Episode 124 - Yanik Silver - Maverick 1000

The Vision Board Podcast

Our special guest is Yanik Silver. Yanik is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple 7 figure businesses. He is an author, co-author and publisher of several best-selling marketing books. He describes himself as an adventure junkie and is the founder of Maverick Business Adventures and Maverick 1000, a private invitation only global network of entrepreneurs and industry leaders with participating icons such as Sir Richard Branson, Tony Hawk, Russell Simmons & Tim Ferriss. You will learn plenty from Yanik Silver in episode 124 of The Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 5:25 - we welcome YANIK SILVER 6:02 - what is the Maverick 1000? 7:16 - how being exclusive creates credibility 8:53 - how the process works when choosing people to join Maverick 9:51 - adventure relating to spiking the creative juices 11:02 - a story of a dangerous adventure 12:23 - how he combined adventure and entrepreneurs into a brand 13:15 - how he pitched Richard Branson to rent his private island 14:38 - how Elon Musk inspires him 16:26 - insights on how built his powerful network 18:25 - the dreamer vs the realist 19:30 - a story of Karch Kiraly and beach volleyball 20:45 - the importance of making a life list 22:22 - the importance of doubling down in life 23:12 - #144 on the Space List 25:35 - Graham Hancock and "the Great Year" 27:20 - Zachariah Sitchen and the origin of human history 29:02 - insight into his biggest challenge right now 30:08 - advice on fear and taking risks 32:55 - advice to young entrepreneurs 33:45 - what his greatest strength is? 34:45 - a list of his morning rituals 36:12 - what's the definition of an Entrepreneur? 38:36 - the best books are...? 39:38 - advice on public speaking 41:20 - a story about "The Book of Joy" 43:40 - a tribute to his inner circle 45:42 - differences between success and failures 46:28 - advice on bad days 47:02 - what posters were on his childhood walls? 49:03 - what would his 3 closest friends say about him 51:09 - what 5 people would he invite to dinner Episode brought to you by PLEASE HELP WITH HARLEY’S BEATING CANCER CAMPAIGN - www.gofundme.com/harleys-beating-cancer-campaign ONNIT - Use coupon code VISIONBOARD at checkout to receive 10% off at https://www.onnit.com/?a_aid=Visionboard Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at [e-mail]