Dream. Think. Do. | Helping You Achieve Bigger Goals

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast deep dive to help you to decide whether to turn your side-hustle into your full-time gig to know Is this your LEAP year? Listen To The Podcast:        Yes... 2016 is an official leap year. So that means February has an extra day in it. But that's NOT what I'm talking about when I ask YOU whether this is YOUR "Leap Year." Nope. What I'm talking about is whether this is the year that you turn your "side-hustle" into a full-time job. I was asked a question by a long-time DREAM.THINK.DO. listener who's trying to decide whether to "LEAP" and make her catering hobby... her full-time jobby? (Sorry. I couldn't resist the rhyme.) How about you? Do you have a passion that you'd like to make your career? Do you have a side hustle you'd love to make your full-time deal? Do you wonder if you could make it work? Do you wonder when you should take the "leap?" In this episode, you will... Get the hardcore strategies you need to make the decision Learn about

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast you'll learn how you can live in the moment every day; right here, right now! Listen To The Podcast:        Merry merry Christmas and happiest of holidays to you! Hey… may I be really transparent with you? This is one of my favorite times of the year… BUT sometimes I can get so caught up in holiday schedules, crowded stores and year-end wildness... that I’m really tempted to miss out on the "important stuff" that’s right in front of me. Can you identify? If so… I hope you check out this episode of DREAM.THINK.DO. It’s all about being #righthererightnow. Because it Tis’ the season to be “in the moment." This week, we'll do a quick "deep dive" into some stories and some simple but powerful strategies you can use over the holidays to be "fully present” amid the presents.  [Did you see what I did there?]  And… enjoy yourself amid the Clark-Griswold-level chaos that can come with the season! I hope you dig it!   [Tweet "“Our feelings are the one thin

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast discover how you can change lives through mentoring with JuVan Langford! Listen To The Podcast:        To say that my guest today had some early setbacks in his life would be a massive understatement. After losing his father to leukemia and bearing witness to his mother’s battle with substance abuse, JuVan Langford was placed into foster care. Today, he is a teen advocate who looks to help young men to see beyond their circumstance and gives them tools to tackle the challenges they face. In this episode, you will… Learn the important difference between calling children out and calling them forward Hear the impact that mentorship has had in JuVan’s life and how you can pour your knowledge into others as well Discover how reframing the stories you tell yourself can shift your outlook and empower you to take action and show up Find out how JuVan overcame his fear of connecting with men and how he is helping young men who have suffered abuse to for

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with Alessia Guthrie discover what happens when a community comes together with creativity! Listen To The Podcast:        Would you want to live in a town where temperatures can drop to -76˚Fahrenheit?  Most people wouldn’t.  That means those who stay are there because they want to be. My guest today is one of those people willing to brave the cold... and she's living the DREAM.THINK.DO life do amid the frigid temps! Alessia Guthrie moved to Whitehorse, Yukon, the largest city in northern Canada (population 28,000), and acted on her incredible spirit for service!  She inspired a team of people to work together to create a maker space called "YuKonstruct," where community members can go to gain access to high quality and innovative tools to exercise their creativity. Alessia Guthrie   Learn about the philosophy behind YuKonstruct and the positive impact it’s had on the community, as well as how Alessia and her tribe got it up and running.  Plus, you’l

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with Paul Bulka Jr you'll discover how to fly!! Listen To The Podcast:        Would you ever give up a promising job offer in order to teach people how to hover on a board dozens of feet above the water??  That’s exactly what today’s guest did! Paul Bulka Jr. saw a video on flyboarding and wanted to build a business around it, so he moved to San Diego with $900, a truck, and a jet ski.  Now he’s the founder of Aquatic Aviation, the very first flyboard rental company in North America, and business is booming! Paul shares how he and a close group of friends began their business (it included a lot of quality time with Google), as well as why he refused to give up when the going got tough.  Plus, you’ll gain his insight on the hazards of working with friends and why it’s essential to break out of your comfort zone. Listen in and discover how to take your vision and build it into a reality! [Tweet "“If you’re going to do something, commit 100% to it.” @Aqu

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast you'll learn about micro-mentoring: the 5-minute leadership solution! Listen To The Podcast:        In this DREAM. THINK. DO. episode, we do a deep dive into something I call, "Micro-Mentoring". This simple but powerful approach to mentoring and coaching is something you can start to use... immediately! Whether you're a leader, a teacher, a parent, or simply a globe-changer with a big idea... you'll be able to use this strategy to draw out more engagement, ownership, and "get-er-done" effort! And you'll be able to do it in 5 minutes or less. [Tweet "“Instead of giving an answer, ask a question!” #dreamthinkdo"] Episode Resources Text: dreamthinkdo to 33444 Episode 016 - The "Tie It" Strategy Episode 030 - Secret Life Coaching Strategies  

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast you'll hear from Laura Roeder the Queen of Pivot and how you can make the same change in your life! Listen To The Podcast:          Would you ever fire ALL of your clients?  Today’s guest did! Meet Laura Roeder, a former web designer who did a complete "pivot" in her business and fired every one of her clients.  She did that so she could make a clean break and shift her business model. She then specialized and became a social media consultant and in less than a year she was at 6-figures with her new endeavor. Her activities got her national attention and she was named one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under 35 (3 years in a row).  She was also invited to the White House to speak on entrepreneurship. Now, Laura has pivoted again. She's working with her husband to launch EDGAR, a social media management tool. Hear how Laura has made her decisions to "pivot" and go after new opportunities.  Learn why it has been essential for her to create an “absolute

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with Jeff Goins you'll learn why the internet age is the PERFECT time to build your community! Listen To The Podcast:        Do you have an incredible idea or product and want to get it to everyone who needs it?  Then it’s time for you to build a tribe! Jeff Goins is here to help you create a community, one that supports you and loves to hear what you have to say.  Jeff is a full-time writer and rocks at building tribes, he went from 0 to over 100,000 followers in just 18 months, and has a website that’s visited by millions.  Now... Jeff wants to help you spread YOUR message! Find out why building a tribe is so important and learn the specific steps to growing your community.  Don’t get in a funk because you think your following is low, discover how to change your mindset and honor the community you already have, then allow them to help you expand. You have an awesome idea; it’s time to build your tribe so that idea can keep growing! [Tweet ""Everyone w

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with Lewis Howes you'll discover how to take adversity and let it help you on the path to greatness! Listen To The Podcast:        Has life ever knocked you down?  Given you that kick in the butt or punch in the face that completely disrupted your plans?  Then find out how you can take that adversity and transform it into opportunity!  On this episode, I’m joined by former professional athlete Lewis Howes, who faced a career-ending injury and ended up with a multi-million dollar business and wildly successful podcast (after spending over a year on his sister’s couch).  Now he’s here to share how you can get past adversity too! Hear how Lewis stopped himself from going stagnant after hitting a rough patch and allowed his fear to push him towards courage.  Discover the three points of mutual connection that he used to relate to the people he admired, and how he was able to learn from them without asking for ANYTHING.  Plus, Lewis gives you the 8 principles o

It's the 50th episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, so we're having a celebration!! And as a present just for you, I'm giving you the 3 steps for getting more done! Listen To The Podcast:      This is it, the episode is finally here!! I am so psyched to be doing our 50th episode for Dream. Think. Do. so today is going to be a celebration!  A celebration of all you wonderful dreamers and everything you’ve accomplished so far because you believe in this revolution, and more importantly, you believe in yourself!  And, of course, I give you a few strategies on how to organize your day (I just couldn’t help myself).   Discover this 3 step process for better organizing your day so you can get more done.  All of these steps are simple and fairly obvious on their own, but it’s when you combine all three that the magic really happens!  Learn how to implement all three into your life, and get rid of those monkey brains (That’s right. Monkey brains. It will make sense, I promise.)  So listen in, join the cel

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, I'm joined by Ryan Weimer to discover how he used his passion to give hundreds of kids their magical moment. Listen To The Podcast:      A pirate ship, Toothless, and the Frozen ice castle.  What do these all have in common?  They’re magically elaborate Halloween costumes specifically created for children in wheelchairs by my guest, Ryan Weimer.  Ryan was simply a dad who wanted his children to be seen as superstars, which led him to start Magic Wheelchairs, a non-profit that constructs costumes tailor-made for kids in wheelchairs. Now you too can discover how to take your passion and use it to improve the lives of others! Learn how Ryan went from a nurse and father of five to the founder of a non-profit, one that puts in hundreds of hours to make a special night for children across the country.  You’ll find out how he used a Kickstarter campaign to expand his dream, and why it’s so important to be willing to ask for and receive help from those who wi

On this deep dive episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, I'll share how you can break through those areas where your inner voice is saying “I can’t.” Listen To The Podcast:      Do you ever have those moments where you simply think, “I can’t”?  Where there’s something you should do, or want to do, but you come up with all these reasons why you can’t do it right now?  I do.  In fact, I had that moment when I was about to start this episode.  And the strategies that I give you are the very same ones that I had to use to break through the stuck and get this podcast done.  Now I’m so glad I did! Whether you’re worn out, or scared, or feel unprepared, you can use these tools to silence the “I can’t” and start saying “let’s do this”.  Learn the questions you need to ask yourself, from “what steps can I take?” to “who can I be learning from?”.  Plus, you’ll hear how I hung off a rock ledge to get over my fear of heights. Everyone has those “I can’t” moments (even my dog, Lily!), what’s important is how yo

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., our guest is Ray Edwards, will share how he has built a dream career writing words that sell for some amazing clients AND he will teach you to do the same! Listen To The Podcast:      If you want to get your product or ideas to as many people as possible, you have to sell it!  In order to get the right people on board, the ones for whom your idea will be the right fit, it’s essential to be able to communicate persuasively.  That’s why today I’m joined by world-renowned copywriter, Ray Edwards.  Ray has sold over $100 million worth of products, and worked with big-name entrepreneurs like Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Jeff Walker; and now he’s here to help YOU!! Ray shares with you the tools and strategies for writing persuasively, as well as the biggest mistakes that communicators make and how to avoid them.  You will also learn the Pastor Framework, his sequence for writing a speech that you can prepare in just 5 minutes and jump up on stage like yo

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., our guest is Michael Port, who has the dream job doing what he used to hate: public speaking. Whether getting up on stage makes you terrified, excited, or simply wishing you were better prepared, this episode can help take you to the next level!   Listen To The Podcast:      This episode’s guest currently has a dream job doing what he used to hate: public speaking. Whether getting up on stage makes you terrified, excited, or simply wishing you were better prepared, this episode can help take you to the next level! Joining me today is none other than Michael Port, best-selling author, marketing/sales guru, and actor on hit shows like Sex and the City and 30 Rock. Michael is here to give you inside tips and tricks from his newest book, Steal the Show. Even if your career doesn’t require you to go up on stage, communication is critical all throughout life. Michael shares the Performers Paradox, why it’s so important to focus on persuadable, and how to

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., I'm joined by Hal Elrod, author of "The Miracle Morning".  Hal shares the secret sauce for morning rituals and waking up happy.   Listen To The Podcast:      It’s time to wake up and get ready to have your best day ever! Keynote speaker and author of the best-selling book The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod, joins me to share his expertise on creating phenomenal morning routines. This book has spent months as a chart topper on Amazon, with well over 1,000 reviews; and now you can discover the strategies that will help you start the day off right! Hal shares how he first came up with the SAVERS technique and the huge impact it had, not just on his mornings but throughout the entire day. Don’t consider yourself a morning person? That’s okay! You’ll learn the steps to make waking up easy (hint: think Christmas). Plus, you can tweak this technique so it fits YOUR schedule, whether you have one hour or just six minutes. [Tweet "“It’s not about waking up early,

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., we take a deep dive and look at the IMT Model, or the "Better Thinking" Planning Tool. We'll look at how this model can help you fulfill your dreams. Listen To The Podcast:      When it comes to making plans in order to reach goals, keeping it simple is usually the best way to go. If you’re like me, then it’s easy for the planning stage to trip you up, to get in your head, make you feel overwhelmed, and maybe even cause you to dream a little smaller. We need a way to think better! That’s why I’m doing another deep dive; this time it’s to talk about the IMT Model. The IMT Model breaks up tasks into three categories, so you can get clear, get "un-stuck" and get results! In this episode I explain each category, giving you examples and questions to guide you. You’ll even learn how to get a FREE pdf for The Better Thinking Planning Tool that will walk you through to model, so you can always have it on hand when inspiration strikes! [Tweet "“Working to

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., I'm joined by Seth Bolt, one of the founding members of the award-winning band NEEDTOBREATHE and an awesome businessman. Let's talk simple truths and tree houses. Listen To The Podcast:      My guest for today's episode has definitely been living the "DREAM.THINK.DO." life. At 16, he started his own recording label.  He's a founding member of one of the best bands on the planet... NEEDTOBREATHE.  He's played his heart out on Ellen, Letterman, and Kimmel. And now, he's written a best-selling book that is literally saving thousands of lives. That's right. Today, I'm joined by none other than Seth Bolt. During our convo, Seth shares some great stories and some freakishly awesome tips to help you dream bigger, think better and do more!  Please check out this episode and share it with a friend too. SPECIAL NOTE: Also be sure to check out Seth's book, Breaking Out of a Broken System. All of the proceeds go towards purchasing malaria fighting medicines ar

Where are we heading? What’s the newest trend? Find out on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with Jeffrey Slayter. Listen To The Podcast:      Where are we heading? What’s the newest trend? Find out on this episode as I’m joined by Jeffrey Slayter, one of the world’s leading social forecasters! Jeffrey is a speaker, author, and consults with the leaders of many Fortune 500 companies; he’s here to give you the scoop on how to be successful and give you a head’s up on what to expect down the road. [Tweet "“If I don’t do something different, my life is going to be filled with traffic.” @JeffreySlayter @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] Jeffrey shares several of his personal stories, from what drove him to do something different with his life to his first entrepreneurial win, and he gives you the tidbits he learned along the way.  You’ll discover how to gain the lifestyle you want but still remain grounded in the here and now.  Plus, get a glimpse of the future! “If I ask for what I want I’ll ha

Whether it’s right now or 10 years from now, that job you want or company you’d love to work for is in your reach, on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with JT Fox. Listen To The Podcast:      Is it “realistic” to want a dream job? Do they even exist? If they do… how do you get one? Well, it’s possible. Just ask J.T. Fox. I first met J.T. at Chicago O’Hare when we were both traveling to the same conference. While we were chatting, I uncovered that J.T. had a dream of working for Fox Racing. It seemed impossible at the time. But after our conversation, J.T. decided to pursue it anyway. Now, 20 months later, JT is joining me on the DREAM.THINK.DO. podcast. AND… get this: He did the interview from Fox Racing's headquarters, where he now works! I can tell you that this is one of my favorite D.T.D. interviews! In it, J.T. shares his inspiring story of getting in the door at Fox Racing. Plus, we dig into some practical strategies YOU can use too! [Tweet "“The more people you tell, the mor

Today is a deep dive on the 5 W’s of experimenting with your dreams, on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    DON’T follow your dreams. Yeah, you read that correctly. And yes, this is still the same podcast. I don’t want you to follow your dreams because your dreams aren’t something that you should chase.  It shouldn’t sound as if they’re almost always out of reach. Instead, I want you to experiment with your dreams!  That’s what this episode is about: a deep dive on the 5 W’s of experimenting with your dreams. As you probably know, the entire Dream. Think. Do. revolution is modeled after the scientific method, so of course I encourage you to experiment! Experimenting allows you to learn quickly and limit risk so that your dream is even more attainable. Therefore, I’m giving you 5 easy questions that will help you investigate effectively. [Tweet "“When you figure out your why, your how will come.” @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] What, When, What, Who, and Why. These