Welcome to a new episode of PersonalBranding.com with Dillon Kivo! In today’s episode, we delve deep into the concept of the "authority mindset." Dillon discusses how overcoming mental barriers and limiting beliefs is essential for gaining authority in any field. By addressing common mental obstacles like fear and indecisiveness, he provides actionable advice on how to transform your thought patterns and embrace a mindset conducive to success.

Highlights:

"Mindset can be the difference between who becomes an authority and who doesn’t."

"Limiting beliefs don’t care who you are; grade schoolers have them and so do CEOs."

"Negative mindsets are fixable; you just need to figure out which ones need fixing first."

"Trust the process. Practice your ability to make effective decisions and tune out the self-doubt."

Timestamps:

00:05 - Introduction

02:16 - Exploring the Impact of Limiting Beliefs on Success

05:06 - Techniques for Identifying and Overcoming Fear

07:30 - Importance of Decisiveness in Achieving Goals

10:24 - Integrating Passion and Knowledge in Your Career

12:00 - Real-life Challenges and Solutions in Business Scaling

13:30 - Summary and Preview

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Welcome to a new episode of Personal Branding with Dillon Kivo! In this episode, we dive into the concept of authority—what it means, why it's essential, and how you can become the top authority in your niche. We’ll discuss the key elements of authority, share insights from his book "The Authority Playbook," and explain why your reputation is crucial for your career and business success. Stay tuned to learn how to boost your personal brand and make a lasting impact.

Highlights:

"Authority = consistency + social proof + skill + knowledge +experience."

"Being seen as a leader will not only boost your reputation, but it will also bring you opportunities and revenue like never before."

"You cannot fake it until you make it; authenticity is key."

"The best time to become an authority was yesterday. The second best time is today."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Defining authority and its importance in personal branding

03:30 - Overview of "The Authority Playbook"

06:00 - The formula for authority

08:00 - Why authenticity matters in building authority

10:00 - Examples of authority figures in various industries

12:00 - The importance of leadership in establishing authority

14:00 - How becoming an authority can open new doors

16:00 - The role of mindset in becoming an authority

18:00 - Conclusion and preview of the next episode

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Welcome to a new episode of Personal Branding with Dillon Kivo. In today's episode, I’ll share my story of how I transitioned from selling candy in junior high to founding a multimillion-dollar PR agency. You'll hear about my early entrepreneurial endeavors, my passion for hockey, the pivotal moments that shaped my career, and the lessons I've learned along the way. From working at McDonald's to launching a successful PR firm, this episode is filled with insights on perseverance, creativity, and the importance of personal branding.

Highlights:

"Entrepreneurship was a fire inside me that never went out."

"From flipping burgers to building brands, every step was a lesson in perseverance."

"The best opportunities often come when you take a leap of faith without a plan B."

"Personal branding is the key to forging strong relationships and unlocking new opportunities."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and Early Entrepreneurship

02:15 - The Candy Business in Junior High

04:39 - Lessons from Working at McDonald's

06:50 - Transition from Hockey to Business

09:30 - Starting a Nonprofit Clothing Company

11:45 - Discovering Online Business Opportunities

13:20 - Mentorship and Moving to Nashville

15:00 - Founding and Scaling Mention Worth

17:05 - Writing and Impacting Through Kibo Daily Magazine

18:25 - Reflections and Advice on Personal Branding

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