The Angles of Lattitude Podcast: Learn from the Successes of the Creatively Self Employed

In the last session, I brought up the books Key Person of Influence and OverSubscribed both written by Daniel Priestley and one thing that these books have made is that the dream of the solopreneur is a pipedream. In fact, as a business owner, we need to seek collaborative teamwork as soon as possible.And, as I've been telling people in my day to day life, I think these books are as vital to someone's success as an entrepreneur as Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The E-Myth Revisited are. Sure, you can go without reading any of these books... but I highly suggest you don't pass them over.For the longest time, today's guest might have been considered the Ultimate Warrior of Solopreneurship. In fact, for much of its history, Smart Passive Income (SPI) featured Pat Flynn as the Crash Test Dummy of Online Business. And if he could start a six figure passive income business on his own, anyone could.But here's the thing. For several years now, he's been part of a team. Sure, he's been the head of creative at SPI, but he's been part of a team.And I have to admit, when that transition happened out of the blue, I (and I'm sure plenty of others) felt left behind.But as you'll hear, when he joined forces with Matt Garland and his team, things completely changed. The power of collaborative teamwork began changing his business and his life.Listen in as Veronica and I hear about his Pat his journey of leaving the legend of the great solopreneur behind to join his own team of Avengers.I think it's a lesson we all have to hear moving forward.Enjoy!

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If Pat was the main protagonist of a Disney movie, how would it start? 13:42What made Pat finally start his podcast? 18:39What factors does Pat believe give his show staying power? 21:34When it comes to SPI, who is Jess and how did her getting involved with the brand open doors to what it is today? 24:34What were the indicators that it was time to start growing the SPI team? 27:36How did Pat meet Matt Garland originally? 31:09What tactics does SPI use to keep everyone working in their strengths? 35:01What were some of the takeaways Pat had after doing the Income Stream daily for an entire year? 37:17After doing the Income Stream for a year, does he prefer podcasting or the live stream? 40:39How can someone realize when the business is ready for the solopreneur to take a step back? 42:37How do you know it's time to embrace collaborative teamwork? 45:54Where does Pat see entrepreneurship after the pandemic and what does he want to do more of? 48:49Who are Pat's top 3 influential people who have helped him get to where he's at today? 53:37Who would cause Pat to be starstruck if he had the chance to interview them? 54:20What's the biggest plot twist Pat has seen in his professional life? 55:50If Pat was sent back to January 1st 1990, what would he do to prepare? 59:40How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 1:01:57

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How to Build a Blog in 4 Minutes:

What Pat Learned in 10 Years of SPI:

Pat's Kids See his Book in a Bookstore

365 Minutes of the Income Stream on Day 365

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A couple of books I've been reading recently are essentially about finding inner peace as a business owner. One is called Key Person of Influence, and the other is called OverSubscribed both by Daniel Priestley. One's about becoming someone who creates opportunities in life through relationships while the other is about making you and your brand something so desired that there's a waiting list. How are they about inner peace? Well, both of them are books essentially about anti-hustle. They're books about working smarter, not harder. (They're also both available on Scribed).So many of us are used to working harder in our lives that we forget the price that we pay to do so.I know I have. And I've realized that pushing the capacity of myself wasn't really getting me further along. In fact, it was ruining not only my relationships but also my own physical wellbeing.I first started on this path of discovery when I met this session's guest, Kira Leskew in the summer of 2020. And while I was still trying to figure out what my next steps were, I was also trying to carry on all the other things that I was already doing.After working with her for a few months to learn about Pranayama last fall, I have continued to use it and other tools to get the weight of the world off my shoulders.I've realized (and I continue to realize) people who get to where many of us want to be - they don't overwork themselves. In fact, according to Key Person of Influence, they do just the opposite.In this episode, and as we close out season 5, I wanted to have Kira on to share with you some of the insight I've learned during this Pandemic stricken year. It really did allow me to slow down so I could speed up.Listen in as she shares with us some of her thoughts on anti-hustle, being present, and keeping yourself from burning out.Enjoy!

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How did Kira get into teaching others about meditation? 14:03What was the critical moment that made Kira consider meditation? 15:32How did she realize that others would be interested in the same realizations she's had? 20:25A lot of times, business owners find themselves in the weeds of the business. How can they raise themselves up to see the bigger picture more frequently? 27:31For people who have problems actually getting into meditation, what would Kira recommend to people to finally make it happen? 30:37How is she addressing all the burnout that's going on due to the pandemic? 36:01How can business leaders who feel pulled in many directions be able to reset themselves? 39:30What's Kira excited about in the coming year? 47:31Who are three influencers who helped Kira get to where she's at today? 49:18If she could ask anyone living or dead a question, who and what would it be? 50:09What's something Kira thinks is going to affect entrepreneurship in the future she's excited about? 51:08In the last 5 years, what new belief, behavior, or habit has most improved Kira's life? 51:35What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 53:43

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Kira Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Groove DigitalBrushfire MarketingTim Cook announces Apple’s focus on WellnessMaria GonzalesMorrnah Nalamaku SimeonaPrahamahansa Yogananda

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Maria Gonzalez Interviews Kira:

Midlife Crisis Paradigm Changing:

Pranayama - Breathing to Calm (Neutralize energy)

Determine if you have Burnout in 2 Minutes

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One of the things I've learned in the last 10 years (and even more so since the start of the pandemic) is many of us, including myself at times, ask if we're worthy enough to level up and start living our dream. Scratch that - OUR DREAMS.See, here's the thing. Society has told us what's important and that's the magic dollar bill. How you get it is secondary to actually getting it. Because so many people focus on the end destination (which, hint... there is no end destination), it really doesn't matter how you get the result.However, what I've learned along the way is that if you can tap into your true self and do work that has meaning to you and/or you finding fascinating, then the sky's the limit.That was true for this session's guest, Jerome Myers.

As he tells it in this chat, while he was in college he realized that there are easier ways to earn income than trading time for money. In particular, he learned that multi-family housing can be particularly lucrative.More so, he realized that when he "figured it out" that others need to know how to get free from the Matrix and live their dreams as well.Listen in as he shares with us some of his thoughts on steps to finding our true selves and how we can make sure we don't live a nightmare of constantly trying to do it with little luck.Enjoy!

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How was Jerome given the "permission" to seek something other than a traditional day job? 14:14Where did Jerome get the idea that he even wanted to get into real estate investing? 16:34What makes the red pill easy to swallow for some people, while other people get choked? 21:21Are there a couple of signs someone can look for when it comes to pursuing their dream full time? 23:50What are three things that Jerome suggests that a dreamcatcher can do to make sure their dream doesn't become a nightmare? 26:57Why does Jerome have multiple podcasts as opposed to bringing in a video element? 28:33Does Jerome have any success stories of where he's been able to help others take the red pill? 34:20When it comes to the Hero's journey, does Jerome feel like society is preventing people from living their own? 42:21What are a handful of concepts people should consider before they leave a successful 9 to 5 career to go do their own thing? 44:39How does someone make their job making revenue streams for their family? 50:11What future dream does Jerome want to pursue himself? 53:26Who were Jerome's top 3 influencers who helped him get to where he's at today? 55:01What's the best advice he's ever received? 56:46Is there something he's become good at saying no to? 57:20What's the piece of advice he likes to give others? 57:50What does it mean to live a life of abundance? 58:16

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Jerome Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Uncover Your Personal Mission12 Stages of the Hero’s Journey

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Jerome on Forgiveness:

Being You with James Bryant:

Your Network is Your Net Worth with nicole Stohler

Jerome is interviewed by Ryan Hamrick on the RPOA Real Estate Investor Podcast

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Often when we think about making millions of dollars, they think of three things. Primarily those things include building a business to a particular revenue level, creating a portfolio of real estate, or getting lucky in the stock market. That last one has always been something that I've struggled to believe - that you had to have luck to find the right top stock picks.Back in session 182, we learned from Jason Brown that it's possible to create a predictable revenue stream from stocks. So after hearing that, I did a bit of research. What I came up with was a subscription the Rich Dad Newsletter... but unfortunately, it was simply a way for his publishing company to make $250 off of me while upselling other solutions.It was frustrating to the say the least.However, it wasn't much longer before I met today's guest, Sean Tepper, and my paradigm started to shift.In today's chat, Sean shares with us how he created a platform called TYKR out of a need to develop his own passive income stream. In it we learn that being an angel investor isn't everything it's cracked up to be. And we also hear how, with the use of the platform itself, how we can all build passive income through the magic of compound interest.Enjoy!

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When Sean was developing a means to create passive income, why did he go with the stock market vs going the real estate route? 13:46How does playing the stock market actually yield passive income? 16:17What's some advice Sean has heard in the entrepreneurial space that he believes doesn't work for everyone? 17:57What are the key features of TYKR? 19:15How did the journey go for Sean as he was creating the platform? 23:26How does Sean find great guests for his show? 27:18Sean has posts about certain stocks on his blog. How much are these posts Sean's insights vs the data that comes from TYKR? 28:59How much money is a good amount of money to use TYKR effectively at first? 33:01Why does Sean feel TYKR is a wise move for the novice investor? 33:41How can entrepreneurs keep themselves from getting hooked on the gambling aspect of playing the market as opposed to a tool for growing lasting wealth? 36:35What are some of things that TYKR's users can expect to hear from Sean when they first get started? 37:47What is he looking forward to in his journey through 2021 and beyond? 42:20What are Sean's top three influential podcasts? 44:05In the last five years, which behavior or habit has had the most impact on his life? 44:42If Sean could put any ad out into the world, what would it be? 46:24What is something most people don't realize is a huge waste of money? 48:25What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 49:18

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Sean Online: Tykr.pro, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Fizzle w/ All New Layout! (Get started today and get your price locked in!)AoL Interview with Jason BrownAndy’s “How to Have a Conversation with Anybody”Gamestop / WallstreetbetsSean’s podcast “Payback Time”Rule #1 and Payback Time by Phil Town (Amazon Links)Motley Fool MoneyMasters of Scale - Reid HoffmanSmartLess Jason Bateman, Sean Haynes, and Will ArnettThe Social Dilemma

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More on the TYKR Backstory:

TYKR Demo:

Interview with Brian Vee

Interview with Giuseppe Grammatico

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For a good majority of the population, an online presentation can be a drag. Reason why is that most people are simply new to doing online business. They simply haven't heard all the tips and tactics which have been discussed in the digital marketing space for the last 10+ years.As of 2020, though, the game has changed. And just like how Facebook was once a place for college students to get together and discuss school and their favorite professors, things have changed for Zoom as well. What was once a platform utilized mainly by podcasters and tech savvy businesses, everyone and their brother is using the platform.However, that doesn't mean that they're doing a great job doing so. In fact, poor presentation skills is nothing new. It's just now being done in a widely used online setting.So in this conversation with our guest, Rich Mulholland, we find out how he's not only been able to help people get better at presentations themselves, but why so many business owners fail to take their business to the next level.It was very interesting and unexpected to Andy and I how these very different topics actually are related.Enjoy!

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How did Rich realize the stage is a strong way to "activate the audience"? 11:58How he realized he wanted to make the jump into the performance business? 15:00What's the difference between a regular job and a job you've started? 18:06Why do entrepreneurs fail to take their business to the next level? 20:23What advice does Rich have for the reluctant presenter who's trying to captivate a zoom audience with an online presentation? 24:04What kinds of things should presenters stay away from when presenting? 26:20How does Rich feel digital platforms are changing the dynamic of being an actual speaker? 29:55How do we find those moments to be attention grabbing and what ways can we win back the attention of the audience? 32:33In what ways does Rich coach his clients to be in sync with the audience and anticipate what's going to be important to them? 36:50What are some of the steps presenters can take to make sure they've being proactive about staying relevant with today's tech? 39:22Are there any specific grand plans Rich will be using to thrive in 2021? 42:23If he could add one book, one song, and one film to the primary curriculum of the world, what would they be? 45:58What's something Rich has learned recently that he's excited to implement? 48:51If he could spend a day doing a job or running a business he currently isn't, what would that be? 51:09What's one thing under $100 that's changed his life for the better? 52:10How does someone realize they're living their personal mission? 53:55

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Rich Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Groove DigitalDelusion of PassionGenconMatthew McConaughey - Greenlights (Amazon Link)Confessions of a Public speaker - Scott Berkun (Amazon Link)Rise AgainstWalking Pad R1 ProMoonrunnerDoughnuts and DragonsBooks and BrewsGo Cube - Teaches how to solve Rubix cube (Amazon Link)Motley Fool subscription

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Using Prezi in an Online Presentation:

Pointers for Your Next Online Event:

How to get more out of the online Presentations you’re a member of the Audience

The Importance of Taking Action

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When it comes to my work here at New Inceptions, one of the most often asked questions I've received is "JC, how did you find your why?" 10 years ago, I wouldn't have really known what they were talking about. I hadn't really thought about my motivators in life. Sure, I had thought about my personality and what I was naturally attracted to doing, but not what actually goes behind that thinking.In fact, when I first heard Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" presentation, it made since how he was relating it to companies, but it hadn't really clicked for me how it related to people. That wouldn't be until later. However, someone it did click with at the personal level was the founder of the Why Institute, Gary Sanchez.In this chat, Gary's right hand man, Dan Dominguez shares with us in his own words where he was when he stumbled upon Gary's work and how Gary actually put the work together.More specifically we'll learn how Dan is now living his best life due to the work Gary has done as founder of the Why Institute.If you're still struggling to figure out your own Why, perhaps getting some time with Dan might be in your not too distant future? Enjoy!

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What were the circumstances that pushed Dan to start searching for a career change? 11:05Why did Dan actually decided to join Gary to help build the Why Institute? 24:46Are there certain questions the Why Institute employs to find someone's Why? 29:59What does Dan want for people to remember as the world continues past the pandemic? 38:53What are some of the things he's looking forward to moving forward with the Why Institute? 42:38Which three books does he share with other people? 45:07What message out there is a disservice to youth? 45:46Is there something he'd like to do in his life that no one knows about? 47:30Provided it was cost free, what ad would he place out in the world? 48:25How can someone quickly find out if they're already living their personal mission? 49:47

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Dan Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: FizzleRoad Less Stupid - Keith Cunningham (Amazon Link)Heroic Leadership - Chris Lowney (Amazon Link)Play bigger - Al Ramadan (Amazon Link)Copper Canyon Races

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9 Whys of the Why Institute

Bella Glanville on Learning her Why of Contribute

Tisha Marie Pelletier and Gary Rogers talk shop with Dan

Why Institute Panel

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In 2020, using Zoom has become commonplace for businesses and schools alike. Since so many people have become familiar with the platform, it only makes sense that there are ways we should or shouldn't use the platform. Whether you're a business leader, a member of a nonprofit, or a teacher, no one wants to attend a zoom meeting where the presenters aren't engaging.In this session of the show, Andy and I have the opportunity to speak with someone who has made it his mission to help others harness the power of the virtual stage.More specifically, the Trigger, Rich Bontrager, coaches his clients to be better presenters through time proven broadcasting techniques.In this conversion, we explore why his approach makes such a big difference when you're trying to seperate yourself from the pack in virtual presentations.Enjoy!

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Even though Rich grew up with a stutter, how was he initially called into the speaking world? 10:16Where many people might use bad experiences as excuses to not overcome, Trigger has used them to catapult them to the next level. How has he been able to do that? 12:09What has Trigger learned from his past experiences which have made him a better communicator? 15:34How did he get started in pastoring? 16:52How can someone learn to regularly change of their pace a bit when it comes to speaking? 21:22What are some things leaders shouldn't hesitate to implement as we're going forward in 2021? 23:44How can someone come off as authoritative, confident, and natural on Zoom? 28:09What are common blunders business leaders make when they go onto the virtual stage? 31:39Where should we focus our eyes in a Zoom conversation? 33:46What are some things people should be looking forward to going forward in this new world of online stages? 37:40What in particular is Rich looking forward to as we move into the pandemic adjusted economy? 40:05Who are three speakers who have launched Rich to where he's at today? 42:49What's the biggest plot twist he's experienced in day to day life? 43:15What's something every high school student must know? 43:52Who gave him the best advice he's ever received? 44:13What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 44:43

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Rich Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Cohost: Andy Dix

Powered By: Uncover Your Personal Mission.

Andy’s 31 Questions Only You Can Answer

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Green Screen Tips and Tricks

How Comics helped Rich get over his Stutter

Paco Guar interviews Rich about Ways a Podcaster or Vlogger can use the Virtual Stage

How teacher/educator Tyler Christensen uses the Virtual Stage

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Self sabotaging behavior is a common theme when it comes to personal and business development (or the lack thereof). Whether it's the lack of willpower to get healthier, the determination it takes to go through college, or the focus it takes to build one's business, there's one thing that is certain when it comes to accomplishment: setting a goal is one thing - but actually achieving that goal is something completely different.In this session of the show, Ya'el Johnson and I get to talk to two completely different kinds of individuals who have made it their passion to help others figure out how to achieve goals like this.Through their app called the Consistency Chain, they're helping tons of people build good habits in place of the ones that have lead them to where they are now.In their recent book built on the same premise, The Consistency Chain for Network Marketing, authors George Campbell & Jim Packard suggest that the main reason that people don't do well with network marketing is that they simply haven't built the right habits to actually grow their business. Interestingly, George goes on to say that he was only successful when he realized he was the common denominator between all these opportunities.In this conversion, we explore how they came to that conclusion and some of the concepts one should consider when trying to achieve anything in this world - let alone building a network marketing business!Enjoy!

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As enthusiasts of the industry, how did George and Jim get into Network Marketing initially? 12:55How do you know when you're working with the right business when it comes to network marketing? 21:18How did Jim & George realize they were on to something when they felt the 80/20 rule applies to those who are successful in network marketing? 26:24How do they give themselves milestones on a regular basis to keep them going in their journey? 30:17What are some of the ways that people are using the Consistency Chain app in their daily lives? 37:17What are some of the things George and Jim are looking forward to moving forward in 2021? 42:10Who are Jim and George's personal influencers and teachers? 45:23What's the biggest plot twist they've seen in their day to day life? 48:43Is there a particular gift they like giving others? 50:31What is something they've become good at saying no to? 52:33How does someone realize they're living their own personal mission? 53:59

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Marshmallow TestSeinfeldJay Abraham - Getting Everything You Can Out of All You Got (Amazon Link)Jim RohnDale Carnegie

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Joe Malarkey at the United States Bowling Congress’ Event

Joe Malarkey on Customer Service

Tom Chenault interviews Jim and George (MLM Application)

Margo Lovett and Deborah Thorn interview Jim and George (Traditional Business Application)

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As we're getting started in this second year of potentially a two or three year pandemic "clean up" plan, there's going to be plenty of time for us to really adjust and think about where we fit in the world. It's a great time to develop our skills for success.What do I mean by that? Well, it's a forced transition period for all of us. What might have been our identity in the past, might not work in the PAE.That said, one group of individuals who all have to go through this major life change sometime in their career are professional athletes. Like our guest, Desmond "Dez" Clark says, if your identity was wrapped up into your job (as an athlete), you're going to have issues when you can't do that job anymore.Luckily for Dez, he knew who he was before his career as a professional athlete. So when he finished up, yes, there was a transition period, but he was the same Dez who used the game as a means to get what he wanted.In this chat with him, Ya'el and I learn a little bit of what he's learned over the years through these transitions and how he's been able to stay the course during his life using those experiences.Enjoy!

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Where did Desmond's early leadership mentality come from? 8:46How did he develop a vision for his athletic life and able to stick to it? 12:11When did Dez realize it was time to transition into a new life/identity? 17:07Why does he believe his success wasn't a coincidence? 20:50How did Dez start realizing that failures aren't necessarily endings but just learning opportunities no matter the cost? 25:00How does he actively build relationships to help him and those around him get to the next level? 28:11Is there a secret to gauging if a conversation is a winning conversation? 29:43What's a bad day look like to Dez? 38:25What is he looking forward to in 2021? 41:06Which teachers have helped him get to where he's at today? 42:53If he could ask anyone living a dead a question, who and what would he ask? 43:11Which issue should be discussed more today, yet hardly anyone does? 44:01What advice does he hear adults give children which he'd like to call BS on? 44:21What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 45:02

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Highlights from Dez’s NFL Career

Dez shares discusses his role as President of the NFL Alumni Chicago Chapter

Kevin Hicks interviews Dez

Tim Schumm interviews Dez

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Welcome to 2021, everyone. What an interesting ride it's been... and we're not out of woods yet. However, if you're interested in building companies (and who isn't these days?), I'm really feeling hope in the air. Hope of a fresh start.If anyone knows about fresh starts, it's this session's guest Marek Zmyslowski. He's had a couple in his career - but one he's most notable for is the one he had to go through as he was writing his book Chasing Black Unicorns.In his book, Marek shares with us the story of why and how he built the Amazon of Africa... but then how selecting a bad business partner eventually got him in hot water with Interpol... and what he learned from the whole ordeal.In our conversation with Marek, new co-host Ya'el and I explore some of the items Marek has learned you want to do or don't do when you're building companies in up and coming countries.Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

What was Marek's first business? 10:08What were some of the key steps he took to get some of his first ventures started? 14:23How did Marek come to the decision to buy out his business partner when things started going south? 17:54How was Marek able to move past the drama with Interpol and his business partner? 23:19In which ways has Marek been able to leverage his experience into positives today? 29:12What has Marek done for his own pandemic pivot? 32:04Who are three influencers or teachers which have helped him get to where he's at today? 35:47What's been the biggest plot twist he's seen in his day to day life? 37:56What's something he feels is going to change entrepreneurship in the future, and what specifically is he excited about? 39:15Which message in the world is a disservice to youth? 43:49How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 47:13

ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Introduction of Chasing Black Unicorns

Marek’s TEDx on becoming Interpol’s most wanted criminal

Marek’s talk on the LetsDoHumans Podcast

Marek Chatting with Candice Horbacz

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