Embracing Ease and Joy: A New Approach to Entrepreneurship with Samuel Smith

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an entrepreneur at the tender age of 9? In this episode of the Communication Queens podcast, host Kimberly Spencer talks with Samuel Smith, a dynamic young entrepreneur who began his business journey at age 9. Samuel shares his evolution from iPhone repairs to real estate and digital marketing, highlighting the lessons learned from early challenges and the importance of personal growth. Despite initial setbacks, Samuel found success with Facebook ads for dentists and emphasized the value of introspection and mental health. The conversation also explores Samuel's mindset shift towards ease and joy in business, his management of multiple ventures while parenting and studying, and the transformative power of surrender and trust in the entrepreneurial process.

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Connect with Samuel Smith

WEBSITE: https://www.thefollowupagency.com/ 

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/creatingpatients/

LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-ai/

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What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• Samuel's entrepreneurial journey and mindset


• The impact of personal growth and introspection on business success


• The importance of relaxation, surrender, and trust in the entrepreneurial process


• Samuel's shift in mindset from hustle and constant work to embracing ease and joy


• Managing businesses while being a young father and finishing college


• The significance of quiet time and visualization in daily routine


• The challenge achievers face in surrendering and using work as a distraction from introspection


• The power of asking introspective questions and its impact on personal and professional life


• The influence of social media on mental health and the importance of electronic detox


• The pivotal moment when Samuel let go of his business and received inspiration for a new direction

Links & Additional Resources:

• Tony Robbins Platinum Partnership

• Money Master of the Game by Tony Robbins

• Dean Graziosi

• Tai Lopez

• Facebook Ads for Dentists

• AI-powered software for text and call management

• Learning with AI: Mentioned at 00:54:03

• Moleskine journals

• Electronic detox

• Glitter water

• Russell Brunson's books: "Expert Secrets" and "Dotcom Secrets": Mentioned at 00:21:58

• "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman

• "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill

• Joe Dispenza's work

• ChatGPT

• "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card

• Learning with AI: Mentioned at 00:54:03

• Follow Up Agency: Mentioned at 00:53:54

• TED Talk on "How I Almost Sold Wholesale the Empire State Building and Burned Out at 14"

Moments of Note:

The journey begins (00:00:00) Samuel reflects on setting rigid goals, his early exposure to personal development, and his interest in creating financial freedom.

Introduction to the podcast (00:00:46) Kimberly Spencer introduces the Communication Queens podcast and her coaching focus on sharing transformation stories for increased visibility and influence.

Diving into Samuel's story (00:01:11) The interviewer welcomes Samuel and initiates a discussion about his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his exposure to personal development at a young age.

Early entrepreneurial ventures (00:02:07) Samuel recounts his early business ventures, from repairing iPhones to discovering wholesaling and connecting with potential real estate deals.

Diving into digital marketing (00:05:39) Samuel discusses his transition to digital marketing, learning from mentors, and the challenges faced while working with dentists and running Facebook ads.

Innovative approach to reactivating leads (00:08:38) Samuel shares his innovative software solutions for managing and reactivating text conversations and automating the qualification and booking process.

Tenacity and personal growth (00:09:30) The interviewer highlights Samuel's tenacity and personal growth journey, prompting a discussion on the support and mindset instilled by his parents.

Reflecting on personal growth and successes (00:12:42) The interviewer delves into Samuel's personal growth and inquires about his greatest successes, including academic achievements and personal growth.

Embracing personal growth and overcoming challenges (00:13:43) Samuel emphasizes the importance of personal growth and its impact on business results, reflecting on the challenges and lessons learned from his early failures.

Youth, mental health, and personal brand (00:17:18) The interviewer explores the impact of Samuel's story on youth and mental health, discussing the detox from social media and the power of introspection.

Crafting an innovative mindset (00:20:11) The interviewer delves into Samuel's unique mindset and the potential for sharing his mental framework with a younger audience to inspire bigger dreams and innovation.

Creating Coaching Courses for Kids (00:21:58) Samuel discusses his interest in creating coaching courses for kids and young people, inspired by Russell Brunson's books.

Shifting from Force to Fun (00:22:35) Samuel reflects on transitioning from taking things too seriously to embracing ease, grace, and joy in achieving goals.

Hard Lessons and Unnecessary Deadlines (00:23:31) Samuel shares his realization about the unnecessary pressure of setting rigid deadlines and the impact of personal development on achieving financial goals.

Learning with AI and Follow-Up Agency (00:32:27) Samuel explains his ventures in learning with AI and managing the Follow-Up Agency, emphasizing the importance of quiet time and strategic thinking.

Mindset and Business Approach (00:36:55) The interviewer and Samuel discuss the mindset and approach to business, highlighting the importance of slowing down, visualizing goals, and surrendering to inspiration.

Letting Go and Surrendering (00:39:10) Samuel shares a pivotal moment when he let go of his business, leading to a transformative realization and a successful shift in business strategy.

The perspective shift (00:42:51) Challenging hustle culture, presenting a polarizing perspective, and the power of perspective shift in podcasting.

The intention of the slow down (00:45:13) Balancing the grind, the importance of aligned inspired action, and finding the necessary steps for productivity.

The entrepreneurial journey (00:47:06) Comparing traditional and entrepreneurial paths, the fun and challenges of entrepreneurship, and the balance between distractions and focus.

Spiritual dissension and business (00:49:17) Balancing spiritual beliefs with business, finding deeper beliefs beyond financial freedom, and unique marketing strategies.

Using AI for business growth (00:51:41) Leveraging AI for business automation, making follow-up and learning easy, and creating freedom for creativity and growth.

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