The Front Row Podcast for Entrepreneurs

Are you ready to take your business to new heights by going back to the basics? In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the power of adopting a fresh perspective and revisiting essential strategies that often get overlooked.I hosted a private session for some of the members of my VIP community where we embraced a beginner's mindset and explored a checklist that every new business should consider. Surprisingly, even experienced entrepreneurs found immense value in going back to their entrepreneurial roots and reconnecting with fundamental practices.Here are some key highlights from the episode:Revisit essential strategies often overlookedIdentify core problems and focus on solutionsEngage in real conversations for invaluable feedbackCreate a starter offer or beta version for validationRefresh marketing strategies and embrace new tacticsImplement 90-day planning for focused growth

I met Mandyy Thomas in my program Front Row CEO program and I was completely blown away by her systems-based mind. She is a successful financial coach and the host of the “Intentionally Wealthy” podcast. In this episode, Mandyy talks about:

When I first started my business and was learning about Facebook ads, I was obsessed with Jon Loomer's content. He is arguably the most knowledgeable Facebook ads person out there, but more importantly, he's a great teacher. He started his business in advanced Facebook advertising beginning in 2012. He experienced some bumps in the road over the past few years but listen to how he addresses these challenges…I think you'll be inspired.Jon shares some really powerful things with us:How he started his businessHis journey into TikTokWhat's new in Facebook adsWhat his content creation process looks like behind the scenesThe importance of being scrappy and the value of seeking out mentors and advisersThe importance of staying focused and being transparent with clients and customersThe challenges of managing growth and scaling operations, and the role of innovation in a constantly changing market.

Today, we're talking about building a secret society. I know…you're probably thinking “that's a weird topic”... …but when Michael F. Schein (Head Hype Man at MicroFame Media, and author of the “Hype Handbook”) emailed me and shared that he had been exploring secret societies as a way of building relationships and scaling business, I knew I wanted to hear more. I mean, if you put “secret” in front of something, doesn't it kind of force you to want to know more??? So I took the bait and I'm so glad I did. Mike shares some really compelling things with us: ✔️ How he conducted an experiment of creating a secret society, and his surprising results  ✔️What the difference is between building a secret society and networking ✔️ How to select the people for your own secret society ✔️ Why you might want to consider starting a secret society of your own

Deidra is on a quest to help online entrepreneurs find success on their own terms. She is helping them build a business that will feed their soul and bring them freedom and ease into their lives.  In this episode, Deidra answers these questions:

So often people tell me that they would love to hire a virtual assistant, but they are afraid they won't have enough work for them to do.  They dread the thought of having to stay on top of creating new work for the VA. This episode shows you how recurring tasks lists erases this problem! Take a listen and tell me what you think!

In this episode, I talk about the mindset we all need to adopt in order to succeed with a virtual team.  Specifically:  ✔ Why letting go is important for you to become the visionary and leader of your team ✔ Why you should look at hiring a virtual assistant as an investment rather than as an expense ✔ Why you need to trust your VA rather than being fearful of working with them ✔Tools than can help you protect yourself as a business owner ✔ Why it's okay to slow down to speed up  

So often I hear from people who have hired virtual assistants in the past and have been unsuccessful…they are really frustrated. And honestly, I think that 90% of the time it's because of a failure to communicate expectations. The good news is that there are very simple and effective ways to set clear (and reasonable) expectations! In this short episode, I walk you through those steps, and share some of my best tips for communicating your expectation so that you can work in lock step with your “perfect match” virtual assistant.

Last week we talked about how you could go on vacation for a month if you have a VA, and what you can actually expect of them to not only keep your business running, but how to make sure it thrives.  Today, I want to talk to you about the thriving part, because a lot of people don't realize that beyond the built-in ROI or return on investment of having a VA, there's an actual direct ROI if you set things up correctly with your virtual assistant. I also share:

Can you leave for vacation knowing that your business is fine without you? Well, yes! I just finished a one-month European tour and it was amazing - it was a true vacation! Meaning, I left my laptop at home. I was able to do this because my team kept the business running without me. If you are ready to ditch the laptop and hit the highway, but are unsure what you should expect from your virtual assistant or from your team, this episode is for you! I also share: Why I don't recommend the "laptop lifestyle". Why you don't have to worry about traveling for a month or so How your VA should protect your time while you're on vacation Why your VA should handle your inbox The magnificent "catch-up" list

Steve Gordon is a 2-time entrepreneur, bestselling author of 5 books, including “Unstoppable Referrals”, and his latest book, “The Magnetic Author Method”. He's interviewed over 185 world-class entrepreneurs on “The Unstoppable CEO Podcast.” Steve and his team help smart entrepreneurs go from being the best-kept-secret in their industry to being "The Person Who Wrote the Book" in 30 Days. In this episode, Steve shares Why a business owner/entrepreneur should write a book Why it's OK if someone else has written the book that you should have written Why writing a book is a must in this age of commoditization How not to give away all of your secrets for free Why the textbook model won't work for your business How transformational books lead to business The three types of books The best way to launch your book How to leverage your book to get speaking gigs

In this brand new podcast episode, I chat with Tracy Otsuka, the host of the podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass Women. In this episode, Tracy shares: ✔️ what ADHD is (and isn't) ✔️ why ADHD looks very different in women than it looks in men ✔️ how every person with ADHD has an area of brilliance ✔️ how having an ADHD brain affects entrepreneurship ✔️ strategies that work for entrepreneurs who have ADHD ✔️ apps and tools that are helpful for ADHD brains ​

In this brand new podcast episode, I chat with Danielle Weil who has been writing copy since 2006 for top online entrepreneurs like Ryan Levesque, Todd Herman, Josh Turner, Selena Soo, and yours truly.

Our guest today has been on the show before, but I had to have him back because there was so much we needed to talk about! Rich Brooks is the founder and president of Flyte New Media, a digital agency in Portland, Maine, and is a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and social media. Today, we're talking about our own remarkability. In this episode, Rich shares:

In this brand new podcast episode, I chat with Stefanie Ignoffo, the founder of Plantspiration NFP Inc., and Food For Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine. This isn't the kind of conversation you normally hear on the Front Row Entrepreneur podcast, because a good bit of this is about wellness. But when I discovered Stefanie Ignoffo, I knew I HAD to have her on the show! Her story is amazing and her energy and passion is off the charts. You'll see what I mean when you listen.

In this brand new podcast episode, I chat with Michael F. Schein SEO, the founder and president of MicroFame Media, and author of his recent book, “The Hype Handbook”.

Our guest today, Brian Dean, is the founder of Backlinko.com and the co-founder of Exploding Topics. He's been featured on hundreds of major media outlets, including Forbes Inc, Entrepreneur and Fast Company. When I ran across his blog a few months ago, I was completely blown away. In my opinion Brian has mastered what it means to “give value” in his marketing. I started reading everything he was writing and have been studying his work very closely.

Lyndsay Morris has been a guest on my podcast before, but since the last time she was here, she's experienced more challenges in one year than most people face in a lifetime.

Our guest today is the founder and chief inspiration officer of the top ranked Inspiration Place Podcast, Miriam Schulman. She inspires art lovers to reconnect with creativity, learn new skills and techniques and profit from their art. But even if you aren't an artist, you'll love this episode.

In this episode, Janis Carmena shares her journey to creating a multi-six figure e-commerce business on Amazon. In this episode, Janis shares: ✔️ all the ins and outs about the different ways to sell on Amazon (including “retail arbitrage”). ✔️ How anyone can do this...not just the “tech savvy” peeps. ✔️ How to create your own personal brand on Amazon, and more!

What? Schedule a live retreat in the middle of a pandemic? Yep. Great deals are to be had right now. Platforms like Pinterest and Google report that they have NEVER seen so many searches for travel-related content like they have seen during this pandemic. People are desperate to plan a trip, even if it's well in the future. But what if you schedule something and the pandemic is still here? I've got your answers in the episode.

In this podcast, I really try to demystify the whole process known as a launch, including the pre-launch phase, by peeling back the curtain and telling you what did - and didn't - work for me.

This is a really short episode, and I think you'll enjoy it. In less than 12 minutes I was able to squeeze in: ➡︎ The 3 most important files you need to have in your business ➡︎ How to use those files for maximum efficiency ➡︎ And one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.

My pop-up group asked great questions. about hiring your perfect VA. When you have the right person, they will be able to handle a variety of tasks that need to get done, AND they'll also do so much more. Find out how to become the CEO of your business by hiring your perfect VA.

Systems are everything when it comes to business growth and business growth. I'd even go as far as to say that systems are the key to happiness! That's true for me, anyway. I love being able to plug into a good, solid system and take out all of the friction. Friction is bad. In today's episode I break down the way to create systems for your business.

We all have habits, things we do in the same way so much that it's automatic. We don't have to think about it; we just do it. Business habits are the same way. It's really a way to put structure around good habits that are going to help things run smoothly. When these things are getting done regularly with your systems, then you can put your time an energy into the things that only you can do. Listen for the details of the 11 Ways to Automate Your Business

Today's podcast is incredible! I promise you're going to find this helpful. Guest Greg McKeown the author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. I have read this book 3 times and when I surveyed my business peers asking which book they found most helpful, Greg's book was mentioned more than any other. In case you haven't read the book, I want to explain what essentialism is in the context of our conversation and all of Greg's work. Essentialism defined: The disciplined pursuit of less, but better. It's the pursuit of what is essential, the elimination of what is not.

Every day I see business owners and entrepreneurs rewriting the rules. They are blazing their path in new ways and seeing success. Today's episode is with Patty Lennon who has redesigned her entire business in the last 12 months. You'll love her story and I hope this inspires you to rewrite the rules and find success your way, on your terms. We cover sales in depth. I promise you'll come away with new insights and some ideas about how you can rewrite your own sales rules.

Have you ever felt like you needed to shake things up or try something new? After being at home for weeks on end, I was looking for some inspiration. What I found helped me see a consistent pattern. There really can be “order” in the chaos.

This podcast is with one of my favorite people Sandra Scaiano. She's a branding, PR, Kajabi and digital marketing expert. I wanted to get her insights on identifying and creating your brand voice. Sandra has a great method for helping her clients do this and she shared it all. You're going to love how easy she makes it to understand and implement your own brand voice.

We've got the online business guru on the podcast today. My friend Mel Pharr joined me. She can talk all aspects of online marketing but in today's conversation we focused on launches Particularly launching online group programs and/or courses. She didn't hold back. Listen for the absolute gold from a 7-figure business owner.

In the world of blogging, content marketing, and online entrepreneurship, sometimes one of the biggest challenges we face is trying to figure out WHAT TO TALK ABOUT. I know I'm not the only one who has spent the better part of a morning staring at a blinking cursor on a computer screen and feeling discouraged. It happens. When I'm really stuck, I have a go-to list of exercises and resources and I'm going to share those with you today.

Looking for ways to supplement (or replace) income lost due to the pandemic? I get it. Think simple to do and fast to implement. In addition to this list of ideas, I break down 3 easy ways you can find people who are looking to hire for a variety of tasks and projects. These will help anyone looking for clients and they are really easy to do

I invited Christa Biegler to talk to us about stress and how to combat it. She breaks down the science behind the way our body reacts so we can better understand what to do. She explains that there are good and bad types of stress. Like so many things in life, the first step is acknowledging it and how it shows up. Changes in appetite and my (not normal) craving for sugar is not my fault. Seriously, Christa said so. Listen in for tips to reduce stress, feel better and boost your immune system.

You know what they say: Come for the content, stay for the community. Our challenge is about showing up for yourself and others. The members embraced the challenge and our results were better than we expected. Surprisingly, we have an 80% success rate for completing the challenge which is almost unheard of!

The timing couldn't be better for this topic. Today's guest is author Mike Michalowicz. He joined me to talk about Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business. How can we pinpoint what to do next? Mike breaks it down and shares the 2 things you can do that will make an impact right away.

“We've been worried about what other people think since day one.” Yeah, she said it. Susie Moore is the author of the recently published book Stop Checking Your Likes: Shake Off the Need for Approval and Live an Incredible Life and she walks the walk. She doesn't just talk about this and tell aspirational stories. She shares her secret to never worrying about negative comments and how saying it's my fault is actually a good thing!

You are going to LOVE this podcast episode. I got to chat with my “best friend” Ash Ambirge. She's the creator and founder of The Middle Finger Project and book by the same name. This is for Front Row people. Ash says that “normal is the most disappointing thing in life for her” and I know you will relate.

There's no roadmap for where we are today. I know we're all wondering “what do I do now?” I am too. That's why I recorded this episode. First, I wanted to tell you that you are not alone. Everyone of us is affected by world events that we can't control. Second, I don't have it all figured out, but I have decided on a few things that are working for me. I outlined those on today's episode, and I hope you find it helpful.

Wonder what you your Alexa can do in addition to playing music? This podcast is for you. If you've been slow to use your device, you'll find at least 3 new things (probably more) to make life easier and we can all use some of that!

I'm pulling back the curtain and explaining exactly how we do our Q&A Coaching calls the Front Row VIP member group. You can use this idea as a way to provide great value to your members and clients.

Today's guest is a graphic design rock-star. She's award winning (announced on the podcast!) with incredible talent. I had the chance to work with her on my new branding for Front Row CEO and on the Front Row CEO Planner. She shared so much good information. Listen for great ideas for your brand and product offers.

Today's podcast is a full circle moment for me. Years ago, I listened to Jason's first podcast before the Front Row was in existence! I learned so much from him then so it's a treat to have him on the podcast today. His story is inspiring, and this episode is filled with actionable information.

Be ready to take notes when you listen to today's episode! My guest Judi Fox shares her incredible LinkedIn strategy and it's AMAZING. Listen, take notes then take action!

You're going to love today's episode. I'm sharing the Front Row CEO Content Planning System. You'll see how I create 3 months of content in just a couple of hours. If you follow the plan that I'm breaking down in this podcast you will never have to worry about what to post, or how to show up. You'll be consistent and you'll always know what's happening each day. That may be the best part of all, the clarity. (And the results!)

I recorded this episode with you in mind. After working in the entrepreneurial and online marketing space for several years I recognized a pattern. First in my own business, and then with clients. No matter what type of business, or what field of expertise I saw the same struggles. Are you a solopreneur or a CEO?

Neeca has been working with Jen for 4 years. She's well known in the https://www.facebook.com/groups/InTheFrontRow/ (Front Row) community. You'll find her answering questions, sharing resources and being her lovely helpful self. Jen crowdsourced the questions and the Front Row community did not disappoint.

Belinda Wasser (self-confessed control freak) talks to Jen about hiring her first VA. She wasn't sure that any of this would work for her. Hear how she's gone from doubting to celebrating her first VA hire.

April Pertuis is on today's episode with Jen. Being an entrepreneur was a choice for freedom but as her business grew, April was feeling anything but free. She recently hired her first VA and it's been a game-changer for her business.

This episode is going to be a huge help for anyone who has had difficulty delegating. That's where Heather was when she took the Front Row CEO course. Heather shares how she got over her fear of delegation when she found the right VA's to join her team.

Lyndsay is a busy entrepreneur who travels and speaks at industry events on top of running her successful business. Jen and Lyndsay discuss why she hired not one but two VA's and why she considers it "life-changing!"