062: Randy Kirk | What it Takes to Drive Small Businesses Forward

Today we’ve got the Founder of So Cal Masterminds, Randy Kirk. He is passionate about helping business owners and executives succeed in business. As a serial entrepreneur and business book author, Randy is truly aware of the opportunities and challenges associated with running your own show. In this episode, we get into what it takes to drive small businesses forward. Randy talks about the action you’re able to take because of the Mastermind room you’re in, and 2 actionable items you should take right now. Check it out! [00:01 – 02:32] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Randy Kirk I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode Connect with Randy. See links below [02:33 – 09:23] Randy’s learning journey and Masterminds Randy talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today Smartphones and internet are indispensable nowadays The role of the internet and smartphones in building your network Randy talks about his mentors and partners What would be your superpower? Recognizing raw talent and helping it to bloom How masterminds helped Randy in resetting and getting himself unstuck [09:24 – 15:40] Self-Education and Randy’s reality Randy shares his thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education What people can expect when they enter Dave’s reality Someone who’ll encourage them and give creative ideas for direction  Success stories from people who joined his mastermind The story of my Co-author Shaila Chamberlain [15:41 – 23:51] Creating Success The key attribute when it comes to being successful Willingness to do the hard things Exciting things that Randy has in store for the next 12 months Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Dave If you’re a local business, aim to be in a high rank in https://www.google.com/business/ (Google My Business) Nothing happens until something is sold Final Thoughts Tweetable Quotes: “Currently, if I’m gonna be left alone on a desert island someplace and I only get to keep one thing, it’s gonna be my iPh