Eric Siu Shares How to Master the Game of Life

Did you know that contrary to what most people may think, playing games or sports and doing business are actually similar to each other in more ways than one?   Where most people see two different things standing at the opposite ends of the spectrum, Eric Siu, Chairman of Single Grain LLC, sees two similar ones operating under the same concept. This week, he teaches us how to master the game of life (and business). We talk about the poker mindset and how it builds resilience in your business, the value of marketing, why you should start thinking long-term, and heaps more!   Level up your life and business by tuning in now! Episode Highlights: Introduction [00:00] The lines where gaming and business meet [03:20] The consequences of overdoing work and life [06:05] Patience plays a big part in your business journey [10:03] What is the poker mindset? [14:27] Poker makes you numb to losing [17:29] How to build resilience in your business [19:21] Overreacting is better than underreacting [22:10] What kept Eric going despite bad situations [24:12] The great necessity of marketing [28:06] In what areas can you use marketing aside from business? [30:16] Simply making the sale with your podcast is just playing one level of the game [32:20] The value of thinking long-term [35:19] You only retire from something you don’t want to be doing [38:45] The essence of having a vision [40:54] How to start leveling up your life [42:22] Resource Links: Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com)  Download the Due Diligence Framework (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/) Visit Niche Website Builders to get EXCLUSIVE OFFERS as a BOB listener (https://www.nichewebsite.builders/bob/) The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday (http://amzn.to/3p0oEB5) Scaling Up by Verne Harnish (http://amzn.to/3qFg9LR) The Billionaire Who Wasn’t by Conor O’Clery (http://amzn.to/38XsPHZ) Listen to the Marketing School Podcast (https://marketingschool.io/) Listen to the Leveling Up Podcast (https://www.singlegrain.com/leveling-up-podcast/) Pre-order Leveling Up by Eric Siu (https://www.levelingup.com/) About Our Guest: The incumbent Chairman of Single Grain LLC, Eric Siu helps companies grow through digital marketing. He has worked with several big companies such as Amazon, AirBnB, Lyft, to name a few. He also hosts two podcasts, Growth Everywhere and Leveling Up, and co-hosts another called Marketing School with Neil Patel. If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen to and share your feedback!  Connect with Jaryd Krause of Buying Online Businesses: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JarydKrause1 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3g6G2USlnq7EgnUsajTBw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.