The Lifestyle Builders Podcast

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This podcast is for you if you are looking to build the ideal lifestyle for you and your family. Tom and Ariana Sylvester are serial entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping others achieve success in business and in life. They have started and ope

Tom and Ariana Sylvester


    • Jun 1, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 177 EPISODES


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    Walking Our Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 22:58


    On today's episode, Tom & I share a pretty big personal & business announcement! We are following the Lifestyle Builders way, and walking our talk.​

    Communication: How to Resolve Conflicts and Build Relationships With Debra Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 46:52


    Communicating with the people we work with and the people we love can have a huge impact on our relationships, but it's often harder than it sounds! On today's show we chat with Debra Roberts, author of the Relationship Protocol, on just how to do that in an effective way.

    Entrepreneurs and Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 40:01


    Mental health still carries such a stigma in the world, we often feel like we are alone in what we're going through. On today's show, we talk about the very real issue of depression in entrepreneurs.

    Breaking Through Mental Roadblocks with Erin Pheil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 37:55


    As entrepreneurs, many of us struggle to acknowledge and process the roller coaster of emotions & thoughts we go through on this journey. On today's episode, we chat with Erin Pheil of Mindfix on breaking through our mental roadblocks.

    The Hidden World of Shame in Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 37:51


    Being an entrepreneur can be tough on your mental health, and one area that's not often talked about is shame. On today's show, we're going to dive into the hidden world of shame in entrepreneurship.

    The Real Life Therapy Experience with Maryellen Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 34:48


    Mental health conversations still come with so much taboo in our society, which causes many people to live unaware or hide them. On today's episode, we chat with therapist Maryellen Dance on the real life therapy experience.

    The Dark Side to Constant Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 43:55


    The positive thinking movement that permeates our culture has consequences and has cultivated this thought that we can't ever be negative. On today's show, we talk about the very real dark side to constant positivity.

    The Power of Email Marketing With Tarzan Kay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 41:20


    Using email marketing in your business can often be scary and overwhelming, and many entrepreneurs see little success. We chat with Tarzan Kay on her journey to writing addictive emails, how she got there, and how we can get customers from our inbox too.

    Making MemberVault: A Relationship Marketing Story With Mike Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 46:49


    Trying to pick the best software to run your business and serve your customers can be a daunting task. On today's show, we chat with Mike Kelly of MemberVault, and how this platform is changing relationship marketing for the better.

    Get Found on Google Using Simple SEO Strategies With Meg Casebolt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 35:10


    SEO is often something we avoid as entrepreneurs as we associate it with complicated technology, but it doesn't have to be that way! Join us as Meg Casebolt talks about how to get found on Google using simple SEO strategies.

    Running your business during a crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 34:45


    The entire world is in a state of uncertainty as we navigate our current situation due to the COVID-19 virus, and many entrepreneurs and small business owners are struggling to keep their businesses afloat. On today's show, Tom and I have an open conversation around how it's affecting us and some steps you can take as you're running your business during a crisis.

    Why You Need to Know Your Numbers With Belinda Rosenblum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 48:18


    One of the biggest reasons so many entrepreneurs fail is a lack of financial awareness in their business. We're so excited to have special guest Belinda Rosenblum on to talk about why you need to know your numbers.

    Systems Over Sexy - Why Simple Always Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 31:58


    It is oh so easy to get caught up in the “marketing” of it all when you're an entrepreneur! So on today's show we're talking about why we focus on systems over sexy, and why simple always wins when you're building your business.

    Screw Balance: Managing Entrepreneurial Life with Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 34:28


    Life as an entrepreneur is complicated enough on its own, but for those with families, it adds a special blend of crazy to the mix. On today's show, we're going to share why we say “Screw Balance” & discuss managing entrepreneurial life with kids. http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    Connection, Contribution and (More) Cowbell With Bobby Klinck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 44:04


    As entrepreneurs we often go through many evolutions while building our businesses, and as such it can be a struggle to find yourself in it all. Join us on today's episode as we chat with Bobby Klinck, as he shares how 3 things (connection, contribution & cowbell) have helped him build a badass business.

    WAIT! Before You Write Your Book or Start Your Podcast...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 32:39


    It seems as though everyone on the internet is encouraging you to write a book or start a podcast, whether it's for more visibility or to solidify your authority as an expert in the space. So on today's show, we chat on some things to think about before jumping into one of these new projects.

    Scaling a Brick & Mortar using Information Products with Michele Caruana

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 39:40


    Bringing your business from the offline space into the online world can seem daunting. Today we chat with guest expert Michele Caruana on scaling a brick & mortar business using information products.

    A Brick & Mortar Business Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 25:06


    Recently we've come to realize we hardly ever talk about our other 2 businesses, so many people don't realize we still actually have them! On today's show we'll be reviewing our brick & mortar businesses and giving you an update.

    Becoming the Go-To Authority in Your Zone of Genius with Jaclyn Mellone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 52:26


    How do I go from little known & lacking confidence, to stepping strongly into my zone of genius as I build my brand? On today's show, we're talking with guest expert Jaclyn Mellone on becoming the go-to authority in your industry.

    The Realities of Personal Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 38:39


    There's a lot of hype in the entrepreneur space around growth & personal development, and it can be frustrating when you feel like you must be missing something. So on today's show, we're chatting about the realities of personal growth, and sharing insights into our own journeys.

    Overcoming Procrastination and Perfection with Christine McAlister

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 39:19


    As a high achieving entrepreneur, you're likely to come up against many roadblocks on your journey. On today's show, we chat with guest expert Christine McAlister on Overcoming Procrastination and Perfection as you grow your business.

    How to Become the Person You Need to Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 28:59


    The journey to entrepreneurship often requires us to get uncomfortable and make changes to how we operate. So on today's show, we're going to chat about how to become who you need to be.

    The Power of Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 31:10


    It is so easy to get caught up in the “making big goals for the year” camp as this new year begins. Today we chat about the power of accountability, and how you can make sure to set yourself up for success.

    2019 In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 51:20


    As entrepreneurs, we often get to the end of a year and look back to see all the things we didn't accomplish. In today's show we about how we like to reflect, & share what our 2019 looked like.

    Selling with Integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 23:06


    The world of sales & marketing is large & noisy, and unfortunately there are a lot of people out there teaching shady tactics just to up their own bottom line. On today's show, we're going to chat about selling with integrity and ways you can make sure you're doing so.

    From Corporate to Coach - How to Use Your Expertise & Start a Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 29:59


    The corporate world comes with many challenges, and people with certain skill sets may wonder what other options they have. On today's show we chat about how to use your expertise and start a business.

    Getting Naked With Your Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 30:32


    As an entrepreneur who provides a service, it can be difficult to let go of certain fears & show vulnerability. On today's show, we talk about why you should learn to “get naked” with your clients. http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    Instagram Conversations with Melissa Pruitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 33:43


    Knowing how to best interact on Social Media platform can be confusing. Today we sit down with guest expert Melissa Pruitt of Instaposts to talk about all things Instagram!   http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    From Surviving to Thriving as an Entrepreneur - Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 17:54


    For many entrepreneurs, it can feel like a constant battle to keep their business above water. In today's episode we chat on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and surviving to thriving as an entrepreneur. http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    Understand Opportunity Costs When Making Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 20:44


    Making decisions as an entrepreneur can be overwhelming and downright exhausting. On today's show, we talk about the importance of weighing opportunity costs in your life & business.   http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    Going After Your Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 27:02


    There can be a lot of pressure as an entrepreneur to fit into a certain singular definition, when in reality there are so many facets to be found. On today's episode, we talk about an exciting new role for Tom, and what that means for our future! http://tomandariana.com/apply

    Family, Finance, & Freedom with the Savvy Couple

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 25:25


    Today we sit down with Kelan & Brittany Kline of The Savvy Couple and discuss Family, Finance & Freedom, including how they quit their jobs and make it all work.   http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    Live Reading of Lifestyle Builders Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 71:06


    In celebration of the release of our new book Lifestyle Builders, and in advance of our upcoming audiobook, we decided to read the first few chapters live on the podcast for you all.   Grab your copy - http://lifestylebuildersbook.com

    Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 36:35


    Writing a book together has been a journey filled with pleasant surprises and tough lessons. Today, we're going to share the behind the scenes of writing Lifestyle Builders. http://lifestylebuildersbook.com

    5 Things We Learned From Writing a Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 29:14


    Since becoming authors, we naturally get a lot of questions about writing a book! In today's episode, we share the 5 things we learned on our book writing journey.   http://www.lifestylebuildersbook.com

    The False Golden Handcuffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 29:25


    It's easy to get to a point in life where you decide to make a change, but you're too stuck with the lifestyle you've built to do anything about it. On today's episode we talk about the curse of the golden handcuffs. http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    Choose Intentionality with Jonathan Mendonsa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 32:36


    With a blend of personal finance, entrepreneurship and personal development as a life optimization strategy that focuses on intentionality, freedom, community and ultimately happiness, today we chat with guest Jonathan Mendonsa, co-host of the Choose FI podcast.   http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    The 4 Other Roles Your Business Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 26:53


    In our last show, we introduced two of the typical roles entrepreneurs fall into according to the book Rocket Fuel. Today, we're chatting on the other common roles in a business, and the transitions that happen as you scale.

    Are you a Visionary or Integrator?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 25:05


    What type of entrepreneur are you? It's an important piece of information to know as you're growing your business. In today's episode we chat about 2 common archetypes - the visionary & the integrator

    Scrum vs. Kanban - Which Should You Use In Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 40:57


    Ready to try adding project management into your business, but not sure which framework is for you? Join us on today's show, where we chat about Scrum vs Kanban, what they are, and which one is right for you! http://lifestylebuilderspodcast.com

    Bringing Operations to Entrepreneurs with Natalie Shafer Gingrich

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 39:23


    Adding operations into your business can be a daunting task if that's not your zone of genius! On today's show, guest Natalie Shafer Gingrich who knows all about helping entrepreneurs manage the back end of their business.

    Project Management for Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 28:16


    ondering how you can possibly “wear all the hats” in your business and manage to get the most important tasks done? Wait, what are the most important tasks?! On today's show, we're chatting on why project management isn't just a term for corporate companies - entrepreneurs need it too.

    Should You Work For an Entrepreneur?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 25:35


    Caught between the lure of time & financial freedom, but don't want the responsibilities of running your own business? On today's show we chat about the benefits (and downfalls) of working for an entrepreneur.

    Stranger Things, Ladders, and Superfans: Business Lessons from Pat Flynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 33:01


    Pat Flynn joins us today to discuss how to evolve from a scrappy entrepreneur into a CEO.  We also discuss the concept of SuperFans, which is also the topic of his upcoming book, and how you can create them in your business.

    Dealing With Your Family & Friends as an Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 32:45


    Entrepreneurship takes a lot of work & dedication, which can be hard without the support of your family & friends! In today's episode, we chat on dealing with your family & friends as an entrepreneur.  

    Raising Entrepreneurial Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 34:50


    Entrepreneurship opens up so many opportunities, why not let our children experience them too! In today's episode we're talking all about raising entrepreneurial kids. http://joinlifestylebuilders.com

    Collaboration NOT Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 33:00


    In all the noise online today it's easy to get caught up in thinking of others as competitors and trying to be the one on top. On today's episode, we're chatting on why changing your perspective and seeing collaborators instead of competitors can take you to the next level in business.

    How to Determine Your Core Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 29:54


    In today's fast moving & technological world, it is critical to have a way to filter all of your business decisions.  So in today's episode, we are going to discuss how to create and leverage your core values for this. Join Lifestyle Builders

    Get Help Building Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 35:54


    Building a business can be a challenging journey, at every level you will encounter a variety of problems you have to overcome. In this episode, we'll walk through the different ways you can get help at each stage of business. Get Support With Your Business

    Your Business Scaler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 39:46


    Now that your business is a success, how do you scale it & grow it . In today's show, we're chatting on the final step of the Lifestyle Builders GPS - The Scaler stage. Lifestyle Builders

    The Lifestyle Builders Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 33:48


    Entrepreneurs have bucked the traditional life path that society has defined for us, which can mean our journey is often harder than the average person. In today's show, we're sharing how our Lifestyle Builders book tackles this problem. Lifestyle Builders

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