Phil M. Jones - "3,500+ Paid Speaking Gigs & How You Can Do It Too!" Ep. 87

This has been over a year in the making and if you're even thinking of speaking as part (or all) of your career, you NEED this 30 minute conversation. Full stop. Phil M Jones is a renowned hall of fame speaker with over 3,500 paid speaking gigs under his belt, bestselling author and respected consultant in sales and persuasion.  He teaches people exactly what to say...literally. We unpack his unconventional journey to where he is today and I promise you'll glean all kinds of insights that you'll be able to use in your own career and life. Enjoy!

Takeaways

• Success is a feeling, not an achievement. It is the progressive realization of predetermined, worthwhile, and achievable goals.
• Continuous improvement is key to success. Always be taking action towards your future self.
• Being true to your beliefs and committed to your goals is essential for success. Don't be swayed by others' opinions or seek validation from everyone.
• Creating an interconnected ecosystem of products and services can lead to sustained success.
• Concise communication is powerful. The ability to articulate information with brevity is a sign of strength, knowledge, and understanding.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

01:22
Phil's Journey from Retail to Speaking and Training

21:45
Creating an Interconnected Ecosystem of Products and Services

28:58
Defining Success and Future Plans

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Music:
Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)
By Your Side by Caslow, Bertie Scott & Patfromlastyear (used with written permission)