So many graduates leave school saddled with debt and unable to find a job with their degrees. The statistics are truly astonishing. As a successful dentist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of LEAP, Dr. Bill Dorfman rejoins us today and offers some tips on nailing an interview, making for an episode jam-packed with high value content.

According to Dr. Bill, there are 11 different tips to set yourself up for a successful interview:

1. You have to be yourself
2. Research the company
3. Tailor your resume and cover letter to match the job description
4. Always practice before an interview
5. Look good
6. Bring backup
7. Always visualize a successful interview
8. Be on time
9. Use positive and appropriate language
10. Send a thank-you note
11. Evaluate the interview

These eleven tips apply to you whether you are a recent college grad, an employee, an entrepreneur, or an employer. By really going the extra mile with these strategies, you will differentiate yourself from the sea of applicants which is vital in this job market.

When practicing for an interview, Dr. Bill shares five of the most commonly asked questions and provides some strategies for giving world-class responses:

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work here?
3. What are your strengths?
4. What are your weaknesses?
5. Do you have any questions?

It might seem simple, but applying these simple tips to your life can make the difference needed to score that second interview. For more information on the LEAP program, text LEAP to 54900.

  

Why simply survive when you can learn to thrive? Join serial entrepreneur Peter Voogd as he interviews fellow entrepreneur and dentist to the stars, Dr. Bill Dorfman. As seen on ABC’s Extreme Makeover and The Doctors, Dr. Bill is shifting our culture forward through his not-for-profit motivational and development program for young adults, the LEAP Foundation.

Inspired by a similar program where he was the guest speaker, Dr. Bill seeks to fill the gaps of traditional education by teaching students and young professionals the secrets to his success including time and money management, working with a mentor, and the art of appreciation.

In this episode, he offers the key attributes young professionals need to succeed in a modern work environment:

1. Always be learning. Social media is everything.
2. Don’t wait for opportunities. Make them.
3. When you are presented with an opportunity, don’t take it. Master it.

By changing the trajectory of the participant’s lives, LEAP is creating breakthroughs and giving many young adults a competitive edge. If you’re ready to join in on the excitement, or if you’re just looking for more information, text LEAP to 54900.

  

In this modern economy, the need for world-class leaders grows every minute. Leadership is so much more than a title and its more than just management; its developing future leaders. Join serial entrepreneur Peter Voogd as he shares his tips to establish an effective, memorable framework and become a real leader.

There’s no need to over complicate your framework. Be sure that your framework is teachable, simple, and intentional. Remember that you are always leading by example and that you should strive to demonstrate your self control and decision-making prowess. Be willing to accept 100% responsibility and learn how to command respect from your employees (time).

Tune in next episode to hear the best lessons that Peter has gained from his mentor, Jordan Wirsz and, in the meantime, continue to live life on your terms.

  

Cut your learning curve in half and learn how to narrow in on your ideal customer by finding your target audience. This episode, Peter Voogd adds value to your business by sharing the key questions to galvanize your marketing efforts into action:

1. Who would pay for my services?
2. Who has already paid for my services?
3. Am I making decision based solely on my own experience?
4. What is my scale?
5. How did my competitors get started?
6. How will I find my customers?
7. What solutions do I provide?

Get the consistent results that you crave by targeting your marketing efforts towards a fine-tuned audience. Tune in to the next episode for strategies for leadership excellence and establishing a framework for success, and in the meantime, take action!

  

The Internet has revolutionized how we live our lives by bolstering our connectivity and our opportunities. Start living life on your terms by making money online. In this episode, serial entrepreneur Peter Voogd shares his strategies to help jumpstart your online influence to maximize your online income.

According to Peter, one of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make online is starting too many projects at once. Resist expanding your scope right away and focus on quality instead of quantity. By asking yourself who would pay for your product or service, you can identify your ideal market.

Stay tuned for the next episode where Peter offers his advice on understanding and identifying your market and creating memorable and influential content.

  

When you take a good, honest look at your business and your brand, are you doing everything that you can to maximize your bottom line? If not, you need to start shaking things up and re-energize and re-dedicate yourself to your business and your life.  This episode, serial entrepreneur Peter Voogd shares his top 10 profit maximizers:

1. Start working in time chunks
2. Keep a lesson journal
3. Ask yourself what don’t you know that’s critical to your success
4. Build your dream team
5. The 3 ways you can build your business
6. Use a shotgun approach to marketing
7. Test your crazy ideas
8. Ask yourself: what’s your obsession?
9. Ask yourself: are you having fun?
10. Your customers are marketing geniuses

Tune in next week for more profit maximizing tips from Peter as he continues to draw from his own experience and his research into the best ways to expand your brand and increase your profit.

  

If you work in sales, do not skip this episode! In gathering research for Ford Motor Company, Peter Voogd uncovered advice from the world’s top sales superstars. In this episode of Young Entrepreneur Lifestyle, Peter shares his findings with you (2:45).

These people are all performing at the top of their game. If you hear something that you like, write it down and do it. Let this wisdom sink in, recharge your sales game, and take it to the next level. Be sure to stay tuned for next week as Peter shares his top 10 profit maximizes to increase your bottom line.

  

From our school years on, we are encouraged to conform and to be like everyone else. Unfortunately, what works on the playground is not what works for budding entrepreneurs. Rather than mimic successful competitors, find your own angle, your own niche, and differentiate yourself from the masses.

“Instead of comparing yourself to others, differentiate yourself from others.” Tweet This

This week, Peter Voogd shares his strategies for setting yourself apart from your peers and competitors by asking you to answer the ultimate question: why should people do business with you versus anyone else? To determine your own unique niche and competitive advantage, Peter offers some prompts to kickstart your efforts (2:25).

By standing out from the crowd, you can boost awareness of your brand and increase sales. Tune in to this podcast next week for advice from some of the top sales superstars on the planet. If you’re in sales or marketing, you don’t want to miss out on next week’s episode!

  

“The two scariest things are a lack of momentum and momentum.” Tweet This

Get the momentum that you need to power through this coming week and to take your life to the next level. With positive momentum, you will have more energy which will translate into accomplishing your goals faster, leading to your best year yet.

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Listen in as Peter Voogd shares his five strategies for ensuring that you are maximizing your momentum:

1. Make an “all-out” decision
2. Put your thoughts on paper
3. Express gratitude and be present
4. Less talk, more do
5. Deep, daily reflections

Stay consistent and you will accomplish the goals you’ve set for yourself. Regardless of your past, you’re always just one step away from making the right decision. By doing the opposite of what mediocre people do, you will find the opposite results: success.

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