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Today’s guest is on a mission to make 10,000 friends.
He believes that every human interaction holds the potential to change your life, whether it’s an open door or a change in perspective. That’s why he’s spending 1 hour, 1:1, with 10,000 different people to learn about their lives and see what comes of opening doors for no reason.
He’s met over 5,600 people across 90+ countries and spoken to corporations like Amazon and universities like Pepperdine. He’s met with everyone from CEOs to celebrities to students to everyday people who’ve overcome extreme circumstances. He has been featured by press sources like the Kelly Clarkson Show and the TODAY Show and regularly shares his insights through podcasts and speaking gigs.
Please join me in welcoming Rob Lawless.
In this week’s On the Schmooze episode, Rob Lawless shares his extraordinary mission of meeting 10,000 people, highlighting the power of human connection, the importance of making others feel seen and heard, and the unexpected opportunities that arise when we open doors without a specific reason.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
💯 Rob’s perspective on leadership emphasizes the importance of making others feel seen and heard, getting to know people, and gaining their buy-in.
💯 His experiences organizing events since high school, including blood drives and school tours, and the influence of a friend named Kurt on his ambitions and success.
💯 Rob’s journey from his initial ambitions of becoming an NBA player to his first jobs and the experiences that shaped his future, including the influence of Penn State alums and his exploration of different career paths.
💯 His mission to meet 10,000 people, starting in 2015, and the monetization of his unique endeavor through sponsorships, media features, and partnerships, as well as his efforts to offer connection-based programs to his network and sustain relationships with the outer levels of his network.
Listen to this episode listen to this episode to unlock the secrets of human connection with Rob Lawless, as he embarks on his mission to meet 10,000 people and shares insights on making meaningful connections, opening doors, and discovering the potential that lies in every interaction.
Links
- Rob Lawless on LinkedIn and Instagram.
- www.robs10kfriends.com
Other Resources
- Listen to my episode with Blake Fly.
- Learn more about Chris Ulmer from Special Books from Special Kids.
- Learn more about Orly’s Listening Table.
- Learn more about Big Talk.
- Learn more about Michelle Poler.
On the Schmooze is a podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have overcome challenges to achieve success. I ask probing questions, and guests share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network.
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