LinkedIn, Masterminds, and Building a Business That Lasts with Anthony Simonie Ep. 6

Episode 6: LinkedIn, Masterminds, and Building a Business That Lasts with Anthony Simonie If you’ve only been treating LinkedIn like a digital resume, it’s time to rethink your approach. Save to Zero hosts Zach and Mike sit down with Anthony Simonie to break down why LinkedIn is still one of the best platforms to build trust, start real relationships, and create business opportunities. Anthony’s story is huge. He was adopted by his grandparents, thought he’d go into professional baseball, then went into medical sales before eventually building a multi-million-dollar business from a “dirty” side hustle. When a business partnership blew up in a brutal way, he didn’t let it define him. Instead, he used his existing marketing skills to rebuild. With no existing audience, Anthony tested LinkedIn with a new offer, no testimonials, and no name recognition. It ended up bringing him $60k in 30 days, and another $60k over the next 12 months.  We also chat with Anthony about masterminds: why some are a waste, why the right ones are priceless, and how investing in yourself keeps your business growing. You’ll Learn in This Episode: Who LinkedIn is for if you’re starting or restarting a business What makes LinkedIn different from other platforms When a side hustle is ready to become a real business Where business opportunities actually come from on LinkedIn Why high-level masterminds and mentors can shortcut years of trial and error Quotes “I don’t think all masterminds are created equal. Most of them, in my humble opinion, are full of ego. I want to be part of masterminds where people care about other human beings and want to collaborate in meaningful ways. Where you can bless each other instead of, ‘what can I take from you?’” “If you don’t continually invest in yourself, it’s my humble belief that you have a finite amount of time before you don’t have the advantage anymore. Your business will stop growing because you’ll stop growing as a person.” “At some point, I feel like your biggest competitive advantage is going to be the fact that you can show people you’re real.” “If you’re breathing and you’re here, you’re above ground, you’ve got an opportunity to make a change. You have to put some action into motion.” About Anthony Simonie Anthony Simonie is the Founder of Sherwood Marketing, also known as Found Money Partnerships, a growth company that helps entrepreneurs uncover hidden profits within their businesses without spending a dollar more on ads or complicated funnels. From his home in the Hill Country of Austin, Texas, Anthony built a mission-driven life around two pillars: family and freedom. He is a passionate advocate for adoption and foster care, having been adopted himself and later adopting his two children, Myles and Daisy. His story is living proof that purpose and profit can coexist beautifully. Professionally, Anthony created the LinkedIn Leverage Process, a proven system that helps professionals attract affluent, pre-sold prospects, raise capital, land strategic referrals, and convert overlooked contacts into loyal clients.  He’s helped countless business owners reclaim lost revenue, strengthen relationships, and build businesses that serve both their bank accounts and their lives. At his core, Anthony believes most entrepreneurs are sitting on a goldmine; they just need the right strategy and perspective to uncover it. When he’s not helping others grow their income and impact, you’ll find him on a mountain bike trail with his kids, mentoring young riders, or celebrating “Gotcha Day,” the anniversary of the moment his family became complete. Because for Anthony, the best returns in life are measured not in dollars, but in legacy. Find Anthony Simonie on LinkedIn Find Anthony Simonie on Facebook [email protected] Find REI Capital Guys For Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment