TIC Talk by The Investing Circle

I just had my first TikTok video hit 1.3 million views. It didn't have a trending song or trending hashtag - so what happened?! 

Today, I'm talking about what was different about this video, how you can create content like this, and what really surprised me!

Timeline...

0:54 My other TikTok YouTube Videos

1:23 The total views, likes, and comments of the viral TikTok Video

2:11 The viral TikTok Video

2:37 Why I this video did well

4:13 My tips on creating content like this

7:30 What surprised me

Other TikTok videos...

TikTok - A growing brand opportunity - https://youtu.be/bojeHZ6E-gk

How to find 10,000 fans - https://youtu.be/MVfNBcyQZdc

If you'd like to watch this one check out the youtube channel - https://youtu.be/IkrEGzhriCc

I'm a low time private pilot and an experienced sales professional... So what?

After a little reflection, I figured I'd share the 3 MAJOR similarities between successful Pilots & Sales Professionals. To be honest, these are all traits I think can be used in any profession.

Check out the YouTube channel for the visuals - https://youtu.be/YlPu9YtDKpA

Today I flew out to Brooksville (BKV) to hunt down some food and talk about the startup life. Nick Neral, a coworker and fellow startup enthusiast, joined me on the flight.

We've both got different backgrounds and experience, but have agreed on a lot of the things we've learned from our time in the startup environment and want to share them today.

Also - if you ever fly into Brooksville and don't know what to do for food check out Bagels & Beyond (you're welcome)

http://bagelsnbeyond.com

Timeline...

Our background with startups - 0:57

Why we joined one... again - 1:43

What we've learned - 4:27

Check out Nick's channel here -

https://www.youtube.com/user/THEupANDcomer1/videos

If you'd like to watch, check out the channel - https://youtu.be/D3tUoCyfMj0

To share the experience of flight with someone is something you don't forget - especially if you have a great passenger! 

Today we fly to Ocala and talk about what it's like to take a passenger up in the plane with you. 

We talk about what I've learned flying with passengers and what I try to always do now when I'm bringing someone up for the first time. 

We also had some time for some Freddy's Frozen Custard in Ocala - if you're looking for a sugar rush, check it out.

If you want to listen to watch this one, check out the YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/tKtstr9iPJM

Today we fly over to Sebring to talk about getting checked out in a new plane!

I wanted to take a plane for a weekend and have more availability during the week. My only option was to step outside of my comfort zone and the 172 I had spent most of my time in.

Welcome to the Archer. 

I briefly talk about what the check out did for me, my overall thoughts, and why I ultimately chose to do it. If you're a new pilot and thinking about getting checked out in a new plane this video is here to let you know that it's only going to be a confidence booster for you!

Thanks to Flight Training Professionals for providing some great rentals! 

http://www.ftpros.com

Timeline...

Why? - 0:38

What this did for me and possibly for you! - 1:23

Final thoughts. - 3:21

If you'd rather watch this one, check out the video - https://youtu.be/nSDtVGuK71s

Today I went up in a PT-17 Stearman and put PARE to the test. I've been wanting to get my spin endorsement since I got my PPL and really wanted to experience a spin.

I flew out of Winter Haven Regional Airport (KGIF) with Preston Aviation where I earned my Spin & High Performance Endorsement.

 If you have the chance to go, check out Preston Aviation. Tim and Peggy run an excellent shop!

http://flytailwheel.com/ 

 Timeline... 

 0:49 - WHY I did this

 2:27 - Take aways from spin training

3:45 - What's the cost

4:29 - Overall Thoughts

If you want to check out the video (totally worth it to see a spin) - check it out here - https://youtu.be/FDRAvKYxkTo

In a little over 2 months, I found 10,000 followers (or they found me?) on TikTok. 

10k is nothing compared to a lot of social media, but that's not the point. Where can you find an app with potential to improve your brand and gain a following like that?

I'm still waiting on an answer...

In this one we talk about my updated thoughts on TikTok and some tips I used to get to 10,000 fans in 2 months.

If you want to watch this one (recommended), check me out on YouTube - https://youtu.be/MVfNBcyQZdc

*** Updated Thoughts ***

...on potential... 1:56

...on branding... 2:40

...on the free help... 3:55

... overview on all three? 4:26

*** 4 Tips for 10k ***

Tip 1 - Find your voice 5:47

Tip 2 - Post (a ton of) content 6:30

Tip 3 - Interact with your followers 8:09

Tip 4 - Create App specific content

18 down in 12 months. 18 books in 2018 and I'm sharing my top 5.

I whittled the list down to 5 by selecting which books had the highest chance of me reading them for a second time, how many actionable pieces were in the book, and how well the author held my attention.

Heres the list...

Start with why by Simon Sinek

Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk

Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk

Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk

Let's Get Real or Let's Not Play by Mahan Khalsa and Randy Illig

Unshakeable by Tony Robbins

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

From Impossible to Inevitable by Aaron Ross and Jason Lemkin

Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross and Marylou Tyler

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

The Everything Store by Brad Stone

Screw It, Let's Do It by Richard Branson

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins

The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson

Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz

Zero to One by Peter Thiel

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris

2:00 - How I rate the books (mentioned above)

3:10 - The 18 books

4:18 - My top 5

12:33 - When the hell do I find the time?

If you want to watch instead of listen - https://youtu.be/PiobnUtntqk

#Entrepreneur #MorningReads #JoshCTV

I'm BIG on New Years Resolutions... well I'm big on setting goals and figuring out how I'm going to knock things off my bucket list - New Years Resolutions are just a way to keep track of your progress.

I talk about why some people (including myself) don't set NY resolutions, what my personal thoughts are on them, and some of the things that help me get ahead of them.

Here is the motiversity video I was talking about - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c0DNym1no4

What are your thoughts on setting resolutions?

I've always tried local food when I travel. So today I'm trying something that 80% of the world already feasts on... BUGS!

I tried the cricket protein bars (which were actually pretty good) and today I try the whole roasted crickets - definitely a challenge to film this one.

Shoutout to EXO Protein doing something sustainable and creating some legit alternative forms of protein!

If you want to try out the bars - or the crickets if you're feeling adventurous - check out EXO Protein. 

https://exoprotein.com/

If you want to watch this one - https://youtu.be/WYrEpFInUmI