Focus The Fire

Focus the Fire 005 - The art of being an "also-preneur" Choose a side hustle where the timing doesn't conflict with your main career. Who do you want to help? Describe Angie.  How many people do you want to help? Why do you really want to do this? Money, time, freedom, autonomy Discipline. The minute you're not on someone else's clock, then you are immediately on yours. Make every second count.  How much is your time worth? Per hour? You want to make $X each month. Ok. So how much money should your efforts be generating each hour.  Learn to say No politely, without regret.  4 questions to filter your time: 1. What will I learn 2. What will I earn 3. How will I grow 4. Who will I help? Automate processes where possible Use the weekend to plan your weekday moves Be a constant learner. Education for results is crucial.  Decide whether you want this to be a permanent side hustle or scale to a full time business, but keep this private until the time is right. How can you leverage one for the other? Transf

Focus the Fire 004 - Let’s talk about your in-side hustle!   Many people believe you have to choose between being an entrepreneur or working for someone else. What if we could teach you how to do both? This episode is not about a side hustle. Let's talk about your in-side hustle!    Your current career is the perfect time to practice being an entrepreneur without all the risks Adjust your mindset from poverty to plenty If you’re working for your job, make sure it’s working for you Take ownership of your area View your job as research, development or funding for your passion Take pride in your work and inspire others to do the same Pretend the rise or fall of the organization depends on you    Put some rocket fuel in your career, grow faster, make deeper connections and more money.   For more information visit focusthefire.com and join the community list to get fire in your inbox.   Facebook|Instagram|Twitter: @focusthefire (show) or @dalanv (host)

Focus the Fire 003 - Rising to the Top   Become a technical expert Build relationships and social capital Solve big problems Be a well versus a cup You can’t expect big returns if your waiting in line with a tiny cup Request feedback and embrace criticism Demonstrate the ability to manage people   Put some rocket fuel in your career, grow faster, make deeper connections and more money.   For more information visit focusthefire.com and join the community list to get fire in your inbox.   Facebook|Instagram|Twitter: @focusthefire (show) or @dalanv (host)

Focus the Fire 002 - Be Unforgettable Prepare to get fired!…or better yet, replaced.  If you to want grow, become a legend! In this episode we teach you how to make being around you an amazing experience that people will remember, and want to repeat. Forget being the best. Become a legend where you are and move on the the next level of success. Develop a deep understanding of who you are and what you believe  Have a genuine desire to add value to the people and places you encounter Spend time understanding people’s pain points Try to solve big problems Do simple things that are uncommon Eye contact Pause before responding Keep your word Unforgettable vs. Irreplaceable   Put some rocket fuel in your career, grow faster, make deeper connections and more money. For more information visit focusthefire.com and join the community list to get fire in your inbox.   Facebook|Instagram|Twitter: @focusthefire (show) or @dalanv (host)

Focus The Fire - Episode 1   Introduction episode covering the following points: What is this show about? PODCAST teaching young professionals how to transform from average employee to amazing leader! Who is your host? My story? Frequency of the show Why create THIS show? Who should listen to this show? For more information visit focusthefire.com and join the community list to get fire in your inbox. Facebook|Instagram|Twitter: @focusthefire (show) or @dalanv (host)