Entrepreneurs Rising

Building wealth is a journey and everyone's journey is different.  Ultimately, building wealth is about being able to break free of the “Rat Race” and build financial freedom to give you true freedom in life.   This is the show...

Building wealth is a journey and everyone's journey is different.  Ultimately, building wealth is about being able to break free of the “Rat Race” and build financial freedom to give you true freedom in life.   This is the show where Carl and Pete share their insights and lessons learned to help ‘rise the tide to lift all boats' so that other entrepreneurs can grow their own businesses. In this particular episode, Carl and Pete share their investment journeys as they built their wealth and the lessons they've learned along the way.  Remember to go slow with this journey so that the assets that you've spent so long building can be put into good use. NOTE: This is not financial advice but merely Carl and Pete's insights and lessons from their own personal financial journeys.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Pros and cons of being an investor (4:52) Building a wealth lake (8:05) Managing money (9:55) Never kill the golden goose (10:00) Investing in index fund (13:40) Different asset classes (14:25) It's important to know the numbers (14:00) Multiple income streams (18:20) Understanding income (22:10) Putting your investment where your skills are (24:20) Picking what your business is (25:27) Where do you want to be active in business? (26:24) What is the share market? (26:58) Why do people keep reinvesting in their business? (27:29) Don't let all your money sit in one place (29:55) For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

The most challenging thing for entrepreneurs to do is to focus.  You've got endless innovative ideas, relentless motivation, and the drive to get things done. But this isn't enough to meet your goals. What you need are the right tools in...

The most challenging thing for entrepreneurs to do is to focus.  You've got endless innovative ideas, relentless motivation, and the drive to get things done. But this isn't enough to meet your goals. What you need are the right tools in place to perform at your highest level.  In this episode, Carl and Peter share their practical tips on how they reach their highest level of performance and how you can vibrate at your highest level for your business by doing high value activities.  If you want to see the level they play at and how they structure their days for optimal performance, give this episode a listen.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… How we choose to fill our 8-hour days (6:20) The idea of spaciousness (8:50) How can we manage our time? (12:11) Tips to working with a personal assistant (19:26) Hiring someone to save you time (28:50) Optimising income to optimising more time (29:50) Being diligent on where you want to spend your time (31:21) What are high-impact activities? (32:20) Optimising time or focusing on income (33:13) Wealth dynamics (34:08) The most difficult thing for entrepreneurs is to focus on one thing (36:20)  For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

For a lot of people, one of the main motivators behind starting their own business is the freedom that comes with it.  But can entrepreneurs truly have it all? Can you build an incredible business without the hustle and grind? Is an entrepreneur...

For a lot of people, one of the main motivators behind starting their own business is the freedom that comes with it.  But can entrepreneurs truly have it all? Can you build an incredible business without the hustle and grind? Is an entrepreneur really free if they're constantly building structures? In this episode, we answer these questions and delve into the idea of entrepreneurial freedom- whether it exists or not. We also share our own experiences of how we optimize our days or weeks based on our entrepreneurial archetype. There is no cookie-cutter answer to these questions because each entrepreneur is different. The key is to get comfortable with the balance point that works for you personally. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Mindfulness and meditation (2:55) The key of meditation (5:06) Grinding and hustling as an entrepreneur (7:35) Energy flows where the focus goes (10:24) Primary and secondary focus in life (11:57) Building structures to have freedom (13:00) The definition of freedom (13:57) Discipline equals freedom (15:01) Routine equals freedom (16:20) Archetypes (17:15) What energy do you want to have each day? (22:47) For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  

How do you build a billion dollar business?  A question lots of entrepreneurs ask.  When companies enter a new growth stage, they must essentially become a new organization. The things that made it successful at the beginning may not be the...

How do you build a billion dollar business?  A question lots of entrepreneurs ask.  When companies enter a new growth stage, they must essentially become a new organization. The things that made it successful at the beginning may not be the same things to successfully take the organisation to the next stage.  In this episode, we delve into the different stages of building a billion dollar business. What to focus on at each level, and the challenges business owners face at each level.   Building a billion dollar business is definitely hard work but it is possible. By breaking the journey into stages, the process becomes more comprehensible and attainable.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Stages you go through in building a $1B company (6:00) It's not a linear process (6:22) Fear of progress (11:30) Just building a business is exciting enough (13:00) Switching your thought process to protectionism (16:50) Where focus goes, energy flows (17:55) ($0 to $1 million): Prove the Idea (21:33) ($1million to $3million): Prove the product (22:33) What is it that the clients really need? (24:00) Narrowing down your product before scaling (24:48) ($3 million to 10 million): Proving the market (25:09) Six human needs (30:11) How to grow and level up (33:00) ($10 million to $30 million): Prove the business model (35:00) ($30 million to $100 million): Prove the vision (38:38) ($100 million to $300 million): Prove the industry (40:05) ($300 million to 1 billion): Prove the company (41:15) For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

If you're in the events industry, connecting in today's digital age has changed tremendously, from in-person events to the online event space.  Digital connection has become the new norm. Tech and social media upgrades have opened the doors...

If you're in the events industry, connecting in today's digital age has changed tremendously, from in-person events to the online event space.  Digital connection has become the new norm. Tech and social media upgrades have opened the doors to new ways to connect. But is it the same experience for everyone?  In this episode, we talk about our differences as well as our similarities in how we experience this digital connection.  How have you found connecting in today's advanced digital world? Let us know by sharing your thoughts in the comments. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Events and connecting pre-COVID (3:13)  Virtual events and change of timezones (3:28) The difference of timezone shift pre-COVID and during COVID (4:46) The boom of VR technology (6:26) The problem with VR (6:45) The possibility of online meetings through VR (7:15) The depth of conversation and connection online (8:30) Connecting with friends and family online (8:45) What is human connection and what is intimacy (9:35) Generational influences (12:10) Experiencing online events and online communication differently (13:08) How to create the same in-person experience during the digital age (14:20) Hunger for in-person events (15:30) For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

People are the key to your business' success. This is why learning to communicate well as a leader is essential to strengthening your team and building your business.  One of the challenging aspects to navigate as a leader is workplace culture....

People are the key to your business' success. This is why learning to communicate well as a leader is essential to strengthening your team and building your business.  One of the challenging aspects to navigate as a leader is workplace culture. Culture clashes within the workplace comes from friction, from different ways of thinking, communication, and behaviour. Poor culture is usually rooted by lack of communication and understanding. In this episode, we delve into the culture clash within an organization during structural changes and how leaders can handle this to create a sense of safety within the business. As leaders, it's essential to approach this challenge with open communication and understanding your team.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Integrating the business (3:03) Fear of change (3:25) Structural changes (4:18) Conflict of team structures during the integration (5:30) Building trust (6:13) Creating a sense of safety (6:18) Inherent idea of hierarchy with roles and titles (6:54) Social hierarchy (7:54) Transitioning roles and helping empower your team (8:50) Change management framework (9:20) Setting the right vision and the why (10:20) Fear of the team during change management (11:17) Finding the middle ground between rocking the boat and keeping the team happy (13:20) People are the key to your business' success (14:10) Learning to communicate (15:32) Building your brand (17:25) Controlling only 80% of your business (20:00) The culture of your business is valuable (23:35) Reinforcing and adjusting the culture towards your vision (24:10) Change is not simple and fast (25:12) Dealing with culture clash within your company (27:45 Clashing of different cultures (36:02) When the team starts being unharmonious (37:50) For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

Are you a content creator or a content consumer? In this day and age, it's a powerful position to be a creator on social media. You can reach and share your message with a larger audience. But there is also value in being a consumer, and finding the...

Are you a content creator or a content consumer? In this day and age, it's a powerful position to be a creator on social media. You can reach and share your message with a larger audience. But there is also value in being a consumer, and finding the balance between the two is key.  In this episode, Carl and Peter share their insights on the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media creation and consumption. How can you do both in a healthy way that also gets good business results?  Let's dive in. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Curate what you receive (3:00) Difference between a creator or a consumer (3:52) Positioning yourself as an influencer (5:48) How is consuming impacting your life? (6:30) Being intentional on social media (7:30) Posting what you want (7:55) Instagram vs Facebook (10:00) Personal connection on Clubhouse (11:30) Repurposing your content (12:25) Efficiency and different types of engagement (13:00) We only have so much bandwidth (15:30) Social media being time consuming (17:00) One of the best parts of Clubhouse is the engagement (17:30) For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

The law of nature is that value diminishes over time for most things.  In a subscription service business, how can you make sure that your services are valuable enough to become an intrinsic part of your customer's business? How do you ensure...

The law of nature is that value diminishes over time for most things.  In a subscription service business, how can you make sure that your services are valuable enough to become an intrinsic part of your customer's business? How do you ensure that you are valuable to your client over a longer period of time?  If you have a subscription service-based business and are looking for ways for your customers to stay longer, this is a great episode for you.  Let's dive in. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Chasing clients for content as a subscription-based business (2:39) Challenges of subscription-based businesses (5:30) The balance of value-exchange (6:30) How to increase customer engagement (7:11) How to become an intrinsic part of your customer's business (8:22) Diminishing value over time (8:40) The pain of disconnect (10:22) The importance of the perception of clients (13:30) Connecting with client's perceptions (15:20) It's all about relationships and connections (16:53) Developing the people in the business as humans (17:20) Intimacy and vulnerability (18:10) Building trust (19:00) Creating a culture of vulnerability (21:10) Building empathy (21:58) Emotional awareness of self (21:25) Finding the balance of reaching out to clients (24:45) Processes and systems as your business grows (34:08) Lead magnet ideas (41:00) For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Rising, we are doing something a little bit different.  We are sharing a new section we want to call “What's Real for Your Right Now,” giving a snapshot of what we're working on in our business, our views, frustrations, and what we're excited about.  What's real for you in your business? What are you working on in your business or something you're struggling with now?  Share it in the comments, we'd love to hear from you and we may even choose you to feature in our upcoming episodes.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Slow down in new client sign ups (1:35)  Removing yourself in your business (2:30) Deciding which fires to let burn and to put out (3:49) Write down your action items (4:39) Being ruthless with your time (7:30) How do we bridge the gap between customers who stay and those who don't (8:04) Google workspace (8:50) The most effective thing you can do as a business owner (9:11) Automating of manual work (10:50) For full show notes visit: rising.show WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLORAutomation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter PETER MORIARTYiTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Rising, we are doing something a little bit different.  We are sharing a new section we want to call “What's Real for Your Right Now,” giving a snapshot of what we're working on in our business, our views,...

Have you ever thought to yourself “If I grow my business, it's going to suck because my delivery sucks?” You are not alone. Business chaos is commonplace among a lot of entrepreneurs. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't scale.  In this episode, Pete and Carl share their thoughts on how to embrace the chaos from start-up to scale-up.  Growth thrives in chaos. There's always going to be some level of chaos in business. However, you can't create a successful and scalable company, especially in today's wide-open digital economy, without being comfortable with chaos and the unknown. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Things won't always go as planned (2:04) Removing you from your business (4:14) The importance of having a team (7:30) Perfectionism (9:09) The challenge with perfectionism (10:10) It's your job as the entrepreneur to architect the system (12:53) Lowering your expectations (13:09) Your team delivering to your customers (14:10) They won't do it as well as you (15:03) Average effort multiplied gives you a far bigger scale than you could imagine (15:47) Does your delivery suck because it lacks a consistent system or you're too attached to perfection? (17:15) Growth thrives on chaos (18:01) Learning from when things don't go well (22:07) The value in being a customer of your own business (25:44) Getting your team to experience client's side (27:00) Business is the best personal development journey you can go on (29:30) Being afraid but doing it anyway (30:00) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Daring Greatly For full show notes visit: rising.show

Have you ever thought to yourself “If I grow my business, it's going to suck because my delivery sucks?” You are not alone. Business chaos is commonplace among a lot of entrepreneurs. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't scale.  In...

LinkedIn is one of the biggest social networking platforms with nearly 660+ million users in more than 200 countries and territories globally. It has become a one-stop destination for job posting and searching. But if you've been on LinkedIn for quite some time, you've probably received one or more inauthentic messages selling you products and services that you just didn't ask for. This may work for some businesses, but for others, it not only wastes their time but damages their credibility.  In this episode, we delve into the problem with being inauthentic on LinkedIn and being on the receiving end. To ensure this doesn't happen to you, it is essential that you understand and carefully utilize proper LinkedIn etiquette and best practices. Start with authenticity and you can't go wrong. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Sales messages in LinkedIn (3:16) LinkedIn should be a person to person platform (5:44) Spam on LinkedIn (6:11) Definition of Spam (6:51) Being inauthentic on LinkedIn (7:56) Two ways someone can introduce themselves (8:15) ABP: Ask before pitching (8:45) Setting ground rules on LinkedIn (11:19) Email opt-in permission (11:44) Connecting with perfect future customers (13:02) LinkedIn Bio (15:30) Being blocked by platforms when you send spammy messages (16:00) Virtual assistants sending LinkedIn messages (17:05) Inauthenticity of LinkedIn messages (19:00) LinkedIn trick and tip to identify inauthentic messages (22:04) What is LinkedIn for? (23:15) What should you be posting on LinkedIn? (24:11) Posting vulnerable and authentic content on LinkedIn (23:22) Is LinkedIn a social platform or a business platform? (27:42) Continue to grow and find your authentic self (29:33) Define your goal for using LinkedIn for your marketing and business plan (30:58) For full show notes visit: rising.show

LinkedIn is one of the biggest social networking platforms with nearly 660+ million users in more than 200 countries and territories globally. It has become a one-stop destination for job posting and searching. But if you've been on LinkedIn for...

The fear of saying no is very potent. Oftentimes it's extremely hard for a business owner to say no and set boundaries. It is especially true when you're in growth or hustle mode. The compulsion to take on anything overwhelms you that you end up saying yes to everything. In this quick-fire episode, Pete and Carl discuss the importance of setting boundaries, valuing your time, learning how to say no to people clamouring for your attention, and discovering the different shades of “no.” After all, if you love and value yourself by setting your boundaries, then you will be able to shine brighter and show up more for others. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… An example of negotiating and setting boundaries (02:03) Time is the most scarce resource (02:43) Time management tips (03:44) Possible reasons for not setting boundaries (04:47) A formula to determine the worth of your work hour (06:24) The different shades of “no” and “yes” (08:14) Systems to handle escalations (09:46) Mantras for saying no (10:31) Sample response when you receive requests (11:03) Boundaries 101 (12:08) There are times when it's hard to say no, but there are times when it's easy (13:18) Your body will send signals about what your instinct is telling you (14:12) “If I truly love myself what would I do?” (15:25) You can make “no” a default and then find balance in between (16:57) For full show notes visit: rising.show

The fear of saying no is very potent. Oftentimes it's extremely hard for a business owner to say no and set boundaries. It is especially true when you're in growth or hustle mode. The compulsion to take on anything overwhelms you that you end up...

Are you in business just to make income and sales?  Sales and income are the lifeblood of a business. But too many entrepreneurs miss the most important part of building a business which is finding your purpose and making a lasting impact. Building a business around impact is what takes your business to the next level.   In this episode, we delve into our entrepreneurial journeys and how we shifted from the hustle and survival mode to one of service and impact. We also dive deep into the shifts in our business purpose as we grew our businesses and teams.  Building a purpose-driven business that inspires change and empowers others will help steer your business in the right direction. When was it you thought about something more than income and cash as the reason for your business?  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Birthing a business from purpose (3:15) From survival mode to contributing (3:31) Technology is better than team (5:43) The power of building a business (6:44) What's the point of building a business? (8:40) Money magnifies your ego (12:35) What's next after hustle and survival mode? (13:05) If you love what you do, you won't work a day in your life (14:13) What do you value in life? (14:38) Should you know your values before starting a business? (16:55) Being intentional in what you do (17:20) Self purpose brings you self actualization (17:53) Stepping out of stress through self-awareness (22:50) Knowing when to stop hustling (24:00) The idea of a utopia (26:16) Capitalism is the vehicle that makes the most impact financially and economically (36:55) Most capitalist entities have no purpose (37:16) Tenets of conscious capitalism (37:44) Focusing too much on vanity and revenue (40:25) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Man's Search for Meaning  Episode 14: Popular Money Advice That Will Keep You Poor Conscious Capitalism For full show notes visit: rising.show

Are you in business just to make income and sales?  Sales and income are the lifeblood of a business. But too many entrepreneurs miss the most important part of building a business which is finding your purpose and making a lasting impact....

So you've got your first business up and running. Congratulations! But as you work towards making it more stable or even expanding it, you suddenly come across changing customer and market needs. What do you do? How do you continue to make yourself relevant? Do you even need to do something? This is a very relevant topic as businesses all over the world feel the shifts brought about by the COVID situation. In this episode, Carl allows his own company to be analysed as an example of a business that's feeling major market shifts. We talk about his fears about making changes and possible market shift strategies to solve his dilemma. If you're also feeling anxious about the shifting sands underneath your business' foundations, then join us and together let's rise above this challenge as entrepreneurs. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… It may be a cliche but it's true that the only constant is change (02:56) Some important questions you may be asking yourself as markets shift (03:48) A case study: Automation Agency's dilemma (05:33) Do you push away clients that do not get results or do you adapt to their needs? (11:10) A case study: iTGenius' shift (12:02) Is the issue about the scope of the product or market fit? (13:55) Samples of how the market can change (15:34) Automation Agency's possible projects that might address the shifts (17:32) How fear affects your decision-making skill (19:45) The most important question you need to ask and how to answer it (21:08) The value of surveys and information you can get from the results (24:38) Sample of pivoting and its possible implications (25:57) Solving problems that don't exist yet could lead to analysis paralysis (29:21) Key components when selling subscription options to a customer (30:25) A tool for pricing (32:32) Points you may want to remember when markets shift (33:44) Books when transitioning to a subscription business (36:53) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Price Intelligently Built to Sell by John Warrilow The Automatic Customer by John Warrilow The Forever Transaction by Robbie Kellman Baxter For full show notes visit: rising.show

So you've got your first business up and running. Congratulations! But as you work towards making it more stable or even expanding it, you suddenly come across changing customer and market needs. What do you do? How do you continue to make yourself...

What do you consider when you want to start a business? Do you start with a vision first? Do you start with a problem and then focus your product or service around a solution to this problem? Do you create something you're passionate about with no business model in mind? Is starting a business a good investment option despite the COVID pandemic? Having started and acquired several businesses, we know what to do and, more importantly, what not to do when you're just venturing out as a budding entrepreneur.  In this episode, we share some experience-based advice on starting a business. We also share tips and resources that you may want to explore as you take your initial steps towards creating your new venture. Finally, we share what industries we believe you should explore for the coming year and those that you might want to avoid.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… What you should consider when starting a business (01:59) What is the long-term vision? (02:36) What is the job to be done? (03:36) Starting a business case study: Facebook vs. Google (07:20) Can you do something better? (09:11) How to look into your own life to start a business (10:11) A tip: start a business with low capital outlay (12:56) MVP: Minimum Viable Product (14:14) How to test and validate ideas (14:30) Industries you may want to explore (17:29) Strategies on building a business (23:52) How to employ a global, remote team (25:00) Businesses that you might NOT want to start in 2021 (28:42) Primary vs secondary business opportunities in the pandemic (29:45) Selling a product vs starting a business (30:49) How to explore partnership or acquisition opportunities (33:29) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Competing Against Luck by Clayton Christensen Great by Choice by Jim Collins The Lean Concept by Eric Ries The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss For full show notes visit: rising.show Like this episode? Have topics that you would like us to discuss?  We'd love to hear your feedback and comments. Let us know by leaving a comment below.    WHERE YOU CAN FIND US: CARL TAYLOR Automation Agency Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   PETER MORIARTY iTGenius LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

What do you consider when you want to start a business? Do you start with a vision first? Do you start with a problem and then focus your product or service around a solution to this problem? Do you create something you're passionate about with no...

What do you do the moment you wake up? Do you use an alarm clock or do you wake up naturally? Do you grab your phone and scroll through the Internet the moment you open your eyes? Do you make time for yourself in the morning or do you feel like you don't have the time for it? Do you need a morning routine at all? If you need it, how do you get started on one?  In this episode, we share a little bit of our personal lives through our morning routines. These are not drills that we urge you to strictly follow. After all, a morning routine is a very personal ritual. We just want to share morning routine ideas that have made a positive impact on our lives. These help us tap into our body and energy so we optimise our performance each day.  You may already have your own great morning routine activities, that's good. Our morning routine checklists might help you tweak it to make it more fun or more focused. You may want to mix and match. You may want to use them as starting points for an entirely different routine for you. Whatever you do, all we want is to inspire you to set aside even just a few minutes in the morning concentrating on you.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Our relationship with sleep and waking up (02:59) A morning routine is only a small part of knowing your body (07:09) “I don't have time for a morning routine” (07:29) A routine is a form of spiritual practice (08:23) We're human beings, we're not crazy machines  (11:24) Possible strategies for people who have responsibilities like kids (12:20) Thoughts on morning routines (16:14) Carl's morning routine starts with oil pulling (19:29) Stretching to realign the body (21:10) Workout like aerobics or weightlifting (23:00) Affirmations (23:53) Meditation (25:17) Planning exercise through journaling (26:30) Meditation is the most impactful routine (28:24) There is no way to get meditation wrong (30:48) It's important to connect back to the present moment (31:43) Keeping technology out of the bedroom for quality sleep (32:16) Fasting (33:58) Pete's morning routine starts with drinking water with Himalayan salt (34:15) Setting the space through smell (34:34) Journaling (35:49) Gratitude bullet points: goal-oriented vs. intention-focused (36:56) Meditation, workouts, or walks to the beach (39:11) Release without technology (39:53) Music (40:19) Evening ritual (40:51) This is about you and what you want (41:49) Tips to lessen distractions (43:05) Tips if you have no morning routine at all (45:37) For full show notes visit: rising.show

What do you do the moment you wake up? Do you use an alarm clock or do you wake up naturally? Do you grab your phone and scroll through the Internet the moment you open your eyes? Do you make time for yourself in the morning or do you feel like you...

Is it possible to be successful in business yet not feel fulfilled? The answer is a definite YES.    In order to find fulfilment in your business, ask yourself “does this business align with my purpose in life?”   In this episode, we delve into how to align your values and purposes in your business in order to attain personal fulfillment.    The principle of lifestyle design means designing the life you want where your occupation does not feel like work but doesn't also consume your world completely. It is essential to have an occupation that is by choice fulfilling to you because that will literally extend your life.    Remember that life is just a game and you get to play it any way you want to play it. You get to design the life you want, on your terms.    How do you find fulfilment in your business?   For full show notes and links visit https://rising.show/021-aligning-your-business-with-personal-fulfilment/

Is it possible to be successful in business yet not feel fulfilled? The answer is a definite YES.    In order to find fulfilment in your business, ask yourself “does this business align with my purpose in life?”   In this episode,...

Do you enjoy a good challenge?  As entrepreneurs, we're wired to create solutions to problems, innovate, and take on new challenges. But there are times when we feel like our business has plateaued. We either push past the plateau or sit in comfort. In this episode, we delve into how to recognize when your business is at a plateau and how to grow past that. We unpack the four questions you can ask yourself to change your mindset and get comfortable with growth. Welcoming the feeling of being uncomfortable during growth means changing your mindset. Are you robbing yourself of growth by having a mindset to be comfortable and be scared of change, or taking on more risks? Stop thinking about yourself and how you want to stay comfortable. Instead think about how you can help and serve others.  It is only with pressure that growth is achieved.  What thoughts are stopping you from growing your business? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Growth is our own responsibility (3:20) We can only operate at the level of consciousness we are in (3:30) What's stopping you from where you are now to where you want to get to (4:25) Make your own success (5:10) Getting stuck in a plateau (6:00) 2 types of plateaus (6:10) Growth to plateau to growth (6:45) Feeling uncomfortable during growth (8:35) As the business grows, so do the stakes at risk (10:12) How to recognize when you are in a plateau (14:18) Taking big actions and decisions (16:15) The leader in the business is the bottleneck (18:45) What is the mindset that stops the growth of a business (19:00) Growth equating to more work (19:16) More clients means more workload (20:20) There will always be mistakes in your business (21:44) Feeling comfortable and not wanting to grow (21:54) Stop thinking about yourself instead think about how you can help others (23:19) Optimizing for time and impact (25:40) What drives people? (27:18) Asking yourself these 4 questions when deciding how to grow your business (30:36) 1. Is that true? (31:28) 2. Can you absolutely know that this thought is true? (32:00) 3. How do I react when I believe this thought? (33:05) 4. Who would you be without that thought? (35:05) Feeling unworthy when you make mistakes (36:50) You are exactly where you need to be (38:36) Swap your “have to's” with “get to's” (39:36) Choices are gifts and opportunities (40:35) For full show notes visit: rising.show

Do you enjoy a good challenge?  As entrepreneurs, we're wired to create solutions to problems, innovate, and take on new challenges. But there are times when we feel like our business has plateaued. We either push past the plateau or sit in...

Do you know your entrepreneurial profile? The game of business is about playing to your strengths and putting the right people in the right seats. By understanding which archetype you are as an entrepreneur, you'll have a clearer understanding of what you need to do in order to level up and grow your business. In this episode, we talk about the systems and frameworks for understanding yourself as an entrepreneur. Not only do these frameworks help you understand yourself as a business owner but it also guides you to architect a team that complement each other. Once you know your strengths and weaknesses, you understand who you need to surround yourself with.  As leaders, it's important to foster an environment where people can thrive and play to their strengths. When your team feels that they are contributing to the business, loving what they are doing and achieving their version of mastery, everyone can win.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Wealth Dynamics (3:05) Understanding yourself (3:29) Wealth dynamics for recruitment (4:07) Knowing your strengths and weaknesses (4:26) Putting the right people in their right seats (5:31) Finding your entrepreneurial archetype and knowing who to surround yourself with (7:10) How do you best generate wealth (8:39) Understanding what models are best for your business (9:02) Maintenance in a business relationship (11:35) The strengths and weaknesses of each archetype (11:57) Having a vision for your business (13:14) Selling rather than telling (16:29) Marketing is dynamic (20:18) Using at problems in the lens of your archetype (21:35) Looking at who you partner with based on your archetype (23:20) Seeing a shift in your entrepreneurial archetype (26:03) Getting the right people on the bus (29:59) Kolbe A Test (31:25) The importance of communication and conversations (33:54) Fostering an environment where people can thrive and play to their strengths (34:41) Employees' motivators (35:19) For full show notes visit: rising.show

Do you know your entrepreneurial profile? The game of business is about playing to your strengths and putting the right people in the right seats. By understanding which archetype you are as an entrepreneur, you'll have a clearer understanding of...

Building and managing a business is challenging no matter what stage you are in your journey. Mistakes are inevitable. But mastering the craft of learning from your failures is what will help you grow.  In this episode, we delve into the biggest mistakes we've had in our businesses and what we have learned from each setback.  How we deal with mistakes; determines our success as business owners. It's all part of the lessons on our entrepreneurial journey. Remember to be grateful for your success, but never forget the lessons learned from your past mistakes. What have been the biggest lessons in your entrepreneurial journey? Share them with us in the comments! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… How do you define a mistake? (2:20) Every experience we have is a stepping stone in the tapestry of our life (2:37) Having clear communication and being clear on expectations (4:35) Trusting your gut (12:50) Making sure your business serves you too (16:30) Working on your boundaries (17:35) The customer you say no to clears up space for your ideal customer (18:34) Having strong boundaries (18:48) When you set your boundaries, the people who don't respect them will disappear from your lives (19:13) Saying yes to everything your client asks (20:05) Finding the balance as an entrepreneur (21:18) Having belief in yourself as an entrepreneur (21:40) A healthy level of delusion for entrepreneurs (21:55) Value in doing other things outside of your normal scope (23:57) Debt of business owners (24:27) Hope numbers and hope growth (25:197) “It's a business expense” vs “Do I really need this right now?” (25:46) Knowing your numbers (29:05) Taking the numbers of your business seriously (29:22) Understand what the numbers in your business mean and how they connect (33:01) Relationship maintenance (37:00) For full show notes visit: rising.show

Building and managing a business is challenging no matter what stage you are in your journey. Mistakes are inevitable. But mastering the craft of learning from your failures is what will help you grow.  In this episode, we delve into the biggest...

We made a conscious decision not to talk about COVID-19-related topics because we want our content to be valuable regardless of the times. However, we've realised that the after-effects of COVID-19 have had a massive impact on our work and lives.  In this episode, we will not cover COVID-19 itself but how we, as leaders and entrepreneurs, dealt with the pandemic's economic consequences. Our discussion will focus on the strategies and processes you can employ to overcome times of uncertainty or challenges that disrupt businesses. These strategies cover the operations of the businesses and the team members and clients that we work with. We'd love to hear from you. What strategies did you employ as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and what has been the result so far? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… COVID-19 and how leaders can respond to uncertainties (02:04) The book behind the idea for the episode (03:40) Business leaders not only survive but thrive during uncertain times (04:02) “10x Leadership” (04:21) Fanatic discipline (04:32) Empirical creativity (04:48) Productive paranoia (05:16) Building a business that works without you (06:58) Strategies to still add value to clients despite the fear of recession (07:47) Support versus self-protection modes (12:41) Making sure that your team is secure (14:22) Having a “wartime CEO” team member (16:37) Strategies to maximise your existing resource to help clients (18:49) The value of being visible (21:29) A true leader will step up during times of crises (23:19) Strategies to lead a team, community, and customers who are fearful (25:34) Not letting your own personal fear affect your personal life or business (29:26) Strategies have to be sustainable so you and your team don't burn out (32:22) Biggest achievements and challenges (38:54) Is it alright to share and celebrate your achievements if others are in trouble? (41:25) Some final thoughts to share (44:51) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Great by Choice by Jim Collins Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish For full show notes visit: rising.show

We made a conscious decision not to talk about COVID-19-related topics because we want our content to be valuable regardless of the times. However, we've realised that the after-effects of COVID-19 have had a massive impact on our work and...

When you think about marketing, do you get excited or nervous? Everyone wants more customers. But when people hear the word marketing, they often get overwhelmed.  With buzzwords like content marketing, social media marketing and email marketing, it's no wonder business owners feel overwhelmed and stuck when they hear the word marketing. In this episode, we delve into what business owners need to consider, and what tools they can use to bring their marketing efforts to life. We talk about various ways to market, the different stages of a funnel, types of marketing, and how to market to the different types of customers.  Marketing is an investment, and it's okay to experiment with your marketing strategies. As a business owner no one will understand your customers as well as you do, so being an integral part of your business' marketing is essential to growing your company. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Fear around marketing (4:25) Unpacking the psychology of a marketer (6:55) Validation through sales (8:12) Marketing is a key part of your business (9:25) Referral marketing (9:31) What marketing is not (10:13) Marketing is finding people who don't know about you and getting them to know about you (10:29) Finding new people (10:55) Leverage (11:40) Being stuck as the technician (12:15) Referral generating strategy (12:28) 3 pieces of marketing: Top, Middle, and Bottom of the funnel (14:13) 3 types of people to market to (14:50) Types of marketing (17:50) Deciding what tools to use for your marketing strategy (19:27) Marketing is an investment (20:00) How much should you spend on your marketing? (22:33) The lifetime value of a customer (27:28) Marketing for a service-based business (29:26) Partnerships (33:54) Brand awareness marketing (34:48) Business metrics for growth (38:50) It's okay to experiment with your marketing (39:40) Advertise where your audience is (43:23) Test your offer (43:42) Look at what your competitors are doing (44:05) Someone in the business should drive the strategy (47:27) Hire a marketing manager (47:42) Return on time (48:23) Building a marketing team (51:14) For full show notes visit: rising.show

When you think about marketing, do you get excited or nervous? Everyone wants more customers. But when people hear the word marketing, they often get overwhelmed.  With buzzwords like content marketing, social media marketing and email marketing,...

When you are looking to solve a business problem, do you buy the all-in-one software, piece together different software or do you build something from scratch? In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of buying off-the-shelf software and building customized tools for your business. Finding the solution of whether you should buy or build your software starts from getting crystal clear on what it is you are trying to solve in your business. Technology is just one piece of the puzzle in your business. So don't worry about finding or building the perfect tool. It doesn't exist. Whichever solution works best for your business, remember to focus more on the return on investment instead.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Process-change in a business (3:20) Looking to solve a business problem (3:52) Those who fail to plan, plan to fail (4:25) What are your goals? What are your resources? (4:40) Consider the elements involved in technology changes (5:29) What's the best tool for x? (6:24) The Jobs To Be Done theory (7:13) Identify 5-10 things that the tool needs to do (9:23) Using best-in-class vs all-in-one vs custom software (9:57) Business management apps (10:55) Do you buy the all-in-one or hobble together different software? (12:10) Do you build something from scratch? (12:29) Understanding your ability (13:45) Shifting your business model vs taking your idea and finding your tools (14:42) Two ways of building custom software (15:35) Human error (17:23) Getting clear on your business strategy (22:07) Your business roles change and shift (23:30) The middle ground of buy and build (27:03) All-in-one vs best-of-breed (28:10) Risk vs reward (29:19) Downsides and problems will ebb and flow (33:21) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Salesforce Activecampaign Ontraport Fresh Desk For full show notes visit: rising.show

When you are looking to solve a business problem, do you buy the all-in-one software, piece together different software or do you build something from scratch? In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of buying off-the-shelf software and...

The fastest way to build wealth is by managing your money well.  Wealth is about building freedom. If you want to build wealth and achieve financial freedom, you have to get to the stage where your money is going to work for you and generates more money for you.  In this episode, we delve into the JARS Money Management System, in order to budget and make your money work for you and eventually achieve financial freedom. This effective money management system can be done no matter how much or little you are earning.  Getting into the habit of allocating your money in different accounts and automating your money makes it easier to save and build your wealth.  What strategies do you have for managing your money and building your wealth? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… Selling your time is a trap (4:18) Wealth is about building freedom (4:25) 50-30-20 Rule (6:56) The importance of making money work for you (10:43) The poor work for their money. The rich have their money work for them (11:35) Paying yourself a set salary as an entrepreneur (11:53) Superannuation (12:48) The Barefoot Investor system (14:17) The Golden Goose (15:49) Jars System: Necessities, Financial Freedom, Long-Term Savings for Spending, Giving, Play, Education (18:58) Increase your income or lower your expenses (19:43) Long-term savings account (20:57) Giving account (22:54) Play account (23:38) Education Fund (24:50) Financial Freedom Fund (27:08) Making a place where your money can grow and work for you (33:01) Never kill the Golden Goose (33:28) Joint accounts for partners (35:03) Utility account (36:40) Automating your money (37:48) For full show notes visit: rising.show

The fastest way to build wealth is by managing your money well.  Wealth is about building freedom. If you want to build wealth and achieve financial freedom, you have to get to the stage where your money is going to work for you and generates...

Think back on one of the best managers you ever had or encountered. Why was this individual so effective and impactful for you? Chances are that this person had long-term goals and was not just a manager but a leader.  Not all managers are leaders and not all leaders are managers. Both have their own purpose in  business and both are essential to your business' growth. The mark of a true leader is knowing when to lead and when to manage. In this episode, we delve into the difference between a leader and a manager, the importance of both, and practical ways to manage and lead your team effectively. The best skill that any entrepreneur can develop is their leadership skills. Whether you think you are a good leader now or not, as you grow through life, being a leader is going to greatly impact the way you live life.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… What is the difference between management and leadership? (3:55) Leadership is like painting a picture (4:36) Can a business exist if the founder does not want to be a manager? (5:03) A leader needs a manager (5:42) The combination of a leader and a manager (6:24) Some level of management is needed to get things done (6:49) 2-Way Responsibility: Communicating the vision and Asking the right questions (9:07) Managers are a part of leadership (10:53) What happens when something goes wrong? (11:19) The thought process of a good leader (12:10) The leader is not looking for the glory (16:32) Trained helplessness (17:14) A good leader coaches his/her team (17:35) The power of policy (24:04) Communication cadence (26:53) Scoreboard process (29:26) The importance of fixed time of meetings (32:20) Management structure: Maximum of 5 people under one person (36:54) Hierarchy is about leadership and flow of information and accountability (37:25) Organizational chart (41:22) Is there a certain point in your business to have specialists instead of generalists? (41:39)

Think back on one of the best managers you ever had or encountered. Why was this individual so effective and impactful for you? Chances are that this person had long-term goals and was not just a manager but a leader.  Not all managers are...

Entrepreneurs tend to be highly motivated creators. Because of all this energy, they are more particularly susceptible to the “Shiny Object” syndrome. It's the condition of being side-tracked by a new business idea or a new project that feels exciting. There is a conflict when it comes to whether entrepreneurs should focus all their time and energy into one business or diversify and not put all their eggs in one basket. In this episode, we deep dive into the pros and cons of focusing on just one business and working on two separate businesses at the same time. When should you chase one rabbit and when should you chase multiple rabbits simultaneously?  To answer this question, ask yourself what your vision and goals are. How you choose where you put your time every day of the week comes down to what your priorities are.  At the end of the day, have a clear vision of what brings you joy. If you're clear on your vision and goals, it makes it easier to know what to focus on for your business. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL FIND OUT… 1 Rabbit vs Multiple Rabbits (2:15) Time management (5:22) All of us have 24 hours in a day (5:49) Priority management (5:50) Working hard on the right things (6:32) Time is about resource management (6:49) Optimizing for money, time, impact, and legacy (7:08) Optimizing for joy (9:43) Do you focus on one business or two businesses at the same time? (10:44) Learning new skills (16:03) Dynamics of working with a business partner (18:10) Being able to let go and delegate more (19:26) The man who chases many rabbits catches none (23:22) Coming back to your why (25:25) Finding the difference between delegating vs pushing through the barrier and getting something done (29:00) Organizational design (34:33) Tips for someone suffering from shiny object syndrome (38:11) Prioritizing your projects (41:03) 80-20 Rule (42:18) Your business is your business. Your business should serve you. (45:50) Focus on results rather than activity (46:53) For full show notes visit: https://rising.show/12-shiny-object-syndrome-entrepreneurial-time-mastery/