We recently connected with Joseph Luckett and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Joseph , thanks for joining us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
In June 2010, my curiosity about networking ignited when I stumbled upon a meeting that reshaped my perspective. Witnessing the power of networking to transform businesses, I realized a glaring gap in standardized education within this domain. That moment sparked my commitment to develop a universal networking model. This led to the birth of **”Zero to 100: The Gold Standard of Global Networking”** and our 7-month program, **”The Student,”** both aimed at revolutionizing networking education globally, regardless of race, gender, or geography.
Joseph , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I am the founder & CEO of **Zero to 100**, dedicated to reshaping business networking paradigms. Through our best-selling book, **”Zero to 100: The Gold Standard of Global Networking,”** and our transformative program **”The Student,”** we strive to bridge the educational gap in networking. Notably, my achievements include being honored in Marquis Who’s Who and receiving the **Key to the City of St. Charles, Missouri**, making history as the first Black person ever bestowed this honor for my contributions to the business community. Furthermore, the book received endorsements from industry luminaries like Ivan Misner, Steven David Elliot, Chas Wilson, and was supported by Mayor Dan Borgmeyer of St. Charles, Missouri.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
Amidst the tumultuous year of 2020, when the world stood still, we faced hurdles with the planned release of my book and funding for Zero to 100. Instead of seeing it as a setback, we leveraged it as an opportunity to fine-tune our initiatives. Postponing our plans by a year allowed us to adapt to the changing landscape, culminating in the book’s triumphant release in 2021 as a **#1 International Bestseller** on Amazon. This success bolstered our commitment, leading to the launch of **”The Student”** in 2023 and plans for further expansions in 2024.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
My reputation stems from results backed by evidence. I didn’t merely talk about networking until I had proven strategies. By meeting 500 individuals in 90 days, I immersed myself in diverse networking styles and behaviors. This experience enabled me to create universal approaches, transcending cultural barriers and adding value to every interaction. The principles outlined in **”Zero to 100: The Gold Standard of Global Networking”** have reportedly led readers to experience a substantial increase in career advancement (234%), leads generated (279%), and income earned (170%). As my favorite entrepreneur of all time wisely said, “It’s hard to be taken advantage of when you’re giving without expectation!” This principle underscores my belief in the power of genuine service and its role in effective networking.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.zeroto100.io
- Instagram: Instagram.com/joseph_luckett
- Facebook: Facebook.com/josephluckett84
- Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/josephluckett84
- Twitter: Twitter.com/josephluckett
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