Have you ever questioned why it is some people seem to have everything they could wish for: health, wealth, love and happiness, but others never seem to lack all these things? Why is it a small minority manage to achieve greatness, but the vast majority fail to reach beyond mediocrity? What are this small minority doing differently to everyone else? It can’t just be down to circumstance, billionaires rise out of poverty. Those questions have been in my head my whole life and a couple of years ago I decided to stop wondering and start searching for the answers so that I could help more people achieve greatness in their own lives. Join me and follow along as I uncover the secrets of the minority that the majority aren’t taught so that you can apply them to your own life, to achieve your own greatness and live the life you want and deserve. My name is David Bell, and welcome to Pocket Mastermind
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Welcome to episode 51 where I am talking with professional public speaking coach, Brenden Kumarasamy about how to overcome fear and master public speaking.
The thought of speaking publicly terrifies many people. If that's you, Brenden shares what can you do to overcome that fear and how you can develop your presenting skills.
Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel he started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He coaches purpose driven entrepreneurs on how to master their message and share their ideas with the world.
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Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
We've reached episode 50 of the podcast already! Thank you to everyone for your support so far, it's hugely appreciated!
My guest today is Jamie Martin.
Jamie is founder and managing director of Correct Careers Coaching and an author, a speaker, and a podcaster.
We covered a lot of ground in this conversation starting Jamie’s own career journey from mobile phone salesman to entrepreneur and award-winning sales trainer.
We also discussed the importance of documenting your achievements and successes along your own career journey, the power of goal setting and how to approach it, and the importance of taking care of yourself and much more.
Remember, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends!
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Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Times have changed. Businesses are becoming more modular.
In this episode I speak with Cooper Krauss about how the ability to outsource technical development and support empowers start-ups to scale at greater speed than ever before.
This new approach releases young businesses from the budget constrains associated with hiring large, experienced in-house tech teams.
Cooper Krauss is a highly successful Sales professional, generating more than $5M of revenue in just 6 years across various industries.
He is now the Global Sales Director at Full Scale, one of the fastest growing companies in the US with hundreds of employees worldwide.
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Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
In this episode I discuss what it takes to stay the course through the challenges of entrepreneurship with Elzie Flenard and the lessons he’s taken from years of interviewing successful entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship is tough, and it’s not for everyone. How do you push through the challenges?
Don’t pigeonhole Elzie D. Flenard III. Don’t even try. Describe him this way, and he’ll point out that one. Change your perspective, and he’ll lead you down another path … maybe without your even realizing. He’s a creative dude, an entrepreneur, a family man, a business owner. No “box” fits. It doesn’t exist. He’s a man of original thoughts, all products of unique thinking.
Above all, Elzie is a storyteller. He unpacks topics from unexpected directions, weaving myriad influences into his music, speaking and podcasting. Society, business, current events – you can never predict his take. Suffice to say, it’s probably different than you’ve encountered. Why do things happen? How do they drive behavior? Most importantly, what do YOU think? Elzie wants to know. Dialog and conversation are great teachers. Listening inspires Elzie. Yes, listening. Almost a forgotten skill, in an era of endless chatter and oversize bullhorns.
See, everyone has a voice. Everyone has something to say. Via the power of podcasting, Elzie partners with businesses to turn their “voice” into a powerful marketing tool. Podcasting creates, and cultivates, relationships with consumers. A story about how a business began, about its products or services, or even its missteps, resonates through a human voice. Via Enterprise NOW!, his podcasting company, Elzie helps businesses find their “voice.” A voice doesn’t have to be loud – just real. His clients repurpose their podcast content for blogs, or social media posts, or books. The ball rolls, and rolls.
Elzie’s foray into Enterprise NOW! began not long after starting an Internet radio station. Its content tilted toward business, reflecting the founder’s entrepreneurial bent. Even while working a decade in electrical engineering and electronics technology, Elzie had side gigs: a record label. A minor-league basketball team. A music production company. He’s always been a tinkerer, going back to a childhood knack for taking things apart and putting them back together. Or writing his first song at age 5, a passion that continues today with multiple albums, EPs and singles under his belt. The holder of an MBA, and a B.S. in electronics systems technologies, you can always expect originality from Elzie. Just don’t try to label him. No shoe fits … and he wouldn’t wear it anyhow.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Have you ever dreamed about starting your own business?
What’s been holding you back? Fear? Not knowing where to start? Perhaps you don’t even know what kind of business you want to own yet?
Many people dream of starting their own business, but often for one of the reasons above, they never get past the dreaming stage.
But what if you could bypass the whole initial start up phase and step into an already established business? And what if you could have someone with experience hold your hand along the way?
Did you know that people are buying and selling established online businesses, of varieties and values around the world every day?
That is exactly what I am discussing on this episode with Jaryd Krause.
If the idea of running your own business appeals to you but getting started has been a challenge, this episode is for you.
Jaryd Krause used to be a plumber working 60+ hours per week and hated it.
Fast-forward to today, and he now owns multiple online businesses himself and many of his clients earn thousands to tens of thousands of dollars per month from their business they bought working with Jaryd.
His Buying Online Businesses Podcast is rated in the top 3 best passive income podcasts online.
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Michelle Myrick was born and raised at Cape Pine Lighthouse in Newfoundland, Canada and currently lives in Norway.
She has been a singer, songwriter, and musician for most of her life, but when she took up painting a few years ago, everything seemed to fall into place.
Painting opened a new door of self-discovery – a door that led to greater awareness of how unresolved trauma and self-doubt had been holding her back. Through visual art, she began to see the hidden gifts within her experiences, and the deeper meaning they held for her life.
In 2018, Michelle brought her message to audiences in her powerful show, “The Song Series” – a live performance where she presents her original songs, the paintings she created based upon them, and the stories and experiences behind them – a show she still performs internationally.
Inspired by the relatable lessons within the “Song Series”, audiences wanted more. So, in August 2019, she released her first book, a memoir: “Stepping Stones – From Self-doubt to Self-belief: Finding Meaning and Purpose for your Life” as well as a full-length recording of original music, “Songs from the Song Series”.
The story doesn’t end there. In fact, it’s the beginning of another new chapter. This year, Michelle achieved certification as a life coach, and launched her first coaching program “Be the Lighthouse” – which already has a waitlist for the second offering scheduled for September.
Her artistic journey led her back to her true self. It fuelled her passion to help others and has formed the basis of her life purpose – to teach others how to overcome adversity through thought management, and how to build self-confidence to pursue life dreams and goals.
A teacher by trade, a creative at heart and a coach by practice, this former lighthouse girl has found a way to combine her skills, talents and experiences to help guide others in redesigning their lives from the inside out.
Michelle offers a variety of art-based products, coaching services and programs as well as special events which include “The Song Series”, “Soul Sister Summit” and “Team Building Seminars”. She is also available as a keynote speaker and retreat facilitator.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
With the New Year fast approaching it's a good time to take stock and consider what our goals are and how we are moving toward them, but data shows that 97% of people don't have written goals.
We wouldn't set off on even the most trivial of trips without a destination in mind and plan to get there. So why do so many people leave life to chance?
What are your goals? Do you have a definite major purpose?
Natsune is a self-mastery enthusiast and renowned deep thinker. She is the author of The Game of Self-Domination and the host of LifeUpEducationTV.
Having built her life up from nothing multiple times—including being almost a kicked out high school student in Japan — NaNa has not only gone on to finish her University education in Business and Economics in the United States as a foreigner, but she’s worked with hundreds of innovators, entrepreneurs, and next-generation thinkers in Seattle.
Despite her young age, she’s helped dozens of CEOs and young start-up founders skyrocket their successes – all while building her own online businesses on the side.
Passionate about creating lifelong success and inspiring others to reach their full potential, her goal is to help people reach their dreams and master their resilience in life.
About Natsune
Natsune is a self-mastery enthusiast and renowned deep thinker. She is the author of The Game of Self-Domination and the host of LifeUpEducationTV.
Having built her life up from nothing multiple times—including being almost a kicked out high school student in Japan — NaNa has not only gone on to finish her University education in Business and Economics in the United States as a foreigner, but she’s worked with hundreds of innovators, entrepreneurs, and next-generation thinkers in Seattle.
Despite her young age, she’s helped dozens of CEOs and young start-up founders skyrocket their successes – all while building her own online businesses on the side.
Passionate about creating lifelong success and inspiring others to reach their full potential, her goal is to help people reach their dreams and master their resilience in life.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
What would life be like if you really knew what you wanted and had a plan to get it?
In this episode Sara Sabin and I discuss deciding what you really want, breaking through fear, the role of modern leadership and much more.
This is one of my favourite episodes so enjoy!
Sara Sabin has 15 years experience in the corporate world and entrepreneurship.
She is a qualified accountant, entrepreneur (having founded 2 start-ups) and now an international transformative coach.
Having been through many transformations herself over the years, it wasn’t until the most recent transformation that she really cracked it!
Sara uses neuroscience, positive psychology and cutting edge transformative coaching techniques, to help anyone build the mindset for success; find their life purpose, and step into more effective, impactful leadership and business.
Head to https://pocketmastermind.com to find out more.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
What are the things you dream of doing one day? What are you waiting for? What if tomorrow never comes?
Tavis Bell aka The Bucket List Guy is on a mission to get you out and living your life before it’s too late. Tomorrow may never come!
Since being named ‘The Bucket List Guy’, Trav has become a globally recognised Thought Leader on the topic and been crowned ‘The World’s No.1 Bucket List Expert’.
Trav’s vision? To create a purposely fulfilled world. Trav’s mission? To help 10 million people lead purposely fulfilled lives. Big call, he knows! But with the help of his global network of Certified Bucket List Coaches he is focused and on track.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
From product, people technology and funding, what does it take for a start up to succeed today?
Lomit Patel is the Vice President of Growth at IMVU.
Prior to IMVU, Lomit managed growth at early-stage start-ups including Roku (IPO), TrustedID (acquired by Equifax), Texture (acquired by Apple) and EarthLink.
Lomit is a public speaker, author, advisor, featured in Forbes Magazine and recognized as a Mobile Hero by Liftoff.
Lomit’s new bestselling book Lean AI, is part of Eric Ries’ “The Lean Start up” series, now available at Amazon.