G.E.M. Series RocketLevel

Welcome to another episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! In this episode, we have Matthew Pollard, also known as the Rapid Growth® Guy, also an entrepreneur, international speaker, business coach, and author of "The Introvert's Edge," who shares his insights on how introverts can excel in business!


Matthew emphasizes the importance of understanding your target audience and simplifying your message to connect with them effectively. He also highlights the power of continuous improvement and how introverts can leverage their natural abilities to build strong relationships and close deals. Get ready to discover the strengths of introverts and learn practical strategies to overcome marketing challenges.


Ready to take your entrepreneurship skills to the next level? Don't miss out on the valuable insights in this episode. Tune in now!


Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series
00:01:27 The Introvert’s Edge by Matthew Pollard
00:02:50 Introverts Can Excel in Sales
00:03:41 Matthew's Personal Journey
00:06:39 His Number One Rule
00:09:23 How His Mission Started
00:10:36 Ability to Empathize and Listen
00:12:23 Interacting with Failure
00:15:49 Opportunities of Improvement
00:19:22 Empathy in Sales and Networking
00:20:13 Identifying the Ideal Target Audience
00:25:53 Finding Value & Simplifying the Message
00:28:19 The Unique Value of Introverts
00:29:50 Overcoming Marketing Challenges
00:31:15 What is Aimless Networking
00:35:04 Growing as an Introvert
00:40:01 The Introvert's Superpower
00:43:52 National Introverts Week
00:46:06 How to Connect with Matthew


Quotes
00:07:48 “The best way to serve your clients is to get them out of their own way and give them products and services that better their life.” - Matthew Pollard
00:10:08 “Make sure that if you're giving value to someone, you're getting value in exchange because if you get that value, you can do something with that.” - Matthew Pollard
00:14:49 “There are studies to highlight that you need to say three positive things to yourself just to combat a negative thing.” - Matthew Pollard
00:20:18 “You are actually not serving your clients by trying to do everything for everyone.” - Matthew Pollard
00:26:24 “The simplicity of the message gets me heard in a crowded marketplace, and if you don't have that for you, then how can you possibly feel authentic?” - Matthew Pollard
00:30:00 “I learned that I had to first take responsibility for anything that wasn't working and assume it was my fault.” - Matthew Pollard


Resources and Links
Zig Ziglar https://www.ziglar.com/
BNI (Business Network International) https://www.bni.com/
"The Introvert's Edge" by Matthew Pollard https://www.amazon.com/Introverts-Edge-Quiet-Outsell-Anyone/dp/0814438873
"The Introvert's Edge to Networking" by Matthew Pollard
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400216680?tag=hcleadership-20
"The Adversity Advantage" by Erik Weihenmayer
https://www.amazon.com/Adversity-Advantage-Everyday-Struggles-Greatness/dp/1439199493


Connect with Matthew
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpollardspeaker/
https://www.instagram.com/matthewpollardspeaker/
https://www.facebook.com/MatthewPollardSpeaker
https://www.youtube.com/c/Matthewpollard
https://matthewpollard.com/


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https://matthewpollard.com/theintrovertsedge/book
https://matthewpollard.com/theintrovertsedge/networking


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Welcome to another episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! In this episode, we have Ernie Svenson, a lawyer turned tech consultant, sharing his expertise in leveraging technology and mindset for businesses. He discusses his career transition, the role of systems and AI in business, and the potential pitfalls of relying solely on AI-generated information.


Ernie delves into effective marketing and the significance of understanding your target audience. He emphasizes the power of trust-building in communication and highlights the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving success. Don't miss out on this episode!


Tune in now and discover how you can leverage systems, AI, and effective communication to drive growth and success in your business.


Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series
00:01:45 Who is Ernie Svenson
00:03:31 The Importance of Systems and AI
00:05:33 Breaking and Adapting Systems
00:06:44 Using AI Tools like ChatGPT
00:10:44 The Hallucinations of AI
00:13:30 Mental and Marketing Challenges
00:14:51 About Support Systems
00:17:46 Intuition in Decision-Making
00:19:18 Learning Marketing Principles
00:24:26 Understanding Prospective Clients' Needs
00:28:36 The Advantage of Solopreneurs and Small Firms
00:31:24 Practicing Law to Helping Lawyers
00:35:22 Ernie’s Initial Business Goals
00:38:31 Automation and Outsourcing
00:42:50 The Importance of Mindset
00:46:53 Consistency and Persistence
00:48:35 The 80/20 Principle and Philosophy
00:53:33 The Mission of Helping People
00:55:11 Where to Connect with Ernie


Quotes
00:05:57 “Just because this worked a year ago, that doesn't mean I'm just going to plow ahead mindlessly.” - Ernie Svenson
00:14:59 “You need to find people who will understand why you're doing what you want to do and support you with that.” - Ernie Svenson
00:17:33 “Advice is advice, but it needs to be put in context and have the proper perspective.” - Ernie Svenson
00:22:07 “If you can learn how to build trust with strangers online, then you can build up trust with people in person.” - Ernie Svenson
00:28:42 “I think that's a superpower that people don't realize we have, which is the ability to pivot at a moment's notice, to adjust to whatever the need is that your client has.” - Blake Chapman
00:43:13 “Your mind can either unlock amazing opportunities or shut you off from picking up a million dollars off the ground.” - Ernie Svenson
00:54:27 “I want to help people get significant results they don't think they could achieve.” - Ernie Svenson


Resources and Links
OpenAI https://openai.com/
ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/
Claude AI https://claude.ai/
Substack https://substack.com/
Seth Godin https://www.sethgodin.com/
Dan Kennedy https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankennedygkic/
The 80/20 Principle Newsletter https://www.the8020lawyer.com/


Connect with Ernie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernieattorney/
https://www.instagram.com/ernieattorney/
https://web.facebook.com/ErnieTheAttorney.net/
https://twitter.com/ernieattorney
https://ernietheattorney.net/


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Welcome to another episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! We're joined by Nathan Minns, the Founder & CEO of Green Light Improv. Join us as Nathan takes us on an incredible journey, sharing the improv advantage with entrepreneurs and employees alike.


Nathan offers a riveting narrative of personal discovery, from his auditions with an improv group to the inception of his own company. He highlights the transformative power of maintaining an experimental mindset and how it has influenced his entrepreneurial voyage. You'll gain insights into how he weaves improv principles into his workshops, effectively addressing participants' concerns and fostering growth.


Don't miss this golden opportunity to expand your knowledge. Tune in to this episode and discover how you can apply the improviser's mindset to overcome obstacles and achieve success.


Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series
00:00:49 Who is Nathan Minns
00:01:21 Journey to starting Green Light Improv
00:04:00 Growing up as a small entrepreneur
00:05:14 Trial and error process
00:06:41 How he started his business
00:08:44 Why he chose entrepreneurship
00:12:45 Having his parents’ support
00:15:16 Relationship with failure
00:19:07 Finding momentum in business
00:25:34 The sales process and building trust
00:27:53 Introducing improv in workshops
00:30:15 Improv for introverts
00:35:42 The concept of "yes and…"
00:38:31 Teaching the entrepreneurial mindset
00:39:51 Finding Nathan Minns
00:40:04 Final words of wisdom


Quotes
00:05:20 “I used my story as a way to exemplify that in entrepreneurship, it's very much a trial and error process.” - Nathan Minns
00:11:15 “There's nobody else that I can blame other than myself. So what that means is you end up figuring out ways to become the kind of worker that you want to be.” - Blake Chapman
00:11:54 “Just have an idea and do it. One day, it succeeds, but more often than not, these ideas aren't working. And that's fine.” - Nathan Minns
00:29:50 “I find that introducing others in the workshop, making it clear that they are not going to be put on the spot, and giving them a slow ramp into participating is helpful in getting everyone involved in the room.” - Nathan Minns
00:34:37 “When you mess up, all of the people that report to you are going to see that you are valuable just like any other person.” - Nathan Minns
00:40:20 “When we walk in a room, no matter where we're going, we can make the choice of how we'll show up in that room.”


Resources and Links
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJI3w1y-wTNZJRXxdnJK-HA


Connect with Nathan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/minns/
https://www.instagram.com/nathanminns/
https://nathanminns.com/


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Welcome to another episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing our guest, Bill G. Williams, aka Electric Bill, who is the mastermind behind The b4 Group. Join us as we dive into his journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, his passion for HR and people development, and the secrets to creating a thriving work culture.


Electric Bill discusses a wide range of topics related to personal and professional growth. From Bill's transition from the corporate world to starting his own business to his book "Electric Life," which focuses on emotional intelligence and energy management, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. He explores the power of the platinum rule, the importance of self-care, effective time-management strategies, and the lessons we can learn from failure.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from his wisdom and experience. Tune in to this episode and discover how to set big goals, develop a fearless mindset, and prioritize self-care!


Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series
00:01:37 Who is Bill Williams
00:04:18 Talking about childhood experiences
00:06:55 Transition to training and development
00:09:13 Leadership and taking risks
00:11:11 The Value of HR and Inclusion
00:13:08 Creating a thriving work culture
00:17:53 "Electric Life" by Bill Williams
00:19:32 The purpose of the book
00:20:52 Three-Part Key Takeaway
00:22:04 The journey of writing the book
00:25:25 Book Testimonials
00:26:13 The Platinum Rule
00:28:39 Choosing and releasing emotions
00:31:04 Present-mindedness and accepting control
00:32:29 From struggle to superpower
00:33:29 Self-care and personal goals
00:38:13 What he learned from failure
00:42:58 Taking care of oneself and self-care
00:46:13 Where to keep up with Bill


Quotes
00:05:48 “I want to make it a focus so that people can end the stigma around mental health and really get okay with not being okay and finding ways to get support.”
00:09:55 “Leadership is just about making things better all the time and influencing other people.”
00:14:33 “The vision of the company needs to be the purpose when it's delivered with excellence.”
00:26:43 “Do unto others as they would have done to them.”
00:30:05 “Don't give your power away to other people. You choose to select your own feelings.”
00:39:22 “Don't be afraid of failure, celebrate your failures. However, the only way to celebrate them is to learn from them.”


Resources and Links
Snore Lab https://www.snorelab.com/
Fitbit https://www.amazon.com/fitbit/s?k=fitbit
The b4 Group https://bfourgroup.com/
"Electric Life" by Bill Williams https://www.amazon.ca/Electric-Life-Microsteps-Attention-Brilliant/dp/177458171X
"Insight" by Dr. Tasha Eurich https://www.amazon.com/Insight-Surprising-Others-Ourselves-Answers/dp/0525573941
"Good to Great" by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996


Connect with Bill
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-g-williams-50b1781/
https://www.instagram.com/b4billgwilliams/
https://www.facebook.com/electricbillwilliams/
https://twitter.com/b4BillGWilliams
https://www.billgwilliams.com/


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Welcome to another episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Ali Daniel, a Subconscious and Somatic Coach from Punch Drunk Soul who shows her powerful approach to emotions, entrepreneurship, and more!


Ali explores the importance of work-life balance and taking control of your personal and professional life. She delves into the power of mindset work and emotional mastery, highlighting how these factors can greatly impact your success as an entrepreneur. Ali also sheds light on the challenges and scams that exist within the coaching industry, providing valuable insights for both aspiring and established coaches.


Whether you're seeking guidance on building your business or simply looking for inspiration to pursue your passions, this episode is a must-listen. Listen in!


Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series
00:02:59 Who is Ali Daniel
00:06:10 A business with a purpose
00:08:06 Ali's journey to entrepreneurship
00:11:09 Deciding to make a change in life
00:13:49 Finding meaning in sickness
00:16:32 Starting the coaching business
00:21:12 Trying on new coaching methods
00:22:56 Learning to process emotions
00:28:04 Knowing your why and finding support
00:31:45 The importance of a support system
00:35:34 The rise of the coaching industry
00:38:17 Ethics and value in coaching
00:43:17 The re-education of meditation
00:44:29 Utilizing open-eye meditation
00:47:35 Obstacles faced by coaches
00:51:19 How to scale as a coach
00:54:51 Where to connect with Ali
00:55:46 Ali's biggest piece of advice


Quotes
00:06:35 “You can't just start a business just because you want to be an entrepreneur. You really have to start a business that's truly aligned with your heart, your soul, your purpose.” - Ali Daniel
00:12:00 “I made a decision that I'm going to do whatever it takes to get better.” - Ali Daniel
00:16:36 “Mindset work is so powerful in the sense that it's all this conscious work around shifting your perspective and just seeing things in a different way” - Ali Daniel
00:33:08 “Whatever works for you, just try to find some support from people who have skin in the game.” - Ali Daniel
00:42:22 “It's far worse to do a bad thing efficiently than it is to do a good thing inefficiently.” - Blake Chapman
00:44:35 “Use meditation as a tool to help you become more observant and more aware of what you're thinking.” - Ali Daniel
00:56:06 “No matter where you're at on your journey, always come back to… ‘Is this feeling good for me? And if it's not, what would it look like if this were fun for me?’” - Ali Daniel


Resources and Links
Simon Sinek https://simonsinek.com/
USC (University of Southern California) https://www.usc.edu/
The Holiday https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Cameron-Diaz/dp/B000OBYLVO
Signature Program: Her Path to Freedom https://www.facebook.com/groups/HerPathToFreedom/


Connect with Ali
https://www.instagram.com/punchdrunksoul/
http://punchdrunksoul.com/


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Welcome to another episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! Our guest for today is Bob Hunter, CEO of Oxford Pierpont and My Business Credit, who shares his tips for success in business and credit management! Bob shares his inspiring journey of going from losing his job and going blind to becoming a successful entrepreneur.


Bob's passion for entrepreneurship shines through as he discusses the importance of discipline in achieving success. He shares how his challenges led him to start consulting and design services for small businesses. He also highlights the importance of capital and research in making informed decisions for your business. His future goals include building skyscraper farms and a sustainable building powered by renewable energy sources.


Tune in to this episode and gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, business development, and financing!


Key Takeaways
00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series
00:00:32 Who is Bob Hunter
00:02:05 Early entrepreneurial experiences
00:04:31 Finding passion and discipline
00:10:17 Bob's vision loss
00:11:23 Perspective on losing his job
00:12:24 Support during his transition
00:24:46 Adjusting to the pandemic
00:27:16 Learning from failure and resilience
00:30:19 Overcoming personal setbacks
00:32:17 Languages and communication styles
00:35:17 Post-pandemic experience
00:38:09 Setting lifetime goals
00:43:08 Importance of sustainable energy
00:44:20 Securing funding for projects
00:48:05 Financial knowledge and resources
00:53:50 Maintaining personal credit
00:54:35 Complexity of starting a business
00:55:22 Promoting My Business Credit


Quotes
00:04:54 “Genuinely think about the things you do when no one's asking you to do anything, and that's probably what you're going to be most successful at.” - Bob Hunter
00:12:17 “When things are happening to you, I guess what I'm saying is, try to see a way that you can turn that, lemon into lemonade, as people say.” - Bob Hunter
00:31:43 “I'm much quicker about getting over it and finding a way to turn it around.” - Bob Hunter
00:46:01 “We are capable of reaching a major destination that can make an impact or be aligned with our mission.” - Blake Chapman
00:54:58 “Take care of your personal credit.” - Bob Hunter


Resources and Links
Xfinity https://www.xfinity.com/
Wayfair https://www.wayfair.com/
ChatGPT https://openai.com/chatgpt
Loan Depot https://www.loandepot.com/
Oxford Highland Group https://oxfordhighland.com/
Wells Fargo Home Mortgages https://www.wellsfargo.com/mortgage/
Get 30 days of free access to the My Business Credit (MBC) course http://MyBusinessCredit.com/courses
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Connect with Bob
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbobhunter/
https://www.instagram.com/mrbobhunter/
https://oxfordpierpont.com/
https://oxfordstaffing.org/
https://mybusinesscredit.com/


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