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When the untold story of Lisa Sugarman's father's suicide came to light after decades of silence, it reshaped her life's purpose. On our latest Starter Girlz podcast episode, I sit down with Lisa, a beacon of resilience who transformed her heart-wrenching loss into a commitment to crisis counseling and mental health advocacy. Her narrative pulls back the curtain on the stigma attached to mental illness.Lisa and I share personal stories that underscore the importance of listening and learning as pillars of creating a community that upholds mental wellness for our youth. We address the barriers preventing effective communication and the urgent need for a shift in societal perception, advocating for a world where mental health is treated with the same urgency and respect as physical health.We wrap up with a conversation that hits close to home for many—authentic storytelling and its transformative power. Our experiences, when voiced, can offer solace, inspire change, and broaden perspectives. We underscore the necessity of sharing our truths, arguing that withholding our stories deprives others of potential growth. To amplify the importance of accessible mental health support, Lisa spotlights the 988 crisis lifeline, ensuring listeners are equipped with this resource. Join us for a candid discussion on how personal pain can be alchemized into powerful, collective lessons.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.startergirlz.com.
This week cohost Mark LeBlanc, author of "Rainmaker Confidential" and "Growing Your Business," discusses "How to Increase Your Speaking Fees." Mark LeBlanc, CSP runs a speaking business based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He conducts presentations and creates retreat-type experiences for independent and practice professionals who want to create an extreme sliver of focus and put more money in their pocket. His nationally renowned Achievers Circle business retreat is ideal for professionals who want to develop a path and plan for true business growth. In fact, he has authored or coauthored five business development books, including his underground bestseller Growing Your Business. He has given over 1,000 presentations and conducted over 200 business retreats. Mark is a past president of the National Speakers Association and was inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame in 2006. Please visit our website to learn more https://indiebooksintl.com Marketing With A Book Podcast Episode 48 Recorded 12/7/2021
Yanjing Claire Du graduated from Carleton College, Northfield, MN, USA, with a double major in History and International Relations/Political Science and a concentration in East Asian Studies. Claire is the cofounder and CEO of Achievers Circle, an international platform to connect China's aspiring elites with the world by bridging global leadership, trust, arts and cultures. She also manages her own family office's global investment allocation, investing in companies and funds that are interested in cross-border and global strategies. She works as the operating advisor on China's market entry to various leading companies, family offices, ventures and institutions, such as Owl Ventures, the largest VC fund in the world on education technology. . In addition, Claire is an active and passionate social entrepreneur with a specific focus on philanthropy and education. In 2009 Claire founded her non-for-profit organization China Liberal Arts College Tour, which brings admissions officers from prestigious liberal arts colleges in the US to visit high schools in China. The Tour aims to bridge the gap between liberal arts colleges and prospective students in China and providing equal opportunities and access to resources and information for Chinese students with strong academic backgrounds and leadership skills to experience a liberal arts education. Claire also works as the pro bono director and advisor of international cooperation and partnership for Aiyou Foundation, the first and largest private philanthropic foundation in China, whose founding council members include Jack Ma of Alibaba, Pony Ma of Tencent, Yiming Zhang of ByteDance, Wang Xing of Meituan, etc. Claire helps facilitate and organize Aiyou Foundation's international exchanges and partnership building with prominent philanthropic individuals and organizations. The Caring Economy made it onto FeedSpots Top 30 CSR Podcasts Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this podcast series, The Caring Economy: How to Win With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support
Mark LeBlanc, CSP runs a speaking business in Minneapolis. He conducts presentations and creates experiences for professionals who want to create an extreme sliver of focus and put more money in their pocket as a business owner. As a business coach, he has clocked over twenty thousand (one to one) coaching hours with professionals who want to grow their business or practice. In fact, he wrote the book, Growing Your Business! As a result of his work, people often share they are more focused each day, attract more prospects, stimulate more referrals, and create a path for generating more business. On a personal note, next Summer, he will go on a short, five-hundred-mile walk across Spain – for the fourth time! LINKS: Connect with Mark: Email: mark@growingyourbusiness.com website: www.growingyourbusiness.com Per Mark's in show offer, email him at this address to request your free electronic copy of Defining YOU: How Smart Professionals Craft the Answers to: Who Are You? What do you Do? How Can You Help Me? Book: Growing Your Business! Connect with Bill: bill@brandingpillars.com www.brandingpillars.com www.brandingforresults.com IG - @wcellis Facebook - @CoachBillEllis LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellis Book: Women Who Won QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY: Meet Mark What happened in the Summer of 1982 Purpose is a journey The slide story How Mark and Bill met The Achievers Circle and how it came to be Overcoming the monsters and problems in your business Why Mark made his book such a unique size One of the quotes that impacted Mark the most The essence of Marks new book When Mark found the right one Mark's response to - what's the point?
Mark LeBlanc, CSP has been on his own virtually his entire, adult life. He once had a job for six months and was inspired by the two words, “You're fired!” At the ripe, young age of 21, he vowed he would do whatever it would take to make it on his own. And he has. He will celebrate his 36th anniversary in business this year! He has experienced the good, bad, ugly and great of being his own boss. He runs a speaking business based in Minneapolis. He conducts presentations (over one thousand) on how to create an extreme sliver of focus and put more money in your pocket as a business owner. His keynote speech titled Never Be the Same is a catalyst for how consistency plays a vital role in achieving in times of challenge and change. While he shares unique insights and ideas on commitment, his reveal on resolve will change the way your people take action for the rest of their lives. Mark has published or co-authored four books, including his first book, Growing Your Business which became an underground bestseller and boasts over 800 quantity orders of fifty copies of more. Other books include: Never Be the Same, Build Your Consulting Practice and Defining YOU. SHOW NOTES: Whether you are in a middle of a pandemic or just stuck in your business, here are some benefits of creating something new whether it is a new product or service for your business: It infuses you with a new degree of energy It creates a reason for you to meet and make new prospects It gives you a reason to reach out to you current and past client REFERENCE: Selling the dream by Guy Kawasaki Growing Your Business! By Mark LeBlanc Never Be the Same by Mark LeBlanc Defining You: How Smart Professionals Craft the Answers to: Who Are You? What Do You Do? How Can You Help Me? By Mark LeBlanc, Kathy McAfee and Henry DeVries Build Your Consulting Practice: How Independent Consultants Deliver Value to Clients and Grow Their Business by Marc LeBlanc and Henry Devries For more info you and any queries you can go to www.markleblanc.com for his contact details. Also, below are the scheduled dates for his virtual Achievers Circle event: September 25-27th, 2020 November 20-22nd, 2020 January 29-31st, 2021 March 12-14th, 2021 April 30th-May 2nd, 2021 DINO'S BIO: Dino Watt is a dynamic, highly sought after keynote speaker, private practice business advisor, best selling author, and certified body language and communication expert. As a business relationship expert, Dino understands that people are the heart of any business. His interactive training style will bring your audience to roaring laughter and move them to tears. Whether he is training on C.O.R.E Culture, Sales and Sales Support, or Making love and business work, your audience will rave about Dino and the energy he brings to every event. Dino has spoken for MKS, American Association of Orthodontists, PCSO, Pitts Progressive Study Group, The Shulman Study Club, Keller Williams, Sotheby's, DentalTown, Ortho2, OrthoVoice, and many others. Out of all the accolades Dino has received, the one he is proudest of is title of PHD, Passionate Husband and Dad. Dino has been married to his wife Shannon for 24 years and together they have raised 3 amazing adults.
In this Summer Throwback episode of the podcast I’ll discuss the 7 must-have emails in any launch, and how you can apply them to your own in order to generate more buzz and SALES! Resources Mentioned: Join the Podcast Relaunch Party! Achievers Circle Where you can find Jess: Facebook Instagram
In this Summer Throwback episode of the podcast we’re going to take a look at how you can bring more sales AND ease into your business by creating a customized launch plan that works best for your schedule, audience and style of business. Resources Mentioned: Join the Podcast Relaunch Party! Achievers Circle Where you can find Jess: Facebook Instagram
In this Summer Throwback episode, I’ll share the pieces you need to have in place before you launch so that your audience not only feels connected to what you’re offering but find themselves counting down to the doors opening! Resources Mentioned: Join the Podcast Relaunch Party! Achievers Circle Where you can find Jess: Facebook Instagram
You know it’s time to expand your offerings so you can serve more but when it comes to having the time, money or energy to do so... it can feel like you’re stuck in a never ending limbo in your business. That is, until now! In this episode, I’m going to share the entire five step framework myself and the women I’ve worked with have implemented into their business in order to create, and profit from, scalable offers in their business, while still honoring their current work and/or clients. Resources Mentioned: - 5 Step Framework to Amplify Your Profits with Scalable Offers http://www.thedaydreamachiever.com/115 - Achievers Circle http://www.achieverscirclejoin.com Where you can find Jess: FB: fb.com/thejessrodriguez IG: @thejessrodriguez and @daydreamachiverspodcast Aligned CEO Podcast: alignedceopodcast.com
Changes in business are never easy at first. They force you to challenge yourself, your beliefs and if you’re as committed to them as much as you say you are. When these changes are fully embraced though, they become powerful. In this episode, we’ll go behind the scenes of the changes I’m making within my own business in serving those who are are looking to break free from a 1:1/DFY income reliant business and the steps I’m taking to navigate it. Resources Mentioned: 5 Step Framework to Amplify Your Profits with Scalable Offers http://www.thedaydreamachiever.com/114 Achievers Circle http://www.achieverscirclejoin.com Where you can find Jess: FB: fb.com/thejessrodriguez IG: @thejessrodriguez and @daydreamachiverspodcast Aligned CEO Podcast: alignedceopodcast.com
“I had to start choosing myself over the stories I’d made about other people.†SPONSORED BY GIRL BOSS STOCK Use code TRFE to get 50% off your first month (only $15) http://bit.ly/girlbosstrfe WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE? Your business shouldn’t only serve your customers and clients while leaving you emotionally empty-handed and overwhelmed. Can I get an amen?! For a lot of us, it takes learning the hard way to rebuild a better way, though. That’s why you’re here, listening to Jessica’s story. I hope, if anything, her story inspires you to dream up what success looks like for you differently. I hope it encourages you to reflect on how you’re currently building your business. I hope it empowers you to let go of what’s not working and start redefining the rules of entrepreneurship. Because a business can serve you first while also serving your customers and clients better. We talk about… How anxiety can be your compass Redefining what the “rules†of entrepreneurship are for you Restructuring how you do business so your biz can serve you first Finding “success†and then feeling miserable Trusting your intuition even when outside opinion and logic don’t line up WHO IS JESSICA RODRIGUEZ? Jessica Rodriguez is the founder of The Day Dream Achiever and Business Strategist with an unapologetic mission to help purpose-driven coaches and strategists increase their profits, without increasing their work hours, through scalable offers and funnels. Never one to shy away from the opportunity to share what she’s learned, you can find her each week on the #daydreamachievers podcast (available on iTunes and Stitcher) where she provides straightforward, actionable strategy and powerful conversations on what it really takes to step into a scalable and sustainable business model. Through her Achievers Circle membership community, multiple self-study programs and a touch of client work, she continues to see what is possible when women stop apologizing for wanting more and go after it. When she’s not talking all things business, you can find her curled up on the couch making inappropriate jokes with her hubby, miserably failing at not letting her furbabies take over the house, Netflix binging or traveling to the next adventure life brings. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: â€ÂÂThe Crossroads of Should and Must†by Elle Luna (book) â€ÂÂThe Crossroads of Should and Must†by Elle Luna (on medium) Lisa Carpenter The Aligned CEO podcast The Daydream Achiever podcast www.thedaydreamachiever.com
Today there seems to be a quick fix diet program specific to every health issue. The trouble with that is two-fold: 1) we are all unique so there’s no one size-fits-all-plan and 2) our bodies are always changing so what works for us right now might not work later. In this episode, I talk with Holistic Health + Life Coach Dafne Wiswell on how we can break free of the most common myths that hold us back from having our best health, while growing our businesses. Resources mentioned in this episode: Achievers Circle: http://www.achieverscirclejoin.com FREE a Quick-Start Guide to Your Abundantly Healthy Life: http://bit.ly/foodcheats Where to find Dafne: IG: @dafnewiswell FB: @coachdafnewiswell Website: https://dafnewiswell.com
Is productivity something you find yourself always looking for in your business but can never seem to get a grasp on? There’s a reason (and a solution). In this episode, I talk with Business Productivity Coach Theresa Baretta -- who teaches small business owners how to leverage systems and magnify their productivity, so they can work wisely and live life fully -- about the true productivity hacks you need in your business to feel more ease and efficiency. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Wealthy Workflow Tools: https://www.looplinc.com/tools Achievers Circle: http://www.achieverscirclejoin.com Where to find Theresa: IG: @loopcoachsulting FB: loopcoachsulting Website: looplinc.com
As much as we all love the surprises that come along with being an entrepreneur, I’m sure we can agree that we don’t want our income to always be one of those. In this episode, we’ll go over the five different ways you can create more predictability in your income to avoid starting each month at zero and embrace a business that fully serves you - personally and financially. Resources Mentioned: 3 Day Profit Amplifier Challenge: thedaydreamachiever.com/profit Achievers Circle: achieverscirclejoin.com Where you can find Jess: FB: fb.com/JessDDAchiever IG: @jess_ddachiever and @daydreamachiverspodcast Aligned CEO Podcast: alignedceopodcast.com
There’s a few key differences between those who finish out the year celebrating the goals they’ve achieved and those who wonder why this whole “business thing” isn’t working for them. One of them is the plan you put in place each quarter.In this episode, I’ll go over how I plan for each quarter within my business, the questions I ask and how I ensure I’ll achieve the goals I’ve set out for the year through small, yet powerful steps. Resources Mentioned: 3 Day Profit Amplifier Challenge: thedaydreamachiever.com/profit Achievers Circle: achieverscirclejoin.com Where you can find Jess: FB: fb.com/JessDDAchiever IG: @jess_ddachiever and @daydreamachiverspodcast Aligned CEO Podcast: alignedceopodcast.com
You know the power of building your email list when it comes to scalability but what about your visibility? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to leverage this area in your business, no matter what your list size is. Achievers Circle: achieverscirclejoin.comFB: fb.com/JessDDAchieverIG: @jess_ddachiever
Struggling with “small audience syndrome” in your business? In this episode, we’ll go over three ways to use your small audience to your advantage. Achievers Circle: achieverscirclejoin.comFB: fb.com/JessDDAchieverIG: @jess_ddachiever
What impact could you have, beyond business, if you shared your truth? In this episode, I’ll share the second part of how I have turned my anxiety into my personal superpower.FREE Achievement through Anxiety Seriesthedaydreamachiever.com/anxiety Achievers Circle: achieverscirclejoin.comFB: fb.com/JessDDAchieverIG: @jess_ddachiever
What impact could you have, beyond business, if you shared your truth? In this episode, I’ll share what I learned throughout my most difficult season of business and how sharing that truth opened new doors. FREE Achievement through Anxiety Seriesthedaydreamachiever.com/anxiety Achievers Circle: achieverscirclejoin.comFB: fb.com/JessDDAchieverIG: @jess_ddachiever
What's up dudes and dudettes! today I have the awesome Jessica Rodriguez on the show to show us how we can make sure our product launches, well any launch really, runs as smooth as possible whilst we're on the road!Jessica Rodriguez is a Business and Visibility Strategist, Podcast Host, and founder of the #daydreamachievers™ movement - helping purpose-driven women scale their online business to six figure years, without compromising the life they truly want in order to do so.Within the first year of her business, she went from working 4 jobs and carrying $120k worth of debt to replacing her income to become a full-time lifestyle entrepreneur- along with becoming completely consumer debt free just a few years later.Through her 1:1 work and her Achievers Circle membership community, she has committed herself to helping women create their own freedoms in life - both personally and financially.When she’s not helping people create massive growth in their online business, you can find her curled up on the couch with her husband and furbabies Netflix binging or travelling to the next adventure life brings.But there's no curling up today... Just straight fire with some awesome knowledge bombs!We all know launching anything can be a pain in the butt sometimes and something that's extremely time-consuming! Well, Jessica and I broke down all of the things you need to have in place to make your launch go a smooth as possible. We also cover some pros and some cons of travelling during a launch... Some of this you may not have thought about already!Enjoy the show dudes and dudettes! Of course, any questions or comments you have please leave them down below in the comments sectionIN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:- What are the steps to a simple product launch- Content to prep the audience 1. Sales drivers 2. Cart open 3. Special bonus 4. Cart close 5. Pros of travelling during a launch- Cons of travelling during a launchShow Note: https://TMDshow.com/S1E6FB Community: http://DudeBrood.com
What's up dudes and dudettes! today I have the awesome Jessica Rodriguez on the show to show us how we can make sure our product launches, well any launch really, runs as smooth as possible whilst we're on the road!Jessica Rodriguez is a Business and Visibility Strategist, Podcast Host, and founder of the #daydreamachievers™ movement - helping purpose-driven women scale their online business to six figure years, without compromising the life they truly want in order to do so.Within the first year of her business, she went from working 4 jobs and carrying $120k worth of debt to replacing her income to become a full-time lifestyle entrepreneur- along with becoming completely consumer debt free just a few years later.Through her 1:1 work and her Achievers Circle membership community, she has committed herself to helping women create their own freedoms in life - both personally and financially.When she’s not helping people create massive growth in their online business, you can find her curled up on the couch with her husband and furbabies Netflix binging or travelling to the next adventure life brings.But there's no curling up today... Just straight fire with some awesome knowledge bombs!We all know launching anything can be a pain in the butt sometimes and something that's extremely time-consuming! Well, Jessica and I broke down all of the things you need to have in place to make your launch go a smooth as possible. We also cover some pros and some cons of travelling during a launch... Some of this you may not have thought about already!Enjoy the show dudes and dudettes! Of course, any questions or comments you have please leave them down below in the comments sectionIN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:- What are the steps to a simple product launch- Content to prep the audience 1. Sales drivers 2. Cart open 3. Special bonus 4. Cart close 5. Pros of travelling during a launch- Cons of travelling during a launchShow Note: https://TMDshow.com/S1E6FB Community: http://DudeBrood.com
In business, we are constantly challenged to push past our comfort zones in order to grow. Here’s how I’ve learned to embrace the challenge (and how you can too). FREE Achievement through Anxiety Seriesthedaydreamachiever.com/anxiety Achievers Circle: achieverscirclejoin.comFB: fb.com/JessDDAchieverIG: @jess_ddachiever
Mark LeBlanc has delivered over 1,000 presentations, coached over 1,000 business owners, and is the author of “Growing Your Business and Never Be the Same.” His book was inspired by walking the 500 mile, Camino de Santiago trek across Spain. In fact, he walked it twice! Mark also started a foundation to support young entrepreneurs and they recently awarded their 8th grant of $3,000. The proceeds from Mark’s books are used to fund the grants. Mark has also conducted over 100 weekend business retreats called the “Achievers Circle” -- which has now become the ultimate, anti-boot camp experience. What you'll learn about in this episode Mark's background Why extreme focus is everything Mark's AM/PM questions he uses to keep himself on track Why Mark's alarm goes off at 5 AM every day The story of when Mark fell flat on his face when starting a new business How to be a great listener Why you can't ever leave someone waiting Why you need to get good at asking for help Why you must have a mastermind group Why you need to get a handle on your numbers How best to connect with Mark: Email: mark@growingyourbusiness.com Phone: (800)690-0810
Past NSA President Mark Leblanc discusses his Private Achievers Circle offering for this year's Cigar PEG Auction. You can read a detailed description here. What is Cigar PEG? It's a 501(c)3 charity founded by Ed Rigsbee dedicated to making a difference by employing "Philanthropy through Fun." Each week Ed will be assigning Craig with a mission. Maybe it's to introduce you to some of the Cigar PEG staff or some of our High Roller contributors. Maybe it's one of our many donors who support us year after year; maybe it's just for fun! But just like Cigar PEG itself, we hope you have fun and learn something new. Join the Facebook and the LinkedIn groups as well as subscribing to iTunes to make sure you don't miss an episode.