Young Entrepreneur Lifestyle 2.0

What is it like to be around some of the most incredible athletes in this generation? What does it take to get them to the next level? I’m fortunate to have legendary trainer Tim Grover on the show where he discusses his motivations, his philosophy, and how he got elite athletes like Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Charles Barkley, and Michael Jordan to continuously improve on already unmatched performances. Here’s the rub. I also ask Tim how workers, entrepreneurs and business owners can similarly upscale their game. In our in-depth conversation on what defines greatness, Tim -- who wrote the phenomenal book, “Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable” -- shares his ideas and some tactical tips on how to stand out, the best way to cultivate a relentless spirit, and what we should take out of the successes we achieve. Tim has the unorthodox view that work-life balance is unrealistic, especially among the top 1% of performers who perennially chase perfection. At the highest levels, something has to give. That me

The average millionaire has seven streams of income. In contrast, the average person has more sources of debt than revenue.   If you’re on the bad side of this equation, then it’s time to flip reality on its head and move forward. Peter Voogd moved from being broke to breaking the mould, becoming an authority on millennial entrepreneurship after bagging a string of successes across many business sectors. Austin Netzley moved forward from a middle class upbringing in the cornfields of Ohio to become a textbook definition of “beating the odds”. Saddled with $80,000 in student debts, Austin entered the corporate world, paid his debts within three years, and “retired” at the age of 27. Both of them have been featured in leading publications to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.   In this podcast, Peter Voogd and Austin Netzley share how they achieved consistent success in their businesses and personal lives. These two elite entrepreneurs have several things in common but three stand out:   There was

Bad things happen. It’s only a question of when, how bad, and whether you’re resilient enough to ride through a bad time.   As you move through life, there’ll be moments of frustration, anger, and discouragement. You had a flat tire on the way to an important meeting. Mortgage rates just went up. A new and aggressive competitor nabbed some of your valued clients. You got fired from a dream job. Your partner wants to break up the relationship. Site traffic is low. Your cat got bitten by a nasty poodle.   So what do you do when times are tough? Do you give in to rage or disappointment? Or do you ignore them as if nothing happened?   How people react to adversity is a good test on whether they are geared up for success. Winners roll with the punches and bounce back with a determined and positive outlook. Losers wallow in their pain (real or imagined) and refuse to take the next step moving forward.   The best way to handle tough times is to face it with what I call “mental toughness.” Your mindset is your best a

Everyone has 24 hours to spend in a day. But the one thing that differentiates successful and influential people from those who perennially struggle is the way they spend their hours. It starts the moment you ought to wake up. If you hit snooze all the time, you’ll end up working for somebody who doesn’t.   To be a game changer, to live the best life you can possibly have, and to get results, you have to rise and grind. You simply have to hustle. After all, time is your most valuable resource and how you view and use it determines whether you’ll achieve success, freedom and fulfilment.   Don’t end up like people who hold a sorry bag of regret through retirement age. People who lived their lives according to the expectations of others, wasting all their precious hours on things they disliked or those that distract them from reaching their goals. If you live day to day like most people who just let circumstances control their lives, you’ll be in a very bumpy ride without getting an inch closer to your dreams.  

What single thing differentiates successful entrepreneurs from people who constantly struggle to make a mark?   Value. Entrepreneurs with a winning mindset give a ton of premium to value. They work full throttle to continuously make themselves and their products more valuable. These elite entrepreneurs persistently develop skills and habits that make their personal brand more valuable than others. They always go beyond what is expected to give their audience or customers that “added value” by crafting products or services that prominently stand out in a competitive market.   Value involves hard work, not loose talk. Anyone can say, “this is my goal and I will achieve it.” But not everyone has the grit and perseverance to actually do it. Hence, value resides in execution and implementation, never in baby talk. You can only generate value by going beyond expectations and taking the road less traveled. Reading a book will give you great ideas. But mere reading is easy. Real value happens when you act on the idea

Think the world owes you something? No. You're not entitled to anything without hard work. On the contrary, you owe the world your best, and it's time to grind. Grind isn't a destination, it's daily work. Everyone needs to put on their working caps not only to put food on the table but also to earn favorable credentials as productive members of the community. Anyone who’s able to grind but doesn’t is a burden to everybody else.   But there’s more to life than the daily grind. And it’s called the hustle. Hustling is grinding on steroids. But to get high, hustlers don’t use drugs. They use strategic thinking, smart processes, goal setting, value generation, and positive psychology.  Vibe to the art of the hustle as I give you ideas and pointers to take your game to the next level.   Respect the hustle and results will follow. Here’s how: Forget inspiration and focus on habit. Your success depends more on habit than on inspiration because good habits consistently deliver results, whether you are inspired or not.

How do you stay focused? Are you actively taking steps to ensure you never procrastinate again? A lot of people complain about not achieving their goals and putting off the important things they should be focusing on. What's the problem? They've never sold themselves on the thing they're trying to do. You are your own culprit. You must accept the fact that you are the only one blocking your path to success. Markado and I give a quick, tactical list of three simple ideas that will ensure you get your results quicker by selling yourself on what you're trying to accomplish. Cut your learning curve in half by getting out of your own way by focusing on just three things.   In this episode, you will learn . . . How to focus on goals that connect to your vision and higher purpose and let your results to the talking Questions you need to be asking yourself to set the criteria to make sure that what you're doing is the right thing for you. Identify activities you're not completely sold on so you could stop doing them

Is it possible to have a life that's surrounded by only good, positive vibes? It is, even in this selfish society, but it can only be purposely created by YOU. If you're tired of all the negativity that surrounds you, listen to this episode as I tell you how to get in the groove of a life with only positive vibes.   Building greatness and living an extraordinary life starts with the standards you set for yourself - what you accept in your life. How do you set quality standards in the face of mediocrity and daily opposition to your dreams? Find out how you can stay true to who you are and learn to attract and keep the people who align with you and your values.   In this episode, you will learn . . . How to stay authentic and real while being surrounded by fear, doubt and negativity. Stop fearing the opinion of people and live the life that you deserve. Build an inner circle that will support you as you take your journey to greatness.   Quotes: "The only with a thrive and rise above the noise is to be authent

Periodic reviews help you chart the smartest route to success. They help you get your bearings, determine progress, set new goals, and plan your next moves. Without accurate and regular reviews of their business performance, entrepreneurs will have no way of knowing how they stand in their niche, making it more difficult to set and reach targets. Reviews cover a lot of ground: your cash flow, social media numbers, new learnings, new relationships, and even failures and frustrations. A monthly review might help you determine how much growth your business has achieved over the prior period, while a weekly review might tell who among your new contacts are worth building valuable relationships with. In this podcast, Markado and I will share our tactical monthly and weekly review parameters and discuss how recalling the highs and lows in a given period brings out valuable insights. We’ll show you how to use your week’s biggest lessons and realizations, top wins as well as frustrations in setting reasonable goals

Ever wonder what separates the top performing young entrepreneurs from the rest? Join me as i interview the ‘millennial mentor’ Gerard Adams, a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and business executive who’s best known as co-founder of Elite Daily, which he sold for $50 million at the ripe age of 24. I talk to Gerard about his roots and origin, how he first made his first million, lost it all and made everything back again - lining his path to success with massive failures that sped up his journey. Gerard shares what it takes to develop the right mindset to establishing a winning culture and we then take a deep dive on the skills, tips, and tactics that will take you straight to the top tier of young entrepreneurs. In this episode, you will learn . . . How important culture is to an organization and what you have to do to create a winning culture and a dynamic team What skills are needed to develop right now to be in the top tier of entrepreneurs and really make it happen How to keep the commitment thro

People say wisdom comes with age but it just might pop up in gifted eighth graders. Join me as I talk to the incredible 14-year-old entrepreneur Caleb Maddix.   A sought after speaker and author who shares the stage with some of the best business minds on the planet, Caleb is the founder of Kids4Success, a training and motivational company that helps thousands of people transform their lives and achieve their dreams. In this interview, Caleb shares his success stories (he’s already made six figures even while a lot of adults still struggle to achieve the same feat) and the replicable strategies he used to win in business. How is it that some 14 yr olds are making 6 figures and some 40 yr olds are dead broke?! Find out on this episode.   In this episode, you will learn . . . How Caleb always knew what he wanted to be even as a small child, and how that knowledge helps him guide other kids to find their own paths. The Law of Attraction vs. The Law of Action. The initial steps anyone who wants to replicate Cal

Do you really understand the importance of protecting your health and energy when you’re in the grind? This will give you an edge in life and business, and most people don't conceptualize the importance.   Health determines how much of yourself you can invest in your business, while energy affects how much you can motivate yourself and other people. Having them both gives you a competitive advantage and you want to give yourself every advantage you can.   So let’s focus on how to improve your health and boost your energy. Join Markado and I in transforming your mindset into a launchpad to better physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We’ll show you practical ways you can follow everyday to keep yourself healthy and bursting with positive energy.   In this episode, you will learn . . . How the way you treat your body mirrors how you do everything in your life The importance of hydration in keeping an optimum energy level everyday How you get into a peak state of mind to make the right decisions Why energ

A lot of people forget how important marketing is in the success of their business, often just focusing on getting things done. Very few things make a bigger difference in your impact and income than marketing!   Before anything else, you need to start with the right mindset - you must have unshakeable belief in your core that the product, program or company you'repromoting has 20X more value than the money that people are giving you in return.   Today, we have a special episode - The Marketing Genius. One of the most valuable things for any entrepreneur is to master, “the art of marketing”. Let me share with you the most valuable, relevant, tactical, and powerful tips for you right now. I list down 8 big tactics in marketing that you have to understand to be a world-class entrepreneur.   Listen to Young Entrepreneur Lifestyle Episode 020 - click here now   In this episode, you will learn . . . Investing in change and newness to drive people to your business while still being relevant Crafting a functional

Are you feeling trapped living a life of ‘complacency’? Afraid to take risks and reach your full potential? Here’s the reality: a lot of people live a caged life where they let other people to dictate who they are and what they do. On today’s episode, I share the crucial steps needed to escape this trap and live a charged life of your own design. Listen in and take note on one the biggest perspective shifts for me in the last few years which is learning how to protect your peace of mind. In this episode, you will learn . . . Why celebrating weekly tasks and wins instead of seeking perfection is important to secure your peace of mind Living the gap – what the gap is and why you don’t want to fall into it How to analyse and adjust quickly from challenges   Quotes: "Focus on what you completed, what you're proud of" - Peter Voogd "Never live in a gap" username" - Peter Voogd "Reasons come first, results comes second" - Peter Voogd   Questions: What was you your most important win this week, an achievement yo

Are you afraid to pursue your dreams?   The reason many people aren't able to accomplish their goals is because uncertainty and lack of confidence are what keeps us in one place, something that disallows us from seeing our true potential.   As we finish up on the mental tactics that separate the millionaires and billionaires from everybody else, Markado and I will talk about how important your certainty and confidence in yourself will help you reach the top of the success ladder. Here are tips on how you can work your way up to becoming a confident person, make better decisions and commit to work for your dreams. In this episode, you will learn . . . How setting a date and surrounding yourself with the right kind people helps you be confident in the face of uncertainty Why making a full commitment comes before confidence, not the other way around Experiments matter and why the pursuit of perfection leads to a lot of wasted opportunities How to build your dream team after mastering your craft and bui

Let's talk about failure. In a culture filled with stories of achievement and success, failure is not talked about enough. When was the last time you failed? And what did you do learn from it?   As we continue with the mindset tricks that separate the millionaires and billionaires from everybody else, Markado and myself center today's episode on failure as one of the essential keys to achieving your goals and living life on your terms. In this episode, you will learn . . . How to leverage failure for greater success and sharpen your perspective To stay true to who you are through the struggles and success Why it is crucial to be loyal to your vision and have unwavering confidence   Quotes:   "Successful people see failure differently than the majority." - Peter Voogd   "Real hunger comes from tough times." - Peter Voogd   "Millionaires used failure to sharpen their perspective." - Peter Voogd   Question: Ask yourself, are you taking enough risk? I challenge you to think about your top 3 failures from

We talk about mindset today and how it makes the key difference between successful people and everybody else. It's not talked about enough, but often - your mindset dictates your results. Join Markado and myself as I shine a spotlight on the inner life of millionaires and billionaires.   Listen to find out the top mindset hacks from that will help propel you towards success. In this episode, you will learn . . . The power of association and what it takes to get to the next level The difference between know-it alls and learn-it alls and why it's important to know How a new perspective affects your reality How to be more productive and persistent in your life How to develop a bulletproof mindset and shift your influence so that you think bigger    Quotes: "You will never get confident unless you take action" - Peter Voogd "There are two options in life; mentally tough or you give up" - - Peter Voogd "Stay with people that are game changers & go getters" - Peter Voogd   Question: Among the hacks mentione

Today's episode is an absolute treat as I talk to NY Times Bestselling Author and Huffington Post co-founder, president & editor-in-chief, Arianna Huffington about the importance of sleep and how it's impacted her life today.   As one of Time's 100 most influential people and Forbes' most powerful women - Arianna's thoughts on work-life balance, productivity, and sleep have great effects on our daily lives. Her 15th book "The Sleep Revolution" details how we've dismissed rest and sleep as a society and how nothing short of a revolution is needed. In this episode, you will learn . . . Why sleep deprivation is the new 'smoking' The delusion of being productive if you forego sleep and the facts about how critical sleep is Why productivity is not just about getting things done How to get more writing done The best advice Arianna has ever received   Resources Books: 'The Sleep Revolution' by Arianna Huffington   Quotes: "Prioritise sleep and that would make you a good leader"- Arianna Huffington "Getting en

How do you become a millionaire? Talk to billionaires. Let me share you the 8 things that will 10x your income goals.   Listen to today’s podcast, to find out...   1. How giving something valuable away makes you more creative  2. How to be in your own reality. 3. Leading the majority vs. being the majority  4. The best way to get rid of your limitations.      Quotes: "Always be in your own reality" - P. Voogd   "Focus on the highest value income opportunities" - P. Voogd   "Be around with people of no limitations" - P. Voogd   Question: Have you tried any of the 8 things I shared? Share with us your experience in the comments below.

How do you show gratitude everyday? John Ruhlin, one of the best relationship builders, joins me as he shares his 16-year journey, the power of gifting, how to get better at networking and rising above the noise. In this episode, you will learn . . . How to show gratitude and make people feel appreciated. Ask your core questions and map out your relationship action plan. Find out where John thinks people mess up with the most. How to build solid relationships and prioritise quality over quantity when it comes to connections.   RESOURCES  Books: 'Giftology' by John Ruhlin   QUOTES "Be genuine and authentic" - Peter Voogd "Even decades later, you can still be harvesting IF you treat people the right way" - John Ruhlin "Quality over Quantity" - John Ruhlin   Question: So how do you show gratitude? Share with us in the comments below.