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Today's episode was the first episode of our new way forward with the #GetMerry podcast! Yes, there was some kind of structure BUT we've already got bigger and better ideas coming your way! So keep listening YAH!  The #GetMerry podcast is all about inspiring you to live a healthier and happier life. It's a weekly podcast (like a radio show) where we'll be sharing EVERYTHING. Our new favourite part has got to be the Merry fan question section (maybe we need to re-work that title!). But this is where we need your help!  We need you to submit questions! Then we'll answer them on the show. The best bit... if your question gets answered on the show, you win a prize-y!  If you're located in Aussie Land, you'll win a set of our brand new (not released yet) Merrymaker quote cards! If you're from over the seas you'll get a collection of our delish Merrymaker PDF meal plans!  So be sure to listen to this episode and then submit your questions! Email us at hello@getmerry.com! YAY! Remember, you can SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  During the episode, we start with Merrymaker News. It's a great transition from #MerryBiz to #GetMerry as we take you through everything we're working on. We also take you through all the lessons we've picked up on during the week. We talk happiness, mindset shifts and life in general. Pretty sure we even get on the whole what is the meaning of life? topic (oh oh, haha). Yes, we ramble, yes we laugh and yes it's a whole lotta MERRY! So if you're looking for a dose of something magical each week, #GetMerry is the show for you! It's the perfect show to listen to if you want to start adding more positivity into your life. We also end each episode with a Merrymaker Mantra. And this week's is: Follow your freaking bliss. You've heard us bang on about this before. Yah?!  It's an adapted mantra by the philosopher, Joseph Campbell. And it's all kinds of magical epic. "Follow your bliss and doors will open where there were once only walls." Holy shit that quote changed our lives forever and ever. We first heard it when we watched the documentary, Finding Joe. Seriously, that is compulsory watching for anyone reading this. You will love it. But first, finish this and listen to the podcast! When we started Merrymakers, there was no strategy, no business in mind, no nothing really. We just had this something telling us to start writing and creating recipes. So we did! We were having so much fun doing it, so we did more of it. And we learned about blogging. And social media. And newsletters. Oh my! Then we watched Finding Joe. And then we realised that Merrymakers... well, that was our bliss. And this whole Follow Your Bliss concept was pretty freaking epic. And apparently revolutionary to us (even though it was all over the internet!) and so we started sharing this message out to our Instagram followers. We'd share it once a day, almost. Follow your bliss. Do what you love! Follow the fun! All the inspirational quotes you can think of. And do not scoff... we know you love them too! At this time we were still working in our full-time soul-sucking government desk jobs, seriously we need a shorter name to describe it. But the message was loud and clear. Merrymakers was our bliss and if we followed it, if we kept going, opportunities would flow right on in. It turned into the perfect kick up the butt too. We'd been sharing the quotes, inspiring others to do what they love, but here we were still working those soul-sucking jobs and not REALLY following our bliss. Not really living our truth. We were good at speaking the speak but... doing the do? We weren't there yet. So the quitting of our jobs came about just 1 and a half years into our Merrymaker journey with no plan, no strategy, no money and a fat mortgage and USA trip booked in!  What were we thinking? We weren't! But Joseph Campbell said that if we followed it... doors would open. (Yes, we're a bit cray cray). Oh and that they did! The day we quit our jobs, a sponsorship... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking off #MerryBiz 2017 with some special interviews with our favourite health, wellbeing and happiness experts. This one is with our good friend Amy Crawford who specialises in Combined Therapy Cocktail. It's jam packed with SOOOO much goodness all about health, happiness and gratitude.  If you want to give yourself the best start to the year, come and join our 21 Day Challenge! We start on 9 January. You get EVERYTHING you need: meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, support and access to our Get Merry Summit! Which is 16 live interviews with the world's greatest in health (one being Jules!). We guarantee you will have fun, you will eat a heap of delish (healthy un-boring) food and you will learn so much! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGE HERE: themerrymakersisters.com/challenge and tune into this episode to be on your way to your most merriest year everrrrrr!   Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking off #MerryBiz 2017 with some special interviews with our favourite health, wellbeing and happiness experts. This one is with our amazing friend Lauren Vercoe who is a yoga teacher and mindset master. It's jam packed with SOOOO much goodness!  If you want to give yourself the best start to the year, come and join our 21 Day Challenge! We start on 9 January. You get EVERYTHING you need: meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, support and access to our Get Merry Summit! Which is 16 live interviews with the world's greatest in health (one being Lauren!). We guarantee you will have fun, you will eat a heap of delish (healthy un-boring) food and you will learn so much! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGE HERE: themerrymakersisters.com/challenge and tune into this episode to be on your way to your most merriest year everrrrrr! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking off #MerryBiz 2017 with GET MERRY (HEALTH) WEEK! Yay! Yay! Yay!  some special interviews with our favourite health, wellbeing and happiness experts. In episode 74 we take you through our focus for quarter 1 of 2017. Both business and health wise for us personally. Health plays a huge role in business... because if you feel EPIC then you'll create EPIC. Right? RIGHT! Tune in as we take you through our personal journey of health and the action steps we're taking to create a super merry life! The next 3 episodes on #MerryBiz are with some of our favourite experts in health, wellbeing and happiness. Be sure to tune in! We chat adrenal fatigue with Jules Galloway, yoga and breath work with Lauren Vercoe and mindset and gratitude with Amy Crawford. If you want to give yourself the best start to the year, listen to all 4 episodes and if you're keen... come and join our 21 Day Challenge! We start on 9 January. You get EVERYTHING you need: meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, support and access to our Get Merry Summit! Which is 16 live interviews with the world's greatest in health. We guarantee you will have fun, you will eat a heap of delish (healthy un-boring) food and you will learn so much! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGE HERE: themerrymakersisters.com/challenge and tune into this episode to be on your way to your most merriest year everrrrrr! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking off #MerryBiz 2017 with some special interviews with our favourite health, wellbeing and happiness experts. This one is with our good friend Jules Galloway who is a naturopath specialising in adrenal fatigue for women. It's jam packed with SOOOO much goodness!  If you want to give yourself the best start to the year, come and join our 21 Day Challenge! We start on 9 January. You get EVERYTHING you need: meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, support and access to our Get Merry Summit! Which is 16 live interviews with the world's greatest in health (one being Jules!). We guarantee you will have fun, you will eat a heap of delish (healthy un-boring) food and you will learn so much! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGE HERE: themerrymakersisters.com/challenge and tune into this episode to be on your way to your most merriest year everrrrrr! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are SO super excited about today's guest! We've been working with these guys for the past 2 months, showcasing their amazing product, Shakti Mats! Read our entire review here: http://themerrymakersisters.com/acupressure-mat-will-make-you-more-healthy/    When our guest first tried out these magical mats, it was a random discovery on a trip to Thailand during University holidays... little did he know it would change his life forever!   Along with his best mate, they now sell the mats throughout New Zealand and Australia and are on a mission to spread the word even further!   We are SO excited to welcome Jon, from Shakti Mats to #MerryBiz!   "Shakti: the divine feminine creative power." Some questions we asked... How did you discover the Shakti Mats? What were you doing before you started the Shakti Mat biz? How do the Shakti Mats actually work? How to they relieve stress and tension? Where did the Shakti Mats first come from? What's next?  "Meditate for 20 minutes a day, unless you don't have time, and if that's the case, meditate for an hour." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Merrymaker Sisters started their journey in February 2013 after they developed an unhealthy obsession with fad diet, quick fixes and negative body image. In a bid to create a healthy, happy and more magic filled world, they discovered that real food was the answer and set about creating an online business to help people across the globe live better lives by providing them with meal plans, recipes and support. Within a few short years the girls have skyrocketed to success and as well as their blog and other online projects they have self-published a book, started a podcast, #MerryBiz and have just recently scored a publishing deal with their dream publisher Hay House. In this episode we talk about: Highlights of Emma and Carla Papas on Gold Coast event The difference of having a positive mindset towards your dreams and goals The fear of failure hindering your success How to recognize and overcome fear? The importance of being grateful

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In today's epic episode we welcome Melissa Ambrosini back into the studio! If you missed her first episode on #MerryBiz, head back to episode 7! But this one has some serious EPIC moments that will leave you feeling extra inspired and generally amazing. If you want to be the best version of yourself you've got to say "yes" to you. This sometimes means saying "no thank you" to  others. Some questions we asked... What's happening in your world? How's work going? What's new? Can we even call it work? What do you call it? How do you choose what you do next in your business? What about if you feel like you're 'full' but you fall in love with someone who isn't 'full'? How often do you meditate? What type of meditation do you do? (Social Media and Email) How do you deal with making sure you're still taking action to reach your goals but you're doing in a way where you're tuned in? "You can't control what's going to happen in the world. But you can control the way you react." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Following your gut is always a feeling, you can't really logically explain it, where fear is more dialogue in your head. We can choose in every moment to react how we want to react. Why relationships are an incredible playground for personal growth. The way you cultivate awareness is by coming back inside to your true self. The power of changing your state. Why you need to learn to be fully present. "Don't wear multitasking as a badge of honor... just be present." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest is the creator of The Bold Life Movement; a success coaching firm and popular podcast on iTunes. She empowers people worldwide to embrace unconventional living, to create life on their own terms and to live audaciously in the pursuit of happiness. We are so super excited to welcome Kimberly Rich to the #MerryBiz podcast. This episode is THE GOODS!   "Allow some room for a little magic." Some questions we asked... What is the bold life movement? What does it mean to live a bold life? What's your feelings around fear? What do you do to get over fears? What's the coolest thing you've learned lately? How important is it to really nurture real life relationships? How do you 'find' your authentic self? Do you have a morning ritual? Take us through your goal setting process. "What does your ideal life look like? Set goals to reach that." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies (further listening here). Why learning to say "no" is so powerful. How to understand your business desire and link it to your personal desires.  Why you need to listen to those gut feelings, do not ignore them.  "My business is growing at the exact rate that I can handle." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where our MerryBiz-ers at? Yay! We're super freaking excited to tell you about our very first round of the #MerryBiz Hustle! And no... it's not a dance but there will be dance breaks! If you wanna get more stuff done and make some huge, awesome changes to your blog/social and business... then we created the #MerryBiz Hustle for you. 4 weeks of fun and hustle to create an epic blog and social to grow your business! Yay! And you'll have us on your side the whole entire way! We start on 2 November and there are only 100 spots! Learn more at: www.themerrymakersisters.com/merrybiz-hustle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 64 on #MerryBiz we chat with our online digital advisor friend that specializes in online product launches through crowdfunding.  In fact, she's helped drive over 7 figures online through crowd funding and she's super passionate about sharing how she does it.  We had the pleasure of hanging out earlier this year on a tropical island, having fun, drinking cocktails and we are so excited to welcome our friend Khierstyn Ross to #MerryBiz! YAY!   "You'd be surprised how much you learn from screwing up." Some questions we asked... How did you get into crowdfunding? Why are you so interested in it? What is crowdfunding? Can you pinpoint the things that you think make up a successful crowdfunding campaign? Is there anyone that you look to you for inspiration every day?  What does it take to create an epic email list? "Just show up!" Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Why crowdfunding is the new age of funding a business. The importance of talking to your customer and understanding their needs. How to decide the amount of money to aim for in your crowdfunding campaign. Why you can't just launch... you need to build an audience first. Where to spend your dollars when creating your campaign. "Crowdfunding is not just a way to make money, it's a way to launch a business." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 63 on #MerryBiz we chat with Lunch Lady Lou! She creates real food (wholefood lunches) for the time-poor health conscious corporates. That's right, she's in the business of delivering your healthy lunch to your desk. Daily. Giving you the time and space to get on with the rest of your to-do list. Sounds good to us! She's on a mission to transform how we think about, cook and eat our food. We're so excited to welcome to #MerryBiz Linda Ellis, aka Lunch Lady Lou!   "You're only limited by your own creativity." Some questions we ask... How did you end up cooking healthy lunches for busy corporates? How did you start? How did you get over that block of thinking I don't know how to do this?  What do you say to people who have fear around leaving their secure jobs and following their dream? How has social media played a part in your business? Some AHA! Moments in this episode... How rock bottom can create the person you need to be.  Why food is one of the most important things you can change to positively impact your life. Even though you might not be doing what you want to do... the skills you're learning are preparing you for what's next.  Why it's ok to think small first... then think bigger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are SUPER excited about today's #MerryBiz guest! She's the founder of one of the world's top boutique fashion sites, Beginning Boutique. Starting the business in 2008 after a trip to Paris, facing struggles and triumphs, the business now turns over millions of dollars every year and has a big focus on their customer, one of the reasons of their huge success. We can't wait to learn more and share it all with YOU! Welcome to the show Sarah Timmerman of Beginning Boutique! "There's always room to grow." Some questions we asked... Take us back to 2008. Where did the inspiration come for BB? What has the journey looked like... from then until now? Take us through the challenge of going from bankrupt to profit? What was going through your head? How did you overcome it? Did you have a team then?  How do you inspire your team?  How did you develop your on point brand? Will you ever think about bringing in investors? What's the coolest, craziest thing that's happened to you because of BB? How do you reach out and meet new people? "You gotta do what you can with what you have." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of knowing what needs to be done each and every week to reach your big goals. How meeting new people is key for business growth.  Why you need to focus on building a happy team environment to = a successful business. Always leave room to grow and learn.  Focus on balance, focus on health.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I’m talking with the absolutely amazing and always inspiring Merrymaker Sisters Emma and Carla Pappas.  They’re building an empire of love, fun and fabulousness and their goal is to help their community live healthier, happier more epic lives. In this episode we’re talking all things merrymaking in life and in business. Emma and Carla share their awesome tips about how to bring more “you” into your business, how to make creating content a whole lot easier and how to share online without overthinking it.  We’re also talking about mindset switches that will help you stay positive, gratitude and why it’s such a game changer and how you can create a really engaged online community that you can really connect with. Plus, we’re talking Disney, dance breaks and how to bring more fun into absolutely everything that you do! This episode is packed full of fun so kick off your shoes, get comfy and let’s get merry. And don't forget to check out the show notes at www.sarahjensen.com.au/podcast-37 to connect with today's guests and create your very own #Merrybiz

In episode 61 on #MerryBiz we chat with not 1 but 2 guests! They're internationally renowned speakers, have been featured on TedX and Mindvalley, entrepreneurs and adventurers, known for their thought-leadership and doing things a bit differently. Leaders in small business marketing and co-founders of Basic Bananas and The Business Hood. We're super excited to welcome Franziska and Christo to MerryBiz! Some questions we asked... How did you guys meet and become co-founders? Tell us the story. How can we work out what perception we actually want for our business and ourselves? What helps you stay balanced during your busy work days? Who influences you and who do you turn to when looking for trends? "Don't take everyone's advice." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Why you need to listen but now take everyone's advice as gospel. How to use your values to work out your brand perception. The 3 questions you need to ask yourself about your business to come up with your brand values. Why your brand is the most fundamental part of your business... before anything else. The main reason why small business is struggling... is lack of brand awareness. "Have fun every single day." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's amazing guest is a strategist, speaker, writer and researcher. She's committed to changing the conversation for women, leadership and work. She's the best selling author of Getting Real About Having It All and her new book Lead Like A Woman as well as the creator of The Career Toolkit. We are SO super excited to welcome Megan Dalla-Camina to the #MerryBiz podcast! Yay! We freaking loved this episode and you're going to love it too! "The core of vulnerability is being who we are." Some questions we asked... Why do we need to make sure that we balance the masculine and feminine energies? How do you keep the balance? Should it be balanced every day? How do you start to listen to your intuition? What do you think is going to happen to the world when the masculine and feminine energies balance?  What does it mean to be vulnerable? "As our body stills and our breath slows down, our thoughts and our mind settle." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of bringing our masculine and feminine energies into balance, when we do... we thrive. We must disconnect, go into nature, get still.  The core of vulnerability is being who we are, with all of our glory, all of our scars and wounds and not being afraid to show them. How to help men come into feminine energy with celebration! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know this is the first time we've actually said the word f#ck on #MerryBiz? Woha :P hehe but with good reason! This was one our all time best/fave interviews we've done to date on #MerryBiz (actually, Carla said it was her actual favourite). Mark Manson does things a little differently when it comes to self-help. He makes you think harder. Question things. And in all honestly, he helps you just live a much simpler, better life, through the art of subtly not giving f#cks about certain things. Don't take it the wrong way. It's not about giving no f#cks. It's about choosing what f#cks to give. We go into all sorts of things during this interview, one of the best moments was when Mark said... "Wanting more positive experience is itself a negative experience, embracing negative experience is itself a positive experience." See! Made you think! And we bet it made you go AHA! Maybe you had to read it 5 times like us which is totally a-ok. It's so true it hurts. If there is one interview you listen to on #MerryBiz (oh come on... you know you wanna listen to them all!) make it this one. It will change your thoughts... and you know what they say when you change your thoughts... right? Right? We're so super pumped to welcome Mark Manson to the #MerryBiz podcast! YEW! Take a listen! Some questions we asked... Tell us about The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F#ck? How did you develop this way of thinking? What was the initial reaction to your style/thoughts when you started sharing it with the world? Tell us about the feedback loop from hell? What do you say to people who ask you "How do I find my passion?" How do you deal with failure? "This too shall pass" Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Why we need to become comfortable with the suckage that happens in life. Why feeling bad isn't a bad thing and how to remove the label and get on with life. Your ability to achieve success is directly proportional to how much failure you're willing to deal with (epic, right?). Wanting more positive experience is itself a negative experience, embracing negative experience is itself a positive experience.  There's always something to gain from any experience.  "What we end up giving a f#ck about determines our motivation and goals." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On episode 58 we welcome our amazing friend Cate Richards! The microphone on this episode wasn't good on our end (sorry!) but Cate's is fine, so listen to her and learn! We're so super excited for you to listen! We had the pleasure of meeting her and hanging out in the Philippines earlier this year. We really loved her bio when she sent it us, she wrote: since she moved to the beach she never seems to get enough done because the beach is too tempting and her dogs never want to go back home to work. Uh we know the feeling! Beach = good. But seriously, today's guest is a branding expert and works from the inside out. She's the founder of True Entrepreneur, which is all about clarity, strategy and branding. Welcome to MerryBiz our very good friend Cate Richards. Take a listen! "Your brand is all about being clear and positioning but it's also about connecting." Some questions we ask... What are the top tips for creating your story? What are your thoughts on perfectionism? How can you start to build a brand? Should we follow a strategy? Or be organic? "The thing that really connects your audience to you... is your story." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Why you need to drop your perfectionism. The importance of brand clarity and consistency. Why you need magic words and how to use them.  "I'm all about life/work balance." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 57 on #MerryBiz is EPIC! Today's guest became the CEO of the UK Superfood Brand Creative Nature at just age 22.  Within an 18 month period, she brought the company from almost bankrupt into profit.  In the last year, she has taken the brand from strength to strength launching into one of the biggest pharmacies in the UK as well introducing a range of healthy bake mixes and snack bars.  We're super excited to share how she did it with you! Welcome to #MerryBiz Julianne Ponan! Take a listen!   "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." Some questions we ask... Take us back when you first took the Creative Nature business. What made you do that and how did you feel?  Were there any challenges along the way?  How has social media played a role in your business?   Have you had any mentors involved in your business journey at all?  How do you keep balance in running a business? Do you have a morning ritual, other than your spirulina shot?  "Get up in the morning and don't hit that snooze button." Some AHA! Moments in this episodes... You need to believe in yourself no matter how young or old you are. Enjoy every moment, even the early days when you're doing EVERYTHING.  Why you need to NOT hit that snooze button. Ever.  How recreational activity with your team can create positive work culture. "When you feel like quitting, think about why you started."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 56 on #MerryBiz we chat with the most amazing. passionate life coach and meditation teacher who specialises in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy! That's a mouth full! A magical one! It helps achieve calmness, clarity and confidence by managing and dissolving stressful thoughts and emotions.  Sounds good right?! We're super excited for you to listen! Welcome  to #MerryBiz, Cheryne Blom! "Happiness is not for chicken shits." Some questions we asked... Take us back 10 years, how did it all begin? What isMindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy? What does your own meditation practice look like? Do you have any particular tools or things you do when a stressful moment occurs? "You wouldn't sit through a really bad movie... you would stop and change the channel." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of becoming aware of your thoughts and how to refrain from them when needed. Why you need to focus on your breath. How to bring in visualization to live your most epic life.  Super cool technique to deal with stress: S:top T:hink O:bserve P:roceed Being mindule leads to building resilience, optimism, focus and strength.  "Anybody can be whoever they want." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 53 on #MerryBiz we chat with our good friend from The Whole Daily as well as Blog to Profit.  She's many things.... the Healthy and Wealthy Specialist. Nutritionist, mamma, wife, terrible dancer, business and profit coach and health coach. That IS a lot of things to 'be' and she's That IS a lot of things to 'be' and she's defs our kind of crazy... and that's why we're SO excited to welcome our good friend Alice Nicholls to #MerryBiz!   "Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be Notorious." Some questions we ask... How did everything begin for you? What kind of challenges have you experienced during your journey? What books are you reading at the moment? What is your number 1 tip to sort out your money mindset if you're in 'scarcity' mode? "I am rich, I am wealthy, I am abundant. I am open to receiving." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Your mindset and health is everything. Why you (yourself) are the biggest block... and now you know, so let's break it down! How the things we say to ourselves can impact our entire life. Why you need to listen to your audience to find out what your business offer could be. The importance of taking in information on mindset every single day. "If you're not a little bit sh1t scared of your goals... then they're not big enough." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode we have our good friend Jon Bowes on the show! We met at TTT16 and basically he's an epic copywriter. He's good at it. Knows his stuff. When we asked Jon for his bio he said 'Sometimes I sleep naked... not always... but sometimes.' So it's safe to say that this episode is very interesting! But seriously... it is full of golden advice all about copywriting!  You'll love it! We're super excited to welcome Jon Bowes to #MerryBiz! Take a listen!   "I am an authentic, trusting open man." Some questions we ask.... How did you get into copywriting? How did you fall into what you're doing right now? What would be your number 1 tip be to the people who say 'I can't sell'. Where do they start?  How do we formulate a headline? Do you think staying authentic to yourself is more important than the sales copy? Tell us about your Iowaska experience!  "Build your audience first... then ask them what they want." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of teaching. Why your story is #1.  Why you should always put authenticity first, before any sales copy.  How to build a buyer.   The difference between selling online and face to face. Why your offer and how you word it is SO SO SO important.  "Go ahead and tell your story."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thrilled to be joined today by Emma and Carla Pappas, of The Merrymaker Sisters. These two are super energetic, fun and refreshing and I know that hearing their story will absolutely inspire others to take action, make changes in their lives and do the things they're passionate about. When The Merrymaker Sisters created their online business, I learned that they never really thought about the perfect avatar that they were trying to attract. (Something we're often told to do as business owners). Instead, they just created the brand and business that they knew people would find value in, and learned and made changes along the way. Their inspiring and health conscious brand, attracts mostly women of all ages, and these women have realized that there's a different way of living that fits each individual. Emma and Carla have honed in on how to help each woman discover exactly what is right for them. Born DOERS, Emma and Carla know that the best way to make changes in your life is just to take action. Their best advice for new entrepreneurs: Get started now and put yourself out there. Just do the best you can do right now and make tweaks and improvement as you go. Equally important is to not get so tied up in what other people are posting – compare and despair gets you nowhere. Everyone's content (from Marie Forleo to Gary Vaynerchuck) had room for improvement when they were first starting out. “Compare to yourself, don't compare to others because that's paralyzing.” You may just end up hating what you're doing and sucking all the joy out of it. An integral lesson they learned along the way is the idea that “what you focus on grows.” At the time they worked horrible jobs with toxic people and constant negative thoughts swirling in their heads. Realizing that spending 8 hours per day in this situation was getting them nowhere, this gave them the courage to leave their jobs as soon as possible to devote more time to their brand. Making the business their priority, spending extra time on it and jumping into action led to incredible growth and success. Momentum is everything. It's obvious from this interview that Emma and Carla are full of energy and are super positive people. But, like all of us there can be times when they fall back into a negative space in moments of sadness, sensitivity or being overwhelmed. “It's okay that we do fall back, it's just how fast we come back to where want to be in our mindset that matters.” Yoga, meditation, walks outside or expressing gratitude are some of the ways that the sisters get out of this type of funk. The girls are big fans of practicing gratitude and say, “It's such a simple thing, but it's magical.” To grow their business from a simple idea to a strong brand, Emma and Carla have had to do many scary things; quitting their jobs, putting themselves out there, public speaking and writing their first cook book just to name a few. They know first-hand that as you do more, things become more normal to you and you don't realize how big and bold you're actually being. Speaking of putting yourself out there, One of the things I ask Emma about is her public relationship with fellow entrepreneur, Dan Norris. She shared that deciding to this was all part of putting forth her real, authentic self on social media. Some people put up a front and pretend to be somebody else on social media, but that's pretty hard to keep up. “Being you is so easy and way more fun.” Emma and Carla were so much fun to talk to and I'm thrilled that they've shared their brand and incredible relationship with the Bold Life Movement audience. SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What did the evolution of their brand look like? How do the sisters bounce back when they're not feeling exceptionally positive or energetic? How do they decide what to share on social media? Is there such a thing as being too authentic? What were some of the big takeaways they've gotten from the guests on their podcast, MerryBiz?   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why taking action trumps all. How the name of your brand might not be as important as some claim it is. How our thoughts attract and decide what we're going to do in the future. How training your brain through meditation and yoga can get you back to a positive mindset more quickly. Plus much more…   DON'T STOP HERE… Connect with The Merrymaker Sisters: Website | Snapchat | MerryBiz Podcast ‘Make it Merry: A Healthy Cookbook': Website 2017 Starters and Makers Event: Website

We're REALLY excited about today's guest on episode 49! We had the pleasure of hearing him speak and hanging out together at Tropical Think Tank earlier this year. He left the practice of law, sold his house, and moved to Florida to pursue and share his passion for all things Disney. We know right... DISNEY! Clearly we were friends at first sight. We're SO excited to welcome the ever amazing Lou Mongello to #MerryBiz! Oh... and we SING in this episode :D Some questions we ask... When did your Disney passion begin? Tell us the story...  What made you make the decision to drop everything and just do Disney full time? Was it scary? Who is your favorite Disney character? How have live events and taking your business offline helped you grow? What's something totally random that only you would know about Disney World?  What mindset lessons have you learnt throughout your entrepreneurial journey? What is the most amazing thing that's happened along your journey?  "We are living in an amazing time... where ANYTHING is possible." Some AHA!! Moments in this episode... How your 'what ifs?' can be your biggest motivator. Why creating a positive mindset is the best thing you can do as an entrepreneur. The importance of embracing the crazy entrepreneurial journey.  Why you should focus on the audience already there... rather than chasing numbers. Why NOW is the best time to be an entrepreneur.  "There's nothing that beats a handshake and a hug." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 48 on #MerryBiz we chat with our good friend in the blogosphere.  7 years ago while working within the magazine world she started a blog, Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily. She had no idea what she was doing but learnt many things on the way. Now Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily has 450,000+ readers a month and earns a multiple 6-figure revenue. But her true passion is teaching other bloggers to turn their blogs into profitable businesses. She's the founder of Secret Bloggers Business and she is just a super lovely person. We're so excited to welcome Kate Mckibbin to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  If someone is going to start a blog, with the idea they want to turn it into a business one day. What are the initial MUST-DOs? What do you think about monetising blogs through sponsorship? Can you see a shift? How do you nurture your audience? Can you tell us about your challenges you've been through? What are you favourite online tools? Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Think about who you're writing too.  Ask yourself: how you can help your audience?  A profitable blog can take time. You have to be patient.   "Keep it simple stupid." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode we chat with speaker, coach and Co-founder of 180 Nutrition, an online health and wellness company bringing wellness to millions. With a mission is to reach and inspire as many people as possible, in 2009, along with his bestie, he founded 180 Nutrition. Dedicated to turning lives around, 180 Nutrition is a range of natural whole-food products that enable people to eliminate unhealthy food and feel healthier from the inside out. Gotta love THAT! Founded in Australia, they have just launched in the US with Dubai and the UK not far behind! We are SO excited to welcome Guy Lawrence to #MerryBiz! "Healthy guy, healthy mind, healthy body, healthy business." Some questions we ask..... How did 180 nutrition all begin? How do you get a food product on the shop shelves?  What's your approach to health? What about the ice baths!? Did you have a business plan or go with the flow?   "We've made some (dreadful) mistakes but we survive them, we've grown from them, we've moved on and we continue to grow, we don't stay stagnant."   Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Why it's about the journey. So you've got to be happy within... now. The power to food and nutrition.  Why you need to check in with your bigger vision.  Why you need the mind, the body and the soul. "One of the biggest things I'm open to is curiosity... being open to everything."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're SO excited about today's guest. We met him at TTT this year, got to hang out on boats and have a heck of a lot of fun. Kevin Basham is an entrepreneur who's co-founded a 7 figure recycling business from the ground up. He managed to do this with no money, little experience and making lots of mistakes along the way. Growing up he had little confidence; no idea that all this was possible. His vision is to help the next generation of up and coming entrepreneurs and business leaders, to share his story so others can see anything really is possible. It is our pleasure to welcome our very good friend Kevin Basham to #MerryBiz! Some questions we ask..... How did it all began for you? And how you ended up doing, what you're doing now? How did bullying impact you? What do you think is the biggest lesson you've learned throughout your entire journey? What's it like to find your passion?    "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful." (via Eric Thomas)   Some AHA!! Moments in this episodes.... Sometimes you need someone to give you the confidence to be who you are. You cannot chase things that you don't think are possible. Start believing.  Entrepreneurship is for all but it's not for everybody. Everybody should have the opportunity go on an entrepreneurial journey. Some people just don't have the confidence, the 'right' background or they've gone through something dark. I want to help these people.    "Motivation can come from that really really dark place." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode we chat with founder of the Exceptional Life Blueprint and CEO of The Wellness Couch podcast network. In a former life he was a workaholic journalist, radio and television producer. His mission is to change people's lives across the globe whether that is to do with career, relationships, greater wealth or sense of self. We're PUMPED to welcome Marcus Pearce to #MerryBiz! Some questions we ask.... Why is hosting an event good for business in general? How important is social media at live events? Do you have a strategy? How would go collaborating with someone you don't have that relationship with? What creates a good vibe at a live event?   "Live events create real life experiences and nothing beats that."   Some AHA!! Moments in this episode.... No matter what industry you're in you can create a great event. Don't collaborate with someone if you don't have a win for them. Team culture and philosophy is so important when it comes to live events.    "When it comes to collaboration you've got to deliver real value and ensure it's a win-win situation for all involved." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the #MerryBiz podcast we're like SUPER dooper excited to talk about optins.  When we first started our business/blog we had no idea that we 'should be' collecting email addresses. You know we're not big on 'should be's' but collecting email addresses is definitely a YES when it comes to running any business. Yep, we don't think email newsletters are JUST for online business. If you have a brick and mortar business, sell products, services whatever it is you do (or plan to do)... collecting email addresses is a GOOD idea. From the get go. Like if you just started a blog... collect. Collect. Collect! Once you have email addresses you can send AMAZING email newsletters to these people. This allows your audience to get to know you better, you can build trust and you can provide your audience with SO much value that you'll blow them away and they'll love you forever and ever. #truestory Writing emails to your audience feels that little more special because they've said YES to you! They WANT to hear from you. Whenever we write our emails we keep this in mind, try to provide value our audience can't find anywhere else and pretty much just treat them like our best friends. We seriously love them.  In episode 44 you'll learn: What is an optin? Our journey from no optin, to first optin, to second optin to NOW. The importance of collecting emails. What to do next when you've collected an email. How to start thinking about what your optin will be. Extra links we talk about: The main link you should check out is our BRAND NEW optin.  CLICK HERE TO GET OUR NEW OPTIN If you sign up, you'll be able to go through the exact journey of a Merrymaker. Take note of what we do and come up with some of your own ideas! Of course, we'd LOVE to hear about them and help you brainstorm! Snapchat us! We are themmsisters and LOVE hearing from you! As always, questions, queries... let us know! Be sure to listen to the podcast episode and take it all in, get inspired and take some action yah! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carla and Emma Papas - The Merrymaker Sisters Guest Intro: This is my first duo interview and I can't tell you how excited how I am to have the Merrymaker Sisters, Carla and Emma, on the show. They're actually the first two people that I've met on the Tropical Think Tank conference. They're passionate entrepreneurs, health and fitness advocates, and health coaches. They have a massive reach of over 200,000 people every month with real food recipes, positive mindset advice, and ways to help you find and follow your bliss. That sounds like something I need. Throughout their merrymaking journey, they published a healthy cookbook, Make It Merry: A Healthy Cookbook, created a merrymaking club, an online community membership that makes healthy living, podcast hosts of the #MERRYBIZ, where they inspire thousands to live their best life, and they've partnered with some really cool international brands like Reebok, Microsoft, Fitness First, and they inspire like-minded people to get together. They've been featured across international and national media outlets such as Foxtel, mindbodygreen, The Age, and Burgen Australia. Topics We Discuss: Growing an online community by creating great content posting great recipes Creating The Merrymaker Club, online membership including monthly webinars, meal plans, and training modules How they're able to drive massive traffic into their website: Consistency and Content creation Creating a money-making machine on top of your content machine Some elements of their success: Authenticity, being different, listening to your audience Implementing their best systems and processes in place Giving your podcast guest something to share across their social media profiles Outsourcing their admin work so they become their own growth engine Focusing your efforts on projects that best excite and energize you Trusting your intuition as a critical part of running your business Creating an "ideas" board to keep note of new ideas The value of getting a business coach and surrounding yourself with like-minded people Three must-do things to make a successful partnership: Open communication Listening Respect - Not taking things personally Books, People, & Resources: The Merrymaker Sisters Make It Merry: A Healthy Cookbook #MERRYBIZ podcast The Merrymaker Club Trello Google Docs Jing - for recording their processes Canva Drip - email automation Latergram - Instagram scheduling Edgar - for Facebook and Twitter OptimizePress - landing page creation XTheme - creating amazing website Slack - for communication CamCard - for checkout pages Book recommendations: The Heart of Love by Dr. John Demartini The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Content Machine by Dan Norris Wayne Dyer books

We're so super excited about our guest in episode 43 on #MerryBiz! He's taught us a whooooollle lot about business and sales. He was the Head of the Book Yourself Solid School for ages, author, world renowned speaker, freaking hilarious, endearing and tall and witty and brilliant! It is our absolute pleasure to welcome Matthew Kimberley to #MerryBiz! "Just like a magnet, we'll attract people... but there isn't a magnet on earth that doesn't also repel."  Some questions we ask... How did you get so good at selling stuff?  What do you say to people who just absolutely hate sales? What are the exact steps to take to sell ANYTHING? How do you become more likeable? If you had 3 sales tips to give, what would they be?  Some AHA! Moments in this episode... How to attract the right people to you. Why you need to realise that you're not going to be liked by everyone... and that's ok. Why we need to stop thinking professional = corporate. The difference between confidence and arrogance.  The importance of transparency.  "You have to be yourself and you gotta be transparent." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 42 on #MerryBiz podcast we share our Simple How to Start a Podcast Guide! BUT if you don't feeling like listening... you can read it all over at themerrymakersisters.com/podcast-guide During the episode we go a little deeper into what a podcast has brought for OUR business and how it's helped us grow as individuals and a team. p.s if you DO start a podcast, we'd LOVE to know about it and be interviewed on your show. We love doing that. Get in touch and let's set it up in your calendar ;)  YAY! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 41 on #MerryBiz learn how to create an EPIC niche podcast! Because it's PODCAST WEEK! Yep! 3 AMAZING episodes all about podcasting and what it can do for YOU and the world! Today's guest embarked on a journey to learn how to trade. What started as curiosity turned into a mild obsession. He opened a $5000 account and began to trade but quite possibly the most successful part of his trading journey was starting his epic podcast, Chat With Traders. He interviews successful, profitable traders with the aim to fast track the trading learning curve. Not only for himself but every other trader. Chat with Traders gets over 120 000 every month... which in the podcasting world = freaking amazing! Welcome to #MerryBiz Aaron Fifield! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Can you tell us a little bit about your podcast 'Chat with Traders', how it started and what 'trading' actually means?  When did you start to gain traction and how did that all happen?  What is your exact techno set-up, your software and your processes that you actually do? How do you go about contacting the amazing people you interview? How do you monetise your podcast at the moment? What is the coolest/best thing that you've experienced because of the podcast? What are your top 3 podcasting tips? "Podcasting is the best way to meet and connect with people in your industry." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... The importance of following up with potential podcast guests and how to do that. Why you should keep in touch with all of your guests after the interview.   The importance of good design along with a quality podcast.  Why you need to know where your audience is currently hanging out so you can engage with them.   How to leverage collaborations.  "Build a business around something YOU actually want to learn about." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 40 on #MerryBiz we talk all things podcasting! Because it's Podcast Week! YAY!  He's the host of Australia's #1 Food & Entrepreneurship podcast - Bond Appetit, that focuses on uniting entrepreneurs through food. Bond Appetit has been listened and downloaded over 1.8 million times. He's the creator of We Are Podcast. The first podcasting conference in the Southern Hemisphere. And, the creator of the new podcast show "Should I Start a Podcast". We're so excited to welcome Ronsley Vaz to the #MerryBiz podcast! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How can a podcast help a business grow? What's the future of podcasting... especially in Australia? How do you go about picking a podcast topic? What is your advice? Top 3 tips if you're just starting out in the podcasting world? "If you're willing to listen, you can learn from anything and anyone." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Your authenticity and being YOU is what will set your podcast and online presence apart from the rest.  Create an audience by building on the people who you want to talk to. Almost every business, happiness and life decision involves relationships. It's important to nurture them! When you set a goal, it's not about whether you succeed or fail, it's about the person you become.  Allowing people to get to know you (on a podcast) could be the greatest business decision you make.  "Every single one of us is unique, build on YOU." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've probably heard us bang on about bliss and you've probably seen us hashtag #followyourbliss all over the internet. These 3 words literally changed our lives back in 2013. We've written about it but it's WAY more fun talking about bliss. In episode 39 on #MerryBiz we go way way deep into the world of bliss.  We cover... What does bliss mean? How can I find my bliss? Why you DON'T need to make your 'bliss' a full time thing.  Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode! "Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were once only walls." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In addition to being one of the world's best keynote speakers, today's guest on episode 38 is the #1 bestselling author of what's being widely regarded as "one of the most life-changing books ever written," titled The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life... (before 8AM). What's even more inspiring, is our guest actually died at age 20. He was hit head on by a drunk driver, broke 11 bones, died for 6 minutes and spent 6 days in a coma, only to wake up and be told he may never walk again. Not only did he walk, he's now a Hall of Fame business achiever, one of America's top Success Coaches, an ultra-marathon runner, and grateful husband and father. Get ready for this episode, you're about to hear how you can change your life by simply changing the way you wake up in the morning... even if you're not a morning person. We are so excited and grateful to welcome the amazing Hal Elrod to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! WARNING: THIS PODCAST IS VERY INSPIRING.   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you come back from your rock bottoms... car accident? What was the inspiration behind the miracle morning? Tell us the exact steps to take to have a 'miracle morning'. If there was one thing you wanted us to take away from your book... what would that be? "Success is something you attract by the person you become." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... How to turn your rock bottom into a new beginning.  Why morning rituals are so important and lead to direct success. The 6 actions in a Miracle Morning: S-ilence A-ffirmation V-isualization E-xercise R-eading S-cribing The difference between becoming more... and doing more. Why you should never say the words "I already know that". "Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 37 on #MerryBiz we talk you through the exact steps we take (and have taken) to get featured on the media! We've been featured across multiple newspapers, magazines and TV and today we want to inspire you to make it happen for your business and brand! We're talking traditional media like newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. These channels can still create a certain reputation for your brand, even though many websites reach more people these days. Which means that you can use these steps for everything and anything: media coverage, guest posts, interviews on podcasts, working with brands. We go into detail in today's episode but here are the overall steps you need to take to get featured in the media. ONE: make a list of media outlets you want to be featured on. Keep that list handy and always update it when you find new channels. It's a good idea to grab their contact details too if you can. TWO: engage with them online. We're talking commenting, liking, sharing their content as well as consuming their content (so you can better understand the kind of stuff they like and what they're looking for in a story). THREE: email them with an offer they CAN'T refuse. In today's episode we give you a SUPER tip which will make your pitch even more appealing. PLUS in episode 36 with Janet Murray she gives you an exact pitching strategy (yes... listen to that one!).  FOUR: follow up and follow up again. But like, don't be annoying! FIVE: enjoy yoself! Don't make this a horrible task. Enjoy the process and celebrate the moments where you are featured! We like to re-share all of our features on the blog right HERE! Here's some other tips: Subscribe to SourceBottle (or something similar). Self-publish and have an opinion! If you have a blog already... BOOM! Good job. Because your content has the potential to get seen or picked up (like THIS post did for us) and media outlets may contact you for an interview or simply ask to republish your content. Gotta love that! So take a listen to today's episode and get inspired to take ACTION to get your face in the media! Yay! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 36 on #MerryBiz we chat with a real PR super star! She helps businesses and brands get press coverage in newspapers, magazines and on radio and TV. She has 15 years experience writing and editing for newspapers and magazines all over the world. If there's ONE episode to listen to about media and PR it is this one! Full of the exact action steps to take right NOW to get your face in the media! We're so excited to welcome Janet Murray to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How can press and media coverage help build a profitable brand and business? How do we know what kind of stories journalists are looking for... and also what they're not looking for? How do you actually put together press release? How do you pitch your story idea? What if a journalist ignores your pitch? What do you do next? "PR is a marathon... not a sprint." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why you need to sell your stories and not just take a blanket approach when it comes to PR. Why you need to take a long term approach to PR and media. The PR strategy to implement... NOW. Why your email subject (when pitching) is one of the most important things to focus on. The importance of being aware of current issues or topics that relate directly to you and your business. "Journalists are not interested in you, they're not interested in your business, they are just interested in great stories." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 35 on #MerryBiz we chat with co-host of 2 of Australia's top rated health podcasts, public speaker, paleo advocate, chiropractor, barefoot runner and author. He regularly appears on TV, radio and in print, and he has inspired thousands of people over the last decade to live a long, happy, healthy life full of energy and vitality. We're so excited to welcome our very good friend Dr Brett Hill to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How do you make business decisions... especially how do you decide what to do next? Has there been a big influencer in your life looking back... or even now? What's your biggest achievement to date? How important is it to engage with your community offline? What's your biggest business lesson to date? Where do you suggest someone begin with their healthy lifestyle? "Do the stuff you love and connect it to what your audience needs." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why you should implement a 'DO' day.  How chiropractic can help you function better: physically, spiritually, emotionally. Why you need to be strategic to do your best work.  The relationship between your lifestyle, your thoughts, your work and your life.  How audience feedback can inspire your business choices.  The value of attending live events.  "Kaizen: small steps of continual and never ending improvement." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back on the mic with The Dan Norris! We chat all things content marketing!  You'll learn a whole bunch of stuff and get loads of inspiration to get your content marketing on (by the way... if you haven't heard that term before... then THIS is the episode for you!). The totally awesome stuff we cover... What the heck is content marketing? How can you come up with a totally awesome content marketing strategy? Learn how to repurpose content. Find out why quality beats quantity every single time. Get inspired to TAKE ACTION and start your content marketing strategy. Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a comment on this blog post and we'll put it on the content calendar! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla p.s if you want ALL the #MerryBiz updates... sign up HERE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 32 on #MerryBiz we chat with one of the most generous people we've ever met. He started blogging back in 2002 and is now the world's leader in helping others learn how to monetise their blogs. It was the first website we ever read that taught us about all things blogging and techy and his events literally changed our lives. You would know him from ProBlogger or Digital Photography School... and we are SO excited to welcome the one and only Darren Rowse to #MerryBiz Take a listen! Get ready for inspiration... it's about to hit you! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Tell us about long term strategy vs. short term goals.  How important is to be generous with your content? What are your thoughts on the new social media platforms? How do you go from an idea to actually publishing content? What are the different types of income streams for bloggers? How can you shift your mindset from blog to business? How do you know what content to create? How can you beat your numbers plateauing?  "There's always ways to break through as long as you're adding value, being useful and being meaningful." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why it's NEVER too late to start something new.  Why it's important to operate within your goals and values.  How to encourage people to keep coming back to your content.  The best way to develop, start and finish content.  The importance of diversifying your income.  Why you need to understand your reader and what they need.  Why you need to look at your popular content and repurpose it on other platforms. "I follow what energises me." Links to the extra stuff we talked about... The Money Map  ProBlogger Blog Digital Photography School 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Can you really make blogging: the 7 things I know "I'm 10% experimental and 90% do what's working. But if you're just starting out... experiment, experiment, experiment!" You'll probably love... How to Build your Social Media Profile even if Your Starting from Nothing Our Snapchat advice for YOU: why you need to be on there! How to Awaken Your Feminine Energy with Sarah-Jane Perman From school teachers to million dollar business owners How to Create a Business to Suit Your Lifestyle How to Find and Rock Your Personal Style with Nikki Parkinson "Surprise and delight as many people as you can." Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  "If you want your blog to be a business... treat it like a business today." What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode! "It's the little things we do today that take us to the moments where we throw our hands in the air and yell I JUST ACHIEVED MY DREAM!" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest in episode 29 on #MerryBiz spent over 8 years in the PR and Comms industry before embarking on her own business journey. She now connects world renowned brands with influential bloggers to spread messages, influence purchase decisions and create a movement of brand advocates. Our guest has been recognised for her entrepreneurial journey across business and mainstream media outlets such as Sky News and Sunrise. With a knack for recognising remarkable people... welcome to #MerryBiz Lorraine Murphy, founder of The Remarkables Group (Australia's biggest blogger/talent agency group!). Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What lead you start your own business? Who is your biggest inspiration... right now? What was the point in your business when you knew you had to expand the team? How do you decide which bloggers and which clients to work with? How has blogging changed from when you started 6 years ago? How do you balance your life to mitigate burnout? "If an opportunity presents... jump at it, don't question it." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why you need to stop and actually THINK about what you want out of life.  How rock bottom can be the new beginning you're looking for.  Why it's important to 'clear the junk'. Why you need to put focus on what's working.  How you can change your day by doing the most important things first. Why you need to SLEEP. How talking about your problems is one of the best things you can do. "You need to understand where you get your energy from." Links to the extra stuff we talked about... The Remarkables Lorraine's Blog What I know For Sure, Oprah "I believe in surrounding myself with great, dynamic people." You'll probably love... How to Build your Social Media Profile even if Your Starting from Nothing Our Snapchat advice for YOU: why you need to be on there! How to Awaken Your Feminine Energy with Sarah-Jane Perman How to Use Your Intuition to Turn Your Passion into an Online Empire with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot How to Be a Fulltime Instagrammer How to Create a Business to Suit Your Lifestyle How to Find and Rock Your Personal Style with Nikki Parkinson "My biggest fear is not realising my potential." Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode! "Be fearless. All will be well." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For today's guests it all started back in 2012 with one podcast episode, a brainstorm and then an idea was born. The idea of making a living from online business. In just a few short months, our guests were able to make thousands of extra dollars each month. One year later, they surpassed the five figure mark in online sales for a single month. When their August 2013 sales surpassed $36,000, they decided it was time to stop working for someone else and start living for their family. In July 2014 alone they made over $140,000.  They believe that society has it wrong when it comes to work/life balance. Our guests say that life always comes before work. Sounds good, right? Welcome to #MerryBiz Shane and Jocelyn Sams from Flipped Lifestyle! Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How do you make money online? How do you make sure your life is balanced? Why is it so important to invest in yourself? How do you outsource your work to ensure you grow? What's the VERY first step to outsourcing? Who is your biggest influence? "With no problem... you have no business." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Usually when you make money online you can scale, you can 2x you can 10x. Why you need to solve a problem within your business. The importance of planning your time (and how to do it!). How a coach can help you grow and keep you accountable. The one action you can do every quarter that will help you evaluate your tasks and grow your business. The importance of re-evaluating your goals... all the time.  "Our approach is: how can we give time back?" Links to the extra stuff we talked about... Flipped Lifestyle (including all social media links!) Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn "Invest your time upfront so you can save time in the long run." You'll probably love... How to Build your Social Media Profile even if Your Starting from Nothing Our Snapchat advice for YOU: why you need to be on there! How to Awaken Your Feminine Energy with Sarah-Jane Perman How to Use Your Intuition to Turn Your Passion into an Online Empire with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot How Gen George Created a $20 million Business in Under a Year How to Create a Business to Suit Your Lifestyle How to Find and Rock Your Personal Style with Nikki Parkinson "We measure our success with the amount of lives we touch." Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  "DO. Don't get caught up in perfection. Baby steps get you closer to your goals than standing still." What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode! "Our goal is to give people freedom." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest is a content and social media marketing 'YouTuber' and coach. She writes, hosts and produces Savvy Sexy Social, a web show that helps rising stars and personalities create their brand authority. She's published over 500 videos gaining more than 2 million YouTube views! She's an internationally-acclaimed public speaker and she is a whole lotta fun! Welcome to #MerryBiz... Amy Schmittauerrrrr Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Do you think it's important to be on all the social media platforms? Why is video is more powerful than other content? What was the biggest challenge quitting your full time job? For a business not on any social media... where should they begin? How do you deal with the 'haters' on social media? What are your top tips for any brand or person starting out on social media? "Your passions will change. And that's ok." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... The difference between social networks and content creation platforms. How and why to create and repurpose content across platforms. The importance of finding where your highest productivity is.  Why your passions change and why that's totally ok.  How do you cope with the haters on social media? Why you need to use social media as part of your funnel. "I am going to be the best representative of my brand on social media."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest is a chef turned photographer turned professional Instagrammer. She was an early adopter of the now very popular mobile app and In early 2013 she saw the potential with her 200,000+ followers and quit her job to monetize solely off her Instagram account. Since then she now has over 450 000 followers, has put together countless Instagram campaigns and travels the world taking beautiful photos in her own amazing photography style. We're SO excited to welcome Lauren Bath to #MerryBiz! Take a listen and learn how to be a full time Instagrammer! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How do you make money from being a full time Instagrammer? What's the most amazing experience you've had from this journey?  What are your top 3 Instagram tips? What are your top 3 photography tips... even if you've never taken a photo? We've noticed some changes with Instagram... what do you think about this? Tell us about Instawalks/Instameets? How do you contact brands to work with you? "I don't want to do well just for myself... I want others to do well." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why we need to look at others to enrich and strengthen us. Not as competition. The power of travelling the world.  How taking action can help you turn your passion into a full time thing. The importance of meeting your online community face to face. The reason why Instagram is an awareness tool and not a direct way to make sales. "I don't believe in competition... I believe we enrich and strengthen each other."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 22 on the #MerryBiz podcast learn how to find and ROCK your personal style! Our guest's journey started in 2008 when she said goodbye to her 20 year journalism career.  Starting out as a personal stylist she started a blog, which now received over 130 000 visits each and every month. She's created a booming business working with world renowned brands, she's a published author of the best selling book, Unlock Your Style and she's created a positive and insanely active community.  With a mission to help busy women get out the door looking and feeling the best they can. Welcome to #MerryBiz Nikki Parkinson of Styling You! Take a listen!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  When did your community become so positive and amazing... was it an overnight success? Why is personal style so important? What would be your number 1 tip for someone just starting out to style themselves? What was the first thing you made an income from on your blog? What have been some of your favourite brand collaborations? How do you decide which client/brand to say yes or no to, do you have a tick list? Blog to published... tell us the story! "Honour everybody for who they are and what their personality is." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... You don't have to just do what you know, you can think bigger.  How being mindful of what you put on in the morning can change your life.  Why de-cluttering your 'stuff' and closet will help you be more successful at life.   Why style is about YOU, not trends.  The importance of being you and overcoming the thought of 'I'm not good enough.' "Like attracts like, you're not going to attract everyone... just the people you want to have a conversation with."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's the deal with Snapchat anyway? Should you and your business be on it? The short answer... yes. If you're one of those people who have told us that "My audience just isn't on there." We also think you're wrong. Listen to episode 23 on #MerryBiz to hear why. It's a quick 20 minutes. Then make your decision. Why Your and Your Business Should Be on Snapchat ONE: Build your brand.   TWO: Engage with your audience. Get direct feedback.   THREE: Engage with influencers. FOUR: It's fun. FIVE: It's better than other 'live' social media channels.       Take a listen to get all the good stuff about Snapchat! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 26 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with a very special friend and yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, tantrika and 5elements dance facilitator. She's been travelling the world teaching and facilitating retreats and sacred ceremonies. She's a light worker... with the goal to help the world awaken to their divinity and remember who they are! We go deep... FAST! We are so excited to have Sarah-Jane Perman on the #MerryBiz podcast! Take a listen! Some questions we ask...  How can we all connect with our intuition? What is difference between the feminine and masculine energies? What are some ways to connect more with our bodies? How can we change our energetic fields to be a higher level (rather than stressed out, lower level)? "Never look back." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... How we can all tune in to the messages from the Universe. How a daily checkin with your body can help you have a GREAT day every day.  Why it's ok to slow down and not always be doing more.  The power of our energetic frequency and how it can affect others. "Allow life to blossom around you."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 25 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with the Founder and Managing Director of OneShift, an online jobs platform that provides one-off shifts, casual, part time and short term employment. She's heavily involved in the start up and business community as a mentor and was awarded first place for 'Top 50 Australian Emerging Leaders' and 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015'. We're so excited to welcome to Gen George to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you come up with the idea for OneShift? How do you make sure you reach your audience? What's the number one lesson you've picked up from your business experience? Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? What are your team values?  "What do you have to lose?" Some moments of AHA! in this episode... The importance of listening to your users, adapting and changing. Why (if you're seeking investors) you need to make sure they're on the same page as you. The power of collaboration and learning from others.  It's ok to say things are going bad... it's all about how you're going to fix it.  How using social media to showcase your community can strengthen your brand.  "Unless you have the right team, you have no chance at all."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 24 on #MerryBiz we chat with Jarrod Robinson. He's  developed award winning educational software, used by millions. Known throughout the online community as The PE Geek, he's created an invaluable resource for teachers seeking effective use of 21st century tools in physical education. He presents and runs workshops all over the world while running his blog, podcast and leading a private community. He does this, all while working only a handful of hours per day (sometimes per week!). Jarrod shares some absolute GOLD in this episode, we know you're all going to learn something new!  Take a listen and let us know what you think!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What is a sales funnel? What tools do you use to build your online sales funnel? (Note: his answer actually makes sense!). How do you get the product you want to sell in front of potential customers?  What's a recurring community and what is recurring income?  Did you always know you would be an entrepreneur?  How do you work less but still maintain your income? "Be helpful first and then the opportunities for income will come later." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Get your ideas from your audience. Understand what their problem is and solve it! Know more about your audience so you can help them more and so you can benefit more.  Don't jump too soon to monetise your online content. It can take time. Not everything you do is equal, take note of where you should use your resources.  Ask yourself, what can you do to impact more people?  Don't use time as an excuse. "Focus on the 20% of things you do that bring in the 80% of your results."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 20 on #MerryBiz we chat with the best selling author of The Primal Blueprint and publisher of the world's BEST health blogs Mark's Daily Apple.  As a former top endurance athlete riddled with ailments that defied treatment from conventional wisdom, he made it his mission to heal his body and help millions of others do the same. Today, he successfully runs a leading education and supplement company, publishing house, and food line, which offer world class nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle resources to people who benefit from his ancestral health model to living awesome. If you haven't guessed already... welcome to #MerryBiz the one and only... Mark Sisson! Queue "YAAAAAY!" Take a listen! By the way... we talk A LOT about mayonnaise. LOL! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! "If it were easy... everyone would be doing it." #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  When you first started, did you always have a big vision? You have so many ideas, how do you know which one to pursue next? What's your philosophy to eating and life? Who was your biggest influence growing up? How do you keep on top of everything you do? What's your number 1 piece of advice for new business owners/start ups? "All the things I create, I've wished they existed... I decided to find a way to make them and provide them to other people." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... The importance of naming your business and products and what that can do for your overall brand.  Why you should ONLY eat delicious food.  The power of virtual staff in growing your business. Why you need to incorporate play into your life. How naivety can be your biggest business strength.  "The opportunities are endless." Links to the extra stuff we talked about... Mark's Daily Apple website PrimalBlueprint.com Our Friday Success Story "The goal is to extract as much pleasure, enjoyment and satisfaction out of every moment possible." You'll probably love... How to Set and Smash Your Goals with The Merrymaker Sisters How to build an engaged tribe with Jadah Sellner How to Use Your Intuition to Turn Your Passion into an Online Empire with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot Batching and Scheduling will Change Your Life From Burnout to Virtual CEO and Online Biz Superstar with Chris Ducker How to Dominate Instagram and Build an Epic Sales Funnel with Nathan Chan "Go for it... if it doesn't work out, there's always something else." Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode! "You have to create your own life, based on your passions." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 21 on #MerryBiz we talk ACTION. It's 55 minutes of epic inspiration. We KNOW it's what you need to take the leap to make your next step.  We all have big ideas and big plans. The difference between the people who get to realise their dreams and the people who just keep planning is one little word: ACTION. The question we get asked so much about our business is: how do you do it all? How do you get so much done?  And the answer is simple. We take action. We take small step after small step, action after action and it turns into epic results. Either that or we quickly realise our plan was crap and move onto something else where we take small step after small step... action after... ok ok, you get it. We take action. Easier said than done, right? We all get caught up on what tools we're supposed to use, or the design of the logo, or will that product even sell? Ooo we don't know, maybe we should do another survey. All this is great but nothing beats taking action to validate an idea. Nothing beats putting something out into the big wide world, seeing if people want it, then working out next steps. Sounds scary. But it ain't. Today on #MerryBiz we get together with Dan Norris, the KING of taking action and getting sh!t done.  We get into some good stuff that has seriously given us the kick up the butt we need to take action to help Merrymakers grow even more! Here's what we cover: how to create processes and why we need them outsourcing: how to start and how to decide what to outsource virtual assistants: how much do they cost and what can they do?  tools to help you automate your business the 7 day challenge that's going to give you the kick up the butt you're looking for! Oh, yes, about that 7 Day Start Up Challenge! If you have a business, a product or a service that you've been wanting to launch. Then right NOW is the time to take action! Join Dan Norris for his FREE 7 Day Start Up Challenge. You won't regret it! We're taking part, it's going to be a whole lot of fun... full of, you guessed it... ACTION! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla p.s if you LOVED this episode and it's helped you in any way, please SHARE it with your friends! Maybe it's the kick up the butt they need... just like we needed it!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 19 on #MerryBiz we take you through the exact steps we take to set and SMASH our business goals. We use real life examples and we set some goals LIVE on the show.  Download your FREE guide: How to Set and Smash Your Goals and listen to this brand new episode right... NOW! "Everyone has the potential to do something amazing. All it takes is small step after small step. Action after action." We started setting goals for our business in mid 2015. Before that we were all about going with the flow and knowing that the universe had our backs. Which is 100% true! We honestly believe that when you're following your bliss (or passion or purpose), good stuff comes your way. But we have some pretty big visions for our business and as much as the universe is there, we also have to be there for ourselves. As Pablo Picasso said "Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success."  Makes sense, right? As soon as we started to set goals, everything already flowing started to flow even better. Everything gained momentum. Instead of having our vision in our heads and hoping we remember what we need to do to achieve it... we write our BIG VISION on paper, on our white board and in trello. We know exactly what we need to tick off, by when, to get to where we wanna be. We're now on top of our revenue (holey moley!) and we have monthly goals for social media and website growth (this shows us that all that dicking around on Instagram is worth it... or not!). So yes, it's official like a referee's whistle, goals rock our merry socks. Goals have brought even more excitement to our business journey. They've brought more money to our business. They've allowed us to spread our merry message to more people all over the world. They've taken away the stress and unknown of running a business. Whether you've just started a business, you've had your biz for a while, or even if it's just a distant dream. NOW is the time to get goal setting and goal smashing. We are proof in your chia pudding that it will help you build your business in epic ways. Be sure to download your FREE goals guide HERE! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla p.s you've got this! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 18 on #MerryBiz we chat with professional Tarot reader and teacher, intuitive coach and spiritual entrepreneur.  She's the founder of Biddy Tarot, a thriving business that inspires over 3 million people each year to transform their lives with the Tarot. She's passionate about business and thrives on helping people build their own business empires that are aligned with their soul purpose. We are so excited to Welcome Brigit Esselmont to the #MerryBiz podcast! Woo! And YES we get a Tarot reading LIVE on the show! It's so cool! Take a listen and let us know what you think! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you transition from your corporate job to full time online entrepreneur? Do you make any big decisions using Tarot cards? Can anyone read Tarot and how do you start? What are your business revenue streams? I.e how do you make money? What tools do you use to make your business more streamlined? What's the CRAZIEST Tarot reading you've ever done? "Trust the process... go with the flow." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why you should always listen to your intuition when it comes to business decisions. How challenges or 'things going wrong' can be the best things that ever happen to you. Why passion and business go hand in hand. The importance of looking everywhere for inspiration.  How Tarot cards can easily be integrated into your life and help you feel on path toward your soul purpose.  Why sharing content can be the best thing you do for your business. "I'm ready to listen. I'm ready to tune into my inner voice." Links to the extra stuff we talked about... Biddy Tarot website 5 simple steps to read tarot with confidence 4 Hour Work Week book "When we truly listen to what we're feeling, we re-align ourselves with our soul purpose." You'll probably love... How to build an engaged tribe with Jadah Sellner Batching and Scheduling will Change Your Life From Burnout to Virtual CEO and Online Biz Superstar with Chris Ducker Side Hustle to Full Time MerryBiz How to Dominate Instagram and Build an Epic Sales Funnel with Nathan Chan Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode! "Inspiration is all around." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 16 on #MerryBiz we chat with an AMAZING guest who is a huge inspiration! She's an advocate for dreamers, a community-building strategist, and the co-author and co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies. In 15 months, our guest grew the Simple Green Smoothies' community from 0 to 200,000 email subscribers, reaching more than 10 million page views, 270,000 Instagram followers, and 160,000 Facebook fans and those numbers are significantly larger now. She's helped over 1 million fans commit to drinking plant-based smoothies with their 30-Day Green Smoothie Challenges. We're so excited to have Jadah Sellner on the MerryBiz Podcast! Take a listen and prepare for epic inspiration! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What's your favourite part about your business? What are your top tips for building an amazing community? Do you believe combining passion and business is important? Who was your biggest influence growing up? How do you balance work life balance? Can you tell us the story of your book publishing deal? "When people are seen, acknowledged and celebrated... they want to stick around." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why you need to show value through your social media channels before you invite them 'home'. How to fail your way forward. The way to find your passion is to look for the things that light you up.  Learn about work/life integration. The importance of your first 9 Instagram photos. "Make your opt-in better than someone's paid for product."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 15 on #MerryBiz we share exactly what we do to get MORE shit done in less time. Cheers to productivity! Take a listen... and for preparation for next episode... be sure to download your goal setting guide HERE! This time last year we would've said that we were the busiest we've ever been. Yep, 12 hour days filled with multi-tasking and running around like headless merrymakers. We had little structure and we worked on a 'do what we feel like' basis. Sounds appealing but... This kind of mindset and work ethic lead to lots of to-dos either forgotten or being done at the very last minute. Hello unnecessary stress! Errr yuck. And stress is not good for us.  Running a business or blog or working a high paced job does NOT have to be this way. It doesn't need to be stressful and doesn't have to cause burnout. You do not need to be the busiest person on the planet.  Fast forward to now and we're ticking off a hell of a lot more goals MINUS the 12 hour days, minus the stress PLUS a whole bunch of fun. Say what? True story. Less working hours. MORE productivity.  This year our key focus was focus. Ha! No, truly, we wanted to focus on focussing. We used to work like this:  Oh! Let's work on Project A for a day... but Project B sounds fun, let's do that for an hour... oh shiny, pretty things, look at Project C! You know what? We should REALLY work on Project Z, that's the most important.  Can you see how our multi-tasking 'skills' actually stopped our progress? 4 weeks would pass and we hadn't accomplished anything. We just had all of these quarter finished projects. According to WPCurve "Multi-tasking damages your brain and makes you dumber." Ahh. Yep, no more of that.  Halfway through this year we turned our working style upside down on top of its head. NOW we get A LOT of shit done and we want you to get your shit done too. Ready? How to get MORE Shit Done.  Shit = awesome stuff you do for your business or life that gets you closer to your goals.  BATCH YOUR SHIT. Put similar tasks together and do them all at once, rather than jumping from one thing to the next. You'll get in a rhythm and save SO. MUCH. TIME. One example: we batch our blog posts. One day we'll write, another day we'll cook and photograph and another day we'll input everything and schedule it to go live! Boom. Another example is batch your errands. If you need to go to the post office, the bank, do the groceries... then batch your errands in one outing!  Batching changed our lives and it can change yours too. The best thing is that you can batch EVERYTHING. We even batched Nashville once (but that wasn't very productive... or maybe it was).   SCHEDULE YOUR SHIT.  Batched, tick. Now you gotta schedule your batched tasks. Marie Forleo (one of our fave biz mentors) preaches "If it's not scheduled, it's not real." In other words it ain't gonna happen if it's not in your calendar! Every Sunday afternoon (in our calendar) we have the task 'ORGANISE WEEK'. Basically we both sit down, work out our tasks for the week, batch them together then add them to our calendar. Here's what our calendar looks like: Try and stick to your calendar BUT be open to change and flexibility. Don't beat yourself up if something takes you longer than first thought. We're also flexible in moving entire tasks around based on our inspiration that day.  GET RID OF YOUR SHIT. Dan Norris told us that "Deciding to work on something new when your project isn't working is not the same as giving up. It's just common sense."  Get rid of the shit that isn't working so you can make room for the shit that will. Do a stocktake on all your tasks. Take note of the things you enjoy, the things you hate, the things that are necessary and unnecessary to run your business/blog. It's fun to do this with post it notes or a giant white board.  When we did this we realised that we were spending WAAAAAY too much time trawling through Instagram and Facebook (like 3 hours a day), and with what end goal in mind? Um... nothing.  Once you've got your post its/white board done it will be easy to delete the shit!... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 14 on #MerryBiz we chat with one of our favourite online biz super stars. He is the best selling author of Virtual Freedom and world renowned outsourcing expert. He's an international speaker, podcaster and the founder of an outsourcing business that employs over 450 people! He's the creator of the Tropical Think Tank event as well as the online community Youpreneur which is helping people all over the world to achieve their dream lifestyle through online entrepreneurship. Welcome to #MerryBiz the one and only... Chris Duckerrrrrrrrrr! Take a listen and get ready for AHA! Moments left, right and centre! Right at the end, it turns into an EPIC brainstorm session! Which is FUN! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you become a Virtual CEO? What is your advice to someone who wants to start outsourcing? How do you start to create a personal brand? What was the catalyst to create your online membership: Youpreneur? How important is it to keep up with new social media channels?  How much has social media benefitted your business? "Your personal brand will never go out of fashion." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why burnout is not worth it and how to balance your life to avoid it.  Scaling up means realising you can't do EVERYTHING! Why social media is your best way to get your message out. Fast.  Why podcasting is a branding game-changer. "I can't put a dollar amount on my social media community." Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!    "The way to BE nothing, is to DO nothing." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On episode 13 on #MerryBiz we welcome Co-founders and Directors of Frank Body and Willow & Blake. Yes ALL THREE #girlboss ladies! This episode is jam packed full of action steps to take your business to the next level! Plus it's fun because there's 5 girls talking on the podcast! Yeah! Who run the world?!  FrankBod brought in $20 million revenue last year and they continue to grow and grow. They sell a scrub EVERY 40 seconds! Woha! Welcome to #MerryBiz Jess Hatzis, Erika Geraerts and Bree Johnson! Take a listen!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you all meet and start your two start ups? How did you grow your Instagram account from 0-350 000 in one year? How do you implement social responsibility and charity work within your business? How do you decide who looks after what? Is there a structure? Or go with the flow? How do you decide what product to create next? "Nothing is good or bad... but thinking makes it so." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... It takes time to grow your audience. Be patient. Why you need to create unique and fresh content to engage your audience. It's best to nail one platform... then move onto the next.  Why you need to listen to what your audience wants... not just what you want.  The importance of switching off (away from screens!) "It's nice to have money and things that money can buy but it's good to check up once in a while to check you haven't lost the things that money can't buy."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 12's guest on #MerryBiz Today's is EPIC. In his 20's, he founded the top 10 ranked digital magazine Foundr, a digital magazine for young entrepreneurs, delivering material straight from the mouths of the world's greatest entrepreneurs. Featuring the likes of Richard Branson, Marie Forleo and Seth Godin just to name a few.  Foundr is now a multi-faceted digital media business spreading the love of entrepreneurship through its podcast, magazine and training platform. Within 2 years he built up the platform to serve over 1 million entrepreneurs and created a multiple 6 figure business. We are SO excited to welcome Nathan Chan to #MerryBiz!  Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! Nathan is in the middle of re-launching his online course: Instagram Domination! The freebies he is giving out to EVERYONE are so full of value! Check them out!  FREE INSTAGRAM eBOOK: How to Get Your First 10K Followers FREE INSTAGRAM TOOL BOOK: The Only Tools You Need to BLOW UP Your Account! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  So... how did you get your 'job'? How do you score interviews with leading entrepreneurs (e.g. RICHARD BRANSON! Woha!) Why should businesses be on Instagram? How do you move your Instagram followers onto your database/email list? How do you leverage and scale your business? "Give away something so good that you could charge for it." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... The post-it note action to take every morning. Why you should ask your audience what they want. Why you have to keep your lead magnets fresh, so you can segment your audience. Why you need to build trust with your audience before they will buy from you. How recurring income will change your business. "If you want someone to take an action... you have to ask them." Links to the extra stuff we talked about... The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Reaching and Interviewing Top Influencers FREE Instagram eBook: How to Get Your First 10K Followers Foundr Club @foundrmagazine on Instagram "No one can copy the trust and credibility you've built." You'll probably love... Side Hustle to Full Time MerryBiz How to Get Shit Done with Serial Entrepreneur, Dan Norris From $150 ti Multi-Million Dollar Biz with Mick Spencer How to Overcome Self Limiting Beliefs with Melissa Ambrosini Blogging, Business and Bad-assery with Gala Darling "The most successful entrepreneurs execute ridiculously fast." Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  "Life is not promised." What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode!  "You need to be hungry and speak to the right people." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 11 on #MerryBiz we share insight into the Merrymaker world. We cover the question of: how we make money. Why? Because we get asked this question at LEAST once a week. We're big on sharing... so here's an episode just for YOU if you're one of the many people who wonder that same question. This episode will inspire you to think outside the square and help you realise that ANYTHING is possible. Because seriously. Anything is possible.  Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  It's time to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some stuff we cover...  How we made our first dollar. The transition from side hustle to full time MerryBiz. Why it's important to have several income streams. The income streams we have at the moment. Our plans for the near future. Why 'stability' and 'security' is just an excuse. "What you focus on grows" Links to the extra stuff we talked about... Our book Success stories from Make Life Merry "We love to connect with our audience. That's where the magic is." You'll probably love... The Beginning of The Merrymaker Sisters How to Get Shit Done with Serial Entrepreneur, Dan Norris How to Live in the Now with Garni Sohrabian How to Overcome Self Limiting Beliefs with Melissa Ambrosini Blogging, Business and Bad-assery with Gala Darling Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode!  "Listen to your audience. What do they love? What don't they love? Then implement new things accordingly." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma and Carla Papas are well known as ‘The Merrymaker Sisters’ (also real life sisters and sister best friends). In this engaging interview, Emma and Carla talk about health, happiness, and their 'merry life'. In this episode, you learn: What made the Merrymaker Sisters quit their government jobs and begin a blog in the first place - How they built their big business from a simple blog - How you can turn your blog into a thriving business too! - Ways to create an income stream from your blog - How to make your audience buy from you - How to extend your brand - How to create a product and pre-sell it and Why it's importance to show kindness

In episode 10 on #MerryBiz we chat to sportsman, adventurer, eternal optimist and entrepreneur. In 2011 he found his purpose: to build a global sports brand that gives back to those in need. Facing adversity since childhood, our guest realised the potential of sport and how it can empower individuals. He's the founder of ONTHEGO, which began as a small startup in the backyard shed... and is now a multi-million dollar business. ONTHEGO is one of Australia's fastest growing apparel and accessory brands with an increasing global presence. Over 300,000 people in 15 countries use ONTHEGO products. He's a speaker, investor and philanthropist. He also lives in our home city of Canberra! Welcome to #MerryBiz, Mick Spencer! Take a listen! We ALMOST tear-up in this episode! It inspired us and we know it will inspire YOU!  Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you boot strap a company to build a multi-million dollar company in just 4 years? What's been your biggest challenge building your business? How do you reach out to mentors? (Mick met Sir Richard Branson! You'll hear that story too!). Who has been your biggest inspiration? Do you think you need to have the passion within business? "I think all good businesses are built around a hungry crowd." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Sometimes it starts with a purpose... then comes the business. How merchandise can bring a team together.  Why putting your focus into building a bulletproof business FIRST is important.  Why every entrepreneur needs to be financial literate.  Why being connected to others will grow your business exponentially.  "I'm so humbled every day." Links to the extra stuff we talked about... ONTHEGO website Follow Mick on Snapchat: mickspencer AND on Instagram: @mick_spencer or @onthegosports Mick's blog: Adventures of a young entrepreneur "You get to live once, so you gotta do your best work... and you can only do your best work when you're lovin' it."  You'll probably love... How to Get Shit Done with Serial Entrepreneur, Dan Norris How to Live in the Now with Garni Sohrabian How to Overcome Self Limiting Beliefs with Melissa Ambrosini How to Breakthrough Adversity and Inspire the World with Jimmy Moore Blogging, Business and Bad-assery with Gala Darling "I enjoy dancing to my own show. I like to do things on my own and on my own terms while bringing amazing people on the journey." Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  "You gotta start before you're ready." What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode!  "Every day matters." Image borrowed from CityNews - thank YOU! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 9 on #MerryBiz we chat with author, teacher, and speaker originally from New Zealand, now living it up in New York City. In her early twenties, she was completely miserable and thought the fastest way to fulfilment was to simply stop eating. She overcame her sense of self-loathing and discovered the bad-assery of happiness. She now dedicates her life to helping other women fall in love with themselves, too. She blogs about how there's magic around every corner.Writes books which show women how beautiful they are. And speaks about finding your voice and blazing your own trail... and she does it all in sequins! Published author and co-founder of The Blogcademy and Miracle Worker online programs. We are SO excited to welcome the one and only Gala Darling to MerryBiz! Take a listen!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What does Radical Self Love mean? How and why did you start blogging 9 years ago? Is there a line you don't cross when it comes to sharing your personal life online? Tell us the story of self-published author... to published HayHouse author. What are your current obsessions? What are you self love rituals? "When you dare to be different... that shit is a revolutionary act." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why accepting yourself is the first step to true bad-assery happiness. Why you need to think BIGGER if you want to be a 'full-time blogger'. How being nimble is your best business asset.  Why it's important to back yourself first. Why gratitude will change your life.  "Let's cut the bullshit and celebrate who we really are."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 8 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with one of our fellow wellbeing entrepreneurs! His story starts in 2004, when he weighted over 185 kilos and realised he needed to make a drastic change to save his own life. 1 year on he had lost 80 kilos and over 50cm from his weight. After his dramatic turn around he now dedicates his life to helping as many people find the info they need to make healthy changes to their lifestyle. He is the Best selling author of Cholesterol Clarity, Keto Clarity and the Ketogenic Cookbook as well as the founder of Livin La Vida Low Carb! We're so excited to welcome Jimmy Moore to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! Prepare for ALOT of laughs! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did your journey begin? From heavily overweight... to New York times bestselling author?  How did you go about self publishing your first book?  Tell us about the low carb lifestyle you live and what it's brought to your life.  What's the best thing about being an entrepreneur? Why do you use live streaming (Periscope) to build your community? Tell us the biggest lessons you've learned throughout your journey. "I feel like I can give people hope " Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why "NO" can be a huge blessing in disguise.  The importance of fun in your business.  Shifting over from a sugar burner to a fat burner... and how! How saying "YES" to opportunities given to you can forge your path.  Why being YOU is your best asset and how 'fakery' will lead you down your wrong path.  "I had a new found passion. A mission in life. I chose to accept it." Links to the extra stuff we talked about... Jimmy's blog: Livin' La Vida Low Carb Jimmy's podcasts Jimmy's books "I had no intention of this being my job. But it's the best darn job I've ever had. I've worked longer and harder than I ever have... and I love it." You'll probably love... The Beginning of The Merrymaker Sisters How to Live in Abundance and Create an Empire with Lisa Messenger How to Get Shit Done with Serial Entrepreneur, Dan Norris How to Set Goals and Smash them with Kate Erickson How to Live in the Now with Garni Sohrabian How to Overcome Self Limiting Beliefs with Melissa Ambrosini Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode!  "Embrace the moment. Always be you. Live authentically. Honour and appreciate the people in your tribe." Featured image borrowed from Sugar Free Revolution See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 7 on #MerryBiz we chat to author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and self-love teacher (oh... and friend!). She's showing other women how to master their inner Mean Girl, smash through limiting beliefs, and ditch the self-doubt. With a mission to inspire women across the globe to create a heart-centred life that is wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love. We're so excited to welcome Melissa Ambrosini to #MerryBiz! Take a listen!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What's the biggest lesson you've learned through your journey? What is the first step to self-love and self-care? How can we stop comparing ourselves to others? How do you celebrate your life and business success and why is this important? What's your number 1 tip to become less busy? "My entire business has been built on my intuition" Some moments of AHA! in this episode... How rock bottom can be the beginning of something truly amazing. Without your health, you can't do anything. Why choosing love over fear will change your life. Why you should stop being a people pleaser and start honouring yourself first. Why speaking your truth and authenticity is your number one strength in your business. The 3 words you should eliminate from your vocabulary: Can't. Should. Busy. "Keep on following the charm"   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 6 on #MerryBiz  we have a very special guest on the show. In 2006 he became the co-founder and president of a shoe company that grew into 19 countries. Everyone thought he was 'living the dream', but really he was suffering on the inside. He felt a very strong pull towards something, but wasn't sure of what. he sold his ownership in the company and left. He knew that his purpose was to remind the world of unity, but not sure how until one odd day, which we hear about in the show. He is the Founder and owner of the amazing Steal Time Back movement (which you would have seen featured on our Instagram several times!). Welcome to the show... Garni Sohrabian! Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What does the 'Time is Now' concept mean? How do you and your team come up with the designs and ideas for the products? How do you spark your creativity? How do you try to make every day enjoyable? Giving can be overwhelming sometimes... how do you decide which non-for-profit organisations to give your time, money and effort to?  How has social media impacted the growth of the steal time back movement? "You have to live life forwards... but understand it backwards." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why stopping time, standing still and being present will change your life.  How making people think and challenging their 'normal' can create an epic brand and movement.  The yin and yang that goes on between time and infinity.  How getting to know yourself will be the best thing you can do for your creativity.  Inspiration to take your power and use it for higher good.    "We live in a world that likes to label things and box everything up. It's nice to have a creation out there that makes you stop and ask questions."  Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  "There's something fun and beautiful in trusting the universe." What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode! (paragraph) "Being present is alot like getting in touch with your inner child." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 4 on #MerryBiz we chat with one of our biggest inspirations (when she said yes to the interview we actually squealed and jumped up and down #truestory).   She is the CEO and creative director of The Messenger group as well as founder and editor-in chief of The Collective magazine.   She's authored and co-authored over a dozen books and The Messenger Group has custom published more than 400 books for companies and individuals.   She currently runs a multi-platform business with over 25 staff, delivers a monthly magazine and support products all while maintaining life balance!   If you haven't guessed already... welcome to #MerryBiz... Lisa Messenger! Take a listen!   Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Sticher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!    #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES    Some questions we ask...    Take us back 14 years to when your business journey began...   Why did you decide to start The Collective magazine?    How did you secure the funding to start the magazine without getting investors on board?   How and why do you rely so much on your intuition to make business decisions?    How has social media and your online presence impacted the success of The Collective magazine?    Share your work/life balance strategy... how do you manage to get SO much done?   "I wanted to form a media where we could get into the grit and real stuff... the pain, the hustle and what it takes to be successful."   Some moments of AHA! in this episode...   Why vision and passion trumps... EVERYTHING.   Learn why an engaged, positive community is your best marketing tool.    Understand how naivety or lack of knowledge can be your biggest strength.    The importance of creating a solid brand before shaking shiz up.    "100 per cent of the time, if I go with my gut... it's right."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wondered how The Merrymaker Sisters started?   Listen to Episode 5 on #MerryBiz and find out exactly how it all began, how we decided on the name and why we changed it 4 times.   Gain a little insight into how we went from thinking the internet was for Facebook to creating a business and life we love.    Understand BLISS and why we want you to find yours and follow the shiz out of it... and why we risked stable, secure full time jobs to follow ours.    Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Sticher!   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES    Some moments of AHA! in this episode...   Get inspired to just do it.   This. Is. It.    Everyone starts somewhere, it doesn't matter where, just as long as you start.    "What you focus on grows."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 3 on the #MerryBiz podcast we talk to the better half of Entrepreneur on Fire (ok, ok we love John Lee Dumas just as much!). She's the Content Creator and Community Leader as well as the host of Kate's Take the audio blog!   Entrepreneur on Fire is basically an empire that inspires people to take their entrepreneurial leap through sharing failures and AHA! moments from some of the world's most amazing entrepreneurs.   Entrepreneur on Fire have featured Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferriss and over 1000 others! What a huge honour it is to welcome Kate Erickson to #MerryBiz!    Take a listen!    #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES    Some questions we ask...    How did Entrepreneur on Fire begin? (It's now one of the world's biggest podcasts!)   What kind of fears did you face when leaving your secure, safe, full time job?   How do you manage work/life and relationship balance?   How do you set goals to ensure you smash them?   Why did you choose to crowd fund for The Freedom Journal and can you take us through the process?   "It was about getting super clear and honest about what I wanted in my life."   Some moments of AHA! in this episode...   Learn how to overcome limiting fear beliefs.   Why putting yourself first and asking for what you really want will change your life.   The number one SMART reason entrepreneurs succeed and how you can too.   How launching a product on a crowdfunding platform can boost your community and brand ten fold (wait until you hear crowd funding results!).    The importance of being present and enjoying your entrepreneurial journey.    "I thought, I just need to stop caring what everyone else thinks. I need to live my life the way I wanna live my life. " See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 2 on #MerryBiz we talk to one of our most FAVOURITE entrepreneurs.   He's been a huge inspiration to us over the past year and he is pretty darn epic.   Known best for getting shit done... in 7 days. He is the best selling author of The 7 Day Start Up and Content Machine books. He has an amazing online community 'The 7 Day Start Up Pro'. He's co-founder of Black Hops Brewing - that's a place that makes beer.   PLUS he is the co-founder of WPCurve which has just hit a 1 million US dollar run rate... (and yes, we are the first to announce it!) ... that's arund 1.4 million Aussie dollars! Welcome to #MerryBiz the one and only... Dan Norris!    Take a listen!    #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES   Some questions we ask...   Why did you wanna become an entrepreneur in the first place?   What's the number one factor to take into account when starting any new business?   Why is goal setting so important?   How do you make sure you actually get shit done?   How and why did you decide to crowd fund Black Hops Brewing?   "Build something with your own money, your own hustle, in as short as amount of time as possible, with your own skills."   Some moments of AHA! in this episode...   Learn why a clear FOCUS is so important for any business (and your life in general).   The importance of surrounding yourself with other smart people.    How to remove excuses form your life and business aspirations.     Why content marketing is the only form of 'advertising' your business will ever need.   "I can literally tie almost every aspect of my business and other parts of my life back to content marketing."    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the very first episode of the #MerryBiz Podcast!   We are seriously SO freaking excited to launch our podcast out into the big wide world! You know we're passionate about healthy living and happiness and you may (or may not) know that we're just as passionate (maybe more?!) about cool people doing awesome stuff!   People finding their bliss (dream/passion/calling) and following the shiz out of it.  People changing the world. People changing other's lives. People doing good. People shaking things up!   We've created #MerryBiz to inspire you to live your BEST life and learn what it takes to create an epic business from the world's most amazing entrepreneurs. It's very. VERY exciting.   Each week we'll bring you an inspiring interview PLUS we'll share the ins and outs of how we created and continue to expand The Merrymaker Brand (we used to think the internet was just for Facebook and googling random stuff!).   This episode we give you a sneak peek at who we'll be featuring on #MerryBiz! Get excited. We're excited. It's all very. VERY exciting.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I love low-tech solutions. They are more likely to be solving real problems, and if we are being honest with ourselves, a true a minimum viable product (or business) usually does not involve cool new technology. Hiroki Kudo of MerryBiz has rolled out a minimal solution to address their client’s bookkeeping needs, and he is now in the process of trying to gently walk his customers from this small, sustaining innovation to something more disruptive. Something that will change things in the long term. It’s an interesting path to be walking...