The Art of Making Things Happen (Bluefishing) Steve Sims

Julie started her journey to entrepreneurship as a

blogger and writer, garnering the attention of

media outlets like The New York Times and

Washington Post with her no-holds-barred

approach to social media.

After a rocky divorce and unexpected pregnancy in

2014 that left her needing to build a profitable

business quickly, Julie transformed her passion

and love for marketing into a multi-million dollar

business in less than 3 years.

Now she runs an exclusive mastermind group for

qualified business owners looking to scale to $5m

a year and beyond. She's also the co-founder of

Funnel Gorgeous ®, a design and marketing

education + software company.

Jon Vroman is a family man who also founded FrontRowDads.com, a community of 300+ men who are committed to being “family men with businesses, not businessmen with families.”

He is the host of the popular Front Row Dads podcast which releases weekly shows interviewing high-performing entrepreneurs and business owners who choose to put family first.

His community creates both in-person and live events that focus on 6 pillars:  Intentional Parenting, Thriving Marriage, Emotional Intelligence, Wealth & Legacy, Vibrant Health and Business Evolution.

Jon has also been featured on Today Show and Inc.com  and has been requested to speak for the US Navy, Vitamix, Dove, Keller Williams Realty, Entrepreneurs Organization and many others.

He is the author of #1 bestselling author of The Front Row Factor, where he the inspiring story of FrontRowFoundation.org, a charity Jon founded in 2005, that helps individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses, to experience the event of their dreams, from the front row.

https://frontrowdads.com/

Jason Fladlien is known as the $100 million dollar webinar man. His pitch webinars have set records in the information, coaching, affiliate, and software space. Not only do many claim him the best webinar presenter out there, he is also considered the best teacher of webinars. He draws upon his eclectic background for inspiration, from being a Hare Krsna monk and a rapper born in raised in the small town of Muscatine, Iowa. As such, people like Joe Polish describe him as “one of the top 5 living marketers on the planet.” Jason enjoys his role as Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Rapid Crush, Inc., a company who has pioneered many different digital marketing methods that are considered standard today. Due to his unrelenting passion for achievement, Jason has risen to the top of several industries including selling physical products on Amazon, as well as digital products, software, and coaching. By having so much success in many different areas of business, Jason is often called in by 7, 8 and even 9-figure companies to help them with their marketing. When he’s not working, he’s enjoying life with his beautiful wife and three children in Southern California. His hobbies include chess, music composition, listening to epic fantasy novels, and hiking with Bryce, his German Shepherd.

Erik Huberman is a dynamic entrepreneur and the driving force behind a mission of marketing world domination. Fueled by a restless spirit and a refusal to settle, Erik understands that success demands constant adaptation and innovation. With a keen eye for spotting new opportunities, he and his team are always on the lookout for how the world is changing and how they can continue to evolve and get closer to their aspirations. This mindset has already led them to achieve remarkable success, evident in the bestseller status of their recently launched book. Erik's unwavering determination to dominate the marketing landscape ensures that he will continue to make waves and push boundaries in his quest for global domination.

When writer / director  Seth Ferranti received a twenty-five year LSD kingpin conviction, after faking his suicide and landing on the US Marshals Top-15 Most Wanted list, he thought his life was over. As a first time, non-violent offender, the lengthy sentence attracted media attention from The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, The Washington Times, and others. 

Turning despair into drive, Ferranti earned an associates, bachelors, and masters degree while in prison and started penning prison and gangster stories for VICE, Don Diva, FEDS, Hoopshype and others. He became a true-crime publisher from the cell block and built a website and publishing house,  Gorilla Convict, that documented stories that the mainstream media was not willing to share.

In February 2015, after serving 21 years, he was released from the Bureau of Prisons, to seek his fortune. Back in the world Ferranti continued his writing career as a journalist penning pieces for VICE, OZY, The Daily Beast, Dazed, MERRY JANE, and features for Penthouse and Real Crime Magazines, among others. He also embarked on his true passion, filmmaking. 

Ferranti joined forces with Shawn Rech and Transitions Studios to make WHITE BOY, a top ten Netflix feature documentary on Richard Wershe Jr. Seth also starred in the season one finale of VICE’s I WAS A TEENAGE FELON. Modeling himself as the Quentin Tarantino of documentaries,  he currently has four documentary projects in production and three in post at his studio OUTLAW FILMS. It appears there is no stopping him…

Lauren Petrullo is the CEO and Founder of Award Winning Marketing Agency, Mongoose Media LLC based in Orlando, Florida. She is also the Founder of boutique ecommerce store Asian Beauty Essentials, Chief Marketing Officer of eco-conscious baby swimwear Beau & Belle Littles, and co-founder of chatbot service Bot Blondes.

Welcome back to another riveting episode of The Art of Making Things Happen with your host, Steve Sims. In today's episode, Steve shares an intriguing experience he had with his son while racing motorcycles. They discuss the concept of comparison and competition as entrepreneurs and how it impacts our growth. They delve into the importance of surrounding ourselves with individuals who push us to achieve more and challenge our standards. Steve emphasizes the significance of stepping out of our comfort zone, embracing failure, and striving to reach new heights. So get ready to be inspired and motivated to take action as Steve Sims presents "Race Against Excellence" on The Art of Making Things Happen podcast. Let's dive in!

In today's episode, we have the incredible Ryan Niddel joining us. Ryan has embarked on a personal journey that received a polarizing response from his inner circle. His family, friends, and acquaintances turned their backs on him, leaving him questioning his decisions.

Join us as we dive into Ryan's story and explore how his podcast, "15 Minutes to Freedom," became a platform for him to process his emotions and share his journey. We'll discover the pivotal moment that inspired his first episode and how it shaped his perspective on overcoming imperfections.

00:02:44] Entrepreneur learns from mistakes, finds success.

[00:06:45] "Great connections and rooms lead to success."

[00:09:58] Steve's question received a polarizing response. His inner circle rejected him, and he felt alone. However, external feedback gave him hope. Sharing his struggles on a podcast became a way to connect. Despite imperfections, he continued sharing his message, not seeking validation but wanting to unload his burdens.

[00:14:46] Steve, your book inspired me to write. Now, I help businesses grow without debt or VC funding. Pay it forward, leave the world better.

[00:18:55] Seek validation, share to previous self. Be humble and open to new information. Beware false prophets, multiple paths to success. Focus, surround with brilliant people, give back. Consumers vs givers, a slippery slope.

[00:21:27] Seeking knowledge from successful individuals, joining YPO.

[00:25:41] Fragile egos on social media impact relationships.

[00:29:54] Man's responsibility to lead and set example.

[00:33:18] Fear of speaking up leads to stupidity.

[00:37:08] The future is unpredictable, but exciting.

Michelle Lewis is a color psychology expert who helps people discover the world of color, how it can support their intentions + start strategically implementing it into their daily lifestyle. A certified color analyst with degrees in interior design, film + natural medicine, she has studied color from all angles - injecting it into her newest book Color Secrets. She specializes in helping businesses connect with their ideal clients + maximize their sales potential using visual cues based in color psychology. A firm believer that color is our only universal language, her goal is to help everyone learn to speak it fluently.