Mike doesn't know how to approach business any other way than "all-in" and the stress byproduct of that changed his ability to sleep and changed his life forever. Mike opens up about his story of triumph and trauma in an interview that is as honest as...
Mike Dillard started 3 companies from scratch that he took to 8-figures in revenue in a little over a decade...and it almost killed him. Mike doesn't know how to approach business any other way than "all-in" and the stress byproduct of that changed his ability to sleep and changed his life forever.
Mike opens up about his story of triumph and trauma in an interview that is as honest as it is full of strategies for networking, prospecting and starting your own business. That's what Mike is an expert in. He knows what it takes to get noticed and build a company into a revenue generator.
Get ready for a wide-ranging discussion on the allure and drawbacks of network marketing, finding opportunity within your marketplace, the secrets to copywriting and the too-often neglected importance of taking care of yourself.
This episode is brought to you by, The Why and The Buy, hosted by Jeff Bajorek and Christie Walters. They interview entrepreneurs and sales experts to find out the why behind their success. Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
On today's show...
5:16 - Entreprenuership out of the mouth of babes
7:03 - 12 companies, 5 years, 0 dollars...1 light bulb moment
10:20 - The allure and drawbacks of network marketing
12:42 - You've either got a lot of time or a lot of money
14:27 - The secret to copywriting
16:46 - Flipping all the prospect switches from red to green
18:39 - "Acquiring the ability to make money on demand is a blessing and a curse"
21:47 - Knowing when to move to a new idea
23:12 - Abundance by Peter Diamondis / Alexa, teach me how to farm
28:54 - How Mike's quest for dominance kept him awake at night and nearly killed him
31:11 - What made Mike be so open about his health scare?
38:10 - The real reason Mike transitioned his brand from Self-Made Man to his own name
More on today’s guest
Mike Dillard is the host of the Mike Dillard podcast. From business, to investing, to health, and relationships, every single week, the podcast gives you the opportunity to learn from leaders like Tony Robbins, Daymond John, Tony Hawk, Mike Rowe, Gene Simmons, Peter Diamandis, Aubrey Marcus, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, and more… For free.
To date, the podcast has received more than 5 million downloads and has been listed as one of the top 10 “must-listen” personal development podcasts in the world.
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