Welcome to the second part of In Search of Excellence episode with my amazing guest, Ian Boggs. Ian is one of the most successful influencers of all time. He has more than 30 million followers on YouTube, Tik Tok, Snap, and Instagram. His videos have been viewed more than 30 billion times. Learn about his first million, the importance of having passion in what you do, his plans for the future, and the struggles he had with his mental health. Tune in to hear more from this incredible young man! Time stamps: 00:54 Should you be motivated by money as an influencer? Anything you can think of that you can sellAffiliate marketing02:49 Should you be motivated by money as an influencer? You need money to survive, but not make it your end-all-be-allFigure out what makes you happy and then how to make money out of itThe first thing is to build a strong core audience06:27 The importance of passion Randall’s experience with his internsPassion as a life purpose09:45 The feeling of the first million Ian wasn't even looking at the numbersMoney is just a tool to invest into the businessHiring people and building a team 12:18 Growing and planning the future Typical age demographicPlans for making a movieA written 5-year tenure or 30-year planBuying a houseBuilding a franchise21:58 The importance of extreme preparation Writing down your personal goalsMaking realistic and achievable goalsAn interview for NetflixTrying to over-prepare for other things27:36 Mental health issues Got stressed, anxious, and depressed at collegeThinking about suicideA help from his dad and a therapistAdvice for people suffering from depressionTake advantage of existing resources, like the suicide hotline34:38 Dating and parties Doesn’t like partiesThere is much more to lifeThere is more fun in learning and growing37:38 The importance of giving back Buying a house for his parentsGive back to people who helped you and supported you40:11 Fill in the blanks for excellence The biggest lesson I've learned in my life isDo what makes you happyMy number one professional goal isTo be a billionaireThe one thing I've dreamt of doing for a long time but haven't doneMaking a movieAnd more43:48 Is luck important for success? Mark Cuban’s thoughtsIan always thought he was unluckyThat’s why he worked hard46:03 Randall’s advice to teens and young adults Anxiety is normalWrite down your goals5 things you are best and worst atBe passionate about what you are doingWork ethic is vital Sponsors: Sandee | Bliss: Beaches Want to Connect? Reach out to us online! Website | Instagram | LinkedIn