How do you bounce back from eleven failed businesses and $50,000 in debt? I chatted with Nick Unsworth this week, and he shared with me the most important steps along the way, including the power of mentorship and surrounding yourself with the right people.   Nick’s event Ignite Your Movement...

Happiness, health, and wealth – the three words you should be most concerned about as you move into the New Year. This week, I had the opportunity to chat with Jim Bunch about how we manage our happiness as it relates to lifelong goals, values, and business achievements. The insight...

Since I began my new position with Gary Keller & Jay Papasan, I’ve been focusing on ways to increase my impact as a CEO, and I’m always looking for new insight. On this episode, I bring back Jeff Hoffman after the event Freedom Fast Lane, and we chat about the...

How do you go from being an English teacher to a Broadway producer in just two years? Michael Roderick affirms what I always talk about here on the Mentee Podcast, and that is the power of making relationships. In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with Michael in which he...

What strategies can you adopt to help yourself stand out? In this episode, I sit down with Dorie Clark to talk about becoming an expert in your area and distinguishing yourself in our busy world.   Dorie has offered a free gift to listeners of the Mentee Podcast! Head to...

What do Elon Musk and the X-Men have in common? They’ve all been trained in brainpower & memorization skills by Jim Kwik. In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with Jim about how he developed his own superpowers and why brainpower is essential to learning and development in...

How do you keep your family and personal life in check while growing your business? Gene McNaughton has studied the productivity habits of powerful people including Tony Robbins, Oprah, Richard Branson, and Warren Buffet, dedicated to finding a way to balance the various aspects of a busy life. We all...

How do you make seven figures per year before you turn 30? This week I talk to Ryan Moran about how he made it happen. From de-mystifying your dreams, to making important mistakes, to comfort levels, Ryan had a lot to share with me. I hope you enjoy this especially...

I’ve been talking about it since I began the podcast, and now you finally get to hear how I made this journey come true. In this episode I chronicle my plan to move from employee to entrepreneur, the powerful people who’ve helped me along the way, and snippets that I...

Why does our mindset affect everything? What’s the difference between interest and commitment? Why are your habits are more powerful than your intentions? This week, I had the extreme fortune of talking with John Assaraf, who gave me the answers to the above questions, and so much more. I’ve been...

One thing has worked for me time and time again when it comes to connecting with powerful people: it’s attending conferences. And not just attending them, but asking the right questions at the right time to get noticed. In this episode, you’ll hear about my trip to the recent Thrive...

This week, the roles get reversed, and I find myself on the opposite end of the microphone as the interviewee. I had the pleasure of joining Roger & Connor on the ManTalks Podcast, where they picked my brain about my entrepreneurial journey, the creation of my podcast The Mentee, and...

If you try to turn your passion into a business, you’re going to hate it. Strong words from my guest Suzanne Evans, who I had the pleasure to chat with last week. There is an addendum to that phrase, however, which is: there is a difference between your passion and...

Making the decision to move from employee to entrepreneur is a powerful step for all of us. But a lot of people don’t know where to start. In this episode, I talk to Erick Holiday about how he discovered my podcast, and how surrounding yourself with powerful people is the...

  In this episode, a listener of the show had the opportunity to shadow me at a LIVE event, and you’ll hear how I made myself stand out in a room of 500 people to gain access to those that most would consider “untouchable.”   Click here to learn the...

I talk week after week about surrounding yourself with powerful people. But there is one person in your life who is even more important, and that’s your spouse. In this episode I introduce you to my wife Amy, and we chat about how my entrepreneurial journey has impacted our family....

Steven Essa has a built a fortune helping others create killer webinars. I had the opportunity to chat with Steven about starting a webinar from scratch, and he was kind enough to break things down for me step-by-step! A snippet from Steven’s website: When my parents arrived in Australia in...

The core message of my show revolves around surrounding yourself with powerful people. But what we haven’t talked about yet is the important action of removing toxic people from your life. In this episode I dive into this action, which just so happens to be the big mistake that many...

Do you want to become financially free? Listen to how Mike Dillard leveraged one specific strategy that YOU could do, and how he made over $50 million to become financially free. Check out my new solution to get you mentorship ASAP! Join the Monthly Mentor Calls   Everyone’s trying to...

There’s a gap between those seeking knowledge and those that have it, and the way to fill the gap is through mentorship. So how can you go about having effective conversations with a mentor? On this episode of The Mentee, I spoke with JuVan Langford about this specific topic. Get...

Today we cover the 2 things you need to succeed in business and in life. You will get to listen in on another Mission Meeting. This is where I come together with a group of people every two weeks and receive mentorship from Dave Meltzer (Former CEO of Sports Agency...

Here is how you can take control of your life and switch from employee to entrepreneur: 1. Identify Your True Calling Identify your passions Identify your skillsets Identify your values Look for the intersection of those 3 2. Surround yourself with people who are aligned with those passions and reverse...

Why is it that the majority of businesses fail? Ultimately it comes down to not executing on the things that are vital for you to be successful as a Founder and CEO. Today I talk with my friend Dr. Tim Linnet.  He is the CEO of Linnet Pharmaceuticals. What is...

How to you grow and scale a business quick to the point where you make over 7 figures? These are questions I have asked myself as my podcast continues to grow. In an effort to practice what I preach, I approached the best in the podcasting space, John Lee Dumas...

Today you get to participate in a guided visualization on making more money. (visualization starts around the 19:30 mark) Learn how you can meet cool people like Andy here Andy Murphy is a mindset expert and combines NLP with personal coaching & consulting to help you rewire your brain so...

Listen to this phone call I had with one of the listeners of this show.  You need to hear this! Key Points: Expand your network The Mentor/Mentee relationship develops over time. Start by adding value. Are you ready to receive mentorship? Are you truly open?

Have you ever considered writing for a major publication like Entrepreneur.com? If not, my goal with this episode is to change the answer to that. This was one of my top goals for 2015, and now that I have achieved it and seen how it can help me share my...

Is it possible to work less and make more? In my conversation with Keefe Duterte I learned that the answer is YES! Keefe owns one of the top Allstate agencies in the country, and he only comes to the office 2 days a week.  He has mastered the ability of...

You may wonder why a heavy hitter would spend time with you.  Why would someone who is light years ahead of you take invest his or her valuable time in you? Today’s episode will answer that. Discover how to find your own heavy-hitting mentors. For as long as I can...

Today we discuss 3 ways money can buy you happiness, but not in the way you would normally think of it.  I’m not saying money itself buys you happiness.  What I am saying is that money is a vehicle that can be used to make an impact which can buy...

Can a subtle shift in focus really make that big of a difference in your business and in your income?  Today, you hear why this is true. Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences. He regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000....

Joe Sweeney is one of the best networkers I’ve met and a new mentor of mine.  Besides being on the short list for the CEO job of the Green Bay Packers, in his career Joe has been an Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Investment Banker, and Sports Agent.  A Favor to Ask...

The most common reason startups fail is due to a lack of funding.  Today we dive into raising money as a new entrepreneur.  Leonard Lanzi is the Executive Director at the Los Angeles Venture Association.  He specializes in helping new entrepreneurs raise the necessary capital to get their businesses up...

You want to approach a heavy-hitter and seek their guidance.  How do you do it?  What do you say that will make them interested in you?  Today you hear my conversation with The Art of Charm’s Jordan Harbinger.  Discover how you can approach your own heavy-hitters here Jordan is a...

You must do this if you want to succeed in business.  You must build raving fans! These customers are loyal to you and will guarantee your business not only succeeds, but also thrives.  So how do you do this? Today you listen in on my conversation with Peter Voogd.  Peter...

What went into creating the magic of Disney?  How did they create such a special culture and unique customer experience that makes it the happiest place on earth?  Today you meet the man in charge of building that culture, Lee Cockerell.  Lee was the Executive Vice President of Disneyworld and...

How do you identify what business to start or how to make money doing what you are most passionate about?  Today you meet Dean Del Sesto, one of my mentors.  We talk about how you can be authentically yourself, the search for living a life of significance, and marketing and branding...

Gene McNaughton is the former Executive Vice President of Sales for Tony Robbins, and he shattered sales records with Tony for the 3 years he was there and had privilege of being one of the few “opening acts” speaking for Tony’s cornerstone event, “Unleash the Power Within”.  Not many people get to say they...

The top performers in the world all focus on their mind as much as they do their body.  Dave Austin is a peak mental performance coach who specializes in building world-class mindsets.  Today you get to do a visualization exercise used by the top athletes in the world.  Where do...

What is your WHY?  What is the thing that you wake up every day willing trading your life for?  Unfortunately most people do not get the good end of the deal in that trade.  Today you meet Noah Elias.  He is a successful artist and entrepreneur whose passion is showing...

This episode you meet Mark Anthony Bates, one of the mentors I have modeled myself after when it comes to connecting with people and forming relationships that matter.  The topics we discuss are how I have formed relationships with all my mentors.  If you take action on the counsel provided...

How do you stay positive when you are running out of money?    In this episode I get vulnerable with you about my finances and how my bank account is almost at $0 and why I am grateful.  For any of you who have been in this situation, it sucks. ...

Today you join me for my conversation with Bill Smith, the former President and COO of MGM Design Group, and the man who was in charge of building the Las Vegas City Center.  To date, this is the largest privately funded development project in the history of the United States...

As I focus on growing my audience, one of the key strategies I am pursuing is becoming a contributing writer for content providers like Entrepreneur Magazine. I spend enough time on my soap box talking about surrounding yourself with people who are where you want to be, so I took...

Bruce Buffer is the face of the UFC.  He is known for his enthusiasm and unique announcing style.  What you may not know about him is that he has CRUSHED it in business as an entrepreneur.  Most notably by partnering up with his brother Michael Buffer  who is well known for.

Today we dive into the mind of Jeff Hoffman.  Jeff is a serial entrepreneur who was on the founding team of Priceline.com and uBid.com.  He is now a co-founder of ColorJar and is a frequent public speaker on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Innovation is a skill that allows certain people to...

Today I expose you to the mentorship Joel Brown gave me on standing out and growing a massive online following.  Joel Brown is the Founder of Addicted 2 Success, a platform that empowers and inspires others to be the best version of themselves.  His website has had over 53 million...

What’s the ONE THING I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?  Think of the 80/20 rule. 80% of your results will come from 20% of your efforts.  Successful people take action and the things that give the highest results.  So for you, whats the...

Imagine earning 7 figures a year a deciding to give it all up to start a non-profit.  In today’s episode you learn the importance of knowing who you are and standing in your own power. Wes Chapman has lives a life filled with challenges and pain no person should every have...

In this episode, you get to listen in on my call I had with Pat Flynn as he mentored me on the right way to launch my podcast. What are your entrepreneurial dreams?  How do you plan to build streams of cash that pay you every month? As I pondered this...

You may have seen James on ABC’s hit TV show Secret Millionaire.  James is one of the highest paid public speakers today and someone I have developed a relationship with over the past year.  Today we dive into 9 Steps to Success for the Entrepreneur. The Question Every Entrepreneur Needs...

Dan Fleyshman is the youngest founder to ever take a company public.  By the age of 23, Dan was selling over $15 million worth of clothing in 6 department stores and had landed a $9.5 million licensing deal for “Who’s your Daddy?” outside the U.S. He then went on to...

LINKS Buy The Miracle Morning Miracle Morning Free Resources Hal's Podcast Omvana Meditation App CONTEST DETAILS If you want to be entered to win a 30 minute 1 on 1 coaching session with Dave Meltzer (Former CEO Leigh Steinberg Entertainment, agency Jerry Maguire was based on), you can enter 3 ways: Leave me a review (click here for directions) Download my 5 Steps to Finding AMAZING Mentors Share the link for this podcast on Facebook and/or Twitter and tag me @geoffwoods. Link is: http://bit.ly/1EC68Ep Each way counts as one entry, so you can be entered 3 times. Winner will be announced the week of March 15, 2015. EPISODE NOTES Hal started a coaching business and was able to build it up to $10,000 a month pretty quickly. Then 2008 hit. Suddenly he lost over half of his clients and his income dropped to $4,000 a month. Considering his mortgage was $3,200 a month and he had over $1,000 per month in business expenses, he had to turn to credit cards. 6 months later, Hal had racked up over $52,000 in credit card debt. He could no longer afford to pay his mortgage so he lost his house to the bank. Things were spiraling out of control. He stopped working out and become deeply depressed and suicidal. One day, while on a run he heard a Jim Rohn quote that would change his life. “Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development." He was suddenly insprired to create the personal development habits that would create and sustain the success he wanted. He researched the best personal development practices, and came out with six. The next morning, he woke up at 6am to do what he now refers to as the “Life S.A.V.E.R.S." Silence (meditation) Affirmations Visualization Exercise Reading Scribing (writing) In less than 2 months, his income went from $4,000 to $12,000 without changing jobs. He was simply applying the lessons he was learning from his reading, and had developed the right mental attitude to scale his business 300%. Hal went from being in the worst shape of his life to running a 52 mile ultra-marathon, and his depression was gone in a matter of days. His transformation was so radical that he began to call it his “Miracle Morning”. Today, the Miracle Morning has made a material impacts in the lives of many of today’s successful entrepreneurs. Recommendations for Any New Entrepreneur Wake up 30 minutes to 1 hour earlier Spend the first 30 minutes, get yourself into a peak physical, emotional, and mental state with personal development (Miracle Morning) Spend the second 30 minutes taking action on your business Your success is inevitable if you dedicate time each day to become the person that you need to be to create the results you want, then spend time creating those results!

Paul Ryan is the CEO of Marketslide, a white label online advertising company, specializing in SEO, Ad Words, and Facebook. He launched his business in 2013 and in less than 12 months, he was earning $40,000 a month.  He was only 23 years old. A little background on Paul When he was 19 years...

Today is a special episode. Last week we had one of the best Mission Meetings we’ve ever had, and today you get to listen to part of it. We talk, what Dave considers to be secret to an abundant life…forgiveness. In our last mission meeting, I talked about my goals...

Dave Michal is my real estate mentor who has touched roughly 10,000 properties from single family homes to large commercial buildings, sometimes acquiring them at 15 cents on the dollar.  Finding great real estate deals all comes down to relationships. in his career Dave has been involved in contract for profit, contract...

Since I launched this podcast, I have made an effort to learn about the challenges that are holding you back from achieving your dreams.  Thank you to all of you who have emailed me feedback on where you need help.  In this episode, I’m taking your feedback and bringing it...

Dr. Shiva was born in Bombay, India. As a child he was fascinated by spending time with his grandma who was a “healer”. Her ability to heal people made an impact on him and this was something he wanted to become as he grew up. As a young boy he...

Perspective is everything, change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change. Was 2014 your best year every? With the right perspective, the answer is YES! Invest in yourself by surrounding yourself with the right people. One way to do this is to pick...

Listen in on another Mission Group Meeting:

• Perspective is everything. Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change
• Was 2014 your best year ever? With the right perspective the answer is YES!
• Invest in yourself and invest in surrounding yourself with the right people. Dave discusses strategies on how to set money aside or how to get creative if money is tight. 

Looking for AMAZING mentors?  Join Geoff Woods on his journey from Employee to Entrepreneur and learn from the mentors guiding him, including a former Fortune 100 CEO, multi-million dollar real estate investor, and many more. Accelerate your development by surrounding yourself with the best minds in their fields and become The Mentee!

Since this podcast is all about surrounding you with some of the best minds in their field, who better to have you meet than the man who founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation? Learn the story behind the creation of one of the most successful non-profits and Frank’s advice for anyone interested...

Welcome to your first Mission Group Meeting! Back when Dave started mentoring me, his guidance was helping me advance so quickly that we decided it made sense to scale our meetings and help accelerate other people’s lives as well. The Mission Groups were born! We now have three separate groups...

This is an interactive episode! I will cover what The Mentee is all about and what you can expect if you take this journey with me.  Then,  I will walk you through the exact mental exercises I went through that helped me attract the AMAZING mentors I have in my life...

Meet one of my mentors, Dave Meltzer. Dave became CEO of Samsung USA at age 32. His first project was bringing the mobile phone to the United States…BOOM! He then went on to become CEO of Leigh Steinberg Entertainment, the largest sports agency in the world at the time (the...

Meet one of my mentors, Greg Reid.  Greg is an International Best Selling Author & Speaker and has been contracted by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to continue the teachings of Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich. Greg will share some of the timeless success principles he has personally learned...