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Summary: We sit down with Kelly, our friend and co-founder of Wild Within, to discuss the recent craziness and lessons learned after leading two powerful retreats on Lake Atitlan, in Guatemala during a COVID surge. Listen and explore:What it was like leading a 20-person, week long New Year's retreat and a 13-person Kambo retreat in GuatemalaThe challenges leading up to and on retreatAlasdair throws three vertebrae out of alignment on the second day of the retreatThe experience on retreat as a facilitator vs. a participantThe importance of setting the space and holding spaceThe surprising results we are seeing from our cacao ceremoniesThe power of travel as a consciousness-expanding toolThe importance for a team to know what they are in service ofViewing Wild Within as a multi-layered platform for changeMentioned on this episode:The Yoga Forest YemanjoThe Archetype of Initiation: Sacred Space, Ritual Process and Personal Transformation by Robert L. MooreFAR OUT #72 ~ Don't Ask 'Why Me?' Ask 'For What?' with Mayan Entrepreneur Anita Cortez ChacZero to One: Notes on Startups , or How to Build the Future by Peter ThielBraving the Wilderness : The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené BrownFAR OUT #64: The Power of Gathering w/ Kelly MargerumConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeWild Within @ www.thewildwithin.orgSupport this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao ethically sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam talks with Ryan Estis about the importance of employee well-being and how it can impact the long-term success of an organization. Ryan has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. Twelve years ago, he decided to put that experience into practice and launch is own learning and advisory organization. He developed the Virtual Wellness series, a live, interactive program, complete with a curriculum grounded in original research on what employees need to thrive. The series features five modules focused on employee well-being: Peak Performance: Unleashing Your Potential Into the World Emotional Resilience: Responding to Change, Challenge & Adversity An Introduction to Mindfulness: The Art of Presence The Communication Revolution:  Building High Trust High Value Relationships Fit for Service: An Introduction to Physical Wellness & Nutrition Ryan shares that the COVID-19 pandemic was really just a tipping point for employee wellness and well-being. People have felt overworked, lonely and burned out for years, but it has been a call to action for leaders to get more involved in this issue.People are reconsidering their relationship with work. Ryan shares the statistic that the average white collar worker worked three more hours per day during the pandemic. But the Great Resignation is showing us that throughout the last 18 months, our perspective has been reset. Unhealthy balance in life and work just might not be worth it anymore. That's where a bigger focus on employee wellness must come in. And the programs must be about more than the apps for meditation or Bring Your Dog to Work Day. People seek balance and flexibility and want to have fulfillment. They are shifting from organizing their lives around work to now wanting to organize work around how they want to live their life.Ryan also shares that the impact of focusing on employee well-being goes beyond the productivity and fulfillment of the individual. It has a great impact on the long-term success of an organization. If your focus as a leader or board is only on quarterly performance and maximizing shareholder value, you're missing the longer-term opportunity. It's not just a moral obligation, it's speaking to the long-term health of the organization.Episode Links:Virtual Wellness Series: https://ryanestis.com/topics/corporate-training/virtual-wellness-series/Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanestis/Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanestis/Order your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

With us today is Kenny Gray, founder of Grayt Media. Kenny and his team help businesses find their unique message. He is here today to provide insights on creating unique, creative strategies that produce effective results to help scale revenues, boost brand awareness, and enhance the user experience. “Come up with your plan and work it. And believe in yourself because nobody else is going to show up for you, no one is going to do it for you and no one is going to tell you that you are going to be great at it and you can do it. You just need to have goal and a vision and go for it. Even if your business or whatever your idea doesn't pan out you are going to learn so much and it's going to bring so much tremendous value to your life win or lose. Just keep swimming”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-mwf

Today we are featuring a unique story on The Portrait System Podcast! Photographer Kelsey Comer tells us all about how she booked 40 shoots and reached a $1200 sales average within 6 months of starting her business. Kelsey's journey is incredible & you definitely won't want to miss a minute of it! If you're looking to be uplifted, then this episode is for you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam shares how employing these two simple, magic A-words can help you see results in your life!Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor follow-up with Shauna Crane.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vikrant Shaurya is the CEO & Founder of BestsellingBook.com, #1 Bestselling Author, sought-after Book Launch Manager, and an internationally recognized Digital Publishing Expert. He has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and first-time authors actualize their dreams by joining them in their self-publishing journeys through his courses, coaching, and done-for-you services. “Your business is kind of a reflection of your personality. The way you are, the way you are systemised, the way you deal with people, the way you prioritise. It is going to be reflected in your business. So, this really important to also work on yourself along with business. So, if you are constantly working, if you are constantly improving your business, I highly recommend people to improve yourself as well. And of course, improving yourself on all of the areas of your life not only with finance and business but also with productivity, with health, with relationships and all the other areas of your life which is going to drastically improve your business and also it's going to make your entrepreneurial journey very easy”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-mw3

In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam talks to Juliet Funt, the founder and CEO of The Juliet Funt Group, an efficiency training firm. Juliet and her firm are on a mission to “de-crapify” work, helping business leaders and organizations unleash their full potential by unburdening talent from busywork. She is a renowned keynote speaker and tough-love advisor. Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work. Between meetings, emails, reports, and decks, there are so many low-value tasks that sit on top of the talented people in organizations today. It keeps our teams from being able to do their best work. And COVID has only made the problem worse with more Zoom meetings, over communication, and extra emails. Juliet shares her analogy of building a fire and how creating space between the materials is essential to allow oxygenation to happen. In the same way, people need to have space to not only recuperate, but to step back and think and let ideas build. Team members and leaders can be more creative and engaged when they're allowed a strategic pause to think purposely about the next chapter of a project or the business. Juliet believes that leadership is often over-focused on the logistical questions of “where” (where people sit, where should people work, where we sell) when they should be focused on “how” (how do we want to communicate, how do we want people to work). These questions pave the way for a redesign opportunity in how organizations operate.Juliet also shares about what she calls The Wedge, which is a wedge of time inserted between two activities in your day—between a meeting and a meeting, an emotionally challenging email and your response response. By taking a few micro-moments to process what just happened rather than just jumping to the next thing, our brain can actually better retain information and think more critically. And even if it's only for a few minutes, that “white space” should be completely open time, think about anything we want in those times, which also gives our brain time for ideation and creativity.Episode Links:https://www.julietfunt.comA Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Workhttps://www.julietfunt.com/book/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulietfuntLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietfunt/Order your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list?   Do you approach each day a certain amount of angst because of stress that's gnawing at you? This week's guest is going to UNLOCK some important insights for you.  My guest, THATCHER WINE, is going to dig into many of the things I've been talking about and marry it to a proven strategy that will DRAMATICALLY INCREASE what you can accomplish this year. That strategy is MONOTASKING. As you can guess, it's a complete departure from MULTITASKING which you're already well aware of. You'll get stuff done by multitasking, but the TRUTH is… Multitasking teaches you how to be BUSY. Monotasking teaches you how to be PRODUCTIVE.  Understand the difference? Thatcher Wine is a successful entrepreneur, author, and founder/CEO of JUNIPER BOOKS that specializes in custom curated libraries and designing special edition book sets.  Since launching it 20 years ago, he's developed a devoted Instagram following and has customers in 60 countries, including GWENETH PALTROW, who hired him to curate her book collection in 2019. Thatcher's new book, THE TWELVE MONOTASKS, lays out a STEP-BY-STEP PLAN OF ATTACK in areas of your life where you can develop laser focus to help you get stuff done. We also get into why he has been an advocate for READING AS MONOTASK AND A FORM OF SELF-CARE, and how you can use it as a means to BUILD FOCUS in the digital age. As a cancer survivor, he reveals why that diagnosis changed his PERSPECTIVE on how he approaches living.  We've all faced situations like this, so you'll readily identify with why you need a list of VALUES and PRACTICES in place now to help you get the most out of each day you're alive. Thatcher Wine's take on how to use MONOTASKING to better live your life WITH INTENTION and IN THE PRESENT MOMENT will open your eyes in many ways.

On this episode, Shanta speaks with Arianna Taboada, MSW, MSPH (she/her/ella) is the founder of The Expecting Entrepreneur®, a consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs design parental leave plans that meet their business model and personal needs.Arianna speaks and writes about parental leave and respectful maternity care as an issue of social justice, human rights, and economic equity. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Health Equity, Advances in Social Work, and Ethnicity & Health. She is a co-author of Degrees of Difference: Reflections of Women of Color on Graduate School, published by The University of Illinois Press in 2020, and The Expecting Entrepreneur® is her first solo-authored book.Arianna lives, works, and plays with her family in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit www.ariannataboada.com to learn more.Author websites and social media:http://www.theexpectingentrepreneur.com/https://twitter.com/ariannataboadahttps://www.instagram.com/ariannataboada/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8_jqyafZjDJdlGMPwQYhQConnect with Host:Email: Shanta@authentictalks2.comwww.authentictalks2.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/authentictalks2.0withshanta/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachShantaGenerallyhttps://www.amazon.com/Journey-Higher-Journaling-Mental-Health-ebook/dp/B09P4FJP5R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4N0I2ND5P1TY&keywords=jamm+with+me+a+journey+to+your+higher+self+pick+up+a+pen+journaling+is+good+for+our+mental+health&qid=1640990837&sprefix=jamm+with+me+a+journey+to+your+higher+self+pick+up+a+pen+journaling+is+good+for+our+mental+health+%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1

We are back for a new exciting year on The Portrait System Podcast powered by Sue Bryce Education! To start off the year, we have invited guest Michell Santelik, a successful portrait photographer based in Indiana who specialized in photographing dancers. Michell goes in depth about her journey and how she built and runs her business. If you're looking for inspiration to start off the year, this episode is exactly what you're looking for!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen and explore:The masculine and feminine as it relates to rest and workThe cultural differences in how we rest between Europeans and AmericansRest as a mindsetDifferent ways we restThe ways we struggle to restJulie-Roxane has an "Aha!" moment about her life on the podcastManaging interpersonal relationships with rest in mind"I'm so busy" - the introvert's defense mechanism The way you rest will depend on your personality and your lifestyleMentioned on this episode:FAR OUT #86 ~ Rest as a Revolutionary ActThe Free Birth Podcast: The Blood  Mysteries School with Kristin Hauser and Nancy LucinaConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeWild Within @ www.thewildwithin.orgSupport this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao ethically sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

Wondering how to pay freelance taxes or what to expect if you're self-employed? Sharing my experience with freelance taxes and some tips on how to feel more prepared. Disclaimer: The information in this episode is not meant to be taken as professional advice. Contact a certified tax professional for advice for your specific situation. Links mentioned - My Bookkeepers: https://evolvedfinance.com/ More on freelance taxes: https://youtu.be/6bIn4quALPA A freelancer's guide to taxes via TurboTax: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/self-employment-taxes/a-freelancers-guide-to-taxes/L6ACNfKVW W9 vs 1099 via Bench: https://bench.co/blog/tax-tips/w9-vs-1099/?blog=e6 Tax Bracket Calculator via TurboTax: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/tax-bracket/ DOORS CLOSE JANUARY 10! Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/ My Socials: youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames my business email: hey@latashajames.com

It's time to kick off 2022, and Adam Contos is here to help you make it one of your best years yet! Whether you're listening to this episode at the beginning of the year while you're making your resolutions—or you need to hit that reset button in July—Adam's 5 Ways to Start 2022 With A Win will give you the tools you need to take ownership of both your professional and your personal lives this year.1. Write it DownGrab a good ol' fashioned pen and paper (don't worry, we won't be mad if it's your favorite notes app), and write yourself a contract that says, “In 2022 I am going to do the following,” and make a list. Make a list of the things you want to commit to doing this year—and sign it! Be accountable to yourself. This is often scary for people, because they don't want to fully commit to something that feels like a fleeting decision based upon their feelings. But remember: Your feelings will keep you from achieving more than not!  And in the spirit of 2022, go beyond what you think you can do and employ the plus-two mindset. Make your list of goals, and add two! You always want to be one step better than what you think you can be, but what if you were two steps better? Want to make 10 sales calls per day? What if you made 12 instead? Whether in business or exercise or relationships, those additional two add up over time!2. Learn to Love LearningMake a learning list of what you want to accomplish this year, and make a plan to make it happen. And if you actually learned to love learning, what would the results be? 3. Give What You've LearnedNow it's time to put that learning into action! Take the things you've learned and give it to people. Look for opportunities to help other people get better by sharing what you learned. The best way to improve upon what you've learned is to actually put into practice.4. Create Your Stop Doing ListThis is probably the most painful one! But it's time to get rid of the dead growth in your life. What are those things in your life that are sucking up your time, resources, and mental space? Is it a game on your phone? Grabbing a handful of chips from the pantry? Online shopping? Make this list and keep it growing, because you'll continue to run across things.5. Take Stock of Your RelationshipsAsk yourself this question: Are the people I spend the most time with helping me become the person I want to be? Adam proposes that the people you spend time with will dictate the way your 2022 will look. So, switch your minutes to the people you want to become.Episode Links:Jessica Gunn, Gunning for Fitnesshttps://gunning4fitness.comThe Compound Effect by Darren Hardyhttps://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724XOrder your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

Hello listeners! I'm Caroline Schafer, the Podcast Producer for the AMSE Agency.  Happy New Year! With 2021 behind us, we can face 2022 with the assurance of the newness that it offers. Whether you're the kind of person who sets resolutions or not, AMSE is here to at least help keep you focused on your business goals with our monthly events and classes.   On January 6th at 12:00 pm EST, AMSE's CEO, Moni Jefferson, brings her enthusiasm and goes live on Facebook to fill you in with all of the things AMSE has going on and coming up!  Then, following Facebook Live, you can join us for our monthly Member Orientation at 1:30 pm EST. Whether you've been a member for a while or are new, this is a great time to learn about all the great benefits of being an AMSE member!   January 11th at 1:30 pm is our first Masterclass of the year - Masterclass with Delano Saporu. As an entrepreneur or freelancer, business development and strategy are important tools to help you grow your business. However, starting a new venture can be stressful and intimidating. This course is designed to help you build the basics of business development and provide helpful tools that take the stress away from tracking your growth. Sign up for this class today!  January 18th at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Co-working event. If you've never joined one, it's a great way to get encouraged and inspired in 2022 by other AMSE members.  Grab your coffee for this next event because January 19th is our 10 am Coffee Chat! You can stay in your pj's if you'd like. Just join us as we chat with each other about life, business, and all the things!   January 20th at 1:30 pm EST is our second Masterclass with Hubspot. Learn from Magdaline Small, Head of Partnerships at Hubspot, how to effectively use strategy and processes to boost your sales. Effective sales processes boost conversions, turn more potential customers into closed deals, and ensure all of your reps provide customers with positive and consistent experiences — no matter who they're talking to. This class will give you the tools to start the new year off right! January 25th is the monthly Group Coaching event. Join us at 1:30 pm EST as AMSE Coach Moniek James hosts this month's event. She is the owner of Renegade Creative Media Group, a veteran, and a master content strategist. It's going to be a productive and fun time!   We finish off the month with a final Masterclass. January 27th at 1:30 pm, join Boss Lady Bio to learn how to use sales strategies using quick and easy tools. Sign up today so you can round off your month with strategies to take your business in the best direction for the rest of 2022!  If you're new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you'll know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news. If you're a milspouse who has a business or is thinking of starting one, make sure to join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.  We'd love to have you join our fantastic community! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram. Visit our website to become a member: AMSE Email us at hello@amseagency.com

Understanding your numbers and keeping up to date on your finances is key to the success of your business.  When you actively keep a pulse on your business finances, you will certainly make better business decisions.  If you have a fear of numbers or are afraid to do your bookkeeping or unsure how to generate your financial statements you can't keep a pulse on your business finances.  If you are thinking that you are just not a numbers person, you're not good when it comes to numbers or math, or you are afraid to make a mistake, I want to help you overcome these fears.  I get it, and I know how numbers or finances are not everybody's strength or zone of genius.  I will admit however, that I love working with numbers and I've never been afraid of them, but I have other areas in my business that I don't have those same strong strengths in, and I struggle in these areas much like I am sure you struggle with your finances, so I totally understand where you are coming from.  In today's podcast episode, I am going to help you overcome your fear of numbers and how you can let them help you succeed in your business. If you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave or FreshBooks for your business finances, or if you are doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document, you can use your numbers to help you understand your business finances.  I'll have solutions for what you can do if you think numbers and finances are boring or time consuming as well.  It's okay to have these thoughts or fears, but you and I both know that when you own your own business, there are things you need to do for your business to make an impact not only on your bottom line or your income, but for your business to succeed in other areas as well.  It's time for you to break these fears or habits that may be holding you back and start this new year off in the right direction.  Whether you are just getting started with your business, you are a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online or in-house bookkeeper, or a virtual assistant or VA, you can overcome these obstacles so that you can enjoy, yes, I said enjoy, your business and your business finances.  If you are looking back at the last year and are thinking about how far behind your bookkeeping or finances are, and just how much work you need to do to catch up on your bookkeeping to get ready for the upcoming tax deadline, listen in I promise I have some solutions for you…  Apply to join the Mastering Your Small Business Finances CEO Mastermind or the Elevate Your Bookkeeping Business GROW Mastermind group: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Mastermind Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/ADP Looking for an extremely beneficial online bookkeeping resource?  Join us in our Mastering Your Small Business Finances Membership where you can ask questions and get answers regarding your specific business.  We dive deeper into the topics on this podcast, provide additional resources and accountability: www.FinancialAdventure.com/MYSBF Fill out the Contact Us form if you have a question or need help with your bookkeeping or payroll: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Contact-Us Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path is waiting for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/StarterGuide Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Discovery Join Our Facebook Community:  www.Facebook.com/Groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique Are you a bookkeeper looking to start, grow or scale your bookkeeping business?  Join our FREE bookkeeper community here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/BookkeeperCommunity QuickBooks Online - Save 50% Your First 3 Months: www.FinancialAdventure.com/QuickBooks Show Notes:  www.FinancialAdventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources.

Edwin Rojas was born for the entertainment industry. From stumbling into a magic shop at ten, entertaining “at sea”, to climbing his way up to corporate office as a talent booker, Edwin founded Rojas Talent Group and has now produced shows for numerous casinos, theatres, resorts, cruises and top corporations while also managing entertainers and consulting to major venues. “Follow your gut and just be the best you can be at whatever you are doing and don't do everything for money. The money will come. If you are the best at whatever you are doing the word will spread like wildfire … People talk to people and you are going to have… There is nothing like word-of-mouth”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-mvQ

Leading is about demonstrating the actions that you think you should see in others. People see what they see what their leaders do. Simply put? Lead by example!Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/

As 2021 comes to a close, we invite you to reflect on your year as we revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2021. Take this time to reflect on how you did in 2021. Where were you most successful? What were some areas for improvement that you can tackle in 2022?Jon Cheplak joins Adam again on this episode to share his insights and provide a bit of long-distance coaching to Win Nation at the dawn of the new year. Jon talks about the difference between innovation and mastery, saying that while innovators receive praise in our society, they are not known for consistency or follow-through. To achieve mastery, you must have the discipline to handle the monotony that comes with immediate action, personal responsibility, and consistency. He says freedom comes from putting restrictions on yourself to make you stay focused and not be distracted by novelty.To become excited about the process instead of the outcomes, Jon says you should be mission-based and have clarity on your relationship with money. When you understand these two things about yourself, you feel the weight of the requirement to perform, and you are well on your way to setting up micro-commitments to reach your goals. Tiny hinges swing big doors.When it comes to finding alignment and knowing where to start, Jon walks through three topics: What makes you happy? – Spend some time writing down your thoughts. What is the smallest step you can take to move yourself towards that happiness? – Be conscious of the positive triggers, including the things you should say “no” to reach happiness. If you are struggling to see the next step, extend love to other people and see where that gets you. What are the people, places, and things that do (or do not) support your mission? – Take inventory and let go of the judgment of others and the fear of their opinions. Trust is built on consistency. Leaders are the people who stand out regardless of the judgments of others.  Jon encourages listeners to think of gratitude as an action word and to see everything as a privilege. Consider whether you are demonstrating gratitude in your daily life and interactions with others. Episode Links:Connect with Jon:https://cheplaklive.com/https://www.instagram.com/cheplaklive/?hl=enhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cheplak-live/id934537153 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheplakOrder your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

Looking to take the full-time creative leap one day?It's easier said than done, as most people only share the highlights of self-employment.Yes, this is a recap, but it's so much more than that.If you want to pursue the side hustle to self-employed route…Then this lesson-loaded Year 2 review will be both extremely beneficial and insightful.Essentially, I'm sharing the ugly via an audio journal to document the lows behind the highs as a self-employed creative.The Goal: To use my moments of stumbles to help position yourself as a professional who's prepared to take the leap when your time comes.So here are 9 Tips for Surviving and Thriving as a Self-Employed Creative (Year 2 | 2021 Recap)---RESOURCES & REFERENCESEp. 222  -  Aaron Straker on Getting Creatively & Physically FitEp. 234  -  Don't Forget to PlayEp. 241 - Creating is the KeyFree Side Hustler Freedom ToolkitSide Hustler's Boot Camp WaitlistSide Hustler's Coaching Waitlist ----FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic  -  BlookahPodcast Editor  -  Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant  -  Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist  -  Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator  -  Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist  -  Greg D'Amico

I've been getting quite a few messages from business owners saying that they are struggling to create a budget for their business.  Some are just getting their business up and running and others have been in business for a few years.  Either way, having a budget for your business will allow you to dictate how you want your money coming in and out of your business to flow.  When you don't have a budget, it is easy to lose track of your numbers or your goals for the year.  I often hear business owners say it is hard to create a budget, or they don't know where to start.  In today's podcast episode, I am going to dive into how you can easily create a simple budget for your business and how you can get started.  It doesn't have to be hard, and it doesn't need to take a long time when you know what you need to do in the first place.  So, whether you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave or FreshBooks for your business finances, or if you are doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document, knowing how you can create a simple and easy budget for your business will help you stick to your goals and allow you to track exactly how close you are to your original budget numbers.  Whether you are just getting started with your business, you are a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, small business owner, remote virtual online bookkeeper, virtual assistant or VA, you want to take the time to really look at your numbers, create a budget and use your budget as a compass to help guide your finances throughout the year… Apply to join the Mastering Your Small Business Finances CEO Mastermind or the Elevate Your Bookkeeping Business GROW Mastermind group: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Mastermind Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/ADP Looking for an extremely beneficial online bookkeeping resource?  Join us in our Mastering Your Small Business Finances Membership where you can ask questions and get answers regarding your specific business.  We dive deeper into the topics on this podcast, provide additional resources and accountability: www.FinancialAdventure.com/MYSBF Fill out the Contact Us form if you have a question or need help with your bookkeeping or payroll: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Contact-Us Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path is waiting for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/StarterGuide Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Discovery Join Our Facebook Community:  www.Facebook.com/Groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique Are you a bookkeeper looking to start, grow or scale your bookkeeping business?  Join our FREE bookkeeper community here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/BookkeeperCommunity QuickBooks Online - Save 50% Your First 3 Months: www.FinancialAdventure.com/QuickBooks Show Notes:  www.FinancialAdventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources.

Evan Nierman is a crisis management expert who serves as the Founder and CEO of Red Banyan, a globally renowned public relations firm that guides clients through complex high stakes situations. He is also the bestselling author of CRISIS AVERTED: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line. “If you will it it is not a dream. If you believe in yourself and you believe in your team and you every day, take incremental steps to make yourself a little bit better each day. It's like this Japanese concept of kaizen which is incremental improvement. If you get a little bit better as a person or as a business every single day in short order the gains are massive”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-mvw

Today, four of our current members join Abby to answer your questions about the community. Meet Kara Pachniuk (nutritionist), Alex Brandy (personal trainer), Brenna Fox (owner of Island Ice) and Jenna Snelgrove (self care & accountability coach) to hear about their experience in the SES community. Plus get honest answers (and actual members thoughts) on things like

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Nicole Bonilla about her Gold award experience with the Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here on Start With A Win, and we're starting off the holiday break with a good ol' fashioned game of Christmas movie trivia! Adam and Producer Mark are joined by Social Media Manager Kayla and Engineer James as they test their knowledge of the season's most beloved movie quotes. So put on that ugly sweater, grab an egg nog, and join in the festivities and play along with us!And as the end of 2021 is upon us, we just want to take a moment to thank everyone who makes Start With A Win possible—and that includes you, Win Nation! Have a Merry Christmas, a joyous holiday season, and let's get ready to start 2022 with a win!Episode Links:Order your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

With the end of the year coming to a close, you want to make sure that you have everything done correctly in your business, right?  One of the many important year-end tasks is to make sure that you are correctly paying and classifying wages.  There are many different entity types that businesses can be set up as and depending on how you're your business is set up will determine how you pay yourself as a business owner, shareholder or officer, especially if you are considered an S Corporation.  In today's podcast episode, I am covering the essentials of what you need to do when it comes to compensation, especially for the S Corporations who need to pay a reasonable compensation to officers and shareholder employees.  It doesn't matter if you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave or FreshBooks for your business finances, or if you are doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document, you need to make sure you are recording your payroll correctly.  Whether you are just getting started with your business, you are a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, small business owner, remote virtual online bookkeeper, virtual assistant or VA, listen in so that you are aware of how to classify and pay your wages as a business owner and avoid one of the major red flags out there… Apply to join the Mastering Your Small Business Finances CEO Mastermind or the Elevate Your Bookkeeping Business GROW Mastermind group: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Mastermind Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/ADP Looking for an extremely beneficial online bookkeeping resource?  Join us in our Mastering Your Small Business Finances Membership where you can ask questions and get answers regarding your specific business.  We dive deeper into the topics on this podcast, provide additional resources and accountability: www.FinancialAdventure.com/MYSBF Fill out the Contact Us form if you have a question or need help with your bookkeeping or payroll: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Contact-Us Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path is waiting for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/StarterGuide Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Discovery Join Our Facebook Community:  www.Facebook.com/Groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique Are you a bookkeeper looking to start, grow or scale your bookkeeping business?  Join our FREE bookkeeper community here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/BookkeeperCommunity QuickBooks Online - Save 50% Your First 3 Months: www.FinancialAdventure.com/QuickBooks Show Notes:  www.FinancialAdventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources.

Dom Einhorn is the founder and CEO of CXSports, a technology platform that helps amateur and semi-professional sports teams develop and monetize their brand and media assets. Dom also serves as the president of Sarlat Rugby, a semi- professional rugby team founded in 1903. “Never give up. I've seen so many ventures that should have succeeded and did not ultimately succeed simply because the entrepreneur threw in the towel to early… If you truly are on the wrong track then yes you need to cut your losses but it doesn't mean you have to give up being an entrepreneur. Try to pivot and try to find something that works. When you are doing gambles make calculated gambles that don't cost you a fortune. Be able to quickly cut your losses and iterate. If you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur try and stay in entrepreneur and not get a job just because you had a failure. Don't be afraid to fail. Fail as quickly as possible. The quicker you fail the cheaper it is. ”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-mv6

On today's episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews boudoir photographer Ore Adesina. Ore tells us all about how she makes her clients feel comfortable in front of the camera and tells their story through powerful intimate pictures. Ore has an amazing energy and story, and you definitely won't want to miss today's episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a crisis hits, and fear and overwhelm threaten to take over, it's time to go to plan B—be present, be kind, be helpful!Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Kenzie Olds about styling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Be entered for a chance to win these items in the Pocaster's Pack by subscribing to the Start With a Win podcast on your favorite streaming service.- USB Microphone- *SIGNED* Start With a Win book- Conversation Cards- T-ShirtOnce subscribed, head over to social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and comment on the post with "DONE" to let us know you entered. *For extra entries, tag a friend who needs to subscribe to the podcast. UNLIMITED ENTRIES!Becky Morrison is a mom, wife, and lawyer turned Happiness Coach. Her mission is to spread joy. She believes most people can live happier, easier lives if they establish what matters most to them and develop a plan to do more of that and less of the rest. She is the author of The Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide to Living What Matters. People and processes are at the heart of the work that she has done for the last 20+ years in corporations, law firms—as both a lawyer and administrator—and small businesses. Now she's using that experience coupled with her own journey to help people supercharge their success and happiness by finding clarity, taking the next steps in their career, overcoming overwhelm, going from idea to action, and stepping into their authentic leadership presence.Becky tells the story of her transition from a successful, busy lawyer and mom to building a life for her and her family and her happiness. She shares how a life-threatening pregnancy loss led to a wake-up call that would change the course of her life.As a fellow high achiever, Becky often coaches people who struggle with the fact that they have every type of success they could want but are still waiting for the moment when they are happy with their life. Through this coaching, she has developed The Recipe of Happiness, which is to do more of what matters to you and less of the rest. It's a simple recipe, but it's not always easy to execute. She shares about the three things get in the way: the authenticity gap, the execution gap, and the emotional energy gap.Becky believes in the importance of stepping into your authentic self. We have so much coming at us, and we're moving so quickly, we are really disconnected from who we are at our core. We're not sure what actually matters to us, because we're being told by social media and the world what should matter to us. So Becky shares two ways to get to the core of our authentic selves: Get clear on the season you're in, because what matters most to you will shift with your seasons of life.  Dial into what brings you joy by making a list of simple things that make you happy and evaluating why those things bring you joy. One of the biggest obstacles in this process is fear and overwhelm. And overcoming that obstacle starts with saying and naming the story of your fear and overwhelm. Sit down with someone and talk about why you're feeling afraid and overwhelm. More of than not, it's not true fear—it's really that you're just a human with a nervous system that does not like changeEpisode Links:UntangleHappiness.comThe Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide to Living What Matters: https://amzn.to/2ZMFxaQOrder your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

When you own your own business, it can be difficult and lonely at times.  You most likely feel like every single decision that you make is essential to the success of your business, but you don't know if you are making the right decision, the wrong decision or even if it is the right time to make these decisions.  This is common among entrepreneurs and solopreneurs, so don't feel like you are the only one with these feelings.  In fact, there are many small business owners who don't have an advisory group or a board of directors who are available to run ideas past and help aid in the decision-making process.  It is easy to do research and gather all the necessary information, but when it comes down to decision making time, many business owners just wish they had someone they could talk to, to run ideas past and to get perspective and feedback from someone who is trusted and is capable of adding valuable insight to their challenges.  In today's podcast episode, I am diving deep into what a mastermind is, who masterminds are best for and what you should be asking yourself before joining a mastermind.  If you are ready to proactively jump into the next year by efficiently leveling up your business, building trusted relationships, thinking bigger and getting ahead of your competition, a business mastermind may be exactly what you are looking for.  It doesn't matter if you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave or FreshBooks for your business finances, or if you are doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document, keeping a pulse on your business finances and making smart business decisions is key to your business success.  Whether you are just getting started with your business, you are a self-employed, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, small business owner, remote virtual online bookkeeper, virtual assistant or VA, listen in so that you are equipped with the knowledge you need to accomplish your goals and bring your business to the level you are aspiring… Apply to join the Mastering Your Small Business Finances CEO Mastermind or the Elevate Your Bookkeeping Business GROW Mastermind group: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Mastermind Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/ADP Looking for an extremely beneficial online bookkeeping resource?  Join us in our Mastering Your Small Business Finances Membership where you can ask questions and get answers regarding your specific business.  We dive deeper into the topics on this podcast, provide additional resources and accountability: www.FinancialAdventure.com/MYSBF Fill out the Contact Us form if you have a question or need help with your bookkeeping or payroll: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Contact-Us Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path is waiting for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/StarterGuide Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Discovery Join Our Facebook Community:  www.Facebook.com/Groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique Are you a bookkeeper looking to start, grow or scale your bookkeeping business?  Join our FREE bookkeeper community here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/BookkeeperCommunity QuickBooks Online - Save 50% Your First 3 Months: www.FinancialAdventure.com/QuickBooks Show Notes:  www.FinancialAdventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources.

20 years ago, Joseph Wilkins founded ProCreative marketing agency and has produced ad campaigns for clients including Google, Linkedin and McDonalds. With two decades experience, hundreds of millions of views and over $50 MILLION in tracked sales, Joseph shares his 8 step process to help other businesses drive online sales. “Get off your rear end and do it… You have got to outcomes… You can get off and go and do it and it will be outrageously successful or it can fail. And in both cases, you are going to learn… If you genuinely have a great business idea or even a good business idea with great marketing and great confidence you can take a good idea and you can make it great but you will never know if you don't just go for it.”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-muN

He hosted The Biggest Loser on television, but BOB HARPER is a BIG WINNER when it comes to being one of the most recognizable fitness experts today. In this week's episode, you're going to get a big dose of TRUTH from Bob about battling obesity and LEADING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE.  We're going to talk about how you can make changes in your life, both mentally and physically, so you can better PROTECT YOURSELF and find your peak state, especially when it comes to CARDIAC HEALTH. Bob is a successful author who has written three New York Times bestsellers.  He has also educated countless people through his series of DVDs on working out and staying healthy and is a personal trainer to the stars, with clients such as ELLEN DEGENERES and JENNIFER JASON LEIGH. But one of the most fascinating and unexpected chapters in Bob's life was his well-publicized heart attack in 2017 at age 52.  Despite outwardly being the picture of perfect health, Bob goes into detail about how he almost succumbed to that near-fatal attack.   In fact, HE FLATLINED FOR NINE MINUTES and spent two days in a coma before eventually recovering. As you might imagine, that traumatic event deeply affected his psyche and his CORE IDENTITY. That led to a lot of SOUL SEARCHING and some dramatic changes in Bob's life. Bob talks about dealing with PTSD, EMOTIONAL TURMOIL, and PIVOTING to find a NEW SENSE OF SELF. Every one of us has faced life-changing moments like this or will soon enough.  That's what makes our conversation PERSONAL, ESSENTIAL, AND COMPELLING.  I want you to listen and reflect on how something like this applies to you. We also talk about practical ways to think about and achieve meaningful weight loss.  Hint…it all starts in your HEAD before you see results in your WAIST!  Bob and I also get into building GOOD HABITS, the RIGHT ENVIRONMENT, and SUPPORT TEAM, which are critical elements to losing and keeping weight off.   The bottom line is, BOB HARPER knows a lot about HEALING.   Listen closely, because he can TEACH you a lot about it, too.

This week I remind clients who are self-employed about things they can do before the end of the year that can hurt their ability to get a mortgage.  Don't do something that can hurt you! Reach out to us after you listen to this weeks episode. If you are in the market for a home loan, my team and I would love to help you. You can reach us at 616-931-4629 or online at https://www.danmoralez.com. Dan Moralez NMLS#709729 Equal Housing Lender - All loans subject to credit approval.

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, guest Nicole Farough from Nicole Rose Photography tells her story to host Nikki Closser. Listen in as Nicole goes back through her journey and tell us all about how she left a stable government job to launch her own business, all while supporting a family. In this episode, you will learn, be entertained and inspired. Don't miss it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why are we paying such high insurance costs? Side hustlers feel the pain, especially without an employer picking up some of the costs. John Butler has been in the insurance industry for years and joins us to share its dirty secrets. He also explains that we don't have to put up with it and here are other options like healthshare plans. Not only can you save money and get one but you can also sell it as a side hustle. Maybe you even get your premiums paid for.John even wrote the book on why healthcare is so bad. Health Insurance Sucks uncovers the sinister world of business healthcare and delivers new and powerful solutions that you can implement today. This book will literally shift your brain, provide you with an entirely new way of approaching healthcare for employees, and arm you with every weapon you need to fight against big insurance, big pharma, and the big government players that have controlled us all for decades.Bestselling author John Butler allows his readers to go on offense rather than play defense against skyrocketing premiums and deteriorating benefits. After finding out how to reduce your healthcare costs by 20% - 60%, John will even show you how to set and keep a steady budget for your business healthcare once and for all. In fact, he prides himself at taking all of the rules levied by insurance companies, pharmacy companies, and even our own Federal and State governments and uses those exact same rules to beat them at their own game!Connect with John:LinkedInYouTubeJB Benefits ConsultingBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/sidehustlecity)

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Caitlin Timmins about her music, her business and her new social motion packs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen and explore:"Correct it" - Julie-Roxane's recent mistakeThe fears we have of "coming clean" with our mistakes and why the truth is often exactly the oppositeMistakes are how we learn how to think for ourselves"Ask for forgiveness, not permission"Responding to mistakes: the blame game vs. curious inquiryTransmuting lead into gold: Alasdair's $5,000 mistake Why you don't want to work with someone who isn't making mistakesLife is easier when we surround ourselves with people who feel empowered to make mistakesHolding space for each other's mistakes (and holding each other accountable) is loveMentioned on this episode:The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExupéryPositive Parenting: An Essential Guide by Rebecca Eanes Connect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeWild Within @ www.thewildwithin.orgSupport this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao ethically sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam sits down with Tom Rath, an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists. Tom's first book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and led to a series of books that are used in classrooms around the world. His book StrengthsFinder 2.0 is Amazon's top selling non-fiction book of all time. His newest book, Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute to the World, released last year.During his 13 years at Gallup, Tom led the organization's strengths, employee engagement, wellbeing, and leadership consulting worldwide. Tom has served for the past five years as an external advisor and Gallup Senior Scientist.The conversation begins around the idea of making more meaningful contributions and work and in life. Tom shares that he typically starts each day by asking the question: What could I do today that will continue to grow and contribute to the people I know and love, and my community, that will continue when I'm gone? What am I going to do today that makes someone else's life better? These contributions can be big picture, but they can also be daily tasks or interactions that improve the lives of others in the long term. He believes that if we are spending a little time in our day making a contribution like that, we can accumulate those over time, and make our work more meaningful and more effective.Tom also shares about a rare condition that causes him to be more susceptible to many cancers, but for him, having the reminder of mortality is a very powerful force for good. It's something we've seen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic—a sense of urgency to evaluate our daily routines, how we impact people around us in the immediate and the long-term, and our relationship with our work. Prior to the pandemic, the way we worked on a daily basis was a relic of an industrial era when work was just plain bad for our well-being. Tom believes that most people have had a dysfunctional relationship with work for too long.Organizations have been so structured around profits and productivity. So each individual needs to ask themselves: Are my relationships, family, community and life better off because I joined this organization?We went into pandemic with horribly low expectations of what we get out of our work. But it is possible to have a job where you feel like you help people every day and not just enrich the pockets of your employer. Tom would love to see a great restructuring of how we work, and explains how companies can play a part.Well-being in a job is key. Tom shares about his experience with big employers who spend tens of millions of dollars on employee wellness programs, but their leaders are the ones working around the clock and expecting their employees to always be on. But then they ask why the programs are not working; “When employees see the people they look to us leaders eating over their keyboard every day and not taking time to move around…and not talking about these things, no one in the organization even feels like they have the permission to take care of themselves or their own health.”Episode Links:https://www.tomrath.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomCRath/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authortomrathLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trath/Order your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

vitalfield.com Use code SPOONIESUNITE for 20% offToday on The Real Life Show: Living with a Chronic Illness, we are joined by Keely Cat-Wells again. She is an entrepreneur and disability activist dedicated to systematic social and economic change in the world. With many awards to her name, Keely is the CEO and founder of C Talent and Zetta Studios. Keely founded her first company at a young age during a difficult time in her life. She is helping push the disabled community into the light; bringing awareness, fairness, and opportunities to disabled individuals. This chat with Keeley dives deeper into her journey with a disability and how it relates to dating, entrepreneurship, and having a healthy work-life balance.Keely's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keely_cat_wells/?hl=enKeely's Website: https://keelycatwells.com/C Talent Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/C_Talent_/?hl=enC Talent Website: https://ctalent.org/ Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/https://www.facebook.com/groups/2443751542368935Our New Book "Live a Better Life":  https://tinyurl.com/36b3xzm6Our Book “Empowered Self Care”: https://amzn.to/2Q2bUxqMyWellnessHub: https://my-wellness-hub.mn.co/Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-uniteEmail: hello@TheRealSpooniesUnite.comSupport the show (https://my-wellness-hub.mn.co/)

Have you ever heard about the W9 form?  It is an important form and more than likely, you've either had a request for this form, or you yourself may be requesting them from your vendors.  This form is used to collect information about others but knowing in advance that you need to request this information will not only save you valuable time, but it will also give you the information you need to file necessary and accurate documents for your business as well.  In today's episode, I am covering what the W9 form is, who you need to request them from and what you need to do with the information once you receive it.  It doesn't matter if you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave or FreshBooks, or if you are doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document, you will need this information for your business.  Whether you are just getting started with your business, you are a self-employed, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, small business owner, remote virtual online bookkeeper, virtual assistant or VA, you need to know why this form will make an impact on you and your business.  The W9 form is one of the first steps in the process for filing your 1099s and making sure you have this information can save you from getting penalties from delinquent filing requirements… Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/ADP Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials Join me for my 7 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Business Workshop and learn how you can raise the level of success in your business by registering here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Workshop Looking for an extremely beneficial online bookkeeping resource?  Join us in our Mastering Your Small Business Finances Membership where you can ask questions and get answers regarding your specific business.  We dive deeper into the topics on this podcast, provide additional resources and accountability: www.FinancialAdventure.com/MYSBF Fill out the Contact Us form if you have a question or need help with your bookkeeping or payroll: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Contact-Us Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path is waiting for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/StarterGuide Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: www.FinancialAdventure.com/Discovery Join Our Facebook Community:  www.Facebook.com/Groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique Are you a bookkeeper looking to start, grow or scale your bookkeeping business?  Join our FREE bookkeeper community here: www.FinancialAdventure.com/BookkeeperCommunity QuickBooks Online - Save 50% Your First 3 Months: www.FinancialAdventure.com/QuickBooks Show Notes:  www.FinancialAdventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources.

Jared Mitchell is the co-founder of SkinCarebyAlana - which is one of the largest online retailers of organic and all natural skin care products. He started the company with his wife and is responsible for over 30 million dollars in product sales. Jared is also the eCommerce consultant for NPDigital and founder of BeefySites, which is focused on helping e-commerce founders scale up their businesses. “In the US the stat that I heard is 75 percent of all new businesses that are attempted fail. I think there is a good reason for that. I think number one people give up way too early. It's about blood sweat and tears. There is going to be times when you are going out of business. You not only feel that you are, your numbers not only say it but you are. And you are in charge of your own destiny… If you are actually going to do it right starts from day one, make sure that your product is amazing. Do the right research… I rather see somebody wait and keep it as a side hustle for three or six months before rushing into something that is going to fail”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-mur

Hello holidays!  Hello motherhood!  Hello grad school!  Hello 2021! Doesn't everything feel a little hectic these days? And, doesn't everyone feel a bit on edge, too? What if I told you that there was a remedy for all of the chaos in your life & it's easier than you think? Sit down, friend. Let's chat for a few...

Today's guest is Paris-based photographer Milena Perdriel who specialises in corporate photography. Listen in as Milena tells us her unique journey of how she got into photography. Over the years, using SEO and referrals, Milena has built a successful and thriving business. If you need inspiration to build your own venture, then this episode is for you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fear is worrying about something that hasn't happened yet. And when we sit in that worry but don't do anything about it, that's when the fear sets in. So what do we do? We overcome fear by taking action.Connect with Adam:startwithawin.com/ facebook.com/REMAXAdamContostwitter.com/REMAXAdamContos instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/

Ambrose Blowfield is one of Australasia's leading trainers and specializes in mastering the sales conversation, business-to-business selling, mindset development and long-term business growth. He has delivered training in person in 10 different countries across 3 continents, his online training has helped over 15,000 businesses in 20 countries, across 6 continents. “aside from building a great and open support team around you it has to be persistence and perseverance. I think it was Thomas Edison said that genius or success becomes from one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration. I think that is absolutely true in entrepreneurship. Having a great idea or a great product or a great service isn't enough. You have got to be able to persevere and to see yourself through the ups and downs of life and business and the economies of the world and even the local economy. You are going to have to work hard hence pick something you are passionate about and then you will put in the perseverance”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-mu7

Today's guest is U.K.-based photographer Jon Busby who created a unique business photographing hats. Listen in as Jon tells us all about how he came up with this idea, and how he is now running a thriving business. You won't want to miss this episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It takes a leap of faith to leave a W2 job and wander through the hills and valleys of self-employment. With the right skill set, time management, and perseverance, you can come out more profitable (and happier) than you were originally at your old job. But, once you succeed, it may be hard to slow down the self-employment train, and your side-gig could become a full-on business, with the need for employees.TJ has put herself in a phenomenal position, both financially and income-wise. She left her job to become a full-time consultant but knows she won't be able to expand without hiring her first employee. Her business would need an employee to bring in more revenue, BUT she needs more revenue to bring on an employee. What would you do in this situation?Scott and Mindy have both spent time outsourcing and hiring before. They help TJ develop a roadmap to getting her first hire on board while keeping crucial revenue in the business. This episode also dives into self-employed health insurance, project management, and hiring a junior position that can grow into a senior in little time. In This Episode We CoverWhy it's imperative to keep your costs low while trying to run a business What to do once you've hit your max capacity for work at your business Whether or not now is the time for you to hire your first employeeFully mapping out the cost of a full-time vs. part-time worker on your teamPutting together a business plan that allows you to forecast your business's future Health insurance while self-employed and why an HSA plan may be your best betAnd So Much More!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keaton Patey is a US health insurance advisor specializing in health insurance plans. His career took a turn when he decided to pursue a job in the sales department. He strives to help self-employed individuals, small businesses, and families increase their bottom line by adhering to their needs and giving them the right health insurance package.  In this episode, Keaton shares his take on the sales industry as he walks us through his early adult endeavors. He also shares how he guides his clients (both employed and self-employed) in picking the health insurance plan that best fits them. Key Takeaways Work smarter not harder Focus on the things that you're passionate about Keaton's approach with health insurance Importance of having a health insurance advisor How investing in the right health insurance gives you the confidence to live the life that you want to live Resources Book A Call to Speak with Keith Driving For Dollars Mastery