Community Made
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 135 ratingsSelf-Made is a myth. The truth is no one ever does it alone. We need other people to lean on and to learn from. The Community Made Podcast is an all access pass to lessons, learnings, and key insights from the world’s most fascinating entrepreneurs including Gary Vaynerchuk, Naveen Jain, Tim Ferris, and Shep Gordon. People who are not only winning in business, but winning in life as well. They say that an entrepreneur is someone who goes from working in their business to on their business. But there’s another level of entrepreneur who goes from working on their business to working on themselves. That’s who this podcast is for. My philosophy is that if I am transparent about my story, you can leverage my wins while at the same time avoiding my losses. Because in the words of Charlie Munger, "everyone learns from experience, but I’d rather learn from the experiences of others."
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S2E17 - The Superconnector's Playbook
May 21, 2018 01:52 - 1 hour - 157 MB“I think anyone can be a great, great superconnector whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert.” - Ryan Paugh Click to Tweet In today’s episode I sit down with the Superconnectors themselves, Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh. Scott and Ryan founded the YEC, an invite-only organization for entrepreneurs under 40 back in 2010, which quickly became one of the most elite organizations of its kind. Since then they have partnered on virtually everything they have done from founding a service-b...
S2E16 - The Six Ways to Invest In Relationships
May 17, 2018 05:11 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MB“If I could buy people at what they think they're worth, and sell them at their true value, I’d be filthy rich.“ Jayson Gaignard Click to Tweet Amazing people become more amazing over time and you just can’t predict who someone will become or what they will go on to accomplish in their life. So if you’re looking to build a world class network, if you appreciate the power of proximity and want to build a solid group of peers, then find people who are undervalued, under-appreciated, who sh...
S2E15 - Prioritizing Relationships
May 14, 2018 05:33 - 38 minutes - 71 MB“If you want a world class network, you need to invest in world class people.” Jayson Gaignard Click to Tweet I’m a firm believer that all problems can be solved with the right peer group. That being said, if you’re looking to build a world class network then you got to go wide in your networking and narrow in your nurturing. In this episode I share action-oriented strategies for building an incredibly peer group regardless of whether you’re just starting out or already establish...
S2E14 - Making the Most of Mentorships
May 10, 2018 05:08 - 1 hour - 131 MBIf you want to be great at something, find someone who’s the best at it and learn from them.” -Todd Herman Full disclosure: I am a huge Todd Herman fan. I met Todd during one of the darkest times of my life, and my connection to him has had a substantial positive impact. This man owns real estate in my mind when it comes to mentorship, and for good reason. His digital book, The Definitive Guide on Finding & Becoming a Mentor is the most underrated piece of literature on the subject I...
S2E13 - How to Learn from Mentors Instead of Mistakes
May 07, 2018 02:50 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MB“The best mentors know this: Instead of giving answers, they ask better questions. Instead of speaking in absolutes, they offer points of view. Instead of giving direct advice, they share their first hand experience.” Jayson Gaignard Click to Tweet Looking backwards on my career, I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be where I am without the guidance of a few great mentors that took me under their wing. I have learned that you’re never too old to have a mentor, you’ll need different ment...
S2E12 - Building Communities That Scale
May 01, 2018 00:11 - 1 hour - 179 MB”I was feeling a little bit isolated in my entrepreneurial journey and I just wanted to build a circle of people.” Alexis Dean Click to Tweet In this episode of Community Made I sit down with two uber-catalysts, Giovanni Marsico and Alexis Dean. Giovanni is the founder of Archangel Summit, Archangel Academy and Archangel Masters, a trifecta designed to support mission-driven entrepreneurs, help socially oriented startups fund their dreams, and connect global leaders in cause-driven enterpr...
S2E11 - Hosting New York’s Top Influencers
April 30, 2018 03:41 - 1 hour - 128 MBToday I sit down with publicity powerhouses Selena Soo and Chris Winfield to discuss how their “divide and conquer” mentality has enabled them to host dinners for some of NYC’s top media influencers. Reviewer of the week: Mary Dooley Select Links and References Elite Retreat Impacting Millions Unfair Advantage People mentioned in this episode: Derek Halpern Dan Martell Todd Herman John Corcoran Clay Hebert Neil Patell Jeffrey Zurofsky Michael Fishman Ram...
S2E10 - The Business of Relationships
April 25, 2018 18:04 - 1 hour - 112 MB“If you’re not acting consistently, then any strategy you try to implement will be useless” - Zvi Band Click to Tweet How do you successfully implement a relationship strategy that nurtures key connections and takes them to the next level? In this episode of the Community Made Podcast, Derek Coburn and Zvi Band about best practices for building a killer network from scratch. Derek founded Cadre, which is a relationship-oriented, invitation-only community of successful business owners...
S2E9 - Breaking Bread and Building Relationships with Dan Martell & Sol Orwell
April 23, 2018 05:46 - 1 hour - 134 MB“I do dinners selfishly because I’m fascinated… I just have an addiction to being around people who are passionate about what they’re creating in the world. Period.” - Dan Martell In this episode of Community Made I sit down with my dear friends Sol Orwell and Dan Martell to talk about their signature styles of hosting catalyst dinners in their own communities. The three of us discuss everything you need to consider to become an excellent host. From best practices for invitations, to s...
S2E8 - Becoming a Catalyst: How to Host Dinners & Unique Live Experiences
April 19, 2018 14:35 - 1 hour - 111 MBI’m a firm believer that all problems can be solved with the right peer group. Hosting dinners and unique live experiences is my favourite way to seed new relationships and re-invest in existing ones. To date I’ve done hundreds of dinners in cities all over North America but in full transparency, I was a complete wreck while planning my first dinner so many years ago. In this episode of Community Made I’m going to share some of the key takeaways from my book Mastermind Dinners: Build Life...
S2E7 - An Intimate Q&A with the Legendary Shep Gordon
April 16, 2018 12:36 - 1 hour - 165 MB“It wasn’t about being a great musician. It was about irritating the parents as much as we could” Shep Gordon Click to Tweet This is a very special conversation for me. Leveraging many of the principles shared in the previous "reaching the unreachable" episode, I connected (and ultimately fostered a great relationship) with the legendary Shep Gordon. A man who's name is synonymous with Film, Music, and the Culinary Arts. He's known by GQ magazine as the unfamous man who made everyone f...
S2E6 - Reaching the Unreachable: Befriending Celebrities, Business Leaders, and Billionaires
April 12, 2018 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MB“One thing I’ve learned over the years is that people will reward effort. The success of your outreach is often in direct proportion to the amount of effort you put into it.” Click to Tweet Connecting with big names is more of an art than a science and in today’s episode I’m going to talk you through 3 real life examples of reaching the unreachable to dissect the strategies used in each case to make those connections finally happen. If you listen carefully, you’ll discover ways to cut th...
S2E5 - How to Connect at Conferences with Vanessa Van Edwards & UJ Ramdas
April 09, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB“I have been able to build a lot of relationships with speakers and mentors – not by being the most exciting person in the room – but by being the most attentive person in the room” – Vanessa Van Edwards Click to Tweet Vanessa Van Edwards went from struggling with social interactions in college to becoming the recognized expert on relationship building communication skills and author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. In this episode I sit down with Vanessa and UJ Ramda...
S2E4 - Ditch the Pitch: How to Craft the Perfect Introduction with Clay Hebert
April 05, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MB“What’s funny is why we get introductions wrong. We either never get taught how to do it, or we learn this stupid thing called the elevator pitch.” ~ Clay Hebert Click to Tweet A good introduction should engage you, draw you in, and leave you wanting more. It’s not a slogan or a sales attempt, and if it comes across like one it will turn people off. If your nervous, unprepared, or a little too aggressive you not only compromise what you’re saying but how you’re saying it. The good news...
S2E3 - An Event Networking Guide (for Introverts)
April 02, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB“Anybody I know who really makes the most out of live experiences, judges an event not by the content, but by the potential connections.” Click to Tweet Events have the power to deliver a disproportionate amount of value for the amount investment made. Almost every time someone has helped me overcome an obstacle, opened a door of opportunity, or made a profound introduction, it’s been someone that I originally connected with at a live event. Investing your time, money, and energy into att...
S2E2 - Even Leaders Need a Tribe: The Power of Peers
March 29, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MB“You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people you are around. Who you surround yourself with is who you become, so choose wisely.“ ~ Jayson Gaignard Click to Tweet Studies prove time and again that strong relationships are the key to lifelong health and wellbeing, yet in today’s digital age we are drowning in contacts and absolutely starved for genuine connection to other people. Entrepreneurs, who already tend to be socially isolated due to the demands of their pr...
S2E1 - Your Network is your Net Worth: The ROI of Relationships
March 26, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 50.2 MB“You can’t connect the dots looking forward, you just need to trust that they will somehow connect.” Steve Jobs In 2011 I attended an invite only event hosted by Tim Ferriss geared towards authors who wanted to become New York Times Best Sellers. I had no desire to write a book at the time, but with a price tag of $10k USD, I had a strong feeling that there was bound to be some interesting people in attendance. That event fundamentally changed the trajectory of my life. In this...
Strategies for Building a World Class Network: An Interview with Jayson Gaignard
February 28, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 73.6 MB“I’ve been doubling down on relationships for the last 4 years and I’ve never felt more fulfilled, I’ve never been in a better financial position. To me it’s the safest, wisest investment you can make.” Jayson Gaignard Click to Tweet Season two of the podcast - How to Grow, Nurture, and Amplify Your Business Relationships - is just a few short weeks away and I figured what better way to introduce the season than this rapid fire, actionable chat with podcasting pro Andrew Youderian. So I’m...
How to Build Instant Rapport: A Conversation with James Altucher and A.J. Jacobs
January 17, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn this very special Wildcard Wednesday episode it is my privilege to sit down James Altucher and A.J. Jacobs to discuss the art of the interview. James is the host of the top rated podcast The James Altucher Show and best-selling author of over 17 books including Choose Yourself and The Power of No. He’s also a contributing writer to publications like the The Wall Street Journal and Forbes. A.J. is a contributing editor for Esquire, commentator on NPR, and the author of six books includin...
Corporate Gift Giving: 3 Reasons You’re Doing it Wrong
December 06, 2017 13:00 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MB“Being exceptional at gift giving is not rocket science, but it does require you to go the extra mile. However when you go the extra mile, it’s never crowded...” ~ Jayson Gaignard Click to Tweet In this very special Holiday Edition of the Community Made podcast I share 3 important reasons why gift giving during the holidays is a big mistake. You’re better off spending your time, money, and energy on gifts that will leave a lasting impression. Consider your colleagues and clients from a B...
S1E9 - Scaling Solo vs. Partnerships with UJ Ramdas & Chris Plough
November 01, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB“If you want and need complete control, go solo... But if you’re looking for scale, and massive impact, I believe that partnership is the absolute best way to accomplish scale” Chris Plough The idea of partnering with someone else to scale the business is a non-starter for a lot of entrepreneurs, myself included. But others absolutely swear by it. In this episode my friends Chris Plough (founding partner of MavenWire) and UJ Ramdas (co-founder of Intelligent Change) try to convince me of t...
S1E8 - Master of Scale: Jim Estill’s 99 Consecutive Quarters of Profit
October 24, 2017 17:45 - 1 hour - 169 MB“To scale, it’s not what you start doing, it’s what you stop doing… the only way to scale is to give things up.” - Jim Estill In this episode my good friend Saud Juman and I have the privilege of interviewing Jim Estill, one of Canada’s most eccentric and notorious entrepreneurs. This man has invested in over 150 businesses, boasts 99 consecutive quarters of profit, and successfully scaled his first business, which he started out of the trunk of his car, from zero to $2 Billion dollars. ...
S1E7: The Billionaire Moonshot with Naveen Jain
October 16, 2017 09:00 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MB“It takes the same amount of time and energy to solve a small problem as it does a big one, so why not go out and attack a big one?” - Naveen Jain Click To Tweet Naveen grew up in a small village in India so poor that he and his family rarely had enough food to eat. Today, he’s the billionaire CEO of two game-changing companies: Moon Express, the first company permitted to mine for minerals on the moon and Viome, the health tech startup whose mission is to create a world where sickness is...
S1E6: Legacy, Family & Growing the Business with Tony Gareri and Matt Bertulli
October 09, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB“Culture is the DNA or soul of the organization. It’s how the company shows up.” - Tony Gareri When it comes to scale, culture is king. You can’t successfully scale a business without having established core values to help build your team, and great internal culture to keep them for the long term. Tony Gareri is the CEO of Roma Moulding (http://www.romamoulding.com/), widely considered the gold standard for incredible company culture. Matt Bertulli is right there with him, famously managi...
S1E5: Lessons From the Edge with Jordan Guernsey
October 02, 2017 09:00 - 56 minutes - 64.9 MB“I’m the happiest person with cancer in the world. It’s made me really love my family, it’s really made me appreciate my kids...waking up every single day and seeing the sun, and seeing the mountains and just appreciating that has been phenomenal.” - Jordan Guernsey This is one of my most treasured interviews. In this episode I talk with a dear friend Jordan Guernsey just weeks before he passed away. Jordan was an incredible person, father, and husband who was diagnosed with stage three me...
S1E4: Gary Vaynerchuk: EQ, Awareness, and the Next Retail Boom
September 25, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBI really believe in tripling down on your strengths. I am not a big fan of working on your weaknesses… ~ Gary V. This episode comes straight from the MMT archives and features the most candid Q&A session Gary Vaynerchuk has ever done, in front of an audience of friends and peers. He goes deep, speaking frankly about his approach to running VaynerMedia and scaling it from 650 to 1,000 people in under a year, how emotional intelligence is his greatest strength, and what he sees as the nex...
S1E3: The Perfect Calendar
September 18, 2017 09:10 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MB“You don’t need to make a million dollars a year in order to live like a millionaire." - Jayson Gaignard Entrepreneurs are the some of the only people in this world who really have the privilege of true freedom. When done right, entrepreneurship can afford you the freedom of time, the freedom of money, the freedom of relationships and the freedom of purpose. We can create a life to do what we want, when we want, with whoever we want. That is an incredible gift! So why then do most of us ...
S1E2: Scaling Is Stupid
September 18, 2017 09:05 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MB“There is nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency something that should not be done at all.” - Peter Drucker In today’s episode I’m going to challenge what I see as a religion in business... The religion of scale. Scaling has it’s benefits, but has it’s shortcomings as well. I call this a religion because entrepreneurs tend to have very strong attachments to this view point and get very defensive about it. So what is the Religion of Scale? It’s the belief that success is...
S1E1: The Final Countdown
September 18, 2017 09:00 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MB“The bad news is that time flies. The good news is you're the pilot.” - Michael Altshuler We often don’t make change in our lives until we reach a point of crisis. I’ve been guilty of this as well. Intellectually we only really get it when we’re staring death in the face or we’re facing short term deep pain. But by then it’s too late... we need to get ahead of it. And everyday life is deceptive, it allows us to believe our time is limitless on some level, but obviously it’s not. Selected...
S1E0: Not Just Another Podcast...
September 12, 2017 11:50 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBJayson Gaignard shares how his rock bottom became a solid foundation upon which he rebuilt his life. CommunityMade is a mix of solo episodes, exclusive talks from the MMT library from folks like 4 time NYT Best-Selling Author Tim Ferriss, Social Media Maven Gary Vaynerchuk, and Supermensch himself, the Legendary Shep Gordon, along with intimate conversations with inspiring entrepreneurial friends of his where you could feel like you’re a part of the conversation. Think of this podcast as...