Today I had the pleasure of speaking with mentor, sales coach, and business minister Michael David Chapman.
Let’s listen in together and learn from Michael how he took the red pill and took the leap to follow his calling and start making better decisions.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 05:19] Opening Segment
Let’s get to know Michael David Chapman
Find Michael on LinkedIn
Michael gives us some background to get to know his story
[05:20 - 09:49] Leaving the Corporate World
Michael talks about how he made the pivot from work-life to entrepreneurship
Following the call to be different
[09:50 - 16:14] Get Rid of the Personal Brand
Michael talks about not needing a personal brand
Michael gives advice about knowing when you have a personal brand
[16:15 -25:44] If Only I Could Get 100,000 Views
How and why Michael built such a big follower base on LinkedIn
Building reach through views
A need to put out content and sharing thoughts on leadership
If only I could get more views
They want you on the platform
Creating pods Loving to share leadership ideas and asking questions
[25:45 - 42:58] Making the Leap
Michael shares his process and what he doesStarted through coaching - making better life agreements
Making the leap and doing something terrifying
Getting through the worst fear in the process
Shame of stepping back
“I’m going to be fine”
Getting through the rock bottom Stop being the victim
[42:59 - 37:47] Closing Segment
What are you most grateful for?Taking the red pill
What dream are you focused on catching next?Learning to dream
What gift are you giving the world?The story
What to take away from this conversation?The sooner a person can understand what's on the inside the sooner you can make better decisions
Final words from Michael and I
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you’re a job seeker, a personal brand is the last thing you need. Who you hitch your wagon with has financial consequences like never before.” - Michael Chapman
“I wasn’t gonna give up on the emotional piece. I was not the father I could’ve been because of the toxic work environment I was in. That’s the personal brand that came out that I think kept people from offering me opportunities.” - Michael Chapman
“I was running from this idea of not being poor and as I ran from poor, you know what I did? I became more poor.” - Michael Chapman
You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Take a look at S&A LinkedIn Growth Agency to learn more about what Michael does and how you can engage.
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