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In this episode, I talk with Markasa Tucker of the Alternative. Markasa talks about her journey to becoming a mover and shaker in the community. She talks about how to be comfortable being uncomfortable and finding her purpose. We talk through how to operate within your purpose. We also chat about her keys to success and Markasa walks us through what it takes to organize a community music event.

Golden nuggets: 

• Don’t sit on your gift and vision
• People are waiting on you
• Partnership is a key to success

Actionable tip:

• Get organized
• Don’t sit on your vision
• Tap into your support network and go for it

Inspiration: 

“There’s nothing wrong with staying small. You can do big things with a small team.” – Jason Fried, founder of 37signal.

Links: 

www.the1alternative.com

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In this episode, I re-cap my talk with Arsha Jones with Capital City Co. from episode 57. If you haven’t listened to that episode, it is a must listen! I share my thoughts on the difference between dreamers, sustainers, and builders. I talk about leveraging your skills and passions to create opportunity. I talk through how you can find your passion, your purpose, and your path.

Golden nuggets: 

• Conversations are the best way to learn
• Everyone has a general purpose and a specific purpose
• You must balance your specific purpose

Actionable tip:

• Write your vision down
• Visualize your success
• Start today – even if it’s a small step

Inspiration: 

• “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game’s winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that’s why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer.

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In this episode, I talk with Arsha Jones with Capital City Co. Arsha talks about how she was featured in the Washington Post and how that led to more than 1,400 orders overnight! We chat about how she started in her kitchen filling one order at a time and has now grown her operation to a projected $1 million in sales. Arsha talks about dreamers, builders, and sustainers and why it is important to know which one you are.

Golden nuggets: 

• Don’t suffer from analysis paralysis
• Entrepreneurship is a calling

Actionable tip:

• Trust your own decisions
• Trust the process
• Surround yourself with like-minded people

Inspiration: 

• “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda, Jedi Master

Sponsor:

Regus

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www.regus.com

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In this episode, I talk about Going against the grain and recognizing trends. Going left when others are going right. Getting in when others are getting out. Charting your own path and being brave. I also unpack my talk with the one and only Paul Neuberger – The Cold Call Coach.

Golden nuggets: 

• Life doesn’t do anything to you, it does things for you
• Entrepreneurship is a calling
• Tenacity is a key to success
• Patience is essential
• It’s not always fun

Actionable tip:

• Embrace belief
• Manage time by planning your day

Inspiration:

“The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.” –Nolan Bushnell, entrepreneur.

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Sponsors:

Lightspeed

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