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In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Mark Henson, founder of Sparkspace, a business retreat center in Columbus, Ohio. Sparkspace is designed to help teams come and escape the normal while collaborating and creating together. Mark is also the author of Ordinary Superpowers: Unleash the Full Potential of Your Most Natural Talents and a former radio DJ and design firm copywriter. Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever had a big setback that ruined your confidence? Or maybe you started a business doing something that you’re great at..but then over time the needs of the business took you away from those unique talents? It’s not uncommon - in fact many entrepreneurs and leaders to experience a gradual progression where they are taken away from the role that they excel in, and are put in a position that doesn’t use their gifts and best talents. Mark is helping people rediscover their ideas, talents and skills that increase the most positive change in their lives, and

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Christian Chasmer, a young entrepreneur who has already built two successful companies by the age of 25. While in university, he built a franchise from $0 to $1.2 million in annual revenue.  Now he co-owns a real estate investment company that has grown to $6.5 million revenue annually. He’s also the author of the best-selling book Lose the Limits. The secret to his success lies in the systems he uses for both his personal life and his business.       Listen To The Podcast: Sometimes success is accidental. But repeatable success is not. Even in the short time Christian Chasmer has been an entrepreneur, he’s proven that he can repeat his early success. From building a successful franchise while in university to now co-owning a quickly growing real estate investment company.   On this DREAM THINK DO episode, Christian reveals the systems behind his success and what keeps him ultra productive each day. And when you’re runnin

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Mara Zepeda, Co-founder and CEO of Switchboard HQ, an engagement platform connecting students and alumni to create success. Mara’s passion project would eventually draw her away from a successful career in journalism, where she had worked for the Boston Globe and NPR, and into the world of entrepreneurship. She tells how she navigated some major life decisions and what the inspiration behind Switchboard. Listen To The Podcast: Have you ever seen a problem and thought… “There has to be a better way to do THAT!” “Why hasn’t somebody created a product for THAT?” “Somebody should invent something to fix THAT?” DREAM THINK DO guest Mara Zepeda had those same questions while she was serving on the alumni board for Reed College. She was an award-winning reporter for NPR, but she saw a need. Reed was looking for better ways to connect alumni with current students.  She started to dig into the problem… like a reporter would.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with odds-defying adventurer Erik Weihnmayer. Diagnosed with a rare eye disease that claimed his sight as a teenager, Erik Weihnmayer has now become the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest.  Plus, he’s the first blind person to kayak the 277 miles of river running through the Grand Canyon. He shares how he defied the odds and now lives a life of empowerment, not disability. Listen To The Podcast: Do you ever feel trapped by the things holding you back from your dreams? Or you’re going through life and a big set back happens? Erik Weihenmayer shares in this DREAM THINK DO episode how he turned a life-changing circumstance into a life-empowering foundation for a life of adventure and helping others break through their own barriers... In this episode, you will… Hear why your mind is the most important hurdle to overcome Learn how to make gradual steps toward achieving your goals Gain insight into how to stay positive w

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with returning guest and globe traveller Lindsay Palmer. She’s travelled across the USA to 25 states and has been to 15 countries around the world. Most recently, Lindsay returned from a European adventure where she visited Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. She reveals the strategies she uses to have amazing experiences without breaking the bank.  Listen To The Podcast: Are you thinking about taking a vacation this summer? Or is travelling one of your big dreams but you’re not sure if you can afford it right now? Lindsay Palmer returns on this DREAM THINK DO episode to dish out the personal strategies she uses to see the world on a small budget. It’s possible to have an adventure of your life while on a budget or even to have repeat adventures if you are bitten by the travel bug. You just need the right strategies and that’s where Lindsay’s expert advice as a globetrotter comes in.    This episode is packed full of real trav

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with successful entrepreneur Matt Miller. After 9 years as an Air Force pilot, Matt transitioned to the private sector where he bounced around in the advertising and medical device industries before finally pursuing his dream of starting a business. It was only after hitting rock bottom that he finally was able to achieve this dream and learned to develop the right mindset to get him there. Listen To The Podcast: Not all of us have the dream figured out. In fact, sometimes trial and error is the only way to get there. On the next DREAM, THINK DO episode, I speak with successful entrepreneur Matt Miller who started out knowing only that he wanted to spend his time doing what he is passionate about, and spending that time with the people he is passionate about. After a series of ups and downs over 10 years, and no small amount of trial and error, Matt has been able to reach his dream of starting a successful business and now helps

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Tim Sanders, a best-selling author, consultant to Fortune 100 companies and one of the most highly sought after speakers around the globe. He’s the author of a number of books, including the New York Times best-selling book Love Is The Killer App: How to Win Business And Influence Friends. Tim talks about why developing these three intangibles - knowledge, network, and compassion - is key to winning. Listen To The Podcast: My next DREAM THINK DO guest, Tim Sanders, shares how knowledge, network, and compassion are three key tenets that can help you accomplish success by promoting the success of other people first. It may seem backward to some, that by helping other people, you are actually building up your own wins at the same time. But Tim believes in the power of strong relationships and what better way to build these kinds of connections than by helping others succeed?     And Tim knows what he’s talking about. He’s a best

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Diego Corzo, a real estate entrepreneur who is well on his way to achieving financial freedom. At just 26 years old, he is pursuing his dream career as a realtor, he’s a partner at Keller Williams and owns several rental properties. Diego demonstrates wisdom beyond his years. In this interview, he shares his story on making a career pivot, finding a great fit job and building wealth. Listen To The Podcast: Most people don’t achieve their dream job right out of college.   That was true for this week’s DREAM THINK DO guest, Diego Corzo. He graduated and got a nice job.  A good job.  A solid job.  Just not a “great fit” job. Diego knew he needed to make a change but he wasn’t sure what to do.  So he started to experiment.  He started to network.  He started to find work that he loved! That led to an entirely new career and he couldn’t be more excited. Now he’s in a job in real estate that helps him to thrive.  Plus, he’s inve

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with the co-founder of FoCo Cafe in Fort Collins, Colorado, Kathleen Baumgardner. This Cafe is a pay-what-you-can gourmet cafe that serves delicious, healthy food to anyone who wants to eat there. The restaurant is making good food accessible to everyone while building community at the same time. Kathleen and her husband Jeff are creating a positive impact both in the lives of the people who eat and serve at the cafe, as well as in their community by coming up with creative and real solutions to the world’s problems... Listen To The Podcast: Dreams can change. Sometimes the dreams that we pursue take us to places that surprise even ourselves. In this episode of DREAM THINK DO, I speak with the co-founder of the FoCo Cafe, Kathleen Baumgardner.  She never dreamed that one day she would own a restaurant. She had never worked a day in a restaurant before. It started with a simple question from her husband and co-founder, Jeff Baumg

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with author Craig Ballantyne, who wrote The Perfect Day Formula: How To Own The Day And Control Your Life. Craig’s inspiration for the book came out of overcoming fear and crippling anxiety attacks, gaining control of his life and becoming a successful entrepreneur. He is the editor of a personal development newsletter where he provides daily writings to over 150,000 readers. He’s also a respected fitness expert and one of his passions is to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Through this book he wants to help people figure out how to get more results in less time. Listen To The Podcast: By the time your day is finished, do you feel like you’ve run the day or do you often feel as though the day has run you? So many people would love to learn the secrets to becoming more productive and effective - that’s why so many books have been written about this topic. My guest on this DREAM THINK DO episode, Craig Ballantyne, has maxim

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Ron Henry, founder of the premier brand and multi-million dollar company BlackRapid. Ron spent over 10 years as a photographer before he took the risk and invented and patented an entirely new type of camera strap. He launched BlackRapid and it has now become known for its great products and for a culture that cultivates growth, creativity, and innovation. Listen To The Podcast: There’s a reasonable risk is scary… It’s because there’s no guarantee how things will turn out.   My next guest on DREAM THINK DO, Ron Henry, is familiar with risk. After 10 years as a successful wedding photographer in the Seattle-area, he decided he wanted more out of life.  So he started to pursue an idea and he invented and patented a new camera strap. Less than 10 years later, that one idea has grown into the multi-million dollar company BlackRapid, which is now known as the world’s premier brand for camera straps. The risk clearly paid off.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Dana Malstaff, best-selling author, podcaster and onlinepreneur. She is the creator of the Boss Mom movement and author of the book Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro. When she’s not spending time with her family, most of her focus is on providing women (and men too) with the knowledge they need to grow their businesses while at the same time thriving with their families. Listen To The Podcast: Do you feel like you constantly have to choose between your family and your business? Ever feel like you’re not the best parent because you sometimes prioritize business over your kids? What if you could figure out a way to prioritize your business and your family so that both thrive? On today’s episode of DREAM THINK DO, my guest Dana Malstaff tackles this very topic on how she focuses on creating a better business and family life. She talks about how her personal life inspired her

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Dr. Ahmed Seif, author of the Amazon best-selling book: The Fat Kid Within How To Ditch Dieting, Celebrate Your Body And Feel Like A Million Bucks. He shares his own transformative journey of moving from a place of hating his body to becoming healthy and a triathlete... all without the typical approaches to dieting. He offers specific, simple and surprising alternatives to willpower, scale-checking and going without. Listen To The Podcast: Dieting can be an emotional roller coaster. Repeatedly losing weight only to put it back on. Dr. Ahmed Seif, my guest on today’s episode, shares his inspiring journey of weight loss and transformation.  How he went from obesity and life-long self-loathing to now being in the best shape of his life.    The book approaches weight loss as a transformative journey toward becoming healthy rather than turning to dieting. His focuses on creating a healthier lifestyle instead of constantly depriv

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Don Yaeger, author of a new book Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages that tells the story of David Ross, the backup catcher for the 2016 Chicago Cubs champion team. Don is a nationally acclaimed speaker and long-time associate editor of Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the best leaders, athletes and coaches around the world, from John Wooden, to Michael Jordan, to Jimmy Johnson.   Pick a sports hero and Don has spent time with them! Listen To The Podcast: Not all of us can become superstars. So what happens when your job is to be the backup? My guest on today’s DREAM THINK DO episode, Don Yaeger, shares the story of veteran backup catcher David Ross.  It is an inspirational story about how he became the heart and soul of the 2016 Chicago Cubs and led them to become champions. Don has spent time with some of the biggest names in the sports industry, whether it’s leaders, player

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews dives deep into the subject of speed mentoring. He explores a unique spin on mentoring that leaves no room for excuses of “being too busy” or not being able to access the people you’d love to be mentored by. Laying the speed mentoring strategy out in 3 simple steps, Mitch makes it available to anyone who’s ever wanted a mentor and the best part is that you can fit it around your schedule. Listen To The Podcast: There’s a reason why so many people want to be mentored. Mentors can help you to dream bigger, think better and do more than you could on your own. After all, they’ve already walked down the path and have a lot of insight and expertise to share. But with crammed schedules and the best thinkers out of reach, it can be tough to get started. That’s why Mitch focuses on speed mentoring during this episode of deep dive: it’s an easy way take action on finding a mentor while at the same time having access to the best thinkers in any

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Dr. Anthony Paustian (“Tony”), who has published a new book A Quarter Million Steps, which chronicles the history of the Apollo program and lessons we can apply to our own lives. He also helped to build and launch DMACC West, the first technologically focused college campus. DMACC now hosts an annual conference - Celebrate! Innovation Week (ciWeek) - that brings global thought leaders to share their stories and inspire the next generation. Listen To The Podcast:                         We are all inspired in different ways. Dr. Anthony Paustian or “Tony”, my guest on today’s episode, grew up in a generation that was deeply impressed by the Apollo program. And he, in turn, strives to motivate the next generation in the same way that he drew inspiration from the men who walked on the moon. He’s written a book that delves into the history of the Apollo program with the desire to help us learn how we can be more creative, innovativ

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Perry Marshall, one of world’s most expensive and sought after business consultants. Perry is credited with launching two movements of modern marketing. His Google AdWords books laid the foundation for the pay per click industry that is now at $100 billion. More recently, he’s written a book 80/20 Sales and Marketing, which provides business owners with practical tools to achieve the success they dream of while working fewer hours. Listen To The Podcast:                         Many people dream of making money while they sleep. Or at least building some kind of machine that earns them money so they can work less and do more of the things they love. For many business owners, however, this is far from their reality. It can sometimes feel impossible to achieve that kind of freedom - after all, if it was easy, more people would be doing it.   Perry Marshall, my guest on this episode, shows how this can be done using the Pareto pr

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with the partner and co-founder of Hashtag Legal, Jamie Lieberman. Her firm is dedicated to helping all entrepreneurs to run businesses in the digital age. She shares legal answers and specific strategies for some of the most common questions about the law.  This information will help you and your organization stay protected.    Listen To The Podcast:                         Talking about legal issues around your business and your creative ideas may make you want to run for cover.    However, conversations around legal strategies to keep you, your ideas and your business protected shouldn’t be put off.   Jamie Lieberman, my guest on today’s DREAM THINK DO episode, specializes in helping entrepreneurs run a business in the digital age. Her law firm has extensive experience in helping clients with everything from drafting and reviewing contracts to forming entities.  Plus, she helps her clients to protect their creative ideas! Listen

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with David Covey, co-author of the new book Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success. David talks about some of the most common traps that we fall into as well as innovative ways to get out. You’re going to want to listen to his insights on outsmarting traps.  Plus, since he’s the son of Stephen R. Covey you’ll also hear about what it was like to “grow up Covey.” Listen To The Podcast:                         Success isn’t accidental. It takes a lot of hard work to achieve your goals. Yet all of us, no matter how successful, can sometimes get bogged down and caught in traps. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could recognize the traps before they happened so we could avoid them in the first place? That’s exactly what my guest on today’s episode, David Covey, talks about in his new book. He shares a few traps that can trip us up and how we can evade them. He also reveals the trap that remains one of his biggest challenges.

Mitch Matthews does a deep dive on how to start and run a successful Mastermind Group with The 5 C's of Effective Masterminds. He answers listener questions on who you should invite, how to get started, how to run an effective meeting and when to stop. Listen in and then start your own Mastermind Group! Listen To The Podcast:                         Benjamin Franklin swore by his. Thomas Edison too. Napoleon Hill was credited with coining the phrase but the concept has been around since before Socrates. Mastermind groups. The idea is simple. A core group of people who meet on a regular basis with the singular goal of helping and pushing each other to achieve more. This concept is the secret behind countless successful people from many industries. The question is: How can you tap into secret and start up your own mastermind group? That’s exactly what I dig into with this week’s DREAM THINK DO episode. I take specific questions from DREAM THINK DO-ers from around the world and I walk you through th