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Most people who chase their dreams don’t aspire to build a company. We all know that an endeavor of that magnitude takes a huge commitment of your time and energy. Making a career out of your passion is a rare achievement that few are fortunate enough to do. Today’s guest shares a candid behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and successes in her journey to entrepreneurship.  Lisa Pongrass is the founder and CEO of Canvas & Hyde, a luxury handbag company based in Brooklyn, New York. An acclaimed interior designer and fashion stylist in her Australian homeland, Lisa has over twenty years’ experience that has propelled her to the forefront of fashion and beauty on the international stage. In 2006, Lisa was named one of Harper’s Bazaar’s 100 Best-Dressed Australians, recognized for her classic style, an element that has been the mainstay of her direction and inspiration for Canvas & Hyde. With the rise of digitally trend-driven “it” bags of the moment dominating the fashion world, Lisa sought to create her own line of “anti-it bags” through Canvas & Hyde. With an intrinsic love of design and fashion, she focused on creating a brand that emphasized quality craftsmanship and a minimal urban aesthetic. Although Lisa was at the forefront of the fashion industry in Australia, she immersed herself in a new challenge--an intense education of the intricacies of the manufacturing process. To assure luxurious quality control, Lisa delved into researching and learning the craft of luxury handbag construction for over a year. Determined to source the finest quality and sustainable materials in partnership with environmentally responsible factories, Lisa collaborated with factories in Italy and the US. With her strong vision and meticulous research, Canvas & Hyde was born.  A lifelong love for fashion How many people get to turn their passion into a company and career? For Lisa, her nerdy and obsessive love for fashion was never what she thought her career would involve. After working in interior design for about ten years, she made the shift into the connected field of designing handbags. It was important to her to start her own business and give birth to a meaningful brand, which she calls a “dream come true.” Launching out held a certain degree of uncertainty because there were so many things she didn’t know about the business. Lisa says, “As a solo entrepreneur, I feel like I have one pizza and ten children to feed.”  TWEET: “As a solo entrepreneur, I feel like I have one pizza and ten children to feed.” @canvasandhyde #chasingdreams Handling the rough patches How do you handle life’s rough patches? Lisa says that challenges come up constantly when you run your own business. Being kind to yourself is essential. Lisa rewards herself with a nice hot bath to relax at the end of the day. She realizes that what she’s doing isn’t a matter of life and death, like the challenges many people around the world are facing each day. Another important aspect in handling challenges is not to take yourself too seriously. Lisa likes to take a “big picture” view in being grateful for the opportunities. TWEET: “Being kind to yourself is essential.” @canvasandhyde #chasingdreams Balancing work and life Don’t we hear a lot about “work-life balance”? Is there really such a thing? As a single mom for four years, Lisa found it difficult to juggle the demands of motherhood with building a brand, and she gave up sleep at times to make it work. As an empty-nester now, Lisa finds the balance even more difficult because she’s on her own to create the balance. Sticking to a schedule to eat and sleep well is harder to do. It’s rewarding to achieve each milestone of success, whether a large or small one because you know you’ve done it for yourself. Lisa says that success is the greatest high in the world and is what propels her to get up the next day.  TWEET: “Success is the greatest high in the world.” @canvasandhyde #chasingdreams OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:10] Young Lisa and her dreams [3:35] An avenue of uncertainty [6:42] What Lisa would have done differently [8:49] How she knew it was time to hire more people [10:07] What surprised Lisa on her journey [13:40] What networking is all about [14:46] Handling challenges as they come [17:45] Balancing work and life [22:32] Goals vs. journey [25:48] When you’re struggling to pivot [27:33] It’s never too late [30:11] Get to know Lisa better RESOURCES MENTIONED Lisa on Facebook Lisa on Twitter Lisa on Instagram Lisa on LinkedIn Lisa’s Website   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: It surprises me every day how much people want me to succeed. @canvasandhyde #chasingdreams Knowing one’s weakness is a strength. @canvasandhyde #chasingdreams At the time I considered launching my business, I thought, “How difficult can it be?” @canvasandhyde #chasingdreams It’s important to surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. @canvasandhyde #chasingdreams

If you are an online entrepreneur, you probably have a blog and you’re probably wondering how to make it a meaningful, profitable part of your business. Today on the show, we get to go behind the scenes of how Kate McKibbin, the founder of Secret Bloggers’ Business, got into the world of blogging and created amazing success with it. In fact, she grew her first blog, Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily, to over 500,000 readers a month, with multiple 6-figure revenue and 5 people on staff! I’m so excited to share this interview with you because blogging can be such a powerful way to connect with your audience on a personal level. Gone are the days when people could have a nice, shiny website and just hide behind it. People want to connect and engage with the YOU, not just your business, and blogging can play a huge role in that. Be sure to leave a comment below with your biggest takeaway from this episode to be in with a chance of winning Kate’s course “Start Your Blog with a Bang” - a launch plan for people who know that they want to make their blog a business. [Tweet "Success is created by people who take action to figure it out. - #SheMeansBusinessPodcast"] YOU WILL LEARN... How and why she started her blog in 2007 Why building a business today is about building a community of like-minded people Why she decided to close down her initial blog How she transitioned from making money with advertisers to making money selling online courses Her biggest advice for people who want to use blogging in their business (has to do with quality over quantity) How to stand out in a sea of content and find your audience with your blog Her tips on outsourcing  RESOURCES MENTIONED... Animoto.com/business Kate's website Carrie’s Book: She Means Business  

If you are an online entrepreneur, you probably have a blog and you’re probably wondering how to make it a meaningful, profitable part of your business. Today on the show, we get to go behind the scenes of how Kate McKibbin, the founder of Secret Bloggers’ Business, got into the world of blogging and created amazing success with it. In fact, she grew her first blog, Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily, to over 500,000 readers a month, with multiple 6-figure revenue and 5 people on staff! I’m so excited to share this interview with you because blogging can be such a powerful way to connect with your audience on a personal level. Gone are the days when people could have a nice, shiny website and just hide behind it. People want to connect and engage with the YOU, not just your business, and blogging can play a huge role in that. Be sure to leave a comment below with your biggest takeaway from this episode to be in with a chance of winning Kate’s course “Start Your Blog with a Bang” - a launch plan for people who know that they want to make their blog a business. [Tweet "Success is created by people who take action to figure it out. - #SheMeansBusinessPodcast"] YOU WILL LEARN... How and why she started her blog in 2007 Why building a business today is about building a community of like-minded people Why she decided to close down her initial blog How she transitioned from making money with advertisers to making money selling online courses Her biggest advice for people who want to use blogging in their business (has to do with quality over quantity) How to stand out in a sea of content and find your audience with your blog Her tips on outsourcing  RESOURCES MENTIONED... Animoto.com/business Kate's website Carrie’s Book: She Means Business  

I hope you’re ready for an amazing conversation; it’s one that is surprising even to me in the direction that it takes. My guest is Dana Garrison, a global business consultant and creator of Family Entanglement Work and Childhood Reimprinting Work. If these terms are puzzling to you, then I ask you to join us to learn how these powerful concepts can revitalize your life! In addition to her work in these fields, Dana is a recognized expert in the field of digital marketing, live video, and social media strategy. I can promise that you won’t be disappointed in this episode, so join us now! TWEET: “#Success isn’t about your #IQ” @DanaGarrison   Changing Habits, Patterns, and Beliefs: You’ve heard that age-old debate of “Nature vs. Nurture.” Exactly what factors mold each of us into the person we become? For Dana, it was a mystery illness that prompted her work as a therapist, studying the intricacies of the mind, specifically in relation to personal development and achieving goals faster. Her Family Entanglement Work studies the generational patterns that we inherit, and Childhood Reimprinting focuses on the patterns and beliefs that we pick up during our childhood years. Dana noticed dramatic breakthroughs in her clients—and herself—as she used these concepts to undo blocks and reduce her symptoms, one by one. TWEET: “90% of what causes our #problems comes from our unconscious #habits and #patterns.” @DanaGarrison   You Aren’t Who You Think You Are!: Do you struggle with self-doubt, procrastination, and fear of failure? You may think that these are just characteristics of your personality—of WHO you are. Dana shows how these behavior patterns are sourced from entanglements and imprints; they are NOT your true self! Once they are addressed, they will go away, because these patterns are totally malleable. Dana explains why you should NEVER buy into the fact that these negative behaviors are YOU. TWEET: “All of your #patterns can be changed!” @DanaGarrison   Steps to Break Free Do you ever feel trapped by negative thoughts or behaviors? The first step in changing behavior is to be aware of it. Dana provides resources that give you power to make new choices and decisions. All it takes is action to make changes. She explains how 80-90% of success comes from your “Inner Game,” and she gives tools to help achieve goals. One of the secrets is to get a coach or mentor. Another step is to learn what triggers your negative thoughts and then DON’T buy into them! TWEET: “Inner #blocks can stop you from doing what you need to do.” @DanaGarrison     GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Address your Inner Game. Work on the root cause and not just the symptoms!   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:48] How Dana developed Family Entanglement Work and Childhood Reimprinting—all because of a mystery illness [6:45] Mind-blowing success in the first nine months of her business [7:30] Changing what we think is permanent about ourselves [9:25] Working through past obstacles in pursuing your dreams [10:00] Inner blocks to success and examples of entanglement patterns [13:40] Personality flaws are NOT part of us! [15:10] What to do to break free and have a different life [17:40] How Dana got into video and social media through pursuing her passion and freedom [23:00] Variations of entanglement and imprinting that come out in our new adventures [25:25] Finding a mentor or coach---it’s a KEY [26:25] What Dana has learned about successful people [28:50] What stops people the most [30:30] Childhood imprints about ourselves, others, and life [33:50] The Inner Game Thought Switch [35:00] Combatting negative thoughts [36:38] Dana’s ACTION item for dream chasers: Address your Inner Game!   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Visit www.danagarrison.com/gift to receive three of Dana’s courses! Dana on Twitter Dana on Facebook Dana on LinkedIn Dana on YouTube Dana’s Website   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “You can have a totally different #life than what you thought was possible!” @DanaGarrison TWEET: “#Create positive #change on the earth.” @DanaGarrison

Are you maximizing marketing opportunities in your business? Do you know exactly what the specific ROI is for each marketing channel that you are using? Today, we're talking all things marketing with the one and only Brian Kurtz.  Not only is Brian a Legendary Direct Marketer, but he spent 34 years at Boardroom, and was responsible for over 2 billion pieces of direct mail. More recently Brian started “Titans of Marketing”, which was an event that featured some other big names in copywriting and marketing. He is in the multi-channel marketing world, so he has a unique perspective. He specializes in helping companies go offline with their marketing efforts. Brian is focused on contributing value to the lives of everyone he touches. He has hosted more than 150 of the famous Boardroom Dinners, and knows the secret to creating a space for networking and business to take place organically. In today's episode we learn: What direct marketing tactics can be used to build on online business Why marketing alone won't sell your products, and neither will copywriting. Find out what it takes to have a winning combination! The most important aspect of marketing and why you can never go wrong by focusing on contributing value to others. [Tweet "“Success is about being intentional in everything you do.” #Marketing]   Resources: www.briankurtz.me www.thelegendsbook.com  

Jaime is an avid hockey fan. He loves the competitive spirit and the team aspect of the game. He enjoys the sport so much that he decided to integrate his passion for the sport into his passion for marketing. Jaime has been working in the sales and marketing arena since he left the US Army as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division in 1994. Working for three different fortune 100 companies, Jaime learned quickly how to build relationships. The challenging aspect of working for a large company was having the ability to be creative. This is the main reason he went out on his own and started his own business. As time progressed, Jaime found that he really enjoyed making websites for people and so he started Slapshot Studio in 2013 and never looked back. Jaime enjoys traveling, boating, playing guitar, hanging out with family, and playing hockey. TWEET: Ep. 65: Jaime Jay - Don’t Let Others Fence in Your #Dreams  How one guy successfully dealt with the fear of starting his own business. When Jaime Jay left his service in the 82nd Airborne division of the U.S. Army he wasn’t sure what he was going to do. He waited tables for a while then got into some corporate jobs where he learned a ton of things. One of those things was that he had enough ambition and dreams of his own that he really needed to start his own business. But it was scary. All of the uncertainties that come from not having a consistent paycheck and all of the responsibilities being on your shoulders were very present and very real for him. How do you deal with that kind of pressure successfully so you can move on and make your business a success? Jaime Jay shares his story on this episode of Chasing Dreams. He discovered that being stubborn and selfish are great things. Two things that Jaime Jay says were instrumental in his success are that he was stubborn and that he was selfish. What he means is this: You can’t stick with it during the hard times to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals if you aren’t stubborn. And you can’t expect to be a blessing or benefit to anyone else if you can’t first provide for yourself, so you’ve got to be determined (stubborn) and you’ve got to be clear on accomplishing what you want and need to accomplish (selfish). If you’ll take the time to hear how Jaime describes his perspective on those two things it will make a lot more sense to you and hopefully inspire you to put those two things to work for yourself. TWEET: #Leaders are always asked the #questions. When do they get to #ask their own? Leaders are always asked the questions. When do they get to ask their own? When Jaime Jay’s business team started to grow he discovered within a short amount of time that as the leader of the company, everybody came to him for answers. That was OK, he didn’t resent it or feel overwhelmed. But what he realized was that he didn’t have anyone that he could ask the questions he had. That’s when he first took the steps to get involved in a Mastermind group so that he could get help, insight, and benefit from the experiences of other leaders who were on the same business path that he was. Jaime has a lot of great things to say about masterminds and wants to encourage you to get into one as soon as you can. You can hear his challenge on this episode. Success is not in what you achieve, it’s in the goals you set. When it comes to business success most people measure it in terms of dollar signs. That’s a worthy aspiration and one that has to be in place in order to truly be profitable. But Jaime Jay says that he’s learned that viewing that long term goal as the measure of success is a sure way to become discouraged and impatient. Instead, he measures success by setting goals for each day and the accomplishment of those goals. That way he’s able to have victories every day, build momentum, and stay optimistic about the path he’s on and the ultimate results that will come from the little, daily victories. It’s a refreshing perspective that you can take away from this episode so be sure you listen to find out how Jaime implements it. TWEET:#Success is not in what you #achieve, it’s in the #goals you set OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:47] Aimee’s introduction to Jaime Jay, her friend and guest on this episode. [3:17] How Jaime got started playing his favorite sport: hockey. [7:06] The steps Jaime took from the military into marketing. [8:20] Lessons learned from corporate America. [13:20] The fear and challenges of starting his own business. [17:15] Would Jaime have gone into business differently if he’d had dependents? [19:18] Why being stubborn and selfish were good things in Jaime’s mind. [26:20] The benefits Jamie gets from his participation in a mastermind group. [29:07] The way Jaime built out his vision statement and goals. [31:49] Jaime’s view of what is really successful in business. [38:07] The best advice Jaime gives to those chasing their dreams. GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Write out your vision using - who, what, where, when, why. If you can put those 5 questions together you can pretty much put together a vision of who you are and who you want to be. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: http://slapshotstudio.com BOOK: The 12 Week Year (affiliate) TWEETS YOU CAN USE:  TWEET: How one guy #successfully dealt with the #fear of starting his own #business TWEET: He discovered that being #stubborn and #selfish are great things

Today’s guest is Engelo Rumora, who’s killing it on the scene with his amazing real estate investment strategy. He went from working on construction sites to owning and flipping his own properties on an international scale. Engelo may be Australian, but he’s working in Ohio right now flipping and selling his properties to international investors looking for rental properties here in the US. What’s his secret? Selling properties at market value. Sounds ridiculous, right? That’s why I brought him on today. Engelo breaks down his own cash-flow strategy so you can apply it to your own real estate investments. [youtube]https://youtu.be/5g_ZQ872bxc[/youtube] The magic of his full-service cash flow model is a combination of an in-house property management team, his own amazing clientele, and his totally ingenious and completely fearless approach to real estate investment. He isn’t afraid to take the risks, and he’s definitely not afraid to fully enjoy his experiences in this business. Engelo owes so much to his mentors because they gave him the foundation to become the “lifestyle-preneur” he is today. His advice is to surround yourself with the successful people you want to be like and learn from their model. You can apply their strategies to whatever your real estate niche is and finally reach your end goal. [Tweet "Success comes from doing things differently. - Engelo"] MINUTE MARKERS 5:12 - Meet The Dingo – Engelo Rumora! 5:56 - Engelo discusses his expertise on the Ohio real estate scene 7:45-  How did Engelo get involved in international real estate? 9:28-  The two key things that make Engelo’s cash flow model stand out 10:09 - Why does Engelo sell his properties at market value? 12:11 - Mentors helped Engelo break out of his construction job 13:35 - Engelo’s worst moment happened just 3 years ago 15:24 - A desperate state of mind is Engelo’s secret to success 17:36 - What it’s like when people believe in you and how that transforms your business 22:30 - Engelo’s business philosophy is “people want what they can’t have” 24:52 - How Engelo utilizes word-of-mouth marketing and scales 26:44 - Engelo drinks scotch and only scotch 27:03 - What’s Engelo’s best piece of advice? Ignore the noise. 28:02 - Why patience is so important in the real estate game 29:40 - Engelo’s favorite motivational quote 30:02 - How often does your perspective change? 31:29 - It’s time to become a lifestyle-preneur. You only live once! 33:03 - Gino Wickman is Engelo’s favorite author 34:50 - Engelo’s average morning routine 36:33 - Hipchat is the mobile app of choice for lifestyle-preneurs 37:27 - The greatest lesson Engelo ever learned 37:44 - How can this dingo be grateful for everything? 38:50 - Remember - your worst day is somebody else’s paradise 39:18 - Engelo’s advice on finding the right mentor 41:25 - The dingo defines the two concepts that will create real estate success for you 44:14 - Legacy is what gets Engelo out of bed in the morning 45:50 - What gets the man Cory Boatright out of bed? 47:16 - Stop being afraid of your first deal! 48:50 - Step into your fear and see just how much you can really accomplish 51:15 - Take more risks and contact Engelo Rumora on Facebook @ The Real Estate Dingo [Tweet "You have to give others what they want before you can get what you want. - Engelo"] Links and Resources: Traction, Gino Wickman Rocket Fuel, Gino Wickman E-Myth, Michael Gerber Hipchat Gary Vaynerchuk Full Transcript Download the PDF Transcription Cory: Are you ready for this interview? This is going to be one that you may not be able to stop laughing from. Engelo Rumora, cash flow dingo. Got the Russian— that was not the Russian accent, what was I doing there? But, you got the Russian accent eh mate (laugh), that’s all better I think I’m butchering it. Anyway, Engelo is quite the character, and this guy has got a story that just won’t quit.

Sometimes it seems as though simply having a goal in mind can help you to get to where you want to be. Believe it or not, everyone has the ability to program themselves and create their own instinct-like behaviors. Join Martin and I as we explore the Automatic Success Mechanism (or ASM) and share how you can access it and reap its hidden benefits. Derived from Dr. Maxwell Maltz’ Psycho-cybernetics, the ASM is founded on the idea that each and every one of us has a built-in computer and all we have to do is understand how it works and then program it. Give yourself clear targets, forge the habits that support the goal and then trust that the many unknowns will find a way to work themselves out. [Tweet "“Success is 90% clarity.” "] By taping into the collective consciousness and applying your ASM, even when you can't see the full staircase, you can trust that just taking the first step the next step will come into view. Knowing how to use and trust the ASM frees you from the "paralysis by over-analysis" syndrome so many suffer from. Check it out....  Enjoy!  ; ) [powerpress] Subscribe Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to the podcast to get each episode sent directly to you.    Resources   Psycho-cybernetics - Dr. Maxwell Maltz Double, Double: How to Double your Revenue and Profit in Three Years or Less - Cameron Herold The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters

In today's episode we'll be talking about why working harder is not the answer. Too many entrepreneurs buy into the idea that sheer effort is the key to more success. They worry that if they don't keep up a frenetic pace or hustle more, they aren't really committed to their businesses. The problem is that this belief puts them on the fast track to burnout and overwhelm. There's a better way. Listen in on today's episode where I'll walk you through how to replace hard work for smart work. [Tweet "Success isn't about putting in more effort. Success comes from focus instead. "] Listen & Subscribe via iTunes  Thanks for joining me for today's episode - stay tuned for next week's show, "The advice that changed my life." RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Free: CEO Fast Track -- a leadership guide to help you make time for what matters most. Thanks for listening! I'd be so grateful if you'd consider leaving me a review in iTunes -- it helps this podcast get found and reach more people. Thank you! You can do that by clicking here and selecting "Ratings & Reviews". I'm always open to feedback, questions or topic suggestions. You can contact me here to say hello. ~ Steph