Basically Business: Connecting the Dots

Today, I want to get to the bottom of this thing called dream boards. If we put the esoteric aside, what is it? The full transcript is on our website Episode 06Here's the full cycle:I write down three things: what I want to be, what I want to do, and what I want to have. I go and gather magazines. I don't look online; I don't look on sites where I can pin what I like, like Pinterest, because that will just keep me stuck where I am. I go and select magazines from all over the place - buy, or get them for free. I give myself 60 minutes time to get images and phrases that speak to me that are somehow linked to the things I wrote down but not necessarily. My goal is to find more than just what visually represents the things I wrote in those three columns. I have a maximum of 50x70cm - that's probably an A3 type piece of paper - and that's the biggest paper I can go for. I put all the images all the phrases on it. If I don't want anyone to see, I take a photo and make it my screensaver. If I want to have it with me then I can create a scrapbook where I put those images on different pages and look through them. I decide on three habits that I want to introduce into my life and three things that I want to get rid of by the end of 12 months. I continue to keep track of how I'm introducing or getting rid of those things on a weekly or monthly basis.

Easy to implement step-by-step approach to self-branding.The interesting thing about freelancing is that you really have to have a strong personal brand because you need to stand out to be selected for what you do. But more importantly, so often with freelancing, you don't get a chance to build that relationship with people - you're just employed to do a job, get it done and then you're out again.

Robert Gerrish, the founder of Flying Solo on how not to end up running a business by accident and what to do instead. We also talk about best ways to start your own mastermind or accountability group when working remotely. You can do it in person or start an online one. Robert shares his approach and talks about pitfalls and how to overcome them.

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Our guests have built and ran business accelerators and also have been mentors inside a couple of them. Join us to find out what an accelerator and an incubator look like from inside, how to spot a bad and a good one; who are they good for and who should actually avoid them

Starting something new, be it a new sports challenge, a new job or, in our case, a new business, is definitely a challenge to deal with. Especially if you are an expat living abroad. However, research and common sense prove that we’re more likely to succeed — or start, for that matter — if shown a successful example. This is exactly what we are talking about in the Basically.Business #1 Podcast. In this episode you’ll hear amazing first-hand stories:How to find a profitable business idea without experience in that industryHow to use case studies to get your first client and write a book at the same timeWhy you shouldn’t do what you are good at and what to do insteadHow to turn your inexperience into your main networking advantageTime to start thinking about coming up with new ideas and developing them into a profitable business in a different way. It’s time to be bold and strong and try new ways. Listen to our show and see if you can get amazing insights from it. Moreover, we also have a selection of inspiring books for you from our guests to help you reconsider your options.

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