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We all know relationships are important, but in some cases, 'who you know' can even save your life. Ed Kressy went from being arrested by the FBI, to being recognized with a community service award by the FBI Director.Ed's 20-year drug addiction led to stints in jails, rehabs, and homeless shelters. Thanks to relationships astonishing in their spiritual depth, Ed became a volunteer entrepreneur coach inside maximum-security prisons, delivered a guest lecture at MIT, and wrote for the Washington Post. He now volunteers helping law enforcement better serve communities affected by addiction and incarceration, and fulfils his lifelong dream of writing.Let’s dive deep into Ed’s incredible story, where he came from and how he got to where he is, and learn how relationships can save your life.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:18] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Ed Kressy Ed gives us some background on his story A love for reading and writing  A struggle for self-worth and discipline  The start of the addiction  [06:19 - 22:47] Relationships Can Save Your Life  Ed shares about his journey of escapism  You choose what you focus on Escaping from yourself  From a good life to addiction  Ed talks about the snowball effect into harder drugs  The real problem is not the drug  The effects of the drugs  How intervention saved Ed’s life  Friends and family stepping in  Taking responsibility  Instilling spiritual relationships  The wake up call  Ed’s story of a rude awakening  Reaching out for a lifeline  A word from our sponsor [22:48 - 38:11] Ed Kressy on Building Your Network The importance of community and spirituality The need for a purpose  Letting go of material satisfaction The only choice left  Maintaining a beginners mind Who you know or what you know?  Both and neither  Guiding principles (3 S’s) vs. Connections  Wisdom is better than knowledge Who has instilled the most wisdom in you? Ed’s thoughts on God The two groups who impact Ed the most  Behind bars and badges Ed’s work with law enforcement There needs to be more resources for mental health  Relationships are the gateway to healing Solving the incarceration crisis [38:12 - 44:54] Closing Segment Ed talks about becoming an author  The journey  How it connects to Ed’s work Accomplishments  The impact of a network ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Ed Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “We can choose what to focus on. We don’t necessarily have control over our circumstances, yet we have a high degree of control of what we focus on.” - Ed Kressy “People believed in me, I never believed in myself.” - Ed Kressy“Drugs and drinking are not the problem, they’re an attempt at a solution.” - Ed KressyResources Mentioned: Ed’s Book - My Addiction & Recovery Connect and engage with Ed on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out http://authoredkressy.com/ to get Ed to speak in your area.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Calm is offering a free well-being ebook for HR and Benefit leaders and one month free after you attend a free demo when you go to Calm.com/travisJump on over to travischapell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to learn how to make $18,750 a month selling $5 dollar products, this episode is for you! Stephen Somers is the co-founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, an online education and services company that helps people all over the world learn how to sell their own products globally on Amazon from scratch.Together with his business partner, Stephen has won 5 Two-Comma Club awards for Marketplace SuperHeroes, which is now an 8 figure business, and they have also helped over 8,000 people to create multiple income streams online.Tune into Stephen’s story and expertise to learn how you can also become a marketplace superhero.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:58] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Stephen Somers Stephen gives us some background on his story Stephen’s early life and upbringing Journey into career life Learning the value of hard work Pushed towards college [05:59 - 26:54] Building on Your Strengths  Stephen’s thoughts on pushing on in things you’re not good at Believing in your success from hard work Identifying your core strengths Transitioning into a different career path  Working better in collaboration  The impact of music  A growing interest in business  Getting into the world of Amazon  The value of selling physical products Learning practical business skills Re-systemizing  Thoughts on relying on other platforms to sell No is fully on their own platform  Make sure you do something unique  The value of using Amazon  A word from our sponsor [26:55 - 36:15] Becoming a Marketplace Superhero Stephen shares about the education side of his business  Teaching low competition and multiple products  Getting more people on the project  Rule of 5 What you can learn from the Marketplace SuperHero The same core methodology  Business perspectives  Solving rising challenges in the industry  Changing how you view your business  [36:16 - 42:49] Stephen Somers on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know?  How the ‘who’ played a massive part in Stephen’s success A time when relationships opened opportunities for Stephen Stephen shares some networking tips  Be a ‘Go-Giver’ You have something to offer Practical examples Make it about them  [42:50 - 50:41] Closing Segment How to keep people invested in your project Way to grow a business Delivering value in different ways Keeping your business fresh  ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Stephen Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “To succeed with your own website you really need to be doing something that’s unique…” - Stephen Somers“If you could sell 5 products on Amazon, in 5 countries at the same time, sell 5 units per product per day in each country at an average net-profit of 5 dollars, you’d make $18,750 profit per month.” - Stephen Somers“At the end of the day, what you’ll find is people always want fresh; they want to buy more things from you and get more value from you in different ways, as long as you offer it to them - and that’s the key.” - Stephen SomersResources Mentioned:  Now, Discover Your Strengths The E-Myth Revisited  Who not How The Go-Giver Ready, Fire, Aim Connect and engage with Stephen on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out marketplacesuperheroes.com/ and learn more about building an online business.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a secret to long term fulfillment in life and the workplace and it is not tied to your results. Scott Shute has been an active advocate for customers and employees in the technology space for several years.Previously, he was the Vice President of LinkedIn’s Customer Operations organization. In his current role as Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, Scott blends his lifelong practice and passion with his practical leadership and operations experience. His mission is to change work from the inside out by “mainstreaming mindfulness” and “operationalizing compassion.” He is also the author of the newly released book The Full Body Yes.Tune into my conversation with Scott Shute as we dive into what he does and how his growth process can affect change in your life and how compassion can be your business’ strategic advantage. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:46] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Scott Shute Scott gives us some background on his story Life growing up  From engineering to sales to leadership  A big practice and passion for meditation  Learning the impact of compassion  [04:47 - 14:41] Developing Internal Strength for Long Term Fulfillment  Scott talks about his venture into meditation and mindfulness A thirst for learning and adventure  Scott’s family Attaining the inner sense of fulfillment without becoming complacent  Self awareness is not weakness  Clarity of values can push you forward  Your success isn’t tied to outcome Run your own race How to let things go  What do you most value? A word from our sponsor [14:42 - 26:57] LinkedIn's Head of Mindfulness and Compassion on Networking Who you know or what you know? Almost always who you know  What good is your ‘what’ without friends?  How to avoid bad networking  Don’t be selfish  Be a great listener  Look to add value  Defining success  Going to the process not the result Connecting without force  Compassion as a strategic advantage  We thinking  More profitable Top takeaways from Scott’s book  From me to we The deepest kind of success  [26:58 - 35:42] Closing Segment The value of assigning Scott’s role  Balancing the needs of employees and customers  Seek to add value not just profit  Do you care about your employees? Focusing on mindfulness  Practical steps towards mindfulness and compassion  LinkedIn’s approach  Experimentation and research  ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Scott Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “With each achievement, we’re trying to fill the hole that can never be filled with success… You just want more… But what IS real is developing ourselves to this point where we are strong internally and we don’t need to let external validation to be happy.” - Scott Shute“This is my growth itch… How do I do all the things to be successful, but let go of the result?” - Scott Shute“Our job is to provide long term value… When we move away from this, ‘me, me, me,’ thinking to the ‘we’ thinking… we’re going to be better at networking, better at relationships, better at business.” - Scott ShuteResources Mentioned:  The Full Body Yes Firms of Endearment Bookshop.org Connect and engage with Scott on LinkedIn (no surprise there), Instagram, and Twitter. Check out https://www.scottshute.com/ and start affecting change from the inside out.For a limited time, new users can get $5 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/TRAVISDid you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you feel like you’re not living up to your potential, or there is something holding you back, this episode may be exactly what you need to break through and refocus. Here to help is Elliot Roe.Elliot is a world-renowned Mindset and Performance Coach who helps those in highly demanding industries (athletes, Olympians, UFC champions, etc...) unlock their full potential, perform on-demand, and live a limitless life. He is the host of The Primed Mind Podcast, and is the voice of the Primed Mind performance coaching app. By leveraging hypnotherapy, mindset training, and high-performance strategies he helps people eliminate fears and breakthrough mental roadblocks.Let’s dive right in and learn more from Elliot on how to prime your mind to unlock your full potential.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:50] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest,  Be sure to check out guiestio.com  Elliot gives us some background on his upbringing and experience Learning communication through unique circumstances The impacts of hypnotherapy [06:51 - 14:44] Practically Unlocking Your Passion   Elliot talks about going into his own business A safe position to make the shift  Advice to someone who is looking to transition into entrepreneurship Be realistic about your finances  Passion and love for what you do Passion vs. practicality  The concept of world class  Passion goes nowhere without effort Helping people with mindset under pressure The example of professional poker [14:45 - 21:50] How to Unlock Your Potential Elliot gives us a glimpse into the process Looking at the issue first  Tackling fears and irrationalities  Looking for the physical reactions Reframing and working through past traumas How to get over mental blocks  Learned behaviors  How it relates to parental love A word from our sponsor [21:51 - 31:24] Closing Segment Elliot talks about the hypnotherapist software he created What to expect on the app  Links below Elliot’s final words of advice You are not your issues Who you know or what you know? Who you know is what you know  No one successful does anything on their own What we can do to overcome anxiety in networking  Breathing exercises Visualize yourself overcoming issues ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Elliot Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I do believe that if you find something you really love and that you’re passionate about, you can make almost anything very successful… People will pay for anything that’s made with passion and love.” - Elliot Roe“You are not your issues… If you can start framing those issues in, ‘I learned to be anxious, I learned to be angry,’ then you can start to see a very fast, substantial change in your mindset.” - Elliot RoeResources Mentioned:  Primed Mind Website Primed Mind App Primed Mind Instagram Primed Mind Twitter Connect and engage with Elliot on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Check out https://elliotroe.com/ and unlock your full potential.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Leveraging the gig economy for long-term success is more of a dream than a reality for most people,” but that could all be changing. Brett Helling is an entrepreneur who specializes in building, growing, and maintaining successful websites.He has worked in the rideshare space since 2014, when he left corporate America behind and started driving for Uber and Lyft. inspired by the love of the freedom and flexibility that comes with owning a business, he started Gigworker.com, the website that connects workers to in-depth information about the gig economy. He is also the author of the book, Gigworker. Listen in and learn from Brett about the future of gig workers and how to leverage the gig economyThings you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:24] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Brett Helling Brett gives us some background on his story Supportive upbringing  Building a business as a kid Gaining the desire to build a business  Getting into investments and driving [05:25 - 13:05] The Gig Economy is Here to Stay Brett talks about why he decided to work for himself Being told what to do  Income isn’t the only factor  The first website Brett ventured into  Ridester  Learning the power of building a website Recognizing the future of the gig economy  Brett’s venture into the gigworker website Gig economy is here to stay  A word from our Sponsor  [13:06 - 24:34] How to Leverage the Gig Economy The importance of niching down  The best people are the ones who do one thing  The balance between figuring it out vs. staying in your wheelhouse Have the honest conversation Brett talks about gigworker  How it came to be  Building it up  How to get out of the 9 to 5 and into the gig economy Why do you want to get in? What are you good at? Examples and advice Biggest missteps in transitioning into the gig world Discipline  Managing tasks Resources and task management [24:35 - 29:34] Brett Helling on Building Your Network  Who you know or what you know? Equally important but depends on the why When a relationship led Brett to a great opportunity Networking with a scaling coach  Getting around a group of peers to network  Parting advice on leaving the 9 to 5 Look at what you’re leaving  Be ready to put in the sacrifice [29:35 - 33:50] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Brett Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “The gig economy is here to stay, people are really making that shift… That’s the direction business is going.” - Brett Helling“The first thing I would suggest people do when looking to get into the gig economy is ask themselves, why do you want to get into it...? and what are you good at?” - Brett HellingResources Mentioned:  Gigworker Asana Task Manager The 4-Hour Work Week Connect and engage with Brett on LinkedIn or email directly at brett@gigworker.com. Be sure to go to https://gigworker.com/ and unlock your gig work potential!Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a responsibility to train the next generation, and part of that is developing a good relationship with technology. Jennifer Turliuk is an entrepreneur, writer, and speaker with her work having been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Fast Company, Wired, and more.Jennifer is the CEO of MakerKids, which started the first and largest makerspace for kids in the world and now runs award-winning virtual programs, Coding, Robotics and Minecraft, to teach social skills and a positive relationship with technology. She is the author of How to Figure Out What to Do With Your Life (Next). Jennifer is a sought-after TEDx and keynote speaker, and her writing can be found in Forbes, Business Insider, Strategy, and various newspapers. This is only the tip of the Iceberg of what she does, so jump right into this episode and learn how Minecraft is creating the world’s next tech leaders!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:24] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Jennifer Turliuk Jennifer gives us some background on her story A moment that impacted her life  Being featured on a magazine as a highschooler An interest in technology early on  Support from parents [05:25 - 25:17] How Minecraft is Creating the World’s Next Tech Leaders Jennifer talks about her college experience Town between business and art  Moving to a focus on business  Relationships that influenced Jennifer  Independent study with a professor  Jennifer talks about her start in business and tech Targeting key challenges in the world  The start of MakerKids Positive mental health effects on kids How Minecraft helps kids build confidence  Well-rounded education  Communication and social skills Helping kids with autism  Why parents don’t have to fear what they don’t know  Developing a positive relationship with screens Practicing in a safe and supportive environment How to develop a good relationship with screens Passive vs. active screen time  Programs that help develop skills  The future of jobs will hang on coding abilities  A word from our Sponsor  [25:18 - 37:34] Jennifer Turliuk on How to Build Your Network Who you know or what you know? What you know is very helpful to determine who you should know  The how is just as important Relationships that have impacted Jennifer’s life  The basis for her book  The importance of what Jennifer teaches in her book When to jump into something vs. testing things out  The choice you make today doesn’t have to be the end The importance of masterminds and mentors Advice to people who are new to speaking on stage  Creative ways to work on the craft and book engagements [37:35 - 41:39] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Jennifer Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “A huge part of the parents’ role is to help kids develop a positive relationship with screens… Screens are something that can be used safely, in moderation, and successfully; or it can be overused.” - Jennifer Turliuk“9 years from now, 85% of jobs won't exist… in a future like that, what skills are important? Well the key skills, I would argue, would be able to code robots and AI’s and contribute the social emotional skills they lack.” - Jennifer TurliukResources Mentioned:  How to Figure Out What to Do With your Life (Next) TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking Talk Like TED Connect and engage with Jennifer on Instagram and LinkedIn. Go to https://jenniferturliuk.com/ to learn more about finding the career of your dreams.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices