The Innovative Founder

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  • #65: We're Pausing The Show... Lessons Learned & What's Next!

    Key Takeaways:

    [07:37] – The importance of being true to yourself and being authentic
    [12:53] – Bob shares the opportunity that presented itself that encouraged him and Brandon to look deeper into how to improve
    [16:37] – The importance of being honest with your business partner
    [19:45] – Embarking on new ventures and embracing change
    [24:04] – Debunking the myth of compartmentalization in entrepreneurship.
    [28:37] – The importance of identifying and clarifying your signature stories.
    [32:28] – Discover how you can leverage strategic stories
    [37:07] – Embracing the feral entrepreneurial spirit and unleashing growth and individuality
    [45:30 ] – Evolution and upcoming changes in the lives and professional paths of Bob and Brandon


    Resources:

    For more information on Bob, visit:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobregnerus/ Website: https://bobregnerus.com/  For more information on Brandon, visit:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-w-boyd/ Company Websites:Feedstories: https://feedstories.com/ SwashBuckle Media: https://www.swashbucklemedia.com/  If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/info and follow the simple instructions!
    49 min
  • #64: Selling 100,000+ Books, Working For WWE & Re-Imagining The Law of Attraction (Part 2) w/ Andrew Kaplan
    Key Takeaways:

    [01:54] – Introducing Andrew 
    [02:38] – Andrew shares his collection of good and not-so-good books
    [06:40] – Andrew’s advice to anyone who wants to start writing
    [12:07] – Andrew shares some amazing things he learned in regard to what the book is done
    [20:50] – The purpose of Andrew’s book?
    [26:07] – “The Last Law of Attraction Book” title and design
    [31:05] – How to attract the right publisher
    [34:30] –Andrew’s process of doing work
    [41:13] – Andrew’s books

    Resources:

    The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read - https://www.amazon.com/Last-Attraction-Book-Youll-Ever-ebook/dp/B081Y9DHJK 
    45 min
  • #63: Selling 100,000+ Books, Working For WWE & Re-Imagining The Law of Attraction (Part 1) w/ Andrew Kaplan
    Key Takeaways:

    [12:28] – Introducing Andrew Kaplan.
    [15:00] – Andrew’s dream before becoming an entrepreneur
    [20:24] – The benefit of being surrounded by people that are ahead of the game
    [28:13] – Andrew’s artistic background.
    [31:13] – Andrew's experience working for WWE
    [46:04] – Where Andrew started his entrepreneurship journey
    [48:04] –Andrew’s early challenges and uncertainties
    [51:27] – How Andrew got into the law of attraction
    [58:49] – What makes Andrew’s book different from other books?

    Resources:
    The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read - https://www.amazon.com/Last-Attraction-Book-Youll-Ever-ebook/dp/B081Y9DHJK 

    1 hr 4 min
  • #62: Ignite Your Fire, Achieve Your Dreams, and Catapult Toward Your Vision in 365 Days w/ Sabrina Victoria

    Key Takeaways:

    [1:59] – What’s exciting in Sabrina’s personal and business life?
    [03:11] – Sabrina's experience with spiritual abuse and generational victimhood
    [07:59] – How Sabrina overcame a manipulative relationship 
    [16:17] – Thoughts on narcissists and money’s relation to power
    [21:21] – Sabrina shares a story about her journey of earning her own money
    [30:03] – The mindset Sabrina encourages in people with similar challenges to her own
    [34:51] – Helping women break free from narcissistic abuse 
    [38:37] – How forgiveness has impacted Sabrina’s life
    [41:52] – The mantra Sabrina uses to overcome hard times... and what she does to move on
    [46:27] – Where could people connect with Sabrina?


    1 hr 2 min
  • #61: Helping Brands Break Through The Digital Noise & Create Magic Moments That Drive Consumer Action w/ Arian Radmand

    Key Takeaways:

    [01:14] - What warning is being sent about robots taking over the world?
    [03:56] - What a person do that a robot cannot when it comes to storytelling work
    [09:24] - What Arian is excited about personally and professionally
    [13:46] - Why having a human touch in marketing and business interactions is important
    [22:00] - Arian’s first company, CoachUp, and its mission
    [38:08] - What caused CoachUp to become a full-time venture for Arian
    [43:33] – How to leverage your story in your business
    [45:00] - How did Arian get into recreational flying?
    [50:16] - What inspired Arian to start IgnitePOST and focus on personalized handwritten notes
    [1:01:27] - Can AI create personalized handwritten notes based on customer information?

    Resources:

    Request a free handwritten card from IgnitePOST -> https://www.ignitepost.com/sample



    1 hr 10 min
  • #60: Voluntarily Going Into Maximum Security Prison 2x & The Power Of Connection and Relationships w/ Brandon Straza

    Key Takeaways:

    [24:45] – How Brandon found his path to a career he loves
    [29:58] – The root of Brandon being an entrepreneur
    [33:50] – The importance of realizing your responsibility in the outcome of your decisions
    [39:36] – Switching from a human mindset to a champion mindset
    [44:23] – Why learning from people in different industries is significant
    [49:50] – How Brandon’s wife helps him to be who he is now
    [58:50] – Going to prison twice in Thailand
    [1:08:41] – A bit about Brandon's company, Success Finder 
    [1:14:39] – Brandon’s Rant: Stop the hate and anger; instead, be kind and helpful

    Resources:

    How do you use your story? Look no further and click right here: https://feedstories.com/
    Engage, Inspire, and Convert: Transform Your Business with the Strategic Story Playbook:https://www.strategicstoryplaybook.com/ssp 
    1 hr 18 min
  • #59: Using High-Level, One-On-One Coaching to Upgrade Your Teams, Free Up Your Time, And Develop the Fastest Business-Growth Strategy w/ Tom Sharp
    Key Takeaways:

    [11:09] – What life looks like as a “Permanent Traveler”
    [15:57] – Tom’s journey of shifting his perspective in life and workflow
    [25:57] – How you can work less and have more time for yourself
    [34:53] – How can you discover who you are?
    [38:52] – Tom's experience in being an expert in helping team members and entrepreneurs
    [47:54] – Using the binary emails technique to solve problems 
    [54:56] –  The proper way of leading and helping people
    [57:44] – Tom's top three destinations
    Resources:

    How do you deploy your story? Look no more because you can find it here: https://feedstories.com/
    Learn the right technique and gain more muscle here: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/x3-bar/

    1 hr 7 min
  • #58: The Secrets of Writing High-Converting Sales Copy and Gaining Access to World-Class Companies w/ Kevin Rogers
    Key Takeaways:
    [18:15] – What’s Kevin’s take on AI replacing copywriters?
    [27:16] – Kevin shares his career journey
    [32:01] – How comedians create a fascinating story to engage with the audience
    [37:32] – “Comedians start with a joke.” Does it all start and end there?
    [41:39] – Why Kevin believes being a comedian can be lonely
    [43:53] – What made Kevin go back to being a comedian?
    [1:00:07] – Kevin shares his story of hopping from one job to another
    [1:02:50 ] – The beginning of Kevin’s copywriting journey
    [1:04:22] – The parallels between comedy and copywriting
    [1:13:29] – Kevin’s Rant: Succeeding means finding your motivation and momentum, not just relying on external things or people.

    Resources:

    How do you deploy your story? Look no more because you can find it here: https://feedstories.com/
    Engage, Inspire, and Convert: Transform Your Business with the Strategic Story Playbook: https://www.strategicstoryplaybook.com/ssp

    1 hr 19 min
  • #57: Proven Systems that Position You to Build and Scale Your Empire w/ David Valentine
    Key Takeaways:

    [10:07] – Introducing David Valentine
    [18:42] – David shares his journey of building up his career
    [19:26] – How it felt to be close to having a heart attack
    [22:43] – Why self-care is essential and David’s self-care routine
    [29:59] – The benefits of plunging into cold water daily
    [33:46] – How David shifted from grinding to being playful and adventurous in his work
    [36:53] – How David viewed himself before reclaiming his life
    [43:43] – David's book recommendations
    [54:46] – How David takes over businesses
    [57:35] – Why you should keep spending your money on insurance
    [1:00:13] – How does David manage his time and energy across seven companies? What does his day look like?
    [1:05:58] – David’s Rant: Stop worrying about AI replacing us

    Resources:

    Get Bill’s FREE WORKSHOP and get a full day’s result in ONE HOUR here -> http://getbillsgift.com/
    Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman - https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837
    Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman & Mark C. Winters - https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317



    1 hr 13 min
  • #56: Dominating the Subscription Market: Drive New Memberships, Retain Customers, and Achieve 10X Recurring Revenue Growth w/ Robert Skrob
    Key Takeaways:

    [13:25] – Why writing books is Robert’s best client generation system
    [21:15] – The advantage of having your book self-published
    [28:24] – What’s the “Iron Man Training”?
    [35:13] – Robert shares how to maintain focus and discipline to achieve your endeavors
    [41:49] – The cost of publishing a book
    [44:12] – Robert's turning point: How he switched from public accounting
    [50:23] – How Robert went from being an employee to a business owner of the same company
    [58:44] – What Robert learned from observing successful businesses to create his own model
    [1:06:56] – What inspired Robert to use self-serving stories for his own book 

    Resources:

    How to Generate More New Subscribers and Retain Members Longer – https://subscriptionsmadeeasy.com

    Retention Point: The Single Biggest Secret to Membership and Subscription Growth for Associations, SAAS, Publishers, Digital Access, Subscription Boxes and all Membership and Subscription Businesses by Robert Skrob - https://www.amazon.com/Retention-Point-Subscription-Associations-Subscription-Based/dp/173539730X/

    DETOX, DECLUTTER, DOMINATE: HOW TO EXCEL BY ELIMINATION by Perry Marshall & Robert Skrob - https://www.amazon.com/DETOX-DECLUTTER-DOMINATE-EXCEL-ELIMINATION/dp/1735421103/

    Official Get Rich Guide to Information Marketing: Build a Million Dollar Business Within 12 Months by Robert Skrob & Dan S. Kennedy - https://www.amazon.com/Official-Rich-Guide-Information-Marketing-ebook/dp/B004US30I2

    1 hr 12 min

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