Speed Bumps with Austin Evans

Keeping a journal is something that is near & dear to me and I really enjoy. There are many science backed benefits to journaling.

In this episode, I am going to teach you 6 simple tips of how to navigate the art of journaling & become a master at it.

Timestamps:

#1: 5:59

#2: 6:54

#3: 10:24

#4: 12:26

#5: 15:19 (The Game changer! Search "Phomemo Mini Printer" or click this link: rb.gy/wu11n1 )

#6: 16:46

Bonus: 20:12

How do you think about time?

Are you fully aware of how fast time passes us by?

If you can wrap your head around it, it can shape your entire life by helping you make the most of every moment & appreciate every moment.

Last month, I released my interview with Brian Beers (Ep. 18) who is a franchise consultant and a franchisee himself that specializes in the concept of "rolling up franchises". He's also a podcast host of a show called "Business with Beers" where he interviews entrepreneurs about their journey and insight. 

Brian interviewed me a few weeks ago and I thought it would be cool to share the episode here with you.

I share my personal journey of getting in business, experiences, as well as actionable tips and strategies that you can apply in your own life.

I turn 30 today. I normally don't overthink birthdays but with this one being a decade milestone, it hits a little harder & I'm very grateful... That being said, here are 30 lessons I have learned from my first 30 years.

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Lesson 1: 1:34

Lesson 2: 1:59

Lesson 3: 3:45

Lesson 4: 4:16

Lesson 5: 5:57

Lesson 6: 6:31

Lesson 7: 6:44

Lesson 8: 7:40

Lesson 9: 8:03

Lesson 10: 9:29

Lesson 11: 9:48

Lesson 12: 10:03

Lesson 13: 10:58

Lesson 14: 11:20

Lesson 15: 11:48

Lesson 16: 12:34

Lesson 17: 12:57

Lesson 18: 13:59

Lesson 19: 14:24

Lesson 20: 14:53

Lesson 21: 16:25

Lesson 22: 17:03

Lesson 23: 17:22

Lesson 24: 17:55

Lesson 25: 18:40

Lesson 26: 19:17

Lesson 27: 19:40

Lesson 28: 20:40

Lesson 29: 21:53

Lesson 30: 22:46

This was a really fun episode to record. Will Grimes is a former marine turned real estate beast & YouTube millionaire who has grown like crazy in the last 5 years. We dive into our longtime friendship & the dynamics of that early on and then Will shares key pieces of his story that has led him to where he is today.

There are so many nuggets from this guy and as the episode goes on, it gets better & better. By the end, I had goosebumps as we talked about Will's paradigm shift after having a son, his strategies to standing out in his industry & our burning desire to help others.

Follow Will on all platforms @Will_Grimes & check out his podcast, "Day One Dollar Zero".

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Some moments that stood out to me:

10 min: Productive Conflict

27 min: Making the leap from job to self employed

28 min: Saying no when Will asked for a loan

36 min: No huge decisions during those high high's or low low's

42 min: Having a son, paradigm shift & being authentically yourself

56 min: Are you religious? Following the desire that God placed inside us.

This episode has been on my mind for a while. Some people are motivated by material things - some not at all. Some people are motivated by experiences. Some people are minimalist and would tell you they don't need any of that... All are fine.

I dive into all of this while sharing a couple of personal stories with you, talking about being "humble", and at the end, I share a quote that I live by & I think anyone can benefit from. Ultimately, I hope this episode makes you realize that you should pursue whatever equals happiness for YOU - Living someone else's idea of your life is a recipe for misery.

A roll up strategy is the process of acquiring and merging multiple smaller companies in the same industry & consolidating them into a large company - in this episode, you will hear how Brian Beers has done that very successfully. 

Brian and his family have been franchisees of Midas for years & in the past 18 months, they have exploded with growth going from 12 to 30 auto repair shops doing just shy of $40 million in annual revenue. Brian is also a franchise consultant, helping people find the right brand for them to pursue.

We dive into the topics of scaling, challenges that come along with growth, how to delegate tasks to employees & much more. We talk about abundance & what success looks like! You do not want to miss this one.

Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianBeers & check out his podcast, "Business with Beers" where he dives further into franchising & business.

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Some moments that stood out to me:

21 min: Owner Finance Pitch

24 min: Core Value

30 min: Progress over Perfection

47 min: Business Criteria for somebody wanting to get into business

49 min: What is "Success" to Brian

Let me tell you the story of how I got into owning a couple of big pink ice cream cone buildings: Kris & Kate's Ice Cream!

The biggest wealth transfer in history is upon us: the boomers have amassed approximately $75T of wealth and they own millions of businesses that will likely either be inherited, closed or sold... the opportunities are going to be rampant. 

In this episode, you will learn a few lessons to prepare you for those opportunities. 

My Ice Cream stores >> www.krisandkates.com

Listen as I dive into my personal fitness journey, discuss the trap of the "all in" mindset that is so popular when beginning anything, and give some random health & fitness tips.

On this episode, I dive into the topics of mentorship, coaches & how your ego is the enemy - how your ego can hold you back from reaching your potential in any area of life if you let it. I also share a personal business experience that completely changed the trajectory of my company & life.

Are you self aware enough to know if your ego is getting in the way?

Ego is what prevents you from hearing critical but necessary feedback from others. 

Ego makes you over-estimate your own abilities & worth, and under-estimate the effort & skill required to achieve goals. 

Overall, ego can cause you to miss opportunities — to improve, to connect with others, and to achieve your goals.

Ego costs you time. So put your ego down & seek help - find a real life cheat code: 

Hold the B button & Press Up, Down and press R R1, R2, L1, L2, B, A (If you listen, you know).