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The Greatness Machine

172 | Joe Polish | What’s In It For Them? 9 Genius Networking Principles To Get What You Want By Helping Others Get What They Want

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0135 Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2023

⏱️ 95 minutes

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Summary

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/darius and get on your way to being your best self. How does one pull themselves up from struggling through addiction to become one of the top connectors in the world? Is it possible to break the link between pain and addiction? Joe Polish, Founder of Genius Network and considered one of the most influential connectors in the world, joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about his new book, What’s In It For Them? 9 Genius Networking Principles To Get What You Want By Helping Others Get What They Want. In this episode, Darius and Joe explore the complex relationship between trauma, pain, and addiction. They delve into the concept of givers and takers and the importance of being someone who always gives. They also discuss the world of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the crucial role that mastering fundamental business skills plays in the industry. Topics include: Reasons why people resort to addiction as a solution to pain Joe looks back on how he battled drug addiction at such a young age What got Joe into entrepreneurship  The importance of learning the fundamental business skills Joe shares how Genius Network started Why you need to pay attention to what people complain about Ethics in life and business H.A.L.F. (Hard, Annoying, Lame, and Frustrating) versus E.L.F. (Easy, Lucrative, Fun) Joe explains what his new book What’s In It For Them is all about And other topics… Resources mentioned: The Five Love Languages: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X Connect with Joe: Website: https://joepolish.com/  Book: https://whatsinitforthem.com/  Book: https://joesfreebook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepolish  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepolish/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

While you're listening to this podcast, I'm causing mischief.

0:05.0

Like creeping past sleepy granddad to sneak a pot of Petty Faloo from the fridge.

0:12.0

Because Petty Fal Lou fuels the mischief.

0:15.0

Boom!

0:16.0

Mom says that Petty for Lou is made with calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones.

0:24.6

She knows best, most of the time.

0:27.8

Fuelling mischief with petty flu. What's up, up gang? Welcome to the greatness machine. I'm your host Darius

0:38.3

Marjaz day. I'm so pumped out here with me and the listen. The greatness

0:41.9

machine were about two things number one people

0:44.7

were living their passions and number two those who are creating greatness in the world

0:48.1

and doing both of these things despite the odds against them each episode we're

0:52.0

going to feature interviews with

0:52.8

game changers, business leaders, you know telling us their origin stories, what made

0:56.4

them tick, what got them to where they are now. Why? So it can help you step in

1:00.6

your greatness within your life, your business, and your career.

1:03.7

Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes for myself.

1:06.5

Mois, I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder

1:11.1

to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale your life and your business.

1:15.0

So come be a fly on the wall, enjoy the conversation, and I'm stoked to have you hear of me. What's up everybody man? What an episode with Joe Polish? I mean what an interesting cat learned his life story how he got into business,

1:33.6

started a marketing company, really like the,

1:35.1

almost the godfather, grandfather of,

1:38.1

he's not gonna appreciate the girl with the grandfather,

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