Corey Poirier is an award winning Keynote speaker and International Best-Selling Author who has appeared on television specials on Eastlink and Tellie TV. He has presented TEDx and MoMonday’s Talks and has interviewed more than 3400 Super-Achievers, is a seasoned Stand-up Comedian, and a Rock Recording of the Year Nominee.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
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• TheSpeakingProgram.com– Corey’s new program

3 Key Points:

1. Don’t let small successes hold you back from big successes.
2. Look at the time X is taking, then look at the revenue X is generating—if they don’t align, something needs to change.
3. How is what you’re doing on a day-to-day basis bringing you closer to your goals?

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Time Stamped Show Notes

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• [01:40] – Corey was raised by a single mother, which greatly changed his life
• [02:18] – Corey used to sell copiers door-to-door
• [03:56] – How Corey generates revenue: speaking and a podcast
• [05:08] – Worst Entrepreneurial Moment: Running a business that was holding Corey back
• [06:17] – The realization of being held back
• [09:39] – Just because something is successful doesn’t mean it’s the right road to take
• [10:15] — Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment: Realizing how much of a difference you can make as a speaker in other people’s lives
• [11:07] – Don’t overlook the power of the invisible ripple.
• [12:42] – Just because it doesn’t look sexy to other people, doesn’t mean it’s not a worthy pursuit
• [13:14] –Biggest weakness?–Details
• [13:35] –Biggest strength?–Passion
• [14:25] – What has Corey most fired up today? –Finally launching a speaking program where he can TEACH people
• [15:39] – TheSpeakingProgram.com
• [17:24] – The Lightning Round
  • What was holding you back from becoming an entrepreneur? – Nothing
  • What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – Work smarter, not harder
  • What’s a personal habit that contributes to your success? – Incorporate an hour of power into your life
  • Share an internet resource, like Evernote, with Fire Nation – Stitcher
  • If you could recommend one book to our listeners, what would it be and why? – Think and Grow Rich
• [21:47] –Make sure you’re living with passion

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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