In this episode I interview Steve Mastroianni, author of the book Hobby Boss 'Turn your passion into profits online' and founder of his business Rock Star Mind.

Summary of the interview:

2:28 - Welcome
3:40 - Steve's background story
6:40 - Steve talks about how the bank he played in got signed by Gene Simmons from KISS

Quote: 'Your network is your net worth'

9:40 - I ask Steve to explain why he is so driven..

Quote: ' I can not have a job, I can not work for someone else '

12:20 - I ask Steve what he thinks about, when he hears the words 'freedom business'?
14:50 - Steve talks about his relationship with his wife as well as running his business.

Quote: 'Having someone who does what you don't do is very important'

19:10 - We take a deep-dive into two concepts from his book Hobby Boss.

Quote from Tim Grover's book Winning:' In school, the test comes after the lesson. In life/business, the test comes before the lesson'.

29:10 - Steve talks about the different kind of income streams people can build from their hobby businesses.

31:40 - Steve talks about how beneficial it has been to be part of the Superfast Business community run by James Schramko.

32:20 - Steve talks about where he hopes to be in 3 years time.


How to contact Steve: steve@rockstarmind.com

Resources mentioned in the interview:

The book Hobby Boss - www.hobbybossbook.com

The book Winning by Tim Grover.

Steve's company: www.rockstarmind.com.


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Erik Wagter
Host of the Building My Freedom Business podcast