May 11, 2022
Erik is the founder and principal of WCM Global Wealth, a firm that serves more than fifty families ranging from successful business owners to several families listed on the Forbes billionaires list. WCMGW provides a unique approach to money management with a focus on alternative assets. Erik is a life-long student who has earned degrees and certificates from Georgia State University and Harvard Extension School. He is an accomplished martial artist and a multi-engine and instrument-rated pilot of twenty-five years. He is a father of five sons and has recently published his debut book entitled Who’s Eating Your Pie?
Erik joins us on the Wow Factor Podcast this week to discuss how developing a stutter as a young child actually pushed him to achieve much more than other people predicted was possible, including making an annual income of $1 million by the time he was 30 years old. He outlines the importance of perseverance and not being afraid to make mistakes in moving forward to achieve your goals. Erik also shares the wisdom and insights he has learned from some of his most prominent clients on living a generous life.
“Give back, and the person you bless the most is actually yourself. You're not even intending to, but you're the most blessed by giving back.” - Erik Weir
“Just look at the massive things that people can accomplish by making just a little bit of change at a time.” - Erik Weir
“The reason people miss opportunity is that opportunity is usually dressed in overalls and looks like work. You have to show up and keep showing up and keep showing up even when things are hard.” - Erik Weir
This Week on The Wow Factor:
- The accident that led Erik to develop a stutter and how his parents helped him find ways to communicate with people
- His first foray into entrepreneurship as a young man
- Why Eric left Merrill Lynch and formed his own company
- The impact of COVID-19 on Erik’s personal and professional life
- Erik’s 1% philosophy of change and how making small incremental changes can have a significant impact on your life
- Why people overestimate the amount of change they can make over the short term and underestimate the amount of change they can make over the long term
- Moving beyond limiting thoughts and developing a growth mindset
- What a victory book is and how it can help you achieve your goals
- The 5F framework that helps Erik get clear on what he wants to accomplish
- Why living generously staves off the scarcity mindset
Erik Weir’s Words of Wisdom:
Leaders always need to be learners — you’ve got two ears and one mouth, so listen more, be open and lead unselfishly.
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