Happiness of Pursuit

Jessica Krewson brought her fire to the show today! If you are someone that has some big dreams, big goals and has been hesitant at all to go for them, this episode is for you! She shares the risk she took in starting her agency. She didn't wait until she had X amount of dollars in her account or her plan completely mapped out. She just took a leap of faith and went for it! Jessica Krewson is the founder and creator of Designknrew. This creative agency does marketing and branding for female entrepreneurs looking to share their message with the world and do it beautifully and powerfully, so they can also be profitable. She's been doing this for over 14 years now, with a variety of clients. We talk about her secret to success, niching down, what it takes to get through the hard times, what to hold on to when you start to lose your drive, if you should separate who you are from what you do, and how she found ultimate joy and fulfillment. Find the full shownotes at: 

Nicole Cramer is a badass health coach whose passion and vision are to make this world a healthier place. Her unique gifts for motivation and accountability, combined with her personal success and love of teaching, are all qualities that make her the perfect fit as a sales coach.  She is sharing her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, shifting into an abundance mindset, finding fulfillment, continued growth and pushing past limiting beliefs, and the importance of investing in yourself. You can find the full show notes at: https://douglasjfoley.com/hop-#118-pushing-past-limiting-beliefs-&-money-mindset Join Nicole’s Facebook Group Nicole’s Sales Superstars  Follow her on Instagram @healthystepswithnicole

How do you build your own personal brand and your company at the same time? Jackie Hermes has it figured out. She simply puts herself out there, is willing to get uncomfortable, and continues to share her life experience and knowledge with the world and pay forward what she has received herself. Jackie Hermes is the CEO of Accelity Marketing, a Wisconsin-based marketing agency that drives growth in B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies. Additionally, she is an organizer for Startup Milwaukee’s Emerge event series, a marketing partner and sponsor of Milwaukee Startup Week, a member of the Golden Angels Investors Advisor team, and a coach and advisor at The Commons. In today’s episode, we talk about how Jackie’s business started, and how it has grown, her advice on hiring and delegating tasks, how she puts herself out there on social media, and her new Startup Marketing Course coming out June 1st. Find the full show notes at: https://douglasjfoley.com/hop-117

As entrepreneurs, we all have ups and downs in our businesses. Sarah Shaw is an amazing example of how to look at the downs in your business, learn from them, and continue growing yourself as you move forward. Sarah is sharing her journey through starting many successful businesses, the life experience she gained from it, and how she now is able to help positively impact so many other women.   Sarah Shaw, the celebrity designer, and Entreprenette CEO is an experienced business owner who has created and nurtured many businesses. Sarah understands not only the complexity of a start-up but also the thrill of it. Translating ideas into action is Sarah’s strength, and she lends her wisdom willingly through her company Entreprenette, in which she coaches female entrepreneurs through the process of taking their fashion, home, lifestyle, or accessory product ideas from concept to reality. Find the full show notes at: https://douglasjfoley.com/hop-116leveraging-your-life-experience-to-propel-your-success

Nick Velasquez was always passionate about learning. He found it frustrating to know about things but not be able to turn it into a skill. So he wanted to bridge that gap. He wanted to create a guide for the rest of his life, to be able to use it with anything. Nick Velasquez is a passionate learner and a devoted student of mastery. Through his book, and website, he writes about learning science, peak performance, creativity, and mastering skills. If there’s a skill you want to master, he can help you do it. In today’s episode, we talk about the different learning styles, his journey to discovering his passion for the science of peak performance, mindset, and continuing to progress his skills.  You can find out more about Nick, as well as his book, Learn, Improve, Master at unlimitedmastery.com Find the full show notes at: https://douglasjfoley.com/hop-115bridging-the-gap-between-knowledge-and-skill    

Allie Bloyd has a passion for local businesses and a talent for marketing like no other. I’m so thrilled to have her with me today! Allie Bloyd is a local marketing expert, speaker, podcaster, and Clickfunnels Two Comma Club Award Winner. She has trained local businesses and marketers all over the world to help them succeed. She has spoken at the World's largest Social Media Marketing Conference, Social Media Marketing World, Trained Agency owners at Digital Marketer, and has been featured in Forbes, along with some of the top marketing podcasts in the world. In today’s episode, Allie is sharing her journey towards creating her agency, her passion for small businesses, and how she plans on expanding in the future. Through all of her success, Allie has learned to focus on what’s really important in life. And that isn’t money, it’s not success. It’s about family, relationships, and faith. Things that will remain despite your business’s ups and downs. You can find Allie's new book Uncensored America  at: uncensoredamericabook.com Grab her FREE guide to drive leads with Facebook Ads at: alliebloyd.com/jumpstart Find the full show notes at: https://douglasjfoley.com/hop-114-how-following-her-passion-allowed-this-local-marketing-expert-to-share-her-passion-with-the-world

As entrepreneurs, we can make a huge impact in our world. Jen Berson has done just that and found a way to help others in her profession by creating a membership for PR professionals that teaches them how to become pitching powerhouses!  Jennifer Berson is the President & Founder of Jeneration PR, a Public Relations & Social Media Marketing firm specializing in promoting beauty, baby & lifestyle brands, and Jeneration Academy, an online educational platform for entrepreneurs that includes courses, resources, and the Jeneration Insiders Facebook community. Prior to founding Jeneration PR in 2005, Jen was a civil litigation attorney in Los Angeles. In today’s episode, we are talking about Jen’s journey, what she has launched, and diving into how her journey contributed to be able to pay it forward and help others in what are very unprecedented times.  Find out more about Jen at:  www.profitableprpros.com Find the full show notes at: https://douglasfoley.com/hop-113-building-a-pr-community-through-an-abundance-mindset

What is your “why”? And why is it important to know what your "why" is? John Lee Dumas is here with me today and he is sharing his journey to finding his "why" and passion in life, and in doing so now inspires and encourages other entrepreneurs and helps them along their entrepreneurial journey. At age 32, John made a big change in his life. And that started with educating himself and hearing from other successful individuals. He wanted to pass on that impact to others and created the Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast. We also discuss his new book The Uncommon Path to Uncommon Success, which you can find here. John made a significant impact on me, and my entrepreneurial journey, and I hope he can do the same for you too! Find the full show notes at: https://douglasjfoley.com/hop-112-common-path-to-uncommon-success

What is entrepreneurship? Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Being an entrepreneur is like the new cool thing to do, but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. You either are, or you aren’t. Gino Wickman is here with me today, and he is sharing about six essential traits you are born with that enables you to be an entrepreneur, whether it’s a side hustle you have or Oprah Winfrey. He is sharing what those traits are and why he believes entrepreneurism is nature, not nurture. He is sharing about creating The Entrepreneurial Leap and how it's his passion to help entrepreneurs-in-the-making get a huge jump-start on taking their entrepreneurial leap, realize their purpose, and live the life they were born to live. Find out more about Gino on his website here: https://e-leap.com/ Order his book Entrepreneurial Leap on Amazon You can find the full show notes here: https://douglasjfoley.com/hop-111-do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-become-an-entrepreneur  

Have you ever discovered something about yourself that turned your world upside down - for the better? Jon Dwoskin is here with me today. He has a fantastic story to share about how he discovered how to think BIG(GER) and found his life’s purpose. Jon now understands how the businessperson functions, and the tools each one needs to grow not only their art but the business of their organization. He has turned his passion into a career as a specialist in growing businesses big.  Join Jon's private coaching group here: (https://jondwoskin.com/jon-dwoskins-sales-and-business-development-private-coaching-group/) Visit Jon's website here: (https://jondwoskin.com/) You can find the full show notes here: https://douglasjfoley.com/how-to-think-bigger

Could you imagine what it's like to own a Gymnastics Club, a Dojo, or any afterschool program and being forced to shut down for months? That's exactly what happened to so many owners of after-school programs, fortunately, Jason Silverman was around to help them find a way to not only survive, but thrive and have some of their best years ever! How? He simply showed up. In this week's episode Jason Silverman, Founder of Powerful Words, Art of Business Transformation, and host of The Real Deal Podcast talk about how he helped multiple afterschool program owners thrive during these difficult times.

In this special Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Happy Hour - Doug and Shelby work through some strategies to help get out of a rut and get motivated. Shelby was on fire last week with so many ideas on where she wanted to take her business...then she got overwhelmed with what to do next! In this episode, we work through breaking down big ideas into actionable steps that will help you take small steps to accomplish big goals! One of the biggest takeaways is to take action when the ideas are fresh, and not let the "task list" consume you. Enjoy!

After a 2 year back, The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast is back AND with a new set-up!   In this episode, I give you a breakdown of what I have been up to the past 2 years and give thanks to some of the mentors who helped me get here. Special thanks to:   Tucker Max, Zach Obront, Scribe Media, Kelly Teemer - you and your teams were amazing! I would not have been able to write, publish, and have the book launch I did without you.   Jim Brown - your insight into how real wealth and a fulfilling lifestyle is built has been essential (I can't wait for your program to launch)   Tom Bilyeu - your mentorship and program have been such a huge part of my transofmration in building a anti-fragile identity   Jocko Willink - the lessons on what ownership looks like across the board (especially as a father, a leader, a friend) have been essential   Andy Reirson and all the teams at our RR46 Family of Companies! It has been amazing to see how even big agencies can maintain a culture of family and people first.   Gino Wickman - for the willingness to collaborate on e-Leap and helping more entrepreneurs find their way!   Oli Billson - for giving me the blueprint to build a business and lifestyle while making sure I kept the important things first!   Dominic Cummins Ivana Lauro - APEX has been incredibley fulfilling! To know we are helping other agency owners find their Zone of Genius and build (and to all our members - you've made this journey incredibly rewarding!)   Matt Kleinrock and Chris Faison - seeing living proof of what small business leaders look like has been amazing!   To my family, friends, and fans of the show - thanks for having my back through all the good times, and bad!   Carrie Ann - you and our kids are the driving force behind my WHY! Thank you for the unrelenting support (and patience).   Get all the show notes here.

Have you every wondered, "How are all of these people building these million dollar businesses?" Well... Today, we have an answer for you! Que "The Million-Dollar One-Person Business" by Elaine Pofeldt "The indispensable guide to earning a six-figure take-home income on your own terms, from Forbes.com contributing writer Elaine Pofeldt. The rise of one-million-dollar, one-person businesses in the past five years is the biggest trend in employment today, offering the widest range of people the most ways to earn a living while having the lifestyles they want. In The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Elaine Pofeldt outlines the pathways to joining this entrepreneurial movement, synthesizing advice from hundreds of business owners who've done it. She explains how to identify, launch, grow, and reinvent the business, showing how a single individual can generate $1 million in revenue - something only larger small companies have done in the past. Both inspirational and practical, this book will appeal to all who seek a great worklife and a great lifestyle." 

If you ever wanted to know how to fail, and ultimately how to succeed as a startup, this interview breaks it down! Will Herman, Co-author of The Startup Playbook, shares his insights into what you can do to put your business on the path to success. BONUS: I'm giving away 10 Copies of the Book, if you want a chance to get a copy visit www.douglasjfoley.com/105    

How To Go From Hobby To Hustle To Thriving Niche Business Being an amateur photography I always love talking to professionals and learning how they mastered their craft... In today's episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, I was able to learn how John A Demato took mastery to a new level by pursuing his passion for portraits and turning it into an amazing niche business. More than just a guy who pushes a button for a living, I set my clients up for success beyond the portrait session by educating them on how to best leverage their image content for their websites, social channels, bios, publications, advertisements and various other needs - you know, the fancy stuff, :) As a former television producer, I have over 17 years of production experience, and have been featured as a lifestyle photography expert on several NBC Universal daytime talk and reality shows. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: Why you need to pursue mastery The importance of experimentation How to find your passion How to turn your hobby into a side hustle

Happy New Year Listeners! First and foremost, thank you to my fans for your patience. I have heard from a lot of you asking if the show was continuing, and what was going on. The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast is definitely continuing, and we have some big changes coming to the format of the show in 2018 to bring you more value. We will continue to share stories about how ordinary people followed their passion to build extraordinary lives. We are going to be doing as many as we can through Facebook Live so that you can join us during the conversation, and interact and get your questions answered. To engage in these sessions, make sure you have Liked and Subscribed on Facebook (click here) and Instagram (click here). You will get alerts when we go live, as well as event notifications in advance of our bigger shows. What's New To The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast in 2018? As part of my mission to help 1,000 Entrepreneurs build a $1.0 Million Business by January 4th, 2023, I am going to be launching a new segment to the show called "The Happy Hour", where I work with aspiring entrepreneurs to solve business challenges that are holding them back. Topics will include everything from finding and validating your business idea, finding your first customer, and scaling your business to sustain the life you want to live. The "Happy Hours" are open to all of my fans. If you are interested in joining me or know someone who has a great business idea, follow this link here: Apply Now  For those of you who aren't ready to be a guest, but still want the help. I am going to be re-launching The Action Academy, which is an online membership community focused on helping you to take action and begin to build the life you want to be living. If you want to join the wait list for those announcements, you can do that here: Save My Seat (There's no-charge for the first 100 members). Why Did The Show Take A Break? I lost my voice for most of November and October as a result of Pneumonia and Back to Back Colds. As a podcaster, that becomes essential. I was able to use this time to refocus the direction of the show and make sure I was continuing to bring the same level of value to my listeners and fans. As frustrating as the downtime was, it was a much-needed break that I think my body forced me to take. I appreciate your patience and understanding while I bounced back and can't wait for 2018.

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #102 with Travis Chappell Have you ever been the awkward lonely looking guy or girl at a conference, just waiting for someone to come up and talk to you at the bar, or breakfast table? Here's how most conferences go for me: I grab my badge from check-in. Next, I awkwardly walk into a hall with 150+ strangers and look around for a familiar face. When I don't recognize anyone I head to the bar or breakfast buffet. Still not recognizing anyone, I find myself staring down at my phone as if I am messaging a friend who is "on the way..." (sigh) For me, that's how most large conferences go! Today, I learned a ton of valuable tips from Networking Guru, Travis Chappell. In just over 25 minutes, he virtually helped me overcome my fears and gave me some awesome ideas on what I can do (and it's not just "get comfortable with being uncomfortable") - the best advice comes around the 20-minute mark. For bonus materials visit dougalsjfoley.com/102  

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #101 with Garrett Gunderson, Founder of The Wealth Factory There are two things that people are terrified to talk about... Sex and Money! Today, we are going to dive into that latter of the two and in a way that completely blew my Minda. Garrett Gunderson is Founder and Chief Wealth Architect of Wealth Factory, and New York Times bestselling author of Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity. And he’s personally helped countless business owners create efficient wealth strategies that fit their unique strengths (learn more here) I've been trying to learn more about money for the last couple of years. When I first started, most of it sounded like a foreign language, but after reading over a dozen books, I felt pretty educated...well until this interview! In today's interview Garrett breaks down how wealth is really created, how to keep it, and the lies we are sold on the make others rich! Even more impressive is their companies mission: Wealth Factory's mission is to manufacture economic independence for 1 million entrepreneurs by 2020. In today's episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, you will learn: Wealth Factory's critical components include: Cash Flow, Taxes, Estate Planning, Insurances, Investments How Wealth is Created and Passed On To Other Generations How to Create True Financial Freedom To learn more about The Wealth Factory, head over to https://wealthfactory.com 

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #100 With Tom Bilyeu A little over two years ago when I started The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, if you told me that I would have been filming the 100th Episode LIVE in Los Angeles on the set of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, who the very guest that inspired me to pursue this journey, I wouldn't have believed it! When I launched this podcast, it was at one of the most challenging times of my life... I was adjusting to life as a new dad (my daughter was only five months old), I was commuting almost 2 hours to work every day, and I had no clue who I was going to have as a guest, or even what I was going to talk about. I knew one simple thing - I had to start! I had to take action and learn with every interview. That simple practice of "taking action" became the mantra for the show - "find your passion, take action, and build the life of your dreams." By making the simple choice to take action and start The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast; I have had the opportunity to interview over 100 amazing entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and industry titans. The journey has now culminated with the opportunity to interview Tom Bilyeu, Co-founder of Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory. I'm a relentless agent for change, here to see how far I can push my own potential and the potential of others. I used to think I was Morpheus or Neo, now I know I'm the White Rabbit. My job is to simply show you how deep the rabbit hole really goes. The rest will be up to you. I'll consider mine a life well lived if we can pull people out of the Matrix by positively impacting the direction of the culture at large. I believe that's done through two things: 1. The creation of, financing for and mentoring of mission-based businesses and entrepreneurs and 2. The creation of media properties of all types that tell empowering stories. (more here) In our interview, Tom goes deep into how to find your passion and build your life by providing value. Most importantly, Tom shares his insights into the Impact Theory Belief System, which you can download right here: http://info.impacttheory.com/impact-theory-belief-system/. It has been an honor to share this platform with you and provide you with the stories, tools, and strategies to build the life you want to live. I look forward to the next 200 episodes.

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #99 100+ stories about people who have followed their passion to build a business, a better life, or to simply give back! When I started this journey, I had no clue where it was going. What became inherently clear quickly after I started - was just the simple fact that we NEED TO START. Here are three of the most common lessons I have learned from all of the great guests. 1. Just Start 2. Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable 3. Believe In Yourself To get the complete show notes, visit douglasjfoley.com/99

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #98 with Casey Cease Would you ever be able to forgive someone for killing someone you loved? What will you learn from this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The importance of forgiveness >>How to bounce back (from any situation) >>The need to take action >>How to build a business from a personal struggle When Casey was in his Junior Year of high school, Casey was battling a growing depression. After having his heart-broken, and hearing a distressing story he left a party he was hosting late at night, against the best efforts of his friends to keep him there. As he was leaving his neighborhoodin despair, he changed his mind, turned around, and was headed home. As he was nearing his home his friend was in the middle of the road waving him, he swerved to avoid him and crashed. When he swerved, he turned in the same direction his friend jumped. He hit him going 80 mph. When he awoke in the hospital he was told by a State Trooper that he had killed his friend. While he was in the hospital, the parents of his friend came to the hospital and forgave Casey! As a parent to two young children, I can't imagine their loss, but more mind blowing, I can't imagine what it took for them to forgive Casey. The challenge for Casey, he needed to find a way to forgive himself. What Happens When You Hit Rock Bottom? For years after the accident, Casey battled depression, and thoughts of suicide. It wasn't until Casey publicly shared his story that he began to heal, and realized the power of story. In that healing process, Casey started to write a book about his experience to help others battle through their own personal tragedies. In his writing process and publishing process, Casey saw how little support there was for those who wanted to write and publish their book. There were basically two options, approach a traditional publisher or self-publish, but there was little support in between. He approached his mentor with the opportunity and eventually created Lucid Books, which is a Partnership Publisher. The irony in Casey's story, he is dyslexic. I'm probably one of the only dyslexic publishers in the world. When you hit rock bottom, the only direction left to go is up! To get the complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/98

We have all heard the story... "In 2008, when the economy tanked I lost my job..." Starring a 10-year high school reunion in the face, Keith F. Shovlin, knew he had a few things he wanted to check off his list and becoming an author was on it! He had a book idea, but no luck finding a publisher. Instead of throwing in the towel, he decided to publish the book himself, and in taking action realized that he wasn't the only one struggling to find a publisher. That lead to the creating of AOIS, which has now evolved into AOIS Media. aois21 media is a cloud-based publishing and production service for creators and consumers everywhere, providing a marketing infrastructure to support self-publishers, the tools and guidance to new authors and performers starting out, and titles and programs that span all genres and generations. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The importance of taking action >>Why you need to find a job you love >>How to prevent your own unemployment To get the complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/97

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #96 with JJ Flizanes "You cannot find a solution in the same state of mind that created it!" Have you struggled with diets? Let's be honest, we all have! That's why I was so excited to talk with someone who started an "Anti-diet movement". The description of JJ newest book, "The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight & End Body Shame", sums up our conversation perfectly: If you’ve struggled with finding a deeper, healthier, and happier connection to your body, food, and lifestyle, the Invisible Fitness Formula is the answer. Recent research in mind –body medicine indicates that if we are truly going to heal the obesity epidemic that has tripled in the past fifty years, a holistic, mindful approach is key (click here to buy it on Amazon). JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and Host of The Fit 2 Love Podcast Show. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core, and was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles by Elite Traveler Magazine. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight & End Body Shame debuted at #2 on Amazon’s Best Seller List and New Hot Release for Women’s Health. JJ vividly reminds us that the word ‘fitness’ is not just about the state of one’s physical body, but also the factors which determine a person’s overall well being. And, for JJ, the key components in all these areas are ‘invisible’ — balanced support structures of nutrition, emotional centeredness and health. A video expert for About.com and regular contributor for The Daily Love, JJ has been featured in many national magazines such as Shape, Fitness, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Elegant Bride, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11 and KTLA. For her clients & followers, JJ designs customized coaching programs and unique, versatile approaches that harmonize the emotional, the mental and the spiritual (http://jjflizanes.com/about/)  In This Episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, JJ Flizanes shares the following: >>How to listen to your inner voice >>The importance of finding clarity within yourself >>Why you need to disconnect >>How she overcame body shame issues and built an "anti-diet" movement "The surfer doesn't create the wave - Be more like the surfer, catch it, and ride it." To get the bonuses from Today's episode, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/96

"If you want to take the island, you need to burn the boats" I don't have a single tattoo, but if I get one that might very well be the one!  It has become a mantra in our house about adopting change. It reminds me of so many stories about the enlightening moments when entrepreneurs finally let go and went all into their business. This weeks guest, Tara Bradford, took that leap - so much so that she moved to New York City without a true plan on how she was going to pay for her apartment. That commitment left her with only one option - to succeed. When you take failure off the table, you leave yourself with one option, and that is finding a way to succeed. This is the exact same reason that you hear so many rags to riches stories following "I hit rock bottom..." "When you finally have reached the bottom the only way is up!" In This Episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast You Will Learn: >>The importance of getting started (no matter what it is) >>How networking marketing isn't as evil as critics say >>Why you need to follow your passion >>Why you need to pick a deadline and just do! To get the complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/95

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #94 with Eric Rosenberg From Finance Professional to Blogger to Side Hustle to Entrepreneur... Eric Rosenberg found a way to turn his passion for personal finance into a five-figure side hustle. In this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast you will learn: >>How to Afford Anything >>The Importance of Finding Out What You Want >>How To Go For It >>What Happens When You Try To get the complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/94

From Stay-at-home mom to 7-figure entrepreneur... "When people pay more, they pay attention" I knew when I read Vanessa's Bio, that the interview was going to align with the goal of the show to help people reach their full potential. What I was not expecting, is how real, genuine and valuable the advice would be that followed. After a few years as an active stay-at-home Mom, the burning desire for entrepreneurship peaked and Vanessa Shaw started a wellness benefit with 6 clients at $50/hour. As fast as the business win came, she lost the initial clients. Having to start over, she took that lesson and increased her fees. Within two years she had built a Within two years she had built a 6-figure business after landing a large law firm. For the next 3 years, she enjoyed the success, but at the sacrifice of her happiness. Around the 5 year mark, she lost that client and nearly went bankrupt. It was in that struggle, she rebuilt quickly only to take one of the biggest leaps of faith... Vanessa sold their home, left Europe, and started completely from scratch in California, all while her husband continued to work overseas for 2 more years. Most people, even those close to her, said it was insane, but her dedication, commitment, and drive have led to rebuilding a nearly 7-figure business. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>Entrepreneurship is NOT right for everyone (learn who should be, and who shouldn't) >>The importance of charging what you are worth >>How to Go Big! >>Why you need to follow your heart to do what you really want To learn more, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/93

"Believe you can and you will" - Molly Claire Mindset and personal awareness are two of the most powerful things you can master to become successful. In this weeks episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, Molly Claire, from Molly Claire Coaching, shares how to transform your mindset to unlocking your potential by believing in yourself.

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #91 "Find your gift and give it to the world!" - WordPlay T.Jay I was blown away by the insight and tactical advice that WordPlay T. Jay shared in this episode. After struggling with depression, he found music. That passion grew inside of him, and he knew that he could share his gift with the world and spread happiness and a message of positivity in a genre typically filled with violence. WordPlay T. Jay broke through after hustling his way onto MTV's RapFix. What surprised me in this interview, was his insight into music is a skill that anyone can learn. "If you work hard enough, anything can be learned and perfected. It is just about getting on stage." To get the complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/91

"Flip your "What IF" from a Negative to a Positive" - Bond, The Ad Strategist This episode is one of the rawest and most authentic interviews to date (it contains some swearing, so make sure the kids aren't in the car). We go deep into what entrepreneurship is REALLY LIKE. If you have been following this podcast for a while, you know how important mindset is to building a business. In today's episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, Amanda Bond, better know as Bond, founder of The Ad Strategist, dives deep into her personal transformation, and how she allows her gut and passion to guide her business. What was shocking to me, was the fact that after numerous failures, Bond kept going and has built one of the most reputable Facebook Ad management businesses in the space. In the interview, Bond shares the story about how she bounced back from a $10,000 chargeback after completing 3 months of hard work (for those who are unfamiliar with a chargeback, the client basically makes a claim and their money is returned). For most people, that would have been the end of their business - they would have thrown in the towel. Bond, shares how working on her mindset helped her embrace failure, and allowed her to survive those inevitable tough times in business. If you want to connect with The Ad Strategist, the best place to do so is right here: https://www.facebook.com/theadstrategist/ Bonus: Crucial Buckets to Build a Business (check out their Facebook page for the full details). 1. Pixel a Website 2. Email 3. Page Engagement 4. Video Views (Bond's current favorite) To get complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/90

In just 25 minutes I learned how much we are capable of when we put our minds to it. Andy Amick turned his love for mountain biking into one of the most interesting legacy building exercises I have heard. As Andy's passion for Mountain Biking grew, he discovered a race called "Tour Divide", which is a 2,745 mile (4,418km) ride from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. After a grueling 24 days, Andy completed the race at with countless stories to share. What was unique about Andy's story (aside from the run in with a Mountain Lion), was that Andy found it more challenging writing and publishing a book, then riding a bike for 24 straight days. In addition to writing a book, and completing the "Tour Divide", Andy has built an e-commerce business selling mountain bike specific first aid kits, along with a number of other great resources (find them here). While Andy grew up in an entrepreneurial family, he did not inherit any of these natural traits. He is a software programmer by day and runs this business on the side as a legacy business he would like to pass on to his children. So many industry giants are recognized for building billion dollar fortunes, having a fleet of jets, yachts, mansions, etc. We often fail to recognize the passion-preneurs who have built businesses that reflect who they are and the things they life - like Andy. (Continue reading more at www.douglasjfoley.com/89)...

From selling strollers and car seats to paying off his mortgage in 3 years, Alex Barker has mastered the side hustle... Don't forget family - 80% of your time with your kids will become before they are 18. I knew from the moment Alex reached out to me on Facebook that we were going to have a great conversation. Alex Barker is the founder of The Happy PharmD, which is a niche blog dedicated to helping pharmacists create a side hustle. What I didn't know about Alex, was the reason behind his businesses. Early in his pharmacy career, Alex and his wife had a burning desire to help other couples adopt. The challenge, as a pharmacist it would be very difficult for them to do this so Alex started his journey into entrepreneurship. With very little business background, Alex started to buy and resell used baby strollers and car seats online. Realizing his limitations and wanting to help more people, Alex started his media company, began consulting, and now has created a number of courses to help pharmacists. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How to create your side hustle >>The importance of taking action >>Why self-education is the best education >>How to turn your powerful skillset into profit To get the complete show notes visit www.douglasjfoley.com/88

I don't have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world. – President Ronald Reagan Freedom isn't free... With Memorial Day around the corner, it is always a great time of year to show gratitude to those who have committed their careers to a life of service. There is no greater sacrifice than that of those who risk their lives to provide the very freedoms we often take for granted. Below are 5 very distinct groups of people who live a life of service that I am incredibly grateful for: >>Men and Women Serving in the Armed Services >>Men and Women Serving as Police, Fire, and Paramedics >>Men and Women Serving in the Medical Field (especially Nurses) >>Men and Women Serving in Charity, especially the new wave of >>Entrepreneurs building Public Benefit Corporations (like Toms, Ten Trees, Patagonia, Quest Nutrition...) >>Moms! (The biggest life of sacrifice, and the reason the world keeps turning) To all those who put themselves in harm's way and choose to live a life of sacrifice - Thank You! Happy Memorial Day To find your daily motivation, visit www.douglasjfoley.com

Episode #86: Heather Ann Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Chief Sexy Boss shares her entrepreneurial journey. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The importance of the journey, not the destination >>How to rebound after failure >>Where to find opportunity >>The importance of mindset to create success >>How to become a Sexy Boss Go to www.douglasjfoley.com/86 to get the complete show notes and exclusive bonuses from Heather!

Here are the shortcuts to creating a better quality life: Start valuing your time, and what it is worth. Here are 5 Things you can do to create a better quality and quantity of life: 1. Sell your junk - use craigslist, eBay, Kijiji, or a Garage Sale - you're goal is between $1,000 - $1,500 2. Ask for a raise - find out how you can provide more value, over deliver, and ask for fair compensation 3. Cut wasteful spending - get rid of unused memberships (like the gym you haven't seen in 6 months) 4. Barter - how can you exchange services to do more of what your life, in exchange for what you don't (i.e. if you like woodwork, could you help someone build a deck?) 5. Start a side business doing what you love - there are limitless opportunities to offer your own unique value to make an extra $100-200/month (tutoring, web design, photoshop, baking, etc.) If you want to read the complete show notes with links mentioned in the podcast, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/85

"I refuse to accept defeat" - Nikki Groom One of my favorite questions to ask my guests is "If you could go back to the beginning of your journey, what advice would you give yourself?"... Nikki's answer was simple, "I wouldn't". She values the journey so much, that she would rather relive the entrepreneurial journey. She is now known for being a "message shaper for movement makers." NIKKI GROOM is a digital marketer, brand strategist, and content marketing expert for business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to build a successful business while making the world a better place. She is the host of Movement Makers, a podcast featuring in-depth conversations and unfiltered stories from business leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a difference on the planet, and founder of The 100 Stories Worth Telling Project, which seeks to amplify the voices of women entrepreneurs all over the world. Nikki is passionate about the power of storytelling as a way for thought leaders to humanize their businesses, build relationships with the people they most want to serve, and inspire readers into action. She is also a firm believer that all businesses should lead with empathy. Throughout the interview, Nikki shares the importance of taking action, and how in each point of her journey the lessons she learned from jumping head first, led to massive growth, both personally and professionally. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The importance of taking action >>How to focus on your passion in order to change the world >>How to go from your first client to a sustainable business >>How to network, even as an introvert >>Why you must teach what you need to learn To get the complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/84 Enjoy!

"Jay Alan Samit is a dynamic entrepreneur and 'intrepreneur' who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends...(read more)" A little over a week ago, I had shared one of the lessons from Disrupt You on Instagram, when Jay Samit reached out to me to say thank you. Less than a week later, I had the opportunity to interview him on The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast. Through Disrupt You, Jay challenges readers to rethink their traditional approach to business and shatters any excuses that may be standing in your way. That advice is followed by tactical steps you can take today to being thinking like many of the billionaire entrepreneurs Jay has coached in his career. One of the most simple, yet practical exercises he recommends is "to write down 3 problems you face every day. After a month, you have 90 ideas, and a theme will likely emerge. The bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity." What really blew me away, was the way he reframed the solution, "when you don't know how to solve that problem, find something that does..." "Steve Jobs didn't know how to code, and he created the largest tech company in the world." What will you learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How to find a billion person problem (and a billion dollar solution) >>How billion dollar businesses are built >>The importance of hard work and patience >>The difference between failing and failure >>Why you should focus on the impact, not income To get the bonus workbook, plus see the additional videos go to www.douglasjfoley.com/83

I recently had an opportunity to speak at an AGM to help kick off a new business unit. During my research for the keynote, I looked how successful businesses were able to scale and the common traits behind their founders. After reviewing over 75 interviews and reading 50+ books on entrepreneurship, personal development and motivation, I kept coming back to three simple principles: Money, Motivation, and Mindset. Click here to get the full show notes: www.douglasjfoley.com/82

In an 18 year professional career, marked by four runner-up finishes, two of which were decided by playoffs, and years of criticism and personal struggle; Sergio Garcia finally won his first major at The Masters. What was astounding about his win, wasn't the years of heartbreak, or even the underdog story in itself, he was actually a favorite in most odds. It was the fact that Sergio Garcia never gave up, and not just in this tournament, but in his pursuit of a major championship. Here is a quick snapshot of Sergio Garcia's near Major Championship Wins: >>1999 PGA Championship - finished second to Tiger Woods, but was made famous when he hit a miraculous blind shot with his eyes closed followed by a sprint and scissor kick to see where the ball had landed >>2007 Open Championship - led after all three rounds, made bogey on 18 to eventually lose to Pádraig Harrington in a 4-hole playoff >>2008 Tour Championship - after leading again in the final round, Pádraig Harrington came from behind to win by two, leaving Sergio Garcia in second again >>2014 Open Championship - finished second to a red-hot Rory McIlroy >>2017 Masters - won in a playoff over Justin Rose So what's so special about Sergio Garcia's win at The Masters? He proved two very important lessons for success: 1. You have to be in it for the long game, and 2. Never, ever give up. To get the full lessons, head over to www.douglasjfoley.com/81

"Happiness is undervalued in our lives...we value hardwork and success, but none of those are possible without happiness" - Colette Streicher I recently finished reading "Stealing Fire" by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal. The book is about "Silicon Valley executives like Eric Schmidt and Elon Musk, Special Operators like the Navy SEALs and the Green Berets, and maverick scientists like Sasha Shulgin and Amy Cuddy have turned everything we thought we knew about high-performance upside down." Within minutes of talking to Colette Streicher, I saw an instant connection to how high performers are using a heightened state of consciousness to up their game to a new level. Colette Streicher moved to the United States from France in 1995. In 2001, she graduated from the University of Houston with a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in family therapy. Colette currently operates a successful international practice as Peak Performance Coach. For more than 20 years, Colette continually studied many different therapies stemming from the field of Energy Psychology. These studies include EFT with Gary Craig, Thought Field Therapy, Matrix Energetics, Bodytalk, Quantum techniques, Seemorg Matrix as well as many others. In 2013 Colette co-founded a new method in the field of psychology (Manifesting All Possibilities(TM), MAP for short. Through the use of MAP, practitioners are able to create extraordinary results. The method was proven effective to rewire the brain through the use of QEEG technology. MAP is a revolution in the field of psychology as it gets instantaneous results without the use of tapping or even talking. What will you learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>7 Steps To High-Performance >>The importance of happiness in becoming successful >>Why top athletes and entrepreneurs NEED a business coach >>How to create happiness and reach your goals at lightning speed Go get the complete show notes and all the BONUSES from the show, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/80

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #79 How To Write Your Own Success Story with Marie Wiese, Founder of Marketing CoPilot I knew this podcast episode was going to be great... A Canadian, Content Marketer, Best Selling Author and Entrepreneur - that's a recipe for a perfect guest and Marie Wiese didn't disappoint! In this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, Marie Wiese talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how she was able to literally write her own success story. After being gifted a typwriter when she was a little girl by her grandmother, that gift for storytelling, led to a career in PR. That career quickly led down an entrepreneurial path with a startup, which, like many other dot com businesses in the mid 2000's, unfortunately, led to a financial collapse. Marie bounced back and started consulting. After reflecting on how she helped the business grow to 100+ employees and raised over $25 million in funding, she knew she could repeat that process. Years later, Marie continues to run Marketing CoPilot and "help companies build digital marketing programs that make a difference. We deliver strategic guidance and tactical execution so companies can jump-start their digital marketing efforts to be more engaging, customer-centric and competitive." What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How to overcome fear >>The importance of asking for help >>What Marie's next book will be about >>The value of storytelling To connect with Marie and get the books we talked about visit www.douglasjfoley.com/79

Learn how to get more out of life, push harder, and become a beast. If you're not happy with your life, take a look at the people your hanging out with. One of my favorite questions to ask guests is; "what is the advice you would give your younger self before getting started?"... This week's guest wrote an entire book distilling that information. Lonnie Gordon Ogulnick is the founder of Gordon Wealth Management and author of 'The Heart of the Beast.' His book "teaches you the strategies to find and unleash the beast inside of you—on every level, from the physical to the social to the spiritual." They're the people around you who live life to their fullest potential. The people who are in the zone from the moment they wake up in the morning to the moment they fall asleep. The people who attack life with energy and aim at the impossible. Not everyone has it in them to become a beast—too many of us settle for mediocrity. But for those of us who don't, entering beast mode is a matter of putting in the work, investing in ourselves, and pushing ourselves to live life purposefully and powerfully. As the economy transforms around us—leaving us with less security and less certainty, but with staggering rewards for winners—pushing ourselves to become beasts is less and less optional. It's becoming a requirement for survival. What you will learn on this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How to create a powerful network >>How to unleash the beast inside you >>What you need to do to live up to your full potential To get the full notes visit www.douglasjfoley.com/78

"You can’t get to the end without going through the middle" I had the privilege of meeting Karem Kalin at a local entrepreneur breakfast where we heard Dragon Den Host (aka Dragon) and Best-selling Author of "The Wealthy Barber," David Chilton speak. What was more interesting after getting to know Karem, she was actually pitched her business idea on Dragons Den (for my American listeners, that's the Canadian version of Shark Tank). What was even more surprising, was Karem's keen ability to take action. The entire goal of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast was to inspire people to take action and pursue the life they want to live, and in doing so I believe they will find true happiness - well that is exactly what Karem did... Ironically, the idea she pitched on Dragon's Den (which she explains at about 5:25 in the episode), got to the point where it was too much and it led her to an opportunity with the Arbonne, a Network Marketing Company. After a few short years, Karem was able to replace her salary at her job in public health, which she had worked at for over 15 years. Since leaving her job, Karem's business has exploded and she now has the time and resources to pursue her true passion of traveling the globe with her family. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The truth about network marketing (the aren't all scams) >>How to go all in >>How to find opportunities to fulfill your dream lifestyle >>The importance of taking action To learn more, and find out how you can join forces with Karem, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/77

"You're not a passive character in your success story, you're the author!" I came across AJ's work on Instagram and knew instantly that he was going to be a perfect guest for the show... Impacted so deeply by the tragedy at Columbine, AJ was literally shocked into action. Working humbly as a janitor and struggling to put food on the table AJ tapped into the passion for helping people, that he started a public speaking career that now has him traveling the world. For many of us, change is difficult, so much so that it becomes paralyzing. One of the things that AJ talks about is how important it is to take action now. The longer you wait, the harder it will become to chase down your dreams. Once you lock onto that big dream, you can begin to take action and embrace change in your life one day at a time. More about AJ Adams (http://www.ajadamsonline.com/bio): Awarded "Best of 2015" and ranked in the Top 3 of motivational speakers in his home city of Phoenix, AZ, AJ will shed a bright light of the often overlooked principles that build success and significance. He will teach your audience about The Other Half of Success. AJ takes you beyond the cliche' one-liners or dreaming big and setting lofty goals, and teaches you what it really takes to achieve the success you deserve. The Other Half of Success is a message packed with inspiring stories and practical principles to help you take action NOW! On and off stage, AJ delivers the “Aha!” moments that inspire audience members to take action. Meeting planners only wish they had hired AJ for past events! AJ will teach your people how to: >>Shift from passive workers, students, and staff in the organization to becoming active contributors to its success >>Take ownership of their individual success and performanceWork with greater sense of passion and purpose >>Position themselves to achieve greater success and produce greater results, thus adding greater value to their organization Learn more about AJ and get his free bonus material at: >> www.douglasjfoley.com/76

Success meant being able to control my own time The hardest part of starting a business is finding customers. The second hardest part of a business is parting ways with a client. This past year, JenerationPR tripled their business, yes 3x, and Jen Berson attributes that success by parting ways with her first, and longest standing client. For most people, that would sound absolutely insane. Yet, when you take a deep honest look at your life and your business, you need to get clear about what's holding you back and where you can deliver value. Throughout this episode, Jen shares how the focus on value helped her scale her business. What was unique about Jen's perspective on value, is it was not limited to the value she provides to her clients, but also to the people on her team and how she can add value to their lives by giving them flexibility in their daily lives. What you will learn on this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>Why you might need to fire your client >>How to change your mindset to scale your business >>The important of the value chain (internally and externally) To get the complete show notes and learn how to connect with Jen Berson, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/75

The Underdog's Secret To Winning... One simple word: Momentum Regardless if you're a fan of sports or not, what happened in Super Bowl 51 was one of the greatest comebacks in history...(well except for when the New York Giants came back to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl 48, but I'm a giants fan!) Halfway through the third quarter of Super Bowl 51, my wife said to me “This game seems pretty boring…” Without even knowing it, my reply would have nearly predicted the future, “It’s Tom Brady, all you have to do is watch the 4th quarter…” What Tom Brady accomplished in the 4th quarter was impossible by almost any stretch of the imagination. So was it Brady’s #GOAT (greatest of all time) ability that helped them win? Yes, but it wasn’t the only reason…like many of the historic comebacks in sports, and business, it came down to one simple scientific fact: momentum. Momentum is the single biggest force, and when you learn how to turn it back in your favor, no matter the odds, you can, and more often than not, will win. So the question is, how do you get momentum on your side? First, we need to understand what momentum is and how it is created. By definition, Momentum is the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity. What’s more important is how momentum is created, and that is through what is called a “Moment of Inertia” - that single event of force to cause a body at rest to begin to move. To pick up momentum, you can do one of two things, increase the speed (velocity) or the mass. The reason that the Patriots won Super Bowl 51 was because they took over the momentum. In almost every single comeback story in sports there is a “turning point”, that moment in time, that single event, where “the tide shifted” - that right there was the moment of inertia the team needed to swing momentum in their favor. Sure, luck might play a part in it, but the real difference in many of the comeback stories you read about for a lifetime, comes down to three crucial things: preparedness, leadership, and community...(read more here: http://douglasjfoley.com/74

Gloria Rand has built an incredible business by focusing on copyrighting. In this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, Gloria Rand shares how she did it. As an internationally known Leading Expert in SEO Copywriting and Social Media Marketing, entrepreneurs and small business owners call upon her to help them overcome their biggest internet marketing challenges and create an online presence that dramatically improves their leads and sales. The power of what Gloria teaches has helped her clients from around the globe including North America, United Kingdom, Italy and Japan (more here)... BONUS: Gloria is constant putting on HIGH-VALUE Events, check it out here: http://gloriarand.com/events/ To get the full details, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/73

"It wasn't until I was alone, with the gun on the table when I realized I had hit bottom..." -Wilson Horrell It's hard for me not to start every single episode with "I was blown away by this guest..." Podcasting has been one of the most powerful gifts when it comes to my personal development. I have the opportunity to share some of the most powerful and vulnerable stories that are beyond inspiring. When I started The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, I wanted to inspire people to find happiness in the pursuit of their dreams by taking action. In this episode, we not only talk about the power of action but more importantly how taking action saved Wilson's life. Wilson Horrell was a hard working, successful business owner. During a trip to Las Vegas, he hit the jackpot, literally, and won over $2 Million. Following that win, Wilson went on a wild ride with drugs and alcohol which led to him losing everything, including his family. While his story is a sad and common one amongst lottery winners, what Wilson did after is amazing. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The importance of finding a community >>The necessity of taking action immediately >>Why you need to enjoy the journey, not the destination To get the full show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/72 Enjoy!

This past year I had the incredible opportunity to interview Jeff Hoffman, founder of Priceline.com on Episode #42 on The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast. It was a conversation that would change my life and helped me understand what is possible when you find your passion and take action. When I asked Jeff why he chose to become an entrepreneur and what he was most passionate about? His answer shocked me. He always had a dream to visit every country in the world, Jeff always had a dream to visit every country in the world. One day while at his office, he was on the elevator headed to the 4th floor where he worked. One of his friends and colleagues got onto the elevator, and proceeded to push the 6th floor. When Jeff got to his desk, he realized he had yet to visit the 6th floor of the building to see his friend. If I can't even get to the 6th floor to see my friend, how am I going to see the world? Jeff was so determined to see the world, and so passionate about accomplishing that goal, it became the centerpiece of so many businesses. If you pull back the covers of what he has done, you can see how travel is at the core: Founded Priceline.com Invented the technology that allows you to print boarding passes at the airport Founded "Unreasonable At Sea" - a philanthropic mission to solve the world's problems by taking a cruise ship of millennials around the globe to witness and solve the challenges they observed Jeff was able to build a life around what he loved - and is changing the world in the process. How can you find your passion and start to change the world on your own terms? Here are 5 simple questions that you can ask yourself to help you find your passion: >>What do you read? >>What do you watch? >>What do you talk about? >>What do you write about? >>What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? To download the infographic visit www.douglasjfoley.com/71

"The knowledge you need is everywhere around you..." Imagine building a business so you could be home with your kids, have time freedom, and a decent predictable income...then one day in a single email and it is all gone! That's what happened to this episode's guest! John Lagoudakis is constantly seeking opportunity. In 1999 he built an IT business to help companies with Y2K. Following that business, he built an affiliate marketing business so he could spend more time with his family, at least until catastrophic changes in Google's ad platform literally killed the business overnight. Today, John is one of Australia’s leading Internet marketers. He has been awarded a Top 100 Clickbank Affiliate and has been featured on CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, Inc., Newsweek and the Today Show. What you will learn on this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How to start your own online business >>The reason you MUST start reading immediately >>John's favorite books >>The biggest lessons from entrepreneurial failures To get the full show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/70

"Stop the excuses...go do what you love! I just signed up for an adult dance class, and I suck at dancing" Imagine building a blog, a social media following, and a highly engaged audience - and then receiving a letter from a Fortune 100 business telling you to shut it all down... That is exactly what happened to Barara Siemen, and her first blog "Farm Barbie". Her original blog shared her life "on the farm" and her name was "Barbara", so "Farm Barbie" was a perfect fit - unless your Mattel! After a tough legal battle, Barbra had no choice but to shut everything down. For most people, that would be the end of blogging. Driven by a purpose to create a stronger generation of women (especially for her daughter) she dusted herself off and reemerged as The Chick Wire. Now, Barbra shares stories of empowering women from students to a firefighter. What you will learn in this podcast: >>How to rebound by taking action >>The crucial role vulnerability plays in your personal growth >>Why you should start a podcast >>How "listening" will open new doors, and build better relationships Want to get all the details from the show - check out the bonuses here: www.douglasjfoley.com/69