Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs and influencers. Invest in You is about investments, entrepreneurship personal development and doing fun things. They hope to inspire you to take action, helping others and yourself plus enjoying the journey we call life.
This episode features Steve Selengut, a seasoned portfolio manager, discussing his journey from managing millions to retirement and coaching. Steve shares valuable insights, emphasising the importance of focusing on income generation in investments. He highlights the cyclical nature of the stock market, advising on strategic buying and selling based on market trends and interest rates. Steve's book, "Retirement Money Secrets," reveals secrets like the significance of mindset and income-focused investing. Listeners are encouraged to invest in themselves by starting small and leveraging compound interest. Steve's expertise and experience provide practical advice for navigating the financial landscape and optimising investment strategies.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Focus on Income Generation: The key to successful investing is to focus on generating income from your investments rather than just capital appreciation.
Understand Market Cycles: Recognise the cyclical nature of the stock market and adjust your investment strategy accordingly, buying when prices are low and selling when they are high.
Mindset Shift: Change your mindset to prioritise income generation, ensuring you are earning a substantial return on your investments.
Diversification and Profit: Emphasise the importance of diversification in your portfolio while aiming for consistent profits.
Start Investing Early: Begin investing early and harness the power of compound interest to grow your wealth over time.
BEST MOMENTS
"Most people don't appreciate how cyclical the market is. The stock market is always going up and down. Knowing where you are in the flow of things is crucial."
"Change your focus to income generation. If you're getting income from every security, it's more likely a quality security. Focus on income."
"Every buck you make, every bonus you get, put some of that away and start generating income. Get that compound interest starting. It's so easy."
RESOURCES
Steve Selengut
https://www.linkedin.com/in/privateinvestmentmanagement/
Link to the book Retirement Money Secrets https://amzn.to/3X8jllk
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs and influences. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurs, personal development and doing fun things. They hope to ensure you to take action, helping others and yourself, plus enjoying the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
Fredrik Sandvall
www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/
https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon/
Charlie Sandvall
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csandvall/
Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
Instagram @ivansandvall
This episode features a conversation between Des Vadgama and Fredrik, focusing on business insights and strategies. Des, with a background in sales and entrepreneurship, shares his experiences working with renowned speakers like Tony Robbins and Dan Pena. The discussion delves into the importance of dialogue, access, leverage, and margin in business success. They touch on the power of the telephone in making connections and the value of collaborations over partnerships. The episode showcases the importance of instinct and leveraging intangible factors in business decisions. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into sales, partnerships, and strategic business approaches.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The main purpose of content, even if it disappears quickly, is to build your own audience.
Collaboration and partnerships can be more beneficial than traditional partnerships in business.
Focusing on the top 10% of actions or tasks that result in 90% of the results can lead to significant success in business.
Leveraging instincts and natural abilities can be a powerful tool in making deals and partnerships.
Being selective and focusing on profitable companies with low debt burdens can lead to successful acquisitions.
BEST MOMENTS
"I'm actually quite focused in two types of individuals. One is coaches and the second one is entrepreneurs."
"I think what social media now and so many platforms and ways of getting through I think you can play a little bit less of the numbers game so even if it's sending either a brief email or a little bit of a direct mail letter."
"I think that's true as well because the truth is LinkedIn you can do much better research than before. You can find the names of the right people and therefore it starts to become easier to try to target them and get hold of them."
"The easiest way to elaborate on that is I will do it through the vehicle of the word we just used, the C word is collaboration and partnerships."
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/desvadgama/
Des Vadgama
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs and influences. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurs, personal development and doing fun things. They hope to ensure you to take action, helping others and yourself, plus enjoying the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
Fredrik Sandvall
www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/
https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon/
Charlie Sandvall
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csandvall/
Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
Instagram @ivansandvall
Join this episode for a discussion on the importance of marketing and branding. We talk about the connection between sales and marketing, highlighting the significance of personal branding through websites, content creation, and presentation. Tune in to gain insights into marketing strategies and the power of visibility in building a successful brand.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Quality is crucial in marketing, but having a lot of content is necessary as well, as it may be invisible to most people.
Building a personal brand is essential in marketing, and it can be reflected in various aspects such as website, content, and presentation.
Visibility in marketing is vital, especially in the early stages, where quantity often trumps quality to attract attention and engagement.
Utilising AI tools and split testing can help in refining marketing strategies, improving content, and optimising conversions.
Tracking progress, documenting efforts, and focusing on a strong brand, personal brand, and paid ads can lead to successful marketing outcomes.
BEST MOMENTS
"And for you in your early days, more is usually better than high quality."
"if only like 1% of the people you want to see this actually see this and you're producing like you did maybe one really good"
"the two out of 100 becomes three, that's actually a 50% increase. So that's a huge number, even if it's just one more."
"I think that's one way that surely can add massive value to our marketing efforts is to do split tests to track what we're doing and the changes we're doing and therefore becoming better and better."
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
Matt Raad from Australia shares his expertise in buying and selling online businesses. He emphasises the importance of mindset in achieving success and financial freedom. Matt discusses the value of lists in online businesses and the significance of building a loyal tribe. He also provides insights on funding online business acquisitions and optimizing conversions for profitability. Overall, the episode covers valuable tips on online business acquisition, mindset development, and the importance of building relationships within one's neighbourhood. Matt's practical advice and real-world examples make this episode a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Matt Raad is an experienced entrepreneur who has found success in buying and selling online businesses.
Online businesses that Matt Raad focuses on are advertising sites, affiliate sites, and sites that sell leads to businesses, which require less capital outlay and running expenses compared to e-commerce sites.
Buying online businesses can be done through brokers or private approaches, with seller financing being a common option in the US.
Quick wins after acquiring a website include optimizing conversions, changing monetization strategies, and driving more traffic to the site.
Mindset plays a crucial role in achieving success in any aspect of life, and having an entrepreneurial mindset is key to building wealth and freedom.
BEST MOMENTS
"We've made our wealth through buying and selling bricks and mortar businesses. And then in GFC, back in 2008, we actually had our first child and we decided to stop doing a bricks and mortar business and work from home."
"That's a really good story because that's exactly when we had the kids and everything. We didn't want to deal with end customers and we don't on our website except through eBusiness Institute what we do here."
"The main thing is learning how to do good due diligence and learn how websites go together and then learn how you're going to renovate it or run the website."
"To build on what you said, one of my maybe biggest business mistake is not to have an email list. This goes way, way back."
"Success at the end of the day in any part of life, whether it's happiness, health, or wealth, it just comes down totally 100% to mindset."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Matt Raad
Matt is a business and website investor, Angel Investor and leading educator in Digital Marketing, and is recognised as the Australian expert in buying, renovating as well as selling profitable websites and businesses.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-raad/
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
This episode features Garry Banford, a former Special Forces member turned resilience coach. Garry shares his journey from the military to entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of resilience and managing stress. He discusses facing challenges, finding humor in adversity, and the value of reflection after experiences. The episode highlights the power of experiences, reflection, and continuous learning in personal and professional growth. Follow Gary on LinkedIn for valuable insights and connect with Doratus UK for leadership development opportunities.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Resilience and Challenge: Garry highlights he importance of seeking out challenges and being resilient in the face of adversity.
Humour in Adversity: The power of finding humour in dark and difficult situations showcases the value of maintaining positivity in challenging circumstances.
Continuous Learning and Reflection: Emphasising the significance of after-action reviews and reflection, Garry underscores the importance of learning from experiences to foster growth and development.
Community and Accountability: The creation of a community focused on accountability, authenticity, and communication creates peer support and shared learning in leadership development.
Investing in Self-Awareness: Encourage individuals to invest in self-awareness to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and how they are perceived by others.
BEST MOMENTS
"I joined the Marines because I saw it as being the hardest challenge. And that's important."
"The statistics for success rates for special forces selection is at least 95% failure rate."
"The pleasure for me is in the doing. The success at the end matters almost nothing to me."
"Experiences times 1,000 equals experience. There is no shortcut to being experienced."
"Invest in yourself. Improve your self-awareness to see how you can both improve on a daily basis, on each small step."
RESOURCES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-banford-640286111/
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
Ross (Ruslan) Kolodyazhnyi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruslank/
This episode features a conversation with Ruslan, a tech entrepreneur from London. Ruslan shares insights on investing in oneself, leveraging modern technologies like AI and blockchain, and predicting future trends. Listeners can connect with Ruslan on LinkedIn and Twitter for further discussions on blockchain, innovation, and collaboration. The episode provides valuable insights into leveraging technology, building a network, and creating future-focused solutions.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Investing in Yourself: Ruslan emphasises the importance of investing in oneself through continuous learning and self-improvement in various aspects of life.
Utilizing Modern Technologies: Ruslan is actively involved in utilising technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrencies to build innovative and high-growth companies.
Predicting the Future: The discussion highlights the use of AI to predict future trends and opportunities, emphasising the importance of building the future rather than blindly predicting it.
Building on Data and Customer Experience: Learn from successful entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos, and focus on the importance of data-driven decision-making, customer experience, and non-pushy upselling strategies.
Networking and Collaboration: Ruslan encourages collaboration, networking, and sharing experiences to help others avoid mistakes and grow, showcasing a willingness to engage with new ideas and opportunities.
BEST MOMENTS
"I built high growth companies, profitable companies, small like big enterprises and so on and so forth but obviously It won't be like that from the very beginning."
"Luck goes, the harder I work with the right things, the luckier I get."
"You're not predicting the future, you're building the future."
"So helping the buying decision so your public view of your company review your products is super important to actually create a positive momentum where the platforms will push your product just because of the reviews."
"I really like this way of collaborating with people where there is something open in the world, some pain and issue, and you can fix that, or you can take this opportunity and grow yourself."
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
This episode features an interview with Kevin Stewart, a former professional football player turned fitness and mindset coach. Kevin shares his journey from playing football to running a fitness program in Dubai. He emphasises the importance of mindset in achieving fitness goals and living a healthy lifestyle. Kevin's approach focuses on listening to one's inner voice and taking action based on that guidance. The episode delves into the mindset of an athlete, the impact of injuries, and the role of gratitude in achieving lasting results. Kevin's insights provide valuable lessons on self-care, discipline, and personal growth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Athlete Mindset: Embracing the identity of an athlete in everyday life can lead to better habits and overall well-being.
Purpose and Gratitude: Finding purpose and practising gratitude are essential for long-lasting results in fitness and mindset.
Investing in Yourself: Investing in oneself means listening to the inner voice that guides towards growth and self-care.
Fitness and Mindset: Fitness is not just about physical training but also about mindset and belief systems for sustainable results.
Identity Change: Changing one's identity to align with desired habits, such as being an athlete, can lead to consistent behaviour and success.
BEST MOMENTS
"I think it's easier to not do that thing. So I can't remember what it is, but there's something in your brain where if you continuously do the thing that you don't want to do, it's like a muscle that goes up and it gets stronger and stronger."
"I'd say that they need to find their purpose fast, like real fast, find their purpose fast, use whatever they have."
"I mean, my own mom, she's very overweight, and it's come to a level where it's very hard to change it and to change back."
"I think I wanted to compete for a lot longer than I initially planned. So it's like, now as well, I want, like, I'm not just doing this for one final time, but I'm going to do this for a long time."
"Investing in yourself means going on a journey every single day to do the things that you know you're supposed to do, the things that your conscience told you to do."
RESOURCES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stewart-5926461aa/
Insta kevstewart93
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
In this episode of the Invest in You podcast, host Fredrik is joined by guest Rob Goddard, a business advisor and expert in selling companies. They discuss the importance of preparing a business for sale and the key factors that can make or break a deal. Rob talks about the need for business owners to make themselves redundant and build a strong team to ensure the business is not reliant on their day-to-day involvement. He also highlights the significance of having robust financial reporting and a clear growth plan to attract potential buyers. Rob shares valuable insights on the common mistakes business owners make when selling their companies and offers practical advice on how to navigate the process successfully.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"I think it's the, I like educating business owners because most business owners have never sold before."
"So I've already seen their accounts by that point. So I give them a really low ball offer, right? I'll say, if I think it's probably worth 3 million, I'll say, do you know what? I think it's worth one and a half. Would you accept that today?"
"I want them to make themselves redundant and, and the business isn't reliant on their day to day input, expertise, knowledge, contacts."
"If you can show a reliable sales forecast based on real customers and how you retain people, all of a sudden now you can multiply the value quite easily."
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
In this episode of Invest in You we interview Paul Griffiths, a corporate finance expert who shares insights on his coolest acquisition project with a ticket price of 4 million. Paul discusses working with private investors and investment groups, along with high-net-worth individuals. He also highlights his experience in corporate finance and his background in accounting and recruitment. Tune in to learn more about Paul's expertise in buying businesses and building senior management teams.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"I think we, because I do mostly deal origination work at the front end of the process, it's a lot about relationships, it's a lot about giving people the comfort that we can deliver a service professionally, efficiently, ultimately, you know, giving them what they want, you know, deal flow, seeing enough deals, et cetera."
"Everybody needs to move forwards."
"And what I would advise is try to get an internship, try to offer your time for free."
"So if you are doing good stuff, then you will stand out immediately."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pasha-munro/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Having served in elite military units, Pash Munro has honed his skills in high-pressure
Pash’s leadership style is characterised by a commitment to teamwork, meticulous planning, and a focus on achieving objectives with the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness. He fosters a culture of excellence, empowering his teams to deliver results that surpass client expectations. Pash’s unwavering dedication to the principles of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality inspires trust and confidence in both clients and colleagues alike.
Beyond his role at Black Box Global, Pash is a recognized authority in the field of security operations. He has shared his insights and expertise as a sought-after speaker at international conferences and has contributed to the development of best practices in the industry. Pash’s ability to analyse complex situations, think strategically, and provide innovative solutions has made him a respected figure among his peers.
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
Fredrik interviews Paul Harper, an attorney and executive search consultant in the UK. Paul specializes in the financial services industry, particularly wealth management and associated insurance. They discuss the recruitment industry, the challenges of sales job interviews, and Paul's involvement in mergers and acquisitions. Tune in to learn more about Paul's work as a "headhunter" and gain insights into the financial services market.
BEST MOMENTS
"People in the UK use the term headhunter because they know if someone calls them up and they say that they're a headhunter, what they do, which is to basically work for companies to find top executives for them."
"If you want to be found, so if you're a candidate and you want people to find you, to head something for good positions, they need to be able to quickly look at your profile and work out what you do."
"You just want people to believe that when they've got a problem, you might be able to help them solve that problem."
"When you've got your own business unless you're going to pay loads and loads of money to other people to do things you should be able to do yourself, you have to know about finance, marketing, sales, everything, everything, everything, operations."
"Qualifications and university is just a waste of time."
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
Join hosts Fredrik, Ivan, and Charlie Sandvall for a fun and insightful conversation about sales.
They draw from their personal experiences, discussing how to overcome fear and build confidence when starting out in sales. They explore techniques like asking questions, listening, and establishing trust to create win-win sales situations and talk about the importance of believing in your product and identifying the true decision-maker. This energetic episode will get you excited about improving your sales skills. Tune in for key strategies on how to sell yourself, your ideas, and your business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"It was almost as scary to knock on doors and to meet new people and to present yourself confidently, even when you're unconfident, it was actually scarier to sell than it was to fight." - Ivan
"If you try to sell something that you don't believe in, try and fail and try and fail and improve yourself and learn, learn like the kind of arguments and the intricacies of it, you will eventually be able to sell that thing." - Fredrik
"Well, I've actually only had a limited number of sales. And as you talked about, you have to be motivated. You have to, um. You have to really believe in what you're selling." - Charlie
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurship and personal development, in short, helping you to invest in yourself. They hope to inspire you to take action, help others and enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
eFunding Website
Fredrik Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall
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