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  • The Go-Giver Way with Bob Burg

    What can I say about this episode you are about to endure. It's so good. I unfortunately only had about 30 minutes for this conversation and I wanted to respect Bob's time as much as I could. I've read his books (Most are easy reads) and had a ton of questions.

    As you can probably tell, I had so many specific questions that at times it may seem like it's all over the place, but I wanted to make sure I hit on them because I knew they would be valuable to you, the listener.

    • We talk about what a Go-giver is and how a go getter isn't the opposite of what a go giver is
    • We also talk about the idea behind 50/50 and building a bigger pie for everyone.
    • The Inspirational ego and how to further control your ego and using it for good.
    • You can check this out and more questions during the episode. Quick note, Check out Bob's podcast, the links are in the show notes, and also gave him a special shoutout at the very end of this episode to get a glimpse of what to expect from his FB live and podcast series.

      Links mentioned in interview:

      Website: https://thegogiver.com

      Book: https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Influencer-Little-Story-Persuasive/dp/1591846374/?tag=burgcomm-20

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      Sponsors:

      Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business..

      Follow Penji Here:

      Website: https://penji.co

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

      For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

      Nobody prepares you for this.

      Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

      I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

      So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

      We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

      And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

      Come find your people.

      Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

      39 min
    • How To Get Referrals
      For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.
      Nobody prepares you for this.
      Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the
      pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that
      actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize
      you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And
      that changes everything.
      I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji,
      husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy
      than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I
      still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most
      dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.
      So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and
      everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff.
      The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure
      nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize
      you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.
      We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working
      dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to
      your inbox. No fluff.
      And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads
      who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of
      friendships that actually go somewhere.
      Come find your people.
      Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in
      between.
      4 min
    • Eating well, training hard, and living compassionately with Eric Belfi

      As mentioned, I myself tried veganism and I did a crap job at it. I lost a ton of weight and was pretty un healthy, even though you usually simulate good healthy with vegans.

      Throughout the years, I’ve slowly cut meat out of my life. I am primarily eating vegetarian, but occasionally love some form of carnivorous meal here and there. My reason for interviewing Eric was to let make you all aware of the possibilities. Eric has a job, runs a blog, trains for marathons, and eats vegan. It’s possible. And you can do it too. I hope you get a lot out of this episode.

      Links mentioned in interview:

      Website:

      https://phillyveganguy.com

      Chili: https://phillyveganguy.com/2017/09/19/chili-con-conscience/

      Mac and Cheese: https://phillyveganguy.com/2017/07/08/mac-miso-cheesy/

      Pancakes: https://phillyveganguy.com/2016/02/16/buckwheat-chocolate-chip-pancakes/

      Books Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Animals-Jonathan-Safran-Foer/dp/0316069884

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      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ

      Sponsors:

      Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business..

      Follow Penji Here:

      Website: https://penji.co

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

      For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

      Nobody prepares you for this.

      Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

      I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

      So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

      We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

      And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

      Come find your people.

      Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

      44 min
    • Work-Life Balance How To Avoid
      For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.
      Nobody prepares you for this.
      Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the
      pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that
      actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize
      you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And
      that changes everything.
      I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji,
      husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy
      than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I
      still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most
      dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.
      So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and
      everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff.
      The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure
      nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize
      you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.
      We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working
      dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to
      your inbox. No fluff.
      And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads
      who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of
      friendships that actually go somewhere.
      Come find your people.
      Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in
      between.
      9 min
    • Building your brand through consistency and authenticity with Goldie Chan

      Goldie talks about how difficult it is to achieve this and that she wouldn't wish daily videos on her worst enemy. But the quote that stuck with me the most during my interview was when Goldie said:"that's part of building relationships is actually caring about the other party."

      Whether you're creating content online in the form of blogs, podcasts, or even video. Think about and care for the other person on the receiving end. Is this content worth it?

      If the answer is no or even a 1% chance of a no. Delete it and start over. and make it in a way where you are in fact making it worth while for the other person.

      Goldie does an absolutely incredible job not only being consistent with her content, but showcasing that authenticity and care.

      Links mentioned in interview:

      Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldie/

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldiecylon/
      Agency Website: https://www.warmrobots.com/#What-we-Do

      Follow Us:

      Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij

      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ

      Sponsors:

      Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business..

      Follow Penji Here:

      Website: https://penji.co

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

      For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

      Nobody prepares you for this.

      Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

      I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

      So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

      We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

      And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

      Come find your people.

      Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

      38 min
    • 17 Principles Of Success
      1. Definite purpose
      2. Mastermind alliance
      3. Do you have a group of brace people that will help you get to your purpose
      4. Apply absolute faith
      5. Do you have faith in your group or yourself that you know you will get there?
      6. Going the extra mile
      7. Always, going into the extra mile to achieve your definite purpose. If there is anything that you feel that will help you get there and closer. Will you make excuses.
      8. Pleasing personality
      9. Do people want to be around you or are you friendly
      10. Personal initiative
      11. Do you take actions quickly or do you wait for a better opportunity
      12. Positive mental attitude
      13. Are you positive are you always thinking about the future and the great things waiting for you
      14. Self discipline
      15. Are you able to get to the most challenging things first before everything else
      16. Enthusiasm
      17. Are you excited about the things that you do
      18. Concentration
      19. Are you able to concentrate when you're able to get everything done correctly and make sure it was done right.
      20. Clear thinking
      21. Are you able to spend an hour and think through your problem through precise clarity and be able to prioritize each thing that's done. Cut down the fat
      22. Learning from adversity
      23. Have you been able to fail and avoid a situation as to how and why it went wrong. If I do it again, I'll over come it and know you have a better chance.
      24. Cooperation from others
      25. Do you send referrals and business and talk about what you post and etc
      26. Imagination
      27. Wild ideas to pivot or are you stubborn and not willing to reinvent
      28. Sound mental and physical health
      29. Financially smart
      30. Being able to manage and effectively manage your money
      31. Understanding the laws of cosmic forces
      32. Do you know how the world works. Understanding the basic laws of the world, but what this means is there is a cause and effect. The universe will always deliver an extreme abundance.

        What are your principles of success?

        Links mentioned in interview:

        Book: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Sixteen-Lessons-Napoleon-Hill/dp/1617201782

        Follow Us:

        Podcast Website: http://www.tbeshow.com

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij

        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ

        Sponsors:

        Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business..

        Follow Penji Here:

        Website: https://penji.co

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

        For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

        Nobody prepares you for this.

        Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

        I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

        So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

        We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

        And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

        Come find your people.

        Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

        8 min
      33. Making your dream life your real life with Hanna Hermanson

        Living a dream life is well, a dream. When we think of the word success, we think of many things, but the one thing that I know for a fact we all think about is that when we say to ourselves: "When I am successful, I'm going to travel to..."

        To Hanna living a dream life, means living a life by her own means. And that includes travel and living a lifestyle she is happy with. It's always nice to hear someone else's dream and finding out how they are doing it. The sections of this interview that were the most powerful was when we talked about Hanna living a former life she hated and what she would do in order to never live that lifestyle again.

        The second part would be the various excuses we all make within ourselves. Hanna grew up in a small town, travels the world, yet still finds time to get herself out there to networking online, and obtain clients.

        Links mentioned in interview:

        Website: https://www.dreamlifeisreallife.com/podcast/

        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millennialslivingthedream/

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamlife_reallife/

        Follow Us:

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        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ

        Sponsors:

        Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business..

        Follow Penji Here:

        Website: https://penji.co

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

        For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

        Nobody prepares you for this.

        Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

        I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

        So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

        We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

        And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

        Come find your people.

        Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

        39 min
      34. Insecurities In Business

        When a primarily young business owner encounters a problem within their business or within their experience with a company, their first reaction is to get paranoid and either cancel a contract or create a public scene.

        Again, this can be in the form of a Facebook rant or just randomly cancelling of a service without any real reason.

        Think of it this way, if you were to go to a restaurant and you ordered a steak. It wasn’t done exactly the way you wanted it. How do you act? Do you send it back and ask for another, do you storm out of the restaurant, or do you make a scene?

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        Sponsors:

        Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business..

        Follow Penji Here:

        Website: https://penji.co

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

        For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

        Nobody prepares you for this.

        Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

        I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

        So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

        We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

        And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

        Come find your people.

        Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

        4 min
      35. Ways To Get Press Without A Huge Budget With Jered Martin

        After the recording of this interview, I got to learn Jered even more so than just talking about business. What I like about his approach to business is genuine, honest, and caring. He's a good guy and someone that you can trust. He's one of those guys where even if you don't have the best experience with One Pitch, he's going to do everything in his power to get it right.

        The good thing for Jered is that he may not have to do that too often because OnePitch is an amazing service. PR is one of those things that we all know we need, but it's difficult to get right, I've been using OnePitch for a few months now, and this is not a paid endorsement, but I love the simplicity of the service. It makes PR more manageable.

        In the episode we talk about how in order to get the higher tier press, you primarily have to build a foundation. That begins with a good story. Most businesses try to go big and directly after the Forbes and Inc's of the world. But maybe start small and work your way up.

        We also talk about what a good and bad pitch looks like. To give a TL/DR version:

        • Use bullet points
        • Get to the "meat and the potatoes" of your pitch
        • Follow up
        • Links mentioned in interview:

          Website:  

          https://onepitch.co

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          Sponsors:

          Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business..

          Follow Penji Here:

          Website: https://penji.co

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

          For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

          Nobody prepares you for this.

          Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

          I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

          So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

          We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

          And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

          Come find your people.

          Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

          40 min
        • How To Get More Clients

          None of these approaches are revolutionary. In fact, you’re not going to make a million bucks from it. In fact, you may not even make $100. But it’s the process that will allow you to make the money you long for.

          1. Understanding your story
          2. Interviewing your customers
          3. Narrowing down that one field and one area
          4. Being organized
          5. Some of the highlights of this episode are:

            Links mentioned in interview:

            Website:

            Follow Us:

            Podcast Website: http://www.tbeshow.com

            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij

            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ

            Sponsors:

            Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business..

            Follow Penji Here:

            Website: https://penji.co

            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

            For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

            Nobody prepares you for this.

            Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

            I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

            So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

            We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

            And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

            Come find your people.

            Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

            7 min

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