Learn how Mark Simon became one of Hollywood's most successful storyboard artists using the power of questions. His creative perspective on life, matched with his courage to ask for what he wants, helped him succeed early in his career. In this episode, you'll discover how Mark made powerful connections and learned from his mistakes to quickly become the Godfather of Storyboarding and owning his animation studio. Listen to Mark's story and choose which action will help you reach success.

Action Principles 

Pick one to do this week: 

1. Raise your rate. Don’t be afraid to ask for more money. ACTION: Increase your rate a small percentage before responding to the next lead. 
2. Ask questions. You learn more by asking questions. You also build stronger relationships with others by letting them teach you. ACTION: During your next conversation, ask more open ended questions with the mindset to learn.
3. Ask for help. People love to help others! Let them share their resources by asking for their help. ACTION: If you’d like to meet someone, ask a mutual acquaintance for an introduction. 
4. Get involved. Be active in your industry. You’ll build valuable relationships and gain priceless knowledge in return. ACTION: Attend an event in your industry and network with others.

Guest Resources

If you’d like to continue learning from Mark Simon, you can follow him on LinkedIn. You can also visit his website, Storyboards & Animatics, to learn more about his work.

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Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com