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Running Time: 1 Hour 48 Minutes Hosted by Don Tony and brought to you by Blue Wire (www.bluewirepods.com) Topics Discussed (With Time Stamps): Show open 0:00 Remembering Tim Arson (aka ECW Zombie) who passed away seven years ago 3:32 Cody Rhodes off AEW Battle Of The Belts due to 'Covid protocol' 6:08 AEW announces TNT Interim Title (so Sammy doesn't lose to Dustin + a Title for Title' Match vs Cody) 7:42 Looking back at another Triple H interview (Dec 2020) agenda driven media won't discuss 14:34 WWE is officially open for business! WWE and Impact Wrestling relationship begins 17:38 Mickie James (Impact Knockouts Champion) to appear in WWE 2022 Royal Rumble 23:39 DT explains how and why we will find out how far this WWE/Impact agreement could go 30:47 Ageda driven media starting to see things backfire with Mickie James and Triple H news 37:40 Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins set for Royal Rumble & 'The Shield Knock' on SmackDown was hilarious 41:24 Funny flashback: 2008 Samoa Joe Capital One Credit Card 46:58 Sasha Banks officially out of Royal Rumble (and possibly Saudi Arabia) due to foot injury 48:28 Lita, Michelle McCool, Kelly Kelly, Summer Rae + The Bellas confirmed for Royal Rumble Match 51:34 AEW Battle Of The Bels 1/8/22 results 54:36 Roman Reigns appearing on 1/10/22 WWE Raw episode 58:18 Could we see Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns 'Title For Title' in Saudi Arabia 2/19/22? 58:58 Scenario how we get Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar and Big E vs Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 1:01:14 Are Bianca Belair and Naomi early favorites to win Royal Rumble? 1:02:30 WWE SmackDown 1/7/22 recap 1:05:47 DT Match idea: The Usos vs The Dudleys in Saudi Arabia 2/19/22 1:11:46 Current WWE Royal Rumble 2022 Lineup 1:15:33 Impact Wrestling 'Hard To Kill' (1/8/22) PPV Lineup and Predictions 1:15:33 Impact Wrestling signs Tom Phillips (real name Tom Hannifan) 1:16:34 Tommaso Ciampa and Pete Dunne wrestle dark match at SmackDown 1:19:14 AEW Rampage 1/7/22 recap 1:20:20 Programming Reminder about future 'Q&A With Don Tony' episodes (airing Thu nights) 1:27:51 Big Swole responds to Tony Khan's New Year's Tweet: "There's Been No Apology" 1:29:14 Closing comments about WWE/Impact and how $$ could be involved outside WWE 1:35:33 Message to those upset or disappointed Mickie James is willing to return to WWE event 1:42:52 Show close 1:46:05 ==== CLICK HERE to listen to THE DON TONY SHOW 1/8/2022 online. RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THE DON TONY SHOW 1/8/2022 CLICK HERE to WATCH the VIDEO episode of THE DON TONY SHOW 1/8/2022 CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== UPCOMING SHOW SCHEDULE: Your next episode of 'The Sit-Down With Don Tony' will air Sunday January 9, 2022 at 8:05PM EST Your next episode of 'Breakfast Soup RAW' will air Monday January 10, 2022 LIVE at 11:05PM EST Your next episode of 'Breakfast Soup VIPatreon" will air January 11, 2022 on Patreon Discord Channel LIVE at 10:05PM EST Your next episode of the 'Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite' will air January 12, 2022 LIVE at 10:05PM EST Your next episode of 'Q&A With Don Tony' will air Thursday January 13, 2022 LIVE at 10:05PM EST. Your next episode of 'The Don Tony Show' will air Sunday January 15, 2022 at 8:05PM EST ==== CHECK OUT THE DON TONY SHOW ON THESE PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE FOR PANDORA CLICK HERE FOR STITCHER CLICK HERE FOR ITUNES CLICK HERE FOR PODBEAN CLICK HERE FOR IHEARTRADIO CLICK HERE FOR APPLE & ANDROID APPS CLICK HERE FOR DON TONY MERCHANDISE! ==== SOCIAL MEDIA / WEBSITE / CONTACT INFO: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dontonyd Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dontony Facebook: https://facebook.com/dontonyshow Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/dontonyshow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dontony Website: http://www.dontony.com Business Contact: dontony@dontony.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast, fellow attorney-investor Rebecca Walser sits down with our host and attorney Scott Smith. If you've ever wondered what happens when a couple of lawyers sit down to talk real estate shop, Rebecca and Scott are here to help you find out. Tune in for some free insider knowledge as well as a good-old-fashioned Bat Beats episode.Tune in to Episode 42 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast now to hear the full conversation.Listen To Episode 42 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast NowRebecca Walser on Building WealthScott Smith welcomes Rebecca Walser, who shares about her background, business philosophy and wealth building strategies.[0:45] Scott is particularly enthusiastic about talking about a bad deal with a fellow attorney, and asks Rebecca to share some more about her background and practice. Rebecca is a Certified Financial Planner who worked in finance for over a decade before attending law school at the University of Florida, then proceeding with her LLM in Federal Taxation at NYU.[4:00] Rebecca's law practice centered around tax minimization for high net worth individuals. She describes a revelation she had during a meeting with a client where she decided to strike out on her own, “marrying” her love of both law and finance.[6:00] In Rebecca's practice, Walser Wealth Management, she regards market volatility as the first of two major threats to wealth building and maintenance. Tax issues present the other major issue to keeping wealth. [8:00] Rebecca shares how her background informs the way she serves her clients: “Our practice is unique not only because we help build wealth financially, but because we also make sure the wealth is built in the right tax bucket.” She believes approaching tax and traditional wealth building holistically is essential. Using a self-directed IRA to hold real estate investments is a common and effective strategy among Rebecca's clients.[Tweet "“You could be a doctor with a high litigation risk. You could own a construction company. You could have a high inheritance risk with a drug-addicted sibling. Everyone's situation is different.” - Frazer Rice, Real Estate Nerds Ep. 41"]Self-Directed IRAs and Real Estate: Managing ExpectationsRebecca shares how self-directed IRA deals can sometimes go sideways, and the best management solutions for when they do.[10:00] Rebecca describes pairing with a group to establish manage self-directed IRA accounts, including finding deals. She experienced some difficulties in terms of on-the-ground property management. Poor property management can get expensive fairly quickly. Many of Rebecca's clients like real estate's “hands off” investment approach when property management is active and professional.[12:20] Scott discusses Rebecca's vetting process for the nationally-recognized company that managed her clients' properties. He wonders if contractual solutions could have improved her situation, or whether to simply take a different approach moving forward.[14:26] Rebecca points to the nature of expectations in this type of asset (real estate in a self-directed IRA) and its unique problems as learning moments in her own story. Scott suggests real estate investors may have, or at least desire, a heightened sense of control over their asset than a typical investor would feel over a stock or a bond.[18:00] The two investors agree one one critical point: “Real estate should be looked at like any other investment: whether it's working or whether it's not.”[19:30] Scott brings up client management. He finds “high transparency and frequent touchpoints” useful for problem-solving with clients. Rebecca agrees both are important in professions where you're managing other people's money, as she and Scott are. Rebecca shares some communication strategies for clarifying her company's role and boundaries regarding clients and their investments.[Tweet "“There's a currency of success that has nothing to do with dollars.” - Frazer Rice, Episode 40 Real Estate Nerds Podcast"]The Takeaway: Rebecca and Scott conclude the show with their “lessons learned” from Rebecca's story.[23:57] For Scott, clarifying expectations upfront is a huge lesson to be learned from Rebecca's experience, particularly surrounding responsibilities to other people.[25:05] For Rebecca, cautioning clients about the distinctions between real estate and stocks/bonds has proven essential. She points out failure to do this creates a situation the company has to manage later anyway. Rebecca succinctly sums up: “Real estate, as great as it is, we do ourselves a disservice to describe it as turn-key easy.”

On today's episode of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast, fellow attorney-investor Michael Quarles is giving us a twofer. Normally, we focus on one Best Deal or Worst Deal--but Michael has two Bad Beats to share with us today, and a host of free information about negotiation, investing psychology, and why success is a “requirement” in his life.Tune in to Episode 43 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast now to hear the full conversation.Listen To Episode 43 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast NowMichael Quarles on the Finer Points of NegotiationScott Smith welcomes Rebecca Walser, who shares about her background, business philosophy and wealth building strategies.[1:00] Michael decides to share two of his worst deals with our listeners. Scott asks Michael to set the stage for the period of time before the deal.[2:00] Michael has been engaging in entrepreneurship since he was a teenager. He shares his general real estate investing strategy, but also describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur.” [3:30] Michael took a student to a presentation, and actually posed as the student to bolster his mentee's credibility. After a lengthy wait in the car, the student emerged from the meeting dejected. Michael had thought everything would go perfectly, and asked what went wrong. The student simply replied “I started talking.”[4:45] Michael shares the lesson his student learned the hard way: “That's the worst thing we can do: not realize when we've said enough. And when we've said enough, stop talking.” That resulted in the loss of the contract.[6:00] Michael points out that any time a seller offers you something, even something as minor as a beer or a glass of water, you should take it. These small offers are actually closing signals. “Consumers give us little hints and triggers that we can see,” he explains. [7:30] Scott wonders whether Michael's point is really about how to listen. Michael clarifies that at this point, he means simply stop talking about real estate. [9:05] Michael shifts towards his thoughts on negotiation: “We can't convince someone to do something they don't wan to do...But through the art of negotiation, we can convince them to set a price that causes us to say yes.” He describes an example.[12:05] Michael gives some surprising advice on negotiation: “If you want to learn how to negotiate, how to communicate: go talk to a 3-year-old.” Michael points out children this age do not know how to lie yet, but have some reasoning abilities.[13:20] Scott asks about situations where execution does not line up with training, such as when they take classes like Michael's. Michael points out that one must be a gifted storyteller to be an effective negotiator, and that practice is vital to any learned information. He and Scott do a brief exercise to illustrate this point. They speak back and forth using only three words, a tactic Michael recommends.[16:00] Michael describes how he always surveys his tenants after the fact. He found she did not get to communicate with him the way she wanted to, which he considers a personal failure.[17:30] Scott and Michael discuss the power of mimicking, a tactic effective with both children and fellow investors.Michael Quarles' on The Beauty of Ugly HousesThe two investors shift focus to the second deal Michael wants to discuss.[18:00] Michael bought a house that was “not quite a duplex” but had an additional small house in the back of the property. There was a double homicide in the house, which worked to Michael's advantage with lenders. But that wasn't the end of the criminal element: the offender who committed the homicides returned to commit an arson in an attempt to destroy the evidence relating to the homicides.[19:00] Michael easily resold the house to another investor who renovated it, got a tenant in, and is still profiting. The lesson he learned from this deal is simple: “Those deals that don't conform are the ones where we make the most money.” He goes on to state he would buy every “ugly” house in his city, given the opportunity.[21:00] Michael's current market is direct tenants and investor-buyers (typically flippers). There is a specific value in the types of houses he purchases--those under the median for the area. Michael encourages investors to look at the properties through the eyes of the consumer.[23:00] Michael points out that ethical, moral, and legal boundaries are critical. He also points out that the order of those is significant, as something can be legal but not ethical.[25:00] Scott points out that acceptance of certain harsh realities can serve the savvy investor. [26:00] Michael describes visiting a house that was outside of his comfort zone. He found a highly motivated seller who was in need of back surgery that made his home uninhabitable during his recovery. He also wanted a relatively low amount of the house. He sold it within ten days.[Tweet "“There's a currency of success that has nothing to do with dollars.” - Frazer Rice, Episode 40 Real Estate Nerds Podcast"]The Takeaway: Facing Fear and Requiring SuccessMichael and Scott wrap up with their major lessons learned from Michael's experience.[28:42] Scott points out a major learning lesson from Michael's story. He finds that we must practice habits of success regardless of outcome. Michael counters that even a failure is a type of success, and necessary.[30:00] Michael asks about the cost of law school, and legal education generally. 3.5 years and $150,00 is the figure they settle on. He points out that many investors spend massive amounts of money to “hit the home run” upon execution. He shares a story of overcoming fear as he forged a professional relationship with a female investor.[32:00] Scott points out that a life of comfort is one that can cause regret about not taking more risks. He puts it bluntly: “Risk always means fear, and overcoming fear.” [32:00][36:00] Michael shares his own take-away. He encourages the audience to treat life like a requirement.

On today's episode of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast, our host and attorney Scott Smith is joined by Frazer Rice. The two attorney-investors dive right into a deep conversation about asset protection and management, learning financial responsibility, and the true meaning of wealth.Note that this is an episode in our “Live From FinCon 2018” Series. Don't forget to check out the Royal Legal YouTube channel for video extras and other great content. Back to the show...Tune in to Episode 41 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast now to hear the full conversation.Listen To Episode 41 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast NowFrazer Rice on Wealth Actually and Steps You Can Take To Keep More of Your Investing Income in Your HandFrazer Rice sits down with our host and asset protection attorney, Scott Smith. Together, they chat about Frasier's latest book,[0:45] Frazer is a wealth expert who helps other investors keep as much of their earnings in their own pockets. This includes asset protection, but also tax minimization work. He points out the many ways that the U.S. Government, via taxation, pockets taxpayer dollars through sheer ignorance on the part of the taxpayer.[2:00] Frazer recently authored Wealth Actually: Intelligent Decision-Making for the 1%. The book is full of wisdom for those changing asset classes or “moving up” in the real estate world.[2:30] Scott expresses his admiration for the book, relating his own experiences as an asset protection attorney.[3:15] Frazer points out the need for unique, customized plans: “You could be a doctor with a high litigation risk. You could own a construction company. You could have a high inheritance risk with a drug-addicted sibling. Everyone's situation is different.” Each of these circumstances requires a specific type of risk management, and that's where Frazer's latest work is useful[5:30] Scott asks what motivated Frazer's latest book. Frazer immediately points to taxes, and how to mitigate capital gains and minimize tax liability. He also speaks to how to form an adequate estate plan--advice he routinely gives his clients. Failure to form an estate plan can lead to lengthy litigation, forced sales, and plenty of avoidable fees.[Tweet "“You could be a doctor with a high litigation risk. You could own a construction company. You could have a high inheritance risk with a drug-addicted sibling. Everyone's situation is different.” - Frazer Rice, Real Estate Nerds Ep. 41"]Tools Even Children Can Use for Learning Fiscal ResponsibilityFrazer shares some of his practical tips for working with young people to set them up for a life of financial responsibility. Since financial literacy is generally overlooked in schools, Frazer has taken the initiative to fill this education gap.[7: 20] Frazer lists a couple of exercises for teaching children about investing, preparing them for a lifetime of responsibility. They learn early on about losing as well. Siblings present an ideal situation, as they can work together on exercises to determine their strengths and weaknesses[10:00] Scott inquires whether these concepts are for children only. Frazer replies that financial literacy is something investors can work on at any age. Scott asks how Frazer explains headier concepts like taxes, real estate investing, and problem-solving. Frasier replies that his financial literacy tools are modified for age-appropriateness.[14:00] Scott asks about whether it is worth the effort to train children in their real estate business for seamless transition. Frazer says yes, and that the lessons about wealth are fairly intuitive--and better off taught. He elaborates more on wealth management with some stories from his experiences with clients.[18:30] On the subject of wealth, Frazer points out that a broad definition can improve your life: “There's a currency of success that has nothing to do with dollars.” Scott agrees, and points out that people can use real estate for passive income to free up time to pursue the things they really enjoy.[21:00] Scott asks a bit more about how children learn from early investing options. Frazer believes if the power of compound interest were taught universally, Americans in general would be doing better.[Tweet "“There's a currency of success that has nothing to do with dollars.” - Frazer Rice, Episode 41 Real Estate Nerds Podcast"]The Takeaway: Your Approach Can Be What Makes The Deal WorkScott and Frazer wrap up with the take-aways points from their discussion. Both investors agree that a strong backing system and network is vital.[22:40] Scott points out that most investors take mis-steps because of their own blind spots.[23:00] Frazer confirms, and further elaborates that skill sets are diverse, and that's okay: “You don't need to know how to solve every problem..If you're okay at a couple of things, that's a good business model.” Some team members may be better with lenders, while others can crunch the numbers on properties and comps easily. Still others may be more equipped for managing contractors and the properties themselves.

The Word Tolerance can be best understood from UNESCO's Tweet "There are more than 7 billion ways of ‘being human' but only one path to peace. And it is through tolerance and understanding." November 16 is observed as International Day for Tolerance. Listen this episode to know more... Presented by Abdul Credits, Image by Juan Diego Salinas from Pixabay

Quote: “It's not that people are not funny, it's that they don't have the courage to reveal themselves.”  Judy Carter I think we're all feeling a little humor-impaired right now.  The uncertainty happening all around us is not conducive to getting laughs.  My guest on The Wealthy Speaker Show today is here to talk to us about how even the humor-diminished can be funny and get laughs when they speak.  I'm so happy to welcome Judy Carter. In Judy's early comedy career, she appeared on four Showtime and HBO comedy specials, on over 100 television shows, and was a headlining comic.  She turned to writing, and her first book was endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, which led her to become an international speaker on how to use humor to decrease stress.  Highlights you won't want to miss:What's new in The New Comedy Bible?  1:30How to play to no audience.  4:30The formula to writing a good joke.  11:30Techniques from The New Comedy Bible.  14:00Why you should never over prepare.  18:50The key to successful humor.  22:00Injecting humor into serious subject matter.  26:40 Click to Tweet: There is a formula to adding humor to your live or virtual.  Join me and get some great tips and techniques for creating laughs with Judy Carter.     Judy's books have been published in ten languages.  Her book "The Message of You" has helped speakers earn over $300,000 a year on speaking gigs and her comedy workshops have launched the careers of such stars as Seth Rogan, Maz Jobrani, Sherri Shepherd and others.   Her new book spent its first eight weeks as the number one new release on Amazon -- "The New Comedy Bible".  If you would like to learn some simple techniques on how to inject humor into your presentations, you simply can't afford to miss this episode. I hope you'll download and learn. Links:Judy's website: https://judycarter.com/Email Judy for a FREE 1 Year membership to Judy's website:  free@judycarter.comYouTube link to podcast video:  https://youtu.be/y8HVA4zHqokHealing Through Humor: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Through-Humor-Fabulous-Hunters/dp/1591851963/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PRSXJDOSJGMF&dchild=1&keywords=healing+through+humor&qid=1593452011&sprefix=healing+with+humo%2Caps%2C1128&sr=8-1Want to win a free Focus 40 Coaching session with Jane Atkinson?https://www.speakerlauncher.com/win/

Guest: CEO Coaching International’s Stephen Bebis. Stephen held a variety of senior merchandising roles at Home Depot before being named the VP General Merchandise Manager for the Mid-South Division. He also founded Aikenhead's Improvement Warehouse and built it to $1 billion in sales before selling it to Home Depot. After the acquisition, Stephen served as President and CEO of Home Depot Canada and chairman of the Aikenhead/Home Depot Partnership Board. Stephen also founded Golf Town, built it to 65 stores, and took the company public. Episode in a Tweet: There's always a crisis somewhere. The best leaders have a continuous planning process and the right people to execute it. Quick Background: When Stephen Bebis joined Home Depot in 1984 the company had just 14 stores. When he left in 1990, he was running a $20 billion division as a head merchant and was the VP of the southern part of the country. And while some might look back on the ’80s and early ‘90s as a booming time for business, think about everything that happened during the 6 years that Stephen helped Home Depot grow. Two presidential elections. Black Monday, 1987. Tumult in the Middle East, including Russia’s invasion of Afghanistan. Not to mention annual hurricane seasons and other unpredictable disasters. No, running a business isn’t easy during Covid-19. But as Stephen discusses on today’s show, CEOs always have to be prepared to adjust to unforeseen circumstances and refocus their efforts on how to satisfy and grow their customer base.

Quote:  “What is the best possible vision of the future and is it within my power to control and make it happen?” Libby Gill The past few months have brought about some very doom and gloom moments for many of us, especially in the speaking business.  This is one of the countless careers that have been completely “shut down” for the time being and we have all had to change direction very quickly in an attempt to keep moving forward and create income.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am thrilled to welcome my friend Libby Gill who will talk to us about the science of hope and give us some much-needed advice on how to be hopeful in times of uncertainty. Libby began her corporate career as an assistant in the PR department of a television company founded by the legendary Norman Lear. Through five years of mergers with Columbia, Coca-Cola, and Sony, she emerged as head of media relations for Sony's Worldwide Television Group before moving on to lead communications at Turner Broadcasting and Universal. Her final entertainment project before founding her own business was the launch of the Dr. Phil Show brand. Highlights you won't want to miss:From TV production to speaking.  2:00Getting over the panic when your calendar is wiped out.  8:05Hope comes in setting small goals.  12:10Hope is selling!  16:15Delivering hope virtually.  19:30Creating hope for yourself.  23:15Offering hope worldwide.  31:15 Click to Tweet: There really is a science to hope and my guest Libby Gill is here to share her formula to help you create hope for yourself too! Now, as a 20-year executive coach, leadership expert, and award-winning author, Libby guides individuals and organizations through change and challenge, helping them to inspire purpose and drive performance.  She is also the author of five books including the award-winning You Unstuck and her latest book is The Hope-Driven Leader: Harness the Power of Positivity. If you could use some great advice on creating feelings of hope for yourself and those around you, you simply can't afford to miss this episode. I hope you'll download and learn. Links:Libby's website:  https://libbygill.com/Libby's email:  libby@libbygill.comLibby's graphic:  will add asapLibby's article:  will add asapHeroic Productions: https://www.heroic-productions.com/Want to win a free Focus 40 Coaching session with Jane Atkinson?https://www.speakerlauncher.com/win/

Our world has changed a lot in the past few weeks. These changes have been unimaginable, and with those, there is a new emphasis on mental health. If you’re looking for ways to manage and alleviate the anxiety and overwhelm that we all experience, then today’s show is for you. Dr. Kevin Gilliland, Psy. D. is an expert in mental health, depression, and addiction. He’s the author of Struggle Well, Live Well: 60 Ways to Navigate Life’s Good, Bad, and In-Between. After working for more than two decades in healthcare as a clinical psychologist, Kevin became a pioneer of outpatient treatment as the CEO and Executive Director of Innovation 360, a treatment center for alcohol and drug addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family therapy, and life development.  What’s going on? How are you handling the stress of living in a pandemic? Stress is hitting many people in their finances and their security, unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. We all have to deal with these unusual circumstances, but it’s significantly worse for those who battle mental health and mood disorders. This trying time is forcing all of us to be mindful in new ways every day. Mental health and wellness are often pushed to the back burner of our lives, but these difficult times are forcing us to prioritize mental health. Kevin explains the proven connection between stress and cardiovascular health, which is another reason to practice stress management techniques.  TWEET: There’s a proven connection between stress and cardiovascular health. @dr_keving #chasingdreams Just breathe Do you practice breathing techniques? Kevin says deep, belly breaths are his #1 recommendation for any dream chaser. Focused breathing elicits the opposite of the “fight or flight” response. It brings a “rest and digest” response, which settles us into a calming mode and redistributes nourishing blood flow throughout the body. Breathing can lower blood pressure to an extent greater than eating right and exercising. Do you need to slow down and calm yourself? Kevin says to try some apps to practice deep breathing--and calm yourself.  TWEET: Focused breathing brings the body a calming “rest and digest” response. @dr_keving #chasingdreams Don’t be plugged in all the time How much time do you spend each day on social media? Watching/listening to the news? There are dangers when we are “plugged in” all the time. Being constantly plugged into social media will lead you to compare yourself to others. Being constantly plugged into the news will cloud your mind with negativity. A little bit of information will decrease anxiety, but too much information will increase anxiety. More is NOT better! Find the sweet spot of getting the right amount of information, but don’t make the mistake of living too much on social media or listening to the news too often. Put boundaries in place, and find ways to manage and evaluate the effects on your mental health.  TWEET: There are dangers when we are “plugged in” all the time. @dr_keving #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Practice focused breathing.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [2:25] What’s going on right now in our world? [9:18] How we can help others [12:54] Focus on breathing [18:27] How to do belly breathing [24:37] What should we be doing? [27:40] There’s no ONE way [29:28] Dangers of too much information [35:05] The value of reading [36:57] Kevin’s advice about adapting your dream [40:52] Learn to run with it [42:11] Get to know Kevin RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dr. Kevin’s Instagram Dr. Kevin’s Website Dr. Kevin’s Innovation 360 Struggle Well, Live Well: 60 Ways to Navigate Life’s Good, Bad, and In-Between by Kevin Gilliland  How to do belly (diaphragmatic) breathing Basic Belly Breathing Sesame Street: Common and Colbie Caillat - "Belly Breathe" with Elmo Watch the episode on YouTube TWEETS YOU CAN USE: Compare you to you--not to someone else. @dr_keving #chasingdreams Life gets so difficult, and there are times we have to manage it one day at a time. @dr_keving #chasingdreams Focusing on your breath temporarily pauses your overwhelmed brain. @dr_keving #chasingdreams Take care of your equipment---your body and your mind. @dr_keving #chasingdreams Reading will relax your brain in a way that just doesn’t happen when you watch a movie. @dr_keving #chasingdreams

Summary:Sarah traveled the traditional path to success hoping that it would lead to the promised land of joy, purpose, and success. In college, she studied law and quickly jumped into the corporate world to climb the corporate ladder. Her drive and ambition were rewarded as she became the Cheif Compliance Officer for an international leading fortune 500 pharmaceutical company. Sarah had the Instagram lifestyle of a c-suite executive in her full potential basking in the glory of her hard work and drive, but there is more than meets the eye to this story. Sarah is not holding back as she shares the raw experiences that led to her darkest moments and eventually her brightest spark of innovation and her reason to breathe. We'll Explore: How burnout and depression affect executives more than we think and the impact it can have on an organization. What are the signs of burnout? Why is burnout challenging to talk about? You'll Learn: How to avoid this dark place in your career. How severe burnout and depression became for Sarah and what she had to do to overcome it and find her reason to breathe again. How did ten pairs of socks teach Sarah to fail in the most humbling of ways? Click to Tweet"There's a dream for me, and that's to eradicate burnout." Sarah RossInterview Links:Sarah Ross on LinkedinSarah Ross on FacebookSarah Ross Website Order Sarah's Book: Activate Your Life If you like what you heard, leave us a review on iTunes and share the podcast with a friend! Flipping the Script Leadership Behind the Scenes PodcastSubscribe to our newsletter: Flipping the Script Website.

No one else can determine what it takes for YOU to feel content and fulfilled in life. Society tries to put each of us in a mold, prescribing the steps we should take and the path we should follow. Today’s show focuses on why you need to approach your dreams in a way that is best for you, and not based on what anyone else says.  Kacie Main released her debut book in February 2019. It’s titled, I Gave Up Men for Lent: The Story of a Jaded, Hopelessly Romantic, Health-Conscious Party Girl’s Search for Meaning. Born and raised in Florida, Kacie enjoyed a successful career in the corporate world before leaving it all behind to pursue her dreams of becoming a full-time writer. Kacie holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Communications and a master’s degree in Business Administration. Is writing a real job? Do you have a passion that you would love to make a full-time job? Kacie wasn’t aware of her dreams to be a writer, but writing has always been the way she feels most comfortable in communicating feelings. As a child, she didn’t realize writing could be a “real job.” Her childhood dreams ran from wanting to be a doctor to a child psychologist, and then to the world of business. Her business major was a fallback at the advice of Kacie’s father, and communications and public relations were also areas of interest.  TWEET: Getting outside into nature and away from our screens can greatly improve our mental state. @kaciemain_write #chasingdreams Writing as an outlet Have you lost touch with your goals? Kacie came to a point in her life when she had completely lost touch with her goal of becoming a writer, even though she always wanted to write a book someday. During her big, self-reflection, check-in session at Lent, Kacie went through a time of journaling every day because it felt satisfying to get her thoughts on paper. After a couple of weeks, she wondered if this journal could turn into the book she had always wanted to write. Taking one step at a time, and not even thinking forward to the publishing process, Kacie dedicated her weekends to writing and put a singular focus on the writing process. TWEET: Some of us need to realize that we need to jump from the corporate train. @kaciemain_write #chasingdreams Why people stop chasing their dreams Why DO people stop chasing their dreams? Kacie believes it comes down to the pressure we put on ourselves to achieve certain goals and deadlines, and that we plan too far into the future. A big dream is best reached by taking one little step at a time. Kacie says to give yourself space to step away when you need to because that gives you the fresh perspective to press on. One myth we let society tell us is that we have to fit into a certain mold and timeline to be happy. Society’s mold works for some people, but not for everyone. TWEET: I realized how much I’d allowed outside influences to direct my life. @kaciemain_write #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Just take the first step. Don’t think too far into the future. Start with step one.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:45] Get to know Kacie [6:23] Young Kacie and her dreams [10:37] The disconnect that prompted Kacie’s book [13:14] Living in dissatisfaction and comparison [14:53] Writing as an outlet [17:05] Living in the writing process [18:48] Why people stop chasing their dream [21:36] When you don’t fit into society’s mold [23:36] The book and self-reflection [25:28] Amazing reviews of the book [27:03] Kacie’s jump from the corporate track [28:43] Why most of our fears are just assumptions [30:50] Making the leap and handling the stress [34:58] Ask for help when you need it [36:24] Be mindful of your mental health [41:37] Set a morning routine for a positive mindset [42:33] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Kacie on Facebook Kacie on Twitter Kacie on Instagram Kacie’s website Watch the episode on YouTube  I Gave Up Men for Lent: The Story of a Jaded, Hopelessly Romantic, Health-Conscious Party Girl’s Search for Meaning by Kacie Main Recharge by Heidi Hanna TWEETS YOU CAN USE:  TWEET: There is no real deadline except the ones we accept from society around us. @kaciemain_write #chasingdreams TWEET: I felt disconnected from life, and I didn’t feel excited or inspired about anything---even though I had a great life on paper. @kaciemain_write #chasingdreams TWEET: The title of my book either catches people or turns them away. @kaciemain_write #chasingdreams TWEET: Writing has always been my most comfortable place for communicating my feelings. @kaciemain_write #chasingdreams

Leadership--it holds such power. It can be used from one extreme to the other in lifting someone to the highest level or tearing them down to the lowest low. We hear a lot about leadership, but we don’t hear much about the role that emotions play in leadership. We are diving into this topic today with someone who has wisdom to share.  Kingsley Grant is a national and international motivational speaker, leadership consultant, trainer, licensed psychotherapist, adjunct professor, podcaster, and published author. His newest book is The Emotelligent Leader: Succeed Where Others Failed. Kingsley’s focus is on helping business and team leaders create environments that motivate, engage, and inspire people to do great work at all levels, which ultimately affects the bottom line. Kingsley is a contributing writer for the Huffington Post, Addicted2Success, Thrive Global, and The Goodman Project.  It’s never too late Is age holding you back from chasing a dream? Kingsley says it’s never too late in life to do what you want to do. He proved it by going to graduate school later in life, even though he was the oldest student in the classroom. Many successful people who have become household names accomplished their greatest feats in midlife years or later. It’s normal to have a fear of failure, but by the midlife years, people have more wisdom and knowledge about life. You can “get there” faster if you’re older.  TWEET: Emotions drive everything we do. #chasingdreams Succeeding as a leader Who are you leading? Many people are tempted to think they aren’t leaders, but there is always someone looking up to you or watching your life. Kingsley explains that a thermostatic leader gauges the temperature of those they are leading and sets the temperature for everyone. It’s important that a leader shows empathy and builds relationships with the people they lead. The key is to be a vulnerable leader and act human. A leader can’t be resistant to vulnerability or see it as a weakness. TWEET: Don’t be afraid to launch into your dreams in midlife. You know better and can get there faster. #chasingdreams The next generation of leaders How do we change the perspective on leadership? Kingsley sees his book as the impetus to create a movement. He wants to get people to buy into the idea of being an emotelligent leader who will recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ways to become more skilled at relationships and making judgments. It takes education and training for those who are willing to take Kingsley’s message to heart, live it, and spread it far and wide.  TWEET: ”Your dream won’t happen overnight. Surround yourself with the right people who will help move you along. Don’t go this journey alone.” #chasingdreams     Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Your dream won’t happen overnight. Surround yourself with the right people who will help move you along. Don’t go this journey alone.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE [:36] Get to know Kingsley [6:10] Kingsley’s book, The Midlife Launch [11:03] Why Kingsley doesn’t get bored [12:00] The art of succeeding [14:10] Being a thermostatic leader [16:55] The important role of a leader [18:43] The emotelligent leader and the brick wall [20:45] The vulnerable leader [23:20] Leadership as collaboration [25:46] Changing the next generation of leaders [29:02] Examples of emotelligent leaders [32:10] IQ vs. EQ [35:48] ONE action for a dream chaser [38:08] Rapid fire questions   RESOURCES MENTIONED Kingsley’s website   Kingsley on Facebook Kingsley on Twitter Kingsley on Instagram Kingsley on LinkedIn www.kingsleygrant.com/podcast www.kingsleygrant.com/speaking www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook Watch the episode on YouTube The Emotelligent Leader: Succeed Where Others Failed by Kingsley Grant The Midlife Launch by Kingsley Grant Find Kingsley’s other books at www.amazon.com   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Surround yourself with people who will help you get where you want to go. TWEET: There is always someone looking up to you or watching what you do with your life. 

It’s here! Episode 200! There are no words for the excitement I feel in reaching this milestone. Thank you for whatever part you’ve played in helping us get here, whether you’re a past guest, a faithful supporter, or a brand-new listener. I’m glad you’re on this journey with me! As we wrap up Season 2 and look toward a new season, there will be inevitable changes as we move forward. One of those will be incorporating bonus material from our Behind-the-Scenes interviews into each show to help you get to know each guest a little better. As a prelude to this change, I’m beginning today’s show by answering some sample questions. You’ll hear what I wished I had learned in school, the number one item on my bucket list, who I would choose for TIME magazine’s person of the year, and what idea of mine might make $1 million one day.  Speak up! Are you a “feedback” kind of person? So many people aren’t! They think that they are just one voice that can’t possibly make a difference, but that is SO wrong. The very fact that this podcast has progressed to Episode 200 is a testament to the power of positive feedback. Let someone know if their creation in any form has helped, encouraged, informed, or inspired you. It’s so important, and it may be just the word they need to keep going. You may not think you can make a difference, but, trust me, having “feedback people” in your corner is a godsend.  TWEET: There have been moments when I didn’t think anyone was listening to the podcast. #chasingdreams Motivation, not money Have you ever thought about what it takes to secure guests for a podcast? It’s not an easy thing to do! I noticed (on our way to #200) that I had an abundance of guests talking about their businesses, and I realized that that’s not what I intend the show to be about. I don’t want to have a guest simply for the sake of filling a spot on the show, but I want to feature people who are chasing their dreams---not just chasing money. My purpose is to highlight the motivation that it takes to pursue a dream. TWEET: Financial accounting and management should be taught in high school, not college. #chasingdreams Top 5 lessons from our guests As we looked back over 200 episodes, what are the best pieces of advice given by our guests? We put together a list of the top 5---and here they are! 5. Mentorship: the need for someone to guide and help 4. (tie) Stay true to yourself: be honest about your dream 3. Write down your dreams: this makes it more real 2. Have courage: this is easy to say, but tough to do 1. Go for it: the world needs what you have to offer TWEET: Every dream starts with a small step: don’t think you have to begin with a big jump! #chasingdreams   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:33] My answers to behind-the-scenes questions [5:56] When I felt like quitting [9:25] The journey to 200 [11:14] Chasing dreams--not money [12:53] What I’ve learned from my guests [21:35] A time and a season for change   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Aimee on Facebook Aimee on Twitter Aimee on Instagram Aimee on LinkedIn   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Compliments and feedback are fuel for the fire to keep going. #chasingdreams TWEET: Rethinking and making changes are part of life. #chasingdreams TWEET: It’s not about the destination, but about the journey and the purpose. #chasingdreams

One of the key components in chasing your dream is not to let yourself get distracted by the long-term vision or the successes that others may enjoy. Chasing YOUR dream means owning YOUR journey--however long that may be.  Tiffany Southerland is a lawyer by training and a change agent at heart. As a career confidence coach and facilitator, she helps students and professionals leverage their stories and strengths so they can maximize their career success. Tiffany also hosts “How Does She Do It?” which is a podcast dedicated to sharing practical advice on the intersection of faith, personal growth, and professional development. Tiffany has been a featured TEDx speaker and has served as a panelist, moderator, speaker, and facilitator on topics including professional development, diversity and inclusion, career transitions, overcoming trauma, and balancing personal values and career goals. Feeling the frustration What drives your dream chase? Tiffany thinks back to a time when she was frustrated with her podcast back in March 2018. She wasn’t receiving any feedback and honestly didn’t think anyone was even listening. She questioned why she was even putting forth the effort, but then she realized she needed to shift her mindset. Her long-term vision stayed the same, but she had to change the way she viewed her target and the way she measured her success. Her advice is to adjust your lens, which can shift your perspective. Your vision is what keeps driving you. TWEET: Your imperfections do not detract from your message the way it does inside your head. @tiffsouth #chasingdreams Take the risk Are you a risk taker? Tiffany explains that progress requires a certain amount of risk, which is something she learned from a mentor. To grow, we have to risk failure---and those are the moments in which we learn. We have to take chances. Not taking risks is a way of hiding yourself from what might happen on the other side of the risk. Fear hardly ever materializes the way we build it up in our minds. Tiffany says that the reward will outweigh the risk. TWEET: There are people NOT doing what you are doing, which means you are already brave. @tiffsouth #chasingdreams Your vision requires a choice Are you ready to choose between your opportunities? Tiffany explains that a talented person will always have interesting opportunities, but at some point, a choice will have to be made. One thing or the other will begin to suffer. Tiffany recognizes that a decision will have to be made at some time in her future about which path she will follow, but one thing to guard against is comparing your path to someone else’s. Others may have success that we see, but we don’t see all the struggles and obstacles they have endured. She says, “We have to be mindful of creating our blueprint based on someone else’s building.” TWEET: You have to run YOUR own race. @tiffsouth #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take: “Take one step every single day and don’t let the brightness of your vision distract you.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:09] Catching up with Tiffany [3:28] When you feel like detouring from your dream [5:55] Maintaining your fire [9:22] How to receive a compliment [12:01] Stepping outside your comfort zone [15:45] The fear of low results [19:52] The impact of your authenticity [21:41] Someone who has inspired Tiffany [23:43] A mentor’s advice [27:20] Don’t measure yourself by someone else [31:19] You don’t see everything [34:35] What’s next for Tiffany [36:10] ONE action for a dream chaser RESOURCES MENTIONED: Find Tiffany on social media: https://twitter.com/tiffsouth https://www.instagram.com/tiffsouth/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffsouth/ Find the Behind-the-Scenes interview with Tiffany:  https://youtu.be/qWE3c215-Uw Find our Fundathon Donation Page:  http://aimeej21.com/donate[ TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: You can’t make progress without risking something. @tiffsouth #chasingdreams TWEET: I’m grateful and humbled to be able to chase my dream while balancing my career. @tiffsouth #chasingdreams TWEET: You need to be thankful and receive the compliments that come your way. @tiffsouth #chasingdreams          

We're talking about key metrics this month, and today Shawn Finder talks about the key metrics to track in your outbound strategy that will help you be successful.  Shawn was a professional tennis player before he launched into entrepreneurship in the form of Autoklose, a company that automates the top of the sales funnels for sales representatives.     Cold calling Shawn divides outbound into three different categories: cold-calling, emailing, and database because your database is the engine that keeps that car moving. You must have at least two of those inside your outbound strategy.  Within those three categories, you'll have different metrics.  Cold calling will include dial-to-connection percentage, dials-to-appointment ratio, dials-to-opportunity, and dials-to-deal. When you're cold calling, if you're dialing 100 people but you're only reaching 5, that isn't very successful. Maybe you're dialing 100 and reaching 10 knowing that 3 of those will turn into prospects and one of those will close.  If you don't know those analytics, you're going to fail because the analytics keep you moving forward toward the right strategy.  Frustration Beyond simply tracking numbers, metrics can help you avoid frustration as a sales rep. Many sellers get frustrated if they send five emails but the person never responds or if they make 15 calls but never reach anyone.  If you know that every 50 calls you should be getting three opportunities, you'll benchmark your success to those numbers.  As an SDR or a sales rep, unless you know your metrics ahead of time, you're going to get frustrated if you think you're not getting results. Knowing the analytics before you start will help you approach your calls differently. Statistics Shawn has found over time that most people, to include account managers, don't look enough at the stats. As a result, they don't know what is good versus what is bad, or what is terrible versus what is great.  His company lists the weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals for each rep. They track forecast versus actual numbers. The goal is to make sure they know whether they are on par to hit quota, outperform quota, or underperform.  They use a whiteboard in addition to digital tracking because reps don't always visit the spreadsheets. When the reps see their names with their metrics on the board every time they walk into the office, it keeps them accountable. It helps them know what they have to do in order to achieve their numbers.  Important metrics  The dials-to-appointment ratio is important to Shawn because if he's paying a dialer, and he knows how much each appointment can be worth, and he knows how many appointments he has to have in order to close a deal, he can then determine the ROI on his expense.  If he's spending $4,000 on a dialer and earning $9,000, that $5,000 profit is the biggest ratio for him.  [Tweet "There's nothing wrong with trying new things, but if the concept isn't making you money, you must pivot and try something new. #pivot"] Email statistics For email statistics, consider open rates, click rates, and reply rates.  Open rates rely on your ability to convince someone to open your email. Most people spend a lot of time on the body of the email. Shawn suggests spending more time on the subject line and your first three seconds of the email. The number one reason is that 72 percent of people are opening emails on mobile phones. They only see your subject line and opening line.   Make your subject line three to five words, and do not talk about yourself in the first line of the email. If you want a high open rate, have a good subject line. Keep everything personalized. Try "Hi, first name." Another one he has used successfully is, "Hey Donald, Let's Have Coffee?"  Coffee works well because you're not selling. It's more casual.   Opening lines Consider what will make your prospects want to open the email you've sent.  If I can save your sales team five hours a day in prospecting would you give me 15 minutes? If I could fill your calendar with appointments, would you give me 15 minutes? Don't lead with information about you that the reader can find in your signature block.  Your first email should be a little longer, but the second and third emails should be shorter, no longer than four sentences. If they're longer, no one is reading them.  Keep it short and precise. Give value. Share case studies and stories and testimonials. Tell them how you'll solve their challenges.  Email success There's a difference between click rates and reply rates. When you send emails, have your CTA goal in your head. If your goal is to get a reply, make your reply rate a priority. If your goal is to get a click, then make that your priority.  Make it very simple for your end user.  Many people don't consider database part of the outbound effort but it corresponds well with your email and your phone. If you have inaccurate information in your database, you'll waste a lot of time.  For cold calling, if you have the wrong phone numbers, it will hurt your dial-to-deal ratio, as well as your dial-to-connection and your dial-to-appointment. If your data is wrong, your analytics will be wrong.   Verify database  If you want to make sure your emails aren't bouncing and they aren't catch all, have your emails verified before you actually do your campaign. Verification can be very cheap, as little as $20 for 1,000. Spend the money so you can focus on the 750 that are valid without wasting your time on the ones that aren't.  People change jobs frequently, so do your due diligence and verify the contact info.  Autoklose validates information real-time as you begin a campaign. The company offers a Chrome plugin that validates everything against LinkedIn to ensure that the person is still in the position. Having clean data is the engine to any of your outbound strategy campaigns.  Campaign tips Determine your metrics before you start your campaign so you have something to benchmark against. Identify the key metrics to track in your outbound strategy. Also, stop giving up after one to two calls. Recognize that it will take five to six touches. Integrate different strategies like social. Engage with your clients. Build relationships with them.   episode resources You can connect with Shawn via email at Shawn@autoklose.com or on the website, www.autoklose.com. If you haven't connected with me on LinkedIn already, do that at Donald C. Kelly and watch the things I'm sharing there. You've heard us talk about the TSE Certified Sales Training Program, and we're offering the first module free as a gift to you. Preview it. Check it out. If it makes sense for you to join, you can be part of our upcoming semester. You can take it on your own or as part of the semester group. The program includes 65 videos altogether, and we just completed a beta group that helped us improve the program and maximize the information in it. If you and your team are interested in learning more, we'd love to have you join us. 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How can your example of chasing your dreams help someone else? It all comes down to the motivation we feel when we see someone else overcome challenges and succeed. My guest is here to tell us why the world needs YOUR success! Jonathan Jones is a social entrepreneur, best-selling author, and TEDx speaker. Jonathan serves and supports students and millennial entrepreneurs who believe in self-investing, monetizing their message, and leaving a legacy. He has been featured on CBS News and has spoken to thousands of students ranging from elementary school to college. Jonathan is the host of the Speak Your Success podcast and the author of Process: 14 Surprisingly Simple Behaviors to Skyrocket Millennials to Success. Dream it and obtain it! Are your dreams unreachable? Jonathan would absolutely say NO! His message to students is, “If your dream is big enough for you to dream it, then there’s a way for you to obtain it!” He teaches that God doesn’t give us dreams and desires without the abilities AND capabilities to walk them out. Sometimes we have to remove the fears and the people who hold us back (sometimes that can be our parents!) so we can get to the other side of what God has for us. TWEET: “If your dream is big enough for you to dream, then there’s a way for you to obtain it!” @jonathanjSpeaks #chasingdreams Tell your story Can your success give hope and confidence to others? Jonathan says that there are millions of people who need to see your victory. Hearing your story gives other people courage, and living in your victory helps others chase their dreams. This is why social media has the far-reaching impact that it does, and why people watch so many motivational videos. People want to feel good and be on the winning team. When they see other people achieve, they want to emulate and follow their example. Bare your soul and help others learn from you. TWEET: “There are millions of people who need to see your victory.” @jonathanjSpeaks #chasingdreams Try new things Are you afraid to try new things? Some people live in constant fear of the unknown, so they never take the risk to try something new. When you try new things, you’re forced to cancel out the fear that holds you back in doing something unknown that might turn out to be a great opportunity. Figure out what you’re good at, and keep yourself exposed to the ideas you have about new things and the future, even if they aren’t grandiose ambitions. Jonathan says that even a small dream is worth pursuing! TWEET: “Even a small dream is a dream worth pursuing.” @jonathanjSpeaks #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take: “Take ONE step toward your goal today. Write it down because you’re more likely to achieve it that way.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:28] How Jonathan and I connected on social media [1:45] Why Jonathan decided to be a motivational speaker [3:40] Dream it and obtain it [6:12] How mental health can be affected by fear [7:12] Why others need to see your victory [9:47] People want you to succeed [11:52] Why people get caught up in social media and living other people’s lives [16:26] Missing the moment [18:50] How living in comparisons affects your mental health [23:45] How we can slow the growth of cyberbullying [27:49] The potential of new opportunities [30:56] Even small dreams are worth pursuing [33:14] Is it YOUR dream? [37:14] What to do if you’re unsure or overwhelmed [40:07] ONE action for a dream chaser RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jonathan on Facebook Jonathan on Twitter Jonathan on Instagram Jonathan on LinkedIn Jonathan on YouTube Jonathan’s Website   Find my behind-the-scenes interview with Jonathan on YouTube!   Process: 14 Surprisingly Simple Behaviors to Skyrocket Millennials to Success by Jonathan Jones TWEETS YOU CAN USE:  TWEET: Your purpose is sometimes found on the other side of fear. @jonathanjSpeaks #chasingdreams TWEET: I was a problem-solver at a young age for all my friends. @jonathanjSpeaks #chasingdreams TWEET: Motivational speaking was never my goal, but impacting students has been a long-term goal. @jonathanjSpeaks #chasingdreams TWEET: Find the spots of light that you can shine on yourself. @jonathanjSpeaks #chasingdreams TWEET: Time is more valuable than money, especially when it’s time poured into a youth. @jonathanjSpeaks #chasingdreams  

Many of us battle with anxiety and its symptoms, but what’s most important is how we respond, and how we learn to cope. Do you use anxiety as an excuse for all the things you can’t do? Today’s guest shares his personal story with vulnerability, openness, and honesty about how he’s refused to let anxiety stop him! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, my little brother is here, hoping his experiences can help others.  Royce M is a 2nd-year seminarian at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY. Royce received his undergraduate degree in Information Systems at the University of Maryland, University College, (UMUC). Originally from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, Royce has always been involved in church youth activities. In his free time, Royce likes to run and play sports, and he loves anything related to technology. Royce has always valued stepping out of his comfort zone, stepping into his fear, and working hard to conquer it. Childhood struggles Did you have any challenges to overcome in childhood? When Royce was just a baby, his parents noticed that he was growing at an unusually fast rate for his age. Doctors suspected a brain tumor, but further tests revealed a huge blood clot that was pressing on his pituitary gland, affecting his growth. After corrective surgery, Royce led a fairly normal life, but he had to wear glasses, worked slower in school than others, and was diagnosed with ADHD. These difficulties led to intense bullying in elementary school, which took a lot of effort to get through, with the help of a few close friends who helped create a safe space for Royce. TWEET: There’s no other way to say it but that being bullied sucks. #chasingdreams Hats off to guidance counselors! Have you thanked a guidance counselor today? Probably not. Their work in schools is vitally important, but it’s a thankless job in many cases. When Royce saw his school guidance counselor, she was able to help him significantly. She had a toy dragon that she encouraged Royce to tell about his thoughts and feelings. She taught him that it was OK to feel his feelings and that he wasn’t alone. Ironically, on Royce’s regular summer trips to India, he met a dog that became his buddy---the one he could tell his thoughts and feelings. This practice (and it was the same dog year after year) helped Royce “clear the slate” each summer to prepare for a new school year when he returned to the US.  TWEET: Finding a way to share your thoughts and feelings can help clear your mind and prepare you for bigger things. #chasingdreams Learning to ask for help How good are you at asking for help? Most of us are reluctant to admit that we need help, and sometimes we don’t know who to ask. Royce was motivated to finish his bachelor’s degree, even though it took several years of going down a crazy path. He had the dream of going to seminary but knew it couldn’t happen until he finished his undergrad degree. The game changer for Royce was admitting that he needed help and being willing to ask for it. He took proactive steps in seeing the doctor about his ADHD and asking the college guidance counselor about available accommodations because of his diagnosis. The bottom line is that everything improved for Royce when he asked for the help he needed. TWEET: When you recognize that you need help and ask for the help you need, your life will dramatically improve. #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Ask yourself if you would still love what you do, whether or not you struggled to do it.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:15] Royce’s childhood surgery [2:50] Being held back [5:27] Royce’s experience with being bullied [8:35] The benefit of having a safe space [10:02] How Royce addressed his ADHD [16:05] Why Royce went off his ADHD medication [17:59] Middle school: the peak of bullying and ADHD symptoms [25:15] How high school was different because of a mindset shift [29:05} An unconventional path in college [31:24] Why Royce had to leave college [37:00] Royce’s passion for going to seminary [40:35] Royce’s fears that were in his head [46:09] Where Royce is today [49:15] Royce’s battle wounds [50:35] ONE action for a dream chaser RESOURCES MENTIONED: Find the Behind-the-Scenes interview for more with Royce on YouTube! TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Getting off the ADHD meds was like having withdrawals from a drug. #chasingdreams TWEET: We all go through some kind of struggle, so we have to accept it and ask for help. #chasingdreams TWEET: The first step was admitting that I needed help---and that was the hardest part. #chasingdreams

You may believe that social selling won't work for your company or industry, but if you take advantage of the 4 pillars to leveraging LinkedIn for business development, you'll be surprised at how it can help you expand your reach. Brynne Tillman is the CEO and "LinkedIn Whisperer" of Social Sales Link and the author of The LinkedInSales Playbook and she has spent more than a decade coaching people to unlock the power of the platform. LinkedIn profile LinkedIn has its own social selling index so if you visit getmyssiscore.com you get your personal score, out of 100, that will rate your social selling acumen. Your LinkedIn profile is where that lies. Sellers make the mistake of using their LinkedIn profile as a resume when, in fact, it should be a resource. Corporate Visions reports that 74 percent of buyers choose the sales rep that provided value and insight early in the buyer journey. Your profile is their first impression of us, so do it right. Value Prospects don't care about your mission, your passion, or your years in business when they first visit your profile. That may matter down the road, but initially, they care about value. They care about how relevant you are. Write your summary almost like a blog post. What kind of value can you bring from the first time they read about you? Identify the challenges that your buyers are facing. Provide three to five insights that will make an immediate impact. Strive to make a "vendor agnostic" impact, meaning that you share insights they can use even if they never buy from you. Sellers often create this as a pitch and we tell them how to buy from us. What we should do instead is attract them to us. We want them to ask themselves how they can work with us. This level of value will increase your credibility and move you much more quickly through the sales cycle. Challenges If you sell office furniture, determine who your buyer is and what her biggest challenge is right now. Maybe many companies are expanding and the big challenge is the inability to trade in old furniture to get new stuff. Determine what helps you stand out and then educate your buyer. Teach your customer how to buy office furniture in a way that leans toward you as the solution, but provide insights that can help them make better decisions for the company as a whole. Take advantage of the 4 pillars to leveraging LinkedIn for business development in order to move your prospects toward doing business with you. Pillar 1: Establish your professional brand Your professional brand is your profile. By positioning your profile to provide insight and value to your buyers, you are gaining credibility and creating curiosity. You're getting them excited to take your phone call. If they can learn something just by visiting your profile, they imagine that a conversation with you will be even more valuable. Position yourself as the subject matter expert and thought leader. Pillar 2: Find the right people How are you leveraging LinkedIn to find your buyers and your influencers? If it's true that there are 6.8 people who are involved in every large buying decision, how are we identifying all the right people within an organization? Instead of limiting our efforts to just the champion, who else do we want to touch? How are we finding these people and engaging them? The prospecting piece and the relationship building piece are the same. It's a combination of providing great value and leveraging our network to get introductions to our targeted prospects and buyers. Develop search strings which are literally the title of your buyers in whatever geographic location or industry you choose. Pillar 3: Engage with insights How are we sharing content, commenting, and engaging with content? How are we using hashtags to find the right content? Are we feeding our network with really valuable information that moves them closer to our solution? It's more than just liking or sharing. LinkedIn wants to see you engaging and sharing and commenting. Avoid "random acts of social." Anything we do without intention or purpose is rarely going to see success. Certainly, it won't succeed on a consistent basis. Pillar 4: Build relationships Connecting and forgetting is the equivalent of collecting business cards in a stack on the corner of your desk. How valuable is it? That's not a network. There's more value in truly connecting with a few people at a networking event and having meaningful conversations than there is in collecting a business card from everyone present. Bring that same thoughtfulness online. [Tweet "There's no reason to network differently online than you do in person. #SocialSelling"] Start a conversation. Learn about people. Ask questions. Get to know people a little bit. When you do, LinkedIn will be your most valuable networking tool. Strategy Establish what your goals are for social selling. How will you measure success? If your goal is to have one new client a month, you need four proposals a month. In order to have four proposals, you need to have eight conversations. In order to have eight conversations, you need to have 16 introductions to your targeted buyers. That means I need four introductions to targeted buyers each week. I must look at my KPIs to see if my 16 is converging to become 8, and then whether my eight is becoming four. If I need four introductions per week, I probably need to ask for 20. That probably means I need five a day, which could mean five from one person or one from five people. I need a good network of referral sources and great relationships with my existing clients. Reaching out Once you've identified those clients who can connect you to other people, you can start this way: Mr. Client, It has been a couple of years since we worked together. I hope you're still loving your furniture.  I noticed that you're connected to a few people on LinkedIn that I'm trying to get in front of. Would you mind setting up a 15-minute call where I can read names with you and get your thoughts on whether they might be a good fit? Two things happen here. If your customer needs more furniture, this is a great way to re-engage without being salesy. You'll also talk through the list of connections to figure out a way forward. You can either ask for an introduction or ask for permission to name-drop. Building engagement You must continually build engagement with your customers so that you maintain those connections even after the sale. If you're looking for new contacts, start with your second-degree connections because at least you have some people in common. It doesn't feel quite as cold that way and there are things you can do to warm them up before you actually reach out. Look at the profile. Click the "more" button on the profile and click the "follow" button. The person will get the notification that you followed him. Look at his recent activity. Read it. Engage with it. If there is something there, begin a conversation by engaging with the information he shared. Now you've engaged, followed, and the person keeps getting notifications about you. He'll likely be curious because your name keeps appearing. It's a little bit like flirting. Provide value Don't jump in and pitch immediately. Provide value. Build relationships. Get a consistent stream of great content that helps your prospect understand the importance of choosing the right office furniture. Once you've developed a conversation, you can offer a pitch when appropriate. Don't just build a network that doesn't know you. Create content, but realize that it doesn't have to be a blog post. Consider native video, podcasting, and interviews. Don't just generate noise, though. Use the 4 pillars to leveraging LinkedIn for business development to make sure it's worth their click. "4 Pillars to Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Development" episode resources The best way to connect with Brynne is on LinkedIn. Let her know that you found her on The Sales Evangelist podcast and she'll send additional resources. You can also grab a copy of The LinkedInSales Playbook. Try the first module of the TSE Certified Sales Training Program for free. This episode is brought to you by the TSE Certified Sales Training Program. I developed this training course because I struggled early on as a seller. Once I had the chance to go through my own training, I noticed a hockey-stick improvement in my performance. TSE Certified Sales Training Program can help you out of your slump. If you gave a lot of great presentations and did a lot of hard work, only to watch your prospects choose to work with your competitors, we can help you fix that. The new semester of TSE Certified Sales Training Program begins in April and it would be an absolute honor to have you join us. This episode is also brought to you in part by mailtag.io, a Chrome browser extension for Gmail that allows you to track and schedule your emails. It's super easy, it's helpful, and I recommend that you try it out. You'll receive real-time alerts anyone opens an email or clicks a link. Mailtag.io allows you to see around the corners. You can see when people open your email, or when they click on the link you sent. Mailtag.io will give you half-off your subscription for life when you use the Promo Code: Donald at check out. I hope you enjoyed the show today as much as I did. If so, please consider leaving us a rating on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or wherever you consume this content and share it with someone else who might benefit from our message. It helps others find our message and improves our visibility. 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Selling is honorable, and we should be proud of the work we do because nothing happens until somebody sells something. Today Harry Mazier talks to us about the importance of selling and how every organization must practice the fundamentals of selling in order to do it well.  It begins by understanding the importance of being a sales professional. Relationships The short attention span of today's buyers means that there will always be room for relationships in selling. [Tweet "There's an adage that says that when all things are equal, people want to buy from their friends. And when all things aren't equal, people still want to buy from their friends. So make friends. #RelationshipSelling"] It's perhaps the best sales lesson you'll ever hear. Necessity It sounds basic to say that nothing happens until someone sells something, but it's true that if we don't sell, we won't eat. Sales is the lubricant of our economy. It doesn't matter how good your manufacturing is, how precise your accounting is, how deep your R&D is, everything begins when someone convinces a prospect to say, "Yes, I'll take some." When the deal closes, the gears begin moving and everything takes off from that point of agreement. Failure Fear of failure prevents people from selling. You might drive past a prospect's business 12 times and always find a reason not to stop: no parking places, it's too early, or it's too late. To get past that reluctance, you must suck it up and knock on the doors. Then, once you get in front of that customer, you must know what you're talking about. Emerson said that nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm. You must be enthusiastic and excited. If you're not excited about what you're doing, do something else. Be smart. Don't tell them how much you know. Tell them how much they need to know to get where you want them to get. Selling is convincing someone else to agree with your opinion. But don't overstay your welcome by speaking too much. There's a story that Samson slew 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of an ass, but twice that many sales are killed every day with the same implement. Resource Your role is to provide the necessary information and be convincing. The best salespeople don't sell, they help people buy. Selling is instructional and informational. Be a friend and a resource to your customer. Sales is an honorable profession that has taken a lot of hits -- many of them self-inflicted. Salespeople are a resource to our economy and they really are helpful to customers. People choose sales for a variety of reasons like interactions with people and independence. Of course, income opportunities are part of it as well. Negative view For a long time, sales was perceived as little more than one person taking unfair advantage of another. Salespeople have lived through that era and have established themselves as a resource rather than an impediment. Avoid being self-deprecating. Don't refer to yourself as "just a salesman." Sell with integrity every day so you can improve and help your customers. Don't put artificial limits on your own success or settle for good enough instead of good. Stories Relevant stories can help sellers sell. Rudyard Kipling said that if history was taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten. People love stories, so rather than giving facts, features, and benefits, incorporate a story into your sales presentation. Do it consistently and do it as well as you can. Read and listen and stay attuned to the people around you. Harry recorded countless anecdotes in preparation for writing his book, Story Selling: Sage Advice and Common Sense About Sales and Success. If you don't use a story to provide proof, selling will be more difficult. But the story won't stand on its own. You must give your very best effort. Stories aren't the answer alone. You must support it with your work and effort. Do the best you can every day. Remember the 10 powerful 2-letter words: "If it is to be, it is up to me." You can find excuses and blame, but ultimately it depends on you. Sellers Don't think you're not in sales. Everyone is in sales from the moment they get out of bed in the morning. You are persuading or influences, negotiating or communicating. Don't run from it. Embrace it and learn to be better. Grow by failing. It's not how often you get knocked down; it's how many times you get back up. Get back up and learn what's effective and learn to communicate. Be true to yourself and embrace the opportunities you have as a salesperson. "Selling From The Heart" episode resources You can connect with Harry at harrymazier@gmail.com or at (404) 853-1063. Grab a copy of his book, Story Selling: Sage Advice and Common Sense About Sales and Success This episode is brought to you by the TSE Certified Sales Training Program. I developed this training course because I struggled early on as a seller. Once I had the chance to go through my own training, I noticed a hockey-stick improvement in my performance. TSE Certified Sales Training Program can help you out of your slump. If you gave a lot of great presentations and did a lot of hard work, only to watch your prospects choose to work with your competitors, we can help you fix that. The new semester of TSE Certified Sales Training Program begins in April and it would be an absolute honor to have you join us. This episode is also brought to you in part by mailtag.io, a Chrome browser extension for Gmail that allows you to track and schedule your emails. It's super easy, it's helpful, and I recommend that you try it out. You'll receive real-time alerts anyone opens an email or clicks a link. 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Mental health---we all want it, but how do we get it and keep it? How is it connected to physical health? What should I do if I know something is wrong, but I don’t know where to go for help? Why is there so much stigma around the admission that I may need therapy or medications? Most people have had to face these questions at some point, but coming out on the “other side” is different, and using the struggle and triumph of our own weaknesses can bring hope and healing to others. My guest today has “been there,” and he’s here to share advice, wisdom, and answers.   Anthony Hayes had lived in the darkness of anxiety and depression for years, up until a decade ago. He has since become an author, podcaster, blogger, and most importantly, a father. He’s a good friend and I’m excited for you to meet Anthony!   Be selfish   Do you make time for yourself? If you aren’t healthy and taking care of yourself, then you can’t help others. It comes down to the familiar “airline oxygen mask on yourself first,” before you look to help someone else. Many people make the mistake of trying to help others without taking care of themselves. Taking care of ourselves gets lost in the shuffle of life. Anthony’s advice is to make the time for yourself, whatever that means for you. You deserve it!   TWEET: “Make the time for yourself, whatever that means for you. You deserve it!” @ahayes_mmi   What to do when you feel “off”   Would you have the courage to seek help if you knew you were mentally unwell? For Anthony, there wasn’t a major event or trigger, but he just woke up one day and felt “off.” He knew he needed professional help, so he arranged to see a doctor. He wrote his book as a therapy session for himself, when he dealt with major depressive disorder, ADHD, and insomnia. He says you have to WANT to change and find the balance, motivation, and medications that will work for you. It’s a long journey that requires daily maintenance.   TWEET: “You have to WANT to change and find the balance, motivation, and medications that will work for you.” @ahayes_mmi   Living with depression   How many people around you are dealing with a diagnosed depressive disorder? You probably don’t know, because there are people all around us who live fully functioning lives--in spite of battling depression. Most of us assume that a mental health issue is debilitating and will keep someone from living life daily, but that’s not the case. We all need to realize that our mental health has an effect on our loved ones around us--it’s not just about me. Anthony copes with his down days in ways he has found to be successful for him, and the dark days are less frequent now than they used to be. He finds healing in writing and music, and now uses his experiences to reach out and help others.   TWEET: “There are people all around us who live fully functioning lives--in spite of battling depression.” @ahayes_mmi   Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Create small habits every single day that will propel you to bigger attainable goals and habits. Integrate those into your daily life. Don’t be stagnant, but keep trying new things.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:   [:31] Why I wanted Anthony on the show [1:23] Looking at your vibes here at the end of 2018 [2:25] A new year and a new chance [5:15] Finding time to be selfish [8:15] A selfish move for Anthony [10:00] Anthony’s experience with mental health [13:20] Finding self-realization [14:46] Constant maintenance of mental health [16:00] It’s OK to admit that you need help [18:39] Why mental health resources are so important [22:44] Advocates for mental health [24:07] Living life with depression [26:51] Seeing the physical effects of mental illness [27:59] Getting help for mental health for YOU [29:55] Shining the light of positivity and survival [34:55] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   Anthony on Facebook Anthony on Twitter Anthony on Instagram Anthony on LinkedIn Anthony's Podcast Anthony's Website The Science of Being: Surviving Depression by Anthony Hayes   National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org     TWEETS YOU CAN USE:   TWEET: Blame whoever you want, as long as it’s not yourself. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams   TWEET: Everybody needs a refresher and a do-over every now and then. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams   TWEET: Your physical health affects your mental health, and vice versa. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams   TWEET: Making time for yourself is really important. Be selfish. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams   TWEET: If your brain doesn’t work right, then your body won’t work right. It’s science. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams

We all know that dreams can change over time, as we gain clarity and wisdom with the experience that comes from successes and failures. My guest today readily admits that he had the wrong perspective just a few years ago, and it was only when he changed his approach that things fell into place. Join us to see how he found the right path to his most important dreams. Alex Barker is no stranger to this podcast. He appeared way back in Episode 12, in 2015. Go back and take a listen if you haven’t heard our first conversation. Today, Alex has changed a lot of things in his life in chasing his dreams. He’s sharing with us how far he’s come, how the dream has changed, and how his chase has become different from the mishmash of distraction that it used to be. What Alex has learned Have you felt distracted and torn between the things you want to accomplish? Alex did a 66-day experiment and learned a lot about himself and his dreams. One lesson he learned was that he only has a certain amount of time each week to put toward his dream. He sometimes felt a lack of dedication and focus as his attention was diverted in many directions. Overall, he felt disappointed in where he was and felt like he should have been further along. Someone asked him what was stopping him, and he realized how his attention had been going in too many directions. He gave himself an 18-month ultimatum to make the progress he expected of himself. TWEET: I felt trapped in the sense that I could never really say what was on my mind, for fear of consequences. #chasingdreams Becoming debt free Have you dreamed of being debt free? Most everyone has at some point, but have you taken definitive steps to make it happen? Alex took classes on finances and learned about investing, because he wanted to become debt free as quickly as possible. He and his wife lived off one paycheck each month and used the other to pay down their debt. He negotiated with his employer to help pay off his student loans and he made a plan to pay off their mortgage in just 3 years. It took a combination of disciplined living (it was NOT fun!) and using his business wisely to pay off the debts and fund their desired lifestyle. TWEET: There’s no such thing as a failed experiment--only feedback. #chasingdreams The future for Alex What’s next in YOUR future? Alex has some magnificent things happening in his future. He’s working on a book that he hopes will come out in a few months. It’s called Indispensable, and is about creating a fulfilling career in the world of pharmacy. He’s also looking to host an online summit soon. His desire is to constantly show people that there are other paths, mainly because of the miserable people who are in the pharmacy business. Burnout is common and suicide rates are high. Alex has a heavy burden to help these people who are broken. TWEET: Working for myself has completely changed my week and how I spend my time. #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”If you have a dream, pick a date on which you will decide to either continue doing this or give it up entirely. Pick a goal or a deadline, and the rest will happen, or it won’t.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:10] What’s happened in Alex’s life since 2015 [3:32] Failures--feedback in disguise [13:40] Becoming debt free [17:33] The possibilities with discipline and a plan [19:34] The power in writing out your plans and dreams [21:06] How Alex’s life has changed since 2015 [22:58] What was holding Alex back [28:04] What we can expect from Alex in the future [31:34] The importance of Alex’s work [33:10] ONE action for a dream chaser RESOURCES MENTIONED: Alex’s Previous Episode  Alex’s Website Alex Barker on LinkedIn TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Having a deadline gives you a date by which to accomplish your dream--or give it up. #chasingdreams TWEET: So many dreams don’t happen because we don’t put constraints on ourselves. #chasingdreams  

Are you the kind of person who always knew you wanted to help people, make a difference, and be an influencer? Most of the time, these characteristics are evident even in young children, and that’s certainly true for today’s guest. She’s helping others in numerous ways as she chases her dreams and watches out for the dream killers along the way. Rana Campbell is a fellow Chief Dream Chaser. She is the founder, host, and Chief Dream Driver of the Dreams in Drive podcast. She’s a storyteller at heart and loves helping others figure out how to shine and put their goals into action. Her work has been featured in Elle, The Jimmy Fallon Show, Huffington Post, MadamNoire, xoNecole, Fox 5, and more. Rana is a proud graduate of Princeton University and an Emma Bowen Foundation media program alum. Dreams that shaped a life Have you always had dreams of inspiring and influencing others? Young Rana always loved reading others’ stories, being the person with the ideas, and making sure other people believed in themselves. As she grew up, she saw stories and the potential for stories everywhere. In high school, she was drawn to dance and playwriting, and she continued that dance focus in college. It was there, in a communications and marketing internship, that she realized how much she loved talking to people. Pretty fitting for a future podcast host, huh? TWEET: Self-work is the best work. @rainshineluv #chasingdreams Fear of success? Most people fear failure, but have you ever feared success? Rana shares how she questioned success and said, “If I make it, will I want it?” That kind of fear can still hold us back. Rana never wanted to be famous, but it’s been a back and forth struggle in how she views success. She says, “I want to be Oprah, but I don’t want to be Oprah.” Through it all, the driving force behind the fear and the self-work is the overriding desire to help people. TWEET: Know if you’re doubting yourself, you’re not alone. Everyone’s journey is filled with those moments. @rainshineluv #chasingdreams Watch out for dream killers! Do you live YOUR life? There is so much more to life than we can touch. We limit ourselves most often because we allow others to define what we SHOULD be doing. Rana learned the lesson to define her own life and create her own rules. Her advice is to be cautious about the advice you receive from others, because sometimes their advice is based on their own fears. These people are dream killers. A lot of us aren’t moving forward because other people are telling us we shouldn’t.  TWEET: As a kid, I loved making sure other people believed in themselves. @rainshineluv #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”You need to be real with yourself about what your dream is. We have dreams that we tell people, but those may not be our REAL dreams. Be clear and real with yourself, because that will be your inner steering wheel.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:30] How the Dreams in Drive podcast came about [3:40] Young Rana’s dreams to inspire and influence [5:10] The interesting outcome of Rana’s appearance on The Jimmy Fallon Show [9:30] Selling the Dreams in Drive brand [12:00] Before Dreams in Drive [15:40] A lesson learned [17:16] Over 150 guests and episodes so far! [19:47] The importance of self-work [21:57] Walking through life without living it [24:21] Watch out for dream killers! [28:19] Finding rejuvenation outside your comfort zone [33:15] Celebrities are people, too [38:09] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Rana’s Website  Rana on Instagram Rana on Twitter   Rana on LinkedIn   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Through the internship in college, I realized that I loved talking to people. @rainshineluv #chasingdreams TWEET: There are too many people walking through life and not living life. @rainshineluv #chasingdreams        

How have your dreams played into what you have accomplished in life? For some people, their dreams remain unchanged over the years, and others see their dreams take detours and U-turns as life progresses. In celebration of our 150th episode, I’ve invited some of my beloved family members to join us for a chat about their lives and how they’ve chased their dreams.   I want you to meet my sister Jamie Joshua, my sister Gina Wright, and my brother-in-law Josh Wright. I’ve assembled them from across the globe for this virtual chat in which there is no script and there are no prepared questions. Let’s have fun getting to know them and putting them on the spot as only a sister can do.   We start by getting their take on the world of podcasting and some of their favorites that they listen to regularly. I’m even sharing some of my newfound faves, so listen closely for one or two that you might want to catch also.   How their dreams have played out in life   A common thread among my siblings is the desire to help people and make an impact. You hear that passion as they share their occupations and if that career has truly been the one of their dreams. Jamie is Director of Diversity Inclusion at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. It’s not something she imagined herself doing in her former life as an attorney, but it allows her to help people and make a deeper impact. She says it’s fun to work with a variety of people who have the passion to be change agents in the world. Josh is a dentist at Cornerstone Dental, as is his wife, Gina. Josh started the practice with his brother, and their goal has always been to elevate dental care into a less fearful experience. He has wanted to be a dentist since 8th grade, and even though there have been detours along the way, he has kept his constant vision. He loves establishing relationships with his patients and not just running them in and out of the chair. Gina always wanted to be a doctor, but ended up a dentist. She likes the hands-on approach of dentistry and finds great pleasure in helping people with their smiles.   TWEET: “Write it down and tell someone. It’s the first step toward getting there.” #chasingdreams     How they see others following their dreams   Jamie works with people who are interested in using education to help them figure out their dreams. She loves being the person to remind them of those dreams. Josh sees patients ages 1-98, but he says part of his fun in dentistry is seeing kids grow, develop, and chase their dreams. Gina sees younger staff in their office who want to learn and make their dreams come true. Most of them are in the work because it’s a career they love, and not just a way to make a living.   TWEET: “Do research on what interests you and keep a log of what you find.” #chasingdreams   How they stay sane and their advice for those who think they CAN’T   With busy and demanding careers, it’s vitally important to have other interests that bring joy and peace. Jamie likes to see movies, collect comic books, and spend quality time with friends. Gina has a lifelong passion for calligraphy and is always seeking to do new things with lettering styles. She says it’s a great stress release and gives her a way to make things for people, who are always appreciative of her efforts. Josh gravitates toward woodworking projects like spice racks, wooden pens, and cutting boards. Sometimes he and Gina collaborate on a special project that includes his woodworking and her calligraphy. To the people who think they can’t take on a hobby or don’t have time for self-care interests, they give the following advice: Josh says it comes down to making time for dreams with small, manageable steps; Jamie says you should learn to multitask in small batches of time and always make time for self-care; Gina’s advice is to be a little selfish in taking care of yourself and don’t compare yourself to others. It’s about the progress and the journey you can take joy in that matters most.    Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take-- From Jamie: “Write it down and tell someone. It’s the first step toward getting there.” From Josh: “Take the first step and start small.” From Gina: “Do research on what interests you and keep a log of what you find.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:   [2:31] The podcasts that interest them most [9:12] What they do today as compared with what they THOUGHT they would do [16:59] Their interactions with people of all genders and ethnicities [21:28] What they do to stay sane [27:54] Their advice to those who think they CAN’T [34:46] ONE action for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:   Podcasts mentioned: At Home With The Read Let’s Unpack That Daytime Confidential Embedded How I Built This S-Town The Impact Theory MTR Network Jesus and Jollof   TWEETS YOU CAN USE:   TWEET: “Be a little bit selfish in taking care of yourself.” #chasingdreams   TWEET: “I love helping people figure out their dreams and how to follow them.” #chasingdreams   TWEET: “Practice makes perfect and practice makes progress.” #chasingdreams   TWEET: “There is a lot of stuff happening in our country that we can’t pretend is NOT happening.” #chasingdreams  

What’s YOUR platform? Are you using it for good? These are the questions my guest had to answer when he had started a podcast about the things he was most passionate about--but it was just entertainment. He felt a conviction that prompted him to address mental health, with which he had a personal history. Now he is spreading the word, fighting against the stigma around depression and suicide, and doing loads of legitimate good for our world. Josh Burkey, aka Captain Nostalgia, is the host behind the podcast, Victims and Villains. As a survivor of depression and addiction, Josh aims to break the stigma of mental health issues through conversation and relationships of pop culture. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two cats.  TWEET:  Josh Burkey uses comics to address mental health issues and fights the stigma that is attached to them. Listen in today on #ChasingDreams  Making a difference What do you do when a bad day goes horribly wrong? Josh had a bad day at work that led to a demotion, which sent him spiraling into depression. He and his best friend decided to start a podcast in which they talked about films, comic books, and TV shows. They had a great time, but it wasn’t long before Josh felt a conviction that he should be using this platform to make a difference in people’s lives. They did a special Suicide Prevention Awareness show with topics like overcoming thoughts of suicide, self-harm, depression, and addiction. Even though the show was meant as a one-time thing, the positive feedback set them apart in the podcast arena, and the focus on mental health became a regular part of the show. They enjoy engaging in conversations that were lacking in the comic book culture. TWEET: Using your platform to help others struggling with mental health issues is a great way to also talk about Suicide Prevention. Let your friends and family know you are always there for them! #ChasingDreams Positivity at Comic-Con Do you think pop culture has many communities with positivity and acceptance? You would probably say NO, but consider the dedicated fans and attendees of the various Comic-Con events. Many in this community desire to give inspiration and escape, along with wide acceptance and commonality across cultures, ages, genders, and sexual orientations. Even though like any other group, there are pockets of negativity, those are looked at by most as just “background noise.” Josh explains how participating in Comic-Con events can restore your faith in humanity and at how people interact. He says everyone should attend at least one! TWEET: #Comic-Con events can restore your faith in #Humanity! #ChasingDreams Fighting against the stigma Would you say that suicide is a problem mainly for young people? That’s a common misconception about suicide, but it is truly a problem across all age levels. Although suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24, the most common age group it affects is middle-aged men. Mental illness has such a stigma around it and we don’t talk about it like we should, for two main reaons, according to Josh. One reason is that it’s not a sickness you can SEE in someone, and someone can hide it well until it’s too late. Another reason is that we want so badly to not appear any less than the person we portray on social media. We don’t want people to know the truth, but the image we portray isn’t usually the truth. Josh’s ultimate goal is for these topics to be taught within the curriculum in schools and to get the conversations out there that, ”It’s OK to admit that you’re not OK.” TWEET: It’s ok to admit that you are not ok. Get the help you need by reaching out and letting someone know you are struggling! #ChasingDreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Understand that, at the end of the day, there are good days and bad days. Never let a bad day make you lose sight of a good day. No matter the kind of day, you have worth and value. Never give up. Never, ever compromise. Stay true to who you are.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:10] How we met through mutual friends [:40] Something different and unique: A nerdy podcast merged with mental health [4:00] Support, kindness, and positivity at Comic-Con [8:15] How a Comic-Con can restore your faith in humanity [9:40] The common misconception about suicide [11:46] Why the stigma about mental health? [17:25] How Josh partners with organizations and the comic book industry [21:16] Reviewing films, comic books, and TV shows [23:23] Josh’s ultimate goal in his work [27:46] Out of the Darkness walks [28:45] How someone can get help [31:30] Josh’s ONE action for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: www.afstp.org Suicide Lifeline  1-800-273-8255  741-741  Text anonymously for support and help if you are thinking about suicide Josh on Facebook Josh on Instagram Josh on Twitter Josh’s Podcast Josh’s Website The cult mentioned on the show   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “I felt a conviction from God that I wasn’t using my platform to make a difference. “ @victimsandvillians TWEET: There is much #positivity and #acceptance in the comic book culture. @victimsandvillians #ChasingDreams

Do you think holistically about your physical AND mental health? May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this show will challenge your thinking about what it means to be mentally healthy, how to cope with the seasons of life, and what you should have in your self-care toolkit. Dr. Phyllis Hubbard is the Director of BMA Health & Healing Strategies, an innovative wellness program founded in Oakland and functioning within the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. Dr. Phyl (a.k.a. “The Body Whisperer”) is a motivational speaker, Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Life and Mental Health Coach, Qigong Instructor, Reiki Master, and Licensed Massage Therapist (#MA64036). Her wide range of professional education also includes Holistic Health Education, Injury Prevention Training, Therapeutic Nutrition & Movement, Clinical Aromatherapy, and Herbology. Having used holistic healing strategies to reverse a supposedly incurable illness (COPD--Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Dr. Phyl now facilitates illness prevention and health intervention programs that promote self-empowerment and help restore balance in the mind and body through the use of a synergistic blend of holistic healing modalities. Her straightforward and humorous presentations blend ancient holistic wisdom with cutting-edge research in a way that is fun and easy to understand. She travels nationally and internationally as a Holistic Health Educator and to research indigenous holistic practices to integrate into her healing techniques and workshops.  Becoming a Naturopath What would you do to regain your health? Dr. Phyl saw the brutal rape of a young child when she was a girl, and a subsequent asthma attack developed into bronchitis and COPD. In her 20’s she felt her health--and her life--slipping away and knew she had to do something. She found a book about Ayurvedic medicine and began the journey to healing. Three months later, the cough stopped and never returned. She became a naturopathic doctor and started teaching others about the pathway to radiant health. TWEET: “There is no bad part of you, only parts of you longing for love, acceptance, or transmutation.” #ChasingDreams @Getradiant The Seasons of Life How do you handle life’s difficulties? Many people don’t realize that the seasons of life are part of the ebb and flow of the cycles we go through. We are supposed to experience a wide range of emotions and not expect things to be the same. The challenge is that we have to understand the process of how emotions move through us and don’t get stuck in us. For example, depression occurs when things get stuck in us and don’t pass through. Dr. Phyl says that our minds are like gardens that have to be tended, pruned, and taken care of. TWEET: “You have the wisdom and ability to achieve and maintain radiant #health.” @GetRadiant #ChasingDreams Your Mental Health What do you do when stress comes your way? We all have trauma and early losses from childhood. Dr. Phyl says you have to go back and visit your childhood with your adult eyes. Other factors that affect mental health are stress, chemical imbalances, weather, and medical conditions. These things shift our perspective and add extra stressors. Look at your life from a holistic perspective. With mental health, there is always something that’s layered on top of something else. Mental health issues can affect anyone and everyone. Dr. Phyl gives the following recommendations:  Develop a mental health self-care toolkit     Have a non-negotiable daily practice When in pain, refrain Perform a pain release exercise Do your best to avoid knee-jerk reactions (Breathe, pause, and then speak) Dr. Phyl also shares the following favorite true-isms: You have the choice and power to change your life. You have the wisdom and ability to achieve and maintain radiant health There is no bad part of you, only parts of you longing for love, acceptance, or transmutation. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [00:15] How we met through a mutual friend [3:33] ]Why she became a naturopathic doctor [7:27] Understanding mental health [16:41] What we can expect out of life: seasons for everything [22:32] Why we don’t talk about mental health [26:29] Factors that affect mental health [29:27] Dr. Phyl’s “experience” with Robin Williams [35:28] Tips for developing your self-care mental health toolkit   TWEET: “You have the choice and power to change your life.” @GetRadiant #ChasingDreams   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Dr. Phyl on LinkedIn Dr. Phyl onTwitter  Dr. Phyl on Facebook   Dr. Phyl on Instagram  Campaign for Black Male Achievement website  Journey to Radiance on the CBMA Website Journey to Radiance on iTunes Practice with me on YouTube Dr. Phyl’s Website   Radiant Health Strategies Website   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: If a thought is yours to choose, then why not choose an empowering one? @GetRadiant #ChasingDreams TWEET: We are continually socialized to not feel #pain and avoid pain at all costs. @GetRadiant #ChasingDreams TWEET: Mental #health is the wellbeing of our psychological, emotional, and social selves. @GetRadiant #ChasingDreams TWEET: #Words are powerful. Even in joking, we bring ourselves down with them. @GetRadiant #ChasingDreams

We're so excited to start this year's podcast episode with another Flip Your Life community guest member, Special Education High School Teacher and Wrestling aficionado, Kathy Martin. Kathy has been with her husband for 15 years, and has been a special education teacher for 10 years. She has always been passionate about teaching and truly loves working with her students. It isn't surprising that her online business revolves around her math teaching skills. Her website, Pre Algebra Teachers, is geared towards helping fellow math teachers stay encouraged and on top of their class. The website serves as a resource hub for both her curated content and membership community. Kathy has 15 members now, and is ready to grow her numbers. She's done webinars, she has sent the emails, she's keeping up with Facebook, so what else is there to do to boost her numbers? Join us as we discuss different sales strategies that will get Kathy much closer to her online business goals. From content automation to live webinars, to perceived value pricing and scarcity, there's just so many things to consider. 2018 is here, it's time for ACTION! You will learn: Automation VS Live Strategy Perceived value pricing The power of positive language Creating the FOMO: The fear of missing out Plus so much more! [Tweet "“Celebrating small successes prepares you for bigger wins.” - Shane"] [Tweet "“If you're selling them something, make sure you're bringing them great value.” - Jocelyn"] Links and resources mentioned in today's show: Kathy Martin's Website  Jeanette Stein's Website  Kevin Depew's Website  US History Teachers  WebinarNinja  Elementary Librarian Flip Your Life community  [Tweet "“There are obstacles in every path we choose, you just have to keep going to be successful.” - Shane"] [Tweet "“Keep dropping breadcrumbs for people to follow until they're ready.” - Shane"] Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Can't Miss Moment: Today's Can't Miss Moment is kind of a kind of a different kind of Can't Miss Moment, it's not one event as much as it is like an entire month. We have been on a trip like every other week for six straight weeks. We went on a Disney cruise, we went to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for four days with my entire family to celebrate my mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary. We had three full vacations back to back to back.  When we were teachers, we'd have to save and go on a vacation every other year. I mean some of you can probably relate to that.  You can't just go on trip after trip after trip because it gets really expensive when you travel.  We kind of just didn't even have to bat an eye anymore because we worked so hard and built this online business. It provides us with the resources and the income to be able to do these things. You can connect with S&J on social media too!   Thank you for listening! Thanks again for listening to the show! If you liked it, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Our goal is to help as many families as possible change their lives through online business. Help us by sharing the show! If you have comments or questions, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post. See y'all next week! Can't listen right now? Read the transcript below! Jocelyn: Hey y'all!  On today's podcast, we help Kathy take her online business to the next level. Shane: Welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast where life always comes before work.  We're your hosts, Shane and Jocelyn Sams. We're a real family that figured out how to make our entire living online. Now we help other families do the same. Are you ready to Flip Your Life?  Alright, let's get started! What's going on, everybody?

We're so excited to share this week's Our Story series with y'all! Last week, we let you in about our early life, where we came from, what it was like before Jocelyn and I knew each other. This week's chapter is actually about how we met in college at the University of Kentucky. The first time I ever got to talk to Jocelyn was when I was convinced that she was the woman I was going to marry. Chapter highlights How I won Jocelyn's love and attention How I tricked Jocelyn into being my girlfriend. Brace yourselves, things are going to get cheesy and then hilarious… really, really fast. [Tweet ""Don't live a "good enough" life, you don't have to live life planning for the worst case scenario.""] [Tweet ""Choose a mentality of abundance, success, drive -- strive for something more.""] [Tweet ""There is unlimited potential in all of us.""]   BONUS TRIVIA: Gravity: How Shane got Jocelyn's attention... more or less. Jocelyn was born on March 27th, and I (Shane) was born on March 28th. When I told Jocelyn this, she was understandably skeptical. We both dreamed of going to the University of Kentucky, both drove a Buick, and had eventually moved to the “Wellness Dorm.” Talk about fate!   If you enjoyed this week's chapter, let us know in the comments or better yet, leave us an iTunes review. Next week, we'll talk about our first careers, when we really started pursuing our dreams and I'm going to share the story of my romantic storybook proposal to Jocelyn and how I convinced her to be my bride. Here are the links to S&J's Our Story podcast series Our Story – Prologue: A Couple of Kids from Kentucky Our Story – Chapter 1: Love at First Sight Our story – Chapter 2: Welcome to the real world (maybe we should get married?) Our story – Chapter 3: The worst day of our lives Our Story – Chapter 4: How a lawnmower and 11 cents changed our lives forever Our Story – Chapter 5: The Promise Land You can connect with S&J on social media too!   Thanks again for listening to the show! If you liked it, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Our goal is to help as many families as possible change their lives through online business. Help us by sharing the show! If you have comments or questions, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post. See y'all next week! Can't listen right now? Read the transcript below! Shane: Welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast where life always comes before work.  We're your hosts, Shane and Jocelyn Sams. We're a real family who figured out how to make our entire living online.  And now, we help other families do the same.  Are you ready to flip your life?  Alright.  Let's get started. What's up, everybody? Welcome back to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast.  Great to be back with you again today.  This is going to be a solo show with just me and Jocelyn.  We are not going to have a guest on the program today.  As we continue to tell you a little bit more about our story, about how two normal people from Kentucky were able to start an online business with no money, no time, while working full-time, raising kids, and basically, how maybe you can do it, too.  That is what we are doing today, we are talking about the next chapter in our story. Last week, we told you a little bit about our early life about where we came from, where we grew up, before Jocelyn and I knew each other.  The next chapter in our story is actually about how we met in college at the University of Kentucky. Jocelyn: Alright, in our last episode, we were talking about how young I was when I went to college.  At the time, I thought I was all grown up and independent but looking back now, I realized how incredibly young and naïve I really was. Shane: You technically were not even legally of age.  You are not even 18 years old when you moved away from home.

Meghan Enriquez is the founder and CEO of TRUE Conversations. Soon after the birth of her second child, Meghan had what she calls a “face plant moment,” which ignited her to create TRUE Conversations. She is highly sought after to speak with, train, and interview a variety of audiences around the most stigmatized issues of today: communication, leadership, and redefining true success. Meghan served as an Intervention Director at Johns Hopkins University for a clinical trial while juggling the demands of motherhood. This millennial, Asian-American entrepreneur who came to America as an infant adoptee has earned her bachelor’s degree in both Exercise Science and Psychology from Slippery Rock University. Join me for this uplifting conversation with Meghan! TWEET: There was an undeniable force that wouldn’t let me sleep until I took #action. @trueconversationsllc   The “Face Plant Moment” Have you experienced these moments? Meghan describes it as the moment when you are utterly spent, barely able to function, and just surviving through life. For her, this came after the birth of her second child, when physical problems dominated her life. The great disconnect with what you want out of life and what your reality has become can make you say, “There is something wrong with me.” These moments have the power to change you, and Meghan shares how she learned to be “transparent with purpose” to empower and uplift others. TWEET: Being #transparent with a purpose was a formula the world was really craving. @trueconversationsllc     Open Minds and Hearts Can YOU see both sides of an issue? Stigmatized issues are changing constantly in today’s world. Meghan says there is a “lost art” of being able to respectfully disagree. We need open minds and open hearts to call people to transparency and honesty. When people show up with this attitude, magic happens. We know that NOT being able to see another’s perspective is NOT working in our society. Meghan says, “We want to create a new normal.” TWEET: We want people to feel more capable, more validated, and gain more #wisdom. @trueconversationsllc   Wanting to be Understood Isn’t that what we all crave—being understood? Meghan explains the bullying she experienced as she grew up as an adopted Korean in American white society. Because of this bullying, she only longed to be understood. This became the foundation of TRUE Conversations, where Meghan encourages people to look behind the skin color, behavior, and religion to see the value in people, even if you don’t agree. TWEET: There is a lost #art of being able to respectfully #disagree. @trueconversationsllc     Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“Get to know yourself, and know that it could take years. In our society, we don’t value being honest and open with ourselves. There is always something extra to discover about who you are.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:30] Meghan’s upcoming conference in MD: TRUE Conversations Live [3:30] Meghan’s “face plant moment” [8:10] The intention behind TRUE Conversations [10:40] The objectivity of “both sides of the table” [13:53] Meghan’s background of blended cultures [15:33] Positive influences to overcome negative self-image [17:30] “When I grow up” [20:48] Helping people who are scared to take the leap [24:56] The hardest moments and most beautiful gifts [27:56] People who want to be part of your vision [34:54] Meghan’s ONE action for a dream chaser RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Meghan’s Website  Meghan on Instagram   Meghan on Twitter   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: I was a mindful and attentive friend and wife, focusing on the #lesson to be learned. @trueconversationsllc TWEET: Own who you are and put it into action, even when you’re scared out of your mind. @trueconversationsllc TWEET: Building your #faith in whatever you believe in---that’s what’s most important. @trueconversationsllc      

Having a hard time finding paying customers / members? Maybe you havn't accurately narrowed down your target avatar yet. Listen in and learn more how to do this as we talk to our guest, Flip Your Life community member and Christian Counselor, Tawnya Kordenbrock. Tawnya has been married for 35 years with two adult sons and one grandson. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Northern KY with a solo private practice called A Renewed Life Counseling, where she helps adults who have come from a background of abuse, neglect, or chaos and feel stuck in anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. She started her blog more than 4 years ago, ARenewedLife.com, where an online course called, “Claim Your Calm,” is offered for those who struggle with anxiety learn how to bring peace to their mind, body, and spirit. Having blogged this long, Tawnya is now ready to take the next step towards a more recurring and passive income. Join us as we talk about strategies that will help our guest to overcome her current online business roadbump. We'll be sharing our insight on digital coaching, what recurring revenue is and how to make it work without having to overextend your efforts. If you're stuck deciding what to do, if there's a push and pull between what you want and what the customer wants, then stick around and get ready to take action! [Tweet ""There is no perfect path to success." - Shane"] [Tweet ""Don't force yourself to do what's burdensome, do what feels light." - Jocelyn"] You Will Learn: What is digital coaching Recurring revenue strategies Creating a Facebook group vs. your own community area Tips on one-on-one calls Plus so much more! [Tweet ""Give the people what they want, but you have to do what's right for you too." - Jocelyn"] [Tweet ""Think outside the box to serve your people." - Shane"] Links and resources mentioned in today's show: Tawnya's Website / Blog Flip Your Life community Flipped Lifestyle's Patreon Page Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Patreon question of the week from our Q&A with S&J YouTube series: This week's question is from Kevin.  "Why is my sales funnel not converting?  I'm getting emails, but no sales.” Click here to hear the answer to today's featured question! And if you would like to watch all of our Q&A with S&J videos, head on over to flippedlifestyle.com/YouTube, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. To ask a question for the Q&A with S&J YouTube show, you can do that over on our Patreon page at flippedlifestyle.com/patreon. Click on the image to Listen on iTunes: To learn more about working directly with Shane & Jocelyn in their Flip Your Life community, visit: https://flippedlifestyle.com/flipyourlife Join HUNDREDS of entrepreneurs from around the world pursuing the Flipped Lifestyle online! Success Story of the Week: This week's success story is from Marie, and Marie's headline in the success of forums said, "Itsy-bitsy Success," with a little smiley face emoticon. I love this because a lot of times, that is what we need.  All of us.  There are days that I don't get things done, and I just need one itsy-bitsy success, just as Marie said. Marie writes, "I actually managed to write up and complete this week's action plan.  This is actually a huge victory for me, so I wanted to celebrate it." And then she said, "Dances happy dance," like in quotations marks there. Good job, Marie.  Sometimes, when you are in a funk, you just need somewhere to go and do something.  That is what our action plan forum is for.  Everybody posts on Monday what they are going to do that week, what they're going to get accomplished, and then we hold each other accountable to make sure that we get it done.

Leneen Faith is a wife, mom of three, elementary school teacher, author, and CEO. Despite her full plate, she continues chasing her dream of inspiring children to be kids of character! The dream nearest and dearest to her heart is her children’s brand, The Adventures of Peacebe and the Heartwatch. Peacebe is currently an 8-book character education series that’s already in 20 schools. However, Leneen’s dream is for her brand to become a cartoon on a major cartoon network. Leneen is a firm believer that you can never be too busy to chase your dream and fulfill your purpose. TWEET: “Learn ways to inspire #children to have good #character with #LeneenFaith” Chasing the Dream How is a dream born? Dreams come in different ways to different people, but Leneen says her dream came as an idea that “popped into” her head way back in 2005. She wrote out her first Peacebe story, but then shelved the idea for FIVE years. She knew her inspiration was to teach kids about character through her writing, so she persevered until her idea became an 8-book series that teaches that “it’s cool to be a kid with character and values.” TWEET: “I want to teach kids that it’s cool to have #character.” #LeneenFaith Taking the Next Step Once you have grabbed hold of your dream, what do you DO with it? Leneen knew it would take action on her part to see the growth of her dream. She took a year off from teaching to knock on doors and talk to school principals about getting her series into schools. Her persistence paid off, as the series is now used in 20 schools! The dream doesn’t stop there, as Leneen admits she sometimes let fear get in the way of growth. The most important step is to STICK WITH IT! She now plans another year of hiatus from teaching to market the series to more schools and more avenues. She is going after it ALL! TWEET: “This time around, I’m going to do it a little bit better.” #LeneenFaith Chasing the Dream WITH your Family Who can you rely on for support in chasing your dream? Leneen turns to her family, especially her brother David, who partners with her in illustrating her books. Being raised by a single mom, Leneen and her five siblings were taught the value of a good attitude, hard work, and waiting. Leneen says there is no one else she would want to “do this” with besides her family.  TWEET: “There’s no substitute for a good attitude and hard work.” #LeneenFaith Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“You have to realize that your dream is bigger than you. It will take pressure off you and give you a bigger purpose. Putting pressure on yourself keeps you from being creative.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:35] Leneen’s busy life and how she finds a single focus [3:51] The lifelong dream to be a teacher [4:33] Leneen’s children’s brand and how it came to be [7:23] Inspiration for the series from being a mom and teacher [8:25] The beginning of many more ideas for the series [9:29] How the series found its way into 20 schools [10:55] The focus on a year of marketing [12:50] Chasing your dream with family [15:15] Topics covered in the first series [17:15] Feedback from parents, teachers, and students [19:15] Figuring out the publication process [21:55] The cartoon dream and MORE! [24:51] Meeting others with the same passion [26:35] The 12-year struggle to keep the dream alive [29:15] Bouncing back, twice as strong [30:50] Bringing others into your dream [34:03] ONE action for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Leneen’s websites: www.peacebekids.com  and www.kncbasketball.com  Leneen on Instagram: www.instagram.com/peacebekids and www.instagram.com/leneenfaith and www.instagram.com/knctravelbasketball  Leneen on Facebook: www.facebook.com/peacebekids and www.facebook.com/knctravelbasketball   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “Be where you are.” #LeneenFaith TWEET: “I want to give it my ALL this year and trust and see what happens.” Leneen Faith TWEET: “I feel blessed to be on this #journey with my #family and wouldn’t want to share it with anyone else. #LeneenFaith      

Today's guest is a rock star in our membership community. Here for another round of high energy, next level action is Flip Your Life Hall of Famer, Jeanette Stein. Jeanette is a wife, mom to 6 wonderful kids and is a former high school math teacher with over 17 years of teaching experience. She began her online journey about 6 years ago when she needed something new to learn, starting with Dreamweaver, then Blogger, then WordPress - mostly by herself. Not wanting to choose between her family and career, she used all her new skills into creating her own website, HighSchoolMathTeachers.com where she sold lesson plans to Algebra and Geometry teachers. In her site's infancy stages, there wasn't really much money coming in and she knew that there must be a way to gain traction. After hearing about Shane & Jocelyn, she decided to join the Flip Your Life community and everything else was history. Moving all of her lesson plans into a membership community almost two years ago had made all the difference and brought her site full circle. She has since quit job and had gotten amazing opportunities that wouldn't have been possible had she decided to quit early on. You know what? The fun doesn't stop with good sales metrics, because there's always room for growth and we're here to help her take that next step, so join us as we help Jeanette focus on marketing strategies to boost sales. You seriously do not want to miss this! [Tweet "“There is always a way to make money.” - Shane"] [Tweet "“Make sure that you are not going above & beyond what you want to do.” Jocelyn"] You Will Learn: How much to spend on Facebook ads Going deeper into our Profit First Budget Good is the enemy of great argument The advantage of knowing your customer's lifetime value Why you should consider doing upsells Plus so much more! [Tweet "“Think about the next peak so you can get through the valley.” - Shane"] [Tweet "“Start it small, when it works, go ahead and put more into it.” - Jocelyn"] Links and resources mentioned in today's show: Jeanette's Website Jeanette's first guest call Jeanette's second guest call Shane & Jocelyn on SPI with Patt Flynn Experiencing guilt over growth? Here's Shane's thoughts on contentment Profit First Accounting + More Jessica Larrew's Website Disney's Magic Kingdom Review Flip Your Life community Flipped Lifestyle's Patreon Page Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Patreon question of the week from our Q&A with S&J YouTube series: This week's question is from Derek.  Derek says, "How do you work when your kids are at home during the summer?" Click here to hear the answer to today's featured question! And if you would like to watch all of our Q&A with S&J videos, head on over to flippedlifestyle.com/YouTube, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. To ask a question for the Q&A with S&J YouTube show, you can do that over on our Patreon page at flippedlifestyle.com/patreon. Click on the image to Listen on iTunes: To learn more about working directly with Shane & Jocelyn in their Flip Your Life community, visit: https://flippedlifestyle.com/flipyourlife Join HUNDREDS of entrepreneurs from around the world pursuing the Flipped Lifestyle online! Success Story of the Week: Today's a success story comes from Lily, and Lily writes, "I got my first testimonial today!" "I just wanted to let you know that I got my first testimonial today after piloting my membership site with beta testers on and off for the last 2 1/2 months.  Thank you for your constant support." That is awesome because testimonials can make or break an online business.  You only need two or three really good testimonials on your sales page to really start converting sales.  Good job, Lily!

Need help with goal setting and focus on your online business? Listen in as we discuss this topic to help today's guest. Stepping up to take action are Flip Your Life community members & best friends, Kellie & Randi. The dynamic duo currently are full-time working professionals, married, and each have three children. Kellie works as a health psychologist, while Randi is a CPA/college professor. A few years ago, they became super interested in nutrition and healthy living, so they obtained a health coach certification. After multiple life events, the constant juggling of family and career life balance, they are now ready to dedicate themselves to turning their online business dreams into a reality. They are just finalizing their website, and haven't built a significant online presence yet at this point, but are determined to create a platform where they can have a broader reach and help women develop a healthy habit change. The struggle now is which path to take, since health is just too broad a target. Join us as we help Randi and Kellie align their goals, maximize content effectivity, and tips on how to start their own podcast where they can support women in the throes of work and motherhood. Let's get to work! [Tweet "“There is no reason to sit on content.” - Shane"] [Tweet "“Pro tip: you can always change it later.” - Jocelyn"] You Will Learn: How to start a podcast Content Creation: The advantage of branching out Facebook Challenges and warming up your audience Pricing strategies for when you're just starting out Plus so much more! [Tweet "“It's difficult to convince people that you can fix everything in their life.” - Shane"] [Tweet "“It's far easier to choose, focus & work on one task at a time” - Jocelyn"] Links and resources mentioned in today's show: Randi & Kellie's Website Flip Your Life community Flipped Lifestyle's Patreon Page Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Patreon question of the week from our Q&A with S&J YouTube series: This week's question is from Amy.  "What are the pros and cons of having a free Facebook group?" Click here to hear the answer to today's featured question! And if you would like to watch all of our Q&A with S&J videos, head on over to flippedlifestyle.com/YouTube, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. To ask a question for the Q&A with S&J YouTube show, you can do that over on our Patreon page at flippedlifestyle.com/patreon. Click on the image to Listen on iTunes: To learn more about working directly with Shane & Jocelyn in their Flip Your Life community, visit: https://flippedlifestyle.com/flipyourlife Join HUNDREDS of entrepreneurs from around the world pursuing the Flipped Lifestyle online! Success Story of the Week: This week's success story comes from Veronica Lopez, who has been on the podcast before.  She writes in the success story forum, "I have a huge success story.  My automated webinars are working.” Veronica says, "In January, I posted a rant/rave encouraging everyone to dive into webinars.  I recently had a chance to speak to Shane and Jocelyn in a podcast episode, and my action step was related to diving into automated webinars.  I jumped in with Easy Webinar on Monday evening.  The platform is pretty easy, it took me a day to play around with the system, re-record my webinar and set up a Facebook ad to send people to register for it.  The first automated webinar ran last night, and another one ran tonight.  I had six attendees and two sales from the training. I had another sale just from the ad.  That's three sales on a $187 course. Basically, the software and the ad is now paid for, and the rest will be profit. If you have a webinar that is working, don't delay.  Get the automated set-up pronto.

My guest today is Gina Mathew, a Baltimore-based writer, producer, and the founder of Couture Rani, a digital magazine that covers fashion, style, beauty, and entertainment for the global South Asian diaspora. Although she has spent most of her career in television production, her passion is launching and developing new ventures and digital media platforms, specifically in media, fashion, and lifestyle spaces. Gina has her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and holds a Master’s degree in Publications Design, an integrated graphic design and writing program from the University of Baltimore. Let’s hear more of Gina’s story! TWEET: “Find out how to turn your #passion into your #paycheck with #CoutureRani.” Finding the right path: Have you always been clear about your path and your passion? For some people, it takes years to get to that place, and most college students don’t have it all figured out. Gina explains why internships and experience matter more than your college degree. She advises you to pick a major you love, but not be in a hurry to “figure it out.” Because of Gina’s varied interests, she didn’t really know what to pursue upon graduation from college. She ended up working for a PR firm, but really wanted to be in TV news. TWEET: “There’s a different #energy when you’re doing something you #love and can make it your #career.” #CoutureRani New ideas might sound crazy . . . Sometimes the best ideas are the ones that sound unbelievable at first. Gina decided to use her experience to connect global consumers with artists and designers in India---this was her first business idea, and the one that led to the launch of her e-commerce site. Her dream of Couture Rani resonated far beyond what she imagined. With this “crazy” new idea, she helped change American ideas about Indian fashion. TWEET: “To most people, #Indian fashion was just about wedding clothes.” #CoutureRani When you just have to walk away Have you felt burned out and frustrated with a new venture? Gina went through these difficulties and admits that she “just had to walk away for a while.” She knew she needed a real job and stability, which sometimes happens when you chase your dreams. It’s the chance to recalibrate, figure things out, and make a fresh new start. Gina had to ask herself, “Do I have the energy and commitment for another start up?” Gina’s ONE action item for dream chasers: “If you have something you want to do, absolutely pursue it. Don’t let anything hold you back.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:15] Gina’s college path [4:30] Gina’s dad: an artist in advertising in India [5:13] College degree or internship: which is more valuable? [11:23] From DC to Baltimore [15:40] Blogging about Indian fashion, just in case her launch idea came true [20:40] From blogging to an e-commerce site in 2011 [24:27] Frustrated, uninspired, and burned out [29:40] Today? Enough talk—time for action [38:40] Sustaining the vision [41:25] Not repeating past mistakes [48:50] Permission to try again [53:58] Gina’s ONE action item for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Gina’s Website Gina on Facebook   Gina on Instagram   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “I didn’t know if I had it in me to #launch something new again.” #CoutureRani TWEET: “Be wise enough not to repeat the same #mistakes.” #CoutureRani TWEET: “That next thing you do could be what ends up being your life path.” #CoutureRani  

Charlie Hoehn, in my opinion, is one of the smartest online marketers in the world so I’m incredibly honored to have him on the show. Charlie’s worked with people like Ramit Sethi, Seth Godin, and Tim Ferriss. He’s recently launched a new book, Play for a Living, and he’s got a ton of incredible information for us today. In this broadcast, Charlie Hoehn and I talk about: Charlie s take on the Fyre Festival debacle How Charlie sourced free work from 75 international artists for his book How Charlie started working with Tim Ferriss The benefits of working for free The right way to work for free Charlie s approach to connecting with VIP s The line between under and over delivering your free work How to transition from free to paid work The tactic Charlie used to raise $10,000 in 35 hours for his book How to connect with Charlie Hoehn Online: Charlie’s Website Charlie’s Book, Play for a Living Charlie’s Book, Recession Proof Graduate @CharlieHoehn Charlie on Facebook Charlie on LinkedIn Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Amazon Mechanical Turk 12 Lessons Learned While Marketing the 4-Hour Body Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini Influence by Robert Cialdini Click to Tweet: There s all sorts of scenarios that prevent people from purchasing right away, so you ve got to follow up. – @CharlieHoehn If you enjoyed today s podcast, please leave a review on iTunes here. Thanks so much in advance for your support. The post ITT 103: How to Succeed by Working for Free with Charlie Hoehn appeared first on Tom Morkes.

Raj Stewart is an academic researcher turned healthcare consultant. He’s passionate about bringing an evidence-based, patient-centered perspective to practical healthcare issues. He works on a wide variety of projects and helps with coaching and training for companies that interact with government agencies and private medical insurers. Reading scientific literature and policy takes much of his time, but he manages to find time for travel, DJ gigs, record collecting, soccer, and family. He’s been my friend for over 15 years, and I’m excited to have him on the show! TWEET: “Raj Stewart shares how to follow your #dream while enjoying the #journey.” Why college? What do you think? Is college necessary? Many people think it’s just a waste of time. Raj was raised to know the value of education. College was encouraged in his family as the next step of evolution in the development of a young adult. College gives opportunity to expand horizons and interact with all kinds of people. You learn how to think and have exposure to many things. In short, Raj explains that college gives you a safe place to make mistakes! TWEET: “#College is just one of many life paths.” You aren’t the only one! Do you realize that others are affected by the actions you take? Every successful person gains the perspective that they are uniquely important, but NOT the only person in the world. We all are part of a larger, inter-connected whole. Even in pursuing goals, it’s not all about me! Rule in/Rule out Raj’s philosophy might just change your life! He shows how to live your life as a series of “rule in or rule out” opportunities. Not many paths in life are linear and straightforward. Ask, “Will this aid me in an overall goal?” You have choices that either help define what you WANT to do or let you know what you DON’T WANT to do. Dead ends aren’t the enemy, but you must realize when they appear. Realizing you are stagnant is the FIRST step to evaluate and change! TWEET: “There is nothing wrong with a bad decision that you learn from.”   Raj’s Recommendation for Dream Chasers: “Read and talk to others.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [2:20] Raj’s card-game abilities [3:55] College: important or not? [8:22] Jumping into the real world without college [12:35] You aren’t the only thing in the world [16:25] Raj’s current career [20:05] People who don’t directly use their college degrees [23:40] How you look at life: rule in or rule out [26:55] What do to at a dead end [28:35] Signs of a dead end [35:00] Raj’s Recommendation for a dream chaser   Resources Mentioned on the Show: Raj on LinkedIn   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET:  “#College: the first opportunity to spread your wings with a safety net.” TWEET: “I look at life’s steps as very productive stops and starts.” TWEET: “There is really no wrong way to #chaseyourdreams.”  

Joe Wilner is a life coach, licensed clinical psychotherapist, and drummer from the band Yes You Are. He’s created the You Have a Calling initiative, which includes a blog and an online community helping people discover and pursue their life’s work and mission.  Through deep and personalized coaching, he helps ambitious, creative, and spiritually-minded individuals make a greater impact, grow as leaders, and design a soulful life of inspiration. He’s here to share his dream chase journey! TWEET: “Find out what your #calling is! @JRWilner shares his calling in today’s show!”   The path that sometimes leads to “Now what?” Have you felt that “stuck” feeling? You’ve worked hard to establish yourself in a position, like Joe did in his private practice, but “Now what?” Is this ALL there is? Joe knows what it’s like to find success but wonder, “Where am I headed and who do I want to become in this life?” Many times, there is MUCH MORE out there. Joe explains how to branch out, while committing and embracing a new dream. TWEET: “Have you ever asked yourself, where am I headed and who do I want to become in this life?” @JRWilner   The Interesting Chasm To reach full potential, you have to build on the possibilities. Joe says to KEEP PUSHING, even when you’re not sure where you’re going. Joe describes the “interesting chasm” between having security and stability and following your passion and chasing dreams. “Sometimes you have to be in the flow between these two banks of the river.” Many people have forgotten how to dream and see what’s possible for them. TWEET: “There is an interesting chasm between #security and #passion in following #dreams.” @JRWilner   Small shift, small changes Sometimes all you need is a SMALL SHIFT. Often, it’s not the pursuit of a grand dream, but the quality of chasing your dream by making small changes. Your dream won’t always have a “security blanket.” Dreams require vulnerability and sometimes, irresponsibility in following them. You have to be willing to take the risk and realize that not everyone will accept and embrace what you want to do. TWEET: “Starting small is underrated.” @JRWilner   GUEST RECOMMENDATION: “Get curious and playful. Take ONE step in a direction that is interesting to you and will bring more passion and zest to your life.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:16] Joe’s newsletter and the idea behind it, and how drumming became part of his life [5:38] Flexibility: balancing the practice with touring as a musician [8:06] Using the psychotherapy background to help people [11:21] Common challenges in dream-chasing [14:09] What happened to “believing in yourself”? [17:26] The evolution of a life path [19:16] Helping people grow their passion [23:38] Freedom from the 9-5 [26:31] Fear of what your family may see [29:50] Be realistic about your vision [33:22] Joe’s online community [35:20] Joe’s ONE ACTION for dream chasers   Resources Mentioned on the Show: Joe on Instagram Joe on Facebook Joe on Twitter Joe’s Website    TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “I had to step into the #risk of following my #passion.” @JRWilner TWEET: “I am surprised at how many people have forgotten to #dream.” @JRWilner TWEET: “Surround yourself with people who are #positive and #supportive.” @JRWilner  

Welcome to a great show with Jinu Mathew. Jinu has owned Tutor Doctor since 2016 and is a former math teacher and school principal. His life has been focused on education for many years and he loves helping his students achieve much more than they ever thought possible. Hear his thoughts about what’s wrong with today’s students and how parents and teachers can help impact the next generation. Join us! TWEET: “Ep. 78 talking about #learning with former #educator @TutorDoctor!”   A Life-Changing Experience: Life is full of pivotal moments that can make us or break us. Jinu shares how he refused to be broken or give up on his passion. At age 29, he suffered a stroke and paralysis that impacted his personal and professional life in every way. He remembers praying that he would get back to his passion of serving kids. When difficulties come, your course may be altered, but you can keep your focus and move forward in small steps. Jinu shares how his Christian faith gave him a foundation to keep going and why he loves proving people wrong. TWEET: “Every good #teacher is a phenomenal #actor.” @TutorDoctor   Today’s Students: A Complacency of Achievement Is it possible for B/C students to achieve A’s? Jinu says YES! The problem for so many students is that they have never been told (or shown) that they CAN achieve MORE! He explains how everyone has the ability to learn, but the key is finding the perfect match of student to instructor in a customized learning environment. As parents and teachers, we have to fight against “self-fulfilling prophecies” by giving support, pushing forward, and providing enrichment to learning. Jinu says, “It’s all about how much you care.” TWEET: Turn “impossible” into “I’m possible.” @TutorDoctor   Impacting the Next Generation of Dream Chasers “Be the change that you want to see.” You have to model the change you want. You can’t limit yourself if you want more from those around you. Small steps lead to a brighter future. Jinu says to “know yourself and push yourself,” and he models that by setting the goal of finishing his doctorate degree in education. He feels that he has worked too hard and for too long to settle for anything less. When something is hard, get on the internet, take advantages of the available resources, and figure out how to move forward. What if our next generation of young people took Jinu’s advice? TWEET: “There is a complacency of achievement in our #students in America.” @TutorDoctor   GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Prioritize achievable goals into long-range, mid-range, and short-term goals. Go from there by making small benchmarks of what you can attain.   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:35]Jinu’s interest in education and helping others (it began in 10th grade) [3:00] Qualifications and education needed to be a teacher, and state rules for licensure [5:26] A life-changing experience: stroke, paralysis, and a move from NY to TX [9:25] Recovery, creeping doubts, and Christian faith [11:50] Return to school, owning a franchise, and complacency in achievement [14:10]  Self-fulfilling prophecy vs. Pushing for progress [17:30] Turn “impossible” into “I am possible” [22:00] Changing one’s mindset and changing the next generation [25:10] Jinu’s goal: finishing his doctorate in education [26:15] Getting back to 100%: Jinu’s physical progress since the stroke [30:30] What students need to do to overcome roadblocks [32:05] Being the FIRST [35:20] Jinu’s action for a dream chaser to take TODAY RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Jinu on Twitter Jinu on Facebook Jinu’s Website     TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “#Teaching is what was meant for me.” @TutorDoctor TWEET: “If you #pray hard and #work hard, #God will deliver.” @TutorDoctor TWEET: “It should NEVER be “I can’t.” @TutorDoctor TWEET: “ #Students today aren’t unable; they just aren’t pushed enough.” @TutorDoctor

Need ideas for a service-based online business lead magnet? Listen in as we discuss target avatars and lead magnets with today's guest to help him grow his online business. On today's podcast, we have Flip Your Life community member, Kyle Wick. Born in Canada, he later moved to Washington where he grew up in a small farm. He was able to attend college, but realized he needed to take a different route and follow his own path. By the time he reached 33, he had already done 30 different jobs but he didn't feel it was the right fit. After a family tragedy in 2008, he finally decided to start his own company, because working for someone else was never his ticket. He founded a window cleaning company called A Touch of Glass Inc. Now with over 20 years of experience, Kyle's company has grown significantly and has since been living the lifestyle he has always wanted. Kyle wants to reach out to a larger audience and coach other service-based business owners, but needs help in getting this venture started in the right direction, so we're going to break ground by discussing target avatars and lead magnets -- among other things. Don't miss this episode, ‘cause it just might be what you need to flip YOUR online business to the next level. [Tweet "There are different paths and angles, everybody has theirs to follow. -Jocelyn"] [Tweet "Forget how the world thinks your life should be like, YOU call the shots. -Shane"] [Tweet "Tell me where you are, where you want to be & I'll take you there. -Shane"] You Will Learn: How to do a reverse budget. How to narrow down your target avatar. How the lead magnet works. How to develop your lead magnet. Plus so much more! Links and resources mentioned in today's show: Flip Your Life Community Kyle Wick's Business James Schramko Can't Miss Moment It's kind of a simple one, it's just hanging out with the kids after school.  We get to pick the kids up every day at around 3 o'clock, we actually structure our day during the school year to where we do not work after 3 o'clock, so when the kids get home from school, we can be with them. And so we do that but we've done a lot of cool things after school lately.  Just playing in the backyard yesterday for about an hour, me and Isaac just ran around with swords, fighting imaginary zombies.  Isaac would climb up on their playset, where I would try to climb up and get him like I was the zombie and he would zap me and turn me back into a human.  Isaac said, "I really liked playing that game with you today, Daddy!" would have been a missed opportunity if we were still working a nine-to-five. And the other day, Anna Joe came home and she – every day she comes home and says, “Play a board game with me.”  She loves playing board games.  So it's just kind of a fun thing to climb up the – into her closet and pick out the board game.  And that we sat outside all afternoon a couple of days ago and just built dominoes.  We just built little tracks, we would knock them down and watch them all fall.  It was just a lot of fun, just playing after school with the kids. You can connect with S&J on social media too!   Thanks again for listening to the show! If you liked it, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Our goal is to help as many families as possible change their lives through online business. Help us by sharing the show! If you have comments or questions, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post. See y'all next week!   Can't listen right now? Read the transcript below! Jocelyn:  Hey y'all! On today's podcast, we help Kyle take his service coaching business to the next level. Shane:  Welcome to Flipped Lifestyle podcast where Life always comes before work.  We're your hosts, Shane and Jocelyn Sams. We're a real family who figured out how to make our entire living online.  And now, we help other families do the same.

Vidya Vox is singer/songwriter with her music videos on YouTube. Born in Chennai and raised in Virginia, Vidya learned Carnatic classical music from a young age. She earned her Psychology degree at George Washington University. During that time she started posting Bollywood + Western pop mashups on her YouTube channel, which grew in popularity and a number of videos have over 2 million hits. Vidya has performed at a number of amazing places including the White House. Today, she continues to make mashups but is also working on her own solo EP of original music. TWEET: Ep. 57: Vidya Vox - East-West Mashups on YouTube Mark the Beginning of #DreamsComeTrue Before music was her thing, what did Vidya think would be her thing? With the success that Vidya Vox has experienced from her Youtube channel alone, it’s surprising to think that she began with a different dream in mind. Her first direction was not music, but medicine. She was working toward becoming a doctor until she got started then realized in a fairly short amount of time that music was a much deeper desire than she’d realized. The transition she had to make to be true to her dreams was significant and it didn’t come without some questioning from her family and friends. You can hear how Vidya made the transition and what she’s learned from it on this episode of Chasing Dreams. Making a change to pursue your dreams can be hard for family. When Vidya Vox decided that instead of pursuing her long-planned career in medicine she was going to pursue music instead, her family didn’t understand right away. She noticed that though they were supportive, they also had a “wait and see” attitude toward her music. But as she’s shown herself to be diligent and has persevered to create some amazing music videos that have been very successful on Youtube, her family has come around. If you’re interested in hearing how she dealt with her family’s resistance to her dreams, you should listen to this great conversation. TWEET: Making a change to pursue your #dreams can be hard for family Everything falls into place if you focus on the art. For any creative who works to create something great, it’s hard to keep your eyes focused on the true art of what you’re doing. Things like success, feedback, resistance - all of them come into play at times and can mess up your mind. Vidya Vox says that what she’s discovered is that when she is able to refocus on the art of what she’s doing and stay in that place of focus, she’s able to create music that is more impactful and all those other things she was concerned about have a way of taking care of themselves. You can hear Vidya’s inspiring story on this episode of Chasing Dreams. There is no shortcut to hard work when chasing your dreams. OK, so you have a dream. So what? The world (and other people) are not going to lay out the red carpet that leads to the accomplishment of your dream. You’re going to have to work for it - and it will be hard work. Vidya Vox says that there is no shortcut to hard work. In fact, the work you put into the accomplishment of your dreams is part of what shapes them - because it shapes you in the process. You can hear how Vidya has applied the principle of hard work to the pursuit of her musical dreams on this episode of the podcast. TWEET: There is no shortcut to hard work when chasing your #dreams OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:59] Aimee’s introduction to Vidya Vox. [3:03] Why Vidya has moved to Los Angeles. [3:50] The most interesting place Vidya has performed. [6:44] How Vidya learned classical music and how it has morphed into her current ventures. [10:25] What Vidya thought she’d be doing before music became her thing. [11:18] The transition from med school to music - and how her family responded. [14:28] What would Vidya have done if her support system would have rejected her dream? [20:14] An artist Vidya wants to cover that she hasn’t done yet. [21:08] How Vidya chooses the songs that go into her mashups. [24:18] Be careful online: People can be great and they can also turn on you. [29:22] Vidya’s plans to record her own compositions. [30:10] The mashup that is Vidya’s favorite. [35:18] Vidya’s recommendation. GUEST RECOMMENDATION: There is no shortcut to hard work. To stick with it over the long haul you have to stay focused on why you started in the first place. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: http://vidyavox.com Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Snapchat Google Plus iTunes Spotify Soundcloud Aimee J’s favorites Kuttanadan Punjayile - Kerala Boat Song (Vidya Vox English Remix) - (over. 3.5M)  [Superwoman aka Lilly Singh commented] Justin Bieber - Sorry | Kandukondain Kandukondain (Vidya Vox Mashup Cover) - (over 3M) Chaiyya Chaiyya / Don't Stop MASHUP!! - INDIA EDITION ft Sam Tsui, Shankar Tucker, Vidya - (over 2.5M) Major Lazer - Lean On | Jind Mahi (Vidya Mashup Cover ft Ricky Jatt, Raashi Kulkarni, Raginder Momi) - (over 7M views) Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do | Hosanna (Vidya Vox Mashup Cover) -  TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Before #music was her thing, what did Vidya Vox think would be her thing? TWEET: Everything falls into place if you focus on the #art ~ Vidya Vox, on this episode  

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Teaching in public schools, Marnie was shocked when she realized most middle schoolers were reading two levels below what they should have been for their age. With determination to figure out how to increase their reading levels, she began private tutoring. She was so successful with this showing great improvement from the students after only 12 hours of sessions. With her expertise in teaching students how to read, she created a free online training model that guides volunteers on how to improve the reading skills of kids, reaching to about 1,000 schools. Now, she is building her own online professional community for classroom teachers to teach their students how to read through her website, Reading Simplified. As she gains about 2 email subscribers a day, we help her navigate where she should begin. Should she focus on getting to know her audience through webinars ? Or should she solely focus on her membership site before any further engagement? Find out on today's episode! [Tweet "There is a difference between social media followings and traffic to your website"] You will learn Why to separate the avatar from the individual with the money. What comes first - membership site or getting to know your target audience. Pre-record your webinars as free content and content for your members. Keep the ‘how' for members only. Use a survey to discover what your target audience is looking for. How to advertise in the teaching space. What Tasks to give a Virtual Assistant. Facebook Likes Don't Equal Any Value Links and resources mentioned in today's show Flip Your Life Community Reading Simplified Ever Webinar Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Can't Miss Moments Each week Jocelyn and I share moments that we might have missed if we had not started our online business. We hope these moments inspire you to see the possibilities and freedom online business could provide for your family. You can connect with S&J on social media too!   Thank you for listening! Thanks again for listening to the show! If you liked it, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Our goal is to help as many families as possible change their lives through online business. Help us by sharing the show! If you have comments or questions, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post. See y'all next week! Can't listen right now? Read the transcript below! JOCELYN: Hey y'all! On today's podcast, we help Marnie take her education business to the next level. 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 Flipped Lifestyle podcast; great to be with you again this week, super-excited to have another Flip Your Life community member on the show so that we can help them build and grow a sustainable online business. Our guest today is Flip Your Life member Marnie Ginsberg, Marnie, welcome to the show. MARNIE: Hello, so good to be here; you guys rescued me from the online startup pit of despair. JOCELYN: That is something we like to hear. SHANE: I need to put that on our sales page somewhere. “Join our membership and you'll be pulled from the depths of despair.” That's awesome. JOCELYN: That's pretty sweet actually. All right Marnie, so tell us a bit about you, who you are and what you do online. MARNIE: All right, I'm in Madison, Wisconsin with a husband and three girls, so those are my – probably my most important roles in my life and it's especially time-consuming lately with all...

Brad Montague creative director and co-producer of the wildly popular web series Kid President, talks to us about the process of how a creative project finds its voice. HIGHLIGHTSHow Small Moments Create Encouragement Brad's Mission to Make Other People Feel like they Matter The Origin Story of Kid President The Importance of Messengers in our Lives Finding the Element that Causes Your Work to Connect at Another Level Why Everyone of Us Needs to a Build a CabinetBringing a Sense of Wonder to Your WorkThe Importance of Celebrating Everybody The Evolution of a Creative Project's Voice Viewing the Work You Create as a Gift Choosing the Story We Want to Tell QUOTESI feel like a kid whose been invited to the grownups table (Click to Tweet)There's a sense of wonder if we're not careful we can lose (Click to Tweet) Brad Montague is the creator of Kid President and founder Love in Stereo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She pivoted her firing into a brand new business, on the spot. In this episode of The Happy Black Woman podcast you're in for a real treat…it's the story of how Dr. Monikah Ogando became a leading business coach and instructor as well as the CEO of her own business. It wasn't your typical journey. She had been teaching a course for her employer all over the country and felt she was very successful in corporate America. But when she was called in to a meeting that she believed was going to be a positive one, she was actually fired. The company intended to hold on to the intellectual property she had created, but she hadn't signed an intellectual property agreement. So she kept her training course as her own, struck a deal to be a consultant with the company to continue the trainings for them, and started her own business on the spot. Hear her tell the story herself, on this episode. [Tweet "From Fired to Focused: How @MonikahOgando turned being laid off into a successful business"] Facing cancer and starting a business at the same time. When Dr. Monikah Ogando was fired from her job at a high level financial planning company she pivoted the rejection into one of her greatest opportunities. But there was another big problem. She'd just been diagnosed with cancer and didn't know what impact that might have on the fledgling business she was starting. How would you handle that? Would you have the strength, confidence, and resilience to fight both of those battles at the same time? Listen to Dr. Oganado's explanation of how it happened and glean some principles of mindset and belief that you can apply to your own journey. “You have to decide if you're going to live or die.” When Monikah was diagnosed with cancer her head was spinning. Then she got fired from her corporate job and that same day began her new consulting and speaking business. It was a tough week. In the back of her mind her health situation loomed. She made her decisions in a non-committal way many times because she wasn't sure if she'd actually be around to enjoy the fruit of her labors. That's when a mentor said, “You have to decide if you're going to live or die. Because the things you do will be different if you intend to live than they will be if you intend to die.” That moment of clarity gave Monikah the ability to set aside her fears and fight the cancer, with every intention of living to care for daughter and build her business. Hear the whole story on this episode. [Tweet ""Instead of making fear your enemy, make it one of your trusted advisors" - @MonikahOgando"] How an introvert CEO keeps herself going. Very few people who meet Dr. Monikah Ogando would think she's an introvert, but that's how she describes herself. When she's in her role as CEO of her company or coaching and training, she's outgoing, friendly, and engaging. But that's her business role. She steps into those shoes because it's her calling, her passion. But as a true introvert she needs time alone to unwind, regroup, and rejuvenate for what lies ahead. How does she do it? It all comes down to the way she manages her weeks and protects her weekends. She sets boundaries and guidelines that serve her health, emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically. That way she's ready to go when Monday comes again… ready to fulfill her calling. You can glean some valuable tips from Dr. Monikah on this episode, so take the time to listen. There is nobody coming. God sent you! There's something about modern culture that pushes us toward depending on others or hoping for a circumstance to turn out fortuitously in our favor. But Dr. Monikah has learned that hoping doesn't get the work done. Hoping doesn't accomplish things. Hoping doesn't fulfill dreams. As a result she's developed a short saying to remind herself to go for the dreams she's got inside. “There is nobody coming. God sent you!” The idea is that she shouldn't be looking for someone or something to rescue her. Instead, she needs to understand that God placed her exactly where she is, at this time, in this place, for a reason. SHE is the one who's supposed to make the changes that she's hoping will come about. [Tweet ""There is nobody coming. God sent you!" - @MonikahOgando, on the @happyblackwoman podcast"] Outline of this great episode: [0:24] Welcome to this episode - introduction of today's guest:  Dr. Monikah Ogando [1:26] Dr. Ogando's story of how she came to be an entrepreneur. [7:11] How Dr. Monikah has come to see being fired from a company as a blessing. [9:30] Dealing with a diagnosis of cancer and how it pivoted her into something new and better. [14:29] Dr. Monikah's rebirthing that is happening now. [16:40] A typical week in the life of Dr. Monikah. [18:00] How she turns her introvert tendencies toward serving people. [19:38] Where is Dr. Monikah's business headed right now? [21:38] What feminine leadership looks like. [23:42] The Hero's journey. [26:45] Dr. Monikah's favorite book right now. [29:12] What is your personal mantra, Dr. Monikah? [30:50] Dr. Monikah's #1 tip to women just starting on the entrepreneurial journey. [34:14] Dr. Monikah's contact info and a FREE GIFT! Resources mentioned in this episode: monikahogando.com - Dr. Monikah's website BOOK: The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell BOOK: A Course in Miracles UnlockYourInnerCEO.com - Dr. Monikah's new book Tweets you can use to share this episode: [Tweet ""We are not doing time management, we are doing energy management" - @MonikahOgando"] [Tweet ""Your business is a vehicle for your purpose to live through." - @MonikahOgando"] Thanks for listening! Please rate, review and subscribe... Thanks so much for joining us on the podcast this week! Be sure to leave me a note in the comments below with your #1 takeaway from the show. 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Chasing dreams is not an easy thing to do. There will be setbacks. There will be discouragement. There will be failure. But it’s what you do in those times that determines if you will be an overall success or not. Today’s guest on Chasing Dreams is Alex Barker. Alex is the host of “The 66 Day Experiment” and a very busy guy. He’s a pharmacist by day and entrepreneur every morning as he takes 2 hours of every day to work on his podcast, his writing, and lots of other stuff. In today’s candid chat with Aimee J., Alex shares his journey, lessons learned, and tons of other great stuff you won’t want to miss. So grab a drink and some note paper so you can jot down the inspirations that hit you as you listen to this episode. TWEET: It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. How is your journey going? A habit of sending Video emails to people he appreciates or wants to connect with. Alex and Aimee met at Podcast Movement 2015 and they hit it off immediately. Aimee  knew right away that she needed to have Alex on the Chasing Dreams podcast. But something that sealed the deal for Aimee was that Alex sent her an email with this simple text in the subject line, “I Made You A Video.” The body of the email included a link to the video. Aimee couldn’t wait to watch the video. Simple, but very effective. Alex learned to do that from someone who once sent HIM a video email and he’s been doing it regularly ever since. He finds that it makes him stand out and gives him a touch point with people in a way that they’ll never forget. Aimee J. is proof of that. Hear other great tips like this from Alex as you listen. A passive income stream was the wrong goal to be chasing, or at least he was chasing it at the wrong time. When Alex Barker first started trying to “make money online” he was learning a lot from the podcasts he was listening to. Pat Flynn and many others touted the “passive income” idea and Alex bought into it. He tried everything: ebooks, Udemy courses, autoresponders, you name it. What he discovered was not that passive income was a bad idea or was wrong, but that he was shooting for something that was probably more in his future than in his present. His main goal in the present was to earn extra income as fast as possible to pay off personal debt and give his family a better lifestyle. So he switched his focus and changed his actions… which is not an easy thing to do. You can hear what he did instead, and how it’s going for him on this episode of Chasing Dreams, with Aimee J. It’s not always about the destination, it’s about the journey. Alex Barker’s path toward entrepreneurship didn’t work out the way he thought it would. But that hasn’t stopped him… and THAT is KEY. Many people don’t get to the destination they assumed they were headed toward or don’t get there as quickly as they thought, and give up on it. But Alex kept going. He flexed, he pivoted, he reassessed when necessary, and he has continued pursuing his dreams even as the dreams themselves have morphed into something different. That way he’s been able to enjoy the journey every step, even the hard and disappointing ones. Alex’s journey and his perspective on it are a refreshing encouragement in the hard pushing entrepreneurial world we live in. You’ll be encouraged by his story as he shares it with Aimee J. in this episode. Resistance is real and it most often comes from inside you. There are moments in every Dream Chaser’s life when your own heart and mind seem to resist the goals and dreams you’ve set before you. It could be as simple as the urge to stay in bed for another hour. It could be as serious as wanting to give up altogether when you hit a significant challenge or roadblock. Alex Barker has a story that’s filled with moments of resistance, and his belief is that the things that makes the difference in those moments are the habits you’ve built, good or bad. Take a half hour out of your day to hear how Alex deals with the resistance in his own soul, and how he pushes forward consistently in spite of it. You’ll love his perspective. TWEET: When failure or discouragement hit, it’s your habits that will sustain or wreck you OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:49] Introducing Alex Barker - life Alchemist. [3:06] Alex’s explanation of a video email he sent to Aimee J. [4:36] How Alex is able to wear so many hats, and why he’s doing it. [7:50] The beginning of “Making money online” in Alex’s story. [8:50] How Alex discovered that the journey he was on was all wrong. [11:21] It can be easy to get lost in the cause… and how and why Alex reevaluated. [15:06] It’s not always a destination, it’s about the journey. [16:05] Even as we fight for freedom, we’ll hit resistance of various sorts. [18:59] Resistance and the help of coaches, masterminds, and accountability. [23:03] How Alex deals with the temptation to take things off his plate. [25:08] The Rapid Fire game with Alex. [27:24] What happened to Alex in the game? [29:53] An inspiring quote Alex loves and the story of Thomas Edison and the development of the light bulb. ALEX’S RECOMMENDATION: “There is no such thing as a failed experiment, there’s only feedback.” RAPID FIRE GAME! - Category: Pies A back and forth response game based on the category chosen. The first to pause too long or give a patently false answer is the loser. Who’s going to win it? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.66DayExperiment.com - Alex’s website. Go to get your free course! Pat Flynn TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: What if you had a personal board of directors? How would that benefit you? TWEET: It’s OK to be weak, as long as you’re not weak everyday. Hear more on this episode TWEET: There is no such thing as a failed experiment, there’s only feedback ~ Alex Barker

What happens when your dreams begin to come into conflict with family and cultural norms? How should you think about them? How should you go about achieving them? In this episode of Chasing Dreams, with Aimee J., we’ll hear from Bindu Mathai, a makeup artist and business owner who has gone through those exact issues and come out on the other side with joy, success, and peace in her heart about the way she got to where she is. This is a delightful and inspiring conversation for any Dream Chaser, with lots of nuggets for you to take from it. Be sure to take some time to listen. A degree in psychology, a part time job, and an unexpected career path. Bindu Mathai had finished up her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and began searching for the right school to complete her Master’s level work when she took on a job at a large chain department store. It was there that she became skilled at assessing the appropriate makeup colors for the customers who came into the store. Years later she became a manager at Sephora.  Her latent love for makeup and color surfaced and she found herself drawn in a direction she certainly didn’t expect. To make a change she’d have to make a 180 degree turn. Was it worth it? In this episode you can hear the details of Bindu’s story, the decision she made at that critical juncture, and how she’s grown her business to what it is today. When people don’t understand your dream, what do you do? Becoming a professional makeup artist was not something familiar to Bindu Mathai’s family or culture, so when she decided to change from a future in psychology to becoming a makeup artist there was much confusion. Some people simply didn’t understand what it was she wanted to do. Others were in outright opposition to her decision. Still others didn’t quite get it but were supportive of her in the pursuit of what she felt she should do. How did Bindu get through that painful, difficult season? You’ll have to hear it in her own words by listening to this episode. TWEET: If you’re going to do it, be the best at it, on this episode of #ChasingDreams “Everyone on the internet was my mentor.” When Bindu Mathai first began her pursuit of establishing her business as a makeup artist, she knew very little about how to set up an online presence, social media, or business practices. She didn’t have a true mentor who she could go to for advice, so she began researching and learning on her own. There were many people on the internet who provided business and entrepreneurial advice freely and she soaked up as much as she could. She feels that there is no excuse for not getting started because the low cost or free resources that exist in our day are plentiful. You can hear the entire story of how Bindu established her online presence and how it’s fueling her business now in this episode of Chasing Dreams. In the end, there’s no substitute for work. You can learn all you want about social media, website development, and brand promotion and marketing, but if you’re not doing the work to show that you are indeed an expert or master in your chosen field, all those tactics will get you nothing. It takes work to hone your craft and become a true expert. Bindu Mathai’s story on this episode of Chasing Dreams is a great example of how that hard work pays off. If you’re struggling to know what to do to establish your presence as an expert in your field, listen to Bindu’s advice. She’s got lots of wisdom to share on this episode. TWEET: There is no substitute for work. None. ~ Bindu Mathai on this episode of #ChasingDreams OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:49] Introduction of today’s guest, Bindu Mathai, Makeup Artist. [1:49] What got Bindu into makeup in the first place? [3:49] A degree in psychology and a part time job that turned her career path. [5:12] The decision to change direction: How did it happen? [7:28] The mixed reactions Bindu received as she made the switch of careers. [9:55] Facing the discouragement and standing strong in spite of it. [11:15] Being willing to go it on your own at first. [12:07] Learning to be self taught, finding resources, educating yourself. [14:20] Becoming a teacher after educating herself: the benefits and value. [16:35] How long did it take before Bindu was confident her efforts would pay off? [17:28] Why there is no substitute for work. [18:35] What would you change if you could go back and do it all again, Bindu? [21:42] What was the catalyst for starting her own business? [25:00] Why Bindu chose the name “Bindu Inspired” for her business. [26:15] The Rapid Fire game. [29:15] One thing Bindu would recommend to a Dream Chaser. [30:53] Bindu’s closing advice. [31:32] Aimee J.’s summary of the episode and invitation to you. BINDU’S RECOMMENDATION: “People may forget what you said. People may forget what you did. But they will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou RAPID FIRE GAME! - Category: Music Bands Rapid fire is where Aimee J. and her guest exchange rapid fire answers to a category and the first to unduly hesitate, give a wrong answer, or stop is the loser! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.BinduInspired.com www.ChasingDreamsHQ.com/rateandreview - to leave your review of this podcast TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Everyone who was online was my mentor. I learned what I could, where I could TWEET: If you overanalyze without #TakingAction, you’re going to stall out in life TWEET: Nobody will make a change in your life except you.

In today's Q&A, we are helping Matt overcome the fear of putting his private life online when starting his online business. Do you have a question you want answered on our podcast? We would love to help you! Click here to ask your question! [Tweet "There's a million different ways to present your brand online without having to share everything that you do on Facebook."] Resources Mentioned in this Episode Elementary Librarian US History Teachers 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: Hey guys, welcome back to another Q&A with S&J mini podcast. Today's question comes from Matt; and Matt writes, "How do I get over my fear of putting my life out there for others to see? I would have no problem sharing and selling my e-book to random strangers, but to think about my friends and family finding it and reading is horrifying to me. I know this is something I need to get past but your story is so real and I'm just finding it difficult to even think about doing what you guys do." JOCELYN: All right Matt, this is actually a common concern that a lot of people have and it is something that bothered me when we first started our online business. It's not that I was doing anything wrong or had anything to hide necessarily; it's just that I really didn't want to put everything out there for the whole world to see. So, one way that you can do this, is to just use your first name. So, for a long time, on my Elementary Librarian site, I was just 'Jocelyn'. You could be 'Matt', you could be 'Matt B.' or whatever your initial is and that would be one way of getting around everyone knowing exactly who you are. SHANE: You can even use an alias in your brand. Like my name was on a lot of my products on my football coaching site but a lot of people just knew me as 'CoachXO'. I created like a persona on my podcast, the 'CoachXO' show and basically people would write in and be like, "Hey Coach XO, I got a question for you about football." So you could even do something like that where your brand kind of becomes the identity of the website and maybe you are not so front-and-center. Another thing that I think is important to realize too is that this is a fear because we're scared; it's like public speaking. You are scared to get up in front of people especially people you know. You don't want them to understand exactly what you are doing and things like that but you don't have to share this with people in your personal life. We don't put all of our Flipped Lifestyle stuff, we don't share Elementary Librarian, or history or coaching or all of these little businesses that we've got set up. We don't ever share them on our private Facebook walls or our private Twitter accounts. We only talk about them in the space where they exist like on the Flipped Lifestyle Facebook page or actually on our website. Now, a lot of people have figured out what we do and they've found our websites and they've looked at our products and things like that. We do know people that have bought our products from us, we know them in person. So, there is definitely going to be some crossover but it's not going to be this thing where everyone in your life is going to totally go in and read your e-book. They might not even be in your audience. If you've got an e-book about starting a food-truck or something like that, if no one wants to do that, they have no reason to read your book. So, don't really worry about people in your life finding all of your stuff and keep up with all the minute details of your online business because that's probably not going to happen.

Today we’ve got another great new BiggerPockets Podcast interview to bring to you, packed full of actionable tidbits and great conversation. Each week, we will be bringing you incredible real estate investing tips, training, and interviews with actual investors who are in the field, and who are making it happen. You can listen to the show online (below), download it later, listen on your smartphone, or via iTunes — all for free.On today’s show we talked with Karen Rittenhouse from KarensPerspective.com – an active real estate investor, author, trainer, and all-around great gal. Karen’s started investing in 2005 and has acquired well over 150 properties during her investing career. On this podcast, she shares with us exactly how she did it, and how you can use the same strategies to begin (or improve) your investing career.Read the transcript for Episode 2 with Karen Rittenhouse here.In This Week’s Podcast, We’ll ExploreWhy rentals are just like little oil wells – and how to get started owning them.How Karen bought over 150 properties, most without ever getting a mortgage.Dealing with sexism in the real estate field.Using the “subject-to” strategy to invest with no (or low) money down.How Karen made $9200 when purchasing her first project – with no money down.The two most important steps to avoid making mistakes.Karen’s technique to find motivated sellers and how to get deals from non-motivated sellers.Why Karen is changing her strategy to adapt for the future… should you?The most important first step for new investors.Karen’s fear when beginning – and the phone call that made her think she was going to jail.Links from the Show:Karen’s Profile on BiggerPocketswww.KarensPerspective.comKaren’s Favorite Direct Mail Company: PostcardManiaBooks Mentioned in the Podcast“Essential Handbook for Buying a Home” by Karen“Essential Handbook for Selling a Home” by Karen“Essential Handbook for Landlords” by Karen“The E-Myth” by Michael E. Gerber“Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” by T. Harv EkerTweetable Topics:“I don’t mind there’s a 1% in this country – I just want to get there” Click to Tweet!“Real estate investing works no matter where we are or what we’re doing. The checks still come in.” Click to Tweet“Rental properties are like “little oil wells” – no matter where I am – they keep pumping.” Click to Tweet“When talking with motivated sellers – don’t go in to close a deal. Go in to solve problems.” Click to Tweet“Without a good plan – it’s easy to quickly jump to the next shiny object.” Click to Tweet“You’re not going to get rich quick. It takes time – but the rewards you’ll reap long term are huge.” Click to Tweet“You never forget your first… (real estate deal!)” Click to Tweet“When it comes to marketing – everything works – just do something.” Click to Tweet“You’ve got to think bigger than a 40 hour work employee” Click to Tweet“We’re in the business of helping people – and we get paid for it. It doesn’t get better than that.” Click to Tweet“There’s never been a better time to be in real estate” Click to TweetKaren Rittenhouse, along with her husband Jim have 11 employees, a real estate investing business, a full service real estate agency, a property management company, a coaching and training business, a lending company, and Karen has written 3 books on real estate.Connect on Twitter: @KSPerspectiveKarensPerspective.comKaren’s Profile on BiggerPockets