Having good communication and building relationships is key to growing your network. In this episode, Alex speaks with Dan Fleyshman, the youngest founder of a publicly traded company & Founder of Elevator.Studio. Dan explains how he was able to create his connections and the importance of understanding someone to know what value you can bring to their table. Learn how your relationships and connections can be a “superpower” in this week’s episode!
Entrepreneurial Wisdom Nuggets:
Build a relationship with someone before confronting them with an opportunity. Know what value you can bring to the table and learn about what values they have.
Communication is key in relationships both business and personal. Have clarity on what you are both working on and set up contracts or agreements.
Podcast Outline
[01:34] I interviewed Dan about 8 months ago in Los Angeles
[02:18] Some background on Dan
[03:03] They haven’t built a relationship yet
[05:36] My first podcast interview with Andy Frisella
[06:25] The youngest founder of a publicly traded company
[08:24] There’s a lot of thing that you can do by being a public company
[9:00] Get access to FREE Resources
[10:08] Talk to us about Model Citizen Fund
[12:55] True leadership is possible
[14:26] Proper ways to reach out to somebody
[15:11] My actual circle is small
[16:50] Breakdown of Elevator Nights
[17:56] Biggest lessons that you’ve learned
[19:24] Let’s say Alex Quin & I make a lemonade stand
[22:48] Best book recommendations
Power Quotes
“You gotta build a relationship and understand what that person needs. What value you can provide and what you can do together.” - Dan Fleyshman
“Relationships are a true superpower.” - Dan Fleyshman
“Everybody has their timing.” - Alex Quin
“Understand who they are and why they are.” - Dan Fleyshman
“They either don’t communicate or miscommunicate. But not communicating is the worst.” - Dan Fleyshman
Alex Quin is a full-stack marketing expert and global keynote speaker. Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of UADV Marketing - a member of the Forbes Agency Council.
