Best Mat Bennett Podcasts (2024)

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Will Anderson the legal aspects of selling : How to Sell an Agency 1:03:32

5M ago1:03:32

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In this episode I talk to Will Anderson, Head of Corporate & Commercial at Clarke & Sons - the law firm who assisted me in my agency sale and who has supported dozens of others in the same. I invited Will on to answer some of the trickier questions I have received from listeners since starting this process and to share lessons he's learned from his…

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Trenton Moss on building a UX agency that no longer needed him : How to Sell an Agency 48:56

5M ago48:56

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In this episode I talk to Trenton Moss, who shares his journey with Webcredible, a UX specialist business he founded and sold in 2018. Trenton delves into the challenges and strategies of building and selling a niche agency, emphasizing the importance of resilience and strategic focus. His story offers practical insights for agency owners on growin…

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Jonathan Smith : Building and Selling a 30 person design and build agency 1:03:44

6M ago1:03:44

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In this episode I am joined by Jonathan Smith who built Catch; a 30+ person platform agency that operated from the heart of Soho for 15 years, which he sold in a private equity backed deal. Connect with Jonathan here: Draft Partners - Agency Growth & M&A Advisors Jonathan on LinkedIn Or with me here: Website - Mat Bennett, Agency Advisor Mat on Lin…

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Andrew Heathcote: How Andrew sold his video production agency when others said it couldn’t be done 44:32

6M ago44:32

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Andrew joined me to discuss the sale of his video production agency just a few weeks after the sale completed. Together we discuss he achieved a sale when others had told him that couldn't be done, and also how that deal has helped him start building a new start with better life balance. How to connect with Andrew Andrew on LinkedIn Or with me here…

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Damian Rees : How Damian sold his way out of a business he needed distance from 54:42

8M ago54:42

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Success takes different forms. Damian had co-founded a successful, growing agency that was delivering great work to an enviable list of clients, but opted to walk away. Damian's story covers a many facets, from being a cautionary one about building the wrong business, through actionable advice when the tables were turned and he was tasked with find…

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Steve Parks : How Steve became the reluctant seller of his agency 50:40

8M ago50:40

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A sale is big part of the plan for many who start an agency, so the idea of a "reluctant sale" might raise a few eyebrows, but that was definitely the case with Steve Parks. Steve kindly joined me to share that story, together with the lessons learned from building more than one agency and then shifting to an advisory roll for others. How to connec…

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Kelly Molson : How Kelly built, sold and then stayed on at Rubber Cheese 48:20

8M ago48:20

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For many agencies the sale is driven my the founders desire to exit, but Kelly's is a different story. Kelly's story takes us through founding, nicheing down and, success through troubled times then finally selling and choosing to stay on the agency she sold her stake in. How to connect with Kelly Kelly on LinkedIn Rubber Cheese Website How to conn…

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Jamie Riddell : How Jamie sold his agency, Cheeze (then built another) 34:35

8M ago34:35

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I often ask sold-up founders if they'd ever start another agency, but Jamie Riddell has already done just that. Jamie shares his story not only of how he built and sold, but the lessons he took to do things differently second time around. How to connect with Jamie Jamie on LinkedIn Escaping Gravity Website How to connect with Mat Website LinkedIn h…

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Nick Boyce : How Nick sold his agency, Pollenary 35:21

9M ago35:21

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I spoke with Nick Boyce about his sale of Pollenary whilst the dust was still barely settled on the sale. Nick describes his own sale as a modest one and it was never about an exit. This type of sale is quite common, but so often dressed up as something else by the time it comes to a press release. It was so refreshing to have Nick on the podcast t…

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Karl Heasman : How Karl sold Cognito Integrated Marketing 52:54

9M ago52:54

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If you are thinking of selling your own agency one day, then the story of Karl's sale of Cognito Integrated Marketing is a must listen. Karl managed to achieve a deal seemingly without the burdens and downsides that come along with many sales. Karl now works with other agencies on similar journeys, and shares his experience not just of his successf…

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Welcome to How to Sell an Agency 1:25

9M ago1:25

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What to expect from this new podcastBy Mat Bennett

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Unshakable Confidence with ex-49ers "Why Coach" Paul Epstein 48:36

10M ago48:36

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Ready to redefine success in your life and pivot towards a path of true significance? In this episode, host Matt Bennett sits down with Paul Epstein, an expert in building unshakable confidence and a purpose-driven leader, to share game-changing insights that you won't find in your usual self-help books. Find out more about Paul, and find the tools…

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Focus: Lessons from Liam Neeson and Chess for your Entrepreneurial Journey 7:54

11M ago7:54

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Imagine harnessing the singular focus of a character like Liam Neeson's Brian Mills in 'Taken', and applying it to your entrepreneurial journey. In the episode, we explore this concept, discussing the power of unwavering determination in achieving one's goals. Drawing from the film's narrative, we underscore the importance of cutting through the dr…

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Why Should They Trust You? 9:22

11M ago9:22

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Ever wondered what it takes to become the person that a private money lender can't wait to lend money to? Get ready to redefine your journey to success with me as we traverse the enlightening world of real estate investing. I share how I used real estate investing as a stepping stone for personal development, transforming into a more reliable and d…

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Evolving from Operator to Owner with Pete Mohr 34:32

12M ago34:32

34:32

Prepare your mind to be enthralled as we sit down with the phenomenal Pete Mohr, a certified business-made-simple coach, owner of ShoeTopia and a seasoned business broker. With almost thirty years in the business world, Pete has a unique understanding of business dynamics and shares his philosophy that you shouldn’t be owned by your business but be…

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Empowering Growth: Discovering Personal Purpose With Constantin Morun 43:59

12M ago43:59

43:59

Constantin's Podcast: Unleash Thyself In this thought-provoking episode, Matt and Constantin dive deep into personal growth, self-discovery, and the power of mindset. They explore the concept of having a clear vision while being open to iterations and adjustments along the way. Drawing inspiration from philosopher Albert Schweitzer, they discuss th…

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Relax and Struggle: This is the Way 7:20

12M ago7:20

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Ever found yourself wondering why traditional meditation techniques don't seem to resonate with you? What if the key to effective meditation is simply finding your unique approach to staying present? I, your host, struggled to see the value in conventional meditation until I discovered my unorthodox methods that involve hiking and playing the piano…

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Master Blogging, Affiliate Marketing, and Website Investing with Chris Myles: A Journey from 9-5 to Passive Income Streams 38:08

1y ago38:08

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Find Chris at bloggerevolution.com. Master the ins and outs of blogging and affiliate marketing with our guest, Chris Myles. Buckle up as we journey through the digital domain of website investing, buying, and selling websites. Discover how you can create a lucrative stream of passive income by generating content that ranks high on Google, and posi…

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Personal Development for Third Graders and All Elementary Ages 5:24

1y ago5:24

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This is a special podcast I wrote as a follow-up after visiting Mrs. Webb's third-grade classroom to speak about what I do. It was a wonderful experience, the children asked a lot of good questions, and had a lot of great insights already into what it takes to become better, stronger, and wiser. It's my hope to do more events like this in my life! …

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How To Rescript Your Life with Guest Merit Kahn, Speaker, Comedian, and Coach. 49:35

1+ y ago49:35

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Merit Kahn is... CEO of SELLect Sales Development. Sales & Business Development expert. Certified Emotional Intelligence expert. Certified Speaking Professional. Entrepreneur since 1998. Author. Stand-up comedian. Writer, producer and performer of a one-woman inspiring comedy show. Single mom of a teen. Find out more at https://meritkahn.com/podcas…

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How Can You Be Valuable To Others? 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

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Richard Friesen works with professionals and business leaders who want to increase their personal effectiveness with joy and grace. His neuroscience-based Mind Muscles™ model gives his clients the opportunity to reach their goals with online training, simulations, interactive exercises, group support, and real-time decision processes. Richard has b…

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The Wrong Kind of Hope - How To Put Your Faith Where It Counts! 17:18

1+ y ago17:18

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For almost 30 years I had the wrong kind of hope and faith - and it wasted a major portion of my life. Make sure your hope and faith are based on the right things, or you may find yourself in the same position as I was. Follow this journey of time-wasting, goal-setting, and honest-to-goodness personal development - and find out about THE RIGHT KIND…

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What Is An Authentic Life? Reflection, Mindfulness, and Self-Kindness with Coach Eric Teplitz 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

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Eric is an enthusiastic and engaging storyteller who genuinely loves deep conversations about human beings: especially in regard to topics like motivation, happiness, and self-actualization. He has an abundance of life experiences to draw upon including things as varied as pursuing a music career in Nashville, backpacking over 500 miles of the Appa…

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Book Summary vs. Reading - Is It Better To Read Books Or Summaries? My Take on Summaries 11:27

1+ y ago11:27

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This is my personal take on book summaries - Is it better to read books or summaries? When is it okay to read the summary? When should I read the whole book? What kind of value can I get out of a summary? I dig into why sometimes it's better to read the whole book, and sometimes summaries can be immensely helpful! (Second Mix Podcast Episode 82) 🚨 …

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Book Jam - The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson - A short book summary about goals and habits 11:38

1+ y ago11:38

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A Second Mix Book Jam on The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson! Do you have goals that you really want to accomplish, but your habits aren't taking you there? You might need a tiny shift in your philosophy. This book will help you get it. Listen to the summary and review, and decide for yourself if you should read this. I would encourage you to do so. 🚨 Su…

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4 Thoughts For Dealing With The UPS and DOWNS Of Your Life 12:58

1+ y ago12:58

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The ups and downs of life can be frustrating. The down times seem long, and the up times are sometimes dampened by the fact that you know it won't last. How can you handle these "winters" of your life? Here are four thoughts and strategies that have been incredibly helpful to me for the past few years, allowing me to grow faster than I imagined was…

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Dai Manuel - Navigating Change 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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Support the Show: Buy Me A Coffee! Website: SecondMix.net Email Me: matt@secondmix.net REFLECT, REVISE, and REMIX your life and business with the MONTHLY Second Mix Newsletter covering GOAL MASTERY for Real Estate Professionals. Your business gets better as YOU get better! Sign Up NowBy Matthew A Bennett

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The Career Toolikit - Why don't they teach this in school??? - Interview with author Mark Herschberg 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

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Some personal development and career development advice from author (and so much more) Mark Herschberg. Creator of the Brain Bump App, we talk about how to get a little bit better every day, as well as working on expanding your "short side" and how that helps change your life. 🚨 Subscribe to this channel here: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 ✅ https://bit.ly/3RPAkUG Mark …

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Growing on Purpose - Business Development and Business Strategy with Author & Coach Dave Molenda 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

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🚨 Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 ✅ https://bit.ly/3RPAkUG Dave is the founder of Positive Polarity and grew his start-up business into a $10 Million company before selling it. He now passes the principles of his success onto his clients so that they too can succeed and grow. Dave is also a #1 Amazon Best Seller of the book, Growing …

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Guest Nate Rifkin: The Standing Meditation, Overcoming Self-Sabotage, and Taoism 26:48

1+ y ago26:48

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In this fascinating interview, we talk about personal development, self-sabotage, Yoda, and so much more. Learn how to meditate without being totally bored, and especially learn how to not connect so much personal meaning to things out of your control. Take control of your life, and use the advantage of your thoughts to put true meaning into your l…

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How To Make Effective Decisions & How To Communicate Wisely. Tips From Leadership Coach Emily Sander 45:03

1+ y ago45:03

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Join me in a conversation with leadership coach and author Emily Sander as we dive into effective decision-making, communicating, and more. An enlightening conversation with an enlightening guest. Comment below and be sure to get an answer from me! 🚨 Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 ✅ https://bit.ly/3RPAkUG Emily Sander is a C-Suite E…

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Don't Start With Why. Start With "Who" - Guest Nathaniel Turner 41:29

2y ago41:29

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Author and TED speaker Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS, is a self-described “Humanity Propulsion Engineer.” Nate is the author of several books, including the children’s book series, “The Amazing World of STEM,” and his history-making book, “Raising Supaman.” https://www.nathanielaturner.com/ Turner’s appeared in many media outlets, including The Was…

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What story do you want your life to tell? With guest Shana Francesca 35:02

2y ago35:02

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Our guest today is Shana Francesca, an interior designer, and a life designer. She's full of helpful information for just about everyone. We cover a lot in this episode, but most importantly, We talk about getting crystal clear on the story you want your life to tell. Shana is a speaker, writer and entrepreneur. As the Founder and Lead Designer at …

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Where does motivation come from? with Guest David R Edwards 39:54

2y ago39:54

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David R. Edwards worked his way through school eventually achieving a BA in Business and MBA in Healthcare Administration. He served mostly lower-income people on 3 continents over the last 35 years and is familiar with the challenges and unfairness of life. In 2018 while working with doctors, dentists, counselors, and community health workers he h…

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Your Personal Brand with guest Pako Moshaga 27:34

2y ago27:34

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What is your personal brand? How do others perceive you in the day-to-day? Today we have personal branding consultant Pako Moshaga with some very practical advice on negative scripts, leadership, and self-image. He also gives us an exercise that will open your eyes to how people truly perceive you. Pako Moshaga Links: LinkedIn Facebook Second Mix L…

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How to Deal with Conflict with guest Jerry Fu - Conflict Resolution Coach 33:01

2y ago33:01

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One of the foremost causes of adversity is other people. Let's face it - we all want different things. Even if we're on the same team, heading for the same goal, we have different ideas on how to get there. All of this causes conflict. My guest today is Jerry Fu, a coach and conflict resolution specialist - and he's got some very practical advise f…

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Jeff Smith, "The KPI Guy"talks about measuring your progress with key performance indicators 51:44

2y ago51:44

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Jeff Smith, The KPI Guy talks about measuring your progress with key performance indicators. Jeff is on record as the most successful author in history on KPI and Business Management. Find Jeff and all his books, plus a TON of other valuable tools at jeff-smith.com my links! www.SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net The Facebook Page The Facebook Group …

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4 Things I Learned When I Almost Died This Year 15:13

2y ago15:13

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Second Mix is back for season 2! I was in the hospital for 25 days out of a 45-day period in February and March of this year. This episode is about how it affected my personal journey and some of the things that I learned about how personal development actually works. Matt Bennett Support the Show: Buy Me A Coffee! Website: SecondMix.net Email Me: …

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Season Finale 4:48

3y ago4:48

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Hello listeners! It's been a great season, from February to September, and this has been a really fun process for me - starting a podcast and learning how to do it. It was also a major lesson in consistency. I can't wait to start it all again next year - more guests, and more of everything else you've been hearing the past 8 months. During the brea…

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Your Network IS Your Motivation 9:19

3y ago9:19

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When I was with the "wrong" people, not only was my mindset wrong, but it was seriously affecting my desires, my goals, my mission, and my vision for my life. It all works together. Any moment you choose, you can begin looking for the exact people you need to stop procrastinating and start getting what you want out of life. Whether they are friends…

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Just Two Epiphanies Can Change Your Entire Life Direction 7:04

3y ago7:04

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HOW. The most important question you can ask yourself when you run up against a stone wall. How do I get this done? How do I get through this? How do I learn this skill? How can I run this business successfully? How do I meet the right people? How do I talk to those people? The other word is UNTIL. As Jim Rohn always asked, how long should it take …

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How To Get Through Any Problem Or Obstacle Successfully 13:00

3y ago13:00

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If you ever feel stuck, and can't seem to get to your goals FOR WHATEVER REASON, there are methods and steps you can follow - and my framework is just one of dozens - you don't have to choose mine, but you really should choose at least one that you like. I break everything down into six categories, and you can compare your current situation to the …

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The Difficult Monk - Goals and Intentions featuring Sam Thiara 29:49

3y ago29:49

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Sam Thiara is a professional who has created a personal journey as a storyteller, writer, workshop facilitator, problem solver, educator, and entrepreneur. His goal is to engage individuals in their personal and professional development. A perfect guest for this show, Sam helps me make some important discoveries about goals and intentions. Sam's Li…

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Chasing Your Conspiracies - 5 Ways To Dissolve Negative Scripts 10:38

3y ago10:38

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A recent incident I had with a horrible mindset, and what I did to correct it. I also include advice to a friend with five steps to removing negative scripts, self-made conspiracy theories, and limiting beliefs. The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net Support the Show: Buy Me A Coffee! Website: SecondMix.…

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"No" Is A Powerful Tool with Executive Coach John Chilkotowsky 32:10

3y ago32:10

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Choose what you focus on! If you say yes to anything, you are saying no to a lot of other things. There are only a handful of personal development principles, and when we work on any of these, we are working on the same things that the top executives and leaders are working on in their own lives. Things like focus, making sure you can say no to the…

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Don't Forget About Your Own Ripple Effect 10:38

3y ago10:38

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How does a small action from high school come back to surprise me 27 years later? And how does a cute magic trick come back as a big silver belt buck in 12 months. The ripple affects me and it affects you - you can't escape the effect, but you can choose the energy. The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net…

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Book Jam: Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang 11:48

3y ago11:48

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The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net Summary and review of the book Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang. A little bit of a format change for this episode, here are some stories about times I've been rejected, and the toll it took on my life. Support the Show: Buy Me A Coffee! Website: SecondMix.net Email Me: …

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Summer Vacation: How A Hike Changed My Life - A few amazing lessons! 14:54

3y ago14:54

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In the middle of a huge battle of wills between my wife and me, I got angry and went for a walk in the woods. What I chose to listen to that day changed the course of my life, and is still changing it 2 1/2 years later. Don't miss the lessons I learned, or how I wasted almost 30 years of my life. The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) S…

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How To Choose Your Best Self With Author and Leadership Coach Eric Winters 42:40

3y ago42:40

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The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net This is a special day - something I’ve never quite done before. On Thursday, I did a book jam episode on the book Swipe Right On Your Best Self by author and leadership coach Eric Winters, and today I got to interview the author himself. In our brief conversation, h…

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Book Jam: Swipe Right On Your Best Self by Eric Winters 12:00

3y ago12:00

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The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net Book Jam - A review, summary, of Eric Winter's book Swipe Right On Your Best Self. It’s so hard to categorize life in a way that makes sense. Life is too big to fit into a little container that we can study and understand it. That’s why there are so many books on th…

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