On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tim Kobe, CEO of Eight Inc. and X Eight Ventures, shares his ideas on: [2:30] Working with Steve Jobs and understanding logic vs intuitiveness  [8:29] The importance prototyping “offline” before launching a product or location [11:44] What it means to connect to your customers by “designing human experience” [14:00] How Steve Jobs taught him to focus on people with his design and not profit Tim Kobe, CEO of Eight Inc. and X Eight Ventures, discusses his design work for Apple’s retail stores alongside Steve Jobs, how a focus on customer experience leads to monetary returns, and what it means to be able to successfully adapt your design plans.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working With Steve Jobs & Designing The Apple Store - Tim Kobe

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In today's episode, I explore the concept of expansion in our lives and careers. It's about expanding your skills, knowledge, and desires to handle more and achieve greater success. I share how to navigate from the comfort zone to the learning zone while avoiding the anxiety zone. By using wisdom and faith, we can learn to love what we don't know, what we don't like, and what we don't love. I discuss the importance of asking for help, learning from others, and consistently pushing our limits to grow. Let's embrace the journey of constant learning and expand together.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Comfort Zone to Learning Zone

In today's episode, I explore the powerful concept that the more I give, the more I'm given, but only if I'm willing to receive. Many people end up with nothing despite their generosity because they don't allow themselves to accept what they’re given. I emphasize the importance of a value-add mindset over a zero-sum mentality. By receiving more, we can give more, creating an infinite loop of abundance. I also discuss how fear and ego reactions can interfere with this process, and how gratitude, forgiveness, and accountability can help us embrace and utilize all that we're given.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking Free from the Zero-Sum Game

In today’s episode, I share insights from my keynote speech at the Aspire to Greatness Conference. I discuss the importance of developing consistent habits to achieve personal and professional success. By understanding and overcoming the resistance from our subconscious and genetic inheritance, we can align our daily actions with our desired outcomes. I explain how to maximize your potential with five daily practices that enhance productivity, gratitude, and intentional living. I also cover the concept of living in a state of abundance, seeking wisdom, and applying faith to create the life you aspire to achieve.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Habit Machine for Success

In today’s episode, I sit down with Shane Dulgeroff, a young CEO and luxury real estate specialist. Shane shares his journey from paying the "dummy tax" to becoming a successful real estate mogul. He emphasizes the importance of math in real estate, the value of community, and his strategic approach to investing and brokerage. Shane also discusses the power of content and his innovative methods for finding off-market properties, highlighting the importance of providing value and staying top of mind with clients.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Innovative Investing with Shane Dulgeroff

David shares his personal journey with money and the importance of recognizing his potential and seizing the right opportunities. He emphasizes the relationship between money and faith, and elucidates how gratitude plays a crucial role in attaining financial success. David outlines five daily practices that have been instrumental in constructing faith as a form of currency. These include understanding what he wants and regularly taking inventory of his desires. David also underscores the significance of reaching out for assistance and utilizing a perspective of productivity, accessibility, and gratitude to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and success. Lastly, he discusses the strength in harnessing our "why" and reconciling the dual currencies of money and faith. 
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Working With Steve Jobs & Designing The Apple Store - Tim Kobe

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