Episode Summary

For today’s episode, we’re going to talk about business franchises. Perhaps you have a lot of questions such as how to get started, the risks, the expectations, among many other things. So, to bring light on this topic, we have franchise veteran Giuseppe Grammatico right here on the Introspective. As an owner of a number of Master Franchise licenses and having enjoyed a successful franchising career, Giuseppe has guided over 100 individuals through business ownership, many for the first time. In order to help people realize the American Dream and enjoy the freedom through franchising, Giuseppe simplifies the process of franchising and excels at guiding his candidates to the model that best suits them. In addition to 15 years in franchising, Giuseppe also has 20 years of sales, marketing, and management experience. Giuseppe has assisted over 1000 individuals and businesses with their investments and achieved over $1 billion in sales.

What you’ll learn

All about franchising and how to determine whether is it right for you

Investing on the best franchises to own

Owning a franchise versus starting a business from scratch

Favorite Quote

“Freedom favors the bold.”

Connect with Giuseppe Grammatico

LinkedIn: Giuseppe Grammatico

Facebook: @GGTheFranchiseGuide

Twitter: @ggrammatico

Instagram: @gg_the_franchise_guide

Youtube: GG The Franchise Guide

Discover the proven path to franchise ownership: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/ (https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/)

Listen to Giuseppe’s ‘The Franchise Freedom’ podcast: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/ (https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/)

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Episode Summary

Glad you’re with us for another new week here on the Introspective. For today, let’s take a deep dive into growth hacking with our guest who is joining us from Lebanon, Mario Nawfal. Mario was one of the top influencers on Clubhouse with an average of 2,000 daily listeners in his room, The Roundtable. As the founder of the Athena Group of Companies, a conglomerate operating in more than 40 countries, Mario propelled Froothie to $1 million in year one and over $10 million in year two through a combination of unconventional marketing techniques, efficient logistical systems, and a team of global contractors. Since then, Mario has launched multiple ventures into millions up until now and is currently a partner at a law firm and the founder of a VC fund. In 2020, Mario decided to begin documenting his journey and helping other entrepreneurs at no cost. Make sure not to miss this episode as Mario reveals his growth hacking strategy and how he did it on today’s Introspective!

What you’ll learn

The power of Clubhouse and Twitter spaces

The potential of growth hacking as an underrated marketing channel

Mario’s insights on mentorship and coaching as a way of approaching things.

Favorite Quote

“Diversify. Diversify your life. Diversify your business”

Connect with Mario Nawfal

Instagram: @marionawfal

Twitter: @MarioNawfal

Clubhouse: @marionawfal

Learn more about Mario and his community: Marionawfal.com

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Episode Summary

We are on the last days of March, and today is another time for us to have a Moment of Introspection with your host, Jake Anderson. As you have noticed by now, we have new Introspective episodes daily starting this month and for today Jake felt and decided this is the right time to look back at what has been the experience for him running a daily podcast. Venturing into this kind of set-up in podcasting is a big commitment, so Jake also tackles what you need to keep in mind and what to look out for if you do pursue a daily podcast program. Without further ado, let’s take this time and day to have a moment of introspection and listen to Jake as he shares what he has learned so far when it comes to managing a daily podcast program.

What you’ll learn

The benefits of having a solid team and a good system

Balancing between different types of podcast episodes

Podcasting as a way of promoting yourself and expanding your network

Favorite Quote

“Podcasting is a game changer. It will be a game changer for you.”

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Episode Summary

Welcome to our last ‘Opportunity or Bust’ for this month of March. For this edition of Opportunity or Bust, Jake talks about business partnerships, which is something that most have experienced or encountered at least once as entrepreneurs. And as part of this program, Jake will also lay down the key reasons why this could be an opportunity or a bust for your business. Make sure not to miss this episode as Jake speaks from his experience what he learned about the partnerships that he pursued through the years.

What you’ll learn

Knowing what to look for in partnerships

The importance of being in alignment when forming partnerships

Why open communication is vital for good partnerships

Favorite Quote

“Understand exactly what is your value system because those core values will serve as your compass for relationship building”

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Episode Summary

Communication has always been relevant and important throughout history, especially with today’s global pandemic crisis. In the entrepreneurial world, communication is also essential in dealing with not just with the people near us but also with people we interact across the world. So today we have Jessica Stone, a journalist, an author, and a global adventurer, right here on the Introspective. As a 20-year veteran of local, national, and international newsrooms, Jessica has covered the intersection of politics and business around the world with her work appearing in the South China Morning Post, Yahoo Finance, Stansberry Research, USA Today, and the nation’s FOX and CBS radio and television stations. Jessica’s journalistic curiosity and passion to understand have taken her to five continents to work alongside a variety of cultures around the world.

What you’ll learn

Jessica’s insights about the impact of global connectedness on the changing cultures and attitudes of people

Jessica’s strategy on getting the message out and helping people with the idea of cultural competency and cross-cultural communication.

Dealing with generational differences from the business and leadership standpoints

Favorite Quote

“You don't have to water down your strongly held personal, religious or moral convictions to be a partner to somebody else.”

Connect with Jessica Stone

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/jessicalstone

Twitter: @jessicastonetv

Instagram: @jessstonetv

Learn more about Jessica: https://jessica-stone.com/ (https://jessica-stone.com/)

Check out Jessica’s book on how to thrive in cross-cultural environments: https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Divide-Lessons-Cross-Cultural-Environments/dp/1736450816/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=crossing+the+divideandqid=1615475450andsr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Divide-Lessons-Cross-Cultural-Environments/dp/1736450816/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=crossing+the+divideandqid=1615475450andsr=8-1)

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Episode Summary

The role of artificial intelligence in the entrepreneurial world has increased rapidly over the past decades. It is just fitting that we need to talk about that and we have Lomit Patel here to tell us more about that plus about growth systems and lean startups today here on the Introspective. Lomit is the Vice President of Growth at IMVU. Prior to that, Lomit managed growth at early-stage startups including Roku (IPO), TrustedID (acquired by Equifax), Texture (acquired by Apple) and EarthLink. Aside from his entrepreneurial ventures, Lomit is also a public speaker, author, advisor, and recognized as a Mobile Hero by Liftoff. Lomit’s new bestselling book Lean AI, is part of Eric Ries’ “The Lean Startup” series, now available at Amazon.

What you’ll learn

The mindset and story behind Lomit’s success in the industry

How the pandemic accelerated Lomit’s business

The human psychology behind artificial intelligence

Favorite Quote

“The key part of being an entrepreneur is to be more focused on trying to get to the next

part of that journey versus trying to focus right on the end.”

Connect with Lomit Patel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lomitpatel/

Learn how to dream bigger and learn more about Lomit’s book: https://www.lomitpatel.com/

Resources for Podcasters

Join the Awaken Your Voice Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/awakenyourvoice (www.facebook.com/groups/awakenyourvoice)

Episode Summary

It’s another day for us to score a quick win for the week through today’s Quick Win Wednesday! For this week’s Quick Win Wednesday, Jake talks about how to discover your purpose especially in today’s times. It’s very challenging through these volatile times to seek something that’s really fulfilling to you and ensure that you’ve really found your purpose when it comes to building your business. Listen to this episode to find out more about these simple 3P’s that can help you uncover your purpose and use it as a way to strengthen your business!

What you’ll learn

Locating your purpose

Discovering the different intersections related to your purpose

The end action after discovering and locating your purpose

Favorite Quote

“It definitely takes some deep thought. It takes patience. And more importantly, it does take action.”

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Episode Summary

Today we have Nathan Kettler here on the Introspective. Nathan will be sharing on this episode how you can help more people in terms of marketing, storytelling, and branding authentically. As someone who has suffered for years being stuck and stagnant, Nathan uses over a decade of experience in Digital Marketing and Direct Response Storytelling to help mission driven businesses. Listen as Nathan shares on today’s Introspective regarding how you can effectively connect with the people that need your help and move them to beneficial action so they can actually receive the help you have for them!

What you’ll learn

All about the Alchemy of Awesome

Reasons why people don’t get into action and how to put them into action

How to innovate on demand

Favorite Quote

“Stop reinventing yourself, but innovate instead.”

Connect with Nathan Kettler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-kettler/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-kettler/)

Facebook: @AdvocateofAwesome

Instagram: @advocateofawesome

Resources for Podcasters

Join the Awaken Your Voice Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/awakenyourvoice (www.facebook.com/groups/awakenyourvoice)

About the Podcaster

For today’s episode, Jake brings his close friend Dwayne Moffatt here on the Introspective. Just like Jake, Dwayne is also a father and he brings his experience as a husband to a beautiful wife and a father to three amazing daughters onto the podcasting world through his top-rated ‘The Imperfect Parent Podcast’. Dwayne’s love for podcasting and his desire to help parents in these tough and challenging times is the reason why he chose to launch a show and get his message out to the world. As a result of his podcasting venture, Dwayne has seen the power of podcasting to reach around the world, and currently, he is more involved in helping others launch and grow their businesses with the proper systems and strategies one needs to create and maintain a successful podcast.

About ‘The Imperfect Parent’ Podcast

‘The Imperfect Parent Podcast’ helps parents come together and not feel alone on this journey of parenting and life but also give them the tools and resources they need to build stronger relationships with themselves and their families.

Dwayne talks with knowledgeable professionals, authority figures, and other amazing parents who have been on the same experience as other parents or have the knowledge and tools parents need.

Listen and find out what works, what doesn’t work, and what’s next

“I can't promise I will be able to find the answers to all your problems but I can promise that you won't have to face them alone.” - Dwayne Moffatt

Connect with Dwayne Moffatt

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwayne.moffatt.5 (https://www.facebook.com/dwayne.moffatt.5)

Check out and join ‘The Imperfect Parent Community’ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tippodcast (https://www.facebook.com/groups/tippodcast)

Listen to The Imperfect Parent podcast

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-imperfect-parent/id1539425618

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y8z5vQ4akyumUyDZ98j8B?si=L7n3XQrbSvexCi8zeoKZEw

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Episode Summary

Welcome to another Sunday here on the Introspective. We’re glad you’re with us for another Moment of Introspection with your host, Jake Anderson. For today’s Moment of Introspection, Jake delves into the concept of ‘law of attraction’ which is connected with how you process and generate your thoughts. It is also related to one’s spiritual belief and understanding. Before we kick-start another week tomorrow, let’s take this Sunday to have a moment of introspection and let’s connect with Jake as he speaks about his experiences and insights regarding this phenomenon.

What you’ll learn

What people tend to miss about the meaning behind the ‘law of attraction’

How maintaining a positive thinking helps you through the darkest times

Jake’s experiences from the ‘boot camp of life and for business’

Favorite Quote

“So look for that light, look for the good, stay positive. And just keep your vision focused on where you want to go.”

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