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Why Mentorship & Networking Are Game-Changers for Success | Jeffrey Mann DSH #1225
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Why are mentorship and networking absolute game-changers for success? 🤝✨ In this episode of the Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly sits down with Jeffrey Mann to uncover powerful insights into personal growth, building connections, and embracing authenticity in every aspect of life. From navigating the world of PR and social media to the transformative impact of surrounding yourself with the right people, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ Jeffrey opens up about overcoming insecurities, the importance of building a "dream team" of mentors, and how traveling and stepping out of your comfort zone can shift your perspective. They also dive into the role of religion, embracing individuality, and turning challenges into opportunities for growth. 🚨 Whether you're looking to level up your career, strengthen your personal brand, or simply get inspired, this episode has something for everyone. Watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets! 📺 Don’t miss out—hit that subscribe button and join the conversation today! 🚀 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Catching up with Jeff 00:40 - Why Jeff Stopped Dying His Hair 01:20 - Jeff's Religion and Fasting Practices 04:00 - Daily Caloric Burn: Jeff's Insights 05:20 - Jeff's Basketball Career Journey 07:20 - Competitive Spirit: Why Jeff Fights on the Court 08:57 - Most Nerve-Wracking Interview Experience 11:05 - Crisis Management Strategies 14:11 - Overcoming Recent Struggles 15:59 - Dealing with Emotional Trauma 16:15 - The Importance of Therapy 17:55 - Trying Alligator Cheesecake: A Unique Experience 20:10 - Where to Find Jeff Online APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: [email protected] GUEST: Jeffrey Mann https://www.instagram.com/jeffreymann_ LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ #DigitalSocialHour #SeanKelly #Podcast #Mentorship #Networking #JeffreyMann #Success #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #SubscribeNow #emailmarketing #socialmediamanager #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #prinsights
Chapter 1: How does Jeffrey Mann deal with insecurities?
It's, I feel like an old man. Actually? So this is the first year that I stopped dying my beard and my hair. Just let the greys come in. I said, just send it. I didn't even know you died. About two years now I've been dying it. Well, it takes a big person to admit that, right? I feel like some people would take that to the grave.
I wanted to, but honestly, I was like, why not? It's buying just for men every two weeks got annoying. So I'm like, let me just end it. Why were you dying? It was insecurity. I think insecurity. And I was trying to look younger. And then I got to a place in my life, in my career. I'm like, I am who I am. And so let's just live it that way. And so kind of stepped away from it.
Wow. Was it a specific moment that kind of changed for you or was it just accumulation of events? I think just the different events, experiences and the people in my life, it's just they accept me for who I am. And so it doesn't matter if I need to look younger. And also traveling outside of Utah, I think, helped being around older people.
Yeah, because sometimes you get in this bubble, right, where you're living at. Yeah. So it's important to travel. You've been here a few times, and you know the Utah bubble and how people are. You got some cults out here. You got some wild stuff going on in Utah, man. You guys are wild.
Chapter 2: What are Jeffrey Mann's views on religion and fasting?
It's a whole different world out here. Yeah, yeah. I'm fascinated with the Mormon culture. I'll say that. I know you're part of it, right? Yeah. And is that something you take seriously?
It is. It's my foundation for my principles and my beliefs and what I stand for. And I always tell people, you know, you have people in the religion who will say stuff that's false. And the thing is, I follow the doctrine. People get offended and they follow people. And that's where you run into problems because people will always lead us astray. Exactly.
Yeah, I think there's a lot of benefits to it. And then I think there's always going to be those crazy groups. And every religion has its downsides, has its upsides. Yeah. How do you view other religions?
You know, I've been a big believer and I have friends from all different walks of life. And I love to look at different religions and take the good because I feel like people get stuck in the one track. This is my religion. So that's all I'm going to look at. Yeah. But we can take good from every religion. I mean, I look at someone who's Muslim.
I don't know another group of people that are more dedicated to their religion and what they believe. I mean, in the Mormon culture, we have once a month, we fast for a day or a half day. And then we donate the money we would have spent on food to the church for other people to get meals. And then people struggle with that just a day.
And I look at the length of what Muslims fast, and I'm like, we're not that low of dedication whatsoever. Because they fast for days, right? Three days on the weekends. And they continue with their activities and working and everything. And I'm like, mentally, I don't know if I could even do that.
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Chapter 3: How does Sean Kelly manage his caloric intake and daily routine?
Yeah. Kyrie Irving still hooping while fasting. That's not easy, man. I tried it once.
That's insane. Really? I felt so weak. How long did you fast for? Dude, not even a lot. That's the crazy part. It was like a day. Okay. And I played that night. I felt so weak. I had to leave the game. I had to check out. You're freaking nuts. I mean, your body. I mean, when you have a job where you're thinking all day, you're actually burning hella calories.
And I just found out my resting metabolic rate is 2,900 calories. So that's if I did nothing all day. But for me, I'm playing chess all day. I'm thinking all day. I'm podcasting all day. I'm probably burning 4,000 calories a day. So how do you, if I can ask you, how do you balance your meal schedule then? I don't, you know, because I'm working all day. I barely eat. It's time to hire a chef.
I know. Yeah, I've always been super skinny, underweight. My metabolism is slowing now with age, so I don't look as skinny as I used to. I'll show you some old photos. We'll throw some up. I was like 140 pounds. Well, and people who just see your videos and don't see you in pictures, don't realize how tall you are.
Yeah. I get that all the time. Six, six, man. Yeah. Yeah. I can't wait to ball with you too. And let me know when. I'm down this trip. Okay. Sunday. Do you play Sunday? I'll be gone. What about early morning tomorrow?
Early morning tomorrow. I film at 11. So how early are we talking? 6 a.m. 6 a.m. Bro. I think your camera crew want to come film and experience you playing. Salt Lake's an hour away. If it was closer. What if I get a group up here? Yeah, I'll do it up here. Okay. Yeah. Okay. Up here in the foot of snow. We're driving up in trucks.
I can tell you that. It's funny. I have a buddy who lives here who collects sports cars. And one day we were playing basketball and he's like, hey, come pick me up. I was in my truck at the time. I can't get my car out of the driveway. So we play basketball. I drop him off. Later that afternoon, he sends me a picture. He bought a Ford Raptor just to get to basketball.
No. Yeah. That's who your friends are. Yeah. He's, he's, he's about that life. Elevate your circle guys. Get you some friends that could just buy a car on the spot. I was shocked, but Hey, ball is life for some people. You know how that goes.
No, it is life. I don't know if I spent 120 K yet to just get the ball, but. basketball games are like I play in a league. It's, I look forward to that more than almost anything. I've seen your highlights. Yeah. I just had a new career high two nights ago. What'd you get? 27 to nine.
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Chapter 4: What is the significance of basketball in Jeffrey Mann's life?
Okay. Yes, sir. How many fouls did you get though? That's the real question. Dude, not many. Uh, I made all my free throws and I only fouled once or twice. Okay. Yeah. How many games have you been thrown out of? None. None. How many have you been thrown out of? Oh, I don't, I don't play league cause they're going to be kicking me out every year. You're a hothead on the court. Oh yeah.
Do you, do you initiate it? My problem is I set a screen, they run into me, because I'm stronger than them, it's like I initiated it. But I consider myself, this is going to sound awful, the PJ Tucker of the teams. Let me sit in the corner, let me hit some threes, let me set some screens, and let me brick a bunch of balls.
So you're the defender too then? Yeah. Because he could play D. Yeah. Are your screens moving screens? Because that's why people get pissed. No, it's like fast break, I'm sitting there, and no one says anything to the guy, they run straight into my chest.
those hurt bro when no one tells you that if it's my buddy i'll be like scream scream scream scream scream because i don't want to hurt i always call out really if it's a stranger i could care less i mean bro in league i call out picks because you could get hurt yeah running into someone like you oh yeah if you're going full speed uh-huh that's like a you're getting the wind knocked out of you but then i blame the teammates i'm like you guys should be helping be his eyes and call it out that's true so then some people get up and try to scrap with you has that happened
I've had one person try and fight me and I give him props and stuff, but usually it's just yelling back and forth and then it cools off. And then the nice thing is, you know, once the game's over, it's over with. There's respect. Nothing carries off the court.
Not in Vegas. Really? Dude, they play at this gym called Tarkanian, and every time there's a fight, like literally every day, and it takes it off court too. Next time I'm in Vegas and you're there, let's go. I'm not going.
Let's go watch. What do you watch? Let me hoop. If you want to do it, be my guest. I'll jump in. I'll bring my buddy Chance. We'll go play. We'll start some fights. You're looking for some heat, huh? Oh, yeah. If it's not my hometown, I'm down. All right. Why do you think that way, though? Because I don't know anybody. So I'm more comfortable.
Whereas here it's like, everybody knows me, small town. Also, I'm in Utah. There's not a lot of black people. So I do get in the fight. Everyone knows it was Jeff. Yeah. So for me, it's easier to, if I'm somewhere else. Yeah. You stand out here for sure. What's that like? Like being one of the few black people.
It used to annoy me, but I found that it actually helps me because I know most rooms I walk into, I look different than every other person. So everyone in that room is gonna remember me. Number two, I think it gives me a chance to connect with people because there's people who are either A, hey, I want a black friend or B, this guy is someone I'm not used to. Let me get to know him.
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Chapter 5: How does Jeffrey Mann leverage his unique identity?
Yeah. I mean, I think it's normal to think that way. I had imposter syndrome for the longest. You know? Yeah. Even in certain rooms now, I still feel it depending on who's in the room. Like I feel like it's just always there. Yeah. But you got to be mentally aware of it.
But I've seen you in plenty of rooms where you hold your own. I mean, we're at a party with Don Jr. Yeah. Just held a conversation.
I've gotten better and that's partially due to the podcast. It's increased my social confidence. I used to not be able to talk like when I went to events. I used to be so nervous and scared. Who was, of all the guests that you've interviewed, what is your most... nerve-wracking interview that you've done? The most nervous I've been, Grant Cardone's up there. Okay. Just because of his persona.
He's a total alpha. Yeah.
He's a go-getter. And he's the type that will call you out on shit. So that one, I was a little nervous. Howie Mandel, I was kind of nervous because he's like considered an A-list celebrity. Yeah. Trump Jr., I wasn't too nervous just because we met at Utah, actually. Yeah, that's the thing. And thanks to that event is why he came on. You know, he's only done one other podcast. Oh, really?
Yeah, Nelk Boys. That's it. That's interesting. Just that one. And he's gone on a couple like news stations, but that's it. Yeah. So shout out to Keaton for throwing that event. Yeah. Oh, that was a major event. Yeah. There was some heavy hitters there, man.
Yeah, that party was definitely worth it. And even, you know, people were like, I don't know if I want to pay the money. I'm like, that was one. If you're going to pay the money, that's one. That would be the best 10K ever spent, in my opinion. Yeah, because a lot of those guys hold their own masterminds and parties and stuff. And it's like a hundred grand plus. Fast.
I just got invited to Necker Island. It's like 50K just to go. Plus you got to pay for all the flights, hotels and everything. So that would be like a 70K trip.
Yeah. One of the guys did an event at Andy Elliott's place in Arizona, paid half a million to do the event there and have Andy speak. Holy crap. And I'm like, guys, you got two, three hours with Andy and his whole team to talk, connect, whatever. Only 10K. Yeah. Andy, he's been getting a lot of heat. Have you seen that? Yeah. What do you think of that?
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Chapter 6: What was Sean Kelly's most nerve-wracking interview and why?
I think it takes a different voice. And the thing that I've learned is some guys are going to hate you. Because like I working with Chris Crone, there are some videos I had him take down. Cause I'm like, this doesn't fit the message, the brand, the image, and he wanted it up. But my job is to be that objective voice and say, Hey, As your PR guy, this is not a video you should put up.
Here's the reasons why. And I'm willing to fall on the sword for that because that's what my job is. Yeah. It's a tricky game on social media, like what you should and shouldn't post, right? Yeah. I tried it with the podcast. I try not to edit it, dude. Unless the guests request it. Yeah. And then I let the viewers decide. But some of my guests have gotten a lot of hate. Yeah.
Do you... Do you try and do more clickbait stuff or you just let it... It's a game. So I'm not going to sit here and lie and say I don't do clickbait stuff because that'd be just a flat out lie. But you got to play the game. I want to provide value, but at the same time, you need views to get sponsors and everything. So yeah, I'll ask provocative questions for sure.
Well, and I love that because... anyone who does research and you understand the law of polarity, it teaches us that every negative has a positive, every positive has a negative. And so when someone's on an interview and they're trying to make everything positive, it's like the way the universe works, there is negative in your life. Just share both.
There's no reason to hide behind anything because we all know that we're humans. We all have flaws. And I feel like audiences tune in more when you're authentic and you show both sides. Agreed. Yeah. Those are the interviews you can't trust when it's just all softball questions and positive answers. And you can see it's scripted. Yeah. Life is great. Yeah.
No one likes those anymore. No. Yeah, I want to hear like how you got to where you're at and the hardest things you had to go through to get there.
Yeah, because people are going through stuff and they want to listen to someone who's relatable. And hey, I relate to this person. Now I'm going to listen to the interview. Now I'm going to follow this person on Instagram because they are going through the same struggles that I am. Facts. Any big struggles you went through recently?
You know, I've been working on kind of lowering my walls and being, I guess, more open with people. It's interesting. I'm in a space when I'm working and I'm around influencers and celebrities, I'm super comfortable. Like I can have conversations and stuff, but when I'm in like everyday people, like my friend group, those I'm around, I don't relate the same. I'm not in business mode.
And so I either tend to be super quiet or I'm working on my phone and stuff. And so this year, one of my goals for this year is to be present, to be where my feet are and have intention in my conversations and when I'm trying to connect with people. Dude, that's so relatable.
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