How Playing Outside Your Comfort Zone Expands Your Life: With Marketing Leader & Global Explorer Eugene van der Merwe

Entrepreneurial Elevation

Are you playing to win in business and life? What could you create by taking yourself on, and choosing to be uncomfortable by setting goals you didn't know how to accomplish and then going after them! All change and growth happens outside your comfort zone.

As Eugene says, there are either excuses or results yet you can't have both! Check out why Eugene decided to set an insane 90 day goal, to prove to himself and others that with no time, money, and resources you can still achieve and hit goals. The outcome being a new belief about what is possible, next level thinking and problem solving, and a completely different version of himself in business and personally.

Eugene van de Merwe is a visionary entrepreneur from South Africa, who cofounded the digital agency Van Studios. His expertise extends beyond the digital realm, with a diverse portfolio encompassing retail chains, a tech hub and international ventures. The spirit of exploration fuels his leadership and motivational speaking, inspiring others to achieve their goals.

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Transcription

[00:00:00] Kelley Beveridge: Welcome to Entrepreneurial Elevation, Unleashing Greatness Within. Today we dive deep with Eugene Van Der Merwe, discussing his revolutionary approach to entrepreneurship and his journey from poverty to prosperity.

[00:01:26] Kelley introduces Eugene, highlighting his business achievements and his role as a transformative leader in the digital marketing and business coaching sectors.

[00:03:22] Eugene shares his story, beginning with his challenging upbringing in poverty, leading to a determination never to return to that state and his subsequent venture into entrepreneurship.

[00:06:00] Transitioning to entrepreneurship, Eugene discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the decision to challenge himself with a goal of earning one million Rand in 90 days using new business strategies.

[00:09:07] Eugene elaborates on evolving his business model for greater impact, detailing his innovative approach to starting from scratch and proving the potential within his new methodologies.

[00:14:13] Discussion shifts to the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone, emphasizing how such challenges are crucial for personal growth and transformation in both business and personal life.

[00:22:36] Kelley and Eugene discuss the integration of strategic focus and the impact of setting audacious goals in business, drawing parallels to personal development and continuous progress.

[00:31:20] Eugene details his daily routine and strategic thinking, emphasizing the importance of focus and the disciplined pursuit of goals to achieve success in the highly competitive business landscape.

[00:37:12] Eugene talks about resilience in the face of setbacks, using personal anecdotes to illustrate how embracing challenges and maintaining focus can lead to significant breakthroughs.

[00:41:50] Eugene shares contact information and discusses the ethos behind his ventures, focusing on creating opportunities for growth and success for other entrepreneurs through coaching and digital strategies.

[00:43:30] Kelley asks for tips on unleashing potential, to which Eugene stresses the importance of continuous learning, embracing change, and the relentless pursuit of personal and professional growth.

[00:48:36] Eugene emphasizes the power of personal transformation through entrepreneurship, encouraging listeners to adopt a mindset of abundance and proactive change.

[00:50:11] Kelley summarizes the session, praising Eugene's strategic insights and his journey from adversity to success, highlighting the overarching message of transformative entrepreneurship.