I had the pleasure of speaking with Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Leadfast Co., Tommy Wafford. After losing his job while in the earlier years of his marriage and an 8-month old waiting for him at home, he realized that he needed to be the one running the ship. This effect snowballed later on to where he is now.
Let’s dive into Tommy’s story that will surely enlighten and change your view of the entrepreneurial world or life in general.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 11:37] Opening Segment
I talk briefly about self-empowerment, mental health, and personal fulfillment
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I welcome and introduced guest Tommy Wafford into the show
Tommy talks about his background and how his journey began
Shared the story of the magic moment that started it all for him
[11:38 – 17:55] It’s Never Too Late
Tommy started MealViewer at the age of 31
Tommy shares a story about a 90-year-old guy
I talked about why I started and call this podcast “The Free Time Podcast”
Tommy talks about the process of their first time going from 0 to 7-figures
[17:56 – 24:32] Fake It Till You Make It
Tommy talks about the number 1 factor that differentiates people who made it and people who didn’t
The two ways you learn in life
Mentors
Mistakes
Tommy talks about his mentors
A way to get mentorships is by volunteering or through internships
Check out links below to connect with Tommy and start your internship with him
[24:33 – 34:17] Turn Passion into Profits
Tommy talks about how to achieve excellence that you wouldn’t want to miss!
Proficiency – doing it right
Doing it with passion
Deploying empathy strategically
Tommy talks about some rules in MealViewer
Customers will never love a company until employees love it first
How to communicate better with all these barriers caused by the COVID pandemic
[34:18 – 40:09] Why and what is Leadfast? Why now?
The difference between a dream and a wish
Tommy talks about what they do in Leadfast
[40:10 – 1:05:44] The 3 Core Challenges Businesses and Entrepreneurs Face
Commitment
How do you drive commitment?
How can an individual or organization know if they themselves are committed?
Culture
Are my people passionate and happy?
How do you retain people?
Tommy shares a story about employees that he offered to help to pursue their passion
A leader’s responsibility is to help people
Courage
Knowing the right next step and how do you future proof your business
Your cash is only protected by your courage
Be ready to innovate and reinvent yourselves
[1:05:45 – 1:15:44] The FREE TIME FIVE Segment
Connect with Tommy and start your process. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! See links below
What is your one dream that hasn't yet come into fruition?
I want to teach code as a second language to a group of kids in Guatemala
If potential were a physical destination on the map, what would be more fun the entire trip to potential or arriving to potential?
I don’t feel like potential is a journey. I think everything for me comes out of that. “Everything is potential until it’s not”
Favorite car you’ve owned?
Mercedes G550
What’s one empowering quote you would like to leave the audience today?
If someone offers you a ride on a rocket ship “just get on”
Where will you be in the next 6 to 9 months?
Our goal is to personally impact thousands of businesses
Final words from me
Tweetable Quotes:
“I can’t start earlier I can’t back-up if you’re gonna learn it, do it now” – Tommy Wafford
“Everybody is trying to like mimic the outcome, nobody ever like sees the process behind there.” – Jay-Z
“The only thing you need, the number 1 differentiating pattern between people who made it and people who didn’t, is the people who made it kept going until they did” – Tommy Wafford
“We only learn 2 ways in life,...
