Podcasts about simplifiers

Are you ready to step up and be the CEO of your well-being? If last year taught us anything at all, it reminded us of how incredibly important it is to take good care of our body, mind, and spirit in order to stay grounded through big change. Self-care is no longer a “should” but a “must-have” priority to maintain your well-being as an entrepreneur. My all-star special guest today is author Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. Like a CEO, you're setting the vision for the year ahead, making calculated predictions that will hopefully pay off in the months to come and equally, making cuts where necessary. All of this requires a whole new vantage point on how you live your life and a possible shift in your mindset to level up. Here's how.  My all-star special guest today is Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What she learned while working as Steve Jobs' executive assistant, inside the pressure cooker of Silicon Valley… how this brilliant person took great care of himself and equally grew the Apple brand simultaneously  Her book is called “Pause. Breathe. Choose.” - we take a deep dive into all three sections and she defines what mindfulness could look like through a pandemic How to make better choices that will help us manage our stress and build resilience, using the ACE Method: acute, chronic, eustress …and ultimately, what the “3 P's to well-being” are - pain, prana and purpose, understanding how we can tap into all three areas to our advantage, through our work. We also do a breathwork exercise together to build that prana life-force energy.  It was fascinating to hear her stories of working with Steve Jobs early on in her career, to really get an insider's peek into that world when Apple was booming.  And it certainly rings true for me… when I take good care of myself, get enough sleep, drink more water than coffee, move my body, take time to focus in on my breath, rest, reflect and prioritize it into my daily schedule, I become a better CEO for The Simplifiers. Opportunities (magically) open up and I achieve flow state for longer periods of time.   This is truly living a simplified, joy-filled life. And I hope today's conversation sparks something new for you, as well. Q: Are you ready to be the CEO of your well-being? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/373-how-to-be-the-ceo-of-your-well-being---with-naz-beheshti-all-star

"Flexibility" has become the rallying cry of the Everywhere Work revolution, as highlighted in Ivanti's 2024 Everywhere Work report. On this Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show episode, host Ira S. Wolfe chats with guests Holly Novak and Mary Baird to unpack their experiences from the 2024 Ivanti Solutions Summit. Together, they explore the rapidly shifting landscape of Everywhere Work and the technological hurdles it brings. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on viewing cybersecurity through an HR lens as they tackle the intricacies of delivering seamless digital employee experiences, nurturing modern work cultures, managing AI's growing impact, and safeguarding the irreplaceable power of human connection. ** Key Takeaways:** 1. The concept of "radical flexibility" is becoming a buzzword we can't ignore. 2. Emotional intelligence isn't just a nice-to-have—it's essential. 3. Culture is king, even if your kingdom is virtual. 4. Training for remote and hybrid team management needs a serious upgrade. 5. The urgent need for robust cybersecurity training tailored for a dispersed workforce. **About Holly Novak and Mary Baird Holly Novak serves as the Chief People Officer at Jack Henry &Associates, a prestigious S&P 500 fintech powerhouse boasting a workforce of over 7,000 dedicated professionals. With a career spanning more than two decades in Human Resources, Holly's extensive expertise encompasses HR Operations, Business Operations, HR Business Partner roles, Recruitment, and HR Information Systems. She is especially renowned for her skills in Coaching, Executive Compensation, People Analytics, and leveraging HR technology to achieve organizational excellence, to mention a few. **Connect with Holly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-novak-sphr-shrm-scp-3262835/ Mary Baird has an equally impressive resume. She is the CEO,  Senior Leadership Development Strategist and Podcaster at The Simplifiers. She helps medium to large corporations who are struggling with high turnover, and low employee engagement, and are navigating an ever-changing work environment that seems everything BUT simple. Her LinkedIn profile says it all: She has a knack for turning complex challenges into simple, actionable solutions.  **Connect with Mary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesimplifiers/ Additional Resources: **Watch the ISS2024 Keynotes: https://tinyurl.com/iss24keynotes **Download 2024 Everywhere Work Report: https://adaptabilitytoolkit.com/2024everywherework **Never Normal News: https://nevernormalnews.com  

On today's episode, I wanted to share what's next for The Simplifiers Podcast and how it will look and feel moving forward. As you know, we've been featuring the very best of our all-star episodes recently on the podcast as a way to take a walk down memory lane and showcase some of my favorite conversations. I've spoken to quite a few brilliant people including Danielle LaPorte, Naz Beheshti, Dan Millman, Jovanka Ciares, and so many more since 2018… And we are only just getting started! It's hard to believe that we are entering into season 7 on the podcast this year!  We've released 334 full-length interview episodes and 133 bonus, shorter form episodes so far. So if you're a new listener, my goodness, you've got a treasure trove of a library ready for you to explore.  The premise has always been simple.  We take one topic either in work or in life… and simplify it! Breaking it down into easy-to-understand ways, so you not only know the “what” (what is it, why is it important right now) but also the “how” (simple, practical tips on how to test it out in your own work or life. And we've covered a wide range of topics so far… everything from managing your budget to managing panic attacks. Simplifying how to say no to “hustle culture” to how to sleep better at night. And we've also covered many topics in business from strategy to leadership development to planning impactful events that drive your greatest goals. There's so much in our archives to dive into, listen, and learn. But you might be curious about where we are headed next. Well, here's what we learned from you, our listeners.   You guys loved the episodes where we focused on one of these four key areas: Time management - How to prioritize and focus on what's most important and get things done without the overwhelm. Goal setting and vision casting - How to define your goal, create an action plan, and do the thing. Simplified self-care - How to look after yourself when working in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment and avoid burnout.  Belonging in the workplace - How to create a thriving employee experience, especially with the rise of AI and automation in the workplace. And I want to take a deeper dive into that last pillar for the next few months… Let The Simplifiers Podcast be your go-to resource for information, inspiration and a spark of creativity. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b134-whats-next-for-the-simplifiers-podcast-season-7

Are you ready to step up and be the CEO of your well-being? If last year taught us anything at all, it reminded us of how incredibly important it is to take good care of our body, mind, and spirit in order to stay grounded through big change. Self-care is no longer a “should” but a “must-have” priority to maintain your well-being as an entrepreneur. My all-star special guest today is author Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. Like a CEO, you're setting the vision for the year ahead, making calculated predictions that will hopefully pay off in the months to come and equally, making cuts where necessary. All of this requires a whole new vantage point on how you live your life and a possible shift in your mindset to level up. Here's how.  My all-star special guest today is Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What she learned while working as Steve Jobs' executive assistant, inside the pressure cooker of Silicon Valley… how this brilliant person took great care of himself and equally grew the Apple brand simultaneously  Her book is called “Pause. Breathe. Choose.” - we take a deep dive into all three sections and she defines what mindfulness could look like through a pandemic How to make better choices that will help us manage our stress and build resilience, using the ACE Method: acute, chronic, eustress …and ultimately, what the “3 P's to well-being” are - pain, prana and purpose, understanding how we can tap into all three areas to our advantage, through our work. We also do a breathwork exercise together to build that prana life-force energy.  It was fascinating to hear her stories of working with Steve Jobs early on in her career, to really get an insider's peek into that world when Apple was booming.  And it certainly rings true for me… when I take good care of myself, get enough sleep, drink more water than coffee, move my body, take time to focus in on my breath, rest, reflect and prioritize it into my daily schedule, I become a better CEO for The Simplifiers. Opportunities (magically) open up and I achieve flow state for longer periods of time.   This is truly living a simplified, joy-filled life. And I hope today's conversation sparks something new for you, as well. Q: Are you ready to be the CEO of your well-being? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/naz-beheshti-be-the-CEO-of-your-well-being-all-star-324

Are you ready to step up and be the CEO of your well-being? If last year taught us anything at all, it reminded us of how incredibly important it is to take good care of our body, mind, and spirit in order to stay grounded through big change. Self-care is no longer a “should” but a “must-have” priority to maintain your well-being as an entrepreneur. My all-star special guest today is author Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. Like a CEO, you're setting the vision for the year ahead, making calculated predictions that will hopefully pay off in the months to come and equally, making cuts where necessary. All of this requires a whole new vantage point on how you live your life and a possible shift in your mindset to level up. Here's how.  My all-star special guest today is Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What she learned while working as Steve Jobs' executive assistant, inside the pressure cooker of Silicon Valley… how this brilliant person took great care of himself and equally grew the Apple brand simultaneously  Her book is called “Pause. Breathe. Choose.” - we take a deep dive into all three sections and she defines what mindfulness could look like through a pandemic How to make better choices that will help us manage our stress and build resilience, using the ACE Method: acute, chronic, eustress …and ultimately, what the “3 P's to well-being” are - pain, prana and purpose, understanding how we can tap into all three areas to our advantage, through our work. We also do a breathwork exercise together to build that prana life-force energy.  It was fascinating to hear her stories of working with Steve Jobs early on in her career, to really get an insider's peek into that world when Apple was booming.  And it certainly rings true for me… when I take good care of myself, get enough sleep, drink more water than coffee, move my body, take time to focus in on my breath, rest, reflect and prioritize it into my daily schedule, I become a better CEO for The Simplifiers. Opportunities (magically) open up and I achieve flow state for longer periods of time.   This is truly living a simplified, joy-filled life. And I hope today's conversation sparks something new for you, as well. Q: Are you ready to be the CEO of your well-being? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/naz-beheshti-be-the-CEO-of-your-well-being-all-star

Lately, entrepreneurship has become a rather popular option for the masses. This is why we have a relatively good idea of what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Today Bill, Evan, and Justin talk about the fundamental traits a person should possess to become a visionary entrepreneur. So listen in and find out what they are and if you have what it takes.Show notes:[1:07] A true visionary[5:18] What is an actual visionary?[9:36] The essential trait of being an entrepreneur[14:23] Simplifiers and multipliers[18:37] OutroGet to know the hosts:Bill BloomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/Evan RyanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-ryan-866479ba/Web: https://www.teammateai.com/Justin BreenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/Web: https://www.brepicllc.com/Please subscribe and tune in every Tuesday for more incredible conversations about living an epic life. Thank you so much for being part of this journey.

Lately, entrepreneurship has become a rather popular option for the masses. This is why we have a relatively good idea of what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Today Bill, Evan, and Justin talk about the fundamental traits a person should possess to become a visionary entrepreneur. So listen in and find out what they are and if you have what it takes.Show notes:[1:07] A true visionary[5:18] What is an actual visionary?[9:36] The essential trait of being an entrepreneur[14:23] Simplifiers and multipliers[18:37] OutroGet to know the hosts:Bill BloomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/Evan RyanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-ryan-866479ba/Web: https://www.teammateai.com/Justin BreenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/Web: https://www.brepicllc.com/Please subscribe and tune in every Tuesday for more incredible conversations about living an epic life. Thank you so much for being part of this journey.

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to eliminate NOISE in your business communications. And I have to say, I love conversations like these because they always spark new ideas for me on how we run The Simplifiers. No matter if you work inside a large organization or have a small business, the ideas that Sabine shared are applicable to all. Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my conversation with Sabine Harnau as she simplifies how to eliminate NOISE in your business communications. It's time to simplify… Here's how.  My special guest today is Sabine Harnau and she is simplifying how to eliminate NOISE in your business communications. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Why it's a good idea to optimize your business communications for conversion…it's more nuanced than just increasing your sales. How to identify what constitutes as NOISE in your business right now and how to begin to eliminate it What the process is to define your goals & objectives for your brand… why starting with WHO might be better than starting with WHY How to get alignment inside your team on how you explain what your brand is and does …and ultimately, we talked about how there are things that small businesses forget when it comes to business communications vs. bigger corporate brands - what they are and how to avoid the same pitfalls. You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify! Q: Are you ready to learn how to eliminate the NOISE in your business communications? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing  ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/sabine-harnau-eliminate-NOISE-in-your-business-communications-part-two

Margaret Molloy is joined by Lorraine Barber-Miller (EVP and Chief Marketing & E-Commerce Officer, Philips), Raj Kumar (Group Brand & Reputation Director, Aviva), and Sophie Wheater (Chief Marketing Officer, giffgaff) for a conversation on all things brand and simplicity. Simple isn't easy! Behind every brand delivering simpler experiences for customers and employees is a leader who recognizes the inherent value in keeping things simple. Hear why these CMOs consider simplicity the key to successful brands, the practices that deliver top performance, and how they keep things simple for their teams.

Lately, entrepreneurship has become a rather popular option for the masses. This is why we have a relatively good idea of what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Today Bill, Evan, and Justin talk about the fundamental traits a person should possess to become a visionary entrepreneur. So listen in and find out what they are and if you have what it takes.Show notes:[1:07] A true visionary[5:18] What is an actual visionary?[9:36] The essential trait of being an entrepreneur[14:23] Simplifiers and multipliers[18:37] OutroGet to know the hosts:Bill BloomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/Evan RyanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-ryan-866479ba/Web: https://www.teammateai.com/Justin BreenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/Web: https://www.brepicllc.com/Please subscribe and tune in every Tuesday for more incredible conversations about living an epic life. Thank you so much for being part of this journey.

On this special episode, Linda and Dana interview their assistants Sarah, Heather and Kaitlyn at a live event.  They all discuss what it's like to work in a Multiplier and Simplifier relationship.  Linda and Dana are both Multipliers who hear about something and want to go tell everyone about it, while Sarah, Heather and Kaitlyn are Simplifiers, meaning they hear about something and break it down into a simplified structure that allows the task to be completed.  They all share how they make their relationships run smoothly via lists, daily meetings, tons of communication and understanding each other's personalities.  They break down how it's important for the Multiplier to be sharing the conversations and experiences the have with their Simplifier, and how important it is to actually like the person you work with, since wanting to spend time with them creates more success for both parties.

Everyone wants to be successful, but not everyone can be epic. Being epic means to being able to recognize opportunities and to act on them. John Livesay sits down and talks with veteran journalist and CEO Justin Breen as he talks about the impact his parents had on his life, what he learned from his years in journalism, and his formula for an epic business. Learn what you need to be epic!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Successful Pitch community today: JohnLivesay.com John Livesay Facebook John Livesay Twitter John Livesay LinkedIn John Livesay YouTube

This is a replay of episode 64 on making clean eating actually work for you. Clean eating is neither good nor bad.  However, when it gets used as a tool for some perfectionist search for 110% health, the chances of it backfiring are about 110%. In this episode, I tell you how to make it work for you by approaching it differently.   PODCAST OF THE WEEK …is Species, hosted by Macken Murphy and my absolute favourite podcast discovery of 2018.  Listen to this to de-stress and take a break from your self-help podcast addiction. Funny, dramatic and full of NO REALLY?!? moments.   MAIN SECTION: AN ALTERNATIVE TO CLEAN EATING You cannot apply the 2D idealism of detoxes and so forth to something as multi-faceted with so many meanings (social, pleasurable etc) as food is. In this episode…. *I give you my alternative to clean eating – one that is sustainable and involves one single syllable! *The real reason many people try clean eating (you won't like this one!) For more on my thoughts about this, listen to my interview on The Simplifiers podcast at https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/022-harriet-morris/   RESOURCES For more information on coaching with Harriet, go to  http://www.theshiftinside.com/coaching/ Species: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/species/id1334821500 Episode 26: http://www.theshiftinside.com/audio-real-vs-fake-pleasure/ Episode 35 http://www.theshiftinside.com/audio-why-cant-i-stop-stress-eating-ask-your-cavebrain/  

Are you ready to step up and be the CEO of your well-being? If last year taught us anything at all, it reminded us of how incredibly important it is to take good care of our body, mind, and spirit in order to stay grounded through big change. Self-care is no longer a “should” but a “must-have” priority to maintain your well-being as an entrepreneur. My special guest today is author Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. Like a CEO, you're setting the vision for the year ahead, making calculated predictions that will hopefully pay off in the months to come and equally, making cuts where necessary. All of this requires a whole new vantage point on how you live your life and a possible shift in your mindset to level up. Here's how.  My special guest today is Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What she learned while working as Steve Jobs' executive assistant, inside the pressure cooker of Silicon Valley… how this brilliant person took great care of himself and equally grew the Apple brand simultaneously  Her book is called “Pause. Breathe. Choose.” - we take a deep dive into all three sections and she defines what mindfulness could look like through a pandemic How to make better choices that will help us manage our stress and build resilience, using the ACE Method: acute, chronic, eustress …and ultimately, what the “3 P's to well-being” are - pain, prana and purpose, understanding how we can tap into all three areas to our advantage, through our work. We also do a breathwork exercise together to build that prana life-force energy.  It was fascinating to hear her stories of working with Steve Jobs early on in her career, to really get an insider's peek into that world when Apple was booming.  And it certainly rings true for me… when I take good care of myself, get enough sleep, drink more water than coffee, move my body, take time to focus in on my breath, rest, reflect and prioritize it into my daily schedule, I become a better CEO for The Simplifiers. Opportunities (magically) open up and I achieve flow state for longer periods of time.   This is truly living a simplified, joy-filled life. And I hope today's conversation sparks something new for you, as well. Q: Are you ready to be the CEO of your well-being? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/naz-beheshti-be-the-CEO-of-your-well-being

Mary Baird-Wilcock has one goal to help people simplify their lives. With over 16+ years of experience in running her own company, she coaches creative entrepreneurs on how to simplify and optimize the operations side of their small business, including sales mastery, shifting towards a thriving mindset, and how to do less to accomplish more. Ultimately, helping them become a hero.Mary is the host of The Simplifiers Podcast, where she takes topics in business and in life and SIMPLIFIES them. Her podcast has thousands of devoted listeners in 106 countries around the world and is rapidly growing!An international public speaker who's been published in Forbes magazine, Huffington Post, MSN, Metro and featured as one of the “Top 25 Young Event Pros to Watch” by Special Events Magazine. Mary is also on a mission to share the gospel of what a Texas breakfast taco is all about.Visit thesimplifiers.com to listen to the podcast and get connected!Tell me a bit about your shyness... (if you're going to be sharing your story with us)I was a terribly shy child all the way up to when I was 13 years old. My favorite pastime was playing in my closet with all my toys and closing the accordion doors, shutting out the outside world. It was my safe space and I didn't have to interact with others. However, one day at age 13, I felt like the Universe whispered in to my ear... "if you continue to close out the world, you'll miss out on so much in life. Life is better together." From there, I've cultivated my ability to be bold, courageous and learn how to spark a conversation with anyone at anytime. I've slowly changed from being an introvert to an ambivert, learning how to navigate my shyness and turn it into a superpower of attentive listening and kindness. This has helped me build a multiple six-figure business (The Simplifiers) and opened up doors you couldn't even imagine throughout my career so far. How has being shy impacted you personally and professionally, would you say?When my shyness flares up, I start to doubt my innate abilities to do the work I'm here to do, professionally. And when I let the shyness pop up in my personal life, I find I'm not as assertive as I should be, laying down my needs/wants/desires to placate others. Not good. I've been doing the work over the years to reverse this and happy to share what's helped.What are the biggest challenges you face as a shy person?Fear of failureFear of rejectionFear of abandonmentIn your expert opinion, what do you think we could do better to help shy people be more mighty?Remember, "shy" doesn't always equal "introvert". Even ambiverts and extroverts can feel shy. Remove the stigma and educate the masses to help people feel more comfortable in big moments in work and life.What specific tips or advice would you like to share with the Shy and Mighty listeners to help them overcome the aspects of their shyness that are holding them back?- nurture the people around you to form deeper relationships (clients, colleagues, prospects, friends, neighbors, and beyond)- cultivate your BOLDness and simply ASK!- together is better... alone serves no one.- do less to accomplish more... that is the art of simplifyingthesimplifiers.com

Founder of Allure Medical Dr. Charles Mok shares how his formula for simplifiers and multipliers works toward striking an even balance within his company, and the concept of understanding the difference. He explains in depth how simplifiers take processes that aren't working, examine them, and break them down...while multipliers scale those processes and repeat them. To order a copy of Dr. Moks "The Abundance Machine: How These 7 Switches Transform a Business", click here

On the show this week, Dan Sullivan and I tackle the topic of how to create a perfect Simplifier-Multiplier moment. Funnily enough, Dan and I are really good examples of a Simplifier (Dan) and a Multiplier (me). But these are not personality types; they’re operating modes.

Q: what is the best way to motivate and empower your remote workers? No matter if you're new to managing your team remotely or have been doing it for ages, well before COVID-19, we've all been flung into a new way of working. My special guest today is author Dr Paul White and he's simplifying how to motivate and empower remote workers, tapping into new research his team has collected over the last two months during the pandemic lockdown. It's fascinating, new insight and the millions of new remote workers are unlike any people who chose to work remotely in the past. They've gathered real-world stories and data on remote worker's concerns, frustrations and ultimately, positive lessons learned during lockdown. Here's the inside scoop of what they want and (actually) need from you, their manager, in order to thrive. My special guest today is Dr. Paul White and he's simplifying how to motivate + empower remote workers. We tackle all aspects of it, including: What a few of the common obstacles are that managers tend to create with their teams and how to overcome them How he describes a “vibrant workplace” and what the new research has uncovered when it comes to remote workers who haven't stepped foot inside the office space in months What the inter-relationship is between recognition, appreciation, and performance when motivating your remote workers and how to improve antiquated employee recognition programs at larger firms, especially now How to neutralize negativity and conflict with team members, finding the root cause of it all …and ultimately, how to work with someone who you actually DON'T appreciate at all… do you fire them and start again? Or do go deeper and press on? Dr Paul White was on the podcast previously (episode 056) simplifying how to apply the 5 Love Languages in the workplace. He and Dr. Gary Chapman are a wealth of knowledge in helping get to the heart of people… and I'm thrilled to have him back to share more. Episode sponsored by... Goodboy Creative Delegate your brand's social media marketing to Goodboy Creative and simplify your life! Book a free discovery call today: https://www.goodboycreative.co/simple (And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/paul-white-motivate-empower-remote-workers

Q: do you want to create more collaborations in your work & life? It's likely you've had to pivot quite a few things in the last couple of months, eh? So now, I'm encouraging you to start getting creative! My special guest today is podcaster Indiana Adams of Today By The Way and she's simplifying how to create more collaborations in your work & life. Now, Indiana is one of my favorite people on the planet and I've always been impressed with the opportunities she's been able to manifest. My special guest today is Indiana Adams and she's simplifying how to create more collaborations in your work + life. We tackle all aspects of it, including: What her previous experience as a fashion blogger did to help her transition into becoming a podcaster - learning how to transfer your hard-earned skills over to your next chapter of life How to be a natural connector of people and what it's like to be an “extreme extrovert” during the COVID-19 lockdown What it means to “make sure your silo is not doorless or windowless” Dive into a few simple, practical tips on how to build community and create deeper relationships either through your work, podcast, and/or life Plus, she shares a few insider secrets for why her podcast, Today by the Way, has really taken off… this is especially helpful if you're thinking about launching a podcast sometime soon I adore Indiana and I know you will too! I hope today's conversation sparks a new idea for you… Episode sponsored by... Goodboy Creative Delegate your brand's social media marketing to Goodboy Creative and simplify your life! Book a free discovery call today: https://www.goodboycreative.co/simple (And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!)   Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/indiana-adams-create-more-collaborations

Q: how are you beginning to reorient after this big life transition of COVID-19? Change is afoot and we're either white knuckling the ride, grasping for control or starting to lay down the foundation now for our new life ahead. My special guest today is author Stephenie Zamora and she's simplifying how to reorient after a big life transition. Her book, “Unravel: Rising Up and Coming Back from a Season of Living that Damn Near Killed Me” is the focus for today's conversation and I hope it brings you new insight for your own life. Let's face it… for some of us, we are smack dab in the middle of our ‘dark night of the soul' right now and we all could use a little hope. My special guest today is Stephenie Zamora and she's simplifying how to reorient after a big life transition. We tackle all aspects of it, including: Her personal story of what happened when the unexpected death of a former boyfriend quickly spiraled into the loss of her business, her life as she knew it, her closest relationships, and her entire sense of self How to balance the big emotions and feelings that come with big change Uncover the wisdom that can be found by tapping into your anger and how to use this energy and insight for good What the first steps are to uncover the true purpose of your path How to rise up and come back to ‘do the impossible' after a traumatic thing has happened Stephenie's story is inspirational and I really loved chatting with her. Wherever you are in the world right now, I hope this conversation brings you a little peace and knowing that true transformation comes from sitting in the unknown and giving yourself permission to surrender to this chapter of your life. Your next steps will be illuminated bright. Keep going! It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Goodboy Creative Delegate your brand's social media marketing to Goodboy Creative and simplify your life! Book a free discovery call today: https://www.goodboycreative.co/simple (And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/stephenie-zamora-reorient-after-life-transition

Q: if you're finding yourself on the other side of divorce, you might be wondering, how in the world do you build love together (once again) in blended families? Is it possible? Is it worth it? Or is that all just a pipe dream? My special guest today is licensed marriage and family therapist, Ron L. Deal and he's simplifying how to build love together in blended families. That's where two adults fall in love and bring children into the mix from previous relationships… blended all together. Sounds complicated, right? Well, what a perfect topic to simplify, then! My special guest today is Ron L. Deal and he's simplifying how to build love in blended families. We tackle all aspects of it, including: What the dynamics are inside a stepfamily that makes love so tricky How to apply the 5 Love Languages to each person in your blended family The “5 P's of Step-Parenting” are: Partner Pursue Pace Patience Persistence (and Prayer!) How to tackle any underlying grief that might be happening underneath it all …and some top tips for those couples who've decided to separate and become co-parents Ron wrote this book in tandem with Dr. Gary Chapman, a friend and fan-favorite of the show… so I knew I wanted to have him on to continue the conversation. Because as you know, what happens at home also affects how you show up at work. So, let's simplify this! Q: Are you struggling with how to build love in your blended family situation? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Goodboy Creative Delegate your brand's social media marketing to Goodboy Creative and simplify your life! Book a free discovery call today: https://www.goodboycreative.co/simple (And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/ron-deal-how-to-build-love-blended-families

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take. My guest today is Mary Baird-Wilcock, coach and podcast host at The Simplifiers podcast. The things we talked about: - The importance of self love and meeting the basic needs - Finding new ways of working and living - Leaning on your community for support Find Mary here: Website - https://thesimplifiers.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesimplifiers/ Podcast - https://thesimplifiers.com/thepodcast Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs#/media/File:Maslow's_Hierarchy_of_Needs.jpg The Times article - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/money-mentor/money/coronavirus-crisis/dont-qualify-for-government-support The Simplifiers Morning Prompts -  https://thesimplifiers.com/freebies/morning-prompts  7-minutes, 5 questions -> The Simplifiers Morning Prompts - free download:  - Now more than ever, I’m finding 7-minutes of journalling is helping me calm my mind and get centered every morning. - So, start your day off right, download “The Simplifiers Morning Prompts.”  - It’s a free daily writing worksheet that helps you laser-focus in on what needs to get done today, what could trip you up and how you’re going to stay on track. 5 questions, 7 minutes… this worksheet will help you SIMPLIFY!

Q: do you find it hard to shake off the need for approval from others? Whether it's from your parents or your clients… or maybe even your partner or boss, what is it that's lurking underneath and keeping us stuck here? My special guest today is author and coach Susie Moore and she's simplifying how to shake off the need for approval from others. In this season where we are LITERALLY shaking up our whole existence like one big, giant Etch-a-Sketch, wouldn't it be nice to finally shake off this bad habit as well? Susie and I dive deep into this conversation, tackling all aspects of it from imposter syndrome to low self-worth, grappling with mounting pressure to get things “just right” to stepping up and into the spotlight with more confidence.  And lightening up a bit… in a time when things feel really heavy and sometimes dark, Susie is a bright light showing us there is another way. My special guest today is Susie Moore and she's simplifying how to shake off the need for approval from others. We tackle all aspects of it, including: Why humans tend to have a craving for approval in their work and lives and where it stems from Asking a better question than “what's wrong?” and replacing it with “what's missing?” when things feel off in your life The one key trait Susie believes the most successful and self-assured people possess that you can cultivate, too How to avoid comparing yourself to others and squash any perfectionism, especially in how you present yourself on social media The simple secret to getting what you want (that no one ever tells you) How to handle when your brand gets more visible and how to gain more press for your business in the media Why it's important to have a sense of humor and interject a little bit of fun into your work, especially when things are super heavy or stressful (like now!) Q: Are you ready to shake off the need for approval from others? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Yardley Digital Yardley Digital are experts at making your website super fast, super polished, and performing at it's very best. If your website has been needing an overhaul for awhile now, these are the guys to call. Their attention to detail, excellent customer service, and cutting edge technical expertise make them the only ones I trust with my website. And right now, they are offering our listeners 10% of all services by using the promo code: SIMPLE In addition, small business owners who've been affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of their “pay as you feel” pricing right now. The time is NOW to get your website looking great, so you can start driving sales once again. To learn more and get connected, visit: yardley.digital/simple (And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/susie-moore-how-to-shake-off-the-need-for-approval  

Q: as we start to define our “new normal,” how do we begin to create deeper connections with people in our work and life as we reemerge once again? My guest today believes the answer is simple: empathy. My special guest today is Adam Wilder of the Togetherness movement and he's simplifying how to create deeper connections with people through empathy. He reminds us that this work starts from within, creating deeper empathy for ourselves first and then rippling out from there.  Adam is a trailblazer in the world of human connection and I hope you find this conversation inspiring as you start to redefine and reframe how you approach the important relationships in your life, both personally and professionally. This pandemic is a real opportunity for us to reimagine what life could look like from this point forward. Prior to it, many of us were stuck in a hamster wheel of exhaustion, disconnection, greed, scarcity, busy-ness, and inequity.  But what if life could NOW be focused on something greater, something simpler but more profound? A life and a pace that was rooted deep in togetherness, with gratitude for mother Earth and greater empathy for each other and for ourselves?  What would that feel like? I believe everything is unfolding in perfect timing… and I have great faith in what we are cultivating together. My special guest today is Adam Wilder and he's simplifying how to create deeper connections with people through empathy. We tackle all aspects of it, including: The fact that we are living in unprecedented times and are learning how to thrive through a pandemic and social isolation - Adam shares his initial thoughts on what the possible fallout effect of this will be in the coming weeks ahead The first step to consider taking, in order to create deeper connections with other people What “sovereignty” is all about and how you can be more sovereign over your own life How to become a better listener so other people really feel heard and foster a deeper connection with you Simple ways you can ripple out the love in your local communities to create more togetherness, globally It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Yardley Digital Yardley Digital are experts at making your website super fast, super polished, and performing at it's very best. If your website has been needing an overhaul for awhile now, these are the guys to call. Their attention to detail, excellent customer service, and cutting edge technical expertise make them the only ones I trust with my website. And right now, they are offering our listeners 10% of all services by using the promo code: SIMPLE In addition, small business owners who've been affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of their “pay as you feel” pricing right now. The time is NOW to get your website looking great, so you can start driving sales once again. To learn more and get connected, visit: yardley.digital/simple (And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!)   Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/adam-wilder-how-to-create-deeper-connections

What is the most appropriate way to put yourself out there, gain visibility, and market your business in these very weird times? It's hard to know how to serve your clients and audience through all of this… and you might have a lingering fear that it'll come off as “profiteering” or taking advantage of people while they are at their lowest point. I hear that… and we've got some ideas in today's episode. My special guest today is Lori Granito and she's simplifying how to put yourself out there and gain visibility for your business, without coming off skeezy. It's time to step up and step out into the world, sharing our talents and expertise to the people who really need our help right NOW. My hope is this conversation inspires you to think of new ways you can get back out there and start once again talking about your business, bringing value to your audience and helping them solve their greatest fears and pains. But also I hope that you are encouraged with new energy to lead your teams and as a result, gain more visibility as a leader, a guide, and a voice of LIGHT for the people you connect with this week.  I can't wait to see you SHINE bright. My special guest today is Lori Granito and she's simplifying how to put yourself out there + gain visibility, once again. We tackle all aspects of it, including: Why some women struggle with stepping up and into the spotlight, professionally and how to squash that fear How to create a strategic plan when asking for financial assistance, whether it's a pitch competition, pitching for bank loans, grants, crowdfunding or beyond Lori's insider secrets on how to land your first TEDx talk - what they are looking for when you apply How to leverage local public speaking opportunities where you live or are travelling to in the year ahead, including online events and webinars As a public speaker, what the best way for you to sell from the stage that results in new clients, every time  Lori's insider advice if you're currently writing your first book, plus the biggest lessons she's learned so far in the process of writing her new book, “Take Up Space” It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Yardley Digital Yardley Digital are experts at making your website super fast, super polished, and performing at it's very best. If your website has been needing an overhaul for awhile now, these are the guys to call. Their attention to detail, excellent customer service, and cutting edge technical expertise make them the only ones I trust with my website. And right now, they are offering our listeners 10% of all services by using the promo code: SIMPLE In addition, small business owners who've been affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of their “pay as you feel” pricing right now. The time is NOW to get your website looking great, so you can start driving sales once again. To learn more and get connected, visit: yardley.digital/simple (And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/lori-granito-how-to-gain-visibility

If you're missing your in-person community as much as I am, I bet you're wondering how in the world are we going to rebuild it while we're social distancing like this? Trust me, I hear you… I feel you. Nothing about what we are going through is easy. But there is hope and there are thought leaders out there who are starting to trail-blaze a path alongside us. My special guest today is Neil Greenwood of Morning Gloryville and he's simplifying how to rebuild community, despite social distancing. He and I both believe that there is something profound happening here, bigger than a virus. More like an awakening. And if you're looking for a message of hope and a possible vision for what our new reality could be after all this shakes out, you're going to love this one. In order to rebuild true community, it takes each and every one of us to play our part together. My special guest today is Neil Greenwood and he's simplifying how to rebuild community, despite social distancing. We tackle all aspects of it, including: Kicking the conversation off with a 7 minute ground meditation, in order to tap into a state of calm What a Morning Gloryville in-person event was like, including their sober raves, all-day workshops and retreats, prior to COVID-19  And now in this day in age of quarantine and social distancing, what the team at Morning Gloryville see as the vision moving forward in helping people heal and rebuild this community. Neil shares his ideas on how to build love and connection without physical contact with others in the short term future. For all the event planners listening, take note! Neil shares his insider thoughts on what it was like to turn their 1000 person rave into an online experience. What worked and what were the lessons learned as an event producer and experience creator? And finally, Neil shares his take on what's happening (big picture!) energetically in the world right now. How this is a HUGE wake-up call for humankind… and what role permaculture plays in all of this! Q: Are you feeling disconnected from your community, wishing you could rebuild, reconnect, and get back to thriving? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by...Yardley Digital Yardley Digital are experts at making your website super fast, super polished, and performing at it's very best. If your website has been needing an overhaul for awhile now, these are the guys to call. Their attention to detail, excellent customer service, and cutting edge technical expertise make them the only ones I trust with my website. And right now, they are offering our listeners 10% of all services by using the promo code: SIMPLE In addition, small business owners who've been affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of their “pay as you feel” pricing right now. The time is NOW to get your website looking great, so you can start driving sales once again. To learn more and get connected, visit: yardley.digital/simple (And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/neil-greenwood-how-to-re-build-community

Gen X ladies, listen up —> Why does it seem like we're getting the short end of the stick in life?? I mean, c'mon… hello! We're taking care of young children, aging parents, and now, HELLO! - doing it all during a global pandemic!!?!  My special guest today is author Ada Calhoun and she's simplifying how to handle a midlife crisis - through a pandemic, no less! She wrote this book called “Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis” where she interviewed hundreds of women in the US (who consider themselves part of Generation X) to see what's behind all of this. What socio-economic factors and cultural barriers are causing many of us to feel downright exhausted and weary through this season of our lives right now? So, if you're between the ages of 41-55 right now and feeling like your existential ISH is hitting the fan, this one is for you. I hope today's conversation brings you peace, insight, and a few new ideas to make it better. In a Katniss, three-fingered sign of solidarity… Ada and I are right there with you in this. You are not alone. My special guest today is Ada Calhoun and she's simplifying how to handle a midlife crisis (through a pandemic, no less.)  We tackle all aspects of it, including: Gen X women are hitting our forties and many of us have achieved great things personally and professionally so far… but why do we feel so lousy??  How to emerge from the abyss and help the next generation of women (and our daughters) from falling into it, as well In this day in age of social media and digital “connectedness” - why do we feel so (darn) alone?? How to combat this feeling and form IRL (in real life) friendships and relationships with other women Now we are caring for our aging Boomer parents and also our young children… how to ensure we are taking good care of ourselves through this Let's talk perimenopause - What is it? What can we expect? How do we create a support system for us through this season of our bodies changing? Q: Do you feel like you're going through a midlife crisis right now and this (darn) pandemic is just ‘par for the course??' It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Lucy with a Why Lucy with a Why is a personal brand provocateur who helps small businesses (like yours!) serve mischievously, cheeky marketing and compelling copy to seriously stand out amongst the competition. Hire Lucy to help you become the queen or king of your niche and sky-rocket your confidence in how you show up in the world! To learn more and get connected, visit: lucywithawhy.com/wow-hour/  (And make sure to tell her The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/ada-calhoun-how-to-handle-a-midlife-crisis

When things are getting weird and you don’t know what to do, it’s always great to turn to a trusted source for some guidance. On today’s episode of Profit Without Worry, I’m talking to seasoned entrepreneur Mary Baird Wilcock, CEO of The Simplifiers. Mary’s sharing her thoughts on keeping your sanity intact while trying to juggle it all, and some practical tips for keeping your business and life on track. 

What would life look like today if you had a 5-hour workday? ​Recent current events​ have really forced us ​ALL​ to rethink how much work we can actually accomplish these days, eh? We've had to think fast, pivot on a dime, work from home and for some, all of sudden we're juggling homeschooling as well! ​YIKES​... ​wouldn't it be nice to gain back a little bit of control on things again? My special guest today is Trevor Blake and he's simplifying how to structure your ​new 5-hour workday. Funny enough, we recorded this episode just days before things really started escalating FAST with ​the Coronavirus​... but the simple-to-try-out principles apply now, more than ever before. So, if you're cramming in homeschooling or other responsibilities on your shoulders these days, you may ​only ​have 5 hours that you can devote to your work today. Guys, it's no longer a pipe-dream to work less... ​it's a necessity to keep sane. So I hope today's conversation brings you some new ideas on how to structure it all, especially if the idea of working from home and/or doing things virtually via video calls these days is all new territory for you. My special guest today is Trevor Blake and he's simplifying how to structure your 5-hour workday. We tackle all aspects of it, including: ●  What we can learn from Victorian times “village culture” ●  How to shift from corporate 9-to-5 mentality to working from home and being your own boss ●  The very best ways to structure your 5-hour workday and how to create strong boundaries on your work and home office Episode sponsored by... Lucy with a Why Lucy with a Why is a personal brand provocateur who helps small businesses (like yours!) serve mischievously, cheeky marketing and compelling copy to seriously stand out amongst the competition. Hire Lucy to help you become the queen or king of your niche and sky-rocket your confidence in how you show up in the world! To learn more and get connected, visit: ​lucywithawhy.com/wow-hour/ (And make sure to tell her The Simplifiers sent ya!) It's time to #DoTheThing! Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/trevor-blake-5-hour-workday

Q: Have you ever found yourself stuck in the comparison trap and not sure how to avoid it? That's that yucky feeling like everyone else is way, way, WAY farther ahead of you and you should be further along than you already are. They seem to have all things figured out and you're feeling like you've barely remembered to wear clean socks today. (No? Just me… okay, carry on!) My special guest today is Anna Dunleavy and she's simplifying how to avoid the comparison trap.  We tackle all aspects of it, including how to squash your imposter syndrome, quiet down your inner critic, and the most important bit… how to tap into your inner knowing, your Intuition to bring about a sense of calm in these very uncertain times. (NOTE: This episode was recorded at the end of February 2020 and while the world seems a bit upside down at the moment with the Coronavirus, I wanted to share an episode that is timeless and affects all of us at some point in our career journey.) The good news is… you can squash the fear and step out of the comparison trap at any time. Have a listen to this conversation, try a few new ideas, and let me know what's working for you these days. It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Lucy with a Why Lucy with a Why is a personal brand provocateur who helps small businesses (like yours!) serve mischievously, cheeky marketing and compelling copy to seriously stand out amongst the competition. Hire Lucy to help you become the queen or king of your niche and sky-rocket your confidence in how you show up in the world! To learn more and get connected, visit: lucywithawhy.com/wow-hour/  (And make sure to tell her The Simplifiers sent ya!)   Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/anna-dunleavy-how-to-avoid-the-comparison-trap

Have you ever thought about what it would take to be a digital nomad? That's someone who's location independent, leaving their home behind and exploring the world with a laptop, a bit of luggage, and an adventurous spirit. “Living a lightweight life,” as my dear friends would say. My special guest today is Lis Hubert and she's simplifying how to become a digital nomad… specifically, what it really takes to make this lifestyle work. Her story is fascinating and seeing how this choice has helped her boost her self-confidence and the innate feeling that she could accomplish anything in the world is incredibly inspiring. She peels back the curtain and shows us how it really works. Lis Hubert simplifies how to become a digital nomad. In this episode, you will learn: How she defines the term “digital nomad” and how she finds free places to stay all over the world What sparked her to leave her permanent address behind and become location independent  How she manages the anxiety and stress of not knowing where she might live next What the F.I.R.E. movement is (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and how this plays into her nomadic lifestyle What a few key skills that you'll need to have, in order to be happy and make this work How to build community and connections when you're a digital nomad on the road and changing cities constantly It's time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Lucy with a Why Lucy with a Why is a personal brand provocateur who helps small businesses (like yours!) serve mischievously, cheeky marketing and compelling copy to seriously stand out amongst the competition. Hire Lucy to help you become the queen or king of your niche and sky-rocket your confidence in how you show up in the world! To learn more and get connected, visit: lucywithawhy.com/wow-hour/  (And make sure to tell her The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/lis-hubert-how-become-a-digital-nomad

The seasons are changing and it's time to (ever so slowly) re-emerge again after winter hibernation! Thank goodness. If you've felt like you've gone in a cave, either figuratively or creatively these last few months, this episode is especially for you. My special guest today is Carrie Contey, Ph.D. and she's simplifying how to re-emerge after hibernation with grace. If you've been hit with a big, massive life change recently or maybe you're in a creative funk and not sure how to snap out of it, Carrie shares her very best secrets that have helped her and her clients align, allow, and appreciate... so you can step into the next chapter of your life with confidence and ease. Here's how. Carrie Contey simplifies how to re-emerge after hibernation. In this episode, you will learn: How to handle the uncertainties of life changes, big and small and what she learned along the way through a horrific storm, caring for her aging parents, plus working & traveling as a nomad What it means to feel in “deep alignment with yourself” and how to do this in simple, simple ways What the four pillars are when navigating change: Clarify Steady Appreciate Tend Why it's important to clarify how you want to feel in life and what role writing and journaling can play in your re-emergence process What the “7-year Project” is that Carrie is currently creating… so exciting! I hope you'll find today's conversation illuminating for your path of re-emergence ahead. Time to #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by... Lucy with a Why Lucy with a Why is a personal brand provocateur who helps small businesses (like yours!) serve mischievously, cheeky marketing and compelling copy to seriously stand out amongst the competition. Hire Lucy to help you become the queen or king of your niche and sky-rocket your confidence in how you show up in the world! To learn more and get connected, visit: lucywithawhy.com/wow-hour/  (And make sure to tell her The Simplifiers sent ya!) Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/carrie-contey-how-re-emerge-after-hibernation

Have you been thinking, “it's (finally!) time to launch my own startup but I'm not sure where to begin?” Have no fear, The Simplifiers to the rescue!  My special guest today is Trevor Blake and he is simplifying how to launch a startup, the simple way. Back in the day, starting your own business meant loads of capital investment, a million dollar idea, living in Silicon Valley, and attracting the very best talent for top dollar. Well, you still need that incredible idea that people desperately want and will gladly pay you for it… BUT, you might not need as much money to get things up and off the ground as you think. Trevor gets to the core of what you've got to have in place before you launch, tapping into affordable tech tools and the growing surplus of qualified freelancers to help you get your new venture up and running without running out of cash.   Here's how. Trevor Blake simplifies how to launch a startup, minus the stress. In this episode, you will learn: Why he believes “there's never been a better time to start your own business than NOW” What the number one common mistake more than 80% of new startups make… and how to avoid doing the same Why he thinks that women-led businesses are much more successful than ones led by men How he structures his 5-hour workday; how to make it work in the launch phase and still run a successful, profitable business  What the 3 phases of launching a startup are and what critical actions you need to focus on in each phase: Starting Surviving Thriving Launching a startup does NOT need to be complicated.  #DoTheThing! Episode sponsored by...Ethical Hour Ethical Hour is the world's first and largest online community for changemakers, social entrepreneurs and impact businesses, where you can meet like-minded friends, collaborators and supporters - and get the help you need to grow your income, influence, and impact.  To learn more and get connected, visit: ethicalhour.co.uk/simplify Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/trevor-blake-how-to-launch-a-startup

How would you define your core values? What's that?? You haven't written these down yet? No biggie, I've got you covered.  It's been a really fun process to take all six core values of The Simplifiers and break them down, one by one, into six episodes on the podcast. I hope this gives you greater insight into what we believe in as a team, as a brand, and how this translates in everything we do to serve our customers, clients, and audience. People just like you! Just a reminder… your mission statement is your WHY… why do you exist in the marketplace, who do you serve and what problem do you aim to solve. your vision statement is your WHAT'S NEXT… where do you see your brand heading in the next 5 years ahead and the vision of how you're going to make a positive impact on the world in a bigger way in the years to come.  …and your core values are WHAT you believe in… if done right, this drives all decision-making in every aspect of how you run your business. It's what you stand for and is at the heart of everything. Here are 3 simple things to consider when you define your own core values:   What values are essential to your work and life?    As in, what kind of a team and company do we need to be to serve our clients and deliver our world-class products and services?   What values were necessary when you attained your most recent big accomplishment?    Whether it was determination or grace, grit or discipline, think about the last three greatest accomplishments you've had as a company and what key traits you and your team needed to possess in order to achieve these milestones.   And alternatively, what values were pushed aside in your most recent failure?  You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY.   Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/how-to-define-your-core-values

Join Dean and Dan as they talk about simplifying procrastination. Links: JoyofProcrastination.com StrategicCoach.com DeanJackson.com ListingAgentLifestyle.com  

What does it mean to ‘make a positive impact on the world?' I believe it's in every decision (big or small) that you make in your work and the types of clients you choose to serve. At The Simplifiers, we value education and believe in “mentoring others to make a positive impact on the world together” and would like to take a deep dive into explaining why this is one of our key core values as a business. Last January, we took a look a few of the core values of The Simplifiers one by one, breaking them down for you in our Friday bonus episodes. This is so you can understand what we believe in and why... and how you can incorporate the practice of core values in to your small business this year. The next core value I want to shine a spotlight on is this… Value Education: let's mentor others to make a positive impact on the world And that simple principle means this... when you're a business owner, you are a natural born leader. You're leading your teams to create world-class products and services to put out into the world. You are creating something out of nothing, most times and you are serving your clients and customers by helping them solve one of their greatest needs. Here are 3 simple steps to make a positive impact on the world, as a core value. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/make-a-positive-impact

Let's talk integrity and determination… are these part of your core values? At The Simplifiers, we believe “integrity + determination = high reward” and would like to take a deep dive into explaining why this is one of our key core values as a business. Last January, we took a look a few of the core values of The Simplifiers one by one, breaking them down for you in our Friday bonus episodes. This is so you can understand what we believe in and why... and how you can incorporate the practice of core values in to your small business this year. The next core value I want to shine a spotlight on is this…  Integrity + Determination = High reward  Your team is watching you. So are your clients, too. If this core value resonates with you, discuss it with the team and see if this could be incorporated into your core values in the year ahead. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY.   Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/embrace-integrity-determination

Maybe it's Mariah's world and we're just living in it. Today we talk about big 90's nostalgia energy, I share how Raise and Rakuten together can still help you despite being T-minus five days until Christmas, I recommend my favorite reds, and Mary Baird Wilcock of The Simplifiers joins me for The Google Game. Today, by the way, is Friday, December 20, 2019.  Today’s sponsor spotlight is The Confetti Post.  Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

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How visible are you in your brand? In all the things you currently do to spread the word about your business, how do you stay top of mind with your Ultimate Ideal Clients and your prospects that are checking you out? My special guest today is India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire and she's simplifying how to tell your brand story. If you want to learn new ways to spread the word on what you're building in your business, but do it in a way that feels 100% authentic and true to you, this one is for you. India Jackson simplifies how to tell your brand story. In this episode, you will learn: What a “brand story” is and why she believes all business owners are a “leader, an influencer and an ambassador, simultaneously” How to cultivate your brand story to truly look and feel aligned with the real you Why she believes that “people can't see you if you're not ready to be seen…” and the first few steps to overcome this What to do when you're dealing with big change or a struggle in your personal life. How much do you share with your audience and clients through social media and beyond? What to do when you don't want to show up on camera India's very best tips to make the most of your next personal branding photoshoot, including clothes, hair, makeup, mindset and pre-work India believes that your brand story is “not what you put out in your marketing but what people (deep down) know about you: your core values, your likes and interests.” This is what truly counts. And how you can help them solve their greatest problems. Think about The Simplifiers… what do you instinctively know about my team and I? Spoiler alert: it's not about faking it, but rather taking control of your brand and stepping into the greatest, most true version of yourself. You got this, I believe in you! #DoTheThing! Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/india-jackson-tell-your-brand-story

Preferred Donor Management Software - Bloomerang. Click here to start simplifying your digital fundraising.Hello fellow Simplifiers! This little rabbit hole of anxiety is the place where many fundraisers freeze. Who has experienced this? You know the supporter is right for the organization and they have the means for the support. When you run them down the list of qualifying measures for a larger gift, a gift you get by sitting across from them and asking, perhaps even putting a figure in front of them, oh boy, wow. My palms just got sweaty.This week's episode is brought to you by You Got This Coaching. Head over to our website and Facebook page to join in on the conversation.Make it go away, make the asking anxiety leave and never come back. Well, that probably won’t happen, but we can make the asking anxiety become a part of the process and it will settle down. Here is the system for asking, yes, the simplifying system is how we will beat back this ugly anxiety monster. Simplify your fundraising success! The podcast today is sponsored by You Got This Coaching at dawngabel.com. Simple solutions to your complicated world of nonprofit fundraising. Plan VisitFirst, let’s plan the visit. When would you like to meet your donor? You have not asked her to visit with you yet, so this is your visual. When? Morning? Are you at your best in the morning, afternoon, or evening? There is probably a 50/50 chance she will ask what works best for you, so decide ahead. Don’t dither if she offers or asks what works best for you. Know what time works for you, both emotionally and on your calendar. Where, where do you see this conversation with her? I love visiting with donors in the most comfortable environment for them. Where do you feel their comfort? But, if that is a place of discomfort for you, then keep that in mind. An example here is if you are very uncomfortable in their country club environment, but they love being there. Simplify, don’t make yourself uncomfortable. I will add something here that if you find yourself feeling this way about the country club environment, find ways to make yourself more familiar with that environment. Have lunch with a co-worker there, play a round of golf or tennis there. But today, we have a goal of asking our donor if she would like to up her support. Your country club anxiety is a project to fix another day. So, you have written down two spots that are comfortable for her and for you that would work for your visit. Perhaps that is the coffee shop next to your office and then your donor’s home.Call and make the appointment. Buddy UpBring a friend, if you have another donor, board member, volunteer, etc. who knows the  prospect even better than you, invite them. If you are new at this, having a partner is a great way of helping yourself create a system that works for you. Even if you do not have a person who is close to them, that is okay, bring someone who works with the impact they appreciate the most. But, you need to have them plan with you. You must follow a couple of simple rules to make this an effective meeting. Make an agenda. No, not exactyl like a board meeting but sort of. If you create an agenda and work it out on paper, then you will follow that in your head. Make it 3 bullet points. Plan who will say what and agree to a signal that makes the other person keep on topic and another signal for them to shut up and listen. Practice these signals so you will recognize them in the meeting. Happy Happy Joy JoyBring your smile and peppy energy! Coffee? Tea? Energy drink? Exercise for endorphin release? Bring your positive game! Positive energy brings back positive energy. Nod your head yes, up and down; no negative shaking your head side to side. Practice letting your fear and anxiety go. The donor will feel your anxiety and might even unconsciously worry that the donation is in good hands. Look at photos of the people who have been impacted and note how they make you feel. This is why you do what you do. Picture them before you walk in the door and remember that feeling, that is bio feedback and it is a great tool to get over fear and anxiety. Words MatterLet’s talk. You are not asking for money, you are offering them an opportunity to make a large impact. The opportunity that will help them reach the goal of making the difference they want to see in the world. Their work so far has brought about wonderful change. Talk a bit about that. Let your partner mention the previous program success that their partnership helped to bring about.  Use the word “You” and “Your” NOT the words “Our” or “We.” Her impact is where she is focused. I don’t care if she is a $50 dollar a month donor. Her $600 dollars did what? Let her share in that glory moment with you. But here is your transition, “There is an opportunity to do ________” Future FantasyThe next step is into the future. “Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was __________?”Rev your engine for what the finish line of the project would look like. Let them know how you see the future. Paint a picture of the completion, that is why when there is a building campaign, we have artist’s renderings. Create a story of your project in the paint of words. Create a rendering of the impact the donor will have. “Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was ________?” Shared JourneyThis is a shared journey. The donor is with you on the path and they even have their own version of the journey. You and the organization are just a conduit for their journey. Like a car, you get them from point A to point B, but where do they want to go? I hope you and they are on the same page for the journey to the impact you both want. That is part of a feasibility study. Now, I am not a huge proponent of external feasibility studies. That is the topic of another podcast, but one of the outcomes of a study can be that you are not ready due to the fact you are not on the same page with your prospective major donors. You should know your prospect well enough that they are on the same road you are on with your individual journeys.  Help them find their way by having a conversation with them not just informing them. I know, I just told you to tell them a story of what the future could look like. But stop, let them speak, ask them what do they think about that future? I think we can all practice shutting up. When we are communicating, we fill the air with sound. If you are quiet, they will fill the air with sound. Let them. They may at this point, tell you they don’t see what you see for the future. I have been shocked at what donors have said to me during silence. They will voice their concerns that you are not on the right track. That is okay, let them talk. I have heard them tell me that I should dream bigger, fair enough! I have heard them tell me they are ready to give, hallelujah!This week's episode is brought to you by You Got This Coaching. Head over to our website and Facebook page to join in on the conversation.Listen and LearnThis is a continuance of the dialogue. Listen more than half of the time. Listen, listen, listen. Ask follow up questions to their concerns. Listen. Ask...Now…“Would you support this impact at $___?”Let them answer. Be quiet.If they say that they aren’t ready to give, ask, “What would bring you to that level of support for the program?”Let them answer. Be quiet.When they tell you what would bring them in, ask for the follow up. May I contact you when that happens? May I come back for a visit in June? May I call when we reach that milestone? Whatever fits their response. Here is a wonderful example of a visit. I and a co-worker made an appointment to speak to a banker about his bank’s foundation. He was a personal supporter of the organization and we were interested in a grant for a piece of equipment. We spoke of his personal impact support and why he was passionate about the organization. He spoke, mostly, and he asked about a program from the past. The other person who was with me knew a bit more than I did about the older program that was no longer operating and she shared about that.  He told us about a person who he had great affection for who was highly involved in the program. My partner happened to remember the individual, barely, but mentioned her recollection. Well, he let us know that he was the trustee of her personal foundation. It was dedicated but there were funds at the end of every year that were not dedicated and he had discretion on those dollars. Although we did not drop the topic of the bank’s larger foundation, he did let us know we were welcome to apply and he would give a recommendation with it. But, there was a lot of competition for the funds in that pool. He was so excited about the connection of the foundation he had governance over that he brought out his file on the lady and showed us new clippings and other memorabilia that shared the person he obviously loved. He repeated that he felt he would like to extend her interest in the organization that she had in her life with her trust he governed. We were bowled over and asked for a follow up.  He suggested three months out and he would know more about how the investments would produce and what he would be able to contribute. Three months later, I followed up. I had built a better relationship with him and so we had some things to chat about other than money. He wanted to know how the funds for the project, approximately 170 thousand, were going. I let him know of the three pledges we had received. He was very happy and excited. He wanted to know the lifespan of the equipment, I had that information for him, and I spoke of the impact the equipment was expected to give. He was excited and let me know he expected to donate from the foundation. I made the ask, since I felt from my research that this was around the amount of leftover money he was likely to have, perhaps even a little higher than he would have. Over asking is better than under asking. I asked him for $5,000.  My research was wrong, he responded he felt that he could do better than that, considerably better, with a little smile.  He would not share the amount, I tried, and he told me he would not know the exact amount until the end of October. I asked to stop by at that time, he said he would count on it. I sent him a thank you note after each visit and I also sent him an old photo I had found of the foundation’s creator when she worked on the other project. He was delighted and sent a hand written thank you for the photo. (don’t forget to keep building the relationship.) It was a beautiful day when he surprised us with a check in October for 15 thousand dollars.  I will go over the steps quickly, pick the person based on their involvement; plan the visit; bring a friend; make an agenda; bring your joy; words matter; paint the future; it’s their journey, listen, and then ask.  Remember, they love the impact already or you would not have picked them and above all, you got this!This week's episode is brought to you by You Got This Coaching. Head over to our website and Facebook page to join in on the conversation.

It is so easy to say and yet so easy to forget to do and then feel like it was just a nice thing...not an important thing. A Thank You is SO important that it may be the difference between making your budget of donations and not making it in 2019. Let’s talk about the gratitude journey of your donors, on You Got This Fundraising!For your FREE podcast action sheet, visit my website, www.dawngabel.comBe sure to like me on Facebook for additional fundraising tips. www.facebook.com/yougotthispodThis episode is sponsored by You Got This Coaching. Hello fellow Simplifiers! A question this week brings me to the topic of thank yous. I was asked if I had one thing to suggest for increasing donations in the last quarter of this year, what would it be? That is easy and even if you are doing it well, you can do it better and still increase your donations, and that is thanking the donors. I have had many nonprofits swear to me they thank their donors and I can usually bet they are considering their tax receipt of donation as their thank you. The research is in on that one, donors perceive the receipt as just that, a receipt and they put it in their tax information. Emotionally and practically, they place the letter acknowledging their gift away for their accountant. I have never seen a tax receipt sitting on the ledge of a donor’s window, but I have seen a handwritten thank you note saved and cherished.  That is all well and good, but what about hard facts.first-time donors who get a personal thank you within 48 hours are 4x more likely to give a second gift. (McConkey-Johnston International UK)a thank-you call from a board member to a newly acquired donor within 24 hours of receiving the gifts will increase their next gift by 39%. (Penelope Burk)in a databasewhere the average number of gifts made by donors is three, a thank-you letter reaffirming the difference that their donations made increased average gifts by 60% without reducing response rate in comparison to a control group of donors who did not receive this thank-you communication. (Jen Shang) Let’s take those apart a bit. A first-time donor who gets a personal thank you, not the receipt, within 48 hours are 4 times as likely to give a second gift. That is crazy huge when you consider that the likely hood of a second gift is only 22%, so even if they are half right, that is a large increase for donors. Don’t be skimpy on the thank you, call out their first- time donor status and welcome them into the ‘family’. Seth Godin in Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us said, “A group needs only two things to be a tribe: a shared interest and a way to communicate.” Your donor has an interest in the good work you do, we will call it impact. That impact is important to the donor. So important, they gave you money! That is easy to forget sometimes, that the donor believes in the same thing you believe it at an extremely high level, they gave you cash. Now, they must be enticed to be a part of the tribe, your tribe. Give them a means of communication. Thank them. Thank yous simplify your fundraising success! The podcast today is sponsored by You Got This Coaching at dawngabel.com. Simple solutions to your complicated world of nonprofit fundraising. Go to dawngabel.com and join us on the journey to your success! There you will find the podcast PDF for today. Take time right now to download our list of 10 Ways to Thank Your Donors! For your FREE podcast action sheet, visit my website, www.dawngabel.comBe sure to like me on Facebook for additional fundraising tips. www.facebook.com/yougotthispodThis episode is sponsored by You Got This Coaching.  The second point, from Penelope Burk’s research, says that a thank-you call from a board member to a newly acquired donor within 24 hours of receiving the gifts will increase their next gift by 39%. Whoa, they will give an extra .39 cents on the dollar more on average because we bothered to have a similar person in the tribe, a board member who is not only a leader, but a fellow donor, give them a phone call? Astounding! I hear from board members frequently, what can I do to help? Well, there you are! You as a board member can volunteer to call 10 first-time donors a month. You don’t have to ask for money to be a money making machine for the organization! I know this is true because I have seen it myself in action. When a board member does even less than this, if a board member calls donors at Thanksgiving or Valentine’s day as part of a thank-a-thon, the reaction is life affirming for both the donor and and the board member. I have had board members call to ask for more names because it made their week to speak to people who were so glad to have a call of thank you from a fellow tribe member. To expand on Seth Godin’s pathway of communication, we only have to look at the means of which we are increasing their opportunity to belong and supporting the tribe. A personal hand-written thank you gives the receiver the permission to write back because it is personal. I took the time to write you so you are allowed to take the time to write me. The formal letter is a barrier of formality. It stops the perceived possibility of return. A phone call is a step further, a literal opportunity to communicate back along the pathway. But it is even more interesting than that, if you leave a voicemail, the outcome is the same as a call that was picked up. I believe it is the same reason as the handwritten thank you note, there is a permission to respond even if they do not take you up on the permission. They are given a pathway to communicate to the tribe. Don’t stop there!Now hit them with what they really want, full membership in the communication pathway. Jen Shang’s research says that in a database where the average number of gifts made by donors is three, a thank-you letter reaffirming the difference that their donations made increased average gifts by 60% without reducing response rate in comparison to a control group of donors who did not receive this thank-you communication. This is a follow up thank you. A personal letter, it can be typed, with specific information about what their donation did, maybe that was feed ten homeless families or perhaps that sent three inner city youth to camp, whatever it was let them know. Tell a specific story about one of the recipients. If they sent a youth to leadership camp, get permission to interview that youth. A photo would be great. Get a real story about how it affected their lives to be given the gift. Include a personal note of thanks from the young person. It doesn’t really matter your impact, you will be able to link the donor to the impact in a follow up thank you letter. The letter should make them the hero. Make sure they are thanked for being the right person to do this very special thing. It is called being donor centered. Are you centered on the donor or are you centered on your nonprofit? Do not say XYZ nonprofit sent three youth to camp with your donation.  Do say, You, donor, sent Amelia to the experience of her lifetime! What a gift to know where your donation made a difference. I worked for the American Red Cross Blood Services and although we thanked donors and let them know great stories of people who were helped by their donation, Sweden’s blood services are taking it to the next level with this process in mind.Blood donation rates are in decline all over the developed world, so Sweden decided to up their texting game. Donors are sent an automatic text message telling them when their blood has been used. People who donate initially receive a thank you text. You may get that in America also, but the Swedes get a text when it makes it into someone else’s veins. Now that is some thoughtful tracking that allows the donor to receive the communication pathway. Their donation was not just to the greater good but to a real person who had a medical emergency and I know when my donation mattered. Gives me chills. What can you do to bring that communication pathway to your donor. One way on the highest levels, is to increase your personal contact with your major donors. Another way is to create the system of emails and letters that go out to every first-time donor. Do you have a drip campaign for emails to FTDs? What if you put into your donor management software a prompt to send the receipt, a hand-written note, and assign a board member to call the FTD? And, you had a programmed series of three emails that follow up with a prompt of in 90 days to send another letter of follow up that details the use of their donation? Too much? No, way. There you are, one thing that will increase  your donations this year. Simplify the process, but remember, simplifying the process does not mean there won’t be work. The bulk of the work is in the programming and planning and implementing the system. When you have control of your system, your stress level will go down. Evidence based fundraising and the technology to track and communicate with your donors.  Never forget, you got this! For your FREE podcast action sheet, visit my website, www.dawngabel.comBe sure to like me on Facebook for additional fundraising tips. www.facebook.com/yougotthispodThis episode is sponsored by You Got This Coaching. 

Episode NotesThis episode of You Got This Fundraising is brought to you by www.dawngabel.com. Join Dawn for one-on-one fundraising consulting and other great tips to simplify your fundraising success from an experienced professional. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yougotthispod/Got a question? Email Dawn at Dawn.Gabel@dawngabel.comEpisode TranscriptHave you ever had a friend contact you and strike up a conversation that was out of character and then have them ask you to buy their networking product? Ugh, that is the worst! Now, you are both uncomfortable, but you know she is trying her hardest and so you feel obligated to purchase.  Stop, that is NOT relationship marketing. But it is what we are talking about today...Or rather, we are talking about Not doing THAT, whatever you call it! Today, Relationship marketing and what it REALLY means on the You Got This Fundraising podcast!   Hello fellow Simplifiers! I saw a Facebook post this week that said, and I am paraphrasing, Dear Friends, I Don’t want your health food, weight loss supplements, or any other networked item. Please stop messaging me. My friend explained that he had been contacted by a friend he had not spoken to for over a year. I was interested, so I private messaged him and when I asked if he would mind if I paraphrased him on my podcast, he said he was fine I could even directly quote him and use his name because he felt so strongly about this. I have not, used his name that is, but I get it...Don’t you? Who has not been invited to makeup, jewelry, burping plastic, kitchen ware, workout clothes, and MORE networking sales parties or direct solicitations by family and friends who don’t take the time to know if that is something you want to be joining into? I have a deeply felt bias of these sort of network/relationship marketing, and I use the terms loosely,  that goes back to my childhood. When my mother was at her financial lowest after my father had left our family, a distant family member called and asked if we were up to a visit. My mother was excited and went out of her way to be very creative for the company coming. She made a nice soup meal and lovely mint iced tea so our food budget would not be too dented and yet the offerings were tasty. She was so pleased to have someone visit after the trauma of abandonment and divorce that she made us all wear our Sunday clothes and told us not to eat until the guest had made their plate. Imagine my mother’s disappointment that the guest wanted to sell her vitamins! And, although we barely had enough to feed ourselves, my mother politely ordered one bottle of vitamins because she was ashamed to admit she did not have the money.   That memory had me shying away from one-on-one fundraising, with anyone I knew, for years, but then I found the secret key to unlock the power of REAL relationship marketing, and that is...interest. When we have a positive relationship, it is a precious thing. In the best-case situations, we have a ‘know, like, and trust’ bond. My friend probably felt he knew, liked, and trusted the other person, until that person broke that trust and solicited where he had no interest. He was made uncomfortable by the ask. So uncomfortable he went on Facebook to do a blind ‘stop that’ post. How do we have a relationship and not feel like we are damaging the relationship by asking for a donation? Well, it boils down to the donor’s journey. Even with for-profit network marketing, if the individual is not on the journey with the sales person, then we are breaking the trust of the relationship. A clear indication that the person making the ask is relying solely on past relational standing, like my mother buying out of obligation and shorting our survival money. By the way, those vitamins sat on our kitchen table for a long time. They seemed to be her monument to trusting too much and bowing to social pressures. I never saw her buy out of politeness again. In relationship fundraising, we must be focused on the prospective donor and their interests. Their expression of the need they have feelings for or find a way to elevate their feelings. Is this something they have spoken to you about? Is there a way for you to bring TOGETHER a known interest your prospect has expressed and your project you are wanting to have them involved in? Here is a great example, a philanthropic family was approached to donate to landscaping of an area of town near the local university. The family felt that was a nice project, but did not jump at the suggestion. They politely ate their lunch and left and the meeting the nonprofit had arranged, leaving the executive director with nothing for her efforts.  The director was confused.  They were university supporters and they were heavily involved in landscaping projects in the city that her organization had been a part of before. Later, there was an opportunity to landscape another area of town that the nonprofit was also working on. A supporter brought the mother of the family with her to a planning meeting. After the meeting, the matriarch of the family became an interested member of the group. She took a tour of the proposed area, attended a lighting presentation by a commercial lighting company that had vintage commercial street lamps, and she even volunteered to water flower pots that were a temporary placement in the area. You know the end of this story, the family ended up being the major sponsor for the landscaping and streetscaping.  We care so deeply for our impact that we make the mistake of assuming even those who know, like, and trust us will feel our caring through our words. Don’t get me wrong, that does work, copy writing is all about feeling the caring through the words, but that is a one-time gift. First time gift retention was 22% last year and will probably be less this year. Our words are the beginning of their journey with their impact. Bring your donor to the impact both literally and figuratively. Don’t ask, show and tell. Involve them in your world. Build their interest and deepen their relationship with the impact. Have them enjoy some of the sights, sounds, and smells of the impact. Visiting the proposed landscaped site and seeing the possibility of the future with drawings, a knowledgeable guide, and some potted plants arranged so those interested see the proposed project and join into the vision, brings a donor on the journey with you rather than you telling them about your journey with the impact of the program. I can hear your mind working from here--see, hear, touch, smell--that is great for a garden but what about the homeless, cancer, hospice? I get it. I have worked in the medical nonprofit world. I know the privacy issues and the sensory issues. But, don’t let the difficult stop your creativity in bringing your donors on a journey with your impact. Bring the donor with you to places they CAN go and don’t dwell on the places they can’t go. Creative tours are not as hard to dream up as you might think if you put your mind to it. I know a children’s hospital that lined surgical beds up in the hall and had those touring pretend they were there to comfort their child as they waited for surgery. They put baby dolls in the beds and had individuals pair up across the child as if they were parents. It illustrated as no other way could the need for more space for family as they waited for a traumatic event in their child’s life, a surgery. Another organization brought end of life support to prospective donors by inviting them to a Mother’s Day Service for family of hospice patients who had passed during the year. This became an opportunity for the families to share their hospice experience. If you hear the experience that a family member has with hospice, it is less about the death and more about supporting the living. It also gave the prospective donors the opportunity to remember their own mother’s, grandmother’s, and mother figures by putting a memorial flower, provided, into the larger commemorative bouquet. Taking the donor on their own journey and understanding their interest level, guides your ability to comfortably ask the donor, when the time comes, to financially support the impact. Comfortable for you AND them. Relationship marketing is about the relationship the customer or donor has with the product or impact, not the relationship they have with you! Let me say it again, relationship marketing is defined by the relationship itself. If the relationship is within the product, or in our case the impact, then it is natural that they would receive you and enjoy the process of making the donation. If they are approached for a donation for your organization and your relationship with them is based on your high school senior year, they will be uncomfortable and so will you. They may make a small donation, peer-to-peer, but then never again donate. Well, you say, at least we have $50 we did not have before. True, but you wasted your time that could have been better spent building a donor that would have a life-time value of $5,000 or more. You also made your relationship with that person strained for all future contact. Are you going to call them every time you need money and no other time? Uncomfortable for them and for you. Simplify your fundraising success! The podcast today is sponsored by You Got This Coaching at www.dawngabel.com. Simple solutions to your complicated world of nonprofit fundraising. Got to www.dawngabel.com and join us on the journey to your success! There you will find the podcast PDF for today. Take time right now to download our Donor Relationship Decision Tree PDF and think of a prospective donor. Put their name at the top of the page. Follow the thought process for the individual. How do you know them? Does another person connected to the organization know them better? Remember the donor who was brought to the garden tour by her friend, who was already a supporter. Next, what makes you think they would be interested? On a scale of 1 to 10, are they interested in a project you are seeking funding for? Have they been involved before? Are they close to a person who has received impact from your organization? If they are interested at a level of 8, 9, or 10, take time to give them a call for an appointment to speak about the program. Would that call be better made by someone else in the organization? If they are at 5,6, or 7 level of interest, what involvement would bring them closer? If they are a 1, 2, or even 3 level of interest, why are you thinking of them? Just because they are donors of other organizations and have means does not follow they will be a good fit for a call, even if you know them from high school. That is a relationship between them and your impact that you will need to cultivate over a longer timeline than we are talking about, and if you jumped to an ask meeting, they would feel, as my friend did, insulted and upset enough that they just might make a frustrated post on Facebook. This episode of You Got This Fundraising is brought to you by www.dawngabel.com. Join Dawn for one-on-one fundraising consulting and other great tips to simplify your fundraising success from an experienced professional. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yougotthispod/Got a question? Email Dawn at Dawn.Gabel@dawngabel.com

Are you an event planner and approaching burnout? My conversation with Jessica Zimmerman earlier this week brought up a lot of memories of working as an event planner; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Fun fact: for the first 11 years of the business, The Simplifiers were a collective of wedding and event planners. We produced large-scale, non-traditional events back in the states. And what a wild ride it was! Listen in to today's episode to get all of the details on the reality of the events industry and my best tips to avoid burnout as an event planner. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/event-planner-burnout

If we just work harder and faster, we will deliver more impact, right? Well, Mary Baird-Wilcock is here to tell us that it’s a trap! Giving more is not always giving better! I chat with Mary, a creative entrepreneur and podcaster, who’s single goal in life is to help you simplify yours. And it all starts with the question, “what would THIS look like if this was SIMPLE?” Well, you can sign us up!

Do you have a simple mission statement for your business? Knowing your mission is critical to your business success, and this is how to create a powerful mission statement in 3 simple steps. If you don't have a clear and succinct mission statement, you're in the right place. And I promise to keep it simple. Okay, so… pull out a pen and paper and answer these 3 simple questions to make your statement: Why, How, and for Whom? Listen in for all of the details on how to answer these 3 questions. 1. Why does your company exist? 2. How do you do it differently? 3. Who will benefit from what you do? You'll also learn the answer to this question: What is The Simplifiers' mission statement? A laser-focused mission statement can be a powerful tool to help you and your team stayed focused on the activities of today. It will ensure you're on the right path to actualize your vision for tomorrow. #Dothething. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/how-to-write-a-mission-statement

There are so many hats that you wear that when you get to the point where you can hire a virtual assistant you want to make sure you are set up to do so wisely.Mary Baird-Wilcock is CEO of The Simplifiers which was started in 2003 as an events management company. The company put on large, nontraditional events for clients like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. The Simplifiers was begun in the United States but Mary moved it to England and made a pivot toward a podcast and coaching those who work in creative industries. Mary is also the mother of 2 so she totally understands the mom life and how complicated that can be. She gets that we as women, in general, are always going 90 MPH and trying to juggle All.The.Things. Over the past few years of running her business, moving it overseas, and becoming Mom to 2, she has turned to a new way of doing business and life. The new way involves doing less to accomplish more.Links:jennymelrose.com/hire-a-virtual-assistantClick to view: show page on Awesound

Today is the day to CELEBRATE as we officially cross over the one year mark for The Simplifiers Podcast! You know, so many times in life, we are just go, go, go… chasing the next big thing in life. We forget to slow down and celebrate how far we've come. And so, I thought I'd take a moment to reflect on this past year, the lessons I've learned in launching this podcast and sprinkle in a few messages from our ‘gospel choir' of listeners just like you, from around the world. Listen in on today's episode for details on: My top 5 lessons in podcasting 1. Treat it like a business 2. Consistency is everything 3. Be open to where it takes you 4. Your voice matters 5. Get help, surround yourself with a team smarter than you #Dothething. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/celebrating-one-year

If you're drowning in admin work and your to-do list never seems to get done, you'll want to pull out your pen and paper and take notes. The topic is about how to hire your first VA (psst, that stands for Virtual Assistant!) I'm going to simplify it all down for you, demystify what to look for, how to ensure a good fit, and how to know the difference between which tasks to delegate, and which you should hang on to. There comes a time where your small business hits a turning point… where you MUST grow your team, or else agree to stay small forever. The GOOD NEWS is that it's never been easier to build your team without massively growing your payroll. A virtual assistant is NOT a 40-hour a week employee, and that's a good thing. Here's why: They get the work done faster. No downtime, no paying someone who's just scrolling through Instagram while on the clock. They are highly skilled talent who are specialists in 2-3 areas. And since you hire them for a small handful of hours per project or task, you've now got access to this talent without blowing the bank. You don't have to pay for insurance, benefits or vacation pay. I have to be honest, the first time I hired a Virtual Assistant, it was a wee bit scary. Bottomline, I have trust issues. “Who can really do it as good as me?”, and “I'm the one who turns the crank on this business, I've got to DO IT ALL or something will drop.” NEWS-FLASH MARY: when you tried to do it all, you DID in fact drop super important balls! How silly was I!!?! Don't be like me. Well, don't be like OLD me. Simple guidance on how to hire a VA: (Listen in to hear all of the details on these 3 VERY important guidelines) 1. Define what you're delegating 2. Qualities to look for in your VA 3. How to ensure you've got a good fit Bottomline When you hire a FT employee, you sink tons of cash, training and resources into one person. That's why so many dread having to hire an employee… it's a pain to have to find a new person, you waste cash and most importantly, you waste your time. And say it with me… ain't nobody got time for that! Schedule a FREE 15-minute call with The Simplifiers. Let's jump on a discovery call and chat about your upcoming tasks and projects. I'll give you my advice of how many hours you'll need, and if we've got someone on our team that can help you. If there's a better resource out there, I promise to point you in that direction. Visit thesimplifiers.com/VA to book a call with me. I'm here to simplify your life, so let's get going, friend! #Dothething. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/how-to-hire-a-virtual-assistant

Over the course of January, we've taken a look at the core values of The Simplifiers one by one, breaking them down for you in our Friday bonus episodes, so you can understand what we believe in and why... and how you can incorporate the practice of core values in to your small business this year. The final core value I want to shine a spotlight on is… Fail fast… Learn faster. And that simple principle means this. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. It's a natural part of the process and fear of mucking it all up shouldn't cloud your judgment. As a business owner or freelancer, I can almost guarantee you'll make quite a few mistakes along the way. Sometimes it's because you don't know what you don't know. And that means you've got to have the courage and tenacity to boldly take a step forward, try something new, make mistakes and learn from them always, in order to become the best. Let's face it… not everyone is built to be an entrepreneur. To strike out on their own, build a business, be their own boss, make something out of nothing. It requires a skill-set of persistence, spark and grit to keep going. It also requires a bit of playfulness; like a kid with a chemistry set, mixing new concoctions, trying different experiments, analyzing the results and ultimately, learning from your blunders. So when I say “fail fast, learn faster” it's all about having the right mindset as a leader. Here are the 4 simple steps: Make an educated hypothesis (say, with a sales campaign, or making a market prediction on future trends in your industry) Take calculated risks Measure results Pivot, refine and try, try, try again! Whatever you do, don't be afraid to fail. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. To go after the big, big jobs. To raise your prices alongside raising your game. Don't worry about being perfect or holding back on releasing your new products or services out into the world until you've got all the pieces in place. Just #Dothething and learn from your mistakes fast. And then, pick yourself up off the floor and do it again. But this time - better. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/fail-fast-learn-faster/

Over the course of January, we are taking one core value of The Simplifiers, and breaking it down in our Friday bonus episodes. This will shine a light on what we believe in and why... and give you ideas on how you can incorporate the practice of core values in to your own work this year. The next core value I want to place in the spotlight on is… Never miss a moment… to WOW them in the little details!   Earlier this week, I chatted with Arlene Pellicane, about how to have a better relationship with your phone and devices. It's something that consumes quite a few of us in this day and age. Let's face it… we are constantly distracted by NOISE and notifications. And if you're feeling it right now, I can almost guarantee your clients are too. So, when I talk about thoughtful details as it relates to your work, I want you to keep in mind how ‘go, go, GO' everyone is these days and how easily people are caught up in the whirlwind and dizzying pace of life.   What a perfect opportunity for you to slow down, be thoughtful and help people remember what's most important in life… It all boils down to three things: You care You share You remember Listen in to find out exactly how to do it. People appreciate how thoughtful you are. You care, you share and you remember. Start small, start simple, and build from there. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-045/

This month, we are taking the core values of The Simplifiers, breaking one down each week in our Friday bonus episodes. This is so you can understand what we believe in and why... and how you can incorporate the practice of core values in to your own work this year. The next core value I want to shine a spotlight on is… Collaboration We can do great things together… alone serves no one. Earlier this week, you learned that I was terribly shy as a child, which may totally be a surprise to most of you. Bottomline, it was a fear that I had to overcome, in order to truly thrive in life. And through that lifelong process of finding my own voice, I discovered my creative strengths, and what I can offer the world through my work. What I'm good at and what makes my heart sing. The very best part of the work I get to do is when I'm working in collaboration with other brilliant people. There is only so far you can take an idea, all on your own. You need other people to breathe fresh life into it. To add skills or connections that you lack. To build on it, enrich it, and help you soar to new heights.   Plus, it's a heckuva lot more fun to do things with others than all by yourself. Listen in for my 3 simple tips to help you create new collaborations in the year ahead: Discover, Ask and Take Flight. No man or woman is meant to live a solitary life. Neither are you. And while it might be scary to reach out to others or pitch a new idea for collaboration for fear of rejection, I encourage you to give it shot. If they say NO, it's not a ‘no' to your character… it's simply not the right timing or not a match for them. Move on and keep asking. Keep dreaming up new collaborations that can breathe new life in to your work. And hey, a ‘no' over here might result in a ‘heck yeah!' over there! The world needs your super powers. We need you to show up, shine bright and serve others. Alone serves no one… including yourself. We are better together because I can help you… and ultimately, you can help me, too. Together, we are unstoppable. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-044/

How can you embrace simplicity as a core value in your business? This month, we will take one core value of The Simplifiers, and break it down for you on our Friday podcast. This will demonstrate the benefit of incorporating core values into your small business, this year. The first core value I want to shine a spotlight on is… Simplicity Because the simplest solution is usually the best one. It's funny. When you call your company “The Simplifiers” - your life has a tendency to become incredibly complex. (haha) I launched my business way, way back when in 2003, initially specializing in planning and producing large-scale non-traditional events - weddings, corporate and social. We helped simplify people's BIG day, managing all the little details behind the scenes. As you can imagine, when you're hosting an event for 1000 people, there is NOTHING simple about that. The catering, the crowd control, the 80 billion moving parts. We had a knack for making it all look simple, so the client sparkled, and the attendees had the time of their lives. But the essence of simplicity really comes down to this: Super smart decision making Helping clients make wise decisions on how to use their money for maximum impact Deciding to work with the very best professionals in town; matching integrity and design aesthetic with expectations Holding true that the simplest solution is usually the best one. Putting the right systems in place to track all the details, and cutting out the NOISE. Flash forward 16 years, and the same core value resonates. As a business coach, podcaster and a public speaker. One of my favorite things to do is help a client simplify down a big challenge, stripping back the layers and getting to the core. Bigger isn't always better. More is not always the right answer. I'm a big believer in doing less to accomplish more. Putting documented systems and processes in place to automate and replicate success. Hiring the right people to close the gaps. Stepping back and letting others shine. In order to embrace simplicity as a core value, there is a certain level of faith required on your part. Once the important elements are in place, you can learn, re-build, and measure. Pivot when necessary. Distill down to the essence. Simplify, always. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-043/

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, friends! It's been a simply fantastic year for The Simplifiers, if for no other reason than this was the year we launched The Simplifiers Podcast. And what a HUGE response we've gotten from you… a great big thank you to each and every one of y'all who's tuned in every week and shared our podcast with your friends. There are people in 64 countries around the world that are listening to us alongside you right now! (How cool is that!?!) Many of you guys reached out and told us that you didn't want to miss an episode on Christmas day, (because let's face it - you might want to pop in your earbuds and get outside for a little walk and some fresh air soon, eh?) so we made a special one - just for you. Looking back, we've had an incredible year together on the podcast. As you know, we find super smart people all around the world who can take one topic either in business or in life… and SIMPLIFY it for us. Well, we've stitched together a few of the very best conversations from our top 5 episodes of season one 2018, to make this one extra special. If you haven't heard them all, here's your chance to go back and have a listen. Have a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to helping you simplify in 2019. And don't forget to #Dothething. How to Simplify the 5 Love Languages - with Dr Gary Chapman The 5 Pillars of "Non-Negotiable" Self-Care - with Carly Pollack How to Grow Your Small Business in Simple Ways - with Nigel Collin Simplifying Marketing Funnels for Creative Entrepreneurs - with Michelle Evans How to Unlock Your Inner Undercover Superhero - with Mary Baird Wilcock Thank you, thank you, thank you for tuning in for season one of The Simplifiers Podcast! If you're an avid listener, you probably know a few things about me… like my obsession with breakfast tacos or my weird cat named Talia. Or my love for RuPaul's Drag Race or watching Riverdale on Netflix. But you also know (by now) my passion for simplifying things in life. My quest is to take topics in business and in life and SIMPLIFY them for you. So, the next time you're at a networking event or a dinner party and someone's talking about marketing funnels or cash flow forecasting or even conscious parenting, you can chime in confidently with your 2 cents. Like a HERO! Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/045-greatest-hits-2018/

You may have listened to the episode where I chatted with author, Jennifer Dukes Lee. If you've not yet tuned in, download it now! We talked all about how to let go of control. I think what happens to most of us Type A, card-carrying control freaks, is that we start with good intentions. When we launch a new business, it's all about us doing the heavy lifting. It's all about us making things happen. Taking the initiative. Taking the risk. Moving the needle along. But what happens when things start to really take off? I hate the saying, ‘you've got as many hours in the day as Beyonce' because like Beyonce, you can't do it all. Well let me clarify… you can't do it all, all by yourself. Beyonce has got people. Loads of people. An agent, a social media team, a tour manager, a housekeeper, a nanny, a personal assistant, a personal trainer, a personal chef, a financial advisor, a bookkeeper, a vocal coach, a spiritual advisor, a nutritionist, a costume designer and I'm willing to bet, she's also got a therapist or two. A reason she is so great, is because of the team she has around her, helping her every step of the way. While we don't all necessarily have Beyonce's bank account, we can learn a lesson or two from her success journey. In the beginning, it took determination, repetition, grit, persistence and a little bit of luck as she did ALL the things. Then, as it started to take off in her work, I'm willing to bet she had to learn how to do less of the little stuff. That would allow her to accomplish more of her bigger goals, and to step into the spotlight more. She had to learn how to delegate. Questions to help you delegate What annoys you? When you take inventory of the weekly tasks you need to accomplish in your business, which tasks on your plate totally, utterly annoy you? Which are a pain in the butt? Which are tedious and have way too many steps to complete? Be honest. When you jot these down, notice if there are any patterns to these tasks. For example, is it all related to paperwork - invoicing, bookkeeping, timesheets, taking meeting minutes? If so, you'll start to work out the exact type of Virtual Assistant you might need to hire next to help takes these off your plate. What training needs to be done? Do you have a voice in your head that says, ‘never mind, it'll be faster if I just did it myself.' It may be keeping you stuck. All those tedious little tasks eat up all your valuable time, leaving you less time and energy to do the higher yielding tasks (like sales and client relations). Let's stop that vicious cycle. It may be what's keeping you playing small. Instead, ask yourself: ‘What training do my team need, in order for me to let go of this task?' It might seem daunting at first, but hear me out. Maybe at your next team meeting, you allocate 30-minutes to train your team on one or two weekly tasks. Do it in-person or via a video conference call. Have someone document the steps in a Google Doc and place it in your company handbook. And then... re-assign the task, right then and there. Sure, the first time they do the task for you, there might be a few fumbles. But with repetition comes mastery. And a sense of relief that this task is now off your plate. What tracking system do I need in place? Every team member works differently. Some are super organized project managers, some are more creative, blue-sky thinkers. How you manage the spectrum is really important, once you've delegated the task. When you've got a task-tracking system in place, you can rest assured that the work is getting done to the caliber you expect. Some tools we use at The Simplifiers are: Trello - a free project management software that is browser-based. Google Sheets - online spreadsheets which can be shared. My VA has a weekly task list where she checks tasks off and I can easily track for accountability. Slack - a free message board communications tool where you can have conversations by project, topic, client or team. Use what works for you and your team. That ensures buy-in from colleagues, which helps them stay motivated to update it regularly. With the right technology in place, you'll learn how to delegate more and more, with ease. And just one final whisper, just from me to you, dear friend… come in closer. Turning off your Type A control freak status is easier said than done. Trust me, I know. But once you identify the tasks you want to let go of, train your team and put a tracking system in place… just imagine the headspace you will create! If you're worried that you can't afford to hire another full time person on your team, start small. Find a Virtual Assistant that can help you with one or two tasks to start with… and build from there. Letting go is not easy. It requires trust. It requires faith. It requires a new way of thinking. But just like Beyonce, you are destined for greatness. And in order to step up and into the spotlight of your own life, you need to surround yourself with a team who believe in you, and help you to shine. Becoming an undercover superhero for your clients means you need to delegate more of the little stuff, so you can simplify the big stuff for them. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-038/

In this second episode in the Intentional Holidays Series, Havilah talks with Mary Baird-Wilcock of The Simplifiers about simplifying our lives so we can actually live the kind of lives (and holidays!) that we want.     Little Faith Holiday Guide The Simplifiers

Today, I want to talk to the men in the room. Or at least, the ones who are male-identified. And yes, this topic might ruffle some feathers, but hey, in the name of opening up tricky conversations, let's go there. Let's simplify how to be a great male ally for the women in your life. I'm going to go ahead and assume—that if you're a guy and a follower of The Simplifiers—that YOU are one of the good ones. The good guys. The guys who love, appreciate and respect the women in your life and in your workplace. And we appreciate you, too. Like a WHOLE lot. So, thank you for all that you do. Thank you for helping other men in your circles see the light, too. You might just happen to be in the car with a lady-friend who… just happened to have this podcast playing. And if that's the case… Well hello! Welcome! My name is Mary and I'm glad you're here. If I could somehow send you a taco through the speakers, I totally would. I'd also like to offer you a few simple tips on how you can continue to boost the women and the female-presenting people in your life, so that we ALL can be heard and treated equally. In my mind, that's the end goal we should all aim for. Equal rights. Equal pay. Equal equals. How to be a great male ally for women: Listen before speaking Respect women's boundaries Break old patterns Squash male silence And just one final whisper, just from me to you, dear friend… come in closer. Thank you. Thank you for wanting to be a male ally for women. This makes you a decent human being. And someone who's interested in making the world a better place. So, thank you. Thank you for standing up for us when others try to knock us down. Thank you for saying ENOUGH when others oppress us. Thank you for choosing to be a good man. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-035/

Today's episode is an interview with Mary Baird-Wilcox of The Simplifiers Podcast. And she has one goal with her company...to help people simplify their lives. With over 15+ years experience in running her own company, she coaches creative entrepreneurs on how to simplify and optimize the operations side of their small business, including sales mastery, shifting towards a thriving mindset and how to do less to accomplish more. Ultimately, helping them become a hero. To check out the full show notes and blog post head over to courageouscreativity.co. And to help out the podcast donate on Patreon You can also join her #DoTheThing Challenge . This free 5-day online challenge will help you get back on track to achieve your 2018 goals, shift your money mindset, gaining renewed clarity and revived confidence selling your products/services.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/introvertsbubble)

What's changed? Today, I wanted to talk about a big, big, BIG business decision my team and I made in the last couple of months that you may (or may not) have noticed. We did it very quietly… under the radar, if I'm honest. I want to talk about why I'm no longer marketing myself as an Event Planner. You see, I started The Simplifiers way, way back in 2003 in Austin, Texas. We specialized in planning and producing large-scale non-traditional events for mega huge brands like Google, Facebook, Microsoft and more. We also helped plan a ton of really creative weddings for some of the very best couples in the Universe. Hands down! Those were fun times, mixed with 60-70 hour work weeks - and totally fueled on tacos. I'm on the cusp of my 41st birthday and boy, a lot has evolved in my work life since I started my entrepreneurial journey. Let it go - time to evolve! This year, I made the cognitive choice to shift (full steam ahead) into a new season of my business and my brand. I've evolved in to a Business Coach, an international Public Speaker and a Podcaster. My passion is all about helping business owners simplify their workflow, achieve their money goals and take back control of their schedule and their lives… ya know, get back to THRIVING! In this episode you'll also learn how to: Make it "location non-specific" and "Future proof" your brand The beauty of being an entrepreneur is the fact that you are the ultimate decision maker on where you head next. You get to decide! Evolution is a birthright. Change is a gift. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-028/

I denne første episode af vores podcast efter sommerferien ser vi nærmere på hvad vi kan forvente os af SAS langruterne på sigt. Vi kigger lidt i krystalkuglen og analyserer de muligheder SAS har i fremtiden. Får de flere fly? Får de andre fly? Og hvordan kan de evt. bruges? Kan vi forvente nye ruter i fremtiden? Vi taler også med Mikkel Carstensen fra det danske firma Simplifiers, som har opfundet AirMate. Han fortæller om historien bag den lille dims, som skal gøre livet lettere når du rejser. Vi giver dig også muligheden for at vinde en flot præmie - du kan høre i udsendelsen hvordan du kan vinde.

Okay, so I feel like I'm falling down the rabbit hole in the Matrix by saying this but… I've been wanting to do a podcast on how to launch a podcast, for like, EVER! You may have been contemplating the idea of starting a podcast for your business—or just for fun. If so, this episode is just for you. My guest, Emily Prokop, is going to take the mystery out of podcasting. Host of The Story Behind and owner of E Podcast Productions, Emily Prokop will help to make launching a podcast, super-simple. In this episode, you will learn: Why everyone is jumping on the podcast train, and if you're one of them, what are the first 3 things you need to launch one? How to overcome the fear of tech, and any mindset blocks that might hold you back Emily answers the question… Do I need to be an extrovert to be a podcaster? Once I've got it launched, how do I grow my audience? What are the common mistakes people make when they launch a podcast? In addition to sharing Emily's expertise, The Simplifiers Podcast has launched 56 episodes into the world so far. The Simplifiers podcasting team and I are really hitting our stride with this whole podcasting thing, so I've decided to share some of my wisdom with you too. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/030-emily-prokop/

My guest this week, Mary Baird-Wilcock of the Simplifiers Podcast, did an experiment with her social media business channels in July. She stopped using them, all but Instagram. What she discovered from this experiment, was that in being really intentional with how and where she spent her time on social media, she had deeper, more personal connections, both on and off-line (and spoiler: her business did not tank).  What you’ll hear in this show:   Tips for simplifying every social media platform Why you should share some of your personal life online How to decide how much to share about your kids on social media One simple tip to make Facebook a happier place to hang out How to choose which social media platforms to be active on Show notes for Episode 25 Connect with Doña on Instagram Get the Get Back In Control Of Your Life workbook and get regular updates about the podcast

Today, I want to answer the question I hear a lot: ‘When is the right time to hire a Virtual Assistant?' The short answer = NOW. The long answer is coming up… Raise your hand if this is you… Consider your current work life, and raise your hand if any of this describes you now: You're drowning in to-do's The admin work of running your business is never-ending You've got tasks on your to-do list that have been there for months. They KEEP getting pushed to the bottom because of more urgent stuff There are red flags in your business that you are too afraid to admit to, because you don't have the expertise to fix them You've had the thought “by the time I delegate that, I could've done it myself!” You often think “It's just easier if I take care of it!” You have shame around the stuff you're not dealing with Girl, I feel ya. It's scary to let people in, let go of your precious and trust that when you delegate, you will inevitably grow your business. Here's the thing How long can you keep going at this pace? If this isn't your ideal life, why are you continuing on without getting help?   What will it ultimately cost if you don't get help?   It's affordable You might be totally surprised at how affordable it is to hire a VA these days. Thank you technology for making this easier and more accessible than ever before!  You can hire one for as little as $150 from The Simplifiers. It's professional Long gone are the days of thinking you need to hire a fresh-out-of-college student without any experience and pay them $15/hour x 40 hours a week, plus insurance, benefits, vacation, pension and more. Find a VA (whether from us or somewhere else) who is experienced, well-versed and possesses the knowledge and skills that you're missing. Take a listen to the episode with Desiree Martinez for more insider tips on what to look for when hiring a VA. That'll help you get on the right track. And just one final whisper, just from me to you, dear friend… come in closer. You don't have to go it alone. The help you seek is facing you right now. It's knocking on the door and saying hello! Don't be ashamed if things are in a bit of disarray. An excellent VA will thrive in chaos, loving to put systems & processes in place to help you. This is their superpower. All you have to do is be brave and answer the call. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-021/

Mary Baird-Wilcock has one goal with her company, The Simplifiers…to help people simplify their lives. With over 15+ years experience running her own business, she coaches creative entrepreneurs on how to simplify and optimize the operations side of their small business, including sales, productivity and how you use social media, both personally and professionally. She is the host of The Simplifiers Podcast, a fellow Texan living abroad and loves to keep things simple.   Where you can find Mary online: thesimplifierspodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn   What did you think of this episode? I want to know. Go to MarkStruczewski.com/mary and leave a comment.   To leave feedback about the podcast or give suggestions for ideas for future episodes (including guests you'd like to hear me interview), go to MarkStruczewski.com/mypodcast or email feedback@markstruczewski.com. If you are looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com. Follow me on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to my weekly Next Level Productivity Digest. If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Social media can be your marketing funnel’s secret traffic weapon bringing amazing people into your business constantly… … or a giant time suck that causes overwhelm, confusion and frustration. Today on the pod, I’ve invited social media expert and long-time entrepreneur Mary Baird-Wilcock to share her super smart, streamlined and simple tips to wrangle social media into a client attracting platform that works. We’re sharing it all on today’s episode of The Marketing Funnel Show. Listen below...   Links mentioned in this episode: App: Moment Facebook live giveaway:https://www.facebook.com/thesimplifiers/videos/10156277292323832/ Facebook Forbes article post: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisoncoleman/2018/04/15/the-leap-of-faith-from-startup-founder-to-ceo/#3395767954fb The Simplifiers podcast: https://thesimplifierspodcast.com/ Simplify My Social Course: Marketing Funnel Quiz: http://www.michellelevans.com/marketing-funnel-quiz/

Do you find contracts, insurance and the legal side of your small business a bit daunting? Well, this episode is JUST for you. My special guest, Rachel Brenke takes the fear out of legally protecting yourself and your business, breaking it all down in simple, practical terms. Rachel's genius is in helping creative entrepreneurs with understanding their legal needs and shares her wisdom on The Simplifiers Podcast. Because as Rachel says, “ignorance of the law is not a defense of the action.” Here's how to (simply) protect yourself and your small business. 
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: • Common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make such as using others intellectual property and causing “copyright infringement” • Why “re-gramming” someone else's photo (on Instagram) that they found on Google is illegal and the NUMBER 1 thing Rachel has been dealing with in her law business • Mary shares a horrifying tale of a woman in Egypt who stole The Simplifiers logo and name from a Google search and starting her own company...and how she stopped it • Why you need to have a line item in your budget for legal stuff (hint: it's a non-negotiable!) • What is the “Legal Trifecta” that ALL businesses should have in place to protect your business. Think of these three things as hurdles between you and your clients so that, if a problem arises, they have to go over them before they can get to you personally. • Business Formation - forming a separate legal entity so if you are implicated and liable, you personally, your family or your home assets will not be in jeopardy.      • Sole Proprietorship (NOT recommended)      • LLC (the majority of businesses)      • Corporation • Liability Insurance (homeowners will not protect you!) • Legal documents (website terms and conditions and privacy policy are both non-negotiable in Rachel's opinion) • Tips for drafting your website's Privacy Policy and contracts for services (terms and language to include when it comes to attorney's fees) • How legal documents are your “front line,” enabling clients to see you as being professional and building confidence in you and your business • Why it's best to acquire BOTH a lawyer AND a CPA • The latest tips on GDPR regulations in Europe and how you can and cannot use the emails that you capture. PRO TIPS OF THE DAY: • Call your insurer once a year! • Invest upfront in legal help before you find yourself in a much more expensive predicament. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/011-rachel-brenke/

In today's episode, I was joined by Mary, founder of the Simplifiers, event extraordinaire, podcast host and somebody who has experienced a whole host of change. It was so refreshing to hear more about how she's dealt with the change which comes with running a business, both when it comes to re-locating and re-restructuring to pivoting your services.  She talked honestly about what it looks like to be a female entrepreneur and gave out some invaluable advice for those looking to do the same! _____   Find the show notes and get connected to everything mentioned in the episode HERE. Enjoyed the episode? I'd love to hear your thoughts and get connected with you over on Instagram.

Oh friends, I wish every podcast episode I record could be this awesome.  This 2-part series was recorded at our big launch party on March 8, 2018, taped in front of a LIVE studio audience in Nottingham, England at The Simplifiers offices! That took courage beyond belief and really stepping out in faith that everything would work out fine.   But why is it so HARD for many female entrepreneurs (like myself, at times) to be in the spotlight of our own businesses?   In this series, social media marketing maven, Debbie Clarke of debbiedooodah and Amy Phipps of Women Who Create UK have a heart-to-heart conversation about what holds women back when marketing themselves and their businesses online.  And how to simply take action and change that.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  • Why comparing yourself to others is not serving you   • By holding back, you're not giving someone who needs you the opportunity to find you   • What the heck is an "ambivert"?   • Mary compares social media in the United States to those in the UK   • Stories of being unapologetically  "all you"       • Nasty people and their nasty mean comments and... Check out the full show notes in this episode including all links mentioned here:: https://thesimplifiers.com/003-maybe-its-you-debbiedooodah/

From finding your ultimate ideal customer to making processes easier for your clients, Mary Baird-Wilcock, CEO of The Simplifiers, provides some excellent advice in this episode.

The hero’s journey is the foundation of all storytelling. It is important to make sure that you, the business owners, are marketing your product or service as a part of that journey. But are you the hero or the guide? We talk with Mary Baird-Wilcock from The Simplifiers about how you need to be telling […]

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It’s important to constantly prepare for the future of the events industry. One way we do this is by cultivating and encouraging the up-and-coming icons in this industry. How do we do this? One way is through event internship, but these positions need to be structured properly to be effective. Our guests this week are Aubri Nowowiejski and Mary Baird-Wilcock and they will be sharing exactly how to structure your event internship to maximize time and training. Aubri is the Founder & Board Director for the Student Event Planners Association (SEPA), an Executive Producer at Coterie Spark, and an international speaker. She’s a true advocate for millennials in the events industry. Mary is the Founder of The Simplifiers, sits on the Board of Governors for the International Live Events Association (ILEA), and is CSEP certified. Both of these amazing women were featured in Special Events Magazine as one of “25 Young Event Pros to Watch.” Two very dynamic and ICONIC ladies in the events industry! Tune in to hear what they have to say as they share their combined wisdom and experience on how to structure your event internship. We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Aubri Nowowiejski of SEPA (@aubrin) Mary Baird-Wilcock of The Simplifiers(@thesimplifiers) Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Accompany (Chrome plug-in/app) ScheduleOnce (A tool that allows clients/vendors to easily book time in your calendar, without the hassle of back/forth emails.) Calendly (Another option for a great scheduling tool.) “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek (book) “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert (book) “The Desire Map” by Danielle LaPorte (book) “One Minute Mentoring” by Ken Blanchard & Claire Diaz-Ortiz (book) Canadian Intern Association (A place to check Canadian intern laws.) US Department of Labor – Fact Sheet #71 (Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act) UK Employment Rights for Interns Hiring Interns, The Legal Way (Posted March 7, 2017 by Justworks) The Simplifiers (We simplify the business of events.) Entrepreneur.com (Advice, insight, profiles and guides for established and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.)

It’s important to constantly prepare for the future of the events industry. One way we do this is by cultivating and encouraging the up-and-coming icons in this industry. How do we do this? One way is through event internship, but these positions need to be structured properly to be effective. Our guests this week are Aubri Nowowiejski and Mary Baird-Wilcock and they will be sharing exactly how to structure your event internship to maximize time and training. Aubri is the Founder & Board Director for the Student Event Planners Association (SEPA), an Executive Producer at Coterie Spark, and an international speaker. She’s a true advocate for millennials in the events industry. Mary is the Founder of The Simplifiers, sits on the Board of Governors for the International Live Events Association (ILEA), and is CSEP certified. Both of these amazing women were featured in Special Events Magazine as one of “25 Young Event Pros to Watch.” Two very dynamic and ICONIC ladies in the events industry! Tune in to hear what they have to say as they share their combined wisdom and experience on how to structure your event internship. We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Aubri Nowowiejski of SEPA (@aubrin) Mary Baird-Wilcock of The Simplifiers(@thesimplifiers) Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Accompany (Chrome plug-in/app) ScheduleOnce (A tool that allows clients/vendors to easily book time in your calendar, without the hassle of back/forth emails.) Calendly (Another option for a great scheduling tool.) “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek (book) “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert (book) “The Desire Map” by Danielle LaPorte (book) “One Minute Mentoring” by Ken Blanchard & Claire Diaz-Ortiz (book) Canadian Intern Association (A place to check Canadian intern laws.) US Department of Labor – Fact Sheet #71 (Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act) UK Employment Rights for Interns Hiring Interns, The Legal Way (Posted March 7, 2017 by Justworks) The Simplifiers (We simplify the business of events.) Entrepreneur.com (Advice, insight, profiles and guides for established and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.)

Mary Baird-Wilcock is an experienced entrepreneur in the meetings industry. She has lead a successful events company, The Simplifiers, and has now taken her years of experience to start the Apprentice Program. She knows how to make internships successful for the intern and the hiring company, and is launching an amazing new offering.In this episode Mary talks about her company and shares her passion for interns managed the "right" way. We also hear her best advice for those wanting to start their own business. The Apprentice Program is a crowdsourced social network that helps small business entrepreneurs all over the globe better train their interns by giving them access to tap into a global network of mentors, training videos, eLearning tools and resources and more to simplify new hire training.They are the UBER of intern training in the events industry and beyond.Her company is running a Kickstarter right now to fund the next phase of the software build-out. They have raised $6569, 65% funded towards our 10k USD goal, 69 backers and only 8 days left to go.Link to Kickstarter campaign:www.theapprenticeprogram.com/kickstarterDownload Press Kit Photos here:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/woj05q5l183irzu/AAA7D5_Bmo3O6W2UMTdBBFICa?dl=0Mary Baird-Wilcock, CSEP - Linkedin:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/thesimplifiers