James Swanwick is a New York-based ESPN Anchor on SportsCenter, Author of Insider Journalism Secrets and Co-founder of the international agency, Crocmedia. He also teaches aspiring journalists and graduates how to get a job in the fast-paced journalism industry through his course “How To Become A Journalist”. He also teaches people how to get stuff done via the productivity membership group, “Get it Done in 30”, and men how to be better men via the “Alpha Male Club”.
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Resource 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!
Success Quote
- “A Good Plan Today Is Better Than a Perfect Plan Tomorrow.” – Unknown
Business Failure
- James’ business failed so hard and fast he had to escape to Buenos Aires for five months to “find himself.” Listen to this disaster!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- One break is all you need. Then leverage the CRAP out of it!
Current Business
- James has too many exciting things going on to list them all here, and he is still finding the time to go on a 10-day Joshua Tree retreat. WOW. JamesSwanwick.com is his focus though…so check it out!
Small Business Resource
- Fancy Hands: A team of assistants ready to work for you now. For a low monthly membership fee, you’ll finally get the help you need. (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2013. This resource is no longer available.)
- Asana: A free shared task list for your team. The place to plan, organize, and stay in sync. Do great things with Asana.
- OhLife: We send you friendly emails asking “How’d your day go?” You reply and write as much as you want – that’s it!
Best Business Book
- Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazz
- Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill
Interview Links
Sponsors
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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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