain or can see opportunities

2. What CAN I do?

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When you’re a creative person you can bring a fresh perspective to a new field and get the desired results. In this episode, Cavanaugh Studyvin talks about her past and how that prepared her for her new position at a Chamber of Commerce.

I. Innovation Out of Limitation

A. Moving to a new field

1. Know your audience

2. Transfer your skills

3. Do a lot of research

4. Take an existing role and make it your own

5. Take an event and make it bigger

B. Do you have the components?

1. Enthusiasm

2. Work Ethic

a. Hard work pays off

b. Be on time

c. Be found working, not slacking

3. Introduce yourself to new people/ new ideas

a. Don't be afraid

b. If you talk to the same people, you will talk about the same subjects

c. Welcome new neighbors, new members, etc.

Make connections and contacts

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Taylor Lansford is a Millennial who received his degree in International Business from a Midwest university. He is the National Account Manager for Sidecars, Inc. and draws some great parallels between his life as a corporate manager and his extensive involvement in the field of golf.

MOVING FROM THE COLLEGE PLACE TO THE CORPORATE PLACE

I. Understanding Generations

A. Each generation adds richness to the world

B. There are now five generations working in the workplace

1. Traditionalists

2. Baby Boomers

3. Generation X

4. Millennials

5. Gen Z

C. Are we truly open to understanding each generation and focussed on its strengths

II. Opportunities

A. Spot it.

B. Grab it.

C. Make something of it.

D. Helping others do or learn something is so gratifying. Many people don't know how good they are.

E. Recognizing corporate opportunities.

1. First, you must always embrace change.

2. Ex. Should we change some vendors we are using?

3. Ex. If you are a vendor and are dropped, what are lessons learned?

4. Ex. What changes might you need to make in other areas of the organization?

III. Lessons Learned in Golf

A. Good emotional control.

B. How to turn anxiety into eagerness.

C. Positive self-talk is essential.

D. Playing golf allows you the time to think about work and about life in general.

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From cleaning golf balls to sell them to golfers to being the CEO of a $3 million organization that offers 50 trainers throughout the nation. Listen to the exciting story of Dr. Kizzy Dominguez as she talks about not only starting her company but leadership in general.

I. Taking Risks

A. Kookiness can sometimes help Don't always do just what is expected

B. Have positive beliefs

II. Hiring a Director of Getting Things Done

A. Sometimes we can be so task-oriented we miss opportunities to engage

B. This person helps create lifelong relationships

C. Checks in with employees and gives you an idea of where they are

D. Keeps you up to date on employee information so you can engage meaningfully

III. Reward and Recognition

A. Don't just recognize; be clear as to WHY are you recognizing

B. You set the tone; followers create their own reality

IV. Hiring Superstars

A. Be honest: when you need a superstar to get the job done, go for it

B. Have the humility to let them outshine you

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Just because you have an 8-5 day job doesn't mean you can't pour your heart into your life-long dream and create a hit film. Sheldon Maddux shares the journey with us, as he prepares to produce his second film.

I. The Process of Making a Movie: Bringing your dream to life (Neon Days)

A. Took three years total

1. 42 days over the course of six months for filming

2. The rest of time spent writing, post production, etc.

B. Did it all

1. Figured out what he was good at

2. Learned what he should hand off in the future

C. Film-making is his way to communicate

II. What he learned from three of his bosses

A. Don't be scared; just do it

B. Continuous self assessment and improvement

C. What can you do now with what you have?

Why can't you accomplish it now?

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/

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I. Creating a Lifestyle of Exercise

A. Everyone Starts Somewhere

B. Different beginnings are OK

C. Fitness can be for everyone

D. Having a coach or partner can keep you on track and accountable

II. Success

A. People looking for a magic pill/ instant gratification

B. If you stay on it, it will happen

Consistency is the key

C. Teamwork adds to the likelihood of success

D. Journaling every day

1. Food

2. Exercise

III. Key Components of a Fitness Regimen

A. Cardio

B. Resistance training

C. Hydration

D. Supplements

E. Recovery

F. Nutrition

IV. F-45 Program

A. Functional exercise program

B. 45 minutes

C. Specific Exercises

1. Timed

2. Follow the videos

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/

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