THE BOBBY MASON AUDIO EXPERIENCE: Recent Episodes
Bobby Mason
To be a successful entrepreneur you need to do three things: LEARN from the best, SURROUND yourself with positivity, and HUSTLE like hell to make your dreams a reality. This is what the Bobby Mason Audio Experience is all about. - In the Bobby Mason Audio Experience you will hear episodes from my "Master The Start" podcast, "Pocket Thoughts" podcast, and a mix of my daily updates. - Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think!
Life can get a stagnant so try one of these life experiments this week:
- Attempt to begin a conversation with a stranger
- Take only cold showers for a week
- Sit in a public place and stare straight ahead for ten minutes
- Make a rule that you’ll reach for your gym clothes as soon as the alarm goes off (no snooze button!)
- Go to work a different way or by a different form of transportation
- Completely rearrange the furniture in your living room or bedroom
- Vary a workout routine by choosing exercises based on dice rolls
- Join a free foreign language meetup (visit meetup.com and search for your choice of language)
- Offer a room of your house for rent on Airbnb.com
- Offer your couch to a traveler on couchsurfing.com
- In a recurring meeting, deliberately choose a different seat
- If you’re usually active in meetings, determine to speak less. If you’re usually silent, speak up!
- Post “Anything I can help you with?” on Facebook, Twitter, or wherever you gather with friends online. Respond to as many answers as you can.
- Laugh out loud in public at something that isn’t funny. See what happens.
- Bring dog treats to the park and give them to strangers (primarily the ones who have dogs)
- Stop carrying an umbrella when it rains. You might get wet, but chances are you won’t melt
A life quest ends up being bigger than a simple project because its something specific to work on over time—an endeavor that is fun, challenging, and meaningful.
Here are the characteristics you should use to identify your quest:
- A clear goal that can be defined
- A way to measure progress
- A sense of calling or mission
- Sacrifice… or at least effort
I'm going to be taking an RV trip from: Minneapolis - Vail, Colorado - Arches National Park - Bryce National Park - Zion National Park - Lake Powell - Vail, Colorado - Minneapolis. Any suggestions on what I must see along the way??
That's right, things have gotten pretty crazy with Educating Entrepreneurs and I just wanted to say thank you for all the love and support!
When you find something you believe in, you should put everything you’ve got into it, which means you may face some rejection along the way.
Embrace rejection. When doing something new, not everyone will accept it and that's okay! You need to become comfortable with failure (easier said then done) and keep pushing forward.
Give Rejection Therapy a try. The goal of the game is to ask for something and have the request denied, stretching your comfort zone. If you ask for something and get it, that’s a bonus—but the day’s round of Rejection Therapy isn’t over, because you ultimately have to be rejected prior to moving on to the next day. Consider doing your rejection therapy on camera just to hold yourself more accountable.
Every day matters. The emotional awareness of mortality can help us pursue a goal because the fact is: ALL OF US DIE.
Everyone has a calling. Many people see the promised land but then search for reasons to stay away. There is a large category of people that have lives that are relatively satisfying, but waiting beyond their comfort zones is something better. Whether it’s writing, crafting, or saving the world, submitting to a purpose greater than yourself can prove fulfilling as long as you choose to follow Your Passion
Embracing a calling is about being the best at something, or doing something that you feel no one else can do, this isn’t a competitive thing where you have to beat someone else, but you should be the best according to your own standard.
Thanks for listening!
Are you discontent?
Here are some questions to ask yourself to find out if you’re discontent.
- Have you dreamed of escaping to a new life?
- Have you thought of changing the world?
- Have you said to yourself: “There must be more to life than this?”
- Have you felt that strange sense of alienation?
- Have you felt frustration that’s hard to pin down?
When discontent sets in, it’s time to make some changes. Listen in to learn more!
There’s an Adventure Waiting for You, Too. Most people pursuing a quest are ordinary people, in the sense that they don’t have special powers or abilities. The people pursuing or accomplishing big quests are successful not because of innate talent, but because of their choices and dedication. Listen in to hear more.
Adventure is for everyone. We must choose to embrace a quest, and we must choose to live for adventure.
How to find a quest in your life:
- A quest has a clear goal and a specific end point.
- A quest must begin and then end
- A quest presents a clear challenge.
- A quest requires something to be overcome
- A quest doesn’t need to be impossible but it also shouldn’t be easy
- A quest requires a sacrifice of some kind.
- To pursue a big dream, you must give something up along the way
- Sometimes the sacrifice is obvious in the beginning and sometimes it’s only obvious later
- A quest is often driven by a calling or sense of mission.
- A calling is commonly expressed as a deep sense of internal purpose
- People who pursue quests feel driven, pushed, or otherwise highly motivated to keep going
- A quest requires a series of small steps and incremental progress toward a goal.
- You don’t simply arrive at the holy grail the day after you set out to find it (if you do, it’s likely not the holy grail or a quest)
A quest is a journey toward something specific, with a number of challenges throughout and they likely require a series of logistical steps and some kind of personal growth.
What’s one belief you have about yourself that keeps you from finding and following your passion? Do you think you’re not worthy of doing something you enjoy? Do you think you have nothing to share? Do you think you don’t have enough time?
Your beliefs control you attitudes, fears, and productivity.
Roadblocks: What are the ideas that are trying to stop you from living a passionate life? Example: Maybe you’re afraid to pursue your passion because you believe it involves quitting your job. The idea of quitting your job is so radical that it holds you back from pursuing happiness, but you don’t NEED to star there. You just have to be willing to start.
Nothing big needs to happen. Have the mindset of introducing 10 minutes of passion into your life each day.
Time to write: Don’t even think about your passion when you start writing this time… just start by asking yourself “What would you have to believe to live a passionate life?” What ideas would you hold as true to follow your heart? While you write, this will help you identify what’s holding you back.
Before I started helping people find their passions, I was asked by high schoolers, college students, and even seasoned veterans about what decisions they should make professionally to be happiest… I even talked a few 40+ year olds into quitting their jobs and taking on more fulfilling roles. The point is, I had people already asking me for help in pursuing there passion but… I dealt with imposter syndrome: I was too afraid to start teaching because I figured there were already so many experts out there. But finally I went for it and it worked. It was just more proof that I was the one holding myself back from doing something I loved.
The question in the title is simple: The answers may not feel feasible at times and that’s okay. But ask yourself, what do your friends ask you about? What question do you find yourself answering more often than normal? Don’t dismiss anything and follow the thread.
Roadblocks: Be aware of any mental roadblocks that negate your findings.
Time to write: Begin by answering the question: “What do people come to me for advice about?”
Prompts:
- When people ask me for advice, they generally ask about…
- I hate helping people with…
- I feel fulfilled when I help people…
Brandon: "How do you guys stay motivated all week? I'm always amped up and excited to get the week going but then... when Tuesday and Wednesday roll around I lose that fire to accomplish great things."
We have all felt this way. It's hard to stay motivated day after day... especially if you don't have an "end" goal to work towards.
Welcome to Pocket Thoughts! Today, the boys and I talk in great detail about what strategies we use to focus up and put in the needed effort to accomplish great things. Thanks for listening:)
Once you’re living a passionate life and everything is perfect, what will you do and how will you behave? I’ve consistently fallen into the trap of thinking I needed something to be happy before I could be happy.
I thought I needed to build a big business prior to being happy... I’m energetic and love having fun with people but when I was pursuing a big business, I felt ashamed not reaching my goals, I didn’t want to hangout with people because I didn’t feel like I deserved it... Essentially I have made a formula for my misery.
The goal is to switch it around. What if I were Y (happy) even if X didn’t happen? What does that look like? What do I do every day during the journey of building a large company to be happy?
Questions: We’re all waiting for something, so what are you waiting for? What’s stopping you from doing what you want to do? What’s stopping you from being happy right now?
Time to write: Start by answering, "What will I do when I’ve found my passion?" Write an answer to this question for 5-10 minutes. Answering other questions along the way, like:
- When I find my passion, I will finally…
- When I’m living the life of my dreams, I will…
- I haven’t found my passion yet, so it’s okay for me to…
- For me it’s important to find my passion, because…
How will you know that you are living a passionate life? What measurables can you tie to this success? What are the signs that will tell you that you’ve done it? Quick tip: the answer is rarely money, wealth, fame. The answer usually goes beyond those items. Most people think the answer is money but they are often wrong! Happiness, joy and passion come from the inside.
The goal is to be happy right now. Ask yourself “what’s stopping you from being happy right now?” The answer is usually tied to ideas, beliefs, and thoughts that you’ve picked up from others throughout the years. Just remember that following your passion should not be a thing in the future.
Roadblocks: Be aware of your own and other peoples assumptions about passion. Don’t be too vague when answering the question. For example: "I started waking up every morning refreshed. I couldn’t fall asleep right away at night because I was too excited to the next day. My life felt like a smooth ride, even with challenges along the way."
Write about the following prompts: When I find my passion, my life will be… When I find my passion, I will feel… I will know I’ve found my passion when…
What is your definition of passion?
This question is about diving into what ideas, beliefs and thoughts you have around the word passion. My definition: It’s about waking up, feeling excited to be alive, and feeling grateful to be doing what I love. It’s jumping out of bed, and being fully ready to tackle the day. It’s living through your heart, feeling fulfilled, because you know where you need to be.
Possible roadblocks: Discomfort. You will have to go through what society has told you passion is, and then uncover what it truly means to you, because that the only thing that matters
Time to write: “How do you define passion?” What ideas, thoughts and beliefs do you have around passion? Write without censoring yourself. If you run out of things to say, just keep writing whatever pops up in your mind. Example: “This exercise is super strange and I’ve complete run out of things to say. And I don’t know why but I was just thinking of a pink turtle racing a green flamingo. Hmmm.”
Prompts: Passion for me means… Passion for my friends and family means… When I’m living a passionate life, it looks… When I’m following my passion, I feel…
Today is a bit of an update! I let you know what's going on with Three Timbers, Educating Entrepreneurs, and Henry Brothers Investments, while slipping in a quick story about how one of our buildings had a pretty major leak over the weekend...
The boys are back and I love it! We answer a few fun questions today:
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When you become a parent, what's something that your parents used to do to you or for you that you want to mimic for your own children?
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If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would it be and why?
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Random Q: If you could dive into a pool of anything right now, what would it be a pool of?
I hope you enjoy!
Brady is back and we talked about a lot! We were all over the board today, talking about compounded interest, daily motivations that get us out of bed every morning, the fear of opening a new business alone, and much more.
Quick question for all of you: What is the one thing that keeps you focused and gets you out of bed to work hard every morning?? Leave your comment below.
Sorry for disappearing everyone! I got a little busy and that wasn't fair to all of you who are sticking with me through this entire journey. I'm planning on changing up The Bobby Mason Audio experience a little bit.
1) I'm going to add a podcast explaining the lessons I pick up during the week.
2) I'm going to be posting weekly podcasts with the boys.
3) I'm going to be giving you a couple updates a week on exactly what's going on in my entrepreneurial world.
Thanks again for listening, even with my inconsistent posting schedule!
You've figured out the most brilliant idea!
So you grab your best friend and your brother to start the company together.
In your excitement to get started, you and your two cofounders fail to do your due diligence by learning more about each others expertise, motivations, and resources-- and to make matters worse, you scurry along and divide your equity into even thirds. After all, this is the most obvious thing to do because you all love each other and you want to make sure everyone is treated fairly...
Two months later, the company is booming, but there's one small problem... you realize your best friend has barely touched the project since you started. To make matters worse, when you bring up the issue, your best friend informs you that he will be leaving the company and deserves to keep his 1/3 share in the venture.
Now you and your brother are essentially doing all the work, while your best friend gets paid an equal share of the profits. Still excited about jumping into a partnership without learning the basics of forming a strong cofounder relationship? Maybe you are still excited to jump in without learning more... but I can guarantee you that some day you won't be happy about it.
"BUT THIS WON'T HAPPEN TO ME."
I hear the above statement all the time, and yet... two-thirds of startups end up failing because of disagreements between founders. Because founding isn't as simple as drawing up an agreement and shaking hands over it. In fact, there are eight steps required to build a cofounding team that will win the entrepreneurial game.
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Identifying what you need in a cofounder.
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Preselecting your cofounder through a series of interviews.
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Assigning the proper roles and responsibilities to your cofounder.
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Taking regular, weekly/monthly "Cofounder Dates."
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Splitting equity the RIGHT way.
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Creating an air-tight Founders' Collaboration Agreement for protection.
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Negotiating and learning from cofounder conflict.
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Fixing cofounder mistakes to avoid startup fatality.
This course will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know prior to jumping into the world of entrepreneurship with a cofounder! Don't go into a founder relationship blind... use the experiences of people who have done it countless times and follow a proven roadmap to improve your chances of cofounder success.
CHECK IT OUT AT: https://www.udemy.com/course/cofounding-the-right-way/
I have two questions for the boys today:
1) What makes you insecure and do you know why?
2) If you worked for the next 365 days and you made $1 million dollars at the end of the year, how would you feel, what would you do with the money, and how would your life change from it's current state?
Also, Brandon shares a wild idea that we may consider doing!
A lot of bragging going on the last couple of days, but I just can't help it! The lovely wife and I worked on creating a new online store for our brick and mortar store Seedlings Gifts & Books, and she (my wife) was able to convert on three sales in the first 24 hours. Which is completely awesome but also a little humbling because I don't remember getting my first online sale for roughly six months after launching my first company... ouch. I guess I just found another thing she's better than me at!
Also, I talk through what's going on with Three Timbers and the major scare I had last night when it came to the new Three Timbers launch. Lastly, one of my favorite parts of the week happens tonight: The boys and I will be recording our weekly podcast! Listen in tomorrow for the full show:)
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT EITHER! This weekend was definitely shocking to me... I had over 12,000 students purchase my first course in 48 hours. This isn't an episode full of bragging but I did want to update all of you on the crazy progression that occurred in the world of Educating Entrepreneurs since we talked last.
Also, I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about dealing with hate, because when you do something unique or special, people usually respond with hate. I definitely got to witness some of that this weekend, but I kind of like it:)
The boys are back and Big Joe has a question for all of us:
"For me, there is almost never a time that I am not thinking about work. Issues in the present, issues in the future, and the overload of tasks that need to be completed during the next day/week/month. It's not healthy or a sustainable way of living. The stress is constant and difficult to control.
How do you handle the enormous amounts of stress each of us put upon ourselves?"
Great question Joe. Listen in to hear what each of us do to handle the pressure we put on ourselves.
Oh, one last thing! Remember last week, when we talked about our Zone of Geniuses? We ended the show by telling Brandon to be prepared with a new Zone of Genius this week and shockingly, he wasn't prepared. So, next week, if he doesn't have a Zone of Genius at the ready, we'll be shaving his head... just a quick side note for you:)
Let me start by saying I love my wife like crazy and I would never do anything to harm her:) But, we did learn yesterday that when both of us work a crazy amount in the same place, our level of irritation seems to rise a little bit as well. Beyond that, we learned that crazy hours can put a large amount of stress on our bodies and minds without even noticing. We started to lose focus on the most important part of doing business in the first place... We do business to improve our lives. We take on extra projects for fun and excitement. And non of it matters if it brings on contempt, frustration, or hatred.
I don't know if this will make sense to most of you but I figured it was important to share anyways, so there you go.
The offer we have worked reasonably hard on was just denied... so I figured what better time to make a quick episode on how I'm actually feeling after "failing." Don't worry, I don't feel all that bad. But it definitely leads to a plethora of options:
1: Quit because somebody said "no."
2: Emotionally move forward by making a much higher offer because I want the house and I've put work into figuring out how to remodel and rent it.
3: Be a good investor, think logically, give it some time, keep looking for other options, and NEVER give up no matter how many denials I receive.
What option do you think I should take?
It was a busy day.
1: We are finally making an offer on a brand new real estate project. I don't want you to get too excited because we're definitely going in with a low offer, but I do hope you can learn a little something about how we approach negotiations.
2: We opened Three Timbers roughly 72 hours ago and we already have three clients. Lucky us:)
3: We are adding an online presence to our brick and mortar retail store!
It's a lot of work all coming together at the same time, and it will take a whole lot more work to pull it all off. But I know one thing, if I keep trying to become a little better than I was yesterday, all of this stuff will work eventually.
I received a question from a producer the other day about what my "Zone of Genius" is. My first reaction was: "Oh crap, I have no idea." My second reaction was: "This must be a trick question because I honestly don't believe I'm a genius in anything. I mean, how could I be a genius if there are people like Elon Musk roaming this wonderful planet?" My third reaction: "Well, I better say something, so I went on to discuss my true genius when it comes to leadership and motivation."
Therefore, I figured I'd put Brandon and Joey on the spot and find out exactly what their "Zone of Genius" was. It was fascinating:)
Also, we talk about our weeks, a couple new projects, and a whole lot more!
I looked at a new house yesterday to reno and rent! And I'm sure it's a giveaway in the title, but I found a bit of a surprise when I went to check out the basement. Also, I have a quick moment of realization that I may have way too much going on right now... We can always get less sleep:)
I'm sorry for making shi%#y content recently. Seriously, I am. I made the mistake of trying to hard to be something or someone that I'm not. Honestly, when people started liking my page, I was pretty surprised, and then I got sucked in to trying to mimic other pages putting a huge damper on my actual thoughts and opinions. For that, I am truly sorry. And starting TODAY, it's about to get a whole lot better! 😄
With all that's going on in the world, I figured what better time to reopen another company! Actually, it's more like three companies at once. Haha, yikes... Listen in to hear what's going on in my world and help me out with one of my big questions if you get a chance!
I know, I know... Who even starts Vlogs anymore? Aren't we a little late to the party? I suppose we are, but we aren't necessarily doing it to get famous. We are actually doing them to document where we started and the journey along the way.
With all the projects we are constantly taking on, we figured it would be pretty awesome to document the journey and hopefully show it to the world and our future kids:) Anyways, I also take a moment to talk real estate and how we're likely getting into the residential real estate game.
Some of my fellow entrepreneurs will relate to this one... do you ever have people get mad at you for working all the time? I sure do. And I realized something last night, it's neither my fault nor there fault. When I really thought about it, I realized I put in an absurd amount of time to produce very few tangible results in the present moment. Whether it's real estate investing or building businesses, I usually have to wait years for the payout, yet I still go to work every day for 12-16 hours (unless I'm on vacay, which I love).
Hmmm... what else. Oh ya, you'll also hear me discuss my weekend plans and who you all picked to stay on the show: Joey or Brandon.
Hey everyone! First off, I just want to say sorry about the audio quality problems. My microphone seemed to have some serious trouble throughout the entire show... So, I am super sorry for that. Anyways, if you do decide to suck it up, we go in depth about our greatest personal setbacks and how we overcame those setbacks.
Greatest setbacks:
Bobby spent time at an after-school program for a learning disability.
Brandon struggles to define exactly what would make him happy professionally and personally.
Joey deals with a hellish hip problem that can leave him "crippled" when it flairs up.
In December 2019 the Chinese reported a virus spreading through their communities and we've been talking about it ever since. None of this is fun. But I'm hoping by sharing how COVID-19 actually works and how social distancing works in the long run, each of us will feel more okay-ish with the decisions being made to stay at home.
I've heard it a million times and no it is not true... You aren't born a success. You aren't gifted with the ability to work hard right out of the womb. Seriously, my parents thought I had a learning disability because my work ethic was so poor in middle school. And now I work 12-16 hours a day because: (1) I love it and (2) I have a unique opportunity to try to do something great with my life.
Stop making excuses about being born with an ability to be great or not. Develop habits over the next 66 days and witness the impact you start to make on the world.
The biggest "norm" in the entrepreneurial industry is the amount of "faking" that occurs. We all do it as entrepreneurs... We all pretend to know what we're talking about when most of us are just trying to figure things out on the fly like everyone else. We are all trying new things, testing those new things, and hoping a few of them work out.
I'm officially done faking! I'm going to be me. The 26-year-old entrepreneur that's trying to figure this world of business out just like everyone else.
Oh ya, I also answered two of your questions: (1) What's the best single day on the calendar? and (2) What are some things you've had to unlearn?
Happy Friday everyone. This podcast starts off a little rough, I complain a little, and stutter a lot:) But trust me, it get's better. I answer your two questions: (1) What mystery do I wish I knew the answer to? and (2) How different was my life a year ago?
I also dive into the idea of enjoying the journey, so when things get real tough you respond with focused energy instead of frustration. I hope you enjoy the show. Oh, one more thing, please have a lovely Easter!
With the stay at home rule extended in Minnesota to May 4th, the boys and I talk through what changes another month at home is going to play on our professional careers. We also lighten the mood a little by explaining how COVID-19 has changed our lifestyles for the better. Listen in as Brandon, Joey, and I talk about all things COVID-19 and a whole lot more!
Also, to cast your vote on who you rather listen to on the podcast, comment with Brandon Wilson or Joey Traxler:)
When I think about starting a business, I really can only think of one non-negotiable, and that non-negotiable is directly tied to your cofounder. Before even starting a company it is a non-negotiable that you learn more about your cofounders personal life, financial motivations, and goals, while also making sure that cofounder balances your inefficiencies. Lastly, you need to sit down with that cofounder and come up with an equity split that matches what each of you bring to the table! Also, I briefly touch on: (1) What takes up too much of my time and (2) What the best way is for me to start my day.
Not trying to get you down in the dumps but today my good buddy Brady Riesgraf and I go deep into what we believe the long-term affects will be of COVID-19. We also dive into how the country is handling the COVID response and whether the markets will fall into a similar depression like 2008.
Today I start a 3-4 month journey, diving into startup principles that will help all first time entrepreneurs more successfully launch their businesses. Also, I answer two more audience questions: (1) What website do I visit most? and (2) What would my perfect room look like? Last thing, be sure to listen in tomorrow as my best buddy and I break down COVID-19 and what's going to happen in the coming months.
I answer two of your questions: (1) What job would I be terrible at? (2) What skill would you like to master? Then I go into a brand new strategy I'm using to improve my time management skills called Time Journaling.
Here are the questioning you should be asking yourself in step 4:
- How often were you focused on your work and on the right things?
- How often were you preoccupied with other people’s work?
- What were the biggest time-wasters?
- When were you busiest and when did you have holes in your day?
- Did you pre-plan your day or go with the flow?
- Did you set daily goals and hold yourself accountable?
- How did you manage paperwork, phone calls, email, and appointments?
- Can you identify anything important that was neglected?
- If you had to free up two hours of your day, what could be delegated?
I answer two questions that have come in from all of you: (1) Where would I like to live and why aren't I living there? (2) What am I absolutely determined to do? Listen in to hear my answers and then send DM on Instagram @bobbyhmason with your answers and I'll share them on the next episode!
This is your daily Coronavirus Update. I explain the questions I've been answering about coronavirus and how we must deal with the future outlook of coronavirus. Listen in:)
I sit down and talk about how this staying at home order is making me fat, unfocused, and a better person:) Listen in as I talk through a couple of my new routines I use as an attempt at get used to working from home.
I explain why I realized this podcast is an absolute bust. I get into how I've been involved with providing medical supplies to hospitals. And I try to give you a little extra motivation to go and improve yourself during this unique time in our lives.
Today I start to answer a few of the questions I've been receiving from all of you. I talk about my dream car and what I would never change (if that even makes sense). I also talk about the new reality I have accepted when it comes to this new coronavirus world.
I talk about the need to take a moment to breathe and release the stress of the coronavirus, I created a page to help all entrepreneurs looking for a job, and I discuss how I need your help to make a greater impact in this time of need.
If you need a job in Minnesota, check out this link: https://educatingentrepreneurs.com/hirememn/.
I kind of get overly excited about how awesome the "Tiger King: Joe Exotic", "Dr. Death", and "A Man In The Window" are on Wondery Podcasts. I get slightly distracted by one of my property caretakers trying to clean up garbage and I talk about about how every company and individual needs to start cutting expenses to survive the rough stretch we have coming our way.
We need to work together to get through this. All of us are hurting and all of us will need to do our best to get through this as ONE Unit. This is going to suck for all of us because this situation is beyond unique. But it is also important to realize, whether other businesses are open or not, it is our responsibility as business owners to adapt to the situation the best we can. I know we are going to work our butts off to survive and I know you will do the same.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS REALLY HARD! That's why I'm working my butt off to create Educating Entrepreneurs. A course that helps all those first time Founders sift through the day-to-day uncertainties and enhance their chances of success.
In more simplistic terms: I'm creating Educating Entrepreneurs to help Startup Founders avoid some of the pitfalls that have left me crushed as a first, second, and third time entrepreneur.
With all the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's hard to make time to analyze how things are truly going. Are you wasting your time? Are you working too little or too much on projects that don't align with your end goal? Are you leaving money on the table? Are you being the best YOU, you can possibly be?
That's why you need to go on a trip! Trips allow you to slow down, take a breather, and analyze where you currently are and where you ought to be. Listen in as I talk about what I just learned from my 11 day trip to the sunny beaches of Florida.
This is an addition to yesterdays podcast about Three Timbers LLC, so if you haven't listened to yesterdays episode please do that first. Today I touch on the trouble in paradise between our cofounder team at Three Timbers and how we completely screwed one of our founders... not my proudest moment.
People have been asking me recently to touch a little more on each of the companies I've built so far, therefore, here is the first sneak peak of company #1: Three Timbers LLC.
Entrepreneurship is no easy task! A lot of people think they can just dream up an idea and they'll start raking in the cash when in reality most entrepreneurs go through a long hard winter where they don't get paid for months or even years at a time... And I am currently one of those entrepreneurs grinding through the winter. Listen in to hear more about the pain of not getting paid forever!
You ever feel that super high where everything is going right and you literally feel you can take on any project and do no wrong? Now, do you ever feel that super low where you want to hide your face and quit trying altogether?? These are two extreme emotions that every entrepreneur feels. The funny thing is, you may feel those same emotions in the same 24 hour stretch!
Check out: @bobbyhmason on Instagram to learn more about me.
As overwhelming as the grind might be, there are weeks when you will have to put in a constant 100 hours of work. Those 100 hour weeks are brutal. They make you crazy. And you need to be aware of the toll it's taking on your body so you don't burn out. Listen in to hear more!
Yes, I said it! It's time to go and schedule a vacation. Seriously, vacations have changed my life and many other ultra-successful individuals say the same thing. Vacations make you a better professional... Listen in to hear more!
Join us as we talk to Abigail Greenheck about all things related to personal relations and company culture!
Abigail is unflappable, even in the most challenging situations. She approaches each new opportunity with vision, curiosity and discernment. Clients value Abigail’s positive attitude, creative strategies and honest counsel. Her energy and belief in what’s possible bring light to the room.
You'll hear all of this in this weeks episode of Master The Start! Enjoy:)
It doesn't matter how much money you have in the bank. If you made that money doing something wrong... people will still despise you in their hearts no matter the size of the house, how fancy the car, or how expensive clothes. Your legacy is what defines you through life. Keep it clean and pure.
I've been lucky enough to create 15 companies by the age of 26. Some have failed, some have done alright, and some still exist. The biggest difference I've identified between the companies that have failed and the companies that have succeeded is directly correlated to my ability to lead. In today's episode I share the good and bad leadership skills I displayed in my company successes and failures.
I recently started thinking about the importance of company culture and a startups persona. When I started thinking about these two things, I realized I've been failing to create a unique company culture and company persona for my new startup. Listen in to hear why that's a major flaw and how I'm going to make a change.
Reading recommendation: "Your First 100" by Meera Kothand
Today I go on a quick tangent on why you need to start investing in real estate! Seriously, real estate investing will dramatically change your financial freedom in 20 years.
Welcome to this weeks episode of Master The Start! Our awesome guest today Matt Johnson.
Matt is a marketer, entrepreneur, podcast expert, and musician. As founder of Pursuing Results, a podcast PR & production agency based in San Diego, Matt runs a worldwide virtual team helping business coaches and agencies break in and dominate their niche through podcasting.
Matt currently hosts niche business podcasts such as YouX and Real Estate Uncensored, and recently launched the Podcast Pitch Assistant training to help experts get pitched to podcasts consistently by their internal staff. He is a frequent podcast guest and event speaker to audiences around the US, Canada, and Australia.
This episode if freaking amazing! So listen in and let us know what you think:)
You know the saying: "Shoot for the moon and if you fall short you'll land on the clouds." I'm not sure if that's the exact quote but you get the point. You need to shoot for the moon. You need to have big audacious goals. And once you have big audacious goals you need to break them down into manageable daily goals to make your big goals more attainable.
Listen in as I explain how my mindset changed when thinking about my own big audacious goals!
Listen in as I talk about the dramatic change waking up every morning with gratitude has made on my life!
One of the most common questions I receive is the following: "Bobby, do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?" My response every time: "YES!"
It's that easy. Each of us have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. As long as you are willing to put in the time, effort and constantly learn, you will "eventually" build something great. Key word: EVENTUALLY.
Entrepreneurship is a long journey. You'll need to be willing to put it all on the line, day after day, year after year, with very little payout in return. Learn to love every step of the journey and then, and only then, will you start to truly succeed.
Yesterday I received the following question: "Do you have any tips for me on how to get conversations with hard to reach CEOs?" I certainly do! With every company I've built to date, it's been imperative that I speak to the ultra-successful to propel my company in the right direction. The problem is, the ultra-successful are always hard to reach because of their gatekeepers (executive assistant) but I've found a few sure fire ways to get in contact with your desired "target". Listen in to learn how.
Happy Tuesday all you incredible entrepreneurs! Just wanted to cover the topic of creating structure in your startup... It's hard when you first start a company to actually run it and organize it like a company because it's likely just you, all alone, working on making your dream a reality. Spend today structuring your startup like a company, not a hobby!
Today we are blessed to welcome Chris Meade to the show! Chris is the 25-year-old cofounder of CROSSNET. CROSSNET is a newly invented four-way volleyball game founded in 2017. Join us as we dive into CROSSNET's growing popularity week after week and exactly how they took their concept from zero and developed the idea step by step into a multi-million dollar company!
I'm a little under the whether in today's episode of The Bobby Mason Audio Experience... but it gave me a moment to reflect on why I chose entrepreneurship over medicine and the event that led to that decision.
I've always heard and read that it is okay to ruin relationships along your path to success... It's always been justified from the perspective of: "Some people will hold you back and you have to eliminate those relationships from your life." I get it. But it's also a dangerous concept to teach. Because some of us (me), start to justify putting success before others. Unfortunately, life is too short to push people aside. Life is too short to think that you'll be able to repair that relationship in the future.
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I know I've made this mistake a lot... So listen in and hear how Shaquille O'neal changed my perspective on the importance of relationships.
Your inbox is other people's to-do lists! That's why you need to decide if you are going on the offense or defense. I personally like going on the offense. I want to have the time to focus, to learn the things I want to learn, build what I want to build, and enjoy doing the things I love doing.
Give a big, warm welcome for Tim Murnane!
As president and CEO of Opus Holding, L.L.C., Tim oversees all operations of the operating companies collectively known as The Opus Group. These operating companies are Opus Development Company, L.L.C., Opus Design Build, L.L.C. and Opus AE Group, L.L.C.
Tim is a 37-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and has developed more than 20 million square feet of office, industrial and retail projects.
Tim attended the University of St. Thomas. He is an advisory board member for the University of St. Thomas Real Estate Program and for the Urban Land Institute. Tim is a board member for the Minneapolis Downtown Council, the Minnesota Business Partnership, Twin Cities RISE! and St. Thomas Academy.
What's up everyone! Welcome to the official weekly update of my life where I try to give you an inside look into the world of entrepreneurship as I attempt to grow a large company from zero to hopefully hero. I will drop a podcast every week with an inside look into what's going on so feel free to subscribe and most importantly, enjoy the show!
Tip of the day: Create a social media account and discover "Gold Content" to post on your own social media feeds. Listen in to learn more.
On today’s episode we are talking about managing risk. We start off with what we think the biggest risks we see when it comes to jumping into entrepreneurship and then ask ourselves if those risks we brought up are the reasons we don’t quit our jobs now and make the jump. We then get into a shameless plug of our company, Educating Entrepreneurs, and how the design sprint really helps out when it comes to managing risk of your future company. After that we touch a little on a previous podcast about getting into entrepreneurship with a partner and not doing it alone.
Brian Carlson is President of Ambrion Staffing & Recruiting. With years of experience as an executive recruiter, Brian has insights on the hiring process that he’s excited to share. He talks about how to get your dream job as well as how to hire your dream employee.
Our topic for today’s episode is you can’t do it alone, but you have to do it alone when it comes to entrepreneurship. We get into areas such as focusing on other skill sets vs teaching those around you something new, do we think it is necessary to have a clear cut leader when it comes to your group that you are working with and we get into someone of a deep talk at the end.
Heide has worked hands on at a variety of industries as CFO serving as an adviser and board member to assist in business analysis, planning and tracking to goals. Seeing a need in the market for part-time CFO services, she founded All In One Accounting in 2002, an impressively quick growing business.
On today's episode we will be discussing thinking big, thinking new, and thinking again when it comes to entrepreneurship. We get into topics such as having a mindset that you can create a company that can change the world, if we think big or small, if there is a curse to thinking big and much more.
After 21+ years of leading Marketing Architects to billions in revenue (many billions for its clients), Chuck is still addicted to the scientific marketing process of combining product, message, media, and customer engagement to radically accelerate customer acquisition and growth. Listen as he shares his insights on digital marketing and business in general.
I want to apologize ahead of time that the sound quality at times is not the best and we are figuring out what went wrong during the recording of the show. On today's episode we talk about making the commitment when it comes to entrepreneurship. We get into topics such as risk, being scared to fail, being honest with yourself, and much more.
I explore three questions that were asked by Ozzie Nelson in Episode 28: What gives you energy? What do you think your real unique skills and passions are? And are you currently on a path to take advantage of the two preceding questions?
Hello and welcome to Pocket Thoughts! We’ve got a jam-packed episode for you guys with a lot of helpful information. On today’s episode we ask ourselves, can entrepreneurship be learned?
We all have some different opinions on this and talk about things such as commitment, having a growth mindset, a great discussion on observing the masses and doing the opposite and much, much more.
What's up everyone! Today's podcast is a little different because I'm actually the one being interviewed which never happens. I join Jeff Nowak on the Intelligent Content Podcast and talk about my entrepreneurial journey and how I use content. Check out his awesome podcast at: "Intelligent Content." It is well worth the listen!
Today I get to talk with a high-level business architect named Mike Zeller. Mike and I talk shop about different strategies brands can use to maximize sales. We also discuss his many successful businesses and the advice he has for people entering the world of business.
Today I sit down with my good friends and business partners and talk about the importance of networking. We dive into the strategies of successful networking: doing your homework, forming VIP statements, creating a networking list, and much more! Enjoy:)
I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Richard Wilson, founder of Centimillionaire Advisors where he helps $100M+ net worth people manage their lives:) He has some incredible tips and experiences from the most successful people in the world. Well worth the listen!
The life of entrepreneurship is tough. Therefore it's essential to understand the 6 successful qualities of an entrepreneur, when to consider yourself an entrepreneur, and how to become comfortable with failure. You'll hear all about it in this awesome episode of Pocket Thoughts!
Brady Riesgraf, a close friend of mine since high school, returns to the show. Brady, currently a consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, started a landscaping business with me at the age of fifteen and we run a new entrepreneurship course startup together. Listen as Brady and I talk about how our business ventures once destroyed our friendship.
This quick episode covers the Educating Entrepreneurs plan for pricing an online course and how to make sure we give as much solid content as possible without making people pay for it. What do all of you guys think of our pricing strategy?