The Millionaire Mile

Joe Simon

If you ever wondered what it's like to be in the shoes of some of the most successful entrepreneurs out there today, look no further. Each episode, your host, Joe Simon, takes short walks with some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the game today. These inspiring leaders have successfully crossed the coveted seven figure mark in their businesses. These candid, insightful conversations will inspire you to look at your business AND look at your life from a new perspective and and get it to the next level. So put on your walking shoes and let's skyrocket that success together!

Episodes

  1. 10/25/2024

    9: From Journaling to Action: Steps to Create Lasting Success

    In this episode of The Millionaire Mile, Joe Simon dives into the true meaning of success and how to achieve it. He shares personal insights on defining your vision, building a self-managed business, and mastering your time.  You’ll learn how journaling, personal growth, and surrounding yourself with the right people can unlock the next level in your personal and professional life. Tune in for practical strategies to cut distractions, optimize your day, and take action toward the success you envision. What We Covered02:08 The Power of Pen to Paper 04:10 Importance of Having the Right People 06:13 Mastering Time and Structuring Your Day 08:14 Blocking Out Distractions 10:16 Social Media Challenges and Accountability 12:18 Personal Growth and Sharing Knowledge 13:32 Conclusion and Invitation to Connect Memorable Quotes“Once you can define success, the game changes”"The power of just sitting pen to paper, your brain will start expanding and start thinking of opportunities and capabilities."“If you're not being sold to, they're studying. Why don't we just flip the script? Why don't we study them? Why don't we sell to them?”Resources 1. “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle 2. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear 3. “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey 4. “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck 5. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie 6. “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz 7. “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson 8. “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill 9. “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho 10. “Daring Greatly” by Brené Brown 11. “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale 12. “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth 13. “You Are a Badass” by Jen Sincero 14. a...

    9: From Journaling to Action: Steps to Create Lasting Success
  2. 10/10/2024

    7: From Introvert to Master Networker: The Surprising Strategies That Build Real Connections

    In this solo episode of "The Millionaire Mile," host Joe Simon delves into the art of networking, sharing personal anecdotes and strategies to ease the anxiety often associated with it. Within the episode he emphasizes the "give to get" philosophy, encouraging listeners to focus on what they can offer rather than what they can gain from networking events. He recounts experiences from masterminds and events, highlighting the importance of standing out and building genuine connections. This episode offers practical insights for entrepreneurs looking to enhance their networking skills and expand their professional circles. What We Covered01:01 The Power of Networking at Masterminds 03:02 Strategic Networking with Diverse Teams 05:13 Strategic Networking Tactics 06:35 Genius Event Strategy 08:17 Networking with Niche Professionals 09:48 Networking Through Public Speaking Memorable Quotes"If you change your focus from what you can get from the event to what you can give, you're more likely to make more contacts, you're more likely to reduce your anxiety levels, you're more likely to get a better result"“If you want to accelerate your networking event, your efforts, don't just attend the event, speak at the event""Networking is really about the give together. Attending events is critical to staying connected with your industry."Connect with JoeTurn Around Media - https://aturnmedia.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoesimon/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_joe_simon/ 🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

    7: From Introvert to Master Networker: The Surprising Strategies That Build Real Connections
  3. 08/21/2024

    6: Smart Money Moves: Financial Wisdom For Young Entrepreneurs With Gabriel Chapman

    In this episode of "The Millionaire Mile," host Joe Simon reconnects with tech entrepreneur Gabriel Chapman. Gabriel shares his journey from tech startups to a successful business in the tax credit space. He offers valuable advice for young professionals on smart money management and the potential of acquisition entrepreneurship.  Together, they cover the challenges and adaptability required in business, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's strengths and partnering with complementary skill sets.  Tune in for insights on navigating early career decisions and future plans in the entrepreneurial world. What We Covered02:06 - Gabriel Chapman's Background 04:25 - Acquisition Entrepreneurship 04:59 - Fear Of Buying A Business 06:07 - Adaption Is A Necessity  08:48 - Importance Of Kolbe Test Memorable Quotes"Be smart with your money. Don't blow your cash on stupid crap. Youth is wasted on the young, so don't be that young person."“Learn about yourself and what you're good at and what you love. Don't just chase money. If you hate what you're doing, you're not going to succeed or be happy.""Be willing to change. Be willing to cannibalize your own market. Be willing to ditch your own plan for a better plan if it's not working or if you see a better opportunity in the market."Resources MentionedKolbe Test - https://www.kolbe.com/what-is-a-personality-test/  DISC Personality Test - https://blossomup.co/quiz/personality-types/ Connect with Gabriel ChapmanWebsite - https://www.eliteresourceconsulting.com  Instagram - https://instagram.com/eliteresourceconsulting LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielchapman/ Connect with JoeTurn Around Media - https://aturnmedia.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoesimon/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_joe_simon/ 🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

    6: Smart Money Moves: Financial Wisdom For Young Entrepreneurs With Gabriel Chapman
  4. 08/21/2024

    5: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs And Finding Your True Calling With Prince EA

    In this episode of "The Millionaire Mile," host Joe Simon walks with Prince EA, a renowned content creator, filmmaker, and spoken word artist from St. Louis, Missouri. Prince shares his transformative journey from a struggling hip-hop artist, performing with big names like Ludacris and DJ Khaled, to finding his true calling in spoken word and poetry.  He discusses the importance of living authentically, the power of Memento Mori, and his latest projects, including his gratitude journal “3x Happier Journal” and his membership called “Life Youniversity”. Prince offers actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on achieving success and personal growth.  Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages you to reflect on your own path and potential. What We Covered03:30 Prince EA's Journey 02:42 Being A Life Optometrist 04:05 Pivoting In Your Career 05:42 Death As A Motivator 06:22 Rule Of One Hundred 07:22 Gratitude Journal And Life Youniversity 08:40 Self-improvement Advice Memorable Quotes"Look from the end. See yourself as a 98-year-old person and ask yourself, if you could talk to that version of you now, would you continue to do the things that you're doing today?""Death has always been a motivator. I think death is the best life hack. The Greeks, the Stoics, they have Memento Mori—remember that you will die. For me, it's always been a motivator to know that I don't know when my last breath is going to be, and I don't want to waste it on something that's not true to who I am.""Write one hundred things down that you want to achieve, have, or experience in your life. Then cut that into fifty, then twenty, then ten, five, and finally three. Those top three—focus on pushing the needle forward in those areas."Episode Resources3x Happier Journal by Prince EA - https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/3xhappierjournal Life Youniversity Membership - https://purpose.lifeyouniversity.com/home?el=instagram  I Sued the School System - https://youtu.be/dqTTojTija8?si=28T6R4G-HSDRdW8n  Climate Change  - https://youtu.be/eRLJscAlk1M?si=eBqR97dWZsal9Qp4 Connect with Prince EAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/prince_ea/  Twitter - https://x.com/princeea  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@PrinceEa  Website - https://www.dopaminedrip.co/ Connect with JoeTurn Around Media - https://aturnmedia.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoesimon/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_joe_simon/ 🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

    5: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs And Finding Your True Calling With Prince EA
  5. 08/13/2024

    4: From Sailing the Seas to Steering a Million-Dollar Business with Paul Adamson

    In this episode of "Millionaire Mile," host Joe Simon takes a walk with Paul Adamson, a former professional sailor turned entrepreneur. Paul shares his journey from navigating the seas to steering a yacht manufacturing company out of bankruptcy. He discusses the importance of reinvention, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the mindset needed to overcome adversity. Paul emphasizes the value of having a clear vision, understanding your "why," and taking massive action. This candid conversation offers valuable insights for anyone looking to elevate their business and personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and transformation. What We Covered6:12 Adapting to Changes in Business 9:15 Transitioning Business Strategies to Dentistry 11:31 Stories about successful millionaires Memorable Quotes"Our mind is the same thing in terms of what's going to build a muscle in a gym. It's the repetition of building and actually pushing resistance. We've got to push resistance, that adversity, that challenge, all of those things which force us to grow as individuals.""One belief or mantra that I picked up as a teenager and never forgot is that there's nothing worse than looking back at the end of your life and thinking, 'Why didn't I do that?' I don't want to ever have that regret. I want to look back and say, 'Look what we did here. Look what we created.'""The darkest time of the night is actually just before dawn. The key is knowing that as time goes on, dawn will come. Even at that lowest point, you might not like it, but you can learn from it and grow. It takes the sting out, and you can move forward."Connect with PaulWebsite - https://www.pauladamson.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pauladamsonuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sunshinestyles LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-adamson Connect with JoeTurn Around Media - https://aturnmedia.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoesimon/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_joe_simon/ 🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

    4: From Sailing the Seas to Steering a Million-Dollar Business with Paul Adamson
  6. 07/22/2024

    3: From Vietnam Refugee to Informed Investor: Tulinh Tran's Path to Financial Mastery

    In this episode of "The Millionaire Mile," host Joe Simon sits down with Tulinh Tran, a former Vietnam refugee turned successful investor. Tulinh shares her inspiring journey from earning $18,000 a year as a social worker to mastering the stock market through self-education. She introduces her unique "intuitive investing" framework, designed to help individuals leverage their life experiences and instincts to make smart investment choices. Tulinh also offers practical advice for beginners, emphasizing the importance of understanding risk tolerance, investment timelines, and personal expertise. Tune in to learn how to build your financial muscle and take control of your financial future. What We Covered02:19: Tulinh's Early Career and Transition to Investing 03:17: Introduction to Intuitive Investing 04:31: Basics of Starting in the Investment World 05:47: Advice on Learning About the Stock Market 07:01: Identifying Promising Stocks Early 08:13: Common Mistakes in Stock Investing 09:03: Balancing Fear and Greed in Investing 09:48: Tulinh's Personal Journey to Learning About the Stock Market 10:28: Overcoming Financial Challenges and Betting on Yourself 10:57: Where to Find and Follow Tulinh Memorable Quotes"We were refugees from post-Vietnam war Vietnam. I started out as a social worker with the Salvation Army, making $18,000 a year before taxes in New York City. I wanted that New York City apartment, so I taught myself stock market investing.""What I teach is a framework called intuitive investing. It helps people funnel their life experiences and instincts into investment ideas, especially those who are afraid to take risks or don't know where to start.""You will always ping pong between two emotions: fear and greed. You have to check yourself constantly. If you can remain towards the middle, you can start to implement and follow your own rule of buying low and selling high."Connect with TulinhInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tulinhisbuilding Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tilo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tulinh Connect with JoeTurn Around Media - https://aturnmedia.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoesimon/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_joe_simon/ 🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

    3: From Vietnam Refugee to Informed Investor: Tulinh Tran's Path to Financial Mastery
  7. 07/22/2024

    2: The Broadway Blueprint: Ken Davenport’s Guide to Theatrical Success

    In this episode of The Millionaire Mile, host Joe Simon chats with Broadway producer Ken Davenport. Ken shares his journey from aspiring actor to successful Broadway producer, likening the production of a Broadway show to running a startup. He discusses the financial challenges and rewards of the theater industry, comparing it to venture capital and private equity. Ken also offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration. He reflects on the impact of the pandemic on Broadway and how it has shaped his approach to overcoming obstacles and demonstrated his ability to successfully make it through a pandemic. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the business side of Broadway and entrepreneurial resilience. What We Covered00:03:28: The Business Side of Broadway 00:04:30: High Risk and High Reward in Broadway Productions 00:05:00: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 00:06:01: Transition from Acting to Producing 00:07:33: Challenges During the Pandemic 00:08:34: Maintaining Investor Engagement 00:09:36: Overcoming Challenges in Theater Production 00:10:06: Dealing with Setbacks and Failures 00:11:08: Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 00:12:08: Importance of Community and Networking Memorable Quotes"Broadway shows are businesses. They're medium-sized businesses. They can be anywhere from a play costing $4 million to a big musical costing $25 million to get going. But they are just like any other business out there.""The best thing is that theater is supporting the arts. Without investors, the arts don't happen. I believe the world is a better place if there's more theater in it.""Find your tribe and get into it and succeed and fail with those people. The thing that I never did, that I learned from my father, was to put myself in communities of people.Connect with KenWebsite - https://www.kendavenport.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/kendavenport LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendavenport/ Connect with JoeTurn Around Media - https://aturnmedia.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoesimon/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_joe_simon/ 🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

    2: The Broadway Blueprint: Ken Davenport’s Guide to Theatrical Success
  8. 06/25/2024

    1: Sunshine Chapman's Advice for Aspiring Millionaires: Act Now, Give First

    On this Millionaire walk, Joe Simon chats with Sunshine Chapman, a seasoned marketer and strategist who rapidly scaled her startup to $30 million. Sunshine shares her journey of starting a business based on a temporary tax credit, emphasizing the importance of swift action, leveraging marketing tools, and building a dedicated team willing to work on future commissions. She discusses the challenges of running a time-bound business and her strategies for transitioning to new ventures as opportunities evolve. The conversation also touches on resilience, the power of networking, and the importance of giving before receiving, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to reach their first million. What We Covered00:01:03 - Sunshine's Background and Introduction 00:02:50 - Starting a Company from Scratch 00:04:15 - Strategies for Initial Growth and Sales 00:05:30 - Building a Team on Future Commissions 00:06:16 - Importance of Taking Action and Initial Marketing Steps Memorable QuotesRapid Business Growth: "We had to create a team who made a nationwide campaign and helped thousands of business owners with a tax credit."Starting with Zero Capital: "It started with me getting the idea, creating a website, Facebook ads and videos, and starting within a 24 hour period... I had a business up and running and getting leads."Recruiting on Faith: "We had to really inspire people to get them to believe in what we were doing to work for us basically for free while waiting to see if they would get paid in the future."Resilience as a Superpower: "I would say that resilience is my superpower. Having been through some incredible personal crises... when something goes wrong with the business, it's just not that big a deal."Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: "Just go for it. And another piece of thing that I always go by in my life is to help people before you need them."Connect with SunshineWebsite - https://www.eliteresourceconsulting.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/eliteresourceconsulting Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sunshinestyles LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunshinejchapman Connect with JoeTurn Around Media - https://aturnmedia.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoesimon/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_joe_simon/ 🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

    1: Sunshine Chapman's Advice for Aspiring Millionaires: Act Now, Give First

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If you ever wondered what it's like to be in the shoes of some of the most successful entrepreneurs out there today, look no further. Each episode, your host, Joe Simon, takes short walks with some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the game today. These inspiring leaders have successfully crossed the coveted seven figure mark in their businesses. These candid, insightful conversations will inspire you to look at your business AND look at your life from a new perspective and and get it to the next level. So put on your walking shoes and let's skyrocket that success together!