Market Reconnection Podcast

Ep: 172 - Made For Freedom | The RAS Project w/ Special Guest Dawn Manske

Did you know that the human trafficking industry is exceeding $150 billion? That is absolutely disgusting. It's inhuman.
On this episode of The RAS Project, Ivan Temelkov chats with local social entrepreneur Dawn Manske. From a 10 year venture in China, learning and getting involved in the fight against human trafficking to owning a business and standing up to make a difference. Dawn Manske's dream to help rescue and restore trafficked people started with a pair of pants! She said “If there is any way I can help girls like this by selling pants, I will sell pants.”. This increased her understanding of using solid, ethical business practices to create systemic social change.
This is a must-listen episode that will completely rewire your mentality and hopefully make you realize how blessed and privileged you might really be.
Get involved in the fight against human trafficking by checking out some of these resources.
Free PDF download of Human Trafficking Red Flags and Risk Factors
Gift of Starlight Necklace - inside given to those still working in red-light districts
Seek Justice Necklace - stainless steel, engraved on three sides, Seek Justice. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly.
Our Best Sellers
PBS episode with Dawn showing the CREABELI Pants
Find Made for Freedom in-person shopping locations
Be part of the solution and Go DEEP - Dignified Employment Empowers and Protects

Ep: 171 - 9 Ways To Increase Your Social Media Engagement | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

Want more social media engagement? Sure you do! Looking for more meaningful conversations with people? Sure you do! Struggling to find the right prospects for your business? Oh, hell yes!
Many people are going about social media the wrong way. It's because they learned the wrong things or are simply unfamiliar with how to go about social media engagement. Social media is a necessity, not an option. For any business. Regardless of what you're selling or offering.
In this episode, I share specific ways on how I personally and professionally have been able to make social media work for me. Not only to build relationships but generate new customers for my digital marketing agency Razor Sharp Digital. 
Found value in this episode? Share with someone who needs to hear this today. 

Ep: 170 - Chasing True Desire | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

You're not chasing your true desire. You're coasting through life and business because of the influence of others. Not your own real desire for the things you want to accomplish.
Desire...it's extremely powerful! Powerful as it might be, is simply on motivation in a potential sea of stuff motivating us to do what we do. The truth of the matter is that many desire but little to none act on that desire.
On this episode of The RAS Project, Ivan Temelkov talks about the real meaning of true desire. The reasons why you should be pursuing a business, living a life, being in a relationship, or just about anything that has intent behind it.
This one is straight fire and life-changing!
 

Ep: 169 - Unapologetically Fearless | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

Are you resilient enough? Are you putting it all on the line? What's stopping you from going all-in and achieving the things you're after?
Setbacks, hurdles, challenges. We all face them. In life and in business. Many people will quit at the first sign of adversity. I've been there. A lot of times and even these days still face a lot of adversity.
You will fail.
You will be criticized.
You will be laughed at.
You will be sabotaged.
The reason why successful people walk a path less traveled is that many desire it but a few will ever do what it takes. Do WHATEVER it takes. Be strong in times of adversity. Push through any challenges you might encounter. Get up when you get knocked down. 
On this episode of The RAS Project, Ivan Temelkov shares what it takes to be the best version of yourself. How should you handle adversity? (including some recent chain of events)
If you're serious about your true potential, listen to the full episode. Share with anyone that might find value in this episode. 

Ep: 168 - What Being An Early Adopter Means | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

Many small businesses fail to understand the intricacy of early adoption. Mainly due to the fact that early adoption is so foreign. So new, so uncommon, and potentially expensive. 
You have to embrace early adoption. Especially if you want to grow and scale a business. People who have achieved success from a monetary standpoint were able to reach such heights due to early adoption.
Some of the topics covered in this episode include:
What is early adoption? Understanding the meaning of early adoption and the necessity of it from an entrepreneurial standpoint.
Why does early adoption matter in business and entrepreneurship?
When is a good time to early adopt?
Who should consider early adoption?
Early adoption has been a huge part of my entire growth mentality as a human being and entrepreneur.
This is a jam-packed doozie of an episode that you don't want to miss. 

Ep: 167 - How To Market On Instagram & Generate Leads | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

Is Instagram a viable platform for targeted lead generation?
Yes! The gurus will tell you it's saturated, the algorithm is screwed up, and all kind of other crap to make you believe that Instagram is incapable of helping you grow your business.
In this episode of The RAS Project I share key strategies and tactics I've personally utilized to generate over $100,000 in revenue. A vast majority of that revenue is attributed to Instagram.

Ep: 166 - Your New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

New Year resolutions are only as good as the follow-thru.
It's the last day of 2021 and a lot of people are buzzing about what they're going to do in 2022 to be successful. Start a new business? Lose weight? Make more money? Buy a dream house?
Any and all of the above.
Did you know that people who get so amped up about losing weight and getting into shape in the new year lose motivation and quit about 6 weeks into the new year? Yup! Studies show that by around mid-February, those people who were so serious about losing weight and getting into shape can't be found at the gym. 
Listen/watch this episode of The RAS Project to help you understand what it's going to take to set and fulfill those new year resolutions. I've been there in 2020, 2021, and looking for the best year in 2022.
From being broke to over 6-figures in 1 year with my digital marketing agency Razor Sharp Digital to chasing a 7-figure business in 2022 and beyond.
This episode will fuel you to set realistic new year resolutions that you will be able to accomplish, be proud of, grow your mindset, and reach prosperity. 

Ep: 165 - 24 Things I‘m Thankful For | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

What are you thankful for this year? Every day?
Gratitude is attitude!
Unfortunately the special guest I was looking forward to having today as mentioned previously could not make it due to a family situation where a loved one came down with COVID. 
So, I decided to do something special nonetheless as promised.
In this episode I share the 24 things I'm thankful for daily and in 2021. Sharing these is intended to show you that living a life with gratitude is so rewarding on every level. Personal and professional. 
Tune in to hear about the 24 things that I'm grateful for daily and in 2021 and to learn how you can channel gratitude to be an asset, a North Star in your life and business.
Make sure to take notes. This is an extra lengthy episode. 
 

Ep: 164 - How Vanity Metrics Are Clouding Your Mind | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

Are you extremely worried about vanity metrics? Think again!
Many people on social media are extremely worried about vanity metrics such as Likes, Comments, Views, Shares, and Recommendations.
Here's the thing.
None of these metrics have a direct correlation to your business in entrepreneurship and business. These metrics correlate to exposure and awareness you create in the social media space that can potentially...potentially create an introduction to someone else.
Relationships! You're always one relationship away from changing your life and business. You could get thousands of views on a post (I have on Instagram and YouTube Shorts) and none of them correlate to even a conversation or a comment.
The social media space is more saturated than ever and many people feel like they're watching the same sh*t over and over again. Differentiating yourself is difficult, not impossible.
On this episode of the podcast, I talk about ways that I've differentiated myself with no reliance on vanity metrics to help me generate thousands, tens of thousands of dollars in revenue.
Tune in if you're looking to jump to the next level with proven strategies and tactics. No fluff!
NOTE: Make sure to tune in for the special Christmas Eve episode that will include an amazing story from a local entrepreneur.

Ep: 163 - How To Up Your Social Game Using Social Media Video | The RAS Project with Ivan Temelkov

In 2020 I generated over $100,000 in gross revenue for my company Razor Sharp Digital using social media marketing and with primary focus on social video. 
In this episode you'll learn what to do and how I did it. I'm crazy for even sharing this information.
Need help with social media video? Let's talk!