In this fun and fast-moving episode of Unleash Your Unique Genius, I welcome back my friend Dan Plata—bookkeeping boss, beer enthusiast, and co-creator of Service Rolodex—for a conversation that covers everything from business growth and mastermind magic to workout fails and deer hunting dreams.
We talk about how unexpected conversations can change your trajectory (as Dan did for mine), what makes a mastermind work, and why you need people who’ll tell you when your referral groups or your fence posts aren’t working. You’ll laugh, learn, and leave with some new ideas for building relationships, community, and better business habits—maybe even a fitness snack or two.
🔥 Here’s what we cover:
How a Podcast Appearance Changed Everything
Sales Boost, Collaborate Live, and Events That Actually Matter
Inside Service Rolodex: A Mastermind for the Service Industry
Life Lessons from Pull-Ups, Fencing Projects & Fitness Snacks
💬 Favorite Quotes:
“Your network is your net worth—but only if it’s built on trust, not pressure.”
“If you’re not helping each other grow financially, what’s the point of being in a group?”
“Growth doesn’t always mean adding more—it might mean pulling back to focus on what matters.”
“If you say you’re going to do a pull-up on a podcast, you better do it.”
💡 Want to Reflect?
This week’s challenge:
What’s one thing you need to say out loud to hold yourself accountable?
Whether it’s committing to fitness, launching a local mastermind, or finally showing up to an event, make your growth non-negotiable by declaring it—then doing it.
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