Can I Pick Your Brain? Entrepreneur Business Podcast

This was one of my most enjoyable conversations I have had on my show. Jeremy Ryan Slate was considered dead by doctors but that didn’t stop him from creating a life of his own. Jeremy is the host of the ‘Create Your Own Life’ Show where he interviews other entrepreneurs to find out how they became successful in business and in life. Kinda like this show only not as good   He is also one of the most in shape people I know and you can see him bare his muscular body on Facebook if you are so inclined.   What you will learn: How muscle memory works in the world of business Working hard today so you can work less in the future The importance of seeing the ‘messages’ life sends you The importance of choosing the right friends How to build entrepreneurial muscles The power of building momentum How to deal with tough times How to stop making excuses     Interesting highlights: Jeremy had his head down toilets in school Jeremy shares how his mom becoming permanentl

Matt Shoup has an incredible story. He went from being $170,000 in debt and getting fired from his job to building a multimillion dollar business painting walls!   He then retired at the age of 34 and then decided to go into public speaking, writing and coaching. Matt is also a father of two and you wouldn’t want to mess with him because he is a Jiu Jitsu Ninja!   What you will learn: The importance of setting clear goals The importance of having a mentor The importance of staying motivated The importance of having the right mindset The importance of hanging around positive people Interesting highlights: Matt started his first business when he was 10 Matt went from $170,000 of debt to earning millions Why Matt left a $multi-million business to become a business coach   Matt’s #1 practical advice:  “Don't listen to the nay sayers”Tweet This Wanna pick Laura’s brain?  https://www.facebook.com/groups/canipickyourbrain (Join my exclusive FB group now)! Get in touch with Ma

Nathan Chan is the creator of Foundr a top rated digital magazine for young aspiring entrepreneurs. Some of the people Nathan has had featured include Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Tim Ferris, Arianna Huffington and Seth Godin among many others. He is also a fellow podcast host although I think my show is way better!   What you will learn: How to build trust for your brand How to build a subscription based business How to charge for content when there is so much free content out there Why recurring revenue is the way of the future How to connect with the most influencial people Interesting highlights: Nathan shares how he got an interview with Sir Richard Branson Nathan has a total of 1 Million followers a month Resources & Links: https://foundrmag.com/foundr-club/ (Founders Club) https://foundrmag.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-landing-interviews-with-influencers/?hvid=3hayaH (https://foundrmag.com/GetInterviews) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3MrwYPRB-I (Eben Pagan ) Get

  Laura Roeder is the founder of MeetEdgar – a social media scheduling tool that has helped thousands of people and has generated over $3.2 million in revenue this year with no funding and no free version! Laura has been featured in too many places for me to mention in this short introduction but I will say that she was asked by president Obama to speak at the White House. Which I’m pretty sure trumps any other place I have mentioned before on this show!   What you will learn: Why you shouldn’t offer a free trial Are you born an entrepreneur How to avoid time wasters How to grow your email list How to gain the most exposure from your social media content How to gain more clients from social media platforms How to build a subscription based business Interesting highlights: MeetEdgar reached $1Million within her first year of business MeetEdgar has done $3.2 million of revenue  this year Laura grew her business with zero funding MeetEdgar has never offered a free trial

My guest in this episode was an air force pilot for 9 years and then built and grew a franchise vending machine business to over $12 Million in sales with just $100 in his pocket! Matt Miller is the founder of School Spirit Vending a franchise vending machine business selling stickers. Matt’s company  is helping 1000’s of schools across the country raise money, while providing a profitable business opportunity for those seeking personal freedom and added financial security.   What you will learn: How to create systems so you can scale your business How to know when its the right time to quit your job How to get creative when your’e on a tight budget The first thing you need to do before you decide to franchise How to motivate your children to earn money Interesting highlights: Matt started his vending machine business with just $100 in his pocket Matt went from selling gum balls to stickers Matt now has several thousand vending machines across the US Matt has sold 32 Million

In this solo episode I talk about the power of networking and share 6 steps to building a successful network.   “Your Network is your Networth”Tweet This Resources & Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/canipickyourbrain/ (My New Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/canipickyourbrain/ (JOIN NOW IF YOU WANT TO GROW YOUR NETWORK!)   Thank You for Listening! I would like to personally thank you for listening to my podcast.  If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others. Just click on the social buttons below. Also, if youhttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/can-i-pick-your-brain/id1076916148?mt=2 ( leave a review for my podcast on iTunes), you would be joining me on my mission to help as many people as I can become really successful. And finally if you haven’t already subscribed https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/can-i-pick-your-brain/id1076916148?mt=2 (please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes), so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes liv

My guest today has gone from living on food stamps to living like a rockstar! Aaron Janx went from working as an errand boy to becoming the top sales guy in a fortune 500 company and then went on to building himself a property investment portfolio and then went broke. In this episode he talks about how he had lunch with Zig Ziglar, one of the most famous sales trainers of his time, and learnt that attitude is the #1 reason you are rich or poor. Aaron also shares what it takes to be a super saleman (even if you are an introvert)  and why knowing how to sell is the #1 skill a person needs to have in order to be successful in business.   What you will learn: Why your attitude is the #1 reason you are either rich or poor How to sell anything to anyone (even if you are an introvert) How to get out of a negative mindset How to use ‘framing’ to influence others Interesting highlights: Aaron had lunch with the king of sales Zig Ziglar Aaron went from errand boy to regional director o

My guest today has lived in 30 countries (he’s only 35!)  and only pays rent 3 months out of the year! Adam Costa is the founder of KeepInspiring.me – an online destination that aims at providing visitors with inspiring content covering topics like Productivity, Health, Growth and Success. The website currently has over 1.5 million visitors per month. He has advised over 50 companies from startups to fortune 500’s and talks about how you can 10x your income. He also shares with us how he manages to save over $100,000 a year by travelling.   What you will learn: How to travel the world or do what you want where you want How to get a $100,000 tax write off each year How you can 10x your income How to avoid distractions and become 10x more productive How simply changing words you use can change your level of success Interesting highlights: Adam has lived in 30 countries Adam shared how he saves $100,000 a year by travelling Adam only pays rent 3 months out of the year I ta

Guess who gave Lady Gaga her first ever TV interview? …  I had no idea either until I found out that it was the very man I am going to be brain picking in this episode! Today I’ll be picking the brain of entertainment branding expert Louie La Vella Louie was a former music TV host, interviewing hundreds of a-list celebrities and has now become an entertainment branding expert. He’s responsible for turning dead venues into packed venues, slow ticket sales into sold out shows, independent musicians into major-label-ass-kicking brands.   Louie has helped his clients grow their following from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands! And what’s really exciting is that he has now taken his branding experience in the entertainment industry and is applying it to many other businesses.   What you will learn: How to build a network that will open unlimited doors for you How to create an awesome  brand that people trust and follow How to forge lasting relationships that will last a lifetime Why busi

Have you wondered how you can use Instagram to grow your business? The truth is I had no idea what Instagram was until my wife started taking millions of pictures and doing weird things like adding filters and hashtags to them! In fact I blame Instagram for stealing my wife from me and my children! However after some time I started using it myself as it seemed like a way to build an audience and gain brand awareness. In all honesty I’m still very confused and so I thought it would be a great idea to get someone on my show who could explain the mystery of it all once and for all and who could be better than the Instagram ‘Expert’ Sue B Zimmerman!   What you will learn: How you can make money doing what you love Why Sue decided to become an Instagram ‘Expert’ What’s with the naked pictures on Instagram How to #hashtag your way to success How to make money using Instagram What kind of images you should be posting on Instagram Should you have a separate personal/Busin

When I asked my guest today how old she was she said "I'm 8" Nadia Finer has an interesting characteristic that would hold most people back from succeeding in life and business yet she has faced her adversities and isn't afraid to conquer her fears head on. Her mission through her online membership groups, podcast and one to one coaching is to help women with little voices become proud, confident and successful business owners. Nadia is the host of a podcast called Little Voices, Big Business.     What you will learn: How you can turn handicaps into opportunities Why it's important not to take things too personal in business  Nadia built several failed businesses out of anger Why it's so important to learn how to listen The struggles of working from home Interesting highlights: Nadia was told she should be a cartoon character Nadia had her 7 year old son on her podcast how Nadia was screwed over by her business partner Find out how I found out that Nadia straightened her hair 6 y

My guest today started his first business at the young age of Seven! Richard Smullen must be one of those guys that doesn’t sleep because he runs a global private equity investment fund, a leading online video and attention measurement platform and a revolutionary messaging app company all at the same time! One of his previous businesses was acquired by a Nasdaq listed company. And his latest venture called Pypestream is looking to radically change the way businesses and consumers interact . In fact CNN calls it the call centre of the future! Pypestream launched this past December and has already amassed more than 12,000 clients in 65 countries!     What you will learn: Why Richard went from running a successful business to work for someone else Why you should offer your employees an equity stake in your company How to go from business idea to your first 100 clients Why the world of customer service is radically changing How Richard is competing with Facebook Interesting highlights:

My guest today sells something that makes my heart beat fast and my mouth drool ... No it’s not what you think! Oren Abadi is the CEO of a http://abadimotors.com/ (luxury car dealership) called Abadi Motors selling Porsches, Bentleys, and Rolls Royces among other head turning beautiful pieces of metal But Oren wasn’t always a car connoisseur, in fact he started his career selling shoes. His company reported sales last year of $36 million. And his mission today is to radically change the car buying experience.   What you will learn: How Oren took a shoe company from $7 million to $47 million Why Oren left a salary of $250,000 a year cash Why leaving a stable job to start a business is not always the best option Why some people can't work with family How to create an incredible customer experience How to get people to buy from you and not your competitors Interesting highlights: Oren started working at the ripe age of 10 Oren's car dealership did $36 million in sales in 2015 Oren sells m

My guest today was in an emergency crash landing and now talks about killing stupid rules. Lisa Bodell is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, teacher and globally recognized leader and pioneer in the field of futuring and innovation. Lisa also is the founder and CEO of futurethink, which enables organizations to embrace change and become world-class innovators. Her book ‘Start an innovation revolution’ was, named one of the Best Business Books of 2012 by booz&co. She has appeared on FOX News, and in publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, Crain’s, Business Week, The New York Times, WIRED, Investor’s Business Daily, Harvard Business Review, and The Futurist   What you will learn: How to cut the crap and get down to the meat How to get over your fear of change Why meetings and email are toxic Why stupid rules need to be broken Why Less is MORE Interesting highlights: Lisa started her first business venture at the age of 11 selling rocks Lisa was in an emergency crash landing on

My guest today is a serial entrepreneur who has started not one but .. five multi-million dollar businesses from scratch! Jay Baer is the founder of Convince & Convert and adviser to more than 700 companies, including Caterpillar, Nike, The United Nations and 32 of the FORTUNE 500 Jay is also the host of the social pros podcast which was named the best marketing podcast of 2015 He is also a New York Times best-selling author of five books and has been named “The world’s most retweeted person by digital marketers.   What you will learn: How Jay has been able to accomplish so much Why it’s crucial to create consistent content How to become more successful with long term thinking How to build a huge network that you can leverage from Why you should focus on customer service BEFORE marketing How to keep your customers happy Interesting highlights: Jay produces 6 podcast, 4 emails and 12 blog posts a week Jay shares about a project that failed and what he learned from it I ask Jay a

Have you ever woken up and just felt like you wanted to throw your covers over your head instead of facing the world? In this very short solo episode I talk about how I get through tough times.  

Remember how much you loved bedtime stories? In this episode I pick the brain of Brand Storyteller, Park Howell. We discuss how telling engaging stories can help you grow your business and increase brand loyalty. Park was named Advertising Person of the Year in 2010 by the American Advertising Federation and his agency has been recognized among the Top 10 Impactful Companies in Arizona He is also the host of a podcast called The Business of Story   What you will learn: How stories can help you gain more clients and grow your business Getting your brand to stand out by sharing your story Learn the 10 steps to creating a powerful brand story How to avoid your business becoming a commodity How to perfectly position your company in the marketplace How to get your followers to get involved in your brand story How to dramatically increase brand loyalty Interesting highlights: Park takes me through the 10 step leadership journey I mention two people I want to see die   Park’s #

My guest today went from being totally broke to earning $500,000 in just 2 years! In this episode I had the pleasure of picking the brain of Jenn Scalia Jenn is the no-bs, go-to business mentor and visibility strategist who turns online business wallflowers into badass, brazen business babes who shine. If you want to learn how to earn massive passive income from membership courses then you must listen to this interview!   What you will learn: Why I blocked my own uncle on Facebook Why it’s crucial that you have a mentor Why having the right mindset is more important than skill Getting over the ‘under-earners’ mindset How to create passive income from membership Jenn shares the exact steps she takes to earning passive income Interesting highlights: Jenn went from broke to earning 5 figures a month in just a year Jenn shares that divorce was the best business decision she ever made Jenn now earns in one month what she used to earn in a whole year Jenn spends just 3 hour

My guest today built his first computer when he was just 7 years old (before the days of  internet and YouTube)! He also created one of the first ever apps (on a NOKIA phone!) Oren Barzilai was previously the co-founder of a company called Tapingo a mobile food ordering app for the busy world. He is now the Founder of Start A Fire – a revolutionary online tool that helps you Grow and expand your audience by recommending your content within any link you share. His company has been featured in Forbes as one of 24 Israeli Companies You Should Follow   What you will learn: Why  it’s so important to do something you are passionate about Is university a waste of time Why timing is everything The importance of choosing the right target market for your product The 1st question you should ask yourself when starting a business 40% of traffic to most websites is coming from social media How to execute well and build a great team Interesting highlights: Oren started building computers and wrote

Rich Brooks is the Founder of ‘Agent of Change’ a digital marketing conference focusing on Search, Social and Mobile. He is also the president of a company called Flyte New Media, a web design and marketing agency which he started in his living room Rich is a featured tech expert on a CNBC news program, an expert blogger for fastcompany.com and a regular contributor for the world’s second most popular blog, Social Media Marketing. And in another life he enjoys killing zombies on the beach dressed in a spiderman costume.   What you will learn: Why Google is not your friend Is SEO dead? How to get the most out of your day How to manage your time on social media platforms Should you outsource your social media management Email Marketing VS Social Media Marketing Interesting highlights: Rich discusses why email marketing is way more powerful than social   Rich’s #1 practical advice:  “Tweets disappear but emails get read”Tweet This Resources & Links: MOZ.com http://www.