Kayvon Kay, founder of The Sales Connection, shares his journey from bankruptcy to building a successful sales training company. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and making tough decisions to achieve success. Kayvon highlights the need to focus on the hard work and tasks that actually move the needle, rather than avoiding them. He also discusses the significance of having a burning desire and clear vision to overcome challenges and stay motivated. The conversation explores the importance of taking action and putting in effort to achieve success. It emphasizes the need to be proactive and dedicated in order to achieve desired outcomes. The concept of setting goals and creating a plan to achieve them is discussed, highlighting the importance of measuring progress and making adjustments along the way. The conversation also touches on the idea of identifying one's true desires and goals, rather than chasing after what others have or what society deems as successful. It emphasizes the need to be authentic and true to oneself in order to find fulfillment and happiness. The conversation also delves into the topic of effective communication and the importance of asking questions and being genuinely interested in others in order to build meaningful connections. The conversation explores the themes of overcoming fear of judgment, the importance of listening and asking questions, the impact of communication and energy, and the need to overcome biases and pre-programming. Kayvon emphasizes the importance of not caring about what others think and focusing on personal growth. He also discusses the power of silence in sales and the need to have difficult conversations in person or over the phone. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the role of expectations and the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion.

Guest:

Kayvon Kay

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Credits:
Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar
Produced by Ryan Roghaar
Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM

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Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info
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Ryan Roghaar
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In this conversation, Troy Hipolito, the Not-So-Boring LinkedIn Guy, shares his journey from the military to becoming a LinkedIn expert. He discusses how he transitioned from running an IT company to focusing on LinkedIn and building relationships. Troy emphasizes the importance of personalization, listening, and providing value in building relationships on LinkedIn. He also talks about the need to be selective with clients and to have a high certainty of success before taking on a client. The conversation highlights the significance of trust, authenticity, and solving problems for clients. In this conversation, Troy Hipolito and Mike discuss the importance of building relationships in sales and marketing. They emphasize the need for personalized communication and the value of providing genuine value to potential clients. They also discuss the potential impact of AI on human relationships and the importance of standing out in a crowded market. Troy introduces his LinkedIn tool, Scoop, which helps users create personalized videos and streamline their communication on the platform.

Guest:

Troy Hipolito

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Credits:
Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar
Produced by Ryan Roghaar
Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM

The Carton:
https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs
Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28

The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:
bit.ly/eggstunes

The Plugs:
The Show
eggscast.com
@eggshow on twitter and instagram

On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pC
On Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher
Also available on Google Play Music!

Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info
djontic.com
@djontic on twitter

Ryan Roghaar
http://rogha.ar

In this conversation, Ryan and Mike discuss various topics, including pool, college recruiting, and career paths. They talk about a famous pool player, Efren Reyes, and their own experiences playing pool. They also discuss the challenges and chaos of college recruiting season for Ryan's son who is trying to get a football scholarship. They touch on the importance of balancing academics and athletics in college choices. The conversation concludes with a discussion about career paths and the potential career in criminal forensics for Ryan's son. The conversation covers various topics, including college options for Ryan's son, Ryan's new print release, and the importance of taking trips with family before it's too late. They also discuss the process of updating passports and the vulnerability of aging parents. The conversation ends with a reminder to follow them on social media and a thank you to the listeners.

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Credits:
Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar
Produced by Ryan Roghaar
Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM

The Carton:
https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs
Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28

The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:
bit.ly/eggstunes

The Plugs:
The Show
eggscast.com
@eggshow on twitter and instagram

On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pC
On Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher
Also available on Google Play Music!

Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info
djontic.com
@djontic on twitter

Ryan Roghaar
http://rogha.ar