Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #09 with Steve D Sims.

Many entrepreneurs strive for perfection before embarking on new ventures, believing that flawless execution is essential for success. However, this relentless pursuit can lead to paralysis, hindering progress and causing them to miss valuable opportunities for growth and learning along the way.

In this exclusive "Ask Me Anything" from my community, GrowGetters Only, Steve D. Sims, the “Real Life Wizard of Oz” and founder of the internationally renowned luxury concierge service Blue Fish, shares powerful insights into how he helps entrepreneurs and salespeople succeed.

He emphasizes the importance of attracting clients who truly align with your values while repelling those who don't, a strategy that saves time and energy.

Steve dives into the debate of product quality versus packaging, emphasizing that perfection can lead to paralysis. Instead, he advocates for taking action, learning from your failures, and improving along the way. He shares valuable insights on balancing big goals with self-compassion, reminding us that success comes from getting comfortable with discomfort and constantly pushing boundaries.

Finally, we explore the common themes that define success and the impact of mindset on prospective clients' purchasing decisions. With a couple of best-selling books, including Bluefishing, The Art of Making Things Happen, and Go For Stupid, Steve’s unique perspective invites us to rethink our approach to business and personal growth.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:15] LST #56 with Steve D Sims: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlE4xViMpBI

[00:37] Join the GrowGetters community: https://growgettersonly.com/

[01:48] Know more about Steve Sims

[07:53] Access Steve's book for free: LINK MISSING…..

[08:25] How does he empower entrepreneurs and salespeople?

[15:10] What comes first, the quality of the product or the packaging?

[23:31] Balancing big goals with self-grace

[29:22] Does Steve have a coach?

[32:16] What is the common theme that defines success?

[41:11] The impact of mindset on prospective clients' purchasing decisions

[44:27] Steve's upcoming event in New York: LINK MISSING...

[48:47] Insights from SpaceX rocket failure

[52:14] GrowGetters community schedule

Key Takeaways:

• “Successful, powerful people are poor people with a lot of money.” ~Steve D Sims [10:18]

• In marketing, when you try to capture everyone, you capture no one. [11:16]

• “A half-baked idea with implementation will always outperform a perfect idea with zero implementation.” ~Jay Abraham [15:16]

• If you focus on perfection, you end up with paralysis. [15:38]

• “Your imperfections are your perfections.” ~Steve D Sims [16:03]

• "Get going, and then get good." [16:18]

• If you're getting a 'no,' you are either asking the wrong question or the wrong person. [23:50]

• ”Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” [24:21]

• “How you do one thing is how you do everything.” ~Steve D Sims [28:35]

• "People don’t get into business with opportunities; they get into business with people." ~Steve D Sims [37:05]

• Successful and powerful people focus on making an impact, not on the money. [38:34]

• “Your brain receives what it's ready for.” ~Steve D Sims [42:42]

• “Your life is your own damn fault.” ~Larry Winget [46:23]

• You don't have to be perfect to be successful. [47:42]

• You can't grow from success; you grow from the lessons learned when things go wrong. ~Steve D Sims [50:36]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. Elton John

2. Elon Musk

3. Jay Abraham

4. Jim Kwik

5. Larry Winget

6. Go For Stupid: https://amzn.to/3XXuRA8

7. Bluefishing: https://bit.ly/4h0mixf

Keep In Touch with Steve D Sims:

Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/

X: https://x.com/stevedsims

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/