Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh | Super Connector! - Stop networking. Do this instead. Mitch Matthews interviews Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh, co-authors of the new book, “Super Connector – Stop networking and start building business relationships that matter.” Scott Gerber is CEO of The Community Company… an organization that builds and manages professional communities for media companies and global brands. Ryan is the co-founder and COO of The Community Company. He also co-founded Brazen Careerist… a career-management site for high achieving young professionals and ambitious college students. They’ve had tremendous success in a short period and they credit their networks for that. In the interview, they cover specific strategies for building great business relationships that make the difference. Listen To The Podcast: Today I interview Scott Gerber & Ryan Paugh, the co-authors of the new book: “Super Connector - Stop networking and start building business relationships that matter.”   Both authors are successful entrepreneurs and executives. They both come from humble backgrounds and they have built successful businesses and impressive personal networks.  Now, they’re sharing how they did it. One of the things that makes this book so unique is Scott and Ryan are very different people.  One bold and brazen.  One quieter and introspective.  One extroverted.  One introverted.   So their strategies for expanding your connections and influence are helpful whether you love to network… or if you throw up just a little when you think about “networking opportunities.” Scott Gerber is CEO of The Community Company… an organization that builds and manages professional communities for media companies and global brands. He is the co-founder of YEC, an invitation-only organization for successful young entrepreneurs, and Forbes Councils, a collective of invitation-only organizations for world-class executives.  He’s also special advisor to Forbes Media, and author of the book Never Get a “Real” Job. Ryan is the co-founder and COO of The Community Company.  He first co-founded Brazen Careerist… a career-management site for high achieving young professionals and ambitious college students.  He then went on to co-found YEC with Scott.  YEC’s members now generate billions of dollars in revenue and have created tens of thousands of jobs. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER: One of the things I’ve learned from interviewing 200+ successful people over the years is that almost all of them point to their network being at the center of their success.  Friends who encourage them.  Business relationships who help get them in the door.  Advocates who help to seal the deal.  Fans who help them spread the word.   Your network matters.  Solid connections help us to reach our potential.  Great relationships make life richer. That’s why I’m excited for you to hear this interview.   I think you’ll dig it.   WHAT STOOD OUT TO YOU? Leave a comment and let me know what story or strategy stood out to you.  What’s something you’re going to try?  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!   GRAB THE BOOK: Again, the book is called: Click here to grab a copy: “Super Connector - Stop networking and start building business relationships that matter.” Let me know what you think!   Keep bringing your awesome, Mitch

Robert Klinck Protect Your Dream & Ideas! Mitch interviews Robert "Bobby" Klinck about the intellectual property laws that exist to protect your big dreams and big ideas. Bobby is an I.P. attorney and Harvard Law graduate. He’s focused on helping entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators harness and protect their intellectual property. They also talk about how technology and social media are changing IP law and the things you need to know to protect your ideas and also stay within the law too! Listen in to be inspired and equipped. Listen To The Podcast: This week, I talk to Robert "Bobby" Klinck. He’s an intellectual property attorney who graduated from Harvard Law. Bobby’s dad was a small business owner, so he’s always had a heart for helping big thinkers and innovators harness and protect their ideas and dreams.   In our conversation, we dive into some of the biggest questions people have about how the law works and key strategies YOU can use right away to keep your ideas (and dreams) safe.  We also talk about how technology and social media are changing the legal landscape and the things you need to know on that front too! We also talk about how to stay within the law when it comes to sharing other people’s ideas too!   His down to earth style and his real world approach were really refreshing! If you’ve ever wondered about how to protect your ideas AND stay within the law as you do… listen in. I think you’ll dig it. And hey… leave a comment and let me know what stood out to you.  Plus, let me know what questions you still have.  We’d love to keep this conversation going and I know Bobby is all about getting you the answers you need! Mitch Bobby’s Contact Info: Website: www.youronlinegenius.com Social Media Links: https://twitter.com/BobbyKlinck https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertklinck https://www.facebook.com/youronlinegenius  

The Scholarship System Check out Jocelyn’s Free Scholarship System Webinar   Jocelyn Pearson was a B-student in high school but she paid for 100% of her college with scholarships.  The scholarships weren’t awarded due to financial need either.  She earned them by figuring out a system for finding, applying for and winning scholarships.  Now, she teaches others how to earn scholarships and graduate from college with zero debt.  It’s not easy.  You have to work at it.  But her system has helped students and families around the country.  In this episode, we talk about her journey and some specific strategies to help you get started!   Listen To The Podcast:   Jocelyn Pearson was a B-student in high school.   Her parents made just enough money so she didn’t qualify for financial aid.  They wanted to help her pay for school, but since she had 5 siblings… they couldn’t. She had a decision to make.  She could take out student loans and go into debt.  Or… she could try to get scholarships.  She went with option B.  BIG time. Even though she was a student with no standout sports or academic achievements… she went after scholarships like. It. was. her. job. Af first… she had no luck.  But then she started to figure things out.  And it paid off. After four years of school (and a semester abroad) she graduated with ZERO debt.     Check out Jocelyn’s Free Scholarship System Webinar     What’s even better is her story didn’t stop there.  She started to teach her friends her “system” and it worked for them too!  Now, Jocelyn is teaching parents and students around the country how to go after scholarships no matter whether they’re academic or sports superstars or not! In this insightful episode of DREAM THINK DO… I talk with Jocelyn about her journey (which is really inspiring)!!  But we also dig into some of the specific steps within her “Scholarship System!” If you’re a student getting ready for college, you’re in college now, OR… you’re a parent or a friend of a current or future college student… you’re going to want to listen to this powerful conversation! Plus, if you can think of someone who needs some help and encouragement on this front… please share it with them! And hey… leave a comment on the part of Jocelyn’s story and/or the strategy that stood out to you!  I can’t wait to hear from you.

Dave Crenshaw Productivity Secret Weapon: FUN (Here's how!) is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views. He’s written 4 best selling books on productivity. In this interview, we dig into simple but powerful strategies for becoming more productive that will work for ANYONE! Listen To The Podcast: Dave Crenshaw is a genius at building productive leaders. He’s appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, and Fast Company.  His online courses have millions of views and he’s written 4 best selling books on productivity. What’s ironic is that he was once diagnosed by a clinical psychologist as “off the charts ADHD.” BUT… Dave took that diagnosis as a personal challenge and developed simple systems that fast-paced business leaders worldwide now utilize to improve focus, structure, and stability. Dave’s newest book is called,         “The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks help you to get more done.” In this interview, we dig into simple but powerful strategies for becoming more productive… no matter whether you consider yourself a “naturally organized and productive person” or… you feel like you have the attention of a gold fish. And as an added bonus… some of them they’re are really fun!  Seriously… fun. Comment and let me know which strategy was a favorite.  What’s something you’re going to try?   I can’t wait to hear from you!h Dave Crenshaw Productivity Secret Weapon: FUN (Here's how!) Mitch Mathew!!