The Courageous Entrepreneur Show

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently reach your biggest goals. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others. Be sure to visit winnie Anderson.com/nicole to get the show notes for this episode As an Introvert it's easy to feel as though you don't quite fit in. The world seems full of extroverts who love to tell us what's wrong with us. I once had a client who had paid about 10,000$ to spend the day with a guru. Rather than understand what she was struggling with that was contributing to her lack of progress and creating a game plan that would work for her, he told her she didn't have a big enough why and that's the reason she hadn't achieved her goals. What we can find hard to deal with is accepting ourselves as we are, and creating a plan that works with and supports our core personality. With me on this episode is Nicole Isler. Nicole is Chief Empowerment Officer and the founder of Guts, Grit, & Fire Community for sensitive visionaries. She's a spiritual teacher, coach, light leader, and big-time dreamer. She helps other dreamers in various industry segments bring their dreams into the world. Her clients are struggling to deal with things like corporate responsibilities, toxic relationships, messy energy and messy emotions. She helps them close the gap from where they are to living their freedom and feeling fulfilled. Remember my guests and I aren't giving you specific advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether you need help in the financial, tax, business building, or physical or mental healthcare provider. If you feel triggered by anything in this episode please get help right away. Listen in as Nicole and I discuss: The difference between being sensitive and being easily offended And the difference between being emotional and being dramatic Why embracing and owning your feelings is important to take back your power Where beliefs come from and how to manage them How to deal with negative experiences from the past that may have a hold over you Our mission as spiritual beings Why it's not rejection when someone says no to working with you Repurposing your life events And The role of ego in listening to our intuition As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Nicole's website Nicole on social sites On Facebook  On YouTube Related Episodes Click to play these episodes or right click, choose Save As, navigate to where you want to save the recording on your device, and save for later. Jenn Savage shares her path to becoming a successful coach as a highly sensitive person  Dave Markowitz Get access to "the vault"  This is the final episode of The Courageous Entrepreneur Show. Each season I end the show, make some changes and relaunch it at the start of the new year. This year, for a variety of reasons, the changes I'm making are so big that I decided it called for a complete rebrand. You can catch up on all of the show's back episodes by getting access to The Vault. It has the audio and video versions of episodes, plus show notes and bonus content for those episodes that have it. When you join The Vault, you'll receive an email when the new show is ready to launch and you'll receive other information including announcements about events. Join the Courageous Success Community Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group, The Courageous Success Community.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you consistently reach your biggest goals. Links below may include affiliate links, meaning I may receive compensation if you click through and make a purchase. This doesn't impact the price you pay and is part of how I support production costs of the show. Show Notes One of the downsides to being self-employed is there are no sick days. Our health is incredibly important to us. As more than one health expert has said “Your health is your wealth.” But we can get so caught up in work that our health can definitely suffer. It's why I think it's important to address this topic as it relates to our physical, mental, and emotional health. And just as we used to say back in the early days of computers – garbage in, garbage out. We're learning more and more about the impact of what we eat on gut health and the impact of gut health on our overall wellness. In this episode, the Ingredient Guru, Mira Deesy, helps us get educated about the complex subject that is the food we eat. Mira is a nutrition professional, author, and a popular public speaker. She knows it's not just what you eat but what's IN what you eat that's important. She's author of The Pantry Principle: How to read the label and understand what's really in your food. Mira is a board certified holistic health practitioner whose mission is to educate and empower consumers. She curates the premier organic Lean and Green Subscription box. The monthly box is full of earth-friendly, healthy, sustainable products that are good for you, the planet, and your home. Mira is a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She is a founding member of the Holistic Business and Wellness Alliance. Remember my guests and I aren't giving you specific business advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, tax professional, business building expert, or mental or physical healthcare provider. Listen in as Mira shares: Her success journey How to take control of your health through the food you eat Tips to get started or fine tune your healthy eating program Decision and behavior drivers that influence our food choices and eating habits The improvement people feel when they make changes to their eating How the food industry tries to trick us into eating food that's not as healthy for us as we'd like to think The importance of eating mindfully And we both share some tips to make healthy choices easy when we're working from home. As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Mira's website Social media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Book: Get Mira's book, The Pantry Principle   Free offers Mira generously offered a couple of free gifts. Get an article about food journaling and a link to download a free food journal We discussed "mindful" eating. Get free access to Mira's mindful eating program.    Bonus Content Related Courageous Entrepreneur Show Episodes We mentioned Brodie Welch in the interview. Here are two episodes I did with her: The Courage of Self-Care Can Meditation Help You Achieve Your Goals?   Mira talked about hydration and later, sent me the following extra information for you: We talked about the hydration factor. Here's how to figure out how much hydration you need. First, write down your body weight. Divide that in half for the number of ounces needed to be properly hydrated. Divide that number by 8 to get the number of cups of fluid. Take that number, divide it by four and then set a “hydration alarm” approximately every two hours. When the alarm goes off set your liquid in front of you with the goal to drink it before the alarm goes off again. Remember that this does not mean plain water. Too much water is not healthy either. Soups, herbal teas, food with lots of liquid (like watermelon), plus water all count towards a daily hydration goal. Also consider coconut water which is a perfectly balanced electrolyte beverage. Look for a brand with no additives. You can learn more about hydrating foods on the blog.  Join the Courageous Success Community  Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience?  If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group, The Courageous Success Community.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently reach your biggest goals. SHOW NOTES As a mission driven solo professional or micro-firm owner I'm sure you're always looking for ways to get your message out easier, faster, and to an audience of people you know are interested in and even passionate about the same things you are. And it's likely you've heard and maybe even already experienced the power of social networking groups to build community and to grow a business. In this episode leading expert Geriann Wiesbrook is going to talk about Facebook groups and share tips for growing and strengthening one. Lots of people call themselves experts on the subject of using Facebook and building a group on Facebook but very very few are actually recognized as a community leader by Facebook itself. Geriann is a Fellow in the Facebook Community Leadership program. This means she's one of the top 115 group leaders on Facebook and she was selected from a pool of over 6000. She's been repeatedly recognized by Facebook since 2017 when she was invited to the first Facebook Communities Summit and became a member of the leadership team for a Facebook run, invitation-only leadership group. She is featured in training videos Facebook created and she participated in a round table on group and small business tools for growth with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandburg. Geri is also a frequent speaker at Facebook Leadership Circles in Chicago. Geriann is the founder of Military Mama Network which started as a group on Facebook and is now a 501c organization. The group started in 2013 after Geriann recognized the needs of her Army recruit son and other US military members. MMN has grown to provide support to US troops and their families and maintains the Military Mama Network Facebook community. MMN has a presence in all 50 states and chapters in several states. Their goal is to have chapters in all 50 states, enabling them to continue to serve our troops and veterans in a swift but personal manner Remember my guests and I aren't giving you specific business advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, tax professional, business building expert, or healthcare provider. Listen in as Geriann: Dispels some common myths about members of the military and explains the needs they often have that go unmet   Talks about the evolution of the group and how the work has grown to support the military member through basic training through deployment and release as well as how they support families.   Discusses the challenges women face to own their expertise, recognize themselves as leaders, and step into their power   Shares why she feels a group may not be right for every business    Explains why a group's culture is important and how you can focus on consciously creating the kind of group you want You'll want to listen to this with a notepad handy because Geriann tosses out super tips throughout our conversation. As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Geriann's consulting page Book a clarity call with Geriann Military Mama Network's website Military Mama Network's main Facebook group   Geriann on social media (other than Facebook) Twitter YouTube LinkedIn   Related Episodes Starting a Nonprofit with Monique Wells Get Free Access to Past Episodes Like what you see and hear on The Courageous Entrepreneur? Get access to all the episodes from past seasons as well as bonus content when you sign up for The Vault.   You'll get episodes emailed to you each week along with articles, tips, and information to help you get the courage, confidence, and clarity you need to get your business to the next level of success.    Join the Courageous Success Community  The Courageous Success Community is for introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professionals with a big message and big mission to change the world. If you're ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience, but know you need and want help to stay focused on your core goals, then head over to Facebook and click the button to ask to join the group. 

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you, the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur, consistently reach your biggest goals. As a solo professional or microfirm owner I'm sure you're always looking for ways to get your message out easier, faster, and to a bigger audience. Of course that means we're turning to social networking and social media. In this episode of the courageous entrepreneur show Ellen McDowell, the social butterfly, dispels some myths, simplifies things, and helps you get your head around what you should post and where to post. Ellen is teacher, trainer, and lover of tech and wine. She specializes in teaching small business owners how to get their message out using social networking and social media tools. Ellen is an honors graduate from the University of Georgia where she received her masters degree in historic preservation. She also holds several certifications including Constant Contact solution provider, and SCORE mentor. She lives in the Baton Rouge Louisiana region and is an LSU superfan. Remember my guests and I aren't giving you specific business advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, tax professional, business building expert, or healthcare provider. Listen in as Ellen shares: How her work found her rather than the other way around   The difference between social media and social networking  The one thing you need to do on every social site   The kind of posts you should share   How to figure out which platforms to focus on Why sharing personal information is actually important and how to decide what to share   How to decide when you need help with your social presence and social content And What to consider when hiring someone for that role As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION Ellen's website  YouTube channel  Elen's LinkedIn Profile  Ellen's FB page  Ellen on Twitter  Ellen on Insta    RELATED EPISODES Here are past episodes that relate to this episode. I thought you might find them helpful.  Click on the link to open the recording in a new window / tab and play it on your device. You can also save it to listen at your leisure by taking the following steps: Rright click the link (on a PC)   Choose Save As   Navigate to where you want to save it   Name it something you'll remember   Click Enter or Save   Tips for an Effective Social Media Strategy with Leslie Horn Trossett  My first podcast was called Let's Talk Tech. It's mission was to demystify the software, systems, and apps needed to run and grow a profitable business and leverage the Internet.  I no longer create new content for that show but it's still live on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Much of the content is still relevant because I focused on making the show as evergreen as possible. You can click on the links to listen right now or follow the instructions above to download them for later.  Social posting with Laura Roerden, founder and CEO of posting tool Edgar  Get out of social media overwhelm with networking and LinkedIn expert Wendy Terwelp  Want More Practical Information on Growing a Solo Business? Especially if You're an Introvert? Like what you see and hear on The Courageous Entrepreneur? Get access to all the episodes from past seasons as well as bonus content when you sign up for The Vault. You'll get episodes emailed to you when they're released along with articles, tips, and information to help you get the courage, confidence, and clarity you need to get your business to the next level of success. Join the Courageous Success Community Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group, The Courageous Success Community.      

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you consistently reach your biggest goals. Some of the links below may be affiliate links. That means if you click through and make a purchase I may make a small commission as a thank you. It doesn't impact the price you pay. It's my way of generating gas money for my long trips back home to South Jersey.  Show Notes If you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, solo professional who is also a former employee, the chances are very good that you've experienced some form of trauma at your past job.  Whether you've worked for abusive bosses or you've worked with difficult or even bullying peers, the chances are very good that you've experienced some type of emotional trauma at work and there's also a good chance that trauma scarred you in some way. In this episode,Tracey Maxfield recounts her experience with severe workplace bullying and how she's using her experience to help children around the world. Tracey is a nurse with over 37 years' experience. She is certified in gerontology and dementia care and is a regular guest on well-known author and radio host Peter Rosenberger's show Hope For the Caregiver on WLAC and iHeart Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. Tracey experienced her first episode of clinical depression in her twenties and lived with chronic depression ever since. However, nothing prepared her for the acute depressive episode she experienced in 2015. After enduring years of intense work place stress, harassment and bullying, she plummeted into an abyss of darkness, hopelessness and despair the likes of which she had never experienced before. Encouraged by a psychologist, Tracey started a blog, Escaping the Rabbit Hole - my life with depression, to better help her friends understand her depression. Over time, she began to heal and found that out of the darkness and despair, there is hope, there is life after depression. Since the release of the book (affiliate link) that grew out of her blog, Tracey has become a staunch advocate for mental illness and mental health awareness and bullying. She has met with children, teenagers and young adults to talk about bullying and mental illness and was one of the breakout presenters at the TEACH 2019 Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. Her website was recently awarded the silver medal for Best Author Website 2019 at the eLit Awards and her book is a top 10 finalist in the Non-Fiction category at the Author Academy Awards. Tracey has appeared in over 60 podcasts in the USA, Canada, New Zealand and UK, live radio shows and on ABC, NBC and FOX News. Her philosophy is to Engage children and teenagers, to Educate them about mental illness and bullying and to Empower them to develop confidence and skills to continue to move ahead in their own life journey. Born in Wales, U.K. Tracey moved to Canada in 1987. Escaping the Rabbit Hole my journey through depression is her first book and has received international rave reviews. Remember, my guests and I aren't giving you specific business, health, or life advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help, be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, tax professional, business building support, or a physical or mental healthcare provider. If you feel triggered by anything in this episode please get help right away. And if you're concerned you may harm yourself call 911 or the emergency number in the country where you live. Listen in as Tracey shares: What the rabbit hole is and how she got there  The reaction of her friends, family, and healthcare providers as she struggled to recover What finally helped her to begin to climb out of the hole  And how she's making her mess her mission and how she's focusing on helping teens and children. As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Tracey's website Tracey's Author Central page on Amazon Tracey on social media Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube   Resources Mentioned Tracey's book on Amazon Related Episodes How Organizational Life Conditions You to Struggle Out on Your Own   Get Free Access to Past Episodes Like what you see and hear on The Courageous Entrepreneur? Get access to all the episodes from past seasons as well as bonus content when you sign up for The Vault.   You'll get episodes emailed to you each week along with articles, tips, and information to help you get the courage, confidence, and clarity you need to get your business to the next level of success.    Join the Courageous Success Community  The Courageous Success Community is for introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professionals with a big message and big mission to change the world. If you're ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience, but know you need and want help to stay focused on your core goals, then click to ask to join the group.   

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve.  Remember my guests and I aren't giving you specific business advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to find and hire a trained professional who can advise you directly about your specific situation. Show Notes We start a business for lots of reasons including the opportunity to make a big impact and the opportunity to earn an unlimited income. But having to price our offerings and services can fill us with anxiety and raise self-worth issues we didn't even realize we had. In fact, we come face to face with our own emotional crap. And it doesn't matter where you are in the business life cycle. Each new level of business success brings up the issue of “am I good enough” and “do I really deserve to make this kind of money”. In this episode Tai Goodwin talks about the struggle we have with pricing and how we've got to get past it to build momentum and truly build the sustainable, profitable business we dream of and deserve. Tai is the CEO of Profit Momentum and founder of Profit Academy. A firm believer that wealth and spirituality are not mutually exclusive, Tai teaches women how to make bank so they can fund the lifestyle they desire, bring their purpose-based projects to life, and invest in the people and communities that matter to them. A tech-savvy, woo woo, coach and teacher who prefers books over shoes, Tai's super power is helping clients monetize their expertise by creating, marketing, and selling high-ticket signature programs. The author of Girlfriend, It's Your Time and co-author of The Profitable Woman's Playbook, her articles have been featured on The Huffington Post, Forbes.com, Careerealism.com, and CAREER Magazine. Tai has also been highlighted by Money Magazine, Black Enterprise, and The BOSS Network. You can find her online at www.proifitmomentum.com. Listen in as Tai shares tips and strategies to help you: RAMP up your profits   Deal with worthiness issues   Recognize the value of your corporate experience and skills   How to deal with profit potholes and recognize profit roadblocks   The importance of being around others who want the same things you do   The importance of social capital   And how to know it's time to raise your prices As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Resources and Related Episodes Pricing for Profit : Justin Krane challenges our thoughts on pricing Mind Over Money - an interview with money and success coach Robyn Crane Get the worksheet with the Reflection Exercise and Action Step along with access to The Vault -- all the back episodes and bonus material.  Guest Contact Information: Tai's website Social Networks Facebook YouTube - Tai's Profit Momentum channel LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest   Want More Great, Practical Information to Help You Achieve Your Business Goals and Break Free From Self-Doubt, Limiting Beliefs, and Disempowering Patterns? Follow this link to get the keys to The Vault! Sign up for free access to the back catalog of episodes and bonus content. Ready to End the Isolation and Join a Community of Like-Minded and Like-Personality'd Introverted Entrepreneurs Ready to Change the World and Get Their Message Out? Head over to The Courageous Success Community on Facebook and join the group. I share free mini trainings, tips, strategies, insider info in this group. It's for Introverts or those with introverted tendencies only.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur to consistently reach your biggest goals. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with your connections. Be sure to visit WinnieAnderson.com/dominothinking to get the show notes and work sheet for this episode. Some of the links below may be affiliate links. That means I earn money if you click the link and make a purchase. Believe me, the amount is small. It helps me pay for gas and tolls on my long trips to South Jersey to see my family. It doesn't impact what you pay at all. Show Notes One of the many reasons we start our businesses is to get the freedom we want to build a life and a lifestyle that brings us joy. Yet, building that foundation can be a challenge and we often come face to face with our own emotional crap. In this episode, Alison Donaghey talks about her journey and the type of thinking that can hold female entrepreneurs back. A single mom at 20, Alison eventually went from collecting welfare to running a thriving house painting business. It took the 2008 recession for Alison to recognize that she had some holes to fill in her business and business-building knowledge. The recession led her to recognize how critical thinking is key to every situation and she realized she had something other than painting to offer people and business owners. She recognized her ability to look at a situation differently and anticipate potential outcomes was the seed that became Domino Thinking. Allison is the author of the international best-selling book, Think opposite – using the domino effect to change your business and change the world”. Today, Alison speaks to entrepreneurs, small business owners and coaches about the power of critical thinking. She's also the host of Domino Thinking. The show is designed to get listeners to think about a different perspective, to suspend their beliefs, and consider the opposite view point. Remember my guests and I aren't giving you specific business advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, tax professional, business building support, or healthcare provider. Listen in as Alison shares: The path she took from welfare to successful entrepreneur    What the crash of 2008 taught her   What she feels is her responsibility to do and the steps she's taken to do it   The problem with comparing ourselves to others   What she believes is the foundation of every success   What's the domino effect and why it's powerful personally and professionally for entrepreneurs As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Alison's Website Her #MyPart course Alison's Podcast Alison on Social Media Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Pinterest   Introverted Entrepreneurs Unite! Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group, The Courageous Success Community.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently reach your biggest goals. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others.  You can access episodes from every season of the show along with bonus material by becoming a fan of the show at CouragePodcastFan.com and signing up to access "The Vault". SHOW NOTES If you feel as though you've worked hard to get your coaching, consulting, training, or healing business off the ground but have found yourself nowhere near the success level you dreamed of or if you're starting to feel the entrepreneurial itch and you dream of going out on your own and making a big impact and big income but you're wondering if you've got what it takes to create the success you dream of and deserve, then you'll be glad you tuned into this episode. Deb Boulanger is a success mentor for women leaders who want the courage and confidence to make bold moves in their life and career. She is also founder of the Launch Lab for Women Entrepreneurs - a 12 week virtual accelerator for women making the leap from corporate leader to successful entrepreneur. Deb spent the majority of her corporate career with Gartner, Inc. where she was responsible for developing the concepts for several of the company's key products. In her last position she launched and grew a new service offering to $32M in just over 2 years. She's passionate about translating the exact principles that work in the corporate world to entrepreneurs who are launching their businesses. Deb is based in Sag Harbor, NY where she shares her love of the ocean with her life partner and her son who is a junior at the University of Michigan - "Go Blue!" Remember my guests and I aren't giving you specific business advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, business advisor, tax professional, or healthcare provider. Listen in as Deb and I discuss: What drives us to start our businesses and how we end up with the opposite of what we want The amount of money she thinks you should reasonably expect to invest in launching and growing your business The common mistakes corporate escapees make with the money they invest in their startups and where they should invest instead Why your reputation isn't enough to launch your business and the two things you need to focus on The two biggest mistakes she sees people make – I'll bet you've made or are making at least one of them. What you need to stop hiding behind and stop spending money on The 10K investment she made in her own training as an entrepreneur that's still paying dividends Why you often need a coach and a community to make the advances you dream of. As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Take Deb's free quiz to find out if you're entrepreneur material Checkout Deb's Launch Lab Accelerator Connect with Deb on Social Media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   Resources: Get the worksheet with questions to ask yourself before you launch your business when you become a fan of the show and access "The Vault". It includes access to the show's past episodes in both audio and video formats along with bonus material. Looking for a Like-Minded Community of Introverted Entrepreneurs? Join the Courageous Success Community and receive support, encouragement, and free training and resources while you build a network of fellow introverted coaches, consultants, and other service experts. 

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently reach your biggest goals. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others. Visit winnieanderson.com/yourway to get the show notes, resources, and links for this episode. Or head to CouragePodcastFan.com and register to become a fan of the show. You'll get access to the episodes organized by season as well as by topic along with show notes, resources, and bonus content. If you've worked hard to achieve a goal and then discovered you didn't really want what you had gotten you'll find a lot to relate to in this episode. Especially if you built a business around a model that made you miserable or just didn't work for you. ReeJade Richmond is an an acclaimed business and legal strategist who empowers women to embrace their true power bossness and turn their business into an empire. From rock-solid business structures to impenetrable contracts, she shows them how to get legal, legit, and profitable. A first-generation college graduate, ReeJade finished law school determined to live the fairytale that every up and coming attorney dreams of. Seven figure salary. Partnership. Prestige. ReeJade landed a position with one of the top intellectual property firms in the Detroit Metro area and quickly earned her superstar spot, working on the continued preservation of Malcom X's and Alex Haley's heirs legacy. A complicated labor left her 1.3lb baby in the NICU and Reejade with complex health problems. She ended up bankrupt but risked it all to have it all. She's committed to helping women build something big and understand all the words above the dotted line and the value of the assets that could make or break their bottom line. Listen in as ReeJade shares:  The quarter life crisis she had at 25 and what she realized What she finally did to get the clarity she needed  How she broke free from the typical attorney model to provide better service and create a more joyful life for herself  She shares how she built a six figure business and her thoughts on the strategic priorities we manage as entrepreneurs  As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Please let the guest know you heard or watched their interview on The Courageous Entrepreneur Show Website Facebook LinkedIn Insta YouTube   Related Episodes: Click the links to play the audio recording or right click and choose "save as" to download a copy to listen on your device. From Side Hustle to Six-Figures with Ed Gandia  The Courage to Live a Different Version of Your Dream with Jodi Harrison-Lee (a former Top 10 episode)   Related Blog Posts: Business Models for Service Providers and tips for choosing the right model for you  The 5 Frameworks That Support an Expertise-Driven Business Model  Join the Courageous Success Community Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group, The Courageous Success Community. Become a Fan of the Show and Get More Want an easier way to find back episodes? Want to be able to watch episodes instead of listening to them? Want access to The After Show? In that case, register to become a fan of the show and get the back episodes in both audio and video formats as well as additional resources including episodes of "the After Show" my Facebook Live video show where I take an aspect of the week's episode and go deeper into it. Just click this link and join the fan resources area.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently reach your biggest goals. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others. Be sure to visit WinnieAnderson.com/legit to get the show notes and access to the work sheet for this episode. SHOW NOTES If you're a solo professional, freelancer, author, expert or even someone who runs a small firm, today's topic may not be the most sexy thing to hear but it's certainly among the most important topics you'll hear. You may have heard me talk about a friend of mine who ran a small firm that used contractors to do the work. There were periods of time in a year and during planning times when it was just her and her partner. When things went sour in their relationship he somehow got her connected to a lawsuit. Just defending herself and getting herself removed from the situation cleaned out her savings account. Then terror attacks of September 11th happened and business took a nose dive. Then the crash of 2008 happened. She was devastated. I tell you that story because bad things happen to good people and as business professionals it's important we take the steps to protect ourselves. And that's what today's episode is all about. My guest today is ReeJade Richmond. She's an acclaimed business and legal strategist who empowers women to embrace their true power bossness and turn their business into an empire. From rock-solid business structures to impenetrable contracts, she shows them how to get legal, legit, and profitable. A first-generation college graduate, ReeJade finished law school determined to live the fairytale that every up and coming attorney dreams of. Seven figure salary. Partnership. Presitge. ReeJade landed a position with one of the top intellectual property firms in the Detroit Metro area and quickly earned her superstar spot, working on the continued preservation of Malcom X's and Alex Haley's heirs legacy. A complicated labor left her 1.3lb baby in the NICU and Reejade with complex health problems. She ended up bankrupt but risked it all to have it all. She's committed to helping women build something big and understand all the words above the dotted line and the value of the assets that could make or break their bottom line. Remember, my guests and I aren't giving you professional advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, tax professional, legal expert, or healthcare provider. That being said, listen in as ReeJade and I discuss: How you may actually be running a fraudulent business and how to make it legit Why you need to pay Uncle Sam first and not you The legal concept of liability and how to protect yourself and your assets The importance of having an attorney review anything you sign before you sign it How business relationships are like a marriage How to hire an attorney for your business. The basics of intellectual property and what should be protected And why it's not always worth it to use images from a stock image site whether you pay for them or not As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information   Related Episodes   Worksheet (registration required) Join our new Fan Resources area to get the worksheet and other resources for this episode and other episodes as we add them to this new area. You'll also get notification of new episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you position and pre-sell yourself so you can profit from your expertise. Ready to come out of hiding, build a brand and business as a trusted advisor? Then join the Courageous Success Community on Facebook.  It's the place for like minded and like personality'd solo professionals and micro firm owners to share ideas, information, and get the support and encouragement needed to take your business to the next level of success. Just head here, ask to join, and answer the questions.   

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you end self-doubt, silence your Inner Critic, and break free from limiting beliefs and disempowering patterns so you break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. SHOW NOTES: If you've ever felt like you were odd or if you have some passion you'd love to build a career or business around and you wondered if you could really pursue your passion and make it pay, then you're really going to enjoy this episode. Rose Andreesen is a professional tour guide in New Orleans, specializing in ghost, vampire, and mystery-themed walking tours of the historic French Quarter through HauntedHistoryTours.com. A lifelong storyteller, her passion for the strange and macabre began at a young age and she's been reading about vampires, ghosts, and other creatures of the night for more than 30 years. Rose has an academic background in Anthropology and Theater Arts and finds her work as both a tour guide and podcaster the perfect marriage of her specializations. This gives a unique, immersive perspective to the tales she weaves for spellbound tourists from around the world. It's easy to imagine she's been telling these stories for centuries. Rose moved to New Orleans one year after Hurricane Katrina hit the area and only plans to leave “when her bloated corpse floats out.” She lives in a haunted house with her husband, a pair of black and orange Halloween cats, and a decidedly non-goth corgi mix. Listen in as Rose shares: How her passion showed itself at an early age and why she was drawn to New Orleans How seeming disparate work experiences fit together to give her the key skills to become a top tour guide and story teller The stage secret that she believes is important for anyone who wants to gain and hold the attention of an audience The only time you should apologize to an audience When she knew she was “ready” to be a tour guide and how she was able to decide to transition from part time side gig to full time professional The hardest part of being a tour guide which is also one of the hardest things about being an entrepreneur What you must ask yourself and know about yourself before you dive in to trying to make a passion a financially successful endeavor And as always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Website/ Podcast Facebook Twitter instagram   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Going to New Orleans? Book a haunted tour and request Rose. You can also call 504-861-2727.   Related Episodes: Impact and Influence with Valerie Sokolosky   Worksheet (opt-in required) Just add your best email address in the form that opens up when you click this link and we'll send you the worksheet as soon as you confirm that you really want it.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you,the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur, consistently reach your biggest goals. Be sure to visit winnie Anderson.com/braintraining to get the show notes which include links to resources as well as the work sheet for this episode. SHOW NOTES You've probably tried affirmations, positive thinking, and other typically recommended strategies to release limiting beliefs and you've tried hard to change your patterns but gotten frustrated and even depressed when your results are changing then you're going to really enjoy this episode. Remember, my guests and I aren't giving you financial or health advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, tax professional, or mental or physical healthcare provider. That being said, Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer, is a 3 time author and has more than 20 years experience in the field of applied psychology with NLP & Hypnosis. She has worked with thousands of clients in ‘rewiring' the brain out of stress, cravings, sabotage and the habits that keep us stuck. She has been quoted by Shape Magazine, Active Times and Chicago Tribune and appears on radio shows and local TV. She says, “For everything you want to create in your in life and health, career, it all starts with your brain.” Listen in as Holly explains: What hypnosis really is and how it's used as a healing modality How hypnosis used for healing is different from the hypnosis used in entertainment How we actually go through a type of hypnosis in our every day lives How to recognize you may need a hypnotherapist How to find the hypnotherapist that's right for you The definition of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and how it helps change behavior Examples of the power of language in our lives The one thing the mind can't argue with As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. LINKS AND RESOURCES Guest Contact Information Get Holly's free Instant Motivation Kit Holly on YouTube Holly on Facebook Holly on Twitter Holly on LinkedIn   Related Episodes Break Free from Money Issues with Abby Rohrer From Survivor Strategies to Thriver Strategies with Suzie Gruber   Worksheet for this episode

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently reach your biggest goals. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others. Be sure to visit winnieanderson.com/karma to get the show notes and work sheet for this episode. SHOW NOTES If you've worked hard to release your money story and you've continued to struggle, this episode will give you some interesting insight into what the problem may be. Remember, my guests and I aren't giving you professional financial advice. The information we're sharing is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you need help be sure to seek out a trained professional whether it's a financial advisor, tax professional, or healthcare provider. That being said, like many of us in the helping professions, Abby Rohrer started out trying to heal her own issues. And as she did that she discovered her calling and the things that helped her break free from a compulsive behavior pattern also helped her clients deal with what she calls money karma. Abby is a Master Healer, Karma and Anxiety Expert with her own healing technology. She's also a certified Big Money Business Coach. She works with business owners and entrepreneurs to free them from money, sales, and success karma, as well as blocks and fears. She teaches people worldwide how to self heal their karma and anxiety to they can achieve their dreams and thrive in business and in life. Listen in as Abby explains: What money karma is and where it comes from What she did to turn her relationship to sales around and how that changed her business for the better Where up to 80% of our blocks are located And the different ways we can frustrate ourselves in the sales process As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Website Facebook YouTube Resources Worksheet for this episode Related Episodes Mind Over Money: An interview with money and success coach Robyn Crane Ready for Clarity, Courage, and Community? Looking for Support as You Come Out of Hiding and Get Your Message Out in a Bigger Way? Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group of like-minded and like-personality'd professionals who are taking steps to create Courageous Success.

If you've ever wondered if it's possible to create success in a way that's in alignment with who you are you definitely want to hear this week's episode. Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you stand out when you hate standing out, sell your services even though you hate selling, and create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats and on a variety of platforms. You can get the show notes, resources and worksheets on my website. You can find this particular episode at WinnieAnderson.com /embraceyou.  If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do, you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. SHOW NOTES Whether you're a long time listener to the show or you've just discovered it, I'm sure you're driven to serve and to bring about an important change in the world. You recognize that there's something different about you, about how you approach the world, and that you have a experiences and a message that can powerfully impact others. But how do you do harness that and direct your energy to build a thriving business? In this episode, best selling author, speaker, and medical intuitive Dave Markowitz shares his journey of discovering and embracing his empath abilities, recognized his need to chart his own path as an entrepreneur, and how he built his successful practice. Listen in as Dave shares his journey from retail worker to self-employed intuitive and reveals: What it means to be an empath or a highly sensitive person How to blend those elements of your personality and still grow a business How to balance serving at a high level with self-care His thoughts on handling the 8 strategic priorities we deal with as entrepreneurs and shares some of his best practices along the way. As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Website Facebook YouTube Amazon Central Profile and books   Related Episodes Jenn Savage - The Success Journey of a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur Scott Chesney -- Success No Matter What Peggy O'Neill -- Your Challenge is Really a Gift Ready for Clarity, Courage, and Community? Looking for Support as You Come Out of Hiding and Get Your Message Out in a Bigger Way? Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group of like-minded and like-personality'd professionals who are taking steps to create Courageous Success.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you stand out when you hate standing out, sell your services even though you hate selling, and create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to become a fan of the show on my site at WinnieAnderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. SHOW NOTES If you're someone who doesn't just feel compassion for others but who can truly feel what that other person is feeling or if you keep hearing your too sensitive you may be either an empath or a highly sensitive person or HSP. I finally came to the realization that I have some empath tendencies and I have friends and family members who are highly sensitive people. This realization got me to thinking about other HSPs and empaths out there who are trying to build businesses and I thought we could use a little insight into this from someone who's done it. That's why I wanted to have today's guest on the show. Jenn Savage helps professionals create spiritual connection, tap deeply into the essence of who they are and find their space where confidence moves you to speak your truth and do the inner work of the journey you're on. She also has the skills of marketing and strategy and understands how to make them work for healers. So listen in as Jenn explains: What it means to be an empath or a highly sensitive person How to blend those elements of your personality and still grow a business How and why money can be an issue for empaths and HSPs The things we think are wrong with us and how in fact they could very well be what's right with us Her thoughts on handling the 8 strategic priorities we deal with as entrepreneurs and some of her best practices  As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Jenn's website Jenn on Facebook on Twitter on YouTube on Instagram   RESOURCES Are you an Empath? What's the Difference Between an Empath and a Highly Sensitive Person (hsp)?   Looking for Support as You Come Out of Hiding and Get Your Message Out in a Bigger Way? Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience?  If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group of like-minded and like-personality'd professionals who are taking steps to create Courageous Success.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you stand out when you hate standing out, sell your services even though you hate selling, and create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. SHOW NOTES As Introverts one of the things we have to check in with ourselves about is whether the issue we're wrestling with or that seems to be keeping us from taking action is truly part of being an introvert or is it connected to a deeper issue we wrestle with. And often, if you find yourself resisting something, avoiding taking action, there's probably a fear that's holding you back. I can tell you from experience that until you fully face that fear it's unlikely you'll be able to fully move forward with the courage, confidence, and clarity you need. That's the conclusion I came to and I thought you probably needed to as well. That's why I wanted to have today's guest on the show. To say Suzie Gruber is a personal development coach is a simplification of her skills I think but that's technically her title. She uses her skills and training to help professionals uncover any survival strategies that we carry from childhood that we may still be unknowingly using today. She'll support you in developing the ability to detach from the emotions connected to an issue, and support you to examine it as you develop new strategies to deal with it. Her clients go on to be more productive, achieve their business and professional goals, and do it all with a greater sense of aliveness and ease so their work and their life is more satisfying. Keep in mind that we're not giving you medical advice. Suzie is not a licensed therapist or a doctor of any sort and neither am I. This episode like all of the episodes of The Courageous Entrepreneur Show is designed to inform, educate, and entertain you. If this brings up any issues or feelings for you please consider reaching out to a professional for diagnosis, care, and treatment. Listening to this show is not a replacement for the care of a trained and licensed professional. That said, listen in as Suzie explains: What survival strategies are and how they stay with us through adulthood What it takes to heal from a traumatic past What our Inner Critic is and what happens to us when we hear it in our heads How we can become our own abuser And how we can navigate the 8 strategic priorities we need to manage as entrepreneurs. As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Suzie's website Get social with Suzie: Facebook Twitter   Resources Mentioned From Survivor to Thriver Manual   Related Episodes From Abused to Abundant with Mark Baker Come Out of the Long Shadow of Abuse with Becky Norwood     Are You an Introverted Entrepreneur? Remember, if you're an introverted solo professional or someone with introverted leanings, ready to get support to reach your business goals as part of a community of like-minded and like personalityed professionals then head over to winnieandersonc.com/jointhegroup and join my facebook group for Introverted mission-driven entrepreneurs. I share tips and strategies to help you choose faith over fear and take consistent action to achieve your goals. Thanks for listening and remember you deserve all the success you dream of.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you stand out when you hate standing out, sell your services even though you hate selling, and create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. I'm your host Winnie Anderson. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website at Winnie Anderson dot com. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. SHOW NOTES As I was editing this episode, a saying popped into my head – “all who wander aren't lost.” That's because today's guest, RL Chance has been on quite a journey. His story is a great inspiration and he shares some excellent tips and strategies to help you recognize that while you might wander at times you're not really lost either. Randerick Chance – who goes by Chance – is a US citizen by way of _____ He's a Navy veteran who won many awards during his tenure. After a spiritual awakening he left the Navy and transitioned to the nonprofit sector and a career in humanitarian relief. A career that took him to more than 26 countries and 6 continents. Chance divides his time among his duties as pastor to two churches and his work as an implementation strategist with entrepreneurs. He works with entrepreneurs to monetize their skills including helping them publish their platform building books. Listen in as Chance shares: Why he says success is predictable and how to make it happen Why failure is also predictable and how that's likely to occur so you can avoid it The #1 thing that he says will completely sabotage your success And he gives his insight on the 8 strategic actions all entrepreneurs need to take As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   Guest Contact Information Chance's website Chance on Facebook Chance's Amazon author page   Resources This week's worksheet -- opt-in required Chance's Strategic Secrets book   Related Episodes The Courage to Lead with Nukhet Hendricks Building Your Brand as a Thought Leader with Samantha Riley Developing a Success Mindset with Emma Churchman    Join the group Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group, Introverted Entrepreneurs on a Mission.      

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you stand out when you hate standing out, sell your services even though you hate selling, and create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website at Winnie Anderson.com If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur -- consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. SHOW NOTES If you're on your second or third career act and are growing your own business, one of the big things you may be wrestling with is fearlessly communicating your Point of View and trusting that by doing so you'll attract the right clients, the right opportunities, and the right referral partners. We've spent decades of our lives trying to fit in – in classrooms as children and young people; in offices, companies, and organizations where we worked and where our economic lives were technically in the hands of our employers; and in our family of origin and social circles. Then here we are out on our own and what's needed is often the opposite – we need to stand out as unique. While in corporate life we may have lead departments, divisions, and whole businesses, we took action with a certain amount of comfort in knowing that we could successfully address whatever came up and we understood the parameters within which we could lead. Even if others inside the organization considered us fearless for those times when we stood up for a conviction. It's not quite the same as standing up for what we believe, putting our point of view out there and putting ourselves on the line the way that's necessary when you're self-employed and you're the face of your brand. This issue of leading, being seen as a leader, and standing out can be downright scary for some of us. It's a very big part of why I named this show The Courageous Entrepreneur. I wanted to recognize the challenges, be inspired by and celebrate those who are courageous, and learn from experts who can help us do that. And that sums up why I wanted today's guest on the show. Nukhet Hendricks is a Women's Leadership Coach and Consultant as well as the executive director of a nonprofit headquartered in North Dakota. She grew the nonprofit animal shelter from a low 6-figure to a solid 7-figure budget. Nukhet continues to grow the organization while mentoring the emerging women leaders whom she has the privilege to guide. She holds a Master of Science degree in Public and Human Service Administration and has been a nonprofit executive for over 28 years in various leadership roles. Nukhet is originally from Turkey and has called the USA home since 1987 when she became a naturalized citizen. A fiercely independent spiritual rebel and ocean lover with an unquenchable gypsy soul, Nukhet is always moving towards new frontiers! A word of caution about this episode if you're listening to it on speakers where others can here. There are a couple of instances of profanity in this episode. Particularly around our fears of being called the word that's another name for a female dog. So be sure to either where a headset when you listen or keep the volume low so you don't expose other ears to language you might not want them to hear or they may not want to hear. It doesn't come up a lot but definitely at least once early in the conversation. Listen in as Nukhet and I discuss:  Her definition of leadership and why it's important for women to answer the call to lead   The important role of resilience in emotional health and how we can develop that   How to develop and maintain strong boundaries   Her explanation of authenticity and how to handle the challenges of being authentic   The fears associated with being a female leader and conditioning we experienced in organizational life   Nukhet also shares her thoughts on the 8 strategic actions entrepreneurs regularly have to take to grow a business and create the life they dream of. As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   RESOURCES Guest Contact Information Nukhet's website Nukhet's social sites      Facebook -- personal profile      Facebook -- Nukhet's business page      Twitter      YouTube      LinkedIn  Related Show Episodes Build an Expert Brand with Andy Falco Build Your Brand as a Thought Leader with Samantha Riley Worksheet for This Episode (opt-in required) Get a worksheet with the reflection exercise and action step on them to help you think through how to apply the concepts from this episode. You'll also receive episodes delivered to your inbox each week along with information, tips, and resources to help you grow your professional services business, be seen as the authority you are, and make the impact and income you dream of and do it all with courage, confidence, and clarity.   Are you an introverted, mission-driven professional? Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you're ready to be part of a community of like-minded and like-personality'd professionals to network with and share ideas with then head over to Facebook and join my group of Introverted Entrepreneurs on a Mission.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you stand out when you hate standing out, sell your services even though you hate selling, and create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you – the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur - to consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. Those of us in service professions like coaching, consulting, healing, or other professional problem solvers start our businesses because we: Have been given talents that we love to use and want to use all the time     Feel called to do the work we do    Are on a mission to bring about some change in the world   Have likely figured out a solution to a problem and we want to share that solution with the world But then we realize we have to figure out how to get clients so we can do that thing we love and do so well. And it's in that moment that we often come face to face with emotional baggage we never knew we had or baggage we thought we had tucked away in that closet in our mind. But until we deal with this issue and recognize selling is just helping people make a choice that's best for them, we're left to struggle. Struggling to make sales means we aren't generating the income we want and need to survive or thrive. We're not helping ourselves, our families, or the causes we care about. We're stressed. We're fearful. We can get depressed. You get the picture. So we've got to not just figure out the whole sales process. We've got to get comfortable with it and actually embrace it as part of serving others. That's right. It's part of serving others. And that's what we're going to focus on in today's episode and why I wanted today's guest on the show. Darlene Karpaski, is a National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, a High Performance & Sales Coach seen on ABC, FOX, CBS & NBC News. She helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs Create optimal brain chemistry so they can rapidly grow their sales & income. She has helped nearly 7,000 individuals, entrepreneurs and organizations achieve rapid transformation. Through intuitive communication skills training she empowers professionals to give their prospective clients permission to choose a better life & see how the services offered by the professional are the answers to the prospective client's prayers.   Listen in as Darlene and I discuss: Why solo professionals hate selling    How selling is actually serving Why sales scripts often don't work    How to show up powerfully in a sales conversation and not come across as a jerk   Balancing the selling the relationship of working with you with the fear of rejection you may have   What may be happening when you don't hear from a prospect after submitting a proposal and what should happen before it gets submitted   What's a flexible offer and why that may infect be a good approach for you and your clients   The biggest mistake made in the sales conversation  Her best tip for scaling a practice And her best practice to make sure she's building a life and not just a business As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   Guest Contact Information Darlene's website Darlene's business page on Facebook Darlene's profile on LinkedIn  Darlene on YouTube   Ready for Support to Help You Become More Courageous? Are you an introverted, mission-driven coach, consultant, or other service professional with a big message and big mission to change the world? Are you ready to stand out and step up as a thought leader in your industry segment and to your target audience? If you want support to help you stay focused on your core goals along with information, tips, resources, and training to help you be seen as the go-to expert you are, then join my Facebook group, Introverted Entrepreneurs on a Mission.      

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you stand out when you hate standing out, sell your services even though you hate selling, and create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you, the introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur, consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals.   Show Notes Building a financially abundant coaching, consulting, or other practice centered around our core expertise is a dream for all of us. But how do you do that? How do you make a big impact and a big income where you're paid top dollar, working with fantastic clients who are committed to doing the work and playing full out? That's a pretty big topic with lots of layers to it. And it's why I'm always fascinated to talk about it with women who have done it and who continue to push themselves to maximize their revenue and the joy in their lives. Today's episode is with top executive coach Charmaine McLarie. Charmaine has been running a thriving practice for decades and built it strictly through word of mouth. She makes no secret of the fact that some people will think she's expensive but like the commercial says Charmaine has no problem saying “I'm worth it”. In addition to being an executive coach, Charmaine is a keynote speaker and leadership expert. She works with clients to have their best year ever and 98% of her clients get promoted within 18 months. She serves on the faculty at the University of Missouri Kansas City Block School of Management's EMBA program and is a visiting lecturer at Smith College's Executive Education program. Her company has been featured in Financial Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, the NY Times, and People magazine. Listen in as Charmaine and I discuss: Recognizing, owning, and charging your value Why women in particular often undercharge The question she asks people that completely stumps them The one piece of advice she got when she started that helped her price her services from a place of value and communicate that How she became a great speaker Her Executive Success Principles and the value of having branded content Her tips on marketing, selling, and managing growth And making a big impact while having a life you love As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   Guest Contact Information Charmaine's website Charmaine on social media: Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook   Related Episodes Build Your Brand as a Thought Leader with Samantha Riley From Side Hustle to Six Figures with Ed Gandia Building an Expert Brand with Andy Falco-Jimenez Impact and Influence with Valerie Sokolosky   Related Posts How to Own Your Expertise   Become Part of a Community of Introverted, Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs If you're ready to make your next big leap and get your message out in a more powerful way so you can make the impact and income you dream of and deserve, then join the Introverted Entrepreneurs on a Mission Facebook group. You'll get information, tips, resources, and free training to help you gain the clarity, courage, and confidence you need to stand up and stand out as the trusted authority in your specialty even if you hate standing out. Just click here and ask to join.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you stand out when you hate standing out, sell your services without being salesy, and consistently take action with courage confidence and clarity. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you build a foundation for sustainable success or make the next big leap to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts / iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website at Winnie Anderson.com. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community of passionate, mission-driven introverts who are out to change the world. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you get your message out, you're your brand and build a thriving business and reach your biggest goals. SHOW NOTES Experts tell us the key to success is to find a problem and solve it. Many of the most successful entrepreneurs had a problem themselves, recognized there was nothing out there to solve it and like that little red hen from the children's story decided to do it themselves. Today's episode is a great example of that. It's also an example of how the best solutions are often the simplest. In this episode, criminal defense attorney Judith Samson shares how she created a product that solves a problem she had herself and ended up building a successful side business. Listen in as Judith explains: * How she came up with the idea for the bra bridge * The process of getting a sample product made * Why she had to get the product made in China * Things to watch out for to protect your ideas and intellectual property * And some hidden benefits of raising boys while building a business focused on women's breasts As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode Resources Guest Contact Information Get your Bra Brdges direct at Judith's Bra Bridge website  Judith and Bra Bridge on social media Facebook  YouTube  Twitter  Instagram Related Episodes Bernadette Giorgi -- Getting a Product on QVC Ready to Make Your Next Big Leap? Are you an introverted, mission-driven solo professional or micro-firm owner who is ready to get your message out in a bigger way, be seen as a thought leader, and make more of an impact in the world but you feel isolated and alone? Then you need to join the Facebook group for Introverted entrepreneurs just like you. Join my courageous community on Facebook so you network, share, and learn from and with other like-minded and like personality'd people. 

Show Notes Retirement has been completely re-invented and reconsidered as people at 40+ pivot and shift from one career to another. People continue working for a combination of reasons including they love the work they do or they have different interests at different points in their lives and want to continue to contribute to the world. Some of course work because they have to and would like to open themselves up to new opportunities to learn and contribute whether that's in a job with another company or as an independent professional or business owner. From professionals starting a side hustle for extra money or with the intention to transition to self-employment, starting a business has always been seen as an insurance policy of sorts. An opportunity to control our own destiny. And while that's true, it's certainly not as easy as the mainstream media likes to make it out to be. In this episode of the show, JT Ippolito, author of Encore Entrepreneurs, talks about the need for reinvention and flexibility in your career. He also shares tips to help you overcome your fear of sales. JT spent decades with IBM rising through the ranks to become an executive. He's owned several companies and is the CEO of Sync Media Network and Media Marketing Management. His finger is on the pulse of the latest in media marketing and technology needed to reach your audience and build your expert brand. Listen in as JT explains: What your business pedigree is    What's meant by career reinvention and why it's a particularly important concept for Baby Boomers    How to know if starting a business is for you or not    His key strategies for reinvention  the best strategies to establish yourself as an expert tips to build your expert brand how to overcome fears around sales and selling.  JT also shares his thoughts on the 8 strategic actions needed to run and grow a profitable business.  As always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Sync Media Network Media Marketing Management JT on Facebook Sync Media on YouTube JT on LinkedIn Get JT's book, Encore Entrepreneurs    Related Episodes: Career Reinvention: An evolution from scientist to book publishing consultant featuring Susan Ordona A Successful Second Act: An interview with Sue Ferreira   Related Blog Posts: What It Takes to Build a Successful Business in Your Second or Third Act   Join the Courageous Community on Facebook If you're an introverted, mission-driven entrepreneur who is ready to stand up and stand out as a leader in your field and you're looking to network, connect with, and share ideas with like-minded and like-personality'd professionals then head over to my Facebook community. It's a safe place to ask questions, share ideas, and get information, tips, and resources to help you grow your expert brand.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts / iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website at WinnieAnderson.com. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. We all talk about wanting to get new clients and wanting to get more clients. But what if we didn't have to? What if you actually had clients who stayed with you longer, felt so cherished by you, that they were more likely to recommend you to others? SHOW NOTES There's a study that says a 5% increase in client retention can lead to an increase in profits of between 25 and 95%. Wow. Of course you've got to deliver a great service. You've got to produce a transformation that gets clients excited. But it also speaks to the relationship you have with clients and how you can help them see and feel how much you genuinely care for them. That's what this episode is all about. Deb Brown is a speaker, author, and consultant who specializes in working with entrepreneurs to develop relationships with their clients and create lifelong profitable relationships with them. Listen in as Deb explains: The profit in retaining more clients and serving them for a longer time period.   How building relationships helps you stand out Her simple 3-part framework that helps you create a custom loyalty strategy that pays off An old-school strategy that still works and probably always will  How to leverage your time and create a strategy that works for you Simple, practical and proven strategies that have a great payoff  How to repurpose items and add value to your relationship with clients    As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your action step and cocktail exercise for this episode. Resources Guest Contact Information Deb Brown's website -- get her free report with key strategies including: The three touchpoints in every business relationship The 4 Types of people you must WOW Why should not just deliver results but also WOW Deb's book, Lifelong Loyal Clients: How smart professionals turn relationships into revenues Deb on YouTube Deb Brown's author page on Amazon   Related Resources Common Mistake Made When Choosing Promotional Products Perceived Value - A critical point to understand when choosing and using promotional products to build your brand and grow relationships with clients Visit Kamis Imprinted Products (a past client of Winnie's) and get their free report, "10 Mistakes Made When Choosing Promotional Products and How to Avoid Them"   Are You an Introverted, Mission-Driven Entrepreneur Looking to Network and Connect with Like-Minded and Like Personality'd Professionals?  Join Winnie's closed Facebook group and end the isolation and build relationships with other coaches, consultants, and experts like you who are looking to come out of hiding, make their next big leap in their business, and share information, tips, and resources to grow their businesses and create success on their terms. 

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts / iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website at Winnie Anderson.com. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. You'll discover how to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, develop your brand as a go-to expert and thought leader and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. SHOW NOTES If you're listening or watching this show then it's likely you've either started and are growing a business or are dreaming of starting a business based on your skills and expertise. Often we'll just hang up our shingle as an expert in what we were doing for our previous employer without spending enough time thinking about our offerings, packaging and pricing offers, or how we'll even get clients. In this episode, accountant Maddie brown explains her stops and starts at starting her firm and how she ultimately chose to buy an existing firm rather than start from scratch. Even if you're already in business Maddie shares some thoughts that will likely have you nodding your head and show how much she understands what we all go through. So listen in as Maddie shares: Why she chose to buy a practice rather than start her own The key advisors and resources that helped her make a good decision when purchasing the existing firm How she and her firm's former owner laid the foundation for a successful transition when she took over Her best marketing strategy for getting new clients Her great advice for letting go of feeling salesy in discussions with potential clients The mistake she feels business owners make as they grow And her tip for creating a great life while you build a great business As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. RESOURCES Guest Contact Information Main website Facebook LinkedIn YouTube RELATED EPISODES How others reinvented themselves and / or started a business Ed Gandia talks about how he turned his side hustle into a full time business in just under two years. Sue Ferreira talks about retiring from medicine and launching a business after retirement Susan Ordona talks about going from a career as a laboratory scientist to continuously reinventing herself to create an income and impact   RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE Links may include affiliate links. That means I receive a small commission if you make a purchase. There's no extra cost to you and it gives me gas money for the long drives home to see my family in Jersey.  Worksheet for this episode -- opt-in required (Just add your information to the form that opens up. You'll also receive information, tips, and resources to help you build your business and brand as a thought leader and go-to expert.)  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts / iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and here on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show  at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. You'll discover how to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. SHOW NOTES I'm sure you believe you're optimistic and have an abundance-focused mindset. You may say affirmations, think positive thoughts, and take responsibility for your thoughts, beliefs, and outcomes. The standard formula for abundance is Ask, Believe, Receive. You may "Ask", and you certainly say you Believe. So why aren't you receiving? Have you ever deflected a compliment? You know someone says "that shirt looks nice on you" and you say “oh this old thing?” Have you ever gotten a compliment about your work and said “Oh it was nothing. Anyone could have done it.” Then you want to listen closely and maybe even take some notes because you may very well be putting up blocks to receiving what you want. You may be what Nat Couropmitree calls a Conditional Receiver. I know I'm one. Nat guides visionary leaders to live their lives in a match with the energetic frequency of their truest selves. Tapping into this powerful source of love, respect, and value frees them from the exhausting cycle of working harder to gain something that can never be achieved through more effort, more work, more sacrifice, and instead creates space for them to experience the ease, joy, and adventure in the present moment. Nat is also the host of the Bold Magnificence podcast where his guests share stories about having the courage to live in alignment with what lights them up. And what lights Nat up is experimenting with exotic cuisine, finding adventure in far-flung places, and dancing the Argentine tango with his beloved wife Olga.   Listen in as Nat explains: How we cut off the abundance we dream of and deserve The different types of conditional receivers so you can recognize which one you are Strategies to begin to break free from the conditioning you've experienced in your life without blaming or shaming yourself or others The ultimate need and goal we all share as humans The one thing we're all told to do as service-providers that actually sets us up for struggle and even resentment How conditional receiving impacts the strategic actions we must take in growing our businesses And the single practice where everything begins As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your action step and cocktail exercise for this episode.   EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Contact Information Nat's website -- be sure to get his resources around Conditional Receiving Nat on social media Facebook Twitter YouTube Resources mentioned Related Episodes Nat's first appearance on the Courageous Entrepreneur Show Sylvia Lafair Discusses the Patterns That Hold Us Back From Success Jeff Rock talks about The Power of Story Over Your Life Robyn Crayne discusses Money, Mindset, and Success   Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? If you're an introverted, mission-driven solopreneur and you're looking for tips, resources, strategies, and support to help you end self-doubt, silence your inner critic, and get yourself and your business to the next level of success then join the Courageous Entrepreneur Lab on Facebook. 

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts / iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. You'll discover how to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. SHOW NOTES One of the things we know to be true is that we all want to work with experts. When we've got a problem no one sits around wondering who is an average solution provider I can get to solve my problem on the cheap. Our first thought is I have a problem and need an expert to solve it. We'll figure out how to pay for it later. Our own target audience feels the same way. And in today's crowded online market place and even in the noisy offline world consumers – whether in the business to business segment or in the direct to consumer or B2C space people are looking for the right expert. As much as it may be difficult to put ourselves out there, to take a clear stand, to communicate our point of view. But we MUST do it. Your audience is best served by YOU. Not someone else. Building your brand as a thought leader is an important part of that process. To discuss this idea, I've invited Samantha Riley on the show. She's a speaker, international business growth coach, best-selling author, host of the ‘Thought Leaders Business Lab' podcast, co-founder of the Global Thought Leaders Network and has 25 years personal experience in building and growing businesses. Today, she helps thought leaders and experts to scale their business so they have more income, more freedom, and more impact. Listen in as she shares: What a thought leader is and is not    3 must haves to help you step into greatness    The challenges faced by those of us who leave corporate life The problem of comparisonitis and how to deal with and overcome it    A fun idea for making sure your statement of what you do is clear and simple    3 keys to being seen as a thought leader   How thought leadership helps you get clients    And Samantha's best tips for managing the 8 strategic actions we need to take to grow our expertise based business. As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your action step and cocktail exercise for this episode.   Guest Contact Information Samantha's website Samantha on Facebook Sam on Instagram Sam on Twitter Related Episodes Mike Michalowicz shares business building tips for solo professionals How to Attract Clients with LinkedIn's Publishing Platform Building an Expert Brand Get Known Faster   Resources Mentioned Links may include affiliate links which means I receive a small commission if you make a purchase. There's no extra cost to you and it supplies me with gas money for the long drives home to see my family in Jersey. The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner Tribes by Seth Godin Worksheet for this episode - opt-in required - add your best information to the form that opens up Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? If you're a mission-driven, introverted coach, consultant, or other expert who is ready to come out of hiding and be seen as the expert you are so you can take your business to the next level of success then check out The Courageous Entrepreneur Lab. That's the Facebook group where I share information, tips, resources and free training. You'll find yourself supported by a community of like-minded and like-personality'd professionals.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website at WinnieAnderson.com. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. You'll discover how to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. SHOW NOTES I started feeling the pull to go out on my own when I started to become unhappy with the types of sacrifices I was making for my employer – working 7 days a week; what I believed was too much travel, and way too much stress. But I ended up leaving way before I was ready. I had no idea what I was going to do or how to get clients let alone how much to charge. I ended up getting frustrated and having to get a job within a few months. The second time I went out on my own I was forced out by injuries I sustained in a car accident. And I struggled for years trying to manage my recovery and get my business established. I wish I had gotten the kind of information and had the sort of insight that today's guest had and has. Ed Gandia worked in corporate sales for more than 8 years when he didn't like the direction his career was going either. He was facing the same thing I was – a lot of travel – and he knew that if he kept going all in on his career he would be living out of a suitcase. So he created a plan to escape by building a business on the side. Ed went from replacing his six figure corporate job to being a well-paid freelance copywriter. He now coaches and mentors other writers to launch, build, and grow their businesses. No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, Ed has some great tips and strategies that can help you get more clients and realize you're capable of more than you think you are. Listen in as he shares: The plan he laid out and what he called triggers that he needed to hit before he would feel confident enough to quit How long it actually took him to leave compared to the plan he made – I think it will surprise you The 4 things that helped him get his business off the ground When he came clean to his boss about his moonlighting How he managed his time to fit his full time job, growing family, and side business into his schedule His secret to manage looking for new clients with getting his existing client work done and keeping his day job How he decided what to charge when he started out And what he knows now that he wished he knew when he started. As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your action step and cocktail exercise for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Ed's website    Get Ed's free resources and information to help you launch and grow your freelance copywriting business Ed on social media -  Facebook Twitter YouTube Related Episodes Mike Michalowicz shares business building tips for solo professionals How to Attract Clients and Opportunities with LinkedIn's Publishing Platform Learn to Love Networking by Becoming an Intentional Networker Resources This free worksheet gives you the highlights from the show notes, includes the cocktail exercise (aka "reflection exercise") and action step and also includes a very basic strategy map to help you manage your priorities and business building time more effectively. Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? If you're a mission-driven, introverted coach or consultant who is ready to make your next big leap and you'd like to become part of a community of like-minded professionals, then check out The Courageous Entrepreneur Lab. 

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. You'll discover how to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes As we grow, form our self-identity, and dream of a future full of work we love that uses our great gifts and strengths most of us come face to face with ways that society – including peers, institutions, and groups, including our family of origin – tell us we can't or we shouldn't or aren't able to have those dreams because of who or what we are. That's especially true for girls and young women. Changes are being made of course, but restrictions still exist. And sometimes our own thoughts and beliefs feed into those restrictions. Often we spend the first portion of our lives living up to others expectations and then something happens that helps us to break free and decide to create a life that's consistent with our own beliefs and expectations. Today's guest is a great example of all of that. Jodi Harrison Lee is a Martial Arts Master, co-owner of the martial arts studio, The Martial Way in LA county California. She's also a best selling author, speaker and trainer whose core mission is helping girls and women to find an embrace their strength, exude the confidence they have deep inside, and be able to defend themselves in any situation they're in. So Listen in as Jodi and I discuss: How young girls lose their confidence and how they can regain it How we often allow the opinions of others and beliefs of society to pigeon hole us and keep us trapped in a place we weren't meant to be The how sports and athletics lead to increased confidence and courage for children and adults. How easy it is to allow societal structures to keep us playing small Tips for finding and embracing your own inner strength As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   Guest Contract Information Jodi's website Jodi's book, Find Your Strength Connect with Jodi on Facebook Jodi on YouTube    

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show you're your connections and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you take consistent action to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise all while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes As of recent data from Hubspot 81% of businesses use video as a marketing tool – up from 63% in 2017. 65% of people who don't use video say they plan to start using it in 2018. We also watch a lot of video with the majority of people consuming about 90 minutes of video during a typical work day but the extreme is there are people who watch as much as 3 hours of video in a typical day. Marketers report to Hubspot that video drives key metrics like increasing sales, increased site traffic, and increased the time spent on a site. And of course as the consumer, you probably love video when it's done right and giving you the information you need and want. But as the marketer…especially if you're an introvert or you're self-conscious or have some sort of self-doubt or limiting beliefs I know the thought of doing video can practically give you hives. I want to help you start using video or if you're already using it I want to help you expand your use and feel confident doing it. That's what today's episode is all about. Michele Moreno has experience on stage as well as TV, as an actress and singer. She shares her insider information to help women and cool men build on-camera confidence so they can be the best version of themselves and turn viewers into clients. So listen in as she explains: Why video is so important to potential clients as well as to you the entrepreneur   The key things to share that will help your audience to love you even if your videos aren't perfect or close to it   Why you have to get comfortable with repelling people   A simple trick you can use to get your inner critic to shut up   The most important elements of your video   How to look and sound your best even if you think you have a face made for radio (and how to get over that thinking)  Simple tips and tricks to help you know what to say when you're thinking you don't know what to say As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Michele's website -- get Michele's free bonus just for show listeners: a template for one of the most needed types of videos so you can plan out your script! Michele on Facebook Michele on Twitter Michele on YouTube   Other Episodes Related to This One That You Might Like Impact and Influence: Tips to embrace and communicate your brand   Ready to Get the Clarity, Courage, and Confidence to Move Forward? Tired of feeling confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed as you try to break through to the next level of success? Want help on your journey of becoming or being a courageous entrepreneur?  If you'd like help to stay focused on completing your big projects, to come out of hiding, and take your business and you to the next level of success, consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. I'm your host Winnie Anderson. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. My objective is to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise so you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes Today you're physically active. In all likelihood you takeg for granted the miracle of movement. While you may have the occasional ache or pain, the world is an accessible place for you. But imagine waking up one day to a physical sensation that starts as a minor annoyance….your big toe feels numb. Did you pinch a nerve? Sleep on it wrong? No matter. It will work itself out, right? What if it doesn't? Imagine the next day your leg is numb and soon you're not able to move it. Within about 48 hours of that toe going numb you're paralyzed from the waist down. Now imagine that happens to you at 15. That's what happened to today's guest, speaker and coach Scott Chesney. Scott is a dynamic speaker, coach, and for two decades has been a navigator of life with paralysis. He is CEO of the Raise Hope Foundation. A nonprofit that trains, mentors, and places people with disabilities in careers in the financial services industry. Scott is also a an ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. He's married and is the father of two children. Listen in as Scott shares: How he went from 3 sport athlete to paralyzed from the waist down in about 48 hours.    His emotional road to independence and how he had the break through that led to his life and work today    His journey from diff-abled employee to successful entrepreneur and coach    How he built his speaking business    Tips for recognizing the gift inside of trauma    What keeps him going and how you can use the same thing to inspire your own breakthrough As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   Guest Contact Information Scott's website Scott's foundation - Raise Hope  Scott on social media: Facebook Twitter YouTube The Raise Hope Foundation on Facebook

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. You'll discover how to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes From the moment we're born we start learning. We discover that crying brings relief of our suffering and gets our needs met. We absorb the sights, sounds, and lessons all around us. As we grow, form our self-identity, and begin to dream of a future full of work we love that uses our great gifts and strengths we continue to absorb messages that others communicate to us intentionally and unintentionally. When we join the working world we become part of organizations that have varying degrees of emotional health and it's not always good. While we develop the foundation of our professional future and hone our skills and craft we get exposed to the beliefs, values, and behavior patterns of others…what in HR terms is referred to as the organization's culture. Without realizing it, our beliefs and behaviors are influenced by our organizational life and while the patterns we developed contributed to our success inside the organizations we worked for, out on our own, those patterns – of thinking and acting – can become disempowering…holding us back from achieving the very success we dream of and deserve. That's what today's episode is all about. This is an unusual episode for me and for the show. This is an interview-based program as I said in the introduction. But the past several weeks have been tough for me and for my guests. I've had a rash of guests who needed to reschedule for health and personal reasons. This has been a tough flu season and I had a terrible injury to my leg that made it nearly impossible for me to sit up for extended periods of time. So I found myself without a completed show for this week but I hated the thought of not making good on my commitment of delivering useful information and I know the importance of consistency so I decided to come out of my comfort zone a bit and do a solo episode for you. The information I'm going to share hit me like a ton of bricks a few years ago when I had what I can only classify as a nervous breakdown. I was still in active recovery from my brain injury. TBI's have a long recovery period and had reached a point of tremendous frustration as I was trying to build my solo consulting practice. I realized that the strategies that had helped me survive an abusive childhood were in fact now actively holding me back. Things like perfectionism, conflict avoidance, and others. The more I thought about those patterns the more I realized that they were the same patterns that contributed to my success as a corporate professional. I've been fascinated by behavior and personality my whole life and have studied it in school, at work, and in life. I have almost as many degrees as a thermometer – an associates in personnel administration, a bachelor's degree in education with a teaching credential in general business…a master's degree in Human Resources and 15 years as a certified senior professional in HR. I've also done post graduate level course work in counseling and psychology and have a bunch of additional certificates. And I've got a PhD from the school of hard knocks with a major in self-sabotage. One other element that makes me a bit quirkily unique is that brain injury. In addition to having to relearn how to learn (even to the point of having to relearn how to tie my shows) I experienced a big personality shift. Prior to the accident I had been what I would consider a solid ambivert who leaned towards extroversion. But after the accident I became a true introvert. I had to rediscover who I was and had to develop new ways of dealing with the world so I could be true to this new version of myself, continue to use my biggest gifts, and build the independent business I dreamed of. So listen in as I share: 3 ways organizational life conditions us for struggle Why smart corporate escapees struggle to recreate the success they enjoyed as employees The reasons we move toward changes we want but can back slide or even give up And the elements I call the 6 pillars of courageous success As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   Related Episodes Mark Baker Jodi Harrison Lee Sylvia LaFair   Books / Resources Mentioned or That Relate to This Episode Sylvia LaFair's book, Don't Bring It to Work -- This book discusses the behaviors we develop as we grow in our family of origin and how we can bring those behavior patterns to the workplace with each person playing a specific role in our office "family" and how unhealthy that can be for the organization and for us. Badass Your Brand -- This book talks about positioning, packaging, and pricing your offerings as high-end. It supports what I was talking about with reference to productizing without commoditizing your offerings. The No A**hole Rule  -- This is a great book that discusses the impact of negative people (to put it a little gently) in the workplace. What really helps achieve your goals   Ready for Help to Break Free From Your Disempowering Patterns? Join the Courageous Entrepreneur Club.  The Club is made of small groups (no more than 10 people) focused on achieving their goals ranging from coming out of hiding to taking their business to the next level of success, to creating powerful content that positions and presells them and their coaching, consulting, or healing practice.   You can learn more about the club at WinnieAnderson.com/jointheclub

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. I want to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise as you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. As an introverted professional I'm sure you dream of having people just magically hear about you and your offerings. One way to help get the word out is by appearing in the media. How do you do that though? How do you get featured in media and is this a strategy that's right for you? If that thought scares you then you definitely want to check out today's episode to learn more about being featured on a program. Dr. Letitia Wright has been producing her own TV show since 2000. Her show is available on Dish network and on Direct TV. She's a sought after speaker and trainer who President Obama invited to his Global Entrepreneur Summit in the summer of 2017. She's interviewed hundreds of people and coaches professionals to appear as experts in the media. Listen in as Dr. Wright explains Some of the jargon associated with appearing in the media Why all experts should work to get featured in the media and how to do it    Paid versus earned media Mistakes people make when trying to pitch themselves and mistakes made when they're being interviewed on the show The benefits of working with a media coach and how to choose one As always, be sure to listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Resources Guest Contact Information Dr. Letitia Wright's website Dr. Wright on social media Facebook Her Facebook group Twitter YouTube        

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you fulfill your big mission. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values.   SHOW NOTES If you've ever had an idea for something and didn't pursue it you're definitely going to want to listen to this episode multiple times. And if you've ever worried about how you'd handle a growing business you're going to want to listen to this and take notes. Which you can do by getting the worksheet for this week's episode at WinnieAnderson.com/bomb I get suggestions about people to interview on a fairly regular basis and I often find that the person just isn't a fit. So when a PR rep reached out to me and suggested today's guests for the show I was skeptical. But I'm so glad I met these young ladies. Isabelle and Caroline Bercaw are the sisterpreneurs behind DaBomb bath fizzers. The two young inventors got their start in 2012 when they were 10 and 11 respectively. They liked using bath bombs but weren't crazy about how the bombs sometimes left their skin or the tub feel so they created their own. They started giving them as gifts and discovered the bombs were so popular they started selling them. The rest as they say is history. Today they're the faces of a multi-million dollar family business that employs their parents and about 150 people in their community. The girls are actively involved in marketing and running the company and in this interview we discuss the challenges of running a growing company while you're not old enough to sign a contract. Trust me, these girls have big lessons for all of us and the episode is full of insightful nuggets these teens share. So listen in as we discuss: How they grew their business from idea to initial investment to million dollars in revenue    Their approach to differentiating their product – this surprised me and it might surprise you   The challenges of running a family business and how they manage to get some down time   The power of and importance of branding especially in a crowded market   And what surprised them about running a business that might seem like a negative but they ended up seeing as a positive. As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information DaBombFizzers.com Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter   Resources Guest Special Offer Free shipping off of orders of $30 or more. Use code CEspring2018 Isabelle and Caroline Bercaw's book -- Fizz, Boom, Bath Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? Are you a mission-driven, introverted coach or consultant who is ready to break free from underachieving, under-earning and playing small? Are you ready to break through to the next level of success? If you're ready to get the support, accountability, and guidance you need in a community of like-minded professionals Then consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people each who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to come out of hiding, achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on, and generally take their business to the next level of success. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you fulfill your big mission. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll become a fan of the show on my site. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes I have a confession to make. I hate traditional networking. You know, those rubber chicken luncheons and dinners where everyone you talk to seems to expect you to buy from them before dessert's served? I'm much more comfortable doing my networking online. But even then I've had people tell me they wanted to have a get-to-know you chat only to find out they wanted to pitch me their service. But let's face it, we know that theoretically networking is the way to get work whether that's a paying job, a consulting contract, or other work. And for an introvert, the idea of doing something that allows us to cultivate relationships that lead to business is just what we want. But it doesn't seem to work that way does it? I was thinking about this very topic one day when I was on LinkedIn and an article about the problems with networking caught my eye. I read the thread of comments and one in particular stood out. It was an honest assessment of the problems with effective networking. The commenter mentioned her book in her response and that led me to reach out and ask her if she'd come on the show to discuss her insights with us. I was thrilled when she said yes because this information is so important. Patti DeNucci is a conference and corporate speaker and workshop facilitator as well as the author of the award-winning book The Intentional Networker: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals, and Results in Business. She grew up in an entrepreneurial family in northern Minnesota and upon moving to Texas, enjoyed a career in marketing communications before launching her own consulting practice in 1989. Patti has served in leadership positions and earned numerous awards in both the Association of Women in Communications and the National Speakers Association. She founded what is known as Freelance Austin, a networking and professional development group devoted to helping solopreneurs thrive. Something fun about Patti - she enjoys making jewelry. “Live, work, and connect at a higher level” is her mantra and it's what she strives to inspire others to do. So listen in as Patti shares: What's wrong and right about traditional networking   Why it's critical to make the right choice of networking groups and her own rating system for evaluating their effectiveness   The power and importance of intentions as they relate to networking   Some tips for becoming a little more comfortable at an event where you don't know anyone   What to consider when deciding to turn down a meeting request from a contact    The simple thing 98% of networkers don't do and how it can instantly differentiate you   And the single most important thing to learn before you start networking. This answer might surprise you. As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Patti's website LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Facebook   Resources Mentioned  Patti's book, The Intentional Networker   Ready to Get the Support You Need to Courageously Market Your Services and Achieve Your Mission?   If you're: a mission-driven, introverted coach or consultant ready to break free from underachieving, under-earning and playing small ready to break through to the next level of success ready to get the support, accountability, and guidance you need in a community of like-minded professionals Then consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people each who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to come out of hiding, achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on, and generally take their business to the next level of success. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you fulfill your big mission. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. It's no secret that social media has taken the world by storm and changed the way we communicate and the way we market our services. But lots of solo professionals I talk to haven't seen the sort of return on investment they dreamed of when they first embraced using social media and participating in social networking sites. Others have had decent results but are ready for more. And to be honest, it's taken me a long time to begin to reap the benefits. So I knew the time was right to have a conversation about this with an expert. We're going to focus on some big picture concepts and at the end I'll share some application ideas with you. My guest today is Leslie Horn Trosset. Since approximately 2000, Leslie has worked to master the art of cutting through the noise and marketing hype to help make millions of dollars for her clients. She takes clients through her powerful and emotional process of discovering where they are now, where they want to be, and uncovering what's getting in the way of realizing their dreams. The result is a customized marketing strategy that combines content marketing, SEO, and social media strategy that you can implement quickly and begin making more money. So listen in as Leslie explains: The jargon of social media and social networking   How to show up as yourself in social media and what exactly that means   Finding a balance in what you share versus over-sharing   What to do when you've been using a platform for personal stuff and you want to start using it for business    How to choose the right platforms to be on   Common mistakes she sees people making    Why you want to share your opinions and perspective in what you post   And what she knows now that she wished she new when first starting her business. As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Leslie's website Get  complimentary discovery call to talk about working with Leslie Leslie on Social Media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Related Episodes How to Attract clients and Opportunities with LinkedIn's Publishing Platform Resources Free worksheet with questions to help you spot the gaps in your social media / social networking strategy Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? If you're a mission-driven, introverted coach or consultant who is ready to: break free from underachieving, under-earning and playing small break through to the next level of success get the support, accountability, and guidance you need in a community of like-minded professionals Then consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people each who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to come out of hiding, achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on, and generally take their business to the next level of success. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub. Thanks for joining me for this episode of the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. Remember, you deserve all the success you dream of.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes This episode falls in the category I consider an entrepreneur's journey. I think there's a lot to learn from the path that others have traveled, mistakes they've made, and what they'd do differently now that they've achieved success. I particularly love to interview people who were experts in their profession for their employer who had to figure out how to position themselves as an expert and then not just build but run a thriving successful business. Today's guest fits that description perfectly. Andy Falco Jimenez was forced to retire from the Anaheim Police Department after 21 years with many of those years spent as the top K9 officer with the force. Andy was a recognized leader, sought out by other community police departments to do K9 training and was a nationally recognized speaker on topics related to training and building a K9 unit. But a pair of car accidents while he was on duty led to some scary symptoms for him and showed him how little he actually meant to the organization. Forced to retire, he had to find himself and build a business to fully support his growing family. He candidly shares how he did that. You'll hear the mistakes and most of all what he did to persevere and become someone who now helps others become the recognized expert in their field too. So listen in as Andy shares: What was so hard about leaving the police force The hardest part about building a business based on your skill and expertise The mistakes he made with his pricing and how he fixed them The reason he nearly lost his house in spite of having a business that made good money The important 3-part lesson he learned that changed his life and business Why and how narrowing his focus led to more clients How he built his authority status and you can too As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Andy's bio website Falco K9 Academy The Masters - Mastermind retreats, community, and training   Related Episodes Mike Michalowicz: Multi NYTimes bestselling author shares his tips and strategies to grow an expertise-centric business.  Andy's books   Andy on Social Media Falco K9 Academy on You Tube Andy's personal Facebook page   Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? Are you a mission-driven, introverted coach or consultant who is ready to break free from underachieving, under-earning and playing small? Tired of feeling confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed as you try to break through to the next level of success? Ready to get the support, accountability, and guidance you need? Then consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people each who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to come out of hiding, achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on, and generally take their business to the next level of success. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub.    

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. You'll discover how to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes Whether you're an introvert or not I'm sure you're always looking for strategies to make your online presence more powerful and to make your social platforms pay off. I'm on all the big platforms but would love it if I saw more of a payoff of the investment of time and energy I make in social networking. So when my colleague Tracy Enos published her book that promised tips and strategies for using LinkedIn's publishing platform I grabbed it on pre-sale and read it as soon as it got released. You can find my 5-star review for it on Amazon. I genuinely loved it because it was so practical and I wanted to make sure I had her on to share some insight with you. I first met Tracy in about 2014 or 15 when I sat next to her at a big training event and we've stayed connected. She's a marketing consultant who specializes in Linkedin and particularly in how to leverage your profile and the publishing platform to position yourself as an expert, attract and engage with potential clients and referral partners, and generally build your brand. She speaks on the subject at events, seminars, tradeshows; works with sales and marketing teams to help them gain visibility and attract clients and works with independent professionals to attract more leads and clients with LI coaching and Done-for-you services. Tracy lives in the Kansas City MO area. So listen in as Tracy shares: Who she thinks LinkedIn is for and why she thinks you need to be on it. What LinkedIn is and how it's different from other platforms. What the Publishing platform is and how long form posting differs from short form posting on LinkedIn Why your Linkedin profile is so important and how to leverage that Some mistakes she thinks people make with their profile How to create long form posts for mobile users that also benefit users of other devices  Some tips to help you get engagement and entice people to join you off of Linkedin As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn -- Send her a connection request and mention you heard her on the show and she'll send you some bonus material. Tracy on Facebook Tracy on Twitter Get Tracy's book Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? Tired of feeling confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed as you try to break through to the next level of success? Want help on your journey of becoming or being a courageous entrepreneur? If you'd like help to stay focused on completing your big projects, to come out of hiding, and take your business and you to the next level of success, consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. You'll discover how to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes My husband, Lou and I love watching Shark Tank. That's the show where entrepreneurs come in and pitch their business and their idea to a panel of mega successful entrepreneurs in the hopes of landing an investment deal with them. When Lori Greiner – one of the female sharks – looks at investing in a product on the show she often talks about it in terms of whether or not she sees it working on QVC which is one of the home shopping channels. Well today's guest got her product on QVC with no help from one of the sharks. She did it herself and she's here to share how she did it. Bernadette Giorgi is a leader in fitness and has been a trusted voice in women's health, beauty, and wellness for more than 25 years. She's on a mission to redefine what it means to be fit, healthy, and beautiful. In addition to holding several advanced pilates and fitness certifications Bernadette has been featured nationally in Pilates Style Magazine, Pilates Digest, and on About.com. She's made regular appearances on affiliates of ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, and Fox news. She's been a featured expert on Be Well Philly as well as the national lifestyle shows The List and Better TV. Bernadette owns Just B Moved a fitness studio in south jersey. She is the inventor of the B-Bounder, a unique fitness product that sold out in her appearances on QVC. So listen in as Bernadette shares: How she got the idea for the B-bounder The steps she had to take to test it and get it built   Actions she took to protect her product   Exactly what it took to get the product on QVC   Tips for you if you have a product idea   And some things she'd do differently now If you're a shark tank fan this episode will give you a real understanding for why the sharks make some of their recommendations. As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Bernadette's website Bernadette on social media: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Buy the B-Bounder on Amazon Get Bernadette's special offer -- Email your receipt to Bernadette when you buy your B-Bounder and receive a free video. Send it to bg at bernadettegiorgi dot com (type that as you would a normal email address in your email system)   Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? Tired of feeling confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed as you try to break through to the next level of success? Want help on your journey of becoming or being a courageous entrepreneur? If you'd like help to stay focused on completing your big projects, to come out of hiding, and take your business and you to the next level of success, consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you fulfill your big mission. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. SHOW NOTES We solo professionals and micro firm owners where a zillion hats. We're trying to juggle multiple important responsibilities including marketing, enrolling clients, servicing clients, product creation, and of course we'd like to have a life in addition to having a business. That's what we went into business FOR wasn't it? One of the issues we all wrestle with is maximizing the value of every minute and maximizing our earning power of every minute of the day and every ounce of work we do. There are only a few ways to make more money: Charge more Serve more   Lower expenses   Change your billing model   Create leverage For me, creating leverage means to build a business that's not just scalable but that also uses products as a way to attract potential clients – which means you're not using up more time in the day to attract that audience -- and use products to sell so you're driving additional revenue from work you've already done. I'm a big fan of the work once, earn revenue multiple ways model. But how do you do that without making yourself more overwhelmed and exhausted? That's what we're going to talk about with today's guest. Paulette Ensign was looking for a new strategy to expand her reach, attract more and better clients, and position herself as an expert. She had no idea that the simple 16-page booklet full of how-to tips called 110 ideas for organizing your business life would sell over a million copies or that it would be reprinted in multiple languages and formats all without spending a penny in advertising. The success she had with the booklet led others to want to know her secrets to convert THEIR knowledge into how-to, tips-based information products. Paulette's business grew as she developed products and services around the seemingly endless possibilities for using content as marketing tools, revenue streams, or both. She's a former elementary school instrumental music teacher, a past president of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and a fellow Jersey Girl although she lives in sunny San Diego. But her online home is at Tips Products.com. So listen in as Paulette shares: What exactly is a tip and how it can be of more value to you and your audience than a traditional book can    Ways you can leverage your existing content into tips that generate new clients  How you can profit from selling tips you used to give away for free    How a tips book or product can differentiate you as a professional    Where to find content you can use for your tips products – trust me you won't have to work hard to find it    And what she knows now that she wished she new when first starting her business.  As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Paulette's website Paulette on social media Facebook YouTube LinkedIn   Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? If you're a mission-driven, introverted coach or consultant who is ready to break free from underachieving, under-earning and playing small And you're ready to break through to the next level of success. You're ready to get the support, accountability, and guidance you need in a community of like-minded professionals Then consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people each who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to come out of hiding, achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on, and generally take their business to the next level of success. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub. Thanks for joining me for this episode of the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. Remember, you deserve all the success you dream of.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you fulfill your big mission. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. SHOW NOTES It's likely that when you first went out on your own that you looked for some roadmap to figure out the whole how to be a solo professional thing. Maybe you quickly recognized you weren't having an easy time getting clients. You may have decided to follow the big gurus and started opting in for free webinars, ebooks, and guides all the while getting more and more confused. And you may have started paying attention to people who just flat out told you that what you were doing and what you wanted to build were wrong. If you're a corporate escapee like me you may have suddenly found yourself struggling to stand out, discounting your corporate successes, and feeling very confused and inadequate. Me too. And ditto for today's guest. Emma Churchman spent the first 17 years of self-employment making no more than 500$ a month. She tried everything to turn her business around but it wasn't until she faced some hard truths about herself that she was able to quickly turn things around and go from earning an amount that put her below the poverty level to earning multiple six figures in just about a year. Emma believes the more spiritually conscious you are the more successful you'll be. She is a business coach for conscious entrepreneurs who are ready to get help managing their mindset, money, and emotions. She believes that success in business is 10% execution and logistics and 90% managing ourselves – our thoughts, beliefs, emotions, choices, and ability or inability to take action. She teaches mindset success and how to take aligned action as part of her coaching practice. So listen in as we discuss: What exactly does it mean to be conscious The problem with following someone else's formula for business What it means to be authentic and why it's so important in the process of creating abundance The 3 things that keep you from making sales Why you have to face past trauma in order to run a successful business As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Emma's website Emma on social media: Facebook YouTube Twitter Resources Emma's special free offer - 21 Money Mindset Strategies - 90 minute webinar with worksheets plus a 20 minute private conversation Worksheet for this episode Related Episodes Mark Baker - From Abused to Abundant Grace Bell - Challenge Your Thoughts, Change your Life   Ready to Become a Courageous Entrepreneur? Are you a mission-driven, introverted coach or consultant who is ready to break free from underachieving, under-earning and playing small? Are you ready to break through to the next level of success? If you're ready to get the support, accountability, and guidance you need in a community of like-minded professionals Then consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people each who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to come out of hiding, achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on, and generally take their business to the next level of success. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. I'm your host Winnie Anderson. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show you're your connections and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you take consistent action to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise all while you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes As we go through our lives we come face to face with loss and disappointments – friends come and go; loved ones move to the next plane of existence; we have our heart broken; we don't get the job, promotion, or achieve the other milestones we believe we should have, and other emotional wounds. These emotional hits are the traumas of daily life and they leave their marks on us. We try to move forward and deal with them in the way we've been taught and enculturated to believe is the right way to deal with them. Many of us have been taught that we must be tough and deal with these issues and the grief they bring on our own. We may even have been led to believe that grieving is somehow wrong. But grief is part of the normal processing of emotions. And it's human to need help to navigate the accumulated emotional traumas and process the grief we feel to move through the process effectively. As we build our independent business as a coach, consultant, freelancer, or microfirm owner unresolved grief can lead to difficulties in moving forward. That's what today's episode is all about. My guest, Martina Meyer, is a life and relationship coach who considers herself as a personal trainer for your mind, heart, and soul. She helps others live a wholehearted, wholesome life full of joy and passion by navigating life transitions and healing unresolved grief. Whether you're mourning the loss of a relationship, a job, or some other life change, Martina helps you move through the incredibly human experience of grieving. So listen in as she demystifies grief and grieving by revealing: The myths associated with grieving How following what we've been taught as children and through our conditioning keeps us from effectively grieving The real secret to being strong The connection between job loss and grief How isolation only makes grief worse The difference between guilt and shame And How guilt and shame are involved in the grieving process As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Martina's website - visit to learn more about her and to receive a complimentary conversation about your situation. Martina on Facebook    Resources Mentioned Grief Recovery Resources   Related Episodes Dealing with the Death of Your Business Partner Change Your Thoughts and Change Your Life Ready to Get the Clarity, Courage, and Confidence to Move Forward? And if you want help on your journey of becoming or being a courageous entrepreneur, you'd like help to stay focused on completing your big projects, to come out of hiding, and take your business and you to the next level of success, consider joining the Courageous Entrepreneur Club. The Club is made of small groups of no more than 10 people who are solo professionals and entrepreneurs who receive coaching, accountability and support from me and from each other as they move forward to achieve the goals that they otherwise would lose focus on. Group enrollment happens at specific times during the month. If you want to learn more go to winnieanderson.com/jointheclub

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. I'm your host Winnie Anderson. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are so you profit from your expertise and build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes Growing a business can be scary. We know we need to put ourselves out there…we need to market ourselves in such a way that we get attention, inspire people to want to learn more, and ultimately to say yes to working with us. For those of us who are corporate escapees, we grew up as professionals in an environment that was a constant struggle between standing out and not really wanting to stand out. There was the good part of standing out: being recognized as a leader, getting a promotion, getting an increase. But there's also a lot of negatives connected with standing out in corporate life: being ridiculed, being punished. And heaven help you if you made a mistake at work. I'm sure you know people who took a risk and who made a mistake, who were disciplined, or even fired. It's bad enough to take a risk, make a mistake, even fail at something and have your coworkers and peers know it. It could destroy your reputation and your career. Is it any wonder we become fearful of taking chances when we're out on our own? Well imagine if you took a big risk - something you were excited about trying - and you failed. And what if people laughed at you? Horrible, right? Now imagine it was shown on national TV. And ended up on the Internet. How humiliating. What would you do? Would you crawl under your bed and pray the Internet would go down? Maybe someone would take pity on you and pull the recording offline? Well that's what happened to today's guest. William Hung went from being an unknown civil engineering student at the University of California at Berkley to becoming an overnight sensation because of his failed audition on American Idol. He's now a funny, inspirational speaker who shares his message of taking risks and embracing failure with students, association members, and entrepreneurs. And he coaches entrepreneurs who want to leverage speaking to embrace their mistakes, speak from the heart, and make the impact – and achieve the success – they were born to have. Listen in as William shares: How he ended up auditioning for American Idol   How what looks like your biggest failure at the time could actually be your path to success    His key point of view that helped him survive the pain of rejection and embrace the opportunities it brought   Where he believes optimism comes from   And the big secret he revealed on Jimmy Kimmel As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   Guest Contact Information  William's website Connect with William on Facebook Follow him on Twitter   Bonus Resources Is there something you're resisting taking action on? Would you like some help to confront what you're resisting to move forward? Add your best email address here and receive my Courage Breakthrough Worksheet

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information to help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. I want to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise and build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes As we build our businesses, we quickly come to the realization that we just can't do everything ourselves if we truly want to build a business and not just a glorified job. I know well how scary it is to make a hiring decision. I spent the first third of my career in human resources specializing in recruitment and staff development. There's no more important decision you'll make than who to bring on board and that's especially true when you're an entrepreneur. But how do you do it? How do you find, choose, and work with someone effectively? To answer that I thought I'd go to the horse's mouth so to speak and talk directly to a virtual assistant. Beatrice Ten Thye (pronounced "TenTie") is a virtual assistant who I originally connected with in a Facebook group. She recently wrote a post on Facebook that I'd describe as a rant. It talked about the big mistake entrepreneurs make by not using a VA. Beatrice has an extensive background in corporate and organizational life where she built her skills in administration, organization, project management, and problem solving. Listen in as Beatrice and I discuss: Why entrepreneurs find it so difficult and actually fear working with a VA Why she doesn't recommend that you just dive into asking questions when interviewing a VA When you should start thinking about getting a VA – it's likely to surprise you Mistakes made when hiring and managing a VA What to consider when you know you need help but can't seem to find the right person As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Beatrice's website Beatrice on social media: Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn   Bonus Content: Get bonus content for this episode including an interview with Craig Cannings, Founder of VAClassroom.com. Just share your email address and you'll get the bonus resources as soon as they're ready (I'm dealing with a back injury and it makes it impossible to work for long periods of time, sorry.)

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. I'm your host Winnie Anderson. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. I want to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise as you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes: When you become self-employed you embark on the most intense – and expensive – personal development program ever. Often we discover issues we never realized we had or issues we thought we dealt with come roaring back to life. That can especially be true about money. And it's especially true for women. I've wrestled with my own issues around money including pricing my services appropriately, making good money decisions as a business owner, and understanding the financial elements of running and growing a business. I had a past guest on to discuss this. Justin Krane talked about pricing your services and we talked a bit about mindset but I wanted to take the topic deeper since I know how important it is. That's where the idea came from to have today's guest on the show. Robyn Crane is a money and business growth expert on a mission to empower committed and passionate women business owners to make more money and help more people, so they can have a bigger impact on the world. Through her seminars, and FEMM Mentorship program, Robyn helps them attract qualified leads, close high paying clients, and optimize their time, so they can create their ideal business and life. Listen in as Robyn talks about: Mindset and the role it plays in profitability   The role confidence plays in achieving results   The challenge of changing your old limiting beliefs   How to borrow the beliefs of others to strengthen your own   The money patterns we develop through our lives and how they can limit us and help us break through   Understanding your money mask   Robyn also shares her own story of how she became a money coach and built a thriving, multi-six figure business after being more than 40 thousand dollars in debt As always, be sure to listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Robyn's website Robyn on Social Media Facebook Twitter YouTube   Robyn's books: Robyn's Author Central page on Amazon has all her books listed

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio format on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity so you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise and build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes This is one of those episodes where the subject matter is divided between my guest's journey to launch and build a successful business with something powerful they achieved at the same time.  In this case, it's landing a TEDx Talk. If you're an entrepreneur you want to maximize every minute of every day and that means multi-tasking when we can. Including our meal times. I read morning prayer as I eat breakfast and I watch videos while I eat lunch. They range from faith-centered messages by Melvin Pillay, success-centered messages from Jack Canfield, how-to messages from Pam Hendrickson, MOZ, and others to the many fascinating messages from TED talks. Maybe somewhere in the back of your mind you've thought you'd love to deliver one. You have a big message that the world needs to hear. And you love the idea of having your message go viral like Brene Brown's or Mel Robbins or any of the other top TED presenters. But how do you do that? Well one way is to start with a TEDx talk. TED talks of course are those powerful presentations that are 18 minutes or less that educate, inform, and inspire. TEDx talks are local conferences that are formatted similarly to the big TED conference. So how do you get to present at one? Well that's part of what today's guest is going to share with us. Robert James Collier is the founder of Entrepreneur's Dinner. These are exclusive networking experiences built around the idea that breaking bread with someone is a powerful relationship building experience like few other things. Rob has built his business entirely by word of mouth often spread by social media. He's going to talk a little about his business and how he developed the idea but he's also going to talk about his experience applying for, being selected to deliver, and then presenting a TED talk at TEDx Buffalo. Listen in as Robert explains: The common need we've experienced that inspired him to host his first dinner and what led him to believe this could become a business. What makes your average networking dinner so bad and the key element that can elevate it to something powerful   The concept of Psychological Intimacy and how it helps us build strong teams, strong networks, and can lead to strong client relationships as well. How he landed his TEDx Talk. As always be sure to listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Links and Resources TED and TEDx talks Psychological Intimacy -- Building Trust Through Skillful Self-Disclosure from HBR Psychological Safety  Guest Links Connect with Robert On Facebook On Instagram Get support to take action, reach your goals, and grow your business  If you'd like to get support as you move yourself and your business forward, if you'd like to be part of a small group of like-minded entrepreneurs who understand what it's like to feel isolated, to hate selling and to dislike marketing, and you'd like support as you keep moving forward one micro step after another, then visit my website and check out the Action Takers group. Learn how this small group can support you as you work to achieve your goals. I'll keep you posted on when the next group opens up for enrollment and how you can apply to join.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. I want to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise and build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. One of the issues we solo professionals can wrestle with is embracing and leveraging who we really are in order to move forward and achieve our goals. Maybe we get easily distracted from a project or goal because we have so many ideas swimming in our heads or we may lack confidence in our work, in our plans, or even in ourselves. We may be naturally gifted in one area while we feel lacking in another and so spend all our time doing the thing we love and are good at. But the thing we're lacking in and avoiding may be the very thing that can move our business forward. This can be especially true for those of us who fall somewhere on the spectrum of being a creative entrepreneur. Which is why I wanted today's guest to be on the show. Lisa Robbin Young is THE coach for creative entrepreneurs who are ready for help growing their business while getting their message out in the world. She blends a unique combination of business smarts with understanding the creative mind and personality because she's a creative herself. Lisa is an international best selling author, a singer with multiple albums, and a video blogger. Listen in as Lisa explains: the differences between a creative entrepreneur and a plain old run of the mill entrepreneur?    How to identify where you fall on the creative spectrum and how understanding that can help you achieve your goals    Why she thinks DUMB goals are actually a good idea    3 types of growth plans and how someone can know which one is right for them and their business  The 5 million dollar growth plan she found in a box    the secret to staying on course with a growth plan and how to keep life from derailing us As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Creative Freedom Quiz Lisa's first book, The Secret Watch Lisa's soon-to-be-released book Guest Links Lisa's website Lisa on social media: Facebook Twitter You Tube Other Episodes Related to This One Jeff Rock Grace Bell Additional Research To Explore Sally Hogshead, Fascination Advantage Ready to Get Support, Accountability, and Coaching to Achieve Your Goals? Join an Action Takers Group and discover the power of micro movements -- small actions taken every day -- that help you move towards your goal with less stress. Action Takers Groups enroll at specific times during the month. Check out when the next open enrollment is.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website Winnie Anderson dot com. One of the toughest parts of being self employed is actually getting clients, right? Whether we go to mixers, conferences, lunches, dinners, or use video to market ourselves and our services, we're putting ourselves out there and can feel really exposed when we're doing all that. And of course that's because are to a large degree. That's how humans operate.. we look, listen, and react. This fact can make us so nervous it can actively hold us back. Or we can embrace it. Develop our voice and point of view, leverage that, and attract the clients that resonate with our message so we're attracting people who will get the most out of working with us and who we would most enjoy working with. That's all easier said than done sometimes. That's why I wanted to have Valerie Sokolosky on the show. Valerie is a former broadcaster, voice over artist, and professional speaker who moved into a career in corporate training and executive coaching. She's been running her successful Dallas, TX based firm Valerie and Company for more than 30 years. Valerie is the author of 8 leadership books and was featured in The Wall Street Journal for having one of the nation's first executive coaching practices. As an ICF accredited coach she inspires leaders to develop a strong personal brand that differentiates them in the marketplace and creates greater success for themselves and their organizations. When the field of executive presence was forming, Valerie was there helping forge the industry. Then when personal branding emerged she was there to merge the two specialities. Today's Valerie's focus is well defined. Guiding leaders and developing high performing teams; increasing business development and creating a culture of superior employee engagement. So listen in as Valerie shares her journey as well as she explains: What a personal brand is and why it's as important as ever to uncover, embrace, and communicate yours    Why we need outside help in recognizing our greatest gifts as well as seeing our blindspots    What's meant by the concept of executive presence and why it really is important to us in our careers as solo professionals  We'll also share some suggestions for success at mixers and events. These are going to be especially good ideas for my fellow introverts.    We'll also share some suggestions on what not to do and behaviors to avoid. You don't want to become what Valerie calls a WAM-er.  As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share you cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Terms That Might Be New to You Point of View - According to Dictionary.com, it's "a specified or stated manner of consideration or appraisal; standpoint"; "an opinion, attitude, or judgement" Past Episodes That Relate to This One Jeff Rock, The Power of Your Story Guest Resources Subscribe to Valerie's newsletter and get her great tips (scroll to the bottom of the page) Valerie's author profile page on Amazon where all her books are listed Connect with Valerie At her website On LinkedIn On Twitter On YouTube   Want Help on Your Journey to Impact and Influence Others? If you're confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed by all there is to do to put yourself out there in a bigger way and to get your business to the next level of success, then you may want to join an Action Takers Group.  You'll have clarity and confidence as you consistently take small actions every day to move your biggest goals forward. And you'll be part of a small, supportive, like-minded community that cheers you, encourages you, and pushes you with love. Enrollment is always limited and opens up only once a month. Head over now to learn more.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. Every one of us has experienced some sort of challenge in our lives. For some it was a momentary mistake or action we took that we regret but have learned to live with. For others it may have been a loss or a rejection. In today's episode you'll hear from professional speaker Peggy O'Neill who is 3 and a half feet tall. Peggy is an award-winning keynote speaker and author. For over thirteen years, she has inspired powerful positive change in corporate and women's groups across the US with her unforgettable, dynamic, and humorous keynote speeches and trainngs. Coming from the field of psychotherapy, and drawing from her extra-ordinary experiences triumphing over the many trials- being a little person living in a big world- Peggy lends her expertise in the areas of personal empowerment, celebrating diversity and enhancing professional performance. Peggy has presented to over 100,000 people in organizations such as FEMA, Chase Bank, Diversity Works, Texaco, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lucent Technologies, Ball Aerospace, Lockhead Martin and many others. She has authored two books: Walking Tall: Overcoming Inner Smallness, No Matter What Size You Are;and Little Squarehead, an illustrated children's book.  Featured on the cover of Speaker Magazine , Peggy is also a contributing teacher in the films The Opus, and Tapping the Source  Additionally, Peggy serves young students, offering anti-bullying and self-esteem programs. Happily, Peggy brings real solutions to audience members and their hosting organizations. She lives in Ojai, CA, a small town near Santa Barbara. Listen in as Peggy shares: the path she took to becoming a professional speaker    her perspective on taking your greatest challenge and making it your biggest gift    the single biggest and best question you can ask yourself    3 simple steps you can take to deal with your inner critic    How you can grow your inner bigness She also shares a great, brief, guided meditation you can use any time to reconnect to your inner magnificence. As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest contact information Peggy's website Videos, audios, books, etc  Peggy's online classes. Check out what's coming up soon.  Book Peggy to speak  Follow Peggy on Social Media Facebook You Tube Related Episodes Sometimes in an interview, I'll mention past episodes and / or guests. Here are the links that are mentioned in this episode or whose topics relate to this one. Mark Baker - From Abused to Abundant  Grace Bell - Challenge Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Jessica Yarbrough - From Foodstamps to Six-Figure Coach  Ready to start playing bigger yourself? But maybe you -- like many of us -- need more support, coaching, and accountability to keep moving forward to achieve your goals. Become an Action Taker! Join a group of like-minded solo professionals and entrepreneurs who are focused on using micro movements to achieve their goals while supporting each other.  Get more information and find out when the next group starts.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms, and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website Winnie Anderson.com. I've talked before about how we corporate escapees start our service-based businesses as consultants, coaches, or healers because we: Have skills and talents we love to use that we want to share with the world    Figured out the solution to a problem and want to share that solution with others who need it    Feel called to a mission and want to dedicate our lives to making a difference    So we're out on our own and we suddenly come face to face with our own crap. We discover we hate selling and aren't too crazy about marketing either. We struggle to talk about ourselves and the value we bring to others. And we can really struggle with money issues. We undercharge. We don't stay focused on the numbers and key performance indicators for running a profitable business. I say “we” because this has certainly been true for me. But it doesn't have to be this way. It's time to embrace our power…and that starts with understanding everything involved with pricing for profitability. My guest today is Justin Krane. He's a certified financial planner and money strategist for entrepreneurs. Justin is known for his savvy, holistic approach to financial planning and he advises his clients on how to unite their money with their lives and businesses. And he does it using a unique system developed from his studies of financial psychology. He educates and supports his clients in a non-judgemental way while helping them understand the financial side of running their businesses and making a profit. Listen in as Justin explains: Why it's critical to price for value and to create a premium pricing strategy The impact that self-confidence and self-worth have on our pricing strategy Why we've got to get to 6-figures as fast as possible Common mistakes made with pricing our offerings that limit our profitability and can create stress    And ROL versus ROI As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Terms That Might Be New to You: Key Performance Indicators (KPI) - A set of data points that are measured and used to make decisions and judge how well the business is doing. Return on Investment (ROI) -- A performance measurement that compares the cost and the revenue generated as a result of that cost. Guest Contact Information Website Free gift Justin on social media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Justin's book - Money: You Got This   Ready to get focused on building your business? If you're tired of grasping at bright, shiny objects and ready to focus on creating a thriving, successful, and profitable business then consider joining an Action Takers Group. This group of solo professionals and micro firm owners is committed to taking the actions necessary to grow their businesses and supporting each other along the way. Learn more about the Club here and see when the next group enrollment begins.  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from selfdoubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity to position and presell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, so you profit from your expertise. Show Notes Solo professionals often start a business because we've had some life changing experience, we've had a revelation, or we've overcome a challenge and we want to or feel called to help others who are where we used to be. But how do you do that? We often just dive in and are forced to figure it out as we go. I'm hoping to shorten the learning curve for you and all of us who dream of helping others. So this episode is one in what I think of as an informal series where I may talk to an entrepreneur about their particular specialty but also about how they built their business. You're going to meet Ellie Savoy who is a bestselling author and health coach. She is going to share her thoughts on the importance of maintaining good health for us entrepreneurs but we're also going to talk a little about how she got started and things she did that gave her business a boost. At the end of this episode I'm going to share some additional thoughts about how you can make your mess your message. So listen in as Ellie shares: The health problem that caused her to face the need to make changes around her own health The importance of good health for every entrepreneur Things Ellie did to get her business to be successful and what she'd do differently today Things to be cautious about as you work to build a business a service focused business And as always, listen all the way to the end where I'll share some of my own insight, tips, and things I know now that I wish I'd known then.   Guest Contact Information Ellie's website Ellie's 5 step virtual program to help you stop dieting and start living Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Instagram Google+   Ready to Make Your Mess Your Message? Head over to WinnieAnderson.com to learn more.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on Winnie Anderson.com. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, so you profit from your expertise. Show Notes One of the things many solo professionals deal with is low self worth and self-esteem and often we suffer without fully realizing it. We're pretty confident and we may have even been courageous at times in our former corporate or organizational lives. But out on our own where we can feel exposed and we may struggle with issues like imposter syndrome and what my friend Sandi Massori calls “who-am-I-itis” this can prove debilitating, disempowering, and ultimately can keep us from the success we dream of and deserve. I've had clients who were held back by this, as well as colleagues, and friends. I knew this was going to be an ongoing issue for me to address on the show because I think dealing with this takes courage and once you HAVE dealt with it you'll find yourself bravely taking the steps you need to take to position and presell yourself so you can profit from your expertise. And that's why I'm excited to bring you today's guest. Nat Couropmitree (pronounced ca ROPE my THREE) is a coach who helps entrepreneurs, artists, consultants, and coaches to stand up for their uniqueness, align their soul and work to bring them freedom, joy, and fulfillment. Nat calls that living magnificently and he helps clients to embrace and bring out their bold magnificence which is also the name of his podcast and website. Listen in as Nat explains: What exactly is bold magnificence and why it's the essence of who we are How to overcome feelings of self-loathing and unworthiness How to embrace our magnificence without going over to the dark side and becoming a jerk Dealing with the inner critic who seems determined to keep you feeling and playing small What it means to live a vision of magnificence As always listen all the way end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information Nat's website  the Bold Magnificence podcast  Nat on Social Media Facebook  You Tube Twitter  Past Episodes Related to This One Jeff Rock - The Power of Story Over Your Life Grace Bell - Challenge Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Want more resources and information to help you achieve your goals and grow the business of your dreams? Head over to WinnieAnderson.com to check out the free articles and resources. Subscribe to get episodes emailed right to ypur inbox along with information, tips, and resources to break free from disempowering patterns and break through to create the success you ream of and deserve