Synopsis
The Do Dope Sh*t podcast exemplifies the power of conversation, covering the topics of mindset, business, entrepreneurship, education and having a dope life and doing dope things. The stories told are from great people from all walks of life, to inspire listeners and eliminate all potential excuses. Perspectives shared aim to empower all to live without limitations and work towards their dreams. DDS offers a relatable means of motivation from people who are leveraging opportunities and building from their passions to pursue greatness. I aim to inspire everyone to be a doer and reach for more.
Episodes
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Busy vs. Productive
14/09/2018 Duration: 04minMany people spend their time constantly doing things and confuse this with using their time productively. Often times people are really just busy and it comes down to understanding the difference to make this positive shift in your life. Assess yourself. Are you busy, or are you productive? Achieving the latter will have a huge positive impact on your life.Video format: youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: @b_snizz
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Brandon Beavis: Investing made fun
07/09/2018 Duration: 42minBrandon is a YouTuber who focuses his content around the topic of investing. He presents these seemingly dry concepts in a fun, light hearted and entertaining way that encourages anyone who watches to get started. He takes the intimidation out of investing by using his extensive knowledge and likeable charm to make great, easy to watch content. Super informative stuff and I highly recommend you all to check out his videos. You will absolutely learn something.Brandon's Instagram: @brandonbeavisBrandon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brandonbeavisinvestingMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: b_snizz
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Jon Katz: From idea to product
30/08/2018 Duration: 01h09minJon is the founder of Blendi, a portable blender bottle that is like nothing on the market. Starting this project as a freshman in college, he walks through his whole story from idea to actual product and every challenge he overcame along the way. Jon's story is one that any young entrepreneur can learn from and I encourage you to reach out to him if you have any questions or to let him know you took something of value from his story. All of his social media handles as well as mine can be found below. Be sure to subscribe to both of our YouTube channels to follow along with our video challenge! Jon's Instagram: @jonkatz96Blendi's Instagram: @blendiblenderJon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzwXHrCpNHhcWTz-E0Vl6QMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: b_snizz
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Reach Out Challenge
24/08/2018 Duration: 03minThis weeks talk it out comes to you in the way of a challenge. Far too often we forget to maintain relationships and let others know we value them, and it can lead to fizzling relationships. A simple message can go a long way in maintaining a friendship and brightening up someone's day, while only taking a minute to do. Take on the Reach Out Challenge and let me know how it goes. Cheers!My Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: @b_snizz
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Musa Sulejmani: Turning up the Volume
17/08/2018 Duration: 35minMusa is the Founder & CEO of Volume Apps and Technologies. Musa and his team bootstrapped Volume to reach a level of 1 million in annual revenue in only 8 months’ time. He has been hustling his whole life, starting businesses and making things happen. His first business sold potatoes with Kanye West lyrics on them and he now runs a tech company that helps create apps that thousands of people use every single day. Musa’s Instagram: @musa_sulejmaniMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: @b_snizz
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You are wired to fail
10/08/2018 Duration: 08minWe as humans are creatures of habit and instinct. This was great for us thousands of years ago, but not so much now. We still react to fear the same way and often times it keeps us from doing what we want. Understanding this is a powerful tool that can be used to overcome fear and achieve goals.Video format found on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavitt
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Cody Wanner: Be a Doer
03/08/2018 Duration: 31minCody is a daily vlogger who promotes positivity and productivity every single day in his vlogs that he publishes to YouTube. He was recently just featured on Peter McKinnon’s channel and since then his content has been blowing up. Cody is the creator of the #nosmallcreator movement that promotes the importance of empowering any sort of creator, as impact is more important than numbers. His content is consistently inspiring and Cody is just someone you want to root for because you know he’d do the same for you. Be sure to subscribe to his channel and follow him on Instagram.Cody’s YouTube: R Cody WannerCody’s Instagram: @codywannerCody’s twitter: @codywannerMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: @b_snizz
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Adversity is Inevitable
27/07/2018 Duration: 08minIn this instalment of Talk It Out, I discuss the inevitability of adversity. Wherever you go, whatever you do, adversity will be present. It is up to you to decide what is truly important to you and what is worth enduring these challenges. Don't let adversity be what makes you quit, keep pushing forward and be the best you can be.Video format can found on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavitt
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Mikey Taylor: Dream Strategically
20/07/2018 Duration: 35minMikey is a former pro skater turned entrepreneur, who is currently killing it with multiple projects. We discuss his skate career as well as his transition from skate to life after his first love. He stresses the importance of knowing yourself when deciding what to pursue. Currently focusing on the Avni Intelligence, and his real estate company Commune Capital, he has discovered his new passion and applies the same mindset that made him successful in skating.Mikey's Instagram: @mikeytaylorAvni Intelligence: @avniintelligenceCommune Capital: @communecapitalMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: b_snizz
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Support Those Around You.
12/07/2018 Duration: 07minSo often we throw our time, money, support and attention to celebrities we don’t even know but don’t support the people in our own lives when they pursue a dream. Be the first person to support those close to you in whatever way possible. Video format can be found on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavitt
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Natalie Riso: Keep Figuring It Out
06/07/2018 Duration: 45minNatalie is a recent graduate from USC and is a social media influencer with over 300,000 followers. LinkedIn is her major platform, with the largest following and where she shares the most content. Yes, a LinkedIn influencer is a thing. Natalie shares interesting and educational content and interacts with her huge following through the platform. Natalie's Instagram: @nat_risoMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: @b_snizz
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Always Bring The Best You.
28/06/2018 Duration: 15minIn the first ever instalment of Talk it Out, Sunny Nakra and I discuss the importance of putting your best foot forward and bringing the best you to every situation. Video format can be found on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavitt
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Manu “Swish” Goswami: Hustle Early & Often
22/06/2018 Duration: 51minSwish has a resume that will make you reevaluate your life choices. His list of accomplishments is long and extremely impressive. Winner of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20, Linkedin Youth Editor, TEDx Speaker and serial entrepreneur, are just a few of the great things Manu has accomplished at 21. He is currently working on his startup Trufan, that looks to change the way brand and influencers interact with there fans. Swish is someone you are going to want to keep tabs on so be sure to connect with him on social media.Swish's Instagram: @goswishSwish's Twitter: @goswishMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: @b_snizz
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In Loving Memory of Luke Zupan
11/06/2018 Duration: 31minIn this episode we sit down and discuss the amazing person that was Luke Zupan. Hayden and I reminisce on the many great stories Luke provided as well as the incredible qualities he brought forward everyday. On his birthday we celebrate his memory as he was always doing great things for himself and others. RIPVideo format can be found on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavitt
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Avi Grondin: The Value of Automation
08/06/2018 Duration: 01h20minAvi is the owner of Variance Marketing and former owner of Vinicci Valet. We discuss the challenges involved in scoring major clients at such a young age, and how he achieved all of this while attending University. He speaks to the value and importance of automation in business, to allow yourself to be successful. Avi is a true hustler and someone destined for continued success and innovation.Avi's Instagram: @avigrondinVarience's Instagram: @variance_marketingMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: b_snizz
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Nick Singh: Conquering Fear and Creating Love
25/05/2018 Duration: 01h17minNick is a 23 year old YouTuber, Podcaster and owner of a video company. He has interviewed some massive influencers like Casey Neistat, Gary Vee and Lewis Howes. He tells the stories of how he landed these huge interviews and shares his opinions and outlook on life and personal development. Most definitely a name to remember.Nick's Instagram: @nicksinghNick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrnickolassinghMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: b_snizz
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Yonden Sherpa: The Value of Experience
11/05/2018 Duration: 41minYonden is a young hustler putting his passion into numerous organizations and opportunities to make himself a more well rounded person. He has a passion for Fintech and personal branding, two hot topics that he provides some great insight on. We discuss the adversity he has experienced and how he has used that as a means of motivation.Yonden's Instagram: @yosherpaaMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: b_snizz
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Dylan Robertson & Sean Ludchen: Creating Something From Nothing
27/04/2018 Duration: 01h18minDylan and Sean are door-to-door salesmen that have become masters of an incredibly difficult industry and are reaping the benefits. These guys make a 6 figure income in the 4 months they work over the summer. We discuss the job itself but more importantly the countless life lessons they have learned through their time with Fluent.Dylan's Instagram: @dylanrobertson55Sean's Instagram: @seanludchenFluent's Instagram: @joinfluentMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: Benjamin Hayden LeavittMy Twitter: b_snizz
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Frank Lin AKA Hoeshell: Professional Photographer
13/04/2018 Duration: 44minFrank is a young, self-taught professional photographer operating out of Toronto Canada. He has used his creativity and passion for the art to establish a following and a name for himself within the space. He has shot with many people in the hip hop community and continues to be approached for more huge opportunities. Frank's story is one that I hope inspires you to chase your dreams, regardless of what they may be.Frank's Instagram: @hoeshellMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: b_snizz