Author: David Shaft

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we cover what it means to be a mentee. There are very specific criteria in order to receive the most value from mentorship. This consists of things such as being Open To Feedback, Proactive, A strong work ethic, being a goal setter and a great Communicator! To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft/

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we talk about how it is never too late to think about retirement. There is no certain income that you need to make in order to retire as a millionaire. It is about the sacrifices we are willing to make on the way and what decisions we make. It is important to work with financial individuals who care for the person first and getting the business second. Understand why we want to reach a certain level of wealth and what that means for the rest of our life. The sooner the better, but…

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we begin our partnership series. Before we start looking for partners and mentors we have to know what our values are. It is hard to find a mentor to model ourselves after if we are unsure of what is truly important to us. In order for us to build relationships we have to know what we are looking for out of life and what is important to us which takes self reflection, an open heart as well as an open mind. In this episode I give examples of my own beliefs and what…

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In our episode we discuss building relationships whether it be partnerships with our people or partnerships with our customers. Everything is all about solving problems and doing the greatest work for others while following your passion. To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft/

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This episode is about the value of commitment. In this episode I talk about how to be successful with anything we have to be fully committed to it. Life is not worth living if we are not fully committed to living it. We only need a ton of backup plans or options if we are not fully invested in our current plans. The goal needs to be to go all the way just like the predecessors before us and those who hopefully come after. To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft/

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we talk about the value in accepting the good and bad about yourself. We discuss how important it is to embrace that and use it to ABS (Always Be Selling). Everything we do is a part of our brand and who we are. It is when we have that internal dialogue with ourselves accepting all of who we are that we make a truly great product! We also showcase Savanna’s new single “With Me” and it releases August 18th, 2023 on all streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora as well…

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “A lead (new client/customer) is like an ice cream cone on a hot summer day in the state of Texas.” People are not going to wait for you to help them and if you do not someone else will. Too often are we treating people like they have to wait on our time before we will help them when at the end of the day anything worth doing is to provide a fantastic service. When someone reaches out they need help NOW and they need the assurance that they are a priority NOW not later. If…

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we talk about how no technology can replace the importance of relationships. Technology is only something that removes the roadblocks to having better relationships. The important questions are “how quick can I respond? How can I provide value? How can I have a conversation that counts with every person I speak to.” These are just some of the questions we tackle here. The melding of great salesmanship and technology built around what people need rather than what we think we do. Learn from one of the greatest marketing professionals on the planet that…

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This episode is about why failing leads to success. In life we are often afraid to try new things. The key is beginning and being okay with failing. Life is not supposed to be easy and we are often going to fail at things more often than win which is okay. The real shame is never trying. Do not be the person who lives an unfulfilled life because you are afraid of trying. To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft/

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we talk about having mentors that give their knowledge that took them years to acquire so that we can “skip the line” to success. This allows us to cover the value in failing BIG so that we can give that knowledge to the next generation as well as grow from it. We only truly fail when we stop trying. Because of this it has allowed us to mentor those with more life experience and sky rocket ourselves to places our peers have not been able to go. This is an action packed episode…

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode I talk about how “It’s not your fault.” A lot of the time we hold on to things that only hurt us and cause us regret. It is okay to let them go and move on to the future. At the end of the day the past is the past and dwelling on the past will do nothing for us but cause us misery. We have to start with forgiving ourselves, the people around us and the situation to move on and create the future we want. At the end of the day…

Read More

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This episode is all about how even though we all want to hop right into the ring there is nothing more important than learning about the world around us. Brian talks about not only the non-profit he runs but the company he has created that helps families map out their financial success through their home buying process. An excellent mentor and leader he does a great job discussing learning all the way from a financial context to a general one. Check out the links in the description to learn more! Brian Vieaux President & COO at…

Read More