404. Building a Business and Life You Love with Alex Weber & Jessica Backurz
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Release Date: 07/11/2024
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422: Harnessing Everyday Courage [& Breaking Through What’s Holding You Back!] Bestselling Author & Founder of Scare Your Soul – Scott Simon
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
This week, Mitch sits down with Scott Simon – author, speaker, and the driving force behind the global movement Scare Your Soul. From a bullied, quiet kid to the leader of a courage revolution, Scott shares his journey of facing fear head-on, one small brave step at a time. You’ll hear how a trip to Israel, a panic attack, and a spiral notebook launched a life-changing practice… and how one viral Facebook post helped ignite a global mission. Scott unpacks the science behind fear and how small acts of bravery can radically shift our lives. He also walks us through his powerful daily...
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421: Navigating Life’s Seasons, Trusting the Right Things & The Sequel to “The Shack” An Interview with Bestselling Author William Paul Young
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
William Paul Young is back—and this convo is a true gift. If you know The Shack, you already know Paul has a way of sharing stories that stretch your heart and soul. In this episode, we go deep on navigating life’s seasons—the expected ones, the surprising ones, and the hard ones too. We talk about letting go of pressure, trusting God in the now, and why Paul says a “purpose-driven life” might be the wrong goal. (Yep, he goes there—and it’s powerful.) Plus, we break some big news: Paul is working on a sequel to The Shack… and the inspiration came from an unexpected place! (The...
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420: Behind the Monsters! - Movie Legends, Inspiring Stories & Surprising Keys to Creating a Career You Love! - with Academy Award Winner Howard Berger and Best Selling Author Marshall Julius
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
In this monster-packed reunion… Mitch Matthews is interviewing old friends… Howard Berger (the co-founder of KNB EFX, Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Orville creature extraordinaire — with over 900 + 1,000 creatures and characters to his name!) and fan‑turned‑pro critic/author Marshall Julius (BBC, Sunday Times, and co‑author of Masters of Makeup Effects). They’re back to DREAM THINK DO to dive into their new book, Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Creatures. Howard and Marshall tell some incredible Hollywood behind-the-scenes...
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419: Rethinking Goals AND How We Achieve Them! – Curiosity, Neuroscience & Doing Life Differently GUEST: Neuroscientist and Bestselling Author - Anne-Laure Le Cunff
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Okay, DREAM THINK DOers… get ready! Because today’s guest is creating a new and inspiring path when it comes to embracing curiosity, thinking differently, and doing life in bold and unconventional ways. We’re talking with Anne-Laure Le Cunff. Anne-Laure is a powerhouse neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the brilliant mind behind Ness Labs—a platform dedicated to helping people to think better, learn faster, and work happier. Her weekly newsletter inspires over 100,000 curious minds, diving into the science of creativity, lifelong learning, and mindful productivity. But that’s...
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418: Forget the Grind: The Secret to Sustainable Success GUEST: Joe Byerly - Writer, Podcaster & Creator of “From the Green Notebook”
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Today’s guest is Joe Byerly. He’s a rising voice in leadership and the founder of: “From the Green Notebook” — a podcast and blog that’s been inspiring leaders inside and outside the military for over a decade. Joe spent 20+ years in the U.S. Army, earning prestigious honors like: the Legion of Merit, multiple Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award… all while leading teams in high-stakes environments. But what sets Joe apart is his philosophy: leadership isn’t about grinding harder or always pushing to extremes. ...
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417: Finding Your Joy In the Journey!
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews welcomes back the incredible Amberly Lago! Amberly is a true powerhouse of resilience, inspiration, and grit. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, and in magazines like Shape, Fit Pregnancy, and Health & Disability Magazine—all because of her amazing journey of overcoming adversity. After surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, enduring 34 surgeries, and navigating the challenges of chronic pain, Amberly has redefined her life with perseverance, faith, and radical self-care. Now, she’s back with a...
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416: Bold Moves, Big Dreams & the Power of Journaling Author, Entrepreneur & Multilingual Content Creator - Jo Franco
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Jo Franco is a powerhouse multilingual content creator, writer, and entrepreneur who’s all about turning curiosity into action. You might know her as one of the lead travel presenters on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, where she helps us to explore the globe through the lens of understanding… cultural connection… and crazy cool rentals. But that’s just the beginning! Jo’s a self-taught language maestro who’s conquered seven languages—yep, seven! AND she’s used her love of words, language and culture to inspire over a million...
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415: RESET Week 2025: Starting Fresh… YOUR Way!
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
In this inspiring episode, Mitch Matthews dives into the power of RESET Week 2025 – the third week of January – as the perfect time to refocus, redefine, and realign your goals. Mitch digs into the GET Method – a simple yet powerful framework for creating momentum and making this your best year yet. If you’re ready to start 2025… FRESH… your way… this episode is packed with actionable strategies, uplifting stories, and encouragement to get started! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE...
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414: Making Waves: The Art of Leading Change - An interview with bestselling author and entrepreneur Patti B. Johnson
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Today we’re talking with Patti B. Johnson… a renowned expert in change management and strategic communications. Patti is the founder and former CEO of PeopleResults, a consulting firm she launched and led for over 18 years… culminating in a successful private equity acquisition last year. She's also the author of the bestseller… “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life!” In the book… Patti offers actionable strategies for initiating meaningful change in both your professional life and in your life… life. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors and...
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413. Unlock YOUR Potential: Asking the Right Questions for 10X Results! with Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author Jason Silver
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
We’re talking with… Jason Silver. Jason has founded multiple companies… but he’s also quick to point out that he’s also the proud founder of two kids! (He has two boys!) He was able to play a key role scaling Airbnb in its earlier days. And… his most recent endeavor has been on the forefront of our current AI revolution… and he was in AI before it was the cool thing to do! Jason will tell you that he gets his biggest thrill by helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work. But he’ll also be quick to point out that...
info_outlineBestselling author & award winning speaker… Alex Weber is back!
You may remember Alex from episode 380 of DREAM THINK DO… where we talked about 3 keys to becoming unstoppable!
Alex has been killing it as a speaker… winning awards and traveling the globe! But not only that but he’s working hard to build a business and a life that he freeeegin’ loves!
And that’s why I’m sooooo freeeeegin’ excited to have him join us for EncouragerCON this year!
He’s going to bring real-world strategies for growing a profitable and impactful speaking business. And it’s going to be game-changing… especially if you’re wanting to build your own speaking business!
And… just as importantly… speaking of Alex building a business and a life that he loves… Alex’s amazing girlfriend will also be joining us for THIS conversation… as well as for EncouragerCON!
Jessica Backurz is an Empowerment Coach, focused on Faith, Fitness, and Relationships and she’s got an incredible story herself! You are going to love her!
Plus, she and Alex have been creating fun engaging content together and I got the “nudge” that it was time for them to share the stage and talk about creating content together AND supporting each other as your speaking career is taking off!
MORE ABOUT ALEX WEBER:
Alex Weber’s Website: www.imalexweber.com
Alex’s Book: Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You
EncouragerCON 2024
We’re talking about EncouragerCON in this awesome conversation. But you might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!”
EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”
If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!
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We’ll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately!
With Encourager-CON you’ll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do!
And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount! It’s time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!
Don’t miss out! JOIN US!
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Episode Minute By Minute:
- 0:02 Welcome to Episode 404 and a preview of the topics and guests for the episode.
- 0:25 Discussion about relationships and supporting each other in pursuing big dreams.
- 0:53 Mention of Encourager Con and its significance for coaches, speakers, and content creators.
- 1:16 Announcement about the discount for Dream Think Do listeners using the code DTD.
- 3:00 Introduction of Alex Weber, a returning guest from Episode 380.
- 4:26 Recap of Alex's achievements and his journey from American Ninja Warrior to a successful speaker.
- 5:09 Introduction of Jessica Backurz, Alex's girlfriend, and empowerment coach.
- 6:00 Alex and Jessica share how they met and their perspectives on the encounter.
- 8:00 Discussion on the importance of being confident and secure in oneself before meeting the right person.
- 9:00 Conversation about creating content together and the transparency they bring to their audience.
- 10:00 Jessica's transition into speaking and coaching, inspired by Alex's encouragement.
- 12:00 Alex's journey from high school lacrosse coach to professional speaker.
- 13:00 Alex's experience with stand-up comedy and TV hosting before focusing on speaking.
- 14:00 The turning point in Alex's career when he decided to pursue speaking full-time.
- 16:00 The impact of the pandemic on Alex's speaking career and how he adapted.
- 18:00 Discussion on the importance of authenticity and staying true to one's calling.
- 20:00 Alex and Jessica talk about the importance of community and surrounding oneself with supportive people.
- 22:00 Balancing a busy life with speaking engagements and building businesses together.
- 24:00 The importance of communication and prioritizing each other in their relationship.
- 25:00 Jessica's strategies for staying motivated, including starting the day with the Bible and valuing community.
- 26:00 The significance of having a supportive community for maintaining mental and emotional health.
- 28:00 Encouragement for aspiring speakers to start with a clear purpose and impact in mind.
- 30:00 Alex shares his advice for new speakers and the importance of staying true to their message.
- 32:00 The unique aspects of Encourager Con and its inclusive, transparent environment.
- 34:00 The honor and excitement of speaking together at Encourager Con.
- 35:00 Closing thoughts on the conversation and invitation to join Encourager Con with the discount code DTD.
- 36:00 Mitch's Minute: Key takeaways from the conversation and the importance of focusing on impact.
RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
Be sure to check out Alex’s FIRST appearance on DREAM THINK DO… where we talk about the 3 Keys to Becoming UNSTOPPABLE! mitchmatthews.com/380
Alex was an American Ninja Warrior… and we’ve actually had another Ninja Warrior on the show! Her name is Mckenna Haase and she’s wildly inspiring! Check out her DTD interview here: mitchmatthews.com/mckenna-haase
Speaking of LA… I talk with Laura Gassner Otting about a wildly important LA meeting that was Divinely timed in THIS episode: mitchmatthews.com/377
LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!
I loved this conversation!
Alex & Jessica dropped some pure gold!
Separately… and together… they’ve got an amazing DREAM THINK DO story cooking!
Okay… so I am curious.
What’s something that resonated with you?
More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?
I want to hear from YOU!
Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!
And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!
Mitch