This 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 people

think 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/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw

This 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.com

This 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%5Eauthor

This 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%5Eauthor

This 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=en

This 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=8s

https://www.robinsharma.com/ [5:00]

https://www.robinsharma.com/book/the-5am-club

http://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%5Eauthor

This 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]

Links

https://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%5Eauthor

This 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]

Links

Last 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]

This 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]

Links

https://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]

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]

Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g4VJuMlIFc

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entrepreneurs/id1436525987?mt=2

www.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=2

ylcc.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]