Hey everyone, welcome back, this is Dave Burlin and I am hijacking the solo show of The Mastermind Effect. In this episode, we’re gonna talk about Success Through Networking and Building more Authentic Relationships. Check it out!

[00:01 – 01:20] Opening

• A brief introduction to our topic this episode
• Be part of our Mastermind

[01:21 – 12:37] Success Through Networking and More Authentic Relationships

• Why Networking
• Difference and definition of Networking and Prospecting
• The right time
• Principles in the process of Networking
• Places to go to build more authentic relationships
• Grab the opportunity to connect with us

[12:38 - 13:38] Closing Segment

• Final Thoughts

 Tweetable Quotes:

“Networking isn’t about getting the next sale. It’s about unlocking opportunities through other people’s network and expanding your reach.” - Dave Burlin

"It’s not about what you know, it’s who you know.” -  Dave Burlin

“I’m not saying you shouldn’t sell people, I’m saying there’s a time for it.” - Dave Burlin

To learn more, connect with Dave on Instagram, send him an email at [email protected] or visit https://www.davemeansbusiness.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Today we’ve got the Founder of Why Networking, Dave Burlin. Dave is a Marine Corps Veteran, and he believes that influence is the core foundation for growth. His passion is to help people build more authentic relationships so that they can maximize their influence potential, create more opportunities, and build innovative organizations that make a positive impact in the world.

In this episode, Dave gets into the value of self-education, the differences between networking and prospecting, and why you should leave yourself open for clues when connecting with people. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:31] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Dave Burlin
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Dave. See links below

[02:32 – 14:56] Dave’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Dave talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• Being present, connecting, and absorbing information
• Don’t dwell on the past
• How Masterminds helped Dave in resetting himself and get unstuck
• Dave talks about his mentors and partners
• People are more accessible

[14:57 – 36:27] Networking, Self-Education and Dave’s reality

• Dave shares his thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education
• What people can expect when they enter Dave’s reality
• Think. Grow. Take Action.
• Dave talks about the biggest difference between networking and prospecting
• Places to build relationships
• Quick LinkedIn tip from me
• Success stories from people who joined Max’s coaching programs

[36:28 – 48:13] Creating Success

• Transference of Risk
• The key attribute when it comes to being successful
• Treating people the way that they deserve to be treated
• Exciting things that Dave has in store for the next 12 months
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Dave
• Leave clues to connect with people
• 
  
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Networking isn’t about closing a deal, it’s not about getting more prospects. It’s about unlocking more opportunities.” - Dave Burlin

“The relationships that you build or break last forever.” - Dave Burlin

“The attributes of being successful are, treating people the way that they deserve to be treated.” - Dave Burlin

“You’re ready, when you’re ready.” - Dave Burlin

“People, I believe, are a lot more accessible than celebrities.” - Dave Burlin

Resources Mentioned:

• TED
• Dave Means Business
• The Dave Means Business Podcast with Dave Burlin

To learn more, connect with Dave on Instagram, send him an email at [email protected] or visit https://www.davemeansbusiness.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Today we have got Max Zheng, Founder of Human Prosperity Inc.. Back then, Max was unmotivated and sometimes depressed for over 30 years of his life and never tried to figure out how to better until 2018. It took him 2 years of iteration to figure out how to be happy and productive every day. Once he did, it was so good that he just had to share it with the world and founded the company in 2020.

In this episode, we get into why he built his most recent company. We talk about how he wants to save others from years of suffering before living their dreams, and why he has dedicated his life to enabling everyone to be happy, productive, and live their dreams every day. Check it out!  

[00:01 – 01:36] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Max Zheng
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Max. See links below

[01:37 – 10:31] Max’s learning journey

• Max talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• Learn with love and motivation so learning becomes easy and fun
• Have different learning techniques and strategies
• Consume and apply the information
• Max talks about his mentors and partners
• Utilizing LinkedIn as a resource to network and learn from people

[10:32 – 19:49] Mastermind Effect

• How Masterminds helped Max in resetting himself and get unstuck
• Provides with knowledge and experience of other people
• Understands you and your situation
• Helps to correct and push you in the right direction
• What people can expect when they enter Max’s reality
• Maximize your potential
• Success stories from people who joined Max’s coaching programs

[19:50 – 31:15] Creating Success

• Max’s thoughts on getting over the hump and fear of being successful
• Understanding what is necessary and what is not
• Becoming a genius in life
• Exciting things that Max has in store for the next 12 months
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Max
• Love and believe in yourself completely
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Success is really understanding what life is in terms of what is necessary and what is not. What it takes to be able to do what you want to do in life.” - Max Zheng

“To really learn something, you need to love what you’re trying to learn.” - Max Zheng

“When you have that motivation, you actually love doing something. Learning becomes easy, fun, and you’ll be able to learn so much faster.” - Max Zheng

“It’s really important to have someone else on the outside watching you, from different perspectives and angles to make sure you're going towards the right direction.” - Max Zheng

“For you to get what you want, you have to know what you want first. - Max Zheng

Resources Mentioned:

• Max Zheng’s Life Story
• LinkedIn
• High-Performing Coach
• Life Guide and Services
• Path to Genius

To learn more, connect with Max on LinkedIn or visit https://hp.engineering/.

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Hey everyone this is Vasavi Kumar, and I am hijacking the solo show of The Mastermind Effect. In this episode, we’re gonna talk about Success Through Community. Check it out!

[00:01 – 04:04] Opening

• A brief introduction to our topic this episode
• If you’re just starting your business and find yourself starting and stopping, check out and be a member of my community!
• Mind Your Own Business
• Why I founded my Mind Your Own Business community
• Number one obstacles for entrepreneurs as they start their business
• Why you should get to know yourself
• Final Thoughts

 Tweetable Quotes:

"When you know yourself inside and out, all of it, the good, the bad, and the ugly, you become unstoppable.” - Vasavi Kumar

“Without getting your mind right, it doesn’t matter how much business strategy you have. If you are not actively working on your mindset and developing that grit and resilience, you're gonna stop and you're gonna start as you’re building your business.” - Vasavi Kumar  

“You can create a values-driven life and business, and you do not need to sacrifice your soul or your sanity.” - Vasavi Kumar

Connect with Vasavi on Instagram or visit her website at https://www.vasavikumar.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Today we have Vasavi Kumar, the Founder of The Mind Your Own Business Membership Community, and the upcoming Mastermind, Hit Publish Mastermind. She is also a Licensed Therapist, and Host of the Being Human with Vasavi podcast.

Vasavi leads the coaching industry with 10 years of experience and has helped thousands of women overcome major life obstacles to create new heights of success. Her work is known internationally from speaking engagements in India and across the USA.

In this episode, she opens up about being in toxic relationships while being an addict. All while running a successful company.

[00:01 – 02:49] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Vasavi Kumar
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Vasavi. See links below

[02:50 – 15:49] Vasavis learning journey

• Vasavi talks about how her learning changed from her early years vs today
• Learning from mistakes made and Willingness to experience new things
• The hands-on approach to learning
• Vasavi talks about his mentors and partners
• Spending a lot of her time in solitude and self-reflection
• Having a Team of Virtual assistants from Remote Rockstars

[15:50 – 26:50]Self-education and Masterminds

• How Masterminds helped Vasavi in resetting herself and get unstuck
• Helped herself realize her self-worth
• Being in a community with a shared vision
• Vasavi’s thoughts on Self-education and Traditional education
• Self-education is limitless

[26:51 – 35:50] Vasavi’s Reality and Mastermind

• What people can expect when they enter Vasavi’s reality
• Expect to be cheered on, and criticized with rigorous honesty
• Success stories from people who joined Vasavi’s coaching programs

[35:51 – 44:21] Creating Success

• Vasavi’s thoughts on getting over the hump and fear of being successful
• Define what success means to you
• Be willing to be alone
• Exciting things that Vasavi has in store for the next 12 months
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Vasavi
• Reject condescending, discouraging, cynical, fear-based thoughts
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Formal education is great. But for me personally, the greatest education has been the mistakes I have made, and the amount of times that I have fallen on my face and gotten back up.” - Vasavi

“Self-education is the greatest education because we are so limitless in who we are.” - Vasavi Kumar

“When you put yourself out there, when you put your pride and ego aside, good things happen.” - Vasavi Kumar  

“As long as I’m alive and breathing, I can still change.” - Vasavi Kumar

“I’m not surprised by anyone’s transformation, because I truly believe everyone has the ability to change.” - Vasavi Kumar

Resources Mentioned:

• Remote Rockstars
• Think and Grow Rich

To learn more, connect with Vasavi on Instagram or visit her website at https://www.vasavikumar.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

We’ve got Matt Alex, the Founder of Beyond Academics. His company is changing the face of standardized education, by who you have access to through different styles of teaching using an original Netflix type platform.

In this episode, we talk about standard vs self-education and how the world and values around them are changing.

[00:01 – 02:40] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Matt Alex
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Matt. See links below

[02:41 – 11:03] Matt’s learning journey

• Matt talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• The different learning chemistry and various ways to absorb information
• Tailoring to the need of each individual
• Matt talks about his mentors and partners
• Learning from people who show what they know
• Following people for their vision

[11:04 – 22:23]Self-education and Beyond Academics

• How Masterminds helped Matt in resetting himself and get unstuck
• Looking for thought leaders that think differently than you
• Matt’s thoughts on Self-education and Traditional education
• Microlearning is the future of education
• What people can expect when they enter Beyond Academics
• Student-centric mindset
• Fitting for each individual learner to prepare them for their careers
• Success stories of Colleges Matt have worked with

[22:24 – 31:03] Creating Success

• Matt’s thoughts on getting over the hump and fear of being successful
• You have to boast about what you believe and why you’re doing it
• Exciting things that Matt has in store for the next 12 months
• Plan to start working globally with an innovative platform
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Matt
• Look around you and the innovations around you
• Use those innovations and transform your own work
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Traditional classrooms are contextual. There’s just one way of dialogue in most cases, yet more people don’t absorb that way.” - Matt Alex

“A Major does not and should not default you to your career.” - Matt Alex

“Followership is where leadership comes into play.” - Matt Alex

“What you need to be transformative is to sit in discussions where you are a little bit uncomfortable in what you’re doing.” - Matt Alex

Resources Mentioned:

• Beyond Academics

To learn more, connect with Matt on LinkedIn. Visit https://beyondacademics.com/ or check out their company’s LinkedIn account.

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

My name is Ben Ward, and I am hijacking this episode of The Mastermind Effect. This week we’re gonna be talking about the number one key to lead your team to success. Check it out!

[00:01 – 01:21] Opening

• A brief introduction to our topic this episode
• Excited to talk to you about my new book
• Coming out on February 22
• Reserve a copy. See links below

[01:22 – 07:33] The Number One Key To Lead Your Team To Success

• The Number one principle I want to share with you right now
• Pluck the FUD. (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt)
• I share the best ways to Pluck the FUD
• Focus and fixate on what you want
• Final Thoughts

 Tweetable Quotes:

"You gotta get in and you gotta pluck the Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. And as a leader, you’ve gotta help your people pluck the FUD.” -  Ben Ward

“Focus and fixate on what you want. Where focus flows, energy flows. So to pluck the FUD, you want to focus on what you want, not what you don’t want.” - Ben Ward

 “Fear is the number one stopper of all progress and success.” - Ben Ward

Reserve a COPY of Ben’s upcoming book HERE! Connect with Ben by visiting https://www.benward.com/ or email him at [email protected]. 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Welcome back everyone, we have Ben Ward, Founder of Forward Leadership. Ben is a passionate leader with over 20 years of experience in sales leadership, and executive leadership training and development. At age 26, Ben built and managed the highest producing sales region at Firstline Security, an INC 500 company.

He became the highest producer in the company-of over 2,000 sales representatives nationwide-and generated over $37 million in revenue with sales teams.

In this episode, we talk about the four pillars of what he helps his mastermind members go through. We talk about why, through standard education in life we stunt our creativity, and how to overcome it.

[00:01 – 02:27] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Ben Ward
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Ben. See links below

[02:28 – 08:13] Ben’s learning journey

• Ben talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• Developing a pattern of absorbing information and knowledge early on
• Deciding to learn, absorb, apply and teach others
• Ben talks about his mentors and partners
• Having a clear goal and find people who can help you achieve that goal
• Getting into a mastermind to help him write his book

[08:14 – 19:31] Masterminds and Self-education

• How Masterminds helped Sean in resetting himself and get unstuck
• The power of having passionate minds align and challenge you
• Sean shares his thoughts on Outwitting the Devil
• Ben’s thoughts on Self-education and Traditional education
• Taking action and Taking Control of our thoughts
• More people turning to experts in a certain area rather
• The Four Pillars

[19:32 – 27:15] Forward Leadership 

• What people can expect when they enter Ben’s reality
• A no-nonsense take on how to succeed
• Guarding your mind and taking action despite fear
• Success stories of people who have gone through Ben’s mastermind
• Ben talks about his framework that helps top sellers into top leaders

[27:16 – 37:38] Creating Success

• Getting over the hump where your main fear is being successful
• The willingness to fail
• What success means to Ben
• Exciting things that Ben has in store for the next 12 months
• The launch of his new book
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Ben
• Plant confidence in people and believe in them
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Learning the skills, that’s the easy part. The hard part is guarding your mind, and taking action despite fear.” - Ben Ward

“As we all go through failure, our burdens can become our greatest benefit if we let them.” - Ben Ward

“I set on a mission right then, to change the way that I learned, to actually take things, and bring it in and have it stick, and have it be applicable and teach it to others.” - Ben Ward

“When you put two minds and start multiplying that with minds that are passionate around a specific area with a definite aim, it unlocks magic.” - Ben Ward

“It’s important to identify and be in the right kind of mastermind for you.” - Ben Ward

Resources Mentioned:

• Forward Leadership
• Outwitting the Devil - Napoleon Hill

To learn more, connect with Ben by visiting https://www.benward.com/ or email him at [email protected] 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

I am Sean Coe, and I am here to hijack this episode of The Mastermind Effect. I want to talk and dig deep about how to find your edge and how to be the VIPs of success. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:04] Opening

• A brief introduction to our topic this episode
• An invite to my Private Mastermind for 2021
• The Island of Genius

[02:05 – 10:06] How To Find Your Edge

• How to be the VIPS of success
• Vision
• Intent
• Presence
• Space
• The challenge to find your edge
• Final Thoughts

 Tweetable Quotes:

"I believe that genius is not meant to be understood by the world. It’s meant to be displayed, it’s meant to create impact.” - Sean Coe

“Every step you take forward from today, is a reference point to growth from where you started.” - Sean Coe

“I fully believe that the intent we bring to anything we do is more important than anything we do.” - Sean Coe

“The greatest gift that all of us can bring to the world is our full and utter presence from the depth of who we are.” - Sean Coe

Resources Mentioned:

• Super Hero Minds

To learn more, connect with Sean on Instagram, and Facebook. Visit https://www.superherominds.com/

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Our guest for today is Sean Coe, the Founder of Super Hero Minds. He is a purpose-driven entrepreneur whose focus is to elevate, inspire, and leave a huge impact on peoples’ lives that creates a legacy of transformation. As a transformational entrepreneur coach and as a strategic financial advisor, Sean provides a high level of life game planning to provide fulfillment and impact and give people access to the life experience they desire.

In this episode, we talk about why you should hire a board of directors around yourself in order to leverage their greatness.

[00:01 – 02:16] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Sean Coe
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Sean. See links below

[2:17 – 07:10] Sean’s learning journey

• Sean talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• I had to have the right board of directors team around me
• Sean talks about his mentors and partners

[07:11 – 13:14] Masterminds and Self-education

• How Masterminds helped Sean in resetting himself and get unstuck
• Surrounding myself with inspiring people
• Expanding my vision
• Sean’s thoughts on Self-education and Traditional education
• Celebrate and take action from learning

[13:15 – 19:24] Super Hero Minds Reality

• What people can expect when they enter Sean’s reality
• Leveraging all the creative genius in the room
• Working with the right people, not with a lot of people
• Success stories of people who have gone through Sean’s mastermind
• Having the right people and strategic plan for an exit strategy

[19:25 – 28:32] Creating Success

• Sean’s thoughts on getting over the hump and fear of being successful
• Defining and building success
• Exciting things that Sean has in store for the next 12 months
• Building a financial legacy for the next generation
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Sean
• Keeping momentum in a very conditional world
• Staying anchored to a forward movement no matter what
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“I love the board of directors concept because, if you think about it, it’s a bunch of people that you bring into your life intentionally that are solely invested in your best interest.” - Sean Coe

“Finding the right people isn’t the easiest. But when you send out on that mission and you get those right people in your life. Then you have somebody that can coach you from expertise, strength, and experience, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.” - Sean Coe

“The biggest thing a mastermind does for me is that it allows me to touch other people’s greatness and be inspired by what they’re doing and who they are.” - Sean Coe

Resources Mentioned:

• Super Hero Minds

To learn more, connect with Sean on Instagram, and Facebook. Visit https://www.superherominds.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.