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Your network plays a pivotal role in your net worth, your business and your life. One of the key pillars of solopreneurship is relationships and building networks. You can see it in any successful solopreneur’s business. To show you exactly how this is done the right way, I brought Jayson Gaignard to the show today.
In episode 53 Jayson Gaignard joins me to talk Timothy Ferris, masterminds, relationships and investing in networks.
For most of his adult life Jayson has been a solopreneur; he realized very early on he was unemployable. And like most solopreneurs, he has seen his share of highs and lows. He has generated $84,000 in just a few hours and brought Timothy Ferriss of The Four Hour Workweek to Canada for the first time; and Jayson has also been $250,000 in cash debt with no business and no set plan: just his solopreneurial mind, his network and his considerable willpower.
Whether at the highs of highs or the lowest of lows on his journey, Jayson has understood, utilized and leveraged the value of his network. As he says in this show, “I knew the bank could take my accounts, but they could never take my network.”
Brilliant eh?! But this wasn’t the only brilliance Jayson shared on the show, he dropped some golden nuggets like:
- Why action without vision is simply a recipe for disaster.
- The 7 steps to forming and solidifying a relationship with ANYONE, even the “gurus” you admire and emulate.
- Why the integrity of your word is worth more than anything else.
- The importance of celebrating your wins and your progress, even when you think you haven’t made it yet.
- An unexpected yet simple way to connect and reach out with speakers after their events
Together we dive into real life lessons on how he created, built and leveraged relationships and networks for success, and how you can do the same thing in your business.
For even more on networks and net worth, connect with Jayson on Facebook and Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JaysonGaignard
https://www.facebook.com/JaysonGaignard
Resources from this episode:
Yanik Silver’s Underground Event
Michael,
Wow man! What a great episode! Jayson has so much information in his head and you did an awesome job pulling all of those nuggets out! It was also cool to hear that he was a bit on an introvert and he has developed so many relationships with top leaders. I am this way as well and this show has really taught me that I need to break out of that shell. I appreciate that! I feel this will be one of the keys to my success. It seems that many online entrepreneurs from podcasts I have listened to are this way. Is this the norm in your experience?
Also, thanks so much for the shout out (geekdrummer) :-). I hear that you are a drummer as well which is so awesome! I have been playing since 7th grade and I am 53 now. I continue to play. I hope that I am able to play until in can’t sit on the drum throne! 🙂 I play a Pearl kit with Sabian cymbals…what about you?
Thanks again for all your insight. I am going to put in information for Find Your Swing if you and Dawn are still doing those. Hopefully one day you will be kind enough to get to mine. Hope you have an excellent rest of the week and your BEST 2014!
Scott
Glad you enjoyed the episode Scott… Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂
My pleasure man! You guys were awesome and very informative!!
Thanks @OnlineSecurity123:disqus. It was one of those conversations I could have had for a few more hours, for sure. @jaysongaignard:disqus has such a compelling story…can’t wait to have him back.
Yo @OnlineSecurity123:disqus ! Yep, been playing forever! https://youtube.com/mikeplaysdrumsdenver and https://reverbnation.com/mikeplaysdrums
Very smooth playing! Really enjoyed the Spin Doctora and Mojo covers! Your snare has a great sound! Is that a 13″ HH? Thanks for sharing!
The quote “No Man Is An Island” is so true in many ways, but it took me years to realise this fact. I have always been someone who believed that others, actually dilute my own effectiveness and performance. If I was doing a presentation, then it was my way, and my gig, end of story. If I was creating a new project….ditto. And that methodology took me to the top of my chosen career.
But now I realise with regret that it only took me to the top of the mountain that I could see. In fact that there were much higher peaks that i didnt realise where there at all. Now, by building a network, and carefully trying to realise relationships with high performing people, you not only get a glimpse of what is possible, but you also see the well worn foot prints that others have left before. Follow those steps, find your own style, and really the sky is the limit, but dont try to do it on your own.
@disqus_omrnRmnVl6:disqus you never cease to astound me with your insight and eloquence. Thanks for being there every time.
You were right, this definitely competes for the best-episode-yet award. This gets me so excited about events. I’ve thought of putting on events before, but I was never sure how to reach the right people. Now the ideas are stirring…
@jaysongaignard:disqus brought the thunder today. Definitely one of my favorite eps so far. And yes…I’d like to put a big event on sooner than later.
Hey Timothy, if there is anything you want to know about events in particular, let me know. I am always willing to help! 🙂
Michael, I have really enjoyed your podcast. I just became a Ninja. This episode was the tipping point for me to realize my niche. Incidentally, I was the locomotive engineer/conductor consultant on Season 5, episode 5 of Breaking Bad. Thank you for your time and excitement.
Glad you got some value from it Marcus! 🙂