Entrepreneur, mentor, and coach Chris Lee takes us on a journey through his unique upbringing and how it influenced his high level of discipline, structure, and boundaries, how he designed his life at age 6, his entrepreneurial ups and downs, and his 9-figure exit from his company. 1:27:20
Show Notes:
0:00 - Introduction
1:55 - Eric welcomes entrepreneur, mentor, and coach Chris Lee to The Excellence Project.
03:25 - Chris describes how his unique upbringing influenced his entrepreneurial style.
09:46 - Chris got his first job when he was 9 years old and it forced him to be a morning person.
17:09 - Chris details how his upbringing has inspired his parenting.
24:31 - Chris had planned out his whole life at age 6. He explains how things turned out differently than the plan.
28:40 - Chris explains why so much of his hope and joy comes from discipline.
32:34 - Why Chris believes giving is one of the most selfish things you can do.
45:15 - Chris’ evolution from premed student to entrepreneur.
48:01 - Chris’ first company goes bankrupt and he ends up owing his father-in-law one million dollars.
55:44 - Chris goes to work for various companies in order to learn about the business before he starts his hugely successful solar company.
01:06:32 - Chris receives a 9-figure exit when he sells his company.
01:13:16 - Chris shares why walking away from his business was the most depressing time of his life.
01:16:14 - Chris tells us how he reclaimed his purpose through The Founder Project.
01:19:17 - Chris reveals when he finally paid his father-in-law back.
01:22:39 - Chris offers his best advice on discipline, standards and vision.
Resources From This Podcast:
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357
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Veteran Network Marketing Leader Torsten Sedlmeier details his journey from successful entrepreneur, to hitting rock bottom, and then rebuilding to massive success. He also offers his insights into the Network Marketing Profession in Europe and explains what excellence means to him. 57:44
Show Notes:
0:00 - Introduction
01:14 - Eric welcomes Torsten Sedlmeier to The Excellence Project.
03:03 - Torsten started his first entrepreneurial activities at age 12 to support his mountain biking hobby.
07:18 - Eric asks Torsten to describe typical German culture and Torsten claims that he is not a typical German.
10:32 - Torsten shares his first exposure to the Network Marketing Profession.
16:05 - Torsten details his first few months in the Network Marketing Profession and how when his upline quit, it inspired him to support the members of his organization.
20:22 - It took Torsten quite a few years to feel like he really knew what he was doing in the Network Marketing space.
24:35 - Torsten hits rock bottom and has to figure out how to rebuild.
35:29 - Torsten offers his insights about the Network Marketing Profession in Europe.
41:33 - Torsten describes his 7-figure Network Marketing comeback.
44:58 - Torsten shares his best advice for Network Marketing Professionals.
52:39 - Torsten reveals what excellence means to him.
54:18 - Torsten explains why he believes that everyone is playing too small.
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Global Business Leader James Keyes details his tumultuous childhood and experiences heading various major companies. He also shares his views on the importance of education and reveals details about his time at Blockbuster. He also recounts why it went broke (and how he almost saved it). 2:01:31
Show Notes:
0:00 - Introduction
02:04 - Eric welcomes James Keyes and Eric shares his impressive resume.
04:06 - James and Eric discuss different concepts of being a CEO and how adversity shapes successful individuals.
08:48 - James details his tumultuous upbringing.
19:35 - The pivotal moment James realized he needed to work hard in school because nobody was going to take care of him.
24:45 - James gets a life-changing opportunity to study in Europe his junior year in college.
30:43 - James shares what his family and friends thought about him getting a college degree.
36:22 - James gets in a physical fight at his first summer job.
43:09 - James details his suggestions for how to manage politics and collaboration inside a company.
57:23 - James shares his insightful views on politics in the U.S.
01:07:08 - James discusses his time as CEO at various major companies and how he used technology to move them forward.
01:14:47 - Eric asks James how much he still owes Blockbuster in late fees and James pulls back the curtain about his time with the company.
01:52:53 - What James is doing now as Chairman of Wild Oats Markets.
Resources From This Podcast:
Education is Freedom: The Future is in Your Hands by James Keyes https://www.amazon.com/Education-Freedom-Future-Your-Hands/dp/B0CH6X6BVB
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Network Marketing Leader, Speaker and Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author Alex Morton discusses when he hit bottom and then rose from the ashes like a phoenix, how he used anger to fuel his success and then let it go, and what the Network Marketing Profession is like around the world. 01:22:26
Show Notes:
0:00 - Introduction
01:31 - Eric welcomes Alex Morton to The Excellence Project and asks him what he did to get in such good shape.
07:03 - Eric asks Alex what getting fit has done for his business.
15:51 - Alex details when he hit bottom and his mentor stopped speaking to him.
20:50 - Alex shares his biggest personal development influences.
27:36 - Alex explains how he moved from using anger to using contribution for motivation.
35:37 - Alex divulges the different mediums he uses for personal development.
48:18 - Alex breaks down how simple the Network Marketing Profession really is and the changes in the profession over the last few years.
56:32 - Alex pulls back the curtain on the Network Marketing Profession around the world.
01:09:07 - Eric asks Alex about his theory, “motion creates emotion”.
01:13:33 - Alex reveals the biggest lessons he has learned, and what’s next for him.
Resources From This Podcast:
The Secret to Knowing It's Already Done!: How to Become Powerful, Masterful, & in Control of Your Life in a World of Distractions by Alex Morton https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Knowing-Its-Already-Done-ebook/dp/B0BNT167X3
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