The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥

Sebastian Marshall ~ Ultraworking Founder & Expert

~ Current Series ~

I think most listeners on the show know about my love and mild obsession with being productive. When I get around other productivity lovers it is always fun to jump down the rabbit hole of productivity hacks. Today’s show is just that!  Sebastian Marshall, the founder of Ultraworking.com joins us on the podcast and we chat about productivity on both business and personal levels. Sebastian shares in detail on how he sets and achieves goals, how he keeps motivated, and his daily ritual. We also chat about how Sebastian structures his life and business to ensure the most optimal productive result.

02:45: Why to Always Have a Spare Bedroom

04:02: Sebastian Becoming a Productivity Expert

10:37: Sebastian’s Rule of Spending Time with People

14:07: Biggest Challenge in the Work Place Today and Recording Your Time

17:52: UltraWorking’s Best Practices

24:08: Achieving 10% Growth per Week

32:23: Flow-State and 400% Productivity

40:57: Measuring Neurochemicals in Your Body to Increase Productivity

45:03: Sebastian’s Daily Routine

Contact Info:

https://www.ultraworking.com/tbm

http://sebastianmarshall.com

Rob Walling ~ Co-Founder of MicroConf

~ Current Series ~

Many influencers use a conference as an incredible opportunity to build camaraderie with their community. A lot of times, it is this event that can really take a person’s influence to the next level. People need this type of event to build a tribe and to create personal one-on-one connections. Today’s guest is no different. Rob Walling is the founder of MicroConf, the first conference for software and SaaS entrepreneurs and enthusiasts.

Today, MircoConf is known world-wide and it has two major events in the US and one in Europe. Rob hops on the mic to chat about building MicroConf to what it is today, the tools and methods he used to start his first event and building it to where it literally sells out in three minutes! On top of running MicroConf, Rob is a successful serial entrepreneur, blogger, the founder of Drip, Tiny Seed, Zen Founder Podcast and Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast

03:14: Who is Rob Walling?

06:42: The Importance of the Backend of an Online Business

15:36: Starting MicroConf

19:02: Selling the First Tickets

23:04: The Tipping Point for the MicroConf Brand

26:20: Starting Your Own Conference

29:39: How Blogging Played a Role to Gain Influence

37:17: To Create a Personal Brand vs Not

42:15: Using the Podcast and Conference to Grow Relationships

Contact Info:

RobWalling.com

MicroConf.com

Andrew Henderson ~ Founder & CEO of Nomad Capitalist

~ Current Series ~

Today listeners, my good friend, and co-host Noah Laith and I get to interview the Founder and CEO of Nomad Capitalist, Andrew Henderson. Andrew joins us on the mic to chat about how he legally reduced his global tax rate from 43% to 1%...no joke! Andrew has had quite a bit of success as an entrepreneur from a very young age and when his businesses hit 8-figures he realized that the tax checks he was writing to the government were getting pretty large. Andrew then started out on a journey to save those taxes legally to maximize his wealth. Throughout the show, we also get to ask Andrew about some of the best overseas investments, second residencies and citizenships, banking around the world, how to maximize on the nomadic lifestyle, and how to build influence along the way!

02:52: Who is Andrew Henderson?

10:48: Strategies to Legally Reduce Your Global Tax Rate

13:38: Go Where You Are Treated Best

16:07: Countries Abroad to Incorporate

22:33: Getting Second Residencies and Citizenships

33:09: Living Abroad and Second Residencies w/ a Family

37:52: Growing a Business By Giving Content Away for Free

42:16: Tips on Growing Influence

50:34: Andrew’s Recommended Books

Contact Info:

https://nomadcapitalist.com/

Paul Levine ~ Founder of EverWeb App

What is the secret to happiness?  Tune in and see!!!

Barney Waters ~ CEO of K-Swiss Shoe Company

~ Current Series ~

We are five podcasts into our new ‘100 Major Influencer’ series and I have to tell you I am really inspired by our guest today! Recently, I was introduced to the CEO of K-Swiss shoe and apparel company Barney Waters.  Barney agreed to come on the show and I am very glad he did. Barney and K-Swiss are taking their marketing strategy to a completely different level that I have never seen before. They are focusing on making ‘the shoe’ for CEOs and entrepreneurs.

I have to be honest, at first, I was a bit taken back by the strategy, but after talking to Barney and learning more about their purpose and focus I am completely on board with what they are doing. In fact, during the show, I thought to myself a few times...I have to get me a pair of those shoes!.  K-Swiss is using influencer marketing for new and young hip CEO’s and entrepreneurs to promote and they have even created a very unique partnership with the legendary Gary Vaynerchuk and Barney share exactly how that partnership and partnerships with other influencers were created and handled.

06:43: How did Barney Wind Up at K-Swiss

09:01: A Behind the Scenes Snapshot of the Sneaker World

12:43: The Peaks and Troughs of K-Swiss

15:59: Making K-Swiss the Show for the CEO and Entrepreneurial World

19:41: Picking Fights You Can Win in Business

21:31: Recognizing if You're in a Market You Can’t Win

24:55: K-Swiss’s Influencer Marketing and Establishing a Partnership w/ Gary Vaynerchuk

28:17: Sending a Freezing Cold Email to Gary V and Having Success

29:29: Creating Partnerships w/ High-Profile Partnerships

36:29: Barney on Authenticity & Transparency

Contact Info:

https://kswiss.com/

CEO’s Wear Sneakers Podcast

Social Media: @barneywaters

Silvia Christmann ~ Founder of SilviaChristmann.com & Long-Term Location Independent Entrepreneur

~ Current Series ~

Hey listeners, welcome to The Business Method Podcast, I am your host Chris Reynolds and we have another amazing episode coming to your earbuds right now.  Silvia Christmann is a good friend, fellow podcaster and one of the most impressive location independent entrepreneurs that I know. Silvia started out traveling the world solo back in 1999 and has been location independent for nearly two decades. On top of that, she has worked in and with the tech scene with some major players and high-level executives for many years. As she continued to live out her dreams of traveling and building business she noticed people wanted to learn more about her, and follow her.

Over the years, Silvia has built up a pretty impressive amount of influence rubbing shoulders with some of the most well-known entrepreneurs in the world and now hosting the DNX Podcast which is one of the top English speaking podcasts in Germany, and also very popular all around the world. Today we chat with Silvia about handling influence, her struggles as a solo female traveler and entrepreneur, the change in business environments and importance of a stronger female presence in the business world, and we dive into the importance of podcasting and how it has helped both of our careers.

03:13: Sewing Buttons and Productivity Hacks

10:55: Traveling the World for 17 Years and Becoming an Entrepreneur

18:52: Becoming an Influencer

21:32: Challenges as a Female Traveling Entrepreneur

25:47: Significant Moments in a 17 Year Location Independent Career

30:05: Using Influence to Grow Business and Have a Positive Impact in the World

30:57: Seeing Major Political Leaders That Ignore the Progress of Women in Business

35:56: Helping Leaders Grow and Scale Rapidly

40:51: Using a Podcast for Influence

44:03: Relating to Podcast Guests

46:02: Suggestions for Being a Good Podcast Guest

Contact Info:

https://silviachristmann.com/

Tyrone Shum ~ Founder and Host of Property Investory

~ Current Series ~

From toilet deodorizing to having a top ranking real estate podcast on iTunes. Tyrone Shum the founder of Property Investory and Property Investory podcast is joining us today.  Tyrone started his podcast a little over a year ago when realizing there was a need in Austrailia for some better and more frequent real estate podcasts. He launched his show, and over 12 months grew it to where he is getting 40,000 downloads per month.

Today we dive into the nitty-gritty of podcasting. Tyrone shares the specific details on how he grew his podcast rapidly, the importance of iTunes stats and iTunes reviews, and a few little hacks that he uses to publish daily and get ranked faster.  

05:22: Starting Out w/ a Toilet Deoderizing Business

08:13: Who is Tyron Shum?

11:05: Using a Podcast to Learn a Trade and Grow Wealth

13:55: Tyrone’s Real Estate Golden Nugget

16:25: Growing Property Investory Podcast to One of The Top Real Estate Podcast on iTunes

21:42: The Amount of Man Hours and Cost to Run a Podcast

24:20: Finding Interns to Help Grow Your Podcast

25:50: Making Sure Your Interns Know Working for You is a Good Internship

29:26: Difference Between a Download vs. a Listen vs. a Play on Podcasts

31:01: Where do Tyrone’s Listeners Come From?

32:01: iTunes Competition

33:31: iTunes and Podcasting Hacks

39:44: Importance of Rates and Reviews on iTunes

41:31: Publishing Daily vs. Publishing Weekly

43:05: The Future of Podcasting

Contact Info:

https://propertyinvestory.com/

Jason Dent ~ Professional Rodeo Man

~ Current Series ~

Hello listeners, today we have a special treat for you. I got someone on the podcast I have wanted to join the show for quite a while now, a good friend/partner/client Jason Dent.  Jason is his real name, but his stage name is Whistle-Nut the rodeo clown! True story, Jason is a professional athlete, stuntman, comedian, jokester, and former semi-pro bull rider in the rodeo world. On top of that, he is a farmer, family man, auctioneer, celebrity, and reality show contestant. This man is a rare breed of entrepreneur and influencer.

I have known Jason for nearly twenty years and worked one-on-one with him over the past four years to ride along as he went from a small town rodeo entertainer with 2500 Facebook followers, to a national celebrity in the rodeo world and in the reality TV world with somewhere around 300,000 followers on social media.  It has been a wild ride to see my friend grow and incredibly fun to be a part of that journey and today Jason and I talk about the past four years and what it takes to be a major influencer in the rodeo world!

03:00: Who is Jason Dent?

05:07: The Professional Rodeo Life

09:50: The Whistle-Nut & Ole Rodeo Team Business Growth Over the Past 4 years

13:19: Going From Money Focus to Value Focus

17:56: What Does a Rodeo Entertainer Do?

27:59: Important Mental Shifts for Jason and Brand Growth

40:47: The Four C’s to Grow Towards Success

50:52: Most Important Lessons Being an Influencer

Contact Info:

https://www.imaginerodeo.com/

Ajit Nawalkha ~ Co-Founder of Mindvalley & Founder of Evercoach

~ Current Series ~

Hello listeners and welcome back to the show. I love spending time with like-minded entrepreneurs that have mindsets that almost seem like they are light years beyond most business mentalities. I am happy to say we have another one of those people on the show today. Ajit Nawalkha hops on the mic with us to share about how he went from a house of twenty-three people to becoming the co-founder of Mindvalley, the founder of Evercoach, an author and an entrepreneur on the forefront of business thought today!

Throughout the show, Ajit shares about his life starting in a small village in India living with twenty-three family members to becoming a co-founder and CEO of Mindvalley. Later in the episode, Ajit and I discuss concepts like The Matrix of Practicality, tapping into Flowstate, and the importance of Intuitive Intelligence.  His story is incredible, and the lessons that he learned throughout this process is a goldmine of knowledge.

04:47: Starting Life Living w/ 23 People in One House

20:47: Building Mindvalley

24:27: Measuring the Value of a Product

25:32: Killing Products That No Longer Add Value

26:37: Enjoyable and Ethical Marketing

31:07: Evercoach

32:32: What to Look for When Hiring a Coach?

34:42: Tips for People Looking to Start a Coaching Business

36:56: The Matrix of Practicality

41:29: Flow-State

43:57: Intuitive Intelligence

Contact Info:

LiveBigTheBook.com