Listen "#36 - This Exact Mindset Built His $30 Billion Company | Randall Kaplan"
Episode Synopsis
Today's guest lecturer is Randy Kaplan, an elite entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host known for turning impossible odds into massive success through one simple strategy: EXTREME PREPARATION.From stuttering as a child to coaching Fortune 500 leaders and interviewing icons like Tony Robbins and Dana White, Randy’s journey is proof that preparation isn't just important—it’s everything.In this episode of BSU, Randy breaks down how to prepare better than anyone else, earn meetings you “shouldn’t” get, and turn cold outreach into career-defining opportunities.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to land your dream job with zero experience✅ The 5 steps of Extreme Preparation✅ Why a $25 FedEx letter could change your life⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:05 Why "Anything is Possible" Is More Than a Motto4:03 What Is Extreme Preparation (and Why Most People Never Do It)8:14 From Fired Lawyer to Dream Job—How Research Changed Randy’s Life13:35 The Most Powerful Meeting Tactic You've Never Heard Of18:45 The Secret to Standing Out in Any Interview25:10 The Art of the Follow-Up (and Why Timing Is Everything)31:19 How Extreme Preparation Made Randy the Best Podcast Host in the Game36:14 The 5-Step System to Master Extreme Preparation53:31 Advice to Your 21-Year-Old Self📧 GET OUR (FREE) 1-MIN NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, an inspiring 1-minute email with the most valuable lessons we're learning and other cool stuff we've come across—delivered every Monday:fiobros.com📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT RANDYRandy’s Podcast (In Search of Excellence): https://www.insuchpodcast.comRandy’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/randykaplan/📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros🎓 ABOUT BESTSELF UNIVERSITYFinally, an education that’s actually useful.Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond—to extract practical life advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.
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