The Learner's Corner with Caleb Mason

By Caleb Mason

Caleb Mason hosts the podcast for lifelong learners who want to grow personally and professionally. The podcast features conversations with well-known and everyday people that will help you on your

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July 04, 2017 Episode 025: Loyal Collective Founders Matt Belz and Tim Hughes on Passion, Resiliency, and Differentiating Yourself
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Matt Belz and Tim Hughes, founders of the clothing company, Loyal Collective.
Guest Links
Local Collective Website
Local Collective on Facebook
Loyal Collective on Instagram
Loyal Collective on Pinterest
What We Learned
1. Launching is easier when you're doing it with someone else.
There are many situations that people face that become easier when you're not facing them alone. Anything from not knowing how to handle a situation to overcoming failure. Having a friend with you also makes the celebrations that much more fun.
2. You have to be willing to reinvent yourself.
No one has the same job for 30 years anymore because of the constantly changing work environment. Jobs become automated and others become eliminated. This means that you must be willing learn new skills so you can adapt to your environment.
3. Figure out what differentiates you from everyone else.
Loyal Collective decides that they were going to sell high quality clothing products directly to their customers. This has allowed them to provide less expensive products while still maintaining high quality. Everyone has the ability to figure out what makes them unique and set themselves apart.
Quotes
"Failure is easier to move through when you have a friend." - @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"If we didn’t love the process we would have quit." - Tim Hughes @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"If you’re not willing to change and adapt you’re going to be left in the dust." - Tim Hughes @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
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June 27, 2017Episode 024: Kenny and Elle Campbell on Launching Products, What They're Learning, and Overcoming Failure
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Kenny and Elle Campbell, founders of Stuff You Can Use.
Guest Links
Elle Campbell on Twitter
Elle Campbell on Instagram
Kenny Campbell on Twitter
Kenny Campbell on Instagram
Stuff You Can Use
Grow Curriculum
Links Mentioned
Orange/reThink group
Launch YOUniversity Podcast
TED Radio Hour
Radiolab
This American Life
Reply All
Planet Money
Tanis
Rabbits
We're Alive
How to Brainstorm Using Creative Boards Blog - Elle Campbell
Upwork
Headspace
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World - Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Carlton Abrams
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future - Ashlee Vance
Pat Flynn
Amy Porterfield
Things We Learned
Solving your problems can help you solve other people's problems.
When you work for someone else you work for their vision. When you work for you, you work for your vision.
Be an expert generalist.
The most creative people aren't experts in one field, but they do know a lot about many fields.
Get on the ground to learn about your customer.
The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Sometimes it's better to move on from a failure than to continue to invest in a failure.
Don't tie your self worth to your ideas.
Quotes
"Be an expert generalist." - @ellllllllllle @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Creativity links connections that have never been made before." - @ellllllllllle @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"You can only take each idea one at a time." - @kennnnnnnnny @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"The most successful people are still flawed." - @kennnnnnnnny @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
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June 13, 2017 Episode 023: Co-Founder of Baron Fig Joey Cofone
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Joey Cofone, Co-Founder of Baron Fig about their journey, strategy and how they empower creatives.
Guest Links
Joey Cofone on Twitter
BaronFig.com
Baron Fig on Twitter
Baron Fig on Instagram
Key Takeaways
1. Get to know your target audience.
Joey Cofone sent a survey to over 500 thinkers so that they would know exactly the type of product their customer wanted and learn from them. You have to know that your product isn't for everyone and that it's ok for them not to buy it.
2. Evaluate everything in light of your mission.
Your mission should determine the products you create and what you do. When making a decision to pursue something, Baron Fig filters everything though their mission, to champion thinkers in the journey to create and inspire the world, and if it doesn't fit they don't do it.
3. Creativity requires hard work and fun.
Being creative is about the discipline to work hard, but the impulse to play. You have to be willing to have both. People tend to do one or the other, but both are necessary for the creative process.
Quotes
"There's a difference between a maker and a thinker." - @JoeyCofone @BaronFig @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Simple things tend to go unnoticed." - @JoeyCofone @BaronFig @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Being creative is about the discipline to work hard, but the impulse to play." - @JoeyCofone @BaronFig @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Empowering people is about giving them freedom and giving them an opportunity to speak." - @JoeyCofone @BaronFig @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
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June 06, 2017 Episode 022: Stephen Brewster On His Creative Process and How to Think More Creatively
In this episode, Caleb and Todd interview Stephen Brewster, who is the Creative Director at Freedom House Church in Charlotte, North Carolina about his creative process.
Guest Links
StephenBrewster.me
Stephen Brewster on Twitter
Freedom House Church
Guest Links
The Artisan Soul: Crafting Your Life into a Work of Art - Erwin McManus
Basecamp
Aaron Draplin
Gary Vaynerchuk
Abstract
Flipboard
Key Takeaways
1. Creativity is more muscle than magic.
We tend to think that creativity is only reserved for certain people, but everyone can be creative. There are things you can do to help expand your creativity, whether it be changing the canvas, putting music into your day, or collecting ideas everyday.
2. Hit the pause button when you're stuck.
At some point, you are going to get stuck. When that happens take a break, walk around or do something fun. Then look back through your collection of ideas to see if an idea will spark something.
3. Inspiration can come from anywhere.
You need to be prepared for when inspiration will hit... because it will. It may be an app or taking a picture with your phone, but you need a system to collect your ideas.
Quotes
"Creativity is more muscle than magic." - @B_REWSTER @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"The pause button is what's absent in most creative processes." - @B_REWSTER @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Creativity is done better when it’s done in community." - @B_REWSTER @LearnersPodcast [Click to Tweet][12]
"Start being intentional with how you’re being inspired." - @B_REWSTER @LearnersPodcast [Click to Tweet][13]
"As a leader, where you put your attention is where you gain momentum." - @B_REWSTER @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Our actions speak louder than our leadership axioms do." - @B_REWSTER @LearnersPodcast Click to Twitter
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May 30, 2017 Episode 021: Ethnic Diversity Within The Church with James Talbert
In this episode, Caleb and Todd interviewJames Talbert of Citizen's Akron Church about ethnic diversity within the church.
Guest Links
James Talbert on Facebook
James Talbert on Instagram
Citizens Akron
Citizens Akron Podcast
Links Mentioned
Brandon Hostetler; Episode 13
Stephen Johnson; Episode 16
Skyler Roberson; Episode 18
The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power is Destroying the Church - Gregory Boyd
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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness - Michelle Alexander
The North Canton Chapel
3rd Street Community Church
M3 Church
The Chapel Kenmore
Key Takeaways
1. We have to give up some of our preferences for the sake of unity.
Citizens Akron does music from all different cultures and ethnicities. This makes it uncomfortable for everyone because they may not know what is being said or what they should do.
2. When we have ethnic diversity we have a more complete picture of reality.
Having one ethnicity only gives you one perspective. Including all ethnicities reveals other people's perspectives. This helps develop empathy and compassion for people who are different than you.
3. Be woke.
Don't be asleep to what is happening in culture. Be aware of the realities that your community is facing and what is happening in the culture.
Quotes
"We have to give up some of our preferences for the sake of unity." - @CalebMason @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Just because I don't understand something doesn't mean it's not beautiful." - James Talbert @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"The Gospel is more than vertical reconciliation. It's about horizontal reconciliation." - James Talbert @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"There is no abounding practice of ministry without the abiding presence of God." - James Talbert @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
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May 23, 2017Episode 020: Pro Tips for Communicating with Brandon Conner
This week Caleb and Todd interview Brandon Conner of Mosaic Church Gulf Coast about his process for preaching and communicating.
Guest Links
Brandon Conner on Twitter
Mosaic Church Golf Coast
Links Mentioned
Great Leader, Great Teacher: Recovering the Biblical View for Leadership - Gary Bredfeldt
Key Takeaways
1. Communication requires hard work.
Brandon has a ten step process and spends several hours throughout his week preparing for his message.
Brandon's Process
Pray
Research
Think how through how it applies to people's lives
Write our your message
Teach it out loud
Invite unfiltered feedback
Make edits
Study more
Teach it live
Listen to the message
2. Developing a talk is a team sport.
It takes several people to help craft a good talk. You need to talk with people about how they feel and what they think about what you're talking about. Feedback from other people is critical to improving your message.
3. Communicate to help people, not impress people.
There is always the temptation to try and make yourself look good when you're communicating. The best communicators know that their message doesn't really matter unless it makes an impact on their audience.
Quotes
"The most persuasive communicator is often viewed as the most influential leader." - @BrandonNPCC @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"What you say is more important than how you say it, but how you say it has never been more important." - @BrandonNPCC @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"It’s my job to communicate truth that helps people, not just impress people." - @BrandonNPCC @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
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May 16, 2017 Episode 019: The Art of Failing Forward with Jacob Vangen
This week Caleb and Todd interview pastor Jacob Vangen about failure failing and the lessons that he's learned from failure.
Guest Links
Jacob Vangen on Facebook
NorthPointe Christian Church
Links Mentioned
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela Duckworth
Key Takeaways
1. Failure doesn't have to be final.
After we've failed we will face the temptation to quit. The key is to remember that even though you've failed you're not a failure. You've only failed. It's the hard times that help us become the leader we want to be, not the easy ones.
2. Failure can teach you lessons.
Get curious about your failure. Ask good questions about it such as, what could you have done differently, what can you learn from this failure, or who can I learn from who has gone through this problem. Failure can lead to a season of growth if you choose to learn from it.
3. Be open about your failures.
Find people that can you can be honest with and let them know about your failure. They can remind you of the truth about yourself. Failure is much easier to deal with in community.
Quotes
Failures are mile markers on the road to success. - @JacobVangen @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
Don’t be afraid of failure. Be afraid of the fear of failure. - @JacobVangen @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
Failure reminds me that I’m not enough and I need God. - @JacobVangen @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
It’s the hard times that help us become the leader we want to be, not the easy ones. - @JacobVangen @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
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May 09, 2017 Episode 018: The State of Christian Hip Hop with Skyler Roberson
Caleb and Todd interview pastor and recording artist Skyler Roberson about Christian Hip Hop
Guest Links
Skyler on Facebook
Skyler on Twitter
Skyler on Instagram
Skyler on YouTube
Pre-Game Jitters Album
CitizensAkron.com
Links Mentioned
Reach Records
Humble Beast Records
Legacy Conference
Skyler's Current Playlist: Taylor Gray, Kendrick Lamar, Lukas Graham
Skyler's Top Albums of 2016: The Waiting Room - Trip Lee, The Glory Album - Christon Gray, Church Clothes 3 - Lecrae, The Narrative - Sho Baraka
Key Takeaways
1. Start with what you have and where you are.
You don't need to have everything you need in order to get started. Skyler simply used the equipment he had and then uploaded his music wherever he could. You can do the same. Don't wait to get started.
2. Music has power.
It can stir up emotions you didn't know you and and can express your feelings in a way that you didn't know how to express.
3. Put yourself out there.
When you put yourself out there you do risk being rejected, but there are a lot more benefits. It can give you confidence, make you more courageous, and bold. It will teach you things about yourself that you didn't know.
Quotes
Start with what you have and where you are. - @PapBoyTweet @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
Music can stir up emotions we didn't know we had or knew how to express. - @PapBoyTweet @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
Music has made me more confident, courageous, and bold. - @PapBoyTweet @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
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May 02, 2017 Episode 017: Four Kids Coffee with Co-founder Catherine Sackett
Caleb and Todd sit down with Catherine Sackett, owner of Four Kids Coffee in North Canton, Ohio.
Guest Links
FourKidsCoffee.com
Four Kids Coffee on Facebook
Four Kids Coffee on Twitter
Four Kids Coffee on Instagram
Key Takeaways
1. Inspiration can come from anywhere.
Every thing Four Kids Coffee does is designed the way it is because of something that one of their kids experienced. They created a play space so moms could have a break while their kids have fun. This is also why they don't allow certain types of food into their shops because their kids have food allergies.
2. Know your target audience.
It is impossible to reach everyone, but most people try to anyway. Once you know who your target audience is you can make better and easier decisions because you've already decided who you're going to serve. You may not be able to reach everyone, but you can reach someone.
3. Stay true to who you are.
At some point you will be tempted to compromise. It may be with your standards of excellence, the staff you hire, or even your customers. Your customers will say if you had this, I would be there all the time.. You need to know that they are probably lying. The key is to remain consistent and if you do that eventually you will begin to have success.
Quotes
Stay true to who you are and what you know your brand to be. - @fourkidscoffee @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
Every company needs a visionary and a realist. - @fourkidscoffee @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
Having a target audience makes your decisions easier. - @fourkidscoffee @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
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April 25, 2017Episode 016: The Struggle of Race Relations with Stephen Johnson
In this episode, Caleb and Todd discuss race relations with CHH artist and pastor Stephen Johnson.
Guest Links
Stephen on Facebook
Stephen on Instagram
Stephen on Twitter
Links Mentioned
Skin in the Game: A Conversation with Andy Stanley, Sam Collier & Joseph Sojourner
CitizensAkron.com
Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America by Michael Eric Dyson
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Twitter
Key Takeaways
Learn from the other person's perspective.
This will help you develop empathy. When you understand someone's context you begin to understand their story. White people don't know what it's like to be black in America. Start with the fact that you don't know.
2. Don't be colorblind.
Acknowledge and embrace our differences. When you don't embrace our differences you miss out on the beauty of what God is doing. Our differences create tension and most people want to get rid of the tension. However, it's in the tension that we grow stronger. Don't ignore the tension, embrace the tension.
3. Do your part to promote unity.
We need to reach across the race line. This might mean making new friends or reading books. It needs to start with the Church because we believe that everyone is made in the image of God.
Quotes
"When you understand someone's context you understand their story." - @fifthave330 @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"When we don't embrace our differences we miss out on the beauty." - @fifthave330 @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"The Church needs to care about racism because God cares about this." - @fifthave330 @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
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