RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2025.01.06
Recommended Video
Why It’s NOT Better to Give Than Receive
I met Kevin Thompson last year (thanks, Dan Kuschell for the intro) and quickly discovered he’s an extraordinary giver. But he also has an interesting, counter-intuitive perspective on giving and receiving.
In this video, Kevin argues that being good at RECEIVING is as crucial for personal and professional growth as being a good giver. This is must watch for anyone who wants to grow their business through the power of partnerships and connections.
Podcast (The Story Power Marketing Show)
How to Build Million Dollar Relationships (with Kevin Thompson)
Speaking of Kevin Thompson, he was my guest recently on the Story Power Marketing Show podcast, and he knocked it out of the park.
After selling $16.1 Million of his own products and services solely through strategic partnerships, Kevin Thompson intimately understands the value of right relationships.
Hosting the Million Dollar Relationships podcast is the most rewarding thing he’s done in his 28 years as an entrepreneur because it’s exponentially expanded his ability to serve.
Kevin facilitates strategic partnerships that have impacted millions of people’s lives and led to millions of dollars in revenue being created.
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
03:15 The Importance of Relationship Building
06:57 Kevin’s Journey: From Cleaning Business to Online Success
10:40 The Power of Strategic Partnerships
21:24 Identifying Right vs. Wrong Relationships
25:46 Kevin’s Personal Experiences with Partnerships
35:47 How to Connect with Kevin Thompson
37:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Full episode video and show notes here.
Listen and review on Apple or Spotify.
Recommended Podcast
One last thing about Kevin Thompson…
His podcast, Million Dollar Relationships, is now on my must-listen list. Here’s the show description:
Have you ever been introduced to a person that completely changed the course of your business or your life… so much so, that much of what you have today wouldn’t be possible, if not for this person?
Each week on The Million Dollar Relationships Podcast, your host Kevin Thompson interviews successful entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs as they share their personal stories and experience around this very question.
Your invitation is to have a seat at the head of the table as they honor and introduce you to the most valuable people in their lives and remind us that relationship capital is the most valuable asset we possess.
Each week you’ll be inspired and motivated to intentionally create more meaningful, rewarding and profitable relationships in your life so that together we can make a far bigger impact in this world.
Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Recommended Movie
“Outrage” – A Brady Nelson Film
Congratulations to Story Power Marketing’s Operations Director, Brady Nelson, on the release his new film, “Outrage.”
Brady wrote and directed the film that imagines how a small group of online trolls can manipulate the news cycle during an election season.
The movie is available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video. Watch the trailer here.
I watched the movie last week and loved it. Way to go, Brady!
Recommended Training
Thrive In ’25 30th 3-Day FREE LinkedIn Masterclass/Workshop
Jon Keel is a LinkedIn master who is very generous with his time and expertise. Next month, he’ll host a 100% free, three-day masterclass workshop where he’ll reveal everything you need to make LinkedIn an effective tool to grow your business, including how to increase your LinkedIn post exposure and engagement at least 300% to 500%.
The sessions run on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Jan. 7-9, 4-5 p.m. ET each day.
Recommended Listening / Viewing
I count Paul Simon’s Graceland album among the all-time greats — definitely on my Top-10 list. Soon after releasing the album, he launched a world tour. And in February 1987, he performed in Zimbabwe. Simon was not welcome in South Africa where Apartheid was still in full force.
Many of the artists who performed with Simon in Zimbabwe were banned from banned from stepping foot in South Africa.
One of those artists was Miriam Makeba. in 1960, Makeba was overseas when she learned her mother had died. She tried to return home for the funeral, but South African government had cancelled her passport. Makeba would remain in exile until 1990.
In this video from the Zimbabwe concert, Makeba and Simon perform “Under African Skies.” On the album, her part was performed by Linda Ronstadt.
The Zimbabwe show is captured in a 90-minute film called “Graceland – The African Concert.” It contains several songs not on the album. If you like Paul Simon and The “Graceland” album, I highly recommend this film.
Words to Ponder
“Giving and receiving are just different sides of the same coin—like breathing in and out, you need both in equal measure to thrive.”
– Kevin Thompson
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