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Rich Instinct Podcast

Summary: How to start and grow your own business, on YOUR terms. Each week, entrepreneurs will share their stories on how they built a business using THEIR OWN unique approach, so you can be inspired to do YOUR OWN THING. You'll hear advice on things like: how to identify your best idea, when to launch your marketing campaign, building powerful connections, and how to make more sales. Hosted by Alex Cespedes, a consultant on web strategy to small businesses in New York City.

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 If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:16

The key to winning a car race is the same way you build a successful business, and it's the same way you make great art. I made a huge mistake recently, in this episode I compare that with examples from the entertainment industry. (Elizabeth Gilbert, Dua Lipa, Ross Golan, Lauryn Hill, and more) There's a lot to learn, and I want to bring you along for the ride!

 Better Writing Starts With The Title | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:04

Here's a quick level-up for any type of writing you do: start with the TITLE before you do ANY of the actual writing.  But for this to work, you have to understand WHY this hack is effective.  In this episode we look at tons of examples across all writing industries: books, blogging, songwriting, script-writing, etc. And we give you a couple tips and tools to optimize your headline-writing game. Music written and produced by Ben Murray-Smith and Julian Avila

 Good News Comes in Twos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:21

Good news all around...  Oh, and I just launched a new podcast, check it out at http://RenditionPod.com  New stuff coming for Project Book in 3... 2...

 One Christopher Nolan Movie Scene Taught Me All I Know About Great Writing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:55

Christopher Nolan is one of today's MASTER filmmakers. He's gotten to this level because all his movies have substance, but also, are SUPER-entertaining. One of his movies stands above all though, and one scene in that movie taught me EVERYTHING about what great writing should be.

 Theory of 2+2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:03

Maybe you've heard this one before, but I hadn't. It's a concept that many multi-BILLION-dollar companies have used to build a fanbase. We would do well to pay attention... 

 Testing is Where Value Lives | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:10

How can the small guy win in today's world? Listen to a few entrepreneurs break it down for us.

 Bitter Truth About How We Learn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:02

Movies are a BAD example to follow. When it comes to learning, there is a bitter truth that most creators typically ignore. In this episode we dig up research from Robert Greene and some wise Venetians who know very well what it takes to Master any discipline. Can you handle the truth?

 Two Reasons Why Your Work Hasn't Gotten Noticed | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:02

You feel there are many reasons why you're struggling to break through with your work. I tell you that there are really only two. Everything falls under one of these categories. Let's talk it out!

 Best Time To Build Your Audience | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:52

Be thankful that you don't live in 1899. Or in 1932 when Henry Ford was battling the Auto industry. Matter of fact, be thankful that you are a creator in no other time but TODAY. In this episode we bring in stories from Business, Music, and Health that help us figure out the ins and outs of building your consumer base.

 Which Kind of Problem-Solver Are You? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:04

I've been thinking about this a lot. I noticed there are TWO main types of problem-solvers out there, and they're VERY different. I had a gut-check moment and I realized we're thinking about this all wrong. So in this episode I challenge you to ask yourself: Am I a Process-First Problem Solver, or a People-First one?

 Lil Wayne & Stephen King on Work Ethic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:36

Stephen King knows a thing or two about writing. And about discipline. And about pretty much anything that has to do with being successful with your art. Well guess what, Lil Wayne knows a thing or two as well.  These are the reasons why he can serve as a role model for any artist, creator, or entrepreneur.   Music by Ben Murray-Smith  

 Every Creative Project has THIS in Common | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:53

Expectations are a mother! I'm talking here about expectations before we start a project, but really, it applies to any aspect of life. How we manage our own expectations can be the difference between a long successful career, or quitting three days into a project. In this episode I talk about a chapter from Austin Kleon's book where he describes the "shape" of any creative endeavor. I wish I would've known about this YEARS ago...

 The Lives Of Men: A Modern Startup | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:25

Jason Rosario and Claudio Cabrera have accomplished a lot in their young lives, but this endeavor they've just leapt into is not about accomplishment, it's about honoring their worldview. In this episode I speak to Jason, founder of The Lives of Men--and Claudio, its lead content specialist--who through their stories show us that it's possible to DO GOOD, and LOOK GOOD in the process.  Music Written and Produced by Ben Murray-Smith

 Stress is a Feature, Not a Bug | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:51

How well do you avoid stress? Most people would say "not very well at all." Well, this turns out to be a blessing in disguise, IF we start thinking properly about this stress in our lives. In this episode we look into the myths and perceptions of the modern stressful life, and through the lenses of Kelly McGonigal and Ellen DeGeneres, we get some great mind-tools for hacking a stronger self.

 Skill Over Success - according to Great Filmmakers and Songwriters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:48

When you create, what is your goal? Is it recognition, money, excitement, or respect? Well, according to masters like Picasso, Aaron Sorkin, and Max Martin, all the previous goals are WRONG. As a creator, our first aim should be to attain SKILL. It all derives from this. In this episode we analyze the words and works of these artists to decipher what a pure work philosophy really is.

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