#03 Build Your Business and Live Your Ideal Lifestyle with Tom Sylvester

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TODAY'S GUEST

Tom Sylvester a serial entrepreneur who has built not 1, not 2, but 3 successful businesses – a real estate business, a wine & liqueur store and an online coaching and training company -  that has enabled both him and his wife to leave their jobs in their early thirties, after his wife told him it was impossible.

Tom is the co-founder of Lifestyle Builders™, a coaching, and training company that helps entrepreneurs build their businesses to create more impact with their customers and more freedom in their lives. Over the past 15 years, Tom has helped with thousands of business leaders and their teams create more success, from Fortune 500 companies to different kind of startups.  During this time, Tom has developed and refined his philosophies, models, and strategies for growing entrepreneurial businesses.

Tom and his wife Ariana share their philosophies and guidance for entrepreneurs on their Lifestyle Builders™ podcast and in their book called Lifestyle Builders™: Build Your Business, Quit Your Job, & Live Your Ideal Lifestyle, as well as through their coaching and consulting programs.

As a serial entrepreneur with huge amount of experience Tom has been featured on amazing podcasts such as ‘Entrepreneurs on Fire’ and ‘From Founder to CEO’ just to name a few.

CONNECT WITH TOM

Website: https://tomandariana.com/

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Order his book: http://lifestylebuildersbook.com

BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

1 – How to create a crystal-clear vision for yourself and how to start your own business even if you don’t know all the HOW-s.

2 – The distinction between the victim and victor mindset and how it makes a big difference when it comes to entrepreneurship. 

3 – Cultivating a passion, having a purpose and leaving a legacy.

SHOW NOTES

[3:24] Tom shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he sat his initial goal to retire at the age of 35.

[5:05] Tom reveals his biggest drive about entrepreneurship, and he talks about principles that successful people use to reach their goal.

[07:37] He shares how he set his initial goal about what he wanted and how he figured out the HOW-s along the way. He explains why you shouldn’t worry about knowing all the answers but start out with a clear vision and adjust along the way.

[11:20] He explains how he started to talk about his business goals and desires with his spouse, Ariana, and how telling her about his WHY helped them align.

[13:42] Tom explains how to create a future vision with your spouse or partner.

[17:58] Tom talks about their coaching and training company, about Lifestyle Builders, and who they are passionate about to serve.  

[19:46] Tom explains how they support aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own businesses and what are some key areas they focus on.

[22:05] Tom explains the difference between having an idea and building a successful business and why you should focus on getting to know your customer first.

[24:19] Tom talks about the aim of their book and how it helps aspiring entrepreneurs thrive.

[26:15] Tom describes why it is important to get clear on your core values when it comes to building your own business.

[29:20] Tom explains why mindset is crucial to start and run a successful business and how it makes a big difference.

[34:02] Tom talks about the importance of identity and how it impacts the business. He also explains how your identity and mindset can hold you back from being successful.  

[36:28] Tom reveals his daily routine to bulletproof his mindset and prepare for a successful day.

[41:55] Tom reveals which of his businesses he is most passionate about and why. He talks about his passion and purpose.  

[44:18] Tom talks about passion in business and how it can change over time. He tells about Ikigai, which is a Japanese concept for “a reason for being”, and how it can help people consciously design their business with a passion.

[47:29] Tom talks about the concept of having a purpose and starting a purpose-driven business. 

[51:07] Tom reveals his future business vision.

BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE!

Lifestyle Builders - Build Your Business, Quit Your Job & Live Your Ideal Lifestyle by Tom and Ariana Sylvester: https://amzn.to/2kMkYXv

Ikigai - The Japanese Secret to a Long & Happy Life by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles: https://amzn.to/2lNL3px

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