This follows the "Flat Tires to Business Upsells" episode.

https://shows.acast.com/67a47b2e3e56448eb37b83ac/69754b44f5a4f675d7c2982c

In this short, powerful episode of Alien Eyez Photos Industry Talk, Jackson (Steve Jackson) reflects after a string of setbacks — new tires, service upsells, a speeding ticket, and witnessing a driver asleep at the wheel — and explains why he remains “forever grateful.” He turns everyday friction into an entrepreneur lesson about health, perspective, and treating your assets (and life) with care. If you’re hustling between gigs, parenting, and projects, this is a practical reminder to protect your health, do the small checks, and practice gratitude even when it hurts.

Money Takeaways:

• Real moments; car maintenance, dealer upsells, a speeding citation, and seeing a dangerously sleepy driver.
• Why “asset vs. liability” matters for cars and businesses
• A posture toward hardship: gratitude as a practical discipline
• Reminder to value sleep, health, and small wins

Who this episode is for: creative entrepreneurs, parents juggling work and family, service providers, and anyone who needs a simple reset to perspective.

Forever Grateful.

Be sure to listen the upsells episode that happened the day before this audio document.

https://shows.acast.com/67a47b2e3e56448eb37b83ac/69754b44f5a4f675d7c2982c

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Car Upsells

In this short but powerful reflection episode of Alien Eyez Photos Industry Talk, Photographer Steve Jackson shares a real-life winter experience in Cleveland, Ohio—getting two flat tires in freezing temperatures with his daughter in the car—and turns it into a practical business lesson every entrepreneur needs to hear.

What started as a roadside emergency became a reminder about upsells, preparation, research, and decision-making as a business owner. From tire replacements to dealership sales tactics, this episode breaks down how upsells exist in every industry—and how to approach them with clarity, intention, and integrity.

This episode is especially relevant for:

• Creative entrepreneurs
• Small business owners
• Service-based professionals
• Anyone refining their offers, add-ons, and client experience

Steve also emphasizes why doing your research before any “meeting”—even a visit to the tire shop—can reduce anxiety, protect your assets, and help you make confident decisions.

• Why upsells are not unethical—they’re essential when done right
• How real-life situations mirror business strategy
• The importance of preparation before any transaction
• How to evaluate offers without pressure or overwhelm
• Why your car (and your business) should be treated as an asset, not a liability

This is a reminder to make the offer, build the upsell, and stay informed—without being overly salesy.

This will remind you how to create upsells in your business.

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What David Shands Taught Me About Community, Podcasting, and Investing in Yourself?

*Some audio cut out at 10-minutes, so I had to redo the middle and ending, but still great insights. Enjoy!

A behind-the-scenes reflection on hosting David Shands in Cleveland, building community through podcasting, investing in yourself, and how one moment can plant seeds for generational impact.

Who is David Shands?

David Shands is an entrepreneur, business coach, and host of the Social Proof Podcast, known for teaching entrepreneurs how to monetize podcasts and build community-driven businesses.

What is the Social Proof Podcast?

A leading entrepreneurship and podcasting podcast focused on monetization, mindset, and execution.

What is Podcast Summit?

Podcast Summit is an annual conference created by David Shands that helps podcasters grow, monetize, and scale their platforms.

In this reflective episode, I break down what it truly meant to host David Shands, New Jersey native turned Atlanta-based multimillionaire entrepreneur, business coach, and host of the Social Proof Podcast, when he pulled up to Cleveland.

From organizing the day, documenting the experience, and witnessing David pour into young students, entrepreneurs, and podcasters, this episode highlights the real power of community, curiosity, and self-investment.

David didn’t just speak—he activated people. He gave students actionable steps to make money that same day, rewarded quick execution, and showed what it looks like to lead with faith, discipline, and integrity.

We reflect on:

• How podcasting can plant seeds long before you start your own show
• Why community exchange matters more than clout
• Lessons from Podcast Summit and Social Proof Podcast
• The importance of staying curious as a podcaster and entrepreneur
• Why investing in yourself is non-negotiable

This episode is both a tribute and a testimony—proof that when you bet on yourself and build intentionally, opportunities multiply.

🎙️ We’ll also be attending and vending at Podcast Summit 2026, continuing the journey that started with one yes.

Brands Mentioned:

• Pull Up Experience Podcast
• Creative Frequency
• Alien Eyez Photos Media
• Podcast Summit 2026
• Social Proof Podcast
• Beneficial Bae
• Midtown Tech Hive
• Create-A-Space
• Gin Academy

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