Today we are getting into a series of unknown question prompts from our fellow host Dustin. He has a card-based game that we are going to be getting into and will use this framework to elicit some nuggets of wisdom. So without further ado, let’s get into the show!
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Show Notes for This Episode:
[1:30] Dustin talks about the School of Life brand that made today’s game.
[2:00] Going over the rules.
[3:10] Q1- What is especially endearing about Tom?
[4:00] Lisa explains what she loves about Tom. Making her laugh is #1.
[5:00] Dustin jumps in and explains what is endearing to him about Tom.
[6:15] Ian leans on Tom when attending group events.
[7:00] Tom rubbed some people the wrong way?
[8:00] Offer romance, not a one night stand.
[9:00] There is power in many tiny friendly actions.
[10:00] Networking is like planting seeds.
[11:00] Being kind and helpful does eventually pay off.
[12:00] Sunshine card: Thank someone for something they did for you.
[13:00] Tom thanks Lisa for collaborating on the Scene Creator with him.
[14:00] Kind, easy to work with, attention to detail, asking all the right questions.
[15:20] Lisa shares how the Scene Creator went from a tiny idea to a licensing deal.
[16:35] Q2- If you could reassure your younger self about something what would it be?
[17:40] Ian would talk to himself about not worrying so much.
[18:00] Really deep friendships will come, don’t go to college and just make a business.
[19:00] Time wasted as a teen could have been money making.
[20:10] Takeaway from Q2: have patience.
[21:00] Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s useless. There’s always a reason.
[22:00] Learn as much as you can.
[23:00] Tom shares a funny listener email and who everyone reminds them of.
[24:00] A podcast of good looking celebrities.
[25:00] The gang ogle over the listeners’ celebrity comparisons.
[26:00] Dustin sees Lisa as a Khaleesi.
[27:50] Q3- Who do you think you haven’t loved enough?
[28:30] Dustin shares his appreciation for Lisa, Tom and Ian.
[29:00] The time to do for others is always NOW.
[30:30] Tom shares a marketing tip on gift giving.
[31:00] Giving can take only 30 minutes but can pay off in spades.
[32:00] Small gestures speak volumes with clients.
[33:00] Lisa shares an example of Tom’s small gesture of giving.
[34:00] People will always remember you for the little things you did.
[35:00] Create a Joy Fund for your business to make people happy.
[36:00] Take note of the tiny things.
[37:00] The Pillars of Charisma.
[38:00] Charisma on Command.
[39:20] Imagine if we all made each other feel good.
[40:00] Just be a decent human being.
[41:00] That’s a wrap!
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Sorry for the follow up comment, but I had to… it both summarizes what type of person I am while trying to make Tom feel better… maybe. Honestly I found it so funny that he reacted that way to my T.J. Miller comparison. It’s almost like I immediately got concerned that the “client” didn’t like my design… so, as a good “designer” I thought he needed more context. Tom, you’re the T.J. Miller from Deadpool (minus the raunchiness)… the guy with all the answers, afraid of nothing (on the outside) and the razor sharp wit (try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ukTuExqoW4). Interesting, though, how you all gravitated immediately to “looks” rather than more about who these people are…hmm? I think some homework is in order :). There is more depth there… and FYI, Lisa, it is less about GOT and much more about “Me before You” and “Last Christmas”. Thanks for sharing… stopped me in my tracks while I was walking and I laughed out loud when I heard how disappointed Tom was. If you do dig a little deeper, apologies to Dustin in advance :)
Heehee, we love that you followed up with this Dave, and these really made us giggle- I think Tom is embracing the TJ comparison at heart- though we cannot yet persuade him to grow out his hair lol!
Thanks so much again for sharing your impressions with us Dave, we absolutely loved them and hope that you enjoyed being featured in this weeks episode :).