5 Questions with Frank Mengert

Finding success on LinkedIn in 2018 is a bit different trying to find success on LinkedIn as we move into 2021. So much has changed, more users, more content, dwell time, that frigging algorithm everyone blames. However, one guy seems to have it figured out. Meet Jonathan Palmar, the Chief Experience Officer at Shay Rowbottom Marketing who I had the pleasure of speaking with on the show. A short, fat kid who was bullied as a child which led to a serious lack of confidence – he took some inspiration from the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, and The Rock – he became a wrestler after hitting a growth spurt. Today, at 6’ 2” Jon isn’t someone I’d mess with in a dark alley. Sharing his stories and just being a pretty awesome dude all around, Jon has catapulted here in LinkedIn with a massive following of over 70K followers in just a few short months. His content is getting over 20K views on average and he is sharing all of his advice with those who check out his content. Jon and I talk about his journey to getting started creating content and his advice for anyone out here looking to create truly unforgettable content themselves. He also shares three pieces of advice people can use TODAY. Make sure you are following him https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpalmar/ (here).

If you've ever wanted to create a newsletter but didn't know where to start, my guest today will help you on that journey. Codie Sanchez is the brains behind the wildly popular Contrarian Thinking newsletter, which she has grown to over 100K subscribers in less than 12 months. She shares some amazing advice on ways you can be successful with your newsletter right from the start and build an audience where you are the authority. You can find Codie across all social channels: https://www.codiesanchez.com/ (Website )| https://www.linkedin.com/in/codiesanchez/ (LinkedIn )| https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez (Instagram )| https://contrarianthinking.substack.com/ (Contrarian Thinking) | https://twitter.com/codie_sanchez (Twitter)

This is for all my peeps on this platform looking for a job. This is for all my employers looking for talent. Today on this episode of I intentionally brought on my main man https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Jordan Gaspari). He's the founder of https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Exclusent, Inc.), a company that takes a quality, not quantity approach when it comes to recruiting. I was drawn to Jordan through the passion he has in his content creation on LinkedIn, which is all about education and guidance for job seekers. We have a really open conversation about the current state of the market and industry-specific trends. Jordan drops some awesome tips for what job seekers should be doing RIGHT NOW and advice to stand out. He's such a good dude with so much to share. We had a lot of fun doing this and might do a #LinkedInLive soon to take some QandA from my network. CONNECT WITH JORDAN: https://exclusent.com/ (website )| https://www.linkedin.com/company/exclusent/ (linkedin )| https://www.facebook.com/Exclusent-Inc-127093225354339/ (facebook)

Today I want you to imagine that you are a startup founder, you have a successful exit and go in for round two with a new venture. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work out this time and you go flat broke. You've also got a baby on the way (mad bills to pay) What do you do? Well if you’re my guest, John Marty, you apply for 150 jobs, get no response – and take a job at Best Buy for $12 an hour. See how he ends up in today’s episode. CONNECT WITH JOHN: https://www.johnandtim.com/ (Website )| http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnMarty-uncommon (YouTube )| https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrmarty/ (LinkedIn )|

There about 170 million individuals covered by private health insurance. The average annual premium for employer-sponsored health insurance is roughly $20,576 for a family of four and $7,188 for an individual. That’s a 54% increase from 10 years ago. Employers can no longer sustain these increases. The short-term fixes of raising copays, deductibles and other costs year of year just don’t cut it. Shifting the costs to the employees has become a burden that is crushing organizations. Guess what? In some cases, when the premium is higher – the person selling the insurance gets paid MORE. Yup, you read that right. They get compensated for delivering bad news and horrible rate increases to their clients. Imagine that. However, not everyone is status quo. My guest today is Daniel Corliss, Chief Executive Manager, at Stimulus for Business Initiative, and the Founding Partner of Business Stimulus Partners. He is on a mission to challenge that status quo and has put together a partnership with some best-in-class health plan partners to make a real difference in the cost of care. This idea was conceived out of chaos during the COVID-19 crisis knowing employers are suffering from revenue reductions, production slow-downs and shutdowns. As an employer who has constantly struggled with putting together a comprehensive benefits package for my team and being able to make it affordable, it’s impressive to see what he is doing. Such an important topic and I’m really excited to share some of what he’s up to. CONNECT WITH DANIEL: https://www.stimulus4business.com/ (Website )| https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-corliss-374b75105/ (LinkedIn )

18 months ago, I started to question everything about my company that I had worked so hard to build. It was like I had hit a brick wall. My business was booming, an awesome team, year over year growth, profits on the rise - everything a successful company needs. But I felt like it was all going to come crashing down sooner or later. We were no longer this small company and I was worried I wasn’t doing the right things to continue this upward trajectory we were on. I turned to my trusted circle: Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) with what I was feeling. Almost everyone recommended the Entrepreneurial Operating System. They also told me if I was going to take it seriously to reach out to Ben Berman, Certified EOS Implementer. When I tell you, it was the absolute best business decision I have made (ever) – it’s an understatement. Kicking off Season 4, on 𝟓 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 🎙️, I give you a glimpse into the brain behind it all as I have an open and honest conversation with Ben. Ben is the real deal and if you have a business that you want to take to the next level, this is the guy to help you do that. More about Ben: https://www.o4g.com/ (website )| https://www.linkedin.com/in/createaselfmanagingbusiness/ (linkedin )| https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/us-implementers/listing/berman-benjamin (EOS)

Joining the show today is Scott Aaron affectionately known as the Human Connection Expert. Scott is the creator of Linked Leads Generation. Early in life, at the age of 24, he became a millionaire. Through a series of mistakes, he found himself buried in debt. Following a bankruptcy and driven by the will to find success again, Scott is here to tell the comeback story. Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaaroncoach/ (LinkedIn )| https://scottaaron.net/ (Website )| https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedinleadsforlife/ (Facebook )| https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/OptimizeLinkedin (Free LinkedIn Guide)

Although he's struggled with plenty of adversity in his own life, my guest today Jordan Mendoza, chooses to use that as a way to live life with gratitude. Seeing other's adversity also has given him a different perspective on life. With over 25 years of experience in sales and training, Jordan has interacted with people all across the nation. His story will give you a new outlook on your own life. Connect with Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ (LinkedIn )| https://www.instagram.com/jordanjmendoza/ (Instagram )| https://anchor.fm/blazeyourowntrail (Podcast)

It's not often you get to meet a "stranger" you just immediately feel comfortable and safe with. My guest today does exactly that. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAZvtiEBiJVfflZhYKODHHpS3NIXPO2B9js (Lila Smith) is the creator of the Say Things Better method of intentional communication and the world's only certified YouMap coach who specializes in communication. You might also know her from the viral https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=10tips10daysandhighlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6709409124947386368 (#10Tips10Days) challenge she helped create One of the biggest things many of us struggle with, in our personal and professional lives is communication. You’ll love the advice she shares which is practical and makes perfect sense. She talks about giving of yourself generously. Lila also tells the story of how she gave up her acting career - I don't want to spoil it but her reason might ignite a fire in your procrastination.

Can the ability to be an entrepreneur live in your DNA? Are we born with it? Can it be taught? My guest today is Travis "2Tallin" Huff the CEO of Realtime Outsource. As a kid he always possessed an entrepreneurial spirit but did he know that would always be his path? Him and I get into what it means to be a business. We get into his journey, his side-hustles and advice for those looking to put their foot on the gas and go all in on their main hustle. Find Travis: https://www.realtimeoutsource.com/ (website )| https://www.instagram.com/2tallin/ (Instagram )| https://www.linkedin.com/in/travishuff/ (LinkedIn )| https://www.youtube.com/c/TravisHuff (YouTube)