The Create Your Life Series is for Self-starters looking to live life on their own terms. Join award winning entrepreneur, author and speaker Kevin Y. Brown as he shares the Strategies Behind the Successes of today’s Trailblazers by uncovering experiences, daily habits and defining moments of high achievers from around the world. Learn more at cylseries.com
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Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Episode summary:
Ben talks about his journey and the pivots along the way to success as an entrepreneur. He offers insights on what it was really like to be on Shark Tank, the lessons he has learned as an entrepreneur and where he hopes to go next.
About our Guest:
Ben Young is the CEO of Sworkit by Nexercise Inc., an exercise app that makes it easy to incorporate physical activity into your everyday life, even for 5 minutes, no matter where you are. He also mentors entrepreneurs and people looking to start new businesses.
Insights from this episode:
- Strategies for powerful networking
- How to stay resilient as an entrepreneur
- How to find a strong business partner
- Strategies for developing a fitness plan
- How to find the gems within negative feedback
Quotes from the show:
- “You have to fall in love with the problem, not the solution.” - Ben Young, Episode #158
- On networking: “You gotta be genuinely interested in people. - Ben Young, Episode #158
- On finding the right business partner: “You have to be crystal clear and aligned on what the vision is.” - Ben Young, Episode #158
- On how to not burn out: “Too many founders try to do too much themselves. You have to take vacations sometimes. Your body is not meant to go continually. You have to recharge.” - Ben Young, Episode #158
Resources mentioned:
Favorite book:
- The One Thing by Gary Keller
Favorite quote:
- Ben’s motto is: “Simply work it.”
3 keys to Create Your Best Life:
- Have fun
- Focus on the fact that it’s a journey
- Write down your goals
Stay Connected:
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Ben Young:
www.instagram.com/sworkitfitness
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