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Friday Sep 30, 2016
Friday Sep 30, 2016
Welcome to episode #33 – this is a little different to all the other episodes in the past. I've not yet done a solo episode, as I haven’t had a good reason to, until now.
If you're a first time listener, usually I have a conversation with one expert guest and attempt to dissect their story, the lessons they have learnt along the way and the advice they would give to their younger self.
However, it’s time to mix things up, and what better way to do so than to pair the release of my second book; How to get a mentor as a designer, guaranteed, with the first 35 minutes of my audiobook version! which equates to the first 50 pages of the 200 page book.
The entire audio book version goes for about 2 hours 10 minutes and I thought I'd give you a solid amount as a sample here for you to base your thoughts on it incase you were looking to grab a copy.
I also took the liberty of reading it out in my own voice to hopefully add greater authenticity and connection with you. And let me tell you, that was my first time recording an audio book in a professional studio and man do i empathize with voice over artists. It's definitely not as easy as it may seem.
So here we go, I present the first 50 pages of my second book; How to get a mentor as a designer, guaranteed – in audiobook format... enjoy!
More on the book can be found here: https://www.gettingamentor.com
Watch the video trailer here: http://giantthinkers.com/video
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
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Tina Roth-Eisenberg, Founder of Creative mornings, aka swiss-miss, said “it saves me a huge amount of time.” Forbes said it is “Incredibly user friendly”.
FreshBooks is offering a month of unrestricted use to all Giant Thinkers listeners, totally free right now.
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2016
Wednesday Sep 14, 2016
On episode #32 – I spoke with the Chief Technology Officer of BlitzMetrics, who is an internationally recognised expert lecturer in the world of Facebook marketing. He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, TechCrunch, Fox News, and CBS. He has previously held leadership positions at Yahoo! and American Airlines. His colleague Logan Young also joined to share some insights and stories.
Some of the topics we spoke about include:
- 6 specific phases of Personal Branding to get noticed and maximise opportunities
- How to leverage the $1 a day method of Facebook targeted marketing
- His advice for designers on how to network in a meaningful way
- And why mentorship, more than anything else, will guide you to your version of success.
I present to you … the super intelligent Facebook ‘mathematician’ and online marketing wiz, Dennis Yu!
More on Dennis and Logan can be found via the links below:
Website: https://blitzmetrics.com
Emails: Dennis@BlitzMetrics.com / Logan@BlitzMetrics.com
LinkedIn: Dennis: http://bit.ly/2caKVYV / Logan: http://bit.ly/2bINKUA
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
I highly recommend you checkout Freshbooks. The #1 cloud-based, invoicing software for small businesses. Especially if you’re a freelancer. 5 million people already use FreshBooks to painlessly send invoices & estimates, track time and capture expense receipts. Thankfully, they automates late payment email reminders too, so you can spend less time chasing payments and more time working your magic.
Tina Roth-Eisenberg, Founder of Creative mornings, aka swiss-miss, said “it saves me a huge amount of time.” Forbes said it is “Incredibly user friendly”.
FreshBooks is offering a month of unrestricted use to all Giant Thinkers listeners, totally free right now.
To claim your free month, go to FreshBooks.com/Giant and enter Giant Thinkers in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
Thursday Sep 01, 2016
Thursday Sep 01, 2016
Episode #31 is now live and ready to shake up your day! I chatted with the creator of the digital magazine Foundr, which curates expert advice from some of the world’s greatest minds in entrepreneurship. He has interviewed the likes of Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk, Brené Brown, Seth Godin and many more. All contributing to the Foundr communities incredible growth since its humble beginnings in 2013.
Some of the topics we spoke about include:
- How to structure and grow your business
- His biggest tip for ensuring cash flow and sustainability as an entrepreneur or freelancer, specifically for creatives
- His strategy with getting in touch the most well-known entrepreneurs
- His eye-opening advice for those unsure about following their calling
- And why he used to resemble a Dragon Ball Z character once upon time.
I present to you, the super modest and unbelievably driven ... Mr Nathan Chan!
More on Nathan can be found via the links below:
Website: https://foundrmag.com/
Twitter: @NathanHChan
Instagram: @FoundrMagazine
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundrMagazine
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
I highly recommend you checkout Freshbooks. The #1 cloud-based, invoicing software for small businesses. Especially if you’re a freelancer. 5 million people already use FreshBooks to painlessly send invoices & estimates, track time and capture expense receipts. Thankfully, they automates late payment email reminders too, so you can spend less time chasing payments and more time working your magic.
Tina Roth-Eisenberg, Founder of Creative mornings, aka swiss-miss, said “it saves me a huge amount of time.” Forbes said it is “Incredibly user friendly”.
FreshBooks is offering a month of unrestricted use to all Giant Thinkers listeners, totally free right now.
To claim your free month, go to FreshBooks.com/Giant and enter Giant Thinkers in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
Wednesday Aug 10, 2016
Wednesday Aug 10, 2016
Episode #30 is now live on the air! I interviewed a Scottish designer, innovator, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker who describes herself as “an ambassador of people”. Her popular service design blog; redjotter.com has attracted over 350,000 readers and she is now the Head of Service Design at The Good Lab in the UK.
Management Today named her as one of the UK’s top 35 business women under 35, and ELLE also featured her as one of 30 women under 30 changing the world.
Some of the topics we spoke about include:
- Why fulfilment and finding meaning look different for every person
- How the design industry and education providers can better work together
- Encouraging diversity onstage through her social intiative #upfront
- And why she believes that confidence is the key to unlocking most problems we face
I present to you, the super intelligent and wildly thought-provoking… Lauren Currie!
More on Lauren can be found via the links below:
Website: http://www.redjotter.com
Twitter: @redjotter
Email: myredjotter@gmail.com
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#Upfront: http://weareupfront.com
Twitter: @Upfrontglobal
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Do you want to create and send an invoice in under 30 seconds?
I highly recommend you checkout Freshbooks. The #1 cloud-based, invoicing software for small businesses. Especially if you’re a freelancer. 5 million people already use FreshBooks to painlessly send invoices & estimates, track time and capture expense receipts.
Tina Roth-Eisenberg, Founder of Creative mornings, aka swiss-miss, said “it saves me a huge amount of time.” Forbes said it is “Incredibly user friendly”.
FreshBooks is offering a month of unrestricted use to all Giant Thinkers listeners, totally free right now.
To claim your free month, go to FreshBooks.com/Giant and enter Giant Thinkers in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
Thursday Jul 21, 2016
Thursday Jul 21, 2016
Welcome to Episode #29 Giants! Our guest is the founder of Marketing-Mentor.com, with 25+ years experience guiding self-employed creatives. She is the author of 7 books including “The Designer's Guide to Marketing & Pricing" and “The Creative Professional’s Guide to Money”.
She’s also a CreativeLive.com instructor, the Program Partner for HOW Design Live and host of the HOWLive Podcast. She’s been featured on Entrepreneur.com, Inc. Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, HOW Magazine and more.
Some of the topics we spoke about include:
- How to find your niche and make it count
- How to get paid what you’re worth from clients
- Why having a proactive mindset is crucial to ongoing success
- How to identify ideal clients and nurturing those relationships
- And how to ensure a steady income when freelancing
I present, one of the most impactful marketing leaders guiding the creative community, it’s none other than… Ilise Benun!
More on Ilise can be found via the links below:
Twitter: @mmtoolbox
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ilisebenun/
Website: http://www.marketing-mentor.com
Creative Live Workshop: Click Here
Books: http://www.amazon.com/Ilise-Benun/e/B001H6UHA
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Do you want to create and send an invoice in under 30 seconds?
I highly recommend you checkout Freshbooks. The #1 cloud-based, invoicing software for small businesses. Especially if you’re a freelancer. 5 million people already use FreshBooks to painlessly send invoices & estimates, track time and capture expense receipts.
Tina Roth-Eisenberg, Founder of Creative mornings, aka swiss-miss, said “it saves me a huge amount of time.” Forbes said it is “Incredibly user friendly”.
FreshBooks is offering a month of unrestricted use to all Giant Thinkers listeners, totally free right now.
To claim your free month, go to FreshBooks.com/Giant and enter Giant Thinkers in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
Monday Jul 04, 2016
Monday Jul 04, 2016
Episode #28 is now live and ready to rock your ear buds! Our guest is a senior graphic designer and the brain behind Mundane Matters; known for creating beautiful and intricate masterpieces through humble fruits and vegetables.
Her work has been featured in more than 30 online publications and TV channels, including Food Network (US), Huffpost (Japan), Mashable, Designboom, Trendland, Beautiful Decay, Design Taxi and many more.
Some of the things we spoke about include:
- Why we should stop taking nature for granted and practice sustainability
- How she has found creative freedom by being more relaxed
- Why it’s important to find our purpose before anything else
- And having that one special person to kick your ass!
I present to you, the creatively quirky, and colourful, Danling Xiao!
More on Danling can be found via the links below:
Website: http://mundanematters.co
Blog post: http://mundanematters.co/a-practical-guide-on-quitting-your-day-job-and-living-your-passion
Instagram: mundane_matters
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Do you want to create and send an invoice in under 30 seconds?
I highly recommend you checkout Freshbooks. The #1 cloud-based, invoicing software for small businesses. Especially if you’re a freelancer. 5 million people already use FreshBooks to painlessly send invoices & estimates, track time and capture expense receipts.
Tina Roth-Eisenberg, Founder of Creative mornings, aka swiss-miss, said “it saves me a huge amount of time.” Forbes said it is “Incredibly user friendly”.
FreshBooks is offering a month of unrestricted use to all Giant Thinkers listeners, totally free right now.
To claim your free month, go to FreshBooks.com/Giant and enter Giant Thinkers in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
Monday Jun 13, 2016
Monday Jun 13, 2016
Giants, welcome to Episode #27, where we chat to the 16 year old Founder and CEO of tech empire Fiftysix Creations; also known as the Lego of the 21st Century.
Coined by some as “the next Steve Jobs”, he was exposed to his first school laptop in Grade 4, and started his first blog and entrepreneurial journey at the age of 11. He’s currently still a full-time high school student who runs his business by waking up at 4am every morning to connect with his team throughout Australia, the US and London.
Some of the things we spoke about include:
- How he balances his double life as a CEO and Grade 12 student
- Why it’s important to educate third-world countries about technology
- How to up-skill with life fundamentals that aren’t taught in school
- And insights on the jobs of the future
I present, the teenage entrepreneurial whiz shaking up the tech industry, Taj Pabari!
More on Taj can be found via the links below:
Website: http://www.tajpabari.com
Fiftysix Creations: https://hellofiftysix.com
Taj’s LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/1NH55JN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tajpmahal
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Do you need help getting a mentor?
I’m sure you all understand the importance of getting a mentor, but many just don’t know how to go about it. So my next book launching soon, will serve as a way to cut the guess work, get the shortcuts, see the blind spots, and succeed faster.
Head on over to GiantThinkers.com/Mentor to sign up to the mailing list for all the details of my upcoming book on Mentorship.
Sunday May 29, 2016
Sunday May 29, 2016
Welcome, to episode #26! If you’ve ever wanted to hear from a woman who was born in the 60s and started her design career in the 80s, has travelled the globe working with clients including Coca-Cola Amatil for 10 years building their brand across several continents, as well as working with some of Australia’s most successful corporate businesses such as QANTAS; then you’re in for an absolute treat.
To this day she has worn all the hats you can imagine in the design space, from junior to mid to senior designer levels, all the way to Art Director, Executive Managing Director and now she is the business owner of an agency that’s been running for 16 years.
In this episode, we cover:
- What the design industry was like three decades ago
- How she’s adapted herself to stay relevant from the analog era to the digital age
- But, why analog and manual processes are still so important today
- Ways to up-skill yourself and be of more value to your clients
- And why it’s crucial to engage with juniors in the industry.
I present to you, the tenacious, intelligent and wonderful Robyn Wakefield!
More on Robyn can be found via the links below:
Website: Walterwakefield.com.au
Email: info@walterwakefield.com.au
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robynwakefield
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robyn.wakefield.35
Snapchat: @robynwakefield
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
It's called Igloo; modern cloud-based intranet software. You and your team have access to what they need, using tools they already know. Igloo has been recognised as one of the fastest growing technology companies in both Canada and North America, alongside names such as Tesla, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
If nothing else, you’ve got to see their very quirky 30 second video – head to GiantThinkers.com/igloo
Wednesday May 18, 2016
Wednesday May 18, 2016
Welcome to episode #25! The guest joining us is a world-class expert negotiator for creatives and was the former Global Chief Creative Officer for FITCH Worldwide.
In 1985, he was the founder and CEO of the branding agency ‘The Leonhardt Group’, which employed over forty people and annually billed $10 million to clients including Nissan, Nordstrom, Charles Schwab, Electronic Arts, and Microsoft.
He’s also lectured at Seattle’s School of Visual Concepts, is a contributing writer for Fast Company, and now brings decades of experience in helping creatives win negotiations and be in control of their professional survival and creative happiness.
I’m excited for you all to listen to this episode because (truth be told) negotiating pricing and salaries, and asking for what we feel we deserve can be difficult for all creative people – it certainly was for me when I started out. Our guest shows us how we can learn to negotiate with confidence.
In this episode, we cover:
- 10 negotiation tips; from planning ahead, to getting as much as we can
- Why we should never do work for free
- How to instantly handle your emotions on the negotiation table
- Why we should ask more and talk less
- What to do with your first offer (and it’s not what you think).
I present to you, the wise, witty and empowering, Ted Leonhardt!!
More on Ted can be found via the links below:
Website: http://tedleonhardt.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TedLeonhardt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedleonhardt
I’ve also included the link to my Creative Live class, featuring Ted as one of my guests: 'Get The Design Job You Want'
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
It's called Igloo; modern cloud-based intranet software. You and your team have access to what they need, using tools they already know. Igloo has been recognised as one of the fastest growing technology companies in both Canada and North America, alongside names such as Tesla, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
If nothing else, you’ve got to see their very quirky 30 second video – head to GiantThinkers.com/igloo
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
Giants, here on Episode 24 we peek into the incredible mind of a professional creative problem solver, who also happens to be the Executive Design Director and National Creative Director for Deloitte Digital.
For the last two decades he has consulted with Fortune 50 companies, built agencies, created brands and shares with us his knowledge collected from a diverse range of experiences, including:
- His top tips for getting your foot in the door at a design company
- The power of sweating the details with your online and offline communication
- His thoughts on why being ‘interested’ comes before being ‘interesting’
- How your personality can truly contribute to an organization
- His advice on starting any business
- And his insights on augmented reality.
He describes himself as “spending an obsessive amount of his life daydreaming about how to improve the world around him” … the humble and wise, Nelson Kunkel!
More on Nelson can be found via the links below:
Twitter: twitter.com/NelsonKunkel
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nelsonkunkel
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
It's called Igloo; modern cloud-based intranet software. You and your team have access to what they need, using tools they already know. Igloo has been recognised as one of the fastest growing technology companies in both Canada and North America, alongside names such as Tesla, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
If nothing else, you’ve got to see their very quirky 30 second video – head to GiantThinkers.com/igloo
Sunday Apr 10, 2016
Sunday Apr 10, 2016
Today we are diving into episode number 23, where I chat with the Design Director for Nike+, who has worked across the realms of digital products, physical products, services and brands. He is best known for his interaction design work, and his CV includes the likes of Samsung, Twitter and IDEO.
His work has been recognised by:
- BAFTA (the British Academy of Film & Television Arts
- the Spark Awards
- the Webbys
- the Pixel Awards
- and the Interaction Design Association’s Awards.
Has been published by:
- Fast Company
- Core77.
And presented workshops at international conferences:
- including South by Southwest!
Whether you’re an emerging or established designer, you’ll get solid insights and practical advice here.
He shares his experiences with:
- small and large companies
- project challenges
- on-the-job realities
- health-tech wearables
- and navigating your way through curiosity.
I now present to you, one of the great minds behind arguably the world’s most iconic sporting brand... Ben Fullerton!
More on Ben can be found via the links below:
Twitter: twitter.com/BenFu
Instagram: instagram.com/BenFu
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/benfl
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Are you struggling to get a mentor?
This year (2016) I'll be releasing my second book, titled 'How To Get A Mentor As A Designer, Guaranteed.' Cut the guess work. Get the shortcuts. Succeed faster.
To be notified on the launch, head to GiantThinkers.com/Mentor
Monday Mar 28, 2016
Monday Mar 28, 2016
Our guest on episode 22 is unlike any other. His CV includes a broad range of accomplishments including working in naval intelligence during the Vietnam War, working as a journalist for the Associated Press, and contributing as a business writer for Time magazine. His most recent and significant contribution to the world of design has been his 20 year tenure as the Executive Director of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts), where he was committed to advancing creative thinking from 1995 through to 2015.
The thing that astounds me is the profoundly unique way that he observes the world we live in. I guarantee that you will view design, and your ability to impact the world, in a whole new dimension. It’s an exciting and deep episode, so I won’t give too much away.
I present to you, the complex and poetic mind of the incredible Mr Ric Grefé.
More on Ric can be found via the links below:
Email: grefe@me.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ric-grefé-023237
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ricgrefe
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Have you seen the app, that functions as a notepad-calculator?
It’s called Soulver. Just type your problem and Soulver shows you the answer. It’s smarter and clearer than a calculator, and quicker to use than a spreadsheet. Available for mac, ipad and iphone.
Plus, they’re giving listeners 20% OFF. The discount is already applied if you head to GiantThinkers.com/Soulver
Tuesday Mar 08, 2016
Tuesday Mar 08, 2016
We are pumping out episode number #21 with a guest who is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Thankyou. They make water, food and body care products, then give 100% of the profits to help end global poverty.
Their recent video was brought to my attention only a few days ago and I had to get this gentlemen on the show. I was so moved by their cause and impressed by their actions to bring their vision into reality.
As of January 2016:
- They’ve given over $3.7 million dollars to people in need
- helped get safe water to over 192,000 people
- helped feed almost 90,000 people
- helped the hygiene and sanitation of over 300,000 people.
I’m certain you’ll be inspired by this interview.
The man behind the incredible business and social enterprise success story, someone that has been a recipient of the Junior Chamber International 10 Young Outstanding People of The World Award, is none other than, Daniel Flynn!
More on Daniel can be found via the links below:
Chapter One Book: https://chapterone.thankyou.co
Thankyou Website: https://thankyou.co
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thankyouAUS
Instagram: @danielflynn88
Twitter: @danielmflynn
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Have you seen the app, that functions as a notepad-calculator?
It’s called Soulver. Just type your problem and Soulver shows you the answer. It’s smarter and clearer than a calculator, and quicker to use than a spreadsheet. Available for mac, ipad and iphone.
Plus, they’re giving listeners 20% OFF. The discount is already applied if you head to GiantThinkers.com/Soulver
Wednesday Mar 02, 2016
Wednesday Mar 02, 2016
This guest is the Founder and CEO of NLP Academy Australia. For those that haven’t heard of NLP before, it stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and it’s a name that encompasses the three most influential components involved in producing human experience; neurology, language and programming. NLP methods include ‘modeling’ and ‘adopting’ the skills and behaviors of exceptional people, then using that to acquire your own goals and objectives.
Some of the topics we chat about include:
- Four NLP action steps we can apply immediately
- Behavioural integration
- Understanding rapport and how to use it effectively
- The definition of ‘anchoring’ and how to use it appropriately
- And reframing the mind with a powerful technique to help us shift to excitement as opposed to negativity.
I present to you, the NLP master himself, Aaryn Longmore!
More on Aaryn can be found via the links below:
Twitter: @AarynLongmore
Instagram: @Aaryn_Longmore
Website: nlpacademyaustralia.com.au
Facebook: facebook.com/NLPacademyAustralia
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Have you seen the app, that functions as a calculator, spreadsheet and notepad, all-in-one?
It’s called Soulver. Just type your problem and Soulver shows you the answer. It’s smarter and clearer than a calculator, and quicker to use than a spreadsheet. Available for mac, ipad and iphone.
Plus, they’re giving listeners 20% OFF. The discount is already applied if you head to GiantThinkers.com/Soulver
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Welcome to episode #19, I have the type of guest that truly lives life to the fullest, with unstoppable intentions.
He is a health and fitness personality, and is currently Australia’s number 1 men’s physique fitness model. He has his own supplement brand. And on top of all that, lives a double life working for the world's fastest growing software company; Salesforce.
Some of the topics we talk about include:
- The moment which transformed his life at 23 years of age
- Getting a supplement line up and running
- The ups and downs documented in his e-book series titled “Fat to Fitness Model”
- The interconnectedness of the mind, body and spirit to enhance creative career performance
- And how to bounce out of bed in the morning.
I present to you, the King of Abs, Mr. Ben AbStacker!
More on Ben can be found via the links below:
Instagram: @AbStacker
Website: AbStacker.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AbStacker
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Do you want a portable photo, video, and editing studio with state-of-the-art technology in your pocket?
You need to checkout the app, ProCamera. It’s had a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from over 800 reviews on the AppStore.
The NY Times says "the high-end crowd swears by it". National Geographic chose it as 1 of 8 "must-have travel apps". Forbes selected it as one of the "Best iPhone Camera Apps in 2014" and said it "provides nearly any camera feature you could need, and shoots HD video".
Grab it at GiantThinkers.com/ProCamera
Tuesday Feb 16, 2016
Tuesday Feb 16, 2016
Strap yourself in and have some snacks handy. This is a long one, but for good reason. It's partly deep, partly entertaining and 100% real. This man needs no introduction, but if by chance you haven't heard of him, he is a world-renowned photographer, CEO and Founder of CreativeLive. It’s none other than, Chase Jarvis.
Some of the topics we spoke about include:
- Studying medicine for years before ultimately following his calling towards photography
- Creating ‘Best Camera’, the first app to introduce filters and allow direct sharing to social media (pre-Instagram)
- The humble beginnings of CreativeLive in a tiny south Seattle warehouse with his co-founder Craig Swanson
- And the importance of writing your own script in life.
More on Chase can be found via the links below:
Instagram: @ChaseJarvis
Twitter: @ChaseJarvis
Website: chasejarvis.com
Blog: blog.chasejarvis.com/blog
Facebook: facebook.com/chasejarvis
Youtube: youtube.com/chasejarvis
Creative Live: creativelive.com
28 to Make: creativelive.com/courses/28-to-make
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Do you want a portable photo, video, and editing studio with state-of-the-art technology in your pocket?
You need to checkout the app, ProCamera. It’s had a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from over 800 reviews on the AppStore.
The NY Times says "the high-end crowd swears by it". National Geographic chose it as 1 of 8 "must-have travel apps". Forbes selected it as one of the "Best iPhone Camera Apps in 2014" and said it "provides nearly any camera feature you could need, and shoots HD video".
Grab it at GiantThinkers.com/ProCamera
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
We are pumping episode #17 out to your ear drums right now and our guest on this session is a well-known expert in the field of virtual business management. His business 'Virtual Staff Finder' allows his clients worldwide to experience more time, productivity and freedom through the benefits of a having a virtual assistant.
His best-selling book, Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive and Build Your Dream Business, is the result of over a decade in the outsourcing industry and working with thousands of entrepreneurs on their virtual team building strategies. He is also the creator of 'Youpreneur', the entrepreneurial community where nobody gets left behind. It provides support, accountability, training, knowledge and relationships that allow his clients and their businesses to thrive.
Some of the topics we chat about include:
- Renting out an entire IMAX cinema to treat 450 of his staff to the screening of Star Wars
- Delegating his work and hiring 8 people to cover the work he was doing!
- Building a community around yourself and your brand
- His annual mastermind conference for entrepreneurs, ‘Tropical Think Tank’
- And owning your presence in the online space.
He is without doubt an incredibly productive entrepreneur, one who has been able to structure his business and life to enjoy more freedom, and someone we can all learn from to benefit our own working lives.
I present to you, the Virtual CEO himself, Mr. Chris Ducker.
More on Chris can be found via the links below:
chrisducker.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisDuckerDotCom
Instagram: @ChrisDucker
Twitter: @ChrisDucker
Check out Youpreneur – The online, entrepreneurial, mastermind community:
http://www.youpreneur.com
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Do you want a portable photo, video, and editing studio with state-of-the-art technology in your pocket?
You need to checkout the app, ProCamera. It’s had a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from over 800 reviews on the AppStore.
The NY Times says "the high-end crowd swears by it". National Geographic chose it as 1 of 8 "must-have travel apps". Forbes selected it as one of the "Best iPhone Camera Apps in 2014" and said it "provides nearly any camera feature you could need, and shoots HD video".
Grab it at GiantThinkers.com/ProCamera
Tuesday Jan 26, 2016
Tuesday Jan 26, 2016
Welcome to episode 16 on the podcast! In this session we are welcoming an Entrepreneur and Life Design Coach, whose motivational blog “Addicted2Success” has had over 68 million views worldwide and counting. He has graced the covers of Foundr magazine, Lifestyle Business magazine, and been an author on Success.com and Entrepreneur.com. He has even had the pleasure of interviewing giants such as Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuk and Deepak Chopra.
Some of the topics we talk about include:
- How he sold homemade dog biscuits for pocket money at the age of 6
- Moving to Miami at the age of 17 to pursue a career in music
- Meeting the Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, who gave him the idea to start his internationally renowned blog, Addicted2Success.com
- Ensuring that you always focus on creating a powerful vision for yourself;
- And breaking free from limiting beliefs by changing their meaning..
I present to you, the entrepreneur of entrepreneurs, Joel Brown.
More on Joel can be found via the links below:
http://addicted2success.com
Facebook: facebook.com/joelbrownoz
Instagram: @iamjoelbrown
Twitter: @iamjoelbrown
Check out the trailer of Rise Up, The Movie:
http://riseupthemovie.com
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Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Welcome to episode 15! The guest for this incredible session is an executive business consultant and life strategist who thrives on helping highly successful entrepreneurs tap into their greatness and build massive empires. She has a unique ability to help others discover what their gift is, show them how to use it to do good in the world, and empower them to take giant leaps toward their dreams.
During this whirlwind episode, we cover topics including:
- Her career from working at Pixar to editing videos for clients including the President of the US
- Cultivating your gifts and using them to serve others
- Having a clear, primary intention and strategic position as a designer
- And discovering our own unique reasons for being on the planet.
I present to you, the very wise and captivating, Monika Zands.
More on Monika can be found via the links below:
http://www.monikazands.com
Podcast: Wake Up! With Monika Zands
Periscope: @MonikaZands
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonikaZandsConsulting
Instagram: @MonikaZands
Twitter: @MonikaZands
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Sunday Dec 27, 2015
Sunday Dec 27, 2015
Welcome to episode number 14! In this session we have a young gun who is a marketing and entrepreneurial wiz. His recent book ‘The Marketing Blueprint – Lessons to Market and Sell Anything’ has quickly climbed to the #1 Best Seller spot in the Marketing category on Amazon, globally. He’s also an advisor and consultant to over 50 brands.
Some of the powerful insights our guest shares include:
• Taking pictures, turning them into postcards and selling them when he was a kid at his mother’s hair salon
• Writing his thoughts and rapping them, then recording it on YouTube and reaching 1 million views at 17 years old
• His advice on how to make something popular
• Using “The Drug Dealer Strategy”
• And his action steps on going to your audience and not waiting for them to come to you.
I present to you, one of the most inspiring and hardworking 21 year old entrepreneurs I’ve ever met – Jules Marcoux.
More on Jules can be found via the links below:
Instagram: @julesmarcoux
http://facebook.com/julesmrcoux
Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.
Want to know the most productive tool that has helped me accelerate my progress; professionally and personally?
It's the Five-Minute Journal; the simplest, most effective thing you can do everyday to be happier. It’s a physical journal that gives you a positive quote, followed by three questions you answer in the morning and two questions to answer in the evening before bed. It basically anchors your mind in a positively focused, intentional and grateful mindset, in less than 5 minutes a day. You can purchase it through my affiliate link which is GiantThinkers.com/fiveminutejournal.