“What you measure against multiplies.” Take your time & look at what you are investing in. How are you measuring it? When you see success, double or triple down that area.

Today, Jonathan Jones joins us on another incredible episode as he shares his best lessons and challenges that have molded him into a great speaker and author. Jonathan is a TEDx Speaker, multiple best-selling author & host of the Beyond the Ball Podcast.

Jonathan shares his transition from a student-athlete into a best-selling author, the inspiration behind his best-selling book “Process,” and how building relationships was a huge turnaround in his speaking profession. Additionally, he shares some of the challenges he experienced while looking for engagements, how to overcome them, and why everyone needs to invest in a good coach!

Ultimately, Jonathan talks about his dad as one of his best business mentors, the necessary skills as a speaker/author to connect with your audience, and tons of great lessons from his life experiences.

Tune in for more insights!

Timestamps

[00:14] Introducing today’s guest “Jonathan Jones.”

[00:50] Hot seat questions

[04:30] Jonathon realizes it's time to walk away from the game of basketball.

[06:29] Jonathan’s most significant lesson in his transition & how he applies it in everyday life

[12:17] About his first book “Process” & the inspiration behind it

[14:00] How much was he paid for his first gig?

[18:32] The importance of building relationships & why speaking is all about relationships

[20:00] Overcoming challenges while looking for engagements

[23:00] Best business mentors Jonathan has invested in his journey

[25:34] Mindset Jonathan’s dad had to rewire within him as one of his business coaches

[28:13] What drove Jonathan to get his master's degree twice & later realize it was not a thing for him?

[35:41] Skills to connect with your audience as an Author or Speaker

[38:57] A life-changing sentence from Jonathan’s experience

[40:03] How to connect with Jonathan Jones

[41:08] Jonathan’s commitment statement for focusing on his fitness in 2023

Notable Quote

“Speaking is all about relationships. People lose it instead when they try to go in & just tell people what they want instead of seeing how you can build a long-term relationship with somebody.”(18:47-19:00)

“It is different when you are in a relationship with somebody versus when you are in a late-night relationship.” (19:42-19:50)

“When people come to events, they are coming to get one nugget of information that could change their life.” (38:01-38:08)

Mentioned Book

Process: 14 Surprisingly Simple Behaviors to Skyrocket Millennials to Success

Let’s Connect

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YouTube - Beyond the Ball

Website - https://www.jonathanjonesspeaks.com/home-page1653643605280

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