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There is no. perfect. time. to start a business.  If you wait for everything to be perfectly aligned, likely you'll never start! In Lindsay's almost 20 years of helping people start and run their own spray tanning businesses… her best best tip is… just start.  Start now and figure out the details as you go.  You could spend  weeks or even months researching logistics.. but I'm telling you… we all have lots of ideas.  Actually taking action is where it's at.   If you have push back from people in your world, you might need to put headphones in your ears and just move.  Get a good plan going and start.  Know that your plan will change as you grow and learn anyway so don't worry too much about laying out this elaborate plan for the next 5 years.  Just go, just move, take the first step and the rest will come. Today Lindsay is sharing tips for just starting your spray tanning business and how to jump over those hurdles as they come your way.  We're talking about taking the leap today and starting your own business in this super fun industry. Here are some topics Lindsay chats about: -Why she loves this industry -What to do with idea killers in your world -How to not be overwhelmed -What you need to start -Who will be your first clients -Why you shouldn't be afraid (it's low risk) -How to make it work for your life so it's a success -Don't stop when hurdles come your way For more information on the tanning systems Lindsay talks about, click here: https://www.milliondollartanpro.com/collections/pro-spray-tanning-systems For more information about the online sunless tanning courses, click here: https://million-dollar-tan.mykajabi.com/mdt-home CHEERS TO JUST STARTING!!

It's one of the things people don't loveee about sunless tanning… the smell!  Today Lindsay is sharing all her best tips for how to achieve both- love your gorgeous deep sunless tan AND not walk around smelly!  It is possible and it's probably easier than you think!  Today we are talking about everyone's biggest pet peeve with sunless tanning and how to avoid it.   A few tips Lindsay shares: -Pick the the best time to do it based on your preferences- day or night -Shower before you apply your sunless tanner -Pick a high quality sunless tanner -Apply a light layer of body lotion first -Don't be afraid to apply your tanner generously -Leave it on the full 8 hours -Use a gentle body wash but really suds up! -Dry off gently then lotion a TON -Apply deodorant -Spritz perfume -Keep applying body lotion - twice a day to keep skin moisturized   A gorgeous tan is possible without the smell!!  Thanks for listening!

T-H-I-R-S-T-Y! Thirsty Thursday, Jappy Jaw day! With today's episode being the second to last of the season, we had to go out with a bang. To start off this week's episode, Lindsay wants to check in on everyone's mental well-being. With May being Mental Health Awareness month, it is so important to not only emphasize the importance of checking in on ourselves and each other, but that it goes beyond just the 31 days. Your favorite Jappy hostess with the mostest reminds us all that we are on this crazy rollercoaster called life together always. That these uncomfortable moments or conversations will lead to such amazing breakthroughs. Speaking of breakthroughs, Lindsay has made a huge one. A new relationship, some may say commitment. Any guesses as to what it may be? Also, for those of you hoping on LinkedIn and getting used to how the network functions, Lindsay has a tip for you that may save some embarrassment OR may help you in your job journey. Get ready to smize, baby! Today Lindsay is joined by Alissia Christidis aka Makeup by Alissia. A Toronto based MUA who has taken the TikTok makeup world by storm with her glamorous tutorials and reviews. The two chat about all things make-up, skincare, and how to turn your passion into a real-time job. Alissia also confirms or denies whether or not sunscreen is the best product to use for your face. Prepare to start blending and smizing away, Jaw-ers. Happy listening! Make sure you follow Jappy Jaws and Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jappyjaws/ https://www.instagram.com/lindsayyanyaa/ Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJvhfqHa/ Inquiries: jappyjaws@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/lindsayyanyaa Alissia Christidis Socials: https://linktr.ee/makeupbyalissiac

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin is a financial therapist from Michigan who has grown her email list and her business by going against the grain of typical advice. Today Lindsay discusses how what she learned about email marketing from others, just wasn't a great fit for her business and even her personal and professional brand and what she is doing differently. Key Points From This Episode:As a therapist, email has worked well for Lindsay because her audience has a chance to really get to know her before they decide to work with her. Being a financial therapist is a very specific niche that forced Lindsay to get online, get social and start her email list. After an Instagram algorithm changed, she quickly realized that her email list was the way to go because she owned that list. Lindsay realized just how powerful her email list was after doing a 7-day email challenge and finding a surprising connection. She sought advice and was getting tips from gurus and found that she started sounding less and less, more like herself and my emails started looking more and more like everybody else's.Lindsay determined that the challenge is how to walk that line of getting help for your email so that you can actually come through as yourself. It has been incredibly liberating for her to do this and very fruitful.Tweetables:To me, bro-marketing is imagining that there is a one-size-fits-all and if it's not working for you, then you're the problem. @mindmnybalance. (00:40)At the start of my email list and then right now, that had been my 100% authentic voice. But in the middle point, when I was getting tips from gurus, I started sounding less and less, more like myself and my emails started looking more and more like everybody else's. @mindmnybalance. (07:54)The challenge is how to walk that line of getting help for your email so that you can actually come through as yourself. @mindmnybalance. (08:10) I realized that the more I sounded like other people, the less I sounded like myself, the more my email lists responded and they responded negatively by unsubscribing and not opening my emails. @mindmnybalance. (11:06)The liberation and freedom of fully showing up as myself has been a gift and that is when people respond. @mindmnybalance. (13:16)When you liberate yourself from this idea, that email has to be one way or business has to be one way or a website has to look one way you actually call in people who want your product or service more because they are also aligning with you. @mindmnybalance. (14:51)Links Mentioned In This Episode:Mind Money Balance Mind Money Balance PodcastLindsay Bryan-Podvin on TwitterLindsay Bryan-Podvin on LinkedInLindsay Bryan-Podvin on InstagramZappos

Today Lindsay and Madi dive deeper into a celebrity who may be a cannibal? (Gross!) The girls also speak about how they have gained body confidence, talk about the bachelor, and breaking Tik Tok news. Follow us on twitter @RealiteaTalk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realitea-talk/support

Today Lindsay and Mike interview Matt Bach of UCAN to find out more about the sports nutrition that fueled Tim O'Donnell to a 2nd place finish at the 2019 IRONMAN World Championships and continues to fuel age groupers around the world. The episode discusses what Superstarch is, how to use UCAN for training and for races, and the benefits of stable blood sugar. If you haven't heard Matt's original episode on Age Groupies, listen to it here: Age Groupies episode 19- Matt Bach Find out more about UCAN and purchase it here: https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/ @genUCAN on Instagram @GenUCAN on Facebook ------------------------------------------ Age Groupies is brought to you by UCAN! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/   =========================================== Thanks for checking out Age Groupies Podcast, a podcast for amateur endurance athletes. Your hosts Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo are triathlon junkies who shoot the breeze about all things endurance sports, interview amateur athletes about their experiences, and discuss whatever else pops into their heads. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend!  You can email questions and topic ideas to AgeGroupies@gmail.com, and follow the show on social media: Instagram: @AgeGroupies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agegroupies/ Twitter: @AgeGroupie Strava: Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo  

Today Lindsay and Madison will be doing a character analysis of everyone they think is important in Hamilton and they will talk about bachelorette parties, reasoning for duels, AND PEGGY! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today Lindsay is talking about actually asking what you want for this holiday season.   Why to ask for what you want: ❤️ it makes it easier on them ❤️ it cuts down on the cutter or things you don't need ❤️ ask for things you actually could use or really want ❤️ it sets you and them up for a successful holiday How do you do it? ❤️ be reasonable and give price point options ❤️ tell them your sizes/colors ❤️ tell them your shopper if you have one - or who helps you when you go to look ❤️ tell them what you don’t want/need or don’t like Then… ❤️ be genuinely grateful for what you get ❤️ realize life is long, if it doesn’t pan out perfectly, sometimes it’s best to realize they tried and don’t ruin the time. We hope you have such a great holiday season with your family and friends and get a few special things that you want too! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Thank you to all our listeners who have been with us since the beginning and to those who have found us along the way. We appreciate you all. Today Lindsay and Mike talk about the new Age Groupies Challenge for 2021. ------------------------------------------ Age Groupies is brought to you by UCAN! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/   =========================================== Thanks for checking out Age Groupies Podcast, a podcast for amateur endurance athletes. Your hosts Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo are triathlon junkies who shoot the breeze about all things endurance sports, interview amateur athletes about their experiences, and discuss whatever else pops into their heads. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend!  You can email questions and topic ideas to AgeGroupies@gmail.com, and follow the show on social media: Instagram: @AgeGroupies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agegroupies/ Twitter: @AgeGroupie Strava: Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo

Today Lindsay is joined by special guest Ava Finegold to talk about the 2019 showstopper French romance/drama directed by Céline Sciamma, starring Adele Haenel and Noémie Merlant. "Portrait" tells to story of Marianne, a young painter commissioned to do a portrait of Helouise, a reluctant bride-to-be without her knowing. As the film progresses, passion between the two ignites and we witness their relationship grow in a crescendo. Have fun listening!!

Today Lindsay goes over what are business principles and the difference between a traditional business and a network marketing business. You can find me @everlastingessences on instagram and tik tok. On youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmnRQTJmuzmWqDEhT1B9iQw? On facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lindsay.liistro

When it comes to winning with nutrition, food prep can make or break your efforts. And it's easy to not know where to begin. Today Lindsay interviews Coach Gabe (whose food prep game is Instagram-famous!) to get his top three tips for food preppers who are just getting into the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crossfit9/message

Today Lindsay talks about palettes and influences. What influences does she take from the outside world? How does she arrange her colour palette? Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

In this episode, I am speaking with Lindsay Weisner; a clinical Psychologist in Long Island, New York. She graduated from Georgetown University in 1999 and was awarded a fellowship in child development at the NIH/NICHD. She received her doctorate from C.W. Post, LIU, and went on to pursue post-doctorate training at the American Institute of Psychoanalysis. Dr. Weisner is the current host of the Neurotic Nourishment Podcast and the co-author of the upcoming book Ten Steps To Finding Happy. This book will be released on March 20, 2020, in accordance with the United Nations International Day of Happiness.   Today Lindsay and I speak on squashing the stigma surrounding suicide so that you do not have to suffer alone.   You can find Lindsaay at all the places:   Facebook: Lindsay Kallen Weisner    Twitter: LindsaySKallen   Instagram: @psychshrinkmom @neuroticnourishment @10stepsfindinghappy   Neurotic Nourishment Podcast:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurotic-nourishment/id1464366670   and grab her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Steps-Finding-Happy-Satisfaction/dp/0996430660/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=selene+castrovilla&qid=1578441358&sr=8-13

Today Lindsay and Aly talk about the Conspiracy & Controversy surrounding Shane Dawson’s series and his makeup launch.

Today Lindsay's husband, psychiatrist David Puder, joins the show to discuss a list of "red flags" to watch out for while navigating the dating world. Dr. Puder came up with this list of negative character traits and behaviors based on his time counseling patients through relationship issues.   One caveat! Just about everyone (including yourself) will identify with one or more of these red flags, and that's perfectly OK. We're all human, and we all have areas in which we need to grow. On the other hand, if you can identify with several of these red flags, then it may be time to rethink your relationship.   You can find a complete list of The Red Flags of Dating on Lindsay's website: https://www.christianwomenpodcasts.com   You can follow Dr. David Puder on Instagram @dr.davidpuder and on his website Psychiatry & Psychotherapy.   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

Today Lindsay goes over the Folsom Women's Triathlon Festival with her good friends Amy and Corrine. They talk about how they got into the sport and what it was like to race and podium the other week. You're gonna enjoy this one.   Thanks for checking out Age Groupies Podcast, a podcast for amateur endurance athletes. Your hosts Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo are triathlon junkies who shoot the breeze about all things endurance sports, interview amateur athletes about their experiences, and discuss whatever else pops into their heads. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend!  You can email questions and topic ideas to AgeGroupies@gmail.com, and follow the show on social media: Instagram: @AgeGroupies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agegroupies/ Twitter: @AgeGroupie Strava: Lindsay Hiken or Mike Ergo

Friends! What are you grateful for today? Today Lindsay is grateful for the ridiculous things that Juliet thinks about on a regular day. This woman is so strangely introspective we decided to share some of her random thoughts that she takes notes on during her normal day-to-day. This is more of a get to know us episode so we hope you enjoy! Love you all! Please check our our sponsors Red Bear Roastery and Deborah Lindquist! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take back your power to make lasting change in your life - Today Lindsay walks you through 4 ways to raise your awareness and breakthrough the old patters keeping you from achieving your most desired goals. This work goes deep, it has to because so much of what holds us back from our goals is deeply rooted within our belief system. Lindsay also shares a special offer for podcast listeners at the end of this episode. Schedule your free session by sending Lindsay emailing her at coach@lindsaydanielson.com and say I am ready to Take Back My Power!! Have a topic you us to talk about on the show? Let us know what it is by emailing TAGYST at info@tagyst.com

Given the past between Lindsay and I, I’m a bit surprised that this topic hasn’t come up before.  This actually came as a request from a client of mine who was seeking some input on how to look past or come to terms with certain aspects of someone’s personality or character.  Many of us make the mistake of trying to change someone instead of either accepting them for who they are or searching for someone that better suits our needs. Today Lindsay and I talk about approaching the topic of change in a relationship, how to spot incompatibilities, and how to focus on what brings you the most joy in your partner.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.     Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.  

Given the past between Lindsay and I, I’m a bit surprised that this topic hasn’t come up before.  This actually came as a request from a client of mine who was seeking some input on how to look past or come to terms with certain aspects of someone’s personality or character.  Many of us make the mistake of trying to change someone instead of either accepting them for who they are or searching for someone that better suits our needs. Today Lindsay and I talk about approaching the topic of change in a relationship, how to spot incompatibilities, and how to focus on what brings you the most joy in your partner.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.     Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.  

No... not the psychedelic drug, just the kinds you put on your face! Today Lindsay gets schooled on what AHA and BHA really are. Juliet shares about a scary retinol experience that has Lindsay swearing off the stuff. Disclaimer: we are not scientists or doctors and recommend everyone taking to your physician before using any products that we discuss on this show. Sponsor: www.redbearroastery.com Promo code: OFFTOPIC for 10% off your order! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As these shows with my wonderful wife have progressed, it seems more and more of you have been reaching out to ask us how we not only managed to get through the rocky times, but also manage to find success on the backside.  If it’s not obvious by now, we took a rather unconventional path to arrive to where we are today. Today Lindsay and I take a deep dive on how to construct a strong relationship from the foundation. Bear in mind, some of this advice is based on pure logic, something which we completely threw to the wind from the start.  Either way, this show is chock full of valuable, practical advice that you can put into play immediately. This is a must listen for anyone in a relationship or coming out of a relationship.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to  help you live an optimized life.   Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.  

As these shows with my wonderful wife have progressed, it seems more and more of you have been reaching out to ask us how we not only managed to get through the rocky times, but also manage to find success on the backside.  If it’s not obvious by now, we took a rather unconventional path to arrive to where we are today. Today Lindsay and I take a deep dive on how to construct a strong relationship from the foundation. Bear in mind, some of this advice is based on pure logic, something which we completely threw to the wind from the start.  Either way, this show is chock full of valuable, practical advice that you can put into play immediately. This is a must listen for anyone in a relationship or coming out of a relationship.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to  help you live an optimized life.   Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.  

Dating your significant other on a consistent basis is the easiest and most efficient way to build intimacy in your relationship, no matter matter if you’ve been together for two weeks or 20 years. You’ve heard me talk about dating my wife numerous times on the show. Today Lindsay and I are here to break down our process, offer up some ideas, and inspire you to do the same. As with anything in life, planning is the essential component to success.

Dating your significant other on a consistent basis is the easiest and most efficient way to build intimacy in your relationship, no matter matter if you’ve been together for two weeks or 20 years. You’ve heard me talk about dating my wife numerous times on the show. Today Lindsay and I are here to break down our process, offer up some ideas, and inspire you to do the same. As with anything in life, planning is the essential component to success.

Do you believe everything you hear? What if I told you Lindsay can speak with the dead? Or that the Federal Reserve is actually a business? Would you believe me if I said the technology exists for hyperspace travel? This world isn’t always what it seems, and sometimes it takes leveling up your consciousness to see things clearly. Today Lindsay and I take a trip down the rabbit hole to dig into some of my favorite conspiracy theories. Buckle up and open your mind.

Do you believe everything you hear? What if I told you Lindsay can speak with the dead? Or that the Federal Reserve is actually a business? Would you believe me if I said the technology exists for hyperspace travel? This world isn’t always what it seems, and sometimes it takes leveling up your consciousness to see things clearly. Today Lindsay and I take a trip down the rabbit hole to dig into some of my favorite conspiracy theories. Buckle up and open your mind.

Social media, the internet, and media in general have an incredible power to create false perceptions. It’s quite easy for us to consume one piece of content and extrapolate it to mean something entirely different. After an episode a couple weeks ago where Lindsay and I shared a bit of a heated exchange, I received a lot of feedback from concerned listeners. Today Lindsay and I clear the air and discuss how we’ve moved on from that tense situation.

Social media, the internet, and media in general have an incredible power to create false perceptions. It’s quite easy for us to consume one piece of content and extrapolate it to mean something entirely different. After an episode a couple weeks ago where Lindsay and I shared a bit of a heated exchange, I received a lot of feedback from concerned listeners. Today Lindsay and I clear the air and discuss how we’ve moved on from that tense situation.

Why do most relationships or marriages end? You guessed it, communication. Today Lindsay and I talk about the most import things to discuss before you get married. In this episode, we touch on moving in together, kids, deal-breakers, communications styles, inti.macy, and more. Listen to find out why you should walk away if you can’t come to an understanding on these key principles.

Why do most relationships or marriages end? You guessed it, communication. Today Lindsay and I talk about the most import things to discuss before you get married. In this episode, we touch on moving in together, kids, deal-breakers, communications styles, inti.macy, and more. Listen to find out why you should walk away if you can’t come to an understanding on these key principles.

Every relationship has its share of differences. Why? Typically because we’re never seeing the other person’s side of the story. We only view the experience through our lens which tends to skew our perception. Today Lindsay and I dive into an instance in our lives where communication ultimately brought resolution to our differences. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Every relationship has its share of differences. Why? Typically because we’re never seeing the other person’s side of the story. We only view the experience through our lens which tends to skew our perception. Today Lindsay and I dive into an instance in our lives where communication ultimately brought resolution to our differences. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

While making her 2017 album 'The Project', Canadian country star Lindsay Ell was given an assignment by her producer, Sugarland's Kristian Bush. Take her favorite album - John Mayer's 'Continuum' - and re-recorded it front to back, playing every part herself. Today Lindsay takes us through the process of breaking down the album that has most inspired her, how she created her own version of the songs and what the process taught her as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and fan. My Favorite Album is a podcast on the impact great music has on our lives. Each episode features a guest on their favorite album of all time - why they love it, their history with the album and how it's influenced them. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist, concert promoter and photographer. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins. If you've got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.

Lindsay Lucas is the founder of Lean On Me Consultants based in Houston, Texas and helps event venue owners and creative entrepreneurs looking to launch venues build a successful and sustainable business in a crowded market. Over the past year, she has brought her clients over $1M in revenue.  About a year ago when wedding venues started becoming the next "it" business venture, Lindsay noticed that almost all of the venue owners had one of two backgrounds - they either inherited land and were trying to make a business of it, or the buzzing sound of our industry caught the attention of investors in the corporate world. The one thing they all had in common was that they were lost, treading water and praying a Google search would return the magic answer. Today Lindsay and I address the topic of  “Serving Before You Sell” and how to gain trust with future clients with the right approach.  For more information on Lindsay and her business check out her website at leanonmeconsultants.com or email her hello@leanonmeconsultants.com. Instagram: instagram.com/leanonme_consultants We’d love to find ways we can serve you better! Go to entreneato.com to sign up for one of our Mastermind Groups, hear archived episodes, or connect with us on social media you can also fill out our contact form to submit comments and questions. Thank you! If you would like to support the show you can send a one time gift or become a monthly supporter by visiting our Patreon Page! 

Today Lindsay describes the potential depth of injuries as well as how yoga allows us to listen to our bodies.

The only constant in life is change. Or so “they” say… Today Lindsay and Beth discuss pen names, reasons why they’re good, why you should use one, as well as... Read more »

The only constant in life is change. Or so “they” say… Today Lindsay and Beth discuss pen names, reasons why they’re good, why you should use one, as well as... Read more »

Get more info here: http://allearsenglish.com/aee-ielts-listening-on-the-ielts-exam/   How do you build a “Brain Box” for the IELTS Listening Exam? Today Lindsay and Jessica talk about two strategies to make the listening part of the IELTS exam easier!     If you have a strategy or a system to approach the IELTS Listening Exam, you'll probably do better.  Your first step should be to listen to the introduction.  It will tell you who will be talking, and what they're talking about. Many people who take this exam skip the introduction because they think they don't need it.  This is a mistake, because the context will help you understand.  The “brain box” concept is that your brain puts topics in “boxes,” and accessing a specific box will put a conversation into context, and make it easier to comprehend.   After you've listened to the introduction, you will then have about ten seconds to read the questions before you hear them.  Use this time to circle the key words before they're read aloud.  Making note of these key words will prepare you to answer the question quickly.  Speed is important, because you don't want one question mix you up on the next one, and then the next one.   How do you plan to prepare for the listening portion of the IELTS exam? Tell us about it in the comments section below!

Are you sometimes unsure what to do next in life and with your English learning? Today Lindsay and Michelle talk about how to proceed when life feels overwhelming!   Come back to our site for more tips   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now

What should be your focus when learning English? How can you make the most of the time you invest in studying? Today Lindsay talks with Nick Vance about the 80/20 principle, and how it can improve your English conversations!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now   Nick believes that 80% of the positive benefits of something come from 20% of the input.  In business, some customers are more valuable than others.  With friends, though you may have many, only a few are truly close. In learning English, most of the grammar mistakes a new learner makes are really the same mistake over and over.  Correcting these most common 20% of mistakes would eliminate 80% of all grammar mistakes.  The best way to identify these is by working with a teacher who can help point out your mistakes.   Are you looking for a professional, native English teacher online? Get a native English teacher online in seconds at italki.   Another way to work with the 80/20 principle is to prepare answers to the most common questions you might get from native English speakers.  This will help you comfortably get conversations started — which is probably 80% of the work! You might prepare answers to questions like: Where are you from? How long have you lived here? What do you do for a living?   Do you see the 80/20 principle working in your life? How so? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!     How to book a lesson with Nick! Step 1: Go to our special italki link to get $10 USD off of your second lesson Step 2: After you have enrolled through the promo page to get your discount, search for NickVance in the teacher search bar   Nick Vance is originally from Kentucky and has lived in North Carolina, Washington DC, San Diego and Portland.  He has been living in Berlin, Germany for 2.5 years.  Nick’s degree is in math but he left that field when he realized how much he enjoyed helping others learn English.     Nick has been helping people improve their English for 4 years and have been teaching online via Italki for about one year.

Do you have a potential for genius? How can you access it? Today Lindsay talks with Laura Garrett, creator of the Zone of Genius Assessment, about how you can discover your own zone of genius!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now   The Zone of Genius is your innate talents combined with your purpose.  Your talent is what you’re naturally good at, and it is unique to you.  Your purpose is your main challenge in life – this may not be so unique.  In fact, many others may have the same challenge, and there may be an opportunity for you to help them while helping yourself.   Can’t find native speakers to practice English with you? Can’t get your English corrected by your native-speaking friends? Get a professional, native English teacher in seconds at italki. For a limited time, italki is offering 10 USD in free English lessons. Click here to get your 10USD in italki credits before this offer runs out!   Laura offers four tips to finding your Zone of Genius: Identify your talent: Ask your colleagues what they see as your unique approach to the work you do. You may have overlooked something about yourself! Identify your challenges: Look at your past. What did you struggle with? What was hard? What did you overcome, and how did you help others? Ask yourself weekly: What are you excited about at work? Are you bored or interested? Why or why not? Look back on your past week: What impact did you have? Does it satisfy you?   What do you think of the Zone of Genius concept? Let us know in the comments section below!     Laura Garnett is a Performance Strategist, speaker and the creator of The Zone of Genius Assessment — a powerful process that clarifies your unique talent and purpose, to produce greater impact, results and fulfillment at work. She speaks at events and conferences across the country, including TEDx, and is a regular contributor to Inc.com, The Huffington Post and the Zappos Delivering Happiness blog. Prior to launching her own New York-based consultancy, Laura honed her marketing, branding and mission-refining skills at companies like Capital One, American Express, IAC and Google. Visit Laura’s website, sign up for her newsletter and take an assessment to see if you are living and working in your Zone of Genius!