The Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast

In this episode of The Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast, Elizabeth and Jon speak on the proverb: health is wealth. They dive into the importance of keeping your wealth in check to optimize your performance in all aspects of life. They talk about their personal experiences in their fitness journey and what led them to prioritize taking care of their body.

In this episode of TLEP, Elizabeth explains the power of choice and how important it is to take action in planning ahead to take control of our lives.

In this episode of TLEP, Elizabeth & Jon explain what this podcast is ultimately about: The Lifestyle of an Entrepreneur. They dive into: – The image of success that is pushed into people is often not as lucrative as it seems. – The more you OWN the more you have to MAINTAIN –  Materialistic entrepreneurs vs freedom entrepreneurs – The psychology of being materialistic – Keeping up with the JonesesEpisode 13: What is the Lifestyle of an Entrepreneur?

In part 2 of this episode, Jon and Elizabeth pick up on the previous episode's discussion about the lessons Jon took from the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder forum and dive deeper into their own personal experience and thoughts surrounding other life lessons important to the journey of entrepreneurship. These topics include: – The changing business landscape with the innovations that AI brings and the importance of adaptability to stay afloat. – Recognizing the value of cash as an investment tool. – Psychology of investing and business and how to navigate through bad actors. – Figuring out your path first to then seek good information and mentors to guide you. – The dangers of “living on default” and not taking control over the type of life you want.

In this episode, Jon shares his experience attending the Annual Shareholder Meeting at Berkshire Hathaway. Jon and Elizabeth go in depth on topics such as: – Key takeaways from Warren Buffet's and Charlie Monger's – Being an emotionless investor and how to rely on data when doing due diligence on investments. – The pros and cons of mixing personal with business relationships. – All the information you need is out there for free, but it is up to the person to apply the knowledge. – Diversifying your investments vs selecting key investments

In this episode Elizabeth and Jon answer various questions on what is takes to be a leader. What are traits every great leader has? Can anyone be a leader? Are there different types of leader? What steps can people take to work on their leadership? Elizabeth and Jon dive deep into the importance of developing your leadership as an entrepreneur.

In this episode of The Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast, guest Jesse Davies joins Elizabeth Curry as they discuss how to prioritize as an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are usually juggling multiple tasks at once to make their vision a reality, and in this episode, Elizabeth and Jesse share their journey and knowledge to help entrepreneurs learn how to increase efficiency and avoid burnout.

In this episode of the Lifestyle Entrepreneur podcast, guest Brittany Brooks talks about being a female entrepreneur with a family. Brooks discusses how becoming an entrepreneur made her realize that she was in control of her life, and how coupling that with starting a family was a strange dynamic. The discussion centers around the question of whether women can have it all, and what "all" means to each individual person.

Join hosts Elizabeth and Jon in this episode of The Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast as they discuss the importance of bucket lists and how they can help you live a more fulfilling life. In this episode, we dive into the topic of bucket lists, exploring what they are, why they matter, and how to create one that aligns with your values and goals.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Jon discuss the topic of why having an MBA degree is not a necessity for success in the business world, sharing their personal experiences and insights on the matter. Topics discussed: – Jon's personal experiences with pursuing an MBA and whether it was worth it for him. – Strategies they both use to manage their money such as budgeting, tracking expenses, and allocating money within their portfolio. – Share some resources they personally use to stay informed to better manage their money. – Thoughts and advice for listeners considering pursuing an MBA or alternative paths in their business careers.

In this episode of The Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast, executive business coach Elizabeth Curry and serial entrepreneur Jon Brooks explore the topic of fixed mindset vs growth mindset. They discuss: • The definition of fixed mindset and growth mindset • How a fixed mindset can limit your potential and growth in business and life • The benefits of having a growth mindset, including increased resilience and learning opportunities • Practical tips and strategies for developing a growth mindset, including embracing failure and seeking feedback • Real-world examples of successful entrepreneurs who have adopted a growth mindset and achieved great success Tune in to this episode to learn how you can shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset and unlock your true potential as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

- Wake up at the same time every day - Cut the cable - Eat healthy for your body - Energy management = success habit - Drink water - Get consistent by controlling your energy daily - What works for one person, may not work for another person - Make bad habits harder to do and put bad things out arms reach (i.e. control your environment) - Get others on board with your vision of how you want your life to be - Ask for support of your habits from your significant other / those around you - Make it easy to have habit change - Get real on a daily basis to avoid not being in alignment - Reflection process together as a couple to review habits

- 1 out of 100 people make it to year 10 in entrepreneurship. - Someone needs to validate your great idea from people who have actually been there before you, not your mom. - Look at the track record to find validity. - First 5 years failure: lack of experience, lack of capital, Second 5 years: lack of energy. - Are you doing enough activity to get your business off the ground? - You have a natural cap of achievement. - Have awareness of your own strengths - Figure out your client avatar and then go solve their problems - Don't get stuck wearing a bunch of W2 hats, that does not make you an entrepreneur.

Join Jon & Elizabeth discussing how Entrepreneurship Is Not For Everyone: - 2% of people own an LLC in the United States - Building your schedule as an entrepreneur and sticking to it, it is not immediate freedom - Knowing you can do it better is a clue to an entrepreneurship opportunity - Success takes time, took Jon 5-6 years to really start seeing the compounding of efforts, then becoming a top 1% earner and wealth builder - The successful people do ONE thing for a long-time. It is not fast and easy. - Common traits of successful entrepreneurs: 1) they know why they are doing what they're doing, 2) they recognize they cannot do it alone, 3) they use thinking time to advance their business and life, they constantly make adjustments based on the market - Jon's why is about having time freedom and becoming "unfuckable" with. - The market is changing and you must have a certain type of mindset to have success. - Is this the right time to do this? Are you prepared to weather the storm? - Small businesses did not have enough cash to weather the change when the pandemic hit. - Is this the right time to do this? - Elizabeth: you have to do your research, it's not just a decision, there's a plan behind it and it requires financials. Not everything needs to be reinvented from scratch. - Ask 100s of questions to see what it will be like before you go into it. - Ask: what are your financials, schedule, lifestyle, etc.?

Elizabeth Curry and Jon Brooks discuss the post-covid market landscape along with how you can position yourself in your market, business, annual, and daily cycles by asking yourself questions and creating awareness. "Change to the season you're in" - Elizabeth Curry Workers are looking for quality of life and growth more than ever in a post-pandemic world. Listen in and see how Elizabeth and Jon break it down.

Join us for our FIRST Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast where Elizabeth Curry and Jon Brooks discuss the difference between a lifestyle entrepreneur and a business owner. We can't wait to connect with this community and transform generations!