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The Authentic Entepreneurs Podcast
By Stu SaundersBusiness
The Authentic Entepreneurs Podcast episodes
- AE #10: The Second Q&A EpisodeThis week Stu and Nick have their second Q & A episode, answering viewers questions and discussing authenticity in companies.The Authentic Entrepreneurs Show Notes 110- Welcome to Q & A Time! [0:50]- Why does Stu hate avocados? [1:18]- What is the definition of Authenticity? Staying true to who you are.[2:54]- Authenticity is an evolving thing; Stop worrying about what peoplethink of you. [3:58]- How to be constantly learning. [6:43]- Keeping score sucks; Social media and its inauthenticity.Honesty = success. [8:14]- Teen Jeopardy champion? How to unwind. [10:00]- Being present, productive, and talking time to reflect and relax.[11:23]- Stu’s biggest regret cost him upwards of $500,000! [13:16]- Boom Done Big Regret; Finding your why. [15:05]- Keep going or give up? [17:19]- Remember to send in your questions for our next Q & A episode![20:38]- Nick learns a hard lesson in rejection. [21:16]Links- Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/?hl=en- Stu’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor- Nick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/- Nick’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en- YLCC: http://ylcc.com/ [7:24]- The Tim Ferriss Show #345 with Dough McMillon: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/345-doug-mcmillon-ceo-of-walmart/id863897795?i=1000423477896&mt=2 [12:05]- The Authentic Entrepreneurs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw22 min
- AE #9: How to SellThis week Stu and Nick discuss sales and business with Phil M. Jones. Phil is a sales trainer, bestselling author, and keynote speaker.The Authentic Entrepreneurs Show Notes 109- Welcome back! Introducing today’s guest, Phil M Jones. [0:20]- Welcome to the second ever guest featured on The Authentic Entrepreneurs! [1:59]- Nick asks Phil to expand on his F.R.I.E.N.D.S concept. [3:38]- Bees around a honeypot; reaching the right audience. [4:20]- F is for Friends. [6:02]- R is for Records. [6:38]- I is for Industry. [7:28]- E is for Ecommerce. [7:48]- N is for Networking. [7:56]- D is for Directory. [8:31]- S is for Same Name. [9:16]- How the art of conversation is getting lost and how to balance your energy. [10:14]- Selling wedding dresses; focusing on the journey and not just the transaction. [11:35]- The importance of establishing customer loyalty. [13:13]- How online businesses can focus on their promise. [14:18]- You tell someone when you’ve read a book, not when you’ve bought it. [16:25]- The difference between entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs. [18:17]- The kind of content that entrepreneurs need to be sharing on social media. [20:00]- Being specific and measuring success by quality rather than quantity. [22:14]- Handwriting notes and letters; the importance of being sincere. [24:12]- Phil’s upcoming 8-hour Audible workshop. [27:19]- Phil M Jones is an EPIC speaker. [29:28]- Content producers and their competition; time. [31:27]- Stu’s major takeaways; Authenticity and reaching the right people. [33:36]- Nick aims to focus more on building relationships and less on the transaction. [35:32]- Baby entrepreneurs; starting young. [36:23]Links- Authentic Entrepreneurs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw/featured- Phil’s books: https://www.philmjones.com/sales-training-books/- The One minute Manager by Ken Blanchard book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/One-Minute-Manager-Ken-Blanchard/dp/0688014291- Phil’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philmjonesuk/- Phil’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philmjones- The Authentic Entrepreneurs Website: https://www.authenticentrepreneurs.biz/- Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/- Nick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/- Epic Event: theepiccommunity.com38 min
- AE #8: The First Tech Themed EpisodeThis week Stu and Nick talk the future of technology with Kate O'Neil. Kate is a tech humanist and author who specializes in the connection between future technology and humanity.The Authentic Entrepreneurs 108: Show Notes- The first ever tech themed episode [0:20]- The first guest on the podcast: Kate O’Neil. A Tech Humanist. [1:33]- Kate discusses her new book: Tech Humanist and how to make your business better with technology. [5:58]- Nick asks Kate how people can get a human connection and experience through emerging technology. [7:25]- Kate talks about the importance of purpose in business and technology. [7:40]- Stu asks Kate what the trends are in the world of emerging technology. [10:25]- Kate discusses the big trend of automation. [10:30]- Stu discusses the two schools of thought about emerging technology and asks Kate where she stands in terms of those thoughts. [11:45]- Nick asks Kate if there is anything being automated and taking out the human element that she feels should stop or be reevaluated. [16:32]- Kate discusses the cashier-less retail store: Amazon Go and how it is the future of retail but also addresses the problems with a completely automated shopping experience. [17:28]- Stu and Kate discuss the future of automation and how that will effect human employment. [19:03]- What are the best practices for a 21st century entrepreneur in collaboration with technology. [22:20]- Nick asks Kate where she would like to see herself in 10 years and what she hopes her contributions will be to the future of business and technology. [25:10]- Kate talks about her time at Netflix when it was just beginning to emerge as a company. [26:53]- Stu asks Kate what she thinks the next biggest disruption in the future of technology will be.[29:20]- Kate talks about Reed Hastings being one of her inspirations. [32:55]- Stu talks about his new event: Epic. [36:35]- Kate discusses what will be in her presentation at Epic. [37:06]Links:- https://www.amazon.ca/Tech-Humanist-Technology-Better-Business/dp/1719881561 [1:50]- https://www.amazon.ca/Speaking-Well-Peggy-Noonan-ebook/dp/B003WJRDTW [35:35]- http://theepiccommunity.com/ [36:35]- Nick’s Website: www.nickfoley.ca- Nick’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en- Nick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/- Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/- Stu’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor45 min
- AE #7: Mentors and Tribes in EntrepreneurshipThis is episode 7 of The Authentic Entrepreneurs. This week Nick and Stu discuss the importance of having good mentors and tribes and the effects of social media.The Authentic Entrepreneurs Show Notes 107- Stu discusses the success of the 40th annual Ontario Student Leadership Conference [00:38]- Nick discusses the process of being an entrepreneur [4:44]- Isiah Thomas: The Fundamentals: 8 Plays for Winning the Games of Business and Life [4:58]- The importance of having a good tribe(s) of people who are equally driven [5:28]- “How do I know that something you say won’t positively effect me?” [7:45]- Stu talks about the two different levels of mentorship [11:07]- “It’s easier to do nothing than it is to do something.” [13:08]Social Media Cleanse [13:38]- Nick discusses the influences in his life [17:38]- “Write your dream mentor” [20:15]- “The friends and people that got you to where you are, may not be the friends and people that will get you to where you want to be.” [21:07]- A friendship cleanse is better than a juice cleanse. [23:04]- “99.9% of people that judge you or have opinions of you, have no idea what the hell is actually happening in your life.” [25:51]- Dealing with the “Haters” [25:55]Links- Ontario Student Leadership Conference: http://ylcc.com/student-conferences [00:38]- https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Plays-Winning-Games-Business/dp/B000H2MVSA- Dr. Greg Wells: http://drgregwells.com/ [12:04]- Dr. James Rouse: https://www.drjamesrouse.com/ [12:27]- Sarah Wells: https://www.believeinitiative.com/ [12:58]- Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/?hl=en [15:25]- Scott and Alison Stratten: http://www.unmarketing.com/- Gary Vee: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/podcast/ [17:40]- Nick - www.nickfoley.ca- Nick’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en- Nick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/- Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/- Stu’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor32 min
- AE #6: The Stress of an EntrepreneurThis week Stu and Nick answer viewers questions and discuss handling stress in the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.The Authentic Entrepreneurs 106 Show Notes:- The first Q&A podcast [0:33]- “Has success changed you for the better or for the worse?” [2:05]- Nick feels being an entrepreneur has changed him for the better [3:10]- Stu feels being an entrepreneur has changed him for the better and for the worse [3:55]- “You can’t care what other people think about you.” [5:45]- Learning to care as much about the “likes” as much as the “dislikes”. [9:48]- Dealing with stress as an entrepreneur. [10:28]- The importance of having a peer in business. [14:44]- Finding someone to vent to. [15:40]- “You’ve got to have your answers.” [18:30]- “If you had not discovered entrepreneurship… What would you be doing right now?” [19:50]- Nick reveals that he would be a general manager of a sports team, if he couldn’t be an entrepreneur. [20:38]- Stu reveals he would be a radio DJ if he couldn’t be an entrepreneur. [22:08]- Stu gives the listeners his radio DJ intro from college. [23:05]- In 2018, you can do anything! [25:10]- “10 years from now, what do you want people to say about your organization?” [26:18]Links:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJ_zDUUbsk [Last week’s Episode]- Gary Vee Podcast: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/podcast/ [7:55]- ylcc.com [14:55]- Nick’s website: nickfoley.ca- Nick’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en- Nick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/- Stu’s website: ylcc.com- Stu’s twitter: https://twitter.com/ylccstu?lang=en- Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/?hl=en28 min
- AE #5: The Routines of the EntrepreneurThis is Episode 5 of The Authentic Entrepreneurs. This week Stu and Nick discuss the importance of daily routines for entrepreneurs.The Authentic Entrepreneurs 105 Show Notes:- The theme of this episode is routines. [1:19]- Learning and adopting routines from other Entrepreneurs [3:20]- Robin Sharma’s “The Holy Hour” Waking up at 5 A:M. [5:00]- Stu’s morning routine [7:40]- The Wakeout app. [9:04]- “Everyone should be journaling.” [11:35]- Stu’s nighttime protocols. [14:20]- Nick’s morning routine. [15:50]- Nick’s nighttime routine [26:00]- How much time on your phone [28:02]- “There isn’t a successful person on this planet, that doesn’t have protocols.” [28:53]- Nick always tries to maintain his protocols, even when on the road. [30:17]- “It’s easy to make excuses…” To not maintain your routines. [33:40]- “It’s consistency, more than quantity, or quality.” [34:13]Links:Last Week’s Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxSkgw4oEc&t=8shttps://www.robinsharma.com/ [5:00]https://www.robinsharma.com/book/the-5am-clubhttp://wakeout.co/ [9:04]https://jamesaltucher.com/category/the-james-altucher-show/ [18:17]https://www.drjamesrouse.com/ [23:51]https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/podcast/ [25:43]Nick - www.nickfoley.ca https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/Stu - https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/ https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor36 min
- AE #4: Short Term vs Long Term GainThis is episode 4 of The Authentic Entrepreneurs.The Authentic Entrepreneurs Show Notes 104-What businesses fail so soon. [0:55]- “Success is going from failure to failure with no less enthusiasm.” [2:45]- What lessons has Stu learned from failure? [5:30]- Stu recalls the time he “chit-chatted” over lunch with the Chairman of Lionsgate and the importance of making kind gestures always. [10:00]- The crash of OP4Cast; the failure of leaving purpose for profit. [13:19]- A conversation with his mom changes Nick’s perspective on purpose vs profit. [18:56]- Why you NEED to own your websites! [20:34]- Short term vs long term gain. [22:24]- Stu explains that every great lesson comes from failure and how it makes you who you are. [24:42]- Nick discusses his purpose. [26:16]- Stu’s 5 things about failure in entrepreneurship. [27:42]- The 5 year rule. [31:21]- The final “nuggets” of the episode. [31:54]- #failureisfantastic [36:11]Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Q2KEwfNdc [0:35]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g4VJuMlIFc&t=3s [0:54]http://ylcc.com/spark-leadership-conference [32:52]Nick - www.nickfoley.ca https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/Stu - https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/ https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor37 min
- AE #3: The Importance of Social Media in EntrepreneurshipThis is The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 3.The Authentic Entrepreneur Show Notes 103- Nick shares his entrepreneurial motivation and his first ideas featuring a Stanley Cup made from construction paper. [0:50]- Getting started in standup comedy. Boom Done. [3:47]- Social Media and Technology; the biggest game-changer in the entrepreneurship game. [7:00]- Nick and Stu share their social media bios. Hint, hint, - “Entrepreneur” is not included. [8:24]- Why it’s important to stand make stand out and distinguishable content. [12:57]- No Content Creating Machine = Failure. How to get the ball rolling. [16:00]- Why you need to be sure your content backs up your values. [20:43]- Stu’s important message to kids and parents. [21:40]- What kind of content do entrepreneurs need to be making? [22:58]- Matching your content to your brand. No one cares about travel & friendship photos! [24:13]- Real views vs viral video reach. [25:35]- Always reel it in by staying relevant and consistent. [29:40]LinksLast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7XTRZS13I8&t=7s [0:45]https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/ [8:30]https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/ [9:25]https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en [11:04]https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/?hl=en https://twitter.com/garyvee?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/podcast/ [12:45]http://ylcc.com/ [15:15]http://drgregwells.com/about/ http://drgregwells.com/podcasts/ http://drgregwells.com/the-ripple-effect/ [17:25]https://www.rev.com/transcription?utm_source=revlovesyou&opti_ca=1010433258&opti_ag=55051115973&opti_ad=269463397821&opti_key=aud-321974415509:kwd-347016178507&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgvDcrfTl3QIVCztpCh3UAwg7EAAYASAAEgIio_D_BwE [17:56]http://www.unmarketing.com/ http://www.unmarketing.com/2017/06/03/the-vanity-of-going-viral/#more-3385 [25:55]Nick - www.nickfoley.ca https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/ Stu - https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/ https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor [32:50]34 min
- AE #2: The Characteristics of a True EntrepreneurThis is episode 2 of The Authentic Entrepreneurs Podcast.The Authentic Entrepreneur Show Notes 102- Being born with EPT and entrepreneurial blood. [2:11]- The characteristics of a true entrepreneur. [3:57]- Stu explains the first time he was bit by the entrepreneurial bug and his 6th grade western super 8 film. [5:21]- Stu talks about the 401 bus breakdown with an early company of his; City Sound Tours. [8:53]- Stu’s education history and the importance of embracing those who support you. [12:24]- Why entrepreneurs don’t need alarm clocks and the Christmas Morning Feeling. [15:33]- Nick asks Stu who motivated him on his entrepreneurial journey. [16:54]- Entrepreneurs are rockstars! [18:16]- Stu talks about blind optimism and the dangers of overthinking. [23:46]- How Richard Branson of Virgin Records inspired Stu to look at failure in a whole new light. [26:10]Linkshttps://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entrepreneurs/id1436525987?mt=2 [0:30]http://www.unmarketing.com/category/podcast/ [1:02]https://www.charfen.com/ [1:54]http://globalstudentleadership.com/ [14:16]https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ [25:12]Stu - [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/ https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Nick - [email protected] www.nickfoley.ca https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/ [29:34]31 min
- AE #1: The First Episode!Episode 1 of The Authentic Entrepreneurs Podcast.The Authentic Entrepreneur Show Notes 101- Meet Nick Foley, entrepreneur, activist, and motivational speaker. [1:20]- Nick shares his message of inclusion and acceptance and explains his why. [1:45]- Stu explains the growth of his company YLCC [2:54]- Explaining The Authentic Entrepreneur and what it means to todays inventors. [3:34]- Stu discusses the importance of having legitimate experience before teaching it to others, using hockey camp as an analogy. [5:06]- Nick explains why it is important to be authentic and candid in order to be a successful entrepreneur. [7:30]- Firing up with a discussion about a $10,000 Tony Robbins conference. [8:38]- Beyonce, U2, and the chocolate and nut of conferences. [10:20]- What is the difference between being an entrepreneur and being self employed? [13:50]- The notorious work/life balance doesn’t seem to exist for authentic entrepreneurs. [17:10]- Rolling the dice on the entrepreneurship game. [17:53]- Riches through connection, rather than riches through bank; Stu discusses success in terms of reach and impact. [19:30]- Stu slams SLAM and explains the failure of companies born out of spite. [22:08]- Working together to build the biggest buildings and looking at karma. [26:14]- The difference between being in it for the love and being in it for the money. [27:32]- The odds are not in your favour and how to avoid failure. [29:06]- Guess The Company; Uber v. Ford. [31:42]- How the wrong intentions lead to failure. [35:47]- What makes a successful entrepreneur. [36:25]- Guess The Company; Airbnb v. Hilton. [38:00]- Balsamic reduction; competition in the restaurant business. [39:14]- Netflix and Blockbuster and the importance of having a purpose. [39:35]- Reed Hastings; Netflix. Reid Hoffman; LinkedIn. [39:51]- Nick and Stu discuss missed opportunities, chia pets, and the pool noodle. [41:32]- Nick explains that no idea is a ridiculous idea. [42:23]Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g4VJuMlIFchttps://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entrepreneurs/id1436525987?mt=2www.nickfoley.ca https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/ [1:18]https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/ [2:34]https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entrepreneurs/id1436525987?mt=2ylcc.com [2:44]http://youthspeakers.ca/ [4:58]http://youthspeakers.ca/stu-saunders/ [7:27]https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ [8:38]https://spiritualgangster.com/ [9:14]http://ylcc.com/student-conferences [20:18]https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ [24:17]http://youthspeakers.ca/nick-foley/ [26:33]https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entrepreneurs/id1436525987?mt=2[email protected] [44:13]www.nickfoley.ca https://twitter.com/nickfoley1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/ [44:18]https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/ https://twitter.com/ylccstu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor [44:50]46 min
About The Authentic Entepreneurs Podcast
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The Authentic Entrepreneurs is a podcast hosted by Stu Saunders and Nick Foley. Stu is the founder of YLCC Inc. An organization that works with 250,000 humans a year! Nick is a former OHL player,…
speaker, author, and the founder of Celebrate the Hero, Move for Inclusion, and Good Sport Education. Join Nick and Stu as they discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in modern day business.