P09: 🎊 Group Call I 🎊 Austin Reveals his BiG Plan…
Video & Audio of Our Call:
Background:
Our First Group Call with our Patreon Members. It was an Open Meeting with your host Austin Peek of The Millionaire Interviews Podcast (check out Episode 69) and my guest Raine Mahdi of Hawk Packaging (check out Episode 145). Raine opened up the session by asking Austin questions for about the first 10 minutes of the call. Then we opened it up to all the other Members to ask Austin or Raine questions about the podcast, business, or life in general.
Want to know more about Raine Mahdi? He's based outside of San Diego, California. His company helps clients save money on printed flexible packaging, while simplifying the order process to save them time. He's originally reached out to Austin to let him know how much he loved his BIG Podcast.
Time-Stamped Show Notes:
- [3:15] Austin: Is tired of entrepreneurship podcasts that rip people off by selling online courses.
- [6:07] Raine: Explains the reason why he and some people are attracted to the Millionaire Interviews podcast.
- [9:28] Austin: They are talking about the factors that prohibit entrepreneurs to move forward or go to the next level.
- [13:39] Raine: Fear and laziness can be a hindrance to starting a project or a business.
- [16:02] Erica: According to Erica, having no drive is also a factor for failing to start a business.
- [24:55] Raine: Outsourcing the app development project through Upwork is one of Raine’s feedback to Erica.
- [31:47] Nejc: Tells Erica not to spend $150,000 on an app developer.
- [33:38] Raine: There’s a misconception that hiring a person overseas can be a disastrous experience.
- [42:05] Raine: Get someone who will bring you to down-to-earth and slow you down before you make quick decisions. Raine offers another advice for Erika regarding the right person to become her business partner or employee.
- [46:38] Ajay: When is the right time to quit a job and start a business full-time? Austin and Raine give their feedback on Ajay’s question.
- [53:08] Bren: From Canada chimed in and gave very positive feedback regarding the podcast.
- [58:32] Bruce: Brings up the issue of hiring new people for his business. Raine gives his thoughts on this issue.
- [1:10:02] Raine: Offers a solution to solve Bruce’s problem of training a new employee.
- [1:18:15] Raine: There are several benefits of outsourcing jobs abroad. Raine describes his team of overseas workers and why he is so content about this setup.
- [1:21:30] Austin: Going to Upwork and hiring virtual assistants is highly recommended by Austin.
Key Point from Group Call 001:
- First Group Call = Success!
Resources Mentioned:
- Fiverr: For Quick Tasks that you Need Completed Quickly (Receive 10% off your first order by using code MILLIONAIRE)
- Upwork: To Find Cheap Virtual Assistant Talent that you Train Yourself
- Toptal: If you're looking for Developers that are in the Top 3% of Freelance Talent
- thoughtbot: Expert Design & Development Partners to Make Sure Your App Succeeds
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