In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, learn how to overcome your fear of Public Speaking. Listen To The Podcast:        I make my living talking. In other words, I do a lot—and I mean a lot—of public speaking. Now, I know as soon as I utter the phrase “public speaking,” most people get a certain feeling—and it’s not a good one. In fact, surveys have consistently shown that public speaking is the #1 fear! It surpasses the fear of death—and even… the fear of clowns! (YIKES!) I also know, however, that many people actually want (or need) to do more public speaking, but their fears are holding them back. I understand. Heck, I still get hit with all those feelings. A fear of letting the audience down. A fear of making a mistake in front of a large group of people. A fear of tripping and falling flat on my face! Yup… I get hit with all the fears, too. Fortunately, I’ve developed a useful set of simple tools to deal with them. And… today I want to give some of those tools to YOU! I’m going to walk you through specific tips and techniques that can not only help alleviate much of that fear of public speaking, but also help you to be a better public speaker! In this episode you will . . . • Discover secret tricks to convince your brain to feel relaxed • Understand how to visualize in a way that benefits you • Learn how to cut cotton mouth off at the pass • Understand why you want a map—not a script • Hear why your “Why?” can help ground you no matter what happens while you’re speaking • Get even more tips! So if you’ve ever felt a fear of public speaking… whether it’s to a group of five… five hundred… or five thousand… this DREAM. THINK. DO. episode is for YOU! [Tweet "“Give yourself permission to visualize things going well.” – Mitch Matthews"] EPISODE RESOURCES Mitch Matthews | Facebook 

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, my guest Brent Underwood shares his cool story from finance to his interest in hostels. Listen To The Podcast:        If my guest today had stayed in the world of high finance, we probably wouldn’t be talking. But he didn’t stay. Instead, he forged his own path. And now you get to hear his cool story—and his great insights! Brent Underwood is a partner at the creative advisory firm "Brass Check," where he spearheads marketing campaigns for New York Times best-selling books and helps musicians, including Grammy winners, establish their media narratives. Now, that stuff alone would be enough for a cool conversation on DREAM. THINK. DO., but there’s way more to Brent than this marketing gig. Years ago, Brent developed a pretty intense interest in hostels—you know, those low-budget lodges people stay at when traveling abroad. He eventually channeled this passion into running a successful hostel in Brooklyn. When he moved to Austin, Texas, a couple of years ago (not to start another hostel), he simply couldn’t kick the hostel habit. He founded HK Austin, which quickly became the top-rated hostel in the country! Listen in to hear about Brent’s winding—and inspiring—road to entrepreneurship and fulfillment. In this episode you will . . . • Get tips on where you should—and shouldn’t—cut corners • Hear why waiting for the perfect launch can mean no launch at all • Learn about when Brent didn’t listen to his customers—and how that’s paid off • Discover why you should stop and think before you try to improve on your competition’s failures • Understand the value in exposing yourself to lots of skills, people, and ideas [Tweet "“Word of mouth is the best marketing by far.” - @underwoodbrent"] EPISODE RESOURCES BrentUnderwood.com  Brasscheck.com HKAustin.com “The 8 Unexpected Rules Of Business That No One Teaches But Everyone Should Know” Twitter | @underwoodbrent 

In this episode of the DREAM.THINK.DO. podcast, let's enter the world of special effects with my guest, Emmy- and Oscar-winning special effects artist, Howard Berger. Listen To The Podcast:        Get ready to hear from a true master of his craft! My guest today, Emmy-and Oscar-winning special effects artist Howard Berger, has been playing in the world of film and TV for 35 years. I’d say “working” but that doesn’t do justice to the nature of Howard’s incredible career. Encouraged by amazing parents, he took a childhood passion for monster movies and turned it into a profession—basically starting the day after graduating high school. In 1988, he and fellow artist Greg Nicotero founded the KNB EFX Group. Since then… they’ve set the gold standard for special effects make-up in Hollywood. The company has brought its seemingly inexhaustible creativity to everything from "Dances with Wolves" and "Pulp Fiction" to "The Chronicles of Narnia" films and the wildly successful AMC series "The Walking Dead." I can say… without a shadow of a doubt… there’s something for you in this interview whether you’re a creative, an entrepreneur, a sci-fi geek (like me) or… a parent looking to foster their kids’ creativity! In this episode, you will . . . • Get Howard’s take on good business fundamentals and his no-excuses approach to failure • Understand how working with others is an opportunity to both educate and to be educated • Learn how even Howard pushes himself beyond the comfort zone • Hear cool behind-the-scenes stories from Howard’s prolific career [Tweet "“No one cares more about your business than you.” – Howard Berger"] EPISODE RESOURCES The KNB EFX Group The KNB EFX Group | Facebook  

In this episode of the DREAM.THINK.DO. podcast, be inspired and take real action with my guest Mike Meyers. Listen To The Podcast:        Got an idea that’s been sittin’ in your brain for a while? Could you use an inspirational push toward some real action? Well, hearing from my guest today, Mike Meyers, might be just what you need! He’s been on an amazing trajectory since college (which wasn’t that long ago) with his new company, Tradeversity. Hear how Mike didn’t think big—he thought small. He imagined a sharing platform made especially for college students and individual campuses. Listen in to find out how this “recovering perfectionist" moved from being “stuck” to breaking free to seize the moment. (Even though he wasn’t sure if it was the “perfect time” or not.) Today you’ll hear way more than Mike’s inspirational story. Plus, he’s got tons of great ideas for weathering the rough times, gaining help and expertise from others, and keeping your focus... no matter what! In this episode, you will... Hear helpful insights for the toughest part—getting started Understand how sharing your ideas opens up amazing possibilities Learn when Mike thinks is the best time to start a business Get great tips for reaching out to mentors—and learn why that’s so important when starting out Hear what Mike means when he says, “The key is to be interested, not interesting.” [Tweet "“Put your idea out there and see how people respond.” – Mike Meyers"] EPISODE RESOURCES Tradeversity.com @MikeMeyers (Twitter) Tradeversity app (App Store) Tradeversity app (Google Play) The Dream Giver (book) MitchMatthews.com/Facebook