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What Not To Do

What Not To Do

By Kyle M. Schmitz

Good men learn from their own mistakes, but great men learn from the mistakes of others. What Not To Do gives Entrepreneurs a platform to share their FAILURES to help equip you for success. Not sure what to do? Start with What Not To Do – because hindsight is 20/20.
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Kindling the Fire of Brilliance | Alain Hunkins, pt 1 (Best-Selling Author & Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group)

What Not To DoJun 15, 2020

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FINAL 10X | #1 Craig Dickman (Managing Director at TitletownTech, Founder of Breakthrough)
Aug 14, 202001:56:17
FINAL 10X | #2 Bill Svoboda (Co-Founder at CloseSimple)

FINAL 10X | #2 Bill Svoboda (Co-Founder at CloseSimple)

If you ignore the little things, you ignore the big things. 

Coming at #2 in the FINAL 10X of What Not To Do is Bill Svoboda.

Bill and I first met waaaayyyyy back in the day at college, where he started his first business out of his dorm room. 

And after a successful exit, he's on to his next venture: CloseSimple.

From T-shirts to the Title industry, it's been so cool to watch Bill's story unfold.

And I'm SO excited to share it with you to today!

Listen now!

Connect with Bill:

www.billsvoboda.com


Aug 14, 202001:17:27
FINAL 10X | #3 Sonny Hennessy (Owner of The Exchange, Co-Founder of The Nest, Author, & Pastor)

FINAL 10X | #3 Sonny Hennessy (Owner of The Exchange, Co-Founder of The Nest, Author, & Pastor)

Life didn't happen to you.

It happens for you.

This is the FINAL 10X of What Not To Do!

And bringing us in at #3 is Sonny Hennessy.

Sonny is a serial entrepreneur, author, and pastor. 

And in the pursuit of a well lived life, she holds a key:

Death wasn't meant to make you afraid.

Death is meant to make you less fearful.

Connect with Sonny:

sonny@theexchangebrand.com


Aug 13, 202001:37:57
FINAL 10X | #4 Bradley Binversie (Founder of Exclusivia)

FINAL 10X | #4 Bradley Binversie (Founder of Exclusivia)

Trust is the bridge between the known and the unknown.

And crossing that bridge has NOTHING to do with luck. 

Bradley Binversie brings us in at #4 in the FINAL 10X of What Not To Do.

As the Founder of Exclusivia, Bradley helps successful people cut through the noise and make their lives better.

In our conversation, we count the cost of playing the long-game and cover the major threats that will keep you from getting there.

Connect with Bradley:

www.exclusivia.com


Aug 12, 202002:06:29
FINAL 10X | #5 Aaron Armstrong (Owner at Armstrong Ventures, Public Speaker, Podcast Host)

FINAL 10X | #5 Aaron Armstrong (Owner at Armstrong Ventures, Public Speaker, Podcast Host)

Don't waste your privilege. 

Aaron Armstrong is a serial entrepreneur, executive coach, public speaker, & podcast host. 

In #5 of the FINAL 10X of What Not To Do, we roll up our sleeves and take on a few social taboos:

Religion and politics. 

Connect with Aaron:

www.armstrongventuresllc.com


Aug 11, 202002:30:40
FINAL 10X | #6 Craig J. Stadler (Founder of Petey Vid)

FINAL 10X | #6 Craig J. Stadler (Founder of Petey Vid)

From death metal to death bed...

No regrets.

The is the FINAL 10X of What Not To Do!

And bringing us in at #6 is Craig J. Stadler.

Craig is the Founder of Petey Vid – a privacy-based video search engine.

But make no mistake: his message to the world is going public...

R. E. L. A. X.


Connect with Craig:

info@peteyvid.com


Aug 08, 202002:05:60
FINAL 10X | #7 Alex VandeHei (Founder of HeiPro Digital & Co-Founder of The Nest)

FINAL 10X | #7 Alex VandeHei (Founder of HeiPro Digital & Co-Founder of The Nest)

Don't take risks.

Manage them.

Brilliant words from Alex VandeHei, Founder of HeiPro Digital & Co-Founder of The Nest.

And you know one of the biggest risks you can take?

Giving up your dreams for the illusive comfort of a paycheck.

In #7 of the FINAL 10X of What Not To Do, Alex takes us on a journey of risk and reward...

A journey that will not leave us empty handed.


Connect with Alex:

www.heiprodigital.com


Aug 06, 202001:55:46
FINAL 10X | #8 Kevin McKamey (Consultant, Coach, & Trainer)

FINAL 10X | #8 Kevin McKamey (Consultant, Coach, & Trainer)

How do you counter the mass of narratives competing to convince you of who you should be?

That's simple.

Just be you.

Kevin McKamey is a Consultant, Coach, & Trainer who is in the business of helping others realize they can.

In #8 of the FINAL 10X of What Not To Do, Kevin takes the ruins of one of his biggest failures to help us resurrect some key pillars of success.

Connect with Kevin:

mdkthealthresources.com


Aug 05, 202001:57:54
FINAL 10X | #9 Joel Hawbaker (Professional Speaker & Blended Family Expert)
Aug 05, 202001:48:22
FINAL 10X | #10 Tonya Dittman (Intrapreneur & Director of Engagement at Performa Inc)
Aug 04, 202001:52:48
F*** It | Miha Matlievski, pt 4 (Founder of Fail.coach & CEO of Firehouse)
Jul 31, 202015:15
Human 2 Human | Miha Matlievski, pt 3 (Founder of Fail.coach & CEO of Firehouse)
Jul 30, 202021:17
Get Off the Couch | Miha Matlievski, pt 2 (Founder of Fail.coach & CEO of Firehouse)
Jul 28, 202032:12
No Cure for Death or Failure | Miha Matlievski, pt 1 (Founder of Fail.coach & CEO of Firehouse)
Jul 27, 202048:24
Is Your Story Worth Reading? | Jerry Abiog, pt 4 (Co-Founder & CMO of Standard Insights)
Jul 23, 202013:17
Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should | Jerry Abiog, pt 3 (Co-Founder & CMO of Standard Insights)
Jul 23, 202013:58
Be Driven or Someone Else Will Drive | Jerry Abiog, pt 2 (Co-Founder & CMO of Standard Insights)
Jul 21, 202025:44
Once the Dust Settles | Jerry Abiog, pt 1 (Co-Founder & CMO of Standard Insights)

Once the Dust Settles | Jerry Abiog, pt 1 (Co-Founder & CMO of Standard Insights)

Don't think a computer can think like a human? Think again. Jerry Abiog is Co-Founder & CMO of Standard Insights, which unleashes AI to drive repeat buyers for businesses. In Part 1, we get to hear Jerry's story, what an average day looks like, and why he is giving his life to this work. Connect with Jerry: linkedin.com/in/jerryabiog (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryabiog) jerry@standardinsights.io (mailto:jerry@standardinsights.io) Join the community: www.whatnottodo.io (https://my.captivate.fm/www.whatnottodo.io)
Jul 21, 202033:44
Read. Learn. Do. | Caleb Dykema, pt 4 (Founder of 1Swipe, Host of Just The Bulb Podcast)
Jul 16, 202019:46
Take Action, Take Care | Caleb Dykema, pt 3 (Founder of 1Swipe & Host of Just The Bulb)
Jul 16, 202021:58
More Precious than Time | Caleb Dykema, pt 2 (Founder, 1Swipe & Host, Just The Bulb Podcast)
Jul 15, 202040:54
You Can Grow Anything | Caleb Dykema, pt 1 (Founder of 1Swipe, Host of Just the Bulb Podcast)
Jul 14, 202038:55
The Power of Living on Purpose | Tony Ehrbar, pt 4 (Owner/CEO, American Tent)
Jul 09, 202009:14
Run Into the Storm | Tony Ehrbar, pt 3 (Owner/CEO, American Tent)
Jul 09, 202010:26
Is the Pain Worse than the Effort to Change? | Tony Ehrbar, pt 2 (Owner/CEO, American Tent)
Jul 07, 202034:55
First, Lead Yourself | Tony Ehrbar, pt 1 (Owner/CEO American Tent)
Jul 06, 202056:45
We're All In This Together | Eric Sponholtz, pt 4 (Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Brown County)
Jul 03, 202011:46
It Is What It Is | Eric Sponholtz, pt 3 (Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Brown County)
Jul 01, 202019:06
1% Better Every Day | Eric Sponholtz, pt 2 (Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Brown County)
Jun 30, 202040:58
Every Decision You Make | Eric Sponholtz, pt 1 (Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Brown County)
Jun 29, 202029:10
The Book that Could Change Your Life | Toni Miller, pt 4 (Investment Advisor, Global View Capital Advisors)
Jun 25, 202014:11
Act, Don't React | Toni Miller, pt 3 (Investment Advisor, Global View Capital Advisors)

Act, Don't React | Toni Miller, pt 3 (Investment Advisor, Global View Capital Advisors)

In part 3 with Toni Miller, we get into:


who has made the biggest impact in her life


the worst advice she hears floating around


and her message to the world


Connect with Toni:


linkedin.com/in/tonimillerwealthmindset (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonimillerwealthmindset)


tmiller@gvcaponline.com (mailto:tmiller@gvcaponline.com)


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Jun 24, 202021:09
Don't Forget You're Not Alone | Toni Miller, pt 2 (Investment Advisor, Global View Capital Advisors)
Jun 23, 202032:47
Don't Hire a Babysitter | Toni Miller, pt 1 (Investment Advisor, Global View Capital Advisors)
Jun 22, 202035:07
You Can Never Have Too Many Books | Alain Hunkins, pt 4 (Best-Selling Author & Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group)

You Can Never Have Too Many Books | Alain Hunkins, pt 4 (Best-Selling Author & Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group)

You have too many books... Said no one ever. Check out these books that have changed Alain Hunkins life: Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl The 7-Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes & Barry Posner Connect with Alain: www.crackingtheleadershipcode.com (https://my.captivate.fm/www.crackingtheleadershipcode.com) Alain also has put together some top-notch virtual leadership trainings. Check them out here: https://www.alainhunkins.com/virtual-training-offer (https://www.alainhunkins.com/virtual-training-offer)    Join the community: www.whatnottodo.io (https://my.captivate.fm/www.whatnottodo.io)
Jun 18, 202005:37
Quit Your Job and Go For It | Alain Hunkins, pt 3 (Best-Selling Author & Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group)
Jun 17, 202011:58
Deep Wounds, Great Gifts | Alain Hunkins, pt 2 (Best-Selling Author & Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group)

Deep Wounds, Great Gifts | Alain Hunkins, pt 2 (Best-Selling Author & Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group)

Out of our deepest wounds come our greatest gifts. Listen to Best-Selling Author & Leadership Expert, Alain Hunkins, revisit one of his deepest scars to give us some great gifts: Don't let your work speak for itself. Don't be entitled. Don't stop proving yourself. Don't put people second. Connect with Alain: www.crackingtheleadershipcode.com (https://my.captivate.fm/www.crackingtheleadershipcode.com) Check out these virtual trainings with Alain: https://www.alainhunkins.com/virtual-training-offer (https://www.alainhunkins.com/virtual-training-offer)    Join the community: www.whatnottodo.io (https://my.captivate.fm/www.whatnottodo.io)
Jun 16, 202052:10
Kindling the Fire of Brilliance | Alain Hunkins, pt 1 (Best-Selling Author & Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group)
Jun 15, 202027:52
What Would It Look Like If... | Jackson St. Amant, pt 4 (Founder & CEO, Money Mastermind)
Jun 11, 202011:28
So Easy a Caveman Could Do It | Jackson St. Amant, pt 3 (Founder & CEO, Money Mastermind)
Jun 10, 202016:11
Don't Live Your Life For Someone Else | Jackson St. Amant (Founder & CEO, Money Mastermind)
Jun 09, 202038:31
From Success to Significance | Jackson St. Amant (Founder & CEO, Money Mastermind)

From Success to Significance | Jackson St. Amant (Founder & CEO, Money Mastermind)

Is your life the sum of your choices? Or someone choosing for you? Founder & CEO of Money Mastermind, Jackson St. Amant takes us on his journey from success to significance. Connect with Jackson: linkedin.com/in/jacksonstamant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonstamant) Join the community: www.whatnottodo.io (www.whatnottodo.io)
Jun 08, 202021:20
What are You Doing with Your Life? | Dai Manuel, pt 4 (Lifestyle Mentor, Wellness Coach, Digital Story Teller and Keynote Speaker)

What are You Doing with Your Life? | Dai Manuel, pt 4 (Lifestyle Mentor, Wellness Coach, Digital Story Teller and Keynote Speaker)

Dai Manuel is on a mission to impact 1,000,000 role models.


What are you doing with your life?


Connect with Dai:


www.daimanuel.com (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/www.daimanuel.com)


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Email Kyle (mailto:Kyle@whatnottodo.io)
Jun 04, 202013:27
Don't Ignore the Weeds | Dai Manuel, pt 3 (Lifestyle Mentor, Wellness Coach, Digital Story Teller and Keynote Speaker)
Jun 03, 202025:14
Don't Lead By Accident | Dai Manuel, pt 2 (Lifestyle Mentor, Wellness Coach, Digital Story Teller and Keynote Speaker)
Jun 02, 202041:05
What Do You Want To Be Known For? | Dai Manuel, pt 1 (Lifestyle Mentor, Wellness Coach, Digital Story Teller and Keynote Speaker)
Jun 01, 202049:05
Is Your Story Worth Reading? | Jonathan Dunn, pt 4 (Senior Coach, Trainer, & Speak with Floyd Consulting)

Is Your Story Worth Reading? | Jonathan Dunn, pt 4 (Senior Coach, Trainer, & Speak with Floyd Consulting)

Who has had the greatest impact in your life? And 10 years from now, will someone else pick you? We wrap up Jonathan Dunn's story in Part 4 with a powerful challenge: Live your life now in such a way that someone 10 years from now will say it was YOU who had the greatest impact in their life. These books changed Jonathan's life. He believes they'll change yours: Man's Search for Meaning https://www.amazon.com/s?k=man%27s+search+for+meaning&crid=3Q2BBEB6CBZR4&sprefix=man%27s+sear%2Caps%2C170&ref=nb_sb_ss_organic-diversity_1_10 The Shift https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+shift+dyer&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 The Noticer https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+noticer+by+andy+andrews&crid=2W66I3N4C579N&sprefix=the+notice%2Caps%2C175&ref=nb_sb_ss_organic-diversity_4_11 The Untethered Soul https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+untethered+soul&crid=1789NNYNMRS8M&sprefix=the+untethered%2Caps%2C179&ref=nb_sb_ss_organic-diversity_1_10 Connect with Jonathan: jdunn@floydconsulting.com (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/jdunn@floydconsulting.com) LinkedIn (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/linkedin.com/in/jonathan-dunn-floyd) Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/Kyle_LI) Follow What Not To Do on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/WhatNotToDo_LinkedIn) Check out our website! (https://bit.ly/wntd_website) Email Kyle (mailto:Kyle@whatnottodo.io)
May 28, 202012:52
To Be or Not To Be | Jonathan Dunn, pt 3 (Senior Coach, Trainer, & Speak with Floyd Consulting)

To Be or Not To Be | Jonathan Dunn, pt 3 (Senior Coach, Trainer, & Speak with Floyd Consulting)

Who do you take advice from?


Are they who you want to be?


And are they helping you become the best version of yourself?


Or just a cookie-cutter version of who they are?


In Part 3 of What Not To Do with Jonathan Dunn, we dive into:


who has had the greatest impact in his life


the worst advice he has ever heard


and his signature message to the world


Connect with Jonathan:


jdunn@floydconsulting.com (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/jdunn@floydconsulting.com)


LinkedIn (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/linkedin.com/in/jonathan-dunn-floyd)


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May 27, 202021:00
Lean Into the Storm | Jonathan Dunn, pt 2 (Senior Coach, Trainer, & Speak with Floyd Consulting)

Lean Into the Storm | Jonathan Dunn, pt 2 (Senior Coach, Trainer, & Speak with Floyd Consulting)

It's Part 2 Tuesday on What Not To Do with Jonathan Dunn.


Here's what Jonathan tells us NOT to do:


🚫 Don't max out your bandwidth.


🚫 Don't give everyone the gift of your time.


🚫 Don't value all relationships the same.


🚫 Don't forget about boundaries, and don't let others set them.


🚫 Don't fear the unknown.


🚫 Don't wait to ask for help.


Connect with Jonathan:


jdunn@floydconsulting.com (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/jdunn@floydconsulting.com)


LinkedIn (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/linkedin.com/in/jonathan-dunn-floyd)


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May 26, 202038:37
Becoming the Best Version of Yourself | Jonathan Dunn, pt 1 (Senior Coach, Trainer, & Speak with Floyd Consulting)
May 25, 202045:37