{"podcast":{"title":"Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast","slug":"small-talk-with-alec-cuenca-motivation-mindset-podcast-592045","podcast_index_feed_id":592045,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/667c2127c5b4dedd89cff886","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smalltalkpodcasts","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/667c2127c5b4dedd89cff886/1770895585864-dd0d8b5f-2961-48ae-b33b-cf1eb0185dcf.jpeg","author":"Alec Cuenca and The Pod Network","episode_count":433,"summary":"Small talk, huge impact. Join Alec Cuenca as he brings thought-provoking insights with some of the most inspirational minds in the world. This podcast is for everyone striving to be the best version of themselves. New episodes on Thursdays on Spotify. Thanks for tuning in! You can help support our podcast by doing the following: TAP the FOLLOW button and NOTIFICATION BELL here on SPOTIFY! RATE this podcast with 5 STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS via the Q&A and POLL via the SPOTIFY app! (Scroll down the Spotify app and find it there!) Follow us on social media: Alec Cuenca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aleccuenca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleccuenca_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleccuenca/ and The Pod Network on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepodnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodnetwork/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodNetworkEntertainment Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_podnetwork If you're interested in collaborating with our podcast through brand partnerships, advertisements or other collabs, please send an email to our management: info@thepodnetwork.com . Hosted on Acast. 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It’s attitude. From entitlement, discipline, and going the extra mile, to building a brand that people don’t just like but deeply remember.. this conversation dives into the mindset behind long-term success and why most people unknowingly sabotage their own growth. This episode also goes deeper into how to build real momentum.. even if you’re starting from nothing. Oly shares why patience is underrated, why over-delivering creates your best marketing, and why your network grows based on the level of work you’re willing to give. We also talk about fear.. and why your “why” has to be stronger than what’s holding you back if you truly want to move forward. We discuss: * The hidden attitude that quietly destroys your growth * Why entitlement kills more opportunities than failure * How discipline keeps you moving even when you don’t feel like it * Why over-delivering creates unforgettable experiences * How to attract better clients even without connections * The real reason patience is a competitive advantage * How to deal with fear when you know you want more * Why your “why” must be bigger than your fear If you feel stuck, overlooked, or afraid to take your next step.. this episode will help you reset how you think about growth.. and remind you what it actually takes to move forward. Credit: @dmetroman x @smalltalkpodcasts Follow Oly Ruiz: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmetroman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmetroman/ Metrophoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymetrophoto/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metrophoto Links: mymetrophoto.com Hosted on Acast. 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