It's the beginning of January, which means a lot of us are thinking about goals and what we really want our next year to look like. How do you set yourself up so that you don’t simply come intentions for the year and do them for a couple of weeks and forget about them? How do you actually set yourself up to achieve those things in the next twelve months?
Read MoreFor the past year, I have been building the no BS Agency Mastery Program, and in 2022 I plan to go all-in and take it to new heights. I take you behind-the-scenes about this decision and the actions I plan on taking next year.
Read MoreThe truth is the agency life is hard. When you’re running an agency, the hustle is constant and you really don’t have much work-life balance. Which is one reason why Steve and I had to create another way forward.
Read MoreI want to take you back to how this all started—the challenges and opportunities that Steve and I experienced that led us to change our business model so drastically, and why we turned the way we do business on its head.
Read MoreDo you ever make assumptions, and let them dictate what you do next? Of course you do, we all do! Now is your chance to start noticing those assumptions and changing the story. In this episode, I chat with friend and mentor Julia Pimsleur on how even small shifts in your mindset can have big impacts in your business and your life.
Read MoreHillary Weiss is on a mission to help more small businesses define their “statement piece”, a.k.a. the bold point of view that makes them radically relevant to their perfect people. in this episode, we talk about finding that thing that makes you special in the world, using process to showcase the value, and using visual cues to communicate it online.
When you’re an entrepreneur, you’re in a constant state of not knowing. There is always more to learn. You can’t know everything because the landscape is always changing. Getting comfortable with not knowing is a big step to building resilience.
Read MoreA lot of people suck at communicating to their customers. As a result, they don’t stand out. But there is a method that is as old as humanity, and is ten times more effective than just telling customers what you do: Storytelling. Seth Erickson shares how we can apply this effectively in our businesses.
Read MoreWhat’s the one thing you can do to “guarantee” your own success? And why most people can’t and won’t do it!
Read MoreJared Kleinert is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and consultant with a range of high-profile clients. Jared shares his story and how he’s managed to do so much at such a young age, how he manages and thinks about his time so he can make all this happen, and his advice on hiring support even when you don’t need or want employees.
Read MoreFor some, the idea of taking a giant leap of faith is exhilarating. For others, the idea instantly makes them queasy. Where you land on that continuum will change depending on the greater circumstances of your life. And your relationship to risk affects your business and the choices you’ll make.
Read MoreEveryone wants to find their one perfect square inch of the market where they can go a mile deep, do good work and make good money. You could chase what you think the market wants and jump into a niche that seems hot right now. You could jump from niche to niche to niche. Or you could find the work that only you can do. In this episode, Jeffrey Van Dyk talks about how to do just that.
Read MoreI believe that having fulfilling relationships in your life really do lead to more business success. And that’s true even if you aren’t running a business with your partner. Today, we’re veering away from our usual topics and talking about relationships with Nate Bagley, a marriage researcher, educator and host of the Growth Marriage Podcast.
Read MoreWe’d all like to have a secret weapon to get attention and sales with minimum time and effort, and Talia’s approach is not that. It’s going to take time and effort to get the kind of results Talia did.
But you can build an intentional strategy that will pay off, that will make you money, and will bring new opportunities to you.
Read MoreSuccess is a long game that requires tenacity and consistency. In this conversation, Dorie Clark shares a behind the scenes look at how she built an impressive and far-reaching brand and reputation online and off and what it means to stay steady on a path to build the business and life you want.
Read MoreGrowth is challenging, because growth requires change. And a LOT of us are stuck in our ways and we don’t even know it. Which is why it can be so helpful to have other people ask you questions that will push you out of your comfort zone. Today, I’m talking with business coach, Dominic Monkhouse, who helps his clients get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
When was the last time you visualized the details of what you want from your business and your life? Getting clear and specific about your goals avoids you chasing a dream that doesn’t fit you. In this episode, I chat with international keynote speaker and public speaking trainer, Melanie Spring about what it took for her to build the business and life she wants.
Read MoreLetting go is hard. It hurts when it’s time to retire something you worked really hard on and that you’re proud of, especially when it’s working. But sometimes you have to let go of things that are good to make room for something great.
Read MoreThere is so much talk about story. But a lot of people don’t actually understand what “story” really means and how to use it to build your brand. Melanie Gow understands story deeply. She is so good at cutting through the BS and getting to the core of what somebody’s story is.
Read MoreWhat if you reimagined the norms of your industry? Said no to the conventions that don’t work for you and worse, kept your business from being profitable? People will say it can’t be done, that the industry model exists for a reason, you’ll never get clients, and on and on. But what if breaking out of the mold meant you could actually produce your best work for your clients?
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