{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c79d20712a24d4a146923a3/6385b8334fbb340011c7cbdd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 356 - How To Turn Play, Learning, and Work into the Same Thing with Mike Evans","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5c79d20712a24d4a146923a3/1586272126466-8ad779b73c5bd318acb0fbe25071a374.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>All our experiences, studying, learnings, and preparation are only 49% of what we need to turn an idea into a success; the other 51% is just starting.</p><p><br></p><p>In today's episode, Mike Evans, Founder of GrubHub and Author of \"Hangry,\" visits us to share his story of how he turned an idea into a business empire. Mike is an MIT graduate who felt getting a pizza online was too complicated, so he decided to fix that issue, and \"magically,\" 12 years later, he sold GrubHub in a public offering. He is also the Founder of Fixer, a company that connects customers with skilled, friendly \"fixers\" in the Chicago area.</p><p><br></p><p>We had a fantastic conversation about Mike's journey as a founder and entrepreneur; he took us through the 12 years process of creating GrubHub and explained why every founder must have a perfect balance of arrogance and humility.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about the difference between quitting and giving up, why starting failing is the only way of starting, how to connect with a great mentor and get the best of them, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to <strong>Episode 356</strong> of <strong>Becoming Your Best</strong>, and learn about Mike's impressive story of transforming the will of fixing a problem into a successful business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Please, tell us about your background, including any turning points that had a significant impact on you (3:43)&nbsp;</li><li>What messages do you hope readers will take away after reading your book? (6:42)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>How do you define success, and why it’s important (4:19)&nbsp;</li><li>An overnight success that took 12 years (7:47)&nbsp;</li><li>Who the best mentors are, and what do we need to offer them (12:11)&nbsp;</li><li>Work, play, and learning are the same thing (16:29)&nbsp;</li><li>51% of success resides in starting to do the thing (19:47)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Mike Evans <a href=\"https://mikeevans.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Book: Mike Evans - <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Hangry-Mike-Evans/dp/0306925532\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hangry</a>: A Startup Journey</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Mike:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/authormikeevans/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Becoming Your Best Resources:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbest.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best Website</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbestuniversity.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best University Website</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"http://store.becomingyourbest.com/books/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best Library</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:support@becomingyourbest.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">support@becomingyourbest.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Book: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Your-Best-Principles-Successful/dp/B01JJQQ2V6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=becoming+your+best+the+12+principles&amp;qid=1585041465&amp;s=audible&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Book: <a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbest.com/conquer-anxiety-book/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/2428361534145106\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Steve Shallenberger: Successful Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Bestselling Author | Rob Shallenberger: Former Fighter Pilot, Author, Executive Coach, and Corporate Trainer"}