Humiliation. Failure. Inadequacy. All incredibly difficult emotions to recover from as an entrepreneur. 

Today’s guest might understand this better than anyone on the planet. Jason Russell is the co-founder of Invisible Children and the man behind the most viral campaign in the history of the planet. Kony 2012.

In this one hour interview, walk with us as we discuss not only Jason’s outlook on family and entrepreneurship, but later in our interview, we dive deep into how Jason was able recover from his massive public breakdown in 2012.

It’s impossible to be successful in business while remaining unsuccessful in relationships. Today’s guest teaches leaders that the art of influence is a matter of humility, hunger, and hustle.

Brad Lomenick is the former Director of Catalyst, the author or The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership, and one of the most well-connected individuals I’ve ever met.

In today’s episode we discuss the key lessons from his new book and how leaders should be considering humility as their main focus on their journey toward influence.

Brad’s Book: H3 Leadership

Finding success begins with taking a step. A dream without action is merely a wish. If you’re looking to lead with results and to create a business that fuels your passions, consider enrolling in our 12 month, online entrepreneur and leadership coaching program.

It’s my belief that you cannot succeed in business if you don’t understand the importance of branding. While many think it’s an art, I think it’s a strategy. Today, I have broken it down into a few simple steps.

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Business plans have a bad rap. But research proves new entrepreneurs who write a business plan, are 2.5 times more likely to go into business. In today’s episode, I share what’s important and what’s not in creating a short, effective business plan.

Over the last 12 years, I have written 9 business plans ranging from 5 page documents to 60 page magazine style printed versions. As I look back at what helped my companies and what remained “fluff”, I realized there are only a few critical components to a healthy business plan.

** This is episode #2 of a four-part series. Listen to episode #1 here **

Here’s what you’ll learn in this podcast:

Have you ever written a business plan? What was your experience? Was there anything you felt I left out? Let me know in the comments below.

So you’re an aspiring entrepreneur who is ready to create an incredible company. You know that you have the mindset, discipline, and the tools necessary to be successful… You can “feel it”. Just one problem – you need a business idea. And it needs to be a good one.

In today’s episode, I take listeners through Lesson #1 of a 4 part podcast teaching series on launching a business. In this show, you’ll learn the 5 crucial questions you must ask yourself before settling on a business idea.

** This is episode #1 of a four-part series. Listen to episode #2 here. **

Many times it seems like the best business ideas come from a random flash of genius. You’re enjoying a nice, hot shower, singing your favorite Britney Spears song and BAM!

A brilliant business idea comes out of nowhere and forcefully latches itself onto your brain.

Isn’t that what happened with Steve Jobs? Or how Zuckerberg came up with Facebook?

Seriously though, how are you supposed to separate the good business ideas from the bad? Especially if this is your first startup or if you’re working alone, it’s easy to get caught up in the never-ending mental argument over the viability of your business idea.

Today’s lesson will leave you with useful questions to identify not only if your idea is viable, but if it’s a fit for the lifestyle you desire to create.

If you’re ready to go even further down the road, you might consider our 12 month StartupCamp School. Like I always say, you’ll never regret investing in your dreams.

What can you do with two hours per day? For me, I built 3 multi-million dollar companies before I turned 30. I built my dream house with the woman of my dreams. And I create the life I want.

In today’s lesson, we’re talking about productivity. But healthy productivity. Productivity that feeds us more time for the hobbies and relationships we value. More time doing the the things you love.