Daryl Urbanski and Simcha Gluck shared their entrepreneurial journeys and the inspiration behind creating a game-based platform. They discussed the transformative potential of game-based training in business and personal development, and the challenges they faced in their journey, including being early adopters and managing resources. They emphasized the importance of leveraging resources in the new shared economy and overcoming limiting beliefs and financial fears to achieve success. The conversation highlighted the value of innovative thinking, perseverance, and collaboration in entrepreneurship.
Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview
- Learn how to transition your business into the shared economy and leverage internet connectivity to your advantage.
- Discover Simcha's unique strategies for getting the most out of your resources, and those of others, to exceed your potential.
- Understand the current trajectory of the training industry and how you can stay ahead by making it more engaging and experience-based particularly for millennials.
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Interview Highlights
Entrepreneurship, game-based learning, and personal development with Simcha Gluck
- Daryl Urbanski interviews Simcha Gluck, co-founder and Chief Fun Officer of fresh biz.
- Daryl Urbanski's entrepreneurial spirit started early, selling items from his locker in school.
- Simcha Gluck moved from New York to Israel, where he got introduced to personal development and game-based learning.
- Simcha Gluck was inspired by the fresh biz game to become a trainer and coach, and he joined the company as a co-founder.
- Simcha Gluck's experience with the game led him to view aspects of business and life through its game mechanisms, and he became a key player in the company's global expansion.
Game-based training experiences for entrepreneurs and professionals, with a focus on simulations and safe space for experimentation
- Daryl Urbanski and Simcha discuss the power of game-based training experiences in a workshop setting.
- The game element allows for unique and different experiences every time, taking people out of their comfort zones and exploring new perspectives.
- Simcha Gluck highlights the power of simulations in training, citing examples from sports and business.
Entrepreneurship, gamification, and overcoming challenges
- Daryl Urbanski and Simcha discussed the challenges of running a successful business, including overcoming obstacles and maintaining a lean company structure.
- Simcha shared examples of the company's success, including the growth of its partner network and the development of new materials and offerings.
- Early adoption of innovative ideas can be lonely and scary, but it can also lead to significant growth and success.
- Simcha Gluck faced challenges with inventory management and delayed shipments to China.
- Simcha Gluck pivoted to target trainers and facilitators, now with 200 trainers globally.
Entrepreneurship, networking, and access vs ownership in the shared economy
- Daryl Urbanski and Simcha discuss the benefits of their game and common mistakes entrepreneurs make during play.
- Simcha Gluck emphasizes the importance of access over ownership in the new shared economy.
- Access Trumps ownership is a key message in workshops, providing a broader perspective on resources available.
The power of collaboration and learning from experts
- Daryl Urbanski discusses the idea of "six degrees of separation" and how it's actually closer to 2.3 or 3.2 people, according to Facebook stats.
- Expertise is no longer a barrier to success, as people can now access knowledge and resources through online platforms like YouTube, TED talks, and Coursera.
Creativity, entrepreneurship, and adaptability
- Simcha emphasizes the importance of creativity and asking the right questions to achieve success.
- Daryl Urbanski agrees, highlighting the value of leveraging existing knowledge and resources for success.
- Daryl Urbanski and Simcha Gluck prioritize health and wellness while traveling and training internationally.
- Daryl and Simcha play the "Freshers" board game to develop adaptability and a winning mindset.
Future trends in the training industry, including employee engagement and millennials
- Simcha discusses future trends in the industry, focusing on employee engagement as a major issue.
- Simcha believes that addressing employee engagement could save hundreds of billions of dollars for businesses worldwide.
- Simcha Gluck highlights the importance of engaging millennials in training, emphasizing the need for more interactive and experience-based approaches.
- The training industry is evolving to address employee engagement, with a focus on creating a dynamic and stimulating learning environment.
Business growth strategy, marketing, and partnerships
- The company has experienced organic growth through referrals from satisfied clients and HR executives.
- The company was approached by Wiley to write a book on their game-based workshop methodology.
- Simcha grew their business through authentic marketing and partnerships, now with 100% 5-star reviews and global reach.
- Catalyst team building network connected Speaker 2 with 60 partners worldwide, leading to 25 countries and 50 TD Bank executives workshop.
Entrepreneurship training and workshops
- Daryl Urbanski endorses experiential simulation tool for entrepreneurs
- Texting code "book" to 44144 sends first 4 chapters of the new entrepreneurs book
- Simcha mentions a training program for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Daryl Urbanski agrees and suggests the program could be a valuable skill for local communities.
Entrepreneurship, business growth, and mindset
- Daryl Urbanski interviews Simcha about their business, Fresh Biz Game.
- Simcha encourages listeners to take action and approach life with confidence.
- Daryl Urbanski encourages listeners to take action and implement lessons learned from the interview.
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