Building Your Platform of Influence

Ever felt like you're pounding on a door that just won't open? I've been there—standing on the outside, trying to get a glimpse of the inner circle. But sometimes, the breakthrough comes not from pushing our way in, but from constructing our edifice, brick by brick. In our latest episode, we peel back the layers of my journey from outsider to building a thriving speaking business. I'll share the pivotal moments that led me to stop waiting for an invitation and start penning my own. It's an intimate look at the trials and triumphs of crafting a space where your voice doesn't just echo, it resonates. Forget about chasing someone else's definition of achievement; I'll be explaining why constructing your very own "table" is the ultimate game-changer. By the end of our talk, you'll be ready to roll up your sleeves and start building, not just dreaming, of the recognition and respect you deserve. Join us for an episode that's less about waiting for opportunity and more about creating a legacy that invites others to rise alongside you.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"The people that have those tables don't have a chair for you because you aren't ready." – Philip
"If I'm not allowed at that table, if they don't invite me to that table, I'm going to create my own table, my own opportunities." – Philip
"Build your own table, because when you do, you build your own opportunities." – Philip
“Just because you're not there yet doesn't mean you can't get there, doesn't mean you won't get there. But you have to create your own table in order to get there. You have to show that you're willing to put in the work, that you're willing to take the shirt off your back and do the things that are necessary." – Philip
" People will recognize you more for creating opportunities for yourself as well as for others." – Philip

RESOURCES
Philip
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