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Get Over Imposter Syndrome & Anxiety With Jeff Noble - DTL #27
Season 3 · Episode 17
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 • Duration 01:07:03
Join your hosts Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders in welcoming Jeff Noble to the podcast this week! Jeff is the founder of Noble Initiatives, which provides education and support to families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Through his online training, in-person sessions, and consultations, Jeff spreads the word about the underdiscussed spectrum of FASD and helps families provide better care for their loved ones. Jeff knows his stuff, but as he mentions in today's chat, he doesn't have a PhD or advanced degree in his field. He's become an expert by supporting struggling families for years and years, finding the behavioral strategies that work and the messaging that connects with people. Once he found his calling, Jeff dove into it headfirst and never looked back. Today's chat is about pushing through anxiety and imposter syndrome, taking that first leap, and figuring things out along the way. Jeff is a real character – he's overflowing with heart and wit. And his tips aren't just for beginners – he knows a thing or two about pushing through adversity too.
Becoming an Expert: Jeff cultivated his expertise not through education but through a variety of professional and personal experiences. He advises others to do the same.
Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome: Feeling like you're not qualified is unfortunately just part of the deal. Jeff offers up some key advice on how to push through.
Launch First, Fix Later: Jeff encourages listeners to just do that first launch. His first one wasn't huge, but that tiny bit of success propelled him towards his dream.
Key takeaways:
Being around other entrepreneurs while they did six-figure launches blew Jeff's mind. He didn't realize those numbers were possible. And their mindset was contagious.
People don't care about you until you have the answers they want. If you have truly valuable information to share, the people will come.
The entrepreneur lifestyle is about having the freedom to live however you want to live. When Jeff lost some family members, he was able to give himself time to grieve.
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Jeff Q&A #1: A LAUNCH MASTERCLASS BONUS - DTL #26
Season 3 · Episode 16
Thursday, August 22, 2024 • Duration 01:07:59
On today's bonus episode of Dare to Launch, we wanted to give you folks a special sneak peek into this year's Launch MasterclassTM! Jeff went live to answer questions and offer guidance to this year's cohort of bright entrepreneurs. Every question provided a fantastic opportunity to shed light on the unique challenges and satisfying rewards of launching in 2024, so be sure to tune in and take notes! Whether you've launched several times before or you're just getting started, our annual masterclass is the best way to brush up and make sure you're on track. And if you couldn't make it to this one – we'll be going live again on Saturday and Sunday this weekend (August 24th-25th). Don't miss the rare opportunity to get 1-on-1 advice from Jeff Walker himself!
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How Summits, Tapping, and Doing Good Makes Great Business w/ Nick Ortner - DTL #17
Season 3 · Episode 7
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 • Duration 01:25:44
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Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker in welcoming Nick Ortner to the podcast this week! Nick is the creator of The Tapping Solution; a hugely-popular app, book, and online resource which provides revolutionary meditations to help ease everything from anxiety to chronic pain. Like many of the entrepreneurs we bring on the show, Nick's journey is anything but linear. He takes us through the various stages of his career, from innovating in the tele-health space in the early aughts, to making an indie documentary, to essentially inventing the modern conception of the marketing summit, to developing an app from scratch. Since discovering the health benefits of Tapping at a Tony Robbins event in 2000, Nick has been dedicated to spreading this holistic practice to the world through every medium within his grasp. The lessons learned along the way have been innumerable, but we dig into some of the big ones: the value of providing substantial free content, the right and wrong way to organize a summit, and how focusing on doing genuinely good work over a long period of time will only bring you wealth in business and in life. Nick's strategies for building trust and curating excellent summits are just too good not to share. I know you'll walk away with tons of new ideas and a reinvigorated commitment to your business.
Key topics discussed:
Creating a Summit: How Nick developed his approach to organizing summits through trial and error, and how he continues to perfect his methodology.
Offering Free Content: In building his business, Nick has found time and time again that giving out substantial free content is the only way to build a loyal following.
The Tony Robbins Effect: Many of the folks we work with have been affected by Tony's work and Nick is no different. Nick tells us about his full circle journey with Tony.
The Sandy Hook tragedy: How the horrendous school shooting, which happened minutes away from Nick's home, led to some of his most impactful work.
Key takeaways:
Stages of Entrepreneurship w/ Coaches Barry, Jolene and Julie - DTL #16
Season 3 · Episode 6
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 • Duration 01:16:07
Join your host Chris Saunders for an extra special episode of Dare to Launch featuring three of our Product Launch Formula Coaches: Jolene, Barry, and Julie! On DTL we like to think of entrepreneurship in three stages, and each of these three coaches focuses on a different one: creating your offer and embarking on your first 50K launch, turning that 50K launch into a six-figure launch, and scaling your business up to the seven-figure level. Each stage of this continuum presents its own unique challenges and considerations, and our coaches have collected some keys to success, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid, over the years. As we talked through these trends, we kept coming back to one crucial element over and over: the necessity of a strong community at every stage of this sequence. Whether you're trying to articulate your offer for the first time or you're 3 days into a seven-figure launch and floundering, the ability to access a supportive, experienced community has consistently proven to be a key necessity for successful entrepreneurs. We go deep into cultivating the mindset necessary to put yourself out there, knowing when it's time to scale up and start building out your team, and the fundamental question you need to ask yourself before you decide to take your business to the moon.
Articulating Your Offer: Spelling out what it is you want to sell can be tricky. The key is knowing the right questions to ask and where to look for more information.
The Value Ladder: Starting out, entrepreneurs want everything and they want it fast. It's important to understand the steps to success and how to take them one at a time.
Task Delegation: As we scale up our businesses, we must also start to offload responsibility in order to free up our time. Barry offers up a handy strategy for doing just that.
Community is Essential: Jolene emphasizes the myriad benefits of having a community of like-minded individuals to turn to in tough times.
Serving Others: Julie emphasizes the impact that high-level entrepreneurs can have on the world, and understanding the implications of shooting for the moon.
Building Your Money Machine w/ Mel Abraham - DTL #15
Season 3 · Episode 5
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • Duration 01:15:55
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Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker in welcoming Mel Abraham to the show this week! Mel is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, author, and expert in the field of financial freedom. A recurring theme this season has been the reality that entrepreneurship, and really success in general, is hardly ever a straight line. And Mel's story is yet another fascinating testament to that truth. In recounting his difficult journey from a working-class childhood to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, it seems like almost every major success was prelude to a period of difficulty. And instead of getting beaten down by these hard moments, he chose to pick himself up, learn from his mistakes, and push forward. Realizing he'd worked so hard he missed out on years of his son's childhood was the first blow. Losing millions to a Ponzi scheme was the second. Discovering he had bladder cancer in 2019 was the third. But he was able to navigate all of the above and more because of his lifelong commitment to building what he calls the Money Machine. In today's chat, Mel acts as financial guru and walks Jeff and Chris through how he built the money machine that has saved his life multiple times over. Even if you're already a pro at money management, Mel's story is a fascinating case study in self-awareness, proactive thinking, and the triumph of the human spirit. We highly recommend picking up a copy of Mel's new book "Building Your Money Machine."
Key topics discussed:
Money and Freedom: Mel discusses the popular misconception that money will bring you freedom and happiness in life, and how that's not always the case.
The Value of Hardship: As has become a theme this season, Mel shares some important hardships and how they helped him become a better person.
Financial Harmony: Another popular misconception is the idea of work-life balance. Mel reframes this concept as "financial harmony," why it's different, and how it works.
Talking About Money: Many people are afraid to even discuss money and as Mel sees it, breaking down that barrier is the first step to financial liberation.
Resisting Temptation: When revenue starts to come in, people tend to want to dramatically level up their lifestyles. Mel lays out the smart way to level up.
Stand-Up Comedy and Copywriting w/ Will Hamilton - DTL #14
Season 3 · Episode 4
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 • Duration 01:09:57
In today's episode of Dare to Launch, Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders welcome the hilarious Will Hamilton to the show! Will is the founder of Fuzzy Yellow Balls, a hugely successful platform for online tennis classes taught by legends like The Bryan Brothers and Martina Navratilova. He's also a bonafide stand-up comedian in Washington D.C., which is why today's discussion centers around the connection between comedy writing and copywriting. In his experience, Will has found that humor can be a fantastic tool in copywriting when used correctly. He's also found that joke structures mirror copywriting in a fascinating way, especially in terms of building and releasing tension. We also dive into the ways in which high-performance tennis mirrors high performance in the business world. And finally, Will shares a few golden nuggets he's learned from churning out content over the years which we know you folks will really enjoy. As a skilled tennis player and entrepreneur, Will has tons of valuable insight into the mindset and discipline you need to put yourself out there and keep at it no matter what.
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Key topics discussed:
Lessons from Tennis Pros: Working with tennis legends over the years has taught Will countless lessons about focus, discipline, and preparation.
Setting Goals: As Will started to find success as an entrepreneur, he found himself adjusting his goals and expectations to build the life he wanted to live.
Comedy and Copywriting: The craft of writing jokes is actually incredibly similar to the craft of writing copy. Will breaks down the similarities and differences.
The Content Grind: Will emphasizes that the only way to get better at making content is to keep at it, ignore the haters, and use the helpful comments to get better.
Key takeaways:
Certainty is a Necessity: Starting out as an entrepreneur is tricky, but you have to believe in yourself extra hard to overcome those initial struggles.
Cultivating Resilient Leadership - DTL #13
Season 3 · Episode 3
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 35:17
Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker this week as they dive into an evergreen topic: mental resilience. Growing Product Launch Formula from a one-man operation to a robust 40-person team has taught Jeff countless lessons about leadership, communication, and organizational flow. And like any business venture, there have been peaks and valleys along the way. One of the biggest factors in Jeff's success has been his ability to maintain a sense of mental resilience through thick and thin. Key to today's discussion is a concept from the great Jim Collins book "Good to Great": the Stockdale Paradox or "Stockdale Moment" as Jeff calls it. Collins believes that in difficult moments, great organizations and leaders thrive by maintaining unwavering belief in their mission and tackling challenges head-on. This idea has been a kind of north star for Jeff in times of struggle, with the COVID-19 pandemic serving as an important example. Jeff looks back on the hysteria and uncertainty of 2020, and how he tackled that moment of disorder and shepherded his company to the other side. He also offers up some other nuggets of wisdom he learned from traveling to Richard Branson's island, from listening to Ex-Navy SEAL Jocko Willink's podcast, and from reading Victor Frankl's "The Man's Search for Meaning." Above all, Jeff explains that the key to resilient leadership is maintaining a progressive, forward-thinking perspective.
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Key topics discussed:
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Jeff recalls the difficulties that Product Launch Formula went through in 2020 and how he was able to move forward.
Organizational Communication: In difficult times, Jeff believes strongly that we need to be able to emote and discuss freely within our organizations.
Jeff's Love of Meditation: Jeff's daily meditation practice has a ripple effect on how he acts in every situation throughout the day.
Perspective vs. On-the-Ground Knowledge: As the leader of the company, Jeff reflects on how he now has more perspective, but less information on the daily happenings of the company, and how leaders must be able to balance these two opposing forces.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves: We're all constantly creating self-mythologies about our lives. Jeff believes that we have the choice to make these narratives solution-based instead of problem-focused.
Marketing Your Authentic Self with Michael Maidens - DTL #12
Season 3 · Episode 2
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 • Duration 01:13:09
Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker in welcoming Michael Maidens to the podcast this week! Michael is an entrepreneur, educator, and lifestyle creator. He also happens to be an incredibly skilled tennis instructor, and you'll see why that's worth mentioning shortly! Over the years, Michael has shepherded over 90 successful launches, helping all kinds of businesses, projects, and products get off the ground. In today's episode, Chris and Jeff dig into Michael's specialty: authenticity online. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the boom of the online knowledge-based economy, flocks of coaches, specialists, and creators have turned to developing coaching platforms. And in this increasingly crowded space, the key to standing out is all about showing the world exactly who you are through authentic marketing. As Michael sees it, there's a bit of bravery required. Being your true authentic self online can be intimidating, but at the end of the day, all you really have to distinguish yourself from the pack is...you! Sure, there might be 50 other folks offering coaching for your expertise, but none of them are exactly like you. Leaning into your authentic self, and infusing that individuality into your marketing copy and your offer, is the key. There will be some roadblocks and risks along the way. And with this self-revelation often comes a fear of rejection. "What if people don't like my true self?" That's where bravery comes in. You have to keep trying. If you don't succeed right out of the gate, the timing could be off! Or perhaps your copy just isn't fully aligned with your personality. The more time you spend refining your offer and your copy to reveal your authentic self, the closer you'll get to where you need to be. Above all, Michael preaches the importance of focusing on outcomes in your offer. We can't just tell people how many videos or workbooks they'll get with our services. People need a promise of what they will become at the end of the process. And if you can make that promise so exciting that people genuinely want to share it, you're on the right track.
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Key topics discussed:
Michael's' Story: How he went from a tennis pro to a visionary entrepreneur and how the lessons he learned from tennis apply to his work today.
Building Unstoppable Teams with Mike Michalowicz - DTL #11
Season 3 · Episode 1
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 • Duration 01:11:17
Episode Overview:
In this episode of "Dare to Launch," hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker are joined by Mike Michalowicz. Mike is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author known for his innovative approaches to profitable business practices. His latest book, "All In," focuses on creating and leading high-performing teams. We're big fans of Mike's work and this new book is no exception. In today's episode, Chris and Jeff pick Mike's brain on his secret to employee training and development in 2024. Mike's success has everything to do with the way he's treated his employees over the years, and while his methodology might seem straightforward, it's actually pretty revolutionary in solving employee retention issues. And it works! When Mike walks into the office, his employees don't suddenly go dead quiet. And that's because he builds a safe, comfortable dynamic with his team. He's realized over time that when we force employees to comply, they will seek to defy. We need to redefine our relationships with our employees and understand how supporting their individual goals and happiness is beneficial for everyone involved. If we trust and support them, they'll do the same for us. Mike has implemented key strategies to help his employees grow through his companies, often to the point where they end up evolving out of their current roles and moving onto new opportunities. And this is actually a net positive for any company as Mike sees it! The best way to get your team to buy into your goals is to support their goals on an individual level. Company growth and employee growth should operate in tandem, and Mike has tons of fun stories to show how and why that's the case.
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TikTok Ban? Strategies to thrive in uncertain times - DTL #10
Season 2 · Episode 60
Friday, April 5, 2024 • Duration 48:17
Join us for this enlightening episode of "Dare to Launch," where your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker dive deep into the recent buzz around the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. Congress. Amidst uncertainties and concerns, this episode sheds light on what the potential ban means for entrepreneurs, influencers, and the digital landscape at large.
In this episode, Chris and Jeff discuss:
The background of the TikTok ban and its implications for data privacy and national security, comparing U.S. and Chinese regulations on business data sharing
The potential impacts on businesses, influencers, and users who rely heavily on TikTok for marketing, engagement, and community building
Strategies for entrepreneurs and TikTok influencers to navigate the potential ban – including diversifying platforms and building more resilient business models
The importance of building an audience you own, focusing on email lists and direct communication channels as more stable assets in your business toolkit
Jeff shares insights from his extensive experience in digital marketing – emphasizing adaptability, resilience, and the power of building strong relationships within the industry
Chris and Jeff explore the broader implications of social media platforms' lifecycle, the inevitability of change, and how to prepare for and adapt to these shifts
Key takeaways:
The "TikTok ban": Understanding the potential ban, its current status, and what it could mean for users and businesses alike
Diversification and adaptability: The critical importance of not relying solely on one platform for your business or personal brand
Building your asset: Why your email list is your most valuable asset and how to grow it effectively
Navigating change: How to remain resilient and adaptable in the face of platform changes and bans.
Resources Mentioned:
Taking advantage of multiple outlets is key! Nick owes a lot of his success to embracing a multi-faceted approach to promote his life's work.
We have to focus on content first. Especially when planning a summit, it's essential to make every part of the event unique, educational, and engaging.
Product management is essential in building a good app. Nick emphasizes the importance of having a person solely dedicated to testing and shaping your app.
The best way to attract experts to your summit is by showing them you genuinely love their content and know what they're all about.
Building a good business foundation is more important than some of the more public-facing stuff. And that includes taking care of your team!
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Key takeaways:
Community is a cheat code. Having a support system means that you can move through the stages of success at a much quicker clip.
We have to do the market research to make sure that people are actively asking for what we have to offer. Then we can focus on speaking the right language.
We can't fear our competition. Instead, we need to observe what they're doing and see how we can do it better and with an injection of our own unique qualities.
Fully utilize your mentor or coach. You need to work with someone who's been there before to navigate the noise when your business starts to become bigger than you.
Understand what you really want! If you truly want a million dollar business, then you can put the pieces in place to make that happen. But if you don't actually want to go that big, don't create a business you don't actually want to run.
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Key takeaways:
Money is not the key to freedom. You can be rich and have no absolutely no control of your time or lifestyle.
Your relationship with money is literally a relationship. If you become passive in that dynamic, the relationship will wither.
You have to enjoy the journey to financial freedom or you won't enjoy the end result. Rewarding yourself responsibly must be part of the process.
We need to assign a job description to every dollar we make before we earn it. That means understanding exactly where your money is going to go at all times.
We need to say "I will" instead of "I want." Those declarations help you understand how all of your actions pull you closer towards achieving your goals.
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Play the game you want to win. Running a billion-dollar business involves massive sacrifice, so make sure you set the bar at the right level for you and your goals.
Humor is Valuable: If you're able to be appropriately funny in a presentation or in your marketing you'll stand out from the crowd.
Nobody Cares About You: Be willing to not be the best in the world right away. If your content flops, nobody saw it. Keep trying, tweaking, and reframing your ideas.
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Key takeaways:
Mental resilience is experiencing a setback and understanding that it's an event, it's not who you are.
We need to address problems, but we can't dwell on them. How do we move forward?
As you move higher up in a company, you're responsible for less daily tasks, but you're responsible for more time. You have to become a visionary.
We have to remain inspired and positive at all times. Then when adversity rears its head, we're ready to take it on.
True leaders must adopt a servant mentality. How can we best serve our team and our company?
Resources Referenced in the episode:
"Good to Great" by Jim Collins
"The Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor Frankl
Jocko Willink's podcast "Jocko Podcast"
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The Current Online Landscape: How our online arena has become ultra-competitive and what we can do to stand out.
The Product Launch Formula Effect: Jeff and Michael discuss how they met, how their relationship has grown, and how our live events and masterminds have impacted Michael's journey.
Michael's First Huge Success: Michael explains how a hugely successful documentary launch taught him a million lessons about marketing and set him on the right path. Plus, Jeff and Chris remind him that he accidentally invented the standard for documentary marketing.
Jeff's Experience with Authenticity Online: Jeff walks us through the humble beginnings of his online newsletter in 1996 and how he learned the true value of authenticity.
Key takeaways:
Authenticity makes up for credentials. When you're getting started, you might not have the necessary credentials to compete with other players. But what you do have is your personality and your individual perspective. Lean into that.
Authenticity is the most sustainable mode of communication in marketing. When you're not forcing anything, your marketing will feel natural. You're not ending your livestream or your webinar feeling like a fraud or a trickster. You just continue being yourself!
We don't need to sell to everyone. No matter what your specific makeup might be as a person, there is an audience of people who want to hear from you.
Imposter syndrome is healthy. It's a sign that you have heart, empathy, and you're not blinded by arrogance. Reframe it as a gift.
Visualize the outcomes you want your customers to get, and then pull from your knowledge only the most essential bits of information. Don't cram everything you've ever learned into your offer; curate a specialized experience.
Where to find Michael Maidens: Learn all about Michael and his courses here: www.michaelmaidens.com
Resources Referenced in the episode:
PLF Platinum Plus Mastermind
PLF Live
JeffWalker.com
Product Launch Formula - jeffwalker.com/programs/product-launch-formula
Jeff's book Launch - jeffwalker.com/programs/book-launch
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The Genesis of "All In": How the challenges of the pandemic led Mike to prioritize writing "All In," focusing on overcoming difficulties in team dynamics, such as recruiting issues and the shift from desired to demanded workplace flexibility.
Leadership and Learning: Mike discusses his journey from struggling leader to a more competent one, emphasizing that the best leaders often teach what they need to learn themselves.
Employee Dreams and Aspirations: The importance of understanding and nurturing employees' individual dreams to inspire and retain top talent. Mike shares practical steps and examples of how to implement this in any business.
Cultural and Tactical Adjustments for Remote Teams: Strategies for maintaining a strong team culture and high engagement, even with remote team members.
Real-Life Examples from Mike's Experience: Mike shares anecdotes, including a memorable moment involving unconventional underwear choices during a critical business operation.
Key Takeaways
Many people in the workforce have forgotten how to dream. We need to relearn the capacity to dream. Understand your employees' dreams and figure out how to attach them to the work that they're doing.
The typical mindset is "Do what you need to do at work. Your life is your life." We've transcended that in 2024. What you do at work should help you progress your life goals.
Helping your employees get to the next level means that they might leave you. But that's a good thing! Great leaders help people in their growth towards what they really want to do. It's a fluid experience through the company.
If you treat employees well, they'll put the word out for you when they leave.
We need to hire employees based on their potential. You don't need to be looking for people who are rockstars now, you want to find the people who will be rockstars very soon.
Where to Find Mike Michalowicz:
Learn more about Mike and access free resources at MikeMotorbike.com
Resources Referenced in the episode
Jeff refers to Glass Ceiling but it was actually GlassDoor.com
All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams by Mike Michalowicz
The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly
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