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Episode Synopsis
Who would’ve thought Special Ops is similar—in so many ways—with entrepreneurial businesses?
Both are no jokes. Both require intricate preparations for a successful and efficient operations. Today, on the Invest In You Podcast, Fredrik highlights the different ideas from Special Forces that you can use in the business setting. There are so many values and principles that overlaps when these two very different niches are compared, so tune in.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Before joining the Special Force, just like entrepreneurship, be decided, be physically & mentally ready, before joining. Interest alone wouldn’t cut it; be prepared.
• There’s a practice of selection in the military, which is the same in any business… you always pick the best to join your team.
• As much as possible, you want the best equipment, training, service, etc. for your team and clients, just like in the military.
• All the team members also have designations depending on their specialties. The team leader must be able to oversee and manage his team well.
• Timing is also important in the two different niches. Every business project, every military tactic, needs organisation and precision.
• You need courage to grow and change. You also need courage to motivate and push your team forward.
• Discipline aims to remove good habits to practice good habits. It forces you to the important tasks you don’t want to do.
• How do I do things in Investing? 5 F’s:
o Find a great deal.
o Fund it.
o Fixing it.
o Filling/Flipping.
o Flourish.
• Secrecy is needed if you want to thrive. Winning can be within your grasp if you’re unpredictable.
• Planning helps you solidify the path in achieving something, but plans need to be flexible so you can be ready when an unexpected thing happens.
• Think unconventionally; don’t do things that people expect you to do.
• Control your fears. They exist to motivate you, to be aware of all the learnings you can get, to keep you grounded.
• Persevere. Survive. Push harder.
BEST MOMENTS
• “In business, it’s not often about life and death, but sometimes, it can be about life and death… it’s often about survival.”
• “I was fortunate to have chosen a profession that really worked well for me.”
• “Timing is key. It’s how we can pivot one thing to the next.”
• “Work on your skill level; don’t stop learning.”
• “Plan helps you to think of all contingencies.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
• Survival of the Fittest by Charles Darwin
• Invest In You Podcast
• Trust is the New Currency book by Sheila Holt & Fredrik Sandvall
• How to Make Money (book) - www.h2m.money
• Branding Yourself: How To Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself by Kyle Lacy and Erik Deckers - https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/branding-yourself-3rd/9780134786636/
ABOUT THE HOST
Serial entrepreneur Fredrik Sandvall loves sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs and influencers. Invest in You is about investments, entrepreneurs, personal development and doing fun things. He hopes to ensure you take action, helping others and yourself, plus enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
Contact Fredrik Sandvall – Invest in You
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://sandvallinvest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/investing-skills/id1445899547?mt=2
Contact Charlie Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall LinkedIn
Contact Ivan Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall Instagram
Both are no jokes. Both require intricate preparations for a successful and efficient operations. Today, on the Invest In You Podcast, Fredrik highlights the different ideas from Special Forces that you can use in the business setting. There are so many values and principles that overlaps when these two very different niches are compared, so tune in.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Before joining the Special Force, just like entrepreneurship, be decided, be physically & mentally ready, before joining. Interest alone wouldn’t cut it; be prepared.
• There’s a practice of selection in the military, which is the same in any business… you always pick the best to join your team.
• As much as possible, you want the best equipment, training, service, etc. for your team and clients, just like in the military.
• All the team members also have designations depending on their specialties. The team leader must be able to oversee and manage his team well.
• Timing is also important in the two different niches. Every business project, every military tactic, needs organisation and precision.
• You need courage to grow and change. You also need courage to motivate and push your team forward.
• Discipline aims to remove good habits to practice good habits. It forces you to the important tasks you don’t want to do.
• How do I do things in Investing? 5 F’s:
o Find a great deal.
o Fund it.
o Fixing it.
o Filling/Flipping.
o Flourish.
• Secrecy is needed if you want to thrive. Winning can be within your grasp if you’re unpredictable.
• Planning helps you solidify the path in achieving something, but plans need to be flexible so you can be ready when an unexpected thing happens.
• Think unconventionally; don’t do things that people expect you to do.
• Control your fears. They exist to motivate you, to be aware of all the learnings you can get, to keep you grounded.
• Persevere. Survive. Push harder.
BEST MOMENTS
• “In business, it’s not often about life and death, but sometimes, it can be about life and death… it’s often about survival.”
• “I was fortunate to have chosen a profession that really worked well for me.”
• “Timing is key. It’s how we can pivot one thing to the next.”
• “Work on your skill level; don’t stop learning.”
• “Plan helps you to think of all contingencies.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
• Survival of the Fittest by Charles Darwin
• Invest In You Podcast
• Trust is the New Currency book by Sheila Holt & Fredrik Sandvall
• How to Make Money (book) - www.h2m.money
• Branding Yourself: How To Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself by Kyle Lacy and Erik Deckers - https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/branding-yourself-3rd/9780134786636/
ABOUT THE HOST
Serial entrepreneur Fredrik Sandvall loves sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs and influencers. Invest in You is about investments, entrepreneurs, personal development and doing fun things. He hopes to ensure you take action, helping others and yourself, plus enjoy the journey we call life.
CONTACT METHOD
Contact Fredrik Sandvall – Invest in You
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://sandvallinvest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/investing-skills/id1445899547?mt=2
Contact Charlie Sandvall
Charlie Sandvall LinkedIn
Contact Ivan Sandvall
Ivan Sandvall Instagram
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