If you want to spur on your most successful life and career, this episode is your starting point because today we’re hearing from Andy Storch. Andy is an author, consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator who specializes in helping clients turn strategy into action and people doing the best work of their lives.He is the host of two podcasts and a recent author of the book Own Your Career, Own Your Life, where he breaks down habits, routines, and actions to help you live your most successful life.Let’s dive right in guys and learn more from Andy what it is to really own your career, own your life, and how to do it.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:16] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad   I introduce today’s guests Andy Storch Author, speaker, coach, connector  Host of two podcasts  How me and Andy met  Where to get Andy’s book Links below  Andy gives some background around his life Grew up in Orlando, FL Shy as a kid  Decided to make a change in University The impact of networking  On a mission to meet as many people as possible  [06:17 - 18:13] Own Your Career, Own Your Life Andy shares about doubling down on his weakness It’s good to focus more on strengths Andy’s example from his own experience Double down on the weakness that is critical to success Andy talks about reaching out to other people  Almost all say yes Making a change in career  Getting the open door from a relationship The importance of knowing people, over things What Andy hopes people will take away from his book Taking ownership of your own career, life, and goals  Initiate the conversations and set the goals  Treating your career and life like a business Preparing for the future  Building a network and personal brand Investing in yourself  A word from our sponsor [18:14 - 26:39] Being an Entrepreneur Within Your Own Career Who you know or what you know? Who you know leads to what you know  The more people you know, the more you learn  Why invest in courses and coaches  Andy’s future plans For people who want the career You still need to be ‘entrepreneurial’  How to grow within your career  How it relates to corporate work  It’s not the quality of your work, but your reputation and brand [26:40 - 32:02] Closing Segment Andy’s advice to entrepreneurial people  What you can learn from the book  Learning the right mindset Examples of having to pivot and adapt Andy shares a reminder No one cares more about your career than you do How to engage with Andy Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I do think it’s important to double, triple down on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses. However, if your weakness happens to be in an area that is critical to having a successful life and business… I think it’s worth thinking about, ‘how can I make some changes?’” - Andy Storch“The main concept is I want people to take ownership of their own career and their life. So that means you take full responsibility, you take initiative, you take action towards your goals and your dreams.” - Andy Storch“No one cares more about your career than you do.” - Andy StorchResources Mentioned:  Own Your Career, Own Your Life Book Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast Own Your Career, Own Your Life Podcast Never Eat Alone Connect with Andy on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Visit https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/ to learn more about getting this resource into your hands and others’.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices