048 - Touring the World with Gary Vaynerchuk - Tyler Babin Interview

It's been a year since we last had him on the show (Episode 017), and since then he's evolved tremendously. Moving through the ranks of "Team Gary", Gary Vaynerhuk's personal marketing / promotions engine, Tyler Babin has stepped from video editor to art director to most recently switching places with D-Rock and becoming the road traveling videographer / documentarian of Gary Vaynerchuk's life. 

In addition, Babin was the lead creative behind the powerful new K-Swiss national campaign, his Instagram is on fire with deep inspiration and community, he's literally been to 20 countries in just the past 5 months, AND, PS... two years ago, he was "just a kid" working at Staples. Mr. Tyler Babin is a powerful example of following your heart, putting in the work and figuring it out along the way.

It's great to catch up with Babin and talk about some of the peaks and valleys of '17 and look ahead to what's in store for 2018.

Grab your favorite beverage and get comfortable. This is a great conversation.
 

047 - New Beginnings & Old Friends

Perhaps you've heard, perhaps you've not. Friday will be my last day with Hoegger Communications. This is something we've been building towards for many months behind the scenes, and yes I'm leaving on a very positive note.

I'm honored to have spent the last 5 1/2 years with Hoegger, helping to grow this company into the National Contender it is today. I'm proud of the team member I've been during my time at Hoegger. I'm proud of the relationships we've grown across the entire country.

So what's next for me? Well, I've had a calling laid upon my heart to take a leap of faith and to be obedient to that... allowing myself the opportunity to explore.

I'll continue to devote time towards Steady Focused. I'll continue to grow VHS Memories I'll continue to advance my life as being the my best photographer / videographer. I'll continue to tell stories. I'll continue to be the best father I can be.

Thank you Mrs. Jackie Hoegger for the opportunity. Thank you to the entire #TeamHoegger for the opportunity. Thank you to all the Hoegger Comm clients I've had the privilege to work and create with.

Here's to the future. Godspeed and Merry Christmas to all.

046 - Tactical Freelance Advice - Moataz Ahmed Interview

World traveling freelancer, Mr. Moataz Ahmed comes back on the show to drop some real world tactical advice on how to successfully live as a freelance artist. We get super micro and take a look at actionable steps you and I can take right now that will put us in a place to flourish as a freelancer.

Searching for how to become a freelance artist? This is a great place to start.

01:15 - Moataz Upcoming Book

03:48 The Trifecta (Client Work, Teaching, Products)

05:13 Simeon transitioning to freelance

06:10 Save money before stepping out

06:50 Where are the leaders of your industry? Talk to them.

07:16 Ask for agencies overflow work

09:20 Drive Uber

11:45 Remember people's names

12:19 Memory tip to learning names or foreign language words

14:00 Remember details about people, remember their children

15:08 Creative VS Sales formula

17:00 Invest into your personal brand (Instagram)

21:05 Instagram Stories

24:49 Simeon's current freelancing plan

29:00 Moataz's reaction and advice

32:00 Follow your passion

36:38 Don't sacrifice your health

49:30 How to learn a language

59:29 Final take aways - What are my goals, how can I achieve those goals and what are my daily actions?

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Find Moataz Ahmed:
http://motizzy.com
http://instagram.com/motizzyletters

Find Steady Focused & Simeon Hendrix:
http://steadyfocused.com/46
http://facebook.com/simeonhendrix
http://instagram.com/simeonhendrix

Links to other topics covered in this interview:
http://pimsleur.com
http://michelthomas.com