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Sara Causey


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    From Hustle to Flow: My Artist's Way Experiment, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 23:50 Transcription Available


    In this continuation of my journey through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way, I'll cover my own experiences with Week 1, which focuses on recovering your sense of safety.✔️ Many parents don't say, "Experiment. Try it out. See what happens." A toddler making a finger painting? Sure. But teens ready to decide what to do in life? Nope. It's all about money and the ability to find a job. ✔️ Early criticism can stay with us if not properly exorcised.✔️ Shadow artists are frequently found attached to practicing artists. Links:https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 ****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

    From Hustle to Flow: My Artist's Way Experiment, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 22:06 Transcription Available


    In this continuation of my journey through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way, I'll cover my own experiences with Morning Pages and Artist Dates. ✔️ Sometimes art can be highbrow and cerebral. Other times we just wanna cheer the protagonist and boo the baddie.✔️ We're skeletons in flesh suits on a rock in space. You can afford one night a week to do what YOU want to do.✔️ Taking the time in the morning to sort out your own thoughts is more important than we give it credit for. Links:https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 ****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZTPlease note: I am not looking for guests for this podcast. If you message me from ihustleandgrindalldayeverydayandobsessovermoney.org, it's an automatic no. You clearly haven't listened to this series or absorbed the point!

    From Hustle to Flow: My Artist's Way Experiment, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:26 Transcription Available


    How does someone go from the corporate world to fully embracing life as an artist? I can only speak for myself and this is my backstory.In this initial kick-off to my miniseries "From Hustle to Flow: My Artist's Way Experiment," I peel back the curtain on how I got into staffing & HR work in the first place, what made me good at it, and why I ultimately walked away from the corporate burnout.But this isn't just about me. This is also about you.Because here's the deal: if you're still clinging to the idea that creativity is optional—that it's only for “artists” with paint under their nails—you're setting yourself up to fail in the modern economy. The people who thrive now are the ones who can pivot, innovate, and create. Doesn't matter if you're an accountant, a doctor, a carpenter, a barista, etc. Whether you're in business, tech, HR, or something that doesn't even have a label yet, creativity isn't a luxury. It's survival.In this miniseries, I'll share my journey through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way and show how unlocking creativity isn't just about making art—it's about reclaiming your life.Links:https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 ****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

    The Starving Artist Cliche & the NYT Gen X Article

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 31:45 Transcription Available


    Do artists have to starve before they "make it?" Are all creative jobs drying up? Is Gen X having a "career meltdown?" Or is everyone having a career meltdown?Key topics:✅ The world itself has changed so much since the 90s. How could the job market NOT change in that same span of time?✅ Are you doing the same thing because you're stuck in a rut? Do you even enjoy what you're doing? Or is it like a familiar safety blanket?✅ Are you living a cliche because you have bought into the stereotypes and limiting beliefs of others?✅ Do you have a game plan if your corporate job disappears? ✅ The human resources department is finna ta be the robot department. ✅ If you are not your source, you are not free. Period. Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPyLvi2gvxEhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/28/style/gen-x-creative-work.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7k4.8hhO.hoNk3A21vFg0&smid=url-sharehttps://medium.com/minds-without-borders/make-more-money-by-not-caring-f1c93b84c138****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

    Time For a Change? To Burn the Ships or Make a Long Bridge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 23:10 Transcription Available


    When you're standing at the edge of a big life change—finding a new career, launching a creative dream, starting over—do you go all in and burn the ships, or do you build a long, sturdy bridge to ease the transition?In this episode, I'll explore both approaches to change: the bold, no-turning-back leap and the thoughtful, strategic phase-out. Which one is braver? Which one is wiser? And is it ever really that black and white?Links:https://www.amazon.com/Meant-This-Mindset-Strategy-Impossible/dp/1098351169****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

    Robert Herjavec Says the $100K Career is Over – Is He Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 22:13 Transcription Available


    If You Aim Low, You Stay Low: Break Free from Small Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 30:35 Transcription Available


    Are you playing too small without realizing it? In this episode, I'll dive into the dangers of aiming too low—how it limits your growth, keeps you stuck, and leads to hidden opportunity costs. Whether it's fear of failure, imposter syndrome, or just playing it "safe," setting the bar too low is one of the biggest threats to success. ****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

    Rewrite Your Story: How Neville Goddard's Revision Technique Can Change Your Trajectory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 21:52 Transcription Available


    Have you ever wished you could go back and change a past business failure, a bad deal, or a financial mistake? What if I told you that you can—at least in your consciousness? In this episode, we're diving into Neville Goddard's powerful concept of revision and how it can reshape your business mindset, boost your confidence, and help you rewrite your story.Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZTFor updates, please visit: https://decodingtheunicorn.com/.You can also follow my author journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saracauseyauthor.

    Predators in Cottage Industries: Protect Yourself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 31:25 Transcription Available


    Have you ever been tempted by an offer that seemed too good to be true? Maybe it was a promise to fast-track your success, help you find love, build your dream career, or solve your problems overnight . . . for a price. In this episode, I'm diving into the murky waters of cottage industries and exploring how predatory tactics are used to exploit vulnerable individuals, from indie authors and small business owners to creatives and entrepreneurs.We'll uncover:Common Predatory Tactics: From high-pressure sales pitches to vague promises of success.Universal Red Flags: How to spot scams across any industry, no matter the disguise.The Psychology of Scams: Why we're drawn in and how predators prey on our emotions.Empowering Solutions: Practical tips to protect yourself, including what questions to ask and where to find trustworthy resources.Whether you're navigating the self-publishing world, running a small business, or simply trying to make informed decisions in your personal life, this episode will empower you to spot the red flags and safeguard your time, money, and energy.Links:David Bayer's podcast episode that I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI6eCcD09kkLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZTFor updates, please visit: https://decodingtheunicorn.com/.You can also follow my author journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saracauseyauthor.

    Flakes: Why People Overpromise and Underdeliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 26:47 Transcription Available


    Have you ever been let down by someone who promised big but failed to follow through? In this episode, we're diving into the psychology of flakiness—why people overpromise and underdeliver, and how it affects relationships, trust, and your own energy. We'll explore whether it's insecurity, avoidance, or something deeper. Plus, I'll share my personal experiences with overpromisers, how I've learned to let go of false promises, and why surrounding yourself with sincere, “yes” energy people is a game-changer. Tune in for an honest, relatable discussion about recognizing flaky behavior, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your peace of mind. Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT For updates, please visit: https://decodingtheunicorn.com/.You can also follow my author journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saracauseyauthor.

    We Leveling Up in 2025 ✨

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 18:35 Transcription Available


    2024 is gone. We're leaving that energy in the dust. It's time to level up, to be seen, to make a splash. Links:https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/12/02/from-isolation-to-belonging-finding-your-tribe/Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/****Decoding the Unicorn will go live on Amazon on January 7th!I am the author of the forthcoming book, Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld, where I explore Dag's leadership style and his personal journey in greater depth. For updates, please visit: https://decodingtheunicorn.com/.You can also follow my author journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saracauseyauthor.

    You CAN Transform

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 38:41 Transcription Available


    ...it's just probably not gonna happen through the "new year, new me" stuff.Every late December / early January, millions of people set New Year's resolutions, only to watch them fizzle out by February. But what if there's a better way? In this episode, I dive into why resolutions so often fail and how to create meaningful, lasting change instead.Let's examine:The common pitfalls that sabotage resolutions.Proven strategies for making change stick.Why focusing on who you want to become matters more than the goals you set.Whether you're looking to improve your health, grow in your career, or cultivate deeper relationships, this episode is packed with insights to help you transform intentions into sustainable habits.Join me as we move beyond fleeting promises and step into real transformation—because you deserve more than just another resolution.Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/****I am the author of the forthcoming book, Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld, where I explore Dag's leadership style and his personal journey in greater depth. For updates, please visit: https://decodingtheunicorn.com/.You can also follow my author journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saracauseyauthor.

    Freelance Freedom: Are You Really Free?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 27:43 Transcription Available


    In this episode, I will explore the unexpected realities of freelancing. Many of us leave the 8-to-5 grind searching for freedom—our own schedules, creative control, and the dream of being our own boss. But what happens when freelancing turns into another exhausting hustle? In this episode, I share my journey of leaving corporate life only to find myself caught in a different kind of trap. We'll discuss how to break free from the relentless hustle and redefine what true freedom looks like—so that your work can be meaningful, joyful, and sustainable. Tune in and discover how to turn freelancing into a lifestyle that works for you, not the other way around. Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/****I am the author of the forthcoming book, Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld, where I explore Dag's leadership style and his personal journey in greater depth. For updates, please visit: https://decodingtheunicorn.com/.You can also follow my author journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saracauseyauthor.

    Stand Out by Showing Up: The Case for Being Extra ✨

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 25:47 Transcription Available


    In a world that often settles for "good enough," what does it mean to go the extra mile? This episode dives into why being "extra" is not just a personality trait but a valuable approach in business. I'll explore how adding value beyond the bare minimum can set you apart, especially when others are raising their prices without raising the quality of their service. Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/ ****I am the author of the forthcoming book, Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld, where I explore Dag's leadership style and his personal journey in greater depth. For updates, please go here: https://sara-causey.kit.com/2d8b7742dd.You can also follow my author journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saracauseyauthor.

    Everyone's a Spectator...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 22:40 Transcription Available


    People want to project their stuff onto you. Perhaps not for long, but it can derail your attempts to find freedom if you let it. Links: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/11/04/welcome-to-opinion-city/ Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Why I Quit _____

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 21:26 Transcription Available


    I decided I just didn't wanna! And it felt great.

    Freedom: Creating a Life on Your Own Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 31:43 Transcription Available


    Concepts like freedom and independence are abstract. Bob Proctor taught that if you want to make money, you can't simply say, "Well, I want a lotta money." You need to set an amount. Saying "a lot" or "plenty" is too vague. The same is true for freedom - financial freedom, workplace freedom, etc. What does it truly mean to you? Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    The Power of Limiting Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 21:24 Transcription Available


    Limiting beliefs and gloom-and-doom predictions are more powerful than we care to admit. However: YOU CAN bust through these roadblocks.  Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Dealing with job market drama & bad behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 18:03 Transcription Available


    Greg Behrendt has a program about refusing to take "stuff" from jerks. Right now it seems the job market is rife with weirdos, con artists, and general goofs. So what to do? Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Quick Update, Avoid Bait-and-Switch Jobs, etc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 12:13 Transcription Available


    The market is crazy. We don't know what will happen in the coming months, so the onus is on you to be careful with prospective jobs or freelancing gigs. If it seems too good to be true or if you're getting sketchy info, BE CAREFUL. Links:https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/08/28/more-intense/Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Scurrying Mouse Mode + Bailout Fantasies = Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 20:37 Transcription Available


    Are you in scurrying mouse mode, expecting everyone else or some guru to solve all of your problems? Or are you working for someone like that? "At 9am do this, at 2pm do this, at 4:55pm get on the phone with me and talk me off the ledge..."

    Avoiding a Nightmare Freelancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 10:21 Transcription Available


    I talk often about nightmare freelancing clients. Sadly, there are a lot of them. However, as the job market worsens, more people are turning to gigging out of necessity and some of them have no clue what they are doing. They're happy to take your money and ghost you, which is something you don't need. How can we avoid this?Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Even "safe" industries are hurting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 9:55 Transcription Available


    Companies and industries that are typically insulated from recessions are laying people off. It's scary out there and I don't see it getting better in the near term. Please do not wait for a crisis to prepare yourself. Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    My Plea for "Quiet Diplomacy" in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 22:11 Transcription Available


    Have you ever been in a meeting where the loudest, shoutiest extroverts won the day? Or ever been told you'd "fit in" a lot better if you socialized more and gave up your time on the weekends to hang out with coworkers? Stinks, doesn't it? In a world so very full of noise and bragging and posturing, how much would change if we used a sense of quiet diplomacy? Links:https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153https://themanhattanherald.com/finding-dag-hammarskjolds-quiet-in-noisy-political-times/https://thejobmarketjournal.com/f/its-all-about-control-alwayshttps://theintercept.com/2023/09/23/tim-gurner-speech-unemployment/Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Incessant Zoom meetings ≠ knowledge work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 11:14 Transcription Available


    Three meetings at once? Constant emails? Shuffling papers? Is this really what "knowledge work" has been reduced to? Links:https://medium.com/@amandaclaypool/are-knowledge-workers-producing-value-in-the-economy-err-not-really-53f53303ca47https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/07/02/this-is-not-a-copilot-i-want/https://www.amazon.com/Markings-Dag-Hammarskjold/dp/0571060153(Every introvert should own a copy of Markings, IMO.) Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    "Minimum Charge" Situations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 15:21 Transcription Available


    The economy is in the dumper. In spite of the MSM's efforts to gaslight us, we know things are bad. A Catch-22 emerges: clients have less money to spend yet it takes more money to live. Some folks are trying to overcome this by issuing a minimum charge. Is this a good idea? Or does it turn too many prospects off? Links:https://thejobmarketjournal.com/f/america-is-full-of-flakeshttps://clairecoxtranslations.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/minimum-charges-should-you-shouldnt-you/https://www.markupandprofit.com/articles/a-minimum-price/https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/business-services-charge-how-much-30158.htmlLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Short, Cheap Bursts of Hiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 12:46 Transcription Available


    I'm not sure how else to describe it, but that's what I'm seeing in real time in the job market: short, cheap bursts of hiring.Links:https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/13/the-job-market-is-strong-but-competitivehow-to-land-a-role-right-now.htmlhttps://thejobmarketjournal.com/f/i-dont-even-care-to-live-at-this-pointhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/15110791https://www.businessinsider.com/college-graduates-cant-find-jobs-earn-less-strong-labor-market-2024-6https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7XddJ5OW_Uhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/college-graduates-stepping-tougher-job-170701571.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/applied-hundreds-jobs-struggling-get-hired-bridge-job-2024-6https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-says-doesn-t-want-181936555.htmlhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/14323130https://www.buzzsprout.com/2289560/15096820Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    "Comments have been turned off."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 48:33 Transcription Available


    Yeah, I bet they have cuz lil boi got rolled. Did he do this on his own or was he prompted to do this? For me, it's tone deaf and I have to wonder what the thought process was. I'm sure he had no negative intent, but good grief.Had I been allowed to comment, I would have reminded everyone of the time when Phil Gramm told the US that we were in "a mental recession" and not a real recession back in 2008.

    Tornado Updates, Civil Unrest, the Grid, etc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 21:02 Transcription Available


    ➡️ Some areas are still without power post-tornado. Some of those folks have been told, "You need to call an electrician for yourself."

    I Survived a Tornado

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 35:29 Transcription Available


    Subtitle: this is why you absolutely MUST be a prepper, IMO.➡️ Could you make it through a grid down situation?➡️ Even in small, homespun communities you can have crime and looters. ➡️ The authorities decide the priorities, not you. ➡️ When the stores re-open, you may be surprised at how little is there. ➡️ Are you prepared for mandatory curfews and members of law enforcement and the military ensuring you obey the edicts? Links:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/13781130 Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    "This job market is NO JOKE."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 15:50 Transcription Available


    No, it isn't a joke. The Fed was pretty clear in 2022 that it intended to crash the job market. Were you listening? Links:https://thejobmarketjournal.com/f/the-targeting-of-smalls-midshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/fed-interest-rate-hikes-unemployment-increase-layoffs-inflation/https://youtu.be/Ml2mKROvpUAhttps://thejobmarketjournal.com/f/i-dont-even-care-to-live-at-this-pointLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    The Great Backlash & Candidate Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 16:54 Transcription Available


    "I am God of my employees." -Aaron the ArrogantNot only is the job market a hot dumpster fire (like the broader US economy) - the hiring process itself is as broken and absurd as it was pre-Great Resignation, if not more so. Links: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2022/04/04/when-the-pendulum-swings/https://washington-mail.com/a-great-backlash/Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    10 Ways Freelancers Cut Their Own Throats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 18:12 Transcription Available


    I often talk about bad freelancing clients (and how we can hopefully avoid them). However, this is a two-way street. With the job market being as it is, there's so much bad behavior and chicanery on BOTH sides of the equation. This does not have to be you! 

    Bad Behavior at the Interview =

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 20:54 Transcription Available


    Job hunting right now stinks. I get it. For that matter, responding to RFPs and placing bids as a freelancer is no walk in the park either. If you are speaking to a prospective client or a potential employer and the interview process is: weird, rude, disorganized, combative, protracted, overwhelming, etc., can you expect this behavior to improve if you accept the job or the project?In my experience over the years: no! Links: https://hbr.org/2022/06/10-red-flags-to-watch-out-for-in-a-job-interviewLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    You Can Buy Anyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 19:49 Transcription Available


    Experts say . . . Economists say . . . The nightly news says . . . Professors say . . .

    Crossover Episode: Inflation & Economic Weapons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 30:51 Transcription Available


    Crossover Episode for both The Causey Consulting Podcast and con-sara-cy theories."I'm the one who taught the Pentagon how to use economic weapons."

    The November Election & the Beginning of Act 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 22:29 Transcription Available


    In May of 2023, I published a podcast episode to warn that I felt we were moving out of the Opening Act into Act 1 of this economic nightmare. I believe the November election will usher in Act 2. What exactly will this look like? I dunno. Quite frankly the information I'm hearing is not good. Links:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/12885167https://consaracytheories.com/f/of-course-theyre-not-concernedhttps://thejobmarketjournal.com/f/like-the-house-crony-capitalism-winsLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Getting Your Mind Right in a Down Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 18:14 Transcription Available


    Once you've done all that you can, what's the point in panicking or getting super pessimistic? Anything we accomplish starts with a thought. If we get into a negative thought loop and we expect disaster all the time, guess what? That's what we'll get.  Links:https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/22/chrysler-parent-stellantis-laying-off-400-salaried-us-workers.htmlhttps://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/03/27/unprecedented-uncertainties/https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Afford-Luxury-Negative-Thought/dp/0931580242Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    The economy "doesn't add up" on purpose!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 18:39 Transcription Available


    "40-year-old homeowner says economy doesn't add up: 'I'm making the most money I've ever made, and I'm still living paycheck to paycheck'"-https://fortune.com/2024/03/15/why-economy-bad-making-most-money-ever-living-by-paycheck/IT DOES ADD UP. IT ADDS UP FOR THE FAT CATS IN THE CRONY CAPITALIST SYSTEM WHO PROFITEER MERCILESSLY OFF OF EVERYONE ELSE!If this is new news to you, who have you been listening to?!?!Links:https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/03/24/actually-it-makes-perfect-sense/https://fortune.com/2024/03/15/why-economy-bad-making-most-money-ever-living-by-paycheck/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/12752459https://thejobmarketjournal.com/f/economists-say-%F0%9F%98%92https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/richest-1-bag-nearly-twice-much-wealth-rest-world-put-together-over-past-two-yearshttps://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/03/12/there-will-be-bank-failures/Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Should You Jump Through Hoops for a Job or a Freelance Client?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 24:22 Transcription Available


    With layoffs and a less than stellar economy, prospective employers expect candidates to go through longer and more frustrating hiring processes. Likewise, some clients will expect freelancers to jump through hoops to gain a project. So what to do? Should you go along with this? If so, how far?Links:https://theintercept.com/2022/07/29/bank-of-america-worker-conditions-worse/https://washington-mail.com/a-great-backlash/https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/07/02/death-by-interviews/https://www.makeuseof.com/signs-to-drop-freelance-client/https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/comments/8ayhbu/jumping_through_hoops_to_get_paid/Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Flakes & Disappearing Act Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 19:04 Transcription Available


    When you work 1099, providing a notice on either side is typically not necessary. However, let's be honest: it stinks when someone abruptly cancels a contract and leaves you high and dry.  So what to do with flaky, disappearing act clients? Links:https://timdenning.com/freelancing-is-dead-simple-dont-take-on-shtty-clients/https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-bad-clients-4eb86d2a0bahttps://www.awai.com/2017/01/the-taac-rule-for-dealing-with-flaky-clients/Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Crossover Episode: "Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 48:28 Transcription Available


    Crossover Episode for both The Causey Consulting Podcast and con-sara-cy theories.I recently watched the documentary Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve. Depressing? Yes. Surprising? Not really. We hear all sorts of outrageous claims from the fat cats who claim they want to protect us. Links:https://tubitv.com/movies/506544/money-for-nothing-inside-the-federal-reservehttps://www.amazon.com/Creature-Jekyll-Island-Federal-Reserve/dp/091298645Xhttps://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/02/24/gordon-gekko-tried-to-tell-you/https://consaracytheories.com/f/when-all-else-fails-they-take-you-to-warLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Y.O.Y.O., Redux

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 26:58 Transcription Available


    Y.O.Y.O. - aka: you're on your ownIf you still have your head in the clouds that there will be some miracle, some Hail Mary Pass that will save the economy - or maybe some amazing, honest, decent politician will be elected in November and that person will save the day: you better get real clear, real fast that Y.O.Y.O. Links:https://consaracytheories.com/f/yoyohttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/11131724https://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/13781130https://consaracytheories.com/f/as-tensions-risehttps://consaracytheories.com/f/well-that-didnt-take-longhttps://consaracytheories.com/blog/f/disease-xhttps://consaracytheories.com/blog/f/humanoid-mice-cvdLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Do You Actually Want to Get Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 15:10 Transcription Available


    Or do you want a "yes man" to tell you that everything you do is perfect? If you're not improving, you're sliding backwards, especially in this economy. Links:https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/make-money-in-business.aspLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    AI & the Majority of Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 21:47 Transcription Available


    "They took our jobs!" -South ParkAccording to the IMF, 40 to 60% of jobs could disappear globally due to the influx of AI. But hey - I'm sure that's nothing to worry about. *sarcasm*Links:https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/01/16/ai-to-hit-almost-40-of-jobs-worldwide/https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/01/14/ai-will-transform-the-global-economy-lets-make-sure-it-benefits-humanityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7km4EHgkQiwhttps://consaracytheories.com/f/a-new-super-cyclehttps://youtu.be/vz3HKkVrJE4Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Knowing When to Quit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 19:58 Transcription Available


    Making the decision to sell or close a business is a big one. Likewise, if you've been freelancing professionally, it's a big decision to close the operation and go back to a full-time 8 to 5 job. ➡️ Is the whole business in shambles? Or are there particular aspects that can be changed in order to make things better?➡️ Are you relying on freelancing websites and, by extension, nightmare clients? ➡️ We live in an age of constant screens and distractions. Take the time to get still and quiet and figure out what you really want. Links:https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/comments/kmm92c/freelance_websites_suck/https://medium.com/swlh/freelancing-websites-to-avoid-like-the-plague-7db694ed7293Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Crossover Episode: The Playbook We Find in Why England Slept

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 24:05 Transcription Available


    Crossover Episode for both The Causey Consulting Podcast and con-sara-cy theories. I recently read Why England Slept  and it sounds like it could be a playbook for how the public is led into conflicts, changes, social engineering, etc. Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_England_Slepthttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/justin-trudeau-s-foolish-china-remarks-spark-anger-1.2421351 Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    What to do with a Backstabby Client

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 20:28 Transcription Available


    There are plenty of articles about backstabbing coworkers, office gossips, and nightmare bosses. But what happens if we as business owners or professional freelancers onboard a client  who turns out to be a backstabber or a giant gossip? What then?My experience with "Billy" the Backstabber taught me some important lessons.Links:https://spp.co/blog/bad-clients/https://mattolpinski.com/articles/avoiding-difficult-freelance-clients/Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    What's Your Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 22:13 Transcription Available


    What's your why? Why are you doing what you are doing? If you are thinking about starting a business - or you already have - why? Why did you choose that specific line of work? If you don't have the answers, you may not make it. Links:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archdevops/episodes/Sara-Causey---Embrace-the-Splat-eb9itkLinks where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    Permanent Inflation & How This Affects Your Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 19:19 Transcription Available


    Some commentators and fat cats have admitted that inflation is permanent. So if you are counting on a magical politician to save the day and bring back 2018-2019 prices... you're probably not gonna make it.Links:https://thejobmarketjournal.com/f/do-you-feel-overpaidhttps://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/richest-1-bag-nearly-twice-much-wealth-rest-world-put-together-over-past-two-yearshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyu89gjMhechttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYI9rnCGxpEhttps://thebostoncourier.com/new-year-new-job-market/https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/12/17/i-woke-up-and-it-was-no-longer-a-company/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/12468460 Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

    10 Signs Your Business is in Serious Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 22:05 Transcription Available


    One common question I receive from coaching or advisory clients is: how do you know a business is doomed to fail?Key topics:✔️ Ownership sets the tone. If you are lazy yet you expect your employees to work hard, you are: a) a terrible boss and b) probably not gonna make it. ✔️ Does rejection crush your entire soul? Do you fly off the handle in a rage or burst into tears at the slightest rebuff? ✔️ Do you need the money or are you a spoiled housecat who won't even bother to catch a mouse? ✔️ If you don't believe in yourself and believe in what you're doing, no one else will either. Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/ 

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