{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"WDW Radio: How Lou Mongello Turned His Disney Passion into a Thriving Business, Episode #52","description":"Today's guest on the Mitlin Money Mindset\u2122 is Lou Mongello, host of WDW Radio, a podcast about Disney Parks, Marvel, and Star Wars. Lou is a former attorney who left the practice of law to pursue his passion for Disney. WDW Radio, which he founded, is an award-winning podcast that at one time ranked #2 overall on iTunes. It was named best travel podcast for 9 consecutive years.  Additionally, Lou is also the author of numerous books and audio tours of Walt Disney World, including his most recent book, the Disney Interviews Vol 1. Lou is a speaker who also provides mentoring and consulting to both individuals and organizations looking to build their businesses and brands by sharing the magic of Disney. Lou is also a philanthropist and the founder of the Dream Team Project which has raised more than $450,000 to send children with life-threatening illnesses to Walt Disney World. He attributes his tremendous success to the participation and generosity of the community he has built. Listen in for some great takeaways on how you can follow your passions and have an impact on the world around you. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Lou\u2019s path to founding WDW Radio [3:33] Was Lou\u2019s path mapped out from the start? [5:44] What is it about Disney that has captured Lou\u2019s heart? [7:43] The most important thing that Lou\u2019s journey has taught him [11:17] Where did the friends not fans concept come from? [16:40] The Dream Team Project [20:52] Lou\u2019s top Disney experience [24:55] Most memorable WDW Radio episode [26:26] Advice for someone who wants to pursue their passion [28:14] Is Disney shifting from a guest satisfaction focus to a revenue focus? [33:34] A Disney secret & plans for the 50th anniversary [38:19] What Lou did today that put him in the right mindset for success? [41:15] Resources & People Mentioned The Disney Interviews: Volume I And Justice For All Connect with Lou Mongello The websites Lou Mangello or WDW Radio On Instagram On Twitter On Linkedin On Facebook On YouTube On Pinterest  Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset Show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. Connect With Mitlin Financial podcast(at)MitlinFinancial.com - email us with your suggestions for topics or guests https:\/\/mitlinfinancial.com  Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Facebook Subscribe to Mitlin Money Mindset\u2122 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts ","author_name":"Mitlin Money Mindset","author_url":"http:\/\/mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com\/website","html":"