A Word with the Wizard: The Art of Being Steve D. Sims

Brand Voice Runway with Hersh Rephun

Known as The MESSAGE Therapist™, Hersh Rephun has helped 100s of businesses refine their messaging. On BVR, he speaks with founders about the businesses they've built and how they're marketing them to the next level.

A Word with the Wizard: The Art of Being Steve D. Sims

S1 E13 • Sep 12, 2023 • 34 mins

In this episode, Hersh Rephun chats with Steve D. Sims about understanding client needs, the evolution of his brand, and the importance of authenticity in business. They also discuss transitioning from financial goals to personal ones, maintaining high standards, misconceptions about success, and effective time management.

Key Points

Steve Sims emphasizes the importance of not just fulfilling client requests but exceeding their expectations by delivering something they desire but didn't know was possible.
Sims advocates for establishing a personal brand by being authentic and true to oneself, rather than conforming to the expected image of one's industry.
He advises entrepreneurs to dedicate specific days to focus on their strengths and passions, while allocating other days to handle necessary administrative tasks, gradually shifting the balance as their business grows.

Forbes and Entrepreneur call him "the real life Wizard of Oz," and for good reason: Steve is a leading practitioner of the Art of Making Things Happen (also the name of his popular podcast). He leads (with son Henry) a community of disrupters via Sims Distillery, schools those who want to learn on how to ask a question based on the answer you want to receive.

He's got testimonials from the likes of Sir Elton John, he's closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade his guests, and you can let your imagination run wild from there – chances are Steve will top it!

He's a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen” & “Go For Stupid – The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals”, sought-after coach, Top rated speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! I'm currently reading "Go For Stupid," and loving it... join me as we get down to business!

Find Steve:

https://www.stevedsims.com/simsdistillery/

https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/

https://www.stevedsims.com/book/

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Speakers

Steve D. Sims

Guest • 67%

Hersh Rephun

Host • 33%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction of Steve D. Sims
2:14	Understanding client needs and going beyond their expectations
7:01	Evolution of Steve D. Sims' brand and image
14:03	Importance of authenticity in business and branding
17:00	Transition of brands from financial growth to personal and meaningful goals
22:02	Discussion on self-esteem and maintaining high standards in business
24:49	Misconception about successful people and managing your strengths
29:25	Effective time management and dangers of micromanagement
33:07	Final thoughts from Steve D. Sims and wrap-up by Hersh Rephun

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