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Your business should support your life, not take it over. In this episode of The Mystic Millionaire Podcast, Danielle Amos and Justin Schenck unpack entrepreneur work-life balance and how working with greater intention, redefining success, and surrounding yourself with the right people can create more freedom in business and life. About Justin SchenckJustin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the top-rated podcast Growth Now Movement. Named one of INC Magazine's Top 8 Podcasters to Follow and an “Icon of Influence” in new media, Justin reaches listeners in more than 100 countries and helps entrepreneurs grow their brands and businesses through PodBrand.io. He is also the creator and host of Growth Now Summit LIVE, an event bringing together entrepreneurs and forward thinkers focused on growth and meaningful connection.Connect with JustinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justintschenckSlow down to speed up. Join Danielle at Collingwood, Ontario, for 4 days of healing and inner transformation. Rejuvenation Retreat September 20-23, 2026.  Learn more here: https://empress.danielleamos.co/rejuvenation-retreat-september-2026/Get exclusive access to powerful behind-the-scenes riffs Danielle only shares with her inner circle. SUBSCRIBE to unlock it now and go deeper with me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/818893/subscribeThe Success Society is your gateway to an elevated life - an empowering community for driven individuals who are ready to align with abundance, success, and purpose. Join us for less than a cup of coffee per month! https://empress.danielleamos.co/the-success-society/Want to start working with Danielle? Book a complimentary strategy call with The Success Society Team. We're here to support you. https://danielleamos.co/contact-usYou can catch the video version of this episode on Danielle's YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanielleamosOne conversation with Danielle can change your life. Access my free gift, Success Mindset Workshop, here: https://successmindsetworkshop.danielleamos.co/If you love this episode, please share it on Instagram, tag Danielle, and send a DM @TheDanielleAmos; We'd be so grateful if you could leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Support the show

I believe one of the biggest challenges in the aesthetics industry isn't clinical skill, it's business education. In this episode of Business on Top, I'm sharing why so many talented providers struggle with leadership, finances, hiring, and scaling their practices, despite being exceptional at what they do. If you've ever felt confident in the treatment room but uncertain reading your financials, leading a team, or making strategic business decisions, this conversation is for you. I dive into why this gap exists, how it keeps high-achieving founders stuck, and why mastering your craft isn't enough to build a sustainable, profitable business. I also share why I created Aesthetic Business School, a six-week accelerator designed to give aesthetic founders the practical business education they never received in school. We'll talk about leadership, financial literacy, hiring, KPIs, operations, and the mindset shift required to step into the role of CEO. My goal is to help you stop relying on talent alone and start building a business that creates freedom, impact, and long-term success. If you're ready to think like a business owner, not just a provider, this episode is for you. Resources → Watch this episode on YouTube → Learn more about Aesthetic Business School → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Blueprint → Learn more & book a call with our team to learn if the POP Leadership Academy is right for you! → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Someone asks you a hard question on a discovery call, and that little voice shows up: "Maybe I don't know enough." If you've ever felt that, you're in very good company.In this episode, Candy makes the case that confidence doesn't come first. Authority does. Not the kind you announce on your website, but the kind you earn one real conversation at a time. She shares her own struggle with second-guessing her ideas, and tells the story of Lindsey, an anesthesiologist who coaches female physicians, who stopped chasing confidence and started collecting evidence instead.Candy also shares a hard number from her own research: nearly seventy percent of coaches she surveyed had five or fewer clients, many of them highly experienced. The coaches with consistent clients weren't the loudest. They were the most connected.If you've ever thought "I just need more confidence," this episode offers a different answer: maybe you need evidence instead.Free resources: Coaching Business Growth Survey ReportFree Resources: Authority Lab Case Study

One of the biggest things that slows moms down in business usually isn't a lack of strategy. It's the mental drama that happens when we start worrying, second guessing ourselves, and deciding that what we're doing isn't working. When we believe we're failing or falling behind, it can drain our energy, motivation, and confidence.In this episode, I share a mindset shift that has helped me and many of the moms I work with stop spiraling when things don't go according to plan: it's always working. This doesn't mean pretending everything is fine or ignoring information. It means recognizing that we only see one small piece of what's happening and choosing to believe that every experience is giving us information, moving us forward, or teaching us something we need to know.For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/116 Join me for a free consultation by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch

AI can now do far more than summarize meetings. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Artem Koren explore how meeting intelligence is evolving into AI that helps leaders execute business goals, improve collaboration, and rethink the future of work.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Artem Koren discuss: The evolution of AI-powered meeting intelligence Connecting everyday work to organizational goals Practical AI applications for business workflows Leadership behaviors in times of uncertainty Balancing automation with human judgment   Key Takeaways: AI can remove repetitive work, but leaders should continue reviewing its output to ensure it reflects their own thinking, judgment, and communication style. Custom AI workflows can help organizations evaluate meetings against their own standards, making it easier to reinforce desired behaviors and improve consistency. Rather than focusing only on individual tasks, AI can help employees connect their daily work to broader business goals and organizational priorities. When problems arise, leaders build stronger teams by staying calm, assessing the situation, addressing the immediate issue, and learning from what happened instead of reacting emotionally. Use AI to support decisions and execution, but preserve the human moments that strengthen relationships, trust, and personal connection.   "Assess the situation, stop the bleed, figure out what you do to prevent this thing from happening in the future, and implement those changes.” — Artem Koren   About Artem Koren: Artem is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Semby AI. Artem has 16+ years of product management experience and has applied AI learning to his work since 2009. Artem is passionate about using AI to enrich humanity and create positive change.   Connect with Artem Koren:   Website: https://www.sembly.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoren/       See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

"Does the world really need another coach?"If you've ever looked around at leadership coaches, health coaches, life coaches, and business coaches and wondered if there's room for you, this episode is for you.Candy makes the case that "how do I stand out?" is the wrong question. The better one is "what could I discover that nobody else knows yet?" She shares the story of Karolina, a self-care coach for mothers, who skipped the branding rabbit hole and went straight to curiosity instead. Her conversations with mothers became a white paper called Chocolate First, Spinach Later, and it gave her something no logo ever could: her own voice.Candy also opens up about what happened after she ran her own Coaching Business Growth Survey. People stopped asking what she coached. They started asking what coaches were telling her. That shift changed everything.This episode will help you see that your Blue Ocean isn't a tagline. It's a question you're genuinely curious about, followed by real conversations, followed by discoveries nobody else can copy.Free resources mentioned in this episode and series: Coaching Business Growth Survey ReportThe Authority Lab Case Study

Designed to Profit Stories - Summer Series - Part 1 of 11 There Is No One Right Way to Build a Business !Is there really one "right" way to build a successful business?If you've ever felt exhausted trying to keep up with social media, questioned whether you're pivoting too much, worried about niching down, or wondered why someone else's strategy simply doesn't work for you, this episode is for you.In this introduction to my new Designed to Profit Stories series, I'm sharing why I believe the online business world has become far too focused on formulas—and why Human Design offers a completely different way forward.Over the next several episodes, you'll meet real entrepreneurs from inside my Designed to Profit community. Together, we'll explore the decisions they've made, the pivots they've taken, the mistakes they've learned from, and how they're building businesses that fit their lives instead of consuming them.Because success isn't about copying someone else's blueprint.It's about building a business that works for you.In This EpisodeWhy there is no single formula for building a successful businessThe biggest myths about consistency, niching and entrepreneurshipHow Human Design can help you make better business decisionsWhy every successful business needs a strong foundationThe difference between hustle culture and aligned business buildingHow I discovered the framework I've unknowingly used to build five multi six-figure businessesWhy coaching matters more than consuming more contentWhat you'll learn throughout this entrepreneur interview seriesWhy I'm choosing to launch Designed to Profit differentlyFinding your "main driver" instead of relying on social mediaRedefining success on your own termsWhat You'll Hear Throughout This SeriesEach conversation will explore topics like:Human Design and entrepreneurshipOffer creationBusiness pivotsLaunch strategiesRest and sustainabilityMarketing without burnoutMaking business decisions with confidenceBuilding a business that supports your life—not the other way aroundEvery guest has a different Human Design.Every guest has built her business differently.And every conversation proves the same thing:There is no one right way to build a business.Memorable MomentsWhy business foundations matter more than business trends.The surprising system behind building five businesses in five different industries.Why your business should support your life—not replace it.How Human Design can become one of the most practical business tools you'll ever use.The difference between learning more and actually implementing what you've learned.Why "enough" looks different for every entrepreneur.Step inside the membership - Designed to ProfitConnect with VickieIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to build a business that's aligned with who you are—not someone else's blueprint—join us inside Designed to Profit.You'll learn the framework, receive live coaching, and build the foundation for a business you can continue growing for years to come.Join Designed to Profit hereFinal ThoughtsThe most successful businesses aren't built by following someone else's formula.They're built by understanding who you are, who you serve, and creating a business that supports the life you actually want to live.That's exactly what this series is all about.

How To Plan to Build Your Business in 90 Days | Day 29 Summer Business School What if you stopped trying to plan your entire year—and instead focused on the next 90 days? In today's Summer Business School class, you'll learn why 90-day planning is one of the most powerful tools for building a successful business. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and big annual goals, you'll create a simple plan that helps you stay focused, take consistent action, and make meaningful progress. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why 90-day goals are more effective than annual goals • How to choose one primary business goal for the next quarter • The three priorities that will move your business forward • How to break big goals into monthly milestones • A simple weekly planning system to help you stay consistent • Why focus—not more ideas—is the key to long-term business growth Whether you're starting your business, growing your audience, launching an offer, or working toward your first paying clients, this episode will help you create a clear roadmap for your next 90 days. Free Business Builder Challenge Ready to stop wondering if your business idea could work and start building it? Join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge and I'll help you choose your business idea, create your first offer, and build three income streams that work together to grow a profitable business. Join us at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge If you're enjoying Summer Business School, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with another entrepreneur who needs a simple plan to make real progress. Tomorrow, we'll bring everything together as we create your complete Business Builder Blueprint and review the entire 3 Magic Income Streams Framework.

Today, Eric explores one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding AI. Stay tuned as he explains why AI will not build your business, and why building a successful business remains entirely your responsibility as an entrepreneur or business owner. Your Vision AI can help you brainstorm, improve your wording, and challenge your thinking, but it cannot define your vision. Only you can decide what kind of company you want to build, what type of freedom you want, and where you want your business to go. Trust As information becomes cheaper, trust becomes more valuable than ever. AI can write proposals, research prospects, and prepare you for meetings, but it cannot build trust, read body language, handle objections, or make someone feel understood. Accountability AI cannot hold you accountable. It can tell you what to do, but it cannot make you do it. It cannot make sales calls, follow up, delegate more, or have uncomfortable conversations. Hard Decisions AI can give you input and help you evaluate your options, but you are the one who must make difficult decisions. Whether you're firing someone, walking away from a client, or making a major investment, leadership requires courage, not computation. Consequences Responsibility can never be outsourced. AI can provide advice, but as a business owner, you are responsible for the decisions you make and the consequences that follow. The Value of AI AI can help you brainstorm, research, create SOPs, write proposals, support your marketing, prepare meetings, role-play sales calls, and accelerate learning. It reduces the value of repetitive work and routine tasks, allowing you to focus on the work only you can do. Summary As AI becomes more capable, your vision, leadership, judgment, relationships, courage, and accountability become even more valuable. Your competitive advantage is not AI—it's how you use it while continuing to lead your business. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter  

Two women build the same membership. One sells it for two million. One cannot sell it at all. The difference is not the work.The difference is a faculty. Call it the inner masculine, the principle of structure, the part that thinks about the end at the beginning. He is the one who says: I am not going to waste fifteen years of this.Most spiritual women never bring him in. What happens then is not dramatic — it is quiet. Fifteen years of building, then exhaustion, then the whole thing set down, because when you are burnt out you cannot be bothered to do anything except not do anything. What was built gets thrown away. Not sold. Thrown away. She did not fail. She built something that could not be handed to anyone, because it did not work without her.The cost is not abstract. The same membership, same members, same revenue, is worth two and a half times its profit or seven times its profit depending on decisions made years earlier — whether the work was written down, whether the community holds itself, whether its people are valuable to somebody else. On a business earning a million in profit, that is four and a half million pounds of difference, sitting entirely in the structure.Jess walks it through on a real membership: five hundred wealthy golfers at $500 a month. What it brings in. What the invested portion becomes by year seven. What it sells for — and why five hundred golfers are worth something to another brand that five hundred strangers never could be. That leverage is chosen at the beginning, in who you decide to hold.Then the same principle in different clothing. Why nothing works without knowing where the finish line is. Training for a sub-three-hour marathon and counting to ninety for three hours straight, because the race is not won by fitness. What a mind does with no end point — the distraction, the consuming of everyone else's opinion because you do not have your own plan. Not a different subject. The same faculty, applied to a body instead of a business.And then resourcefulness, which is what the masculine gives the feminine so she can rest: Richard Rudd's refugee camp, carrying a pinnacle vision into the dark night rather than waiting for clarity on the far side, and what happened at the London Marathon start line that money could not buy.Build it so you could sell it. You may never sell. But everything that makes a business worth buying is the same thing that lets you rest inside it.00:47 — The hobby business, and the wounded feminine at tens of millions02:14 — Fifteen years of work, set down and thrown away04:33 — Why a membership suits a woman's physiology05:01 — Pricing from your future self, never from the market07:58 — An asset, or a nine-to-five you built for yourself08:55 — The numbers: 500 golfers at $500 a month10:58 — Year seven, and what the pot pays you13:27 — What it sells for, and why the buyer decides the multiple14:53 — Leverage: strangers versus a community someone wants18:16 — Building for an exit doesn't mean you have to exit19:41 — The businesses that cannot be sold at all20:28 — The marathon: structure, split times, counting to ninety29:33 — What a mind does without a finish line43:57 — Richard Rudd, the refugee camp, and resourcefulness45:49 — Carrying the vision into the dark night of the soul52:19 — The London Marathon start line, and what money can't buySee what your membership brings in monthly, what the invested portion becomes, and what the membership itself would sell for — at two and a half times, four times, and seven times.https://spiritualised-the-vessel.netlify.app/#exitEvery figure here is an illustration, not a projection. Jess is not a financial adviser and none of this is financial advice; what you invest in is your own decision and sits outside The Vessel. Take proper advice before acting on any of it.

You open Instagram. You start typing a post. You stop and think, "I hate this."If that's you, you don't have a marketing problem. You have the wrong marketing model.In this episode, Candy breaks down why most client creation advice was built for marketers, not coaches, and why that mismatch is what makes marketing feel so uncomfortable. She shares the story of Lindsey, an anesthesiologist turned coach, who stopped creating content and started creating conversations instead. That one shift changed how Lindsey talked about her coaching, how confident she felt doing it, and how many clients she brought in.You'll hear why coaching skills like curiosity, listening, and trust-building are actually business-building skills. And you'll walk away with one simple question to ask yourself this week.This is part of a special series on the Consistent Client Method. If you want the research behind it, grab Candy's free Coaching Business Growth Survey Report. It's based on 115 coaches across 10 countries, and it'll show you what's actually working right now.Free resources: Coaching Business Growth Survey ReportFree Resources: Authority Lab Case Study

What if the reason your business feels so hard isn't because you're doing it wrong... ...it's because you're building someone else's business model instead of your own? In this video, I share the story of a coaching session with an incredible yoga teacher who was on the verge of getting a job she didn't want, until one simple shift completely changed the direction of her business. Together, we uncovered a business model that fit her gifts, her personality, and the life she actually wanted to live. We explore: • Why most entrepreneurs don't need another certification. They need business clarity. • How to stop forcing yourself into an online business model that doesn't fit. • Why relationships grow businesses better than algorithms. • The power of a Signature Workshop as the foundation of a meaningful business. • Why your business is your day job (yes... even the tech, emails, and partnership outreach). • How to build a business that feels aligned with your nature instead of constantly fighting against it. If you're a coach, educator, therapist, facilitator, creator, or purpose-driven entrepreneur trying to figure out how to grow your business without spending your life chasing social media algorithms, this conversation is for you. Ready to Build Your Business? ✨ Explore our Done-For-You & Done-With-You Creative Business Services: https://MajikMedia.com/services ✨ Join the Majik Mind: Your Village of Creators https://MajikMedia.com/MajikMind Other Ways We Can Support You

What does it take to write a book that actually makes an impact? In this compilation episode, Travis brings together three bestselling authors and accomplished leaders—David Epstein, Dave Berke, and Mark Divine—to share their hard-earned lessons on writing, leadership, entrepreneurship, and building lasting credibility. From the disciplined writing process to the importance of authenticity and patience, this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone looking to create meaningful work that stands the test of time. On this episode we talk about: Why great books begin with deep research, thoughtful planning, and clear constraints How military leadership principles translate directly into entrepreneurship and business The challenges—and rewards—of writing a book that truly reflects your expertise Why authenticity and personal experience matter more than writing a book just for credibility How founders can build stronger businesses by hiring great leaders and focusing on their unique strengths Top 3 Takeaways The best writing happens long before the first draft—careful research, planning, and defining clear boundaries make the execution dramatically easier. Leadership principles like humility, discipline, and ownership work across every environment, whether you're leading troops, running a company, or building a personal brand. Don't write a book because you think you should. Write one because you have a unique perspective and a message that's compelling enough that it has to come out. Notable Quotes "Think slow, act fast." "Everything worth doing is on the other side of a bunch of struggle." "If you want to make money with your business as a founder, you ultimately have to get out of the way." Connect with the Guests: David Epstein Website: https://davidepstein.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-epstein Dave Berke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidrberke/ Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com Mark Divine Website: https://markdivine.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmarkdivine A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most business advice starts by asking how much money you want to make. That's the wrong question. The business you build should support the life you actually want to live, not consume it. In this kickoff episode of the Dream Business Blueprint series, Lori challenges the traditional definition of success and introduces a new framework for designing a business around freedom, flexibility, and the season of life you're in today. This episode lays the foundation for the next nine episodes and introduces the first Blueprint Challenge to help you evaluate whether your current business truly supports the life you want. What You'll Learn Why most business advice starts with the wrong question How to design your business around the life you want first The first step in creating your Dream Business Blueprint   Schedule a call to discuss personalized coaching at TalkWithLori.com Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com

Today I am joined by one of my previous clients, Shona from Lilac HR. This is a fab episode that could easily be part 1 of 2 where we discuss - building your business your way - cowboy boots and red wine - running a business while navigating divorce & challenges - resilience & so much more! Connect with Shona on Instagram or check out her website here. If you'd love to learn more about the work I do, check out my website here. If you have any takeaways or learnings please do drop me an email tara@thethrivingbusinesswoman.com or drop me a DM on Instagram. I always love to hear your thoughts on each episode! You can find me here.  See you next week for another episode! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating or review so more people can find this podcast, and if it helped you today, please do share with someone who could benefit from it.  Keep thriving!

Learn how to take your business to the next level with one simple question: "Who would you like to go on this trip with you?"   Join InteleTravel's very own experts, Bethany Grant (VP, Sales & Advisor Engagement) and Brian Holmberg (VP, Industry Relations) to hear how to build your business with referrals. Plus, stay tuned for details about Norwegian Cruise Line's referral booking contest! 

Are you chasing a number or building a life you actually want? In this episode, Chris and I talk about a question more entrepreneurs need to ask themselves: how much is enough? We dive into the growing shift we're seeing among high achievers who are rethinking success, simplifying their lives, and realizing that bigger isn't always better. Chris shares the Dream Life Budget exercise, a framework designed to help you determine exactly what your ideal lifestyle costs. We also talk about the tradeoffs that come with constantly striving for more, the burnout that can happen when your ambitions outgrow your values, and why clarity around your dream life can change every decision you make. Tune in to define your sweet spot and build success on your terms. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Fora Travel - Curious how to become a travel advisor and earn while you explore? Start at http://foratravel.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HIGHLIGHTS Why so many entrepreneurs are redefining what success means. How to use the Dream Life Budget exercise to calculate your exact income target. How arbitrary financial goals can lead to burnout and unnecessary stress. The tradeoffs that come with earning more than you actually need. How to identify the “sweet spot” between ambition, freedom, and fulfillment. The blueprint to building a business that supports your life instead of controlling it. RESOURCES Join the MCM Essentials Waitlist HERE! Want Chris to look at your numbers? DM @chriswharder on Instagram to grab one of his limited weekly slots for a personalized budget breakdown! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

When you hear "limited-time offer" or "doors closing Friday," how do you feel? If you're like a lot of women entrepreneurs, one of two things happens. Either you avoid these tools entirely because they feel manipulative — or you use them while holding your breath, hoping you don't come across as pushy. Here's what I want you to know: it doesn't have to feel that way. This episode is actually lesson 10 from Effortless Sales, a 12-week course I used to offer that has since evolved into The Art of Receiving. I was going through the archives with my team, and it was so clear we had to publish this one. With what's happening in sales right now — everything starting to feel a little hollow, AI making things sound the same, the pressure building — this lesson is more relevant than ever. I walk you through what scarcity tools actually are, why they work with the human brain, and the one condition that determines whether they help people or harm them. We also get into why your sales numbers are not a measure of your worth, why authenticity will always outperform a perfected pitch, and why the pressure of one launch is genuinely smaller than you think. Save this one. Come back to it before your next launch, before you rewrite sales copy, and before your next sales call.   What You'll Learn:  Why the structure of your business — not just your mindset — determines whether the next launch feels like stress or freedom What the human brain actually needs in order to make a buying decision — and why that's not manipulation The one condition that makes a scarcity tool genuinely helpful versus genuinely harmful Why small, tangible wins convert better than big promises — and how to use that in your own sales copy and conversations How to use your own authentic experience as your most powerful sales tool Why your business is your agreement with the universe — and what Carl Sagan has to do with your next launch   Ready to Build Your Business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with me to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195 Free Gift from Sarah Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   Resources Mentioned in This Episode Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot (1994) — referenced in episode   Learn from Sarah: Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   Related Game On Girlfriend® Episodes You'll Love Episode 94: 3 Ways You're Killing Your Sales — https://sarahwalton.com/sales/ Episode 319: Why Your Business Feels Stuck (And the Limiting Beliefs Keeping You There) — https://sarahwalton.com/why-business-feels-stuck-limiting-beliefs/ Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits — with Stephanie Crochet — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/   Connect with Sarah Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   About Sarah Walton Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, and the host of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She helps women entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable businesses without burnout — working through both the mindset and the strategy sides of growth. Because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast.   Love the Show? Leave Us a Review! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)

Mike discusses recent events in the real estate industry, focusing on the dispute between Zillow and the Chicago MLS over private listings. They highlight the risks of relying on third-party platforms for business, as seen with the Chicago agents who heavily relied on Zillow's leads program. Mike emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and marketing oneself to a narrowly defined target audience, rather than being dependent on external entities. They encourage following their marketing tips to avoid such dependency issues.

Are you heading out to a big event, conference, convention, association meetup, or summit like Web Summit? Then you don't want to miss this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, covers her tips for pre, during, and post event success. She is recording from the Web Summit podcasting booth after interviewing amazing female founders, and she's sharing exactly how to get the most out of any event based on her experience as energy levels, goals, and business needs change.Listen to learn these key takeaways:PRE-EVENT: How to use conference apps strategically, finding the right people to connect with and crafting your one-chance connection messageThe napkin vs. bib approach: why "here's my business, book a call" messages get ignored and what actually works insteadHow to organize your schedule before you arriveWhy you must define your goals and intentions before going: Diane's two reasons for attending Web Summit and how clarity creates better ROIDURING THE EVENT: The time and energy management strategyThe connection tool everyone missesThe photo strategy that gets speakers' attention: taking selfies, sending them on LinkedIn with context, and why event coordinators love seeing thisPOST-EVENT: The three-part follow-up strategy most business owners completely wasteThe 10-24-7 ruleThe 12-3-1 implementation frameworkThe quote card story: how Diane went from idea to finished product during a workshop break by messaging her Virtual Assistant in real-timeThe ninja tip? Don't implement everything yourself. Message your Virtual Assistant during the event, add tasks to your project management tool as you hear ideas, and get things done while others are still taking notes.WORKSHOP: Register for Diane's free workshop “Build Your Business & Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant”:https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.ca VA Made Easy starts at just 10 hours/week - no full-time staff, no office, no computer to buy. Email team@dianerolston.com for the next session if the date has passed.Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

So many entrepreneurs are driven by performance. In fact, most of us fall into what I'd call a performance identity. A belief that we are only as good as how we perform in the marketplace. Good day? You're the best. Bad sales week? You're the worst. It's a never ending cycle that keeps us stuck in pain and almost always burning what's most important to the ground. Today's guest helps entrepreneurs like us to make a massive internal shift from PAIN to PEACE. From PERFORMANCE to PRESENCE. This is deep, deep internal work, and it's not for the faint of heart. But if you've built something that's been "successful" externally, but things are feeling strained and just...wrong...inside, this one's for you. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 2:01 Helping entrepreneurs with dysfunction 6:41 From performance to presence 11:52 Fear and force 18:00 When you're stuck in comparison 27:36 We've never had a men's mental health epidemic 33:05 What happens if you DON'T deal with this? 39:23 Will you lose your edge? 41:35 Presence 49:46 Predictions In The Coaching Industry (What works and what DOESN'T work) Connect With David: Instagram: https://instagram.com/david.binns/ ---

How many ideas are sitting in your notes right now? How many to-do's are on your list… things you know would move your business forward, but they're not done? It's not because you don't care or you're not capable. The problem is they're not getting done. A lot of people say it's a time problem, but maybe it's not. Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, reveals what the real problem actually is. She kicks off a new series about why your business isn't moving forward and it's probably NOT what you think.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The idea graveyard problem: all those courses you've taken, strategies you understand, and plans you've mapped out that never became resultsWhat happened at the mastermind when people asked Diane "how have you had so much success?" and the answer they didn't want to hearWhy your coaches can give you strategy all day long, but there's one thing that actually creates the edge (hint: it's not more knowledge)The pattern Diane noticed: people talking about finishing their book, program, or keynote at one mastermind then coming to the next one and still not having done itWhy 50% of your day is probably spent in reaction mode and what's really eating your time and mental spaceThe permission you need to stop seeking more ideas Why trying to get more organized, take another course, or be more disciplined doesn't work (you're still the one doing everything)The game-changing shift: what if the problem isn't time management or discipline… what if you're just the only one implementing?The organizational chart reality checkThe Virtual Assistant client story: five new clients in two weeks Coming up next in this new series: the difference between working IN your business versus ON your business, why women stay stuck in the "in," and how to delegate without renting an office or paying Western rates. This is about moving your business from where it feels small to generating the revenue and profits you're looking for.Join Diane's upcoming event “Build Your Business & Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant” happening on May 21st. Save your FREE spot here: https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.caJoin the LIVE recording of the 7th Anniversary Special of the Dynamic Women® podcast. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7WEKYaXRQVmaRPBIIUWpjwWant to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

If you've been feeling stuck, scattered, or unsure about your business direction, this episode will bring clarity. You'll discover how to shift from worldly business pressure to biblical structure by walking through God's “rooms” for your business—foundation, heart, skills, service, provision, and legacy. This is where faith meets strategy. What You'll Learn: Why clarity comes from calling, not niches How to structure a Kingdom business biblically The difference between striving and stewardship How your pain reveals your purpose Why profit supports purpose—not replaces it Timestamps:00:00 – The Problem: Wrong Blueprint02:00 – God as Master Architect04:30 – Foundation: Identity Before Strategy07:00 – Passion: What Breaks Your Heart10:00 – Skills: You Already Have What You Need13:30 – Serving People God's Way16:00 – Platform with Purpose17:30 – Profit, Provision & Sustainability19:30 – Legacy & Kingdom Impact21:00 – Final Charge: Stop Striving, Start Stewarding The CROWNed by Design Collective: https://chontahaynes.com Unleash Your Crown: Align, Amplify and Accelerate Your Queenpreneur Journey https://chontahaynes.com/unleash Connect with Dr. Chonta Haynes Book a call https://chontahaynes.com/destiny YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ctahaynes LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chonta-haynes Support the Mission Heart 2 Heart Truth Foundation Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UZG5B9KX59U4S

Have you ever used a survey in your business?  A survey can benefit both you and your customers.  On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council explains how to use surveys to build your business.  Discove three things you can do to maximize on the surveys you receive or may start receiving.  Consider using business surveys to bring more clarity and less stress into your daily work routine.  Resources and Mentions: Podcast Mentioned:  Why Resisting Truth Will Not Change Your Outcome   Product:  Habit Tracker Stickers Course:  Identity-Powered Goal Setting Email List:  Join Pat's email list.  Click here. 2nd Email List Option:  Type the word "Join",  add your email and text to 904-787-6055 You Tube Video:  Pat Council Live Returning, subscribe now. If you found value in this episode, please share with a friend.   

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Should you move abroad now and figure it out as you go, or stay put until your business is “ready”? If you've been stuck between building income and starting your life overseas, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and choose the path that actually works for your reality.Key Takeaways:The “move first vs. build first” decision isn't one-size-fits-all. Your energy, finances, and lifestyle constraints matter more than generic advice.Moving abroad before hitting $3–5K/month can sometimes be the faster, easier path, especially if your current environment is draining your time, money, or motivation.There are flexible “stepping stone” visa options and countries that let you live affordably while building your business.Building first makes sense if you have stability, time, and a strategic reason to wait; but it should come with a clear timeline, not an open-ended delay.No matter which path you choose, you need proof of concept: getting even $1 from a client shifts you from “idea” to “real business.”At the end of the day, the right path is the one that gets you moving, not the one that keeps you stuck “preparing” forever. Whether you decide to move first or build first, the goal is the same: create momentum and design a life that actually works for you.Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights.

Everyone wants a sprint! Being an online entrepreneur is hard work!Most online success stories are exaggerated and make it seem so easy. But the truth about building your business is - it takes time and work! If you're tired of promises that teach you quick-fixes, social media hacks and shortcuts, this episode is your reality check. The online world has evolved and social media alone is not a business strategy! We're talking about:What worksWhy people are stepping away from social mediaWhere your ideal clients are going insteadThe three content buckets that build a lasting businessHow to stop building on rented land and start owning your audienceRome wasn't built in a day. Neither was your business. Neither was mine.But the window to build something real is wide open . There is no greater time and this episode will show you where to start.You are seen, you are heard, you are loved, you are valued, and you are reminded that you belong. Connect with Terri:The Redlo Women NetworkWebsiteFacebookTerri's book, Step ForwardKeep Stepping Forward.

What if your book was never meant to make money on the shelf, but to make money in the business? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick talks with Lucy McCarraher, co-founder of Rethink Press, founder of the Business Book Awards, and author of 17 books, about what business books are really for. Lucy makes a clear case that for entrepreneurs, consultants, and experts, a book is not just a product. It is a growth tool. It builds authority. It attracts ideal clients. And it opens doors that traditional marketing cannot. Lucy breaks down the core shift in publishing. In the old model, publishers decided which books made it to market and success was measured in copies sold. In today's environment, that model no longer serves every expert. Lucy explains why the smartest business authors are not writing to win shelf space. They are writing to win trust, create demand, and move prospects toward deeper engagement. The conversation goes deep into Lucy's practical framework for business authors: person, pain, and promise. She explains why strong thought leadership begins with knowing exactly who the book is for, what problem that reader is trying to solve, and what promise the book delivers. That clarity shapes everything, from the title and subtitle to the structure, stories, and case studies inside the book. Lucy also challenges one of the biggest mistakes experts make. Too many authors write the book they want to write instead of the book their market needs to read. She argues that the most effective business books are built around a proven methodology, real client outcomes, and stories that help the reader see themselves in the work. The goal is not to impress. The goal is to create relevance, credibility, and action. The episode also tackles the hardest part of authorship: marketing. Lucy shares why authors need to stop obsessing over book sales and start thinking strategically about distribution. A business book, in her view, is an "undercover sales agent." Given to the right people, at the right time, in the right way, it becomes far more valuable than a brochure, a business card, or a one-off pitch. This is a smart conversation for any leader using thought leadership to grow a business. Lucy brings clarity to what makes a business book work, why authority comes from usefulness, and how the right book can become one of the most effective assets in your commercial strategy. Three Key Takeaways: • A business book should do more than sell copies. It should build authority, attract ideal clients, and support the author's broader business goals. • Strong books are built around a clear audience, a specific problem, and a compelling promise. That clarity makes the content more useful and more marketable. • The real value of a book often comes from how it is used. Given to the right prospects and partners, it can be a powerful marketing and sales tool. If this conversation got you thinking about how a book can do more than sell copies, don't miss our episode with Erika Andersen. It takes the next step by exploring how thought leadership builds credibility, sharpens your value, and creates real business impact. Tune in to hear how strong ideas become trusted authority.

It's my 39th birthday, and instead of just reflecting on the past year, I'm sharing something that has completely shifted how I think about business, decision-making, and personal alignment.  In this episode, I'm diving into how your birth chart can offer powerful insights into how you're actually wired to operate, and what that means for building a business that truly works for you. We're unpacking why so many entrepreneurs feel stuck, burned out, or inconsistent (even when they're doing "all the right things"), and how misalignment, not lack of discipline, is often the real issue.  I'm also sharing how this lens has transformed my own business decisions, from how I structure my offers to how I show up as a leader, and how you can start using it to build a business that feels as good as it performs. ⏱️ Timeline Highlights [00:00] – Why my birthday always sparks a deeper reset (and why Q2 is when things actually take off for me) [02:47] – The moment I realized birth chart data was scarily accurate and why I couldn't ignore it [07:16] – Why I trust this more than most personality tests I've ever used [10:01] – What a birth chart actually is (and how to use it without "spiritualizing" it) [16:09] – The decision-making mistake that was quietly sabotaging my business [19:57] – How outsourcing my decisions cost me time, money, and momentum [22:10] – Why my energy works in intense bursts (and why consistency-based models failed me) [24:05] – The real reason my revenue declined when I switched to an "evergreen" model [26:11] – The uncomfortable truth about likability and how it was hurting my business growth [31:21] – Why my business is designed for slow, sustainable authority, not fast growth [33:26] – How I knew popular marketing strategies weren't a fit (even when they "worked" for others) [39:16] – Why podcasting is my most powerful marketing tool and converts better than anything else [44:56] – Why relationship-based selling works better for me than cold audiences or ads [47:08] – The surprising way money is tied to my identity and how that shapes my pricing [54:34] – The intuitive skill I've been underestimating (and how this tool validated it) [58:53] – Why misalignment, not effort, is the real bottleneck in your business [01:04:01] – The costly mistake of copying other people's strategies and how it pulled me off track [01:05:01] – The key questions to ask yourself to uncover where your business is out of alignment

#316 The Donut Framework: How to Structure Your Messaging and Business Strategy Discover the playful yet powerful "donut framework" for building a memorable personal brand and business, shared by fitness expert John Vlahogiannakos. Learn how to clarify your why, showcase your uniqueness, celebrate small wins, and create systems that hold everything together — all while maintaining authenticity and boldness. Main Topics: How the donut framework simplifies brand messaging Importance of niching and deep client understanding Strategies for authentic social media presence The significance of taking action and embracing messiness Balancing boldness with authenticity in content Leveraging micro-commitments and small wins Systematizing business to avoid overwhelm The power of conversation in client acquisition Key Insights: The core is your why, the reason behind your coaching or business. The icing is what makes you different, reflecting your personality, passions, and unique traits. Sprinkles are daily actions and small wins that keep momentum and positivity. The box (or structure) is about systems and workflows that streamline your efforts. The donut itself is about eating — taking consistent action on your plans. Authenticity and boldness in messaging build trust; share your opinions and ideas confidently. Niching deeply helps you target your ideal clients more effectively and charge higher prices. Show up in conversations; online engagement often leads to significant client opportunities. The messy trial-and-error phase is necessary—start before you're perfect. Focus on building human trust through transparency, personal stories, and connection. Connect with John: https://www.instagram.com/strongjonfitness Final thoughts: The "donut framework" emphasizes acting on your clarity and uniqueness, celebrating progress, and establishing systems that support growth. Remember, doing and iterating beats overthinking and perfectionism. Embrace the mess, keep sharing authentically, and stay bold in your message.

Everyone in doTERRA has a story, but not every story inspires action. In this coaching session, we break down the exact "Story Structure" that helps you move from just sharing facts to creating deep emotional resonance with your audience.  Whether you are a busy mom of four navigating a health crisis or someone transitioning from a high-pressure career, your story is your most powerful business tool. We dive into the "70% Rule"—why you need to spend the majority of your time on the problem and the cost of that problem before ever mentioning the solution.  In this episode, you'll learn:  The 40/30/30 Formula: The specific timing breakdown for the perfect 2-minute story.  The Power of the "Cost": Why identifying what your problem was costing you (time, money, joy) is the key to connection.  Lean Into Your Natural Intelligence: How to stop "selling" and start sharing from a place of authentic mission.  The "Healer in Every Home": Why your commitment to this cause is worthy of your very best storytelling efforts.  Resources for Builders:  Master the Protocols: Use The Essential Life App or book to find the research-backed science that supports the "Solution" part of your story https://essentiallife.com/  Power of Storytelling with Ty Bennett: https://youtu.be/rvK_WhOMPXU?si=NdvBF9rJt9-wZ2fx  Enrollment Training with Chris Smith: https://youtu.be/Od_-MHeyCFU?si=hx5k00H7__pG50Kj  Storytelling Training with Chris Smith: https://youtu.be/k1VdrRz938Y?si=u1OspxumAuzJgf1p  Storytelling with Zac Garside: https://youtu.be/sLdb0aGJbwY?si=YUO4DfV9s2SBs4K-  If you found this coaching helpful, make sure to subscribe and share this with a builder on your team who is ready to go to the next level!

What if the book you've been putting off is already hidden inside the conversations you've recorded? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Sheila Slick, founder of Five Milestones and creator of the PodToBook.ai platform, who shares how entrepreneurs, podcasters, and experts can become published authors without starting from a blank page. Drawing on her background as a software developer and business consultant, Sheila outlines her five-step process for transforming audio content into polished, AI-assisted books that build authority, drive ROI, and preserve legacy. With more than 80 experts already guided from raw conversations to published works, this episode reveals a faster, smarter path to turning content into a tangible business asset. Key Takeaways:→ If you record podcasts, webinars, or calls, you already have the raw material for a book. → Audio content eliminates the biggest friction point in writing: the blank page. → AI-assisted publishing works best when paired with human editing and revision.→ Repurposing content can reduce book creation from months to days. → Publishing a book can drive ROI through authority, speaking engagements, and client acquisition. Sheila Slick, MS, is the Founder of Five Milestones and creator of PodToBook.ai, an AI-powered platform that transforms podcast episodes into professionally structured book manuscripts in 2-3 hours. Since launching, she's helped publish 80+ authors and is a two-time Amazon bestselling author, having authored "Momentum: Daily Practices to Build Your Business & Thrive" and co-authored five books. As Past Chair of SCORE Volusia Flagler County, she mentored over 1,000 small business owners. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and a Master's in Leadership, Sheila provides strategic business consulting and publishing services while hosting the "Milestone Moments in Business and Leadership" podcast. Connect With Sheila:Website: https://fivemilestones.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/

If you want to build a stronger business, start by building stronger trust. In this video, I break down the TRUST framework and why trust is one of the most powerful drivers of long-term business success. Too many organizations focus only on short-term wins—transactions, quick sales, and immediate results. But the businesses that last understand something deeper: when people trust you, everything gets easier. Relationships grow stronger, opportunities multiply, and your brand becomes something people want to engage with again and again. In this video, I walk through the TRUST framework and how it can help you think differently about the way you connect with customers, partners, and your community. This isn't about gimmicks or quick marketing tricks. It's about building credibility, showing up consistently, and creating real value over time. If you're serious about growing your business in a sustainable way, learning how to build trust is one of the best places to start.

In this solo episode, I share why relying on motivation alone is one of the biggest reasons many candle business owners struggle to build real momentum. I talk about why discipline, simple routines and showing up consistently matter far more than waiting to "feel ready".   Some days you'll feel inspired and ready to take on the world and other days you won't want to do anything at all. That's normal. The problem is that your business can't grow based on how motivated you feel that day.   If you've ever found yourself saying "I'll start when I feel more motivated", this episode will give you a different (and much more sustainable) way to think about growing your business.   ----------   SHOW LINKS: Community: https://www.skool.com/candle-collective Coaching: https://candlebusinesscoach.com.au/private-coaching/ FREE e-book: https://candlebusinesscoach.com.au/10-strategies/     Make sure you subscribe/follow so you don't miss any future episodes. And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review ✨  

If you're building a business that is rooted in intuition, soul and strategy - then in this episode, I'll be sharing an intuitive way to plan your brand using Pinterest—no social media overwhelm required.We'll learn why Pinterest is a unique tool for inspiration and organic growth, and that it actually works more like a search engine than a traditional social platform - the so-called Pinterest "algorithm" in 2026 is driven by intent. Meaning, they are valuing pins that leverage phrases that mirror what someone might actually be searching for, and the more specific and niche the better! This is also especially good news if you're planning on using Pinterest to share your podcast.Of course, we're starting with some reflective journaling, so you can gain clarity, collect resources, and shape your business vision in a way that truly feels good to you.Whether you're dreaming up a new idea or refreshing your current brand, get ready for actionable tips, personal insights, and permission to explore, play, and trust your process.In this episode, you'll learn:How Pinterest can serve as a soulful alternative for brand building—beyond typical social media hustleA unique Pinterest process for vision boarding and intuitive journaling to clarify your business dreams and creative projectsHow to approach marketing and strategy intuitively, leveraging long-form content for aligned, sustainable growthHow to set yourself up now - by organizing inspiration and resources visually (and practically) for easier action laterLinks:Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action PlanVisit for more Boss-Goddess episodes: https://www.boss-goddess.co/podcastFollow me on Pinterest: @bossgoddessbarsiThank you so much for listening! If you loved this episode, please consider becoming a follower on Apple Podcasts by clicking the plus + sign or become a subscriber on Spotify by clicking the “follow button” or wherever you enjoy listening to this podcast so you don't miss any new episodes!Mentioned in this episode:FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action PlanI'm here to tell you that…most successful podcasters did not begin with video- they started with audio and grew from there. Start mapping out your aligned starting point right now with my FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan! Because podcasting works best when it's serving you. Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

In this solo episode, Deb shares what she sees as a core driver of her success: bravery. She often calls it the “stretch to significance”. From setting boundaries with friends or family, to rocking the boat in professional rooms where it might have been easier to be a people pleaser, Deb has found bravery played a key role to reaching each next level. In this candid loo back, she discusses the risks she's taken, the brave choices she's made and the leadership she's developed while elevating her current business into a global movement that has proven to be a beacon of light for other women in business.Website: https://debdrummond.com

Welcome to another episode of TGIM! Today, I'm exploring a mindset shift that could completely change how you approach rejection in your business.I'm going to teach you how to stop fearing rejection and instead, see it as redirection and a way to get clearer on your strategy and build the confidence required to move forward. I'm also opening up about my own experience with rejection and how, when we start to treat 'no' as feedback rather than failure, we get to embrace new opportunities and growth.What you'll learn in this episode:How to embrace rejection and use it as data to improve your business strategy.The key to building sales confidence and why rejection is a natural part of the process.How to view 'no' as a redirection, not a roadblock in your business.Why the most successful entrepreneurs keep asking, even in the face of rejection.How to gamify rejection with the "50 No's Challenge" and learn from every rejection you face.Real-life examples of how failure (or rejection) eventually leads to success.If you're ready to move past your fear of rejection and propel your business forward, I recorded today's episode with you in mind.My Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurposeMentioned in this episode:Elate AdVisit elatebeauty.com to explore the collection and discover beauty with less waste and more joy. Use the code ALIGNED for 15% off your first purchase.

Welcome to the era of choosing personal optimization over "productivity" to make more money while doing less.  Truth is, most high achievers are unknowingly running on digital stress and fleeting dopamine hits - this cycle actually drains the very energy needed to build your legacy. This episode is the pattern interrupt you've been looking for to train your nervous system to operate from a place of deep connection rather than frantic "to-do list" pressure. Press play to say goodbye to depletion so you can show up at the exact frequency that attracts success and sanity. PS. Toss out the to-do list and reclaim your brain

Welcome to the ThrivetimeShow.com Cleaning Business Podcast Series. During this 100 episode business coach podcast series Clay Clark teaches how you can achieve success in automotive repair, carpet cleaning, dog training, grooming, home building, home cleaning, home remodeling, manufacturing, medical, online sales, podcasting, photography, signage, skin care, and other industries. #CleaningBusinessPodcast   Where You Find Thousands of Clay Clark Client Success Stories?  https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/    Breaking Down the 1,462% Growth of Stephanie Pipkin with Clay Clark: An EOFire Classic from 2022 - https://www.eofire.com/podcast/clayclark8/    Who is Clay Clark?  Clay Clark is the co-founder of five kids, the host of the 6X iTunes chart-topping ThrivetimeShow.com Podcast, the 2007 Oklahoma SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2002 Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year, an Amazon best-selling author, a singer / song-writer and the founder of several multi-million dollar businesses.  https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/people/clayclark/    Where Can You Learn More About Clay Clark? https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/need-business-coach/#coaching-about-founders    Where Can You Read Clay Clark's 40+ Books? https://www.amazon.com/stores/Clay-Clark/author/B004M6F5T4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1767189818&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true    Where Can You Discover Clay Clark's Songs & Original Music?  https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZdE8VDS6PYQgdilQ1vWTP?si=Am65WUlIQba4OLbinBYo1g

If your business disappeared from under you tomorrow, would your balance sheet, cash strategy, and exit plan keep you standing?In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Mark Willis, CFP®, and David Barnett, best-selling author and veteran buy/sell advisor. Together, they unpack their new book The Business Fortress: How to Grow, Protect, and Exit Your Business with Confidence. David shares what thousands of real-world transactions reveal about banker risk, valuation blind spots, and why owners too often discover their exit gap too late. Mark outlines liquidity-first strategies, “be your own line of credit” concepts, and how fortress-style cash design creates moats for growth, resilience in shocks, and negotiation power at exit.Key Takeaways:→ How scaling low-margin activities dilutes valuation. → Why you should build strength before deploying capital. → How golden-handcuff tools help keep key clients through growth and transition.→ Why internal, policy-style lending frameworks can shorten cycles and capture distressed opportunities. → Where you store your cash changes how you act and how stable stores enable decisive moves, acquisitions, and better terms across the table. Mark Willis, CFP® is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy and your future. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a three-time #1 Best Selling Author and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. As co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you will not outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, to become their own source of financing, and create tax-free income in retirement. International speaker, author, and consultant David C. Barnett has spent over two decades guiding small and medium-sized business owners through buying, selling, financing, and managing their companies. He is the author of ten books, including the best-selling How to Sell My Own Business, and creator of the Business Buyer Advantage program. Barnett's YouTube channel and podcast reach a global audience, with over 2.9 million views and 667,000 podcast downloads. Recognized for making complex deal-making concepts accessible, David works with entrepreneurs worldwide to structure successful transactions and avoid common pitfalls. His engaging talks and workshops equip audiences with actionable insights for building and exiting businesses strategically.Connect With Mark:Website: https://lakegrowth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyouraveragefinancialX: https://x.com/lakegrowthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklakegrowth/Connect With David:Website: https://www.davidcbarnett.com/ Website: https://www.davidcbarnettlist.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbarnettmoncton/X: https://twitter.com/DBarnettMonctonLinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/davidbarnettmoncton

Did you build a business or a monster? Business owners hit income goals only to realize they traded freedom for control. This episode explains why that happens and how to fix it.In today's episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil sits down with Justin, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and exited multiple seven, eight, and nine-figure businesses. Justin shares how most owners accidentally build companies that trap them, why income is not the same as wealth, and what has to change if you want real freedom.This conversation goes beyond tactics and gets into the mindset, structure, and long-term thinking required to build a business someone would actually want to buy.In This Episode, We Cover:✅ The difference between building a lifestyle business and a sellable asset✅ Why most owners feel stuck even when the money is good✅ How to stop building a company that depends on you✅ What transferable value really means in a business✅ Why freedom requires structure, not hustle✅ The role of perseverance, focus, and long-term thinking✅ How building with an exit in mind changes daily decisions

Over the last decade, I've helped thousands of coaches get complete clarity over their brands, attract the right type of clients, and build a business they actually enjoy running. In this episode, I walk you through the exact process and system I use to help coaches align fully with their vision. It's so easy to drift in business, and end up building a business that isn't aligned to what you truly want. In this video I help you to bring yourself back into alignment and move forward with complete clarity.

An honest conversation about what to do when you don't have the capacity or energy to build your business? 2025 was a rough season for a lot of us mamas. Trust and believe you are NOT alone in feeling like last year ran you through the wringer and yet - you can still thrive when there seems to be chaos. Thriving just looks different when you surrender. Tune in to hear the details! ------------Grab an audit: https://mkhco.thrivecart.com/sales-breakthrough-audit/

What if the key to finally starting your business isn't about having more time or the perfect plan, but about shifting how you see yourself? This special holiday episode brings together some of the most powerful reminders, moments, and insights from past episodes into one beautifully wrapped bundle of reminders and tools that have helped so many listeners throughout the year. In this episode, you'll hear exactly why 2026 can be the year you'll always remember as the year you started your business. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/85 Join me for a free consultation by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch

If you're looking for tips and ideas on how to leverage speaking opportunities, how to use speaking as your best for of visibility, or how to get booked to speak, you're in the right place. This is the best public speaking podcast for coaches, consultants, and service providers.Today's question comes from Daniella: Do you have any tips for networking events? ***Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyTo submit your question for a future Q&A episode go to: https://SpeakPipe.com/BID***Sign up for a free Speaking Monetization Discovery Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Discovery

This episode sponsored by Lets Get Funded   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In this game-changing Dropping Bombs episode, Evan Rugen reveals how he's helped over 1,000 entrepreneurs access zero-interest funding—even with sh*tty credit, no tax returns, or no Social Security number. From managing 120+ Manhattan buildings to reverse-engineering the banking system, Evan breaks down his 6-level roadmap that's unlocked $1.2 million in business capital without paying a single dollar in interest.   Evan exposes the exact bank requirements most people miss, how to liquidate credit into cash for real estate deals, and why felons and immigrants qualify for massive credit lines. Action takeaways: travel hacks to fly for free, removing inquiries in 24 hours, and accessing $100K in under a week. Whether you're bootstrapped, over-leveraged, or ready to scale without bleeding interest, this conversation is your golden ticket to free capital.  

 What you'll learn in this episode:● Why marketing takes 90–180 days to gain mindshare● How to plan for consistent lead generation without burning out● The key difference between salespeople and business owners● Why long-term success requires both time and money● How to build a sustainable business in 3–5 years● The mindset shift that turns short-term hustle into predictable wealth

Ever feel like you're working harder than ever but not actually getting closer to freedom? Most entrepreneurs chase revenue, not realizing they're building a business that traps them instead of freeing them. So, how do you create a business that gives you freedom, fortune, and fulfillment without burning out? The answer lies in building a business moat.In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I dive into a game-changing framework I learned from Cody Sanchez, a New York Times bestselling author, CEO of Contrarian Thinking, and serial entrepreneur who's on a mission to help one million people achieve financial freedom through business ownership. Cody is known for buying “boring” businesses—laundromats, car washes, service companies and turning them into cash-flowing machines. Her secret? The M.O.A.T. Strategy, a simple yet powerful system to protect your business, your time, and your peace.Here's the gist: M.O.A.T. stands for Margin, Operations, Advantage, and Total Addressable Market. It's all about creating a competitive barrier around your business so that competitors stay out, cash keeps flowing in, and you build a fortress of freedom. Let's unpack a few powerful takeaways that you can apply right now.Margin matters most.If your business isn't profitable, it's fragile. Cody's rule of thumb is to buy or build businesses that cash flow on day one. So, audit your margins—are you charging enough for your time and talent? Sometimes the simplest solution is raising your prices.Systematize or suffer.Your business should run without you. That's the true test of freedom. Start documenting tasks you've done more than three times, then delegate them. Freedom lives in frameworks, my friend—if it's repeatable, automate or outsource it.Identify your unfair advantage.Your edge might be your brand, your relationships, your humor, or your community. Double down on what makes you you. Competitors can copy your strategy, but they can't replicate your soul.Know your market size.If you're playing too small, you're capping your growth. Expand your total addressable market—how many people can your product or service actually help? Think bigger.Do a quarterly M.O.A.T. audit.Rate yourself 1–10 in each of the four areas: Margin, Operations, Advantage, and Market. Find your lowest score and make that your next focus. It's a simple way to plug holes before your business springs a leak.This episode is all about working happier and smarter, not harder. Whether you're running a $100K business or a $100M empire, the MOAT strategy helps you protect your profits, your peace, and your purpose.If you're ready to build your own fortress of freedom, tune in to the full episode and start happy hustlin' your way toward that life of balance, passion, and positive impact.Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventurehttps://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body actually needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.99 Designs- Need a killer logo, stunning website, or next-level brand design?Stop DIY-ing and start delegating like a boss with 99designs by Vista! Neurable- If you're looking to level up your focus, productivity, and mental well-being all at once, do yourself a favor and check out Neurable. You get a special hookup—just use the code HAPPY at checkout and get $100 off.