Business Outlaws
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 393 ratingsTeaching young entrepreneurs the mindset and tools necessary to become millionaires, with Business Whisperer Chris Collins and Cannabis Nutrient King Michael "BigMike" Straumietis.
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Kevin Smith Talks Film, Family and Pain-Free Heart Attacks
November 12, 2019 11:13 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBFilmmaker Kevin Smith joins the Outlaws this week for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from heart attacks to his friendship with Jason Mewes to the time he spent a couple of hours on the toilet reading what would become an Oscar-winning screenplay. Kevin Smith’s 25-year career as a director started with his self-financed cult classic “Clerks,” which introduced the world to the iconic characters Jay and Silent Bob. Smith brings the slacker duo back to the big screen for...
EDIBLE - Who’s Ruling You?
September 20, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBOn this week’s edible, Chris Collins and BigMike invite you to chew on this idea — the person you can’t criticize is the person who’s ruling you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
EDIBLE - Dealing with Unsolicited Advice
September 13, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBOn this week’s business edible, the Outlaws teach you how to recognize when someone is imposing their own self-limiting belief system on you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Winning the War Against Machines With Chip Kidd, Part 2
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB“Frankly, I don’t think book covers sell books,” Chip Kidd tells the Outlaws. This statement from one of the preeminent book cover designers of the past 30 years is admittedly confusing, or it may be just be his expert spin on the idiom, don’t judge a book by its cover. “Books that are No. 1 on the bestseller list … I’ll look at it and think it’s the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen,” Kidd says. He also believes the covers of the wildly successful Harry Potter series are generic and convention...
EDIBLE - Get Out of Your Own Way
September 06, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBAre your thoughts and behaviors in alignment with what you say you want? The truth is that we often program our subconscious minds with negativity, even when we say we want success. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
EDIBLE - The Importance of Staying Hungry
August 30, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBAre you hungry enough for success to actually achieve your dreams? On this week’s edible, Chris Collins and BigMike share why motivation is an essential tool for achieving our goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Judging a Book by Its Cover with Famed Designer Chip Kidd
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIf there is a rock star in the seemingly buttoned-up world of book design, Chip Kidd is it. Not only has he designed some of the world’s most recognizable book covers, he has also written several books — including some Batman graphic novels — given two TED talks, and dabbled in actual rock stardom with his new wave band Artbreak. The award-winning designer behind the covers of Michael Crichton’s “Jurassic Park,” Howard Stern’s “Miss America,” and several books by famed Japanese author Haru...
EDIBLE - Drop Your Emotional Baggage
August 23, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBDoes your guilt and baggage hold you back from living to your fullest potential? On this week’s business edible, the outlaws share some tips on how to move through the past negativity you may not realize you’re still carrying around. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sculpt Your Body, Sculpt Your Mind
August 16, 2019 07:01 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBJust as you can sculpt your body, you can sculpt your mind. On this week's business edible, Chris Collins and BigMike talk about how important it is to pay attention to what you feed your brain and how you exercise it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sitting Down With the Most Interesting Man in Hip-Hop
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn the world of pop culture, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who has made more out of two simple words: “Yeah, boy.” Those seven letters have helped make Flavor Flav a hip-hop legend, a No. 1-rated TV star, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and, as Flav will tell you, “the most sampled voice in the history of music.” But of course, Flavor Flav is much more than just a catch phrase. In our latest episode from Las Vegas, the Public Enemy hype man sits down with the Outlaws to discuss the w...
Alan Anderson from the Penthouse
August 09, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBOn this week's edible, Chris and BigMike talk with NBA star Alan Anderson about what he'd tell his 24-year-old self. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Winning Hands at the Table, Bare Knuckles in the Ring
July 30, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIn the business world, you must take advantage of every opportunity you're presented with to be successful. There's no standard formula for success -- every endeavor faces its own unique obstacles -- but the one constant is that you need to fight for what you want to achieve. On this week's episode, the Outlaws invite you to step into mind of blackjack player and professional fighter Gregory James. James learned how to beat the house odds by counting cards, and literally fought for his futur...
Know Yourself and Know Your Ego
July 19, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBIn this week's edible from Las Vegas, Chris and BigMike speak with an audience member about the importance of reigning in your ego to stop getting in your own way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Winning No Matter What With Gavin Maloof
July 16, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB“There are three things that really helped me and my father succeed in all those different markets — the most important being that we know good people, and we stick together.” — Gavin Maloof Conducting business in a reckless manner will prevent you from dominating your market. Just take it from Gavin Maloof, whose family has built successful businesses based on good people, hard work and constant reinvention. From the penthouse suite of the Palms Place Hotel and Spa, Maloof, owner of the ...
Selling Convenience and Building Continuity
July 12, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this week's edible from the Palms Place penthouse in Las Vegas, Chris and BigMike provide a lesson in continuity to an audience member regarding her organic dog food start-up. It's another reminder that often what you think you're selling isn't what you're really selling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Halting Police Violence And Building Bridges With Captain Sasha Larkin
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB“We reformed our agency as it comes to officer involved shootings and use of force scenarios, and have really paved the way for the nation since then on how to integrate into the community, how to build relationships in the community, how to handle officer involved shootings and how to train for when those moments happen. ” — Capt. Sasha Larkin In business and in life, failing to own up to your mistakes will end up costing you in the long run; owning your mistakes helps you overcome them. ...
What You Think You’re Selling Is Not What You’re Selling
June 28, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBRecorded live at the Palms Place penthouse in Las Vegas, Chris and BigMike help a struggling entrepreneur with questions about growing his business, reminding him that he’s not selling a commodity; he’s selling a feeling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stop Trading Time for Money
June 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBYou're guilty of it. We all are. Mismanaging your time is like depleting a precious resource. On this week's edible, Chris and BigMike talk about how you can take back control and put your time and money to work for you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stop Procrastinating And Get Shit Done
June 11, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB“Sometimes, you just have to dive in, believe in yourself, and don’t think about why you’re gonna fail or how you’re gonna fail. Just get started.” – BigMike Think about the last time you put off doing something you needed to do. Now, think about the reason why you procrastinated. Was it fear of an unknown outcome? Paralysis by analysis? Or simply a lack of enthusiasm and passion for the project in front of you? On Episode 63 of Business Outlaws, Chris “Bulldog” Collins and BigMike are bre...
Reset Your Expectations
June 07, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBOn this week's edible, BigMike and Chris talk about their secret to hacking your happiness, and it's not what you might expect. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why Never Failing Means Never Succeeding
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB“There are only two ways to learn how to do things: You either read about it, or you just do it and you fail miserably. But when you fuck up as much as we have, you’ll have the tools for every situation moving forward.” — Chris “Bulldog” Collins Every entrepreneur dreams of success. No one has ever launched a business thinking, “I can’t wait to fuck this up!” But the truth is, the road to success is paved with failure — and, as BigMike says, if you haven’t fucked up at some point in your bu...
How to Get Unstuck
May 31, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBIn this week's edible, BigMike and Chris share secrets to getting yourself out of creative jams and moving boldly forward with your ideas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why Big Ideas Lead To Big Wins — And Also Big Failures
May 28, 2019 15:25 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB“People build bridges and people walk over bridges. And in the beginning, it might be better to be the one walking over a bridge than being the one having a groundbreaking idea.” – Chris “Bulldog” Collins It can be exciting to build on an idea and use it as a launching pad for your business. But if you were to ask BigMike, he’d say you don’t need a uniquely revolutionary idea to be successful. The truth is, ideas and the people who build them pave the way for others to overtake and build ...
Stop Procrastinating
May 24, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBIn this week's episode, BigMike and Chris take on a topic relevant to every outlaw and entrepreneur: procrastination. Learn tips and tricks from the masters to keep yourself motivated, productive, and marching forward toward your goal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why The First-Mover Advantage Is A Bullshit Concept
May 21, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB“I call it a fallacy. Everyone always says you need to be first to market. … However, the vast majority of entrepreneurs are never in that position. So, what are you gonna do?” – BigMike Being a first mover in your market doesn’t mean shit if you’re leading a startup rather than a multimillion-dollar corporation. And even if you have the capital in place to be a first mover, your competitors will always be there, waiting in the wings to take you down with a more developed, intuitive produ...
Every Step Toward Your Goal is a Step Away from Poverty
May 17, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBIn this week's edible, Chris and BigMike talk about momentum, keeping moving, and how every step in the direction of your ultimate goal is a step away from the life you'd like to leave behind. So get stepping! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Know Your Rights, Know Your Power, With Cannabis Defense Attorney David Welch
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB“People in West Hollywood are selling a lot of cannabis, but the people in Compton and Long Beach are going to prison for it. So there’s gotta be a way to do what the people in West Hollywood are doing and make it legal.” – Defense Attorney David Welch California’s green rush is in full swing and everyone wants a piece of the pie. But while a lot of rich Wall Street-types are trying to get their foot in the door to cash in on cannabis, everyone else — who for decades had been working unde...
One Chance Encounter Can Change Your Life
May 10, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBChris and BigMike are here to tell you firsthand: always have your game face on and your pitch ready! You never know who you're going to meet, and bumping into the right person at the right time could change everything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Learn How To Finally Stop Making Excuses
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB“Average IQ, high IQ, low IQ — the vision you have of yourself is the most important thing.” – Chris “Bulldog” Collins. There’s no good excuse for allowing failure to succeed. But there sure are a lot of excuses you could make to excuse your past failures. Hosts BigMike Straumietis and Chris “Bulldog” Collins help you cut through the bullshit: “The most important element is how you see yourself,” says Chris. “And your ability to talk and communicate with people,” adds BigMike. It doesn’t ...
Return on Learning
May 03, 2019 18:48 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBOutlaws! In this week's edible, BigMike and Chris discuss investing in yourself, doubling down on continued learning, and reaping the financial and spiritual rewards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pivot Or Die, The Innovator’s Mantra
April 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB“The thought was less ‘world domination’ and more, ‘Let’s put a little color here or there,’” reveals Ihor Lys, our guest this week on Business Outlaws. Lys started out pursuing a career in tech, but he was soon forced to pivot in a new career direction — and at the time, hardly anyone was looking at light-emitting diodes, let alone LEDs. “You don’t really notice lighting, but it makes all the difference in a space,” he explains. So, what did Ihor do next? He went full-bore at tackling some...
Building Your Team
April 26, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBGrowing a business can be stressful... and lonely. In this week's edible, Chris and BigMike share some wisdom on building the best team to support your endeavor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Real Reason Why Only Some People Become Celebrities
April 23, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB“We were taught the formula of celebrity and how to build it, and we’ve been teaching that to you here,” says BigMike, before discussing the one big hurdle to implementing that formula: “You can’t be shy. “I had a hard time talking about myself in the beginning,” BigMike continues, adding that he was fortunately able to push past his negative programing, implement the formula of celebrity, and begin monetizing his personal brand. In this final installment of the Business Outlaws series on ...
Toxic Relationships and Romantic Manipulation
April 19, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBChris and BigMike debunk many of the so-called "rules" of relationships and teach you how to have healthy connections based on trust and love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Your Dark Side Is The Most Interesting Thing About You
April 16, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB“Boxing is a good example of getting eyes on you. Agitating the crowd and the emotions, and being willing to not be liked in the beginning.” As Chris “Bulldog” Collins tells us this week, you have to have the confidence to agitate your target market, and their emotions, by embracing your dark side. And you may not be liked in the beginning — but this will play right into your hand. Look, you may hate the guy in the Oval Office, but here’s the thing: Only one of the candidates really embr...
Finding A Mentor
April 12, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBChris and Big Mike teach you how to find your mentor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Make Your Magic More Believable By Keeping It Real
April 09, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB“The mistake people make is they try to be a superhero, but they don’t realize that even Superman had kryptonite,” Chris “Bulldog” Collins says. “No one will believe you without imperfections. If you’re just putting the best part of you out there, then you’re not believable. You’re not believable if you’re too good to be true.” In the third installment of the Business Outlaws series on building your brand, the Outlaws lay out a detailed roadmap on how to effectively tell your story and bui...
The Size of Your Problems Is the Size of Your Life
April 05, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBIf you can’t run your home life, can you run a business? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Will You Stay Quiet Or Take A Stand?
April 02, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB“It sucks to be mediocre,” BigMike says. “Do you know why? No one pays attention to you. Because you’re invisible.” The only way to make yourself known is to take a stand. Ask yourself, “what do I believe in?” Then, fight for it. In the second installment of the Business Outlaws series on building your brand, the Outlaws teach you how to set yourself apart from other brands by stepping out of the shadows and moving toward your fears. Whether it’s a fear of failure, success or the spotli...
Eliminate Everything That Keeps You Weak
March 29, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBChris and Mike talk about how important is to have toxicity as far as you can from your life in order to be successful! And it’s so true, even a long term girlfriend or boyfriend will have such an impact in your future! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Divide Your Audience And Conquer The Market
March 26, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBA lot of people think they can build a brand, but most of them will screw it up — they’ll start a social media account and give up when it goes nowhere. But for those who stick with it, branding can be extremely powerful. President Trump is an example of how much can be accomplished by using effective branding to divide your audience and win. On Episode 52 of Business Outlaws, you’ll learn how to control your emotions, identify manipulation, and build your own brand for maximum profit and ...
The Last Thing You Should Do Before Bed
March 22, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBTrain your subconscious with this simple life hack. Big Mike & Chris give you the secret weapon to mental clarity in this week's Business Edible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How Is Social Media Killing The Music Industry? Ft. Che Pope
March 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBKanye. Dr. Dre. Lauryn Hill. Since he first began his music-producing career in the mid-’90s, Grammy award-winning Che Pope has worked with some of the world’s most influential R&B and hip hop artists. And in that time, he’s built and launched the careers of countless recording artists. “Talent is one thing,” he admits, “[but] I think that there are some people that are ... less talented, but they work so hard at what they do that they’ve had that success because they’re such hard worker...
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for the Sale
March 15, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBStrong business relationships are the foundation of successful selling. In the latest Business Edible, Big Mike & Chris give you pointers on maximizing opportunity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How To Stop The Hate — Secrets From Spiritualist Daniel Bruce Levin (Pt. 2)
March 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBYou might be too scared to embrace this one secret to finding inner peace. You may think you “got everything figured out,” says BigMike. “But guess what? You don’t. You absolutely don’t and you need to take a hard look at yourself. Start your journey. Don’t fight it — embrace it.” There are smart, creative, decent people all over the world who are constantly thwarted by the self-doubt filling their heads, undermining them at every turn. We doubt our choices and our actions, we doubt our ow...
How You Start is How You Finish
March 08, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBBe the hero of your own story. In this week’s business edible, Chris and Big Mike help you create a system for active planning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Unlock The Secret To Happiness With This One Tool, Feat. Daniel Bruce Levin (Pt. 1)
March 05, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBDo you know who you are and what makes you happy? Get ready to open your mind for this episode of Business Outlaws. BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins welcome spiritualist Daniel Bruce Levin to help us crack open the secrets to our inner selves. While others were seeking their fortunes, Daniel was seeking himself. He gave away every cent he had to the poor because he thought it would solve his problems. But then, new problems arose. So, what did he do? He went on a spiritual journey,...
Brain Food and Self Care
March 01, 2019 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBIt’s less difficult than you think and making one small change will positively affect other areas of your life. BigMike and Chris give you a strategy for self-care in this week’s business edible. Know your worth, Outlaws! Self-care is crucial for our physical, emotional and mental well-being. As our work lives only get busier, incorporating self-care in our day-to-day lives will make us become our most constructive, effective, and authentic selves. So take a second to choose at least one...
The Secret To Massive Income
February 26, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOver the last four episodes, we’ve taught you about the mindset you’ll need to guarantee your success, plus how to visualize that success. We’ve taught you how to find your niche, fund your operation, and become the best salesperson for your product. On the final episode of this five-part series, the Business Outlaws unveil the most crucial steps to building your business. So, what are the two components you absolutely need to have in place before your business can take off? A customer lis...
Creating Your Own Destiny
February 22, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBAny challenge can be slain, when attacking it from the right vantage. As Outlaws we come into oppositions on a daily basis that seem insurmountable for the drones of society to overcome. We forge our own path and find a way, against all odds. It's what an entrepreneur does, by nature. The tale of The Gordian Knot is a metaphor for just that kind of hurdle. Creating your own destiny, by any means necessary. Receive more business wisdom by following @BusinessOutlaws. If you hunger for a large...