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Steve Sims is the author of Go For Stupid and Bluefishing. He is the CEO and Founder of SDSims, where he focuses on branding, development, and marketing that is targeted, fresh, and risky. Entrepreneur Magazine labeled Steve as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz,” and he has spoken at events for Harvard, The Pentagon, ​and Fortune 500 companies about the lessons you can implement into your career ambitions.

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Are you afraid of reaching beyond your comfort zone? The fear of being dismissed by others can hold you back from opportunities. What is the most powerful conversation you can have?

The first conversation you need to have is with yourself. Steve Sims knows the difficulty of crushing imposter syndrome. He recommends that to move forward with full force, you should intentionally manifest the results you want and interact with others to nurture relationships. Steve knows the influence of knowing your value, so are you ready to let go of fear and achieve ridiculous goals?

Stop overthinking and listen to this episode of Access To Anyone as Michael Roderick sits down with Steve Sims, author of Go For Stupid, to discuss recognizing opportunities. Steve talks about exploring childlike curiosities to solve problems, training yourself to engage in valuable conversations, and shattering imposter syndrome.

Steve Sims is a speaker, consultant, coach, author, brand designer, and podcast host. He founded Bluefish Concierge, the world’s first luxury concierge firm that delivers high-level personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, and professional athletes. As a world-renowned speaker, Steve has spoken at Harvard, the Pentagon, and Fortune 500 companies, teaching entrepreneurs the art of communication. He also authored Go For Stupid and Bluefishing. 

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When it comes to setting and achieving goals, do you find yourself settling for fewer than you originally wanted? What if you could attain even the most impractical goals?

According to keynote speaker Steve Sims, you can. In fact, the only thing stopping you from achieving your overly-ambitious goals is you. He encourages entrepreneurs to remain curious and converse with themselves regularly to replace self-doubt with confidence. By training your mind to stay open to every possibility and capitalizing on new opportunities, you can go for stupid and achieve comically insane goals.

In today’s episode of Growth to Freedom, Dan Kuschell hosts coach, author, and speaker Steve Sims, to talk about achieving ridiculously audacious goals. Steve shares his inspiration for writing Go For Stupid, how he coaches entrepreneurs to set and achieve ridiculous goals, and the common mistakes business owners make while achieving these goals. 

If you have been listening to this podcast for awhile, you will recognize this phenomenal guest. He is the founder of the world’s first luxury concierge company and has expanded his reach as a author, speaker and coach. Steve Sims is back on the Define Success podcast to talk about his new book: Go for Stupid

What would you achieve if you weren’t afraid of being laughed at?

In the age of “gotcha” culture, people are terrified to do anything that might be laughed at. Steve Sims is the exact opposite.

In Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals, Steve teaches you how to ignore what everyone else thinks and go for big, stupid, ridiculous goals. From organizing a private dinner in front of Michelangelo’s David, to securing a tour of SpaceX led by Elon Musk himself, his accomplishments always start with the same questions: How far can I take this? What would make this a stupid achievement? Steve examines famously stupid goals in history, the key habits of successful people, and lessons from his own career to help you let go of your fear and get out of your own way. 

Stop overthinking and go for ridiculous, stupid goals. Once you “go for stupid,” you open the door to the life you always dreamed about. 

Steve Sims returns to the show to discuss: 

• What inspired him to write a new book 
• Why should goals be ‘stupid’
• Working with successful people and what is the common denominator 
• Dealing with rejection
• Reminding yourself of your dreams
• How Steve defines success
• What wakes Steve up in the AM
• Piece of advice for others

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Join Nick Lamagna as he talks with guest Steve D Sims aka "The Real Life Wizard of Oz!" Many have said he has the coolest job in the world with his Black book full of Billionaire's he has made the craziest and most sensational bucket lists experience request happen for the world’s wealthiest celebrities, professional athletes, and successful entrepreneurs.

Steve is a speaker, coach, Brand Designer, host of "The Art Of Making Things Happen" Podcast and Author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen as well as his brand new book "Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals.  He now helps build brands for other through his company Sims Media.  He is now on a mission to inspire people across the world to start supporting each other rather than tearing each other down as he truly believes this is the perfect time in the world for all of us to connect that we have common ground like never before!

Topics for this episode include:

✅ Why many people DO NOT achieve goals 

✅ MAJOR threat to society not talked about

✅ What to REALLY be scared of in life & Business

✅ How to train your brain to eliminate negativity and pessimism

✅ The danger of QR codes

✅ A MAJOR social media branding MISTAKE 

✅ The most powerful 3 letters in the English language 

✅ How can martial arts and kickboxing prepare you for business ➡️ More!

See the show notes to connect with Steve and look out for our giveaway of his new book "Go For Stupid!"

Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 

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This week's show is with Steve Sims. Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author of 'Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen, sought-after coach', top-rated speaker in the US speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice. He is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. 

He's someone who has worked with Sir Elton John and Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed and managed to get the museum in Florence, Italy that houses the most famous sculpture on Earth, The Statue of David, to shut down in order to host a private dinner for his client at the foot of the statue with Andrea Bocelli serenading them while they ate their pasta.

In this show, we explored the question: what would you create if you weren't afraid of being laughed at? We spoke about cancel culture, the lack of true conversation, how we kill our dreams when people mock us - and why those people are rarely the ones to take notice of. And lastly, why and how you can go for stupid!

I’d love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let’s carry on the conversation…  please leave a comment below.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• I loved what Steve said about needing to have the conversation with ourselves about our dreams first - often we're the first person to mock ourselves, instead how about we become the first person to acknowledge ourselves for our dream?
• People will almost certain laugh at you, especially to begin with, the choice is whether to take notice of them or to listen to the people whose opinion you respect
• Steve's car analogy was a great one! I wonder what lives we'd create if we made it natural for us to go for stupid?

Resources and stuff that we spoke about:

• Steve Sims' Official Website: http://stevedsims.com
• Follow Steve in Social Media:

  • FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims

  • IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims

  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/

  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims

  • Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevedsims

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This week, I sat down with The Real Life Wizard of Oz, Steve Sims. Steve is a remarkable man who creates unforgettable experiences for people. He shares a number of stories from his work, including one where he closed a museum in Florence, set up a dining table at the feet of the Michelangelo’s David and had Andrea Bocelli serenade guests!

This episode will really show you that what you thought was impossible is possible. You can learn more about Steve on social @stevedsims and his website www.stevedsims.com

Welcome back to the Scale your Small Business Podcast with your host, Jillian Flodstrom. This week’s guest is known as “the man who can” and he lives up to it. Steve Sims is the best-selling author of "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen", a sought-after coaching speaker, and has worked with the likes of Sir Elton John and Elon Musk, to name a few. He’s breaking down his mentality and how he gets it done.

Steve rolls with some of the most important people out there. Starting with just 93 clients, more than two thirds were and are billionaires. Because of his massively connected network, he was features in Forbes and became known as the guy who can get things done when no isn’t an answer and money isn’t a problem. 

As entrepreneurs, Steve says, we have a tendency to become our own biggest critics. But even though we are resilient, sometimes outside influences can get to us. When that happens, sometimes it makes sense to ignore it and move on, but for Steve, he addresses those problems directly and with intention.  The message that you are putting out there is irrelevant. It's how it's being received that is the truth. You may think what you are saying is positive and uplifting, may be alienating to somebody else. 

There's been many times in our life where we, as entrepreneurs, have paid that bill late. We've trusted someone that screwed us over, we've listened to someone that never had the authority or education or credibility to have our attention and then it's led us down the wrong path. In those moments, we are creating our ability to rise above it and learn lessons of empowerment.how empowered do you become when you actually get out of that dumpster? How much stronger are you when you get over those dark times? Why would you remove that education from someone? Why would you remove that empowerment? That's your kryptonite, that's your shield, that's your cape. Wear it with honor.

There is a distinct difference between entrepreneurs and want-treprenuers. If you haven't been ripped off, lied to, spat on, laughed at, gone broke, got sued, then you are not an entrepreneur. Be not the person that wants all the limelight without doing the hard work. That's the want-trepreneur's badge of honor. When COVID hit, want-treprenuers looked for the best show to binge. Entrepreneurs got better at what they do. 

Steve’s superpower is ignorance--which isn’t as harsh as it may seem. It's because while others are planning it and forecasting it and getting out the trigonometry charts to see how this can possibly be done, Steve is out there trying it. 

Steve’s book “Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen” is built around a core philosophy--be impossible to misunderstand. Identify a problem, and focus on creating a message and a solution that's impossible to misunderstand. Make sure when you amplify your message it is so clear that it’s impossible to manipulate. Because when someone has a problem, no one cares about the logo--they want something that will find them their solution the fastest.

Do you know anyone who's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed, or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta? You do now!

Dubbed “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes Magazine, Steve Sims is the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen. He is a sought-after coach and speaker at many events including those hosted by the Pentagon and Harvard, and has been featured in more than 30 TV shows and over 60 major publications. 

Sims is a concierge for the rich. You think of a concierge as somebody you approach at a hotel when you need something. Sims reinvented the term to cater to the wealthy who want something unconventional, bordering on the ridiculous (his words), in real life. 

As a concierge for billionaires, Sims goes beyond giving the clients what they need.

“I learned very early on, never give a client what they asked for; give them what they want, lust, and desire,” said Sims, noting that many times, the clients cannot fully intimate what they truly want. 

Nowadays, Sims does more than just cater to people who have fat checkbooks. He’s done that in the last few decades. 

He wants to help a lot of people become successful entrepreneurs before his death.

“I will be happy when I’m on my deathbed and I know I’ve helped enough entrepreneurs do and think differently. If a bricklayer from London can do this, you’re all out of excuses,” said Sims.

The entrepreneur’s first job was as a bricklayer in London. He then tried his luck as a stockbroker but that didn’t pan out. He moved to Hong Kong to do the same job but was fired after just five days. 

He stayed in Hong Kong and found a job as a doorman at a nightclub. That’s when things changed as he realized that with his gift of gab, he could make things happen. 

Sims then managed to make connections, inviting affluent people to the nightclub. He also started organizing parties and doing important events like those hosted by Elton John and the Kentucky Derby, among others. 

Sims’ company, Bluefish, has been the official concierge for the L.A. and New York Fashion Weeks for years. 

The former doorman puts a lot of emphasis on providing solutions rather than selling a product or service. 

“Stop selling and start solving,” he said. 

Sims took some time off his busy schedule to educate us about ‘making things happen’ on our podcast.

Here are some of the other topics we covered:

• How Sims became the “make a wish foundation” for billionaires 

• Being angry led Sims to go from being a doorman to a concierge for the rich 

• Never ask a question where the answer can be “no” 

• “I never market to poor people because I know how it was to be poor” 

• Memorable experiences include a couple who was married by the pope 

• Working with Elon Musk 

• Working with Richard Branson 

• “Stop selling and start solving” 

• Being happy and passionate about what you do 

• When you focus on the bank account, you ignore the relationship 

• The world has become transactional 

• Growing and experiencing different things 

• Opening oneself to opportunities 

• Who would Steve Sims invite to dinner? 

Sims also shares his knowledge about business and providing solutions through his podcast, The Art of Making Things Happen, which is very apt as he does make things happen. 

Contact Steve Sims:

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims

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

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

Know more about Steve Sims:

Website: https://www.stevedsims.com

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

Podcast: https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast

Join his circle:

The Sims Distillery: https://simsdistillery.com

Buy his book:

Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/

Contact David Morrell:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morrellionaire

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearofdavid

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Show Notes: https://webgrowthcode.com/bluefishing-the-art-of-making-things-happen-with-steve-sims/

Find out how Steve Sims became the guy that can make anything happen.  This includes getting a guy up on stage with the band Journey, connecting with Elon Musk, the Pope, Guns and Roses and many other famous people.  Steve shares the secret of how he went from a construction career to a career making things happen with some amazing people.

Steve uses the travel fly fishing company example to show how to utilize his teaching to grow your leads.  Although you don't have to be the best you have to be different.

Show Notes with Steve Sims

- I noted Steve’s book Bluefishing which had a huge impact on me and was a great story.

- Steve's podcast:  The Art of Making things happen is a great place to connect with Steve.

- Subscribe to Steve's newsletter to get the cheat sheet.

- Steve worked with Elton John for 8 years with a focus on his Oscar party.  Here's the Yellow Brick Road Tour.

- The Entrepreneurs Advantage - Steve's private facebook group.

Resources Noted in the Show

Bluefishing - Steve's Book

Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show

A Classic Elton Song

"Your network is your net worth."
-Steve Sims

Conclusion with Steve Sims

Steve D Sims who wrote the great book, Bluefishing.  Find out how a brick layer became one of the most successful people working with the biggest names in the world.  Steve is know as the guy who can get anything done and has connected people to the pope, Elton John, Journey and many other mega names.

Show Notes: https://webgrowthcode.com/bluefishing-the-art-of-making-things-happen-with-steve-sims/

Episode: 129

Title: Daily Dose - Get Referrals From Stars, Celebrities, and Billionaires 

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Steve Sims

Description: Want a picture with Sir Elton John? Private dinner in a museum in Italy? Meet Steve Sims, concierge to the stars. He can make anything happen, and he shares with us today how he does it and you can too. Plus:
* If you get a "No" you are either asking the wrong person or you are asking the wrong question
* How a teeter totter is simply a value exchange
* What an "ugly" marketing strategy looks like
* It’s not about how you do what you do, but who you know to get things done
Steve believes in working by referral so much that his website doesn’t contain any contact information.....yet he has clients that pay him hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Be prepared to be inspired....and then go get some amazing things done!

(7L) Referral Strategies and Podcast Topics:

Special Offer: Special opportunity for our Referral Podcast listeners ONLY.  How about 3 months of FREE access to Steve's Inner Circle program?  Sign up here:  https://simsdistillery.com/registration-step-1/?string=quaterly and use code GENGEN for the first 3 months free.

Enjoying the Daily Dose? Join us for a deeper conversation inside our private Facebook group at www.Facebook.com/groups/JoinGenGen. We’re waiting.....

Episode: 129

Title: Daily Dose - Get Referrals From Stars, Celebrities, and Billionaires 

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Steve Sims

Description: Want a picture with Sir Elton John? Private dinner in a museum in Italy? Meet Steve Sims, concierge to the stars. He can make anything happen, and he shares with us today how he does it and you can too. Plus:
* If you get a "No" you are either asking the wrong person or you are asking the wrong question
* How a teeter totter is simply a value exchange
* What an "ugly" marketing strategy looks like
* It’s not about how you do what you do, but who you know to get things done
Steve believes in working by referral so much that his website doesn’t contain any contact information.....yet he has clients that pay him hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Be prepared to be inspired....and then go get some amazing things done!

(7L) Referral Strategies and Podcast Topics:

Special Offer: Special opportunity for our Referral Podcast listeners ONLY.  How about 3 months of FREE access to Steve's Inner Circle program?  Sign up here:  https://simsdistillery.com/registration-step-1/?string=quaterly and use code GENGEN for the first 3 months free.

Enjoying the Daily Dose? Join us for a deeper conversation inside our private Facebook group at www.Facebook.com/groups/JoinGenGen. We’re waiting.....

Steve Sims is an expert marketer within the luxury industry and the founder of Bluefish, one of the top personal concierge services in the world. Also known as the “Real Life Wizard of Oz” for his ability to make the impossible possible, Steve has worked with Elton John and Elon Musk and has been quoted in various publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and London’s The Sunday Times. He joins the show today to share his lessons on success for any size business.

Listen in as Steve explains why communication is so integral to success, as well as the most important question that you should be asking your clients. You'll learn why sometimes ignorance is a superpower, how he turned one client into James Bond for a day, and what it takes to make amazing things happen in life and business.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2LrjoEd

Jump right in and let’s join this one of a kind conversation and learn a lot of golden principles and powerful strategies that make up a Badass!

Quotes:

“It's not that I did stuff that other people couldn't. It's because I've done stuff that people wouldn't.” - Steve Sims

“If you want something done, get up off the chair, take one step towards the goal. And then you've got momentum.” - Steve Sims

“If you put someone on a pedestal, you pushing them away.” - Steve Sims

“If you've got to make an excuse about someone, shouldn't be in your life.” - Steve Sims

“An entrepreneur together conquers, an entrepreneur alone dies.” - Steve Sims

Learn more about Andre Popa: https://www.badasseryfactory.com/

Mentions:

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John Paul DeJoria

Speakeasy, by Steve Sims

Bluefishing: The Art Of Making Things Happen, by Steve Sims

Dan Fleischman

https://badasseryfactory.com/ 

Show Notes:

(00:45) Greetings

(02:22) Introduction of Steve Sims

(04:45) We all made ourselves

(06:50) It’s not intelligence, it’s action

(855) Give value to people you want to connect with

(10:05) Stop with the pedestal crap

(16:36) Steve’s favorite celebrity he worked with and a great story with a client

(21:56) The Chug Test 

*(23:21) Time wasted with the wrong people

(24:57) Old Fashioned and proper whiskey

(27:25) The Speakeasy, and places and people they met

(42:21) About the social media

Fasten your seatbelts for this episode! Our guest is Steve Sims, author of “Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen”.

 Why reinvent the wheel? His online bio says it best:

 “The man who created Bluefish, the internationally famous company that makes once in a lifetime events happen for the rich and famous reveals to the rest of us his trade secrets for making things happen.

Steve Sims’s day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasies and wildest dreams come true. Getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Elton John, and connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk are just a few of the many projects he has worked on. He rarely reveals how he accomplishes the feats that make his clients so happy. But now for the first time, Steve shares his practical tips, techniques, and strategies to help readers break down any obstacle and turn their dreams into reality.”

 For more information on Steve’s courses, speaking events, books, or (not for the faint of heart) 30 minute coaching call, visit http://www.stevedsims.com.

 Bill is a coach at Building Champions in Lake Oswego Oregon. He is also the author of the book "White Collar Warrior: Lessons for Sales Professionals from America's Military Elite."

Podcast produced by Studio C Creative Sound in San Diego CA