1463 - Mindset Matters with VK Lakkineni

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Mindset Monk of ROI Media Works, VK Lakkineni. VK Lakkineni is a professional who helps entrepreneurs overcome their mid-life challenges by shifting their mindset in the right direction. He believes that many entrepreneurs need help on having the right mindset. By working with Lakkineni, entrepreneurs can learn how to change their perspective, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. VK Lakkineni believes that there are many ways to help entrepreneurs overcome midlife challenges. One practical approach is to work with a guru or mentor who can share their knowledge and wisdom on dealing with particular challenges. By borrowing the insights and experiences of a guru, entrepreneurs can gain valuable guidance on navigating difficult situations and overcoming obstacles. This can help point them in the right direction for success. Additionally, Lakkineni suggests that entrepreneurs can achieve this by learning from the experiences of successful people, reading books, attending seminars and workshops, and more. All these methodologies can help entrepreneurs to change their mindset, gain a new perspective and find new opportunities. Key points from the Episode: Overview of what a Mindset Monk doUnderstanding the importance of mindset to entrepreneurial successTips on conquering the fear of failureDesperation mindset versus abundance mindsetEngagement & Insights on working with VK Lakkineni About VK Lakkineni: VK is a digital marketing entrepreneur, Amazon bestselling author, technology enthusiast with a passion for marketing, strategic business growth and operations. Currently CEO of ROI Media Works and Chief Mindset Coach at MindsetMonk. VK is passionate about helping business and individuals navigate everyday life using mindset skills he learned and practiced over the years. Working as a programmer at Diffiniti (Aegis UK) designing digital marketing solutions gave him a good foundation. His entrepreneurial experience began with ROI Media Works. This digital marketing agency worked directly with 120+ clients over the last 12 years, generating a remarkable $90 million cumulative lead volume for its clients. As a founder, he is in charge of business development, operational procedures, team management, and marketing innovation. His entrepreneurial expertise includes founding two companies: 1) Snap QR, an NFC and VR-based solution for automobile dealerships, and 2) Buddie Golf, a golf booking software with real-time foursomes and guaranteed low-cost bookings. He produced and Live2Inspire talk show/podcast featuring experts, leaders, and mentors during COVID-19, which is accessible on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube. About ROI Media Works: An innovative and leading full-service Internet marketing business that provides results-driven online marketing services such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Pay Per Click Campaigns (PPC), Social Media Engagement, and site analytics. They collaborate with clients to develop a website marketing plan that transforms visitors into consumers. They also provide businesses with tools to track brand engagement, website visitors, and the items and services that customers are actively looking for. As a commitment to their clients, they deliberately devote time and resources to offer high-ranking results and keep you ahead of the competition. Tweetable Moments: 04:15 - “It's 100%. If you don't have the mindset, it's just like, impossible to be an entrepreneur.” 05:34 - “When we're thinking about...