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Today’s Episode Summary: Eric shares his story of overcoming the adversities of being raised in a broken home, battling addictions, jail, and bankruptcy, and how he was able to turn these tests of life into a powerful testimony through his podcast.   

What You Will Learn from this Episode: You will learn the exact DM strategy that was a GAME CHANGER for Eric and how he was able to use this strategy to get one of the biggest names in the entrepreneurial space onto his podcast.  

Both Philip and Eric drop knowledge bombs on how to stay true to yourself, lean into your uniqueness, and effectively promote your podcast. 

The Episode Timeline:

2:17: Eric tells us a little bit about himself. 

3:49: Eric has to live in a garage and protect his mom from abuse. 

5:36: Eric decides to give his life to Christ. 

7:00: Manifesting meeting Ed Mylett.

9:34: The game changing DM strategy.

14:33 Let your uniqueness solidify who you are. 

15:30: Humble beginnings for Eric’s podcast. 

18:55: How Eric can help YOU improve your podcast. 

21:34: Talk about your passion.

25:24: What are you bringing to the table? 

27:23: Eric gives Philip some recommendations for his podcast. 

30:16: How often should you promote your podcast?  

34:38: Constant and never-ending improvement 

37:30: How you can reach out to Eric. 

Golden Nuggets from Episode:

1. Get creative and find a way to STAND OUT to your potential podcast guests when approaching them to be on your show. 
2. Let your uniqueness solidify who you are.  Often times the flaws that you may be a little insecure about are actually blessings in disguise because they will help people remember who you are.  
3. Talk about your passions and don’t try to fluff it up with a bunch of unnecessary hype that isn’t authentic to you and your message. You will be AMAZED at how many people are passionate about the same things you are no matter how niche the topic. 
4. NEVER let the fear of the unknown or being considered “self-centered” hold you back from promoting yourself. If you never promote yourself, then you will never get the opportunities that you desire and that you’ve been working so hard for!
5. Never ending improvement is VITAL for success. You can never get complacent in your skill set because there is always more to learn and more work to be done. 

Connect with Erik:

Website: https://erikallenmedia.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErikAllen79

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikgallen/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erikallenmedia?lang=en

Connect with Philip:

Website: https://www.speakingsessions.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsessions/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/

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Today’s Episode Summary: Philip Sessions and Josh Littauer discuss how to strategically and safely transition from your regular 9-5 job into a full-time entrepreneur and the importance of communicating your vision with your spouse. 

What You Will Learn from this Episode: Josh Littauer gives concrete and applicable financial advice on how to adequately save money from your current income to prepare you for the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and just how possible it is to achieve your dreams. 

The Episode Timeline:

1:02: Josh tells us a little bit about himself. 

3:05: Decide exactly what it is you want in life and COMMIT. 

6:03: Josh describes how he mapped out his finances and got clear on what it would take to quit his job as an engineer. 

7:53 Josh’s wife supports him every step of the way. 

10:26: The importance of communication with your spouse 

12:05: How to budget your side hustle until it becomes your main source of income. 

15:03: Don’t get distracted. Build one business at a time. 

17:04: Baseball analogy for business. 

18:43: Josh talks about his vision for starting a podcast. 

23:26: Philip and Josh brainstorm ideas about Josh’s future podcast. 

25:48: Philip explains some things he does to help keep his marriage strong. 

27:31: In podcasting, should you focus on one topic at a time or multiple? 

32:25: Josh talks about his experience with speaking on stages around the country. 

35:06: Final tips from Josh 

Golden Nuggets from Episode:

1. You have to decide what it is you want to accomplish and seriously commit to that goal. 
2. Get really clear on what kind of cashflow you will need to make on a monthly basis to be able to safely leave your regular job. 
3. From a relationship standpoint, it’s important to be able to effectively communicate your dream and vision with your spouse so they will understand where you’re coming from and will be able to support you whole heartedly throughout the journey. 
4. In preparation for things like inflation and emergencies, it’s important to save enough money so that you’re still able to stay afloat if things go wrong. Create an emergency fund from your regular job as you transition into making your side hustle your main source of income. 
5. In today’s world with social media, it’s easy to get distracted to try and go after too many streams of income at one time. The key to success is building only ONE business at a time and then branch out after you successfully establish each one. 
6. You can have everything you want in life, a lot of times it just takes being an expert in more than one area. 

Connect with Josh:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.littauer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_littauer/?hl=en 

Connect with Philip:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsessions/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/

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Today’s Episode Summary: Evan Johnson explains how he got into podcasting, how he was able to stay disciplined enough to continuously grow his business, and how he has effectively utilized outsourcing to produce the freedom every entrepreneur desires. 

What You Will Learn from this Episode: 

• How to stay disciplined through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship by keeping your goals clear and concise (Philip also shares an AWESOME strategy on how to achieve this).
• How to get over your fear of starting a podcast. 
• The power of outsourcing. 
• How to efficiently network. 

The Episode Timeline:

1:22 Evan tells us a little bit about himself. 

2:33 How to maintain discipline. 

5:38: Winning the day: 5 power tasks. 

8:11:  How Evan got into podcasting.

11:32: The power of outsourcing. 

15:54: Speaking tips from Evan. 

18:44: It’s okay to not be great in the beginning. 

20:24: How to stay consistent and keep going. 

23:51: What to talk about when starting a podcast. 

27:23: How to tie in your business to your podcast. 

29:22: Why college is unnecessary in most cases. 

30:36: How to efficiently network. 

34:33: Final thoughts. 

35:11: How you can reach out to Evan. 

Golden Nuggets from Episode:

1. It’s easier to maintain discipline when you keep your goals clear, concise, and simple. 
2. There’s a HUGE difference between being “busy” and being PRODUCTIVE. 
3. If you don’t enjoy the task, then outsource it to someone who can do it faster and better than you so you can focus on the things you’re passionate about. 
4. It’s okay to not be a great speaker/podcaster in the beginning. You are probably going to struggle in the beginning, but as long you practice consistently, you WILL get better!
5. Be genuine when approaching potential podcast guests. Nobody likes a sleezy copy and paste message from people they don’t even know. 

Connect with Evan:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012678490353
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/evanjohnsonpodcast/?hl=en

Connect with Philip:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/

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Today’s Episode Summary:
Brian and Philip dive into the world of literature and marketing as they discuss the importance of getting YOUR story out there and different strategies for creating the most impact with your book. 

What You Will Learn from this Episode:
You will learn about author/radio host/entrepreneur Brian K. Wright and how he was able to turn his passion for writing and serving others into a successful and IMPACTFUL business. 

The Episode Timeline:
0:34: Brian tells us a little bit about himself. 
2:45: In entrepreneurship, you can decide who you work with, which is a beautiful thing. 
4:38: Philip describes his experience of writing a book without a ghost writer. (Grab your copy here http://speakingsessions.com/index.php/book/)
5:28: John Maxwell publishing story
7:03: How does a book help you out with branding yourself? 
8:56: What are some Call to Actions that you could include inside your book? 
10:39: The book is just the beginning. 
12:38: Philip explains how his book is doing so far. 
13:55: What’s more impactful? A book or a podcast?
16:26: Brian explains the different subscription options to his website http://www.writeabookforyou.com/ 
18:20: Brian discusses why he is comfortable promoting himself and his products. 
20:05: How to turn your podcast guests into business leads. 
23:12: Mindset shift from “needing to work with” to “wanting to work with.” 
25:04: The importance of raising your prices as your skills grow. 
30:20: Philip and Brian discuss the importance of building one business at a time. 
32:58 Stop doubting yourself. You have a powerful story that people need to hear! 
36:39: Brian describes what it’s like to be a ghost writer for other people. 
38:25: Final question for Brian 
40:57: How you can find Brian’s work online. 

Get on Brian's Calendar:
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Find Brian:
www.successprofilesmagazine.com

Connect with Philip:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/

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