This week on the Authentic Entrepreneurs, Nick and Stu discuss being Authentic in the world of business.

The Authentic Entrepreneurs Show Notes 111: Authenticity

  • Stu dances to The Notorious B.I.G. [0:55]
  • Introducing this week’s theme; Authenticity. [2:16]
  • Falling down the rabbit hole that Is “Brag Media”. [3:22]
  • Selling lies through social media. [4:55]
  • What is Brag Media? [5:38]
  • The importance of being honest with customers about price. [7:55]
  • Are successful entrepreneurs really having a positive impact on young entrepreneurs? [10:30]
  • Being honest about numbers, even when it can cost you. [13:06]
  • Exaggerating as a storyteller vs exaggerating as an entrepreneur. [14:43]
  • “Fake it till you make it.” Is it a good idea? [15:06]
  • Stu’s expert tip for selling tickets to high school events. [16:40]
  • The consequences of being dishonest with customers. [17:38]
  • Building a business authentically and successfully. [18:50]
  • Nick discusses the slow start to his business and the importance of focusing long term. [20:20]
  • Understanding the desire to become viral. [22:40]
  • It’s not about viral, it’s about value. [23:50]
  • Be wise when purchasing ad space. [25:31]
  • CLICKBAIT! Being authentic and relevant. [26:20]
  • Focus on quality, not quantity. [28:10]
  • Being sincere about qualifications and success; How to keep your chocolate from melting. [29:36]
  • Understanding your niche. [31:33]
  • What makes Mike Smith such a successful speaker? [32:43]
  • Taking action to be truly authentic. [34:58]
  • The falsity of DMs and why it’s important to respond to them. [36:00]
  • Congratulations to The Authentic Entrepreneurs Producer Mikey on his thriving, driving 2 month old.

Links

  • The Authentic Entrepreneurs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw/videos [1:30]
  • The Unpodcast: http://www.unmarketing.com/unpodcast/ [5:50]
  • Gary V’s Website: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ [10:30]
  • Gary V’s Wine Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/WineLibraryTV [11:25]
  • GSLS The Global Student Leadership Summit: http://globalstudentleadership.com/ [13:06]
  • OSLC The Ontario Student Leadership Conference: http://ylcc.com/student-conferences [18:10]
  • We Be Us Community: https://www.webeuscommunity.com/ [20:20]
  • The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 9: How to Sell with Phil M Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Z8zdWNibY [23:00]
  • Mike Smith’s Website: http://www.mikesmithlive.com/ [32:16]
  • That obscure Tiger Woods video Nick referred to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_gvg89sbQA [32:20]
  • Stu’s Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/?hl=en [39:40]
  • Nick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_foley1/?hl=en [39:40]

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