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Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training How do you turn a $99 course, launched before it was even fully built, into a 7-figure coaching business? Today's guest did just that. And he's here to share why scrappier beats slick every time. If you've ever second-guessed launching messy, this episode will feel like validation. Brent Weaver is on the show talking about his start with UGURUS, the valuable learning that can come from starting before everything's in place, and why what came after selling his business wasn't exactly what he had expected. Today we kick off a two-parter with Brent Weaver, the founder of UGURUS, who went from building websites in high school to launching one of the most successful coaching programs for digital agency owners. If you've ever second-guessed your “build it as you go” approach — or wondered whether selling $99 courses online could ever turn into something real—this episode will feel like a shot of validation. In this episode, we'll discuss: Launching and selling without a net. The real reason Brent Weaver sold UGURUS. The unexpected, gut-punch part of selling.  Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources Wix: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by Wix Studio, the all-in-one platform designed to help agencies scale without the headaches. With intuitive tools, robust native business solutions, and low maintenance, Wix Studio lets your team focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional value to your clients. Ready to take your agency to the next level? Visit wix.com/studio and discover how Wix Studio can transform your workflow, boost profits, and strengthen client relationships. Building Something Before It's Built In 2012, Brent's agency was building on a tool called Business Catalyst, which led to a side project called BC Gurus, a blog for Business Catalyst users that eventually turned into a full-fledged business. That little blog became a membership site where his team posted business content on how to grow a Business Catalyst agency and, after selling his agency, was the seed for what eventually became UGURUS, a platform offering training and coaching to help agency owners close more deals and scale their businesses. Just as they were preparing to move forward with the site without the Business Catalyst element, as this tool had been discontinued, Brent found the name UGURUS had just gone up for auction. It all seemed serendipitous as they easily won this auction and the new stage of the business began. Lessons in Launching (and Selling) Without a Net Throughout their journey, Brent and his team learned something that every agency owner needs to hear: you don't need everything figured out before you start. And in fact, if you try to, you'll likely never launch at all. The early success of their $200 self-paced course helped them build an audience. But it wasn't until they started offering deeper, high-ticket coaching that things clicked into place. Selling a few $2,000 seats was way more scalable than chasing thousands of low-ticket customers. They did all of this without the luxury of a huge marketing budget or slick automation. Just hustle, relationships, partnerships, and a whole lot of belief in what they were doing. This is something Brent and Jason have both experienced. They agree it's better to go out, execute with what you have, and get feedback, rather than waiting for the perfect moment. Brent Weaver on Building, Selling, and What Came Next Brent and his team didn't start with a fully polished product. In fact, when they first launched their flagship 10K Bootcamp, they spent all their time selling it before creating it. In their view, if they couldn't sell it, they wouldn't build it. But they sold it. About 30 seats at $2,000 a pop. Of course, it did help that they weren't starting from scratch. They had a list of about 10,000 emails from their time running BC Gurus, which helped immensely. And then they had one week to create the first session. What followed was a whirlwind of late nights and Adobe Connect calls (for those who remember what that was) as Brent stayed one step ahead of each week's live session. It was clunky. It was imperfect. But it worked. Why? Because Brent was committed. He responded immediately to the slightest client dissatisfaction. He personally handled delivery. And he overdelivered wherever possible. That scrappy MVP became the foundation for a business that helped thousands of agencies get out of the feast-and-famine cycle. This kind of growth doesn't happen when you wait for the stars to align. It happens when you ship early, listen hard, and iterate fast. The $22,850 Lead Magnet That Took 6 Minutes to Create Let's talk about lead magnets that actually convert. The first product Brent ever sold was a gloriously titled “the $22,850 Website Proposal.” That wasn't a gimmick. It was a real client proposal that closed a big deal—with cross-sells, recurring revenue, and multi-location projects all baked in. Instead of building something fancy, he stripped out client details, dropped it into a Google Doc, and gave it away. Six minutes of work. Hundreds of thousands of downloads. The lesson? Your most valuable assets are often sitting in a dusty folder, not in your imagination. Proof beats polish every time. The Real Reason Brent Sold UGURUS So why sell a successful business? For Brent, it wasn't burnout—it was the pull toward a bigger vision. After buying out his co-founder and riding the COVID rollercoaster, things just weren't lighting him up anymore. Then came Cloudways—and more importantly, a series of conversations with their CMO, Santi. In a way, he was no longer getting what he wanted from the business, and the more he spoke with Santi, and saw what they were doing with their platform, the more he dreamed about turning that into an agency growth community. Hence, what started as co-branded webinars and strategy calls evolved into shared vision sessions. Eventually, Cloudways pitched an acquisition. The appeal? A chance to bring agency coaching to a massive platform with 13,000+ agency users. Brent saw an opportunity to merge purpose with scale and went all in. When the Buyer Gets Bought Here's the plot twist: just ten months after the acquisition, Cloudways got acquired by DigitalOcean, and suddenly UGURUS was a small fish in a billion-dollar pond. DigitalOcean was focused on AI, GPUs, and hardcore infrastructure—not coaching communities. So eventually, Brent's team and vision were sidelined. He stayed on. He fought for his team. But like he says—when you sell, it's no longer yours. And if the buyer shifts priorities, you've got to live with it. That's the tradeoff. Don't Sell Unless You Know What's Next The hard truth here is don't sell unless you know what you're waking up to the next day. Brent thought he had his next chapter lined up. He had a six-month transition plan. A roadmap. But then came the cultural disconnect. Engineering talk at happy hours. Roadmaps that had nothing to do with agency growth. The adventure he signed up for didn't look like what it became. That's the gut-punch part of selling. You can have a clean exit and still feel like you lost something. That's why clarity before the exit is non-negotiable. Next Time on Part Two: What really happens after the exit? Brent pulls back the curtain on post-sale culture shock, why some big opportunities fizzled, and how his next move with E2M caught even him by surprise. You won't want to miss this. Want to Build an Exclusive, Scalable Agency That Clients Line Up For? Our Agency Blueprint helps you identify growth bottlenecks, build community-driven strategies, and position your agency as a category of one.

In today's episode we have Chitra in conversation with Lekha Bajpai where she shares –Tech veteran of 30 plus yearsStarted her career in Calcutta with Deep Tech across many sectors like manufacturing, commercial apps, engineering aps and supply chainInspired by her father to study engineeringFirst project on inter machine communication protocols, the excitement of innovation Working on an experiment to build a control system to ship coalShowcasing use cases to the businessSupply chain software solutions – building was easy, convincing users and allaying their fears was the big challenge to roll out the solution across 350 locations in IndiaDeveloped strong experience with ERP implementations leading to building of data warehouses, BI reporting and monitoring apps for execsExperience at Kantar with challenges in data preparation and processing, working with just CPU's, expensive cloud resourcesHelping apps scale, developing market research products to support the entire data life cycle from collection to dashboardsEncouraging POC's and learning with data techniques Approaching AI today – Bring Your Own AI to work, encourage usage, take risks and also take care of Data privacy, protection, governance & complianceData bias challenges for IndiaAdvice to young folks aspiring for a career in AI – discover different AI personas, understand business catalysts, use AI tech, drive adoption of AI, besides only aspiring to build/develop AIM.Tech BIT Messra, Greenbelt Six Sigma, Strategic IT Management (IIM Ahmedabad), Enterprise Architecture, Certified Process Professional, Certified Data ScientistWith over 30 years of technology leadership experience, Lekha has been a thought leader and mentor in driving digital transformation and process automation across end-to-end processes and analytics.As a CIO/CTO and a Strategic Leader, she has led technology strategy functions for multiple units in APAC and MENA, as a member of the Executive Committee of Kantar IMRB. Delivered technology products and solutions to global & local clients, transforming IT into a strategic business partner.Worked on cutting-edge Technology adoption and Innovation, including cloud, big data environments, data warehouses & data lakes, to drive business improvements. Expertise spans across IT Strategy development & execution, Product & Application management for large scale applications & products on mobility, e-commerce, business analytics, social text analytics, chatbots, and image analysis using AI/ML and deep learning algorithms. Has Architected enterprise platforms for analytics delivery across diverse domains – Supply chain management, Logistics, Warehousing and freight forwarding, Chemical consultancy, Civil contracting, Manufacturing, Market research, Media and digital research, Social media analytics, Digital marketing and EdTech & Job Tech.Achieved Process Excellence within multiple organization and setup measure to monitor business process and growth. Achieved IT security processes like ISO27001 across various organizations. Streamlined IT services delivery across APAC using ITIL processes, Agile methodology & CMMI framework emphasizing on service availability and performance measurement.Accreditations and Contributions:Awarded the “Innovation Leader” Award by World Innovation Congress, featured in CIO Magazine “Top 30 – Ones to watch”, CIO & Leader Magazine as “11 Most Powerful Women in Tech in India” and a few others. Case study published in CIO Decisions & Network Computing, Logistics Magazine, Dataquest, & CIO Magazine. Presented technology papers at the Market Research Society of India (MRSI) on new age Technologies and won awards on “Best Analytics product” & “Best E2E Process Automation”. Actively involved as a technology expert speaker on multiple tech forums and colleges, project guide, evaluator, mentor for data science & technology students.

Elona Lopari is known as the BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners and organizations become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. She partners with small business owners and corporations to help them create and execute a plan that increases profits, reduces stress, and achieves their desired results. Elona has over 20 years of operational management experience in retail and service based industries. She serves her clients internationally in US, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia. She is also a Bestselling Author of numerous books and speaks in global stages where she passionately shares her message with the masses as a keynote speaker. She is the CEO of The Life School where they help Visionary Leaders grow legacy purpose driven businesses through Inner Alignment, Branding, Marketing, Sales and Team so that they can maximize their Impact and Income to do more good in the world. Listen NOW to discover, The Secret To Achieving a Million Dollar Business Breakthrough --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30minutehour/support

If you are a current, new or aspiring business owner, you will definitely want to save this episode to your favorites! Hear part two of the Full Circle Wealth Wisdom Series featuring financial expert and attorney Tiffani Sharp. Tiffani is a licensed attorney, investment advisor and real estate advisor who specializes in asset attainment, business formation and development, estate planning, succession planning and generational wealth building with over 20 years in helping undervalued communities grow, build and succeed.  In this episode Tiffani dropped many gems on business structure (LLC, Sole Prop, S-Corp, etc.) scaling your business by leveraging systems and technology and importance of having a business plan. In fact, she offers a self-paced business plan creation course which, through June 30th, she's giving the Full Circle Family a 25% discount off the regular price. Just use the code FULLCIRCLE25 To gain more insight and wisdom from Tiffani, you can always schedule a FREE consultation with her, visit her website for more details at https://www.tsharplegacywealth.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iammswanda/support

Adam Daigle, Business Editor of the Acadiana Advocate, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss the biggest business news of 2023. The #1 story of the year is the incredible strides made in 2023 insofar as job creation is concerned. Iberia Parish is on fire with the recent announcement of First Solar's $1.1 Billion investment to take place on thirty acres at the Acadiana Regional Airport. First Solar will produce high-performance photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. The project is expected to be complete in the first half of 2026 and up to 700 high-paying jobs are anticipated to be created. This enterprise is unique in Louisiana in that it is tied to a new solar training program at UL-Lafayette where students will be educated on designing solar panels. First Solar was founded in 1999 and is among the top 10 solar panel manufacturers in the world. Along with this major announcement, other large regional employers include Amazon at 1300 employees and Stuller at 1500 employees, who have both exceeded projections for local employees. The #2 business story of the year is the large number of local restaurants which closed in early 2023, including the iconic Cafe Vermilionville, Lotus Garden, Grub Burger, The Point Seafood and Steakhouse, BJ's Pizza, and Luna Bar & Grill. By July 2023, the number of closings had settled down. The #3 story of the year is the shake-up at the news desk at KATC, seeing the departure of longtime and popular news anchors Marcelle Fontenot and Jim Hummel who will be joining KADN in January 2024. The move is one being conducted nationally by KATC's owner, E. W. Scripps Co., as a cost-cutting measure. While there will no longer be live news read by anchors at the 5 pm, 6 pm or 10 pm news slots, the company will invest in more reporters to cover breaking news stories throughout the day. Marcelle Fontenot and Jim Hummel recently announced they had resigned from KATC News and will be joining the news desk at KADN in Lafayette. The #4 story is the recently announced departure of Anita Begnaud, CEO of the Lafayette Downtown Development Authority, whose last day will be on December 20, 2023. Anita will be moving on to work with her former boss at One Acadiana, Jason El Koubi, as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Under Anita's leadership, the DDA was instrumental in seeing the completion of a myriad of commercial projects in Downtown Lafayette which had languished for years. She brought energy and excitement to her role as CEO and will be sorely missed. Anita Begnaud, CEO of the Lafayette Downtown Development Authority since 2018, recently announce that she will be leaving to work with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership as VP of Marketing and Communications. The #5 business story is the explosive growth occuring in the corridor at Kaliste Saloom Road and Ambassador Caffery Parkway, including the opening this year of Topgolf on December 15 and Dave & Busters which opened November 27. Adam says attracting these type of entertainment venues "brings Lafayette up a class, akin to going from a Double-A to a Triple-A baseball club" as it causes investors to take a closer look at our market and reexamine what is possible in the commercial realm. Other important commercial additions include the recently opened Chimes Restaurant and the development of the Camellia Blvd corridor near Verot School Road which is filling in with medical offices and a new Rouse's, expected to open in early winter. This whole corridor is now serving as the commercial core of Lafayette Parish, is easily accessible by other towns in the parish, and is the economic powerhouse of the Lafayette community generating tax dollars that would have seemed impossible just a few short years ago. As Adam says, "Costco is a sales tax machine!" Discover Lafayette is proud to name attorney Chris Granger as the recipient of our third annual Business Catalyst of the...

Lisa Catto is the CEO of The Business Catalyst, a leading independent automation company strategizing the design and implementation of the customer journey. With over 25 years of experience in digital marketing, Lisa has worked on campaigns for prominent brands, including Adidas, Nestle, Kellogg's, Quaker, and Sony. As a Keap Certified partner, Lisa designs, implements, and manages campaigns and strategies to help businesses streamline their CRMs, sales funnels, and marketing. In this episode: If you want to grow your sales business, implementing consistent processes and hiring strategic partners to execute them is critical. So how can you boost efficiency in your firm? As a productivity and automation aficionado, Lisa Catto advises forging intentional alliances with executives who share your values, align with your culture, and complement your skills. This ensures you can document and apply organized systems. When creating these procedures, Lisa says to identify inefficient areas and provide team accountability to ensure follow-through. In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit welcomes Lisa Catto, the CEO of The Business Catalyst, who shares tactical processes for maximizing company efficiency. Lisa talks about her team buy-in strategies, how to align strategic partners with business culture, and proprietary systems for relationship-building.

Is your business growth being held back by manual processes?   What if you could automate your way to higher efficiency and reduced stress for you and your team?   If that sounds like a game-changer, you'll love this episode of De-stress Your Business, where I interview Lisa Catto, Founder of The Business Catalyst.   Lisa has been a trailblazer in small business automation for over two decades, transforming businesses and boosting their growth through innovative optimization strategies.   In this episode, we'll uncover the gold standard of automation, discuss how it reduces stress for business leaders and their teams, and explore Lisa's unique approach to automation through the phases of her work with clients across various industries, like dental practices.   You won't want to miss the success stories and practical advice on saving time, building stronger relationships, and increasing revenue through automation.   ---   Helpful resources for today's episode:   The Business Catalyst: https://thebusinesscatalyst.co.uk/ Lisa Catto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcatto/   ---   Want to learn more? Join our weekly webinar and we'll show you how to free up 15 hours per week and remove the constant stress of running a business, without slowing down growth. Visit www.airmanual.co/webinar for all the details!

Lisa cut her teeth as an entrepreneur when she was 19 when she purchased London's only roller rink and on Friday and Saturday nights held raves for sometimes up to 10,000 people. By the mid 90's she had a company that was the first to ever place an advertiser in a computer game and was working with FMCG and Bluechip brands such as adidas, Kellog's, McVitie's Quaker, Ferrero Roche, Sony - working with their marketing boards on their brand placement as well as developing promotional on pack and in pack software for them and then making Xbox and PlayStation games for large US publishers. By her mid 30's she was semi retired and raising her young family in her villa in the South of France. In the last few years she grew a domestic gas & plumbing business from under £20k a month to over £80k a month alongside her primary gig - The Business Catalyst.. Now known affectionately as The Queen of Automation, and awarded the title of Top International Service partner by Keap (formerly known as Infusionsoft) - the best in class CRM and automated sales and marketing software - Lisa's focus is now on unleashing business owners. Taking her over 3 decades of business and marketing experience - she designs the Ideal Customer Journey and implements the systems, automations and procedures to unlock the potential in businesses of all shapes and sizes by • Saving them time • Growing their sales • And getting them organised. https://thebusinesscatalyst.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/the_queen_of_automation/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcatto/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-catalyst-london/ https://www.facebook.com/girlygeek/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessCatalystUK 2:17 "What are you doing with all these ways we can show up in the world?" -Brian Keith 3:44 "Automation clears the space to build human relationships."-Lisa Catto 5:54 "This is just the next step in evolution." -Lisa Catto 7:42 "How do you discern what to focus on?" -Brian Keith 11:47 "Why don't you work out the optimal path?" -Brian Keith 16:14 "It's not about credibility, it's about being congruent." -Lisa Catto 18:07 Values Alignment 19:13 "The ones that are not aligned with you are the ones that take up the most time." -Lisa Catto

It's one thing to create a document with declarations about who you are being in the world. It's quite another to first do the deep work that uncovers the beliefs and judgments that have driven past behavior. Lisa Catto has been doing that kind of work on herself since reading The Ultimate Coach—and she continues to evolve every day as a result.In this conversation with host Meredith Bell, Lisa describes how she's developed habits around acknowledgements and gratitude. She considers herself a work in progress, and you'll be inspired by her willingness to receive feedback graciously, without the need to defend or justify her behavior, in the spirit of learning and growing.About the Guest:Lisa Catto is known as The Business Catalyst. She's acknowledged as a thought leader in the field of business growth using automation for small business and has won multiple awards for her work. Lisa has been a business owner since the early 1990's, with broad experience and expertise in both business and marketing.In the Being community, Lisa serves on the Leadership Team and has been invaluable in setting up systems and automation for Zoom calls, landing pages, and weekly emails. She's also one of the administrators for The Ultimate Coach Facebook Group.https://thebusinesscatalyst.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcatto/About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the...

Elona Lopari is known as the BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business.As a former Fortune 500 Executive who built and led record-breaking teams in over 20 locations around the US, Elona's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today.She is the founder of The Life School and a bestselling author of numerous books. Elona also speaks in global stages where she passionately shares her message with the masses. She is also a servient community leader and has built several impact driven communities in her business. Learn more about Elona here!Learn more about Path to Podcast Success here!  

Elona Lopari is known as the BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business.  As a former Fortune 500 Executive who built and led record-breaking teams in over 20 locations around the US, Elona's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today.  She is the founder of The Life School and a bestselling author of numerous books. Elona also speaks in global stages where she passionately shares her message with the masses.  She is also a servient community leader and has built several impact driven communities in her business.  Elona can be reached by email at elonalopari@gmail.com or through social media, Elona Lopari.  Her website is elonaloparicoaching.com BUSINESS CONSULTANT  I help Visionary Leaders with their branding, marketing, sales, systems and teams so that they can build a legacy life and business on purpose while making a great income and impact. Facebook Profile Elona Lopari LinkedIn Profile Elona Lopari Website www.elonaloparicoaching.com   Your Host Karen Roberts   At Mintwave Radio Station and the 'Raising Vibrations' podcast network on Podbean, we provide a comprehensive range of services to coaches, consultants, therapists, healers, and experts who want to share their message with a wider audience. Our offerings include a complete podcast production service and an advanced AI-powered sales and marketing system that takes care of lead generation and nurturing for online course sales. We assist our clients in designing, creating, marketing, and selling their courses through various strategies such as educational funnels, podcast funnels, appointment funnels, sales pages, and membership areas. Our "Done 4 you" service encompasses editing podcasts, optimizing sound quality by removing filler words, crafting engaging show notes, producing intros and outros, creating podcast ads and snippets for social media marketing, and helping our clients achieve their first 50,000 downloads. If you're a coach who sells online courses and would like to learn How To Use AI To Build A List And Sell Your Coaching Program Fast......... >> https://karenrobertscoaching.com/ai  ATTN: Coaches, Consultants & Experts STUCK at 5-10k Months, How to Turn Your Podcast into a Sales Machine......... check out this free on demand class “Podcast Profits Unleashed” >>https://karenrobertscoaching.com/podcast-profits  

My business journey first began back in the early 2000's with Pampered Chef. That's right! And today I want to share with you a little about that journey, why I chose Pampered Chef and a few key takeaways from my business journey.

Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join Christine Renee as she talks about the power of clarity in bringing your Reiki business to life! Clarity in your business looks like:Why are you doing what you're doing?Who do you want to serve?Why do you want to serve?What do you want to serve?A business brand is a visual display of who and what your business is. it is a visual representation of your mission statement. Your brand should portray who you are and the energy you want your business to embody. To start with branding, you have to know why you do what you do. You have to have the power and conviction behind your service, but you also need to know your why. When you know your why, then you know your purpose. Knowing your purpose directly relates to your identity, and your identity relates to your behavior, your environment, and every other aspect of your life. Getting clear on your purpose allows you to create shifts in every aspect of life as you align with your higher calling.Once you know your why, you need to find your who. Often, we feel called to serve everyone, and change the lives of everyone we meet. But as small business owners, we need to know our niche- the small genre of people our business specifically serves. You need to know exactly who you are talking to so you can create business success.Knowing your who and knowing your why helps inform the language you will use for your social media, your website, and your sales copy. You can't use the same language for every audience- you have to be able to speak clearly to the hearts of your audience to build that trust and rapport.When you speak to your audience directly, you call out to the problems they are experiencing- problems that you can help heal. The more specific you can get with your message and your brand, the more you will draw in your dream clients.Finding the clarity of the how and the who can help to lead you to your values as a brand. What do you stand for? What motivates and inspires you? What does your business stand for? Pulling together the clarity of the why, the who, and your values will set your business up for success.So grab your tea or coffee and join us as we sip our way through this week's episode!ReikiCafe Links:Website- ReikiCafe UniversityFacebook Page: ReikiCafe University | FacebookFacebook Group: ReikiCafe Community | FacebookInstagram: Christine Renee (@reikicafeuniversity) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube: ReikiCafe University - YouTubeReiki Business Accelerator: Beginner's Guide to Gain New Clients: https://www.reikicafeuniversity.com/course?courseid=reiki-business-success-planBook a Business Consult with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/biz-consultSign up for the Reiki ReAwakening here: https://reikicafeuniversity.ck.page/39f55dea8f

Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join Christine Renee as she talks about the power of consistency to attract your dream clients and keep them coming!It is so important to show up in your business consistently, because trust is built over time. When you first start your business, inherent trust may be hard to come by. People may see that you've only been a practicing Reiki healer for a few months and hesitate about trusting you with their problems.You can't change how long you've been practicing or how long you've been established, but you can change how you show up. Having consistency is one of the best ways to build trust with your clientele. Whether you develop consistency in your marketing strategy or in your social media presence, the more you show up for your business, the more you show your audience that you are present, reliable, and trustworthy.Whether your business is completely online or not, it's important to have an online presence. Putting your business name, your name, and your face everywhere you can- from business cards to social media profiles and more- the more you will draw in clients who know you and know your business.When you start your business, it's important to hone in on the things you can commit to long term. Don't try to go for ten social media platforms at once, but choose one or two that bring you joy that you know you can follow through on consistently throughout the week.Consistency is all about building the foundation of your business, scheduling your time, and creating a plan for how you will show up for your business each week. It's important to know what you offer (clarity) and be able to talk about it with passion (conviction), but it's even more important to actually share that information. Consistency is key.Try this journal exercise: What can you commit to doing consistently for your business? Make a list of all the things you want to do, and create a plan for the week. When will you post on social media? When will you do a sales pitch? Where will you post a flyer or share a business card?So, if you're ready, grab your tea or coffee, and join us as we sip our way through this week's episode!ReikiCafe Links:Website- ReikiCafe UniversityFacebook Page: ReikiCafe University | FacebookFacebook Group: ReikiCafe Community | FacebookInstagram: Christine Renee (@reikicafeuniversity) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube: ReikiCafe University - YouTubeReiki Business Accelerator: Beginner's Guide to Gain New Clients: https://www.reikicafeuniversity.com/course?courseid=reiki-business-success-plan Book a Business Consult with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/biz-consultSign up for the Reiki ReAwakening here: https://reikicafeuniversity.ck.page/39f55dea8fSign up for the FREE Reiki Rays Healing Summit: https://summit.reikirays.com/summit2021.php?aff=118509_j1smj_j-&fbclid=IwAR2J-_rosMxTS8nYUfHOxEuPprkqnxubJHgQI_kN4UydRMJNiJmAxdxy_IE

In this third episode of "Leaders in Energy" podcasts, Stuart Broadley, CEO of the EIC, interviews four energy professionals who share their stories and experiences lived during the pandemic, and how some not only managed to overcome the situation but even found ways to thrive. Discover their stories! Joining us for this discussion are the following speakers:Ana Amicarella Chief Executive Officer and Independent Board Director at EthosEnergyAna is a senior-level executive with over 30 years of US and international experience in the energy sector, leading many organizations with a global footprint. She consistently drives transformational growth and is highly respected for building strong, sustainable relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.  She has turned around multiple money-losing businesses into profitable ones.Currently, Ana is Chief Executive Officer for EthosEnergy, a $1B global rotating equipment services provider with 17GWs of power under operation serving the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, and Industrial sectors.  EthosEnergy has over 4,000 employees globally, field service and shop network from APAC, Europe, UK, and USA.  www.ethosenergy.comCraig Shanaghey  President Operations Services Europe, Middle East & Africa at WoodCraig Shanaghey is Wood's President of Operations for Europe, Middle East & Africa, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Craig leverages his three decades of multi-industry experience, and diverse expertise developed through operational and strategic roles to lead a resilient and high-performing business, focused on unlocking solutions to our clients' toughest challenges. Craig is focused on building strategic partnerships, enabling decarbonisation, and driving diversification to achieve a strengthened foothold in the oil and gas, renewables, circular economy, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals sectors.www.woodplc.comChris Smith  Group Managing Director at TEXOChris Smith is an industrial business leader with over 30 years' experience in a variety of sectors including construction, survey inspection and technology. He has been instrumental in the growth of TEXO DSI, which delivers state-of-the art surveying and inspection systems to sectors including oil & gas, renewables, nuclear energy and construction. He is responsible for the ambitious growth plans for TEXO as it expands its reach across the oil & gas and renewables industries in the UK and abroad. Chris was a director of TRAD Group, one of the UK's largest independent access companies and played a key role in the sale of the business to the EUR1billion ALTRAD Group.www.texodsi.comDavid Clark  Chief Executive Officer at Vysus GroupDavid Clark is CEO of Vysus Group, an independent engineering and technical consultancy serving the global energy, power and complex industries sectors. An experienced leader with more than 30 years' industry experience, David began his career as a Wireline Field Engineer with Schlumberger, going on to enjoy 18 years of service in a variety of global line management and staff roles. Following leadership roles in the Middle East, Europe and Africa with Technip and Wood, David returned to Schlumberger as global Vice President to establish a new Production Facilities Management business unit. Subsequently, David held senior roles including President for UK & Africa and Executive Vice President at Aker Solutions, with responsibility for its global services portfolio.www.vysusgroup.com

Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! To kick off our Reiki Business Catalyst series, join Christine Renee, ReikiCafe University Founder and President, as she discusses the role conviction plays in building your Reiki business.If we want to have a successful business, we have to believe in the power and quality of what we are selling. Whether you sell a service, like Reiki or coaching, or a product, like crystals, in order to have a convincing offer you first need to have conviction in its worth.When you have a personal connection to your business, your conviction grows. If your own personal journey has been impacted by the service you are selling, such as Reiki, then you will be able to share the power and transformation it holds with authenticity and truth. If you only half believe in what you offer, your audience will only half believe in you. Your own commitment to your offerings is what takes them to the next level and garners trust with your clients.As a healer, we often have unhealed pain or traumas in our own energy fields. Often these limiting beliefs can cause us to shrink into ourselves, shy away from the power of what we are offering and give in to the belief that we aren't worthy or good enough. No matter how much we believe in the power of Reiki, fi we are holding on to our own feelings of unworthiness, that message will be conveyed into our business.So what to do? You have to go about offering your services with conviction. Conviction in yourself, that you are here, now, and this is your Divine birthright to share this amazing offering called Reiki. When you can stand in that, and know that as your truth, then your audience will be more receptive. As always, this comes down to your own healing, your own beliefs, and your own journey.You have to carry in your heart the belief that you, and the product you are offering, are worthwhile and hold value. That you are allowed to take up space and share the gift of your business with the world, knowing that others will find value in it. You have to be able to stand firm in your own truth before you can fully share it with others.So, if you're ready, grab your tea or coffee, and join us as we sip our way through this week's episode!ReikiCafe Links:Website- ReikiCafe UniversityFacebook Page: ReikiCafe University | FacebookFacebook Group: ReikiCafe Community | FacebookInstagram: Christine Renee (@reikicafeuniversity) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube: ReikiCafe University - YouTubeBook a Business Consult with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/biz-consultSign up for the Reiki ReAwakening here: https://reikicafeuniversity.ck.page/39f55dea8fSign up for the FREE Reiki Rays Healing Summit: https://summit.reikirays.com/summit2021.php?aff=118509_j1smj_j-&fbclid=IwAR2J-_rosMxTS8nYUfHOxEuPprkqnxubJHgQI_kN4UydRMJNiJmAxdxy_IE

In my work with agencies I witness a great deal of discomfort about the new business process. Of course there are brilliant, natural new business professionals out there who thrive on networking and relationship building, but for many, the possibility of rejection looms large and the process of prospecting or, shudder, ‘selling', feels wholly unnatural. […]

Lisa cut her teeth as an entrepreneur when she was 19 when she purchased London's only roller rink and on Friday and Saturday nights held raves for sometimes up to 10,000 people. By the mid 90's she had a company that was the first to ever place an advertiser in a computer game and was working with FMCG and Bluechip brands such as adidas, Kellog's, McVitie's Quaker, Ferrero Roche, Sony - working with their marketing boards on their brand placement as well as developing promotional on pack and in pack software for them and then making Xbox and PlayStation games for large US publishers. By her mid 30's she was semi retired and raising her young family in her villa in the South of France. In the last few years she grew a domestic gas & plumbing business from under £20k a month to over £80k a month alongside her primary gig - The Business Catalyst. Now known affectionately as The Queen of Automation, and awarded the title of Top International Service partner by Keap (formerly known as Infusionsoft) - the best in class CRM and automated sales and marketing software - Lisa's focus is now on unleashing business owners. Taking her over 3 decades of business and marketing experience - she designs the Ideal Customer Journey and implements the systems, automations and procedures to unlock the potential in businesses of all shapes and sizes by • Saving them time • Growing their sales • And getting them organised. Get in touch with Lisa here: https://thebusinesscatalyst.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/the_queen_of_automation/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcatto/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-catalyst-london/ https://www.facebook.com/girlygeek/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessCatalystUK

Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show,  we are diving in to mixing modalities and investing in yourself to benefit your Reiki business. When you invest in yourself, you are investing in a change. The change you are working towards in yourself will ultimately lead to a transformation in your business. Investing in yourself isn't about finding a twenty dollar course on Udemy. It's about really diving deep and identifying what will bring you to the greatest change in yourself and benefit for your business. When you invest in yourself, you shift your identity. As you learn new things, implement them, release past beliefs or behaviors, you open yourself up to a new perspective and a new identity. the more you can fully embody your desired identity (i.e, a six figure Reiki practitioner), the more that identity will be reflected in your business and your life. The identity you are holding on to now is a reflection of the stories you've been told or lessons you've learned in the past. Whether these stories come from your childhood or adult life, they aren't always beneficial. Limiting beliefs are called limiting for a reason- they are holding you back in some way.If something is holding you back, it will affect how you show up for yourself and for your business. Naturally, when you do the work to release yourself from these beliefs, that freedom will be reflected in your business. This isn't about manipulating your reality until it is the perfect image you have in your head. This is about cleaning up your interior energy and beliefs so that your reality has no choice but to reflect your passion, joy, and truth back to you.When we can stop playing small and start embodying exactly who we need to become, everything starts to flow and come to you, because you are telling the Universe, 'I'm here. I'm present. I'm ready, and I know my value. Let's do this.'The next five episodes of ReikiCafe Radio will be your Reiki Business Catalysts. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of a successful Reiki Business, including:ConvictionClarityConsistencyCaring/ CompassionChakra ConnectionSo, if you're ready, grab your tea or coffee, and join us as we sip our way through this week's episode!ReikiCafe Links:Website- ReikiCafe UniversityFacebook Page: ReikiCafe University | FacebookFacebook Group: ReikiCafe Community | FacebookInstagram: Christine Renee (@reikicafeuniversity) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube: ReikiCafe University - YouTubeBook a Business Consult with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/biz-consultSign up for the Reiki ReAwakening here: https://reikicafeuniversity.ck.page/39f55dea8fSign up for the Reiki Rays Healing Summit Replay: https://summit.reikirays.com/summit2021.php?aff=118509_j1smj_j-&fbclid=IwAR2J-_rosMxTS8nYUfHOxEuPprkqnxubJHgQI_kN4UydRMJNiJmAxdxy_IE

Kelly Roach is a professional coach known throughout the industry as “The Business Catalyst.” Previously a Fortune 500 sales expert, she helps business owners change the game in their respective fields and generate breakthroughs of over a million dollars. In addition to her coaching work, she hosts the Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show podcast where she and other marketing experts tell you how you can leave a lasting impression in digital media. In this episode, Kelly discusses the unique arc her career has taken, explains why you need to figure out which of your tasks are productive, and impresses the importance of service in establishing a positive brand reputation. HIGHLIGHTS: How Kelly went from Fortune 500 to business coaching, and why business owners should consider seeking out her services. Kelly's advice for those looking to make a significant shift in their career and overcoming the fear that holds them back. The difference between productive and non-productive tasks and understanding the “80/20 rule” that will get you ahead. What business owners need to understand about using social media effectively. Kelly's path from football cheerleading to Fortune 500 sales management, and why she thinks having a corporate background can be very important for entrepreneurs. The reason Kelly believes it is absolutely imperative to take total responsibility for your life if you hope to achieve your goals. Why consistent service was essential to Kelly building her brand and reputation as a coach. How to successfully scale up your business by building and curating a healthy community around it. QUOTES: “If you're stuck at a certain plateau in your business for any period of time, there's something you're not seeing.” “I never had anything handed to me and I think that's the best thing that ever happened to me.” “You were given the dreams that you were given because you were intended to achieve them.” Guest Links:Kelly's homepage - https://kellyroachcoaching.com/ The Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show podcast - https://kellyroachcoaching.com/unstoppablesuccessradio/ The Tribe of Unstoppables Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322/ MORE ADVICE AND INTERVIEWS If you'd like more content about how to build your personal brand, check out my free Content Marketing Starter Guide. And here are some more of my most popular thought leader interviews! What Business to Start with John Lee Dumas Personal Branding Masterclass with Chris Ducker Built to Serve with Evan Carmichael  Don't want to miss the next thought leader interview? Subscribe to the free B-team Insider Newsletter! And don't forget to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Talk soon!

Why Job Descriptions are Not Effective,” with Maria Forbes, FIREPOWER Business Catalyst, LLC Maria Forbes: [00:00:00] Job descriptions don’t work. They give us a laundry list of day-to-day tasks and credentials. We understand two things, typically, from a job description. We understand what the cognitive needs are for that role, which are, you know, what […]

Why Job Descriptions are Not Effective,” with Maria Forbes, FIREPOWER Business Catalyst, LLC Maria Forbes: [00:00:00] Job descriptions don’t work. They give us a laundry list of day-to-day tasks and credentials. We understand two things, typically, from a job description. We understand what the cognitive needs are for that role, which are, you know, what […] The post Why Job Descriptions are Not Effective, with Maria Forbes, FIREPOWER Business Catalyst, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

For this week's episode, the eighth of Season 3, I am delighted to welcome another of the contestants in the Ultimate Entrepreneur MasterMind event, Lisa Catto.Lisa is the 'Queen of Automation' and founder of The Business Catalyst, a company specialising in strategising the design and implementation of the ideal customerjourney.____________________________________________________________________________Lisa Catto can be found here:Websites: https://thebusinesscatalyst.co.uk/ , https://myadvocatementor.com/ and https://www.bookacallwithlisa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcatto/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lisa_CattoDan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclasshttps://danbradbury.com/finance/ WEBSITE: http://danbradbury.com/QUIZ: What's your BPM Business Score?  This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of your business. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yes or no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of your business. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page report that is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & Cashflow Breeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business 

For this week's episode, I am joined by the incredibly experienced and successful 'Queen of Automation' and founder of The Business Catalyst, Lisa Catto.Lisa highlights the incredible value within automation and processes for entrepreneurs.We are also co-hosting a forthcoming MasterMind on 6th May 2021.____________________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclasshttps://danbradbury.com/finance/WEBSITE: http://danbradbury.com/QUIZ: What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of your business. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yes or no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of your business. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page report that is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your BusinessLisa Catto can be found here:Websites: https://myadvocatementor.com/ and https://www.bookacallwithlisa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcatto/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lisa_Catto

Maria Forbes, FIREPOWER Business Catalyst, LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 343) While many professional services firms might adequately build their financial capital, some struggle developing their human capital. Turnover and employee disengagement then follows. Maria Forbes joined host John Ray to share causes of these difficulties, why language matters, how to turn team members […] The post Maria Forbes, FIREPOWER Business Catalyst, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

You see others who have the things you want money, joy, success and suppose that they were born with special talent or into a family which made these things easy to attain. They are just lucky. What you don t know is that there is a methodology to success. The key to their success is having an unstoppable mindset.  In this rewind episode I talk with Yakinea Marie, Transformational Speaker, Certified Business Coach about How To Be Unstoppable In Life & Business.  Yakinea Marie Duff, a resident of Birmingham, AL, is the Founder and CEO of the I Am Woman Network, LLC a network that empowers businesswomen, entrepreneurs and professionals for economic development. Yakinea Marie is a Life and Business Catalyst, Transformational Speaker, Author, and Event Collaborator: who plans, organizes, and host educational and coaching forums through workshops, teleseminars, retreats, and conferences to empower business leaders in the marketplace.  As an author she shares her story of pain, failure, power, and hope in her first book “The Strength of a Woman: Born to Turn Pain into Power”, which empowers women to overcome their past, expand their purpose, and explore their potential, while embracing the totality of who they are.

This week, I'm thrilled to be joined by the Queen of Automation and founder of The Business Catalyst, Lisa Catto. We will be talking all about the incredible value within automation and processes for Entrepreneurs, Content Creators, and Authors.So tune in, enjoy, and as always, let me know your comments, questions, and thoughts.________________________________________________________________________Lisa Catto can be found here:Website: https://thebusinesscatalyst.co.uk/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcatto/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lisa_Cattohttps://www.bookacallwithlisa.com________________________________________________________________________Georgia Kirke can be found here:For help with building your personal brand by publishing incredible content, you can contact me at georgia@writebusinessresults.com or 020 3752 7057LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/personal-brand-how-to/________________________________________________________________________RESOURCES & LINKS:Subscribe to our Words of Wisdom newsletter - exclusive content covering all things expert positioning delivered monthly straight to your inbox: Count Me In!Our Latest Blog: Books, Blogs & Podcasts: Simplified Creation & Publication►If you've got stories to tell and need Write Business Results to help you get it out there, we'd love to hear from you. Check us out at https://writebusinessresults.com/►Subscribe to our youtube channel: Write Business Results LtdFind us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/write_business_results/Find us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/writeabooktogrowyourbusiness/You can email your questions and comments to:info@writebusinessresults.comEnjoy, and come back for the latest interviews with experts each Monday. Thank you for listening.

Meet my business coach, Kelly Roach. Business Catalyst. Mentor to CEOs looking to scale online. Creator & Host of the Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show (top-ranked marketing podcast). Featured in the largest TV & print media outlets. Wife, mom & philanthopist. On this very special episode, Kelly answers the questions you grapple with the most when it comes to building an impactful & profitable business.   You'll love her directness.  And her heart. She's living her purpose using her God-given talents. 

It can be hard to think of growth during this time of pandemic when we're all just focusing on surviving. However, this episode's guest has managed to figure it all out, growing her business even now. Keri Murphy is joined by The Business Catalyst, Kelly Roach, who is helping elite business owners become game-changers in their field and achieve million-dollar breakthroughs in their business. In this conversation, Kelly drops a number of truth bombs about starting and growing a business that could change your life. She taps into the imposter syndrome, the power of social media, and more. Follow along to this conversation as Kelly shares important insights and advice that helped her create multi-million dollar business breakthroughs. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Inspired Living with Keri Murphy Community today: http://www.inspiredliving.tv/podcast LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube

Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Good Day, the CW, and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and top podcast, The Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show. Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start. On This Episode: Kelly explains why she got dissatisfied with her $300K per year job in the corporate world at 29. Learn how Kelly became involved in sales. Discover the top 3 sales mistakes entrepreneurs make. Key Takeaways: Don’t make decisions out of desperation. Hire for DNA rather than skillset or resume. Don’t discount or discredit your past just because it’s not directly connected to what you’re doing today. Top 3 Sales Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make: Talking and not listening Failure to follow up. Not having a sales funnel Kelly Roach: KellyRoachCoaching.com (http://KellyRoachCoaching.com) instagram.com/kellyroachofficial (instagram.com/kellyroachofficial) facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

In this episode, Micah talks to business coach Kelly Roach about her journey into entrepreneurship, embracing the struggle, the obvious characteristics of a successful CEO, and so much more.  Also known as The Business Catalyst, Kelly helps business owners become game-changers in their field and achieve million dollar+ breakthroughs in their business.

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Therese Skelly, Business Catalyst and Transformational Teacher, mentor and guide to women in business. A former psychotherapist and marketing consultant, Therese focuses on helping her clients show up, and be fiercely and steadfastly present to create their dream business and life. Working on the subtle level of energy and emotion, she supports them step into the work their soul calls them to do. From the work, her clients own their value, make more money, serve more people and have a business that makes them happy. Therese says: “What makes me unique? My superpower is in finding those inner game blocks, helping people overcome them, and then getting my clients ALIGNED and embodied with their soul desires.  Using energy clearing, crazy love, and kick ass “Mama Bear” wisdom, it's a great combination.” Therese and I dish on: How the dark energy of "shame" keeps women entrepreneurs from being their best even when they are succeeding in leaps and bounds. How to navigate through the hardships of business and life journey by leaning into your life's purpose. That's what Therese's recently launched book "Love Based Mission" is all about.  Identifying the "energy blocks" that are the hidden cause of why your business can't grow beyond your comfort zone. Aligning the external and structural aspects of your business with your Soul's Mission to create easeful success. Purchase your copy of  Love Based Feminine Marketing: The Art of Growing a 6-Figure Business Without Hustle, Grind, or Force, TODAY!!! Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review. It really helps us know which content is most important to you. Join our Feminine Marketing Magic Facebook Group  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connect, support and celebrate each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine and will their bank accounts abundantly. Resources mentioned: Therese's Connect with the Soul of Your Business Meditation. Therese Skelly: www.facebook.com/therese.skelly or www.thereseskelly.com Julie Foucht:  www.facebook.com/coachjulz or www.juliefoucht.com

A lack of patience kills more businesses than anything else will! Today on the podcast I'm interviewing Rachel Perry about finding your purpose, building a business that is in full alignment, and how to keep your inner mean girl in-check. Rachel is an accountability and achievement coach for network marketers and online entrepreneurs who have a background in direct sales. She is the host of the Making The Leap podcast, and an incredible truth teller. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode! To listen click the link in my profile! You can connect with Rachel on Instagram: http://instagram.com/rachelaperry Making the Leap Podcast: https://www.rachelaperry.com/podcast Connect with Kelly: www.kellyroachcoaching.com www.kellyroachcoaching.com/community www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial **For Media and Speaking inquiries please contact Lindsey at lindsey@kellyroachcoaching.com** **We help overworked entrepreneurs transform into 7 figure CEO’s. Learn how to simplify your launches and sell out your programs with the LIVE launch method. Sign up now for our September group by clicking HERE** Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly’s programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Fox, the CW and in some of the world’s leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and host of top 100 Marketing and Management podcast, The Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show. Your ability to scale further depends on visibility, lead attraction, and content that converts. Grab our guide so you can streamline the process, solidify your branding, and make sales 1:many easily. Get your free Weekly Marketing Checklist HERE!

I am soooo excited about this episode my Igniter friends! I got to chat with my business coach Kelly Roach. She came into our Igniter Side Hustle Squad group and talked to us about her Live Launch Method. Seriously, this was a game changer for me! She just launched her newest book called The Live Launch Method and you are getting all the inside information on why doing live video is so important and how to have success when doing a live launch. Take a listen to this amazing episode! Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Good Day, the CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and top podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio. Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start.   Check out Kelly: Instagram @kellyroachofficial  Website: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/ Check out Kelly’s Book! The Live Launch Method: The Simplicity Meets Strategy Formula to Make Millions Online   Join me and other Igniters in the Facebook Group, Side Hustle Igniter Squad! 

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Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with Shanna Lee, you will be empowered with tips on how to process anger & other emotions in a healthy way, find that reason to "put your make-up on," and will explore the anatomy of transformation to help you build you career and life in alignment with who you are meant to be in life! Shanna Lee is an Intuitive Healer and Business Catalyst who is soulfully dedicated to coaching and mentoring you in raising your frequency and manifesting. Pick up her book, The Soul Frequency, on Amazon and tune in to her podcast The Soul Frequency Episode. Get plugged in at https://thesoulfrequency.com/.

In this interview with Shanna Lee, you will be empowered with tips on how to process anger & other emotions in a healthy way, find that reason to “put your make-up on,” and will explore the anatomy of transformation to help you build you career and life in alignment with who you are meant to be in life!   Shanna Lee is an Intuitive Healer and Business Catalyst who is soulfully dedicated to coaching and mentoring you in raising your frequency and manifesting. Pick up her book, The Soul Frequency, on Amazon and tune in to her podcast The Soul Frequency Episode. Get plugged in at thesoulfrequency.com/   To read the transcripts, watch the video interviews, and download other helpful resources go to coronavirussupportseries.com

Kelly Roach is a business expert, coach, and the creator of the Live Launch Method, helping entrepreneurs and business owners leverage and scale businesses in the online space and make million-dollar breakthroughs. Known as The Business Catalyst, Kelly has led groundbreaking teams as a Fortune 500 executive, and her expertise has appeared on platforms including ABC, NBC, Inc. Magazine and Forbes. Kelly is the author of Unstoppable and Bigger than YOU and host of the Unstoppable Success Radio podcast. Keep Reading >> Kelly joins me today to share her insight on how you can innovate your way to millions by being brave enough to take a risk. She highlights the importance of allowing yourself to fail on the road to your big breakthrough, and why so many of us stick with the status quo and fail to embrace innovation. Kelly also provides insight on how to reframe setbacks, adopt a mindset of continued conviction, and step into a new, up-leveled version of yourself.       “We all have this unlimited human potential. Whatever we set our minds to, we can create.“ - Kelly Roach   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: The importance of looking at your problems through an opportunistic lens Characteristics of radical conviction and what contributes to the willingness to be creative Kelly’s upbringing and an insight she gained in middle school about money and problem-solving The many jobs and responsibilities Kelly juggled in her young adulthood, including being an NFL cheerleader Kelly’s belief in the power of the human potential and how she gravitated towards coaching The type of student Kelly was and how her work ethic contributed to her success How a desire to find purpose and freedom led to a career shift in Kelly’s journey The two different mindsets people approach entrepreneurship from The power of innovation and how Kelly came up with the idea of her Live Launch Where almost all significant innovations and breakthroughs come from How we tend to approach problems and what problems really are How Kelly approached her launch strategy when she noticed things going off-track The new strategy Kelly implemented, where she placed her focus, and the results of doing so The relationship between innovation, failure, and courage, and Kelly’s creative process for approaching innovation Why people stay stuck on the same problems for long periods of time Innovation’s role in the world of business and what it takes to become aligned with growth The competitive advantage that comes with conviction, drive, and innovation How solving unsolved problems can change the game for you professionally How Kelly’s mindset allows her to continually cultivate her conviction and the importance of utilizing every ounce of potential you have Connect with Kelly Roach: Kelly Roach Coaching Tribe of UNSTOPPABLES Unstoppable Success Radio   Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! What are you waiting for? Head on over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    Join the Fierce Community! Want even more fierce leadership advice, tips, and training? Join me in the Fierce Feminine Leadership community - the free, invite-only community for fierce, high-level, fierce women entrepreneurs making a huge impact on the world. In this free community, you’ll get ongoing training and interactions with me and my team as well as network and grow your organization with other fierce, like-minded thought-leaders. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level and network with other high-power thought-leaders, join me in the free Fierce Feminine Leadership community today!

True leadership can be best seen among leaders who inspire others to be the best of who they can become. In another enlightening episode, Nathan Hirsch talks to Kelly Roach, known as the Business Catalyst and the host of Unstoppable Success Radio. She explains to us some of her learnings from the business world and […]

Learn More About The Content Discussed...No Boss Talk:https://nobosstalk.comKelly Roach’s Website:https://kellyroachcoaching.comKelly Roach on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kellyroachinternationalThe Camp Elevate Facebook Group:hereBeth’s Instagram:@bethholdengravesBeth’s website:https://www.bethholdengraves.comProfit HER Way Course:https://www.bethholdengraves.com/profitKeynotes discussed:Now I feel like I can like look you in the eyes, I can have a real conversation, we can connect with one another. I never once felt like I could connect with people. It's like it almost stole my superpower because I was so good at selling when I could connect with people. (07:16)If you decide that you want this to be a moneymaking venture, you can, you know, turn it into a business where you can quit your day job, retire your spouse, travel the world, retire, whatever the case. (12:34)She did a $300,000 launch her first month and unstoppable because she leveraged her existing Facebook group that she had never really understood how to get maximum value out of. (15:22)The way that you create that is when you deliver compelling content that really meets people where they are and serves them in a really high level. (16:52)And this is the big piece that sets you apart besides just personable, valuable content that works by the connection is the accountability piece is, I have someone in my inbox saying, Hey, Beth let's chat. (20:39)When Did It Air...January 20, 2020Episode Transcript...Beth:Welcome to ‘You’re Not the Boss of Me’. If you are determined to break glass ceilings and build it your way, this show is for you. I’m your host Beth Graves and I am obsessed with helping you to not just dream it, but make the plan, connect the dots and create what you crave. Are you ready? Let’s get started.Hey bosses and welcome back. Another episode that I'm saying, oh my goodness, pinch me, how did I get this opportunity? I guess it happened because I visualized, manifested and just decided I will have Kelly Roach on the show. And it is happening! I'm excited for you to dive into this episode. A little bit about Kelly is, she is known as the Business Catalyst helping elite business owners become game changers in their field, achieving million-dollar breakthroughs in business. She has helped me to have my own personal breakthrough and you'll hear about that in this episode.She is a former fortune 500 executive and she transitioned from her big, big job in fortune 500 to working with online strategies for entrepreneurs. I am so grateful that she made this transition so that she could be accessible to all of us with her live launch strategies. She's been featured in every major publication on every major news station and now on You're Not the Boss of Me podcast. She has her own podcast too, which is called Unstoppable Success Radio. I listened to it without fail every single time when an episode drops. I cannot wait for you to hear what Kelly has to say. And trust me, you will want to hear about how the live launch method can help you grow your online or network marketing business. So, are you ready, bosses? Here we go.All right, everyone welcome. And you can't even imagine how excited I am to have like my girl crush idle with me. It's like when she said yes, I felt like, Oh my gosh. So, Kelly Roach, welcome.Kelly:Thank you so much for having me. I'm excited to be here.Beth:So, I found you when I was scrolling Facebook one day and I saw this perky video about how we could use live video, to sell without being weird, spammy, all of those things. And I was so curious because most of our listeners are network marketers who are looking to be more authentic and genuine. And I know with your live launch programs, you work with a ton of us. I'm wondering, coaching clients. So can you talk about what comes to mind when, let's go back to when you decided that the webinar or, and we do a lot of that even in network marketing was old school and how you discovered life being the way to create better community, create better connections and have more sales.Kelly:Yeah, definitely. Well, you know, if I dial it back to where all of my original business success came from, I was literally going door to door business to business, working for a fortune 500 company doing sales. I literally would come in the office; I would pound the phones for four hours straight. Like literally didn't even put the phone down. It would rest on my shoulder in between calls until I got a headset. And, and then in the afternoon I would go out every day to 20 to 30 businesses. So, this was like hardcore, you know, sell it. Right? And, but what was really, really cool about it was Beth, when I could connect, you know, face to face, eyeball to eyeball, belly to belly with someone. I made the sale, you know? And then when I started my own business in 2012, I'm like, okay, cool.Like social media is awesome. It's this amazing like interface and platform and all of that. But what I started noticing was happening was like all of these layers and layers of technology and barriers and things to manage were coming in, but I was new to the online space. So, as I grew my business, I was listening to the people that were teaching how to build business online. I was still taking the principles that I knew, but I was like, okay, how do I apply this to social media? How do I apply this to the online world? And so, I'm layering in all the tech and the funnels and the emails and the webinars and the prerecorded videos and the list goes on and it's just exhausting, and it just never really resonated for me. It never felt good. I never felt like I could show up.Like right now I feel like I can like look you in the eyes, I can have a real conversation, we can connect with one another. I never once felt like I could connect with people. It's like it almost stole my superpower because I was so good at selling when I could connect with people. And then I felt like when I got into the online world, I had so many barriers between me and people that I lost my superpower. And so finally one day I was just like, screw this. I remember, you know, the girls are still on my team now that were with me and I was like, we're getting rid of it all. I'm like, I'm not doing any of that anymore. I'm like, it's ridiculous. It doesn't work. It's not working. You know, we worked so hard. So, I said, let's just try, like us and the camera.Like let's just try like removing all of these obstacles and barriers and try to focus on connecting once again with people. And low and behold, the second that we made that change, our business started to grow and grow and grow exponentially because now all of my competitors are doing prerecorded videos and prerecorded videos and edited, you know, stuff with, you know, all this fake like, you know, you know what you see online. It's like all fabricated stories of the fairies and unicorns, right? And glitter and dust and then here I am, just this person that's teaching and sharing real stuff and people are getting value from it. And it just exploded. And then I was like, okay, this is too good not to teach. And that's how I started teaching the live launch method. It was really out of necessity because we were failing not out of like something so great that was working so well, but it's now really revolutionizing the way that people do business online. It's really cool.Beth:So, I'll share with our listeners because I've shared with you that I felt really called once. And I'm saying this to network marketers, that I see too many people attempting to coach before they've, what I think is the before you've made $1 million. So, I just thought, okay, I want to share what I've learned. That is not all of the magic tricks. Like I kept seeing like build your business with automation. Never get on the phone again. And I'm thinking we're changing people's lives. We've taken what we've learned from you, in terms of our network marketing team. We're now doing laser coaching sessions, so they get to work with a Million-dollar earner. We are, and we'll talk a little bit at the end. Kelly just challenged me to create a live launch. So, stay tuned for how we can share the business opportunity with more people using what we call the live launch.So, some of you are thinking, what is live launch? And I want to give a little background of, I had invested so much money into thinking about how I could build out coaching programs and always got caught up in the tech, could not figure out how to put the Facebook pixel for an ad. And then it was overwhelming. I thought, screw it. I make plenty of money in network marketing, but my message, the amount of women that I can impact and help now is incredible, because that's my mission. So, I took a leap into live launch and literally just started sharing the tools and techniques, built a group and have women that I'm already working with in a program, and paid back my investment within 48 hours, which was insane. It's insane. It's crazy. So, we know it's magical and if you're wondering what is live launch? I want to connect those pieces to what we're doing in network marketing.So, I'm going to give Kelly a hot seat right now because I've been in the hot seat. So, let's, let's just role play this. If I was going to, let's say I'm in the travel business, which I'm not, and people could make money with me either booking travel or setting up travel agents to work with them. Okay? And normally they'd hop on a webinar and I'd share all the slides, which took me all day to put together. I missed picking my daughter up from school because I'm putting together the slides and literally it felt like my drunk uncle was driving me around. But I've decided I'm going to do this, the live launch. Wait, we're like creating something right here on, on the spot. And so, what comes to mind if someone's listening and says, okay, I want to use Facebook Live to share what we're doing with this travel business. So how would live launch work for that?Kelly:Yeah, definitely. Oh my gosh, I'm getting so excited. So, if it were me, the way that I would design the live launch would be like I would have part one of the content be you know, how to get your luxury travel paid for. Right? And never spend a dime while staying in the best resorts around the world. Right? So, it would be like you would teach them, the first thing that people want to do is they want to travel more, and they don't want to spend their life savings on it, right? So, you have to meet people where they are. Right? And then it might be like the second piece of content might be how I went from, you know, getting my travel paid for to getting paid to travel. Right? And then the third set might be how I went from getting my travel paid for to quitting my day job and being able to retire my spouse based on my travel, you know, my side travel business and then in might be how I can help you launch your own travel business, even in the pockets of your spare time, so that you can first get your travel paid for.And then if you decide that you want this to be a moneymaking venture, you can, you know, turn it into a business where you can quit your day job, retire your spouse, travel the world, retire, whatever the case. But really what it is, is you start off by meeting people where they are and giving them the content that they really crave. Everybody wants to travel more. Everybody wants to get their travel paid for. How can someone do that? Right? They can get into a network marketing couple company that offers travel, right? Buy and do it. Start taking the trips themselves, get the trips paid for, invite other people to do it. How do you do that? You share content. When you travel, you show the beautiful pictures, you show the video, you do live streams from there talking about, I cannot believe it, but this is me working right now, right?This is me working, I'm, you know, on the beach and you know, blah blah blah. I think it's just what we have to remember is that everybody in this day and age wants to feel connected. That is why we're on social media 24/7. But the problem is that, and scientific research shows this, although people are more connected than ever, they feel more disconnected than ever, right? But when you come live and when you teach and you add value for people and you show up in perfectly, that's a really important part. Like I let my dog in with me, I let my five-year-old daughter and with me, you know, like showing up in perfect is a huge piece of your human connection. That's going to get people really excited to buy into your brand because it gets them to open up to you to say, Oh, you know what? Beth is like human, like she's cool. You know, she's someone I want to get to know, right? She's not just this, you know, talking head on a white screen, you know, green screen behind her that's trying to present as you know, this, that and the other. So, I don't know if that answers kind of what you were looking.Beth:Yeah. Oh my gosh. My brain like is triggering and I'm thinking, okay, so that, that was just one topic. So when you think about the pillars of what I've noticed in Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, and even in the free group is, this is where people stay in network marketing businesses is, you talked about community and connection. So, a lot of us out there have these groups where people are hanging out learning products and we're missing the boat. It's sell, sell, sell, special, special, special, buy my stuff, join my team. And it's turning people away. What would your suggestion be for people that have existing groups using some of these awesome live launch tools?Kelly:Oh my gosh. So great. And this is so huge because I just did an interview with Michelle Bosh. She's in our program. She did a $300,000 launch her first month and Unstoppable because she leveraged her existing Facebook group that she had never really understood how to get maximum value out of. So, there's probably listeners right here right now that could be doing the same thing that just don't know. Like, you know, how do I take these pieces and make it work? I think exactly what you just described though; Beth is exactly what's been happening in the coaching space to be honest. I feel like, you know, there's so much selling and so much marketing that people forgot that we're here to serve.So what I say is first of all, if you have a Facebook group, start doing a weekly live show, right? You know, obviously Beth works with me, so you know, I'm such a believer in this, but start doing a weekly live show where you're not selling anything. You're not asking for anything. You are focused on giving. You are showing up to serve. You are showing up to add value for the people in your group. You're setting the tone as the leader and the group of what your values are, what kind of leader you are and that people should come hang out in your group and spend time there because no one wants to hang out in a group where all they feel like they're getting promos and specials and sales and buy more, and you know, do this and do that. Like people want to feel like there's something in it for them, right?There's a reason to come spend time here and as you said, Beth, they want community, real community, not just being in the group because it just so happened that someone's prospecting you to join their downline or you know they're in the group because you know, maybe at some point they've expressed an interest in a product. They actually want to feel a real sense of community. And the way that you create that is when you deliver compelling content that really meets people where they are and serves them in a really high level. What will happen is people start commenting on your chat and they start engaging with one another. They start getting to know other members of the group and now all of a sudden you have this dead group that you feel like you're pulling along on your shoulders to try and get people to engage to people.Looking forward to your weekly live show, building relationships with one another, posting of their own volition in the group because there's like a dialogue going. I always say it's like playing catch, right? That's like you don't want it. No one wants to play catch with themselves. They want to play catch with someone else and if they feel like it's just a one sided, they're being hammered with offers and specials and sales and do this, and there is no reciprocity. You know they aren't going to invest. Whereas if you build that reciprocity and build it and build it, this is why you see me constantly. Every day I'm doing either a podcast video or podcast, a video, some piece of free content. I'm going in someone else's group. I'm going on someone else's show because you to build a brand, which you guys are not as network marketers, it's really, really important that you're building a personal brand. When someone thinks of you, you don't want them to think of the name of your company. You want them to think of you as a person and as a leader and how you're leading people that have the same philosophy and values that are in alignment with the company that you represent. Does that make sense?Beth:Oh absolutely. And that is, you know, it's going on six years since being in the industry. And I feel such a shift, that it is people are joining because it's, it's not necessarily, yes, people love the products, but there's a million products we could all love. But the thing that I think is so interesting is that you're given a distribution channel, right? So, if you looked at live launch as a way to create more interest, more excitement around your opportunity or product, the winning pieces, you don't have to build the website. You don't have to collect the money. You don't have to distribute the product. So, all you have to do is show up. And we did. We did this in a let's get physical challenge. You would had been so proud, like the proud coach. Because we did the exact pillars that you teach in your free content. Like you literally could watch and what is, there's one going on this, you know, timestamped now, but isn't there a way to get that content now?Kelly:Yeah, I mean anybody who wants to get in the tribe, the next one we're doing and just a couple of weeks. I mean, we do it every couple of weeks. So, you know, anybody that wants to go through that free journey and then they can come to you to help them customize that content. Right? How does this work in network marketing? Right?Beth:Right. So, it's the tribe of Unstoppables, and Kelly and I just chatted before we started is, I'm already shifting. I have the 25 women that are going through the Profit Her Way program. Now we are going to live launch every single one of them, test it, see it for either opportunity, because I have a big travel group in there, so we just literally just wrote up the travel. We have a lot of health and wellness and so I'm so excited. Because my brain, I've started since working with you, every time someone is talking, I'll think, oh they should live launch that. Oh, they should…Kelly:It's so funny, because now I get phone calls and texts and pictures and messages from people like every day saying like I just told this person they need a live launch. Look for them. I just told this person I need to live lunch because everyone's just realizing like Holy crap, we've been doing it the hard way. Like the tools are there for all of us. You know what I mean?Beth:The tools are there and what I love is, I watched it the first round. This is, you might not know this. I watched it the first round and then didn't jump in to really digging in and learning. And then finally it was, and this is the big piece that sets you apart besides just personable, valuable content that works by the connection, is the accountability piece, is I have someone in my inbox saying, Hey, Beth let's chat. How's it going with your live launch? Let's do this. Not just a cheerleader. I mean she cheers for me every day, but accountability, and that is a big piece that is missing and the network marketing space. So, where did you come up with this idea, that Oh, people will sign up and pay for my program and they're going to be assigned an accountability coach?Kelly:Yeah, I mean we want the Unstoppable Entrepreneur to be the best business incubator on the planet. Like I literally wake up every morning and I asked myself, how do I make this the Harvard of online business money-making? You know, I think everybody deserves to be able to have the freedom to, you know, put their family first and be financially free. And I've experienced the opposite. And then I've experienced where I am now and all I want to do so badly in my life is just bring people across that finish line, you know? So, what we realized is that it's not just about education, it's not just about information. It's not just about coaching, right? It's a coaching program. It's not just about coaching. It's also about the fact that life happens, right? We all have a lot on our plates. We all have families and other obligations.Some people work a full-time job and they're building a business. Some people are running two companies, right? You can be caring for a sick parent. You have kids at home, whatever it is. And so, we realized that if we weren't dedicated to being in your face and in your inbox saying, Hey Beth, I haven't heard from you in a week and a half, are you okay? What's going on? You know, your live launch is coming up, you know, let's make sure things are okay. Let's get you on a hot seat. It's been a while. Whatever it is. We want to make sure that that commitment on our side is as high as we expect the commitment on your side to be. And I feel like that's a lot of what's lacking in the online world. And so instead of complaining about it, we're trying to be the change that we feel will be the catalyst and making a bigger difference for people.Beth:I love it. And that was huge for me, was even doing it before the first of the year, which is exciting because now we're going to take that even further and help these women too. And one man, it's Profit Her Way. But I had to say Profit Her/His Way. We had to vote him on the Island, and he made it. So, when you think about how your life looks now, because I am all about preaching that we have to block time in our calendar for joy, for self-care, for time with our kids. Because I didn't do that in the beginning. I was literally burning the candle from both ends missing really, really, really big events. And one day I read something that said, you want your husband, your kids to remember you as holding your phone or holding their hand? So, I preach be wherever your feet are, your multimillion-dollar entrepreneur who is so, so everybody knows Kelly Roach. But the thing that I love most about you, you do not have the hustle grind mentality. So, can you talk a little bit about that shift?Kelly:Yeah, definitely. I mean I think coming from fortune 500 I've already experienced that burnout. I always say I feel like I lived a whole life in my twenties before I moved over, because I had such a high level of responsibility that I learned so much so quickly, and I feel like that really informed my decisions and my path when I started in the entrepreneurial world. And I joke all the time because people will be like, Oh my gosh, Kelly, you worked so hard all the time. Do you ever take a break? Do you ever take a vacation? I'm like, yes. I take seven vacations a year with my family. I take off on Fridays in the summer I'm at the pool. I feel like the difference between me and every other online entrepreneur is I don't pretend to take a vacation so that I can have a photo op and be working so that I can show that I took a vacation.When I go on vacation, I'm not on my phone, my phone is off. It is locked in the safe for the week. I am present, I am with my family. And I think that's so important, right? You have to have that downtime. You know, I go out to dinner with my family at night and I'll leave my phone at home on purpose, because I know I run two companies. If the phone is with me, there's someone that needs me, but if it's not with me it will be there, you know, when I get back. So, I think just being really intentional, we have one vessel, one body. I woke up at five this morning, I did not want to work out and I was down there doing my little workout video, you know, getting ready for the day because I knew I'm going to be going hard and going straight through for you know, 10, 15 hours.But it's those really conscious decisions about, you know, what do you want your life to look like? And I know for me, I want to make sure that when Madison is like graduating high school, going into college, getting married, like I want to be in great physical form. I want to be in really good energy. I want to be in a healthy mental state. And so, I'm thinking 15 years, Madison’s five, just for everybody. You know, I'm thinking five and 15 years down the road, and I'm making my decisions today based on the person that I want to be when that time comes. And I think it's really important that as entrepreneurs we're thinking that way because it will take everything from you, entrepreneurship and building a business, because you care so deeply, because it is your passion. It will take everything that you give. So, unless you learn to set real hard boundaries for yourself and have a high level of discipline around that, you will always succumb to that. So, it's a learning that I think we all go through. But I think it's one of the most important things that you can learn as an entrepreneur, because your energy is everything, right? And you can't fake energy. Like you can try to show up in a certain way. People see right through it.Beth:It's that whole vibration they sense the energy. So, I always like to end the podcast with one question and you guys, I gave her no pregame session here. So, everything like, learning that travel piece hot seat is, and this is the piece that is a big mystery for many. And I know that you work so hard and you help us so much, with not only the strategies, the tools, but also what really has to happen between desire, belief and commitment. So, many of the people invest in your program and you will see some do $100,000 launch and some just not take that action. It's just always something. They have the desire. At one point they had the belief, what separates the people that in network marketing, I see it too. I'm all in. I'm all in. And there are some that do and some that don't. What is your belief about that?Kelly:Yeah. And it's so tough. I mean, we could do a whole show on this, but I'll give you a couple things. You know, number one, it's total ownership, right? You either believe that everything is happening to you or you believe that everything's happening for you. Amen. And that is it. Period. End of story. I mean, I am in an of the belief that we are wholly and completely responsible for everything that is or isn't in our lives. And the actions that we take every single day are the outcomes that we create, right? And I think when you have that mindset, you couldn't possibly not get up in the morning. And do the work because everything is possible, but also everything is, is up for grabs. Like you, you can't expect it if you aren't working. Right? So, I think that that ownership piece is huge.But I think the second piece is people that are called to something bigger than themselves, right? Because I think that it's enough to drive short term behaviors when you want to, you know, get the next payday, you want to get the next client, you want to, you know, pay your mortgage for the month. Like that's one thing, right? And, there is a hierarchy of needs. Like we all start down at the bottom of the hierarchy. But to show up consistently every single day, you have to be fighting for something bigger than yourself. Whether it's your family, whether it's your legacy, whether it's the people that you want to impact, the causes that you care about, you know, whatever it is, there has to be something bigger than you that you're working towards and fighting for. And that way on the days when you don't feel like showing up and the days where you don't feel good or you don't want to get on camera or whatever it is, you have something that's like, now you got to keep going, right?There's something you're doing it for. So, you know, it's always so cliché because people always say you have to find your why, and like I hate that advice because I feel like it gets twisted and manipulated a lot. But at the end of the day, you do need to know that why? Like my family is my everything, right? Like I make every decision with family first. And so, like when I got up this morning and I was thinking about working out, I wasn't thinking about myself. I was thinking about how am I going to feel after working for 10 hours when Madison gets home from school today and what person am I going to be? And I know I'm going to be a better, happier version of myself if I work out this morning. Right? So, it's like something bigger than you even in the little thing.Beth:I love that. I love that. And it wasn't until that I pushed the beyond, that the money piece, the financial freedom and knowing what foundation I wanted to build, and what my bigger mission and larger mission and we'll, we're going to add yours in the show notes so people can read about the work that you're doing. That's way beyond how much, you know, being a multimillion-dollar entrepreneur. We'll add that for people to see. And also, one more time, because you have so much free content that network marketers can apply to, and we're going to rewrite it for you guys. Don't worry. It's coming. We're going to rewrite how you can look at your recruiting, how you can look at your product sales using the live launch method. I've just decided, I'm like looking at my blank whiteboard. It's going there. And so, explain again how to find you, how to find the unstoppable entrepreneurs. Well, it's the tribe of Unstoppables that is the free group, right?Kelly:Definitely. So, yeah, I mean, you guys can just go onto Facebook and search Tribal Unstoppables, we usually run the free workshop like once every six weeks. My recommendation for everyone listening is come through our next round and then immediately go to Beth and be like, help me make this work for network marketing. Right? And I think if you bring those two things together, and I know with what Beth has up her sleeve, she's going to be changing the face of how you guys launch. So, I'm very excited to see where that goes and where you arrive. But yeah, of course we would welcome anyone into the tribe. And you know, I'm excited, I think there's a massive opportunity for, you know, I always say, I know we're wrapping up, but I just want to make one comment before we wrap. I always say that if kids, as soon as they became a working age, were educated about the opportunity of network marketing, we'd have no homeless people. We'd not have no jobless people, we'd have no one that is graduating college with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. The opportunity in network marketing is unbelievable. And kudos to all of you guys that are listening to the show. They're taking that and bringing it out into the world because it really can change so many lives and makes such a huge difference for people.Beth:I love, I love that. And I always say too, it's the best training to become an entrepreneur because you get to learn about building community culture, marketing lives, money, though the energy…we have so many topics. We're going to have to have a part two.Kelly:I know…We'll have to set that up.Beth:So as soon as we get the live launch, I've got three that I think that we can get that ready to go. I'm going to check back with you because we could do some really fun things together on helping network marketers with that live launch method. So, I'm excited. Thank you, Kelly, for being on today.Kelly:Thank you so much for having me.Beth:Well that's a wrap and thank you so much for being with us today! Is Kelly not the most extraordinary human? I love hearing her speak. I wish I could just stay with her all day and climb inside of that brilliant brain of hers. So what we talked about today in the live launch method; using it to grow your network marketing business. This is one of our big pieces, our big modules and Profit Her Way, which is teaching you to build a business you love, that doesn't steal all of your time and joy, but gives you your own marketing, your own profit plan. This is my six month mastermind and doors are open. If you want more information, please go to bethholdengraves.com/profit. Thanks so much for being with us today, and as always be you bravely.Thanks so much for hanging with me today on the podcast and remember, you can create what you crave. If you're looking for a supportive sisterhood, I would love to see you over in our free Facebook group. As most of you know, I love camp. It's part of, 'You're Not the Boss of Me' because when we're building this thing, we're doing this thing. We need a supportive sisterhood and I also crave more fun and more connection. Join us at camp over in the Facebook world, thecampelevategroup.com or just click on the link above and we will see you around our campfire and help you to create what you crave.  

Manuj Aggarwal and Kelly Roach talk about how to train your mindset to achieve financial and personal freedom to reach unstoppable success. What are you waiting for? Tune In Now!In this episode, we will learn about:· Launching a business on your own to achieve freedom· Typical mistakes novice entrepreneurs make· Training your mindset to succeed· Defining and achieving happiness· Building an unstoppable team· Learning from former experiences to perform a career change· Practicing habits to succeed· Breaking the glass ceiling About Kelly RoachKelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping business owners become game-changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion-dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today.  Links And Mentions From This Episode: · Kelly's website: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/· Kelly's Podcast: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/podcast-1#podcast · Kelly's FB Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322/· FREE MindSparkers' Inner Game Mastery Accelerator Series: http://mind.innerget.com · FREE Startup Founders' Technology Accelerator Series: http://tech.innerget.com · TetraNoodle Professional Training: https://courses.tetranoodle.com  Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section! Enjoyed the episode? Kindly share it with your friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support the show (https://tetranoodle.com)

039 This episode is for everyone, no matter the size of your business.  Even if you don't have a business, these principles can be applied in life to have a less stressful and more successful 2020! Kelly uncovers three key items you can implement to make your business less stressful and more profitable in 2020.  These are what every business owner needs to be doing, no matter the industry or company. Kelly also shares her 2 keys to making it easy to balance being an ambitious, successful business woman and being a mom. Today I get to interview Kelly Roach, known as the Business Catalyst, who helps elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar +  achieve breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US,  Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Get your free copy of the Top 11 Apps that Will Change Your Life! AND Let's be brilliant in 2020!  Join our 7-Day Mini Habits Challenge - Do Less, Achieve More! This will be the first (and maybe last!) time I do the Challenge LIVE daily! Register by Mon., Jan. 6! www.joywilder.com 

Kris talks with Kelly Roach, THE BUSINESS CATALYST, who helps elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million-dollar+ breakthroughs in their business. What you'll find in this episode: 1) The biggest differences between leading in a company versus leading your own company. 2) Kelly’s thoughts on finding the ideal employee for a female entrepreneur or founder. 3) What “Look in the Mirror Leadership” is. 4) What is a “franken-business.” 5) The danger of personalizing your business. 6) Things we need to think about when growing the business to be bigger than us. 7) What the “Four-Times Model for Profitability” is. 8) The biggest challenge Kelly experienced when scaling her business and adding employees. 9) The main characteristic Kelly brings to leadership that has helped her business grow. © 2019 Kris Plachy Visit: KrisPlachy.com for show notes and available downloads Email: support@leadershipcoachllc.com Kris on Facebook @krisplachycoach on Instagram Kris on LinkedIn Produced by Podcast Prowess

There are a lot of self-proclaimed gurus out there claiming they can help you solve all your problems, but they tend to go on and on without actually telling you anything concrete or helpful. Kelly Roach is not one of those people. When you watch one of Kelly’s videos and follow her on Instagram, she gives so much great advice — and she keeps it simple, to the point, and practical. There’s a reason she’s known as The Business Catalyst! So, this episode is packed full of incredible tips on marketing, sales, and believing in yourself as a female entrepreneur that I know are going to help you take your business and your mindset to the next level. You Will Hear About: [4:20] Who is Kelly Roach? [10:30] Simplifying the process of building a million-dollar business online [13:30] How to stand out in a crowded market [18:20] Kelly’s favorite marketing strategy for attracting new clients [21:45] What you need to know before you invest in a new course or coach [24:30] How to become obsessed with sales [27:30] How to make high-ticket sales over the phone & online [37:00] The #1 skill that entrepreneurs need to have [40:00] Being shameless Resources: Learn more at kellyroachcoaching.com (https://kellyroachcoaching.com/) Listen: Unstoppable Success Radio (https://kellyroachcoaching.com/unstoppablesuccessradio/) Become The Unstoppable Entrepreneur (https://www.kellyroachstrategy.com/sales-page) Join Kelly’s Facebook group: Tribe of UNSTOPPABLES (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322/) Instagram: instagram.com/kellyroachofficial (https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/?hl=en) Twitter: twitter.com/kellyroachint (https://twitter.com/kellyroachint) Are you enjoying the show? I want to know!

Kelly Roach is a professional coach known throughout the industry as “The Business Catalyst.” Previously a Fortune 500 sales expert, she helps business owners change the game in their respective fields and generate breakthroughs of over a million dollars. In addition to her coaching work, she hosts the Unstoppable Success Radio podcast where she and other marketing experts tell you how you can leave a lasting impression in digital media. In this episode, Kelly discusses the unique arc her career has taken, explains why you need to figure out which of your tasks are productive, and impresses the importance of service in establishing a positive brand reputation. The Finer Details of This Episode: How Kelly went from Fortune 500 to business coaching, and why business owners should consider seeking out her services. Kelly’s advice for those looking to make a significant shift in their career and overcoming the fear that holds them back. The difference between productive and non-productive tasks and understanding the “80/20 rule” that will get you ahead. What business owners need to understand about using social media effectively. Kelly’s path from football cheerleading to Fortune 500 sales management, and why she thinks having a corporate background can be very important for entrepreneurs. The reason Kelly believes it is absolutely imperative to take total responsibility for your life if you hope to achieve your goals. Why consistent service was essential to Kelly building her brand and reputation as a coach. How to successfully scale up your business by building and curating a healthy community around it. Quotes: “If you’re stuck at a certain plateau in your business for any period of time, there’s something you’re not seeing.” “There’s no time for scrolling if you actually want that to convert into a viable income stream for you.” “I never had anything handed to me and I think that’s the best thing that ever happened to me.” “You were given the dreams that you were given because you were intended to achieve them.” “If you show up for people, they’ll show up for you.” Guest Links:Kelly’s homepage - https://kellyroachcoaching.com/ Unstoppable Success Radio podcast - https://kellyroachcoaching.com/unstoppablesuccessradio/ Tribe of Unstoppables Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322/ Visit Brandon’s website at www.BrandsOnBrandsOnBrands.com Join the Brand Growth Community on Facebook at www.brandonbrands.com/community And please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

Consumer targeting & profiling is nothing new, but has taken on a new meaning with the volume of data thanks to social media. Is it too much? Is it better and/or more useful? How does the data lead to influencer marketing? Are micro or macro influencers better? All of these questions are answered during this episode of the Social Media Research Brief podcast. Listen as Jimmy Matron, Business Catalyst at Smarketing, shares his experience from traditional targeting to today's version of targeting via social media data. He also shares insight on how data can lead to marketing opportunities and connecting with the right influencers in your market. Be sure to check back next week for part 2 of my conversation with Jimmy, when we talk about psychographic profiling. In the meantime, please check out Jimmy's blog and connect with him on social - he'd love to hear from you! Learn more about Jimmy & connect with him on social: Smartketing Blog LinkedIn Twitter Listen: The Evolution of Consumer Targeting

Ep #151 - Kelly Roach, aka THE BUSINESS CATALYST, joins me on the show this week to discuss how people can jump off the corporate ladder for good. Kelly helps elite business owners become game-changers in their field and achieve million dollar+ breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US,  Kelly's programs and consulting encompasses billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Fox, the CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and host of top 100 Marketing and Management podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio. Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start. She is an inspiring woman and an incredible entrepreneur. Enjoy the interview with Kelly Roach. Learn More About Kelly Roach:  Visit Kelly Roach's website at: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/ Listen to Kelly's Podcast "UNSTOPPABLE Success Radio" at: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/podcasts/ Join Kelly Roach's "Tribe of Unstoppables" Facebook Community Group: www.kellyroachcoaching.com/community Connect with Kelly Roach on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyroachinternational/   Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. Also, I love to hear from the fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Follow Matt Brauning on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit Matt Brauning's Websites: www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Stories of Starting Episode 5: Dahna Weber, Intrepid Business Catalyst. My friend and fellow We2 Network member Dahna Weber talks about her new programs as a brand strategist, website development expert and travel junkie. Minc Magic website: https://mincmagic.com/ includes links to Dahna's programs: Catapult Catalyst, Minc Magic and Women's Workation Minc on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MincCanada/ Dahna Weber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MincCanada More Stories of Starting on my Start by Starting Blog: https://www.startbystarting.tv/index.php/category/stories-of-starting/

Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game-changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business.As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion-dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today.Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Fox, the CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and host of top 100 Marketing and Management podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio.Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start.Kelly would like to invite you to an exclusive LIVE event coming up this October called the Game Changer! It's a 2-day event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where Kelly will be working with only 70 CEOs and business owners to plan out their business for 2020. You can check out more about the event at www.2019gamechanger.comPut those earbuds in and listen right away! Guest: Kelly Roach Facebook: @tribeofunstoppables Instagram: @kellyroachofficial Youtube: @kellyroach Twitter: @kellyroachint __________Want to try Kajabi FREE for 28 Days?Sign up for the FREE here: https://app.kajabi.com/r/eCS534oP/t/gnovbpfv__________FOLLOW ME AT:► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IAMBRITTANYDARRINGTON/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BrittDarr► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iambrittanydarrington/► LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-darrington-77978aa8/ ________LISTEN TO THE CORPORATE MISFIT PODCAST HERE:► ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-corporate-misfit-podcast-with-brittany-darrington/id1452120031► GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ijv5yltzlyxchxen33hejfjb6oq► STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=369737&refid=stpr► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fnLqZhdJypQKfYp0bWsUE #BrittanyDarrington #CorporateMisfitPodcast #CorporateMisfit

Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar breakthroughs in their business. – Profit-ology™ Podcast Episode 013 with Kelly O'Neil Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Fox, the CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and host of top 100 Marketing and Management podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio. Listen to this inspirational Profit-ology Podcast episode with Kelly Roach and discover: ● Are you checking a box or building an empire? Find out what it means for your business and how to make the switch ● Why if you aren't serving your heart out on social media, you don't have a business ● How to turn social selling into a seven-figure revenue stream. Links Mentioned Connect with Kelly Website http://kellyroachcoaching.com/ Facebook http://facebook.com/kellyroachinternational/ Twitter http://twitter.com/kellyroachint Instagram @kellyroachofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar breakthroughs in their business. – Profit-ology™ Podcast Episode 013 with Kelly O’Neil Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million […]

Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business.As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today.Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Fox, Good Day, the CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and host of top 100 Marketing and Management podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio.Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start.LINKS:Website: kellyroachcoaching.comFB Community: kellyroachcoaching.com/communityInstagram: instagram.com/kellyroachofficalClick to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode, Miro talks with Kelly Roach Kelly is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Good Day, FOX, the CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and top podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio. Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start.

Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Fox, the CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and host of top 100 Marketing and Management podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio. Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start. We are currently promoting the Game Changer LIVE event. It is a 2-day event happening in Flordia this October. You can find more info at www.2019gamechanger.com   Connect with Kelly: Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellyroachinternational Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellyroachoffical YouTube: www.youtube.com/kellyroach LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/kellyroachinternational   PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/     Acuity Scheduling - Stop Wasting Time Setting Up Meetings Peak Accountability - http://www.thorconklin.com/accountability/ Thank you once again for listening Please follow us on: Facebook: Thor Conklin    Twitter: @ThorConklin Website: http://www.thorconklin.com   ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation   #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.     Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.     Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game. 

How do you know when it's the right time to fire someone? How can you tell if a team member is hurting or helping your business? Find out in this episode! Our guest today, Kelly Roach, is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST. She helps elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. We’re so happy to have her! Kelly’s site: https://kellyroachcoaching.com A Tribe of Unstoppables Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322/ Unstoppable Success Radio: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/podcasts/ Video Version:https://youtu.be/Thr_leoxqJQ For more resources, visit http://www.reallifeleaders.com/podcast Have a leadership question you want answered? Email podcast@reallifeleaders.com and you might even be in an episode!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Kelly’s life story and what she’s learned Starting her consulting company Money mindset + changing it Having a business and what Kelly believes they’re missing Advice around hiring Engineering your own celebrity The principles + laws she lives by Kelly’s love of generosity + the Give Her Courage foundation   Resources: Learn more: kellyroachcoaching.com Facebook: Tribe of Unstoppables Listen: Unstoppable Success Radio Read: Bigger Than You ; Unstoppable Fast Foundations Mastermind   Show Notes Today’s episode is an incredible one with Kelly Roach, who’s gone from NFL cheerleader to millionaire maker. Kelly helps elite business owners become total game changers in their field, achieving million dollar breakthroughs within their businesses. Kelly is also the host of the popular podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio, and is the author of two amazing books. This episode is full of so much value, and we dive deep into a lot of what Kelly has gone through to get her where she is today. I really wanted to have Kelly on because besides being a top business coach, Kelly is also committed to giving, and has even started her own charity.   Question Highlights: How did you view other people who had money when you did not? Who should your first hire be in a new business? Why and how should we engineer our own celebrity? Why does generosity mean so much to you? What’s the hardest part about getting a contribution, like your foundation, off the ground?   Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar +  breakthroughs in their business.   As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US,  Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today.   Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Good Day, the CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and top podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio.   Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

Episode 17: Kelly Roach In this episode: Productivity hacks Being grateful while also wanting more Abundance mindset vs Scarcity mindset Turning a disadvantage into an advantage Power of multiple streams of income Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Good Day, The CW and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and top podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio. Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start. I am SO excited to share today’s episode with Kelly Roach with you all! We are chatting about a brand new topic & it’s one that I think is SO freaking important: money mindset and financial awareness. Kelly is a POWERHOUSE coach who brings the FIRE for this entire episode! Whether you are an entrepreneur or just a 20 or 30 something trying to figure it all out like the rest of us, there is so much content that will resonate with you today. Can’t wait to hear what you think! “The things that are keeping you stuck, are only the boundaries that you’re setting for yourself.” PUMP-UP JAM: Beyoncé Quotes: “Sometimes we’re trying to come up with this magical, beautiful, perfect idea, and it keeps people stuck in indecision for so long when usually it’s literally right in front of you.” “The most easy, obvious answer is usually the right one.” “Starting when it’s imperfect and just committing to enjoying the process, is actually one of the most important parts.” “I made the excuse that I had a disadvantage and that I couldn’t achieve my potential because I was working fultime. And that held me back.” “There’s some kind of thing in your life that you think is your greatest disadvantage, and its why you can’t achieve your dreams and what you really want, that you’ve been letting stand in your way, when really, I’m promising you, that is your biggest advantage.” “If you’re desiring more, it means that you were blessed and you were given the potential to create more, for a reason.” “Most people quit everything they do, before they ever get any results from it.” Resources: Subscribe to Kelly’s podcast: Unstoppable Success Radio Tribe of Unstoppables group on Facebook Connect with Kelly on Instagram @kellyroach13 Get yourself a Mini Trampoline If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram @kaciafitzgerald and @empowerHERpodcast or online at www.kaciafitzgerald.com Topic or speaker suggestions? Shoot us an email: hello@kaciafitzgerald.com

A fantastic interview with entrepreneur, marketer, web developer and wine lover Trish Sait who left the big smoke in Sydney and move to country Victoria to start a new chapter in her life. Trish has found it very rewarding being part of The Centre in Wangaratta to help the disengaged youth and adults finish their education and find jobs, further study and even setting up their own businesses and finding the success they deserve. Join us for this fascination chat about this area and a lot more tips for everyone out there from cool groups to connect with, to repair cafe's etc. Trish’s website is ingress.com.au The Centre in Wangaratta where Trish works - www.thecentre.vic.edu.au ##Quick audio links to specific parts of the podcast Just click on the time code on the left to go straight to that part of the podcast audio. [00:00:39] Backgound, coffee mornings etc [00:03:12] Where Trish is now [00:06:58] Inspiring story of a young women using internet tools to start her own business when she was having trouble finding work [00:08:27] The entrepreneurs path [00:11:08] Naked Wines [00:12:25] Like minded bitches drinking wine [00:16:11] Ingredients for success [00:17:20] Generous and Grateful [00:19:00] Killer Pig Productions - a tale of 2 brothers who hated school [00:19:48] Benalla Street Art Festival [00:21:01] The Centre - and Adult Learning Environment [00:22:11] Employable Me [00:24:50] Looking for the hidden gems in people [00:26:23] Where are they now series [00:27:17] Info about The Centre as Wangaratta [00:29:25] How the trainers at The Centre work together [00:31:51] Repair Cafe [00:35:18] Organising weekly meetups on the horizon for Trish [00:36:40] Business Catalyst [[00:43:04] Stock Photos [00:45:38] Tineye image source checking tool [00:46:12] Trish’s Ingress website got over 10,000 visitors per day [00:49:47] Gearing up entrepreneurs in the country Tony: [00:00:39] Okay so today we've got Trish Saite on the line Trish and I go back quite a long way, seven or eight years ago we met at a Twitter coffee morning we were both budding entrepreneurs in the Balmain area who basically worked from home and we used the coffee mornings to catch up with other creatives and interesting entrepreneurs to kind of have our own little weekly meetings just to unload and talk about how we were going. Tony: [00:01:13] Yes so since that time I think Trish has been busy and I've been busy doing other things well doing different things. So Trish tell us about what have you been up to since I saw you last. Trish: [00:01:28] Well quite a lot. Thank you for inviting me to this Podcast. We met quite some time ago but working from home you know I discovered that I needed to have some sort of outside influence otherwise you wake up in the morning in pjamas you know before you know it its five o'clock and your still in your pyjamas so to get out and actually meet like minded people and also to stay current you can get quite in a little bubble. Everybody knows that working on your business is as important and working in your business. But you can do a lot of that right online now and when I was living in Sydney I had never lived in the country I had always live in a city. So I got married and moved to north east Victoria which is just lovely. But I never lived in the country before so it was quite a shock for me and I've always had no trouble finding work. It's really how much you take for granted living in the city and how easy everything is you have so much choice and so many options. Theres a lot of private enterprise in the city not so much in a country. However I think that's changing. When I first came down here we were struggling to find work and I wanted to shut down my business because I was going through a faze, this is around 2012. So we've gone through the financial crisis but tablets and smart phones were becoming common place and there wasn't the responsive theme. I used to build websites and Tony used to build websites so that...

    Today's Guest:   In this episode of The 7-Figure CEO Podcast, Casey sits down with Lisa Catto, CEO and founder of The Business Catalyst and co-founder of Marvel Property Solutions. As a business coach, Lisa knows what it takes to push revenue to 7 and 8-figures. Hear what Lisa says is the most important factor in breaking through these revenue barriers. Hint: it’s all about your people!   Lisa was an early innovator in the digital marketing space in 1995. She helped to develop the digital marketing strategies for large blue-chip companies including, Adidas, Kellogg’s, Quaker, and Sony. Since then she has personally coached businesses in just about every industry to implement marketing strategies. And in 2012 she co-founded Marvel Property Solutions, a gas and plumbing company located in London.   Time Management Learn why multitasking is a myth and how you can increase your productivity Why you need a ‘no-interruption’ zone during your work day.   Hiring Determine early on what kind of culture you want to have in your business. Have clearly defined and communicated core values.   Firing Learn how to implement a 3-strike process The EFET system to communicating your expectations to your employees.   Process Create the metrics needed to keep your employees aligned with your core values. Create Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for every employee.   Finances Don’t just look at your numbers, interpret the numbers.   Personal Growth Audiobooks is a great way to grow yourself and to encourage personal growth on your team.   Links www.marvel.plumbing www.thebusinesscatalyst.eu www.allgravy.io www.caseygraham.com   Thanks For Listening!   We’d love to hear your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below Share this episode on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter   To help this podcast: Leave a review on iTunes. Subscribe on iTunes.

Karen Skidmore is the Business Catalyst. She runs a community for entrepreneurs and game-changers to help them to simplify their businesses and show them how to love and play their way to a profitable, sustainable and scalable business. Listen in as she talks about: The qualities you need to reach your business goals How to use your fear to build more success How to deal with knockbacks and keep positive in tough times Her powerful advice on overcoming the fear of reaching out to people Why your emotions affect business decision-making... and how to use them to your advantage The mindset that can make or break your business Her No. 1 Top Tip to develop the right mindset to grow your business Smash Your Income Glass Ceiling To Attract More Clients And Money… without doing more marketing! Click here for Free Video Training. P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Nina x

Brent Weaver on Sales Process On todays episode Phillip and Jonathan chat with Brent Weaver, founder and CEO of UGurus.com. Hear a bit about how Brent started UGurus to help people build their digital agency companies and to offer online courses as well as a bit about his ups and downs running his own digital agency company. Tune in to check it out! How did UGuru get started? Brent talks about a company he ran before UGurus called Business Catalyst and how how he took that companies idea and expanded it to a wider audience of digital agency owners. This expanded version was the starting of UGurus. Brent had ran a digital agency for 12 years starting in high school. He talks about getting into making websites and made a website that had overhead in server costs and so he needed to find a way to cover those costs. He started telling people he could make websites, with his first being a $500 job that took him a couple days. This job inspired him to quit his day job. He created a company with a friend and to their surprise the business made it for a long time. In 2005 they made the business their full time business. As a passion driven skills based entrepreneur, did you ever dislike the sales part? Brent talks about how he likes working on cool projects with cool people, and it takes selling it to be a part of that. He looks back at his first big pitch, and despite being a natural born salesperson it didn’t go so well. He adds that it was mainly due to a lack of experience as a sales person. He talks about how he didn’t learn the client before getting there and that being a major factor. After being told they didn’t get the job, they went out for drinks and discussed the business as a whole and its viability. It took years of experience to reflect what went wrong during the pitch. It wasn’t until years later that he learned a better sales discovery process. Cold calling and talking about your product doesn’t give the potential customer a chance to talk about their needs and to create a real connection with the salesperson. What are the top things you’d recommend for someone about to do a pitch? Brent talks about coming in with no expectations and being ready to ask questions. The best clients are clients you understands well and those clients often will connect with you in a way that you can continue to do work over time. Getting them to talk about themselves is key. Also, spend at least the same amount of time preparing as you do pitching, learning about who the client was. Learning about them and their industry informs the questions you ask them. Find what the essence of why they are looking for your work in the first place. If there are multiple people in the room, they may all have varying ideas on what the work should do and how it’s important. Sometimes you will need to mediate their own conversation as well. Adding your experience to that facilitation can sometime highlight the reasons they need you and reinforce your value. Sometimes it’s about not having the questions ahead of time and learning them while being there. As a salesperson, if you can get into a consulting range and help create a high value impact in their organization it’s a good position to be in. Jonathan adds that many times when someone calls in a salesperson or consultant and starts to ‘brain-dump’ their issues, it in many cases is because they feel like they are in over their head. “Never Say ‘WordPress’ When Selling a Web Design Project.” Brent talks about writing a post called “Never Say Wordpress When Selling a Web Design Project” and how many clients would self diagnose their situation. He would often have clients come to him and ask him to work on a project and for him to use Wordpress. He would help them dig in to find out if WordPress is actually what they need. Often times their issue isn’t fully understood and many times their solution isn’t actually fitting to the issue. This leaves a good opportunity to sell what services you offer that better fits the issue anyway. What was your decision making process like when needing help or needing to pivot? Brent tells how they had a really nice office and the office was a bit more expensive than they could handle so eventually they reached a point where they had to borrow money to keep the lights on. A client of theirs offered to help them professionally to bring their business back to their feet. They went out to lunch and they doubled their revenue in the 12 months following the conversation and the advice. His advice was around focusing on what was important and what wasn’t. Brent started tracking his time and found out that much of his time was spent on unbilled support and training and busy work. This drained his time as well as his energy. He hired someone else to handle the type of work that ate up his time. With his extra time and energy he repositioned himself in sales. He partner suggested that he ‘divide and conquer’ by splitting up work into focused jobs, making his new job focused on sales. He also would bring in consultants when he met anyone who was smart in a field that was useful to the business. Simply asking “what can I do better?” He took on consultants for 5 years whenever he could. That process doubled his revenue in the course of a year and allowed him to sell the company with a successful exit. Sales vs Persuasion Sales generally needs a level of persuasion, and it may sometimes look like manipulation, but if the client needs something, be it an item to service, it’s a positive persuasion. He adds that you absolutely cannot make the “Sales Salad” without the “Persuasion Sauce”. Persuasion is part of non-sales consulting relationships as well. Jonathan adds that If someone pays you to coach them, it’s your job to persuade them into action. Persuasion tends to have a negative connotation but sometimes it should just be seen as inspiring. If a client hires you to help them, they are looking for your expertise and your guidance. Brent talks about the sales person leading the process with confidence, starts with the first interaction. The sales meeting is a trial process, if they are hard to work with in the meeting you learn that they may be hard to work with over time. If you can hold a meeting and they follow the sales leading process you know that they can be a great client. If a client pushes you around during the sales process, expect them to push around when you’re working on the project. Confidence as a Salesperson r a Freelancer. Phillip ask Brent how he has built confidence and has reached a point where he feels strongly about his ability to get work and do the work. Brent says that it’s important to know a process that works or at least be familiar. He talks about having a few processes he offers as courses. He sold it for a few years and would call those customers back to get feedback. For the people who finished it, many of them needed to tweak the course for it to work for them. Brent talks about how that always bothered and that his customers that bought the course didn’t get the that level of confidence. So he decided to offer a video course and weekly calls, with the goals of having the customer getting their first $10,000 in 12 weeks. In 2014 he launched their 10K bootcamp program to do just that. With the bootcamp, there was a 96% completion. He adds that the person to person interaction is very important. He also talks about having methods of accountability and some basic coaching about the person’s core beliefs. Often people believe that their work is not worth the money, or that the work they are offering is a commodity that can be bought cheaply anywhere. He adds that those sort of beliefs tend to be on a personal level and take some personal coaching to get past. When you beliefs change, confidence is the result. What do you recommend for attracting the right clients? Brent talks about how the way you generate leads is important to creating the right kind of pool of clients. Leads come from your own actions and depending on those actions is where your clients come from. Brent talks about once having a mix of good clients and bad clients and going through the whole pool to figure out where those leads came from. He found that there were certain things that he did that lead him to having good clients as well as certain things he did that generally led to clients without money. For example, picking up business from a new business incubator meeting generally leads to clients without money. To illustrate he gives an example of a business that makes $50,000 annual revenue. If that business follows the Small Business Administration guidelines, they will spent 8% to 9% annual revenue for marketing and so they will have roughly $3500 for a budget for the whole year. If that is your client, the economics are against you. Chances are that client will never give you a $20,000 project, and if they do, they will be high maintenance and hard to work with. Brent gives a comparing example with one of the previous clients he worked with being a 150 million dollar a year company. Their concerns weren’t focused on the budget, but the project itself. If you want those kind of clients, you have to ask yourself, “Where do these people hangout?” You may not know the answer but asking and trying to figure it out will be a good way to start finding better clients. “Carrying your own Bag.” Brent adds as a last piece of advice to find the people you you want emulate and create businesses like and reach out to them. Reaching out to those people and trying to create connections to those people can yield more responses than you expect and has been a vital part of his success. Picks Brent $200 course on sales for free Jonathan Cashflow podcasting episode with Jonathan Fighting Butterflies Article Phillip Dev Shop Marketing Briefings - Pia Silva interview Links ugurus.com Email Brent

Brent Weaver on Sales Process On todays episode Phillip and Jonathan chat with Brent Weaver, founder and CEO of UGurus.com. Hear a bit about how Brent started UGurus to help people build their digital agency companies and to offer online courses as well as a bit about his ups and downs running his own digital agency company. Tune in to check it out! How did UGuru get started? Brent talks about a company he ran before UGurus called Business Catalyst and how how he took that companies idea and expanded it to a wider audience of digital agency owners. This expanded version was the starting of UGurus. Brent had ran a digital agency for 12 years starting in high school. He talks about getting into making websites and made a website that had overhead in server costs and so he needed to find a way to cover those costs. He started telling people he could make websites, with his first being a $500 job that took him a couple days. This job inspired him to quit his day job. He created a company with a friend and to their surprise the business made it for a long time. In 2005 they made the business their full time business. As a passion driven skills based entrepreneur, did you ever dislike the sales part? Brent talks about how he likes working on cool projects with cool people, and it takes selling it to be a part of that. He looks back at his first big pitch, and despite being a natural born salesperson it didn’t go so well. He adds that it was mainly due to a lack of experience as a sales person. He talks about how he didn’t learn the client before getting there and that being a major factor. After being told they didn’t get the job, they went out for drinks and discussed the business as a whole and its viability. It took years of experience to reflect what went wrong during the pitch. It wasn’t until years later that he learned a better sales discovery process. Cold calling and talking about your product doesn’t give the potential customer a chance to talk about their needs and to create a real connection with the salesperson. What are the top things you’d recommend for someone about to do a pitch? Brent talks about coming in with no expectations and being ready to ask questions. The best clients are clients you understands well and those clients often will connect with you in a way that you can continue to do work over time. Getting them to talk about themselves is key. Also, spend at least the same amount of time preparing as you do pitching, learning about who the client was. Learning about them and their industry informs the questions you ask them. Find what the essence of why they are looking for your work in the first place. If there are multiple people in the room, they may all have varying ideas on what the work should do and how it’s important. Sometimes you will need to mediate their own conversation as well. Adding your experience to that facilitation can sometime highlight the reasons they need you and reinforce your value. Sometimes it’s about not having the questions ahead of time and learning them while being there. As a salesperson, if you can get into a consulting range and help create a high value impact in their organization it’s a good position to be in. Jonathan adds that many times when someone calls in a salesperson or consultant and starts to ‘brain-dump’ their issues, it in many cases is because they feel like they are in over their head. “Never Say ‘WordPress’ When Selling a Web Design Project.” Brent talks about writing a post called “Never Say Wordpress When Selling a Web Design Project” and how many clients would self diagnose their situation. He would often have clients come to him and ask him to work on a project and for him to use Wordpress. He would help them dig in to find out if WordPress is actually what they need. Often times their issue isn’t fully understood and many times their solution isn’t actually fitting to the issue. This leaves a good opportunity to sell what services you offer that better fits the issue anyway. What was your decision making process like when needing help or needing to pivot? Brent tells how they had a really nice office and the office was a bit more expensive than they could handle so eventually they reached a point where they had to borrow money to keep the lights on. A client of theirs offered to help them professionally to bring their business back to their feet. They went out to lunch and they doubled their revenue in the 12 months following the conversation and the advice. His advice was around focusing on what was important and what wasn’t. Brent started tracking his time and found out that much of his time was spent on unbilled support and training and busy work. This drained his time as well as his energy. He hired someone else to handle the type of work that ate up his time. With his extra time and energy he repositioned himself in sales. He partner suggested that he ‘divide and conquer’ by splitting up work into focused jobs, making his new job focused on sales. He also would bring in consultants when he met anyone who was smart in a field that was useful to the business. Simply asking “what can I do better?” He took on consultants for 5 years whenever he could. That process doubled his revenue in the course of a year and allowed him to sell the company with a successful exit. Sales vs Persuasion Sales generally needs a level of persuasion, and it may sometimes look like manipulation, but if the client needs something, be it an item to service, it’s a positive persuasion. He adds that you absolutely cannot make the “Sales Salad” without the “Persuasion Sauce”. Persuasion is part of non-sales consulting relationships as well. Jonathan adds that If someone pays you to coach them, it’s your job to persuade them into action. Persuasion tends to have a negative connotation but sometimes it should just be seen as inspiring. If a client hires you to help them, they are looking for your expertise and your guidance. Brent talks about the sales person leading the process with confidence, starts with the first interaction. The sales meeting is a trial process, if they are hard to work with in the meeting you learn that they may be hard to work with over time. If you can hold a meeting and they follow the sales leading process you know that they can be a great client. If a client pushes you around during the sales process, expect them to push around when you’re working on the project. Confidence as a Salesperson r a Freelancer. Phillip ask Brent how he has built confidence and has reached a point where he feels strongly about his ability to get work and do the work. Brent says that it’s important to know a process that works or at least be familiar. He talks about having a few processes he offers as courses. He sold it for a few years and would call those customers back to get feedback. For the people who finished it, many of them needed to tweak the course for it to work for them. Brent talks about how that always bothered and that his customers that bought the course didn’t get the that level of confidence. So he decided to offer a video course and weekly calls, with the goals of having the customer getting their first $10,000 in 12 weeks. In 2014 he launched their 10K bootcamp program to do just that. With the bootcamp, there was a 96% completion. He adds that the person to person interaction is very important. He also talks about having methods of accountability and some basic coaching about the person’s core beliefs. Often people believe that their work is not worth the money, or that the work they are offering is a commodity that can be bought cheaply anywhere. He adds that those sort of beliefs tend to be on a personal level and take some personal coaching to get past. When you beliefs change, confidence is the result. What do you recommend for attracting the right clients? Brent talks about how the way you generate leads is important to creating the right kind of pool of clients. Leads come from your own actions and depending on those actions is where your clients come from. Brent talks about once having a mix of good clients and bad clients and going through the whole pool to figure out where those leads came from. He found that there were certain things that he did that lead him to having good clients as well as certain things he did that generally led to clients without money. For example, picking up business from a new business incubator meeting generally leads to clients without money. To illustrate he gives an example of a business that makes $50,000 annual revenue. If that business follows the Small Business Administration guidelines, they will spent 8% to 9% annual revenue for marketing and so they will have roughly $3500 for a budget for the whole year. If that is your client, the economics are against you. Chances are that client will never give you a $20,000 project, and if they do, they will be high maintenance and hard to work with. Brent gives a comparing example with one of the previous clients he worked with being a 150 million dollar a year company. Their concerns weren’t focused on the budget, but the project itself. If you want those kind of clients, you have to ask yourself, “Where do these people hangout?” You may not know the answer but asking and trying to figure it out will be a good way to start finding better clients. “Carrying your own Bag.” Brent adds as a last piece of advice to find the people you you want emulate and create businesses like and reach out to them. Reaching out to those people and trying to create connections to those people can yield more responses than you expect and has been a vital part of his success. Picks Brent $200 course on sales for free Jonathan Cashflow podcasting episode with Jonathan Fighting Butterflies Article Phillip Dev Shop Marketing Briefings - Pia Silva interview Links ugurus.com Email Brent

In this special episode on Super Bowl Sunday, you will hear from Jackie Bernardi, who is returning to the show for the second time. Jackie is a Beauty Industry Business Catalyst who help super talented and incredibly ambitious cosmetology students and professionals go after their dreams with a completely customized and original plan. You will hear what business owners can learn from organizing major events like the Super Bowl  Website: http://jackiebernardi.com/ Twitter: @jackiebernardi 

Denise Griffitts Interviews Money/Mindset Mentor, Business Catalyst, and Transformational Teacher Therese Skelly. Therese works with heart centered entrepreneurs who love what they do and are ready to grow their business in a much easier and more authentic way. She blends her background as a psychotherapist, strategist, and business consultant and masterfully works both the inner game challenges and the outer game tactics. From newer business owners who want to design a business that serves their life, to the already successful entrepreneurs who want to leverage their time and grow their income, Therese works with individuals like you who have a big desire to make a difference in the world. Very often our purpose can be found even more when we say yes to starting our own business. Therese will share how the process of saying yes to this will help you discover more of your true strengths, as well as lead you to more growth than you could have ever imagined. Therese Skelly will share how the process of saying yes to this will help you discover more of your true strengths, as well as lead you to more growth than you could have ever imagined.

Jackie Bernardi is a Beauty Industry Business Catalyst who help super talented and incredibly ambitious cosmetology students and professionals go after their dreams with a completely customized and original plan. Jackie is a licensed Esthetician, have owned five successful businesses in three different industries, and a former corporate recruiter. She is also a published author, a public speaker, and a blogger. Website: www.jackiebernardi.com Twitter: @jackiebernardi Blab: www.blab.im/JackieBernardi  

Episode 21- Therese shares her stories and insights into owning your own value, being confident and comfortable talking about what you do, and sharing your personality in your marketing. Therese’s humor shines in today’s show as she shares many of her own stories on how she has mastered love, business and making money. If you want to be successful in business, particularly if selling to women, you must allow your personality to shine. Yet, many of us are afraid to be vulnerable and share our true selves with our community.Therese shares five tips on how to be conscious of how you react to situations in order to become aware of how you are being in your relationship with money. Being a grown-up and becoming conscious of your thoughts, actions and reactions about receiving in life is important to making and keeping your profits. Therese also shares how to get in resonance with money and why overcoming your money blocks are key to making the money you desire. Show Notes3:30 – Owning your value, talking about what you do, and leading with your personality6:16 – What you need to know about making money and Therese’s personal lessons she had to work through to master it8:52 – How to understand your relationship with money and receiving.9:50 – The relationship dance between men and money12:50 – Tips to becoming conscious of your relationship with money14:40 – Why your personality in business matters20:55 – 5 Tips for finding your unique personality/branding for your business25:32 – Where hidden visibility issues can sabotage your success30:00 – Being ‘connection worthy’About ThereseKnown as the “Money Mindset Mentor and Business Catalyst, Therese Skelly works with service based entrepreneurs who love what they do and are ready to grow their business in a much easier and more authentic way. Therese helps those whose business is part of their life purpose clear money blocks so they can learn how to own their value and have powerful, authentic sales conversation.  This means they will make more money, serve more people and have a business that makes them happy.Having walked the entrepreneurial journey for many years, Therese has created a way to teach her clients how to get their gifts in the world, so they can make the huge difference they desire to.A former psychotherapist, combined with years of marketing/strategy and consulting, Therese offer’s the perfect blend of both “inner game” work and very tactical, real world strategies that allow her clients to see the results they desire.  You can learn more about Therese at www.HappyinBusiness.comVisit www.FreshTrackswithKellyRobbins.com and download your free video series on creating fresh tracks and receive more information like this!

In this month’s interview Jayne Burgess from Flirt Group explains why it’s important to go out and see your clients in-person. She also discusses the advantages of being flexible, and making life easier for everyone involved in a project. Tune in for Episode 47 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov1323", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126655", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Michael Sallander announces the BC App of the Month Jayne explains why it’s important to meet clients in person Jayne discusses how she makes life easier for those around her Two of the biggest take-aways from my interview with Jayne is how she goes out of her way to make a personal connection with her clients, and also tries to make life easier for the people around her. Get out the door. When possible, do site-visits. Meeting your clients in person will help build a personal relationship. Many of your competitors do everything online and communicate only through email. If you take the time to see your clients, you will have a huge advantage over virtual companies. You will stand out. Also, seeing your client’s work environment will also give you a better understanding of how their business operates. Understanding the “big picture” will allow you to solve their overall business problems, not just quote on a website. Make it easy. Jayne figures out how to make the workflows as simple as possible for her developers and her clients. For example, Jayne won’t make her clients log in to a project management tool if their normal workflow is email. She makes her client’s workflow easier and then adapts to get the information into the Flirt Group’s internal workflow. To learn more, listen to the entire interview. Scott B Reynolds - Thrise Resources mentioned in podcast: Xero - http://xero.com/ Flirt Group - http://flirtgroup.com.au/

In this month’s podcast, Dave Haggblad from Digital Ink Multimedia shares how he uses WHOSAYDO to make his clients' sites more successful. Tune in for Episode 46 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov1322", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126654", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Michael Sallander announces the BC App of the Month Dave walks through Digital Ink Multimedia’s process Dave explains the value of WHOSAYDO In this month’s interview Dave explains the three questions he asks before starting a project. He calls this process WHOSAYDO. Who are you trying to talk to? "When you talk to everybody you are talking to nobody" Build a profile of your ideal customer. Be very specific. It should really feel like you’re talking to one person. Don’t worry, the rest of your clients will still hear the message, but your target clients, the ones you love to work with, will feel like your speaking just to them and that’s very powerful. What are you trying to say to them? "You can't have a website that says 50 things. No one will hear it." What is your primary message? What is your secondary message? Everything you do with design and content should support the primary or secondary message. What do you want them to do? Make it clear how to take an action. Don't leave your visitor at the bottom of the page. After consuming your carefully crafted content, don’t leave your prospect not knowing what to do next. Don’t assume they will know how to contact you, sign up for your newsletter/course, or buy what you’re selling. Make it really clear what the next step is. To learn more, listen to the entire interview. Scott B Reynolds - Thrise Resources mentioned in podcast: Building an App in an Hour (Webinar Recording) - http://businesscatalyst.com/bc-blog/webinar-recording-build-an-app-in-an-hour-with-michael-sallander Digital Ink Multimedia - http://www.digitalinkmultimedia.com/ BC App Store - http://www.bcappstore.com/ BC Gurus - http://www.bcgurus.com/

In this month’s podcast, Megan Taylor from Kapow Interactive walks us through a typical web project from start to finish. Tune in for Episode 45 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov1320", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126653", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Michael Sallander’s big announcement Megan walks through Kapow Interactive’s process Megan shares what she wishes she knew when starting out Important Takeaways: Don’t forget about offline marketing. It makes sense that a web professional would market themselves online. And, in many cases this is a good strategy, but don’t forget about marketing yourself offline. Megan works closely with her local Chamber of Commerce, wraps her car with her company information, and even advertises in the local newspaper. Every area is different so experiment with your marketing, but don’t forget about traditional marketing. Say no to work, but keep in touch. It’s smart not to spend too much time with clients who aren’t ready to invest in their online business. This is why Megan says “no” to some work. However, she keeps track of these potential clients. When work is slow, these contacts can be valuable leads. Many of these contacts could now be in a better position to pay for online services. Work on your business. If you start a website-building business, you probably already know something about building websites. Put some time into learning the business. Educating yourself in sales, marketing, and accounting will help you build a successful business. To learn more, listen to Megan’s entire interview. Scott B Reynolds - Thrise Resources mentioned in podcast: Kapow Interactive - http://www.kapowinteractive.com.au/ BrowserStack - http://www.browserstack.com/ BC App Store - http://www.bcappstore.com/

In this month’s podcast, Katie Zulanas from MediaTrik walks us through the steps her company takes in a web project. Tune in for Episode 44 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov132", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126652", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Congratulations to the BC App of the Month developers and prize winner Interview with Katie Zulanas from MediaTrik Business Catalyst Quiz Question Stop Losing Clients. Once you do business with MediaTrik, you aren’t going anywhere. And, that isn’t by accident. Katie has put a lot of thought into creating a process where clients are quickly entered into MediaTrik’s system. This process happens quickly and efficiently. And, once your project is complete you’ll find your new team continues to support you. And, there is good reason MediaTrik is so attentive to your needs. Katie and her team know if you feel like they are a part of your team, you are more likely to buy into their other services, like SEO. To find out more, listen to Katie’s interview. Scott B Reynolds - Thrise Resources mentioned in podcast: Ugurus - http://www.ugurus.com/ Liquid Markup Lessons - http://businesscatalyst.com/bc-blog/liquid-lessons-special-offer Cross Browser Testing - https://crossbrowsertesting.com/ Freshbooks – http://freshbooks.com Freshdesk - http://freshdesk.com/

In this month’s podcast, Kristen Lindsey from Apokrisis speaks to me about her successful sales techniques. Tune in for Episode 43 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov131", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126651", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Congratulations to the BC App of the Month developers and prize winner Interview with Kristen about her sales techniques Business Catalyst Quiz Question Be A Business Partner “We are not just orders takers for a site, we want to have their solution to be integrated in their overall business goals.” Speaking with Kristen, I am reminded how important it is to be seen as a business partner, not an order-taker. It takes building trust and setting expectations early on, but it makes for a more valuable relationship. “Business first, then marketing” Kristen uses the business goals established in the proposal process to create a monthly dashboard showing progress towards those business goals and return on investment. This not only keeps communications open, but also allows for opportunities to help clients move towards those goals. Being a business partner makes you extremely valuable and of course leads to more work. “It’s the businesses that really try to integrate their website into their overall business that have the most success.” It’s our job to explain why this is true. Kristen, and the rest of Apokrisis have obviously have done a great job proving that the work they do is a great return on investment. Resources mentioned in podcast: Apokrisis BC App of the Month Liquid Markup Lessons Avinash Kaushik Quote Roller Mavenlink Scott B Reynolds - Thrise

My podcast strategy is to interview various Business Catalyst Partners who are willing to share their experiences with specific areas of their business. Marketing is a great place to start. After having a few conversations with Stephanie I knew she would be the perfect Business Catalyst Partner to interview about the subject. In this month’s podcast, Dave Haggblad and I start out by discussing the January 2015 system update, including date filters, partner-to-partner site transfers, and web app improvements. Then, Stephanie Campanella from Summit Web Design and Tradies Get Online speaks to me about the advantages of Niche Marketing. Tune in for Episode 42 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov132", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126650", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Scott and Dave Haggblad talk about recent system update Interview with Stephanie about Niche Marketing Business Catalyst Quiz Question It’s amazing what you can learn when you simply ask (and listen). Stephanie had a lot to share about Niche Marketing. Here are my favorite quotes from the interview: “It won't shrink the business, it will make it bigger” The idea of limiting your customers to a specific type may seem counter-intuitive, but Stephanie makes some powerful arguments on why it can grow your business. “There are a hundred different electricians and they have different strengths.” It’s important to realize that even in Niche Marketing customers can be similar but they not the same. Knowing your industry saves a significant amount to time on research, but you still need to know your client’s business goals and their strengths. And, as Stephanie points out in the interview, making a deep dive into your customer’s business allows for better long tail keywords. Stephanie uses as much Business Catalyst for her own company as she can, including the entire CRM. She also uses the built-in reporting tool to make intelligent decisions in her marketing, like when to schedule email campaigns. “It’s really about picking the right time to send it to the right audience. And, and the more niche you are the stronger connection to your audience you get, therefore the better data you get." According to Stephanie, another reason to use Business Catalyst in your own company is that it shows that she's committed to the platform, even for her own site. There's nothing more important than your clients knowing they can trust you. It was a blast interviewing Stephanie, and I can't wait for my next interview. Scott B Reynolds

PRESS THIS LINK TO SEE THE VIDIO OF MAKING OF THIS PODCAST WITH BRENT WEAVER   Brent Weaver  Brent started creating websites around 15 years of age and never stopped. Brent spent the first 12 years of his professional career growing HotPress Web into one of the most successful website agencies in Denver. He worked with some of the top businesses and non-profits in the state creating websites and online marketing campaigns. In 2012, he sold his agency to another Denver superstar, Phil Lockwood at Distill, so he could focus his energy on creating products to help web designer pros become more profitable. In November of 2012, he founded this site, uGurus.com to realize this vision. Before he sold his agency, in 2009, he created a site dedicated to helping Business Catalyst professionals be more profitable. Starting as just a blog, this site today has helped thousands of BC professionals from around. BC Gurus is now operated by uGurus. 1.Click this text, go to iTunes,   2. Click "View in iTunes" blue button   3. Subscribe and give us a rating! Thanks! Tweet: Check out this episode of http://ctt.ec/baD9O+ @billconrad360 #podcasting #podcaster BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT QUESTIONS:  Are you a MAC or PC and what brand of phone do you use? A PC guy. Got into PC gaming and like to be able to break it. Now Brent uses a Surface Pro. For a phone he uses the iPhone because "they just do something at their elf shop." What is your favorite technology, hardware or software?  Does the internet count... Likes SaaS (Software as a Service) as a broad theme. What is your favorite quote? "80% of life is showing up" Woody Allen What are your favorite books? Running Lean: Iterate from Plan A to a Plan That Works (Lean Series) LEISURE:  Spending time with his family (Brent has a 5 month old son) and readying.   CONTACT INFORMATION:   Twitter:  @brentweaver Website: http://www.ugurus.com/  Please keep the reviews coming in! Thanks  1.Click this text, go to iTunes,   2. Click "View in iTunes" blue button   3. Subscribe and give us a rating! Thanks!

After a year of hosting the BC Podcast, it’s time that I pass the torch. After talking it over with Adobe, we agreed that Scott Reynolds would be the perfect replacement. On this month’s podcast, Scott and I talk about Adobe MAX, what got Scott into BC, and what he is already doing with BC.Next. Tune in for Episode 41 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126649", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Scott and Brent talk about Adobe MAX Interview with Scott about what he did before BC What BC.Next can do right now I truly enjoyed hosting the Podcast over the last year. Thanks to everyone that helped to make this happen - Adobe, my guests, production help, and of course… you, our listeners. If Scott’s history with the BC community is any gauge, I know Scott will do great things with the Official BC Podcast. If you would like to reach out and get in touch with me, feel free to drop me a line at brent@bcgurus.com. This is not goodbye, but see you later. Until then, Brent Weaver

With the upcoming BC.Next release, many questions are arising. What exactly does this update entail? What's the release schedule? What's next? Listen in as these questions and more are answered straight from Adobe's Senior Director of Business Catalyst, Alexandru Costin. On this month's podcast Brent and I interview Adobe's Senior Director of Business Catalyst, Alexandru Costin on the upcoming BC.Next release, as well as what to expect at Adobe MAX 2014. Listen in for your chance to win a BC Gurus template credit, valued at $149! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126648", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Brent and Adam interview Adobe's Senior Director of Business Catalyst, Alexandru Costin on upcoming BC.Next release and Adobe MAX 2014. Join the Podcast! Do you have something you want to announce to the BC community? We'd love to hear about it (adam@bcgurus.com). See you next month! Adam Ladrach

We’ve expanded our team at uGurus with the goal of continuing to deliver excellent products at BCGurus.com and BCAppStore. The newest edition to our team, Adam Ladrach, will be spearheading our expanded work in the Business Catalyst market. On this month’s podcast, Adam and I talk about what brought him to BC, where he sees the biggest opportunity, and we also talk about what he enjoys to do in his spare time. In addition, I reveal the two new Business Catalyst sessions at Adobe MAX coming up this fall: Creating Personalized Web Experiences with Business Catalyst Delivering Custom Web Applications Using Business Catalyst Don’t forget that this month, Pretty Stock Viewer is the featured app over at BCAppStore.com. Tune in for Episode 39 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126647", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Brent announces the official Business Catalyst MAX sessions Interviews the new uGurus BC Manager Adam Ladrach Join the Podcast! Do you have something you want to announce to the BC community? I want to hear about it (brent@bcgurus.com). Until next time, Brent Weaver

The BC team recently announced several large upcoming platform improvements and features due to release in beta later this summer: Liquid Rendering, JSON, New Editing Capabilities and Increased Performance New Module/Tag Syntax, Liquid Templating and Improved Rendering Performance Access All BC Data: JSON Output Everywhere, More REST APIs New Admin Editor I decided to grab two of my senior developer minds to get a read on what all is possible once these features hit the platform. Without ruining the podcast—the answer is: a lot, lot more. Between these developments and the release of Open Platform earlier this year, BC is truly becoming one of the most flexible hosted platforms. Don’t forget that this month, Bootstrap Builder is the App of the Month and Scott over at Thrise has been so kind to offer a limited time discount. Get it while you can. Tune in for Episode 38 of the Business Catalyst podcast! In this episode we talk about Liquid, JSON, modules, rendering engines, and a deep dive into a few technical rabbit holes around what’s going to soon be possible. Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126644", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Brian Lowry explains Liquid in plain english (well, at least as much as a developer can) Erick Stubbs admits that this might be the biggest release he’s seen in his 6 year BC tenure (yeah, he’s an old timer) And much more Join the Podcast! Do you have something you want to announce to the BC community? I want to hear about it (brent@bcgurus.com). Until next time, Brent Weaver

Pricing is one of the most popular questions I get about Business Catalyst. This conversation begins with basic questions around… What should I charge per hour? How should I structure billing? Can I markup the wholesale cost of BC? Is there services that I can bundle in to increase my monthly profit? Are there different ways I can sell time to my clients? I thought the best way to answer these questions was to rope in three long time BC partners: Mike Sallander of Chicago Digital, Devon Reehl and Jonathan Hinshaw of Ebway Creative. Don’t forget that this month, BackupBC is the Official App of the Month. To celebrate, they are selling the app for 50% off (limited time only). Tune in for Episode 37 of the Business Catalyst podcast! In this episode we talk about pricing, margins, profit, and how to make more money with BC. Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=126643", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Devon Reehl introduces the priority fee Mike Sallander gives us insight into the most important box in a proposal Jon Hinshaw tells how he sells hours more effectively And much more Join the Podcast! Do you have something you want to announce to the BC community? I want to hear about it (brent@bcgurus.com). Until next time, Brent Weaver

With the Open Platform private beta shortly coming to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to bring some long time partners together for a panel discussion on the subject. In April, the BC team will be unveiling Open Platform in public beta. Which means if you aren’t already up to speed, it’s time to get moving! But what’s the impact? Is it good? Is it bad? The overwhelming response so far has been that this new development is going to change the game for Business Catalyst in a really good way. But don’t just take my word for it, listen to what these great minds have to say: Scott Reynolds of Thrise (recently launched Google Analytics Manager & Bootstrap Builder) Mike Sallander of Chicago Digital and Solid Sky (recently launched Solid Admin Menu) Phil Lockwood of Creation Chamber Adam Cook of One Creative (recently launched Dev-in-a-Box) Joe Wellborn of BackupBC Tune in for Episode 36 of the Business Catalyst podcast! In this episode we talk to five top BC partners about the impact that Open Platform will have on their business, strategies, and most importantly, their clients. Listen to this month’s podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_126641/BC Podcast - Episode 35.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode: Panel discussion about Open Platform Is Open Platform a good thing for BC? How are you approaching Open Platform with your clients? Ideas for Apps Collaborating with other partners on Apps And much more Join the Podcast! Do you have something you want to announce to the BC community? I want to hear about it (brent@bcgurus.com). Until next time, Brent Weaver

Tune in for Episode 35 of the Business Catalyst podcast! In this episode we announce the winners of last month’s Project Challenge, talk about the newest release, and dig into what Pretty has been up to when it comes to developing Apps for the upcoming public release of Open Platform. Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_126641/BC Podcast - Episode 35.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode : Review the February BC update Pretty’s App development pipeline Open Platform App opportunities App Standards Get Interviewed! If you want to make your debut on an upcoming BC Podcast, contact Brent (brent@bcgurus.com) Until next time, Brent Weaver

Tune in for Episode 34 of the Business Catalyst podcast! In this episode we announce the winners of last month’s Story Challenge, talk about the Open Platform Beta launch, get an interview with Director Alexandru Costin, and much more. Don’t miss out, listen below. Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_126640/BC_Podcast_E34.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode : Brent Weaver and Brian Lowry announce the Story Challenge winners Brian Lowry gives Javascript book recommendations to get ready for Open Platform Brent Weaver interviews Alexandru Costin about Open Platform and other developments with Business Catalyst Reminder about v2 UI being discontinued Learn about this months challenge Get Interviewed! If you want to make your debut on an upcoming BC Podcast, contact Brent (brent@bcgurus.com) Win big by answering the Project Challenge! Leave a comment below with a link to a recent BC project you completed and a couple of sentences describing the project and you’ll be entered in next months contest. The top three projects will receive a FREE BC Gurus premium template credit worth $149 each. Until next time, Brent & Brian

Tune in for Episode 33 of the Business Catalyst podcast! In this episode, we announce the winners from the big Holiday Giveaway, listen to an interview with long time partner Karim Ardalan, get an update from Brent’s recent trip to Romania to visit the BC engineering team, and then get this month’s Story Challenge. Don’t miss out, listen below. Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_126639/BC_Podcast_E33.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this episode : Brent Weaver and Brian Lowry announce the Holiday Giveaway winners by doing a drawing from all the entries Learn about Karim Ardalan’s company MIS and his BC-specific projects AidBC.com and BackupBC.com Get an update from Brent Weaver on his recent trip to Romania to visit with the BC engineers about upcoming developments and features Learn what the Story Challenge is and how you can win a free install of the Homepage Slider or Client Trainer Apps Get Interviewed! If you want to make your debut on an upcoming BC Podcast, contact Brent (brent@bcgurus.com) Win big by answering the Story Challenge! Leave a comment below with your answer to the story challenge and you will get the free Apps mentioned above. Until next time, Brent & Brian

Tune in for Episode 32 of the Business Catalyst podcast! In this episode, we cover our upcoming Holiday Parties, hear from the folks at the BC Sandpile, talk about the future "BC app revolution" and more. Don't miss out, listen below. Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_126638/BC_Podcast_-_Episode_32.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In this episode : Hear from Scott, Ursh and Penny who run the BC Sandpile Learn about our upcoming end of year events Get the latest scoop on the "app revolution" coming to BC in 2014 Win big by answering the quiz! Answer our quiz question in the comments section below to go in the running to win these great giveaways: Unlimited account from BC Gurus Annual Tribevita Cloud membership 1 year of BC Client Training A BC Acadame Level 1 course. Until next time, Brent & Jackson

Tune in for Episode 30 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Hear an interview with Partner Mike Sallander, make sure you're up to date with our AWS migration. and stick around for another quiz question at the end of the episode. Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-june13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_121863/BC_Podcast_-_Episode_30_-_June_2013.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In this episode : Meet Partner Mike Sallander (Read his article at the BC Evangelist blog) Make sure you're up to date with our upcoming AWS migration Answer our quiz question in the comments below for a shout out in the next episode! Until next time! Jackson.

Tune in for Episode 29 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Hear a recape from the recent Adobe MAX conference, listen to an interview with Partner Jonathan Hinshaw get a reminder about our upcoming migration to Amazon Web Services and stick around for another quiz question at the end of the episode. Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-may13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_120262/BC_Podcast_-_Episode_29.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In this episode : Meet Partner Jonathan Hinshaw (Listen to the full interview on the BC Evangelist Blog) Hear our Adobe MAX 2013 recap Make sure you're up to date with our upcoming infrastructure migration Answer our quiz question in the comments below for a shout out in the next episode! Until next time! Jackson.

Tune in for Episode 28 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Hear from BC expert Joe Watkins, learn about our latest system update and stay tuned for an exclusive MAX 2013 discount! Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-mar13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_117161/BC_Podcast_Episode_28.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In this episode : Meet Partner and BC expert Joe Watkins (Read his article on Responsive Web Design on the BC Evangelist Blog) Learn about our latest system update Listen in for an exclusive discount code for Adobe MAX 2013 Answer our HTML quiz question for a shout out in the next episode! See you next time! Jackson.

Tune in for Episode 27 of the Business Catalyst podcast! Hear all about our presence at Adobe MAX 2013, hear an interview with Partner Katherine Anderon and learn about the Google Engage program for agencies. Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-feb13", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_116098/BC_Podcast_-_Episode_27_-_February_2013.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In February's Episode : Learn about BC @ Adobe MAX 2013 Meet Partner Katherine Anderson from Sirocco Web Design (Listen to the full interview on the BC Evangelist blog) Hear about the Google Engage program for BC Partners Answer our cortex-crippling HTML quiz question for a shout out in the next episode! See you next time! Jackson.

Hear an interview with BC team member Sidney Mitchell, learn more about the future vision and roadmap of Business Catalyst, and of course listen out for a fresh HTML quiz question in Episode 21 of the BC podcast! Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-aug12", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_106921/BC_Podcast_August_2012_-_Episode_21.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In August's Episode : Hear from support team member Sidney Mitchell Learn about his background with the Business Catalyst team Find out how he and the team are working to improve our support and community help Learn about the future of Business Catalyst Read Bogdan's recent blog post on the vision, strategy and roadmap Our monthly quiz - be the first listener to chime in with the correct answer in the comments, and we'll give you a special shout out in next month's episode!

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Meet Partner Julio de Puigdorfila, get a run down of what was included in our latest system update and learn more about what you can expect from BC in 2012! Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-dec11", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_96426/BC_Podcast_December_2011_-_Episode_14.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In December's episode: Meet Partner Julio de Puigdorfila Hear about his background and agency, Thrise Learn how he successfully started an Adobe user group Puerto Rico Read his article "How to start an Adobe user group." on the BC Evangelist blog What to expect from BC in 2012 A refreshed user interface with Business Catalyst v3 Performance improvements across FTP, the Admin Console and front-end of your sites Business Catalyst as a key component of Adobe's Creative Cloud A HTML brain-teaser - be the first listener to chime in with the correct answer in the comments, and we'll give you a special shout out in next year's first episode! We'd also like to wish all of our listeners and everyone in the Partner community a festive holiday season and happy New Year! We'll see you in 2012.

Meet Partner Leo Estevez, get a run down of everything included in last week's system update and learn more about the much anticipated Business Catalyst v3! Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-nov11", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_95117/BC_Podcast_November_2011_-_Episode_13.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In November's episode: Meet Partner Leo Estevez Learn the history of his agency Small Green Door Hear what inspires him in the creative space Listen his philosophy for being successful in the industry Read his article "Stay honest. Be creative. Work hard." on the BC Evangelist blog New features in the latest system update Special characters in product/catalog names Send email campaigns to multiple recipient lists ...plus a range of improvements and bug fixes A HTML brain-teaser - be the first listener to chime in with the correct answer in the comments, and we'll give you a special shout out in next month's episode! Related Links Read Leo's "Stay honest. Be creative. Work hard." article on the BC Evangelist Blog Learn more about our latest system update See how you can preview Business Catalyst v3 today Read about Business Catalyst's involvement in Adobe's Creative Cloud

Go in the running to win a copy of the first official Business Catalyst book, hear a recap from Adobe MAX 2011 and learn more about the much anticipated Business Catalyst v3 - listen in today! Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-oct11", {soundFile: "http://www.businesscatalyst.com/_literature_93644/BC_Podcast_October_2011_-_Episode_12.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. To subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In September's episode: A recap of BC @ MAX 2011 Hear what Partners had to say about this year's event Catch full recordings of all our great sessions and Unconference presentations The future of Business Catalyst Find out what to expect from Business Catalyst v3 Learn how you can begin using the new and improved UI and Liquid markup today A HTML brain-teaser - win one of three copies of the official Adobe Business Catalyst book! Simply be one of the first three commenters to answer correctly Related Links Learn about the official Adobe Business Catalyst book Read the BC @ MAX 2011 Recap Find out more about Business Catalyst v3

Meet BC Partner Cesar Keller, hear why you need to attend Adobe MAX this year and get a great sales tip from Erin Murray. We'll also cover all the great features and enhancements included in the latest system update. Don't miss out - click the play button below to listen to this month's episode! Listen to this month's podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-jul11", {soundFile: "http://businesscatalyst.com/_literature_89596/BC_Podcast_-_July_2011_-_Episode_9.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. Don't forget - to subscribe and receive the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. In July's episode: Get to know BC expert and Partner Cesar Keller Learn about BC's recently introduced support for mobile devices Hear best practices for building your own mobile client sites on BC See Simpleflame's latest offering - tribevita.com - offering beautiful, ready-to-go Business Catalyst templates for Partners What's new in July 2011? Recursive Modules (Modules inside Modules) Device-specific site wide templates Customizable URLs for Web Apps A HTML brain-teaser - do you know the answer? Post it in the comments section and we'll reveal the correct answer in next month's episode. Related Links Listen to Adam's full interview with Cesar Keller on the BC Evangelist Blog Attending Adobe MAX 2011? RSVP to our Facebook event and receive a limited-edition BC t-shirt Learn more about our latest system update

We're happy to bring you the fifth episode of the BC Podcast! If you'd like to subscribe to the BC Podcast each month, you can find us on the iTunes store here or by simply searching "BC Podcast" from iTunes. Listen to the podcast: Simply click the play button below to stream the podcast via your browser. player AudioPlayer.embed("player-mar11", {soundFile: "http://businesscatalyst.com/_literature_83574/BC_Podcast_March_2011_-_Episode_5.mp3", noinfo: "yes" }); Alternatively, you can download the podcast in .mp3 format for offline listening. In this month's episode: Meet BC Partner - Simpleflame Meet co-founder and visionary Jason Tinnin Hear about their history with Business Catalyst Learn about Simpleflame's BC education hub, Kiyuco A quick sales tip from Business Catalyst's Erin Murray Learn about last week's system update Improvements to email marketing spam handling Public release of Dynamic Menu module v2 An important security update to our legacy DW extension, Triangle A HTML brain-teaser - do you know the answer? Post it in the comments section and we'll reveal the correct answer in next month's episode. Related Links Check out our photos from SXSW 2011 Guest Spot: Why we built Kiyuco on Business Catalyst with Cesar Keller Learn about Version 2 of our Dynamic Menu module Download the updated version of our "Triangle" extension