Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. It is the hot thing right now, but it is being sold by shady people peddling the dream of making a million dollars in less than a year. If you are wondering whether or not you should start a business, embark on an entrepreneurial endeavor, or pursue any other big goal in life, here's what you need to realize: It's going to take time. It's going to take everything you have. You aren't going to be able to do it unless you are all in.
Sep 02, 2016•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever run into people who say, "I don't have the resources to succeed" or "our company doesn't really have any assets, so that's why we're failing"? According to Andy Frisella, lack of traditional resources is one of the greatest assets you can have. This positive way of thinking, this no-resources-is-a-good-thing mindset is what The MFCEO calls "Zero Options Mentality." It's essential for success.
Aug 30, 2016•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Everything you do is competition," says The MFCEO. You can't hide from it. You can't pretend that life on Earth doesn't run by the rules of "compete or die." You will either be a do-nothing or a champion. The good news is that it is not a zero sum game. Anyone who adopts a killer competitive attitude and commits to hard work can win at life.
Aug 26, 2016•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Just as businesses thrive on products that solve problems and bring value to customers, successful people are men and women who have learned how to provide value through who they are and what they do--no matter what it is. "No matter what job you're working," says Andy Frisella, "ultimately you always work for yourself." Whether it is forming the habit of hard work or always seeing the bigger picture, there are practical steps anyone can take to become a truly valuable person.
Aug 23, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The difference between people who fail and people who succeed is that the latter are brutally honest with themselves. They don't make excuses for themselves. They don't blame any external factors or circumstances. They execute. They push through. And above all else, the believe they are in control of their lives. And they use that control to accomplish incredible feats that others only dream about.
Aug 18, 2016•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you control momentum? How do you effectively convert movement into success? Whether it is learning how to focus on the benefits instead of the work or celebrating the small steps as victories, Andy Frisella shares his insight for how to get your life and/or business moving in the right direction.
Aug 16, 2016•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast The cheesy self-help gurus and self-proclaimed masters of success always repeat the same phrase, "Don't quit. Don't ever quit." Even though it's gotten to be a cliche and is often expressed in a sunshine-and-unicorns way, it is true. Success is hard. The world doesn't owe you anything. You are going to have to fight like hell for every inch of progress. Above all, you have to learn how to finish. You must quit quitting.
Aug 11, 2016•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sales skills aren't just helpful for business. They are applicable--and essential--for success in all of life. Joined by his brother, 1st Phorm President of Operations Sal Frisella, The MFCEO returns to a favorite subject. Ultimately, it's not about selling products and services. It's about selling yourself--and helping people.
Aug 09, 2016•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Why are you afraid of the work?" That's the question the MFCEO poses to people who aren't realizing their potential and pursuing the kind of life they really want. At first glance, Andy Frisella says, people might seem lazy. Sometimes they are. But often, people aren't lazy. They are afraid. The prospect of working hard terrifies them because they don't understand the benefits. They don't believe that their hard work will ultimately payoff.
Aug 04, 2016•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast There's so much craziness in the world. People are stressed out about everything from ISIS and environmental disasters to gun violence and racism. The truly great, successful people know how to be surrounded by this craziness and keep their cool. They know how to live in the middle of this chaos and still get sh*t done. The MFCEO knows this is a tough task, but he believes it can be done. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on how to do it.
Aug 02, 2016•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Hey, Andy! Can you give me some special advice for accomplishing my goals and dreams? My situation is unique." No. Stop right there. According to The MFCEO, nobody's situation is unique. Everybody has disadvantages. Everybody faces adversity. Success is hard for everybody. So stop making excuses and get sh*t done now.
Jul 28, 2016•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast What tools does The MFCEO use to pursue success? In this episode, Andy Frisella gets down to the nuts and bolts, outlining his daily practices for maintaining vision, setting goals, dealing with criticism, turning adversity into an asset, and more!
Jul 26, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast All successful people have at least one thing in common: They know how to make an impact on other people. Whether they are talking to the President of the United States or the bellhop at a low budget hotel, they know how to be friendly, engaging, and how to provide an amazing experience, life-changing experience. In short: They know how to be memorable.
Jul 21, 2016•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast What's the one word that gets mentioned again and again in our popular culture? What's the one word that people use again and again, to the detriment of their own lives? According to The MFCEO, that word is "fair." The entitlement mentality that says "I deserve better " is destructive. Ungrateful people who compare their situation to others and complain are destined to accomplish nothing. No matter who you are and what your background is, you can choose to make the best of the life you have been...
Jul 14, 2016•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is part 2 of a 2-part series. The MFCEO hears this all the time: “Andy, I’m passionate and hard-working. But I just don’t know what to do with my life.” While he’s addressed this issue in Snapchat and Periscope in short segments, he’s never unpacked his thoughts in a systematic, comprehensive way.
Jul 12, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Three days after July 4, 2016, Andy Frisella shares his thoughts on the real threat to our freedom. It is not a tyrannical government or an attack from ISIS. The greatest threat to every human being is the bondage of their own mindset, the slavery of their own excuses. According to the MFCEO, regardless of your background, situation, or circumstances, you are free. You are free to be great.
Jul 07, 2016•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Andy, I'm passionate and hard-working. But I just don't know what to do with my life." That's a question the MFCEO gets a lot. While he's addressed this issue in Snapchat and Periscope in short segments, he's never unpacked his thoughts in a systematic, comprehensive way. That's what he does is this two part series. This is part one.
Jul 05, 2016•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast So many people say, "This is my greatest hope and dream...but if it doesn't work out, there's always Plan B." Andy Frisella says, "No!" There-Is-Always-Plan-B kind of thinking is the mindset of failure. You need to be 100 percent committed. All or nothing.
Jun 30, 2016•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is an epidemic in America. From coast to coast, people think they can put in minimal effort and get maximum results. According to Andy Frisella, it doesn't work that way. Showing up is not enough. To be truly successful, you have to take pride in everything you do, pay attention to the details, and if necessary, go twenty extra miles. Put simply, you need to overachieve.
Jun 16, 2016•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The MFCEO Project isn't just about motivation and success. It is committed to a total transformation of our culture, and very little is more critical to the positive development of people than parents. As Father's Day approaches, Andy Frisella and the crew talk to Larry Hagner from the Good Dad Project. It's not enough to be the MFCEO of your life. You have to be the MFCEO of your family, too.
Jun 14, 2016•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is one of the main reasons most people never do anything significant in life? Because their egos don't allow them to be seen doing something poorly. They never want people to see them experiencing loss or failure. According to Andy Frisella, you have to be willing to do something badly for awhile before you become good--and eventually great--at it. That is the natural path to excellence--and success.
Jun 09, 2016•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Farokh Sarmad, better known as @farokhgoodlife, is a college-age entrepreneur and social media mogul who is killing it on Instagram. In this episode, The MFCEO and crew invite him into the studio to discuss the basics of business and badassery.
Jun 07, 2016•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a famous scene in Rocky 3, Apollo Creed tells Rocky Balboa, "There is no tomorrow!" Why do people procrastinate their commitment to greatness? Why do they put off until tomorrow the excellence they could achieve today? Andy Frisella and the MFCEO crew discuss that question and provide tips for defeating procrastination and dominating your life without wasting another 24 hours.
May 31, 2016•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Average people have no idea what commitment really costs. They feel good about themselves when they exercise a couple weeks worth of focus and self-discipline. The reality is, true commitment requires a wholehearted investment of everything a person has. It requires a sustained effort over an extended period of time. True commitment requires a firm "yes," not a maybe. Knowing how to commit is what makes the difference between those who talk sh*t and those who do sh*t.
May 24, 2016•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are two things in life that utterly destroy your forward progress. The first is holding on to your past victories. The second is the mentality that says “I will just show up to work and do the bare minimum.” In this episode, Andy Frisella explains why these two things will kill your success—and what you need to do to rid them from your life.
May 19, 2016•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can one person really make a difference? Can a single man or woman really accomplish anything? In this episode, Andy Frisella talks about why he believes in individuals. From our greatest obstacle to achieving our potential to the supreme effectiveness of our actions, the MFCEO talks about the power and potential of human beings.
May 10, 2016•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you think humility has nothing to do with success, you're wrong. People who think they know everything and can do everything very seldom accomplish anything. Winning in business and life requires the ability to know what you know and what you don't know, and the commitment to surround yourself with people who help you maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.
May 05, 2016•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast From nearly paralyzed to mobilizing the health and happiness ofmillions, Shawn Stevenson is the creator of The Model HealthShow,featured on iTunes as the #1 health podcast in the country,and the author of Sleep Smarter. In this episode, the MFCEO andVaughn the Impaler talk with Shawn about everything from businessand branding to sleep and success.
May 03, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Young bucks: you can have an entrepreneur mentality and kill it within an established business. But you have to ask yourself a question: if you are in an entry-level position, how do you know if it’s a dead end job or a real career opportunity that just requires hard work, passion, and patience? In this episode, Andy Frisella shares the key signs that a company is committed to excellence—theirs and yours.
Apr 28, 2016•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lewis Howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, podcast phenom, and the NY Times best-selling author of The School of Greatness. In this episode, he joins the MFCEO crew to discuss the power of vision, the advantages of adversity, and what it really takes to pursue greatness.
Apr 26, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
