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Ep 74. From Hollywood to Hustle: Liz Scully’s Journey in Business Strategy and Masterminds
In this episode, I caught up with Liz Scully, a seasoned film industry insider turned business strategist. With over 20 years of experience working on major Hollywood films and a treasure trove of accolades, including an Emmy Award and multiple Oscar nominations, Liz brings a unique perspective to the entrepreneurial world.
We explored the parallels between filmmaking and entrepreneurship, the power of Mastermind groups and Liz’s innovative approach to teaching strategy through humour.
Notable Nuggets:
- Liz's Hollywood Journey
- 20 years working on blockbuster films.
- Emmy Award winner and multi-Oscar nominee.
- Insights into the film industry that apply to business.
- Transition to the Business Strategy space
- How film directors share traits with entrepreneurs.
- The importance of having fun while growing your business.
- Mastering the Mastermind
- Benefits of joining a well-run Mastermind group:
- Support
- Accountability
- Focus
- A creative space to bounce ideas around
- How running a Mastermind can create a new income stream while enhancing client retention.
- Benefits of joining a well-run Mastermind group:
- Innovative Coaching Techniques
- Liz’s unique approach as an "Evil Coach"—combining laughter with strategic teaching.
- Using comparisons between new entrepreneurs and the kink world to facilitate learning.
- Biz Book Broadcast
- Overview of her podcast, which has achieved 3 million downloads in just seven months and currently garners 700,000 listeners monthly.
- Liz reads around 1,000 audiobooks a year, sharing her passion for books with listeners.
- Fast-track opportunities for BIPOC authors with audiobooks, despite her current guest backlog.
- Personal Touch
- When Liz isn’t running Masterminds, she enjoys humorous experiments in calorie counting and planning her next international adventure.
Resources Mentioned:
- Liz’s website and contact info
- Links to her podcast, Biz Book Broadcast
If you're inspired by Liz’s insights, consider joining or starting a Mastermind group to level up your business!
Remember to tune in to the Biz Book Broadcast for more insights on business books.
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