30 episodes
Community Made Jayson Gaignard
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5.0 • 98 Ratings
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Self-Made is a myth. The truth is no one ever does it alone. We need other people to lean on and to learn from. The Community Made Podcast is an all access pass to lessons, learnings, and key insights from the world’s most fascinating entrepreneurs including Gary Vaynerchuk, Naveen Jain, Tim Ferris, and Shep Gordon. People who are not only winning in business, but winning in life as well. They say that an entrepreneur is someone who goes from working in their business to on their business. But there’s another level of entrepreneur who goes from working on their business to working on themselves. That’s who this podcast is for. My philosophy is that if I am transparent about my story, you can leverage my wins while at the same time avoiding my losses. Because in the words of Charlie Munger, "everyone learns from experience, but I’d rather learn from the experiences of others."
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S2E1 - Your Network is your Net Worth: The ROI of Relationships
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward, you just need to trust that they will somehow connect.” Steve Jobs
In 2011 I attended an invite only event hosted by Tim Ferriss geared towards authors who wanted to become New York Times Best Sellers. I had no desire to write a book at the time, but with a price tag of $10k USD, I had a strong feeling that there was bound to be some interesting people in attendance. That event fundamentally changed the trajectory of my life.
In this episode I share...
- Why you never know the value of your relationships until you really need them.
- How Seth Godin’s Q&A inspired me to host my very first Mastermind Dinner (which later led to the creation of MMT).
- and why I bought 4000 copies of Tim Ferriss’ book.
Enjoy!
Also, a special shout out to our reviewer of the week Lee DeBoo!
Select Links and References:
Opening the Kimono
Mastermind Dinners
The Four Hour Chef
The All You Can Eat Campaign of Goodness by Tim Ferris
People mentioned in this episode:
Tim Ferriss
Seth Godin
Thornton May
Scott Kavanagh
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S2E2 - Even Leaders Need a Tribe: The Power of Peers
“You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people you are around. Who you surround yourself with is who you become, so choose wisely.“ ~ Jayson Gaignard Click to Tweet
Studies prove time and again that strong relationships are the key to lifelong health and wellbeing, yet in today’s digital age we are drowning in contacts and absolutely starved for genuine connection to other people. Entrepreneurs, who already tend to be socially isolated due to the demands of their professional lives, are particularly susceptible to depression and the detrimental effects of lacking social connection.
In this episode I dive into the importance of establishing your tribe, the power of peer group influence, and how to assess whether you should love them, lift them, or leave them.
You really are the company you keep.
Reviewer of the week: Gordie Bufton
Select links and references:
“4 Words That Will Get Your Email Opened” by AWeber
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger
What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness by Robert Waldinger
People Mentioned in this episode:
Keith Ferrazzi
John Wooden
Dan Sullivan
Jim Collins
Warren Buffett
Jim John
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S2E3 - An Event Networking Guide (for Introverts)
“Anybody I know who really makes the most out of live experiences, judges an event not by the content, but by the potential connections.” Click to Tweet
Events have the power to deliver a disproportionate amount of value for the amount investment made. Almost every time someone has helped me overcome an obstacle, opened a door of opportunity, or made a profound introduction, it’s been someone that I originally connected with at a live event. Investing your time, money, and energy into attending events is an absolutely critical part of building new relationships and growing your network. But for so many of us, events are a serious pain point.
In this episode I offer you an event networking guide that anyone can use to maximize the ROI of attending events, with particular tips and tricks for all you introverts out there. Because growth begins at the end of your comfort zone...
Reviewer of the week: Josh Stanton
Links and References:
Mastermind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers, and Linchpins by Jayson Gaignard
An easy conversation trick that will make you more likable from CNBC
Why talking about yourself can be as pleasurable as sex from The Daily Mail
People mentioned in this episode:
Yanik Silver
Joe Gebbia
Clay Herbert
Satya Twena
Vanessa Van Edwards -
S2E4 - Ditch the Pitch: How to Craft the Perfect Introduction with Clay Hebert
“What’s funny is why we get introductions wrong. We either never get taught how to do it, or we learn this stupid thing called the elevator pitch.” ~ Clay Hebert Click to Tweet
A good introduction should engage you, draw you in, and leave you wanting more. It’s not a slogan or a sales attempt, and if it comes across like one it will turn people off. If your nervous, unprepared, or a little too aggressive you not only compromise what you’re saying but how you’re saying it.
The good news is that how you introduce yourself is completely within your control; something that you can and should prepare in advance.
In this episode of Community Made I sit down with Clay Hebert to discuss how to craft the perfect introduction, engage in small talk, and nail first impressions each and every time...
Reviewer of the week: Melissa C
Select Links and References
Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman
Automattic
The Perfect Calendar
The Perfect Introduction Facebook Group
People mentioned in this episode:
Brian Kurtz
Phil Randazzo
Michael Fishman
Joey Coleman
Matt Mullenweg
Richard Branson
Elisha Otis
Jim Kwik
Simon Mainwaring
Dan Martell
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S2E5 - How to Connect at Conferences with Vanessa Van Edwards & UJ Ramdas
“I have been able to build a lot of relationships with speakers and mentors – not by being the most exciting person in the room – but by being the most attentive person in the room” – Vanessa Van Edwards Click to Tweet
Vanessa Van Edwards went from struggling with social interactions in college to becoming the recognized expert on relationship building communication skills and author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People.
In this episode I sit down with Vanessa and UJ Ramdas, the creator of the Five Minute Journal to discuss tips and strategies for building meaningful connections at conferences and how to nurture those connections for genuine relationship building over time.
How to maximize your time and energy at conferences, approach speakers and VIPs, master the art of small talk, and so much more…
Review of the week: Jay Wong
Select Links and References
Vanessa Van Edwards
UJ Ramdas
Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards
Tribe by Sebastian Junger
People mentioned in this episode:
Adam and Jordan Bornstein
Jason Feifer
Mark Manson
Richard Branson
Jesse Katz
Tim Ferriss
Pellegrino Castronovo
Dan Martell
Sol Orwell
Dave Chappelle
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S2E6 - Reaching the Unreachable: Befriending Celebrities, Business Leaders, and Billionaires
“One thing I’ve learned over the years is that people will reward effort. The success of your outreach is often in direct proportion to the amount of effort you put into it.” Click to Tweet
Connecting with big names is more of an art than a science and in today’s episode I’m going to talk you through 3 real life examples of reaching the unreachable to dissect the strategies used in each case to make those connections finally happen.
If you listen carefully, you’ll discover ways to cut through the noise, how to work with gatekeepers, and how to turn rejection into opportunity….
Reviewer of the Week: Ryan France
Select Links and References
The Art of Charm with Jordan Harbinger
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock’n’Roll
Underground - Online Marketing Seminar
Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within
Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio
Board Meetings Retreat by Jim Sheils
MixMax
Customer Reviews
Jayson is unrivaled.
If value per minute was a real statistic, you would be hard pressed to find another podcast which offers more value per minute than Community Made by Jayson Gaignard. As a frequent podcast listener, I have never found myself pausing and replaying a podcast more than I do with Community Made. Everything from the insight, the production value of the episodes and the guests, Community Made is unrivaled.
Incredible.
This is hands down the best business / life passion & purpose alignment podcast I have ever come across. It's super smart, engaging, and authentic - and I can really feel Jayson's earnestness in holding nothing back about what's he's learned on the entrepreneurial journey. Thank you Jayson, I have already learned SO much after just listening to 4 podcasts and I plan on listening to each and every one of them. Like someone else said... pure gold.
10/10 Will Re-Listen Once Per Year!
I can't say enough about how great this podcast is. Community Made sets itself apart from the information overload out there with its high production quality and focus on quality over quantity. Each episode is like a concentrated dose of high-impact mentorship that I could listen to again and again. I also love the concept of podcast seasons. I sincerely hope that Jayson continues sharing his wisdom at scale and I look forward to season 3 and beyond!