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Today's guest on The Shane Sams Show is Robbie Baxter, author of The Membership Economy–a book which predicted the rise of subscription services like Netflix and was literally our membership bible for growing our first membership site into a million dollar membership! Jocelyn and I went to a conference in the Philippines, hosted by Chris Ducker, called Tropical Think Tank. We went just to get around other entrepreneurs and see what they were doing. We were sitting at a table with James Schramko and I started telling him about what were selling, that it was going well, but that it was also very high-energy. He flat out told us it was a membership, all we needed to do was sell it once and have people pay you forever. He told us to read The Membership Economy by Robbie Kellman Baxter on our way home. So, of course, I read the whole thing on our way back to the Philippines. And, read it all in one sitting. I knew when we closed the book that we had to do what this book said, as soon as possible. And, then in June of 2015, as soon as we got home, we implemented the membership model into each and every one of our four businesses. Within 30 days of opening our membership, we had over 1,000 members, paying an average of $49 to $99 a month, and it's been that way ever since. Now, we've helped over 3,000 people do the same thing in the last 5 years.  All of that literally came from us reading The Membership Economy by Robbie Kellman Baxter. In today's episode we dive deep into when and where you should use free trials, pricing your membership, and we discuss her new book, The Forever Transaction. We are going to talk about all things memberships with the person who literally wrote the book on the membership model. In today's episode you'll learn: What the Membership Economy is all about The difference in headline benefits and engagement benefits Why the free trial can help or hurt you Why friction is key to attracting quality members The Forever Transaction How to evolve your offerings How to engage and retain your members If you need help starting, building, and growing an online business, check out all of the support and resources for entrepreneurs at https://www.ShaneSams.com and https://www.FlippedLifestyle.com!  Follow Shane on twitter @shane_sams.

You’ve heard it before. In fact, you’ve probably said it time and time again to your clients: Your network is your net worth. As coaches, we understand the value of growing our network. After all, building a network is a powerful strategy for growing your business.But, often, in the hustle and bustle of daily life and building our empires, it can be pretty easy to drop the ball on following up with the people in our network. So, how do you build and maintain strong relationships with those in your personal and professional network? How can networking help you move your business forward? And how do you create those deep connections with influencers in your industry that will not only put you on the right path toward achieving your goals but also highly recommend you to others? It’s all about consistently showing up - and following up. Today, I discuss the concept of the Network of 90 and how the power of networking has impacted my career in the coaching industry. I discuss why networking is the single most important long-term business growth strategy for coaches and how it can transform the way you build your coaching empire. I explain how building meaningful relationships with influential people like Michael Port, Naomi Dunford, and Clay Collins have paved my path toward success. I also discuss the importance of creating a system to follow-up with your network and how it can help you strengthen your relationships while unlocking new doors of opportunity.   “It’s much easier for us to get what we want for our business - and, indeed, in our lives - when other people are involved.” - Matthew Kimberley This week on Book Yourself Solid® Marketing For Coaches Podcast: How the power of networking has impacted my career The value of using automated reminders to help you strengthen your relationships with others How building your network and strengthening your relationships can unlock new doors of opportunities How my relationship with Amy (Schmittauer) Landino led to my speaking engagement at Tropical Think Tank in the Philippines The power of combining your relationship capital with your effort, energy, content creation, and ‘showing up’ Resources Mentioned: Book Yourself Solid® Masterclass Asana Super Connector Media IttyBiz The Unmistakable Creative The Million Dollar Coach: The 9 Strategies That Drive A 7-Figure Coaching Business by Taki Moore Black Belt Membership Program Amy Landino Youpreneur Summit (formerly Tropical Think Tank) The Alter-Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life by Todd Herman Delightful Emails   Get More Clients in 60 Days! Did you know there are five simple things you can do each morning that can help you get more client enquiries, book yourself solid, and skyrocket your bottom line? My free e-book: Five Things You Need To Do Every Morning To Get You More Clients In 60 Days walks you through 5 easy, straight-forward, and effective marketing strategies that I recommend to every coach. These five simple techniques will almost guarantee you achieve increased impact, opportunity, and prospect flow. So, if you’re ready to get more clients, reduce stress, and increase your bottom line, claim your free copy of the Five Things You Need To Do Every Morning To Get You More Clients in 60 Days by visiting my website. Get More Leads, Prospects & Clients Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Book Yourself Solid’s Marketing for Coaches podcast, the show that talks about marketing...for coaches. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more coaches, like you. Join the Book Yourself Solid Facebook Group, follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn. And for more exclusive content and great freebies, visit my website.

MFC006 - Networking: the single most important long-term business growth strategy for coaches You’ve heard it before. In fact, you’ve probably said it time and time again to your clients: Your network is your net worth. As coaches, we understand the value of growing our network. After all, building a network is a powerful strategy for growing your business. But, often, in the hustle and bustle of daily life and building our empires, it can be pretty easy to drop the ball on following up with the people in our network. So, how do you build and maintain strong relationships with those in your personal and professional network? How can networking help you move your business forward? And how do you create those deep connections with influencers in your industry that will not only put you on the right path toward achieving your goals, but also highly recommend you to others? It’s all about consistently showing up - and following up. Today, I discuss the concept of the Network of 90 and how the power of networking has impacted my career in the coaching industry. I discuss why networking is the single most important long-term business growth strategy for coaches and how it can transform the way you build your coaching empire. I explain how building meaningful relationships with influential people like Michael Port, Naomi Dunford, and Clay Collins have paved my path toward success. I also discuss the importance of creating a system to follow-up with your network and how it can help you strengthen your relationships while unlocking new doors of opportunity. “It’s much easier for us to get what we want for our business - and, indeed, in our lives - when other people are involved.” - Matthew Kimberley This week on Book Yourself Solid® Marketing For Coaches Podcast: How the power of networking has impacted my career The value of using automated reminders to help you strengthen your relationships with others How building your network and strengthening your relationships can unlock new doors of opportunities How my relationship with Amy (Schmittauer) Landino led to my speaking engagement at Tropical Think Tank in the Philippines The power of combining your relationship capital with your effort, energy, content creation, and ‘showing up’ Resources Mentioned: Book Yourself Solid® Masterclass Asana Super Connector Media IttyBiz The Unmistakable Creative The Million Dollar Coach: The 9 Strategies That Drive A 7-Figure Coaching Business by Taki Moore Black Belt Membership Program Amy Landino Youpreneur Summit (formerly Tropical Think Tank) The Alter-Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life by Todd Herman Delightful Emails Get More Clients in 60 Days! Did you know there are five simple things you can do each morning that can help you get more client enquiries, book yourself solid, and skyrocket your bottom line? My free e-book: Five Things You Need To Do Every Morning To Get You More Clients In 60 Days walks you through 5 easy, straight-forward, and effective marketing strategies that I recommend to every coach. These five simple techniques will almost guarantee you achieve increased impact, opportunity, and prospect flow. So, if you’re ready to get more clients, reduce stress, and increase your bottom line, claim your free copy of the Five Things You Need To Do Every Morning To Get You More Clients in 60 Days by visiting my website. Get More Leads, Prospects & Clients Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Book Yourself Solid’s Marketing for Coaches podcast, the show that talks about marketing...for coaches. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more coaches, like you. Join the Book Yourself Solid Facebook Group, follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn. And for more exclusive content and great freebies, visit my website.  

Robbie Baxter is the OG evangelist of the membership model. Her book, The Membership Economy, predicted the rise of subscription services like Netflix. And, was literally our membership bible for growing our first membership site into a million dollar membership. In today's episode we dive deep into when and where you should use free trials, pricing your membership, and we discuss her new book, The Forever Transaction. We are going to talk about all things memberships with the person who literally wrote the book on the membership model. What You'll Learn: What the Membership Economy is all about The difference in headline benefits and engagement benefits “The Acquisition Schute” Why the free trial can help or hurt you Why friction is key to attracting quality members The Forever Transaction How to evolve your offerings The Membership Economy How to engage and retain your members Show Notes Back in 2012, my wife Jocelyn and I started our journey to entrepreneurship. We had some really bad stuff happen to us at work and we decided to start our own online business. We started out with digital courses, PDFs, all kinds of stuff to download with a one time purchase. A couple years later we noticed some issues with stability. We putting a ton of work in, had to start back at zero every single month. We didn't really know what we were doing. We went to a conference in the Philippines, hosted by Chris Ducker, called Tropical Think Tank. We went just to get around other entrepreneurs and see what they were doing. We were sitting at a table one day with James Schramko, and starting telling him about what were selling, how it was going good, but was so high energy. He flat out told us it was a membership, all we needed to do was sell it once and have people pay you forever. He told us to read The Membership Economy by Robbie Kellman Baxter on our way home. So, of course, I read the whole thing on our way back to the Philippines. And, read it all in one sitting. I knew when we closed the book that we had to do what this book said, as soon as possible. And, then in June of 2015, as soon as we got home, we implemented the membership model into each and every one of our four businesses. Within 30 days of opening our membership, we had over 1,000 members, paying an average of $49 to $99 a month, and it's been that way ever since. Now, we've helped over 3,000 people do the same thing in the last 5 years. All of that literally came from us reading The Membership Economy by Robbie Kellman Baxter. The Membership Economy Robbie's book, The Membership Economy came out in 2015, which meant most of the writing was done in 2014. However, she began making notes for the book a decade before, back in 2004. Robbie had been working with Netflix back in 2002 and 2003, where she fell in love with their business model. She was taking notes like: “Should every business have a free trial?” “Should every business 100% membership or 100% not? She would meditate on those questions.  At the same time, Silicon Valley was falling in love with Netflix's business model too. She began getting calls from companies wanting Robbie's help in setting up a similar business model, so she began helping them too. She realized there were things that were different about each of the organizations, but several principles are the same. For the next 10 years she worked with these businesses, using these principles. In that time, she was trying to put together a framework. Basically, she would try and explain to people that there was a way to get recurring revenue, subscriptions, memberships, digital community, that works in every business and industry, no matter what the size. It was hard to explain it, so she wrote it all down in her book. Essentially, she says her book became her 1 lb. business card. The book had an immense success. Robbie truly feels that when it is done in the right way,

Amy Schmittauer is a content and social media marketing “YouTuber”, coach and public speaker. Since March 2011, Amy writes, hosts and produces Savvy Sexy Social, a web show helping rising stars and personalities produce their brand authority. Airing weekdays on YouTube, the show has impacted the marketing and branding strategies of businesses from almost every country in the World amassing more than 2.7 million views over 500+ episodes. Amy's strategies have led to her career as an internationally-acclaimed public speaker, voted #1 Best Speaker at Social Media Day San Diego 2015 and with high marks at events such as Tropical Think Tank, Hubspot's Inbound and Social Media Examiner‘s Social Media Marketing World. SavvySexySocial.com

Today is the second in a 2-Part interview with Mike Morrison, co-founder of The Membership Guys and Member Site Academy.   With over 15 years’ experience in digital marketing and online business; Mike has worked closely with multinational brands such as McDonalds, ITV and Ancestry.com; and has been the driving force behind a multitude of 6 and 7 figure membership businesses.   He’s the host of a popular podcast, author of two best-selling books and has been featured on the likes of Social Media Examiner, Huffington Post, Foundr and Net Magazine.   Mike can regularly be found on stages around the world at events including Social Media Marketing World, Tropical Think Tank and Podcast Movement.   Connect With Mike:   Blog: https://www.themembershipguys.com Podcast: https://www.themembershipguys.com/podcast Membership: https://www.membersiteacademy.com   Books Bootstrap Marketing (2012): http://www.bootstrapmarketing.co.uk Member Machine (2016): https://www.membermachine.biz   Social Media Twitter (Brand): https://www.twitter.com/membershipguys Twitter (Personal): https://www.twitter.com/mikemimo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MembershipGuys/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/membersitemastermind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/membershipguy/     Want to start making a REAL LIVING as a full-time coach? Visit https://www.WilliamWinterton.com to see my exact process to help talented coaches attract first-class clients at first-class prices.   Connect with William Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.winterton.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-winterton/

Today is the first in a 2-Part interview with Mike Morrison, co-founder of The Membership Guys and Member Site Academy.   With over 15 years’ experience in digital marketing and online business; Mike has worked closely with multinational brands such as McDonalds, ITV and Ancestry.com; and has been the driving force behind a multitude of 6 and 7 figure membership businesses.   He’s the host of a popular podcast, author of two best-selling books and has been featured on the likes of Social Media Examiner, Huffington Post, Foundr and Net Magazine.   Mike can regularly be found on stages around the world at events including Social Media Marketing World, Tropical Think Tank and Podcast Movement.   Connect With Mike:   Blog: https://www.themembershipguys.com Podcast: https://www.themembershipguys.com/podcast Membership: https://www.membersiteacademy.com   Books Bootstrap Marketing (2012): http://www.bootstrapmarketing.co.uk Member Machine (2016): https://www.membermachine.biz   Social Media Twitter (Brand): https://www.twitter.com/membershipguys Twitter (Personal): https://www.twitter.com/mikemimo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MembershipGuys/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/membersitemastermind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/membershipguy/     Want to start making a REAL LIVING as a full-time coach? Visit https://www.WilliamWinterton.com to see my exact process to help talented coaches attract first-class clients at first-class prices.   Connect with William Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.winterton.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-winterton/

If you ever heard anyone criticise a "lifestyle" business or saw it as a negative then then you will love this episode. Listen in and find out how a simple idea, well executed can literally change your life. Mike Morrison is co-founder of The Membership Guys and Member Site Academy, where he helps guide the growth of high performing memberships, e-learning businesses, and online communities. With over 15 years’ experience in digital marketing and online business; Mike has worked closely with multinational brands such as McDonalds, ITV and Ancestry.com; and has been the driving force behind a multitude of 6 and 7 figure membership businesses. He’s the host of a popular podcast, author of two best-selling books and has been featured on the likes of Social Media Examiner, Huffington Post, Foundr and Net Magazine. Mike can regularly be found on stages around the world at events including Social Media Marketing World, Tropical Think Tank and Podcast Movement. The Membership Guys : https://www.themembershipguys.com/ --- Visit the show website at www.amplifyme.fm Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentle Join the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.m/insiders Please take a second to rate this show in iTunes. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

James Schramko is one of only three people who have been on at least three episodes with us. With his podcast at SuperFastBusiness.com James has been dishing out amazing content every week for over ten years.  We covered a lot on this episode and it starts with a history lesson of how he’s grown his businesses over the years and it morphed into a conversation about how to keep these members around. He also discusses all these crazy benchmarks and shares how he tracks all his data using Wicked Reports, sharing some things that most marketers never share. If you’re not following James somewhere, go do it. It’s hard not to love this guy, as you’ll hear with so much value on this episode. We also discuss our entire business model as well and our visions for offering value first and how best to accomplish that. Once you are done, be sure to listen to our previous episodes with Aaron Fletcher who also has a thriving membership site and Roland Frasier to round it out. “The mindset aspect is the constant thing as an entrepreneur, if you figure out that game, that’s the difference between having your life of joy or your life of misery.” - James Schramko Some Topics We Discussed Include: How to get people sold into your membership How to keep these members around History of James Shcramko’s business and how he marketed it James’ vital numbers with over 7 years of data using Wicked Reports How James constantly refines and tunes his business The holy grail of conversion  The importance of mindset and what you need to consider before raising your goals And much, much more! Contact James Schramko: Super Fast Business References and Links Mentioned: Get the EGP Letter here where you’ll get not only all of the notes for everything episode we’ve done and will do in the mail, a private forum community, plus new training videos all the time with us and our guests. Wicked Reports a must have addition to your business to maximize your ROI with insights from your traffic Otter.ai Designrr - create ebooks and reports with no design or technical skills needed GoToWebinar Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Getting Everything You Can by Jay Abraham Wabi Sabi by Beth Kempton How To Get Rich - Naval Ravikant  James’ daily videos LinkedIn for high conversions with video content The Facebook post that led to other conversations and posts which benefitted James greatly  Tropical Think Tank   Pro Blogger  James’ Silver Circle Mentorship Program Work Less, Make More book    

Tips on how to create authentic engagement with branded video content with Gideon Shalwick The key when it comes to video content is that a lot of people miss is the match that you have between who you're talking to and the message that you have, so your message and your market match. How do I come up with the topics? One easy shortcut is to ask yourself, what are all the problems that your target audience are experiencing? Problems, frustrations, needs, desires, all those sorts of things. I remember how excited I felt because I felt for the first time you didn't have to be like a movie star or a celebrity or get into a television show to be able to have widespread sort of recognition and sort of influence for your brand. But really the best camera you have always is the one that you have with you, right? What's the biggest pain point? Video editing. That's an easy fix. Use QuickTime it's a free piece of software and it allows you just trim the front and back out and it takes a few seconds. It's instant. It's really easy and quick to do you don't even need fancy software. But it doesn't matter what you look like. Really what it matters is what you can do for other people and how you can serve them through your message and what you can teach them and help them with. Feel the fear and do it anyway. They just have a really good SEO strategy where they optimize for the right keywords and then they get all the longterm traffic. And they're just crushing it at the moment. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ HOW TO CREATE AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT WITH BRANDED VIDEO CONTENT [just click to tweet] HOW TO CREATE AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT WITH BRANDED VIDEO CONTENT The key is the match between who you're talking to and your message, so your message and your market match. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Doug: Well welcome back listeners to another episode of Real Marketing, Real Fast. Today's guest is Gideon Shalwick. He's a serial entrepreneur who's been creating online videos and video content for over a decade. I first met Gideon several years ago at a conference called the Tropical Think Tank held in the Philippines and run by Chris and Irv Ducker. Doug: After a couple of entrepreneurial hiccups, Gideon found his niche in video marketing with his finger on the pulse of social media content marketing trends, Gideon knows the impact of authentic engagement with branded video content. While you've learned that 85% of video content is viewed on mobile, he realizes that the importance of high-quality captions for that content. Doug: So he launched a new company called Splasheo, it's a video captioning service that's powered by real people that manually transcribe your video and add personalized captions. Because of the human touch, Splasheo also creates meme-worthy videos using flawless captions to grab users attention and keep them engaged. Doug: So I'm super excited to reconnect with Gideon today and welcome to the Real Marketing, Real Fast podcast today. Doug: Hey Gideon, super excited to reconnect with you today and to invite on the Real Marketing, Real Fast podcast. So welcome to the show today. Gideon Shalwick: Awesome to be here, Doug. Looking forward to it. Doug: So we met a whole long time ago over in the Philippines at the Chris Ducker event and I'm just super excited to catch up with you and for you to fill us in a little bit on what you've been working on in the video content and online marketing space. Gideon Shalwick: Oh man, it's been a journey since we've talked last. I think we just mentioned before we started this call that when we met back at Tropical Think Tank, with Chris Ducker's event. I was just about to start a new business Veeroll a company that I started with some co-founders of mine. J.C. and... J.C. and Sophie. Gideon Shalwick: And that company I've exited from now, but it was a wonderful journey. Lots of learning experiences.

Mike Morrison is co-founder of The Membership Guys and Member Site Academy, where he helps guide the growth of high performing memberships, e-learning businesses, and online communities. We discuss: Core elements of communities that support learning [2:53] Differences and similarities between online and offline communities [6:34] Why solopreneur experts should not blindly follow the trends when it comes to online membership models [11:26] How a membership site for membership sites generates recurring revenue [13:58] What it takes to reach 100% all-in with memberships [19:42] Save the date for The Membership Guys’ very first conference on membership growth [24:41] Mike has over 15 years of experience in digital marketing and online business. He has worked closely with multinational brands such as McDonalds, ITV and ancestry.com and has been the driving force behind a multitude of 6 and 7 figure membership businesses. He’s the host of a popular podcast, author of two best-selling books and has been featured on the likes of Social Media Examiner, Huffington Post, Founder and Net Magazine. Mike can regularly be found on stages around the world at events including Social Media Marketing World, Tropical Think Tank and Podcast Movement. Learn more about Mike at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MembershipGuys) . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 0Shares

About Mike Mike Morrison is co-founder of The Membership Guys and Member Site Academy, where he helps guide the growth of high performing memberships, e-learning businesses, and online communities. With over 15 years experience in digital marketing and online business; Mike has worked closely with multinational brands such as McDonalds, ITV and Ancestry.com;and has been the driving force behind a multitude of 6 and 7 figure membership businesses. He's the host of a popular podcast, author of two best-selling books and has been featured on the likes of Social Media Examiner, Huffington Post, Foundr and Net Magazine. Mike can regularly be found on stages around the world at events including Social Media Marketing World, Tropical Think Tank and Podcast Movement. I chat to Mike about... How he found his niche (within a nice, within a niche

Episode Summary: I’m so excited to welcome our guest today, Chris Ducker. Chris has been a business mentor for me for a couple of years now, and one of the biggest things that drew me to him was his candor about his experience with burnout many years ago. Obviously as a working mom I can relate to that situation well. But what really impressed me about Chris was his dedication to transform his life to be more healthy and congruent with this values. I love how he used this experience of complete burnout as a catalyst for change. I can relate to that experience as well, and at the core, that’s what the Working Parent Resource is all about. Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, Virtual Freedom as well as his new book that’s just been released, The Rise of the Youpreneur. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived in the Philippines for 15 years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com and the founder of the personal branding business community, Youpreneur.com.   Show Notes:  http://workingparentresource.com/49 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Chris Ducker Website Youpreneur Website Chris Ducker Facebook Chris Ducker Twitter Chris Ducker Instagram Rise of the Youpreneur: The Definitive Guide to Becoming the Go-To Leader in Your Industry and Building a Future-Proof Business by Chris Ducker Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business by Chris Ducker Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson Productivityist Burnout Rescue Plan Deliberate Life Challenge Working Parent Resource Website About the Working Parent Resource: Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms. Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.  You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Would you like to chat? I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you’re a working parent who’s struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you’re burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I’d love to chat! Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018.  This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.  Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.    The post “WPR049: How to Use Burnout as a Catalyst for Change with Chris Ducker” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.      

Chris is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, he has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com and the founder of the personal branding business community, Youpreneur.com. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Have self-awareness, be authentic, and attract the audience who resonates with your message. 2. Know when you have to pivot and be willing when you have to do it. 3. Spend your time the way you want, and always consider the lifestyle you want to build. Chris’ website - Youpreneur.com Sponsors: Davinci: Offers incredibly affordable meeting rooms in well-known office locations in EVERY city. For a limited time visit DavinciMeet.com/fire for 50% off your first purchase! Terms and conditions apply. Go To Webinar: My BEST marketing strategy? Hosting LIVE WEBINARS. And Go To Webinar has the reliability and the features you need to deliver webinars your audience will love. For more information, visit GoToWebinar.com/fire!

This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Morrison about content repurposing for membership sites.  Mike is co-founder of The Membership Guys and Member Site Academy, where he helps guide the growth of high performing memberships, e-learning businesses, and online communities. He's the host of a popular podcast, author of two best-selling books and has been featured on the likes of Social Media Examiner, Huffington Post, Foundr and Net Magazine. Mike can regularly be found on stages around the world at events including Social Media Marketing World, Tropical Think Tank and Podcast Movement. Mike recently rocked the stage at the Youpreneur Summit in London in November 2017. I know one thing that people really worry about when they're considered offering a paid membership is the amount of content that they will need to create. So, since I always have my repurposing hat on, and I wanted to bring Mike onto the podcast to talk about the content repurposing opportunities that you can implement with a membership site. Listen in to hear: Great ideas on how to turn free podcast, blog and video content into paid membership content Tips on repurposing in-person presentations/talks at events and workshops Ways that you can repurpose membership content into free content and content for marketing your membership (and more) Top tips on getting started with a membership site To read the full article on this topic please head to https://www.content10x.com/13 (https://www.content10x.com/13)

One of the best parts about live events is meeting new people and establishing connections with them, even after the event has wrapped up! I had the pleasure of meeting the founders behind Sistermixin at my Tropical Think Tank event held earlier this year and it's been amazing watching them grow their brand over the past few months. In this episode, Joanne Ling and Tracey Fry from Sistermixin join me as they share their experiences from Tropical Think Tank and how they've grown their business since then. Tune in as we chat about pricing strategies, how taking the leap and investing in their own warehouse helped boost their business and give them credibility plus what their rebranding plans are for the new year. We also go into their digital marketing strategy, how they hold their live events with them living in separate states and so much more. It was great fun having Jo and Tracey on the show, so sit back, relax and enjoy! Essential Learning Points From This Episode: Tracey, Jo and Chris discuss the impact of focusing on one project at a time. Why Tracey and Jo unfollowed their favorite influencers and how it helped. When they decided to stop working in their business and start working on it. How much their business has grown since taking their business "out of their home". Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Sistermixin's Website (https://www.sistermixin.com/) Sistermixin on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thermoliciousfood/) Sistermixin's Recipe for Caramel Tarts (https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/caramel-tarts/) Personal Branding Roadmap (http://youpreneur.com/ebook) Sign-up for the FREE Youpreneur Launchpad Training Course (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) Join the Youpreneur Community and Build Your Business FAST! (http://youpreneuracademy.com/) Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I’m grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to  leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to  (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!  

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at Youpreneur.com (http://www.ChrisDucker.com) . For more and additional links from the show click here

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, he has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, he has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!

Building Your Personal Brand To Be Successful Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Chris Ducker about developing your personal brand while answering the following questions: 1) Why should entrepreneurs be focused on building their personal brands? 2) What's the one thing we should be doing to build our personal brands? 3) How can we monetize our brands, once they’re built? 4) Where did you get the idea for your Youpreneur Community? What inspired you to start it? 5) You’re a big lover of live events and hold them around the world each year - why live events? Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com and the founder of the personal branding business community, Youpreneur.com. Connect with Chris:  Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube  

Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. Chris is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the Best-seller, Virtual Freedom. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event (which I have spoken at twice) and where he has founded several businesses with over 400 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com and Founder of Youpreneur.com, an exclusive entrepreneurial community.

I welcome Joanne Ling and Tracey Fry from Sister Mixin' to the show this time around. I met these two sisters at Chris Drucker's Tropical Think Tank in March 2017 and we had a great time learning and spending time with a ton of like-minded people over the course of the event. We discussed a variety of topics during this episode including decision-making, delegation, planning, elimination of tasks and things that aren't working for you, and what it's like for two siblings to run a business together across the miles. Relative Productivity with Joanne Ling & Tracey Fry by MIKE VARDY LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) Relevant Links: https://www.sistermixin.com/ (Sister Mixin) https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast62/ (Listen to my appearance on the Sister Mixin' podcast!) https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast63 (Anne Vardy on The Whole Circle podcast) https://www.inc.com/joe-desena/the-art-and-science-of-trusting-your-gut.html (The Art and Science of Trusting Your Gut | Inc) https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=vardyme-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=bbaff0cfc94a577375de6041fc3b1a2b&creativeASIN=1591847818 (Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday | Amazon) http://youpreneursummit.com/ (Youpreneur Summit) https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ (Additive Free Made Easy) Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing…and start going.

Chris is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, he has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com and the founder of the personal branding business community, Youpreneur.com. Sponsors: Allstate: Be more than just an agent. Be an Allstate Agency Owner and earn equity in the business you build! Visit AllstateAgent.com/eofire to learn more about owning an Allstate Agency. Subject to the terms of the agency agreements. Organifi: I’ve been researching plant-based supplements that will help me not just feel my best, but also perform my best, and Organifi’s protein is smooth, filling and the vanilla flavor is yummy! See for yourself: visit Organifi.com and save 20% with promo code FIRE!

Mike Vardy is a writer, productivity strategist, and the founder of Productivityist. He's served as the Managing Editor at Lifehack, and written for 99u, Lifehacker, SUCCESS Magazine, and more. Mike has also spoken at all over North America at events like TEDx Victoria, South by Southwest Interactive, NAPO, and CreativeLIVE.   I met Mike earlier this year when he was speaking at Tropical Think Tank in the Philippines.  We bonded over time management and Legos.  Seriously.    Mike is going to get you ridiculously excited about organizing your time and make simple life hacks that will create space in your days and weeks.    Listen in to hear Mike share: Why structure = freedom The true definition of productivity The power of time management for kids What is time crafting and how to do it Why you should THEME your days (vertically and horizontally) The power and joy of a daily journal   Links Mentioned: Find Mike and all his resources for Shameless Moms: Productivityist.com/shamelessmom Journaling App: Day One Journaling App: Journey Sponsor: Aaptiv.com (use code SMA30 for a free 30 day trial) Sponsor: http://www.kindsnacks.com/sma (use this link to get 10 KIND Snacks for $10 + free shipping)      

Chris Ducker is the founder of the YouPreneur membership community and the man the man behind popular events such Tropical Think Tank and the upcoming YouPreneur Summit. It's through these live events that Chris has been able to help his community to build connections and develop relationships way beyond what's possible online; and this has been a key factor in the success of his membership. In this episode of The Membership Guys Podcast, Chris shares his insights into the benefits of running live events as a membership site owner; plus his advice on how you can orchestrate your own events. In this episode you'll learn: How Chris Ducker has used live events to grow his membership community The 3 most important things to consider when organising your own live event How to choose speakers for your event and - more importantly - get them to agree Specific ways to make events extra special for your community members (and get more signups from other attendees!)

I met Shawn Stevenson at Tropical Think Tank in February of 2017 and his talk was phenomenal. We had a few exchanges while we were there but I wanted to have him on the show to dive deeper into some of his work. Shawn is the author Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success and if you've been listening to my show for a while you know that I'm definitely into the idea of how sleep can affect your personal productivity. Some of the highlights from our conversation include: Why sleep is such a hot topic these days and what goes on during sleep that has such an impact on us The controversy that surrounds some of the newer research surrounding sleep (and health in general) Why getting sun and daylight on your skin is one of the most important things you can do - and why it's harmful if you're not taking time to do it Relevant Links: http://sleepsmarterbook.com/ (Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson) https://productivityist.com/podcast-michael-breus/ (The Power of When with Dr. Michael Breus | The Productivityist Podcast) https://t.co/5b1BfDFjF7 (The Model Health Show) https://twitter.com/ShawnModel (Shawn Stevenson | Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/shawnmodel (Shawn Stevenson | Instagram) I had a great time speaking with Shawn on this episode. I hope you enjoy it as well.

Jeff Goins is out to prove that real artists don't have to starve. In fact, he is out to prove that they can thrive in his latest book Real Artists Don't Starve. My wife and I had the chance to spend time with Jeff at Tropical Think Tank in early 2017 and we had some fantastic conversations surrounding artistry, writing, business, family, and more. While I've hung out with Jeff at other events (including Chris Guillebeau's World Domination Summit), getting to know him better in Cebu was one of the highlights of my time there. Some of the things we discussed in this episode include the idea of how he is blue to see prolific and delivers quality at the same time, why stealing can be something an artist can do, why collaboration can be a good thing – or even the best thing – for the thriving artist, what role mindset and money have in the life of an artist, and more. Relevant Links http://dontstarve.com/ (Real Artists Don't Starve | DontStarve.com) http://goinswriter.com/ (Jeff Goins's Website | GoinsWriter.com) https://productivityist.com/need-take-personal-productivity-personally/ (Why You Need to Take Personal Productivity Personally | Productivityist) http://twitter.com/ (@JeffGoins | Twitter ) I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so leave them in the comments below or in the #weeklyep_discussion channel in our patron-only Slack community. (Not part of the Slack community yet? You're missing out! DM me your preferred email for Slack and I'll get you an invite.) Thanks again for listening, for your feedback, and your support. I'll see you here on Wednesday with the first bonus episode of the week – and maybe sooner in the Slack community. Until then remember to stop guessing...and start going!

In this extra special episode of YoupreneurFM, I pull back the curtain to give you a preview of the latest season of 1 Day Business Breakthrough (1DayBB) with my good buddy Pat Flynn as we picked up where we left off (two years ago!) and dive right into discussing the power of attending and running live events. Live events are a great way for entrepreneurs to help grow their communities, whether you are running your own or attending one. We both agree that establishing personal connections offline are so important when building your tribe. We also give our own viewpoints as an event organizer and as an attendee into what makes a successful live event and our own personal experiences with them. I hope you enjoy this little preview of what to expect with 1DayBB Season Two and that our chat has given you some new ideas on how to make the most out of the next live event you attend or run! Essential Learning Points From This Episode: Chris talks about how live events aren't about what's in the swag bags. What are the elements that go into a successful live event. How live events don't have to be too complicated or on such a grand scale. Pat shares his top three tips to get the most out of the live event you attend. Why live events are not just about networking but learning as well. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: 1 Day Business Breakthrough (https://1daybb.com/) Pat Flynn (https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/) Youpreneur Summit (http://youpreneursummit.com/) Tropical Think Tank (http://tropicalthinktank.com/) Personal Branding Roadmap (http://youpreneur.com/ebook) Sign-up for the FREE Youpreneur Launchpad Training Course (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) Youpreneur Personal Brand Business Building Comunity (http://youpreneuracademy.com/) Thank You for Tuning In!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

We were lucky enough to meet Melissa in the Philippines at the Tropical Think Tank conference. Melissa has a passion for supporting transgender and non-binary youth in their transitions. In this podcast we dive into some fascinating topics! With transgender becoming more and more accepted in today's society, Melissa helps us to understand the key differences between often misunderstood abbreviations to describe sexual orientations and gender. Melissa explains practical ways to support young children, particularly if they choose to be gay, and how you can help them solidify their identity and lead a happy life. Ever wondered if someone is born gay? What about whether parts are completely functional post-surgery in sex changes? Melissa goes into depth to answer all of our curious questions! Links & Resources Email for consultations: Melissa@prideconnections.com Online communities: PFLAG http://www.pflagwa.org.au/ Australian Transgender Support Association Queensland Inc:http://www.atsaq.com/ http://www.genderidentityaustralia.com/ Transparenthood - Experiences raising a transgender child: transparenthood.net/

Imagine IF you can only work 6 hours a week?  What would you do in your business?  What would you do the rest of the time?  My guess is, your actions would be dramatically different. This week, we have the good fortune of having the virtual CEO himself on the show; Chris Ducker.  Chris Ducker is known as a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author of Virtual Freedom, keynote speaker, and/ or personal branding coach. He also runs one of the most sought after business events in the world in Tropical Think Tank.  Show notes and links: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/podcast/113    LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap

The guest on this episode of The Productivityist Podcast is my good friend Chris Ducker, whom I will be joining at the Tropical Think Tank event happening this coming March. Chris is a Virtual CEO, as he manages a BPO Call Center company and a Virtual Assistance business. But it hadn't always been this way for Chris, who has also gone through long days and nights working IN his business before realizing that it wasn't the way to live a truly productive life. In this episode we'll discuss his life and business principles, Youpreneur and his other businesses, and the upcoming Tropical Think Tank. Here are some subjects we talked about: Chris discussed the evolution and intentional changes in his businesses (2:34). Why people prefer to work with people instead of businesses or big brands, and Chris's insights on how to set up businesses around the P2P philosophy (6:32). How Chris decided on making his name his own brand, and his mantra when it comes to marketing your brand (8:48). We also discussed how productivity isn't always about speed, an anecdote on what made him decide to slow down, start delegating and making an intention to flip the switch, get away from work and just have fun (11:43). We talked about deleting certain tasks and projects that are no longer serving him, and why saying no to certain things, opportunities and engagements free him up to intentionally do things that he really wants to do (16:07). Chris dives into how to be everywhere, the behind-the-scenes process to do this, and choosing which platforms - based on your brand and personality to create a regular presence in (19:02). He also provided update on the Youpreneur community and what it currently offers to its members (24:22). Relevant Links http://www.chrisducker.com/ (ChrisDucker.com - Helping Entrepreneurs Become More Productive & Profitable) http://www.chrisducker.com/slow-down-to-achieve-more/ (Why You Need to Slow Down to Achieve More Fun with Joel Comm by Joel Comm on iTunes) http://www.chrisducker.com/podcast/why-focusing-on-being-everywhere-is-still-important-with-pat-flynn/ (Why Focusing On ‘Being Everywhere' is STILL Important, with Pat Flynn) http://www.youpreneur.com/ (Youpreneur.com – The Entrepreneurial Community Where Nobody Gets Left Behind) http://twitter.com/chrisducker/ (Chris Ducker (@ChrisDucker) | Twitter) http://www.tropicalthinktank.com/ (Tropical Think Tank - Where Business IS Pleasure!) If you're interested in supporting the podcast and receiving exclusive content while doing so, you'll want to check out the patrons-only version of https://www.patreon.com/Productivityist/ (The Productivityist Podcast on Patreon). Also, remember to leave The Productivityist Podcast a rating and review on iTunes, or on whatever platform you're listening to. I read every single bit of feedback we receive. I want to make this show better and with your help I can do just that.

Crowdfunding has been steadily gaining popularity among entrepreneurs over the years as a way to help raise funding for their products or services. However, statistics show that not every campaign leads to success with less than a third (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/269663) of campaigns able to reach their goals. On this episode of Youpreneur FM, Khierstyn Ross joins the show as she chats candidly about how she navigated the world of crowdfunding, the mistakes she made along the way and the key ingredients for a successful campaign. We also discuss the importance of video when it comes to launching a campaign, package and reward schemes for your backers, and how she feels crowdfunding is going to impact entrepreneurs. If you feel like you are ready to dip your feet into the crowdfunding pool, this is the episode for you. As always, it's time to get your notepad and pen ready as we talk tips and tactics for making sure your campaign takes off successfully. There is all that and so much more on today's show! Essential Learning Points From This Episode:Khierstyn talks about the most common mistakes people make when crowdfunding. How to get on the "new and noteworthy" front page to promote your campaign. How the popularity works when it comes to crowdfunding. What Khierstyn means by having a "low goal" for your campaign. What you need to focus on in order to make your crowdfunding campaign a success. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Crowdfunding Uncut (http://www.crowdfundinguncut.com/) Khierstyn Ross on Twitter (https://twitter.com/khierstynross) Tim Ferriss on Twitter (https://twitter.com/tferriss) Four Hour Work Week (http://amzn.to/2dGbsgv) Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/) Indiegogo (https://www.indiegogo.com) Thin Ice Indiegogo Campaign (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/thin-ice-2-0-a-next-gen-weight-loss-clothing-line#/) John Lee Dumas (http://www.eofire.com/) The Freedom Journal (http://amzn.to/2eq0En7) Launchpad (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) Tropical Think Tank (http://tropicalthinktank.com/) Build the Business of You (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) (youpreneuracademy.com) Thank You for Tuning In!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

Guest Name: Lauren Gaggioli - The College Checklist Podcast and The Unsexy Side Podcast Guest Intro: Lauren Gaggioli is someone I spent some time with at Tropical Think Tank back in March. She's a serial entrepreneur. She is a mega podcaster between the ones she's already doing and the one she's going to run. She is a homebrewer and loves beers as well (one of the coolest girls on earth!). She has a mission to raise $300,000 for her progressive MS research. So if drinking beer and doing podcasting aren't enough, she wants to support her foundation for TeamBobbyV.org. We're a big fan of that. Topics We Discuss: Projects she's currently working on: Higher Scores Test Prep, an online SAT and ACT prep company, The College Checklist Podcast, The Unsexy Side Podcast (and The Wayfaring Homebrewers soon!) Selling for the money versus genuinely helping people Putting out quality content through the lens of the people Keeping an analog mirror of your online to-do list Investing in a high quality website and the power of following up Lauren's insights into bootstrapping: Keep it conservative and get cash flow positive first! Figuring out how to have two different presences (Higher Scores and College Checklist side of things versus the entrepreneurship side of things) Delegating specific tasks to people who are good at them Balancing new projects versus existing ones: A cycle of absorbing information, creation mode, and refinement Stepping away from business by taking breaks to let it be and let it fly Books, People, & Resources: www.laurengaggioli.com Catch Lauren Gaggioli on Facebook Higher Scores Test Prep The College Checklist Podcast The Unsexy Side Podcast Calendly Trello Book recommendations: The Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo

On this episode of Youpreneur FM, we shine the spotlight once again on the topic of podcasting, specifically on how to build, monetize and grow your personal brand around one. Here to shed some light on this as well as share his own experiences is The Podcast Host and Youpreneur Member, Colin Gray who joins the show as we chat about transitioning from podcasting into a wider content plan, the CEO mindset and using live events as a flagship for your personal brand. We also go into how we work our podcasts into our marketing strategies, the major factors Colin considered when developing his personal brand and what he has in store for the Podcast Host. You'll also get to hear our content repurposing strategies and how to make the most of them. Get ready and tune in for that plus so much more on today's episode! Essential Learning Points From This Episode:How to get the most out of your podcast episodes in your marketing strategies. What are the benefits of keeping it simple when it comes to the tech aspect of podcasting. How gaining funding helped Colin develop skills to grow his business. Colin talks about creating seasons around a podcast show to refine your podcast content. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Colin Gray's web site (https://www.thepodcasthost.com/) Colin Gray on Twitter (https://twitter.com/thepodcasthost) Tropical Think Tank (http://tropicalthinktank.com/) Build the Business of You (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) (http://www.youpreneuracademy.com) Thank You for Tuning In!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

Chris is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, he has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster.  Inside this FREE “First Millionaire Manifesto”, J V reveals the seven steps to seven figures and how to put more money in the bank, enjoy a richly rewarding life, and make a big difference. Subscribe in ITunes Like this Podcast? Help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Watch this FREE Video to discover the Secrets to getting in your zone, achieving fast results, and building a high-profit conscious business.  Conscious Millionaire Podcast: On his free podcast, Monday through Friday, J V interviews top successful entrepreneurs and business owners who reveal their business solutions and business opportunities on topics such as: conscious business, social entrepreneurship, business online marketing, internet business solutions, internet marketing, team building and culture, goal setting, how to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and developing a high-profit business plan that will change lives and the world.  

Chris is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, he has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster.  Inside this FREE “First Millionaire Manifesto”, J V reveals the seven steps to seven figures and how to put more money in the bank, enjoy a richly rewarding life, and make a big difference. Subscribe in ITunes Like this Podcast? Help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Watch this FREE Video to discover the Secrets to getting in your zone, achieving fast results, and building a high-profit conscious business.  Conscious Millionaire Podcast: On his free podcast, Monday through Friday, J V interviews top successful entrepreneurs and business owners who reveal their business solutions and business opportunities on topics such as: conscious business, social entrepreneurship, business online marketing, internet business solutions, internet marketing, team building and culture, goal setting, how to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and developing a high-profit business plan that will change lives and the world.  

Even with such a vast digital landscape to work with, sometimes entrepreneurs tend to go with the familiar and leave creativity and innovation by the wayside when they are stuck in the grind of building a business. In this episode, Srinivas Rao of the Unmistakable Creative reminds us about the importance of thinking 'out of the box' as we chat about how he's developed his brand, and the thesis behind it since the last time he was on the show. We also tackle the thought process behind branding and why conviction and values play such a huge part in it. Tune in as Srinivas goes into why it's taken him so long to get his next book published, the dangers of fast success and what the message of his new book is all about. Get your notepad and pen ready for all the tips we share on setting yourself apart and making yourself unmistakable in your niche. There is all that and so much more on today's show! Essential Learning Points From This Episode:Srini shares what catalyst help shift his business into a brand new direction. Why Srini and his team completely ignored what their audience was telling them. What the difference is between what people say and how people behave, when it comes to audience feedback. What you should take into consideration when it comes to wanting to stand out as you build your business and brand. What the real problem is when copying someone else's work. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Srinivas Rao's web site (https://unmistakablecreative.com/) Srinivas Rao on Twitter (https://twitter.com/UnmistakableCEO) Unmistakable: Why Only is Better Than Best by Srinivas Rao (http://amzn.to/2bG73sL) The Art of Being Unmistakable by Srinivas Rao (http://amzn.to/29Tst3j) Episode 10 (https://www.chrisducker.com/online-media-business-srini-rao/) - Building a Popular Podcast and Online Media Biz with Srinivas Rao Episode 165 (https://www.chrisducker.com/podcast/being-original-business/) - How Being 'Original' Will Boost Your Business Faster Than Anything! Mars Dorian (http://www.marsdorian.com/) Chris Guillebeau (http://chrisguillebeau.com/) Mike Vardy (https://productivityist.com/) Tropical Think Tank (http://www.tropicalthinktank.com/) Build the Business of You (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) (http://www.youpreneuracademy.com) Thank You for Tuning In!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

Brian Clark is a recovering lawyer, serial entrepreneur and founder of Copy Blogger, RainMaker Platform, and several other successful companies. I met him in Cebu during Tropical Think Tank (notice a theme?), and I was able to ask him how he started out before there was crowdfunding and how he grew Copy Blogger to 8-figures with zero paid ads.   In this interview, Brian and I discuss the importance of validating a product before launching, and why having an audience is so critical, not just from a backer perspective, but for live feedback.   In this episode you will learn:   How to have these conversations with your customer: “Will it sell?” or “Will people buy it?’, as well as “Do people want it?” Always, “audience first”; find out what they want, and how to sell it to them. It’s your job to find out what people want to buy. How to ask someone to give you feedback on your idea. People love to complain: a complaint is a product waiting to be made, or it is an improvement on an existing product that is not living up to customer expectations. Validation has nothing to do with your ego.   Resources mentioned:   copyblogger.com my.copyblogger.com rainmaker.fm rainmakerplatform.com   Click to Tweet   “Luck is not a strategy.” “Content marketing is how we do things. Content marketing is not something we just preach. It is something that we do.”

Welcome to episode 175 of Youpreneur FM! Today we're shining the spotlight on a necessary and important topic: the visual aspects of personal branding. And we're doing it with a member of my Youpreneur community: Philip VanDusen. I couldn't think of anyone better to speak to the visual components of personal branding than Philip. He has a long history of working with Fortune 100 companies on the visual elements of their brands, including companies like Levi's, Microsoft, PepsiCo and Old Navy. On episode 175 of Youpreneur FM, Philip explains why personal branding is more than just a logo, why Fiverr logos don't cut it and why strategy is so vital when you're launching or refreshing your personal brand. He also explains what the brand pyramid consists of and what makes up the base of that pyramid. Whether you're developing your personal brand or breathing new life into your existing brand this show is perfect for you. I've talked about personal branding so much because your reputation depends on it - so you've got to do it right! Listen in to this episode to find out how. Essential Learning Points From This Episode:What are brand touch points and why are they so important? What can you do to catapult your brand and take it to the next level? Why I put a massive premium on personal relationships. What cut Philip's learning curve by 9/10ths? What does Steve Jobs' attire have to do with personal branding? Much, much more! (http://www.youpreneur.com) Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Philip VanDusen's web site (http://philipvandusen.com) Verhaal web site (http://www.verhaal.co/) Philip VanDusen on Twitter (https://twitter.com/philipvandusen) Youpreneur episode 160 with John Cordray (https://www.chrisducker.com/podcast/brand-building-john-cordray/) Tropical Think Tank 2017! (http://www.tropicalthinktank.com/) Build the Business of You (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) (http://www.youpreneuracademy.com) Thank You for Tuning In!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

Today we're talking about a topic I've never covered in-depth before: health and wellness for entrepreneurs. It's been talked about briefly on different episodes but it is the sole focus of today's show. And there's no one better to give us the goods on being healthy as an entrepreneur than Shawn Stevenson. Shawn is the best-selling author of Sleep Smarter, as well as a nutritionist and health expert who has been an entrepreneur since the age of 22. On episode 174 of Youpreneur FM, Shawn and I dive deep into the scientific side of health while also providing you with practical and applicable health habits. You'll hear why you must start your day with water, and how to eat healthy when you're traveling and on the go. This is jam-packed show full of actionable goodies (the healthy kind!) and real-life tactics you can use to become a healthier, more productive version of you. Shawn is the real deal and you'll find out when you listen to today's show. Essential Learning Points From This Episode:What are the reasons to NOT have a TV in your bedroom? The top 3 rules of health Shawn lives by: what are they? What is an inner bath and why has he started his day with it for a decade? Why the calorie method to weight loss doesn't work. What is a simple hack we can all do to reduce stress in any situation? Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Shawn Stevenson's web site (http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/) (http://sleepsmarterbook.com/) , by Shawn Stevenson Shawn Stevenson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ShawnModel) TMHS158: 13 Rules of Health That I Live By (http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/rules-of-health/) TMHS073: Hydration and Water Masterclass (http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/best-water-filter-best-bottled-water/) TMHS067: 5 Health & Performance Tips For Entrepreneurs (http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/health-tips-for-entrepreneurs/) F.lux (https://justgetflux.com/) Tropical Think Tank 2017! (http://www.tropicalthinktank.com/) Build the Business of You (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) (http://www.youpreneuracademy.com) Thank You for Tuning In!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

Guest Name: Kevin Basham - Plastic Expert Guest Intro: My guest is all the way from London although he's a traveling beast. He's all over the world. Kevin Basham is an entrepreneur who co-founded Plastic Expert, a seven-figure recycling business from the ground up. He managed to do this with basically no money, very little experience, and making a lot of mistakes along the way. That's what we all do, is make mistakes and that's why he's on the show is because he's candid about that and the way he goes. He's also a business coach and he helps companies with things like marketing, sales, and digital presence. Kevin really shines at helping traditional businesses operate in a rapidly changing economy in digital world. Kevin and I met at Tropical Think Tank in the Philippines and I was really attracted to his knowledge and what he knows because the offline business and the digital business oftentimes don't merge and he's an expert in both and has powered through both sides of it. I'm excited to have him on the show.   Topics We Discuss: An overview of the Plastic Expert - a buy and sell business model The best systems and processes they have in place: Highrise as their lifesaver How they're using online technology being a traditional offline business The importance of splitting skill sets with your partners Understanding the fundamentals and outsourcing the skills Hiring for greatness: Matching the company's offerings versus employees' expectations Having a good mixture of ABC players What things motivate people other than money Different challenges they're facing: CRM integration with their accounting software and overall communication between partners, customers, and supplies Handling new and existing projects in seasons Monitoring the operational health of their business: Input vs. output A brief portfolio of their clients around the globe The importance of risk management Books, People, & Resources: Connect with Kevin on www.kevinbasham.com or tweet him @kevinbasham Highrise Skype Basecamp Clear Books Slack Teamup Calendar Book recommendations: Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Workweek Chris Ducker's Virtual Freedom

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

My guest, Theresa Vigarino is a transformational certified life coach, a spiritual teacher, author and professional speaker. Theresa’s work includes changing thought patterns through neuroscience. She is truly the epitome of joy, as you can hear by our conversation today. Her coaching programs are designed to assist women who are ready to live life to the fullest. She says “Just because life has been a certain way in the past doesn’t mean it has to be that way in the future.” When I met Theresa at Tropical Think Tank in the Philippines, 2016, I knew we were kindred spirits right from the start. We were like magnets drawn to each other. I meet the most amazing people at these events.   Repeating the Same Disappointing Cycles Our subconscious mind is powerful. It is responsible for 80% of our daily decisions and behaviors. She says that if you really want to make a long lasting change or to transform a behavior you must hit it from every direction. The brain is diligent about keeping us stuck in patterns because old patterns are considered safe to this part of the brain. People do things over and over again because we have loops in our unconscious minds. Familiarity is safe. Our mind can trick us but its sole purpose is to keep us safe. Theresa describes it as our subconscious mind being an outdated computer system and sometimes needing an upgrade. When we transform, we break through the firewall and update our core system. Failed past relationships are not your conscious mind’s fault. During the initial stages of dating, our subconscious minds are looking for reference points in our past experiences. It’s rummaging through old files and movies and expects this situation to be like the last. It’s a massive projection. Sometimes we manifest our past again because we know we can handle that type of situation. We did it once, we can do it again. And then sometimes, we sabotage a relationship because we recognize certain triggers and because we don’t want to live through something again.   How Can Women Grow Into Their Spirituality? Women should spend some time alone because women are prone to losing their identities in relationships. There is a difference in younger generations. They are a bit savvier but there is still a noticeable change during the start of relationships. It may be a natural way of being, but we are able to adjust. We should trust our internal compass, our guidance system that says “Hey wait a minute my spirituality is important to me and I’m not going to give it up for anybody”. It’s important for us to remember we are examples to our family members, to people we meet, and to everyone around us. Spirituality often means different things to different people. Good places to start your spiritual journey are by reading A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson and A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman. If our souls are in alignment, we are better prepared for entering relationships.    How do we overcome our past beliefs which no longer serve us? Trust issues can be overcome but it’s a real challenge to quiet the voice of fear. We need to understand there is a battle going on between our intuition and our mind patterns. When past triggers are pounding our conscious minds with thoughts and ideas which make us feel insecure, we have to choose new beliefs. There are exercises which deliberately create new brain patterns. You need to establish new patterns because if not you will revert back. Step out of the emotional response and observe your thoughts. Both men and women go through the same experience of our conscious mind, relying on the filing system which is our subconscious mind to tell us how to act or respond. There are techniques which allow us to access our filing system. We can change, distort, add new and even delete these files. If you are an imaginative person you can create new files. If you do it in HD, you can implant memories in your brain and the brain cannot tell the difference.   Communication is the Key to Everything There is something about loving another. Sharing love with another human being is a profound experience. We humans are vessels of love for the divine. The best gauge for your own development is in relation to someone else. Relationships cause us to grow. Acknowledging our vulnerability, being open and practicing trust allow our relationships to grow deeper. A great relationship resource is the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It’s about open loving communication.   But What About When a Storm Hits? Some of us, through no fault of our own, grow up in violence along with verbal and physical abuse. Unless we make a shift, those traumatic experiences will enter our adult lives and possibly the lives of our children. In Theresa’s case, she attracted abuse to her, but her faith in God and her dedication to working through the situation got her to where she is today.  She reminds us that the great sages of the world celebrate the hard times because it is through the storms that we find understanding.   You are Not the Only One and You Are Not Crazy Either If you know of someone who needs to hear this podcast please share it. If you need someone to talk safely and privately with, email me at ann@annpeck.com. No one else has access to this account. The more support we all have and can give, the better our community will be. If you just want to connect socially you can join the private Curvyworld Facebook group. Big Announcement - We are planning a big event for September! The new Straight Talk for a Curvy World Live - An Affair with Joy. We will be working on self-love and loving our business from the inside out. There will be a private VIP dinner to celebrate my 50th birthday and the release of my new book. And, everybody who attends will go home with a copy. There is special early bird pricing right now, so sign up now.

This interview was originally published on March 11, 2015, as HTE 070: How to Find and Follow Your Inner Voice | Jessica Rea The popularity of this interview has been truly impressive. Not that Jessica isn’t a smart entrepreneur, she definitely is. But the fact that she is not a ‘big name’ in the space and how she struggles simply with the title of entrepreneur, makes this conversation more interesting Jessica is in the same position you may be in, and I believe that is why this conversation has resonated so well with listeners like you. This is a deep dive into the inner voices (and struggles) of becoming an entrepreneur. --- Today’s guest is not only a smart entrepreneur, she is also part designer, part business strategist, and part coach. A few years ago she would’ve told you that she wasn’t an entrepreneur, but this has changed. She now runs her own successful business and helps other ‘ladypreneurs’ gain the clarity and confidence they need to connect with their ideal clients, build their brand and business online. Last year, we had the pleasure of meeting at Chris Ducker’s Tropical Think Tank and I was blown away by her marketing strategies (which she calls her super power) and her truly beautiful web design work, that has been the foundation of her business for years. Now, let’s hack… Jessica Rea. In this 33-minute episode Jessica and I discuss: Understanding your clients and helping them achieve their goals Turning your insecurities into assets How to create opportunities for yourself Dealing with the loneliness of starting your own business Why Jessica starts her day the night before How to start your day to stay focussed and productive Learning to hit publish (both literally and metaphorically) The Show Notes JessicaRea.me The Ladypreneur Community on Facebook World Domination Summit Deepak Chopra Guided Meditation Jessica on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Exclusive Sponsor: FreshBooks 30-Day Free Trial  

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

A Special Passage “To discover who she is, a woman must descend into her own depths. She must leave the safe role of remaining a faithful daughter of the collectives around her and descend to her individual feeling values. It will be her task to experience her pain. The pain of her own unique feeling values calling to her, pressing to emerge. To discover who she is, a woman must trust the places of darkness where she can meet her own deepest nature and give it voice. Weaving threads of her life into a fabric to be named and given. Sharing it with the women around her as she comes to a true and certain sense of herself.” - from Circle of Stones: Woman’s Journey to Herself by Judith Duerk   About Cas My guest today, Cas McCullough is an author, a small business owner twice over, a podcaster, a mother thrice over and is a person with undiagnosed Asperger’s. I met Caz in the Philippines at Chris Ducker’s Tropical Think Tank. Cas shares that her personal growth has been amazing this year and offers up this advice, saying “We are all human beings and we all struggle. Don’t get in your own way.”   But It Wasn’t the End of the World As part of Cas’s religious upbringing, she attended a religious college. She accompanied other intensely creative students and a professor on an archeological dig in Israel. Everything was going well. She met distant cousins and traveled around but then she had an altercation with another female student. She was hotheaded and walked off without anyone knowing where she was going. When she returned to the bus, the Professor attacked her with words as he reacted to the situation in an unprofessional and downright rude manner. He wanted to send her home. This situation tugged at Cas for years as his destructive, hurtful response to her seemingly innocent trek played over in her mind. Her entire approach to people changed after that day.   Anxiety, There’s an App for That Ok, so it’s cliché but women DO get a little wacky when they exhibit their God given right to menses. Beyond that, there is this pesky little thing called anxiety which makes us worry about screwing up or saying the wrong things, even if it is all in our heads.  A Kahuna massage can be magic, no matter who administers the medicine. It allows you to get out of your brain much like doing the dishes does. Repetitive actions reduce anxiety levels and release oxytocin a hormone that can be shared by others around you once it is released into the atmosphere. As women, we tend to be uncomfortable when we are observed, exposed or placed in a vulnerable situation. Cas recognizes this from her work as a supporter of women who are in labor. Women who are dealing with an exorbitant amount of pain don’t need to be disturbed, yet doctors walk in and out of patient rooms unannounced when what the expectant mothers really need is someone to be quiet and hold their hand. We are so out of tune with our primal brains we forget to take a step back and consider what is really happening here.   Cas’s Brilliant Un-Career Cas has an abundance of resources aimed at making you as brilliant as you can be. Her content marketing website, CasMcCullough.com, helps connect you to your audience through powerful content. Her Your Brilliant Un-Career site and podcast offers up insightful blog posts and the revealing 31 days to Biztopia Challenge where she focuses on small, meaningful changes you can make each day, for 31 days. Keep in contact with her important stuff on her Your Brilliant Un-career Facebook page. She is the author of Your Brilliant Un-Career: Women, Entrepreneurship and Making the Leap and 31 Days to Mumatopia, which will be released in late 2016.   Work Directly with Me If you would like to work directly with me visit my website, Annpeck.com or email me directly at ann@annpeck.com and share with me the impact you have gotten from these stories. If you would like to share your thoughts and ideas with me you can connect on twitter with #curvyworldpodcast and/or @iamannpeck. On Facebook, you can join the private Curvyworld group. If you would like a copy of my “I Am Habits” simply text Iamhabits (all one word) to 44222. Let me know how you found out about Straight Talk, I love collecting the stories.

We are REALLY excited about today's guest. We had the pleasure of hanging out with him at Tropical Think Tank and we're pretty sure it was love at first sight. Our guest helps people, companies, and brands be better, be nicer, gain the love of their customers, and make more money. He does this through speaking, consulting, and writing. He's been featured on pretty much ALL the media outlets in the history of ever and you know what... he's just a kind, generous, darn smart person. And we are SO excited to have him on the show! Welcome to #MerryBiz Peter Shankman! Take a listen!   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What is a brand? How do you stand out in the crowd? How can we embrace our adversities and use them to our advantage? How has your new healthy lifestyle impacted the work you do? What's your favourite thing about living in New York? Who is your biggest influence in your life? "At the end of the day... you just need to be smart with your brand."  Some moments of AHA! in this episode... How to tap into your uniqueness to create your brand.  How to become a trusted source. Why you need to focus on living in a way that helps you become the best version of you.  The importance of wanting to learn.  Why it's ok to march to the beat of a different drum. "What are you good at? What is your talent? What do you understand? What do you know that is better than everyone else? Focus on that." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*This conversation includes adult language so be aware of who might be listening in with you.   A Special Passage for Nicole    Art is a spiritual transaction. Artists are visionaries. We routinely practice a form of faith, seeing clearly and moving toward a creative goal that shimmers in the distance – often visible to us, but invisible to those around us. Difficult as it is to remember, it is our work that creates the market, not the market that creates our work. Art is an act of faith, and we practice practicing it. Sometimes we are called on pilgrimages on its behalf and like many pilgrims, we doubt the call even as we answer it but answer it we do. - From the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron    Finding Enlightenment from a Bad Experience Nicole had the unfortunate experience of having her car windows busted out by vandals while she was in San Francisco. She had to drive on the expressway to her art therapy classes for students with autism and Alzheimer’s. As the wind ripped through the car, she found herself angry and disappointed with humanity. Then as the sun was setting during golden hour, she noticed the broken glass sparkling in the back seat of her car. She felt driven to make the glass whole again so she created art with it, spirit art.      Compassion is Not Always There When You Need It Nicole met Mark, the Musician, in Miami. He plugged her in and sparked her creativity. She joined him in Los Angeles and started sharing his fast-paced life. Nicole loved the vibe in LA, she felt valued for her artistry and innovation. They spent four creatively productive years together. Then in an instant, Mark passed away. He was only 39 years old. Nicole felt anguish, guilt, depression and anger before going through the entire cycle of grief as her life suddenly changed. She felt shunned by Mark’s family and mutual friends started falling away. She believes that people fall away because they don’t know what to do and when they see you, you remind them of what they have lost. When his family started coming to the house to collect Mark’s things, Nicole experienced the ugly side of loss. Everything she did became a sad event. Then she met Terri. Terri had recently lost her boyfriend and she was experiencing her own grief. Nicole and Terri validated each other’s pain and eventually became soul sisters.      The Epic Wellness Academy In addition to Nicole’s fabulous website, Nicole Keating Art and her The Art of Epic Wellness Podcast, Nicole is designing The Epic Wellness Academy, which is for entrepreneurs who want to create sustainable business habits and rituals along with a vibrant life. The Epic Wellness Academy includes rich experiences which are enhanced with group coaching and facilitated learning. Use the code #CurvyWorld to get a special rate.    I met Nicole in the Philippines at Chris Ducker’s Tropical Think Tank. We met fellow creatives and lifelong friends there.   Work Directly with Me If you would like to work directly with me visit my website, Annpeck.com or email me directly at ann@annpeck.com and share with me the impact you have gotten from these stories. If you would like to share your thoughts and ideas with me you can connect on twitter with #curvyworldpodcast and/or @iamannpeck. On Facebook, you can join the private Curvyworld group. If you would like a copy of my “I Am Habits”, simply text Iamhabits (all one word) to 44222. Let me know how you found out about Straight Talk, I love collecting the stories.

I just spent 10 days at Tropical Think Tank in Cebu, Philippines. It was an awesome event hosted by Chris Ducker. If you love: Great mastermindsGreat SpeakersMeeting a lot of new friendsGetting great information on how to run your business betterTTT is the place for you. At TTT Hal Elrod, The Miracle Morning author, talked about his Rock Bottoms and how they changed/affected his life. This really got me thinking about some of my rock bottoms. But I don't consider them that…I've always looked at them as events in my life. As Hal spoke, the more I thought about it, I could clearly draw a coloration to who I am now to these events. Everyone has rock bottoms and they shape our life. The good news is that we get to shape what they mean in our life. I was really lucky. Even though I was young, myself and my friends took this rock bottom and turned it into a positive. In this show, you'll hear my story and how my rock bottom allowed me to learn: - Many of my friends are in public service (Police, fire, teachers, etc.). I can only suspect that the events of this night helped shaped their career choices.- I am very much a relationship person and down deep inside an emotional dude. I really miss friends I haven't seen for some time and when I leave an event I get a little sad.- I learned that God didn't pick me, that I'm here for a purpose, and the older/wiser I get the more I want to drive to that purpose…maybe that's why you're listening to this podcast. I believe that is what Focus 53 is all about for me.- I've learned that Dan's parents really do love his friends, even after all these years, they are proud of us and I suspect feel some of Dan's love/life through seeing us be successful. The modern miracle of Facebook helps with that.- Life if fragile… you just never know. I'm gaining more clarity on that concept and following my calling, heart and dreams.- The bond I have with my friends from this time in my life will never be broken, they know I'd do anything for them and I know they'd do anything for me. It's a special groupGo with your gut. My gut told me to run that night vs. fighting. I'm not sure why and believe me, - I've analyzed it more times than I care to admit. How does all this tie back to business? For me, it's really easy. Knowing life is short, that relationships mean the world to me, that I want my friends to be proud of me, that I want to be able to help them in business, life, etc….it boils down to choosing HOW we spend our time and with WHO. The more I feel I can control that, the better I feel. This happened about 20 years ago and it's still very much an emotional topic. This story certainly isn't meant to attract sympathy, it's meant to illustrate the POSITIVE power of your rock bottom(s). yeah, I said POSITIVE POWER. We get to determine, in life, in business, with our career choices, how we react to events in our life. We can't control the events, but we can control our mind and choices. Learn from the not so awesome events in your life, grow from them and use them as fuel to propel you to the next level. Us the power of the event to harness positive change in your life. Looking back…that's what I did even though I didn't fully recognize it until TTT.

Overcoming Entrepreneurial Burnout with Chris Ducker In this episode I talk with Chris Ducker, a serial entrepreneur, author, business owner, keynote speaker, and founder of Youpreneur. If you are a business owner or an online entrepreneur you know doubt have experienced burnout. If you haven't yet, you will. Stress is a major cause of physical problems that can not only ruin your business, but it can send you to the hospital. That's exactly what happened with Chris. Chris goes deep and is not afraid to tell everyone his personal bouts with stress and burnout. Chris owns a large company in the Philippines with over 400 employees, he is a highly sought after keynote speaker, an author, a podcaster with a very large following, the host of Tropical Think Tank and the founder of Youpreneur mastermind group. Chris is one busy and successful entrepreneur. Chris is all about working hard and smart, but he also knows his limits. He learned the hard way. Now Chris Ducker talks about how his lesson of not taking care of himself led him to the hospital, and how you can prevent that from happening to you. Find out more about Chris Ducker: Website: www.chrisducker.com Youpreneur Mastermind Group: www.youprenuer.com Virtual Staff Finder: www.virtualstafffinder.com Virtual Freedom Book: www.chrisducker.com/book Periscope: www.periscope.tv/duckerscope Tropical Think Tank (TTT): www.chrisducker.com/ttt   Find out more about John Cordray: Website: www.johncordray.com Keep Calm Academy: www.keepcalmacademy.com Periscope: www.periscope.tv/johnpcordray   Thank you for listening! If you are new or you have been listening for awhile, I would really appreciate your honest feedback on my reviews. One of the ways I know that my podcasts episodes have been helpful is from my ratings and reviews. It takes less than 1 minute, and it would mean a lot to me. Use this link to leave your review. You're the best!            

We're currently in the Philippines for the Tropical Think Tank event. Holey MOLEY. Sh1t has gone down. We have been inspired. We have new ideas.   We made it to Cebu in the Phillipines! Coconut mango smoothie goodness to start off #TTT16 with #epicviews! A photo posted by THE MERRYMAKER SISTERS® (@themerrymakersisters) on Mar 11, 2016 at 10:32pm PST Listen to us ramble (very excitedly) about our learnings and ideas so far! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla   Sending some love to @petershankman. We heard him talk at #TTT16 and he is epic. One of the best story tellers and generous entrepreneurs we've ever had the pleasure to hang with! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Schmittauer is a content and social media marketing “YouTuber”, coach and public speaker. Since March 2011, Amy writes, hosts and produces Savvy Sexy Social, a web show helping rising stars and personalities. Airing weekdays on YouTube, the show has impacted the marketing and branding strategies of businesses from almost every country in the World amassing more than 2.3 million views over 500+ episodes. Amy's strategies have led to her career as an internationally-acclaimed public speaker, voted #1 Best Speaker at Social Media Day San Diego 2015 and with high marks at events such as Tropical Think Tank, Hubspot's Inbound and Social Media Examiner‘s Social Media Marketing World. Tweet us! @beautyvlogs Instagram: @beautyandthevlog Click here for show notes Check out our YouTube channel for more fun and interview highlights!  NEW! Get your FREE YouTuber Tools Guide! After hundreds of hours of interviews and months of research, I have come up with the BEST tools guide for any YouTuber. Click here.

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

Today we have Jon Nastor of Hack the Entrepreneur on the podcast! To say I was excited to talk with Jon would be an understatement... and I just got more excited as the conversation continued. It's refreshing for me to find like-minded individuals doing cool things online that don't believe you have to sacrifice everything else in your life to make things happen. When Jon was a teenager, way before he launched Hack the Entrepreneur, he spent a lot of time playing punk rock music. It was during this time he realized how much he loved “DIY” in the sense that if he wanted something, like making music, playing a show, etc. he had to do it himself to make it happen. He carried this with him into his 20's and then in 2011 he discovered he could make a business on the internet. One of the biggest things he's created is Velocity Page, a premium WordPress plug in. He created it with Bill, his brother in law, and Mark Jaquith. Velocity Page is a way to create WordPress pages without the “techy” mumbo jumbo. It takes you out of the admin panel so you can live edit on your page so what you see it what you get. Jon created this tool because a few years ago he needed something like this but he couldn't find it so he went to Mark with this idea and they created it. In 2014 he went to Chris Ducker's conference called Tropical Think Tank where there were a lot of serious podcasters (Chris runs Tropical Think Tank once a year and it's in the Philippines... and event I plan on attending at some point!). He realized he had both the time and the resources to start his own podcast. Even though he had little to no experience doing podcasts and interviewing people, he knew he just had to start somewhere. So that summer he made a list  of about 30 people that he wanted to interview and he thought he would interview them over the course of a few months and then be done. To his surprise, about 2 months later it got bigger than he expected so he ramped up production to 3 podcasts a week. The same sort of thing happened to me when I started my podcast... not that I jumped into multiple episodes per week (kudos to you Jon... I love it!), but my podcast definitely shifted everything in my business. For Jon he saw that there wasn't really anything in the podcast space that he really like/captured his interest. So he decided to create it, just like one would create a product because they don't see what they want out there already. He experienced the same sort of thing with Hack the Entrepreneur. With a little bit of help from a friend, Jon took the idea and ran with it. After the success of the show and his 5 categories of hacks (Being Wrong, Fears, Habits, Mindset and Ideas), he brought the best of all of this into a book! (Hardly a guy to rest on his laurels, right?). I highly recommend getting the book (in addition to the podcast). Questions I Asked: How did Jon create Velocity Page? What was it like for Jon to reach out to Mark? How did Jon come up with Hack the Entrepreneur? What is his book about? How does Jon come up with each hack? Things You'll Learn: How to figure the right format of a podcast for you and your audience. Commonalities that Jon sees in a lot of entrepreneurs. The biggest thing you need to grow your business. Why “the hustle” isn't relevant anymore when it comes to making money. A few of Jon's favorite hacks from his book.   Where to connect with Jon Website | Podcast | Facebook | Twitter Links mentioned in this episode: Velocity Page Hack The Entrepreneur

Chris is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the Best-seller, Virtual Freedom. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event (which I have spoken at twice) and where he has founded several businesses with over 400 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com and Founder of Youpreneur.com, an exclusive entrepreneurial community.

“It’s too possible to be personable.” Live streaming video via platforms such as Periscope and Snapchat have presented marketers with an amazing opportunity to deepen the relationships they have with their customers. However, many brands are apprehensive about this very public, immediate form of content. How will we tell our story? How will we engage with our audience? This week video expert Amy Schmittauer joined us with the answers to all of these questions.  About Amy Schmittauer Amy Schmittauer is the Founder & Face of Savvy Sexy Social, an online show helping rising stars and think-big brands embrace their amazing personality and share it with the world. Amy writes, hosts and produces the show, which airs weekly and has an archive of more than 500 episodes. Impacting businesses in almost every country in the World, these advocates have helped Savvy Sexy Social amass more than 2 million YouTube views, giving her a portfolio of work on the platform totaling over 10 million views. Amy’s strategies have led to her career as an internationally-acclaimed public speaker, voted #1 Best Speaker at Social Media Day San Diego in 2015 and with high marks at events such as Tropical Think Tank, Hubspot’s Inbound and Social Media Marketing World. As We Wrap … Before we go, I want to flip the microphone around to our community … Recently previous On Brand guest Denise Lee Yohn, author of What Great Brands Do and the all-new Extraordinary Experiences, gave us a shout on Twitter about our recent episode featuring a guest she introduced use to — Mark Di Somma. Thanks for listening! Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you’d like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. Last but not least … Subscribe to the podcast – You can subscribe to the show via iTunes, Stitcher, and RSS. Rate and review the show – If you like what you’re hearing, head over to iTunes and click that 5-star button to rate the show. And if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review. This helps others find the podcast. OK. How do you rate and review a podcast? Need a quick tutorial on leaving a rating/review in iTunes? Check this out. Until next week, I’ll see you on the Internet!

If you've ever worried that giving away your content on social media will stall your efforts to build your email list and grow your empire... worry no more. For this episode of the show, I'm joined by the one and only Jadah Sellner of the smashingly successful 'Simple Green Smoothies', where she tells how they gave away their best recipes on Instagram (and elsewhere), and still built an email list of over 300,000 subscribers. 300,000! Crazy!!! Jadah and her co-founder, Jen Hansard started Simple Green Smoothies just over 3 years ago on Instagram. What began as an addendum to their "mommy blogs", has today grown into an incredible, thriving business - one that literally does not stop growing! On this episode she explains why their business is a prime example of how to utilize social media to give massive value online and touch the lives of millions. We also discuss Jadah's upcoming appearance at Tropical Think Tank, in March next year and much, much more. Essential Learning Points From This Episode: Her simple tricks for providing value on Instagram. Why giving away content on social media only helps you grow your empire. Which of their programs has generated over a million dollars in sales? How did they grow their email list to 300k without blogging or guest posting? What are her top 3 tips to building a community? Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Simple Green Smoothies website (http://simplegreensmoothies.com/) Simple Green Smoothies on Instagram (https://instagram.com/simplegreensmoothies/) (http://simplegreensmoothies.com/book) by Jen Hansard and Jadah Sellner Jadah Sellner's personal website (http://jadahsellner.com) Youpreneur Academy (youpreneuracademy.com) Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

There comes a time in the journey of many entrepreneurs when they are simply burned out, stressed out and exhausted. I’ve been there and so has our guest for today’s show. Dr. Mark Costes is an entrepreneur and dentist combined; by the age of 33 he had built 6 successful practices and was coaching other dentists to do the same. He was making seven figures but it came with a heavy pricetag; he was running himself into the ground and wasn’t spending time with his family. He knew things in his business had to change. So in the wee hours of the night he built a side gig. It took him a year but soon that side gig was generating six figures. On today’s show he shares with us the highs and lows of that journey, where he plans to go in the future and how you can build a six figure side gig too. I had the pleasure of becoming friends with Mark at Tropical Think Tank last year and am happy to share his impressive experience and knowledge with you on this episode of The Youpreneur FM Podcast! Essential Learning Points From This Episode: What did baseball have to do with his dentist career? What can we do to create our own six-figure side gig? How Mark is utilizing his podcast as a platform to achieve his dreams. Why P2P matters more today than B2B or B2C. Book publishers today don’t buy your words, they buy your what? Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Dr. Mark Costes’ website (http://sixfiguresidegig.com/) The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast (http://sixfiguresidegig.com/category/podcast/) Six Figure Side Gig on Instagram (https://instagram.com/sixfiguresidegig/) Six Figure Side Gig on Twitter (https://twitter.com/6figuresidegig) The Dentalpreneur Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dentalpreneur-podcast-w-dr./id983666208?mt=2) Tropical Think Tank 2016 (https://www.chrisducker.com/ttt/) (http://www.youpreneur.com) Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

I really had a blast talking to Lou Mongello for this week’s episode. Lou is a serious Podcast Junkie who has been podcasting since 2005. He’s the host of Walt Disney World Radio and has a very ‘what you see is what you get’ personality. Lou is definitely, definitely passionate about what he does and you can hear it radiate off his voice as I was interviewing him. Show Highlights 04:15 – Lou has won the Best Travel Podcast Award every year since 2006. 08:35 – Why a Disney podcast? 14:55 – Even though the word ‘passion’ gets used a lot, you really do have to believe in what you do. 20:45 – Fear is a great motivator to pursue your passion. 25:55 – You can’t fake it on a podcast. Your audience will know if you’re passionate. 33:15 – What was it like having Julie Andrews on WDW Radio? 40:35 – Different social media platforms work well with different people. Find your sweet spot. 43:30 – I talk about back in the day when my dad wanted to do a family road trip. This was pre-cellphones and iPads, guys. 50:55 – Lou is headed to Tropical Think Tank next year. 52:45 – What does Lou miss from New Jersey? 55:35 – There’s still a lot more growth to be had in podcasting. 59:15 – Podcasting is serious business now. It’s not just the hobbyists that are doing it anymore. 01:03:00 – What you see from Lou online and on his show is exactly what you get in person. 01:07:35 – Let others know you’ve found a show you’re crazy about and don’t’ forget to subscribe!   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/46★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Another amazing brand that I met at Tropical Think Tank joins me for a podcast chat today: The Merry Maker Sisters. They talk about how they launched a healthy lifestyle... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vlogbossradio/support

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  In today's Q&A, we are helping Sam discover how to differentiate herself and understand why someone should listen to her when there is so much content out already out there online. Do you have a question you want answered on our podcast? We would love to help you! Click here to ask your question! [Tweet "This is how you differentiate yourself - you stand for something @mjkimberley"] Resources Mentioned in this Episode Today's expert is Matthew Kimberly from matthewkimberley.com Chris Ducker Event Matthew on Twitter Let's dive into this week's question! JOCELYN: Hey y'all! You're listening to an Expert Q&A with S&J. Today's expert is Matthew Kimberley at matthewkimberley.com. Welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast where life always comes before work. We're your hosts, Shane and Jocelyn Sams. Join us, each week, as we teach you how to flip your lifestyle upside-down by selling stuff online. Are you ready for something different? All right, let's get started. SHANE: What's going on guys? Welcome back to the Expert Q&A with S&J podcast. This is our Thursday edition where we bring on experts to answer your questions. Jocelyn and I always say, we do not have all the answers but boy, we get all the questions. So we like to pass these on to people that know more about certain subjects than we do. And we have an amazing guest for you today, a guy that we met just a couple of weeks ago, in the Philippines, at Chris Ducker's ‘Tropical Think Tank' event. One of the best speakers we have ever seen and a real guy that knows how to book yourself solid. It is Matthew Kimberley from Matthewkimberley.com. Matthew welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast. MATTHEW: Great to be here, S&J. Thank you for having me. SHANE: Yeah, we are so glad you are here because we are clueless about some of these questions, especially the one we've got for you today. So Jocelyn, let's throw Matthew a question here. JOCELYN: Alright, this question is from Sam and Sam says, “There's so much information out there that I find it hard to differentiate myself. How do I make my blog stand out in the crowd and make it unique? I'm talking about a subject that is well-covered by many others. Why would anyone listen to me?” SHANE: This is a great question Matthew because, you know, we think about this all the time because really, when you think about it, every issue is pretty well covered on the internet. So how do you make yourself stand out in such a crowded world that we live in these days? MATTHEW: Sure, absolutely great question and the first thing that comes to mind is don't worry at all about the content. It's great that there's information out there, it's great that other people are talking about what you are talking about because if they weren't, there's probably a reason for that. So, if you find that you are the only person talking about something, unless it's brand new and very, very, very little – is brand spanking new, then that's validation. That's external validation. If other people are talking about vacuum repair, then that means that other people are listening to other people talk about vacuum repair. So that's great, good job, there's other information out there. Now, how do you differentiate yourself and how do you make your blog stand out? There's a couple of ways that I would go about doing this and a couple of ways that I would advise my clients that they could go about doing it. The first one is, you. Okay, so the information that you are presenting is standard, it exists elsewhere, but you are the only person who can deliver it the way that you can deliver it. Many of us, when we adopt a public persona, we water down the really interesting parts of our self. SHANE: Right. MATTHEW: We often say this in corporate emails, both from companies to their mailing lists, but also people when they are wearing their professional hats; here where I live in Malta in the Mediterranean,

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There’s a lot that goes into an event, regardless of whether you’re planning it, attending it, or speaking at it. Investing both time and money, preparing to be out of your normal routine, booking travel, committing to being in the moment and all in, rearranging your schedule… But I'm here to share my major takeaways and experience from Tropical Think Tank 2015, because it was well worth every investment made. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode85 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Michaela went to the Philippines recently...yeah, I tuned out about then as well! Hang on a minute though. Apart from taking a well earned break, she went to hang out with some pretty serious entrepreneurs who were talking all things outsourcing, online marketing, content marketing and building a business that really does work 'without you'. Guys like Chris Ducker, James Schramko, John Lee Dumas and more all shared their insights and experience. Pretty sure a few cocktails were consumed as well... It was called Tropical Think Tank and apart from her incredible grand entrance (listen in to find out how she got the attention of the entire crowd!), Michaela brought back some really useful tips for you in your tradie business. Tips on how to get more done with your time, creating more gratitude in your life and the best way to deal with emails are just a few of the great tidbits Michaela managed to smuggle back into Australia in her boogie board bag. Oh hang on, different country... The post TBS059 Lessons Learned From Tropical Think Tank 2015 appeared first on Tradies Business Show.

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In today's Q&A, we are helping Sarah feel comfortable trusting her virtual assistants with usernames and password for different accounts they'll need access to. Do you have a question you want answered on our podcast? We would love to help you! Click here to ask your question! [Tweet "You have to roll the dice a little bit if you are going to make it in online business."] Resources Mentioned in this Episode Tropical Think Tank Event Fiverr Elance Odesk LastPass Let's dive into this week's question! JOCELYN: Hey y'all! You're listening to a Q&A with S&J. Welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast where life always comes before work. We're your hosts, Shane and Jocelyn Sams. Join us each week as we teach you how to flip your lifestyle upside-down by selling stuff online. Are you ready for something different? All right, let's get started. SHANE: What's going on guys, welcome back to today's Q&A with S&J. You probably noticed immediately that the audio was a little funky on this episode of the podcast and that is because we are using the internal microphone on my MacBook Pro. We are on the road, we are in a hotel room right now, we are traveling to the Philippines to see Chris Ducker and go to his Tropical Think Tank event. We did not bring our microphones. We do have digital recorders but we do not have that out right now and we had some extra time so we thought that we would go ahead and record a few Q&As to make sure we could keep rolling out the content while we are on the road. JOCELYN: We're actually in a hotel room and I'm sure our neighbors are not too thrilled about this podcast recording but – SHANE: It's 1:00 AM by the way where we are recording this. JOCELYN: Yeah, we're trying to flip our schedule little bit because we are going to the Philippines and it is a 12-hour time difference from us. So, we are staying up all night, or attempting to and recording some Q&A podcast for you guys. SHANE: I thought we can sleep on the airplane on the way there. So, let's jump into today's question; today's question comes in from Sarah and she writes, "I am an attorney working full-time in my own practice and trying to build up my website where I plan on selling digital products to other attorneys. I utilize sites like Fiverr and Elance.com to outsource certain tasks. But I'm a little leery of hiring someone from one of those sites to help me with my website issues. If I provide a freelancer with my username and passwords, so that they can do whatever they want with them, they will also have access to my financial information that I have stored on those accounts. So long story short, what do you do in situations like this? Do you have any recommendations for outsourcing these kinds of projects involving giving someone else either access to your private or financial information, or your username and passwords on WordPress?" JOCELYN: All right Sarah, this is a good question and one that has concerned me as well. But there are ways to give people your information without giving up all of your password information, or your financial information. The first thing you need to do when you are in online business is definitely separate your business and personal financial accounts. That way, in case something does happen, you don't have to worry about all of your personal money being wiped out. SHANE: And you can do this too by setting up just two separate bank accounts or two separate PayPal accounts. Anything like that but what you do is basically anything that anyone would have access to, don't ever keep a lot of money in that. We have accounts where we immediately have money moved every day whenever there's sales made. That way, if someone were to ever get a hold of that information, there's probably only a couple of thousand bucks or a few hundred dollars in that account anyway and everything else is moved by us to an account where they cannot access it so easily.

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On this episode of the Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, I interviewed my good friend, Chris Ducker. This interview came at a perfect time, because the evening after completing the interview, I got on a plane to the Philippines to speak at Chris' event, Tropical Think Tank. This was an exciting trip for me because not only is this my first trip to the Philippines, I also had the opportunity to speak with some some really fantastic people, including Pat Flynn, John Dumas, Greg Hickman and Natalie Sisson, and of course Chris Ducker himself, so it was a lot of fun. On today’s show, we are talking about the power of virtual support and outsourcing. This is an important topic for me, because I recently learned a valuable lesson, something I did not believe for so long until I finally experienced it personally in my business. So many successful people I look up to have told me that it is possible to work less and make a bigger impact, which includes bigger profits. That was hard for me to believe because it went against everything I knew about hard work paying off. However, on episode 23, I talked about how I experienced this very thing in 2013. I tell you this because with the right support, you truly can do less and make more. That’s why I think the topic today is so valuable to anyone building a business online. I’ve actually had Chris on the show before and so today we are going to dive a bit deeper into this topic. For those of you who do not know Chris, Chris is a serial entrepreneur, virtual staffing expert, blogger, podcaster and author of the new book Virtual Freedom (which is a FANTASTIC book and one I highly recommend.) In this episode, right from the start, Chris gets personal about a recent experience he had with burnout - and how his burnout did not effect his business AT ALL. Also, Chris dives into the mindset and mechanics around expanding your team with virtual support. The mindset requires a different way of looking at your business and your role in your business, seeing the value of letting go of some of it, and leveraging it by entrusting certain aspects of it to someone else. The mechanics include specific strategies and tools you can use to maximize your outsourcing experience. In this episode, here’s what we’ll cover: Mindset and the mechanics of expanding your team The value of letting go and leveraging Chris' burnout, and what he did about it The importance of taking care of yourself and switching off regularly What entrepreneurs should do with the time they save by outsourcing How a virtual team kept Chris' business going in the midst of his burnout The importance of entrepreneurs going off the grid from time to time What super hero syndrome is, and how to overcome it The impact of ego on your business What will defeat the benefits of your outsourcing efforts How you can make more by working less How to counter the feeling that you can do things faster yourself than telling someone else to do it The biggest problem when training your virtual staff How to throw little curve balls to your VA, and why you should Why you need to take care of your team ahead of all else Whether you should outsource locally or overseas The 3 basic ways Chris communicates with his staff The point where a lot of businesses begin to fail and how to avoid it And so much more! When training your virtual staff, the biggest challenge you'll run into is yourself [Tweet This]