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As Alissa has said time and again, we're all perfectly lopsided puzzle pieces, a part of this larger puzzle, or threads in the larger tapestry. We have just relaunched this show and what better and more-fitting episode to start with than to invite Kari Romeo as our opening guest because she is everything that this show embodies. Kari is no stranger to limiting beliefs, fears, and self-doubt. Before all the success, she's dealt and struggled with insecurities—much like we all do. Today's episode is truly inspirational and a real testament that what you believe, manifests. I hope that by the end of this episode, you find the power to reframe your thoughts and experience the beautiful transformation that Kari and myself had the opportunity to, and together, let's claim our successes. About Kari Romeo Kari Romeo is a transformational life coach, she's a motivational speaker, a personal transformation and mindset seminar facilitator. She's also a retired Air Force officer—a decorated one, mind you—a life coach, and author of the new book, Becoming Beautiful: A Personal Journey Towards Happiness. She enjoys speaking with groups, organizations, and businesses about using the positive power of appreciative inquiry to achieve success.   Kari’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Connectedness Positivity Empathy Individualization Maximizer     Key Takeaways So many people are trudging through life instead of bouncing joyously through life. We're meant to live fulfilling joyful lives. If we're not, then it's time to let go of whatever's holding us back and be happy. We each are our own color of thread in the tapestry of life. It's the little shifts of perspective which help us to live more fulfilling and joyful life. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [00:53] Getting to know our 'relaunch' guest. [04:04] Important things we need to know about Kari."I just didn't think I was enough." [07:25] How everything around Kari became brighter and clearer. "When your inner light starts to shine, it shines the light on all of that." [09:21] Talking about courage [11:03] How Kari digs and uncovers fears and limiting beliefs [16:02] What are Kari's superpowers?"My job is to be the light that helps somebody else to find their own light." [18:10] Kari's top five gorgeous strengths [20:02] Alissa shares her personal challenge."Everybody has a place. Everybody fits in some fashion." [22:44] An experience better than any paycheck Kari's received, ever. [26:44] How Kari mirrors her shine back to herself and the challenges she's had."I do transform lives but it's hard to go out there because it's just how I am." [27:57] The deal: There's no proven formula as per Alissa."You craft the experience for that particular person. " [29:48] The thread for all of Kari's clients."Part of the job as a coach is to call the BS flag." [33:03] Developing other avenues and outlining processes. [35:10] Alissa's challenge to Kari."Let's get you shared with the world so that more people can have a little slice of that magic.  [37:58] What Kari wants every woman to know. [40:28] Kari's commitments. [43:04] Where to find Kari and her book. [45:14] Episode wrap up. Selected Links for This Episode Kari’s Website Connect with Kari on LinkedIn TEDx Talk: Teaching the Inner Critic a New Story Becoming Beautiful: A Personal Journey Towards Happiness Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath  

Welcome to our Comeback episode! As what the title says, this episode is dedicated to the introduction of someone who is going to take the reins of hosting this podcast soon. We will also be talking a little bit about what’s in store and what have we been doing in the months that we weren’t airing. This change could not have come at a more perfect time than now. I am truly excited for what’s ahead. Stick around as we usher in a new beginning of an even more awesome podcast for you.   About Shawnell Miller Shawnell is an expert in staffing and recruitment having worked in the industry since graduating college. She’s got a degree in communications and is a certified ICF coach. Her intensive years working for recruitment agencies such as Russell Tobin, PRIDE Health, LLC and Infinity Consulting Solutions along with her degree has equipped her with skill sets that is proven to be a welcome addition to the team we are building. Deep and honest conversations is Shawnell’s jam and that makes her a perfect person for the role of coach and host of this podcast.   Shawnell’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths 1. Futuristic 2. Positivity 3. Achiever 4. Responsibility 5. Developer   Key Takeaways In the midst of all of that low, I do believe that you shouldn't just get over your obstacles. Use them as that step up to the next level. As you shift from solo entrepreneur to having a team, your core values are important, and they absolutely influence, but they're not the business. It's important to have a place where you can listen in on some of the challenges that people are facing because sometimes those same challenges are the ones you're facing too. When you're in your calling and doing what you love, you truly will feel it I wanted to become as fully educated and how I can be the best version of myself. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [00:39] A sweet reintroduction of the podcast. [02:52] What has happened? [04:27] Daire Success Coaching's newest coach. [07:08] Getting to know Shawnell.“I didn't really question if there was a possibility that anything outside of that industry or that I would be good at.” [10:16] How Shawnell got interested in coaching. [15:32] Alissa acknowledging Shawnell’s maturity and amazingness. [19:32] Shawnell’s transition and how she found Alissa“I truly didn't really work on my mindset to really prepare myself for that.” [23:22] The catalyst behind the reemergence. [27:00] The awesome collab starts.“We judge ourselves and others so harshly but judgment and curiosity can not live in the same space at the same time.” [30:10] What’s been going on with Alissa.“I was in a position where as a success coach, I felt anything but successful.” [38:09] The mission that emerged from Alissa’s struggles.“We are moving in a direction that is Universally blessed.” [43:46] What’s in store for us and for you? Selected Links for This Episode Connect with Shawnell on LinkedIn Connect with Alissa on LinkedIn Connect with Daire Success Coaching on Facebook   Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

As small business owners, when we start our business, the ultimate goal is to hit a certain figure and be successful, which is what we had always imagined it to be. Anytime that happens, we celebrate and give ourselves a tap on the back for a job well done. But mind you, celebrations can often be short lived, and soon we find out that while we were still high on the success, the stress and challenges were keeping up too. New level, new devil—as I’d like to say. This episode today tackles the issues and challenges that a seven or six-figure business deals with. I asked my friend Chris to come and join us today. He has willingly shared two major drawbacks that he’d experienced, and together, we will share with you how you can take this challenge head on, what systems and processes to employ, keeping that check and balance, that way we can keep problems at bay or from resurfacing. There’s a lot in store for you in this episode; so clear your head, prepare your pens for some serious note taking because what we share here today might be helpful for you today, or in the future.   About Chris Taylor As President & CEO of Actionable.co, Chris Taylor helps business consultants bring learning sustainment and measurable behaviour change to their client engagements.  As the host of iTunes #2 ranked business podcast The 21st Century Workplace, Chris regularly hosts conversations with the world’s leading thinkers on leadership, change management and employee engagement, bringing his trademark curiosity and humour to the complex topics of business strategy and professional management. Chris has penned over 150 articles on aspects of our new world of work, and is a regular speaker on stages domestic and abroad.   Chris’ Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Futuristic Strategic Communication Activator Positivity   Listen in Now! [need iTunes URL] Key Takeaways If you feel that the business objectives of the organization you work for are aligned with your personal objectives in a truly deep, meaningful way, that does nothing but positive things. The real challenge is taking a pause, how to take one or two ideas, and how to apply those in your life in a way that has lasting impact. Understanding how those strength themes are wired can help you redirect it. Work with people that are doing powerful work in their own space and find a way to support them in their work. Hone in on the craft of presenting, and organizing, messaging around stories, and how to make that meaningful for the audience. The more people you have, the harder it is to get everyone across. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:20] An intro that made our guest glow. [03:42] A look at Chris’ background and history.“It’s not the sort of make-money-while-you-sleep but having a thing that people can consume on their own time.” [06:43] What is Actionable?“We actually take concepts and convert them into something practical, something actionable.” [11:33] That one tough call Chris made but paid-off well. [12:19] How did Chris make that single greatest decision?“When I started the business on day one, there was two things I wanted to do with the business.” [13:39] Chris’ brilliant top five strengths [18:14] What is the vision for Actionable?“I would say multifaceted but there’s really two components to it.” [22:44] The two main challenges Chris is facing in his business: growing community and money.“It doesn’t matter what the multiple is, the mindset, the challenges, the mistakes that I’ve made in regards to the small amounts of money just compound.” [24:03] Alissa digs in deeper around Chris’ money issues. [28:54] How can Chris surpass his challenge on the business finances. [34:10] Alissa gives Chris a tip that she had just recently implemented in her business too. [35:40] How to find the Actionable platform. [37:14] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Actionable.co Website Actionable.co Facebook Page Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Connect with Chris on Twitter Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Pumpkin Plan The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Best Year Ever Blueprint Podcast of the Week: The Seven-Figure CEO Podcast with Casey Graham

In this episode of live coaching, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with someone who has had massive success in her career. I’ve had the surprise of my life discovering that her niche actually really does exist. I assure you guys that you’d be amazed by the discovery as you listen through today’s episode as well.   Now, our guest was in on an exciting discovery as well by the success of something that she just started doing and just seeing if it would work. She’s been astounded with the amount of success she’s had and so quickly. However, having that success so quickly, while it’s a feat for most entrepreneurs, it can also be a source of stress. Our guest is used to just doing thing on her own so she struggles with things from how to build a team, to scaling her business, finding the right person for the job, and the list goes on. We’re going to narrow it down for her into actionable bits and pieces for an effective execution all the while ensuring that she stays at the top of it all, and at the same time, focused on what she does best.   About Carolyn Carpenter Carolyn J Carpenter is the host and cofounder of Hollywood Gatekeepers, an online system to educate and create quality readers for Hollywood. She is the host of the Hollywood Gatekeepers Podcast as well as the coauthor of What a Reader Writes available soon on Amazon. Carolyn has served as a Story Analyst for people and companies such as James Cameron (AVATAR), Richard Dreyfuss (MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS), Village Roadshow (AMERICAN SNIPER, SULLY), Phoenix Pictures (ZODIAC, BLACK SWAN), Inferno Films (YOUNG GUNS), Constantin Films (SE7EN, TRAFFIC), Rhythm and Hues (X-MEN, BABE), agencies such as Innovative Artists, as well as the Sundance Institute, the CBS Diversity Program, and the Academy of Motion Pictures Nicholl Fellowship. She has served as a guest speaker on panels with the Newport Beach Film Festival, Writers Association and Writer’s Network among others. Carolyn is also an entrepreneur, producer, writer and actor. She is the Executive Director and founding partner of Neo Ensemble Theatre, the co-founder/creator of the award winning mega hit MABLE’S 6 Feet Under Haunted House recently featured on NBC’s FIRST LOOK. She co-wrote, directed and produced instructional line dance videos, selling over a million copies. She co-wrote, produced and co-directed two short films starring Oscar winner JK Simmons (WHIPLASH). Her plays RANDOM WOMEN, MUTE, THREE LITTLE WORDS, ILLUSIONS, WRETCHED, ENIGMA, HUES, and MISNOMER have been produced multiple times in and around Hollywood. Her book of scenes and monologues, RANDOM WOMEN is now available on Amazon. She has acted in projects and produced events with JK Simmons (WHIPLASH), Patrick Warburton (GET SMART) Anthony Geary (GENERAL HOSPITAL) Shirley Jones (PARTRIDGE FAMILY), Florence Henderson (BRADY BUNCH), Gavin Macleod (LOVE BOAT), and Lily Tomlin, among others. Carolyn received a “Most Inspirational” award in high school and never turned back. All of her projects are part of a bigger picture to inspire passion and play in people’s lives. Carolyn’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Strategic Achiever Maximizer Ideation Futuristic     Key Takeaways Having people that both lift me and rein me in, that’s really important. There are skills that we do and that we excel at but what we excel at, skillswise, isn’t necessarily what drives our energy. When you have something that you love and then you make a business out  of it, sometimes that can destroy the love part. Your education, skills, and life experiences are never, ever wasted. The question is how can you use that to move forward? Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:03] An impressive intro for an even more impressive person. [03:39] How did Carolyn find herself in the midst of Hollywood? [07:03] Discovering that thing called ‘reader’ and what it’s about.“I discovered this was a thing and immediately was drawn to it.” [12:28] Carolyn shares how she keeps her focus while juggling multiple other things.“It’s definitely a challenge. I talk to myself a lot, maybe that’s the key.” [14:11] Carolyn’s top five StrengthsFinder themes. [22:10] One of the things that Hollywood Gatekeepers focus on.“We’re trying to really get people to look at their whole picture as a whole person, not just as this part of their job.” [25:44] Shifting the conversation to the challenge Carolyn is facing.“I want people to flourish on their own.” [28:30] Point-by-point, funneling down how Carolyn’s challenges can be dealt with. [34:00] Alissa lays out further options to resolve our guest’s business challenges.“If you look at it that way, it doesn’t feel like we're pushing task off on to minions.” [40:21] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Hollywood Gatekeepers Hollywood Gatekeepers Facebook Page Hollywood Gatekeepers Facebook Group Connect with Carolyn on LinkedIn The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Podcast of the Week: EOFire with JLD Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Have you ever had the feeling that you are just bouncing off like a ball trying to get your business established? Our guest today surely has. Starting a business is a challenge, and even more so when you have very limited knowledge on the business side of things, add to it keeping a day job, offering an instructional coaching and working with schools at the same time. Our guest today is torn, for the last three years, between marketing her business or staying focused on her clients that will eventually enable her to reach the ultimate goal. In today’s session, we are going to walk Trish through a process on how she can, little by little, create that shift towards the goal. We’d give her enough pointers to help get herself established, as what I have done in mine when I was just starting. About Trish Johnson Trish Johnson is a certified life Coach and podcaster who specializes in helping women who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed live more joyful, fulfilling lives.  She helps her clients work through fears, as well as other limiting beliefs so they are able to live a life of purpose, or what she likes to call, an illuminated life. Trish’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes   Intellection Futuristic Connectedness Learner Input     Key Takeaways You don’t know until you do it. It doesn’t have to be a leap, it just needs to be a step. Trust is something that is vital to what we do. Life hands you what you need. Bad things can happen anyway, go ahead and live big Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:41] Trish’s story is kind of a sad story, as per her.“I had an interesting chain of events.” [04:49] Chain of events leading up to Trish’s business start.“I started to think about what might happen if I just took a step.” [07:57] The law of relativity.“The universe is sort of smacking you to remind you what’s important.” [09:37] The line in the sand for Trish.“Screw it. I could be gone tomorrow. Why would I wait one more minute to put off something?” [11:31] Trish’s top five strengths are a gift to her clients. [15:42] What propels Trish forward?“I have recently taken on a practice of setting my intention for the day.” [18:12] Alissa on why she think strengths are so vital.“Our strengths all have needs like humans need air and water.” [20:52] Alissa’s tips on how Trish can feed her strengths’ needs.“Give yourself time and space.” [22:51] Trish’s challenge with her business. [24:02] Alissa shares what Trish can do to achieve that smooth shift in her business. [28:58] Brilliant marketing leg for Trish’s business.“As coaches, our personal relationship, who we are is vital.” [36:38] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Trish’s Website The Illuminated Life Podcast Connect with Trish on Twitter Podcast of the Week: Yes Effect with Shelli Varela Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

This live coaching session today has dealt with a lot of pain points and I am 100% certain that you are going to get a lot out of this. Today’s episode discusses a lot of obstacles that an entrepreneur faces, whether established or just starting out. Janene has a big dream for giving back. Her plans include that of a lifestyle change where she can take two months off and render volunteer services to the less fortunate. But—yes, there is a but—she isn’t in that position to do so, just yet. We help Janene today on the steps she can take to achieve that goal she’s focused on. Get your pens ready because the tips I’m throwing out here are not just limited to Janene’s area of challenge. Stay tuned in until the very last minute to learn more.   About Janene Liston I'm here today with Janene Liston, the Pricing Lady. She's a multi-passionate entrepreneur who believes that inside each of us is all we need to thrive in life. Sometimes we just need help tapping it. Clients hire her to help them build more confidence when it comes to what and how to charge their customers. She's taken her passion for pricing (yes, one can be passionate about pricing) and communication from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial world, helping business owners just like you and I. Janene’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Learner Relator Ideation Individualization Strategic     Key Takeaways Having a profit mindset in your business doesn’t make you greedy, it makes you smart. Allow yourself the permission to gravitate to people who lift you higher. If you want to go to that next level, protect yourself from the people who suck you dry. Our strengths have needs, just like humans need air and water. Getting out of the status quo is a need. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:23] Saying hello to our guest, Janene. [05:22] Who does Janene primarily work with? [06:00] The psychology behind pricing.“Pricing in my opinion, is 80% human psychology.” [08:12] Janene’s strength themes that further separates her from the pack.“I’m in the zone most when I’m learning something new.” [13:14] What is the process working with Janene.“Help them focus on what’s right and what works in the context of their values and the kind of business they want to have.” [16:20] Janene’s limbo kind of challenge in her business.“I know what I need to do but it’s not always bringing me in the direction that I want to head.” [18:53] Our guest paints a picture of what a harmonious, successful life looks like.“Being around people in a support network.” [24:28] Alissa shares some pointers on how to achieve the lifestyle that our guest envisions.“If you don’t take your profit, you’re never going to take your profit.” [28:18] The importance of self-care.“One of the biggest reasons that we burn out is that we don’t continue to fill our cup.” [30:45] Alissa is on a roll talking about strengths. [32:41] Alissa recaps on the interview’s talking points. [35:40] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode The Pricing Lady Connect with Janene on Twitter Connect with Janene on LinkedIn 12-Point Checklist Profit First Podcast of the Week: Profit First podcast by Mike Michalowicz Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Let’s be honest, technology can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re like our guest today who says she is not a spring chicken. She jokingly says that she’s just a “chubby grandma” and feels like technology isn’t for her. While I do agree that technology can feel quite complicated, we are living in the digital age, and we have to learn to navigate the online space to keep up. If you find yourself strongly resonating with our guest today, stay tuned in as we deep dive into how you can lean on your own strengths to get you across that barrier that can impede the success of your business.   About Mary Beth Vanderlinden Mary Beth Vanderlinden is the founder of the Spirit Led Healing Institute™, is an Ordained Minister, International Intuitive Healer, Healer Trainer and Retreat Facilitator. She became aware of her healing gifts at an early age, and went on a life-long journey to develop what Spirit had given her. But not without some major bumps in the road, like car accidents, brain-injuring falls, and being homeless after an injury took her from work, each of these moving her into a deeper level of understanding of the healing process and Spirit’s ability to heal all aspects of us.   Mary Beth’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Strategic Connectedness Communication Belief WOO     Key Takeaways Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you. Your life experiences, the good and the bad ones, make you uniquely qualified to help whomever it is that you aim to help. Your values make you unique. No matter how long we’re in business, no matter how successful we are, there are always challenges. The humility in being able to say that out loud is so freeing. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:09] Our guest who knew, at a young age, she had super powers. [04:40] How Mary Beth discovered she had inner gifts.“Things would just come over me and I would just know what to do.” [07:47] Mary Beth shares the period in her life where she held onto her natural knowing.“People would look at me like I had two heads or something.” [11:05] Mary Beth’s top five strengths. [13:38] The kind of work that Mary Beth does with her clients.“I expand their energy out beyond that lifetime.” [17:59] How do clients come to seek Mary Beth’s healing? [22:56] Shifting the focus to the challenge that Mary Beth is facing and what she can do about it.“Well, it’s been ongoing. I’m no spring chicken.” [27:34] Alissa shares some of her tips for Mary Beth’s upcoming podcast.Accountability is so important for those of us who are really afraid to get through the technology. [35:27] Mary Beth’s launch of her Woowoo Wisdom podcast. [38:29] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Spirit Led Healing Institute Mary Beth Vanderlinden Website Connect with Mary Beth on Twitter Connect with on LinkedIn Connect with on Facebook Podcast of the Week: The Intuitive Hour: Awaken Your Inner Voice with Michelle Beltran Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Today’s live coaching session is a topic that we’ve already talked about in a previous episode. It only goes to show that when it comes to keeping that balance in both business and life, a lot of us still struggle more often. Our guest is an accomplished mentor, and most days, her schedule is just filled to the brim to the point where she just wants to retreat and shut down. Her challenge will make you realize that not all successful entrepreneurs, like our guest, has it easy-breezy. I know that you can mine a lot of tips to better help you strike that balance and catch a breather. About Cheryl Leitschuh Who is Cheryl Leitschuh? Mentor, guide and influencer. Many of Cheryl’s clients describe her as the “yoda” for small woman owned small businesses and solopreneurs. Cheryl has had the pleasure of owning a successful, sustainable small business for over twenty five years. She has stumbled, regrouped, learned, succeeded and failed BUT remained committed to being an entrepreneur. Cheryl has also coached other women-owned small businesses to enjoy the opportunities of being an entrepreneur. Her mission is to help woman-owned small business to start, build and grow their own successful enterprise. Cheryl’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:    Strategic Individualization Maximizer Futuristic Relator     Key Takeaways I am able to bring what is needed at the right time. Collaboration is key because I know who I am and what it is that I bring. Forward action is what it takes to make change. Working from desperation and scarcity will kill any ability to draw in the right things. Challenges make us human, it doesn’t make us weak. Don't beat yourself up because you're facing a similar issue as you faced in the past, embrace it. We cannot serve from an empty cup. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:43] Intro to our “Yoda” guest. [04:00] Cheryl’s vision for a flexible business. [05:28] Cheryl’s very apparent strength profile and what she thought about it.“I've always felt that I've been unique than a lot of the other people that I was working with.” [10:35] How does Cheryl react to clients that don’t want her. “I quickly realize that I'm not the right solution for them.” [11:41] Alissa explains importance of being fit with potential clients.“We can really draw in the right clients that are a good fit.” [14:29] Let’s find out why Cheryl loves the world that we’re in now. [15:13] The difference between abundance and scarcity.“Begin working from a place of abundance and welcoming that abundance, versus resistance and scarcity.” [18:23] We all have challenges and that’s okay. Cheryl certainly does, regardless of her success.“I end up overcommitted and overstressed, and then I need to retreat.” [21:03] What would make something fit for Cheryl?“I really feel like I can contribute something because of my experience.” [23:39] The things that Cheryl is most passionate about.“I love the business of being in business.” [28:19] Alissa offers Cheryl ways on how to best preserve her energy on things that matter to her.“All of these things are important, but the thing is that there is only one you.” [36:49] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Straight Talk for Smart Business Women Website Connect with Cheryl on Twitter Connect with Cheryl on Facebook Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn Straight Talk for Smart Business Women Facebook Page Podcast of the Week: Dean Bokhari’s The Meaningful Show Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

This episode was very inspiring and one of the most valuable episodes I have done. Our guest today truly has a beautiful soul. He’s perfected the process towards financial freedom. However, like so many of us entrepreneurs, he do found himself stuck between doing what he SHOULD and SHOULDN’T do for his business. We have a hard time deciding whether we keep going down this path and be miserable, or go down this other one and be stress-free. We’re stressing about a lot of stuff in both our lives and in business when it shouldn’t be the case.  This episode will sure help you release the stuff that weighs you down and begin to spend more of your energy, time, and knowledge on the things that really matters. About Rennie Gabriel What sets Rennie apart from others in the financial services area is that he has gone from the bottom to the top (more than once). He has owned multiple businesses and held most of the financial industry licenses and professional designations. More importantly, he walks his talk. Following the same steps in his award winning, best-selling book, Wealth On Any Income, Rennie became a multi-millionaire in less than 10 years starting from broke at age 50. Rennie lives on his investment income and donates 100% of his book, training, and coaching profits to www.ShelterToSoldier.org where dogs are rescued from deadly environments and trained as service animals for post 9/11 soldiers who have returned with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Rennie’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Learner Belief Responsibility Activator Strategic     Key Takeaways It was a situation where I had decided this is not how I want to live my life. I could fail high school and math and become a millionaire, and it does not prepare you for real life. Those moments that define us–that are our personal rock bottoms–are different for everybody. More money makes you more of who you are. There is this abundance that comes when you are willing to give both yourself and financially. We have a responsibility as entrepreneurs to make as much money as humanly possible. Wealth is a team sport; not a solo sport. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:32] Presenting the genius man who became a multimillionaire at the age of 50. [03:51] The rundown on how Rennie started and got to where he is now.“I know what it's like to have no money.” [06:46] The deal breaker moment for Rennie.“I'm going to do anything I can not to have this kind of life.” [07:46] Rennie’s top five strengths that define him. [09:42] The process Rennie had to do to dig himself out of the low point in his life. [15:17] The thing that sets us up for failure, in a lot of ways, as per Rennie.“If you want to create assets that will generate an income, you need to begin saving and investing first.” [19:05] We all have challenges but Rennie’s is an interesting one. [24:08] Rennie’s group coaching program. [29:07] Alissa closes the episode with a very wise advice.“We have a responsibility to make money, to be wealthy, so that the good people that we are, we can give more of that to this world.” [29:56] Rennie’s last words of wisdom for you folks.“I didn't get to where I am, trying to do it by myself.” [30:55] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Rennie’s Website Connect with Rennie on Twitter Connect with Rennie on Facebook Connect with Rennie on LinkedIn Wealth Can't Wait Podcast of the Week: Scale Your Business Radio with Jeff Hoffman and David Finkel Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

In today’s episode, we will discuss how we can optimize our days by just adding this one little practice into our daily routine. Meditation is a simple practice that reaps a lot of benefits for those who religiously practice it. Gregg practices meditation but admittedly has not prioritized getting it to stick. We’re going to establish, point-by-point, on this episode, why you need to start practicing meditation and how you can easily make it a part of your daily routine to a point where it becomes habitual, that you need not be reminded of it. About Gregg Clunis Gregg Clunis is the host of the top-ranked self-help podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, which has garnered over 3 million total downloads, and the author of a forthcoming book by the same name. He's also the founder of a podcasting agency called Podsimply where he and his team help experts grow their business by creating top-ranked podcasts.   Gregg’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Achiever Futuristic Intellection Significance Activator     Key Takeaways Everything you currently have in your life, whether good or bad, every single thing is the cumulative of everything that happened before. Little tiny actions do add up. In order for our strengths to thrive, we must feed them. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:10] Get to know our genius guest who helped me launch this podcast.“My mission is to try and help people change their life by changing their day-to-day behavior.” [04:05] Gregg’s thesis that we’re not aware of.“If we can just be mindful of the stuff we're doing now, it will create more of the stuff we want 20 years from now.” [05:56] Gregg shares how a “stumbled upon” idea helped him create something that stands out. [11:52] Gregg’s strength themes and how they uniquely equip him. [14:13] What Gregg thought as he was learning his strength themes."I'm really proud of these five." [19:29] Alissa shares how creating a meditation practice can help Gregg’s strengths to thrive.“If you were to take even a 10-minute meditation practice and just be, you'll find that your most brilliant ideas will come to you.” [22:21] The 10-seater van: letting one or another particular strength drive.“I encourage people to start with their top five because those are your strongest.” [24:56] Gregg’s journaling practice.“I found it really helpful even just with navigating that celebration piece.” [30:50] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Gregg’s Website Gregg’s Podcast Agency Connect with Gregg on Facebook Connect with Gregg on Twitter Connect with Gregg on Instagram Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Insight Timer Calm Headspace Podcast of the Week: Quote of the Day Podcast with Sean Croxton Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Our guest today struggles with getting just that right exposure with the right audience. This episode can easily be one of your favorites because our guest and I have discussed a lot of tips that I’m sure you will gain a lot of insights from. We talk in details about stuff from setting parameters to actually defining what kind of platform is going to be a perfect fit for you and your business. At the end of this episode, I am sure that you will get an idea on how you can effectively connect and meet your ideal audience. About Carolin Hauser-Carson Carolin Hauser-Carson, German trained Naturopathic Doctor, Humanistic Psychotherapist, and Family Constellations Facilitator, is the author of the book Blossom – 7 Steps to Sexual Healing and the upcoming book The Pleasure IQ.  An internationally-recognized speaker and teacher on the subjects of spirituality, healing, and women’s empowerment for almost two decades, Carolin combines her knowledge to help women (and brave men) to have love-filled lives that flow with a sense of ease and amazing results. Her work is based on the intersection of where the human body and experience meets past–and even ancestral–trauma, and shows how each individual’s authentic and true self is the source of one’s own good – a place of unlimited abundance, creativity, courage, and joyful existence. Carolin’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Theme's Empathy Command Ideation Input Learner   Key Takeaways As you can work through shame, and release it, and heal from it, you begin to allow yourself to actually come out and shine. This whole human experience is a practice. We all came here to have the best experience that we can have. We’re the only ones limiting ourselves from having it. Our shine doesn’t detract from anybody else's shine. Doing a little bit of work upfront will help you to not throw spaghetti at a wall. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:02] An incredible intro for an incredible person. [02:46] Limiting beliefs and embracing a lot of the spiritual realm. [05:08] Who does Carolin serve and what does higher dream look like? [06:02] What is spiritual entrepreneur and its process. [11:44] Carolin’s amazing set of strength themes. [16:19] Carolin’s mission.“Part of my mission is to also inspire people by just really walking the talk and challenging myself.” [18:15] Carolin shares what the abundance mentality is.“You’re either in flow or you’re not in flow with everything.” [19:13] Carolin’s challenges in her business. [21:11] Alissa lays out the options for Carolin that can best resolve her challenge.“In order to sort of be everywhere, you do have to have the social proof.” [27:21] Digging deep into action plans in order for Carolin to be seen in the right scene, servicing the right audience. [41:32] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Women in the Flow Connect with Carolin on Twitter Connect with Carolin on Facebook Conversations with God Power vs Force Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender Connect with Interviews That Convert on Messenger Interview Valet The 5 Second Rule Podcast of the Week: Blogging Your Passion by Jonathan Milligan Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Seriously, we’re throwing a lot of rich ideas your way in today’s episode. Anyone who has had a hard time prioritizing their to-dos and couldn’t decide which one is more pressing, I am sure at the end of this podcast, you will get so much clarity that you’d probably jump right into your own list. This episode is that good, you guys. Our guest is amazing and you’ll see why.. Excited yet? Go ahead, take a listen and jot down notes while doing so. About CJ Grace CJ Grace was a BBC journalist in Britain and then worked for China Radio International in Beijing. The author of "Adulterer’s Wife: How to Thrive Whether You Stay or Not," she is completing "Hotel Chemo: Learning to Laugh through Breast Cancer and Infidelity." When CJ discovered her husband’s infidelity and got breast cancer, she refused to be a victim and kept her wicked sense of humor. After receiving "Adulterer’s Wife," Arianna Huffington invited CJ to write for HuffPost. CJ has an infidelity advice column on her website. Her mantra: The best revenge is to get past the need for it. CJ’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Input Intellection Ideation Strategic Learner   Key Takeaways The best revenge is to get past the need for it. You just need to use the strengths you have to get things done. It is important to write things down, because otherwise it isn’t real. Multitasking actually kills effectiveness and productivity. From the purpose-driven perspective—marketing is still a challenge because there’s a strategy to it. Stick to a very good routine. When you have too many ideas, you’re spreading yourself too thin. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:52] CJ expresses a pleasant surprise. [04:25] Getting to know CJ’s story and how this show has served as a catalyst for her. [08:44] CJ’s rare top five strength themes. [11:38] When ideas are popping like popcorn, what should you do? [14:27] A little tip on being mindful“Keep a journal, keep a notebook, right by your side.” [18:19] The different value propositions of meditation for entrepreneurs. [19:06] CJ walks us through her process of prioritizing.“Priorities can be written down, but then they might change.” [23:56] Alissa’s techniques on how to get things done.“Create routine to allow for things to become muscle memory.” [27:42] The part that nobody likes doing but is essential to business growth.“It is actually your responsibility to go out and market.” [33:17] Alissa recommends steps on how to better market.“Put it up where you can see it. Get that purpose.” [39:52] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode CJ’s Website Connect with CJ on Twitter Adulterer’s Wife: How to Thrive Whether You Stay or Not Hotel Chemo: Learning to Laugh through Breast Cancer and Infidelity Maximize Your Strengths: Episode 75 with Julianna Raye Podcast of the Week: Kwik Brain Podcast by Jim Kwik Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Starting a business while still on a full time career is challenging. A lot of things need to be considered and carefully planned. It’s what disheartens some small entrepreneurs from just going ahead and doing it. Our guest today is someone who shares the same dilemma as other small business owners. He's crazy-good at what he does and it's not yet providing a full-time income stream. We will, together, share tips and tricks on how we can prioritize, practice accountability, and discipline in working towards the goal. Bringing your business to life shouldn’t be a slave work but a labor of love instead–and should be fun. If this resonates with you, come on over and join us as we strategize what we can do to make this an easy and fun journey for you. About Tom Aimi Tom Aimi is a songwriter/producer originally from Wallingford, CT. Now in Los Angeles, he is pursuing music as a full-time career. He's currently working with podcasters, and production companies to create customized music for their shows. On top of that, he's continually writing and producing music behind the scenes, for himself and for sync licensing placements on: Film, TV, and Advertisements. Tom’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: Strategic Futuristic Learner Intellection Input   Key Takeaways I never lose, I only win or I learn. Go after what you want while also keeping all the important things in the forefront of your mind. We initiate our discipline when we remind ourselves that we are not our feelings. Don't forget. You committed to this and your dreams are bigger than your fears. You're not at the whim of your feelings. Being honest with yourself, tracking your own hours, and then staying accountable to somebody can help you stay at that course. If you find that your only discipline is difficult, accountability is key. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [00:43] Intro to the man behind Alissa’s amazing podcast music. [05:17] Tom’s most valuable lessons learned from his trek across the US“I realized I don't really care that much for the performance aspect anymore.” [10:17] Alissa’s amazed by Tom’s type of profile [16:54] The biggest challenge Tom is currently facing.“The hardest thing right now is really staying hard pressed to commit that every single night.” [18:07] Alissa expounds on what a simple discipline could result to.“It might not feel like doing X, Y, or Z but we're committed to the outcome.” [20:25] Alissa and Tom discusses options on how to stay committed to the goal. [25:40] Alissa’s recommendation on how to keep Tom accountable.“Some level of tracking is going to be really important to your success.” [29:54] Tom’s next little steps towards his business. [32:40] Alissa’s challenge for Tom to set him up for commitment.“If you need it, and don't forget to reach out for accountability because this dream is too important to let slide away.” [34:28] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode JAMSPOT Website JAMSPOT Facebook Page Connect with Tom on Twitter Connect with Tom on LinkedIn Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Podcast of the Week: Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Today’s guest is one who I had an unusual way of meeting—from a cold email to a warm and pleasant relationship. Dayana is an expert in her respective field, and she’s found herself to be in a similar situation as the clients that she’s helping. Yeah, it does happen. We, by nature, are in the weeds of our own businesses. It is for this reason that I always say, coaches do need coaches. Join me as Dayana and I discuss ways on how to collate all wonderful ideas and come up with an overall mission. About Dayana Mayfield Dayana Mayfield is a conversion copywriter and messaging strategist who works with online businesses. Providing clear messaging strategies and copy that sells, she serves startup founders, coaches, and businesses that target digital nomads. With weekly LinkedIn videos, Dayana also educates entrepreneurs on how to connect with their customers using a killer combination of emotion and analytics. Dayana’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes   Futuristic Achiever Positivity Ideation Relator     Key Takeaways No matter what kind of creative skill you have, there's some industry that could use it. Get the confidence and then do it. Everybody chooses their own thing The end goal can be crazy—it’s totally fine—but let it clear up and paint the picture for that future. Our strength themes don't become strengths until they are serving us, giving us energy, and serving others, giving others energy. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:17] How we got Dayana onto the podcast, and who is she? [03:09] Finding out what makes Dayana frickin’ awesome.“I have a deep passion which is why I'm just so fired up.” [08:56] Dayana’s beautiful blend of strength themes. [12:00] How did Dayana’s journey happen for her?“Basically, all you have to do is decide you're going to do it and then you'll figure everything else out. All you have to do is get the confidence first and then you'll be fine.” [15:21] Alissa explains why Futuristic (as a number one theme) needs to be satiated.“If the future is foggy, if there is no clear endpoint, it feels very stuck because it needs direction, it needs to know where it's eventually going.” [17:49] A discussion of how important it is to incorporate and utilize all of your themes in all aspects of your business.“Each of our themes have contributions that they uniquely bring.” [21:06] The challenge that Dayana is facing right now and the recommendations on how to better address them.“I want to figure out how to create something that hasn't been created before.” [27:13] The fear of being misunderstood. [33:36] Navigating through the fear.“Whatever task that you might be looking at and sort of dreading, look at it through a lens of the strengths that you have.” [44:57] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Dayana Mayfield’s Website Connect with Dayana on Twitter Connect with Dayana on Facebook Connect with Dayana on LinkedIn Live Coaching Guest Application Podcast of the Week: The You-est You Podcast by Julie Reisler Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Today’s episode is one that got Alissa all excited, truly inspired, and one she considers to be a valuable experience. Our guest today is someone who’s really a smart, driven, passionate, heart-driven business owner. All throughout this episode, you will hear Asmâa’s insatiable desire to help people reach the summit of business success. This is an episode where we can learn how strength themes can come together and be a beautiful recipe of being able to do exactly what it is that you do in the gifted way that you do it, just as how Asmâa has. About Asmâa Methqal Asmâa Methqal is an executive-level, trilingual professional with over 19 years of expertise delivering marketing solutions for various large industries.Asmâa is the founder of Maestra, a hub for marketing, branding, technology, and communications, with a passion for holistic business solutions. The company helps entrepreneurs, companies, and multi-disciplinary teams design and implement well-orchestrated marketing strategies that amplify their presence and impact.Asmâa is a master composer of business symphonies who holds two Master degrees in her field. She is also an Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University; and a mentor of young entrepreneurs and startups with the Innovation Centre of the University of Victoria and Futurpreneur Canada. Asmâa’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Achiever Strategic Activator Empathy Relator   Key Takeaways When you surround yourself with people who are better, smarter, on the same trajectory as you are, you will elevate yourself to a whole new place. You need to build your community and your tribe before your product is out there. Whatever stage of your business that you’re in, you have a lot of shoulds on your plate. You have to be able to articulate your mission before you can take that next step. It’s really hard to see the picture when you are in the frame. Marketing is not just something that you just snap your fingers and do it. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:28] Getting to know our remarkable guest. [04:22] What is Maestra and what are Asmâa’s superpowers? [08:19] An important takeaway for your business.“If you don’t have your clear mission identified, if you don’t have you clear why identified, don’t do any of those things yet.” [09:31] The heart and the soul of Asmâa’s business and why she does what she does.“The way I do business that is different than other companies is that I am really, really committed. I need to feel that I really resonate with what they’re doing. [11:26] Asmâa’s incredible top five strength themes. [15:29] Asmâa’s biggest area of challenge in her business.“I can do it for others but when it’s for myself, it’s harder.” [18:26] Asmâa explains why she’s so passionate about teaching others.“I was able to connect all the dots for them and show them in a clear way.” [21:49] Alissa and Asmâa talk about possible action plans. [25:42] The next step to getting Asmâa’s first workshop booked and planned.“I think one of the reasons why I got where I got is I’m not afraid of failing. When I fail, you fail forward.” [28:07] What Alissa thinks of Asmâa’s plans.“When you are at a table and you’re working with another business owner, it’s good to have other people who are working through that with you.” [33:11] Alissa’s little challenge for Asmâa as she prepares for her workshop launch. [34:45] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Connect with Asmâa on Twitter Connect with Asmâa on LinkedIn Maestra Website Maestra Facebook Page LEAF Certification Podcast of the Week: Marketing Your Business Podcast with Stu McLaren Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Finding and maintaining focus is sometimes easier said than done, especially if you have the same personality type as with our guest today. Sandi is a self-confessed good starter but then gets bored pretty quickly, thus unable to finish what's been started. It's not just her. 95-97% of entrepreneurs are not spending the time doing what they’re really supposed to be doing. If you can relate to this, then this episode is a match made in heaven for you. Get your learn-on because this episode is a gem. About Sandi Eveleth Dr. Sandi Eveleth is a Digital Marketing Strategist, Business Development Consultant, and WordPress Consultant. That simply means she LOVES helping business owners grow their profits by providing resources and information in a manageable, easy-to-find, and user-friendly format. Sandi founded KISS your Web, LLC (KISS stands for Keeping Internet Solutions Simple) in 2009 as a web design and digital marketing firm after owning successful optometric practices for 19 years. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry, where she was the Valedictorian and a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College. Sandi is also a WP Elevation Certified Digital Business Consultant. Sandi’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Harmony Futuristic Relator Learner Developer   Key Takeaways Education is never, ever lost. It only helps to enrich, define who you are, and set you apart even further. The guilt shouldn’t be there. You have every right to be able to pursue happiness. That gift of being able to paint the picture for somebody else when what they’re seeing is fog in front of them is so inspiring. We all have a purpose–whether it’s something that we find, uncover, or discover as we go through the journey of life. Play to your strengths. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [03:01] Getting to know Sandi and all of her amazingness. [07:39] Sandi walks us through on how she measures up.“In order to measure it, it’s mainly them coming back.” [06:36] Alissa discusses pointers regarding Sandi’s strengths and how she can maximize them. [16:02] Coming to grips with Sandi’s biggest challenge.“… in everything you’re doing, you’re creating clarity for others.” [35:08] Alissa quotes Fran Tarkenton on the reason behind his success. “I succeed because I’m not afraid to fail.” [37:17] Alissa explains why coaches have coaches “... somebody else can see your nose better than you do.” [39:30] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode KISS your Web LLC Website KISS your Web LLC Facebook Page Connect with Sandi on Twitter Connect with Sandi on LinkedIn The Alchemist Podcast of the Week: WordPress Chick Podcast with Kim Doyal Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

It's a wonderful feeling when that "lightbulb" moment hits you and you can immediately spring into action and bring that idea to life. However, it's not so much of a joy if you have an influx of ideas, and yet, you don't know where to start. This is what we're gonna be talking about in depth with today's guest. Su has massive ideas for her business but she's in a constant battle with a lot of factors, which include money. About The Su Mon Thel Su Mon is 33 years old and mother of 4 years old girl. She always feels guilty about not being hardworking enough. She wants to be more successful. She’s always looking out for approval and likes from people. She doesn't like confrontation. She has achieved some of the goals that what she wanted but she is always looking out for something. She always compares herself to others and feels depressed with her life. She has 3-minutes hobby. Her interest changes constantly and is always looking out for something new. She doesn't know what she wants with her life. She has a variety of interest. Su’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Futuristic Competition Intellection Empathy Adaptability Key Takeaways One of the primary things that sabotage us the fastest is our self-doubt. The person’s opinion that you’re gonna care about the most is your own. The message that you’re meant to give out in the world is often the one that we need to learn the most. Let competition drive you. Use that to grow into–not a second-rate version of somebody else–the best version of you. Don’t just do it for the money. It wouldn’t be given to you if you didn’t have the tools inside you already to complete it. If you wanna teach and help other people, you have to walk that journey yourself. If you’re a good human, then money will only make you more of what you are. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:51] Getting to know yet another beautiful soul; her values and what’s important to her [04:35] An intimate peek at our guest’s values and what she considers important to her.“I really want to make an impact in other people’s lives.” [12:13] Su’s challenges as she moves forward with her goals. [14:24] Working together to get Su’s focus on where it’s going to serve her best. [19:53] Alissa gives Su an assignment around one of her strengths.“I don’t have everything but guess what, I don’t have to be everything. I just get to be me, and tomorrow, I get to be a better version of me.” [22:07] Su paints a picture of what she really wants her business to be.“I need this strong cause to drive me to do what I really want to do.” [23:09] A point-by-point discussion of the clashes among Su’s strengths and how to resolve them.“The Divine puts things on our hearts and it’s our job to figure out how we’re gonna get to that finish line.” [25:47] Su isn’t in this for the money so Alissa takes the lid off of what money means in a business.“In order to make that maximal impact, charging for it, and charging what you’re worth is part of teaching yourself that self-confidence.” [28:23] Alissa recaps her recommended actionable items for Su. [32:11] What to do when faced with fears of inadequacy.“We often overestimate what we can do in a year and underestimate what we can do in 10.” [37:12] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode The Su Mon’s Website Connect with The Su Mon on LinkedIn 5 Second Rule Podcast of the Week: Mind Your Business by James Wedmore Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

In this episode, we're going to tackle what arguably is one of the most challenging things to do, especially for solopreneurs like myself. I know there’s a lot of entrepreneurs guilty of this. Have you guessed what that challenge could be? Well, today, we're gonna discuss delegation and how it could greatly impact our business once we learn how to do it. It will not help only our business, but our personal life as well. Let's jump right into the podcast! About Geneviève Pépin Geneviève is an accredited life coach, women empowerer, and author. After 5+ years working in events management and marketing around the world, Geneviève pushed the 'reset'  button and said 'YES!' to her mission: helping women get out of their way, and redefine who they are in the world in order to create their best life and express themselves fully. She provides actionable coaching to help her clients develop an empowering mindset, realign their life with who they really are, let go of what is holding them back and take their journey to a whole other level.   Geneviève’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Achiever Restorative Positivity Individualization Futuristic   Key Takeaways If you change your mindset, if you actually change your beliefs, you can see all the potential that is out there for you. Recognizing that when something is becoming more evident as an obstacle, the resistance is because it may not be the right choice. It’s important to recognize what feeds your strengths. Just like humans need food, our strengths need to be fed. The power of perception is so powerful. You have to be your own best employee first before you can expand. It’s never too late to be who you want to be. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:00] Getting to know our guest’s super power and what makes her tick.“Becoming a coach is a transformational experience.” [12:09] Gen shares how she recognizes when to step back and taking that pause.“… see if it’s aligned with where I wanna go and with my values” [12:40] Alissa gives her point of view on one of Gen’s strength theme.“It’s important to recognize that it’s okay to be wired to achieve as long as it’s aligned with your goals and value.” [15:42] When your biggest challenges stem from your strengths.“I find myself in the same pattern where I have a hard time delegating.” [16:52] Alissa advice on what Gen needs to do to tackle her biggest challenge.“Awareness is always the first step to making a change.” [19:21] Things you dread doing; how and what to do with them.“Get it out on paper and create a process out of it so you’ll know that things aren’t falling between the cracks.” [34:50] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Geneviève’s Website Connect with Geneviève on Facebook Podcast of the Week: The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

This week’s episode is about Alissa's recent (and ongoing health journey). She’s a believer that taking care of our personal health is vital to being our best selves. You can be successful in your business without being in good physical health, but you won’t have nearly the success you’d have if you were healthy. It is really an important step in becoming confident enough and it naturally just spills over into other areas of your life. We all sort of “know” Alissa by this episode. We know that she wants to be successful not only in her business but also in other areas that she desires to be successful in as well. Join us in this episode where we talk about muscles, diets, discipline, and yes, bikinis. Despite Alissa’s belief in personal health, she had fallen into arguably the worst physical condition of her life. It happened as insidiously as it does for most, putting other priorities above self-care. So, in December of 2017, Alissa had had enough and she hired a personal trainer...and made a CRAZY goal. That’s what today’s episode is about. Alissa welcomes Kelsie Olson, personal trainer on as the guest coach on this Real Life episode. About Kelsie Olson Besides being a fitness fanatic, Kelsie Olson received an Exercise Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as well as a personal training certification from the NSCA.  She has been personal training for 4 years and bodybuilding for 3 1/2 years. She recently received her pro card last Spring and is now competing as an IPE Figure Pro. She and her husband Dusty own a personal training business called Renovation Training, based out of Blaine, MN.  They work with all types of clients from weight loss to runners to muscle building to the extreme of competitive bodybuilding.   We know you were wondering! Kelsie’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths are:   Harmony Responsibility Consistency Relator Belief     Key Takeaways Your business does not exist in a vacuum. When you are your best you, you can do better in business, in relationships, and everywhere else. It’s amazing what your body can do if your mental state is spot on. “I’m okay not winning. I’m not okay not preparing as if I’m going to win.” Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:00] Intro to today’s topic is Alissa’s health journey [07:26] Kelsie lays out the importance of a personal trainer who legit knows their stuff.“I can’t say enough about the importance of hiring a great trainer that is going to encourage you, push you, and hold you accountable, especially in beginning.” [18:17] The conversation that was an important switch for Alissa and her training.“You are only as strong as you allow yourself to be.” [22:31] Tracking and why it’s so important.“It’s really, really important not to get so stuck on one parameter. Look at more than one parameter.” [30:50] Alissa’s challenge going into the competition and the things that have helped her be successful thus far.“Life is certainly not a straight uphill climb. It is valleys and mountains, and eventually, you reach that peak of where you want to be.” [42:33] Alissa’s unexpected side effects and the side benefits. [47:51] Kelsie tells Alissa what she can expect as they near the competition.“It’s important to know that this is temporary, that we have a goal–there is a light at the end of the tunnel.” [53:03] Kelsie shares a bit more on what the competition is and discusses what’s next for Alissa. [1:04:16] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Connect with Kelsie on Facebook Connect with Dusty—Kelsie’s husband and business partner—on Facebook Blaine Snap Fitness Facebook Page Blaine Snap Fitness Website Connect with Kelsie through email: kelsieeckdahl@gmail.com The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Podcast of the Week: The Chalene Show with Chalene Johnson Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Our guest today is a firm believer in focusing and amplifying one’s strengths. He has been through the toughest of challenges but he’s hurdled through them with flying colors. Seriously, this episode is one for the books. I am sure that you will all be as inspired and in awe when you hear his unbelievable story. Join me as I gush over our guest's incredible feat that turned both his business and his life immensely successful and awesome. About Hal Elrod Hal is best known as the author of the #1 bestselling book, The Miracle Morning, but what’s most incredible is that Hal actually died at age 20. He was dead for 6 minutes, broke 11 bones, and was told by doctors that he would never walk again. But not only did he walk, he went on to run a 52-consecutive-mile ultramarathon, became a hall of fame business achiever by age 25, an international keynote speaker, and author of what is being widely regarded as one of the most life-changing books ever written, with over 1,500 five-star reviews on Amazon and has been translated in 24 languages, the #1 international bestseller, The Miracle Morning. Hal’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Positivity Belief Maximizer Connectedness Developer Key Takeaways We’ve all got these gifts and this genius. Invest the time in getting your genius out there, amplify those gifts, develop those gifts. That’s what the world wants from us. If it doesn’t matter in five years then it shouldn’t matter in five minutes. You don’t have to stress with what you don’t get done. I encourage everybody to really be at peace with where you are because you’re alive and that’s what matters more than anything else. Maintain a healthy sense of urgency to get where you wanna go; urgency that comes from abundance. It’s important to keep that harmony, there is no balance because when you balance things, you don’t have a win-win. Learn to not let emotions be the boss. Don’t let your emotions run you, let your commitment be bigger than your current emotions. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:00] Why Alissa gushes over today’s guest. [07:49] Hal’s great recommendation for entrepreneurs who wanna grow their business. [13:30] Hal’s an unfazed person but he still does have areas of non-strength, let’s find out what those are. [16:00] Another great set of tips from Hal, one that entrepreneurs need to take into account.“Make sure you get the most important things done.” [26:13] Alissa and Hal exchange pointers on how to measure progress and productivity.“[In relationships], the best way to find the measure is to ask [your loved one] what the measure is.” [29:43] Hal’s cancer journey and what got him back on the positivity wagon.“When we are going through times of adversity, just remind ourselves that it’s temporary.” [32:49] Talking about emotions—Positivity, to be specific.“Don’t let your emotions run you. Let your commitment be bigger than your current emotions.” [39:07] The future of The Miracle Morning movement–and it includes movies!I feel the sense of responsibility to pay it forward and help other people. [42:10] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Hal Elrod’s Website Connect with Hal on Facebook Connect with Hal on Twitter Connect with Hal on LinkedIn Fantastical Illuminate Film Festival Podcast of the Week: Mindfulness Mode with Bruce Langford Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 80/20 Rule by Richard Koch Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

Today is one awesome episode. I am in awe of our guest’s transition to being so strong and so empowered. Shari was once a skinny, weak, and clumsy kid. She’d occasionally dabble in exercise but not really get involved, until this one accidental “meeting” with kettlebells. Join me as Shari graciously shares her joys, aches, and pains in this fascinating episode. About Shari Wagner Shari Wagner founded Iron Clad Fitness in 2009 with the mission to redefine fitness by empowering people of all shapes, sizes and physical abilities to find their inner and outer strengths. Iron Clad Fitness specializes in the Russian style of kettlebell training, through online or in-person coaching programs, because it is known for producing dramatic results through precise technique. We empower people to get strong and healthy, in a realistic, sustainable way. Shari’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Restorative Adaptability Responsibility Empathy Relator   Key Takeaways Recognize what your strengths are so that you can give yourself grace for what you’re not. Don’t judge people for the condition they’re in right off the bat. If you’re not your best you, you can’t give your best. Period. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [04:55] The kettlebell love affair I realized that, for the first time, I didn’t just look good but I felt good. [08:50] The lightbulb moment for Shari that changed her life, forever. This changed my life so much and I wanna help other people find the same. [10:17] An insight to Shari’s strength themes, what drives her and how she’s wired. Understanding your themes is not only obviously playing to your strengths but giving yourself grace. [15:27] Shari’s challenge in her business: how to keep people wanting to come, and wanting to show up, to do their worksout, so that they can become all they desire. [28:28] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Shari’s Website Iron Clad Facebook Page Connect with Shari on Facebook Connect with Shari on Twitter Connect with Shari on LinkedIn Podcast of the Week: Crack the Customer Code with Adam Toporek and Jeannie Walters Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Our guests today are definitely successful in their chosen fields. Sam and Paddy have been married for over two decades now, but it wasn’t always rainbows and butterflies. Many (most?) married couples can relate. Listen in on the three of us as we chat to find out how they fought to save their marriage, what each one of them compromised, and what the discoveries were that made their relationship better and stronger. About Sam and Patrick Cullinane Authors Sam and Patrick have been married for over 20 years and they would tell you they are one of the happiest couples they know. But they weren’t always this happy. After 10 years of marriage, they were ready to sign the divorce papers. During the first 10 years of their marriage, they struggled through like most people do: trying to navigate life together without any real tools, fighting often, having less sex, and falling out of love. In their 10th year of marriage, they decided to file for divorce. After a year apart, against all of the odds, they decided to get back together. This time, they recognized the things each of them brought to the relationship—good and bad. Both made changes to successfully start their next chapter and for the last 10 years they’ve grown their love and created an amazing life together. They became students of love and the security of their strong relationship have allowed each of them to flourish. They recently built and sold a business together, wrote a book about relationships called Bigger Love - How to Have the Love of Your Life for the Rest of Your Life, Sam wrote and released an album, and they continue to run multiple successful businesses together. Now, they have a mission of sharing and teaching Bigger Love and they recognize they'll need effective social media as a strategy to spread the word. But...ugh. Social media = overwhelming, negative, and frustrating. Let's solve this dilemma!  Sam’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: Positivity Learner Focus Futuristic Harmony Patrick’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: Woo Relator Positivity Belief Futuristic     Key Takeaways The meaning of life is love. We’re always growing. If you ever think you’ve arrived, that’s when you know you’re in the biggest trouble. A really great marriage can’t have space for complacency. We have to feed our strengths in order to let them thrive. We need to achieve a certain level of visibility in order to get through the door. Social media is the bane of most entrepreneurs’ existences...but it doesn't have to be. Use your Strengths to face it! Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:40] What prompted Sam and Patrick to write their book, and they share what their bigger vision is. Look at anything that’s wrong with the world. There’s not enough love and that’s why it is wrong. [03:56] Alissa introduces us to our guests’ Bigger Love, their first book. [05:08] What is love? It’s almost impossible to define it but just thinking about that, acting on it, and being loving is love. [09:16] The best things Sam and Patrick bring to the table in both their marital and business relationship. [17:47] The exciting next thing for Sam and Patrick. [19:51] Challenges, resolutions, and Alissa’s best tips and tricks. We’ve been trying to get involved in the social media and being excited about that. We just haven’t been able to. [29:15] Digging deep into the resistance in engaging via social media, and what to do when met with one. Keeping that mission for most in your mind as you’re creating any post, and then recognizing that momentum does take time. [31:06] Building strategies Start to recognize what some of those fears are and then start to build strategies around it. [39:15] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Bigger Love Website Bigger Love Book Facebook Page Free chapter of Bigger Love THW Marketing Connect with Sam and Patrick on Twitter Podcast of the Week: Social Media Marketing with Michael Stelzner Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community Bigger Love: How to Have the Love of Your Life for the rest of Your Life by Patrick and Sam Cullinane From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Our guest today was once an unwanted child and got thrown into foster homes, but she has since beaten life’s difficulties. She’s fought to find her way and has always seen the world in a different way.  She’s here to share her very remarkable feat–both in life and in her business–and how mastering her craft have helped others map their own success. About Lisa McCarthy Lisa McCarthy is the Founder and President of Make My Idea Real and inventor of the Affirmations Mirror, a programmable talking mirror that reminds women how intelligent, capable, and powerful they are. Ms. McCarthy’s uses her expertise to help leaders drive initiatives for transforming ideas from concepts into reality, by identifying and designing a plan of action to achieve even greater success. With over 20 years of innovation, management, marketing and sales, to deliver strategic results. She has worked across a broad-spectrum of industries including: start-ups, inventors, authors, speakers, investors, service companies, automotive, real estate, network marketing companies, manufacturers and non-profits. Lisa’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: Ideation Arranger Strategic Responsibility Futuristic   Key Takeaways If I can believe in myself, then that’s who matters. To continue serving people with your Superpowers, you have a responsibility to tell people what your Superpowers are. What you do is not about how great you are. It’s about what you can facilitate for your clients. You can’t always listen to other people about what you know is inside you to do. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:29] Getting to know Lisa Instead of rolling over and quitting, I just get back up. [03:00] Lisa’s remarkable feat through life’s negative experiences as a child The impact I can make will be carried forward. [03:54] The journey of Make my Idea Real and Affirmation Mirror. [07:44] Lisa on possible rejections and how she looks at it. [10:37] People getting inspired just by being in Lisa’s space What a gift that is to know that your entire life is not wasted. Your experiences bring something amazing to other people. [13:42]  Tackling the two biggest challenges that Lisa has in her biz. Keeping consistency in the flow of people that you can assist is a big challenge [15:57] Lisa shares Possibility Talks, her podcast that’s still in the works. [31:07] What does Lisa’s process look like? They’re gonna accomplish everything that they wanna do by starting with the who, what, when, where, why, and how. [34:26] – Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Make My Idea Real Website Affirmations Mirror Website Connect with Lisa on Twitter Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn Make My Idea Real Facebook Page Affirmations Mirror Facebook Page Podcast of the Week: Something You Should Know by Mike Carruthers Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Our guest today is someone who's struggled between being a good mom and running a business. This is very much an all too familiar territory for a lot of moms, not just our guest today. In this episode, we will open doors for you and make you realize that having a family to attend to whilst wanting a successful business shouldn’t be a cause for guilt. I am sure that we will learn a lot from someone who's been through what most of us have. Let's go get our learn on from Dana's nuggets of wisdom. About GUEST Dana Malstaff is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. She is a mother, author, business strategist, podcaster, blind spot reducer, and movement maker. She is the author of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro. Dana’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: Activator Woo Strategic Ideation Communication   Key Takeaways Get up in the morning and do what you’re happy doing. Understand that a course is not a business. It’s not enough to get one person’s feedback about a new course, product or service. “You need different settings, and different mediums, and different times with different people giving you the same answer.” Get in, get your hands dirty, do coaching, do talk with people, connect with people, help people. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in business or how much money you’re making, you can still know your ideal client better. Understand what you’re delegating before you delegate it. You will find that it’s very hard to get negative feedback when you approach everybody with respect. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:43] Dana’s 30-second history of how she came to be the Boss Mom. [09:51] Dana shares with us her brilliance in designing her courses that actually meet the community’s needs. You have to know where your course content supports in the line of what your business does. [15:23] Alissa gives us a rundown on what Dana’s Strength Themes are and emphasizes what strength themes really are. Your strength themes are not your what, not your why, it’s how you go about doing whatever it is you do. [16:28] Alissa learns a concept from Dana herself. Don’t farm out all of your strategy of who you are and what you’re doing to some person who isn’t you. [23:46] Dana can do almost all things except this one non-strength she discovered through epic fails. [28:59] The point in hiring a life coach. [30:30] The things Dana tells everybody when it comes to videos. Come into it with respect, humility, and recognize that it’s not about you. [32:08] Alissa shares Brene Brown’s biggest teachings Respect is so important. remember that everyone is just human. [35:33] Dana’s take on Brene Brown’s vulnerability talk. The biggest driver to success in people is the feeling that they are deserving of love [38:15] Dana’s turning point that made her own amazingness. When you value yourself more, you’re gonna value everybody else and their time. [42:18] An exciting announcement for all dads. [44:41]Podcast recommendation of the week Selected Links for This Episode Dana’s Website Connect with Dana on Facebook Connect with Dana on LinkedIn Connect with Dana on Instagram Brene Brown: The power of Vulnerability TED Talk Podcast of the Week: Fatherhood for the Rest of Us with Brandon Handley Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath Will it Fly by Pat Flynn

Diann has had a very interesting journey. She's had three different careers. Her work specifically serves entrepreneurs with ADHD, she did her master's thesis on ADHD, and yet, she didn't recognized as her being an ADHD until she was well into her 50s. Let's all get to know Diann and together, discover her unique brain wiring, her strategies, and the challenges she's had and overcame. About Diann Wingert Diann is a confidence coach for entrepreneurs who identify with ADHD/ADD traits such as distractibility, impulsivity and difficulty staying motivated. She is passionate about coaching gifted entrepreneurs who are ready to breakthrough their perceived limits and reach their full potential. Diann teaches her clients how to eliminate stress, worry and self doubt through radical self acceptance. She is a certified coach, former psychotherapist, practicing Buddhist and proud owner/operator of an ADHD brain. Diann’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths   Strategic Ideation Woo Significance Futuristic     Key Takeaways Your growth and your awareness should be as a result of uncovering your struggles on the entrepreneurial path. Recognize your non-strengths and engage people or processes. It’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to do it all on your own. Tap, focus, and optimize your strengths to reach your potential and really recognize what you’re here for. If it doesn’t align with the legacy you’re trying to leave, then you have to filter that through. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [03:12] Diann lets us in on her interesting journey into self-awareness and understanding ADHD. People were satisfied with the status quo, I was always looking on the horizon for what’s new. [04:45] Alissa discusses with Diann her thoughts on ADHD and autism spectrum. [07:29] Diann addresses Alissa’s important questions. [13:28] Getting to know what’s really important about knowing your strengths. Peel away the judgement and we’ll realize the areas where we are insanely good. [16:39] Alissa expounds on the grey area between using medication in conjunction with therapy and/or coaching. You don’t need to be ashamed if your choice is to use medication. [19:06] When your biggest challenge is directly related to your strength themes. Like so many entrepreneurs, and especially ADHD entrepreneurs, my brain is constantly generating ideas.   [22:56] Alissa shares her two cents to understand Diann’s challenge and offers some tips in overcoming them. Keep that why in front of you to continue to keep your Significance engaged in the process.   [27:21] The other big struggle for entrepreneurs and knowing when to ask for help. [28:40] Alissa imparts some strategies on how she made her podcast launch a success. It was like I pushed the gold button and I just went.   [37:09] Realizing WHY as a good filter for evaluating new opportunities   Is this consistent with MY why and WHY I’m doing this? If it doesn’t pass all those filters, it’s a no. [40:36] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Diann’s Website Connect with Diann on Facebook Connect with Diann on LinkedIn Gregg Clunis Cari Twitchell Teresa Heath-Wareing Asana Zoom Google Drive Maximize Your Strengths Podcast of the Week: ADHD reWired with Eric Tivers Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Essentialism by Greg McKeown Traction by Gino Wickman Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Welcome to yet another exciting live coaching session with me, Alissa Daire Nelson, your host. Our guest for today has been building her career in music since her 20s. Marie Incontrera has had a really awesome career but the arts don’t always pay the bills. Join me in finding out what made her leap from music to promoting others and discover how she steadily built her business, and how you can glean lessons from her journey to take a leap of your own.    About Marie Incontrera Marie is a social media and publicity expert, speaker, consultant, fitness enthusiast, and jazz musician. Fascinating combo, isn't it?! Her consulting services include social media and online branding service for individuals and small businesses; media bookings (specializing in podcasts); TEDx talk development and speaker booking outreach; and blogging and ghostwriting on platforms such as Thrive, Quora, Medium, LinkedIn Pulse, and more.) Her social media clients have included national best-selling business authors, medical professionals, wellness experts, a popular science-based gaming app, thought leaders, executive coaches, and more. Her speaker clients have booked TEDx conferences around the country, and her media clients have been booked on popular podcasts, and radio shows such as Entrepreneur on Fire, The World’s Most Amazing People, Positive Productivity, and more. Marie’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Ideation Input Intellection Futuristic Significance    Key Takeaways “Your easy is your gift.” Part of what creates our superpowers is not only our formal education but also our life experiences. We all have triggers and it’s important to know how and why we react. We don’t have to get stuck in all the BS that comes along with that one, legitimate concern. Entrepreneurship is a risky thing, but there are things that we can put in place to give us a little bit of breathing room. Learn to get that time for yourself to be able to come up with great, new ideas. Think outside the box and make it a non-negotiable. Let your Significance drive your WHY. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:19] Getting to know how Marie took that leap from music to promoting others. I’ve always done social media for my music career. I just sort of was naturally good at it. [06:32] We hear about Marie's StrengthsFinder themes. [08:10] Marie's challenge, and one that is important to address. Something minor goes wrong, and all of a sudden I’m stressed out. [09:34] How does the theme of Ideation function? Ideation is very common in entrepreneurs because we don’t like to be in boxes. [10:59] Writing down your stresses can be helpful. Oftentimes, by writing down your worry, you can have just a little bit of distance from it to actually have a conversation with it. [15:30] What to do when you find yourself saying yes to more things than you wish you would. [20:45] Addressing stress management and the ways to fill your cup When you take that time that you need for you, your ability to be most effective skyrockets. [26:29] Marie's legacy and the significance she wants to leave this world. I wanted to be able to support the arts in a very significant way [31:08] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Marie's Website Connect with Marie on Twitter: @avanteverything Connect with Marie on Facebook: marie.incontrera Podcast of the Week:  Meditation Minis with Chel Hamilton Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Welcome to another live coaching session with me, your host Alissa Daire Nelson, and today’s guest, Joni Lynn Nelson. Put in your earbuds and join us in a great conversation about how to handle challenges with documentation, including how to lean into your Strengths to fill in your biggest areas of weakness. About Joni Lynn Nelson Joni is the owner of FLY With Strengths, an individual and team coaching business focused on embracing your Strengths and learning how to reach your peak performance. (FLY is an acronym. It stands for Fully Love Yourself AND Fully Leverage Yourself.) A Gallup certified and Strengths Strategy certified Strengths coach, Joni initially began working as a corporate coach and has since moved to serving individuals. Joni hails from the Dallas area of Texas and provides her services both locally and virtually. Joni’s Top 7 StrengthsFinder Strengths Empathy Responsibility Deliberative Belief Relator Harmony Developer   Key Takeaways Approach life with an abundance mindset—there really is enough to go around for everyone! Your unique mix of values, education and experiences blend to create your own superpowers. It is so important to find passion in your work! While it is possible to keep finding work you’ve been trained to do, if you don’t have passion for it, you can never rise above. There is always a reason for falling behind on a certain task—it may drain you, it may take longer than you always expect, etc. Figure out what it is that makes you fall behind. The best ways to stay on top of your least-loved tasks are to create processes, block time, and outsource to others if possible. Everyone needs a coach! Someone else can bring a different Strength or see things through a different lens to allow you to see things in a new way. Together we are better! Time-Stamped Show Highlights 2:48 – Hear Joni embrace her Strengths! 6:56 – Transitioning from a corporate setting to coaching individuals In a corporate setting, coaching begins on focusing on teams. But, really, to make it most effective, it needs to focus on starting with individuals. 8:20 – How you define your superpowers 8:53 – Joni’s superpowers, self-defined I am like a vessel that is there to lift individuals and teams higher. 10:33 – Alissa’s insight into one of Joni’s superpowers 13:07 – Joni’s corporate experience 13:36 – Hear Joni vulnerably own her biggest challenge in her business today While I was great at paperwork for an external company, when I am trying to do it for me, I’m hopeless. 14:49 – Listen as Alissa dives deep to help Joni manage her administrative tasks 17:36 – The real reasons that keep Joni from tackling all her client documentation I love people and they wear me out. I’m an introvert with high Relator. 19:48 – Alissa’s best tip for keeping your meetings or sessions on schedule 23:13 – The challenge of handling financial documentation 27:05 – Hear Joni have an a-ha moment live! You made a very valid shift in my brain! 31:28 – Embrace your weaknesses and find comfort with confident vulnerability 35:02 – The benefits of bringing on a part-time virtual assistant 38:44 – A parting quote from Joni You’ll never fly by holding someone else down. 39:06 – Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode FlyWithStrengths.com Podcast of the Week: Kate's Take with Kate Erickson Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

I am so excited to share the stage today with John Ruhlin, an entrepreneur who has found great success through radical gifting. Listen in as John shares with us about his superpower, the people he surrounds himself with, and the hacks he uses to achieve success. About John Ruhlin John Ruhlin is the founder of the Ruhlin Group. John company is trusted by the leaders of fast-growing companies to develop relationship-building strategies and VIP gifting programs to increase referrals and strengthen retention with their most important clients, employees, and prospects. The Ruhlin Group’s clients include the Chicago Cubs, San Antonio Spurs, DR Horton, Morgan Stanley, St Louis Blues, and hundreds of other industry leaders and high-end service firms.   Key Takeaways If you take care of the family, everything else seems to take care of itself. How you show gratitude matters! Your responsibility is to live your best life. Be you out there and out loud! Then help serve others by being your best self. Your job is to operate in your sweet spot. Stick there as much as you can and hire out the rest. When it comes to gift giving, there is a bit of risk in gifting something unique or personalized. Time-Stamped Show Highlights 3:00 – How John came up with the idea of Giftology 5:43 – The one thing most business leaders absolutely suck at 9:19 – Gift giving, manipulation and misconstrued communication Your intention and why you’re giving the gift matters. 11:01 – The different types of gifts you can give. There’s a different bucket for prospects, a different bucket for relationships and a different bucket for promotional gifts. They’re each given for a different purpose and will be received differently. 15:24 – Who the Ruhlin Group serves 19:08 – John’s weaknesses and who he relies on to reach success I’m not a finance guy or a numbers guy. I am a relationship person and an ideas person, but not necessarily an executor. My business partner brings stability, consistency and leadership to help us be successful. 22:24 – The importance of honoring and respecting the differences between you and the people you surround yourself with 24:07 – Ideas on how to delegate and hire out help If you figure out what your time is worth and what only you can do, you do those things and hire out the rest. 28:19 – John’s biggest success hack I’m naturally an introvert. I use gifting and gratitude to engage with people. It’s been my way to scale myself while still operating at a world-class level. 29:41 – Own the way you’re wired to help you start and build relationships 32:29 – About Giftology, John’s book 36:41 – Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode 10 Worst Gifts to Avoid freebie JohnRuhlin.com Ruhlin Group website Connect with John on LinkedIn Follow John on Twitter TaskRabbit Podcast of the Week: The Art of Charm with Jordan Harbinger Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

As an achievement-based society, it’s no wonder we all feel a bit overwhelm and lack every now and then. In this episode, Mariko Hirakawa joins us to vulnerably talk about her challenges with taking on too much, feeling overwhelmed and not feeling as though what you have accomplished is enough. Listen in as we co-create strategies to tackle these challenges. About Mariko Hirakawa Mariko is an internationally known Yoga-Ayurveda expert and founder of Visionary Yoga, a personal development company dedicated to accelerating the growth of motivated individuals and companies through the sophisticated, and often hidden wisdom of Yoga. She’s a teacher of teachers, presenting at Yoga Festivals and conferences around the world, and currently works with businesses in New York City bringing Yoga as a powerful Peak Performance and personal development tool. A former professional ballet dancer as well as an Ayurvedic physician trained in India, she is dedicated to positioning Yoga as something far beyond fitness – the ultimate technology for human consciousness evolution. Mariko’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Maximizer Strategic Futuristic Belief Self-Assurance   Key Takeaways When you are struggling, you can lean into others with the Strengths you need to “borrow” them. Belief is a beautiful Strength. You can borrow from someone else’s Belief until you find it for yourself. Perfectionism is a pointed overuse of Maximizer, as is scope-creep. To help you avoid being completely overwhelmed, start paying closer attention to your triggers—the signs or symptoms that appear when overwhelm is starting to take over. Identify the first triggers to keep the overwhelm at bay even more. Give yourself the gift of five minutes every morning before you rush into your day, especially when you are feeling overwhelmed. This is vital to your own self-care and will catapult your productivity. Time-Stamped Show Highlights 4:08 – Mariko’s service to others through yoga 6:54 – How you can find purpose if you’re having difficulty 9:38 – How Mariko uses Yoga in a corporate setting 12:46 – Mariko’s biggest challenge in her business life right now I would say it’s putting too much on my plate, taking on too much, a tendency toward perfection to reach crazy goals I impose on myself. And, it’s ironic, but I feel there’s this lack of balance. 16:34 – Mariko’s journey to yoga—the beginnings of her feelings of lack of self-worth 18:00 – How to remove the question, “What’s wrong with me?,” from your internal dialogue When you’re in that mode of “this isn’t enough” and “I’m not enough,” you need to identify how to draw the right line in the sand, so you can believe you are enough. 20:48 – How meditation helps Mariko deal with feelings of “lack” You don’t do things to compensate for the lack you feel; you’re doing it because it’s just the joy spilling over. 22:28 – Affirmations, breathing and meditation can help to recall self-worth 24:58 – One of the best strategies to use to limit feelings or situations of overwhelm 31:20 – A great takeaway to put into practice in your daily life 33:59 – A new level of self-awareness can bring you more power and greater opportunities 34:25 – A caveat about guilt Give yourself grace! Don’t beat yourself up if you miss the signs. Instead, applaud yourself for recognizing your signs when you do and make the correction. 36:55 – An offer from Mariko 39:14 – Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Free 5-Day Visionary Yoga Challenge from Mariko VisionaryYoga.com Mariko on Twitter Mariko on LinkedIn Mariko on Facebook Mariko’s Facebook community Podcast of the Week: Consciously Speaking with Michael Neeley Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Moving from a local business to an online business brings with it many challenges. Today we speak with Jacqui Letran about her two biggest challenges with her online business: gaining greater visibility and learning to let go of those things that do not feed her Strengths. Sound familiar? Then listen in as we brainstorm ways to face these challenges head-on. About Jacqui Letran Jacqui is a multi-award-winning author, international speaker, nurse practitioner, and founder of Healing Minds. She is also the founder of the soon-to-be-released podcast, “Stop the Bully Within.” Jacqui teaches that success and happiness are achievable by all, regardless of current struggles and circumstances. A gifted and energetic Mindset Mentor, Jacqui dedicates her life’s work to help her clients and students transform their inner critic into their best friend and cheerleader, so they can overcome any obstacles and create the life they deserve. Jacqui’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Maximizer Relator Strategic Achiever Positivity Key Takeaways You can unlearn and re-learn learned habits and thoughts! If you want to build an online business, create a space to meet people online. Give yourself permission to screw up online and be okay with it. Everyone struggles with these same issues! Find the right platforms that resonate with you. Time-Stamped Show Highlights 2:39 – Listen as Jacqui describes how she helps her clients I believe that we all have within ourselves everything we need to succeed. But there’s that internal voice, what I call the Inner Bully, that says ‘you don’t deserve success or happiness.’ 4:28 – Who Jacqui helps through her business 5:19 – How Strategic helps Jacqui help her clients 7:18 – Hear Jacqui open up about her biggest challenge I’m in a place in life where freedom in my lifestyle is important. I want to remove the geographical limitations previously on my business. Getting online and gaining visibility there is difficult, especially moving from a locally-based business. 11:43 – Alissa’s own challenge of connecting with people online 12:56 – Facebook Live—the Good and the Bad 16:57 – Gain greater visibility through strategic podcast guesting 20:10 – Stop doing the things that drain you through smart delegation It’s not about giving up all the things that make you all that who you are. It’s about building people up around you who are better at things you aren’t. 24:20 – A recap of strategic ways to gain greater visibility 25:39 – Give up what you aren’t great at, and if necessary, face the fear of giving up control 28:40 – Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Jacqui’s website Follow Jacqui on Twitter Follow Jacqui on Facebook Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn Zoom Podcast of the Week: Achieve Your Goals Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

In this live coaching session, we get real with Brandy Lawson, a business owner who struggles with delegation and building trust with team members. If you also struggle with asking for help, listen in for insights and strategies you can start using today! About Brandy Lawson Brandy is the Chief Online Officer for FieryFX, a company focused on helping clients reach their business goals through strategic digital marketing efforts. She concerns herself with her client’s digital efforts, as well as what is going on within the business to sustain or support that business in the long term. Brandy leads a small team of curated experts who all work under contractor status. Brandy’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Analytical Responsibility Arranger Intellection Consistency   Key Takeaways You should be able to answer the following four questions about each of your digital marketing efforts: (1) what is its job, (2) how are you measuring it, (3) how are you investing in it, and (4) is it insured? For people with high Responsibility, trust is earned. This makes delegation incredibly difficult, as individuals with high Responsibility must first delegate before having the trust. A smart way to build trust with a new assistant or contractor is to put them through a trial run. Partner your Strengths with the Strengths of those around you to make stronger relationships and set better expectations. Embrace your Strengths and use them to frame conversations with your new contractors during the onboarding process. Time-Stamped Show Highlights 1:45 – Hear Brandy own her Zone of Genius! 5:35 – Brandy’s defined audience niche 7:37 – The 4 questions Brandy asks about each digital marketing effort her clients pursue If you cannot answer these questions, your efforts are just expenses. I’m into building online assets; it cannot be an asset unless it meets these four criteria. 10:00 – A discussion of Brandy’s top StrengthsFinder Strengths 12:17 – Brandy’s biggest challenge I am terrible at asking for help! … I have the hardest time asking for help, and this has not surprisingly shown up in delegation for my business. I recognize this is a problem, and I beat my head against that problem. 13:33 – Responsibility as a characteristic v. Responsibility as a Strength The Theme of Responsibility is about psychological ownership. For people with high Responsibility, trust is earned not given.       15:35 – Brandy’s means of building trust when delegating to a new contractor 17:44 – The two things you need to do to build trust with others First, ask yourself, “What do I need to be able to trust this person?” Second, make sure you are communicating what you need even during your test run. 22:28 – Brandy’s recognition of how her Responsibility has shaped her life and her business 26:25 – How Brandy can use her Strengths to frame what she brings to her clients 30:16 – Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode FieryFX website Brandy on Facebook Brandy on LinkedIn Podcast of the Week: Pick the Brain Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath  

Welcome to the first real-life episode of Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur! This is me, Alissa Daire Nelson, IRL. I hope you’re ready for this! #FAE #IRL About Today’s #IRL Episode Here I’m talking all things Mom guilt. As a solopreneur, I find it incredibly difficult to keep clear boundaries between my work life and family life. So today I bare all things here to help you see you aren’t alone. And I am joined by my girls, Avery and Annika, for a frank conversation about how my work affects them. Key Takeaways When you’re with your family, you’re thinking about work. And when you’re at work, you’re thinking about family. Turning one off in favor of the other is such a challenge. There is no such thing as work-life balance. Instead, strive for work-life harmony. Both are important; give them both the space they deserve. Placing value on learning from each experience makes such a difference in family dynamics and relationships. The guilt of just not having enough comes up for every entrepreneur. The “should be” and “could be” statements running through your head need to be checked every once in a while. As parents, we get into our own heads about what’s going on and laying on the guilt for ourselves. It is so important to get out of your head and to include your children in conversation about how your work life affects them. Time-Stamped Show Highlights 2:38 – Insight into my daily and weekly work schedule 4:58 – The struggles I feel when it comes to Mom guilt, and them any failures I’ve faced in trying to shut down work time 5:39 – Why I don’t believe in “Work-Life Balance” 7:38 – Meet my girls, Avery and Annika! 10:39 – The girls’ perspectives on pros of having a Mom as an entrepreneur I feel like if you have a work-from-home Mom, you get to see them and interact with them more than you would with a Mom who works outside of the office.  15:42 – Falling into “coach mode” as Mom, and what to do about it 18:02 – My biggest challenge: getting out of the office and letting go of work 19:01 – The girls’ biggest cons of having a Mom as an entrepreneur 23:09 – Strategies for bringing up concerns between child and parent Use Brené Brown’s SFD – the first rough draft of what’s going on in your head. Using this removes all the blame and opens conversation. 28:40 – Ideas from the girls about setting parameters for working hours and allowing for a bit of grace and harmony 33:39 – A summary of strategies we’re going to use to help us through this guilt process. Feel free to steal any or all of these! Podcast Rec of the Week:  My podcast rec of the week is The Boss Mom Podcast, with host Dana Malstaff. Dana talks about the challenges big and small of raising and nurturing both your business and your babies. And coming this spring, the Boss Dad Podcast! www.boss-mom.com.  Selected Links for This Episode Episode 049 of Maximize of Your Strengths Brené Brown’s books (SFD first comes up in Rising Strong) Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Welcome, Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs! I’m so excited to share this live coaching session with Emunah Malinovitz with you. Emunah is the owner of Sacred Love That Lasts. She is devoted to helping you find the one—your “whole-mate.” She’s here to help you create events to celebrate your love. Moreover, she is here to help you clear blocks and reawaken the love and passion in your relationship when times get tough. Emunah’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: 1. Relator 2. Positivity 3. Ideation 4. Includer 5. Woo Listen in as we dive into a live coaching call to uncover and embrace Emunah’s superpowers while also helping her work through her biggest challenge right now. Key Takeaways  We are divinely designed to not be well-rounded.  Sometimes the biggest issue with having great ideas is actually getting the ideas to a place of acting on them.  When you have high Ideation, you can get really overwhelmed with all the ideas. You can also lose ideas if you cannot “obsess” over them.  When you have a lot of Relationship Building Strengths, you can get pretty caught up in the people-focused aspects of your business that you lose sight of the process.  You can rely on your own superpowers and Strengths to help you in reaching those areas of “weakness.”  The best way to fill in our gaps as business owners is to build in two things: processes and relationships with the right people. Listen in Now! Time-Stamped Show Highlights  2:35 – Listen in to Emunah own and celebrate what makes her frickin’ awesome! “I’m almost like a fairy godmother of love.”  6:00 – The potential pitfalls of marriage counseling, and how what Emunah does helps people in greater ways  8:09 – Listen as Emunah vulnerably shares her two biggest challenges “I need to get clear on what the right type of support I actually need!”  11:19 – The biggest thing you need to focus on during your day, no matter who you are or what line of business you’re in.  12:05 – Alissa’s best strategies for holding onto and organizing ideas  17:49 – The best self-care tips for feeding Ideation (and reviewing your ideas)  18:59 – Getting stuff done—how to delegate the right way (and who to delegate to!)  24:13 – Emunah’s “light-bulb” moment! You HAVE to hear this! “I’m really realizing the importance of the relationships that I’m going to build to support me as my business expands.”  26:04 – A deep dive into tools to use in business, with an emphasis on simplification  30:36 – Emunah’s action items from today’s live coaching session  31:19 – A gift from Emunah!  33:01 – Podcast of the Week: Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Resources Mentioned in This Episode  Emunah’s website  Google Drive; Google Suite  Evernote  Trello  Asana  Dropbox  Tiny Leaps, Big Changes podcast with Gregg Clunis Frickin’ Awesome Resources  Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur Facebook Community  From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson  Daire Success Coaching website  StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Welcome to THIS, our first “success story” episode! Join me as I interview Jon Vroman, a gentleman I can confidently say is showing success in many areas of his life—financial, family, business, relationships and more. About Jon Vroman: Jon Vroman is an author, speaker, and an all-around incredible human being. He grew up in a military family and moved around a bunch, where he honed the skill of adapting and making friends. He was super short in high school, which made him feel insignificant. That pain is what has led him to where he is today—helping someone feel significant—that their life and all their moments matter. Jon helps people live their lives in the front row! Jon’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: 1. Learner 2. Positivity 3. Woo 4. Input 5. Activator Key Takeaways  Just show up. Showing up for others—doing the best you can with what you have—is where you’ll truly find success.  Ask yourself what you really like to do. Look at your strengths and how you deploy them. This will lead you down the path that is right for you.  When you know your fears and your loves, you know what is pushing you and pulling you.  Sometimes figuring out what ISN’T working will point you toward your superpowers.  You must be open to hearing input from others. And sometimes you must really ask for it.  It’s okay to provide yourself space to be still. Consciously choosing not to do something is doing something!  Identify and even celebrate your failures. It is from your failures that you pull your most valuable lessons. Listen in Now! Time-Stamped Show Highlights  3:38 – Jon’s Front Row Foundation, Front Row Factor and Dad’s Group The idea of the “front row” is a metaphor for getting close to what makes us come alive.  6:41 – Listen in as Jon defines what success means to him  8:15 – How Jon decided to start his own charity instead of donating to an already-existing one  13:00 – Hear Alissa break down Jon’s superpowers  15:05 – Jon’s tips for figuring out your superpowers without StrengthsFinder Ask for honest input from others! Have them answer these questions: “What are three things you like about my life? And what are three improvements you’d make in my life?”  19:26 – Tips to help you stay “open” to feedback and input from others  21:58 – The importance of being still  25:28 – Comparisons, the imposter syndrome, and the like—they do not serve us! “We often compare our behind-the-scenes life to someone else’s highlight reel.”  31:06 – Jon’s circle of support—the people who bring talents that Jon doesn’t have  34:06 – The “donut hole” of entrepreneurship—what it is, how it affects entrepreneurs and Jon’s tips for pushing through it It’s not just about showing up. It’s about showing up better the next time around.  42:25 – Two front-row moments and lessons learned from two failures: The pillars of Jon’s weekly review “I never lose. I either win or I learn.”  45:10 – Insights on mindset and perspective  52:32 – How you can best connect to Jon’s Front Row community Resources Mentioned in This Episode  FrontRowFactor.com  Front Row Foundation  Front Row Factor by Jon Vroman  Slack Frickin’ Awesome Resources  Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur Facebook Community  From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson  Daire Success Coaching website  StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Welcome to the Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur Podcast! Hey, hey! I’m Alissa Daire Nelson, your guide to uncovering and owning all that makes you frickin’ awesome. I’m the owner and primary coach at Daire Success Coaching, as well as an author, speaker and podcaster. You’ll find my podcasts here with Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur and Maximize Your Strengths. I am here to tell you this: You are perfectly lopsided. Welcome to the podcast that will help you own it! Key Takeaways:  Uncover, understand and then leverage your unique superpowers. Once you know them, you must broadcast them! Broadcasting your superpowers is not arrogant! Standing up and owning your awesomeness is coming from a place of truth and awareness. The difference between arrogance and confidence is vulnerability. We respect people with confidence; the people we adore and feel connected to are the ones who are willing to admit that they aren’t everything. You don’t have to do this entrepreneurship journey alone. And there’s nothing wrong with you if you realize and accept that u cannot do it alone. You are frickin’ awesome! Time-Stamped Show Highlights: 2:20 – The two myths we’re going to dispel in this podcast 2:36 – The negative consequences of the shame stories we carry around in our heads 3:26 – 50-60% of businesses fall into this unfortunate category 4:29 – The FAE podcast structure: The various types of episodes you’ll hear and who you’ll be hearing from. 4:35 – Sharing a-ha’s, epiphanies and solutions through live coaching calls 5:11 – Shining the light on entrepreneurs who are crushing it in all the aspects of running a business and living a healthy, happy life 5:35 – Getting real: “Real Life” episodes will bring my own challenges to light and allow me to lead by example 6:08 – The takeaways you’ll get from each episode—be sure to tune in every week! Frickin’ Awesome Resources: Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website Maximize Your Strengths podcast Like what you heard today? Button: Leave a Review on iTunes!

It’s our first anniversary edition! Key Takeaways Sometimes simpler is better. Remember this when looking at a shiny, new object or project. Taking on a brand new platform—be it blogging or podcasting or something altogether difference—is a challenge that will lead you toward several failures, but will also teach you lessons and bring you great successes. An accountability partner will work side-by-side with you and will adjust with you as your needs adjust. 50% of success is just showing up! Gauging success of a new undertaking means going beyond looking at profitability. Listen in now! [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/maximizeyourstrengths/MYS089.mp3" title=" Looking Back on Year One with Accountability Partner Alan Bruess " artist="Alissa Daire Nelson" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_email="true"] Time-Stamped Show Highlights 2:30 – How Alissa and Alan met 6:54 – The slippery slope of skipping “just one” episode/post/etc. If you skip one, it’s super easy to skip the next. And any loyal following you have will think you aren’t dependable. 7:52 – Challenges over the first year 16:31 – How an accountability partnership works 21:50 – How Alan measures success 23:03 – The importance of hearing from your audience It is human nature to want to feel needed and wanted and that you’re doing important work. 25:55 – Start with your “why” and keep an eye on the long game 28:15 – Capitalizing on Strengths when running a business with your spouse As much as married couples really need to understand not only what their own Strengths are but to see the light in their spouse's Strengths, to be able to re-shift that is important to change the conversation.  31:32 – Shining the light on Alissa Over the course of the past year, Alissa has not only released 89 podcast episodes, but also wrote and released a book! 34:02 – If you’re thinking about starting something new… If you think you just don’t have it all together yet… That time will NEVER happen! You just have to move forward. 35:14 – When you feel like you just want to quit 37:13 – How to handle your failures to keep moving forward You can either be crushed by your failures or you can seek out the lesson. Pivoting is awesome, and we need to do that, quitting should never be an option. 39:25 – Quitting versus a planned exit 39:45 – Closing with a quote

In today’s episode, we focus on college students and recent college grads who are trying to find their way in the world. If this is you, or you know a college student or recent grad, dive in with us! Learn how to go on the entrepreneurial journey, how to confidently go forth in the world, and how to use the Miracle Morning for College Students to help you on your way. About Natalie Janji Natalie is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and author of "The Miracle Morning for College Students." Natalie is passionate about helping students have a meaningful college experience with personal growth. She guides students in achieving their full potential in every area of their lives. She is currently a speaker, coach, and author ready to help students all over the world achieve their dreams. Natalie’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Significance Communication Futuristic Maximizer Strategic Key Takeaways The StrengthsFinder profile can help you find your way and embrace who you are as you grow into your entrepreneurial It takes effort to build a Strengths-based culture! In recognizing your weaknesses, you can see someone else who has Strengths you do not have and honor those Strengths instead of being jealous of them. To create something amazing, it takes a village. It takes collaboration. Accept who you are, and acknowledge the value that other people can bring. You have the most potential, especially right out of college, because you have nothing to lose. There is so little to lose, so you can take maximum leaps! Taking risks is the way! Your dreams need to scare you. You can use that fear to drive you and propel you forward. Listen in now! [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/maximizeyourstrengths/MYS088.mp3" title="Finding Success After College Through Strengths, Community & Risk Taking with Natalie Janji" artist="Alissa Daire Nelson" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_email="true"] Time-Stamped Show Highlights 2:37 – The growth of the young entrepreneur 4:29 – Natalie’s first encounter with Strengths 6:34 – Natalie’s StrengthsQuest results from 2014   Achiever Empathy Woo Includer Positivity   7:31 – Natalie’s StrengthsFinder results 8:01 – The benefits of unlocking all 34 results When we unlock all of our 34, our tendency is to possibly look at our 6 through 10, but then to go to the bottom to see where we’re weakest. While we do want to identify areas of non-Strength… We want to 9:05 – A healthy way to look at non-Strengths Instead of beating your head and saying, “Why can’t I be like this person,” you can find someone who can complement you and your Strengths. 11:46 – How Natalie’s Strengths show up 13:36 – Natalie’s process of pursuing and creating her book I really had to rely on my Strengths. If I were to dwell on my weaknesses during this entire process, I wouldn’t have a finished manuscript. You’ve gotta let go of the fear that you are not enough and just accept yourself for all you are! 17:40 – How Natalie’s Strengths may have shifted from 2014 to 2017 18:47 – About the various Strengths profiles StrengthsExplorer is built for kids 10-14, StrengthsQuest is for 15-20, and StrengthsFinder is for 21 and up. 19:15 – The value in retaking the Strengths profile 20:10 – Natalie’s thoughts on intuition for college students Use tools that will help you develop your muscle of self-awareness. Who you are is very unique! Play to your Strengths and stick to your gut. 21:52 – The gift of Futuristic 24:04 – Natalie’s upcoming speaking event 24:41 – About the Strength of Maximizer 25:31 – Strategic & Communication in tandem – Strategic Communication! 26:31 – How Strengths play into deciding whether to take risks There are some Strengths that can be somewhat risk averse, which can keep people in their comfort zone. 28:12 – Natalie’s parting thoughts on risk-taking It’s great to take risks when you are betting on your Strengths! The fire that’s inside of you to create and accomplish all that you want to do doesn’t die after one failure… You know it’s worth it! Selected Links for This Episode Natalie’s website 1 Life Fully Lived conference in Philadelphia Follow Natalie on Twitter Connect with Natalie on Facebook Follow Natalie on Instagram About the StrengthsQuest profile Maximize Your Strengths Resources Maximize Your Strengths Facebook Community StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson

Episode 087 Show Notes: Knowing Yourself & the Market with Chris Plough In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into learning more about yourself and identify how and when to bring a new idea to market. This episode is packed full of great advice and exercises from guest Chris Plough, so grab your notebook and pen and let’s dive in! About Chris Plough Chris Plough equips epic entrepreneurs for the world that is coming. Having succeeded in both realms, Chris Plough connects the art of inspiration with the business of execution to help shape the frontiers of our world. Chris’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Strategic Futuristic Self-assurance Learner Activator Key Takeaways In overuse, Self-assurance is arrogant. When beautifully tuned, however, it allows you to have humility. Spend time every day with reflection (Chris does this through meditation and journaling). Identifying your core values starts with noticing and then asking, “Why?” By defining your core values, you can gain incredible clarity, which is one of the most powerful gifts you can create for yourself. We can only do so much for ourselves. It is important to have people with you who are willing to walk arm-in-arm with you who will tell you what is important—whether it’s positive or really hard to hear. The best litmus test for seeing if the world is ready for your new idea is whether people are willing to put money behind their support of your idea. Listen in now! [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/maximizeyourstrengths/MYS087.mp3" title="Knowing Yourself and the Market with Chris Plough" artist="Alissa Daire Nelson" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_email="true"] Time-Stamped Show Highlights 1:58 – Chris’s top 5 Strengths 2:18 – How Self-assurance shows up for Chris Self-assurance is the second least-frequent Strength that shows up in top 5 results. 3:35 –Chris’s business experience and his diverse background The breadth at which we experience and we gain comfort in those experiences gives us an ability to gain comfort in what we’ve achieved. When we talk about the stories of things we create, there are highs and lows. It’s important that we share things where we’ve exceeded, but where are the incredibly rough times we’ve had. That allows deeper levels of connections and deeper lessons for ourselves and those who listen. 7:40 – All of Chris’s Strengths in action 10:08 – How Chris has cultivated his Self-assurance 11:08 – The double-edged sword of Strengths   There are three areas of possible weaknesses in our world, and two-thirds of them come from our Strengths: underuse of Strengths, overuse of Strengths, and areas of non-Strengths.   14:15 – Chris’s core values and how he defined them I spent years exploring what the right path is for me. How can I surround myself with the right voices? A lot of it was personal discovery, people I began to associate and surround myself with and how we helped empower each other. Then it was getting really clear as to what my gifts were, what my mission is, and how I can really help to shape and shift this world. 17:14 – How to find and define your own core values Ask “why” at least three times to get down to a core. Often your cores revolve around things within ourselves are perceived weaknesses. Once you understand them, gain comfort with them and grow with them, they become Strengths. 22:53 – The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people 25:29 – The Johari Window, explained The whole goal is to expand what you know about yourself, as well as what others know about you. Johari Window:  [insert  27:44 – Chris’s best advice to individuals who are ready to get started with a great new idea Allow for brainstorming. Then figure out which ideas you are right for. List out what the positive and negative motivators are for you. List out what is happening in the world positively and negatively to see if it’s ready for your idea. Next, go through this matrix. What is your desire to do this? This goes beyond want into passion. Ask what your need is for your idea. Why does this idea matter? Next, ask what your and/or your team’s ability is to execute on the idea. Finally, is this idea right for this time in the world? In the middle of all of this is an idea that is ripe for execution! 31:58 – The process of determining the right timing for your idea 32:30 – How to identify whether there is a real need for your idea   The simplest way to determining need is asking, “Will the market pay for it?” When someone says, “Yes, your idea is great!” but will not back that yes with a financial investment (no matter how small), tells you something!