Interview Insights
Top Takeaways
- You want to work with people who see things as investments, not costs.
- Adapt the right mindset to attract the right people.
- There are few people who will ride the plane without a parachute. In business, these are the people you want to keep.
Show Notes
- Justin’s father was a war hero who made him appreciate people who get in a plane without a parachute. [01:14]
- While not everyone is a risk taker like Justin’s father, some are brave enough to do the same feat, metaphorically in business. Justin shares how he identifies this special breed of people. [03:05]
- Justin talks about investing thousands of dollars and gives an idea of how to know it’s worth it. [07:09]
- How Justin makes so many valuable business connections. [10:16]
- The different stages of filtering people. [13:13]
- How his career as a journalist for 20 years helped him be a more successful entrepreneur. [14:50]
- The importance of naming your years. Plus the year that became his book title. [17:26]
- My Quest for the Best lightning round begins. [21:53]
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Expert Bio
Justin Breen is the Founder/CEO of the global PR firm BrEpic and exclusive connectivity platform BrEpic Network. His newest book, Epic Life, features a foreword from Dr. Peter Diamandis. It has been the No. 1 overall book for sales on Amazon Kindle, and it recently made the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller lists.
Contact Info and Social Media for Justin Breen
- Travels from: Northbrook, IL
Resources Mentioned During the Interview
Below are key people, places, books, quotes, websites and other resources that we discussed, so you can explore further.
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankle
Authored by Justin Breen
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