In this blast from the past, I’m showcasing the best of 2014: my interview with best-selling co-author of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series and Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet from Gold, Sharon Lechter. She is also the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization, and has served both presidents Bush and Obama on the first President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy.
Sharon and I discuss an array of topics from her entrepreneurial journey to her tips on productivity. This incredible episode is worth another listen for some of Sharon’s insights on entrepreneurship, mindsets, masterminds, work-life balance, and so much more!
Key Takeaways:
[1:13] This episode is a throwback to the best of 2014 — interview with author Sharon Lechter.
[3:10] There’s still a little time left to sign up for a Mastermind program with Natalie!
[6:35] Natalie introduces her guest for this episode — Sharon Lechter.
[7:31] Where did Sharon grow up and what was she like as a child?
[10:53] How did Robert Kiyosaki get connected with Sharon and how did that relationship grow?
[15:41] How did Sharon publish the first 1,000 copies of her book, and how did it take off from there?
[17:30] Sharon had a ten-year partnership with her co-author, Robert. How did they decide to dissolve the partnership?
[18:41] What was the experience like when Sharon got the call to be part of the first President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy?
[22:39] What is the difference between the original Think and Grow Rich book, and the new Think and Grow Rich for Women?
[26:01] How can someone in a negative mindset shift to a more positive mindset?
[28:23] Napoleon Hill was the first person to create the concept of a mastermind. What is a mastermind and how does it work?
[31:52] In her book, Sharon also touches on the concept of being mindful of your communication style. How does that affect women entrepreneurs?
[37:20] Sharon shares her thoughts on work-life balance as it relates to women and a personal experience of overcoming worry.
[44:40] What are some productivity tools and tips that Sharon uses? 2-2-2-2-2!
[49:40] What is Sharon most excited about in her business in the upcoming year?
[51:04] Get in touch with Sharon via social media or email!
[52:11] Sharon shares some inspirational quotes.
[57:32] Natalie shares her key takeaways from listening to her interview with Sharon again.
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Mentioned in this Episode:
- Think and Grow Rich for Women, by Sharon Lechter
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
- Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet from Gold, by Sharon Lechter
- BizChix Masterminds
- CashFlow (Game)
- TechPress Publishing
