The Get Shit Done Experience is live at Bella Napoli for a buzzing Level Up Social Club networking event. Host John Morris connects with the club's founder, David Ko, along with a dynamic lineup of entrepreneurs and business leaders making their mark in the Chicago suburbs. The evening is a testament to the power of genuine connection and compounding commitment. Guests share powerful stories about building a brand "one bite at a time," leveraging a competitive mindset learned from sports, and the incredible transformation that comes from living an authentic, passion-driven life. It's an energetic look at how top performers get shit done by fostering community and leading with gratitude.

Key Takeaways

• Community Over Transactions: The foundation of successful networking is putting the person first and the profession second. Focus on building genuine relationships and creating good vibes, and the business will naturally follow.
• Build Your Brand One Bite at a Time: Lasting success isn't built overnight. It's the result of compounding commitment—showing up consistently, creating content, and making one genuine connection at a time to build unstoppable momentum.
• Authenticity is a Superpower: Living your truth and finding work you're passionate about is not a weakness, but a source of immense energy and drive. It allows you to connect with others on a deeper level and build a life you're proud of.
• Embrace the Competitor's Mindset: Lessons from sports—like resilience, understanding that failure is part of the game, and maintaining a competitive drive—are directly transferable to the corporate world and essential for getting shit done.
• Your Space is Your Vibe: An office is more than just a place to work; it's an investment in your culture, brand, and employee well-being. Creating an environment where people can thrive boosts productivity and makes a powerful statement to clients.

Quotes

• "Level Up has always been about the person first and the profession second. It's all about the vibes, not about the highs."
• "You know how you build a brand? One event at a time. One meeting at a time. One content piece at a time. One call at a time."
• "The most powerful force in the world is compounding commitment."
• "I had a hard time understanding that in the sports world, being perfect from a baseball side is impossible. It's a failure sport."
• "...treat people how they want to be treated. Meet 'em where they're at."
• "Studies show that 4% of employees are actually thriving in a workplace. So we have just started what we call... Project Thrive."

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TIMECODES

00:00 Introduction and Episode Highlights
01:05 Welcome to the Get Shit Done Experience
01:35 Live from the Level Up Social Club Networking Event
02:40 Interview with David Ko: The Power of Community and Gratitude
09:05 Sponsor Spotlight: Total Technology Solutions Group (TTSG)
10:30 Interview with Chris Welock: The Athlete's Mindset in Business
21:50 Sponsor Spotlight: GSD Technologies
23:05 Interview with Dave Savio: Living Beyond Default and Compounding Commitment
37:40 Interview with Marianne Bial: Security, Service, and Making an Impact
40:20 Interview with Colleen Doyle: The ROI of a Thriving Workspace
48:15 Sponsor Spotlight: 2020 Design
49:40 Final Thoughts and Thank You