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Everyone goes through bad experiences, but today, you’re going to walk away with a new mindset that these are, in fact, opportunities. Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive recruiter. Despite being born into a legacy of wealth, life was not so kind to her. Carrington has survived sexual assault, two divorces, mountains of debt, abuse, religious manipulation, and the loss of close friends. In her bestselling, debut memoir, she combines her intellect with wisdom to share her journey with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset. Today she lives a life filled with joy, opportunity, and purpose. You need to hear Carrington’s incredible story to learn how to master trauma with mindset by, in her words, “Finding the gifts in the sh*t of life.”Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 05:04] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Carrington Smtih Carrington gives a bit of her background  Born into a legacy of wealth but never got to see it A toxic family upbringing  Forced into life as a high-achiever  [05:05 - 16:58] How to Find Gifts in the Sh*t of Life Breaking through the lies told by her father Carrington shares how her experiences shaped her writing  The effects that trauma had on her life  Writing became easier than speaking  The impact of being an ordinary person  Finding the strength to heal in a healthy way  Making the choice to shift the mindset Seeing opportunity in adversity How to develop the muscle of mindset  The value of taking notes of what you learn  Re-read your notes every day More than positive affirmations, it’s about challenging yourself Taking actionable steps into your affirmations Where is the opportunity in this?  A quick word from our sponsor [16:59 - 25:07] Mastering Trauma with Mindset Turning your new mindset into reality  Mastering your trauma Give yourself permission to feel the right emotions  The impact of healthy relationships  Who you know or what you know It’s most important to know yourself  You have what it takes inside you to survive How to get the book Links below [25:08 - 30:57] Closing Segment   ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Carrington  Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “I like to refer to trauma as ‘the monster under the bed.’ We like to say, ‘he’s not there, he’s not there,’ but the reality was the trauma was actually owning me.” - Carrington Smith“Everything in our life is about choices. What I realized is that I don’t want these bad experiences to determine or dictate a negative outcome for me.” - Carrington Smith“Mindset, how you view yourself, determines the outcome. Mindset is, in fact, a muscle.” - Carrington SmithResources Mentioned: Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Sh*t of Life Want to connect with Carrington? You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Visit her website https://www.carrington-smith.com/ and start finding more gifts in your life.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 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

“Being an expert is hard, and building a successful business is even harder.” To build success it takes systems and to build systems it takes someone with skills like Mike Moll! Mike works with marketers to help increase their value and pricing while decreasing their working hours. He is also the founder of a niche marketing agency, a consulting firm, and the host of the Market Me Podcast.Dive into Mike’s story and learn how understanding and leveraging a specific skill set has helped him build his network and business.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:17] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Mike Moll Mike gives a bit of his background  Always selling even as a kid Mike’s experience going into the job world  Realizing that it was time to get out and find purpose Mike’s first startup in software  Learning how to run Google ads  [06:18 - 12:37] Building Your Business by Understanding Your Skillset Mike shares how to not get run by your business Get rid of the ego  Give your team what they need to succeed then move  Hiring people who are better than you  Be open to the outside people and opinions Get self-aware around what you suck at How Mike networked up  Spending time in spaces that don’t have your skillset Just putting yourself out there Giving your time, energy, and advice as value  A quick word from our sponsor [12:38 - 21:54] Mike Moll on Building Your Network Mike talks about realizing your skillset Try everything at least once  Bucket your tasks then rank them Who you know or what you know?  Who you know is more valuable  What you need to know, you can learn How Mike gives away value  The value of leveraging video in your marketing system  A unique way of getting people’s attention  People open when they see a face  [21:55 - 27:10] Closing Segment   ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Mike Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Nothing is forever, we’re only here for a certain amount of time so why spend this time with this drive of anger?” - Mike Moll“Just becoming a resource in the area you’re specialized in for those people is probably the most important; building that network and just giving away time, energy, advice to them.” - Mike MollResources Mentioned:  Market Me Podcast Airtable  Want to connect with Mike? You can follow him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Start building proven marketing systems at https://www.mikemoll.co/. 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 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

Podcast seasons, yes or no? Depends on what you’re in it for. At the end of the day, the name of the game is “consistency.”In this episode, Eric and I dive deeper into the topic of whether your podcast should have seasons. If you are looking to monetize your podcast, then you should jump into today’s topic to answer this question.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 01:44] Opening Segment  Introducing the topic for the day - Podcast Seasons Background on the topic - a frequently asked question in our community  [01:45 - 07:31] Podcast Seasons - Yes or No Figure out what you’re in it for You need to put out consistent content if you want a following Don’t do it unless podcasting is a side thing for you  Seasons are useful if you’re trying to put out less content Sometimes you might want to take breaks  The average listener will follow 6 to 7 shows You need to push hard to get into a lineup  When we went on a break we lost 40% of downloads  Seasons can work if you put them back to back immediately  Looking at the example of Netflix vs. TV  Netflix wins by dropping entire seasons at once  A quick word from our sponsor [07:32- 11:36] Closing Segment  The competition is fierce  How to maintain your sanity Get a co-host  Make bonus content - ex: mashups, compilations In conclusion: podcasts take massive work, no need for seasons How to connect with us  Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Building out of podcast is difficult enough, and if you don’t release content consistently, it’s going to be really difficult to continue to grow the show.” - Travis Chappell 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!Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health by visiting our sponsor at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork As a listener you get 10% off your first month. Start a happier life today at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetworkIf 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 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

From designing computer chips and retiring early to becoming CEO of a sexual wellness company, Jeff Abraham has possibly one of the most unique stories I’ve ever heard. Jeff is the CEO of the sexual wellness brand Promescent. Over the last 4 years, he's transformed Promescent from a single product brand to a leader in the industry. Backed by over 2000 healthcare professionals in the US alone, with over 1,000,000 bottles sold, Promescent has successfully captured the hearts of a loyal audience. Dive in and learn how Jeff took a brand entirely outside of his expertise and turned it into the most trusted brand in its market.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 05:18] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Jeff Abraham Jeff gives a bit of his background  From designing computer chips to sexual wellness How Jeff got into the company and became a CEO at 53  [05:19 - 28:59] How to Build the Most Trusted Brand in Your Market Jeff shares insights about running a company different from his experience Your brand is never the only option  First - match the quality of what is in the market  Next - make sure people like and trust you  People buy from personality - be likable and entertaining Getting people to like you  Make everything you do ethical  It’s not success if you get it dishonestly  How Jeff brought elegance to the product  Show people you’re a cut above Why Jeff changed the name of the organization How the product works Solving a real problem while taking the “shame” out of it Jeff’s initial strategy to balance building the product vs. pushing its marketing 80/20 rule - 80% building with 20% ad spend  Implementing a “no instant gratification” rule  Building the foundation of the business  Reading the trends of your audience  Reaching milestones as a business Always outperform the next goal  A quick word from our sponsor [29:00 - 43:34] Protecting Your Brand and Building Its Legacy  Jeff talks about diversifying your business You will sell when people trust you  Understand what your audience wants  Jeff explains the reasons behind the products they put out  The importance of having a formula for your business  Why does your company exist? What makes you different?  Ex: We will only release a product that we know works People will reach out to you when they know your brand is trusted  Jeff shares about the tragedy of the founder of the company  Deciding to build a legacy in his stead  [43:35 - 48:44] Closing Segment   Jeff talks about the future of Promescent  Getting into all Wall-Mart stores  Releasing products for easy use  Looking to grow and put it in the hands of another company Finding someone who shares the same vision  ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Jeff Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Very few times in life are you ever going to find yourself in a situation that the product or service that you have is so far superior that you’re the only option out there.” - Jeff Abraham“Don’t get down in the muck; rise above…! You want to establish credibility to get the right people buying the product for the right reasons.” - Jeff Abraham“In any business, you have to have a formula… What is the basis of this company? What really and truly sets us apart?” - Jeff Abraham Want to connect with Jeff? You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. If anything you heard in the episode seems perfect for you, head on over to https://www.promescent.com/ to learn more!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 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

Who are you when the external success is stripped away? Darrin Charles, former NFL athlete turned Actor (speaker/educator), realized it comes down to trusting yourself to develop internal success.Today, Darrin is continuing to entertain and inspire audiences, working on films and other creative projects designed to help people uncover and discover more of who they are and what they truly want out of life. He speaks to athlete’s guiding them through their transition and journey from the game of sports to the game of life. He also helps people envision new dreams and bigger goals – and what it takes to get there.Dive into the episode to learn what can happen when you get comfortable with trusting yourself and developing your internal success.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 04:01] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Darrin Charles Darrin gives his background  Hiding behind athleticism  Darrin’s family upbringing [04:02 - 14:40] Getting Comfortable with Trusting Yourself Darrin’s entrance to full-time football Getting signed by the Chicago Bears  Realizing that the sports career has to come to a close  Not setting your goal far enough  Darrin talks about making a big transition Feeling secure and trusting yourself Navigating feeling like you’re letting down people  Getting comfortable with trusting yourself Shifting from external success to developing internal strength Going on an adventure of developing the internal person Creating a new network of relationships  Seeing the value of the inner world A quick word from our sponsor [14:41 - 22:16] Darrin Charles on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know?  What you know is a great start Giving your what as value to the who  Who you know is ultimately more important Darrin’s key strategies to network  Find a value or skill to bring to the table One of the best values you can give is kindness Know the “why” behind your networking  Your network is the answer to what you’re looking for How to check your intentions when networking  You won’t know until you understand yourself  Darrin’s work with helping student-athletes  Darrin talks about providing value through his book club [22:17 - 27:26] Closing Segment   Darrin’s advice to his younger self Giving resources to get educated  Push the kindness factor and crack open the door to possibility  ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with Darrin Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “A part of me felt that I had achieved what I set out to achieve… In many ways, I didn’t set my goal far enough.” - Darrin Charles“Any pursuit that is beyond what you’re capable of is really about trust and faith… You learn that even in your failures, it’s setting you up for another success.” - Darrin Charles“Everything you want is within a conversation and everything you want is within your network that already exists.” - Darrin Charles Resources Mentioned: Darrin Charles Bookclub YouTube Want to connect with Darrin? You can follow him on Instagram and LinkedIn.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 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 hear a lot of the show that “this entrepreneur was featured in Forbes!” Now, I have the distinct experience of being featured in Forbes myself.That said, in this episode, Eric and I will get super practical and talk about the story behind how it happened, how you get to that point, and why you NEED to get into the press if you’re trying to build your brand. Dive into the conversation and take a look at how I got featured in Forbes.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 01:56] Opening Segment  Introducing the topic for the day - how to get featured in Forbes I give a bit of background on the story of how it happened for me [01:57 - 07:33] How I Got Featured in Forbes Who gets featured in Forbes The first way to get in: You need to have a unique story  Put yourself in the shoes of the reporter  The second way, the way I got into the article: Connecting with the author on an interview  You need to build genuine relationships  The third way to get featured: Spend some money - PR firm  Keep in mind that press won’t bring traffic  Key factor: Get them to know, like, and trust you A quick word from our sponsor [07:04 - 10:14] Tapping into People’s Perception of You The value of breaking into major press sources  It bolsters your credibility  Getting into the press is not an option; it’s a must for your brand Resources to help you get ready to get into the press Links below  [10:15 - 11:04] Closing Segment  Make sure to visit The Be on TV Bootcamp How to connect with us  Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Networking, relationship building with people in the industry… you can’t just connect with them and then ask them to write a piece on you. It’s a REAL relationship.” - Travis Chappell“Value is perception, and all getting in the press does is increase people’s perception of who you are and who you say you are.” - Travis ChappellResources Mentioned:  Here are 10 Podcasts to Change Your Life - Forbes Article Free PR - Cameron Herold The Be on TV Bootcamp  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 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

Sam Ellis understood early on that the people who lead the technology space as entrepreneurs are the ones who are obsessed with their craft. Sam Ellis is an early stage software VS who studied Research and Applied Statistics at West Point.He served as an Army intelligence officer at U.S. Cyber Command, where he was a software developer and an intelligence leader. Sam went on to be a co-founder of Dutchie, where he developed the first version of the industry-leading online cannabis marketplace software. Sam is now a partner at Scout Ventures, leading SaaS pre-seed, seed, and incubation deals.With a portfolio like that, there’s no one better to learn how to lead (and invest) in technological innovation by loving the game and aiming to win big. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 08:37] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Sam Ellis Sam gives his background  How Sam’s strict upbringing instilled discipline  Enlisting after 9/11 The blessing of being pushed in self-development  The benefits of fitness on your career  [08:38 - 23:56] Leading in Tech Innovation by Loving the Game Sam talks about why he went into entrepreneurship Agency and expression - humans need expression  Autonomy to create something beautiful  Sam shares his experience in college and his next steps after graduating Enjoying the intellectual challenge and rigor  Craving for more applied practice of the education How coding and programming came into play  Coding in his spare time instead of catching up on Netflix You need to love the game  Schooling can be great, but it’s not the prize At some point, you learn how to learn  What’s missing in today’s education  Emotional regulation and sophistication  The start of Sam’s first venture, Dutchie  A quick word from our sponsor [23:57 - 38:37] How to Build a Scalable Business The building process of Dutchie  How his partners utilized their strengths  Operate at a competitive advantage  Find some friction - solve the problem  Dealing with the pushbacks  Plan for success  The mindset is we’re here to win Defining your win  Ex: being the biggest company in your space  Focus on an abundance mindset  Sam talks about his work with Scout Ventures  Pivoting into investing  Building up other entrepreneurs Looking into the future of technology  Tech begets tech  More capital is going into leveraged value creation  Start looking at emerging regions  Look for the visionaries  [38:38 - 40:05] Closing Segment  Who you know or what you know?  Who not how  Entrepreneurs need to understand people  How to connect with Sam Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Being an entrepreneur is all about endurance. It’s all about just showing up every single day; it’s showing up for every single mile, just getting it done… Even when it’s a bad deal” - Sam Ellis“That’s one of the ways I spot engineers who are passionate and great. It’s those people who care enough to understand the leading edge of technology, care enough about their craft… they love the game.” - Sam Ellis“We’re not thinking and planning for anything but success… The mindset is we’re here to win!” - Sam EllisResources Mentioned: Scout Ventures Blog Want to connect with Sam? You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. If you are in the early stage of your business and know you have massive potential, check out https://www.scout.vc/ and see if you’re a fit. 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 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

Always an entrepreneur at heart, David Henzel realized that when you put value first, making money becomes the side effect! Ever since then, David has been building in the SaaS and e-com space for over 20 years and has had multiple exits, including MaxCDN. His passion is to help individuals and their organizations reach their full potential. The solution to this: UpCoach, a coaching delivery system that helps entrepreneurs make sure they’re always providing their clients with transformational results. Aside from UpCoach, he has a portfolio of companies including LTVplus, TaskDrive, and Shortlist.io.If you want to learn how David cracked the code to deliver groundbreaking results to clients, then dive into the episode to find out how David’s concept of “understanding the jungle” can help you kill it in the SaaS space. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 04:34] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, David Hezel David gives his background in the SaaS and entrepreneur space  From necessity to want to leave a legacy impact  Building UpCoach to help coaches become more efficient [04:35 - 15:18] Killing it in the SaaS Space by Understanding "The Jungle" David talks about how he knew SaaS would become a booming industry Leaning into one thing and providing as much value as possible  No set strategy, money is a side effect of value  Bringing a product to market, what is worth it and how to tell? It all comes down to the power of the team  Identifying the pain point and providing the solution  How UpCoach was created to solve a problem  The steps to take to start solving paint points Understand the “jungle”  Make sure you know the ins and outs of the state of your client’s space How to bring ideas to life Ideas are a dime a dozen, it’s all in the execution  A quick word from our sponsor [15:19 - 27:07] David Henzel on Buiding Your Network  Who you know or what you know?  You need the “who” to build a business  Get connected with the people who know better than you  Let yourself be dumb, but give value  What you need to do as CEO Fundraise - make sure money is coming in Preach the mission and vision of the company Hire people much smart than you  The balance of casting vision and giving ownership to your team You need to get the core values in order Who you’re doing it for, why, and how to do it Once they understand the vision like you, they will work like you  Developing the skill of networking if it’s not natural to you  Make decisions out of love not fear  It’s about them not about you  [27:08 - 35:35] Closing Segment  ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to connect with David Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “It’s always about seeing how you can provide as much value as humanly possible because I think money is a side effect of producing value.” - David Henzel“Number one thing is you have to understand the jungle… Get an understanding of the current state.” - David Henzel“If you want to scale you need to remove yourself from the business and work ON it not IN it.” - David HenzelResources Mentioned:  Conscious Capitalism Traction The Alter Ego Effect  Outwitting the Devil The Four Agreements  Want to connect with David? You can follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to check out https://upcoach.com/ and find how you consistently deliver your clients the best results!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 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

“I meet people and they go, 'I have a radio show…' I’m like, 'No, you don’t. You’re doing a podcast.' People just talk and talk and there’s nothing exciting going on.” This is possibly one of the most incorrect sentences ever said. All respect to Mr. Howard Stern (Dude’s a legend!), but when it came to podcasting, the guy was just flat out wrong!In this episode, you’ll hear exactly why that is and how podcasting has been crucial to the success of people, businesses, and brands alike. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:02] Opening Segment  We introduce today’s topic - Howard Stern was wrong about podcasting Insight into why he might have said what he said The feeling of watching people skip the grind “Survivor bias”  [03:03 - 09:34] Podcasting is the Evolution of Radio We reference a clip of Stern talking about podcasting  “You HAVE to broadcast”  What Stern got right about podcasting  A lot of people don’t do them well  You have to treat your craft seriously  How to prove Stern wrong Be interesting!  The example of Joe Rogan  Podcasting is the new (better) radio  It is an evolution and an upgrade International distribution  Freedom to listen in at anytime [09:35 - 18:47] Why Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting How you can ‘test your steel’ as a podcaster All you have to do is look at downloads and reviews A quick word from our sponsor Companies are missing opportunities by not putting ads on podcasts Paying millions for TV programs Joe Rogan alone gets more viewers than most of those programs Thoughts on building a following Podcasting can be the catalyst for people hearing your message  Your podcast can raise “real” money Leveraging relationships through the podcast Radio is not the answer You get better with consistency  [18:48 - 20:49] Closing Segment  Despite all this, Howard Stern is still the GOAT Make sure to check us out on Social Media Links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Podcasting is the evolution of radio and it, frankly, is a much better form of radio…” - Travis ChappellResources Mentioned: Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting - Article 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 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

In this episode, we’re going to take a look at the work of another tech founder and how he was able to raise capital to run a successful business.Andrew Munday was a founding member and the first employee at DoorDash. He became their Director of Operations until he pivoted into entrepreneurship where he also started and ran operations at companies including Future Fit, Open, and Pilaris. Now, Andrew is the founder and COO at Local Kitchens, a micro food hall that lets you mix and match your favorite local restaurants in one easy order. Andrew raised over $25M of funding from several well-known companies and even Steph Curry!Jump right in and let’s learn how to get funding by finding people who want you to succeed.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 05:46] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Andrew Munday Andrew gives us a bit of his background The learning process behind scaling DoorDash Getting hired as an Op-manager  Picking the right talent for the right jobs [05:57 - 14:20] Getting Funded by Finding People Who Want You to Succeed Andrew shares his shift away from DoorDash and into other starts The value of being an ‘early-stage’ guy  Becoming the boss you always wanted  How relationships came into play in Andrew’s continued success Providing accountability and consistency  Practicing pitches with people who want you to succeed Andrew’s advice for people wanting to grow their ideas  The value of in-person work - go where your people are  Build relationships within any company you work with  A quick word from our sponsors [14:21 - 25:09] Proving Profitability by Creating Solutions  We talk about how important environment is to your success Andrew talks about crazy experiences of building DoorDash Crazy growth = crazy grind  How the team helped each other pull through  Andrew explains the process of raising capital for Local Kitchens AWS for restaurants - multibrand ordering  Creating efficiency and solutions  How the process of Local Kitchen works  Plans for expansion  How to prove profitability  [25:10 - 29:09] Closing Segment  Andrew talks about balancing pitching vs. running the company  Make people feel lucky to invest with you  Create FOMO  The value of partnering with a celebrity  How to connect with Andrew and his work - links below Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “You want to live in a world where someone can say, look, in 3 to 6 months I’m going to leave… I try to create that culture with everyone who reports to me and I think they all know that I’m down for whatever’s best for them.” - Andrew Munday“You definitely want to assert yourself as, ‘you would be lucky to invest in the company,’ without actually saying that.” - Andrew Munday You can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out what Andrew’s doing over at https://www.localkitchens.com/. 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 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