Hacking The Chaos

Is your website really at risk?  Brandon Hirst is a very experienced web designer and the owner of BHirst Media, an internet solutions company that specializes in web design and internet marketing for small businesses.   How does he know all this?  Join me as I pick his brain on everything from web designs and marketing trends, to internet security!   Episode Outline:  [01:02] How did you get started building websites? [04:20] Least favorite website builder [06:00] Websites and themes [07:40] Keeping websites secure [10:00] How often to update? [14:10] Where did you learn? [16:50] Difference between CSS and Java [18:00] Client Pet Peeves [21:00] One thing you wish you would have known [22.57] Common myths [26:00] Fun questions!    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

When it comes to your business, is your head in the clouds or are you grounded in reality? The ability to take risks is essential to growth, but there are also times when we need to have our feet firmly planted in our current reality to make the best moves. The more you understand who you are, what you want, and your limitations, the further you can go. So, which one are you? Listen in to find out! Resources:   Episode Outline:  [01:01] Are you a rock or a balloon? [03:00] Facing challenges as a rock or a balloon [07:45] Go for the big goal! [10:25] Achieving balance between being the rock and the balloon [13:40] The difficulty of figuring out what you want [15:00] Closing remarks   Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

How do we co-exist with so many different perceptions of reality? Today we're discussing the perception of reality. How does the entrepreneurial mindset differ from others? Does our success change our perception of reality? Furthermore, once we achieve success, do other people's perceptions of us change as well? Listen in as Candice and Faith dive into these questions and how they affect not only our mindset but those around us...    Resources:   Episode Outline:  [01:01] What is your perception of reality? [03:00] Do entrepreneurs have a different perception of reality? [07:00] The money dilemma: how success affects our relationships [08:30] Being an entrepreneur is a commitment to solving problems [11:30] Profitable actions [13:00] The technician, the manager, and the entrepreneur [18:00] You can manifest your own reality [19:07] Closing thoughts Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

Have you ever considered hiring a copywriter for your business? Are copywriters necessary when building a sales page? Can anyone become a copywriter, or are certain people better for the job? Is the copywriter more effective than you when it comes to selling YOUR products? These are all important questions that will be explored during this episode! Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts!   Episode Outline:  [01:00] Do you really need a copywriter? [03:30] Not all copywriters are equal [08:00] Does the business actually need a copywriter yet? [09:30] How to become a copywriter [10:40] How to find a copywriter    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos  

Have you niche’d down in your industry yet? If you’ve been thinking about niching down, this episode is just for you! The word niche is no doubt a buzzword these days, but should everyone be niching down? Heck, I can’t even say the word niche properly! Join Candice and I as we dive into this topic together!   Episode Outline:  [01:07] To niche or not to niche [02:20] Different levels of niching [04:20] The pain of being a generalist [06:40] The benefit of being a generalist [10:30] So should you niche? [13:30] Niching down depending on your field [15:40] Pick a profession, not a field [17:00] Avoid startups [19:30] Niche til you can’t niche no more    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos  

Can too much learning actually hurt your business? Recently, I was told by my mentor that I have been learning too much! I didn’t even know that learning too much was possible! My mentor could possibly be right!   What was I doing wrong...?  Maybe there are some downfalls to learning too much. Perhaps there could be more wisdom in slowing it down. Listen in as we explore the answer to this dilemma!   Episode Outline:  [01:00] My new dilemma: Apparently I learn too much [05:30] Stop the learning start the doing [07:30] Recap [08:30] Implementation is key    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos  

Kicking off 2020 and season 2 of Hacking the Chaos with a chat from legendary email copywriter Ben Settle... Where we talk about customer avatars, the journey, imposter syndrome and SOOO much more! So go ahead... listen in. I dare ya!   Where to get more info on Ben Settle:  www.bensettle.com www.emailplayers.com  

Who's got your back when your backs against the wall? How are you attracting these people?  Is your tribe the right tribe for you?  All these questions Candice and Faith answer in this week's episode along with giving you tips and tricks to change it up if you’ve somehow captured the “wrong” tribe.  So grab a notebook and pen, your favorite cup of liquid smoothness and take notes… cause it’s gonna be awesome!   Resources:  Ben Settle: https://bensettle.com/v2/ The Funnel Manifest: https://thefunnelmanifest.com/order-now    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

How are you being mentored?   Because we all are, whether we realize it or not.  TV, commercials, conversations at the grocery store... you name it we’re picking up tidbits of information everywhere.   How is this information shaping your business's future?  Your kids?  Is it reliable? Or just something you heard but can’t remember where or in what context?   Listen in as Candice and Faith give you their best ideas and resources for getting mentored from reliable sources without the college price tag.   Resources:  Ben Settle: https://bensettle.com/v2/ Brian Kurtz: https://www.briankurtz.net     Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

Is grief holding you back?   Most of the time when we hear the word grief we instantly think of the loss of a loved one but… what if there was more to it than just that?  What if we experienced grief in various ways and for a multitude of reasons?  Such as: the loss of income, being rejected for a dream position, not getting the raise we deserve, a broken engagement, a fight with a loved one, declining health, etc. We experience so much loss in our lifetime but we only associate grief with the death of a family member or pet.  Candice And Faith take the bull by the horns in this episode on grief, so listen in on their words of wisdom and tales of caution.    Resources:  The Funnel Manifest   Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

Why is everyone's stuff perfect except mine? This question plagues many a freelancer. Because the perception we have is that everyone else has their sh*t together… which is rarely the case.  So why do we put these mere mortals above ourselves... and our own business? The answer may just shock you.  Listen in as Candice and Faith discuss how this seemingly innocent word impacts them on a daily basis and what they do to kick it to the curb.   Resources: The Funnel Manifest   Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

Are you setting yourself up for success?  Being an entrepreneur isn’t just rolling out of bed, sinking into your office chair and rolling in the dough.  There’s a whole heap of extra stuff that goes into the makeup of an entrepreneur… such as mindset, attitude, connections, routines and especially morning routines.  So listen in as Candice and Faith take you on their morning routine journey and how they get ready to “slay the day”.  Because let’s face it…  It ain't all about the dolla bill yo! Oh yea and on a side note… this isn’t a perfect science, a one-size-fits-all, or a “do it my way or the highway” kind of routine. It’s a find what works for you and then practice it over and over again until you find one that works for you.  Also, be flexible. If your routine becomes a chore then switch it up… incorporate new things and or take out things that aren’t serving you anymore.  Be creative but realistic about your goals for your morning routine and…  Go ‘em tiger!     Resources:   Eli Wilde: https://wildeinfluence.com/home   Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

The choice is ALWAYS yours! While we live in a world with literally every idea and way to solve anything that comes our way right at our fingertips yet we still fall into the surviving over thriving mentality. Why? Why do we let ourselves be reduced to this fragile state of being?  Listen in as Candice and Faith make some obvious (and not so obvious) suggestions that have helped them battle this bullying disease as well as their secret recipes for handling such things.   Resources:  Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Sexy-Dont-Murdered-How-ebook/dp/B07G3DSXP1 The Magnolia Story: https://www.amazon.com/Magnolia-Story-Chip-Gaines/dp/1531833896 Every Word You Cannot Say: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Word-You-Cannot-Say/dp/1449495206    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos

Look a little deeper... It’s time to get real and look at the facts around your business.  Who are you now? Who do you want to be? What does that path look like?  Candice and Faith share their tips around how to change your perspective on money, mindset, and success so you can move your business - and your life - forward.   Episode Outline: [02:30] Numbers don’t lie - look at the data to determine your path [05:15] Candice’s financial health assessment tip [11:30] Establish your starting point [13:00] How your upbringing affects your perspective on debt [14:45] Living in integrity with your money [16:05] What “you” do you want to be? [17:45] Perspective Tip: Change your location [18:18] Perspective Tip: Get dressed! [18:40]  Mindset is the vehicle that drives everything   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

Becoming the Business Whisperer  When work starts to feel like a slog, it can cause us to question our choice to become an entrepreneur.  In this episode, Faith and Candice talk about how to figure out where your passion truly lies, what lights you up, and the roadblocks you might find along the way - and how to tackle them.     Episode Outline: [02:10]  The importance of self-awareness, self-discovery [03:29]  Determine your goals [04:29]  Ways you can figure out your interests, strengths, and weaknesses [05:55]  Start with what you know but be willing to pivot [08:40]  What makes you feel energized? [10:45]  The danger of service creep [11:50]  The danger of offering too many services [15:00]  Dig in and do the work [16:15] Things you can learn about yourself when you ask for feedback [19:15]  Energy and income flow together [22:00] The thing that lights your fire will be easier and will attract people to you [25:00] Let us know what your zone of genius is on the Hacking the Chaos FB page!   Resources Choose by Ryan Levesque: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Important-Decision-Starting-Business/dp/1401957471   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

Reclaiming Business AND life...  Why is it so hard to recognize when we’re in a funk... and how do we get ourselves out of it?  Candice and Faith discuss the biggest impacts a “funk” can have on your health and their favorite ways to take care of themselves when life’s tough.    Episode Outline: [02:10] Sacrificing sleep - how a lack of sleep affects your life [03:30] Candice’s tricks for getting good sleep (and an app recommendation!) [06:08] Faith talks about her recent healthy break [11:00] How healthy breaks can help you reconnect with the people in your life [13:40] Candice’s sales challenge and how the hard things can actually be easier than we think [14:30] How to take a break without a “break” [16:00] Let Candice and Faith know what you’re struggling with right now!  Drop them a note on their FB page   Resources Primed Mind Podcast: https://www.primedmind.com/   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

Knock knock. Who's there?  In this episode, Candace and Faith delve deep into the things that drive them crazy about dealing with clients - basic communication skills - and the solutions to fix them.    Cargo. Cargo who?   When in business, or life in general, you should always try to better yourself... and that means your communication skills as well. Join us as we share stories about some really hairy situations with clients. And we ain't holdin' nothin' back!    No. Car go "beep, beep!" But seriously... do you like the joke?  ;)    Ok, ok the episode is waaaaayy better, promise!   Episode Outline: [01:34] Rule #1:  Don’t be a d*ck - Say thank you [07:25] Rule #2:  Let people know the next step - Keep them in the loop [12:15] Rule #3:  Don’t assume - Ask questions [14:28] Rule #4:  Don’t ghost people - Be upfront and honest [19:40] Rule #5:  Be self-aware - Consider how you can change yourself and improve your interactions with others   Resources Mentioned: Psycho-Cybernetics By Dr. Maxwell Maltzhttps://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136   Psycho-Cybernetics Audio Version (YouTube)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0kUrbx2JaQ   Sentiment Calculator  https://www.danielsoper.com/sentimentanalysis/default.aspx   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

To create or not to create [a website]... that is the real question.   In this episode, Candice and Faith get down to brass tacks and discuss the past, present, and future of websites... Websites are a given nowadays - if you don’t have a website, do you really even have a business?  But some people - including the good folks at ClickFunnels - are saying that websites are dead. So what’s the deal?     Episode Outline: [00:45] Candice’s American accent! [01:00] Three types of traffic [02:30] All about landing pages [04:40] The low-down on websites [08:58] “Smarketing” [10:00] The verdict - are websites dead? [11:56] Candice’s experience with a retail marketing unicorn   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

What's your dream?   In this episode, Candice and Faith get vulnerable and talk about fear - its roots, how it can rule our lives, and how we can stop living in fear and start living the life we dream of.   Maybe the Mongol derby...   Listen to the inspiring words and story of Molly Pearson, a gal who is facing her fears head-on by racing in the Mongol Derby - the world’s longest and toughest horse race.    Episode Outline: [01:40] Faith reads Molly’s email about the Mongol Derby [05:55] Faith and Candice react to Molly reading their minds [07:55] The ridiculous perceived image of perfection [10:30] Background on the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest and toughest horse race [12:15] The fear of failure vs. the fear of not trying [13:05] What’s on the other side of fear? Everything you want [14:25] How you can help support Molly   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Group: The Girls Club

How does your garden grow?  Join Faith and Candice as they discuss planning your business’s garden, weeding and fertilizing your relationships, and harvesting your crop of new clients and projects.   Seeds of interaction Every interaction you have, every connection you make in your business is a potential seed of a new relationship.  But just like in a garden, in order for those seeds to root, grow, and bloom, you have to nurture them, water them, and make sure they get plenty of sunshine and attention.   Episode Outline [01:03] Sowing the seeds of relationship [02:07] Preparing your garden [02:35] Clearing the weeds [03:50] Faith’s gardening challenge - sowing the seeds with her dream clients [09:18] Challenge seeds are starting to sprout (results) [10:45] When you can’t see the garden for the flowers [11:50] Upcoming harvest   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Group: The Girls Club

 Showing UP  Join Faith and Candice as they tackle one of the simplest - yet most difficult - aspects of entrepreneurship - showing up.  Learn how they have broken out of their comfort zones, sought guidance from mentors and coaches, and are propelling their businesses - and their lives - forward...simply by showing up.   Priceless Opportunities As entrepreneurs, we know it’s up to us to make things happen in our businesses and in our lives - if we don’t, who will?  And yet, sometimes priceless opportunities present themselves and we’re paralyzed with indecision and fear.   Episode Outline [01:42]  Faith shares her story of imposter syndrome [04:27]  Faith’s big announcement [07:05]  Tip #1: Fight the Comfort Zone [09:15]  Tip #2: Look at the Bigger Picture [12:52]  Tip #3: What to look for in a mentor or coach [13:45]  Tip #4: When is it time to find a mentor or a coach?   Resources Rachel Pedersen’s The Social Clique Mastermind: https://www.cliqueforlife.com/apply   James Schramko’s Superfast Business Online Coaching: https://www.superfastbusiness.com/   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

We're just "techies" under it all...  In this episode, Candice & Faith give you a "behind the curtains" look at the various apps and programs they use to run and build their businesses. Some are new and some are old trusty favorites. And since they LOVE tech they're totally trying out new stuff all the time!  Holy crap... you mean that actually worked?!     Sometimes the tech we *believe* will work turns out to be a massive waste of time and money... BUUUT (and that's a big ole but) sometimes the tech we think will waste our time and money actually turns out to be AMAZING!    So Listen in as we reveal our favorite apps and programs we use to run our businesses.     Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

We all have goals... but how are you going to achieve them?  In this episode, Candice & Faith discuss the power of the P… no not that “pee”. Oh nevermind! Anyway, they’re on a mission to help you achieve your goal of success… whatever that looks like. Decisions really make the difference.     We make decisions every second of every day without really thinking about it. And every one of those decisions will impact our lives whether we know it then or not. What decisions are you making on a daily basis for your business? For your family? For your future?   Listen in as we take a deep dive into the 7 P's to success.    Episode Outline: [01:20] #1 Position  [02:45] #2 People [03:30] #3 Pros [09:50] #4 Passion [12:05] #5 Platforms [14:45] #6 Path [19:00] #7 Prize [22:30] Bonus Section!  Resources Mentioned  Marie Forleo's B‑SCHOOL Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

Shiny nuggets of wisdom... oh yea! In this episode, Candice and Faith drop the shiny nuggets of social visibility wisdom on you… helping you get more clients and be seen as an authority figure in your niche. Say "cheese"...    Are you being seen online as an "authority" figure in your niche? Or just someone that posts random stuff hoping someone likes it? The art of becoming an authority in your niche or market, and yes there is an art to it, is pretty simple.  Listen in as we break it down.    Episode Outline: [01:00] How to become more visible online? [03:50] Do headshots really make a difference?  [11:35] How to know what content to post? [13:15] The business of connecting [17:20] Value... what value?  [19:20] The law of reciprocity? Resources Mentioned  Photofeeler Samantha Brown Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

And now for the moment you've been waiting for... In this episode, Candice and Faith ask each other some pretty deep and challenging questions about life, liberty and the pursuit of business... well ok it's not that deep or challenging but it sure is fun! Listen in as Faith tries to stump Candice with some pretty intense questions.  Did she really just say that?!?    A little silly... a little vague... a little business... a little political... We've pretty much covered it all in this podcast. No pause button, no rehearsal, no redos... this episode is total mayhem, just like us. Hahaha! You've been warned.  This episode is total mayhem... just like us. Hahaha! You've been warned.   Episode Outline: [01:12] Do you tend to be more past orientated, living in the moment, or future orientated? [04:05] If you could have lunch with 1 person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?    [07:25] What 5 things really light you up?   [10:45] If you had the world's attention for, 30 seconds, what would you say?   [17:00] What 5 things would people say you are good at?   [22:28] If you had to work but didn't need the money what would you do?   Resources Mentioned   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

What's that you say...? In this episode, Candice and Faith change it up a bit... instead of a traditional episode they decided to ask each other questions.  The questions ranged from personal to business related and Candice even passed on one!  Getting to know Candice & Faith   We all have our daily lists a mile long, our daily routine (or almost daily), our favorite movies because we identify with the characters or storyline, our favorite books (fiction or non-fiction) that we just absolutely LOVE... Candice & Faith are no different but you'll have to listen in to find out. ;)   Listen in to their questions AND their answers. They might just surprise you.  Episode Outline: [02:00] What's your most memorable birthday? [04:10] What are some of your limiting beliefs?   [07:14] What's something you could teach me?  [08:08] Outside of working (or work) what's your favorite hobbies?  [09:41] Do you have time each day that you put aside to invest in improving yourself, and if so... how does that look?  [14:09] What are your top 3 movies and why?  [19:50] When you have an idea like something you want to do, like a project idea or a business plan, do you sit down and actually plan it all out or do you just hit the ground running and just let it come to you as you go?  Resources Mentioned   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

Finding the sweet spot.  In this episode, Candice & Faith go deep on how to create GREAT content that sucks your readers in quick like a Hoover on high and keeps them coming back for more... time and time again.   Who's your pimp?   Like any good hooch you have your top person. The person that is the BEST source for all your future endeavors. ;) The same goes for your content acquisition... Where do you go for inspiration? Which place is the BEST source for creating that attention-getting headline? Your "punch-em-in-the-feelz" intros? Your "grab-em-by-the-short-and-curlies" bullets?  Problem solver extraordinaire.  There are only 3 options when it comes to the actions in our lives... whether it's mowing the lawn, buying groceries, checking emails, or anything else. There are only 3... automate, eliminate or delegate.  Listen in as we dive head first into our methodologies (if that's even a word)... and spill the secrets on "pimps" in our lives. ;)   Episode Outline: [01:35] The "Who" and "What" [03:40] Finding your bait inspiration [07:20] Our fave ways to create content [09:50] Creating multiple content pieces from 1 [11:00] When & how to outsource    Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

To do or not to do... that is the question. In this episode, Candice and Faith take on the traditional “to do” list replacing it with a “Not-To-Do list” also known as The Time Compounder. Listen in as the slice and dice their own "to-do" lists and replace them with their New and Improved "Not-To-Do" list.  What are your needle-moving actions?   We all have daily actions that either push our business forward or slow it down. Based on the "Not-To-Do" list exercise Candice and Faith really hone in on the actions they do to really move the needle forward in their business.   Automate. Eliminate. Delegate. There are only 3 options when it comes to the actions in our lives... whether it's mowing the lawn, buying groceries, checking emails, or anything else. There are only 3... automate, eliminate or delegate.  Listen in as they slice and dice our "not-to-do" lists.   Episode Outline: [02:45] The Mastermind with Dean Graziosi [03:45] What should be on your list?  [04:50] Candice’s daily tasks [07:55] Faith obsession over details [09:55] Faith’s not-to-do list [16:35] Watching TV takes up too much time! [18:40] Top three needle-moving actions in your life. [21:05] Pointing our energy in the right direction Resources Mentioned  "Not-to-do" list exercise Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club

"Why" are you an entrepreneur?  In this episode, Faith uses Candice as a guinea pig to test her new-found knowledge from her latest training. Taking Candice through several levels of rigorous questions to find her "why". Why she continues to grow and become a better marketer, entrepreneur, and mom.  There is no alternative...  As Candice struggled to find her why with each level it started sinking in that she needed to dig deep. Really dig to her core about the "real" reason she didn't... couldn't get a 9-5. For her there was no alternative. This was the only way of life for her and her son.   So listen in on how Candice answers the questions from the 7 Levels Deep Exercise... listen in as she starts to sweat and get uncomfortable with the realness of the exercise.  Episode Outline: [01:40] Level 1: Successful in life [02:30] Level 2: Growth value [03:40] Level 3: No alternative [04:50] Level 4: More choices [06:40] Level 5: A positive life [09:15] Level 6: Tap into your creativity [10:30] Level 7: Contribution you were born to make [16:10] Controlling your destiny and living your own agenda Resources Mentioned  7 Levels Deep Exercise Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

"Failure can make or break you... it's your decision"  In this episode, Candice and Faith navigate the treacherous waters of the failure cesspool and share some surprising tidbits of the true nature of the F-word and how you can guard yourself from drowning in its dangerous depths!  Failure happens to everyone... even you! When starting out you're bound to make mistakes. But what'll set you apart from the rest of the pack is how you handle those mistakes... Do you learn from them and adjust your methods and thoughts or do you let them define you and throw in the towel?   So listen in on how we deal with failure and enjoy the show! Episode Outline: [01:30] The best teacher [02:45] Faith’s driving fiasco [05:15] Candice’s tree side view [08:55] The failure of not reframing [11:40] Breaking projects up into smaller tasks [13:55] Fail fast and fail often [17:50] Get back on the horse [23:00] Like peas and carrots Resources Mentioned   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

Beliefs are passed down from generation to generation  In this episode, Candice and Faith discuss how to uncover dodgy beliefs that are smuggled into your mindset and wreaking havoc in your world. Our beliefs affect everything in our lives, including our business, but we may not even know it. Listen in as they give tips and examples of how to distinguish your beliefs from one handed down.  Are you making decisions based on your beliefs or someone else's? As we navigate through our lives and create our business we tend to "do" things as we were taught... either by our families, friends relationships, jobs, experiences, etc. Leaving us holding the bag as to "why" we did *whatever we did* like we did. Whether it's our go to phrases... our "way" of doing certain things... how we act... even down to our thought process. Our beliefs impact us on so many levels... wouldn't it be great if you could distinguish between your beliefs and those imposed on you? So go ahead and listen in as we dissect belief patterns and Enjoy the show! Episode Outline: [02:10] What does ham have to do with beliefs? [05:15] Check your belief system at the door [07:20] Find yourself to find success [12:00] Who's impacting your beliefs? [15:05] Whose belief is it anyway? Resources Mentioned   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

To communicate daily or not... that IS the question.  In this episode, Faith and Candice discuss some heavy hitters who make their livings off daily emails whereas other people only send emails when they are selling something. When doing business online, there is always an extra layer to knock down in order to get people to trust you. Building conversations need to be done every day; not just when you want to sell something. Communication is vital in EVERY relationship... not just the "in person" ones. Free content and transparency will help you market for longevity. Candices' patience runs thin as she's expected to navigate multiple landing pages to get a "free" optin. Only to get frustrated and abandon the mission. Who needs that hassle? If it's a free optin then don't make people work for the damn thing... just give 'em what they want! So have a listen and enjoy the show! Episode Outline: [01:00] When to email your clients [04:20] Consistency + tonality [06:25] Navigating all the landing pages [08:15] Treat others the way you want to be treated [09:00] When people unsubscribe, it is good for business! [11:15] Twelve touchpoints Resources Mentioned   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

What zone are you in?  In this episode, Candice & Faith, chuckle about their path to specialization and their laugh-out-loud techniques and skills for how you too can get out of the friend zone and into the “hot” zone. The shallows will swallow you whole Being just okay at a lot of different things is a shallow way to live your life. Specializing and being spectacular at one thing of value to the marketplace will create a successful career. Once you specialize in one aspect, that opens up options to specialize in the next element and allows you to become a brilliant business owner. What's your bat signal?  As Candice and Faith discuss the battle of entrepreneurship and living the laptop lifestyle... i.e. being able to choose your own schedule and be your own boss... they realized they actually had to do the damn work and provide a service! They also realized they needed to learn how to market, set up a website, and talk to people over the phone. But the main thing they needed to figure out was what their bat signal going to be...  So listen in and enjoy the show! Episode Outline: [02:30] I don’t want to be on social media all day! [06:00] Bat signals [09:30] Having one path is ideal [11:10] Building relationships with business owners [12:50] Content creation [16:55] Running Facebook ads [20:10] Specialization in your business Resources Mentioned Crock-Pot defends its slow cookers after This Is Us tragedy Colleen Arneil Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

What are your mistakes teaching you?  In this episode, Candice & Faith discuss the crap that can get (and keep) you down, completely knocking you off your entrepreneurial track… but only if you let it. Listen in as we navigate this mine-field of life and come out smelling like a... well you get the picture.  The object is the way... Stephen Larsen is key in saying this... not sure if he coined it but he does say it (quite often)... and IT. IS. COMPLETELY. TRUE. The "thing" you're having the most trouble with (i.e. finances, significant other, mindset, social game, weight loss, public speaking, etc.) whatever it is... you must focus on that before you can move forward in life, love and business. Dust yourself off and move on   In this episode we're dealing with mindset and how it kicks our @ss and knocks us down but then how we get back up, dust ourselves off and get back to it. So listen in as we talk about real life stuff and how we deal with it to keep pushing forward in our busy entrepreneurial lives. :) Episode Outline: [03:30] Sh!t getting tough [09:10] Long-lasting memories [11:00] Not letting the sh!t get us down [14:00] Real positivity [15:30] Navigating this life [18:00] Pick the battle and win the war Resources Mentioned     Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

Do you have this one key element?  Candice & Faith discuss how mastering this one concept has unlocked the puzzle-pieces of success and brought them closer to their entrepreneurial dreams than 99% of the crap out there. Trust us... they want what you got :) Sitting behind your computer, it's impossible to know how people are reacting to your posts and videos. But all of a sudden you look up and ba-BAM... people are watching you! You just gotta give them to stay engaged and keep coming back for more... even if you're not quite sure what you're doing or even what you're offering. Just keep going and don't quit!  Enjoy the show! Episode Outline:   [05:00] Learning consistency [08:20] Kevin Rogers – Copy Chief [11:30] Videos build know, like, and trust [15:45] Code of ethics [17:40] Don’t make videos for attention [23:55] Treat people how you want to be treated [26:30] Be your best version   Resources Mentioned Copy Chief Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

Creating the ULTIMATE "stack"  In this episode, Candice & Faith take a detour to “Stackville” and discuss how to dominate the competition with the least amount of sweat equity. Sounds like a workout... (it's not, promise!) Money LOVES Speed  When you start something it's slow and time-consuming and arduous and just hard! You have to learn the ins and outs of whatever it is you're learning but... when you finally get the hang of it? When you finally know what you're doing then, my friend, you're able to capitalize on it.  Learning isn't linear    Most beginning entrepreneurs think, at least for me, that you learn what you need to know in sequential order. But that's rarely ever the case. You pick and pull from everyone you're listening to and surrounding yourself with to create yourself and your business persona. Take a listen to who helped shape us... Might just surprise you.  Episode Outline: [5:21] What's the perceived value?  [7:16] The three types of content [11:32] Supplying the next need [12:21] Till "Death Do Us Part" [13:55] Maximize your trifecta   Resources Mentioned ClickFunnels: Affiliate Boot Camp Stephen Larsen: Affiliate Outrage Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

Building an audience is great... but building a loyal fanbase is waaaay better! In this episode, Candice & Faith, discuss the secrets of how to “attract the pack” and create fat stacks o’ cash… and how you can too. Create an ultimate experience and you'll have a fan for life instead of a customer for a minute.  Attracting clients is as easy as bananas, break dancing, and "greasing the chute" Knowing what your customers want before they do is key to making money... but how to turn a baseball team that doesn't have many fans attending the games to a 60 game sell out streak? Well, you'll just have to listen and find out... ;)      Episode Outline: [2:49] What's your story?  [5:40] How to "spice up" your niche... [9:46] Are you "dancing" to your clients' tune?  [10:11] What's driving your customers "Bananas"! [11:12] How to get clients to flock to you... [18:33] How to make it ALL about your clients...  [19:41] Military casestudy [22:58] Are you "greasing the chute"?   Resources Mentioned Significant Objects The Savannah Bananas Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

The "money pit" game...  Candice & Faith discuss the "money pit" side of freelancing... aka the learning side, and the various ways to shell out cash to learn all the secrets (according to my FB feed anyway). ;) Buying vs. Investing  A big difference between these two in regards to you and your business and the products you consume... Can you define each one? Do you know the reasoning and implications behind each one? Welp, you'll just have to listen to find out what we think of each one...      Episode Outline: [2:02] Which platform is best... [5:10] Who's your Yoda? [6:41] Finishers vs. Collectors [8:51] What's your "time" commitment?  [11:15] Are you "future investing"?   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

Everything we are and will become is a tiny, little choice we made previously...  Candice & Faith talk candidly about motivation, lack of motivation to be exact, and their tips on how they overcome it and how you can to... even when it feels like you just wanna throw in the towel. Always remember you're just one tiny choice away from a brand new outcome.  Fear should NEVER define you... Only guide you toward greatness.  Fear, if you let it, will completely immobilize you... effectively stopping you in your tracks. But only if you let it. Jack Canfield states it best..."Everything you want is on the other side of fear". So push past that fear and conquer your dreams. :)  "Adjust the sails" is a better alternative to quitting.     Because let's face it... sometimes an idea or path isn't the best way for you and your business so instead of quitting try "adjusting the sails" and find a different path toward your destination (whatever that is). If you just quit then you'll live with regret and fear like the stench of a nasty fart that just won't go away. Who wants that? Find out how to keep that image at bay by listening in... ;) Episode Outline: [1:51] The "secret" to ALL your freelancing dreams.   [4:26] Seeing is believing...  [8:54] Straight like a slinky or...   [11:21] What's your "dog poop" story?  [14:17] The lesser of two evils.  [18:24] When do you say no?  [22:14] "Build" a better you? Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

We ALWAYS walk a fine line between "scammy" and "successful"  Is your message hitting the mark? Or is it thrown in the trash because it "feels" scammy? Or worse yet... reported to FB police! In this episode, Candice and Faith tackle the fine line between crafting a successful, well thought out Facebook ad and a scammy ripoff one Not every ad will be successful...  The wording at the beginning of your ad is crucial... even more so than the image itself sometimes. It's the tidbit of info that will make them click the link or scroll on past. So making sure you know your target audience is especially key.      Does the apple fall far from the tree?     During this episode we discuss a FB ad that Candice really *resonated* with. But does this one ad represent the creator completely? We'll discuss our thoughts and go deep into the why as well. We might even ruffle a few feathers as well. Who knows... ;) Episode Outline: [1:21] It "smelled" bad.   [4:09] Google's big problem [7:01] Voodoo good... or voodoo bad?   [11:10] Were we the target audience?  [13:35] Throwing yourself under the bus?  [17:39] I can see you    Resources Mentioned Sarah Prout Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

As a female entrepreneur are your business needs the same as a mans?  In this episode, Candice & Faith take a deep dive into the various challenges that plague Female entrepreneurs vs Male entrepreneurs and their solutions on how to nip em in the bud. Go ahead... have a listen.  Time. Where does it all go?  They say we all have the same amount of time in each day... but do we really? Are the hours the same for a female entrepreneur vs. a male entrepreneur? Take a listen Candice & Faith give their take on this controversial topic. Their answers might just surprise you.   Women bring a lot of value to the table but are we undercutting our worth?    Determining your financial worth can be difficult but even more so if you don't make this massive transition first. Find out what many successful female entrepreneurs learn too late in the freelance game. Go ahead... listen in ;) Episode Outline: [1:21] Are women to blame for this?  [3:30] A 28% decrease in earnings... say whaaaaa?! [4:32] How are you calculating your prices?  [6:11] The ties that bind [9:15] Finding great mentors [15:23] What's your subconscious telling you?  [21:27] The headspace to win [29:04] If nothing else do this...  Resources Mentioned FreshBooks Study Abbey Woodcock Article Kim Krause Schwalm Ben Settle Dr. Maxwell Maltz Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

We’re totally stealing some of THE BEST advice out there. In this episode, Candice & Faith discuss the 4 MAIN character traits EVERY entrepreneur has but might not be using. Some of these are so simple it'll make you wonder why you didn't think of them earlier... :)  Eenie - Meanie - Minie - Mo Playing childish games to choose which trait you'll use on the daily is a thing of the past. Don't get caught up in the weeds of your business losing sight of the BIG picture. Remember why you started and lean on your specific set of entrepreneurial skills to get you through.  How average entrepreneurs rise above the noise and kill it in their biz.   Finding a way to separate yourself from the "noise" of every other entrepreneur is difficult... unless you realize your potential and unique gifts that only you possess. So what are these gifts I speaketh of? Listen in and find out. ;) Episode Outline: [0:51] Why we can't stick with something [2:23] What's your obsession? [3:50] A duty to perform [4:27] Blink and it'll pass you by [7:47] You cannot control everything [11:46] A simple method for creating more content [16:32] Who does your first hour belong to? [22:48] What message are you sending?  Resources Mentioned   Brendon Burchard Ben Settle Tim Ferriss Peng Joon Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

THE #1 way to outpace the competition   In this episode, Candice & Faith break down HOW consistency has COMPLETELY changed the landscape of their businesses since the beginning of 2019. A double-edged sword Whether you're posting videos, writing emails or winning controls, if you're not consistent in some form or fashion then you'll end up like the other 80% of entrepreneurs...   How average entrepreneurs rise above the noise and kill it in their biz.   What separates the average entrepreneur from the extra-ordinary entrepreneur? (Hint: it isn't a better program, better connections or a better personality) So what exactly is it? I guess you'll have to listen to find out.  Episode Outline: [2:04] And Action! [3:41] A working internet connection... [5:22] Consistency side-effect #1 [8:46] Consistency side-effect #2 [11:48] Consistency side-effect #3 [14:08] Faith's consistency struggle [16:39] Candice's words of wisdom Resources Mentioned Kim Krause Schwalm: Copy Insiders 2018 The Complete Collection www.KimSchwalm.com Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

Finding the perfect business model... In this episode, Candice & Faith tackle a BROKEN business model, how to fix it and the LIFE LESSONS along the way. The lifeblood of our bill payments. Taking on clients is what we do as entrepreneurs... but sometimes those clients consume our lives, our thoughts, and our everything. Figuring out how to navigate these (sometimes) treacherous waters can save you in the long run.    A mentor to guide your way?  What separates prosperous businesses from mediocre ones? (Hint: it isn't a kick-ass owner, great ideas, or the best lighting on FB) So what exactly is it? I guess you'll have to listen to find out.  Episode Outline: [1:24] What are you really called for?  [2:48] What do you mean, a broken business model?  [5:29] Dancing on the edge of burnout [6:23] The mindset demon [9:07] They want pretty, and pretty doesn't sell [10:27] A reward or a bribe?  [15:50] Are you consumed by your business? Resources Mentioned Brendon Burchard Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

We're all on a journey...   In this episode, Faith discusses a MINOR tweak to her routine that created a MAJOR setback to her work performance leaving her ready to throw in the freelance towel and how Candice helped save the day. Finding your way through the darkness  Sometimes we, as entrepreneurs, fall prey to the circumstances around us... whether intentional or not, but we must recognize where we're at and consciously propel ourselves forward. Even if we don't feel like it because the alternative to this lifestyle is... a J.O.B. And who wants that?! ;) One foot in front of the other...   As Faith discusses her, nearly catastrophic, early retirement from entrepreneurship she talks frankly with Candice about her thought process, her next steps and how she's staying the course. Life affects us all in various ways... some good and some bad, but how we deal with them, the support system we have in place and the "why" we started will get us through those chaotic times. Have a listen on how Faith dealt with this dark moment.   Episode Outline: [0:53] Self-sabotage? [2:50] A rallying cry for help [4:02] Who am I?  [6:52] The inner voice of reason [9:52] Light at the end of the tunnel  [14:04] The definition of insanity [16:00] A divine intervention?  [21:03] The noise on Facebook [23:50] A peek inside your journey [27:53] Hitting the upper limit [34:09] Bootstrap the basics Resources Mentioned Gay Hendricks: Website: www.hendricks.com  Amazon: The Big Leap  People Mentioned Marie Forleo Ezra Firestone Molly Pittman Peng Joon Russell Brunson Copy Chief Live Ben Settle Misty RHN Mercy Kay Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

We ALL have a dream or something we're good at... what's yours?    In this episode, Candice & Faith take a deep dive into the DARK SIDE of entrepreneurship and the devastating horrors of the SIDESHOW serpents that robbed Avicii of success & happiness and how you can navigate the murky waters BEFORE it’s too late. How a bus ride solved Avicii's question. Pushed to exhaustion and health crisis after health crisis Avicii decided to take back his life, his career and fix what missing in his life... his health. Listen in on what EXACTLY Avicii discovered to help him take back his health.  Finding your tribe can literally save your life.     Past the breaking point and with no one trustworthy to turn to Avicii makes a final, last-ditch effort to free himself of the sideshow serpents sucking the life right out of him. How this one part of his life was left to chance and how it TRULY affected his career. Listen now!   Episode Outline: [3:12] Avicii's unique gift [6:55] The infamous bus ride [10:10] Surrounded by nothing [16:00] Going against the grain [17:33] What's your passion? [19:15] The irony of life... [20:05] Head vs. heart Resources Mentioned Avicii: True Stories Myers Briggs Personality Testing Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

Sometimes there is no easy way... It's only what you make of it.   In this episode, Faith discusses her "defining" moment to pursue copywriting and her rocky start. How she overcame a major obstacle that could have sent her spiraling out of control but instead brought her more focus, more persistence and more love.  The "hand" we're dealt isn't pretty sometimes but it's still our hand.  As Faith launches into her story Candice is taken aback by the monstrosity that befalls her and is blown away at how Faith continues forward. Never losing hope. never losing sight of the goal and never crumbling under the weight of the "hand" she was dealt. Faith goes into the deep mental aspect of her freelance career, how she "overcame" this hurdle in life and what she wants every woman, every freelancer and every entrepreneur to know.   Throwing away the outline for episodes 1 & 2... and forging a "new" way. Candice and I decided to try something different with this episode... a new take on an old design. We're introducing the Pomodoro (or for us the Pomodori) timer. We want our podcast to be filled with useful content, stories and information in bitesize chunks... or in Candice's words, "Not waffling on!" Each week we discuss a topic that's throwing some serious chaos into our lives and likely into your life as well. So take a listen to the new format and let us know what you think. Ready to listen?  Episode Outline: [2:00] Our "new" podcast model. [3:02] Faith's heartbreaking journey [3:59] The "usual" B.S. [5:17] Faith’s MAJOR setback [9:59] The "perfect" speech [15:00] Managing other peoples expectations [19:15] The choices we make [20:00] How your brain really works Resources & Honorable Mentions BUSINESSES: AWAI – American Writers & Artists, Inc. PROCESSES: Pomodoro Timer  Connect With Candice & Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club

Resolutions. Resolutions. Resolutions.  Resolutions can be a real kick in the pants... especially if you're doing them wrong. Listen in on how Candice tackles this monster of a topic and breaks it down into four easy steps. Helping you craft the perfect resolution just for you!  ;) To make or not to make a resolution... that is the question.  Resolutions can be our biggest motivator or our worst nightmare. They're either something we look forward to conquering or something we run from and ultimately don't complete. In this episode, Candice & Faith break down the pros and cons of resolutions and how they impact your mental wellbeing. Are you setting yourself up for success or...?   Life happened... now what?   Success, like life, is what you make of it. In this episode, Candice and Faith discuss the #1 reason why most entrepreneurs fail. [Hint: it has nothing to do with ideas, planning or even money] Listen in as they reveal the secret on how to finally find success... their answer may just shock you. Go ahead and have a listen, we'll wait here. ;)  Episode Outline: [1:41] How to craft the perfect list. [3:14] Making realistic resolutions.  [4:47] Reverse hacking your list! [8:05] Money stakes and major commitments [9:36] Don't be your own bottleneck [10:23] Tips for success Resources & Honorable Mentions PEOPLE: Todd Herman - 90 Day Year Ryan Deiss - Digital Marketer Connect With Candice & Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club  

In the beginning... always the toughest phrase but looking back... always the best starting point.   After hearing this inaugural episode of Hacking The Chaos you’ll want to stop listening to some of those “other” business and marketing podcasts so you can make room for this one. I’m Faith Sage and my co-conspirator Candice Parsons and I have teamed up to bring you our laugh-out-loud style of real & raw business humor. Pair that with our list of trailblazing guests that are kickin’ ass and takin’ names in their own businesses and you get a podcast that’s both entertaining and business-y. What more could you ask for? Clearly the number 1 choice for busy women who don’t have time for BS and boring podcasts! ;) Sometimes you just need to jump... you'll find your wings on the way down.  Before launching into a slew of amazing guests in future episodes, Candice and I thought it would be helpful if you got a tiny peek into what the two of us have been through on the way to our own versions of business success. Candice was a single mum and trying to figure out her next move. But after her marriage collapsed she knew this was her opportunity to finally jump... and grew her wings on the way down. Supporting herself and her son didn't come without its own set of highs and lows but it has given her the independence she craved. Don't miss Candice's story... she definitely knows how to turn chaos into cash and how she's helping others do the same.  Forget about stodgy ol boring podcasts... we decided to bring fun, laughter and entertainment back while learning at the same time.  My co-conspirator Candice and I figured there were enough dry and boring podcast out there. And we don’t like them. They suck! So we decided to spice it up a bit... by laughing at ourselves, laughing with our guests and just being ourselves. What a concept, right? Anyway – we decided to take a different approach. A fun approach. We do have guests and we do ask questions. It’s like a real and raw conversation with a good friend. Ready to listen in?  Episode Outline:  [1:33] The GAP that no one’s talking about… and how it’s affecting you. [1:52] The goal of this podcast [2:54] Who’s version of your business are you executing? [3:28] Faith’s journey [9:28] Candice’s journey [12:57] Real & raw conversations Resources & Honorable Mentions PEOPLE: Russell Brunson BUSINESSES: AWAI – American Writers & Artists, Inc. Connect With Candice & Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Site: https://www.candicewriter.com/  FB Group: The Girls Club Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Site: www.faithsage.net FB Group: The Girls Club