Business Bravery Show

How amazing would it be to travel the world doing what you love? Kathryn’s guest Katy Peters has the opportunity to do just that. Listen, as Katy shares her journey across the globe as a nurse and travel health specialist as the founder and director of the London Vaccination Clinic. She holds a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Wales and a Diploma in Tropical Nursing from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicines plus several more.   Katy is the chair of the British Global and Travel Health Association (BGTHA) and also consults in vaccine hesitancy. She is a member of the Faculty Travel Medicine team and the founder of The Global Vaccination Summit. Her extensive clinical experience throughout the world includes working with Medecins Sans Frontieres in the Demographic Republic of Congo, Kikkim North East India, and the Bahamas. Katy has worked in the Welsh Regional burn unit, general and neurological intensive care, and practice nursing in the UK.   Listen in as Katy shares why she started her company, the shift in her mindset around leadership, and how she believes you need to be engaged and connected to your team when you own a small company. She describes some of the mistakes she made while starting her company, the launch of her personal brand, and where she sees herself in the next five to ten years.   Katy has experienced so much in the last eight years, and we are lucky that she is here to share it with us today. She is someone who sets her mind to accomplishing her goals, met those goals, and continues to exceed them. We can all learn from her.  In This Episode [01:17] Katy, I am so happy to have you on the show. [01:50] Katy shares a little of her background, why she does what she does, and how she got to where she is today. [04:36] Katy speaks about starting her own company in London in 2013. [06:36] Katy shares some of the things she has done in her business that she had made her proud. [09:22] What are some of the great things that have come from the mindset shift you have had in your leadership abilities? [12:08] Katy believes that when you own a small company, you need to be connected to your team, leaning in and stepping forward to be present and engaged. [14:03] Are there some mistakes that you have made running your company that you want to share? [16:43] Katy speaks about her personal brand that she launched that focuses on immunization and travel health. [20:24] What are you hoping to achieve in the next five to ten years? [24:40] Katy hopes that her children will see that you can accomplish anything that you put your mind to, and she hopes she inspires them. [27:26] Katy shares that her son is starting to ask questions and understand what she does and how proud he is of her. [28:43] Thank you so much for being so generous with your time today Katy.   Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Katy Katy Peters @katypetersinc Facebook | LinkedIn  @bearskipeters Twitter @kcvpeters Instagram

Sometimes your journey to parenthood can be a little tricky, Katheryn’s guest Eloise Drane’s passion and unparalleled empathy blossomed from her own experience as an egg donor six times and a surrogate three times. Eloise is the founder of Family Inceptions, a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency, Surrogacy Roadmap, a course for intended parents completing independent surrogacy, and the hostess of the Fertility Cafe Podcast.   Eloise knows that compassion and grace are necessary ingredients for the delicate journey that egg donation and gestational surrogacy can be for all parties. Listen in as she shares her journey through both and why she decided to launch an agency focused on allowing individuals to have the family they never thought they could have.   Eloise gives us insight into starting a business, the challenges she faced when trying to grow the company and the benefits of having a business coach or mentor. She also speaks about the remarkable highs she has experienced since opening the agency, and what she wants her legacy to be. In This Episode: [01:04] Welcome to the show, Eloise! [01:34] Eloise shares a little bit about herself and her agency. [02:46] Have you ever run a business before? Was it something you wanted to do growing up? [05:18] Eloise speaks about donating eggs, why she wanted to help others. [08:56] She shares about getting involved with a surrogacy agency and being a surrogate herself. [10:51] Do you have any advice for any listeners that are wanting to start a business? [13:01] Eloise speaks about getting a coach how that experience allowed her to realize the ways she was sabotaging herself. [14:47] Eloise said that trial and error were her two best friends when trying to grow her business. [17:41] Eloise shares her insight into the benefits of having a mentor or coach as opposed to bringing in a partner. [21:42] What are some highlights you’ve experienced since opening the agency? [24:20] Eloise speaks about where she sees the company in the coming years. [25:47] What do you want your legacy to be? [27:04] Eloise, what is your best piece of advice about running a business? [28:48] Eloise believes that taking action is the first step, you will fall but you have to get back up. [29:34] Eloise, thank you for being so generous with your time today, thank you. Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Eloise Family Inceptions Surrogacy Roadmap @familyinceptions Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Do you know what the term ‘Solo Agers’ means? It is a term used to describe people who have no children or who are aging alone, and Katheryn’s guest Dr. Sara Zeff Geber has dedicated her career to raising awareness for these individuals. Sara believes that ‘Solo Agers’ have unique needs later in life that warrants greater foresight and a more robust approach to retirement planning.   Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is an author, certified retirement coach, and professional speaker on retirement and aging. She is the author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults, which was recently selected as a “best book on aging well” by the WSJ. Sara is a sought-after speaker at conferences on aging and is also active in the American Society on Aging and the Gerontological Society of America, to name a few.   Listen as Sara discusses how she got into retirement coaching, the process she went through when writing her book and why being a good listener is the reason her business is thriving. Sara shares the highlights of her company so far, where she would like to accomplish in the next five years and what she wants her legacy to be.    If you are thinking about retirement goals, you want to listen to this episode. Sara gives some great insight and ideas that might make it easier for you down the road. Sit back, relax, and listen. In This Episode: [01:01] Welcome to the show, Sara! [01:15] Sara, can you tell us a little about your background and business? [05:42] Sara shares what aging adults can do to get prepared for retirement when you don’t have kids to fall back on. [08:69] She speaks about how she got involved with retirement coaching. [10:28] How did you grow your business to what it is today? [12:52] Sara shares the process she went through to write her book and why it was so important to her to educate individuals on retirement planning. [17:39] She chats about being a good listener and how that has helped her to achieve the success she has today. [19:35] What has been the highlight of the business so far for you? [20:39] Sara shares that in the next five years, she would like her book to cross the 20,000 in sales and get involved in charities. [21:48] What would you like to be known for? What is your legacy? [22:45] Sara shares words of wisdom to new business owners and what she believes is they need to do to become successful. [24:15] Thank you, Sara, for being on the show today.   Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Sara Sara’s Email www.sarazeffgeber.com Forbes.com LinkedIn | Facebook Sara@LifeEncore.com  

Have you ever heard of a pop-up wedding? Listen in as Kathryn’s guest Naomi Korolew tells us about her company, The Pop Up Wedding Collective, and why she chose this unique approach to the wedding industry. Naomi is a Commonwealth Marriage Celebrant who’s authorized to conduct weddings anywhere in Australia or the Australian waters. Naomi lived abroad and traveled the world with her high-profile in the oil industry for over a decade but decided that she wanted a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle. She returned home to Australia and launched a highly successful local wedding celebrant business, and with her vibrant personality and authentic, relaxed ceremonies, she was in high demand. Listen as Naomi shares how she grew her business, how much time she spent on, and her formula for consistently finding her ideal client. Her business model is simple, give couples a premium wedding that they will remember but do it at a price they can forget and make it work around your lifestyle. Naomi is a success story; her drive and commitment to her son are admirable. She lives to disrupt the wedding industry, and so far, she has accomplished her goal. If you need a boost with your business or need some inspiration, this is the episode for you. In This Episode: [01:39] Welcome to the show, Naomi! [01:44] Naomi shares with us a little about her background and why she started her company in the wedding industry. [05:38] Naomi did 52 weddings in her first year by her 3rd year she was doing 96. [06:06] This career fits her lifestyle and allows her to spend time with her son. [06:28] Naomi speaks about starting pop-up weddings for people who didn’t want to spend a tremendous amount of money but still have a beautiful wedding. [08:22] How did you launch a business that had that level of success so quickly? [11:27] Naomi chats about setting up a website and how she used social media to get her brand noticed. [12:38] Naomi speaks about companies that failed, recognized why they did so, and doing it differently. [14:45] Her next step is to sell her business model to other people who want to get into the pop-up wedding industry. [15:14] Naomi says that if you can give people a fantastic wedding celebration at a reasonable price, people get excited and want what you offer. [16:33] What gives you the most joy in the business right now? [17:41] What are some mistakes that you made along the way? What have you learned? [19:03] Naomi shares that hitting 52 weddings in her first year was a defining moment, and she knew the business was going to work. [20:35] She speaks about her priorities and time with her son. [22:29] Naomi chats about what she has planned for her company in the next five years. [24:26] What is the legacy you want to leave? [25:20] Thank you, Naomi, for being so generous with your time today! Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Naomi Naomi Korolew @naomikorolew Instagram The Pop Up Wedding Collective @thepopupweddingcollectivemp Facebook @thepopupweddingcollective Instagram

Anna Anderson, a Female Empowerment Coach, is Kathryn’s guest on this episode of The Business Bravery Show. Anna works with women that are 40+ to guide them from negative cycles of dieting and self-sabotage to creating a sincere and loving relationship with themselves.  Anna teaches women how to nurture at mind, body, and soul levels to transform their health and ultimately learn how to lead a life of freedom, peace, joy, and confidence. With her certification in life and health coaching, Anna teaches women how to break free from negative cycles and live the life of passion and purpose they were born to live. Annas’ approach to helping women get well through mind, body, and soul is not a quick fix. It’s about really learning to love who they are and putting themselves on their to-do list, grabbing on with both hands and getting back their energy, health, and wellbeing. Anna believes that women spend so much time worrying about how they are perceived, how many calories they are eating, and how they look that being healthy and feeling good takes a backseat. Listen in as Anna takes us on her journey to becoming an empowerment coach, her thoughts on what the diet industry is doing to women’s self-esteem, and where she sees her business in five years. She details her daily routine and how fortunate she feels that she can work her schedule around spending time with her son, and the legacy she wants to leave. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and relax this is an episode that will have you saying hmm.   In This Episode: [01:22] Hello Anna, welcome to the show! [01:49] Anna chats about her background and what led her to be a Female Empowerment Coach. [04:40] Anna explains her 12-week nurturing program that gives women life long results. [08:47] What can we do so that we are not wasting our time worrying about what society says we are supposed to look like or be? [10:30] Anna speaks about how the diet industry has damaged women in the way we view food. [12:30] Imagine what we women can do if we quit thinking about how many calories we have and judging ourselves every day. [14:14] When did you transition to coaching, and how did you go about it? [16:14] Anna tells us what her five-year plan is and what she sees happening with her business. [17:21] What advice do you have for others trying to grow their business? What mistakes did you make? [20:59] What big wins have you had that you would recommend to others building a business? [23:57] Anna takes us through a day in the life and how her schedule works around spending time with her son. [27:22] What is the legacy you want to leave? What is this all for? [30:19] Anna, thank you so much for being generous with your story and for being on the show today. Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Anna Anna Anderson @annaandersoninc LinkedIn | Facebook

Welcome to episode 10 of The Business Bravery Show, Kathryn is speaking with Meaghan Young from Crested Butte, Colorado. Meaghan is a jewelry designer, silversmith instructor, and business mentor. She helps artists become entrepreneurs in her Artisan Business School with her program and mastermind, Sexy, Savvy, Badass.  With Kathryn as her mentor along with her fifteen years of experience building and managing businesses, she has the skills to provide the knowledge, confidence, and expertise that her students need to create their own successful businesses. Meaghan discusses her journey to where she is now, selling her first piece of jewelry, starting her school, and her mastermind course. She speaks about the mistakes she made when starting her business and how she shares the ups and downs with her students so that they won’t have the same challenges. Meaghan also gives us her insight into how to test your sellable products without spending money. Listen to this amazing businesswoman who wants to help other entrepreneurs navigate the rocky road to business with minimal setbacks. She believes that if you want to do something, do it; there is nothing stopping you from doing what you feel passionate about.   In This Episode: [01:17] Hello Meaghan, welcome to the show! [01:55] Meaghan shares a little about herself and the journey to where she is today. [03:40] What did you do after selling your first pieces of jewelry? [05:11] She speaks about starting her school and what she teaches there and. [07:38] What is the next step in your journey? What do you see in your future? [10:38] Meaghan tells us about the mistakes she made when starting her business and what she doesn’t want other artisans to have to go through. [14:53] What are some small things that people can do to get started that will not cost them a bunch of money? [17:15] She chats about using Facebook to test and validate your sellable products and get feedback. [20:08] What do you love most about the people you are working with? [21:33] Meaghan discusses how she makes her business work around her lifestyle and how she teaches that to her students. [24:04] She talks about what she loves most about what she has accomplished. [26:17] When being in a mastermind, you have to be open to learning, listening, and hearing. [27:30] What does the trajectory for the next five years look like? What do you want to do? [30:12] Meaghan tells us why she does what she does and what she wants her legacy to be.   Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Meaghan Artisan Business School @artisanbizschool Facebook @meganyoungjewelry Instagram

Ever wondered what is meant by creating an "exit strategy?" In this episode of The Business Bravery Show, Kathryn is chatting with Susan Lustenberger about just that issue. Susan is an author, speaker, medium, and acts as the Chief Intuitive Officer to business owners and high-level executives worldwide. Through her mediumship, Susan has guided thousands of clients in creating happiness, success, and whole life prosperity through infusing spirituality and intuition in their businesses. Susan speaks to us about being an intuitive and allowing the universe to unfold gifts on her, and when she moved to Northern California that manifested itself in, jobs, and opportunities. Before she knew it, she was being brought into companies like Apple working with executives, growing her brand, and creating passive income generators.   In 2016 her book ‘The Spiritual Practices of Creating Income’ was published to help entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and solopreneurs to see and a business that is the embodiment of what success looks like for them. It has become a game-changer in creating success for thousands. Listen to this amazing woman who is passionate about getting people to the path of happiness and helping them feel empowered to reach for success. She believes that you must start with an exit strategy and work up from there so that you will always know where you are going.    In This Episode: [01:29] Welcome to the show, Susan![01:30] Susan tells us a little about herself and what drives her.[03:31] She speaks about her journey and where she started.[07:14] Susan talks about her exit strategy from what was causing her stress.[08:38] Have you ever created an exit strategy?[11:14] How did you end up working with the big-name companies and executives?[14:29] Susan felt compelled to help everyone when she first started but realized that it wasn’t possible.[18:40] What does it feel like when you connect with your ideal client and help them transform?[22:22] She gives us her thought process when she built her exit strategy.[26:42] What are you looking forward too in the next few years?[27:48] She discusses Bohemia Ranch and her plans going forward.[28:38] Thank you so much, Susan, for being generous of your time today.   Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Susan Susan Lustenberger @bohemiaranch Instagram  @bohemiaranchevents Facebook 

Kathryn is chatting with Pamela Sommers on this episode of the Business Bravery Show. Pamela is the best-selling author of Life Lessons From a 40 Something and Building Castles in The Sky: How To Make Your Dreams Come True. She is also the founder of SommerSparkle, an award-winning online boutique that specializes in providing a selection of beautiful jewelry & accessories for special occasions. Pamela tells us about the gardening accident that was the catalyst for starting her online jewelry company, the processes she went through to get noticed, and the rollercoaster ride it became. She also talks about why she decided to start writing books, her advice for anyone thinking about writing but is scared and what is next in her exciting journey. Pamela has had a ton of success and she has done it all with guts and determination. She started the jewelry business to help people feel unique and celebrate special moments. Writing a book was her way to share advice and lessons that could help a young person growing up, she wanted to empower young people with low self-esteem.  Listen in to this inspiring conversion with an amazing woman who is passionate about helping people be the best they can be and empowering them to go for their dreams. She is living proof that dreams do come true. If you have ideas you are afraid to make a reality, you need to listen to this episode. In This Episode: [01:15] Welcome to the show, Pamela! [01:25] Pamela talks about her background and how she got where she is now. [03:52] When you started your online jewelry business, what was the process you used to get it out there? [08:05] They discuss the drive to get their businesses off the ground and learning on the fly. [11:40] Pamela speaks about the tribe she had around her and how they stood behind her when she felt alone. [13:37] What inspired you to write your first book? Did you have a calling to do it? [16:47] Pamela advises anyone who is thinking of writing a book and is scared to try. [18:30] Set yourself a deadline and make it a hard line so that you get it finished. [20:01] Use technology to help you, write down your thoughts and ideas. Just Do It! [21:00] What’s the next big thing on your agenda? [21:45] Pamela’s final words of wisdom. [22:11] Thank you, Pamela, for your time today.   Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Pamela Pamela Sommers Sommersparkle @pamela.sommers Instagram @PamelaSommersOfficial Facebook @sommersparkle Facebook @PSommersAuthor Twitter

The Business Bravery Show welcomes Suzanne Clarke. Suzanne is a leadership and wellbeing coach to professional women, and mothers struggling, overwhelmed, and exhausted from doing it all. Suzanne specializes in resilience, empowering women to prioritize themselves, make choices without the guilt, have fun and confidence to build the life they want. Suzanne speaks about her family, and why even though she had a great job that she loved, she quit to pursue a career with less stress and more family time. She began as a yoga teacher and went back to college to become a coach. Her goal is to teach women how to breathe, regroup and destress. Is your work-life balance more work than life? Listen in as Suzanne gives some insights on learning how to breathe and taking a moment to think about what it is you love doing and finding a way to get your life balance back. She wants us all to listen to our bodies, know when to slow down, and don’t take a moment for granted. Suzanne brings all her own personal and professional life experiences into her coaching and uses and breathing techniques to teach us to listen to what our bodies are saying. You don’t want to miss this conversation, so plugin and relax and breathe.   In This Episode: [01:09] Welcome to the show, Suzanne! [01:29] Suzanne tells us a little about her personal and professional background and what the catalyst was to quit her job. [07:52] She tells us about cleaning out her garage and becoming a yoga teacher. [09:39] Suzanne speaks about going back to college and becoming a coach. [11:20] After having her children, her life changed, and her inner voice said to take a breathe and slow down. [13:54] How do you keep your clients from running you now that you are growing your business? [16:40] Suzanne talks about her goal of being home more with her small children and keeping her stress level down when she decided to change careers. [19:40] What is the favorite moment or the thing you are most proud of that you have achieved so far? [22:03] What comes next? What is the big goal in your future? [24:17] Suzanne’s advice for people who are looking to launch a new business is to find something that you love to do and learn more about it. [27:15] Thank you so much for being on the show today!! Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram   To Find Suzanne @coachyogabreath Twitter | Facebook Email: info@suzannejoyclarke.com

Kathryn welcomes Simona Deckers to this episode of Business Bravery. Simona is an international quantum life coach and success strategist, leadership coach, and mentor. She is the founder of Shanti Company and has transformed the lives of thousands of people through her coaching and mentoring programs.    Simona tells us about wanting to inspire change and add something to the world that wasn’t already there. She left the corporate world in January of 2012 to launch her own company and started as a yoga and meditation teacher. Simona did not have any clients when she quit her job, but a friend told her about a company that was hiring yoga teachers and life coaches, and the rest is history. Her clients come from all over the world, and the goal is for them to reach a higher vision of who they are and achieve phenomenal personal growth and business success — getting clarity, new skills, innovative strategies, a new mindset as well as the tools to live in serenity, ease, and bliss. Listen in as Simona talks about her coaching and mentor programs and see if anything she is doing resonates with you. If you have Simona as your coach, your life will never be the same again. So plugin and get ready to relax.   In This Episode: [01:04] Welcome to the show, Simona! [01:09] Simona tells us a little about herself and her background. [04:28] She chats about her career history and college experience. [09:28] What were your goals when you decided to launch your own business? [12:21] Simona says providing value to people is what makes her happy. [13:42] She speaks about one of her clients and the success they had together. [16:34] What do the next five years look like for your company? [19:20] Simona talks about the legacy she wants to leave. [22:29] She gives some advice for people who are just starting their journey into entrepreneurial freedom. [24:01] Simona, thank you so much! Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Simona @simonadeckers LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter @simona.deckers Facebook | YouTube   Websites The Shanti Company Info@shanticompany.com

Welcome to the show Claire Protheroe! Claire is the Co-Founder of Forge10x, which helps business owners/entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs (those trapped in the corporate environment) align themselves to work that uses their natural strengths and talents. The Science of FLOW is the cornerstone of her work. She believes that everyone has the right to do work that is meaningful and uses their real strengths. Claire has a passion for helping people be more realigned with their natural strengths and manage their relationship to work. She tends to meet people at a crossroads in their work lives. She helps them find a more peaceful frame of mind, to feel more in line, and more connected to self. Claire wants people to enjoy their lives and their work before it becomes a chore. Have you ever felt trapped in your job but didn’t know how to get out? Listen as Claire talks about the tools she had developed that will help you figure out what gives you meaning and how to have freedom and flexibility in your life, and how to be happy and enjoy what you do. She has been working and studying in this area for the last 20 years. You won’t want to miss the fantastic information she has discovered. In This Episode: [01:06] Welcome to the show, Claire![01:14] Claire tells us a little about her background and business.[04:30] She developed some tools in school to help people understand what they are good at.[07:45] Claire breaks down what she does and how she helps people understand their strengths.[08:38] When did you first know that you wanted to be an entrepreneur?[11:02] Freedom and finding meaning were significant drivers for owning her business.[13:35] Claire shares some of the best experiences she has had over the years.[17:46] How do you focus in on your intuitions so you can get that feeling when you have lost that connection?[23:52] Her ideal lifestyle is to move to the ocean and work when she wants to work and have her freedom.[29:35] Looking back, what moment in your life was the highlight or had the most meaning to you? [34:43] Claire’s tip for the listeners is to understand what your natural strengths are and what feeds your energy. Understanding you’re frustration levels and when they occur. Find mentors that you connect with. Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Claire LinkedIn Websites Forge10x on Facebook | Instagram The Maverick Accelerator on Facebook

The Business Bravery Show is happy to welcome Clane Gessel to the show! Clane is one of the most celebrated and award-winning photographers in the world. His approach to his photos is that behind each iconic image, is an amazing story of love. His work has been featured in numerous publications like Vogue, The New York Times, and Forbes, to name a few. In 2018 he achieved photography’s highest honor by shooting the cover of National Geographic, and in 2019 his print “Marble Caves” was inducted into the National Geographic Fine Art Galleries across the world. Have you ever dreamed of a career that allows you to travel the world? Clane did, and he made that dream come true. Clane discusses his success and how he got where he is today. His friends and family were naysayers, but he didn’t listen to them. He plugged along through trials and downfalls and made it to the top of the heap. Touching people’s lives is what he loves most about wedding photography; he says it feeds his soul, and he can’t imagine doing anything else. Listen in as Clane tells us about some of his events and the beautiful places they took place, the strategies he used to rise quickly, and what he believes the future for wedding photographers looks like. This is a fun episode that you won’t want to miss, so plugin, relax and get ready to dream.z   In This Episode: [01:52] Welcome to the show, Clane! [03:04] He started in landscape photography and moved into his destination wedding business. [05:11] What went through your head when you set up this destination wedding? Was it your lifestyle dream? [06:37] Clane tells us he felt like he had something to offer the world even when everyone told him he was crazy. [07:22] He managed his family and friend’s expectations by not listening and doing what he knew in his heart was what he was meant to do. [08:48] What does a day in the life of a wedding photographer look like in real-time? Do you have a work-life balance? [09:54] Touching people’s lives is what he loves about what he does. [11:04] What is so special about being in the wedding industry? [12:03] Clane tells us stories about a few of his favorite wedding events and destinations he photographed. [13:55] Out of all the places he has traveled, the South Island of New Zealand is the place he loves the most. [16:09] What strategies did you employ to get to the level of success you have achieved? [17:48] Clane says to grow your business, you need to have a vast vendor network, know people of influence in your industry that are willing to help. [20:05] Clane believes that the future of wedding photographers will be more curated and unique. [21:26] What big goal do you still want to achieve?    Links and Resources   Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram   To Find Clane Clane Gessel @clanegesselphotography Facebook @clanegessel Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

In this episode of the Business Bravery Show, we are exploring marketing, sales, and business strategies to achieve your ideal lifestyle. Remember, you define success in business. It is not dictated. Kathryn is excited to welcome Samar Hattar, owner of Blissful Events. Samar is one of the most sought after luxury destination wedding planners in the world based in the beautiful wine country of California. She is an extraordinary businesswoman and excels at visibility, facebook, and social media, growing her brand to an international audience. Listen in as Samar speaks to us about how she took her business from good to exceptional and all the pain points she went through on her journey. No matter what business you are in, she is speaking to you. She wants to teach you how to transform your business, your positioning, your pricing, and your offer to attract your ideal clients. You won't want to miss all the nuggets of information that Samar gives, so sit back, plugin, and get ready for Samar. In This Episode: [02:58] Samar tells us that when she first started her business, she felt like she just needed to get a client. [03:15] She thought it was only my time, but she finally realized that her time is valuable. [04:15] For each of her weddings, she is spending 200 work hours. [05:57] Now she is charging 15 to 20 thousand for each wedding. [07:05] Samar says that by the time she has a conversation with the client, they are already to hire her. [09:20] If you take what you are charging by the real hours you are spending on the job, you will be surprised at how little you are making. Have you ever done this exercise? [11:47] Is working more important than your family? Do you need to reevaluate your time spent on both? [14:52] Samar started from scratch with a new logo, new website, and updated social media when she raised her prices, she made them look high end like the prices she was charging. [17:32] When she started her business, she wanted to go global, but she didn't know how to create it or verbalize it. [19:20] Kathryn says we don't have to change what we are selling, just how we are selling it. [20:45] Samar clients tell her that she is fun to work with. [22:16] She speaks about waking up one day and saying, "today is the day I start my business." [23:48] It took Kathryn believing in her to give her the confidence to grow her business. [25:20] How did you feel when you asked for the high ticket price the first time? [29:00] Did it get more comfortable to ask for the high ticket price? Do you feel like you are charging what you are worth now? [32:30] It's about educating the client on what their vision will cost, it's about the quality and value. [35:05] You have to increase the value of what you are offering to compete with the rates that discount services and stores are offering. [36:31] People want to have something that looks better than someone else's did. [38:30] You can't put a price on the feeling of the exchanged of vows, the palpable love, and the memories that are created, it is priceless. [39:30] It's not sleazy to sell a package that helps people transform their lives; people need to get over that mindset.   Links and Resources   Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram   To Find Samar   Blissful Events Blissful Events on Instagram

Welcome to the Business Bravery Show where you define success in business, it is not dictated. We are exploring sales and business strategies to achieve your ideal lifestyle. Kathryn is very excited to welcome Kristeen LaBrot, she is one of the best known and loved wedding planners in the world. Kristeen is a 4-time winner of "Best Wedding Planner: Los Angeles," with a strong sense of style she loves mixing bold and unique designs with traditional elements. She has planned over 200 weddings, it is evident that she has mastered the art of creating unique designs. In this episode of Business, Bravery Kristeen will break down what she did to really transform her business. Where she was attracting people that didn't pay her what she was worth too one where she is attracting her ideal clients. She has positioned herself as one of the leading planners in the world.  She is enjoying a lifestyle that gives her complete happiness around her business and living the life of her dreams. Listen in as Kristeen breaks down all of the pain that she went through, the strategy for success in rebranding, and how to attract your ideal client. She has been in the industry for 11 years and has built up plenty of knowledge that she is sharing with us today, so get ready to listen, absorb and learn what she has she has to tell us. In This Episode: [02:02] Kristeen starts out by telling us about starting her business.[03:52] She talks about being in a place with her business and her life where she thought about closing her business down.[04:03] She is now at a point where she only takes 10 to 15 weddings a year.[05:28] During the dreadful time in her business, she would take any client that reached out even if they couldn't pay her what she was worth.[06:25] Have you ever taken a leap of faith even though you were scared?[07:50] When you have a rate increase, it is a scary transition, but just persevere.[10:18] What process did she go through to make the decision only to do a limited number of weddings a year?[11:40] You have to know what you want before a business can be built around you.[12:15] Kristeen wrote up client guidelines and sends it with contracts so that clients know when she works.[13:55] How did Kristeen decide what her ideal clients were?[16:18] You don't work with people based on the money you work on them because their personality fits with yours.[17:33] She really likes to work with moodier, darker types of clients.[19:02] To get her branding right, she polled people she knew to make sure that it fit her personality.[20:09] You have to have the confidence to tell people no when they want to work with you if they are not your ideal client.[21:31] Refer people out if you get a client that doesn't fit you, and they will reciprocate when they are in the same position.[22:16] Did you have a specific person in mind when you created your client's avatar?[23:56] How did you bring your ideal client into your messaging? [26:01] She only shows current wedding pictures in her portfolio, she stopped using the old ones.[28:21] Kristeen gives advice for those who like several planners and can't decide which one they want to go with.[31:08] Who are the people that provide you with joy? Who would you give up your spare time for? Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Kristeen Kristeen LaBrot Events Kristeen on Instagram Kristeen on Facebook Kristeen on Pinterest

You define success in business, it should not be dictated. Welcome to the Business Bravery Show, where we explore, sales, and business strategies to achieve your ideal lifestyle. In this episode of Business Bravery, Kathryn is happy to have Christiane Fullalove on the show. Christiane is the owner of The Pioneer Project, she is a transformational life coach, and she can transform entrepreneurs from being just good to absolutely extraordinary. She believes that a raw connection to authenticity is what produces results, and she wants her clients to see the authenticity in her. Listen in for some great information from these two powerful businesswomen. They discuss the stepping stones to build a strong foundation and trust. They speak on procrastination and perfection and how these two things can affect how you grow your business. You can’t build a business without showing up every day and having integrity. If you are thinking about starting a business or already have a business, but it just isn’t where you want it to be, you won’t want to miss this conversation. So kick off your shoes, plugin, and get ready to learn.   In This Episode: [03:20] Christiane talks about how she found Kathryn. [04:30] She talks about wanting to a business that would give her the life that she wanted. [05:25] Christiane talks about how Kathryn helped her silence the noise in her head, the doubts and fears about this new business venture. [06:45] They talk about pressing play on the business and how Kathryn took care of all of the stuff on the back end. [07:36] Christiane says the only thing missing was her moving her attitude from I’m starting a business to I have a successful business. [08:17] She recalls that she chose a date to change her attitude and started, and it happened to be on January 1st.  [09:05] Her business started snowballing, and she decided to follow everything that Kathryn told her to do. [10:55] Christiane says you have to be aware of where you put your attention, you want to focus on what you can learn from what you have now. [11:47] Take a freeze frame picture; everything in that picture is there to teach you something to take you to the next step. [12:11] Build your future step by step by step. [13:28] How did you learn to trust someone you don’t know and who lives halfway around the world? [16:25] When you believe, people get to shine. [18:07] How do you get over perfectionism and procrastination? [19:25] If you want to keep growing, then perfectionism isn’t for you, it’s nonsense. [21:32] Procrastination is taking the responsibility from yourself and giving it to any person or thing that will take it off your hands. [24:25] Turning up even when you feel bad is what will get you what you want. [27:23] Do you show up? Do you have integrity? [31:30] Do not miss the baby steps; you need them to build a strong foundation. [33:32] Do you ever feel like you are not good enough? Do you have imposter syndrome? [36:25] Christiane says she doesn’t produce incremental changes with her clients; she provides transformational shifts. [40:15] You will hit walls if you want to grow. If you don’t break through the barriers, you won’t grow. [42:30] If you join their masterminds, they are your team, they will hold your hand and get you through whatever you are going through. [43:20] Christiane’s final thoughts.   Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram   To Find Christiane https://www.thepioneerproject.co.uk/about-me/ https://www.thepioneerproject.co.uk/ Christiane on Linkedin Christiane on Facebook Christiane on Pinterest

Welcome to the Business Bravery Show - where we are going to talk marketing, sales, business strategies and more.  Let’s do this, and have fun on the way.    Being brave in business means creating a business that suits your lifestyle, not following the latest trends.  Business Bravery supports entrepreneurs globally on their quest to achieve true business success by bravely shaping their future around their ideal lifestyle, creating their ultimate freedom.   Success is defined by you - and shouldn’t be dictated.  There are no cookie-cutter solutions here.  Just real strategies for real business owners who are sick to death of being told they have to conform.  That’s bravery.  Business Bravery. #bebrave Find us at businessbravery.com and our Facebook Group of growth entrepreneurs.   I cannot wait to share these stories of bravery and success with you. Join us each week for inspiration, strategies, and truth!