From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL’s in these archive episodes are still relevant.
Chris Guillebeau is an author, lifelong entrepreneur, and EOFire fan. He has visited every country in the world and hopes to become a thought leader in the online cat video space.
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Resources
MoneyTreeBook.com – Visit the website and register to get your free book!
SideHustleSchool.com – Earn Extra Money Without Quitting Your Job!
Chris’ Website – Check it out and learn more about Chris!
3 Value Bombs
1) Having a “good enough” job is risky because you tend to be satisfied with what you have.
2) Sometimes when you start something it leads you to the next thing; so if you never start, then you will never get there.
3) Self-reliance is important. Take opportunities in times of uncertainty.
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Show Notes
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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: How to Plant and Grow Your Money Tree with Chris Guillebeau
[1:10] – Chris shares something interesting about himself that most people do not know.
- He used to have no direction in his younger years, but got back on his feet and turned things around.
[2:41] – Why does self-reliance matter now more than ever?
- Self-reliance is more important nowadays because of the uncertainty of what you’re in for in the future.
- It is better to create more than one source of income.
- Take time to plant that money tree and to invest in yourself.
[6:36] – Chris talks about the Gig Economy.
- The Gig Economy does a great job in marketing itself as providing income; however, it does not provide that much – you don’t have full security.
- Most of the companies in the Gig Economy, such as Uber and Lyft, often control the company, and you are not investing in yourself.
[8:45] – Is it good enough to have a good job nowadays?
- Having a “good enough” job is risky because you tend to be satisfied with what you have.
- It is important to figure out what is important to you.
- “Good enough” is not sufficient these days, especially if there are a lot of opportunities around you.
[10:38] – Chris offers a print version of his Money Tree Book to every college student and fresh graduate!
- MoneyTreeBook.com – Visit the website and register to get your free book!
[12:49] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!
- Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now!
- HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!
15: 41 – What is the number 1 thing one should do to begin cultivating their financial independence right away?
- You can start by taking the $1,000 challenge, which is fully laid out inside the Money Tree Book.
- Try reselling for a start and make an income from it.
- Know your skills.
- Define your financial independence.
[19:25] – Did Chris have any idea he’s be doing what he’s now when he was a kid?
- He never had a grand aspiration of podcasting when he was a kid.
- He became an entrepreneur several years after he lived in West Africa.
- Sometimes when you start something, it leads you to the next thing; but if you never start, then you will never get there.
[21:30] – Chris talks about his favorite part of podcasting.
- He gets the motivation from its similarity to writing a book and getting feedback from the people, and hearing results from them.
[23:24] – Chris’ parting piece of guidance
- Self-reliance is important. Take the opportunities in times of uncertainty.
- SideHustleSchool.com – Earn Extra Money Without Quitting Your Job!
- MoneyTreeBook.com – Visit the website and register to get your book!
- Chris’ Website – Check out Chris’s website to learn more about him and what he has going on!
[25:50] – Thank you to our Sponsors!
- Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now!
- HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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