#67: The Real Life Wizard of Oz: Steve Sims; The Ultimate “I Got A Guy”
Podcast: Next Level ProsPublished On: Mon Jan 15 2024
Description: Steve Sims, author of 'Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen,' shares his journey from being a broke bricklayer to working with the most powerful and influential people in the world. Sims emphasizes the importance of thinking big and ‘going for stupid,’ surrounding yourself with the right people and finding opportunities in challenging times. He also highlights the significance of balancing success and family while providing the best practices for making big things happen. In this conversation, Steve Sims shares valuable insights on building meaningful relationships, highlighting the importance of considering what you bring to the table when approaching someone, remembering the need to address the other person's needs and problems. Discussing the power of research and intuition in building connections, Sims shares personal anecdotes and strategies for engaging in conversation and treating people as equals. He encourages listeners to invest in relationships and pay attention to details, as meaningful connections cannot be replaced by transactional interactions. Highlights:“Google doesn't lie to us. There's nothing wrong on Google.”“If they don't pay, they don't pay attention. Okay. And if I give it to you for free, you value it as that.”“When you play with things, you don't lose energy, but when you're fighting things, you do.” Timestamps:03:00 Going for Stupid10:00 The Power of Networking16:00 Making Things Happen23:00 The Right Circle29:00 Opportunities in Challenges38:00 Balancing Success and Family45:01 Approaching relationships48:24 'How can I help you?'53:08 Taking Initiative in Relationships57:24 Value Relationships
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