Wealthy Author Podcast episode 037: From A Brick Layer to the Real-Life Wizard of Oz with Steve Sims

BARS from this episode: How working with a "big ugly fella" led to becoming the real-life Wizard of Oz The power of asking the right questions... like "Why are you wearing that watch?" There are two types of people: Are you driving the Ferrari so everyone sees you or because you've always wanted one? Why taking a photo leaning on a sports car in front of high-class yacht spiraled into a depression and doubting his success NEVER EVER WILL I FORFEIT ME TO IMPRESS YOU The definition of a real entrepreneur and why it's not all flashy being one WE'VE SPENT TIME IN OUR LIVES WAKING UP ON A WEDNESDAY MORNING PANICKING BECAUSE WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR PAYROLL ON FRIDAY OR CANNOT AFFORD THE MORTGAGE How he became the leading experiential concierge service for billionaires and superstar Turning a $2,500 check and a launch party in a pub into tens of thousands of books sold Launching a speaking career based on the success and principles in a book - a second business is The value of an indebted mindset to drive you to serve your market IF SOMEONE IS SUBSCRIBED TO YOU, YOU HAVE TO BE SUBSCRIBED TO THEM The destructive power of "recording your negativity" and what to do about it to turn them into positive affirmations THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A COMPLETE FAILURE - WHERE'S THE POINT WHERE IT WENT WRONG? LEMME TURN THAT 'NO' INTO AN EDUCATION TO GET A 'YES' How to learn from every sales presentation that goes south MY EDUCATION IS MADE UP THINGS I DID WRONG Why getting a large contract from one of the largest publishers was a mistake IT DOESN'T JUST IMPACT ONE PERSON - IF YOU CAN HELP AN ENTREPRENEUR GET BETTER, IT IMPACTS THEIR BUSINESS LIFE, LOVE LIFE, FAMILY LIFE... Maintain continuity in your authenticity by focusing on being you IT TAKES ZERO EFFORT TO BE YOU - DO YOU A LOT Your tribe will do your branding, marketing, and promotion for you when you allow them to know who you truly are IT'S OUR ABILITY TO IMAGINE THE IMPOSSIBLE THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE The power dreaming as an enough DO EVERYTHING THAT AMAZON DOES AND EVERYTHING AMAZON DOESN'T Books mentioned: "Bluefising" by Steve Sims  "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss  any book by Jay Abraham Fav quote: "No one ever drowned by falling in the water. They drowned by staying there." - Steve Sims Links mentioned: http://stevedsims.com https://simsdistillery.com/ "The Art of Making Things Happen" podcast  https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ "An Entrepreneurs Advantage with Steve Sims"  https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/