Business Outlaws

“There are only two ways to learn how to do things: You either read about it, or you just do it and you fail miserably. But when you fuck up as much as we have, you’ll have the tools for every situation moving forward.” — Chris “Bulldog” CollinsEvery entrepreneur dreams of success. No one has ever launched a business thinking, “I can’t wait to fuck this up!” But the truth is, the road to success is paved with failure — and, as BigMike says, if you haven’t fucked up at some point in your business, “you’re not pushing hard enough.”The bottom line is that you will inevitably fail along the way in your journey to success. The key is to be able to analyze your fuck-ups as well as your successes to understand exactly what worked and what didn’t — and to avoid the same mistakes in the future.On Episode 62 of Business Outlaws, BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins break down the biggest failures they’ve experienced in life and in business, and discuss the lessons they distilled from them. From losing millions of dollar

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“People build bridges and people walk over bridges. And in the beginning, it might be better to be the one walking over a bridge than being the one having a groundbreaking idea.”– Chris “Bulldog” CollinsIt can be exciting to build on an idea and use it as a launching pad for your business. But if you were to ask BigMike, he’d say you don’t need a uniquely revolutionary idea to be successful. The truth is, ideas and the people who build them pave the way for others to overtake and build upon them — and that’s a sure thing if your ideas aren’t properly executed. If you’ve listened to Ep. 60 of Business Outlaws, then you already know that the first-mover advantage is bullshit. Part of the reason why entrepreneurs rush into their respective markets without a proper plan in place is because they get caught up in believing in their idea and never move it beyond that initial germination phase. On Ep. 61 of Business Outlaws, co-hosts Chris “Bulldog” Collins and BigMike offer wise words for starry-eyed millennials: “I

In this week's episode, BigMike and Chris take on a topic relevant to every outlaw and entrepreneur: procrastination. Learn tips and tricks from the masters to keep yourself motivated, productive, and marching forward toward your goal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I call it a fallacy. Everyone always says you need to be first to market. … However, the vast majority of entrepreneurs are never in that position. So, what are you gonna do?” – BigMikeBeing a first mover in your market doesn’t mean shit if you’re leading a startup rather than a multimillion-dollar corporation. And even if you have the capital in place to be a first mover, your competitors will always be there, waiting in the wings to take you down with a more developed, intuitive product. The first-mover advantage is a bullshit concept. What you truly need to do first is solve that one key problem your client has been grappling with. What I’m trying to say is, being the first to market means nothing without first demonstrating value to your audience. On Ep. 60 of Business Outlaws, co-hosts BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins explain why only fools rush into their respective markets without a well-developed strategy to set them up for success. Luckily for those fools among us, the Outlaws reveal what entrepr

In this week's edible, Chris and BigMike talk about momentum, keeping moving, and how every step in the direction of your ultimate goal is a step away from the life you'd like to leave behind. So get stepping! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“People in West Hollywood are selling a lot of cannabis, but the people in Compton and Long Beach are going to prison for it. So there’s gotta be a way to do what the people in West Hollywood are doing and make it legal.”– Defense Attorney David WelchCalifornia’s green rush is in full swing and everyone wants a piece of the pie. But while a lot of rich Wall Street-types are trying to get their foot in the door to cash in on cannabis, everyone else — who for decades had been working under unjust, draconian laws — is being left high and dry. That can’t be allowed to happen, and David Welch is doing something about it. As a cannabis defense attorney, he’s helped many clients succeed. He’s even worked with BigMike, so he knows firsthand about all the key skills necessary to succeed in the industry — and he’s got three of them. On Ep. 59 of Business Outlaws, Welch tells the Outlaws about what inspired him to defend marginalized cannabis entrepreneurs. First, you need to have a long-term goal and strategy

Chris and BigMike are here to tell you firsthand: always have your game face on and your pitch ready! You never know who you're going to meet, and bumping into the right person at the right time could change everything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Average IQ, high IQ, low IQ — the vision you have of yourself is the most important thing.” – Chris “Bulldog” Collins.There’s no good excuse for allowing failure to succeed. But there sure are a lot of excuses you could make to excuse your past failures. Hosts BigMike Straumietis and Chris “Bulldog” Collins help you cut through the bullshit: “The most important element is how you see yourself,” says Chris. “And your ability to talk and communicate with people,” adds BigMike. It doesn’t matter how smart you are, at the end of the day it’s not your IQ that will determine your success. In fact, anyone can beat you if your head isn’t on the swivel. The Business Outlaws know from experience that smarts alone won’t propel you to the top of the heap. Emotional intelligence (EQ), the Outlaws insist, is far more important. Having a higher EQ will help you tailor your brand to your client’s desires, connect with your audience, and develop a deeper understanding of your true potential.“How you see yourself is

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“The thought was less ‘world domination’ and more, ‘Let’s put a little color here or there,’” reveals Ihor Lys, our guest this week on Business Outlaws. Lys started out pursuing a career in tech, but he was soon forced to pivot in a new career direction — and at the time, hardly anyone was looking at light-emitting diodes, let alone LEDs. “You don’t really notice lighting, but it makes all the difference in a space,” he explains. So, what did Ihor do next? He went full-bore at tackling some of the most complex issues facing the LED industry. In doing so, he discovered how to become a successful entrepreneur and change the world through his technology. Ihor joins us this week on Business Outlaws to share how he found himself at the forefront of innovation in a complex field. We also heard about a new grow-light technology he invented, so of course we had to see this thing in action.Not only did Ihor bring his light with him, he completely floored us with how powerful it is. Let’s just say our sunglasses were u

Growing a business can be stressful... and lonely. In this week's edible, Chris and BigMike share some wisdom on building the best team to support your endeavor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“We were taught the formula of celebrity and how to build it, and we’ve been teaching that to you here,” says BigMike, before discussing the one big hurdle to implementing that formula: “You can’t be shy.“I had a hard time talking about myself in the beginning,” BigMike continues, adding that he was fortunately able to push past his negative programing, implement the formula of celebrity, and begin monetizing his personal brand.In this final installment of the Business Outlaws series on building your personal brand, the Outlaws boil down monetizing your own brand to six essential steps. They show you how they did it, right down to their daily routines, and reveal the truth behind long-lasting success. To transform your personal brand into a moneymaking machine, you’ll first have to build your brand to celebrity status within your chosen niche. That might sound impossible, but here’s the thing: You need to realize that celebrities are merely people that had a strategy they were able to implement. Co-

Chris and BigMike debunk many of the so-called "rules" of relationships and teach you how to have healthy connections based on trust and love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Boxing is a good example of getting eyes on you. Agitating the crowd and the emotions, and being willing to not be liked in the beginning.”As Chris “Bulldog” Collins tells us this week, you have to have the confidence to agitate your target market, and their emotions, by embracing your dark side. And you may not be liked in the beginning — but this will play right into your hand. Look, you may hate the guy in the Oval Office, but here’s the thing: Only one of the candidates really embraced their dark side. “It made a guy president, didn’t it,” says BigMike of embracing the darkness within. So far on Business Outlaws, we’ve taught you how to take a stand, divide and conquer your audience, and tell your story. In the fourth installment of the Business Outlaws series on building your personal brand, we’re going to show you how to embrace your dark side and why it’s so effective. Once you learn what your dark side is and how to lean in, you’ll be free to explore and express what you truly feel. You’ll

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“The mistake people make is they try to be a superhero, but they don’t realize that even Superman had kryptonite,” Chris “Bulldog” Collins says. “No one will believe you without imperfections. If you’re just putting the best part of you out there, then you’re not believable. You’re not believable if you’re too good to be true.” In the third installment of the Business Outlaws series on building your brand, the Outlaws lay out a detailed roadmap on how to effectively tell your story and build that into your brand. Your brand needs a story that builds trust and authority with consumers if you want to get to the top of the market. BigMike reveals how he uses these strategies to see into the minds of his consumers.Listen to Ep. 54 for proven storytelling strategies, and start creating a brand that will engage your audience on a subconscious level. When you’re done listening, head over to BusinessOutlaws.com to find out where and when the last installment in this series will drop. While you’re there

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“It sucks to be mediocre,” BigMike says. “Do you know why? No one pays attention to you. Because you’re invisible.”The only way to make yourself known is to take a stand. Ask yourself, “what do I believe in?” Then, fight for it. In the second installment of the Business Outlaws series on building your brand, the Outlaws teach you how to set yourself apart from other brands by stepping out of the shadows and moving toward your fears. Whether it’s a fear of failure, success or the spotlight, fear is one of the most powerful emotions that can hold you back. But once you begin to confront your fears head-on, you’ll learn what real courage and strength is. And you can use that courage to carry your brand across the finish line.Tune in to Ep. 53 to discover how confronting your fears not only helps build your brand but helps you compete with opposing brands. Make sure you listen until the end to hear BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins ideate branding strategies with the audience. When you’re done listeni

Chris and Mike talk about how important is to have toxicity as far as you can from your life in order to be successful! And it’s so true, even a long term girlfriend or boyfriend will have such an impact in your future! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.