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Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. Stacy is a Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7-figure business. Author of Is Your Business Worth Saving?, she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and is the host of the top rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map.

Stacy Tuschl is a High-Performance Coach & Business Mentor, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and the Creator of She’s Building Her Empire Podcast & Community where she helps purpose-driven women entrepreneurs and business owners break through their challenges, operate at their highest potential and create self-sustaining businesses. Stacy is highly passionate about helping women unapologetically be themselves and create a legacy they can be proud of. Stacy's show is a top-rated podcast (formerly, Business Rescue Road Map) with listeners in over 69 countries. The podcast covers everything from embracing your passion and charging top-dollar for your skills to creating an actionable 6-figure (and beyond) business strategy and MORE! Her book, "Is Your Business Worth Saving?” is #1 International Bestseller and had over 13,000 downloads within 24 hours of launching. Website: https://shesbuildingherempire.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shesbuildingherempire/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacytuschl/

Stacy Tuschl, the creator of The Business Rescue Road Map, joins the A Desire to Inspire with Manny Patrick, show, to discuss her journey of rising from business owner to international bestselling author. As an experienced entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach, Stacy tailored her signature tool, The Business Rescue Road Map to address both the inner and outer struggles experienced by women in business. Entrepreneurs from multiple industries and in locations around the world have used Stacy’s time-tested practices and strategic road maps to develop the businesses of their dreams and rescue their sanity along the way. Today Stacy is an in-demand speaker and business coach, in addition to her roles as business owner, investor, wife, and mother. When she launched her performing arts business in 2002 from her parents’ backyard, Stacy was a wide-eyed 18-year-old. By the time she was a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, her small, backyard business had turned her life upside down. She incorporated, rented space, and threw herself into her entrepreneurial dream. Over the next 10 years, Stacy expanded into a custom-built facility, added a second location, and grew the business into 7 figures. Stacy has shared her passion for dance with others since she was a teenager. However, when people started approaching her for business advice, Stacy found a new passion: guiding women entrepreneurs to greater business success. In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Who Stacy is -Why she got started on this journey -At what age she started her first business -How quickly her business took off -Who encouraged her to start that business -How many people she has on her team now -Why Stacy wanted to make a transition -What was her biggest business challenge early on -What Stacy's biggest strength is -Her thoughts and the inner and outer game AND MUCH MORE!!

Feeling dead? You had such a passion to start monetizing what you love to do best and it died… Should you revive it? How will you do it? Here is how to find out! Best Ever Tweet: We get in business because we love what we do. Stacy Tuschl Real Estate Background: - Creator of The Business Rescue Road Map, a system of assessing your business and pulling it back from the brink of failure - Bestselling author of, “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” - Book had Over 13,000 downloads within 24 hours of launching, and over 30 reviews on Amazon - Turned a business she started at 18 years old into a 7 figure business - Say hi to her at: http://stacytuschl.com/ Want an inbox full of online leads? Get a FREE strategy session with Dan Barrett who is the only certified Google partner that exclusively works with real estate investors like us. Go to to schedule the appointment. Subscribe in and so you don’t miss an episode!

Stacy Tuschl started her first business in her parents’ backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business.  She is a #1 international bestselling author of, “Is Your Business Worth Saving?”.  In her book, Stacy reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success.  Stacy is also the host of the top-rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map, with listeners in over 69 countries.

Melissa Cassera is an LA-based screenwriter and award-winning marketing consultant. She was named one of the nations Top Personal Branding Experts by Huffington Post and her insights have been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox News as well as in Glamour, Redbook, Fast Company and Forbes. She is the creator of an online training program called OBSESSED that helps business owners, writers, and entertainers build raving, obsessed fan bases. In this episode, Melissa and Stacy discuss the importance of developing personal connections with your audience. Some highlights include: “I was a bit of a reluctant entrepreneur.” At minute 1:00, Melissa talks about her journey into the world of entrepreneurship. “I have always believed that the mark of a great entrepreneur is how you navigate the dips and the slumps in your business.” At minute 6:00, Melissa talks about how important it is to be resilient in your business. “The more you can make one-to-one connections with people, the better.” At minute 11:00, Melissa talks about how important it is to take the time to develop personal connections in the virtual world. Take pleasure breaks and keep a work activity journal. At minute 14:00, Melissa talks about the importance of work/life balance and two strategies that work well for her. “Focus your time on where your brilliance is.” At minute 18:00, Melissa talks about the importance of delegation in both your professional and personal life. Ways to contact Melissa: Website: melissacassera.com Website: melissacassera.com/work-with-melissa Twitter: @casseracomm *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is an lady who seems to have the entrepreneurial genes from birth. She is an Entrepreneur and Business Performance Strategist who started her first business in her parents' backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. When she launched her performing arts business in 2002 from her parents' backyard, she was a wide-eyed 18-year-old. By the time she was a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, her small, backyard business had turned her life upside down. She incorporated, rented space, and threw herself into her entrepreneurial dream. Over the next 10 years, she expanded into a custom-built facility, a second location, and grew the business into 7 figures. Now the beuaty of this story was she didnt go after the money, but she built her business around her passion. She found the task that she loved and looked for a way to share that with others. And this is when it starts getting good, as viewing this success people started approaching her for business advice, and she then found a new passion: guiding women entrepreneurs to greater business success. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and the host of the Business Rescue Road Map podcast. And she is youthful, lovely looking and looks like she hasn't got a care in the world. So how has she managed to push through to such success without getting the bags under the eyes, and the hunched shoulders from sitting in front of her pc for hours upon hours? And is it as simple as finding the passion before you start working on creating a business, or much more than that? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Stacy Tuschl

Stacy Tuschl started her first business in her parents’ backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. She is a #1 international bestselling author of, “Is Your Business Worth Saving?”. In her book, Stacy reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Stacy is also the host of the top-rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map, with listeners in over 69 countries.

Heather Ann Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Chief Sexy Boss, is a serial entrepreneur and is regarded as a top authority on internet marketing, business strategies and marketing. Since marketing her first online business in 1999, bringing together clients and personal coaches, she has played an active role in the online marketing world since before most even had a home computer. In 2006 she started, developed and grew an online information marketing publishing company from ground zero to over $1 million in sales in less than 12 months. Starting without a list, a product, a name or an offer, Heather Ann molded her client into a successful guru now known as an expert in his field. Heather Ann has been named by a few as an ‘Icon Creator’ or the ‘Wizard Behind the Curtain’. She has instructed, coached and promoted hundreds of entrepreneurs leading them down the path to success. She has produced and managed over 350 seminars and events and hosted tele-seminars with many top online thought leaders such as Richard Flint, John Alanis, Susan Bratton, Alicia Lyttle, Tom Antion, Alex Mandossian, Legend Joe Sugarman, Anthony Blake, David Lakhani, Robert Shemin and many others. Heather Ann currently is the Author of…”Sexy Boss: How the empowerment of women is changing the Rule Book for sex, money and success” and “The Game of Dating and How to Play it: A rule book for divorced men stepping back into the game.” Heather Ann Havenwood is smart, sexy, savvy and now stepping out from behind the curtain to educate, enlighten and empower women entrepreneurs to grow or start an online business and live a fearless and fulfilled life. Heather Havenwood Be You! Be REAL! Be the BOSS of your LIFE! In this episode, Heather and Stacy discuss the importance of knowing your audience. Some highlights include: “I fell into entrepreneurship on accident.” At minute 2:00, Heather talks about how she got started in the world of entrepreneurship. Understand the art & science of copywriting. At minute 5:00, Heather talks about why every business owner needs to learn about copywriting. At minute 9:00, Heather talks about how she helps people take their “mess” and turn it into a clear & concise message. Get clear on who your audience is. At minute 13:00, Heather talks about the importance of getting clear on your niche market. The more you give, the more you get back. At minute 20:00, Heather talks about how podcasting can add value to your business. Ways to contact Heather: Website: heatherhavenwood.com Website: sexybossinc.com Twitter: @hhavenwood Book: “Sexy Boss” Podcast: The Win. Facebook: www.facebook.com/HeatherHavenwood Media: heatherhavenwood.com/media *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Linda McMahon is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Women’s Leadership LIVE. Her company uses live events and ongoing mentorships to educate and inspire women to launch and expand their own businesses, advance their careers toward executive roles, and pursue opportunities for leadership in public service. Linda is also a co-founder and former chief executive officer of WWE — on the New York Stock Exchange as WWE. She stepped down as CEO in 2009 to run for the U.S. Senate and was the Republican nominee to represent the people of Connecticut in 2010 and 2012. As CEO, Linda helped grow WWE from a modest, 13-person operation to a publicly traded global enterprise with more than 800 employees in offices worldwide. Linda has been widely recognized as one of the country’s top female executives and for her numerous philanthropic contributions including the company’s “Get R.E.A.L.” educational and literacy programs and The Make-A-Wish Foundation recognized WWE as a top wish granter. In this episode, Linda and Stacy discuss her event Women’s Leadership LIVE and what you need to know about hosting a live event. Some highlights include: “Our conference is called a different conference.” At minute 2:00, Linda talks about her upcoming Women’s Leadership LIVE event in Salt Lake City, Utah that runs from October 13-15. You will learn about a number of the amazing things that will be going on. “Our 30-minute appointment turned into a four-hour session, and I said ‘I want in.’” At minute 7:00, Linda talks about the women she partnered up with to create this event and how it all came together. Use social media to your advantage. At minute 13:00, Linda talks about the social media strategies that they’ve used to promote the live event and attract attendees. It takes a team to put together a live event. At minute 14:00, Linda talks about the main team that planned her event and all the additional employees that will be on hand during the event. Underpromise and overdeliver. At minute 17:00, Linda talks about how to treat your attendees so that they stay connected after the event. Ways to contact Linda: Event: womensleadershiplive.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

How to get What you Want in Life & Business. In this episode, Dana and NJ give the ins and outs of how to take action and get what you want out of life and business. This show is sponsored by high-performance coach, Stacy Tuschl. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:  In this episode you’ll hear: Ways to pitch yourself to get what you want. Creating a story that sets you apart. If you own a business, you have to sell. Handling rejection and finding the root of the fear. You have to program your brain to believe you are spreading your story and your message. The words to stop using to be action oriented. What words to take out of your sales pages. Our Sponsor: High-Performance Coach, Stacy Tuschl Would you love your marketing done for you? High-performance coach, Stacy Tuschl is hosting a contest right now with a $10,000 prize. Stacy built her own million dollar business and wants to help 1 lucky winner create their next million dollar marketing plan. The winner will get to work with Stacy 1 on 1 in her Marketing Accelerator program, as well as other great prizes including a bonus for all of those that enter! To enter the contest, use this link: www.HighPerformingMom.com Stacy Tuschl is an entrepreneur and Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents' backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. Author of the #1 international bestselling book, “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and is the host of the top-rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map. Recommended links and resources: Boss Mom Podcast Episode 113: Routines, and Nannies while still working hard with Melanie Duncan Entrepreneur On Fire: Lose the Guilt and Build Thriving Homes and Businesses with Dana Malstaff Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income Episode 210: How to Automate Your Business to Save Time and Make More Money with Dana Malstaff 21 Amazing Online Entrepreneurs Huffington Post I Heart Your Face mugs Lilah Higgins - The Higgins Creative Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom fitting call Boss Mom Facebook group Boss Mom Retreat Facilitators List Can I quote you on that?  You have to decide what you want, know what benefit is for the other person, and ask for what you want. - NJ Get past what you are trying to promote and highlight your story and why you are interested in helping people. - Dana You are what sets you apart. What part of your story makes you unique. - NJ If someone says no, it's not personal, it's business. - NJ Make a commitment to say action words. - Dana Asking for something is a muscle you have to stretch, the more you work it, the more comfortable you feel, you have to work it! - Dana Don't build the things you hate into your business, but if it's fear of the unknown, dive in anyway! - Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. 

This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares secrets to finding your ideal client and growing your business through the application of these steps. This show is sponsored by high-performance coach Stacy Tuschl. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:  In this episode you’ll hear: Assume positive intent when something doesn't go the way you planned! Stop being so hard on yourself. You have to create a visibility plan. Ideas for creating visibility in your niche. Knowing your ideal client. How to research your ideal client. Having a way for people to get in contact with you. Show Sponsor: High-Performance Coach, Stacy Tuschl Would you love your marketing done for you? High-performance coach, Stacy Tuschl is hosting a contest right now with a $10,000 prize. Stacy built her own million dollar business and wants to help 1 lucky winner create their next million dollar marketing plan. The winner will get to work with Stacy 1 on 1 in her Marketing Accelerator program, as well as other great prizes including a bonus for all of those that enter! To enter the contest, use this link: www.HighPerformingMom.com Stacy Tuschl is an entrepreneur and Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents' backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. Author of the #1 international bestselling book, “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and is the host of the top-rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map. Referenced in the show: Boss Mom Podcast 87: Nurture Your Business: How I Run My Group Coaching Program Boss Mom Podcast 121: How to Break Up with Clients Who Don't Fit with Dana and NJ Acuity Boss Mom Academy Fitting call Can I quote you on that? Create a story around what you do and how you got started in your business. - Dana You can't sell to someone unless you know your ideal client and how to answer their problems. - Dana If people can't find you, then your business won't grow. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.  We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Katana will interview entrepreneur and a business high performance strategist, Stacy Tuschl.Join us and you will learn:High performance tips How to level up and get out of your comfort zoneWhy you can’t do everything yourself and what to do about it Stacy Tuschl is an entrepreneur and Business High Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents' backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. Author of, “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and is the host of the top rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map. To learn more about Stacy Tuschl go to www.stacytuschl.com

How to Break Up With Clients That Don't Fit. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk through and role play breaking up with clients who are not the right fit for your business. This show is sponsored by high-performance coach, Stacy Tuschl. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:  In this episode you’ll hear: What happens when you don't work with the right people. Ideas for gracefully breaking up with clients. How breaking up with the wrong clients can be liberating. You have to work with people you really love. Creating boundaries with clients and sticking to them. Fear of losing revenue and clients. The easiest way to change it up with clients. Referring others to give a good client experience. NJ and Dana role play breaking up with clients. Our Sponsor: High-Performance Coach, Stacy Tuschl Would you love your marketing done for you? High performance coach, Stacy Tuschl is hosting a contest right now with a $10,000 prize. Stacy built her own million dollar business and wants to help 1 lucky winner create their next million dollar marketing plan. The winner will get to work with Stacy 1 on 1 in her Marketing Accelerator program, as well as other great prizes including a bonus for all of those that enter! To enter the contest, use this link: www.HighPerformingMom.com Stacy Tuschl is an entrepreneur and Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents' backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. Author of the #1 international bestselling book, “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and is the host of the top rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map. Recommended links and resources: All Up in Your Lady Business Episode 101: Think Creative Collective Boss Mom Podcast Episode 115: Building Your Team at All Stage in Business Boss Mom Podcast Episode 109: Everyone Needs A Momcation I Heart Your Face mugs Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom fitting call Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that?  You realistically have to expect that breaking up with clients will happen at least once. - Dana I care about the boundaries I have for myself when working with clients. - NJ Doing what right for my business is best for me and my family. - NJ What you do as a mom entrepreneur has to be as fulfilling as hanging out with your kids. - Dana Changing up your business model creates the freedom to break up with clients. - Dana Working is easier when you working with people you enjoy spending time with. - Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. 

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In this episode, Nicole Holland, my guest from episode 96, has returned to interview me for the 100th episode of Business Rescue Road Map. Some highlights include: “I was so naïve.” At minute 2:00, I talk about starting my first business without even thinking about it and the differences between starting that business and the one that I started later on. Every entrepreneur should have a line of credit. At minute 4:00, I talk about why you need to have it there waiting for when you do need it. “If I want to look like one of these businesses, I need to act like them.” At minute 11:00, I talk learning to delegate and managing a team of 40 employees. I love being able to pick my schedule. At minute 13:00, I talk about all the benefits of being an entrepreneur. Get out of your comfort zone. At minute 18:00, I talk about why you need to be around people that you’re intimidated by. Resources: Edgar Ask Join our Level Up Community! *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is an Entrepreneur and Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents’ backyard at the age of 18, and turned that company into a 7 figure business. She is the author of the book, Is Your Business Worth Saving?, where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success, and the host of the top-rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map. Playing Small Moment Stacy realized she had been playing small by only looking within the dance industry for inspiration for her business. It wasn’t until she started branching out that she realized how much more was available to her.  The Wake Up Call Stacy reached a level of success with her dance studio that she never thought was possible. She was nervous to extend her business reach even further. It wasn’t until a contractor told her she needed her Facebook page up and running that she overcame her fear of branching out to reach even more success.  Style of Leadership Stacy understands she is leading leaders. She encourages her team to work on personal development so the entire group can take the company to the next level of success. What Are You Excited About? Stacy is excited about her Level Up Facebook community and group coaching program.     Current Business Challenge Stacy always focuses on marketing and building her brand, so as her business grows she needs to add employees. She says it’s challenging to hire new team members while she is in the rushed mode of needing someone quickly. What Does Your Business Support System Look Like? Stacy has 40 members in her team. They allow her to work on the business and not in the business. She is able to work on things that matter the most to her business and delegate everything else.  Leadership Practice Stacy reaches out to every employee, every month using her popsicle stick method. Book to Develop Leadership Good Leaders Ask Good Questions by John Maxwell   Advice For Younger Self “You are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with.”      Inspirational Quote “Don’t be the smartest person in the room.” Links Web: http://www.stacytuschl.com Facebook: http://www.leveluptribe.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/StacyTuschl Business Rescue Road Map Podcast: http://businessrescueroadmap.com/ Text: Levelup to 24587 Find more resources at https://womentakingthelead.com

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today we’re going to be talking about credibility. Someone recently asked me whether or not they need to have a book published before they will have the opportunity to get on stage. This person doesn’t necessarily want to be a speaker, but they do want to be seen as an expert in their industry. So, today we are going to cover the different levels of credibility, what you need to do before you get started, and then how to make sure you don’t get overlooked. Some highlights include: We all need credibility, but it comes in different forms. For example, being an author is different from being a bestselling author. And they’re both different from being a New York Times bestselling author. (minute 1:00) Your experience is what will build your credibility. At minute 2:00, I discuss how I got people to be on my podcast as well as how I’ve been able to make appearances on some high profile podcasts. Get ready to hear no from a lot of people. At minute 3:00, I talk about why 100 rejections for every acceptance is not a bad ratio at all. Change the story you tell about yourself. At minute 5:00, I talk about why the story that I was sharing to promote myself just didn’t make an impact on other people and how I’ve changed it so people are always wowed. So, do you need to write a book to get speaking gigs? At minute 7:00, I answer this question. Resources: Ask me a question! Join our Level Up Community! *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning Onward Nation…I’m Stephen Woessner. And welcome to Episode 322 — where 5-days a week — I interview one of today’s top business owners so we can learn their “recipe for success” — how they built and scaled their business. In fact…have you downloaded our 12 SUCCESS Strategies eBook? It’s a distillation of the best business building advice we have collected from our incredible guests. You can get yours at OnwardNation.com/12download. So for today’s solocast — we are going to continue the momentum we have built over the last two weeks by sharing lessons I learned during my interview — as a guest — on the Business Rescue Road Map podcast. Now, if the name Business Rescue Road Map sounds familiar — you may recall — the host of the brilliant show is Stacy Tuschl — a three-time guest on Onward Nation. Stacy was our guest for Episodes 6, 174, and 287 of Onward Nation. And during each of our interviews — Stacy shared deeper and deeper insights. For example, in Episode 6 — she taught us great lessons about how to prepare for growth — and transparently — connected it back to story when one of her companies grew so fast — it outpaced her and her team’s ability to adapt to the rapid changes. But, they prioritized and successfully rebalanced the ship. In Episode 174 — I asked Stacy to take us deep into platform building — and she generously did. We dug into what Stacy describes as her “three steps to platform building” and how her business strategy is focused on all three — each and every day. Intrigued — I had to learn more — especially with how Stacy’s three steps were baked into the strategy behind her amazing podcast. I wanted to find out how podcasting became a key component to her business strategy. So we had a “Why Podcasting” discussion in Episode 287 — and let me say, Onward Nation — it is rare that a business owner will say — “Oh sure…you want to know the innermost workings of my business — for me to take you deep behind the green curtain so you can learn all my secrets? Absolutely, walk right this way.” But that is what Stacy did in all three episodes — and that is what all of our Onward Nation guests do — each and every day. Pure awesomeness from our guests. If you haven’t listened to — studied — and applied all of the pure awesomeness Stacy Tuschl shared with us during Episodes 6, 174, and 287 — I highly encourage you to add all three episodes to your list of vital priorities. You will be glad you did. And then shortly after Stacy was my guest on Onward Nation — she invited me to be a guest on her podcast called…Business Rescue Road Map…and wow…that was an outstanding conversation. Now she was interviewing me — interesting role reversal — and true to form — Stacy is an incredible host. She has this innate gift of being able to ask the questions she knows her listeners are hoping she will ask. She gracefully guides each guest down the exact right path to make sure her audience learns what needs to be learned during each and every episode. As I am sure you can tell, Onward Nation — I am a bit of a Stacy Tuschl fan. So, when she asked me if I would be guest on her show…I responded with the lesson Jay Baer recently shared with us during Episode 305… “Hell yes, I’ll do that! WOW!” And like Jay said…if we are not letting the “It’s a hell yes, or it’s a no” principle guide our decision making, Onward Nation — then you are saying “yes” way too often. I learned a lot from Stacy when she interviewed me, which is why — in just a moment — we are going to air the full interview as part of today’s solocast. The discussion with Stacy is that impactful. One of the lessons I shared with her audience might even surprise you — when you hear me encourage business owners to “embrace the challenge” and why enjoying those moments of struggle are key to your success — and happiness. Stacy and I also dug into: The story of why my first company failed, how I recovered from losing $100,000 when I was just 28 years old, and how those painful lessons formed the foundation what we have build here at Predictive ROI. Why it is important to be at your best when the fight is the hardest. I am a firm believer, Onward Nation, in never ever giving someone the permission — anyone — to tell me what is so — to tell me what my destiny is. I’ll explain why I am so fixated on this point during the discussion with Stacy — coupled with — how the the transformation of challenges forcing you to become somebody different on your way to accomplishing a goal, that’s what makes this entire process so rewarding — becoming more — becoming the person you always dreamt of becoming, Onward Nation. We also talk about why it is important to think thoughtfully about the things that are important — about the benefits of prayer, meditation, or just general thinking time. Stacy and I wrap up the interview with some things to consider if you happen to be thinking about or contemplating — quitting — throwing in the towel — and closing your business. To be clear, there are oftentimes some really good reasons why a business should close its doors — but it has been my experience — that business owners can be tempted to give up way, way, way too early. So Stacy and I share some thoughts and suggestions to consider — things business owners should really look at before closing their doors. Onward Nation — there’s always a way to build capital. So, I thought the best way for me to share these insights would be to air the full interview. I think you will get a lot out of the discussion. And as always…please let me know what you think. Drop me a line. Thumbs up or thumbs down. One point that I want to make sure I emphasize before we close out for today — during my conversation with Stacy — you heard us offer several recommendations for business owners to consider before closing their doors. And one particular area I have studied even more intensely since being a guest on Stacy’s show is the number of companies — more specifically — the number of business owners who struggle with generating enough leads — high quality leads flowing into their business on a steady basis…like a stream of prospects flowing right into their sales pipeline. In fact, the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs recently released a study showing that the top goal of 85 percent of today’s companies is lead gen. 85 percent, Onward Nation. Staggering. Here’s today’s reality — there is a gaping hole inside most businesses — and that hole — is the lack of qualified leads within their pipeline. It has been my experience, Onward Nation, in 20+ years of working with business owners all over the country — most do not have a sales pipeline — and the stress of how they will meet this month’s budget — or next quarter’s — can feel crushing at times. I am on a mission to help change that, which is why I shared several pipeline filling steps within Episode 298 several weeks ago. But you know what…when I relistened to the episode — I thought — “Hmmm, I can do better than that — I should have gone here and talked about that — and darn it — I missed this, this, and this. Arrgghhh.” So, I decided to create a masterclass on the 4-steps to Filling Your Sales Pipeline. You will see the full details and all we will cover — in full transparency — in very specific detail — on-screen demonstrations — it will be a very deep dive — so you can take and apply this lead gen recipe immediately inside your business. I look forward to seeing you — virtually at least — on September 21st. So with that…I want to thank you again for taking the time to be here with me today. It is an honor to have you here — thank you for tuning in — I am delighted you chose this episode to be what you listen to, study, and take with you on your morning run, or maybe Onward Nation has become part of your daily commute, or in some other way has become part of your morning routine. I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of your invaluable 86,400 seconds you have in your day with me and the strategies we learn and share each day from today’s top business owners. And please continue to let me know what you think of Onward Nation…good or bad…I always want your feedback. Hit me up on Twitter or LinkedIn — or stop by our Predictive ROI Facebook page — and let us know what you think of the show — thumbs up or thumbs down. Either way — we want to know. Your feedback helps get better. And remember…you can always email me at stephen@onwardnation.com and I reply to every single message. Please let us know how you think we are doing. I look forward to hearing from you. We will be back tomorrow with an incredible encore interview with Nancy Marshall — my word, Onward Nation — you will not want to miss Nancy’s third visit to the show. We took this opportunity to dig deep into Nancy’s book — to dive into several of the exceptional PR strategies within the pages — as well as — Nancy’s business strategy behind the book and how it has become her best business card ever. So…if you have ever thought of writing a book…listen to Nancy Marshall tomorrow…because she lays out her entire strategy in precise detail. Nancy is off-the-charts amazing, Onward Nation. Don’t miss the show. Until then, onward with gusto!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today we’re going to be discussing this question: are you over thinking your niche? Some highlights include: Can you be too niched down? At minute 2:00, I talk about why it’s more common to be too broad rather than too narrow. You need to be so good that you become the go-to expert in your field. At minute 3:00, I talk about how to become your customers’ only option through niching. Tell your story. At minute 5:00, I talk about a client who was selling weight loss products but wasn’t using her story to do it and what you can learn from her. Do you need to pick one niche? At minute 8:00, I talk about the biggest myth out there about niches. Resources: Want to join my coaching program? I only have two spots left! Ask me a question! Join our Level Up Community! *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In this episode, we are going to talk about acquiring new customers and the value that is in your current customer base. It is so much more expensive to acquire a brand new customer than it is to keep our current customers happy. It is really easy to get caught up in the numbers game. We want more, more, more. And as we are so focused on trying to get more customers, we aren’t keeping an eye on our current customers. So, let’s talk about how do we keep our current customers happy and staying with us. Some highlights include: Are you delivering the high-quality product, program, or service? You need to think about what you advertised and what they received. (minute 2:00) A good thing you can do to attract customers is throw events. However, you should never exclude current customers from these events. (minute 3:00) Another way to really keep your customers happy is to give attention they weren’t expecting. Try sending personal emails or phone calls or even welcome gifts. You should also try giving your customers unexpected free bonuses. (minute 5:00) What else can you try? I recommend paying attention to products and services that you use. Who is over delivering? Who is under delivering? (minute 7:00) Resources: Ask me a question! Join our Level Up Community! *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is an entrepreneur and business performance strategist. She started her first business in her parents’ backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a seven-figure business. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut, and launching them toward business success. She also hosts the top rated podcast “Business Rescue Road Map.” Stacy’s driving forces and passions are her husband, Kent, and her two beautiful daughters, Tanner and Teagan. She has been crushing it in her coaching biz for a long time now, and keeping all those balls up in the air... so please welcome Stacy Tuschl to our show. Here's what we talked about: Starting an online business on a budget. How to tame your to-do list and focus on today’s biggest priorities Delegating/Outsourcing - Switching from solopreneur to building a team. 
 If you haven’t already done so, check out this podcast episode with Stacy Tuschl, as she gives you compassionate advice and actionable tips on how to make your business grow! 
Links: Stacy's Website: www.stacytuschl.com Stacy's Book: Is Your Business Worth Saving http://bit.ly/BizWorthSaving http://amzn.to/2bcs1T8 Stacy's most inspiring book: THe Compound Effect by James Hardy http://amzn.to/2aDeyzb Stacy's favorite quote: "The question isn't who's going to let me, the question is who's going to stop me." by Ayn Rand

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today we are going to chat about making sure your business has consistent revenue coming in each month. I am going to briefly explain why every type of business really needs to stop finding one off customers and start building ongoing relationships with them. Some highlights include: If you don’t think your business can have some sort of consistent monthly revenue, I can promise you think again. Your business does have a way of offering an ongoing product. (minute 1:00) One book that really opened my mind was John Warillow’s book “The Automatic Customer.” We’re going to be talking about the 9 different way John discusses in his book about to do the subscription based model. These are the 9 models that we will be discussing: The membership website model (minute 2:00) The all you can eat library model (minute 3:00) The private club model (minute 3:00) The front of the line model (minute 4:00) The consumables model (minute 4:00) The surprise box model (minute 5:00) The simplifier model (minute 6:00) The network model (minute 6:00) The peace of mind model (minute 7:00) Resources: Ask me a question! Join our Level Up Community! *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Makenna Johnston is the author of the book “The Intention Generation,” a business & life coach for visionary leaders, and the proprietor of La Peetch, Julia Child’s former home in France. She is an entrepreneur who is all about shaking up the status quo. She’s been called an awareness alchemist, a shiny unicorn, an artist, and speaker. Her mission on this earth is to make sure that visionaries are doing the work they were put on this earth to do. And to do it with joy, ease, and presence. In this episode, Makenna and Stacy discuss how to get through the challenges of entrepreneurship. Some highlights include: “The desire to pivot to business coaching was a big shift.” At minute 2:00, Makenna talks about what made her decide to take her career in the direction it’s in now. Invest in your business. At minute 6:00, Makenna talks about the negative impact not investing in her business had. “I try to disconnect as frequently as possible.” At minute 8:00, Makenna talks about her own work-life balance. You can’t delegate everything. At minute 13:00, Makenna talks about the benefits and challenges of being an entrepreneur. Hire a coach. At minute 19:00, Makenna talks about why you truly have to get your own coach to get to the next level. Ways to contact Makenna: Book: astore.amazon.com/stacy03-20/detail/B01CQEX7FW Website: makennajohnston.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/makennahjohnston Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theblissbrigade *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today we will be answering another question from one of our listeners. Carol wants to know how a new entrepreneur can balance their time between promoting and building their business and actually doing the work that they are paid to do. Some highlights include: No matter what kind of business you run, the two biggest areas you need to focus on are the development of your product, program, or service and then the marketing of that product, program, or service. (minute 2:00) People will get to know you faster than you think, so you need to have something that you can actually sell. If you don’t have something to sell, you’ll be losing out on sales. (minute 3:00) Unfortunately, the product and marketing of the product are just 2 of the many very important things we need to focus on. At minute 5:00, I talk all about where networking fits into all of this. Social media is a crucial piece of this too. At minute 6:00, I talk about how social media fits into this balance. How do we get this all on the calendar? Easier said than done, right? At minute 7:00, I talk about strategies I use. You need to have a return on investment. At minute 9:00, I talk all about how you can figure out if you’re getting a return on investment or not. Resources: Ask me a question! Text “Level Up” to 24587 to join our free Facebook community *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy is a Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7-figure business. Author of Is Your Business Worth Saving?, she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and is the host of the top rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map.

Jim Palmer is a marketing and business building expert and in demand coach. He is the founder of the Dream Business Academy and Dream Business Coaching and Mastermind Program. Jim is the host of Dream Business Coach TV, the hit weekly Web TV show watched by thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners and he is also the host Stick Like Glue Radio, a weekly podcast based on Jim’s unique brand of Smart Marketing and Business Building Strategies. Jim is best known internationally as ‘The Dream Business Coach’ and creator of No Hassle Newsletters, the ultimate ‘done-for-you’ newsletter marketing program used by hundreds of clients in nine countries. In this episode, Jim and Stacy discuss how to run your business in the most efficient way possible so that you can work on what you should be working on, when you should be working on it. Some highlights include: “When you’re that low, the only place you can go is up.” At minute 1:00, Jim talks overcoming an incredibly difficult time in his life and deciding to become an entrepreneur because of it. Every single thing you do is marketing. At minute 12:00, Jim talks about why it really is worth spending the money to get things done right the first time. “I don’t believe in the work-life balance.” At minute 17:00, Jim talks about why it’s not a bad thing that you can’t turn the business off as an entrepreneur. Delegate or stay small forever. At minute 21:00, Jim talks about why the only way you’ll be able to grow your business is through delegation. “I can do pretty much whatever I want.” At minute 27:00, Jim talks about what he loves about being an entrepreneur. Ways to contact Jim: Website: www.getjimpalmer.com Free book: www.decideforsuccessbook.com Resources: Highrise software *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today we will be answering another question from one of our listeners. Jen wants to know how to decide which conferences she should attend and if I have any tips for making the most out of a conference. Some highlights include: It’s about the content. At minute 1:00, I talk about how to decide if the content a conference provides is something that you need right now or if it’s something that can wait. You will also need to take into consideration the host and the speakers of the conference. At minute 2:00, I talk about how to choose conferences based on who will be there. The other guests at the conference are also important to consider. You may have to work alongside these people, so you’re going to want people that will push and challenge you. (minute 3:00) You need to go to at least one event a year. At minute 5:00, I talk about why that is the bare minimum and how many a year you should really strive for. Once you have your event picked out, you’ll want to make the most of it. At minute 7:00, I give you four tips for getting everything out of it that you can. Resources: Ask me a question! Text “Level Up” to 24587 to join our free Facebook community *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Grant Baldwin is the creator of the Booked And Paid To Speak training program, a nationally known keynote speaker, and author. His podcast and training site “The Speaker Lab” provides weekly training to speakers at all levels of their business. As a speaker, Grant has given hundreds of presentations and has spoken to over 400,000 people in 45 different states through leadership conferences, conventions, and other events. His book and curriculum for students, “Reality Check,” is taught in 400 schools around the country. In this episode, Grant and Stacy discuss running a business that allows you to enjoy your life. Some highlights include: Even if it’s a trainwreck, just give it a try. At minute 2:00, Grant talks about why he dove head first into his business. Pay attention to your numbers. At minute 7:00, Grant talks about why you have to pay attention to what’s coming in and out, every single day. “I don’t know that it exists, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.” At minute 10:00, Grant breaks down work life balance from his perspective. “There are plenty of things that you could be doing in your business. That doesn’t mean you should be doing them.” (minute 16:00) “Everybody starts at zero.” At minute 25:00, Grant talks about why it’s so important not to focus on where other people are at right now. Ways to contact Grant: The Speaker Lab podcast: thespeakerlab.com Website: grantbaldwin.com Free workshop: freespeakerworkshop.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Jim Jozwiak has been an entrepreneur all his life. Starting young as a professional trumpet player for 25 years, Jim worked with some of the giants in the entertainment world. 17 time Grammy award winner Tony Bennett, Mel Tormé, Ella Fitzgerald, the Rock and Roll Hall of fame Temptations, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and scores of others, including playing at President Clinton’s first inaugural in Washington D.C. In 1984, Jim founded Band For Today which is an outsource company for music education to schools. In 2013 the company went national and is now running in 15 cities in 5 states. In the 30 years since the company was founded, Band For Today has provided music education for over 30,000 students. Jim and his wife Leah have three children who are also successful entrepreneurs in the music business. Daughter Brittany was seen by 10 million people on American idol performing behind Diddy, along with backing Nicki Minaj. Son Nick recently performed at the Bern Switzerland Jazz Festival and youngest daughter Kelly who plays professionally in Chicago. In today’s episode, we’ll be taking a question from our Level Up community, my free Facebook group. Some highlights include: Celeste has a question about how mompreneurs can sell in their business without being the ones to sell themselves. Who do they need to hire? How should that person be paid? (minute 0:00) Meet my friend Jim Jozwiak, founder of Band for Today. Jim has the perfect situation for what Celeste is asking for. At minute 2:00, I introduce you to Jim and let him explain how he has used a commission-based system with great results. There are no rules when it comes to commission. At minute 18:00, Jim and I talk about different ways you can set up your business. There are some things to be aware of when setting up a model like this. At minute 25:00, Jim talks about some of these issues. Ways to contact Jim: Website: www.bandfortoday.com Email: info@bandfortoday.com Resources: Ask a question! Text “Level Up” to 24587 to join our free Facebook community *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Last Friday I talked about the importance of sharing your story and it occurred to me some of you might not know my story or my background. I interview guest experts every Monday and Wednesday and you get to hear their stories but I don’t really get the chance to share mine and today I want to share with you how I got started on this entrepreneurial journey. Some highlights include: I was definitely the bossy kid growing up. I always had to be in charge, it was my way or the highway. At minute 0:00, I talk about my early years. When I joined a new high school, I needed to make friends. I decided to join the dance team, and I absolutely fell in love with it. After four years, I knew I didn’t want my dance career to be over, but I knew that I wasn’t going to be a professional dancer, so I decided to start a middle school dance team in my parents’ backyard. (minute 1:00) Three years later I had 100 dancers coming to me every Sunday to be on the dance team. Sunday was my only free day to offer it because I was a full-time college student and had a job bartending in the evenings. I was really busy to say the least and the parents of the dancers knew this and came up to me at year three and said we think you should be charging us. I had no idea what to charge and I had a mom say how about $30/month. All of a sudden I was bringing in $3000/month. (minute 3:00) I immediately found a space that was $1500/month and assumed that was more than enough to cover it, not realizing with a building there are bills, heat, water, phone, internet, property taxes and guess what, it adds up, and it added up to more than $3k and I knew I had to do something if I wanted to save this business. Immediately after I heard about a business conference for dance studio owners for $1000, and my mom and I attended it together. I learned incredible lessons there that changed my life. (minute 6:00) One of the major life lessons I learned was to not put all my eggs in one basket. So, at minute 7:00, I talk all about how I’ve diversified my income while growing my dance business. Resources: Free Mompreneurs Money Map download Ask me a question! Schedule an interview! *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of “Is Your Business Worth Saving” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. She is the host of the brilliant podcast Business Rescue Road Map, which became the #1 podcast in iTunes New & Noteworthy just 48-hours after launch! What is your show structure? Business Rescue Road Map airs three episodes a week -- interviews with high-achieving entrepreneurs on Monday and Wednesday and a solocast on Friday. Stacy loves the mix, especially since she gets to learn answers to questions like whether or not work-life balance exists. Collection, Engagement, Conversion -- how do these tie into the success of your podcast? Collection is the opt-in -- you have to provide something so valuable that people can't believe you're giving it away for free Engagement -- you have to stand out when everyone is doing the same thing Conversion -- if your free stuff is great, they'll be ready and waiting to hand you their money What impact has your podcast had on your business? The relationships I'm building -- I get free mentorship from people who charge a lot for consulting The opportunities -- guest appearances on other podcasts, affiliate opportunities, etc. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful at podcasting People are listening to your show -- you need to understand that people are there for your opinion and not just your guests -- so have a real conversation. What was your biggest obstacle -- or challenge? Launching is a challenge -- so you need to have a great strategy and support team around you. How many hours a week do you spend on podcasts? I spend only my Wednesdays on podcasts by batching them. And even though I air two episodes a week -- I record three episodes a week so I can build inventory. What was your biggest unexpected surprise? Even though the podcast didn't exist at that point -- I was able to get some amazing people to be my initial guests. Don't sell yourself short because people will look into you. How best to connect with Stacy: Website: StacyTuschl.com Free invite email: stacytuschl.com/onwardnation New podcast: businessrescueroadmap.com

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. I recently got back from Podcast Movement in Chicago, and I would love to share a little bit about it and my biggest takeaways from the event as well as something that is going to involve you coming on the Business Rescue Road Map! I don’t remember exactly how I found out about Podcast Movement, but when I saw that it had speakers like Pat Flynn and John Lee Dumas, my interest was definitely sparked. The event was around $500 and the cool thing about it was it had a bunch of different rooms, maybe eight or so different presentations going on from leading industry experts. What I really liked about it was they had different tracks that you could follow. There was a marketing track, a monetization track, one for the technical side, content, and so on. I stuck with a lot of the marketing and monetization mainly because that is my strong suit and what I enjoy doing. Overall it was a fabulous event and I will be adding this to my annual conferences. Next year it will be in Anaheim California in August. For me, The connections alone that I was able to make were so critical. Whether it was getting people on my show, or others inviting me to be a guest on theirs, was well worth the ticket. Here’s some of what I learned: One of the things we learned about was why it’s so important to share your story with your listeners. Listeners resonate with stories, so, in one of my future solocasts, I’m going to be sharing my story with you. Even if you have heard it before, I am going to go into detail of the ups and downs of running my own business and how I have gotten to this point in my life. (minute 2:00) Another thing I learned about was getting my community more involved. One of my biggest struggles for me as a podcaster is there is no interaction in the moment, unlike Periscope and Facebook live. One of the suggestions I received at Podcast Movement was to get listeners to ask questions by recording themselves and they can appear on the show. When I announced this in my private facebook community, I immediately got a great question from Celeste that I will be featuring in a show in a few weeks. (minute 3:00) I also learned about interviewing listeners. You have your own stories, and I’d love to talk to you about them. If you’re interested, please let me know via the link in the resources section. (minute 7:00) Resources: Ask me a question! Schedule an interview! *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Brad Harker is a published author, speaker, performance coach, and host of the top-rated Influence podcast. His creativity and passion for problem solving has fueled a robust entrepreneurial background that includes the creation of several companies and more than a quarter-billion dollars in sales. Brad’s published book, “The Laws of Influence – Mastering the Art of Sales, Leadership, and Change” has been recognized by a number of outlets, including Forbes. In this episode, Brad and Stacy discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and why it’s so important to create something of value. Some highlights include: “I went after so many things that were hollow.” At minute 1:00, Brad talks about making the mistakes of chasing money early in his career and the changes he made to become the happy, successful person he is today. Don’t get so caught up in money. At minute 10:00, Brad talks about why he’s not a big fan of investing and why he would rather enjoy the fruits of his labor. There are different stages of work-life balance. At minute 13:00, Brad talks about these stages and which one he’s currently in. “My greatest vice in my life is my patience.” At minute 22:00, Brad talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur. It’s amazing how much clearer your decisions become in context of your audience. At minute 26:00, Brad talks about how to figure out how to create value in your business. Ways to contact Brad: Book: “The Laws of Influence – Mastering the Art of Sales” Website: bradharker.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about when to drop a social media platform. As we all know, there are just so many different social media platforms out there, and that can be incredibly overwhelming. The experts always say to master one or two platforms before adding more, but that’s often easier said than done because the pressure is so great to be everywhere. Some highlights include: Sometimes a social media platform isn’t worth being on, and sometimes a big platform can take a nosedive. You need to know when to drop a platform so that you’re not wasting money. (minute 1:00) Everybody always asks me why I’m still on Periscope, which many see as a dying platform. So why am I there? I don’t care if a platform is dying because you can still use dying platforms to grow your email list. (minute 2:00) Everything you do has to have a return on investment, and you have to be tracking it. Don’t just listen to what the gurus are saying. If it’s working, keep using it. (minute 4:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, I’m going to be addressing another question I got from a listener. I’ve talked before about how I keep a yearly calendar, and this reader wanted to know more about that. They said they are good at planning out a calendar for their week and sometimes their month, but it’s hard for them to think about doing a quarterly calendar, much less a yearly one. Some highlights include: Step #1: Start with a brain dump. You need to get it all down on paper. At minute 1:00, I talk about everything you need to write down to get your yearly calendar started. Step #2: Color code it into separate categories. You need to have three different highlighters, and at minute 2:00, I tell you how to use them the way I do to break your events up into three distinct categories. Step #3: Go to Google and print out a free calendar. At minute 3:00, I talk about how to use this calendar with the categories from step #2. Step #4: It’s now time to reevaluate your calendar. Is there a time where you aren’t very busy? Maybe this is time for a launch. (minute 6:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about pre-selling a product that doesn’t exist. This is becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. Some highlights include: Create an idea with a framework so you can explain it. Then get on a live broadcast like Periscope or Facebook Live (or both!) and start talking about your product. The feedback you receive from your audience will help you know what people want in the product, something that will make selling it much, much easier for you. (minute 1:00) As you’re building your freemium, start to think about what mini-course you’ll create to go along with it. It’s so important to do this while creating the freemium because you may realize that too much of the meat is going into the freemium. You’ve got to be able to sell the mini-course. (minute 2:00) After you’ve created the freemium and mini-course, give away the freemium and go back on a live broadcast to tell your audience about the mini-course. You’ve already delivered them value, and it’s time to tell them about the gap between the free and paid versions. (minute 3:00) Next, beta test your product, but don’t give it away for free. If you do, people will just ignore it, and you won’t get good feedback. What you need to do is give it away for a discount. This will keep them invested. (minute 4:00) How many people do you want to be beta testers? Enough for you to get great testimonials on your product. These are what you’re going to use to actually sell your program. (minute 6:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. A listener named Michelle sent a great question my way that I wanted to take some time and answer. She sent me an email asking about keeping business and personal finances separate. So, in this episode, we’re going to dive into finances. Some highlights include: Should you have one LLC? Multiple? How about websites? At minute 1:00, I take you through all of this. Another point of confusion is bank accounts. Do you need more than one bank account for your business? At minute 2:00, I take you through what you need to know here. You need to take the time to get your finances set up right. At minute 3:00, I take you through why this is so important. Some very scary things can happen if you don’t. *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Aaron Walker is a businessman and life coach who has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them. In this episode, Aaron and Stacy discuss personal development. There are many ways for you to make the most out of your life and your business, and Aaron is an expert on this topic. Some highlights include: “I know all about what it’s like to be poor.” At minute 2:00, Aaron talks about growing up poor, deciding to take life by the horns, and the success he’s had because of it. What is success? At minute 12:00, Aaron breaks down what success means to him and how his definition has changed over his career. “If you want to make a real lasting impression, call them when you don’t need anything.” At minute 16:00, Aaron talks about how to live a life of significance. Happiness is a choice. At minute 23:00, Aaron talks about choosing to be content in every situation he’s in. “Without the customers, we’re nothing.” At minute 29:00, Aaron talks about his very dedicated business plan and why having a plan is so important. Ways to contact Aaron: Book: “View From the Top” (coming Fall 2016) Website: www.viewfromthetop.com 3 Free Documents for Business Rescue Road Map Listeners:www.viewfromthetop.com/roadmap *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Jesse Doubek is an online marketing expert, sought-after business coach, and lifestyle entrepreneur. He’s made a name for himself as the #1 Facebook fanpage builder in the world. Jesse has helped with the launch of several 6 and 7 figure launches, working with some of the biggest names in the industry, people like Brendon Burchard and Russell Brunson. Jesse Co-Founded Fanpage Traffic Academy to team up with and train you to crush it on Facebook like he has been able to do! In this episode, Jesse and Stacy discuss the ways you can move your business forward through social media, especially Facebook. Some highlights include: “I felt like a loser. I was living with my dad and I had 120 thousand in debt.” At minute 4:00, Jesse talks about starting his business career after his professional basketball career failed. Try not to spend more money than you make. At minute 20:00, Jesse talks about the financial lessons that he’s learned in his early career. “Team is everything.” At minute 27:00, Jesse talks growing from a team of three people to a team that’s at 12 and growing. At minute 30:00, Jesse talks about his training series. He’s launching 3.0, the best version of it yet. Facebook is evolving. At minute 37:00, Jesse talks about staying ahead of the changes through his training. Ways to contact Jesse: Website: jessedoubek.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessekdoubek Blog: fanpagetrafficacademy.com/blog Reach 150: reach150.com/m/review/26325/jesse-doubek Twitter: @jessedoubek *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In this episode, I’m going to be talking to you about Facebook Live. As an entrepreneur with both online and brick and mortar business, I get questions all the time about what kinds of business should be using the live-streaming platform. So in today’s episode, we’re going to dive into Facebook Live and I’m going to share some tips with you that you can use today. Some highlights include: At minute 1:00, I take you through some of the troubleshooting techniques that you should go through if you’re struggling with starting a broadcast. Did you know that Facebook is pushing live video to the top of feeds? At minute 2:00, I talk all about how you can use this to your advantage to reach more users. What kinds of business should use Facebook Live? At minute 3:00, I talk about all the different kinds of business that can and should be implementing this. It’s definitely not just for online businesses. Be careful! You can’t put someone in a video that they don’t agree to be in. Because of this, you need to bring a photo and video release. (minute 7:00) It’s okay to be nervous. At minute 9:00, I take you through some tips to help you get through your first broadcast. *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Joy Poulsen is my go-to tech gal. I follow her on Periscope to really stay up-to-date on everything going on in the tech industry. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Joy worked at Apple for over 11 years. Now she uses that experience to help entrepreneurs like you and I overcome the overwhelm of all things social media. She is also the host of Talk Nerdy to Me Joy. In this episode, Joy and Stacy discuss how you can become a relatable entrepreneur and how you can boost that into making sales. Some highlights include: “Is this the life I want to lead?” At minute 1:00, Joy talks the moment where her life flashed before her eyes that made her decide to leave Apple. Pick one or two things to focus on with your time and money. At minute 7:00, Joy talks about why focus is so important, especially in the early days of business. “The opportunity will still be there tomorrow.” At minute 14:00, Joy talks about work-life balance and why, even though it’s hard, stepping away from work is so important. “You can’t do it for them.” At minute 21:00, Joy talks about the frustrations of seeing people not take the next step. People relate to people. At minute 25:00, Joy talks about why every entrepreneur should live stream with Periscope or Facebook Live. Ways to contact Joy: Course: getsocialwithjoy.leadpages.co/start-broadcast Website: students.getsocialwithjoy.com Twitter: @joypoulsen Periscope: periscope.tv/joypoulsen *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In this episode, I’m going to be talking to you about how can take complaints and turn them into opportunities to create raving fans. Some highlights include: Recently I bought some Arkon mounts to help me with Facebook live, and they quickly broke. At minute 1:00, I tell you how Arkon took me from being an annoyed customer and turned me into a raving fan. I also have an example of a time when a company did the opposite. At minute 2:00, I talk about how a company made a very annoying mistake that affected my wedding. Due to how this company handled their mistake, I can safely say they will never receive my business again. So how do I turn mistakes into opportunities to create raving fans? It starts with the “oops” card. (minute 4:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Turning a Hobby into a Thriving Business with Stacy Tuschl. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Stacy shares insight into how she has turned her hobbies into businesses, tips and tricks on how she delegates her businesses, and she gives information on her new coaching venture.   Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:  In this episode you’ll hear: Stacy started her first company at age 18, which is now a seven-figure business. She loves coaching other women to success in their businesses without going into debt. How Stacy handles family and business at the same time. How she loves working and time management is key. Tips for starting a business. Recommended links and resources: Is Your Business Worth Saving? Business Rescue Road Map Podcast VirtualStaffFinder.com Virtual Freedom Google Calendar Asana Trello Online Biz on a Budget Stacy's Resources Trello Training Can I quote you on that?  It wasn't until I went to my first conference that I realized I could turn this into a full business. - Stacy I wanted to be needed, I wanted a challenge. - Stacy You discover the time you need according to where your child is at. - Dana I can't wait to delegate because I know it will give me more time. - Stacy More about our guest, Stacy Tuschl. Stacy Tuschl is an Entrepreneur and Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents' backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success, and the host of the top rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map. Although she has a lot on her plate, her number one priority is being a wife, and mom of two daughters. Website / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.  We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Alexis Neely is a new economy personal finance expert who offers a modern (and much needed) perspective for personal finance and business decisions. She graduated first in her class from Georgetown law and quickly scaled the ranks of “successful” entrepreneurship, has built four million dollar entrepreneurial endeavors, filed bankruptcy once, wrote a best-selling book, appeared on numerous top-rated television shows, and lives a new economy life in community with her ex-husband, kids and extended chosen family. Alexis’s two current business ventures, New Law Business Model and Eyes Wide Open Life, both fully location independent, provide new economy business model consulting and implementation services to people who want to serve others deeply and make great money while they do it. Alexis is based in Boulder, Colorado, but is location independent and travels frequently, attending and speaking at festivals and conferences, and her teams are also location-independent or “digital nomads” based mostly in the US and Canada. In this episode, Alexis and Stacy discuss how you can make your business fit into the life that you want to lead. Some highlights include: The breakdown point will lead you to the breakthrough if you hang in there. At minute 2:00, Alexis talks about why it takes commitment. “I’ve attracted a lot of haters.” At minute 12, Alexis talks about why her work is attracting negative opinions and why she doesn’t care. “Money does matter, and it is an infinite resource.” At minute 14:00, Alexis talks about not sacrificing time, energy, and attention for money. Balance is meeting each moment as it is. At minute 17:00, Alexis talks about how she finds balance in her life. “Every challenge, conflict, and struggle is your opportunity to be more of who you really are.”(minute 24:00) Ways to contact Alexis: Website: alexisneely.com Website: eyeswideopenlife.com Website: moneymaptv.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In this episode, I’m going to be talking to you about the struggles that we all face as working moms, especially the challenges that those of us that work from home face when we’re trying to get work done and something pops up. What can you do to still have a productive day when faced with surprises that come with being a mom? Some highlights include: I’ve had break up my day to run things to my kids’ daycare, so I’ve decided that I need a daycare checklist. If you have kids at daycare, a checklist is helpful to make sure the daycare provider has everything that they need so that you don’t have to constantly take time out of your day to head back over there. (minute 2:00) If you are making mistakes as a mom that are routinely costing you time, it’s probably a good idea to start making notes of what you can be doing better to prevent these mistakes. It’s always good to put new processes in place. (minute 3:00) Don’t over schedule yourself. Have a little flexible time so that you have to run away from home if you need to without having it completely derail your day. (minute 3:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Dan Golden teamed with fellow Northwestern graduate Steve Krull to found BFO (Be Found Online) in 2009. As Co-Founder, President & Chief Search Artist at BFO, Dan has led the team from its roots as a search shop to a full-service performance digital media agency; optimizing paid and organic media across search, display, social, and mobile platforms. Voted one of the best places to work in Chicago, BFO is one of the fastest growing digital marketing agencies in the Midwest, with 4 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list. In this episode, Dan and Stacy discuss some of the mistakes that businesses make all the time and how to boost your business through creating valuable content. Some highlights include: “I had a 9-to-5 and a 6-to-10.” At minute 1:00, Dan talks making the decision to transition from working a job with his business on the side to focusing solely on his business. Know what your weaknesses are. At minute 6:00, Dan talks about the process he took to step out of the day-to-day business management and take more of a visionary role in his company. “Revenue and growth can cover up a lot of financial mistakes.” At minute 12:00, Dan talks about one of his biggest financial mistakes and what he learned from this situation where they focused on the wrong numbers. If you build it, they will come. At minute 16:00, Dan talks about the value of creating good, unique content. “There’s only so much you can learn in business school.” At minute 25:00, Dan talks about the reasons continual learning is so important. Ways to contact Dan: Website: befoundonline.com Twitter: @thegoldendan *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is an Entrepreneur and Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents' backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and the host of the top rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map.

Joel Boggess is a podcast and book launch expert. He’s the guy people call when they need a tested and proven plan to hit #1 with their book or show. As a radio veteran and bestselling author, Joel knows the strategies and the tactics that will help you and your message be seen, heard, and recognized. His podcast, ReLaunch, was named by Podcasters Paradise as Most Inspirational two years in a row in 2014 and 2015. It was also mentioned in Huffington Post as being one of the top 5 shows to tune into for inspiration and in Inc as one of the top 20 business podcasts of 2015. His latest book, “Finding your Voice,” hit the #1 spot on Amazon for success, happiness, and in the self esteem categories and has recently passed the one million listens mark. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Joel earned his undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University, an MBA from Amberton University, and a Masters in Counseling. In this episode, Joel and Stacy discuss content creation and how to maximize your product, whatever kind of content it may be. Some highlights include: Commitment brings passion. At minute 4:00, Joel talks about the relationship between these two qualities. You can’t have one without the other. Things are going to come back to bite you. At minute 10:00, Joel talks about the lessons he learned from having credit card problems in early marriage. It’s never over. At minute 12:00, Joel talks about one of the biggest mistakes content creators make. You have to repurpose your content, and Joel talks about how to do it. Focus on one social media platform and grow from there. At minute 15:00, Joel talks about how to build up your social media presence. Don’t delegate your own creativity. At minute 25:00, Joel talks about working with virtual assistants and other employees from overseas. There’s a culture divide, so you have to be crystal clear on what you want. Ways to contact Joel: Website: relaunchshow.com Podcast: relaunchshow.com/itc *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. This is the fourth part in our five-part series on boosting productivity using your smartphone. Part 1: Social Media — How Much is Too Much? Part 2: Smartphones — How Do They Make You Smarter? Part 3: Part 3: You Get What You Tolerate Use labels on your alarms. A lot of people don’t realize that you can edit these, so you should really use this to your advantage. Maybe today at 1:30 you need to go to the post office. Change the default “Alarm” to “Go to the Post Office” (minute 1:00) It’s a bad habit to be constantly checking your phone or even a clock. Set alarms so that you do things when they need to be done and stop checking your phone. (minute 2:00) Set alarms to remind you to do the things you often forget to do. If I don’t set an alarm to eat lunch, I’ll probably forget to do it when I’m in the zone. (minute 4:00) I want you to set one recurring alarm for something you do every day. This is a great way to start getting into this habit. (minute 6:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Jeff Goins is the author of four books, including the national bestseller, “The Art of Work.” He is also a full-time blogger, speaker, and entrepreneur. Jeff’s award-winning blog, GoinsWriter.com, has been visited by over four million people from around the world. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Psychology Today. He runs an online business helping writers and creative entrepreneurs chase their dreams. In this episode, Jeff and Stacy discuss running your business in a way that makes sense for your life. Some highlights include: Decide to do what you love. At minute 4:00, Jeff talks about why you have to figure what you really want to do before trying to make a business out of it. If you fill something with your passion, odds are you’ll be so good at it that you’ll create demand for it. “If you just keep showing up, you can outlast most people.” At minute 10:00, Jeff talks about how he learned a powerful lesson of influence from his former boss and mentor. Jeff spent $200,000 on a marketing strategy that failed. Listen to him tell his story of how this happened and what he learned at minute 17:00. Does work-life balance exist? At minute 29:00, Jeff talks about why he doesn’t think it exists at all. Even when he’s at home and with his family, he’s thinking about his business. It’s hard to turn it off. Find people who can do what you do, at least 80% as well. At minute 38:00, Jeff talks about the value of systems as a key tool for delegation. Ways to contact Matt: Blog: goinswriter.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl, creator of The Business Rescue Road Map, shares how she keeps her life balanced with having a successful businesses and family. Stacy gives you her #1 advice in business that will bring you longevity and create a thriving business that you love. In this episode you will learn: The simple productivity hacks to gain time back and keep you focused How to establish a strong and powerful why Her most powerful tool to clear her head, de-stress, and take care of herself What to do when you feel discouraged on your goals   Get Stacy's Free Gift here Get the first chapter of her book here Connect with Stacey on Facebook Try Organifi for free by clicking here! Join our Facebook Group for exclusive content and tips to achieve your goals!

Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the private sector to work in both the medical device and advertising industries. While a top performer in the corporate world, his long-term desire was to be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gumball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10-year business quest that has brought Matt’s company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, School Spirit Vendings franchising program provides a proven and profitable business system for busy professionals and their families looking to develop secondary income streams, while raising millions of dollars for education at the same time. In this episode, Matt and Stacy discuss the strategies you can use to make your business a success through marketing. Some highlights include: Matt’s boss thought he got accolades too quickly, so she gave the company a 5-10% quota increase while giving Matt a 95% quota increase. This pushed him into his own business, and at minute 2:00, Matt talks about making this change. Have a long term vision. At minute 6:00, Matt talks about fighting through the financial challenges of the early days of his business and making his long term plan work out in the end. Don’t put all your marketing eggs in one basket. At minute 11:00, Matt talks the importance of having a multi-pronged approach to marketing and why podcasting stands out as an incredible opportunity. “I have been a solopreneur for most of my business journey.” At minute 19:00, Matt talks what he’s learned recently about using employees to delegate. Get a coach. At minute 27:00, Matt talks about why you need someone on the outside to help you see what you can’t because you’re on the inside of your business. Ways to contact Matt: Email: matt@ssvbusiness.com Free eBook for Business Rescue Road Map listeners: ssvbusiness.com/rescue Resources: You Need a Budget. Screenflow Google Drive *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. This is the third part in our five-part series on boosting productivity using your smartphone. Part 1: Social Media — How Much is Too Much? Part 2: Smartphones — How Do They Make You Smarter? Your smartphone can be a big distraction. In this episode, I’m going to give you some strategies for fighting this. Step 1: Figure out your personal preference. What is your personal preference when it comes to email, voicemail, or text messaging? How do you want to be contracted? Let people know what works for you. (minute 1:00) Step 2: How often do you want to be communicated with? Let people know what times are best for you. (minute 2:00) Step 3: How you react to communication is going to make or break these rules you set. (minute 3:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Sonaya is the founder of the Sonaya Williams Group, an operations consultancy that helps emerging CEOs grow their business and meet their business goals. After spending more than 10 years in varying operations and project management roles in large corporations, Sonaya is a master at systems thinking and bringing together all the pieces of the puzzle that hold so many businesses back. A seasoned speaker, she has taken many event stages and is a frequent guest expert on leading podcasts and websites. When she’s not running the Sonaya Williams Group, she loves to travel and find adventure wherever she goes. In this episode, Sonaya and Stacy discuss how you can make working remotely not only a viable business strategy but a strategy that can be incredibly effective. Some highlights include: “I was making good money, but I just wasn’t happy.” At minute 2:00, Sonaya talks why she decided to make the jump and go into business for herself. At minute 9:00, Sonaya talks about the biggest mistake she made while growing her team. Make sure you’re following up and checking that work is getting done! Be consistent. At minute 12:00, Sonaya talks about all the reasons that consistency is absolutely the most important part of marketing. “We use a lot of communication tools.” At minute 17:00, Sonaya talks about the tools and strategies that she and her team use to make working remotely very effective. Trust your gut. At minute 24:00, Sonaya talks about the reasons you need to trust your own instincts to survive in business. Ways to contact Sonaya: Website: sonayawilliams.com E-Book: Supercharge. Increase Your Productivity and Have Time to Play Resources: Slack www.hiremymom.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Felena Hanson is the founder of Hera Hub, a shared, flexible work and meeting space where entrepreneurs can create and collaborate in a professional, productive, spa-like environment. The platform provides members with connections to other business experts, access to educational workshops, and visibility within the community. Hera Hub’s goal is to support 20,000 women in the launch and growth of their business by 2020. In this episode, Felena and Stacy discuss the ins and outs of running a business in the modern world. A lot of our online businesses don’t have physical locations, but Felena talks about why a physical space is a great investment. Some highlights include: Do you need an office? At minute 3:00, Felena talks about why making an investment in a physical location is one worth making. “I work my butt off.” At minute 7:00, Felena talks about why tenacity is such an important trait in entrepreneurs. “There’s a time and a place to hire an expert.” At minute 10:00, Felena talks about why you can’t do it all yourself. “I believe in work-life integration.” At minute 16:00, Felena talks about why she doesn’t believe in work-life balance. You have to be able to communicate. At minute 24:00, Felena talks about the various tools she and her team use to stay organized. Ways to contact Felena: Website: herahub.com Twitter: @FelenaHanson LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/felenahanson New Book: www.amazon.com/Flight-Club-Reinvent-Thrive-Business/dp/0692674691 *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Lisa Larter, the founder of lisalarter.com, is a Business Consultant, Social Media Strategist, and Speaker. She works with businesses to maximize their profits and scale beyond their dreams, using social media, relationship marketing, and dead-simple, eye-opening systems. She’s helped increase the visibility and profits of a wide range of clients including retail groups, authors, realtors, brick-and-mortar businesses, shopping centers, online entrepreneurs, and, her favorite big-name advisee, Deepak Chopra. His feedback? “Lisa, you’re the best.” Are you feeling held back by your job? In this episode, Lisa and Stacy discuss the reasons why you should consider becoming an entrepreneur. Some highlights include: Lisa walked away from a six-figure income to start her business. She talks about why she walked away from that job and how she fought through the fear of running a business. (minute 2:00) “If it’s possible for you, it’s possible for me. And if it’s possible for me, then it’s also possible for you.” At minute 5:00, Lisa talks about how she’s able to instill her confidence in others. When she opened her business, Lisa spent $20,000 in marketing and it didn’t bring in any business at all. At minute 13:00, she talks about what she learned and what she does differently now. “You work to live, you don’t live to work.” At minute 16:00, Lisa talks about why she believes work-life balance exists and what you can do to achieve it. There are a lot of great tools out there available to entrepreneurs. At minute 24:00, Lisa talks about Dropbox, FreshBooks, and Infusionsoft, three tools that she loves. Ways to contact Lisa: Website: lisalarter.com Book: lisalarter.com/book Facebook group: lisalarter.com/ppg *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Tara Gentile is the creator of Quiet Power Strategy™ and the founder of CoCommercial, a company specializing in hands-on business training for idea-driven entrepreneurs. She’s passionate about helping people with smart ideas make more money, reach new audiences, and live life with ease. Tara is the author of “The Art of Earning,” “Quiet Power Strategy,” and “The Observation Engine.” Tara’s work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Design*Sponge, and in the New York Times bestselling book “The $100 Startup” by Chris Guillebeau. She’s a regular instructor on CreativeLive and speaks on entrepreneurship, money, and marketing all over the world. In this episode, Tara and Stacy discuss strategies that you can use as a business owner to solve problems for your customers. Some highlights include: “I just needed the seed of an idea.” At minute 2:00, Tara talks jumping into business head first without thinking about it and why experimenting is so important. Separate your personal and business finances. At minute 11:00, Tara talks about making this mistake when she started her business and the ill effects that it had for years on her business. Know where your customers are in their awareness. At minute 16:00, Tara talks about this major principle of copywriting that you need to know to market effectively. At minute 21:00, Tara talks about work-life balance and why it doesn’t exist. However, she believes that what she calls work-life integration does exist. “People know how I receive information best.” At minute 32:00, Tara talks about developing a system with your team so they know how to communicate in the way that is most productive for both of you. Ways to contact Tara: Twitter: @taragentile Website: quietpowerstrategy.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk to you about social. If you’re familiar with my material, you know that I’m very active on social media, and I’m a huge advocate for using lots of tools that it can offer you. If you use social media the right way, it can be a great way to connect with your audience. However, if you’re using it the wrong way, it can also be a huge waste of time. But if you’re not using it at all, you’re definitely missing out on a great free resource. Some highlights include: Feel like you don’t have the time to spend on social media? Consider hiring someone to run your social media for you. (minute 2:00) The most important step for social media success is staying active. I post things on my Facebook account three times a day so people always have the opportunity to engage with me. Take the time to plan out at least a week in advance. (minute 4:00) I recommend reading Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook.” At minute 5:00, I talk about the strategies I’ve learned from it that you can use to successfully present gives to your audience. What kind of social media should you use? At minute 7:00, I run through some of the biggest platforms and whether or not they’re the right ones for you. People are more likely to leave honest feedback on social media than they are in person. This can be both a good and bad thing. (minute 10:00) Stay professional. Everything you do is very visible and speaks to the quality of your business. (minute 13:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Before Alyson started her own company, she was the Marketing Manager at Glazer-Kennedy Insider’s Circle working for Dan Kennedy & Bill Glazer where she discovered her passion for all things direct response and info-marketing. She’s taken that passion and turned it into her business where she helps coaches, speakers, and authors create info empires. In this episode, Alyson and Stacy discuss why going into business for yourself can be a safer career path than working as an employee if you go about it in a smart way. Some highlights include: Feel like you can’t afford to go into entrepreneurship? At minute 1:00, Alyson tells me why this is backward thinking. She tells me why going freelance is very lucrative. “I ran out of money.” At minute 6:00, Alyson talks about the money mistakes she made and what you can learn from her mistakes. Marketing is so important that you should outsource the rest of your business. At minute 11:00, Alyson talks about how and why to learn to market. “Wherever you are, be there.” At minute 16:00, Alyson talks about why the way to achieve work-life balance is by being present in whatever you’re doing at that moment. Be really detailed in your instruction. At minute 21:00, Alyson talks about delegation and how to work with employees effectively. Ways to contact Alyson: Website: askacopyexpert.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk to you about free content vs. paid content. I’m talking about all of the free education we’re getting online. This here is my podcast, but I also use this content on Periscope, YouTube, Facebook -- I’m constantly repurposing my content. Some highlights include: Learn to ask yourself whether you really need what you’re being sold through sales funnels. (minute 2:00) Have a free ticket somewhere? Don’t take a member of your team. Take someone else and build a relationship with them. (minute 4:00) Be fully in the moment. Don’t waste your time by focusing on your business when you’re at an event. (minute 6:00) What should you say yes to and what should you say no to? At minute 7:00 I share my strategies for making these decisions. What are your three big goals this year? After you figure this out, you can figure out where to spend your time and money this year. (minute 9:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Suzanne Glover is an author, coach, motivational speaker, hypnotherapist, actress, and a personal development professional who inspires and encourages you to become your best! Suzanne has a unique approach to helping people because she mixes her background as a professional model and actress with effective hypnosis and positive thinking techniques to give extraordinary tools that work inside and out for better communication, presentation, and a successful mindset. Suzanne and Stacy discuss taking control of your life. Suzanna has a number of incredible tips for making the changes you need. Some highlights include: Everyone told Suzanne she should be a model, but, unfortunately, she wasn’t treated kindly in an industry notorious for that kind of behavior. At minute 2:00, Suzanne talks what she learned in that time and how it’s had an impact on her life. Step one: recognize that you have mental roadblocks. At minute 7:00, Suzanne talks about what you can do to combat the fear of failure. Let go on a subconscious level. At minute 14:00, Suzanne talks about how to change your subconscious programming that you don’t even realize is there. Look beyond your current reality. At minute 18:00, Suzanne talks about why you need to focus on the future and not dwell on the present. Your mind lives up to people’s expectations around you. At minute 20:00, Suzanne talks about why you need to separate yourself from others on an emotional level. Ways to contact Suzanne: Website: suzanneglover.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Joe Pulizzi is the founder of Content Marketing Institute, the leading education and training organization for content marketing, which includes the largest in-person content marketing event in the world, Content Marketing World. Joe is the winner of the 2014 John Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Content Council. Joe’s fourth book “Content Inc.” was just released. His third book, “Epic Content Marketing” was named one of “Five Must-Read Business Books of 2013” by Fortune Magazine. In this episode, Joe and Stacy discuss the benefits of running a remote business. Some highlights include: “The writing down of your goals is the most critical thing I can give anyone. Write them down in a notebook and review them every day.” (minute 5:00) “Do whatever you need to do to hang on as long as you can.” At minute 7:00, Joe talks about why you need to be patient. Joe had an idea that he thought was going to change the world. At minute 16:00, he talks about why his idea crashed and burned and what you can learn from his mistakes. Give your employees the flexibility to live the lives they want to live. At minute 25:00, Joe talks about why having employees work from home is the only model he would ever want to use. “If you focus on the needs of the customer, they will tell you what they want to buy.” (minute 34:00) Ways to contact Joe: Book: content-inc.com Conference: www.contentmarketingworld.com Twitter: @JoePulizzi Resources: DropBox Bodyweight app *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk to you about preparing for the week ahead. Some highlights include: I’m a big fan of Google Calendar. I use their task list at the top. It works really well for me. (minute 0:00) Here’s how I set up my calendar. Step #1: I review for the coming week. Do all of the tasks in my calendar need to be where they are on my calendar? If not, it might be a good idea to reorganize. (minute 1:00) Step #2: I weed out. Delete or delegate tasks that aren’t the best use of your time. Decide if it’s best for someone else to do the task for you. (minute 2:00) Step #3: Prioritize and order. Look at your week and put your big tasks in the beginning of your week and label them 1, 2, and 3. (minute 4:00) Step #4: Reorganize your to-do list each day. (minute 6:00) Resources: Free freelance download: www.stacytuschl.com/outsource *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, I’m going to teach you how to wrap up your week. Some highlights include: Take out your journal and talk about your wins. Write down the things you’ve accomplished today or this week. This helps you go into the weekend on a positive note. (minute 1:00) Journal about what you learned this week. Don’t call these losses -- call them learning lessons. Why did these bad things happen this week, and what can you do to prevent them in the future? (minute 2:00) Journal about what you learned, not from your experiences, but from your education. You have to invest in your education at least daily. Don’t just take it in. What are you learning? (minute 4:00) Go through all of the tasks you didn’t get done this week and reprioritize them for next week. (minute 5:00) Don't schedule any work for the weekend, but if you have free time, that's a good time to get weekend work done if you want to. (minute 6:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Amy is the former Senior Editor of SUCCESS Magazine and Founder of Freelance Academy. As an Emmy Award-winning writer and content strategist, Amy relaunched her failed freelancing career as Anderson Content Consulting in 2012, generating six-figure revenue as a freelancer in her first year. She has worked with clients like John Assaraf and Todd Duncan, written scripts for Dell, and worked on books with Darren Hardy, John Addison, and Stacy Tuschl. Over the last year, Amy has poured her heart into helping other freelancers and consultants break the feast or famine cycle, and create the business and life of their dreams through Freelance Academy. In this episode, Amy and Stacy discuss a number of topics including Amy’s transition into, out of, and back into entrepreneurship. Some highlights include: “I had a moment of clarity after a car accident.” At minute 3:00, Amy talks jumping into entrepreneurship, deciding she wasn’t cut out for it, and what she learned at SUCCESS Magazine. Don’t settle for the myth of feast or famine. At minute 9:00, Amy talks about what she does differently now after living with this myth for a long time. What does balance actually mean? At minute 15:00, Amy gives a unique take on the work-life balance debate. You don’t have to break the bank. At minute 18:00, Amy gave me some delegation tips that she set in place before relaunching her business. “You are worth betting on.” At minute 29:00, Amy talks about why, if you’re thinking about giving up, you should take some time to sit back and think. Ways to contact Amy: Website: www.youcanfreelance.com Free course: www.youcanfreelance.com/freedom Email: amy@amykanderson.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

An ex-forensic science geek turned expert mindset mentor and best-selling author, Kylie Patchett helps soul-fuelled women entrepreneurs break limiting patterns from the past so they can create the futures they crave. Kylie and Stacy discuss running your business so that it fits the lifestyle you desire. Some highlights include: “I have always had the desire to be the boss of something.” At minute 2:00, Kylie talks about the turning point in which she decided to start her own business. At minute 11:00, Kylie talks her financial insecurities as a young business owner. She was afraid to look at her money, and she made financial mistakes because of this. She talks about what she’s learned and what she’s changed. “Stop doing what everyone else does.” At minute 16:00, Kylie talks passionately about why you’re wasting your time if you’re looking outside. Want to improve your work-life balance? Say “no” quicker. Kylie told me why this works at minute 22:00. “There’s no rush.” At minute 29:00, Kylie talks about why it’s okay to move your business at a pace that works for you. Ways to contact Kylie: Kylie's website: kyliepatchett.com Free Mindset Mastery Video series, including the seven cycles of self sabotage: www.kyliepatchett.com/free Signature Mind Mastery program for women entrepreneurs: Making Friends with Fear: www.kyliepatchett.com Best-Selling Mindset Mastery Book: Making Friends with Fear: Entrepreneur's Guide to Overcoming Fear of Failure, Fear of Being Seen and Other BS Business Beliefs: www./kyliepatchett.com/mfwf-book-sales *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk to you about the alternative of finding a freelancer to work on your projects. Maybe you haven’t ever given any thought to using a freelancer, or maybe you’re already doing it. Either way, I’ve got lots of great information to share with you. Many businesses are now turning to freelancers because of the convenience and financial advantages that flexible workers like this offer. Personally, I have had great success working with a variety of freelancers by outsourcing work to them that I am just too busy to complete myself. Because of this, I’m able to focus my time on what I am really good at and let someone else deal with other important areas of the business that I am not as skilled in, or that I quite frankly don’t have time for. If you are an entrepreneur, you know as well as I do that when you run your own business and have a family life, time is valuable and you need to identify priorities. Today I’m going to tell you what to look for in a freelancer, where to look, what the advantages are, and how to develop an ongoing relationship with the right freelancers. You’ll learn all about doing business with freelancers, and I’ll give you some practical advice to help make sure you succeed. I hope that by the end of the podcast you will be well educated on the subject and will feel confident about exploring the option of hiring a freelancer for yourself. Some highlights include: Why should you use freelancers? In today’s market, you may need someone to help you share your message. You’ll need people to help you in the areas of business you aren’t an expert in, and it quickly becomes very expensive to employ a full-time staff to fill every position you need to fill, particularly if your business is small. (minute 2:00) How do you find the right freelancer? Freelancers can be found easiest online, and I recommend a resource called Upwork. Freelance platforms like Upwork help to protect you from bad experiences by creating transparency through client feedback. I’ve used Upwork for several projects and it has helped me connect with some excellent people who I still work with to this day. (minute 3:00) When you are hiring a freelancer, make sure you also take the time to consider what time zone they are working in. If they are outside of your region, they may be in a completely different time zone and communication could be a major challenge. (minute 6:00) Any wise freelancer will price their rates competitively because they know that there are plenty of other people out there trying to land contracts as well. This is great for you because unless the job you are hiring for is incredibly specialized, it means you’ll be able to work with someone who isn’t overcharging you for their services. (minute 11:00) Don’t try and nickel and dime people so that you’re paying less than minimum wage. Word will get out that you are a stingy client, and there will be less incentive for freelancers to give you their best. Remember, you are still paying less for the work than you would be if you have to bring someone in on salary. (minute 12:00) Resources: Free freelance download: www.stacytuschl.com/outsource List of places to post for freelancers: www.stacytuschl.com/resources *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Russ Sorrells is the founder and chief coaching officer at GA100. Russ helps people who want to help themselves, make a plan for their lives, so that they can make the most of the one life they have been blessed with. After floundering for the first few years following college Russ began to take charge of his future with yearly planning sessions. Progress was immediate and planning became a daily function. Now Russ owns 3 businesses including GA100 which allows him to contribute and fully live his purpose by helping High Performers take their lives to the next level. In this episode, Russ and Stacy discuss not getting overwhelmed when it comes to marketing and remembering how important your email list is. Some highlights include: Take responsibility for yourself. At minute 2:00, Russ talks about learning financial lessons from his dad when he was a young kid. Have a positive and optimistic outlook. At minute 6:00, Russ shares why not dwelling on the negative has been a good strategy for him. At minute 7:00, Russ talks about investing $75,000 in a property that is now worth nothing. He talks about what he learned from this loss as well as several others. “Focus on branding and the power of the email list.” (minute 10:00) What is work-life balance? At minute 11:00, Russ talks about why he doesn’t believe in work and life as two separate entities. It’s important to make sure everyone is clear of their role. At minute 14:00, Russ talks about what they’ve done to make sure everyone knows what their job is and how they monitor. “I really enjoy helping business owners gain clarity and courage and have more energy and influence and productivity.” At minute 15:00, Russ talks about why he loves focusing on helping others achieve success. Read “Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm,” written by Verne Harnish. At minute 17:00, Russ talks about why this book will help you run your business better. Know your why. At minute 20:00, Russ talks about why you have to keep your passion strong. Ways to contact Russ: Website: www.ga100club.com Email: russ@carolina-automation.com Phone: (803) 804-6970 *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk to you about professional development. Even if you’ve been very successful with your business and you feel that you’ve made it to the top, you need to be committed to being a lifelong learner. Think back to the time you spent in school. As a student, your primary job was to learn. It wasn’t to sell or produce a product, it was simply to absorb all of the knowledge being presented to you. Unfortunately, it’s easy to stop learning once the tests end. Nobody is able to make it through life solely on the knowledge we learned in school, and we have to keep learning. In this episode, I’m going to present some opportunities for lifelong learning. Some highlights include: Continual learning is a sign of strength, not weakness. (minute 2:00) Learning doesn’t have to be time-consuming. I try to read at least 10 pages of a book every night before bed. Daily learning in small chunks is a great strategy for fitting professional development into your already busy schedule. (minute 4:00) Attend live seminars. I always attend at least one live seminar every six months, and the reason I love these is because it’s a great opportunity to set everything else aside and focus on your professional development. (minute 8:00) Darren Hardy says you should invest 10% of your income towards your professional development. This is a great strategy, and you will reap the benefits. (minute 12:00) Are you not enjoying learning? You’re probably not learning from the right person. Don’t be afraid to mix it up and try someone new. You just need to find the right person for you. (minute 14:00) Resources: Checklist for learning download *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg and Hello Bar. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies in the world. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 35 by the United Nations. Neil has also been awarded Congressional Recognition from the United States House of Representatives. In this episode, Neil and Stacy talk the ins and outs of running a business in its early stages. They discuss why it takes time, effort, and money. Some highlights include: “With my first business, I started it because I wanted to make money. It was the wrong reason.” At minute 2:00, Neil talks about why he cut his losses on his first business and moved onto the next one. Continually learn from your customers. At minute 3:00, Neil talks about why it is so important to actually listen to what your customer wants. At minute 4:00, Neil talks about why you should reinvest your business profits into making the business grow. Neil invested in other ideas, and it was a big mistake. Build the traffic before you start the business. At minute 5:00, Neil talks how to monetize your business from the start. “No excuses. No if's, and's, or but's.” At minute 7:00, Neil talks why task-based goals are the best way to structure your day. At minute 9:00, Neil talks about the ability to learn more as an entrepreneur than he ever could in a nine to five job. Make sure you’re closing down your business for the right reason. At minute 11:00, Neil gives a list of the reasons you should and shouldn’t end your business. Ways to contact Michael: Website: neilpatel.com Website: www.crazyegg.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Michael Port has written six books, including “Book Yourself Solid” and “Steal the Show,” the latter which, according to the former President of Starbucks, might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking. He's been called an “uncommonly honest author” by the Boston Globe, a “marketing guru” by The Wall Street Journal, a sales guru by the Financial Times, a public speaking phenom by Jonathan Fields and the best public speaking coach in the world by Lewis Howes. The founder of MastermindTalks, Jayson Gaignard, declared, "Michael Port is the best speaker I've ever seen." His books have been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly and have been selected by Amazon and 800-CEO-READ as "best books of the year." He was once a professional actor, having received his MFA from NYU's Graduate Acting Program, guest starring on shows like Sex & The City and Law & Order, and in films like The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth. These days, Michael can be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on-air expert in communication and business development and as the host of the most popular podcast on public speaking and performance, Steal the Show with Michael Port. In this episode, Michael and Stacy discuss the trials and tribulations of running a business. Some highlights include: “Winners quit all the time.” At minute 3:00, Michael talks about why it doesn’t mean you’re a failure if you quit. Sometimes it pays to just move onto a better idea. What’s more important, approval or results? Michael dives deep into the search for approval and discusses why constantly seeking approval can lead to burning out. (minute 14:00) “How much you make really doesn’t matter.” Michael shares at minute 18:00 why revenue isn’t the financial number that you need to pay attention to; it is profit. Things change. The kinds of advertising Michael uses now simply didn’t exist when he first started his business, and you have to be willing to utilize the most effective strategies available now. (minute 25:00) “When there’s a lot of friction, things slow up.” At minute 37:00, Michael talks about how to become better at leading your team. Ways to contact Michael: Website: www.michaelport.com “Steal the Show” book: www.amazon.com/Steal-Show-Interviews-Deal-Closing-Performances/dp/054455518X Steal the Show podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/steal-show-michael-port/id1038458641?mt=2 “Book Yourself Solid” book: www.amazon.com/Book-Yourself-Solid-Reliable-Marketing/dp/0470643471 Book Yourself Solid website: www.bookyourselfsolid.com Heroic Public Speaking website: heroicpublicspeaking.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Lisa-May Huby is a professional copywriter that specializes in writing high-converting sales pages and email sequences for women business owners. She’s been slinging copy for over a decade and has more than 20 years in marketing under her belt. Lisa-May believes that learning to write great copy is a fundamental skill for every business owner because when you're selling yourself, everything you write is copywriting. She enjoys sharing her knowledge on Facebook, in blog posts and workshops, and dropping easily implemented tips for writing sleaze-free copy that actually sounds like you. In this episode, Lisa-May and Stacy discuss Lisa-May’s two businesses. Her first one failed, and now that she’s learned from her mistakes, she’s seeing success. Some highlights include: “I wasn’t setting strong financial goals.” At minute 4:00, Lisa-May talks about what went wrong the first time she entered business and what she’s learned. Don’t bury your head in the sand. At minute 6:00, Lisa-May talks about why you have to pay attention to the changes in the marketing landscape. You can’t afford to ignore the new trends. What is the thing that is going to serve you best? At minute 7:00, Lisa-May talks about why you have to pick the best social network(s) for you. “It becomes clearer to me every week that work-life balance really does not exist.” At minute 8:00, Lisa-May discusses why it’s up to you to balance your time in the way that works best for you. At minute 10:00, Lisa-May talks about the ways CrossFit has improved her life. “It’s hard to let go.” At minute 11:00, Lisa-May talks about the ways delegation has been tough but why it’s ultimately so rewarding. Why are you thinking of closing down? At minute 13:00, Lisa-May talks about why, if it’s for the right reasons, it’s okay to start over. Ways to contact Lisa-May: Website: www.lisamayhuby.com Course: wordsandmoneymastery.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Lisa-May-Huby-923032447729190 Lisa’s free downloads for Business Rescue Road Map listeners: Words+Money Power Shot Free Copywriting lesson Get 25 Things People Will Pay For cheat sheet *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of “Is Your Business Worth Saving” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. She is the host of the brilliant podcast Business Rescue Road Map. What do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day? Stacy wakes up before her husband and kids, eats breakfast, drinks tea and an apple cider vinegar drink, does her morning stretches, listens to a podcast, and dives into priority #1 -- take care of yourself physically and mentally right away each morning. ONWARD! Favorite quote or lesson? "Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it away from you." - Mark Cuban How do you define success? Success is the ability what you want, when you want -- the more successful you are, the better your work-life balance will work for you. What strategy do you use to combat fear? Stacy believes realizing that things are harder than we realize is a good thing -- and Stacy tells the reasons why here. What makes as "A player" an "A player"? An "A player" is smarter than you in their specific area -- and extremely loyal.   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” How can we become better mentors? Give mentees the skills to help them long-term, not just right now Lead by example How can we build an audience? Practice and get proficient in video -- it's the easiest way to connect Collection, engagement, and conversion -- these three steps are key for platform building How can business owners reach that elusive next level? Get out of your comfort zone -- go somewhere new by yourself Go somewhere to clear your mind -- take some time to think How best to connect with Stacy: Website: StacyTuschl.com Free collection, engagement, and conversion guide for Onward Nation listeners: stacytuschl.com/onwardnation New podcast: businessrescueroadmap.com   You can also find us here: ----- OnwardNation.com -----

Good Morning Onward Nation...this is Stephen Woessner, host of America’s best podcast for learning how today’s top business owners Think, Act, and Achieve. And when I am not interviews today’s top business owners -- I am serving as the CEO of Predictive ROI. I am thankful, Onward Nation, that you have made the decision to be here -- with me -- right now. Why? Because we all have the same 86,400 seconds in a day -- we all have the same number of sacred seconds -- so I consider you being here a sacred exchange of time for value. And I know that I need to be excellent during each and every solocast. In order to be excellent, Onward Nation -- I have to put in the effort -- because it is only through effort can I hope to deliver enough value necessary for you to consider this to be a worthwhile exchange for your time. But let me share a secret with you. There is an additional motivation -- an additional force that pushes me -- that drives me to be excellent during each and every episode. Working hard -- demonstrating what it takes to be excellent -- not only provides you with value -- but it publicly sets a standard of what is acceptable here at Onward Nation and Predictive ROI. My team sees that -- our clients see that -- and they see what it means to be commitment to being outstanding, every day, without exception. A standard of excellence -- a standard of awesome. That is how committed I am today solocast topic -- how to be a great mentor. My most vital priority within Predictive ROI is mentorship -- I am fully committed, Onward Nation, to being the mentor our team members need each day. My greatest gift that I can offer my team is mentorship. To be there to praise them when they need to be praised. To be there to kick them in the pants when they need to be kicked. To be there to hug them when they need to be hugged. To be a friend -- to be a motivator -- to ask them hard questions -- to help them see they can be more powerful than they could ever possibly imagine. To help show them the abundance of God given talent they already possess. And Onward Nation -- that is your role as a business owner, too. So we are going to focus today’s discussion toward the critical topic of mentorship. Because whether you want to be one or not -- whether you have accepted the tremendous responsibility that mentorship represents or not -- whether you focus on mentorship as your most vital priority -- you are one, Onward Nation. Just like in parenting -- right now -- there is someone on your team who is watching your every move -- and your actions -- your actions are showing them your standard -- your standard of you deem to be acceptable. Are you setting excellence as your standard -- or something else? Are you showing them how to become more? Or are you showing them how to become or remain average? With all of that said -- I don’t consider myself a great mentor -- but I am striving to get better every day. How or from whom do I learn from in order to make this pursuit of excellence a reality? I work hard and learn every day by studying the incredible wisdom shared by our amazing Onward Nation guests. And during today’s solocast, I am going to share with you several very specific ingredients I have learned from our guests so you can be a great mentor. Please take and apply these ingredients within your company -- so you can create Mentorship Excellence with your team. Over the past several weeks, I have conducted eight ENCORE interviews with Onward Nation alums. So far, eight guests have already come back to Onward Nation to share their insights on how to be a great mentor. I am grateful for their extreme generosity and demonstration of what it means to be excellence. I love that. So, my special thanks to... Scott McKain, episodes 1 and 136 Don Yaeger, episodes 2 and 160 David Long, episodes 5 and 139 Shane Stott, episodes 8 and 150 Marty Wolff, episodes 7 and 143 David Mammano, episodes 17 and 145 Larry Broughton, episodes 18 and episode 166 Nancy Marshall, episodes 19 and 135 Drew McLellan, episode 32 and 167 Dr. Marcie Beigel, episodes 82 and 144 Thank you, Onward Nation alumni -- you inspire all of those around you each and every day -- and it is an honor to call you friends -- to call you “mentor.” You have taught me so much. Okay, Onward Nation -- without further adieu -- let’s dig in. Here’s how to become a great mentor. Ingredient #1: “Be willing to have difficult conversations” -- Drew McLellan We as mentors need to have the courage -- be brave enough -- to ask better questions. Don’t be dispensers of advice -- instead -- resist the temptation to give your mentees all of the answers. Ask open-ended questions. Press them to think and find their own solutions. Drew has taught me that a great mentor is present. A great mentor is present to celebrate. But it is easy to be great when it is all sunshine and rainbows -- when there is something to celebrate. But greatness is also having the courage to be present to commiserate -- to share in the losses -- to show your team how to bounce back into the light. To climb out of defeat -- even if it is one inch at a time, Onward Nation. Drew also taught me how to be regular -- to be consistent with your mentorship. Mentorship is not a part-time vital priority. It is your most vital priority, Onward Nation. It is not a sometimes thing -- it is an all the time thing. Ingredient #2: “You have to have a mentor to be a mentor” -- Larry Broughton In order to be a great mentor -- you have to humble yourself and realize that you in fact need a mentor. Every great business leader -- every great person -- is able to point back to the mentor or mentors he or she had to push them along their journey. And one of the most important skill that we as leaders -- as mentors must possess -- is the drive -- the hunger -- to keep learning. Your ongoing education from podcasts, books, conferences, mentors, represent a body of knowledge and experiences you can then share with your mentees. And lastly, Larry taught me the importance of just starting. Don’t allow yourself to get sucked into the mistake of thinking there are people who are better than you and that you don’t have anything to offer as a mentor. Those thoughts, Onward Nation, are the imposter syndrome rearing its ugly head. Don’t listen -- press on! Ingredient #3: “Your mentees must be active participants” -- Don Yaeger Don has been one of the most influential mentors in my life. During our encore interview, he shared how he frequently receives requests for his mentorship. He always replies to each request with the framework and expectations he has for an excellent mentee. And then majority of people never reply. Why? Because being an excellent mentee is hard work -- but most prospective mentees have the perception that getting a mentor is a way to find someone to do the work for you. No! A great mentors will force their mentees to be an active participant in the mentor-mentee relationship — otherwise you can’t mentor them, Onward Nation! Ingredient #4: “Be the change you want to see” -- Carl Wright Carl taught me how great mentors are fully transparent with their team -- they allow their team members to see the wins and to see the losses. We should alway strive for excellence -- 100 percent of the time. But winning 100 percent of the time will never happen. Each loss can be used as a wonderful learning experience -- to give us that pit in our stomach -- that bitter taste in your mouth -- that you never want to experience ever again. And part of being transparent with your team is consistent communication with your entire team -- your entire business -- Carl taught me to allow your team to see your mindset -- to let them behind the green curtain -- or better yet -- raise the curtain. And let your team inside -- they will love you for it. Ingredient #5: “Set the example” -- Shane Stott I have seen first hand how Shane leads his team. I have spend many days on-site with him and his team -- watched as he facilitated meeting with his team -- watched as he committed the resources necessary to achieve big goals within his companies. Inspiring to watch. Leading and making the initial decisions is the easy part, Onward Nation. But Shane showed me the critical importance of staying connected with those who you are mentoring -- it is a consistent process of checking in -- mentoring up -- making adjustments -- and continual guidance. Ingredient #6: “Your mentees are watching your every step” -- David Mammano Dave stressed to me the importance of being cognizant of what you’re doing -- just like in parenting. Your teammates, Onward Nation, are watching your every step. So if you are not committed to excellence -- and you do it half-way -- don’t be surprised when you get a half effort. If you are not willing to take out the trash -- don’t be surprised when others on your team don’t think it is their responsibility either. If you are not willing to work late -- you are setting an example. Dave taught me the critical importance of not just saying what your mentees should do -- but -- be the example -- by doing it yourself. Ingredient #7: “Be clear on how your mentee can do it better” -- Dr. Marcie Beigel Dr. Marcie’s two interviews were powerful. She is a behavioral expert so our conversations along with the lessons learned dug deep into the psychological motivations of mentees and mentors alike. For example...one of Dr. Marcie’s principles is to say what you mean and mean what you say -- which is one of the best ways to ensure you are being clear with your expectations of mentees. How can you expect to hold your mentees accountable when you have not provided clear expectations? If you have not done that, Onward Nation -- you need to know that is on you -- not your mentees. And yes, it will be scary to work through the details -- to provide that level of precise mentorship when you may have never done it before. But, as Dr. Marcie so eloquently said to me, “Stephen -- be scared and do it anyway.” BAM! Ingredient #8: “Model the behavior you expect of others” -- Marty Wolff Marty taught me how to be a great mentor from the perspective of integrity. How can someone be a great mentor without integrity -- without being the shining example of what is ethical? And yet, business leaders attempt to do it -- yet -- eventually it catches up to them. Marty stressed to Onward Nation that a great mentor needs to be of high integrity all the time, always look for an opportunity to help someone, and help their mentees see all their possibilities. Help them, Onward Nation, see how they can become more -- and -- are capable of just that. That they have been blessed with an abundance of God given talents -- and your greatest gift to them as their mentor -- is to help instill in them the guts and courage to apply all of their gifts and talents. Ingredient #10: “Be the mentor you’d want to mentor you” -- David Long I absolutely love this lesson from David. If you want to be a great mentor to your mentees -- think about the kind of mentor you would want to mentor you. What would he or she do -- teach you -- how would that person push you -- encourage you -- and help you grow? Part of being great is to analyze -- diagnose -- identify all of these points -- and then you push yourself to become more to embody those things. Being a great mentor is also the perfect opportunity to groom your team to take over for you -- so you can exit the day to day operations of the business giving you the time to focus on your most vital priorities -- like being a great mentor. Ingredient #11: “Walk the talk — so people know whether or not you can do it” -- Scott McKain Scott teaches us the ultimate in credibility indicator. This lesson of greatness is more than being willing to perform the day-to-day tasks in your company as a good leader -- or a good example should. Instead, it is about you holding your team accountable by walking the talk. For example, great mentors beget great mentors. You must encourage and push your mentees to also be great mentors -- to get out there and find mentees of their own. That is how they learn a completely different level of awesome then they could have learned from you. They need to be in the trenches all on their own. I have several mentors who hold me accountable to walk the talk -- and I walk the talk with my mentees every day -- and I hold them accountable so they walk the talk with their mentees. So walk the talk, Onward Nation. Ingredient #12: “Spend time with your employees — both in and out of the office — this is how they’ll learn” -- Nancy Marshall And bringing us home with this very important discussion is the lesson from Nancy -- how can you expect, Onward Nation, for your team to learn from your when your on-boarding process is a baptism by fire. When on their first day at your company -- they have a client meeting that afternoon? That is not setting your team up for success -- that is setting them up for horrible failure. Instead, take them under your wing -- show them how it is done -- that is how they will learn your standards of excellence -- and your employees want your time. The time you can spend with them -- one-on-one is treasured and can be special opportunities for not just mentorship -- but also relationships. If you don’t invest in your team -- don’t expect them to invest their hearts and minds into your business. Spend the time, Onward Nation -- being a great mentor is not something you do as you run past someone’s office -- or the occasional high five in the hallway. Nancy’s emphasis on teaching is an excellent principle -- because being great requires that we teach -- everything we know. That is how you help create A Players, Onward Nation. So with that...I want to say thank you again for taking the time to be here with me today. It is an honor to have you here -- thank you for tuning in -- I am delighted you chose this episode to be what you listen to, study, and take with you on your morning run, or maybe Onward Nation has become part of your daily commute, or in some other way has become part of your morning routine. However our daily podcast fits into your daily routine -- I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of your invaluable 86,400 seconds you have in your day with me and the strategies we learn and share each day from today’s top business owners. And please continue to let me know what you think of Onward Nation...good or bad...I always want your feedback. My direct email address is stephen@onwardnation.com -- and yes -- that is my actual Inbox. No fancy filters or filing system and I read and reply to every single email. So please let me know how you think we are doing. I look forward to hearing from you. We will be back tomorrow with an incredible ENCORE interview with Stacy Tuschl, the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” and the host of the amazing brand new podcast Business Rescue Road Map. Until then, onward with gusto! You can also find us here: ----- OnwardNation.com -----