Matt is the author of MicroFamous and currently hosts the MicroFamous podcast. 

Matt runs a podcast launch & production agency based in San Diego, an international team that helps business coaches, consultants and thought leaders use done-for-you podcasting to attract an audience, build influence & become MicroFamous.

Topics we discussed:

• The keys to running a business in 4 hours per week
• His defining moment that led him to build a superstar team
• Decisions that led him to write his book, Micro Famous
• Why he wishes someone would have slapped him in the face
• Three Secrets to all team building success
• The three stages of influence
• Why you should launch a podcast if you are an emerging thought leader
• A liberating message truth about build a 7-figure business
• Something about “candy-flipping” entrepreneurs

Buy MICRO FAMOUS: Become Influential to the right people.

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Ronica Brown a tax planning expert and certified public accountant (CPA) whose passion for entrepreneurship emerged at the young age of nine. Ronica holds a master’s degree in accounting and taxation from Kennesaw State University. 

Prior to launching Ronica Brown Agency, she worked in corporate tax planning and compliance for over 10 years where she helped fortune 100 corporations to reduce their tax liability.

The Ronica Brown Agency specializes in tax planning strategy and tax consulting. The team works collaboratively with executives and business owners to save at least $30,000 on their taxes. 

Her team's approach is to deliver the most lucrative tax planning strategies that are designed to maximum tax reduction and wealth creation.

Topics Discussed

• Tax secrets behind the curtain of one of the nation's largest companies
• What to do first before you think about tax planning strategy
• A critical shift in think for most business owners
• The only time you should be afraid of the IRS
• Something you might not know about documentation requirements
• And much more 

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• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

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Aviva Gordon has been repeatedly named as a Super Lawyer, recognizing her as a Top Rated Las Vegas Business Litigation Attorney who has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria which includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. She is also a member of the Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame.

Aviva has successfully argued before the Nevada Supreme Court and has several reported cases. She has obtained multi-million dollar judgments and settlements for her clients.

Topics discussed on today's show:

• What the mentor/mentee relationship is really about
• The #1 skill in negotiation
• The one movie that will teach you everything you must know about negotiation
• Key fundamentals of starting a business today that will survive future turbulence
• How to fine tune your business during difficult times
• Diversification strategies you may not have ever thought of
• A profound insight on wins and losses

Where to find Aviva Gordon

• Gordon Law Website
• LinkedIn

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As a mom of seven, a domestic abuse survivor, and someone who lost over 150 pounds, Tina has proven successful on her very own transformation journey. 

This journey taught her the fundamentals of building a roadmap to long term success by bridging the gap between physical and emotional change. 

Tina is no stranger to the Well-Being Community. She a nutrition coach, certified personal trainer and a group instructor at Hagerstown Sports Club & Fitness, a boot camp instructor at Soldierfit Hagerstown, a masterclass writer and trainer at Be Well and Health Consulting.

Tina is also a Masters level community counselor with over 20yrs experience in the mental health field.

A leader, a role model and someone I’m proud to call a friend.

With all of the obstacles, from abuse to obesity, pay close attention as Tina delivers a masterclass on how she made the decision to live, love, and lead.

Where to find Tina:

Her full story: https://www.fitmindedliving.com/post/move-now
Website: https://www.fitmindedliving.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitmindedliving

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Brian Pearson CFE has been in the franchise industry for over 21 years and attained his designation as a Certified Franchise Executive in 2007. 

He began his franchise career with Millicare Environmental Services, and then moved on to Cendant Corporation and excelled with President’s Club recognition with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service moving twice to develop multiple regions of the USA through franchise sales, conversions and acquisitions. 

Brian has been a business owner since 2007 in franchise consulting, coaching, market planning. He has a specialty in the restaurant industry, medical spas, automotive franchises, commercial real estate, fitness concepts, franchise portfolio management and diversification to seasoned client operators and developers. 

Brian is an active motorcycle rider enjoying his Indian Chief motorcycle whenever possible, a dining enthusiast, cigar connoisseur, an avid sportsman and sports fan and a top consultant.

Topics Discussed:

• The shift from employee to entrepreneur
• How mentorship played in his journey
• Lessons learned from early discipline
• What happens when you don’t have a plan
• How to avoid the “Sara Lee Syndrome” and thrive
• Surviving the 2008 recession after just launching his business in 2007
• The diversification opportunity for investors and business owners in today’s climate
• Brian takes you through a Franchising 101 Crash Course if you’ve ever considered starting a franchise
• Two of his favorite passions: cigar and motorcycles

Resources Mentioned:

• (Book) Richard Branson: Losing My Virginity
• (Book) Jim Collins: Good to Great

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John is a seasoned sales professional and Internet marketer with an exceptional track record helping companies grow their clientele and profits.

Through 15 years of experience working with CEOs, business owners, and marketing leaders at some of Canada’s most successful corporations, John developed a deep understanding of local marketing dynamics and consumer behaviour.

John’s entrepreneurial spirit and experience working with more than 5,000 local business owners inspired him to start his own company, Local SEO Search, in 2013.

His parents were among the last of the “boat people” refugees who immigrated from South Vietnam in 1980

Topics discussed on the show:

• His family being the last of the boat people
• Why he ditched a finance career for sales
• What he learned working for a marketing giant that led him to start his own company
• Key lessons around team building and leadership
• The role modeling played in his success journey
• What’s changed in Local SEO
• The role of conversion in SEO success
• What’s holding many businesses back from success online.
• Three decisions you must make grow your business with SEO

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Witnessing the death of George Floyd shook me to my core.

Today, I finally put words to my thoughts.

If this is your first time here, welcome.

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Troy Ritchie is an Audience Engagement expert and creator of a personal branding course called The Brand You Program. 

Currently, he is wrapping up his first book, You Got It; Now Go Get It, which are collections from his 4 AM Daily Wake Up Podcast.

Topics covered:

• How To Gain An Edge Over Your Competition
• The advantage of waking up at 4am
• What matters most about good ideas
• The journey to read 100 books in 2019
• The fuel that drives him
• How he bounced back from a huge setback
• Why he decided to write a book and the unique structure of the book
• The value of listening to your audience

Connect with Troy Ritchie

• Facebook Page
• Instagram Profile
• LinkedIn Profile
• YouTube Channel

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Ravi Trivedi is founder of PushEngage.com, a leading platform for Web push notifications globally, with customers in 150+ countries. Prior to this he built CouponRani, a leading coupon site in Southeast Asia. He is a growth marketer and has run online business in the US, and India, before building PushEngage.

He also worked at Southeast Interactive Technology Funds, a $200 Million venture capital fund in North Carolina, USA, and as an Equity Analyst at Bank of America, in New York. Ravi completed his MBA from Duke University, Fuqua School of Business and has a master’s in computer science from Indian Institute of Science.

Topics covered in today's show

• The journey from VC to entrepreneur
• How he identified a gap in the market to build his SaaS company
• Overcoming the early challenges of the MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
• Handling the online hackers who tried to take them down
• How he handles pressure in the midst of adversity
• Why he turned away business and why
• His contrarian decision not to raise money (though he is a VC)
• Tips on the development of "thick skin" in business
• Why website push notifications matter today and why you need them
• What matter to him most now today and in the future

Connect with Ravi Trivedi

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trivediravi/ 
• Twitter: @trivediravi
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushengage
• Website: www.PushEngage.com

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My guest today is an author and entrepreneur who turns entrepreneurs and interesting people into authors.

After leaving, the University of Michigan and becoming a sports writer, he accidentally wrote a best seller in 10 days at an interesting pivot point in his live.

You don’t need to “get a publisher.” You don’t need to be chosen. You just need a worthwhile idea, and a framework which we'll discuss.

Topics in this episode:

• The two requirements to writing a book
• A key insight to validate your book ideas
• Matt's signature "Platypus Process"
• The wrong way to monetize the book and what to do instead
• How to build your book's audience

Get free access to his 5-day email course: "No Idea to Chapter One: The First Step to Self-Publishing a Classic" => platypusbooks.com/mindshift

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
Visit Matt's website

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