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So let me share a little about the importance of connection and have every conversation is an opportunity.Last week, I shared my conversation with my friend Jen Grosso from the Boldfire Institute that was part of a live chat for her awesome business group. Well… as fate would have it, in the audience of that group was a fiery character who was dropping hilarious, encouraging one-liners into the chat, cheering Jen and I on and asking thoughtful questions as the chat continued. That fiery awesome character was the one and only Heather Petherick who I’m delighted to say is my guest today. Heather Petherick is a master business coach, with 14 years worth of experience helping clients grow their service-based business and consistently sell out their high-ticket offers without being salesy, rude or annoying AF – and she and I connected right away after that guest interview; we were totally on the same wavelength when it comes to integrity in marketing and sales, using a low-intimidation approach, high-connection approach, and having a duty of care in your business. Also, there’s the fact that she is totally hilarious. And today, we talk about….The evolution that Heather has seen in her 14+ years in coachingHow your customer is far more discerning now – and why that’s a really good thingWhy ‘bro marketing’ and shaming prospects won’t cut it anymore The welcome conversation around ethics is getting louder in the coaching industryWhy relationship-based, organic marketing means reaping more benefits with less hustleThe sales superpower that women often have – but don’t always recognizeThe real goal of a sales conversation – and no, it’s not getting someone’s moneyHeather’s bioHeather Petherick is a master business coach, with 14 years worth of experience helping clients grow their service-based business and consistently sell out their high-ticket offers without being salesy, rude or annoying AF. As the go-to sales conversation expert her clients typically see a 2x - 10x return on their coaching investment.   Heather has been featured as an expert with Women Engineering The Future, The Royal Bank of Canada, CTV Morning Live, Canadian Living Magazine and Chatelaine magazine. Her journey includes growing up on a humble sheep farm on the prairies of western Canada, building a multiple six -figure coaching business and eating charcuterie like it’s her job. She holds a Master’s degree in Management and lives near Ottawa, Ontario with her husband and two children.https://www.facebook.com/heather.petherick  https://www.facebook.com/HeatherPetherickCoaching  https://www.instagram.com/h_petherick/http://heatherpetherick.com/salesmastery

My friend, Jen Grosso, is a certified business growth strategist and mindset coach who has a wonderful Facebook group called Mind, Body and Business breakthroughs for entrepreneurs and executives – and she asked me to be a guest expert for her interview series on entrepreneurship.  And she is so awesome that I didn’t have to think twice about it. So this week, the interviewer is becoming the interviewee as Jen and I talk about…How to get started in podcast guesting even if you have no idea what you’re doingHow to embrace testing to get to a better service or productWhat you need to pitch to podcasts – and what you can ditchThe things I look for when vetting guests for my own showWhy you can blow past lead magnets and other ‘pre-requisites’ if you choose to be a podcast guestThe myth that your business needs to be more complicated in order to workSurviving the 9-5 and side hustle limboThis was such a refreshing conversation and I hope you feel the warmth of it as you listen.  We touched on a lot of triumphs, frustrations and common misconceptions in business that I think you’ll really enjoy. Jen’s bioJen Grosso, Founder The Boldfire Institute, is a certified Business Growth Strategist & Mindset Coach and sought-after speaker helping entrepreneurs and business leaders build unshakeable confidence and achieve unstoppable success without sacrificing their wellbeing in the process.  Her signature programs, Unstoppable™️ and Chaos to Confidence™, focus on mind, body and business tools and strategies to scale your business in a healthy way that maximizes income and impact while prioritizing radical self-care. Those who work with Jen experience business breakthroughs with profitable business-building tactics combined with deep mindset shifts to achieve authentic success. You can find out more about Jen on Instagram at jengrosso.co and on her website  boldfireinstitute.com Additional links to connect with Jen and check out her current offerings:  https://linktr.ee/jengrosso 

"Helpful" advice. Marketing "tips." Just "concern" for you. When people support you in your business, it's great! But when support falls flat, it can have a really icky ripple effect. But you can hip-check that nonsense to the curb and prevent yourself from getting derailed. Tune in now to find out how.Let me know on Instagram what comes up for you when we talk about this - shoot me a DM!

This weekend, I was a guest speaker at the Side Hustle to Self-Employed Summit hosted by my friend, Shannon Mattern, and it was such an incredible experience.But it also reminded me, for both the right and wrong reasons, that there's soooo much work to be done to "de-icky" the industry! Tune in to see what I mean...The replays for the summit go away to day, but you can still snag lifetime access for another few days along with the power pack which is a TREASURE TROVE of additional trainings with side hustlers in mind.The above is an affiliate link so if you do decide to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. But I also don't put my name on anything I haven't done or used personally and believe in, and these trainings are the real deal!

WOO HOOO! So happy to share this awesome throwback with you from my chat with your ultimate Side Hustle genie in a bottle, Shannon Mattern. And don't forget, you can catch me and a ton of other experts talking about side hustling mindset, marketing, web needs, social media, and waaaaaaaaay more at the Side Hustle to Self-Employed Summit. It's a perfectly curated roster of everything you need to get off the struggle bus and get some ease in your business.And, uhhh... it's free (?!) Yep! It's free. So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on a ticket* now!If you want to hear more from Shannon herself, tune in to next week's episode! To hear my appearance on her awesome podcast, Pep Talks for Side Hustlers, grab it here.*This is an affiliate link so even though the summit is totally free, if you decide to purchase anything while participating, using this link may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you!

Two big pieces of news from me today! A spoiler alert one the first one... I will be joining my friend Shannon Mattern as a guest expert in her Side Hustle to Self-Employed summit between February 4-7th.Tons of experts talking everything from side hustling to marketing to mindset to the website you need for your side hustle... a perfectly curated roster of everything you need to get off the struggle bus and get some ease in your business. And, uhhh... it's free (?!) Yep! It's free. So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on a ticket* now!If you want to hear more from Shannon herself, tune in to next week's episode! To hear my appearance on her awesome podcast, Pep Talks for Side Hustlers, grab it here.*This is an affiliate link so even though the summit is totally free, if you decide to purchase anything while participating, using this link may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you!

Think just knowing how to pitch is enough? Errrrr- wrong! Are you making these common mistakes which is getting your pitch tossed in the trash? Tune in to find out...

In today's episode, I walk you through the three things I'm focusing on in my business this year - and no, not a resolution in sight. As you are about to be bombarded with loads of ads for complicated funnel and webinar-related things, I invite you to slow down and ask yourself a few questions about what you actually *want* for yourself this year, instead of letting other people tell you what your business priorities are. Tune in now!Let me know what your intentions are this year, and how you're putting it in motion - find me on Instagram at @sashakorobovbiz

In today's episode, I set you up with the one question that you need to ask yourself that will set the course of your whole business world in 2021. It's definitely not what you think.I also get a little emosh talking with you about the one wish that I have for you next year and a preview of what will come in my own 2021, and the things I want you to know about 2020.Remember to get in touch with me on Instagram to tell me about what your 2021 will look like. Don't tell me you don't know yet... it's up to you to create it!

If you're still side hustling and a solopreneur, you may get off-course before you even start if you don't put SIMPLE planning in place in your business. Don't worry! I'll walk you through the simple 2-3 things you need to do this easily, and effectively. And no - 'making money' is not enough of a plan. See what I mean in today's episode.

Think 'grace' is fluff or out of your reach? Think again. And your ability to apply grace to yourself will have a direct impact on your business.

Before you get sucked into thinking that you need to be on some advertising blitz or tell 10,000 people that you're in business, you may find more success in stripping that waaaaay back. Tune in to see what I mean.

In this quick but no-nonsense episode, I break down how the election is related to your approach to business, how we approach decision-making and the one question that I can GUARANTEE you're not asking yourself when you're business-planning - but it's the one that matters most. Any of this resonate, or not resonate at all? I want to know. Let me know on Instagram, or on my new Facebook page.

Look, I think email is great - it's algorithm-proof, there's a ton of things you can do with it, but if you're struggling to enroll clients in your coaching business, we need to have a word about email's place for you right now. Don't miss the EntrepreNot Yet podcast!Catch me on the interwebsHit me up on Instagram Find me on Facebook

I know if I hear the word "unprecedented" one more time, I'll scream, but these are weird times we are living in. Does that mean that you hit pause on your business? Does this mean that you go on acting like everything is normal? In this week's episode, I share my very candid thoughts and experiences. Let me know what you think over on @sashakorobovbiz on Instagram or facebook/com/SideHustleSasha

I have done a lot of amazing interviews on this show, but I mean it when I say that this one was not only delightful, but also gave me multiple and immediate mindset shifts that I needed; and I have a sneaking suspicion it will for you, too.On today’s show, I get the chance to sit down with serial entrepreneur Ray Blakney. In his bio, Ray says that he is probably like every other award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey that you know. And that may be true… but he started his first business with his wife in 2008, and since then has bootstrapped – meaning he used existing resources and knowledge to implement something – his way to 6- and 7-figure success with multiple business ventures. I found him to be both really knowledgeable, and just really likeable which is why I think you’ll really learn a lot from listening to our relaxed but game-changing chat.We talk about:The one question that spurred him to start businesses, once and for allThe single motivation behind every business he startsHow COVID-19 opened even more doors for his businesses – not fewer doorsWhy impatience is the enemy of prosperityThe geographic hack to giving yourself a 400% raiseWhen to take the leap on an idea vs chasing a shiny objectWhy money doesn’t give you freedom (and what actually does)The mistake that cost him being an industry leader in one of his businesses – and how you can avoid itRay’s bioRay Blakney is probably like every other award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey that you know. He started his first business, with his wife as a business partner, in 2008.Since then he has bootstrapped multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses around the world. Most of this was done from home in his superman pajamas. He and his businesses have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Boston Globe and other top publications. Ray has also been a speaker at multiple conferences around the world. He only leaves his house to speak at conferences and go to his dojo and to get hit over the head, repeatedly, with a bamboo sword (kendo).Find him on FacebookCheck out his website, especially if you’re looking for a speaker or podcast guest.

I dare you not to fall in love with my next guest, and I’m so excited to share this delightful interview with you. Erin Lindstrom is a sales strategist and money mindset coach and – if I were to take some liberties with wording – a unicorn fairy godmother for your soul (my wording, not hers). And she is here to share her story, and invite you to kill it in business by showing up just as you are. No, really.Erin is an expert at piercing through the mental garbage holding us back from putting ourselves out there in business, and showing us what we’re capable of when she’s not too busy also working magic in copywriting and sales. But her journey wasn’t always smooth sailing and we unpack a LOT. We talk about:The paths she traveled down to try and scratch the itch of being in service, which she always felt very pulled to doHow money tends to replace parental security and messes with our mindset (this is OUTRAGEOUSLY fascinating) How she came to realize that she deserved to be making money – and good money – while also being of serviceHow to take your power back instead of being reactiveWhy clarity on the clearest path forward comes from looking backWhy you really, REALLY need to give yourself a break as you look at who you are ad a human versus what’s going on in your business. No, seriously – this is the most convincing case I’ve heard so far even if it sounds easy. Why it’s okay to consider your capacity when making business decisionsHow relationships are the key to her consistency in successJust for housekeeping, there are a couple of little blips when the internet threw a tantrum, so sorry if you hear a few brief hiccups. Also as an FYI, some delightfully woven in instances of salty language in case you have wee ones around. For now, though, I can’t wait for you to dive in to this one. It’s a very raw, honest conversation and I hope it feels like a little hug from me to you – just in case you need that today like I did before I got on the phone with Erin. Enjoy. More about ErinErin Lindstrom is a sales strategist and money mindset coach for high-vibe female entrepreneurs and the founder of Human Being Club, a network of conscious humans to collect, connect, and collaborate. Erin helps her clients achieve their life and business goals with a blend of down-to-earth spiritual tools and practical techniques. When she’s not helping her clients make more impact or income, you can find Erin playing with her two adorable kids, performing on stage at Push Comedy Theater (or Zoom for the moment!), or having a long conversation about life and the universe on her front porch in Norfolk, Virginia.Catch Erin on InstagramBe a part of her Facebook groupCheck our her Facebook business pageGet your hands on her FREE Shiny Sales course

Friends… we’ve hit episode #40 today. 40! And to celebrate, I have a very special guest on the show who I confront with a question – is blogging dead? The answer – of course not – but the landscape has changed, and so have the players.That’s right – to ring in #40, I have Chris Myles of benjisdad.com here to talk with you about:The very direct orders he received which sent him on his entrepreneurial journeySome of the roadblocks and mistakes he made as he tried to launch his career as a new blogger (some good lessons here!)How he has been diversifying his income from the beginning – even when he didn’t always have a ton to investHow to make your blog Google’s BFF to soar up in the rankingsThe first thing you need to do before you even write your first postThe biggest mistakes Chris sees bloggers make when they’re starting outHow affiliate marketing changed his income game… and how to do it without being ickyIf you’ve wondered how blogging can fit into your business but you aren’t sure how to get started, you don’t want to miss this interview – so here it is, my chat with Chris Myles. More about ChrisMy name is Chris Myles and I am a full-time blogger, youtuber, and podcaster host. When I first began, the entire purpose was to gain a 2nd income so that my wife could quit her job to take care of our newborn son, Benji. I tried a lot of things and failed, but when I gave blogging a try, it caught on... in a BIG way. Now I teach others how to do the same thing.Check out Chris’ Blogger Evolution podcastGet more great blogging tips on his YouTube channelSee what he’s up to on InstagramGet your hands on his free Blog Starter Checklist!Head over to sashakorobov.com to get your hands on my master class on how I made $1,500 in one week – with no email list, social media following, or website

Are one of these three things stalling your client enrollment? Tune in to this quick value-packed episode to find out. And then, head to sashakorobov.com/strategy to have a chat with me about where your business has been, where you want it to go, and how we might work together to get you there!

Hello, friends! Welcome to the show this week with my guest Jake Lang. Jake is an entrepreneur and founder of over seven online businesses. Jake now helps new entrepreneurs start and scale their first online business at TheEntrepreneurRideAlong.com where he shares his experiences along the entrepreneurial journey starting and growing new businesses.Today, Jake and I chat about:The businesses he starts and why serial entrepreneurship drives himWhy he is suuuuper transparent about all his business behind-the-scenesHow he balances his entrepreneurship and his 9-5 When he knew it was time to hire helpWhy sharing failure with your followers is to be in serviceHis new, exciting project all about helping 9-5ers build their businessesYou don’t want to miss it!More about Jake Jake Lang is an entrepreneur and founder of over seven online businesses. Jake now helps new entrepreneurs start and scale their first online business at TheEntrepreneurRideAlong.com where he shares his experiences along the entrepreneurial journey starting and growing new businesses. It’s Jake’s mission to start a new online business every year and share everything behind the scenes on The Entrepreneur Ride Along Podcast and The Entrepreneur Ride Along Blog so that new entrepreneurs can learn from Jake’s mistakes, understand the struggles of starting a new business, and find the path to entrepreneurial success.Stop over to his websiteFive niche websites I would start today if I had more time ---Get my behind-the-curtain on how I enrolled two clients with no website, no email list and no social media following on my websiteCome hang out with me on Instagram

Oh, gorgeous listener… you are in for a special treat today, and that’s because I have the pleasure of speaking with the incomparable Simone McNish on the show. Whether you have been consuming her awesome Instagram content for years, the past few months, or will become a brand-new fan today, trust me when I tell you that this is an episode that you’re going to want to bookmark and listen to time and time again. Simone is a badass business coach and the CEO of Simone McNish Coaching, which provides premium coaching to a diverse group of successful clients. And just four and a half months ago, Simone was still side hustling… but now, she’s a full-fledged entrepreneur and she’s already had such an amazing and wild ride in her business. And we unpacked a LOT in our conversation. From the side hustle, to the bittersweet-ness that came with her recent big business boom, to running a more inclusive business to protecting your time and your boundaries… Trust me when I tell you that you don’t want to miss the lessons, stories, and insights she brings to you today. More specifically, we leave no stone unturned as we talk about:How Simone turned a layoff in April – at the start of her second trimester of pregnancy – into an entrepreneur success story The lessons in client management that changed the course of her businessHow her expertise in diversity in entrepreneurship helped catapult her to five figures in a single month …and why she still has mixed feelings about itHow she is shifting her business model to work for her instead of chasing shiny objectsHer warning about moving the success goalpost, what it will do for your mindset – and what to focus on insteadWhy having a few pathway offerings not only makes you a more inclusive entrepreneur, but a better (and wealthier) oneHow her transparency in business and what she’s testing comes from a place of service – and inspires othersWhat’s she’s piloting next in her business and why it excites herWhy TRUST – in yourself, in your clients, in your business will be your North Star in your entrepreneurial journeyMore about SimoneSimone McNish is a badass business coach and the CEO of Simone McNish Coaching, which provides premium coaching to a diverse group of successful clients. She is an outspoken advocate for elevating the voice and messages for women of color. Simone started her business as a virtual assistant and social media manager, but quickly pivoted into building a profitable coaching business. She has helped her clients reach huge income goals, master their mindset, and create unforgettable online brands. Simone also created a wildly popular workshop, Diversity, Inclusion and Privilege in Entrepreneurship – which has served over 130 entrepreneurs in their quest to build inclusive businesses.When she is not working on her business, she can be found running after her 4 year old daughter, cooking her husband a mean breakfast sandwich or soaking up a few hours of reality TV.Catch Simone on InstagramSubscribe to her awesome YouTube channelLearn more about her on her websiteGet your hands on one of her trainings to run a more inclusive businessFind out how I booked two coaching clients with no website, so social media following, and no email list – get the free training

On the show today, I’m delighted to welcome Pauline Wiles – the “Marie Kondo of website design” – who works with entrepreneurs and authors to get crisp, clean web presences, even if they’re scared of marketing. I loved this episode because I see clients of mine get really bogged down with things like their websites and social media, and not focusing enough on what really matters when getting yourself out there. As a web expert for entrepreneurs, Pauline breaks down what you need – and what you can leave behind – when you’re putting your web face out there.Specifically, Pauline and I talk about:Her own journey to realizing her entrepreneurial opportunity was low-hanging fruit all alongThe common struggles that Pauline’s clients have when they come to her (hint: without this, you have no business)What’s actually happening when you’re afraid of others judging you and your businessThe truth about what you actually need when doing your website (no, you don’t need to start a blog)An unforgettable lesson about SEO – with a hilarious example involving Welsh sheep fertilityWhy you should never confuse your clients’ preference with your own – common mistakeMore about PaulinePauline Wiles is a website designer who helps solo entrepreneurs create an online home that they love. She coaches her clients towards websites which are low on clutter and high on impact... and she loves to dispel the myths around how difficult a web project should be. British by birth, Pauline is now a contented resident of California, although she admits to an occasional yearning for afternoon tea and historic houses.Grab Pauline’s free website starter kitPauline’s Instagram pageCatch Pauline on FacebookPauline’s own website

Everyone, crack open a beverage and trust me when I tell you that you’re in for a delicious, edge-of-your-seat, ultra-special episode today. The EntrepreNot Yet show is delighted to welcome a legend, an OG to online business, an absolute authority on building your service-based business, and, not to mention, the author of the important and timely book, The Middle Finger Project – all about trashing your Imposter Syndrome and seizing your rightful throne in business and in life. Today, I am proud to welcome the one and only Ash Ambirge to the show. For a lot of reasons it’s amazing that Ash is on the show, but especially because she is someone who has seen the trends, evolutions, and failures of the online service-based industry, and she is spilling the beans on how you can pull up your own chair to the business table and demand your spot. No second-guessing, no putting your energy in places that won’t move the needle in your business, and lots of betting on yourself. Of course, we talk about all the normal things my guests and I usually discuss – bucket hats, applying balm to unsavory areas, and fake mustaches. Because of course we do. Specifically, and on top of that, Ash, her Downton Abbey bucket hat, and I talk about:The public service that is her book, The Middle Finger Project®, released earlier this yearHow the little throwaway “micro-digs” we tell ourselves are hurting us – and our businesses – way more than we thinkWhy waiting for permission is holding us back from wild success – are you guilty of this?The role and responsibility you *actually* have in your business, and it’s definitely not what you thinkThe one mistake too many people make in talking about their business (and how it’s hurting your bank account)How to draw people into your funnel the RIGHT way – not the noisy, confusing wayWhy the demand for honesty in our industry (and America) is giving Ash hopeThe only thing you need to worry about when starting out in businessAnd if you know Ash even a little bit, it goes without saying that, yes, this episode does have salty language and adult themes – which is of course one of the reasons it’s so fun. Ash's bioAsh Ambirge is the author of THE MIDDLE FINGER PROJECT (Penguin Random House 2020) and the CEO of the irreverent female-focused sales training co. by the same name that helps women make damn good money online through a variety of signature programs, workshops, courses, talks and books. Her work has been praised by authors such as Seth Godin and Sarah Knight (author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck”), and was recently selected to be featured on The Today Show, The Jenny McCarthy Show, CBS Radio, Start-Up Nation, Linked In, Gaping Void, Parade Magazine, Mixergy, and hundreds of podcasts.Ash splits her time between her historic apartment in Old City, Philly and her little cottage in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica with her darling partner, C, whom she drags to Europe every summer to more closely investigate the matter of whiskey, wine, and people with Scottish accents. Her feet are definitely bigger than yours, and she hates fish.

If I’m honest, I really think that this is one of the most important episodes I’ve done so far. I have the pleasure of speaking with Desola Davis. Desola is a Business Growth Strategist and digital customer journey expert who is here with knowledge and messages that will completely transform the way you are looking at your business journey. And that’s such a good thing and no, I’m not exaggerating. This is an episode that I really would love for you to share with fellow solopreneurs or online small business owners. Do them a favor and send this their way.In this episode, we chat about:The new way we need to look at our 9-5 as side hustlers – here’s a hint… there are donors involvedThe importance of taking your customers on a journey instead of a one-off saleWhy we should not tolerate programs that take thousands of dollars from us only to never see the creator again, and how that wouldn’t fly in any other industryWhen you do invest in programs, why you need to make sure it’s one at a timeHow you can still serve an audience with a lower-ticket productWhy you need to commit to a transformation before your client doesHow the industry lost its sense of duty of care to our clients – and how to disrupt thatThe big-time online entrepreneur who shows us that having business success doesn’t mean you can’t take wonderful care of your communityWhy improving your conversion rate is the goal – not bringing in more peopleWhy your most profitable product doesn’t have to be your most expensiveI suggest you grab a beverage and listen to this episode without interruption. Here it is, my conversation with Desola.More about DesolaDesola is a Business Growth Strategist and digital customer journey expert who helps online course creators and coaches scale their signature product sales and increase their customer lifetime value. She has a knack for taking big projects and breaking them down into small, actionable steps--a superpower that she used to design several cost-saving programs totaling over $1M. Her joy is to help online creators and thought leaders find their raving fan base, spend more time working with their people, and leverage their secret sauce to grow their business!Catch her on InstagramGet her Digital Product Blueprint

Hey there! Quick one today about the hidden but necessary test you should take before whipping out your credit card or diving head-first into a new marketing strategy.Which side are you falling on right now?I would love to hear what comes up for you in this episode -- have you been applying barf marketing, or cringe marketing to your own business? Shoot me a DM on Instagram @sashakorobovbiz and let me know.

I am simply giddy today so I’m going to jump right in because it’s one of those surreal days when I get to sit down and chat with one of the coolest entrepreneurs around. Today, I get to chat with the one and only Luisa Zhou.Luisa, the founder of the successful Employee to Entrepreneur program, has stopped by to pull back the curtain in her own business and tell us how she reached multiple seven figures, the roadblocks we all face – and how she continues to smash them – and how the weird thing she and I have in common (being former NASA contractors) helped shape her business perspective.We also chat about:Why you should always consider the “behind the scenes” to people’s successThe businesses she started – and stopped – on her journey to making multiple seven figuresThe “boiling water” and "hockey stick" analogies of business growth that you can’t ignore if you’re going to be successfulThe one “nasty” thing that will derail your business – are you suffering from this?How she turned 15 product tests into a course libraryWhy she always plans for failure – and separates her self-worth from the resultHow she stops herself from the negative spiral of moving the entrepreneurial goalpost More about LuisaLuisa Zhou is the creator of the Employee to Entrepreneur system, which teaches people how to leave their day job and start their own six-figure plus business working for themselves. She’s helped thousands of students to launch their own businesses that generate anywhere from 30K to 100K in less than a year. Her advice has been featured in numerous online and print publications including Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Success magazine, and more.Hang out with Luisa on her awesome Instagram feedGet trained up on all her business secrets with her YouTube channelGer her proven “Escape Velocity” Plan for building a profitable online coaching business that frees you from the 9-5.

I’m curious – in your business journey, have you ever put up fake barriers? Have you told yourself that you’re not educated enough, or that you can’t pivot, or questioned your “right” to do what you’re doing? I know I have. And that’s why I’m so glad to speak with Missy Bane, a Board Certified Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Missy has had an incredible journey from being a buyer at a major music label, to photography, and to finally finding her dream business in her health practice. We chat about…How her career shifted from the arts to health coachingHow Imposter Syndrome almost derailed her whole entrepreneurial journeyWhy more education and certifications won’t fix entrepreneurial self-confidenceHow her business pivot held her back from finding her true callingWhat we need to pay attention to for entrepreneurial health – physically and mentallySo if you’ve maybe needed a little pep talk, or haven’t given yourself the permission to pursue your dreams yet, this episode is for you. Enjoy, here’s my interview with Missy.More about Missy!Missy Bane is a Board Certified Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She helps people 'age healthy' by creating a custom plan to fit their individual lifestyle, habits, genetics, and goals. Individual blueprints are designed together to include nutrition, movement, supplements, sleep, hormone balance, libido, energy, detoxification, and gut health. Each of these areas supports healing opportunities as well as long term health. She strongly believes that Taking Control of Your Health Means Taking Control of Your Life!Closed Facebook group for womenCatch Missy on InstagramFind her on FacebookHang out with her on TwitterFree 3 Day Rest - Reset Habits. Reset Metabolism - https://free.flexibleeatinglifestyle.com/reset

Hello and welcome to episode 30 OF THE SHOW! What?! Yes! We are 30 episodes in! To celebrate, I have such a treat for you… and that’s this week’s episode. I am so excited for you to hear this 30th episode with industry expert, Patty Dominguez, who is here to talk about the critically important but frequently overlooked topic of positioning. In addition to tons of laughter, we talk about…Why Patty broke out of her cushy corporate career of 18 yearsHow entrepreneurship taught her way more than her MBAWhy entrepreneurship may not be easy, but it’s simpleHow she broke through her pricing Imposter SyndromeWhat the difference is between positioning and branding – and why you need to know the differenceWe have big laughs over what Patty calls “random acts of marketing”The hard business truth that “If it’s a nice-to-have, it’s not gonna work”The VERY expensive way she learned to trust herself and that she knew “enough”Why not tying emotions to your outcomes will speed up your successLike I said, there were definitely loads of laughs in this episode but also a ton of value and advice that you can take action on, and I really think you’re gonna enjoy it. More about Patty!Patty Dominguez is the founder of Positioning to Profit. She helps small business owners establish their Category of One status. She believes true expert positioning is comprised of two parts: external (following a proven framework) and internal (aligning at the core), because your business results will always meet your identity.https://www.instagram.com/pattydominguez_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattydominguez/ https://www.facebook.com/officialpattydominguez/ https://twitter.com/PattyDominguez_Take Patty’s positioning quiz to see how you’re doing

If you’ve been a listener for a while, you know I am all about free, organic traffic to grow your audience. That’s why I’m so excited to have today’s guest, Amelia Roberts, a visibility expert and founder of Solutions by Amelia. What started as a desire to pay off her student loan debt from nursing school has turned into a successful venture into getting visibility for her gorgeous clients. I’ve heard a lot of entrepreneurs say lately, “let it be easy!” – and Amelia is here today to show you how your business growth, in fact, can be easy.We talk about:Why pitching isn’t actually about youHow to master the art of the follow-up once you’ve pitched without being “pushy”Why a pitch isn’t an “end all, be all” to getting exposureWhen you should and shouldn’t use an agencyWhy your pitch is a non-starter without a specific type of researchWhy measurement is the key to having pitch successThe relationship hacks to keep your business audience growingWhy pitching without a broader strategy is counter-productiveBioAmelia Roberts is a digital native who officially became a practitioner of online marketing twelve years ago with a role as a virtual assistant. Student loans from nursing school inspired her to put her love of observing human nature, showing empathy and previous marketing experience to work in new ways and as a result, she was able to pay off her student loans in under 2 years as a social media manager. Now alongside other roles, you can find Amelia helping under-recognized professionals stand out and "get first dates" in business so that they can become thought leaders in the healthcare industry and beyond. When she is not optimizing human potential Amelia enjoys planning real and imagined food tours. Connect with AmeliaLinkedInInstagramTwitterFind out How to Get in Front of Anyone with Amelia!

You are in for such an awesome treat today and this is hands-down one of my fave interviews of all-time, and we’re about 30 in, so that’s saying a lot. I will warn you that there is salty language in this episode so if you have tiny humans around, throw on your headphones, but trust me when I tell you that you need this interview in your life. And why? Because my guest, Anaïs Bock, is here to tell you all about the monsters holding you back in your business – and in life. They are, specifically, the Bullshit Monsters™. And I personally have never laughed so hard while confronting my demons – and I bet you will, too. But do not make the mistake of confusing Anaïs’ humor with lack of seriousness. She is laser-focused on squashing entrepreneurial self-sabotage, and drawing out the very best you have to offer so that you can leave the negative self-chatter behind, and focus on crushing it in your business. And today, Anaïs and I talk about: The outer revolution in 2011 which caused her inner revolution to start her businessHow her first business led to a rude awakening about lies she was telling herselfHow her work was taken and applied in several Fortune 500 companies – under someone else’s nameHow she had to be her own best case study to Leapfrog past her Bullshit Monsters™How the Coronavirus epidemic lit a fire under her to turn her dream into realityHow you will always have your own monsters, no matter which goals you meet along the way – and how to handle itWhy you need to use your anger as fuelNow buckle up for this one because Anaïs is a whole mood that you definitely want to be a part of. She is hear to shatter your Imposter Syndrome, and who doesn’t want that? More about AnaïsFind her on InstagramGet your hands on the Bullshit Monsters book and card deck – and blast your Impostor Syndrome!BioAnaïs Bock is a leadership trainer, communication strategist and the CEO of Let’s Work Magic. She works with Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurs, speaking on international stages in fluent German, English and Spanish. Anaïs is best known for the four-part Purpose Diagram and the Bullsh*t Monster method. But don’t be fooled by the playfulness, as her programmes help people and teams work with their inner critics and transform self-sabotage into productivity. Her focus during her Master’s (MSc Organisational Behaviour Birkbeck, University of London) was location-independence and the future of work. She has been researching purpose and everything that inhibits it since 2011 and has helped a series of big corporate players with their definition and operationalisation of purpose, at an individual, team and organisational level. Anaïs Bock has lived in 7 countries and is now based in Berlin, Germany.

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Normally, a podcast will ask you to listen to an awesome show. Which we will. But just for a moment, if it’s okay, I’d love for you to take a journey with me. Grab your passport.Imagine it… the pandemic has passed us by. There’s no more talk of second waves or spikes, no more lockdowns and social distancing, no more politicians trying to use your health as a gambling chip.You got in late to your Air BnB the night before, so you couldn’t go to the beach right then but you definitely heard the waves and smelled the salt water. But finally it’s morning. With both a sense of urgency, but not a care in the world, you pack your bag with your towel, water, sunscreen and a book. You turn your phone on airplane mode, throw on your flip flops and sunglasses, stroll out your front door and set your foot into the warm, soft sand. You stop at an outdoor beach café to get some iced coffee and some fresh fruit for grazing, smiling and waving at all of the lovely people around you. It doesn’t matter that you don’t know them – you’re all just there together, and sharing in the peace. You stop, take a look around, find your perfect spot, sit down and forget all of the stress that led up to this moment. Because you’re finally on vacation. That is exactly the experience that my next guest helps to create with her amazing clients. Today, I’m talking with Ashley Campo who runs a thriving Vacation Rental Management Company in Tulum, Mexico and teaches clients hot to make more money on their vacation rentals – while working less. Ashley and I break down:How she escaped the corporate grind – and realized very quickly that she wasn’t as “ready” as she thought she wasWhy “firing” her husband was the best business decision she madeHow the Coronavirus changed the way she looks at her businessThe pivot that needs to happen when your favorite platform is hit with some major controversyHow she leaned into the stuff she liked – and left the stuff she didn’t – to create a business that works WITH her instead of against herHow she was able to scale her business with ease – once she had a solid foundationFree side hustle training!Get your free 3-day training on how to grow your side hustle even if you have no email list, website, or social media following. More about AshleyAshley Campo escaped the corporate rat race in San Francisco five years ago. She now runs a thriving Vacation Rental Management Company in Tulum, Mexico and also teaches clients how to make more money on their vacation rentals all the while working less! You can sign up for Ashley's free Vacation Rental Checklist & Starter Kit to get on the fast track to a booked-out vacation rental at top prices at: www.AshleyCampo.com/vacation-rental-starter-kitDrop Ashley a note hereLearn more about getting your own slice of Paradise at her websiteAshley’s Vacation Rental Checklist & Starter KitCatch Ashley on her Instagram account and her gorgeous tulumtraveler account to brainstorm your next vacation.

Hello and welcome to the show! Today’s guest is Diogène Ntirandekura, and he is here to talk about his voyage into consulting. I’m really glad to have him on the show today because in the online business world that we live in, we throw the phrases coach and consultant around kind of interchangeably. And it is possible to do both, but I think understanding the distinction is really helpful to make us more informed consumers and business owners.I’ll be honest – talking with Diogène really made me think about things I could be doing far more efficiently in my own business and sadly or hilariously – depending on how you look at it – I admitted right on the show some things that I know I could be doing better! I guess that’s sort of bound to happen when you sit down a chat with friendly consultants, but MOVING SWIFTLY away from my shortcomings, here is what we talk about specifically:Diogène’s own journey into entrepreneurship – and the one common mistake he made when he startedHis multi-continental approach to both education and businessHow Impostor Syndrome reared its ugly head and kept him playing small for too many yearsHow he knew when to hire a coach, and how that got him out of his 9-5 in just 4-5 months, which seems really fast to me but he didn’t seem to think so!The one question you need to ask yourself to set the foundation for your business journeyHow a sweaty post-run selfie video in Brazil helped him re-think his business approach (and why he will never do a video like that again)The two big things you need to consider if you’re going to break into consultingThe advice that he would give himself if he had to do it all over againI really learned a lot in this episode, so I invite you to think about the key foundations Diogène talks about and how they can apply to make more sense in your business and saving yourself some headaches. Yes, we all love a little more efficiency, don’t we… More about Diogène: Book a free chat with DiogèneCheck out his Consulting Lifestyle podcastSend him a note! His, book – Exceller dans le service à la clientele avec SAP CS (French)…and his consulting page!Connect with him on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook and search ‘Consulting Lifestyle’ to find him on YouTube.Official bio:Diogène Ntirandekura is an ERP and CRM consultant who helps businesses to run their operations and systems more efficiently to improve their bottom line. He is born and raised in Belgium, has roots in Burundi and now live in Canada. He has worked on SAP software implementations with businesses from different industries such as pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, utilities, public sector, high tech, etc. Diogène practices his consulting work since 13 years and is now independent since 2017. Having worked mostly with big companies, Diogène wants to bring his expertise towards helping small and medium businesses all around the world. Diogène has a French-speaking book on one the SAP customer service module in January 2020. He creates regular content on Linkedin and is also the host of the "Consulting Lifestyle" podcast in which he interviews B2B consultants with unconventional stories. His motto is "Live full, die empty."

Anti-Racism for Beginners and White People ***********On today’s show, Lisa Princic is here to tell us how to keep your heart at the forefront of your branding. How you position your services and experience can make the difference between crickets, and having a business that can replace your 9-5 income. Why you need a brand promise Why you need to believe in your own value before you try to sell it to othersHow you can “love up” your clients Why we’re all unique, but not that differentHow to harness your own individual marketing and value propositionWhy the opposite of hustle is BOLDLisa’s bio Lisa helps impact-driven business owners dive deep into their unique value and business models to build sustainable $1million brands. She helps them simplify their offers, focus their brand with bolder messaging, strengthen and deepen their marketing systems.She is a trained business strategist and the host of the Scaling Deep Podcast.Lisa is a results-oriented, deep thinker who has a knack for “seeing” the value of each business and turning that into a pipeline ideal clients.Find Lisa on:InstagramFacebookLinkedinLisa’s Toolkit Lisa’s Freebie Lisa’s Scaling Deep Podcast

Hop on over and grab one of the five spots to the Side Hustle Clinic in the next two weeks by booking your chat now – and stop spinning your wheels on stuff that isn’t working!The show…On today’s show, we are talking about the goldmine that is getting yourself on podcasts to grow your business. It’s easy, it’s evergreen, and it fast-tracks the “know, like and trust” factor from prospective customers which would otherwise take literally tens of emails to accomplish. This is a no-brainer. But surprisingly there are a ton of people out there who aren’t taking advantage of this awesome and easy approach! Today, you’ll learn the five “don’ts” of pitching (and what to do instead), so that you have an easy framework to follow that takes the guesswork out. You’ll also learn about how to get some free 1:1 side hustle strategy so that you can come out of the COVID-19 craziness with a stronger side hustle and faster route to becoming your own boss. Grab your notepad and a pen, settle in with a beverage, and let’s get to work.

For side hustlers, returning to work after COVID can be tricky, and today’s show is a must-listen for you side hustlers out there in a corporate gig who can’t quit their jobs yet, but need relief from that daily grind. As I talked about in episode 002 of the show, starting a business is not the way out of a crappy job. It puts too much pressure on your business, you start making all of these hasty decisions which hurt your business, and it all goes kerplunk. That’s why I’m so happy to have today’s guest on the show, Ashley Marie Fernandez. Ashley is a career confidence coach who helps high-achieving women take it to the next level. Many of Ashley’s clients have gone on to receive $20k pay raises, advanced into management roles, and even pivoted from corporate America to start their own businesses. Ashley is here to offer great advice on how to juggle the 9-5 and the side hustle. We talk about: Having an honest conversation about whether or not to change jobs when you’re side hustlingThe mindset change to make around overwhelm – and how it might actually be fearHow the scarcity mindset around money keeps us playing small – and how to squash itThe simple time management hack for side hustlersWhy she has chosen to tell her colleagues about her side hustleWhy you should check your employment contract to see what’s said about having a side hustleHow to find your platform to share your messageWhat’s really behind the scenes when people think business is their way out of a crappy jobMore about Ashley and how to find her:Instagram - @ashley_marie_coaching Career Catalyst Facebook GroupLinkedInLoads of free resources on her websiteAshley's BioAshley helps high-achieving women take it to the next level. A Professional Certified Coach with over 10 years of experience working with leaders at companies like Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan and PwC. She specializes in developing leaders in challenging and fast-growth environments and helping ambitious professionals shift gears to the next big thing. Ashley loves arming high achieving women with the tools and skills needed to gain clarity while increasing their confidence and leadership presence. Her coaching gives you actionable strategies to level up and reach your goals. After getting her undergraduate degree from St. John’s University, and advanced studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Sacred Heart University, Ashley was inspired to begin building a career on her terms. Her signature approach comes down to forming connected and long-lasting relationships while leading from a place of service with her strengths. Prior to becoming a career confidence coach, Ashley worked as a Fortune 500 recruiter as well as a global pioneer in contingent workforce management. In addition to being a career strategist she also works in Corporate America. Many of Ashley’s clients have gone on to receive $20k pay raises, advanced into management roles and some have pivoted from Corporate America to start their own businesses. Ashley has been featured as an expert in the areas of career advancement, job search and networking. She has appeared in websites like The Muse, Well & Good, and The Ladders. She lives in the Hudson Valley area of New York with her husband and 2 sons.

Most of the time when we let fear of rejection hold us back, it’s imaginary, right? We are afraid of hypothetical scenarios that are based on falsehoods or things that haven’t happened yet. And that’s enough to stop us in our tracks. But what’s waiting for you on the other side of rejection? What if the fear you’re letting take hold of you isn’t protecting you, but is actually in the way of all of your amazing potential and winnings? I’ll take you one step further here. What if the fear of rejection you have – the big scary monster – actually did turn out to be real and left you humiliated? To go even one step further… what if the rejection happened in real time on a national stage?And what if despite all of that, you turned it into one of the best thing that’s ever happened for you and your career?Why am I asking these questions? Well…If you’ve ever hesitated to put yourself out there from fear of rejection, you need to hear from my next guest. William Hung, speaker, author, and coach, has a message: your happiness and your destiny are a choice. William had a very public experience with rejection when he was a contestant on American Idol, and ridiculed by Simon Cowell. That may have been too much for some people, but William turned that experience on its head, turning his viral audition video into several amazing opportunities – including recently performing live on stage with Ricky Martin. He now works with budding speakers to help them find their own inner champions, is promoting his new book, Champion by Choice, and yes, even sings for you a little in this very special episode.William and I talk about:How the joy of singing led him on an unforgettable journeyWhat was going through his mind when Simon Cowell bullied him on national televisionHow that experience landed him a record contract and performance opportunities around the world, but more importantly to him, allowed him to bring smiles to people’s facesHow he now helps people become their own Champion by ChoiceWilliam’s bioAfter his American Idol audition, William Hung’s rendition of “She Bangs” became famous for all the wrong reasons. Despite a humbling start, William redeemed himself. He has since appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Ellen DeGeneres Show and even performed live with Ricky Martin in Las Vegas. William has spent the last 16 years studying the world’s top performers and public speakers to uncover their secrets to success. Using what he discovered, he skyrocketed his first studio album “Inspiration” to #1 on the independent Billboard charts. His latest TEDx talk has been viewed by over 40,000 people in less than a month. He has also spoken for Microsoft, REMAX, Qorvo, and other esteemed associations. He now helps people find their unconventional path to success because he believes everyone has a right to try something new without being judged or ridiculed. He uses his 15 years of experience playing poker to apply game theory for helping his clients with improving their public speaking.More on where to find William:Champion by Choice – William Hung’s bookWilliam Hung’s websiteInstagram: @williamhungofficial Twitter: WillHungSpeaksFacebookTedX Talk 1 - Find Your Stage for HappinessTedX Talk 2 - Turning Failure into Success

I absolutely loved today’s chat with my guest Deanna Gillingham. Deanna is a registered nurse, certified case manager, author and entrepreneur – and the conversation came at the most perfect time for me, personally. While we recorded in March, the show is airing in May and we are in the thick of the coronavirus epidemic. As I was preparing the show notes and getting the show ready to air, I was in the throes of a mindset spiral about my own business and how to use my time now that I was home for a longer period of time. And that meant that I was finding myself slipping back into shiny objects, over-complicating things and doubting myself. And then I listened to this conversation again to prep the show today. Deanna’s empathy, wisdom, and experience really helped me re-center myself and calm the noise a little so I could get back to the things that were really important to grow my business. If you’re a side hustler and feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the shame spiral of what everyone is telling you to do either on Instagram or in-person, and need a little bit of a pep talk, this episode is for you. Deanna and I talk about:How a “worst-case scenario” exercise helped her leap into entrepreneurshipThe ongoing battle she had between her 5-year plan and her “gut” to take the leapHow collaborations changed the game for her businessHow her world opened up when she realized she could be an entrepreneur (and it’s not something you’re born into)Why even five minutes a day spent on your business can get you big resultsMaybe it’s because Deanna is a nurse – she knew exactly what to say at just the time I needed it. I hope you take this one as a little side hustler hug from me to you today. Deanna's Facebook group - The Stay at Home NurseDeanna's Facebook page Find Deanna on LinkedInDeanna's podcast, The Stay at Home nurseDeanna's bioDeanna is an RN, Certified Case Manager, Author, and Entrepreneur. She is passionate about developing the case management workforce. As co-founder and CEO of the Case Management Institute Deanna is dedicated to decreasing barriers to entry into this profession and developing case managers into leaders. She is also the leader and co-founder of the Case Managers Community, a group of over 12,000 committed case managers. Deanna has served on the Board of Directors of the CMSA Foundation, is a member of The Case Management Society of America (CMSA), Registered Nurse Innovators, Influencers, & Entrepreneurs (RNiie), and The National Nurses In Business Association (NNBA). She also serves on the board of directors of The Playa del Carmen Seaside Rotary whose mission is helping Playa’s children. She is currently living her dream life in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico. From there she is writing her next book or course from her patio overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Unless that is, she is traveling the world with her friends and family.

Today, my guest is Yevgeniya Davarashvili – aka Gigi. Gigi is a conversion-led brand and web designer and strategist from One6Creative based not for from me in London, UK.And she is here to tell you exactly why you should embrace all of those bumps, bruises and winding roads on your business journeys to actually HELP your brand… yes, you heard me correctly. The wonky bits may actually help you. I think this message is so important, so I’m excited for you to hear it. But another reason that I’m excited is because I know I’ve talked to you about why you shouldn’t expect to have overnight success in your business, and how it could even hurt you. Well, Gigi has her own story about what happened when she actually did grow too quickly without having the foundation in place to grow with her. You’re not going to want to miss this cautionary tale. But don’t be too worried about Gigi – because she also shares how she rebounded from it, got super clear on her brand, how she serves her gorgeous clients to be clear in their own journeys, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy this one. Her Instagram – one6creativeGigi’s Design Biz Powerhouse program – get in by May 3rd!Create, Connect, Convert podcastOne6creative.comProfit First by Mike MichalowiczGigi’s BioYevgeniya, or more well-known as simply Gigi, is a conversion-led brand and web designer and strategist from One6Creative.As a corporate marketing dropout, her approach to design is pretty different as she focuses on strategy and conversion first, and design second.After struggling to identify herself in a pool of talented designers and entrepreneurs for years, Gigi turned her business around by attracting solopreneurs who seek the same thing as we all do - business growth - and uses design and marketing strategies to make it happen. Gigi is also the host of the Create Connect Concert podcast: a marketing-oriented show for small business owners who want to create an authentic brand that leaves lasting impressions, connect with their audience on a deeper level and convert their followers into raving fans. And if you ever want to win over Gigi’s heart, puppy GIFs (or even better, real life puppy cuddles) is all it takes to melt her heart.

As the modern-day philosopher, Samuel L. Jackson, says in the cinematic treasure Jurassic Park – hold on to your butts.Today, I get to speak with multi-passionate, seven-figure entrepreneur, Chris Warnes. Chris started his journey right after his service in the U.S. Military, and runs businesses in health and fitness, timepieces, real estate, and business consulting.Why he leads with service firstHow he started as one of the original Instagram influencersHow he engages his customers to drive his every moveThat time he hit his low, lost his fortune, and had fallen into a deep depression – only to get back on topHow he had to learn humility and empathy over and over againWhy most people can’t see past their egosWhy his time freedom is his most important asset as an entrepreneurHis paralyzing fear around telling his friends and family when he became wealthy, what he did to hide it, and the relationships that he had to let go of.If you find yourself getting frustrated by setbacks in your business, you will want to save this episode and listen to it a few times. Chris’ journey is amazing and I dare you to not be inspired by his generosity in sharing all of his lessons with you. There are so many truth bombs in this episode. And also – many f-bombs. If you have tiny humans running around, there is definitely a lot of salty language in this episode so you may want to throw on your headphones. And then sit back and enjoy the wild ride that it this fascinating, thrilling conversation.How to find Chris:Instagram: @ChrisWarnes1Facebook: Christopher WarnesHere’s his website and his awesome podcast, the CW clinic. Chris’ full bio: Christopher went into business 12 years, specializing in the development of competitive athletes through the manipulation and optimization of metabolisms. He is a strong advocate of flexible dieting and lifestyle balance to achieve overall physical health and well-being. Chris has been working with male & female competitive athletes of all disciplines since CWFIT’s inception, his start-up company. As a former, nationally ranked NPC Men’s Physique competitor who pioneered the division in its early development, Chris offers his own experience from his journeys on and off the stage! He holds several related degrees, including an MBA from the University of New Haven. Chris has also received his training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. Now owning several companies and crossing the 7 figure entrepreneur mark, he has his sight set on helping as many people as possible, through the delivery of education and value. His most prominent entity is CW FITNESS, his full-service gym, which has been awarded Best Gym of New haven 2018’, known for the culture among the staff and customers. In his free time, he loves to travel, snowboard, and above all, spend time with his friends, family, and two dogs. Chris is often called upon by NEASC accredited educational institutes, University of New Haven, and Gateway Community College to present to audiences regarding his entrepreneurship and business ownership experience. He is also requested to participate on executive boards and is often consulted for his business and management expertise. Chris is a Veteran of the United States Army, serving two tours in Iraq from 2004-2009 with the 2nd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, receiving a Purple Heart and numerous Commendation Medals with Valor for his service. Chris is associated with a local Connecticut chapter Military Order of the Purple Heart and also a Wounded Warrior Project Alumnus.

CAUTION: An absolutely rip-roarin’ good time is headed your way.My guest today, Katie Sullivan, helps creatives find their passion and purpose through online business. On top of her work helping her gorgeous clients, Katie is also an opera singer – yeah… a literal opera singer – and frankly one of the coolest people I’ve ever spoken with. For better or worse, there were times when I thought I was at a wine bar with a girlfriend instead of recording the show. That’s just the energy Katie brought out in me, and I dare you to resist that energy, too. On the show, Katie and I don’t hold back at all and talk about:Why you can’t market your way out of an unclear business ideaHow Katie’s background as a musician set her up perfectly for entrepreneurshipWhy Katie walked away from a doctorate to chase her real passionHow her business evolved into where it is now What propelled her into focusing on personal development for entrepreneursWhy your magic is needed in the worldI talk about some of the totally bogus sense of shame I felt by not being “far along enough” in my business journeyWhy you don’t need to carry that shame – and why the comparison trap is often the culpritThe rage-inducing truth about how we fall into the comparison trap, and why you shouldn’t trust all of what you see people advertisingWhy now is actually a great time to start a businessOnce you listen to this awesome episode, you're definitely going to want to learn more about Katie. Here's how:Instagram: @thekatiesullyFind her on FacebookJoin her FREE 5-day Passion Project Launch Lab challengeListen to her amazing podcast, Rise Through Strife, dedicated stories of personal development with entrepreneurs

On this very special episode of EntrepreNot Yet, we have Susie Moore with us. Susie Moore is a Miami-based life coach and author. She's been featured on the Today show, Refinery29, Forbes, Oprah.com and more. Her new book, Stop Checking Your Likes: Shake Off the Need for Approval and Live an Incredible Life, is available TOMORROW April 7th and you can order your copy now on Amazon. In today’s episode, Susie and I go right to the controversial and juicy stuff that holds us back in business, and in life. We talk about: What confidence is… and isn’tWho you should surround yourself with when you’re side hustlingHow to handle criticismThe advice she would give her side hustling self if she went back in time (which made me teary-eyed)Why aliens would “pass” on earthlings if they knew what motivated us!What you need to hear if you’re hesitant to put your business out there in the COVID-19 crisisWhy “hustling” and having success is allowed to be easySusie is a champion for seizing self-confidence, zeroing right in on only what’s important, and I’m so grateful to have had her on because she really sees you, side hustler. And she believes in you. And if I’m honest, after speaking with her, maybe I believe in myself a little more, too. You’re going to want to save this episode for when you need a boost. I know I will. Get your hands on her book from Amazon!Check out Susie's website for loads of free, golden contentCatch her dropping wisdom on Instragram

Today, I am speaking with graphic designer and entrepreneur, Ian Paget, founder of Logo Geek. Personally, I am so excited about this episode because he’s sharing a very special milestone with us: we recorded this episode on Ian’s first day as a full-time entrepreneur. Today, Ian and I talk about:The yo-yo feeling he has about leaving his 9-5Both the logical and personal reasons for taking the leap into going full-time in his businessWhy trying to rack up social media followers isn’t a marketing strategyWhat he’s looking forward to now that he’s his own bossThe affiliate marketing strategies that allowed him to quit his jobWhat’s next for Ian? An amazing look into how he envisions his empireMore about Ian:Ian Paget, best know as Logo Geek, is a UK-based graphic designer located in Manchester, UK who specialises in logo and brand identity design. Through logo Geek Ian works with inspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, helping to take their brand identity to the next level. Ian also hosts a popular podcast, also called Logo a Geek where he interviews well known logo designers and marketeers, and manages a community of the same name providing support and mentorship to over 8000 designers around the world.On Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @logogeekThe Logo Geek podcast for designers and entrepreneursIan’s Facebook community for designersIan’s treasure trove for designers - a full free boxset!The One Thing - book Ian references in the interview

Today, you are in for SUCH a treat. My very special guest today is Shannon Mattern. If I call myself the Fairy Side Hustle godmother, Shannon is without a doubt the reigning empress. You don’t want to miss this one. Shannon broke free of her 9-5 in 2018 after three years of side hustling, and she has a simple message for you today: You don’t have to work as hard, spend the money she did, and take as much time as she did to have your freedom. Shannon is sharing her exact road map for how she broke free, the lessons she’s learned along the way, how her own successful podcast got up and running, and so much goodness in-between. Get ready for some laughter, some truth bombs, and some pep talks. In this episode, Shannon and I talk about:The heavy toll she paid for entrepreneurial impatience How she managed the so-called “double life” while side hustling. How she had to re-think her time management strategies to get off the burnout trainWhy you don’t need to be an expert to get goingWhy failure isn’t personal and may even be the key to faster successThe importance of surrounding yourself with other entrepreneursThe exact free formula she used to quit her job – no algorithms needed!You are definitely going to want to download and save this episode, and take notes!Grab Shannon’s FREE 5-day website challenge (which I used to build my own website)Shannon’s awesome podcast, Pep Talks for Side HustlersMy episode on Shannon’s podcast, as referenced in the beginningCatch Shannon on InstagramDrop Shannon a line at Shannon [at] shannonmattern [dot] com

Before you build that website, before you spend money on ads, if you’re just starting out, or if you’ve been at it for years with little to no traction, you need to hear this one. Today we have with us the mystery, the legend, Rebecca Tracey of the Uncaged Life. I’m really excited about this episode because Becca is one of the gems that’s really worth her salt and fills a huge need in the online business industry – and that’s getting people clear on their business missions, their message, and how they help their clients. This seems basic – and it is – but so many people don’t have this foundation in their business even if they’ve been plodding along for a while. People like me just two years ago. I was one of those people who went to Becca for help after all of the fancy other things I bought didn’t work. Because without clarity, you can’t effectively use all of those fancy things. Trust me on this – I promise. Through her no-nonsense approach to helping clients in her wildly successful program, Uncage Your Business, Becca has helped thousands of coaches, creatives and other online business owners get clear on who they serve, how to talk about their business, and getting their first clients. And you know what? I still go back to her content as a first stop when I’m feeling stuck. But shameless gushing aside, if you know Becca, then you know that you’re in for a treat.Today we talk: How she started her business – living in a van!Why your business can’t be ‘the thing’ to rescue you from a job you hate Why you need to niche in right now if you want to grow your businessThe one thing that consistently surprises her about her flagship program year after yearWhat you need to STOP doing if you want any tractionWhat beta testing will do for your offers (aka you should totes do it)Her one mega goal she wants to reach as she approaches ten years (!!) of her businessThere are one or two instances of some salty language here in case you have the tiny humans running around, but otherwise, sit back and enjoy this very special interview. I guarantee this episode will get you re-thinking a lot about what you’ve heard about online business, and how you’ve approached your own biz. Here it is. Rebecca Tracey is the head honcho at The Uncaged Life where she works with online business owners to get clear on their brand message, create packages that sell, and helps them learn what it actually takes to get and keep clients in this crazy online world (all while working from home with no pants on). Rebecca runs a free online community of over 12k solopreneurs. She started her business while living in a van, and now own a slightly upgraded van that she uses to go on rock climbing trips for months at a time when she's not running her Uncage Your Business program.Free LIVE Get Clients training for March 23rd Becca’s free Uncaged Lifers Facebook groupBecca’s InstagramMore about Uncage Your Business

Today’s guest on the show is Carrie Clarke, a small business consultant that helps business owners get to their next level. What I loved about interviewing Carrie is that she totally debunks the myth that you should have it all figured out right out of the gate. As she says, “action brings clarity” around getting crystal clear on who you serve and how. It’s such an important nugget of wisdom because we let this fear paralyze us sometimes and it holds us back from jumping in. But it’s only with jumping that we fix that fear!On top of that, Carrie and I talk:Why avatar exercises are a backwards way to find your ideal client (there, I said it)Why throwing spaghetti against the wall – with a time limit – may actually be the smart way to get going!Why you shouldn’t be paying for advertising when you’re just starting outWhy you may actually know what’s next in your business (but can’t hear it through the other noise out there)The power of getting curiousWhy you must get a mentorCarrie's best quotes:“We don’t realize that current roles we’re in could be teaching us things for later…”“I don’t know anyone whose business hasn’t done a complete 180 in the first year.”“I truly think people know what the next best step is but they just can’t hear it through the noise”“Our brain is bonkers powerful…”You always hear me yammering on about this stuff, I know… but if you don’t want to take it from me, take it from the CEOs like Carrie that I talk with. Buckle up and enjoy this one. Find Carrie on LinkedIn, Facebook, and her Next Level consulting siteCarrie D. Clarke, J.D. is the founder and CEO of Next Level Coaching & Consulting. As a small business consultant she helps individuals and entrepreneurs reach the NEXT LEVEL. Combining a background as an Attorney, M&A Risk Advisor, and International Management Consultant, Carrie has a unique and integrated approach to helping executive leaders, business owners, and high-achievers reach their goals and grow profits. Carrie received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Denver. She is a regular contributor to Thrive Global (a Huffington Post publication), holds a certification from The International Coach's Federation (ICF), is a volunteer Peak Startup and is Certified Consultant with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Carrie is passionate about brain-science, strategic tactics, business innovation, and mindset and how they all work together. Carrie grew up in Colorado and has lived in New Zealand, Guatemala, England and now back in the Rocky Mountains with her husband and two daughters.

My guest today is Tanya Neufeld from the Strategiste. Tanya Neufeld is a former Facebook employee and growth consultant for female entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their services or digital courses online.And in today’s episode, Tanya and I talk about:The evolutions that her business has taken to get to where she isHow she handled the ever-present time management quandary of building her businessHow she tackled feeling like she was leading a “double life” while side hustling… and her advice for how to handle sharing with others about her business while building it FINALLY – de-mystifying Facebook ads from her own behind-the-scenes experience at the company itself, algorithms be damned!Her golden advice for those just starting out in the online business worldTanya definitely debunks a lot of the noise out there about business and marketing, so you are not going to want to miss it.Housekeeping note: If you have tiny humans running around, there is some salty language in this episode so you may want to take a second to throw on your headphones for this totally awesome episode if you need to. Tanya’s bio and more about where to find her…Tanya Neufeld is the Strategiste – a former Facebook employee and growth consultant for female entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their services or digital courses online. By taking the tech overwhelm out of paid ads, she helps them create automated systems that attract and convert their ideal clients on autopilot. Tanya leveraged her experience from doing ad strategy for companies like Superdry, Domino's, Unicef, and Estee Lauder and running millions in ad spend to create her Clients Like Clockwork framework. Her holistic approach combines messaging and marketing while leveraging data. Tanya has spoken on stage at Facebook, is featured on industry podcasts like Go To Gal and the Your Biggest Vision Show, and has been published on CEO Blog Nation among other blogs. A world traveler, rescue dog mom and ashtanga yogi, Tanya now calls Ireland home.Catch Tanya on Instragram hereCheck out Tanya’s strategy to reduce overwhelm in her Powered by Ads guideFind Tanya’s Stories of Strategy podcast

I’m really excited about today’s show where my special guest is Bri Mosher. Bri is a Manifestation Coach, Business, Lifestyle and Success Coach. She helps women become the wildly wealthy, successful, feminine powerhouses that they were born to be... and manifest a soulful and abundant business.Today, Bri and I talk about how you can have all of the strategy in the world, but what happens if you’re mindset isn’t supporting your business or life goals? If you’re wrestling with doubt, if you believe you have to shoehorn yourself into someone else’s goals, or if you’ve ever wrestled with charging enough for your services… you’re not going to want to miss this show. You also may be thoroughly entertained at one point by Bri getting absolutely fired up about honoring your gut in how you want to be in business – which in turn leads me to going off on my own rant!You’re not going to want to miss the zest, insight and truth bombs that Bri brings to today’s episode. Don't forget to let me know what you thought about today's show - find me on Instagram at @sashakorobovbizMore about Bri!Bri's websiteBri's awesome Instagram where she drops knowledge from her hot tubBri's Show up richer, bolder, hotter Facebook groupBri's free gift to you: The three biggest money mindset blocks and how to unblock them!

Welcome to Episode 009 of EntrepreNotYet! My special guest today is Josiah Goff. Josiah is the founder and CEO of Inigo Digital, and creator of the amazing Content Heroes podcast, both of which you’ll hear more about today. And you know what? In a nutshell, this episode was just so much fun to do, and I think you’ll really enjoy it, too. In today’s show, Josiah and I talk about…His abrupt entrée into the entrepreneurial spaceThe one life-changing question that he asked himself in deciding to leave his job and open his business – even though it meant leaving a whopping $80,000 LUMP SUM payout on the tableHis evolution from “coding curmudgeon” to marketing enthusiastHis solid advice for people starting out in the online business worldThe geeky pop culture reasoning behind his business name. If you grew up in the 80’s or 90’s, be prepared to nerd out over this!I am so happy to gift you the many laughs, hard-earned wisdom and even some needed empathy in this episode. Because after all, amazing listener, you deserve it. Let me know what you thought about today’s show by finding me at @sashakorobovbizMore about Josiah:Josiah is the CEO of Inigo Digital, where he helps online content creators free themselves from tech headaches so they can focus on the creative work they enjoy. He's also the host of the Content Heroes podcast, where he talks with bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, Instagrammers, and others who have built profitable businesses on their own terms by creating content online.Find Josiah on Twitter, Instagram, and his Content Heroes Facebook group. Check out Inigo Digital for his web guru services, his awesome Content Heroes podcast for marketing hacks and content creation stories, and his personal web page.

Because you're a small solopreneur, you don't have any real power in business, right? Oh, how very WRONG that is... but you're forgiven if you've made that assumption.In this episode, I break down how as a "small fry," you actually have incredible power and leverage to build trust, credibility and momentum in your business, and with your potential clients. That's right - it's time to break out of the pity party and capitalize on all of the (many!) advantages you have by not being a super big shot yet in the online world. You're gonna want to settle in with a beverage for this one. Dying to hear what your thoughts are on this very juicy topic! Connect with me on Instagram and let me know. Here's that nerdy article on Harvard Business Review that I mentioned about how it would take 34 emails to match the marketing effect of one human conversation.

Welcome to episode 007 of the show! Today’s guest is Renae Fieck of Rising Moms. She works with busy moms who are feeling overwhelmed, and helps them declutter, ditch the chaos and love on themselves. And whether or not you’re a mama, you’re not going to want to miss the show today. Renae and I take a deep dive into…The evolution her business has seen and what we can all learn from itHow prioritizing has changed her life and businessLimiting beliefs that she has had to overcome When to hand off things in your business to free up more creative spaceHow she used to talk about her business, and the big shift she had to make to change itHow she manages her day job in health care with a growing business and raising three kidsThe time management hacks that we can all start using today to bring a little more peace – and a little more space to dream again – back into our businesses “If you’re exhausted and burnt out, you’re not serving your people.” - Renae FieckApologies because as you may hear, I have a bit of a cold, but the awesome chat with Renae hopefully makes up for that. Check out Renae’s websiteHer podcastFind her on InstagramFind me on Instagram