“Don't try to appeal to everyone… Be who you are, figure out the right people, and then it opens up this whole world of awesome options.” - Matt Johnson
Have you ever dreamt of making the world a better place? That's a very noble passion. And by having that goal, you're already sparking the most important change you could ever make- a change in yourself. Of course, you want to widen and deepen your influence in the most profound way. So this week, Kim and Matt Johnson, the author of MicroFamous, share how we can start moving toward that goal in a realistic way. Matt answers fundamental questions such as: Where do we begin to make a change? Who can we begin creating that change with? What things should we focus on? How should we spend our valuable resources? Why should we narrow our scope? Making an impact is tedious, extensive work and it does not happen overnight. But it is possible! If you have a life-changing message, tune in for priceless wisdom and practical steps you can do to make sure your message reaches the right people in the right way and the right moment.
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Highlights:
02:35 Start With Where You’re At Right Now
10:08 Podcasting
15:32 Focusing One Thing At A Time
27:57 Focus At The Right People
31:49 Finding The Right People
37:22 Go Wide Then Go Deep
42:00 Micro Famous Guy
46:54 Famously Unavailable
"Take personal responsibility for your own progress." -William Hung
Rejections in real life are more painful than a big fat "NO" from Simon Cowell. But what if you received both? If you're a fan of American Idol, you'll love today's conversation with William Hung. You may remember him from season 3 with his version of "She Bangs" and how he raise to fame after receiving that dreaded "NO". If you're wondering what he's doing now, you'll be surprised to know that he's serving on a different stage as a motivational speaker. He helps his clients uncover and share their inspiring stories to the world. In this episode, Kim and William talk about facing rejection with grace, "gamifying" your business, life hacks to be more free, and a better way to look at mistakes. If you're thinking of becoming a speaker one day, listen as William shares the secret to a good speak in presentation!
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Highlights:
03:52 Exploring The World Of Speaking
08:58 Professional Poker Player
14:15 Word NO Is Not The End
19:20 Champion By Choice
24:14 Be Open To New Ideas
31:28 New Opportunities
34:35 Turn Stories To Inspiration
35:58 Mistakes: Own It!
"To be successful, it doesn't require resources. It requires being resourceful." - Brandon Fong
The solution to your sales pickles is here! This week, Kim interviews Brandon Fong, an Entrepreneur, Marketer, Author, & World Traveler. Brandon is currently on a mission to help 10,000 millennial entrepreneurs achieve success without sacrificing their health and family. Kim and Brandon talks about the power of connection, intelligent hustle, fear-setting exercise for decision making, and building value in your personal and professional life. Brandon also shares the common mistakes entrepreneurs make in expanding their network, how to uncover surface level feedback, and why every entrepreneur must cultivate resourcefulness. Tune in and hear Brandon's 3 Step Magic Formula for developing authentic connections!
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Highlights:
02:48 From Self-conscious To Entrepreneur
08:48 Intelligent Hustle & Unintelligent Hustle
12:25 Entrepreneurship In College
18:40 Fear Setting Exercise
21:46 7-Figure Millennials
23:5 Do Not Let Your Past Control You
32:13 Magic Connection Method
41:35 Dig Deeper To The Real Issues With Conversation
47:11 Wedding Postponed
51:27 Continue Growing Even With COVID