Listen in every Tuesday and Thursday as successful Lifestyle Entrepreneurs discuss why they started their businesses, share their biggest wins and losses, and offer up advice for anyone looking to build a lifestyle business from scratch today.
Nick Murphy | Lifestyle Business Coach
Jordache Johnson is an 80's baby with a hippie mother who named him after her favorite brand of jeans. But he also helps online course creators, coaches, and thought-leaders learn how to harness the power of Chat Marketing to grow their list and fill their courses (or calendars) so that they can scale their profits to make a bigger impact on their audience and their family. In this episode, Jordache shares... How to take prospects on adventures then lead them where you know they need to goHow to take advantage of where your prospects are already communicatingWhy it's not too late to add chat marketing to your business in 2020 How to know when you're ready to launch a messenger strategyAnd more... Resources: Free 90-Day Parentpreneur Planner Guest Links: Instagram - @jordachejohnson Website - http://www.botsandprofit.com/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram – @coachnickmurphy Facebook – @coachnickmurphy Pinterest – @coachnickmurphy
Teresa is a native Texan, a proud Longhorn, and long-time Austinite. She is a high-impact leadership speaker, strategist, coach, and Founder of Daringly Great Leadership working with purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are making big and bold moves to change the world through their businesses without sacrificing their family-first freedom lifestyles. She combines deep intuitive sense with her 25 years of experience working with and alongside leaders of purpose-driven tech startups, online entrepreneurs, and reputable Fortune 500 to Global organizations like the Smithsonian and the UN to powerfully align and scale businesses with high-performing teams and lion-hearted leaders. In this episode, Teresa shares... A popular misconception about how to structure your org chartWhy there is no one size fits all approach to designing an org chart in your business How important self-awareness is as you design your teamHow to hire without becoming a full-time manager Why getting comfortable with delegating important tasks is central to your growth And more... Resources: Free 90-Day Parentpreneur Planner Guest Links: Instagram - @daringlygreatleadership Website - https://daringlygreat.com/delegate Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram – @coachnickmurphy Facebook – @coachnickmurphy Pinterest – @coachnickmurphy
Shelli helps creators and entrepreneurs like you find your story of who you are and why you do what you do so you can change the world, help your audience heal from your story and magnetize the selling process. She believes that everyone has a story, and that when you get to the root of your story, what you'll discover is your precious truth. Once you uncover it - it becomes your SUPERPOWER. When you can articulate your unique story and embody it with confidence, people will not only believe you, they will buy from you. In this episode, Shelli shares... How to connect with real people in the digital spaceWhy you must share first so people can see themselves in your storyWhy you must move forward before the next step will be revealed to youHow to share real world lessons of how you overcame the problem you now help solve to grow your audienceAnd more... Resources: Free 90-Day Parentpreneur Planner Guest Links: Instagram - @shellivarela Website: https://www.shellivarela.com/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram – @coachnickmurphy Facebook – @coachnickmurphy Pinterest – @coachnickmurphy
Colin Boyd is obsessed with helping experts and entrepreneurs sell from stage in a non-pushy or sleazy way. He keynotes at conferences around the world on topics such as persuasive communication and selling ideas. Colin is a Certified Speaking Professional, and his clients include Coca Cola, Suncorp, Fuji Xero and Hewlett Packard. He runs high-level mastermind programs for speakers and content creators. And delivers his signature program Sell From Stage Academy which helps people turn every presentation into a money-making machine. Colin lives in Newport Beach, California with his wife and two little kids. In this episode, Colin shares: Why your audience's subconscious mind opens up when you tell your storyHow to share stories that show the audience how you got the results they want with the tools you haveWhy your offer is a gift that could potentially change someone's lifeHow to keep from becoming so obsessed with your business that it hurts other parts of your lifeAnd more... Resources: Free 90-Day Parentpreneur Planner Guest Links: Instagram - @colinboyd Website: https://colinboyd.co/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram – @coachnickmurphy Facebook – @coachnickmurphy Pinterest – @coachnickmurphy
Jill Stanton is the co-founder of Screw The Nine To Five where she helps unsatisfied employees quit their jobs and start online businesses. Coined by Forbes as “a destination for up-and-coming online entrepreneurs,” Screw The Nine To Five has inspired tens of thousands of new entrepreneurs to quit their jobs, build thriving businesses, and live lives of meaning and purpose. In addition to her chart-topping podcast, her honest-yet-cheeky style has landed her on shows like The Sunny Show, Entrepreneurs On Fire, and Amy Porterfield’s Online Marketing Made Easy to name a few. Jill has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, and Digital Marketer. In this episode Jill shares: How to build relationships with affiliates in your spaceWhy to connect your audience with people you believe in How not to be a nuisance, but rather be a value add Why your audience wants to know what works for youAnd more... Resources: Free 90-Day Parentpreneur Planner Guest Links: Instagram - @screwtheninetofive Website: https://screwtheninetofive.com Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram – @coachnickmurphy Facebook – @coachnickmurphy Pinterest – @coachnickmurphy
Chris Dorris is a Success Coach who defines success as having your life on your terms. He relies heavily upon Mental Toughness Training techniques and technologies in his coaching and his corporate speaking. Currently, he spends most of his time training high performing sales and executive teams in multi-billion dollar global companies. He is also working on his 3rd and 4th books and is a prolific vlogger and podcaster. In this episode, Chris shares so many takeaways. Including: How to trust that all the tools for success are inherent in your passion.Reminding us that everything you’ve done in your life you’ve done it for the first time. Why we should stop waiting to get what we desire. How to change your dream / desire into a decisionWhy making a list of powerful present tense statements about what you are creating is so powerful. Resources: Free 90-Day Parentpreneur Planner Guest Links: Instagram - @thementalcoach Website: https://chistopherdorris.com Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
Jen Casey is a brain-based business coach, speaker, & host of the top-rated, Inner Boss Podcast. Through her signature program, Programs that Profit, Jen helps online coaches build, sell, & effectively run profitable online coaching businesses. When Jen isn’t working, you can find her jamming out to Broadway soundtracks, becoming best friends with every dog she meets, & introvert-ing on the couch with her fiancé, Michael. In this episode, Jen shares so many takeaways. Including: Why your core guides you.Why we filter current experiences through past experiences.How to figure out the source of your discouragement. How to decide what you need to do as a remedy for the problem.Why not to overanalyze what you want to say. Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
Nicole Jansen is the founder of Discover the Edge, a training and development company that works with entrepreneurs and business teams to bring out their full potential and maximize results. A human behavior specialist and business breakthrough coach, Nicole finds fulfillment in helping others hone their skills and talents to become the best possible workers and leaders. For a mirror image of this episode, check out episode 22 of Nicole’s podcast Leaders of Transformation where she interviews Nick. In this episode, Nicole discusses how you can get yourself back on your feet if you’re feeling in a funk, how entrepreneurship requires its own mindset, and how we can increase our happiness and productiveness by changing the beliefs of ourselves and others. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: (2:20) - Nicole chats about the chapter she wrote for the recently released book Power Up, Super Women. (3:30) - Discussing the “primary lie” we learn as children and how it shapes us, including Nicole’s own issues struggling with self-worth. (9:38) - Debunking the myth that self-worth issues can only stem from an unhappy childhood or poor home life. (16:45) - Three tips for modeling better behavior and avoiding instilling unworthy feelings in the people who look up to us. (22:44) - The entrepreneur mindset and where Nicole sees people get tripped up by their conditioned beliefs. (33:12) - Nicole endures Rapid Fire and makes her case for Nelson Mandela as a dinner date. (36:40) - Nicole’s parting piece of advice and a special offer for Transform U listeners (see Guest Resources). TWEETABLES: “We have the ability to change how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we see the world around us.” “A lot of people who are high achievers are actually trying to outrun the idea of them being not good enough and being a failure.” “If you base your identity and you base your worthiness on external results, you’ll be on a rollercoaster ride your whole life.” “Change your words, change your focus, change your state.” “There’s a difference between having a team, and having a whole bunch of individuals working under one roof.” Guest Resources: Discover the Edge - http://www.discovertheedge.com/ Power Up, Super Women - http://www.discovertheedge.com/products/powerupsuperwomenbook/ Special Resources for Transform U listeners - http://www.discovertheedge.com/transformu/ Leaders of Transformation Podcast - http://leadersoftransformation.com/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
David Schwendiman is an international business coach who works with both organizations and individuals, helping to empower them and build the careers that they previously only dreamed of. He knows that there are right and wrong ways to pursue a side-hustle and is happy to dispense with some tips so you can take up your passion even if corporate life still calls to you. In this episode, David relates his own experiences with failure and what he learned from it, explaining how embracing your own missteps can be key to entrepreneurial success. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: (2:06) - David lays out the path he took to becoming a business coach. (5:48) - His successes and failures working in several different companies throughout his entrepreneur. (8:37) - Why David was able to handle his failure with grace. (10:45) - How there can be different kinds of failure, some more constructive than others. (13:08) - The ideal traits of a side-hustler and how you can pursue your part-time passion successfully. (16:47) - Coaching a cautious, casual side-hustler vs. one willing to take extraordinary risks. (22:20) - “Analysis paralysis” and David’s approach to coaching someone who wants to leave the corporate life. (27:04) - Important tips for growing your side business while still keeping a day job. (31:12) - Exploring employers’ changing attitudes toward side-hustles. (35:48) - A word of warning for side-hustlers who also signed non-competes. (39:39) - David plays Rapid Fire, dishes out important advice for his old boss, and leaves listeners with a parting piece of advice. TWEETABLES: "I had to fail to get the lessons that were going to allow me to succeed down the road." “I knew I was investing so I could learn and then, down the road, be very successful.” "When I watch someone fully embody what they're capable of, there's nothing better." "If I can get the internal dialed in, the external takes care of itself." "What allowed me to be successful is I started taking action Day 1 rather than studying and training and getting all my ducks in a row." "Action in my mind trumps the studying and the learning." Guest Resources: David on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidschwendimancoaching/ David on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schwendiman-955a0a16/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
Time is a tricky thing. We know time is always passing and that we only have so much of it, yet society, culture and even our media tell us that we need to wait for JUST the right time for the big changes and turning points in our lives. But this way of thinking leads us to put off the necessary steps until next week, or next month, or next year... and then when look back and realize our dreams never came true. In this short episode, Nick wants you to rethink your concept of time and why you need to make it work for you rather than allow it to work against you. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: - How the old fashioned concept of time enables procrastination and settling for less. - The vital lesson Nick’s friend Mark taught him about time. - Debunking the myth that there’s a “right time” for anything. TWEETABLES: “There’s just never the right time—so the beauty in that is that there’s also never the wrong time.” “Stop putting time between you and your success.” “Today is the right time.” “Appreciate the time we have and use it to create a life on our own terms.” Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
Alicia Johnson should have a PhD in creating fulfillment from hardship! Today, she is a counselor working with those who want to conquer their greatest fears and take charge of the purpose laid out before them. Having faced immense hardship throughout her life, Alicia and her husband Steve now helps others understand and move beyond their own pain at Longevity Relationship Consulting. She firmly believes that we all have the ability to improve our lives as long as we are willing to take the necessary action. In this episode, Alicia lays out her troubled early years as a single mother and addict, explains how she came to terms with the pain in her life without erasing it, and traces her remarkable path through academia and the professional world. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: (2:36) - Alicia recounts her earliest memories and formative financial experiences. (4:46) - The traumas Alicia endured at young ages, how she turned to drugs for refuge, and becoming a mother. (10:59) - Alicia’s repeated suicide attempts and why she didn’t have much in the way of a support system.” (12:36) - Her fruitful time in a career skills program and the surprising jobs she took on as a result. (16:20) - How Alicia’s emotional issues peaked, and her fortuitous experience with an evangelist. (21:44) - How she was able to move through her pain by revisiting her trauma. (26:20) - Getting her GED, working at IBM, and going to college in her 50s. (36:40) - The experiences that led Alicia to seek work as a counselor. (43:00) - Which figure from the Bible Alicia would share a drink with, as well as her parting piece of advice. TWEETABLES: “I was looking for love and I was looking for acceptance in all the wrong places.” “[Our mother] taught us to walk with our heads up.” “God changed my life in an instant, but He didn’t take away my experiences and He didn’t take away my pain.” “I had to face those lies that were seeded at that moment.” “The only way you can dismantle a lie, is with the truth.” “Take it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time, and before you know it you’re gonna be through." GUEST LINKS: Longevity Relationship Consulting - https://longevityrelationships.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongevityRelationship/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
You earned a degree, checked off the internship box, found a good job in your new field and are busy living life in your career when suddenly it hits you! "This isn't at all what I want to be doing for the rest of my career!" In today's episode we discuss the sunken cost fallacy and why it's never too late to start over. Goli Kalkhoran attended Berkeley Law in hopes of advancing social change as a federal public defender. It wasn't too long after realizing her lofty goal and earning her "dream job" that Goli realized that it wasn’t nearly as fulfilling a career as she had hoped. Instead of sticking with the vocation she had invested so much time, effort and money in, Goli left law, founded photo booth company Usie Booth, and now hosts the podcast “Lessons from a Quitter.” In this episode, Goli discusses how she concluded law wasn’t a good fit for her, how she went about changing careers, and why you should push back against the fears and anxieties telling you to stay where you are. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: (2:40) - Goli explains what originally drew her to a career in law. (4:46) - We get into why law school is so difficult compared to other academic paths. (6:52) - Did taking law at Berkeley specifically put extra pressure on Goli? (8:20) - What about law pushed Goli to find a different vocation? (12:10) - Goli’s advice for those finding a law career to be a struggle. (14:19) - Her theory as to why the vast majority of employed people feel unengaged by their work. (16:42) - Goli explains the “sunken cost fallacy” and why it holds people back from making important changes in our careers and lives. (19:20) - How to calculate “opportunity cost” in our careers, and comprehending the upper limit of happiness that money can bring to our lives. (26:24) - How do we identify what kind of work engages us, and how to we proceed from there? (29:54) - Goli opens up about the pushback she received from others when she announced she wanted to change careers, as well as how she dealt with it. TWEETABLES: “The problem with law school is that a lot of people just end up going because they have no idea what else to do.” “And that’s the best description of what being a lawyer is: you’re just in a room by yourself reading and writing these very long and boring motions.” “You need to be honest with yourself about what part of the job you don’t like.” “A lot of times, we don’t tend to see our own superpowers.” “The minute you actually start opening your eyes to other things and really admitting to yourself ‘I am unhappy and I want to try something else,’ you just start seeing opportunities.” “When you start realizing the insanity behind these fears and what it keeps us doing, I think it gives you more courage to be like ‘You know what? I don’t care. I’m just gonna try something else and if I fail I fail’.” Guest Links: Goli's Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-from-a-quitter/id1412305413?mt=2 Goli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/quitterpodcast Goli on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ Resources: Kahneman Happiness & Money - https://qz.com/1211957/how-much-money-do-people-need-to-be-happy/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
What if you could borrow the same secrets that the world's elite publicists use to create media and buzz for their clients but use them to set your personal brand on fire? You'd be unstoppable! Today's guest can help get you there. Janet Murray is a highly sought-after speaker and coach, assisting brands and business owners to promote their messages more effectively. She is also the host of the Soulful PR Podcast, where she helps people earn greater attention for the things that they’re doing in business and in life. In this episode, Janet discusses how you can borrow best practices used by the world’s top publicists and use those techniques to improve your resume and personal brand. She also offers insight into how to stand out in a crowded labor market, what to do to earn the respect of key stakeholders and influencers, and delves deep into her proven method for how to use LinkedIn to promote your thought leadership and personal brand to the decision makers and hiring managers whose attention you crave. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: (2:14) - How Janet defines public relations and why PR is so important. (4:11) - The idea of “social proof” and why we take people featured in certain media more seriously. (6:06) - Skills and tricks used in PR that you can borrow to get more attention. (10:16) - How to get yourself into the publicist mindset and differentiate yourself in a crowded labor market. (14:12) - On taking stock of your career and always looking ahead at the paths available to you. (16:38) - “Training” the LinkedIn algorithm to work to your advantage when determining which content is actually interesting. (22:23) - Determining which factors contribute to the visibility and shareability of a LinkedIn post. (27:55) - How to start experimenting with LinkedIn and the power of just being interesting. (31:31) - What not to do on LinkedIn and being aware of how visible you are. (35:20) - How to make your personal brand stand out. (37:00) - Nick answers a listener question and shares tips for how to nail your next phone interview. TWEETABLES: “For me, PR is everything about how you show up in the world. It’s really just about how you communicate with people.” “It’s not really about persuasion, it’s about understanding what that person wants, what they need and [how] to be of service.” “I just understood that if I wanted something from somebody else, I couldn’t make it about me. I had to make it about them.” “It really is kind of about taking the longer-term view and thinking ‘What do I need to do to get in front of these people?’” “The easier you can make it for people to engage with you and respond, the better engagement that you’ll get.” “Do remember that other people are looking.” Guest Links: Janet Murray Website: https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/ Soulful PR Podcast: https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/category/podcast/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
In this week's episode, Morgan Field shares three critical keys to success. In our conversation we uncover why focus, curiosity and authenticity are some of the critical traits shared by people who are succeeding in their careers and lives. Through the stories that Morgan shares about her early years as a professional, her climb up the corporate ladder and her eventual decision to walk away from a lucrative career, we learn some great lessons that we can apply to our careers in the corporate world. Morgan Field is a corporate rock star-turned-entrepreneur and life coach - and a badass lady to boot! She's an expert on self-love, confidence, happiness and empowerment, helping people wake up to a life beyond their wildest dreams. Her business is currently operating in eight different countries and counting. In our discussion with Morgan, she talks about what made her such a force to be reckoned with in the corporate world and shares her secrets for climbing the corporate ladder quickly and easily. We also asked Morgan what made her realize it was time to move away from the corporate world and what skills she's developed that have enabled her to earn a six figure income AND become the best-selling author of "Epic Sexy You" in less than two years. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: (2:30) - Morgan gets into what she does in her work, why she loves doing it, and the kind of freedom she values. (4:30) - Morgan's academic history, why she actually didn't want to go to school in the first place, and her early career struggles. (8:35) - What enabled her success climbing the corporate ladder and tips you can take away from her experience. (13:45) - The most rewarding experience that Morgan took away from her corporate career. (18:40) - Morgan's "Office Space moment" - the epiphany that pushed her toward the next stage of her career. (25:30) - Why you should take a step back and re-evaluate your definition of success. (26:50) - How Morgan overcame her fears and shook up her career, and her tips for facing your own anxieties. (29:40) - Pushing back when other people are pushing back against your choices. (34:30) - "Working backwards," giving yourself permission, and some of Morgan's other secrets to success. (37:45) - Morgan's vision for her coaching program and not being afraid to start strong. (42:15) - The inspiration we can find from children. TWEETABLES: "I basically created a life that I absolutely love and figured out how to get paid doing what I love." "Be so good they can't ignore you." "Every single thing we do prepares us for every single thing we will do." "Success now, to me... it's the amount of time I get to spend loving being me." "There's definitely more to life than chasing this title, chasing this position, chasing this next ring on the ladder." "As we chase our dreams, the people in our inner circle don't always respond the way we would expect them to." Guest Links: Morgan Field Website - https://www.epicsexyyou.com Morgan's Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Sexy-You-Limits-Rules/dp/0997222425 Morgan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/epicsexyyou Morgan Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/epicsexyyou Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy
John Lee Dumas (JLD) is an entrepreneur and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast with more than 2,000 episodes spent interviewing successful business leaders. On today's episode, JLD shares his key takeaways from those conversations and what he's learned from his own personal experiences that can help you advance your business. In our discussion John shares his story. From transitioning into civilian life after his time in the U.S. military, to his experiences in corporate America, his time in law school, and his decision to break out on his own. He also distills what he’s learned from the many successful people he’s interviewed that can help you grow your own business regardless of your personal goals. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: (2:30) - JLD describes moving from military to civilian life and his surprise at the difference in attitude and work ethic between the two. (4:16) - Why JLD found the corporate world inhibiting and what spurred him to take his daring career leap. (5:21) - JLD’s advice for his younger self and the importance of perpetual self-awareness. (6:58) - His pointers for career-minded millennials and why they should consider shadowing professionals in the careers they want. (8:44) - The trick: finding your focus. (9:35) - Falling into the trap of “being productive in the wrong way.” TWEETABLES: “You worked hard because you wanted to work hard, ‘cause it could be a matter of life or death.” “If you didn’t train sufficiently, you might die when it came down to it.” “People... for the most part, had a different interpretation about what it meant to work hard.” “Give yourself time to become self-aware and check in, and give yourself time to actually think about ‘Hey, is my life actually going in the right direction?’” “Decide what you want, have a spark of interest. And then go actually see if that spark turns into a flame in the real world." “Every entrepreneur that I’ve interviewed is crappy at a lot of things... but they’re great at one thing, and they’ve identified that one thing and they’ve focused.” Guest Links: JLD’s Website - https://www.eofire.com JLD on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumas Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy