Today’s broadcast is part 1 in a 2 part series. The original interview ran over an hour because the conversation was so great and I couldn’t stop asking questions…so I broke it up to make each broadcast about 30 minutes. I think that makes the content more digestible and actionable (and there is some very actionable content here if you’re an artist, writer or entrepreneur trying to increase your reach, impact and sales). So enjoy today’s broadcast and stay tuned for part 2 next week.[/infopane]
It Started because of a Pair of Pants...In 2009, Tommy Walker’s life changed forever. For several years Tommy struggled to find his way as an entrepreneur. From 2005 to 2009, Tommy built his online business on the side while he worked a full-time, unsatisfying job. After a ridiculous series of events in late 2008, Tommy’s employer fired him over a pair of pants. True story. Turns out, getting fired was the kick in the pants (pun intended) Tommy needed to take his business to the next level. Since 2009, Tommy’s built a fast growing and powerful marketing platform, and continues to grow his audience, reach and impact. What’s truly remarkable about Tommy’s story, though, is his tenacity and refusal to quit on his dream – to do meaningful work on his own terms without acquiescing to the conventional powers that be. Tommy struggled and fought and worked harder than most people I’ve ever met. He’s met his fair share of setbacks and failure. It was never easy; success was never handed to him. But he kept going. And the success he’s finding now is a direct result of that grit and persistence. Read more about Tommy Walker’s story here – and definitely listen to the interview to hear some more great stories from Tommy's entrepreneurial journey.
About Tommy WalkerTommy Walker is an online marketing strategist, creator of the marketing video series “Inside The Mind” and the producer of the online video roundtable interview series “The Mindfire Chats.” Tommy started his journey in the online marketing world in 2005. Since 2009, Tommy’s been consulting full time for small businesses. Tommy has done a number of remarkable things in the online world, from reinventing the way people learn about marketing (via his “Inside The Mind” educational video series), to producing the free, popular and fast growing “The Mindfire Chats” where experts and industry professionals come together to discuss everything and anything marketing related. Fun fact: Inside The Mind takes 95 ( ! ) man hours to produce every episode. Oh, and it’s completely, 100% free. Talk about a steal. Tommy is really nailing the video side of online marketing right now. Even if you're not building or growing a business, you'll find Tommy's online video series engaging and enlightening.
Cool Quotes: “If I’m going to do video, I’m going to do it in a way that only I’m capable of doing.”|click to tweet|
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ITT 197: Attract and Close More Clients
ITT 196: Lifestyle Design with Beard Brand Founder Eric Bandholz
ITT 195: Ramp Up Your Reading Comprehension
ITT 194: How to Create a Personal Brand
ITT 193: Growth Through Culture
ITT 192: How to Bootstrap a Summit with Abdo Riani
ITT 191: How to Grow Your Audience with a Virtual Summit with Liam Austin
ITT 190: From Employee to Entrepreneur with Steve Glaveski
ITT 189: How to Build a 7-Figure Lifestyle Business with No Employees with Abby Walker
ITT 188: Meaningful Work, Vocations, and Chocolate with Shawn Askinosie
ITT 187: How to Launch and Scale a Startup with Max Kolysh
ITT 186: Sacred Money Archetypes with Tina van Leuven
ITT 185: How to Sell with Story with Kyle Gray
ITT 184: How to Create Recurring Revenue in Your Business with a Subscription Offer
ITT 183: Facebook Advertising: What’s Working Right Now with Mojca Zove
ITT 182: How to Protect Your Online Business From Hackers with Adam Anderson
ITT 181: Starting a Premium Instant Coffee Brand with Joshua Zloof, co-founder of Sudden Coffee
ITT 180: Meaningful Writing, Meaningful Work, and Living a Meaningful Life with Gregory Diehl
ITT 179: How to Make 5-figures Per Month Blogging in 2019 with Chelsea Clarke
ITT 178: Million Dollar Launches Like a Boss with Roland Frasier
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