Author Chris Reimer joins Mitch Matthews to discuss his book Happywork: A Business Parable About the Journey to Teamwork, Profit, and Purpose on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    We'll admit it.  "Happy work" might sound a little “touchy-feely” but this book is built on solid science and hardcore business case studies. Plus it weaves in Chris’s spot-on (and often hilarious) observations from his years as a leader in the corporate world. “You find your purpose in life by finding and paying attention to the clues around you.” Tweet This During their conversation, Chris and Mitch talk about specific strategies YOU can use to make your own workplace happier (and more effective), whether you’re a member of the team… or leading it. And since you’re a member of the DREAM. THINK. DO. family, we know you’re all about inspiring those around you to dream bigger, think better and do more... and a happy workplace helps people to do just that! "Once you have respect and find a way to have empathy for people at work, you are equipped to solve the problems of business." Tweet This So let’s get to it! Resources Happywork: A Business Parable About the Journey to Teamwork, Profit, and Purpose ChrisReimer.com Drive by Daniel Pink To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink Tony Robbins TED Talk: Why we do what we do

Self-discipline strategist Rory Vaden joins Mitch Matthews to discuss how you can multiply your time in this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Are you tired of all those books that tell you how to manage your time?  Do you feel like they never really work for you?  Yeah, me too.  So now, instead of managing your time, it’s time to multiply it!! Rory Vaden joins me on this episode to tell you how to do just that!  Rory is a self-discipline strategist and New York Times bestselling author of the book, Procrastinate on Purpose. “Anytime you say yes to one thing you are simultaneously saying no to an infinite number of others.” Tweet This It’s no longer about managing your time, or even prioritizing it; a new generation of multipliers has arrived, and they are masters at investing time in order to get more in the future.  At its foundation is a simple equation that combines importance, urgency, and significance.  Learn the difference between all three, and discover the convenient diagram, known as the Focus Funnel, to help you decide what you should be spending your time on. “Success is never owned. Success is only rented, and the rent is due every day.” Tweet This Plus, if you’re like most people and have difficulty saying the word “no”, Rory gives you great tips on how to Navigate the No so you can say “yes” to what’s truly important. You’re going to do great things, so give yourself the time to do them! Resources Free webinar! ProcrastinateOnPurpose.com RoryVaden.com Procrastinate On Purpose

In this deep dive, Mitch discusses how to overcome the difficulties of starting a business!  It's the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “I’m not a big fan of blind leaps of faith, I’m a much bigger fan of small steps of faith over time.” Tweet This Have you been thinking about starting something; a new job, your own business, or even a new hobby?  You feel that excitement for it and can’t wait to start, but holy cow, taking that leap can be overwhelming!  There’s the need to get a perfect plan lined up and in place so you can jump in… and then you don’t, because doing all that at once is paralyzing. If you've felt that.. then you’ve experienced the "New Start Paradox." “Sometimes it’s about the outcome, but often it’s the experience.” Tweet This If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone! As a Success Coach over the past 12+ years... Mitch has seen the "New Start Paradox" stop countless people in their tracks. But in this DREAM. THINK. DO. episode, Mitch has the tool for you to break through this paradox and start (or re-start) your dreams!! Listen in and learn how to incorporate this  simple but powerful strategy into your life.  You will be able to gain confidence as you break through the New Start Paradox and begin to achieve those new dreams and goals! “Start small; but start.” Tweet This Now all you have to do is start!  

Top youth motivational speaker Cara Filler talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    You’ve probably heard the old cliché, that every cloud has a silver lining.  On this episode I’m joined by a woman who has dedicated her life to turning a cloud into an entire rainbow!  Cara Filler is one of the most sought after female speakers in the world; she has spoken to over 2 million people across 5 countries, and her fun and lively programs help people discover how to make everyday choices count.  Now you can be inspired by this remarkable woman and her wonderful life philosophy! “It’s not about what happened to you, it’s about what you do with what happened to you.” Tweet This Cara shares her story: how a tragedy that could’ve easily broken her instead led her to become a speaker who empowers millions.  Learn how to conquer negativity and make conscious choices; don’t let choices be made for you.     She even gives you her road map for making good choices, from having a GPS to choosing your travel companions (whether they’re Winnie the Pooh or Tigger), you will be fully prepared for the trip. “Everyone’s allowed to have a pity party, just don’t stay there. It’s not the party I want to attend.” Tweet This So buckle up and listen in!  You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be ready to take on whatever comes your way!! Resources CaraFiller.com  

Ruth Soukup, the author of Living Well, Spending Less talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Are you ready to live your dream, but are worried about the cost??  Whether your financial woes are real or imagined, this episode is for you!!  Join me as I talk with Ruth Soukup, mother, blogger, occasional DYI-er, and best-selling author of Live Well and Spend Less.  Ruth is a self-professed money spending expert and has worked hard and experimented to discover what works the best to stop those impulses.  And now she’s here to share her money saving knowledge with you! “If we’re not telling our money where to go it just goes away. It’s not that we don’t have enough, we’re just not paying attention to it.” Tweet This   Ruth knows firsthand what it’s like to have financial issues, and how it can come between spouses.  In fact, the majority of Americans are spending more than they’re making, so if you walk into Target and then walk out with half the store in your shopping cart: you are not alone! Ruth gives you specific strategies that will help you to curb your spending and track where exactly your money disappears to, starting with the 31 Days of Living Well and Spending $0 challenge. That’s right, spend ZERO DOLLARS for an entire month!!  Find out how to accomplish this, as well as the next steps to take after you’ve succeeded. “Realize that what we have is not as important as who we are as people.” Tweet This Now is the time to take control of where your money goes; so take action and live your dream! Resources LivingWellSpendingLess.com  

Popular morning radio show personality Van Harden talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “Meet at the station at 4:50” IN THE MORNING!  Those are the words Mitch Matthews read when he went to meet his current guest, Van Harden. Van is the host of the "Van and Bonnie Show," Iowa's most popular morning radio show. Plus, he's the program director of WHO Radio, Iowa's biggest radio station. In this interview, we turn the mic on Van and ask him some questions. You'll find out how he was able to turn his childhood dream job into a reality that’s lasted nearly 25 years, and has earned 13 Marconi awards from the National Association of Broadcasters, 5 of which were awarded to him personally. “Having fun at work is a choice.” Tweet This But living his dream wasn’t enough, so he is also the inventor of the DayTeller® timepiece and the Van Harden Cheese Crust Pizza, as well as a successful author!  Now you can find out how he accomplished all that and still kept his dream job fun after all these years (and no, you don’t have to wake up before 5 a.m. to do so)! “Diversify your emotions” Tweet This Ever wonder how you’re going to enjoy your job, even after you’ve had it for years?  Van gives you tips on how to sustain your dream by keeping it fun, including what to do when you accidentally receive 50 left shoes.  Plus, Van tells the story of how he prepared for his future career, even when many doubted he could do it.  Then he gives the background behind one of his inventions and his book, Life in the Purple Wedge, both of which have positively impacted thousands of lives. “No matter how many breaths you take, there’s always more oxygen there for you.” Tweet This This episode is packed full of information and tips that you can use every day of your life!  It’s time to be inspired, keep the fun alive, and live your dream!  Resources Find out more about Van at his website: Van Harden

Handicap This creator Tim Wambach talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Taking a road trip from Orlando to Chicago can be an adventure, but a trip from Orlando to Chicago that you RUN is simply inspiring.  That is exactly what Tim Wambach did.  He ran 717 miles in order to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy, but his trip didn’t stop there.  Tim went on to found Handicap This production with his good friend Mike Berkson, which helps shed light on what it’s like living with Cerebral Palsy.  He is also the president of the Keep On Keeping On Foundation, a nonprofit that assists those living with severe physical disabilities.  Tim was able to take his passion and turn it into a meaningful career, and now he’s joining Mitch Matthews to help you do the same! “The reason we’ve come a long way is that we’ve had consistent action.” Tweet This Hear first-hand how Tim met Mike, the person who started it all; and where he got the idea for his incredible run (3:42).  Now you can discover how to bring out your own passion (14:19) so you can create something life-changing with it, or if you have too many ideas, Tim gives you tips on how to filter them to choose the very best ones (18:08).  He even gives you his personal strategies for staying focused and engaged (22:16).  Plus, Tim imparts advice about running a non-profit, including (24:31): “I think one of the most dangerous aspects of success is that you stop trying new things.” Tweet This Don’t forget that you’re a business Have a team of people who believe in your idea Get a good lawyer and accountant “Energy is a choice.” Tweet This Listen in and learn to turn what motivates you into a fulfilling career.  Now you can take your passion and run with it (literally)! Resources Handicapthis.com  KeepOnKeepingOn.com

Mitch Matthews discusses the secret weapon that introverts have in this week's DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Are you an introvert, but know that you need to go out and meet countless new people in order to achieve your dream?  Take heart!!  Join Mitch for a deep dive, where he gives his personal strategies for introverts like himself to use when building their networks.  And the extroverts out there can use the same strategies to become more effective at what they’re already good at: building relationships. “You’re trying to be interesting; be interested.” Tweet This Not sure which category you fall under?  Think about how you like to recharge at the end of a hard day; do you like to get revved up by a group of people or enjoy some peace and quiet?  If you fall under the second, learn the secret weapons you can use to calm your anxiety while still making authentic connections with a large group of people.  The key is to be interested.  Find out the best questions to ask others that will both help you learn and make them remember you.  Or you can turn a conference into a real life game of connect the dots! This episode also shares Mitch’s survival strategy for those dreaded meetings with an open floor plan.  And you receive the extra bonus of hearing how he stalked a bike shop, and turned it into a valuable lesson.  So it’s time for you to stop thinking of being an introvert as a weakness to overcome, when it’s actually a strength to build you up.  Go out there, start making those connections and living your dreams!  

Branding expert John Michael Morgan talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “I just knew what I did not want, and I was unwilling to accept other people’s expectations to be thrown on me.” Tweet This Are you feeling the pressure from those around you?  Do you make life decisions based on what you “should” do?  Stop right now!!  In this episode, Mitch Matthews is joined by John Michael Morgan, successful author of "Brand Against The Machine," entrepreneur of three online businesses, and the man who gave himself permission to break expectations and live out his dreams! “We’re never going to outperform our own self-image.” Tweet This Now you can learn about John’s whopping four minutes of college life (2:44) and his tips to help you figure out what you truly enjoy (11:09).  But do you still have doubts that maybe what you dream of isn’t the best decision? Don’t let fear be your excuse!  John gives you the tools to push through your fears (17:29) and get clear on your results (14:46), so you can stride towards your dreams with confidence. “Everyone is self-made, but only the successful will admit it.” –Earl Nightingale Tweet This It’s time to stop living someone else’s expectations and start living YOUR dream!! So listen in and find out how to begin today!  Resources JohnMichaelMorgan.com  

Mel Abraham talks the Entrepreneurial Solution with Mitch Matthews on the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    A DREAM. THINK. DO. special offer: Get Mel's new book for FREE (for a limited time) by clicking here. “When you put the plan in place, it’ll never go as planned.” Tweet This Have you built your legacy?  Now is the time to start!! Mel Abraham joins Mitch Matthews to give you an action plan for living life YOUR way.  Mel was working as a CPA when he realized that he wasn’t living the life he wanted, so he quit that very night and never looked back.  Since then, Mel has created and sold several multi-million dollar businesses, and helps people all across the world discover how to live the entrepreneurial life.  He even released a book explaining how to do just that: The Entrepreneurial Solution. “Fate is what’s happened to me, destiny’s what we do about it in the future, but legacy is created in the moment.” Tweet This Mel shares his story about how he switched to living a truly entrepreneurial life (3:52), and gives you suggestions for doing the same (9:09).  He also discusses the concept of work/life balance, and why the entire idea is a myth (12:46).  Plus, you will discover the difference between fate, destiny, and legacy (17:01); tips on how to start living your legacy; and the questions you need to be asking yourself (19:28), including: What do you want to stand for? How are you going to show up? Did you do it? “What are your abilities and what are your interests, and in between there lies your passion.” Tweet This You were put on this earth to do something, now it’s time to live that legacy.  Listen in to Mel and discover how to live life your way! Resources Get Mel's new book for FREE (for a limited time) by clicking here. MelAbraham.com  The Entrepreneurial Solution Podcast The Entrepreneurial Solution Book

Mitch Matthews offers a DREAM. THINK. DO. "deep dive" and introduces a powerful strategy that enables you to tie big dreams to daily tasks to help with productivity, focus and loyalty. “People want to believe that you’re sincerely interested in them as persons’, not in what they can do for you.” Tweet This Listen To The Podcast:    You've probably seen the statistics that say company loyalty is out the window. Now, studies show us that the number one reason an employee will stick with an organization is because of their direct boss. So... it's true. Leadership has always been important... but it's more important than ever! But as a leader, how do you motivate your team? How do you help them to deliver their best work? How do you inspire them to stay engaged and loyal? What if the secret was hidden in helping them to dream bigger, think better and do more? In this episode Mitch will give you the "Tie It" strategy. If you're a leader... you can use this strategy to ignite your team's passion, performance and productivity. If you're on your own... you can use the "Tie It" strategy to help you to stay focused, motivated and determined as you work towards achieving your goals! “The number one reason millennials stay on a job is their boss, their direct leader.” Tweet This RESOURCES: Click here for your "Tie It" Question Resource Guide   Additional Background: The Tie It strategy is built on the premise that a person is more engaged in their work if they can tie what they are currently doing to their personal dreams or goals.  This is a wildly effective strategy that takes very little time and effort, as long as that effort is sincere. Mitch imparts basic tips on how to establish these connections with your team members (31:26) so you can determine what their goals are, in order to then relate those goals to their daily assignments.  You will also learn about the success assumption (11:29), why it’s so detrimental and how you can avoid it. And, of course, discover the numerous questions you can ask your employees in order to understand their needs on a more personal level (27:37), including: Where would you love to be in one year? What are some things you’d like to experience? What would you like to learn? “Every generation expects the other generations to define success and work to achieve it in the same way that they do.” Tweet This Now you can use this strategy to ignite your team member’s passion, even in their everyday tasks.  Help them to make the connections that will ramp up their positivity and drive. Be ready to see an outstanding increase in engagement, productivity and loyalty!  

Self-Made Side Hustle Expert Lise Cartwright talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “You’re a relative expert in pretty much everything you do on a daily basis.” Tweet This Do you have a dream, but you don't have the money to pursue it? No problem!  Joining Mitch Matthews is New Zealand's own Lise Cartwright.  Lise is a self-made expert on the art of working the side hustle. When she felt unsatisfied with her job, Lise started freelance writing to exercise her creative muscles and earn some extra money.  After 18 months of continually expanding her clientele, she handed in her resignation at her "bad fit" job and became a full time writer.  Now Lise has found her true passion... writing books (she’s published 6 books in just 5 months!).  Plus, she's dominated the Amazon charts!  Now, she wants to help you find success with your own "side hustle." “Done is better than perfect.” Tweet This Money is an obstacle that often trips up a person before they ever take a step towards their dreams.  Fortunately, Lise is a pro at teaching people the art of the side hustle, so you can make extra money through skills you already possess!  Now you can discover how Lise first got into writing (4:30), and how she knew when the time was ripe to break away from her former career (9:55).  She also: Clearly defines her leap number (14:23) Gives the run-down on writing a book (24:36) And discusses the benefits of being a relative expert You can easily talk yourself out of anything, especially when it involves money.  But even if your side hustle doesn’t directly involve your dream, it can be used to fund it.  So beat that "money excuse" before it has the chance to stop you in your tracks!  And learn the fine art of the "side hustle" to supplement your income today!  Resources OutsourcedFreelancingSuccess.com LiseCartwright.com Special Gift For DTD Listeners Twitter Facebook LinkedIn about.me oDesk.com Elance.com

Extreme Swimmer - Kevin Haugh talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “I think about it every time, but I never allow myself to turn around. If I do it that once I think it would be easy to do that every single time.” Is there something you’ve always wanted to do or try, but you haven’t because it wasn't practical or realistic? What if you tried it anyway?! So often we push our dreams to the side because they don't seem reasonable or maybe they even feel a little random. Well, it’s time to kick that kind of thinking to the curb, so you can get out there and try something new! To help you do that Mitch Matthews has brought you his friend Kevin Haugh.  From a professional standpoint, Kevin is leading a successful life.  He’s the Vice President for tax counsel at Union Bank.  Before that he was a manager at KPMG, and a senior at Arthur Anderson. But Kevin isn't joining this episode to talk about his career. Nope. He's on to talk about swimming.  That's right.  Swimming. “It’s all mental, you’ve just got to commit to it and just do it.” Tweet This More specifically, Mitch and Kevin are going to talk about "extreme swimming." Kevin loves extreme swimming; an activity that is exactly as it sounds.  It's swimming in the ocean… over incredibly long distances, often against the current, while being on the lookout for ships and sharks.  Although it might not seem "practical," the experience of this type of extreme swimming lights Kevin up!  And it changes the way he lives, loves, works and leads! Let Kevin inspire you with his stories of how pursuing his dream makes a difference in his life (16:42), and how it creates a positive impact on his entire family (20:16). Plus, you can hear his love for the sport as he discusses: How he first developed his dream (2:45) His achievements (5:45) The risks of bay swimming (8:48) And why he loves it (11:09) Your dreams are meant to be anything that makes you come alive; so don’t constrain your dream pursuits to just the things that are practical or profitable. Listen in and find out how going after your dreams (even when they don't always make sense) can have a positive and powerful impact on your life and those around you! “If you’re crazy, the best way to feel normal is to surround yourself with other crazies.” Tweet This  

Mitch Matthews does a DREAM. THINK. DO. deep dive on the biggest risk you can take!  (But if you take the risk it will improve the way you live, love and lead!)     Listen To The Podcast: “There’s this huge temptation to look like we’ve got it 100% together.” Tweet This In today's DREAM. THINK. DO. episode, Mitch talks about one of the biggest but most important risks you can take. What is it? Well, when you take this risk, it helps you to build trust and connection. It's something that has a huge impact on your ability to achieve your dreams and goals. Taking this risk also enables you to live more of a rich and full life. But... even though there's all this upside to taking this risk... many don't. What's the risk? It's being authentically you. In this episode, Mitch dives deep on the science of why being "authentic" feels like a risk.  (And he shares a few stories where he's struggled with it too).  But most importantly, he gives you some simple but proven strategies for being more authentic and real in your own life! “Be real, because being real works.” Tweet This It’s easy for us to take on a persona, especially when we’re in any type of leadership role.  We use a mask to try to be someone we’re not.  We do it to try to build trust, but it winds up having the opposite effect, doesn't it? Discover how using a persona negatively affects you and how you can recognize it in yourself or others (11:54).  Mitch also gives you the science behind something known as "The Imposter Phenomenon." (13:38)  According to research, if you've been successful in anything... there's a 70% chance you've felt the negative effects of the "I.P."  Mitch will show you how to beat it! Plus, he'll share three strategies for helping you to be more authentic as a leader, a globe changer and as a friend. (18:33). Adopting personas is an approach that nearly everyone is guilty of, but it often has the exact opposite effect of what we hope.  Listen in to learn how to take off the mask! One of the best ways to achieve your dreams and bring your awesome is by being authentically YOU. “Being human is a strength, not a weakness.” Tweet This

Justin Wise (author & social media ninja) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast on Finding Your Voice. Listen To The Podcast: What do experiments have to do with your dream job?  Everything! In this bonus episode Mitch Matthews is joined by his good friend, Justin Wise.  Justin is the founder of Think Digital, a social media training company.  Some of his clients include Triple X Church, Compassion, Bethel University, and super blogger Michael Hyatt.  Justin’s current dream job as a social media ninja is one that he created for himself through hard work, impressive stick-to-it-ness, and yes, some serious experimenting. “Going after your dream job is messy, you pay dues for it, you work hard, and you take risks” Tweet This Listen to Justin’s stories and strategies so you can learn how to get your dream job from someone who knows the journey.  Start with a day in the life of Justin (4:13) as he shares the rhythm that works for him and how he was able to find one that’s sustainable.  Having this structure allowed him to discover the time when he’s at his most creative, when he can crank out his best quality writing (8:11).  And, of course, find out Justin’s tips for experiments, such as: Past experiments that led to his current job (12:11) How to experiment with limited risks (15:43) Why you need to push through fear (21:53) Justin knows that there is no secret formula that only successful people have the recipe for.  To get your dream job you have to start!  There’s no one to tell you when it’s your turn to go, so listen in and then start your experiments today!! “The only thing I’ve done different is that I started” Tweet This   Resources: Want to learn more about Justin Wise & ThinkDigital.co then check out these sites. Think Digital Academy JustinWise.net  

Brendon Burchard (Best Selling Author) talks with Mitch Matthews about his book "The Motivation Manifesto." Listen To The Podcast: “At any given moment, we are acting from a state of mind driven by fear or freedom.” Tweet This Would you like to break through your doubt and fears, and launch your motivation to levels that are out of this world?! Then this episode is for you! Mitch Matthews talks with NYT best-selling author Brendon Burchard, who is considered one of the top motivation and marketing trainers in the world.  Brendon has shared the stage with high impact people like the Dalai Lama, Tony Robbins, Sir Richard Branson, and Steve Forbes. He is one of the top 100 most followed public figures on Facebook, and is a New York Times Bestselling author several times over.  Now he’s here to share with you details on his latest book, The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power. “They look so forward to the future that they don’t realize it's here.” Tweet This This book is an empowering call to arms that has already been at the top of the New York Times Bestseller list for multiple weeks!  It's flying off the shelves faster than it can be restocked.  This is your opportunity to hear some of the surprising and inspiring stories behind the book.  (These stories haven't been shared before!) Plus, you'll get a close up look at a few of its declarations.  Brendon gives you strategies for being fully present in your life (16:45) and for dealing with self-doubt (31:44), both of which have major impacts on your ability to live life to its fullest.  He also describes the three declarations that he has to intentionally choose to act on and his tips on how to improve them (43:12), including: Stop saying yes to more than you can handle You can wish the best for others even if they’ve hurt you Heighten your awareness to slow time Plus, you will hear about Brendon’s own battle to simply publish this book (48:49).  The world is full of hidden traps that will hold you back and inhibit your personal freedoms.  This is your chance to learn from an outstanding motivator about how to take back your freedom and go after your dreams! “Let us advance with abandon!”  Tweet This Resources: Find out more about Brendon by visiting his site: BrendonBurchard.com.  

ABC's Sara Haines talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast in she discusses Pushing Through Fear to Land Your Dream Job.   “I love every time I conquer fear.” Tweet This It’s bonus time again!!  In this episode I talk with the incredible Sara Haines. Sara worked her way up from being a temp to being a correspondent on the Today Show. Now she's currently an anchor for Good Morning America. On top of her success with GMA and the Today Show, Sara also has the distinction of being named one of the ten pioneering women changing the field of communication, and received the NYC Women of Communication Award. "No one can stop you from doing what you’re passionate about.” Tweet This Sara gives you the inside scoop on what her “typical” day is like (4:31) and talks about some of the more challenging (and funny) parts of her job. She also shares her favorite aspects of the job (17:25), from learning people’s stories to conquering fears, and she gives you advice for achieving your dream career.  Plus, you will discover the series of events that led her to where she is today, including: Being a "creative stalker" on the train Taking comedic acting classes And the extra jobs that got her THE job Sara knows all about pushing through fear and taking on challenges. Don’t let fear stop you; let her story inspire you to strive for your own epic job, the one that you’ve always dreamed of.  You’ve got the dream, now it’s time to live it!     Subscribe To The Podcast       

Scot Pankey (the teacher who danced with his students and accidentally created an YOUTUBE sensation) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. “That’s so important to all of us, to know that we’re heard.” Tweet This Unless you shun technology, there’s a good chance you’ve seen or heard of the “Uptown Funk” video project from the students at the A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School.  It is a fun, highly choreographed, and fabulously executed dance to the popular Bruno Mars song that immediately went viral.  In just the first week it received over 8 million views.  Scot Pankey, the teacher behind this project (and in the front of the video) has already been interviewed by Good Morning Britain, The Today Show in Australia, and E! News; and now he’s joining Mitch Matthews! “Even if no one had seen this video, then it would have been a success because my kids had a successful experience through it.” Tweet This Scot gives you the story behind the video, which simply started as a way to get students out of their comforts zones and away from their computers, and transformed into a worldwide inspiration.  Learn the amazing impact that this project had on Scot, his students, and the millions of viewers (14:10), as well as what the experience taught them (20:38).  You will also discover: The original goals for this assignment (2:52) How the choreography was created (17:14) And how Scot ushered students out of their comfort zones (4:29) This became more than just a video or a project.  This became a teaching moment that stretches from fostering support to the importance of bettering yourself.  Scot was able to dream bigger, think better, and do more.  Now it’s your time to take those great ideas and turn them into reality! “You have to do 3 things to succeed: you have to work hard, have a positive attitude, and always be trying to better yourself.” Tweet This   Subscribe To The Podcast    A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School- "Uptown Funk" with Scot Pankey & Students   

Matt Decelles (co-founder of William Painter Sunglasses) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. “Anyone in the world is only one person away.” Tweet This Would you like to be able to make a business deal with a $50 million company, while you’re still in college??  That’s exactly what Matt Decelles did!  Matt is the co-founder of William Painter, a company that has made a symbol out of its revolutionary sunglasses.  Plus, they've been featured in Maxim, US Weekly, and Cosmopolitan.  Now he’s joining Mitch Matthews to share with you the strategies he used for attaining his dream job. “Figure out why you’re reaching out and then have the guts to do it.” Tweet This Matt is a master at building relationships, and he wants to give you the keys to creating an ironclad network!  He shares how networking plays out in his daily life (13:49) whether it’s with mentors or his core group of friends, because both play a significant role in his continued success.  If you want to find a mentor but aren’t sure how to reach out, start with a few of Matt’s tips (18:53): Figure out your values Look for people who are already mentoring others Ask them to simply tell you their story You can also discover what it’s like during a day in the life of Matt (4:54), as well as how he handled the push back when he was working towards his dreams (10:55).  If you want to score your dream job, then listen in to learn from others who have already won theirs. The dream is yours; go make it a reality! “Stack your life full of mentors so they can help you get your dream faster.  And then build a group of friends who are going to motivate you.” Tweet This This BONUS interview came from Mitch's Project Dream Job interview series.  The audio isn't as high of quality as normal, but the content was so good we just had to run with it!  We hope you enjoy it!   Subscribe To The Podcast      Leave A Review And Enter To Win! If you leave an iTunes review before February 8th you can enter to win some great prizes. Find out more by clicking here.

Mitch Matthews does a DREAM. THINK. DO. "deep dive" to talk through the 3 questions that changed his life!  If things like affirmations haven't worked for you in the past, Mitch will show you why AND offer these 3 questions to help you to achieve more of the life you want to live! Subscribe To The Podcast   Do you want to start thinking better?  You have your big dreams and goals, but at the same time... are your worries constantly weighing you down? Now you can discover the strategies that will launch your mindset to the next level! Mitch Matthews gives you a tried and true concept that he personally uses and frequently recommends to his audiences and coaching clients.  So it’s not just a theory, it’s a promise. “When you point yourself towards gratitude, you release your body’s natural antidepressants.” Tweet This You’ve probably heard that affirmations are the key to banishing that negative voice in your head.  However, Mitch has found that for him, affirmations just don’t cut it.  It’s because the brain is a truth-seeker, and any time it detects something you don’t fully perceive as the truth it takes that affirmation and kicks it to the curb.  So Mitch discovered that the key is to occupy your truth seeker in a much more productive way: asking it questions. Want to jump to the questions?  Here's a short cut: Question 1 (10:18) Question 2 (16:42) Question 3 (26:41) Listen in to find out exactly why these questions will work for you, and how you can apply them to any aspect of your life. This is just one more way for you to punch worry in the face; so you can dream bigger, think better, and do more!

Chandler Bolt (best selling author and someone who's helped others to become best selling authors) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Subscribe To The Podcast “We went from book idea to bestseller in two and a half months.” Tweet This Everyone has at least one book in them.  It’s time for you to write yours!!  Join Mitch Matthews and his friend Chandler Bolt as they tell you how to start writing that book you’ve been thinking about, and then get it published.  Chandler has been an entrepreneur nearly all his life; at 11 he sold snacks at scout camp, at 17 he hired friends and made $10,000 in his landscaping business, and by age 20 he was teaching other students how to run a successful business, which earned him the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from Young Entrepreneurs Across America.  He also hit Amazon like a freight train with his breakout book 'The Productive Person,' which went from an idea to a bestseller in just two and a half months! “Normally I dream, think a little bit, do a lot, and then really evaluate.” Tweet This This episode is bursting with excellent tips and strategies for getting your book out there.  Find out the most common thoughts that hold people back so you can bust through them (14:38), and learn how to navigate back end publishing (20:51).  Then discover the two key strategies for capturing your audience in an online market (27:20) while keeping in mind the 20-60-20 concept (19:06).  Or do you have so many ideas that you don’t know which to choose?  Narrow your focus by asking: What’s the fastest way to the cash? Will I enjoy doing this? What am I most likely to finish? And can I outsource? “We had success because we just put it out there.” Tweet This Chandler will also share how his success first began, as well as his lowest valley and highest peak along the way.  Listen to this episode so you can move from dreaming about writing your book... to actually doing it! Resources Find out more about Chandler's free training by clicking here.

Bob Burg (best-selling author of "The Go-Giver and "Adversaries Into Allies") talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Subscribe To The Podcast   “We need to be looking for ultimate influence.” Tweet This Have you ever needed to persuade someone? Now you can discover how to do it in a way that makes the other person feel good in the process! Join Mitch Matthews as he talks with one of his true heroes, Bob Burg. Bob is an incredible speaker and author of the books, Endless Referrals, The Go-Giver, and most recently, Adversaries Into Allies. He is also one of the major reasons that The Big Dream Gathering is still around today. [Tweet "“Compliance will never take you where commitment can go.” @DhondiScumaci"] Find out how Bob went from being a television broadcaster to a master of persuasion (3:53). Then learn about his newest book (10:00), Adversaries Into Allies: Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion, and why navigating difficult relationships are essential to achieving your dreams. Bob’s book doesn’t simply tell you what to do, it gives you an in-depth look at how to do it! In this episode, Bob digs deep on important principles of persuasion, including: Ultimate influence (11:06) How to control your emotions (14:22) And understanding clashing belief systems (23:43) Now you can make people feel better while going after your greatest dreams. So listen in to this episode and don’t simply gain compliance from others, gain commitment! “System: a process of predictably achieving a goal based on a logical and specific set of how-to principles.” Tweet This   Leave A Review And Enter To Win! If you leave an iTunes review before February 8th you can enter to win some great prizes. Find out more by clicking here. Resources Burg.com  

Antonio Neves (writer and speaker) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast.  They dig into starting where you're at, not being held back by where you came from and staying focused on your goals! Subscribe To The Podcast   “If you’re working with me then you’re already inspired, the thing we’ve got to do is transition to action.” Tweet This Can’t get enough of the Dream. Think. Do. Podcast? Then this bonus material is for you!! Join Mitch Matthews as he talks with some incredible people for his Project Dream Job interviews. On this episode is Antonio Neves, the professional question asker and founder of Thinq Action. Antonio has been a writer for multiple big time networks, including MSN, CNBC, and PBS, as well as for Entrepreneur and Inc Magazine; he was even the host of his own Nickelodeon show! “Just because something’s a good opportunity doesn’t mean it’s the right opportunity.” Tweet This Now you can discover what it’s like during a week in the life of Antonio (4:33) and his absolute favorite part of his dream job. Antonio also touches on what’s not on your resume, and how that plays a major role in your life. And finally, learn exactly what you need to do in order to land the job you’ve always wanted, including: When to build relationshiops (23:40) The key to being valuable (27:44) The power of follow-up (29:42) And many more! It’s up to you to land your dream job, but now you can gain real life knowledge on how to accomplish it. You were created to do awesome things and the world needs you to do them; so get unstuck from the ordinary and turn your dreams into reality! “Don’t just go in with ideas; go in with a lot of the work already completed. That makes it much easier for your boss to say yes.” Tweet This   Leave A Review And Enter To Win! If you leave an iTunes review before February 8th you can enter to win some great prizes. Find out more by clicking here Resources TheAntonioNeves.com  

Scott Ginsberg (AKA: The Name Tag Guy) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Listen and Subscribe To The Podcast “All of these opportunities sort of came to me, and all I did was raise my hand and say, ‘yeah, I’ll do that.’” Tweet This  Hello, my name is _____; most of us remove those nametags as soon as possible.  But one man has been wearing his for 5,182 days and counting.  Scott Ginsburg took his impulse to be different and turned it into a successful company, 30 books, and one of the top business blogs on the web.  Now he’s joining Mitch Matthews to help you have the guts to be true to yourself and wear your name with pride. “It’s hard to dream alone.” Tweet This In this episode, you will learn how Scott first began his nametag experiment when he was just 19 years old (6:37) and how it developed into something more meaningful than most people could have thought possible.  He also gives you tips on how to protect your own thinking (12:43), so you can take your ideas and run with them.  Scott is not afraid to go against the grain and be himself, and has discovered these methods to promote further progress towards his dreams: Recognize and remove what you don’t excel at (22:08) Find your opportunity filters (24:48) Know your intrinsic triggers (30:26) Learn more about these methods, as well as countless other tips and insights.  Listen to Scott and gain the secrets to letting your true self flourish.  Dare to be different; dare to be YOU! “I became viral before viral was viral.” Tweet This   Leave A Review And Enter To Win! If you leave an iTunes review before February 8th you can enter to win some great prizes. Find out more by clicking here Resources HelloMyNameIsScott.com What's In A Nametag?

Break free from fear and punch worry in the face with Mitch Matthews in this DREAM.THINK.DO. "deep dive."  Mitch will give you specific strategies (and share some funny stories too) to help you to finally break the nasty cycle of worry and live more of the life you want to live. Listen To The Podcast   Do you want to punch worry right in the face?  We want to help!  Worry is one of the top dream killers; it consumes your thinking, bogs down creativity, and can make you feel stuck.  In fact, 75 to 95% of all primary care visits are for stress, and millennials are getting hit greater than any other generation before.  Join Mitch Matthews as he gives you the strategies for overcoming your worry, so you can be free to create and live your greatest dreams! “I was going from goal to goal, being worried throughout and missing the moments.” Tweet This Mitch understands what it’s like to be constantly worried about something.  As a child, he would literally worry himself sick, at one point he even missed school for a full two weeks because of it.  But he has overcome that habit and studied the shiznit out of it, so now he can help you beat it too.  Listen to his inspiring (and terrifying) Granite Peak story to discover how he reached his epiphany.  Then learn about his program, 30 Days to Punch Worry in the Face (18:15), and how you can join.  This program includes the 3 Buckets (20:44), a type of filter that uses these three questions: Can I control it? Can I influence it? Do I need to let it go? Don’t let worry dropkick your creativity.  Don’t let it knock out your dreams.  Discover how you can punch worry right in the face so that it’s down for the count; then go out there and make your big ideas a reality!    Resources Download the "Three Bucket" PDF