Business Outlaws

A lot of people think they can build a brand, but most of them will screw it up — they’ll start a social media account and give up when it goes nowhere. But for those who stick with it, branding can be extremely powerful. President Trump is an example of how much can be accomplished by using effective branding to divide your audience and win. On Episode 52 of Business Outlaws, you’ll learn how to control your emotions, identify manipulation, and build your own brand for maximum profit and sustainability. And this isn’t about politics. “If you can’t step back from it and understand what’s happening, you’re not above the veil,” Chris “Bulldog” Collins says. Look beyond the surface and observe how people like Trump leverage their brand to influence people’s emotions. Then you’ll be able to see how others manipulate you and how you can use those same tools to achieve positive goals.Before you start building your brand, there’s a simple skill you need to know — and you might be surprised at how many peop

Train your subconscious with this simple life hack. Big Mike & Chris give you the secret weapon to mental clarity in this week's Business Edible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kanye. Dr. Dre. Lauryn Hill. Since he first began his music-producing career in the mid-’90s, Grammy award-winning Che Pope has worked with some of the world’s most influential R&B and hip hop artists. And in that time, he’s built and launched the careers of countless recording artists. “Talent is one thing,” he admits, “[but] I think that there are some people that are ... less talented, but they work so hard at what they do that they’ve had that success because they’re such hard workers.”This week on Episode 51 of Business Outlaws, BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins grill Pope on what it takes to make it in the music business. Pope tells them about how the music industry used to be — and how young artists can take advantage of today’s technology to grow their audience. “I believe technology has gotten us to a point where artists can participate in the profits,” Pope shares. In the past, record labels held all the power — but that’s now changing. Fast. The barriers of entry are easier, “b

Strong business relationships are the foundation of successful selling. In the latest Business Edible, Big Mike & Chris give you pointers on maximizing opportunity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You might be too scared to embrace this one secret to finding inner peace. You may think you “got everything figured out,” says BigMike. “But guess what? You don’t. You absolutely don’t and you need to take a hard look at yourself. Start your journey. Don’t fight it — embrace it.” There are smart, creative, decent people all over the world who are constantly thwarted by the self-doubt filling their heads, undermining them at every turn. We doubt our choices and our actions, we doubt our own self-worth, and we doubt the possibility of a better reality. Our planet is filled with people in pain, and it’s time to dig deep and face the undeniable truth: We’re all in this together. In Part 2 of the Business Outlaws ep featuring spiritualist Daniel Bruce Levin, co-hosts BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins teach you how to take the power away from those destructive feelings of self-doubt and deprogram yourself so you can finally resist the stranglehold your inner demons have on your confidence. It’s ea

Be the hero of your own story.In this week’s business edible, Chris and Big Mike help you create a system for active planning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you know who you are and what makes you happy? Get ready to open your mind for this episode of Business Outlaws. BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins welcome spiritualist Daniel Bruce Levin to help us crack open the secrets to our inner selves. While others were seeking their fortunes, Daniel was seeking himself. He gave away every cent he had to the poor because he thought it would solve his problems. But then, new problems arose. So, what did he do?He went on a spiritual journey, which brought him face to face with a distinguished rabbi. After witnessing the unexplainable acts performed by the religious leader, Daniel began experiencing events that defied reason. Unable to deny the power of these events, Daniel gave himself up to meditation and focusing on his spirituality. Too many folks seek validation from external influences. Make no mistake — people can absolutely tell when you are searching for meaning and they will try to take advantage of you. That’s exactly what happened

It’s less difficult than you think and making one small change will positively affect other areas of your life.BigMike and Chris give you a strategy for self-care in this week’s business edible.Know your worth, Outlaws! Self-care is crucial for our physical, emotional and mental well-being. As our work lives only get busier, incorporating self-care in our day-to-day lives will make us become our most constructive, effective, and authentic selves.So take a second to choose at least one of the things in this week’s edible as part of a renewed commitment to caring for yourself, and by extension, your loved ones and those around you. You deserve it!For more life changing tips, follow @businessoutlaws and if you need more brain food to chew on, visit Businessoutlaws.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the last four episodes, we’ve taught you about the mindset you’ll need to guarantee your success, plus how to visualize that success. We’ve taught you how to find your niche, fund your operation, and become the best salesperson for your product. On the final episode of this five-part series, the Business Outlaws unveil the most crucial steps to building your business. So, what are the two components you absolutely need to have in place before your business can take off? A customer list and a “system of systems.” Your customer list tells you who your market is and how you can meet their needs with your product. Co-hosts Chris “Bulldog” Collins and BigMike explain why you need one before you can find your niche and start selling. You also need a system in place to efficiently implement your customer list and capitalize on your connections: A system of systems. This is perhaps the most important piece of your business puzzle that will ultimately define its success. “Your business is not

Any challenge can be slain, when attacking it from the right vantage. As Outlaws we come into oppositions on a daily basis that seem insurmountable for the drones of society to overcome. We forge our own path and find a way, against all odds. It's what an entrepreneur does, by nature. The tale of The Gordian Knot is a metaphor for just that kind of hurdle. Creating your own destiny, by any means necessary.Receive more business wisdom by following @BusinessOutlaws. If you hunger for a larger bite of the Outlaws, explore full episodes by visiting BusinessOutlaws.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Companies like Apple, Salesforce and BigMike’s Blends all have this one thing in common that makes them successful: They all use a similar business strategy. This strategy is so impactful that it will completely change the way you develop and market your product. You will become a better salesperson because you will believe in your product and the good it can do for your customers. On this week’s episode of Business Outlaws, co-hosts Chris “Bulldog” Collins and BigMike tell you how companies are using consumption strategies to design, develop and market products to customers. Consumption strategies work, whether you’re selling computer hardware, food or even cannabis. Customers often “don’t realize all the things you could do with your products,” explains BigMike. “People actually want information and it might be exactly what they’re looking for, so you should give [them] the different ways your product can be used, and show it. “You can’t make it up — it has to be useful to your client,” BigMi

You’re sitting in an important business meeting and sense that you’re losing your boss’s attention. What can you do to get it back and never let it go? On this week’s episode of Business Edibles, BigMike shows Chris “Bulldog” Collins the secret to keeping people captivated and enthralled. “But before we tell you, there’s another thing that’s really, really important. And that is, once you learn this skill, it holds people’s attention on the subconscious level.”After you discover BigMike’s surprisingly simple trick for capturing people’s attention, head on over to BusinessOutlaws.com for behind-the-scenes footage, plus follow @BusinessOutlaws for more entrepreneurial insights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What business advice would you give your 24-year-old self if you could go back in time? “Invest in yourself,” declares BigMike on this episode of Business Outlaws alongside Chris “Bulldog” Collins. The Outlaws agree — you’re going to fail if you rely on investors to fund your business ventures. It’s not uncommon for folks that are young or new to business to rely on others for success instead of themselves. “The first thing you need to do,” advises BigMike, “is believe in yourself and sell yourself.” Only then can you begin to build your brand. When he first started growing weed, BigMike didn’t have money, didn’t look for it, and says he didn’t need it. Instead, he relied on himself and the strength of his product. Most people are looking for a lottery ticket to get their business off the ground, but skills and capital will come later. You need to have the mindset of Cortés: Burn the ships, no retreat. Meanwhile, Chris takes us back to his early days, when he sold his car and asked his mom for a loan to get h

If you're an Outlaw, you're self-made. You might take calculated risks or you may swing for the fences, but at the end of the day, you ALWAYS bet on yourself. BigMike and Chris break down the importance of this fundamental principle of entrepreneurship in this week's Business Edible.Receive more business wisdom by following @BusinessOutlaws. If you hunger for a larger bite of the Outlaws, explore full episodes by visiting BusinessOutlaws.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Part 2 of Business Outlaws five-part series, “The Recipe to Freedom: Running a Lucrative Online Business,” BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins discuss how to create a business that won’t just make you money, but will also give you financial freedom. No matter what field you’re in, you’ve got competition. The more you develop your niche, the less competition you’ll have. And the less competition you have, the more money you can charge for your product — because people will be willing to pay more for it. “The niche keeps you from competing on price,” Chris explains.“People were willing to pay more specifically for things that grew cannabis,” BigMike recalls as he tells his story of “niching down” from lawn care to formulating products specific for cultivating cannabis. He knew he wouldn’t get rich competing with all the other nutrients on the shelf at Home Depot, so he opted out of that crowded space and marketed Advanced Nutrients directly to gardeners who were willing to pay more to get a product made

The story you play in your mind is the movie you're writing for your life. Is your story a hero's journey or a tragic comedy? There's an old quote attributed to Henry Ford that goes “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” BigMike and Chris dive into the science behind this foreshadowing in this week's Business Edible. After listening to the ep, visit BusinessOutlaws.com to get exclusive content and behind-the-scenes footage. Plus, don’t forget to follow @BusinessOutlaws to access exclusive, never before seen content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part one of Business Outlaws’ five-part series, “The Recipe to Freedom: Running a Lucrative Online Business,” BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins discuss how to make a six-figure salary while working from the beach of your choice. You’ve been teased with this well-worn carrot before, but it’s different this time. Instead of recycling clichés on how having the right mindset will lead you to running a multimillion dollar empire from the comfort of a beach chair, we’re going to help shed some light on what’s hidden in the darkest recesses of your mind. Through a seven-question personal exercise, we’ll force you to look at the things that drive you and deal with them head-on. This exercise is the path to that beach.Download the exercise at BusinessOutlaws.com now. “Most people, in their lives, never do an exercise like this,” BigMike says as he and host Jayme Foxx work through the seven increasingly provocative questions. By the time they’re finished with the exercise, neither has dry

One huge obstacle that most entrepreneurs face at the start of their careers: Support, or lack thereof. Whether it’s support from family or a partner, BigMike and Chris give you the one single tip that will help clear up any doubts you have about who your support system is, no matter their intentions. After listening to the ep, visit BusinessOutlaws.com to get exclusive content and behind-the-scenes footage. Plus, don’t forget to follow @BusinessOutlaws to access exclusive, never before seen content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Go deeper into the human psyche to explore the mechanisms we can all use for evil — and for good.There’s more to say about the veil of consciousness than we can fit into one episode of Business Outlaws, so here’s Part 2 of BigMike and Chris “Bulldog” Collins’ discussion with world-renowned author and screenwriter James Bonnet. On Part 1, the trio covered such topics as ascending through the veil of consciousness and how the hero’s journey is a blueprint that will help you understand every experience you face. “Most people don’t realize, we all have a dark side,” says BigMike. “You should tap into your dark side and understand it,” he continues, explaining that your brain contains the same mechanisms that drove Hitler to commit some of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. Though most of us never act on it, we all have the capacity for evil. However, most of us don’t ever realize that capacity because we aren’t above the veil. Once you’re above the veil, intent is what separates good people from

How much pain are you willing to endure to overcome the obstacles in your business and in your life? Chris and BigMike break down a secret all high performing business moguls follow. After listening to the ep, visit BusinessOutlaws.com to get exclusive content and behind-the-scenes footage. Plus, don’t forget to follow @BusinessOutlaws to access even more awesome content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.