Swim! And Have a Shark Mindset with NBA Superstar Walter Bond

04/22/20 • 50 min

“We need to keep escalating up the food chain to keep getting bigger, faster, and stronger. That’s the attitude of an athlete. That’s what we bring to the business world.”

Our guest for today is Walter Bond, a pro NBA player turned entrepreneur. In this episode of The Business Mentor Podcast, learn about the transformation that having a shark mindset will bring in your journey towards success. Be determined like a hunting shark.

This discussion also covers the difference of mentorship and leadership, the importance of talent and ability in choosing a career, the similarities of excelling in sports and business, and much more!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

How to make mentorship work for you?
- You and your mentor must have a harmonious relationship. Find a good mentor who you can trust and communicate well with.
- Follow and execute what your mentor encourages you to do. Get out of your comfort zone and put in the work.
What can we learn from pro athletes turned entrepreneurs? Athletes value the importance of the process and development. Not everything can happen instantly. You can’t expect success to come the next day in a business. Do things incrementally so you’ll get the long-lasting results.
- Like in NBA, master the fundamentals and be incredible at everything to really excel. Take a break if needed, enjoy the off-season.
Have a shark mindset. Great white sharks are positioned so highly in the food chain because they’re ruthless and insatiable. Sharks too need to move a lot, or else they die. Be determined and unrelenting as much as possible.
Leaders are readers. Walter’s top tip for aspiring entrepreneurs is to commit to the journey and read a lot about what you’re going into. Do what you can to gain knowledge. There are many provided resources out there.

BEST MOMENTS

“It wasn’t like I chose basketball; basketball chose me. I was a good athlete.”
“Patience. It takes time. When you’re given advice in mentoring or coaching, you have to do it over the course of time.”
“... We took them to an off-season process so to experience exponential growths. The same metaphor in sports translates to business in a million different ways.”
“I made it to the NBA because I’ve mastered the fundamentals of basketball. I’ve been successful in the business because I’ve mastered the fundamentals of business.”
“Before we decide on our career, we need to discover our gifts.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download Swim!: How a Shark, a Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentoring, and Next Level Success by Walter Bond On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VKQN37P/
Download your FREE shark action plan here: https://walterbond.com/

ABOUT THE GUEST

Walter Bond is a NBA player turned entrepreneur. He’s also a business coach, public speaker, and author. He has helped many clients, from solopreneurs to conglomerate companies, given them an internal drive to achieve their goals and reach their dream.

His message for everyone is simple: Think. Execute. Win!

Walter’s Official Website: https://walterbond.com/
Walter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterbondallstate/
Walter’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalterBondMotivationalSpeaker/
Walter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/walterbond
Walter’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walter_bond/

ABOUT THE HOST

Jay Dhillon is a serial entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist based in the UK with a proven track record of growing businesses from start-up to success- and helping others do the same. From humble beginnings, Jay grew his first business from 0 to 500 employees and three locations, racking up sales of over £30 million – all with no investment other than a slight amount of savings. The business went on to acquire major clients such as Landrover, Jaguar, Toyota and New Look, to name a few.

Its immense success inevitably brought about outside interest, and at the age 33 Jay eventually sold the company to a London investment firm in Doyen Resources. Today, Jay owns several businesses in different sectors and helps entrepreneurs achieve success.

A calling to give back and help others led to Jay being chosen for the highly coveted role as a Prin...

“We need to keep escalating up the food chain to keep getting bigger, faster, and stronger. That’s the attitude of an athlete. That’s what we bring to the business world.”

KEY TAKEAWAYS

How to make mentorship work for you?
- You and your mentor must have a harmonious relationship. Find a good mentor who you can trust and communicate well with.
- Follow and execute what your mentor encourages you to do. Get out of your comfort zone and put in the work.
What can we learn from pro athletes turned entrepreneurs? Athletes value the importance of the process and development. Not everything can happen instantly. You can’t expect success to come the next day in a business. Do things incrementally so you’ll get the long-lasting results.
- Like in NBA, master the fundamentals and be incredible at everything to really excel. Take a break if needed, enjoy the off-season.
Have a shark mindset. Great white sharks are positioned so highly in the food chain because they’re ruthless and insatiable. Sharks too need to move a lot, or else they die. Be determined and unrelenting as much as possible.
Leaders are readers. Walter’s top tip for aspiring entrepreneurs is to commit to the journey and read a lot about what you’re going into. Do what you can to gain knowledge. There are many provided resources out there.

BEST MOMENTS

“It wasn’t like I chose basketball; basketball chose me. I was a good athlete.”
“Patience. It takes time. When you’re given advice in mentoring or coaching, you have to do it over the course of time.”
“... We took them to an off-season process so to experience exponential growths. The same metaphor in sports translates to business in a million different ways.”
“I made it to the NBA because I’ve mastered the fundamentals of basketball. I’ve been successful in the business because I’ve mastered the fundamentals of business.”
“Before we decide on our career, we need to discover our gifts.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download Swim!: How a Shark, a Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentoring, and Next Level Success by Walter Bond On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VKQN37P/
Download your FREE shark action plan here: https://walterbond.com/

ABOUT THE GUEST

His message for everyone is simple: Think. Execute. Win!

Walter’s Official Website: https://walterbond.com/
Walter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterbondallstate/
Walter’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalterBondMotivationalSpeaker/
Walter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/walterbond
Walter’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walter_bond/

ABOUT THE HOST

A calling to give back and help others led to Jay being chosen for the highly coveted role as a Prin...

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100's of Millions of Views and Building a Global Brand of " Singing Dentist " Dr Milad Shadrooh Joins me on The Business Mentor Podcast

The Singing Dentist Dr Milad Shadrooh didn’t know his videos would break the internet and make the international news. When he made a parody of Hotline Bling, he was just in the zone singing and not really thinking about what others might think of it. In this episode of The Business Mentor Podcast, the Singing Dentist shares stories about his childhood, his career, and his rise to fame.

Learn about some tips for private and self-employed dentists who are massively affected by the coronavirus pandemic, so tune in!

Also, help NHS by purchasing The Singing Dentist’s latest single I Like Molars. You can check links to where you can purchase and stream the track below.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Dr Milad was born in Iran and moved in the UK when he was 5 years old. He recalls that it was already becoming a doctor that he answers whenever he gets asked about his dreams. He is now 39, a dentist, and has now a global brand.
Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Chaka Khan are just a few of the musical influences of the Singing Dentist Dr Milad Shadrooh. He danced, sang, and rapped whenever there’s a chance when he was young. He was also a DJ for some time with quite a few gigs under his belt!
His first viral video, a parody of the Hotline Bling by Drake, was initially just shared to his dentist friends, then to other dentists, and then to the whole wide world. The people loved it, so Dr Milad made more funny and entertaining videos.
Is it safe to go to the dentist this pandemic? Since the government advises to lessen close contact, dentist appointments are no exception. Dentists are only allowed to give medical advice through telephone triaging setup by the NHS; physical treatment can only be performed in an emergency.
Some private dentists might have a hard time surviving this coronavirus outbreak since there are no patients. As they are private businesses they can furlough staff but even the government help might not be enough for many.

BEST MOMENTS

“Reduce social interaction. Stay indoors. Be sensible and follow the guidelines... These aren’t tough things that we’ve been asked to do.”
“Right now, we’re in the survival phase. Stay afloat. Then, there’s the transition phase where we go back to normal—the new normal.”
“It comes with years of performing!”
“The best emergency is not to have one. Look after your teeth super well.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Purchase/Stream I Like Molars to help the NHS:
Stream the Filling Good Podcast on Entale (an enhanced podcast app). Download here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/entale-enhanced-podcast-app/id1321535463
Listen to The Business Mentor Podcast episode with Patrick Bet-David on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gt/podcast/patrick-bet-david-the-opportunities-now-in-the-world-crisis/id1370793386?i=1000471033555
Visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr Milad Shadrooh, aka The Singing Dentist, is often featured in the media giving dental health information through his funny and entertaining videos. He studied at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. And then worked at Chequers Dental Surgery since 2004 as soon as he graduated.

Subscribe to the Singing Dentist YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGh_mtyy1pJ67wVkqK11xsg
Like Singing Dentist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dentistsinging/
Follow Singing Dentist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singingdentist/
Visit The Singing Dentist Official Website: https://singingdentist.com/

ABOUT THE HOST

Jay Dhillon is a serial entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist based in the UK w...

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Coronavirus outbreak has the potential to cause a crash, but Jay is cautious. Panic and speculation are far more likely to invoke trouble than the virus itself.
Preparation is what helped Jay to survive the last recession. Do all you can to survive, and ask yourself the question: If my supply chain disappeared tomorrow, could I survive?
As a business-owner, you need to make sure that you’re the one who can take advantage of your competitor’s poor planning in these circumstances, and not the other way around. Business has to go on, so make sure you’re the one doing so.
Jay built a successful business and then sold it, allowing him a rare insight into the entire process of entrepreneurship that many do not have. It has made him one of the most sought-after coaches in the world.
The difference between a good coach and a good mentor is that a mentor usually teaches by relating a real-life example, which is much more effective in terms of instruction.
One of the greatest things to come out of podcasting is that Jay has built relationships, formed connections, and created a legacy that will last and endure.
Be patient. If you’re consistent in your approach, and take your time, you’ll succeed. Don’t just look for quick wins. Find a strategy that works for you and stick to it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Preparation is so important now’

’Some hard decisions had to be made’

‘We’re buying the business, not the business owner’

‘If I’m going to mentor, then this is my challenge’

‘Doing it is the most important thing’

‘Look at yourself. Have you been going up or down?’

‘Be patient and learn to pivot'

‘What are you going to do today?’

‘KMF – Keep Moving Forward’

ROB SMALLBONE’S CONTACT METHODS

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Property Nomads Website

The Property Nomads Podcast – iTunes

The Property Nomads - Stitcher

Buy To Let: How To Get Started – By Rob Smallbone (Amazon)

The Business Mentor Podcast - https://www.jay-dhillon.com/podcast

Jay Dhillon’s website - https://www.jay-dhillon.com

Jay Dhillon YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNRouhFVktGDQcCRAzoHydQ

ABOUT THE HOST

Jay Dhillon is a serial entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist based in the UK with a proven track record of growing businesses from start-up to success- and helping others do the same. From humble beginnings, Jay grew his first business from 0 to 500 employees and three locations, racking up sales of over £30 million – all without any investment other than a small amount of savings. The business went on to acquire major clients such as Landrover, Jaguar, Toyota and New Look, to name a few.

Its huge success inevitably brought about outside interest, and at the age of 33, Jay eventually sold the company to a London investment firm in Doyen Resources. Today, Jay owns several businesses in different sectors and helps entrepreneurs achieve success.

A calling to give back and help others led to Jay being chosen for the highly coveted role as a Prince’s Trust mentor, where his achievements were marked by a personal invitation to Buckingham Palace to meet Prince Charles.

After helping several young entrepreneurs to success as a mentor for the Trust, Jay’s burning desire to bring his wisdom and knowledge to a wider audience ultimately triggered the concept of The Business Mentor Podcast.

Jay feels that anyone can achieve success in business with the right advice and mentoring and is now sharing his knowledge with his growing audience via his podcast.

In the UK alone, 95% of business fail within the first five years, and Jay’s aim is to reduce that number.

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