How to Bet on Yourself (and Win): Lessons from Keynote Speaker Fred Moore

What happens when a “normal” guy in a safe corporate job decides to burn the safety net and bet on himself?

In this episode of Success Through Connections, I sit down with world-traveled comedy magician and keynote speaker Fred Moore, a man who’s been rejected more times than he can count—and turned it into a career that’s taken him to over 30 countries and more than 6,000 shows.

We talk about what really happens between the moment you decide “there’s got to be something better than this” and the moment your life finally starts to reflect that. It’s not a straight line, and Fred does not sugarcoat the messy middle: the no’s, the self-doubt, and the “you’re replaceable” reality check that completely changed how he shows up in his work and life.

Inside this conversation, you’ll hear us dive into things like:

• How to stop being just “qualified” and start becoming irreplaceable
• The mindset Fred uses to handle rejection without taking it personally
• Simple, surprisingly doable home office habits to stay focused when life is chaotic
• A dead-simple framework Fred uses to actually follow through on his goals (no fluff, no hype)
• Why tiny, almost invisible shifts in your daily actions can create “wow, how did I get here?” results over time
• The small social skill that makes people feel important—and makes you unforgettable (especially at networking events)

We even get into gratitude, humor, and one powerful connection that completely changed the trajectory of Fred’s personal life and career.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a “real job,” wondered if you’re meant for more, or just needed a nudge to stop playing small and start having more fun with your life and work—this is one of those episodes you’ll want to listen to with a notebook nearby.

Hit play and let this be the reminder (and the roadmap) you didn’t know you needed.