Podcast appearances and mentions of vicki fitch

In this episode, Wágner interviews Vicki Fitch – author, speaker, award-winning leader, international business consultant, and direct sales expert. Vicki has been in the direct sales industry for more than 19 years and has been Top 10 in Sales & Recruiting Internationally for more than 10 years all while raising a family including a son with Asperger's. She brings a unique perspective to life, business, and raising a family that offers hope and encouragement to the world and the entrepreneur.

Vicki Fitch started her first business at 12, bought her first house at the age of 19 and started her first company at the age of 20. She is a “Serial Entrepreneur” that has built and sold 4 successful companies. In addition, she spent 20 years in the Direct Sales industry where she reached the elite status of Top 10 in Sales & Recruiting internationally for more than a decade, while raising a family including a child with special needs. Vicki joins Mitch to talk about her background in sales and how she began helping others become top performers in their industries.  You can also watch their discussion on video by visiting our YouTube Channel. Her #BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) is to rid the world of NES (Not Enough Syndrome) and she launched the #12Books12Months series on 12/12 @12:12pm with the goal of helping people become the best version of themselves. Each book is completely independent and yet they are all intertwined by Fitchipelago, the map the guides each person through their own challenges with practical advice on recognizing their value, believing in themselves and removing their limiting beliefs. The #YouAreEnough global initiative is the framework for the training she does in schools, hospitals, organizations, corporations and even prisons throughout the world. Helping everyone to recognize that the changes they make in life should be based on a personal desire to grow, not from the false belief that they are Not Enough. In Evict the Bully in Your Head, she introduces the Bullies like FEAR, Doubt & Shame and reminds you to engage the Headspace Heroes like Confidence, Courage and Empathy. For general more information about the podcast, send an email to info@beinhakerlaw.com To follow Mitch and the podcast, go to linktr.ee/beinhakerlaw. You can subscribe and listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and most other directories. Please review us whenever possible and thanks for your continued support! Sponsorships and paid guest appearances are available. Connect with us by email or on social media. The Accidental Entrepreneur is brought to you by Beinhaker Law, a boutique business & estates legal practice in Clark, NJ. To learn about shared outside general counsel services and how to better protect your business, visit https://beinhakerlaw.com/fractional-gen-counsel/ Please support our affiliate sponsors (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-affiliates/). Also be sure to visit our new podcast store (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-store/) to purchase affiliate services, guest merchandise and even podcast merchandise.  Yes, we have merch! Digital Accelerant - the digital business card that generates leads. Get a custom branded digital card with information and links to all your social media, email and other information. Text LAW to 21000 to connect with us and request more details. Fetch Internet. Fetch Pro is an app that creates a secure and high-speed mobile internet connection for laptops and desktop computers. Printify - the on-demand print shop to create your own merchandise without cost or the need to house inventory. The Accidental Entrepreneur is a trademark of Mitchell C. Beinhaker. Copyright 2018-2021. All rights reserved.

"If you aren't building your list you are missing out on the future of your business" Vicki Fitch  

As we Spotlight Alcohol Awareness Month , I am excited to welcome back Vicki Fitch, Author, Speaker, Business Consultant & Direct Sales Expert!  Listen in as Vicki & I dive into some raw & really conversation about Alcoholism & more.  Did you know ... Alcohol is the oldest and most widely used drug in the world. In the United States alone more than 15 million people are affected by alcohol abuse or dependency.   

As we kick off our Autism Acceptance & Awareness Series, I am excited to welcome back Vicki  Fitch

Interview with Vicki Fitch!

Sometimes your biggest obstacle in business can be your mindset. Raise those pinkies because today we'll show you how to dream it, believe it, and achieve it.Vicki Fitchwww.Facebook.com/VickiFitch1www.Pinterest.com/VickiFitchwww.Twitter.com/Vicki_Fitchwww.Periscope.tv/Vicki_Fitch www.Instagram.com/Vicki_Fitchwww.Linkedin.com/in/VickiFitchBrian Meerthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmeertDuke of Digitalhttps://www.dukeofdigital.com/https://www.instagram.com/dukeofdigital/AdvertiseMinthttps://www.advertisemint.comhttps://business.facebook.com/advertisemint/https://www.facebook.com/groups/advertisemint/https://www.instagram.com/advertisemint

Vicki Fitch is an International Author, Speaker & Business Consultant that is on a mission to rid the world of NES (Not Enough Syndrome). She is committed to the #YouAreEnough Global initiative, reminding pre-teens to grandparents that any changes they make should be due to a desire for growth, not because they are trying to measure up to someone else's expectations. Her #12Books12Months journey launched on 12/12 @12:12pm and she is delivering value with a new book in the series on the 12th of every month helping others recognizing their personal value. Important Topics:How she started her mission to rid the world of "Not Enough Syndrome"On publishing 12 books in just 12 monthsThe importance on being presentHow to deal with fearWhat headspace heroes meansHow to engage headspace heroesOn empathyHow he comes up with, "Not today, Bully"Exposing light to the darknessHow bully birth happensOn #YouAreEnough campaignQuotes:"Fear is a character.""Humiliation is just the we react the situation that are uncomfortable."Connect with Vicki:#12Books12Months - https://www.vickifitch.com/5k/Free Training and Resources to Help You #RockThatDream - https://www.vickifitch.com/freebiesWebsite - https://www.vickifitch.com/Email - vicki@vickifitch.comOther links and resources:Bankcode - https://MyBankCode.com/VictoryLife Reset Quiz - https://LifeResetQuiz.comDiane Halfman's website - http://www.DianeHalfman.com

Vicki Fitch is an International Author, Speaker & Business Consultant that is on a mission to rid the world of NES (Not Enough Syndrome). She is committed to the #YouAreEnough Global initiative, reminding pre-teens to grandparents that any changes they make should be due to a desire for growth, not because they are trying to measure up to someone else's expectations. Her #12Books12Months journey launched on 12/12 @12:12pm and she is delivering value with a new book in the series on the 12th of every month helping others recognizing their personal value. Important Topics:How she started her mission to rid the world of "Not Enough Syndrome"On publishing 12 books in just 12 monthsThe importance on being presentHow to deal with fearWhat headspace heroes meansHow to engage headspace heroesOn empathyHow he comes up with, "Not today, Bully"Exposing light to the darknessHow bully birth happensOn #YouAreEnough campaignQuotes:"Fear is a character.""Humiliation is just the we react the situation that are uncomfortable."Connect with Vicki:#12Books12Months - https://www.vickifitch.com/5k/Free Training and Resources to Help You #RockThatDream - https://www.vickifitch.com/freebiesWebsite - https://www.vickifitch.com/Email - vicki@vickifitch.comOther links and resources:Bankcode - https://MyBankCode.com/VictoryLife Reset Quiz - https://LifeResetQuiz.comDiane Halfman's website - http://www.DianeHalfman.com

Vicki spent 20 years in the Direct Sales industry specializing in helping people to make the most out of life with her speaking engagements and coaching programs to help others achieve the success she has been so blessed with. Her mission is to inspire others to “Live the Life of their Dreams” by helping them identify and flourish in areas they are truly passionate about. Social Media is one of her strengths and Live Streaming is one of her passions. Vicki generated a six-figure income in less than 1 year from her live streaming platforms and created a Free Course to help others called #RockThatStream. Her Weekly Podcasts including He Said, Red Said and Vicki Fitch Live: A Fresh Perspective were the first to be pushed live on Facebook Live and reaches audiences of up to 300K per show. She delivers value on Periscope & Facebook Live at least 1x day bringing inspiration and training on “Everything Entrepreneur” and her tag line is “Sales to Social Media & Everything in Between”.  She is a woman on a mission-  writing 12 books in 12 months!   Vicki started her first business at 12, bought her first house at the age of 19 and started her first company at the age of 20. She calls herself a “Serial Entrepreneur” because building and selling businesses became a way of life for her until she entered the Direct Sales industry 20 years ago which launched her into joining the top 1% of her company and being in the Top 10 Sales & Recruiting worldwide for more than 10 years while raising a family including a child with some special needs. Her success and experience resulted in her #BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) of publishing #12Books12Months and is excited by the launch of each book in the series including Direct Selling 101: A Step by Step Guide to #RockThatDream in the Direct Sales Industry (which is being released as a 5 part series) Evict the Bully In Your Head and the sequel Own It! How to Step Up and Stand Out which was inspired by her son with Asperger’s.

Vicki spent 20 years in the Direct Sales industry specializing in helping people to make the most out of life with her speaking engagements and coaching programs to help others achieve the success she has been so blessed with. Her mission is to inspire others to “Live the Life of their Dreams” by helping them identify and flourish in areas they are truly passionate about. Social Media is one of her strengths and Live Streaming is one of her passions. Vicki generated a six-figure income in less than 1 year from her live streaming platforms and created a Free Course to help others called #RockThatStream. Her Weekly Podcasts including He Said, Red Said and Vicki Fitch Live: A Fresh Perspective were the first to be pushed live on Facebook Live and reaches audiences of up to 300K per show. She delivers value on Periscope & Facebook Live at least 1x day bringing inspiration and training on “Everything Entrepreneur” and her tag line is “Sales to Social Media & Everything in Between”.  She is a woman on a mission-  writing 12 books in 12 months!   Vicki started her first business at 12, bought her first house at the age of 19 and started her first company at the age of 20. She calls herself a “Serial Entrepreneur” because building and selling businesses became a way of life for her until she entered the Direct Sales industry 20 years ago which launched her into joining the top 1% of her company and being in the Top 10 Sales & Recruiting worldwide for more than 10 years while raising a family including a child with some special needs. Her success and experience resulted in her #BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) of publishing #12Books12Months and is excited by the launch of each book in the series including Direct Selling 101: A Step by Step Guide to #RockThatDream in the Direct Sales Industry (which is being released as a 5 part series) Evict the Bully In Your Head and the sequel Own It! How to Step Up and Stand Out which was inspired by her son with Asperger's.

“We need to make sure that we are not exposing our vulnerability to people that don’t need access to it.” In this episode, Jay interviews Vicki Fitch, who dubs herself an "Inspirationist," Author and Speaker. Vicki is on an insane mission to write 12 books in 12 months.   Listen in as Vicki shares her insights from working with clients who are trying to move into a higher performing version of themselves.  Jay and Vicky explore some of the focal points of her books and go deep on such topics as "not enough syndrome," pursuing something bigger than you've ever done before, believing in yourself and the faith necessary to finally defeat your inner-bully.   Visit https://jayrooke.com/043-Vicki-Fitch/ for resources and show notes. Check out my website: https://jayrooke.com/   Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TribeCreator/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayrooke/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayRooke   Episode Highlights: 00:55 Vicki Fitch the Inspirationalist 09:03 The Fitch Slap 22:34 Protecting our Vulnerability from the Bullies 37:22 The NOT ENOUGH Syndrome 43:44 Vicki Fitch the Hope Dealer

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep17 (Sound Devices) Joel Pare discusses the sound quality and durability of the MixPre-3. Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks audio recording, mixing and streaming with Joel Pare from Sound Devices. Joel shares the many the different features of, and uses for, the MixPre-3 and shares how it can be used by both beginners and advanced audio professionals as well as musicians. Sound Devices is a company with a strong reputation for making extremely high-quality audio gear that is portable and durable. The MixPre-3 serves as the audio hub of both my home studio and mobile rig. MIXPRE-3 The MixPre-3 is a pro audio device that serves as a mixer, recorder and audio interface. What makes it unique in comparison to other field recorders/interfaces is that it can perform both tasks, recording and working as your audio interface, at the same time. This makes it extremely useful for podcasters and live streamers who want to capture a high-quality local audio recording (in the MixPre) while streaming audio to their computer using the MixPre as an audio interface. Check out the MIxPre-3: https://amzn.to/2Q8jK3d (https://amzn.to/2Q8jK3d). FACEBOOK LIVE SHOW In addition to our conversation with Joel about the Sound Devices' MixPre-3, our November 2018 Facebook Live show features Jeremy Vest of YouTube growth software, VidIQ, and Randall Harp of Chapel Hill Media, a video production company. Look for Rob Balasabas of Thinkific wll join us on our December Facebook Live show. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page: http://livestreamdeals.com/ (http://LivestreamDeals.com). ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMIT At VidSummit 2018 in Los Angeles, Ross conducted interviews with video influencers, including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from #VidSummit2018 with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at http://livestreamdeals.com/ (http://LivestreamDeals.com). ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Not sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more. http://livestreamuniverse.com/Resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources) ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALS Livestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com). LINKS https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com) http://livestreamuniverse.com/Resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources) Livestream Deals features direct sales expert Vicki Fitch, who plans to write 12 books in 12 months. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe.   Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com/ (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook page (7K views)

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep15 (Simplecast) Addy Saucedo talks about how Simplecast makes it easy to launch, migrate and publish your podcasts. Welcome to Episode 15 (Ep15) of the Livestream Deals podcast recorded live at VidSummit 2018 in Los Angeles. Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with Addy Saucedo of Simplecast about recent developments with the podcast hosting and publishing platform. Addy supports podcasters using Simplecast. She's also a podcaster, speaker, host of the PMX competition at Podcast Movement, and the author of The Podcast Planner, which was featured in Episode 5 of the Livestream Deals podcast. LIVEU LiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo at http://livestreamdeals.com/ (http://LivestreamDeals.com). ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMIT Ross conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at http://livestreamdeals.com/ (http://LivestreamDeals.com). #VIDSUMMIT2018 & #VIDSUMMIT2019 Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://vidsummit.com/ (http://VidSummit.com). FACEBOOK LIVE SHOW Our October Facebook Live show has a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. Claudia Barbiero, VP of Marketing at LiveU, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the LiveU Solo supports creators and events going live from the most bandwidth-challenged environments. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. View the full show at http://rossbrand.live/ (http://RossBrand.Live). ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Not sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more: http://livestreamuniverse.com/resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/resources). ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALS Livestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com). LINKS https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com) http://livestreamuniverse.com/Resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources)

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep15 (Simplecast)Addy Saucedo talks about how Simplecast makes it easy to launch, migrate and publish your podcasts.Welcome to Episode 15 (Ep15) of the Livestream Deals podcast recorded live at VidSummit 2018 in Los Angeles. Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with Addy Saucedo of Simplecast about recent developments with the podcast hosting and publishing platform. Addy supports podcasters using Simplecast. She's also a podcaster, speaker, host of the PMX competition at Podcast Movement, and the author of The Podcast Planner, which was featured in Episode 5 of the Livestream Deals podcast.LIVEULiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo at http://LivestreamDeals.com.ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMITRoss conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at http://LivestreamDeals.com.#VIDSUMMIT2018 & #VIDSUMMIT2019Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://VidSummit.com.FACEBOOK LIVE SHOWOur October Facebook Live show has a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. Claudia Barbiero, VP of Marketing at LiveU, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the LiveU Solo supports creators and events going live from the most bandwidth-challenged environments. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. View the full show at http://RossBrand.Live.LIKE US ON FACEBOOKWe have a brand new Facebook page just for Livestream Deals. We will feature special offers, discounted products and updates from past shows. Don't miss out on the chance to save on the products you want, while keeping some extra cash in your pocket. Like and follow us at http://Facebook.com/LivestreamDeals.BRAND ON BROADCASTINGWe have another podcast you’ll want to check out. It’s Brand on Broadcasting. Listen and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker or Stitcher.ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCESNot sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more: http://LivestreamUniverse.com/resources.ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALSLivestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://LivestreamDeals.com.LINKShttps://LivestreamDeals.comhttp://LivestreamUniverse.com/ResourcesSUBSCRIBEiTunes: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iTunesSpreaker: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpreakerStitcher: https://LivestreamDeals.com/StitcherSpotify: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpotifyiHeartRadio: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iHeartRadio

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep14 (Wirecast 11) Andrew Haley talks about the new features for live streaming and live video production in Wirecast 11. Welcome to Episode 14 (Ep14) of the Livestream Deals podcast recorded live at VidSummit 2018 in Los Angeles. Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with #WirecastLive host Andrew Haley about the new features and upgrades coming to the latest version of Wirecast, the leading live video production and streaming software. Andrew serves as Telestream's Product Marketing Manager and Live Streaming Product Evangelist. He hosts #WirecastLive at 5:30pm ET, Thursdays on the Telestream Wirecast Facebook page. If you want to improve the quality of your broadcasts, stand out from the crowd, brand your livestreams with your own colors and logos, and have total control of the content you are creating, Wirecast is the best software option. I use it almost daily and not only for livestreaming. The exceptional scene/shot creation, switching and recording capabilities enable me to produce high-quality recorded videos and cut down on post-production time in the process. There is a free trial version at the http://livestreamdeals.com/ (http://LivestreamDeals.com) website. Click the Wirecast image near the top of the home page. SCREENFLOW From Telestream, the makers of Wirecast, ScreenFlow is not only a great screencasting and screen recording solution, it is also a video editor that can more than handle everyday editing needs. Get the free trial version at http://livestreamdeals.com/ (http://LivestreamDeals.com) by clicking the Wirecast image near the top of the home page. LIVEU LiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo at http://livestreamdeals.com/ (http://LivestreamDeals.com) (near top of home page) through Nov 2, 2018. ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMIT Ross conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com. #VIDSUMMIT2018 & #VIDSUMMIT2019 Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://vidsummit.com/ (http://VidSummit.com). FACEBOOK LIVE SHOW Our October Facebook Live show has a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. Claudia Barbiero, VP of Marketing at LiveU, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the LiveU Solo supports creators and events going live from the most bandwidth-challenged environments. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. View the full show at http://rossbrand.live/ (http://RossBrand.Live). ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Not sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more. http://livestreamuniverse.com/resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/resources). ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALS Livestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe....

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep14 (Wirecast 11)Andrew Haley talks about the new features for live streaming and live video production in Wirecast 11.Welcome to Episode 14 (Ep14) of the Livestream Deals podcast recorded live at VidSummit 2018 in Los Angeles. Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with #WirecastLive host Andrew Haley about the new features and upgrades coming to the latest version of Wirecast, the leading live video production and streaming software. Andrew serves as Telestream's Product Marketing Manager and Live Streaming Product Evangelist. He hosts #WirecastLive at 5:30pm ET, Thursdays on the Telestream Wirecast Facebook page. If you want to improve the quality of your broadcasts, stand out from the crowd, brand your livestreams with your own colors and logos, and have total control of the content you are creating, Wirecast is the best software option. I use it almost daily and not only for livestreaming. The exceptional scene/shot creation, switching and recording capabilities enable me to produce high-quality recorded videos and cut down on post-production time in the process. There is a free trial version at the http://LivestreamDeals.com website. Click the Wirecast image near the top of the home page.SCREENFLOWFrom Telestream, the makers of Wirecast, ScreenFlow is not only a great screencasting and screen recording solution, it is also a video editor that can more than handle everyday editing needs. Get the free trial version at http://LivestreamDeals.com by clicking the Wirecast image near the top of the home page.LIVEULiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo at http://LivestreamDeals.com (near top of home page) through Nov 2, 2018.ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMITRoss conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com.#VIDSUMMIT2018 & #VIDSUMMIT2019Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://VidSummit.com.FACEBOOK LIVE SHOWOur October Facebook Live show has a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. Claudia Barbiero, VP of Marketing at LiveU, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the LiveU Solo supports creators and events going live from the most bandwidth-challenged environments. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. View the full show at http://RossBrand.Live.LIKE US ON FACEBOOKWe have a brand new Facebook page just for Livestream Deals. We will feature special offers, discounted products and updates from past shows. Don't miss out on the chance to save on the products you want, while keeping some extra cash in your pocket. Like and follow us at http://Facebook.com/LivestreamDeals.BRAND ON BROADCASTINGWe have another podcast you’ll want to check out. It’s Brand on Broadcasting. Listen and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker or Stitcher.ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCESNot sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more. http://LivestreamUniverse.com/resources.ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALSLivestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://LivestreamDeals.com.LINKShttps://LivestreamDeals.comhttp://LivestreamUniverse.com/ResourcesSUBSCRIBEiTunes: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iTunesSpreaker: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpreakerStitcher: https://LivestreamDeals.com/StitcherSpotify: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpotifyiHeartRadio: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iHeartRadio

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep13 (DC Podfest)Co-founder Jennifer Crawford talks about what's coming up at DC Podfest 2018Welcome to Episode 13 (Ep13) of the Livestream Deals podcast. Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks DC Podfest co-founder Jennifer Crawford about the fourth annual conference held November 9-10 in Arlington, Virginia. DC PodFest brings podcasters and digital influencers together for two days of learning, networking, workshops, live performances and fun. The organizers think of it as an independent podcast intensive for podcasters and podcast fanatics.SPECIAL OFFERGet an all-access pass to DC Podfest for $99 using the discount code LIVESTREAMDEALS. Click the DC Podfest image on the home page at LivestreamDeals.com for tickets and information.OUR GUESTJennifer Crawford is the co-founder of DC Podfest. Her passion is helping people grow their businesses. In addition to business and conference consulting, she owns Social Media Rescue, an agency specializing in online crisis management and customer service. She is also the co-founder of a recently launched company, Sparent–a virtual temp agency staffed by stay at home moms with skills to spare. When she is not all up in your business, she performs with The Improv Imps, produces the Podcasting Smarter Podcast for Podbean, and listens to podcasts, of course! She lives with her hunk of spunk husband, Thor and their 140 lb. drool beast, Meatball in Fairfax, VA.FACEBOOK LIVE SHOWIn addition to our conversation with Jennifer about DC Podfest, our October Facebook Live show has a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. Claudia Barbiero, VP of Marketing at LiveU, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the LiveU Solo supports creators and events going live from the most bandwidth-challenged environments. We also talked business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. View the full show at http://RossBrand.Live.ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMITAlso, in October 2018, at VidSummit in Los Angeles, Ross conducted interviews with video influencers, including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from #VidSummit2018 with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com.LIKE US ON FACEBOOKWe have a brand new Facebook page just for Livestream Deals. We will feature special offers, discounted products and updates from past shows. Don't miss out on the chance to save on the products you want, while keeping some extra cash in your pocket. Like and follow us at Facebook.com/LivestreamDeals.BRAND ON BROADCASTINGWe have another podcast you’ll want to check out. It’s Brand on Broadcasting. Listen and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker or Stitcher.ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCESNot sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more.ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALSLivestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://LivestreamDeals.com.LINKShttps://LivestreamDeals.comhttp://LivestreamUniverse.com/ResourcesSUBSCRIBEiTunes: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iTunesSpreaker: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpreakerStitcher: https://LivestreamDeals.com/StitcherSpotify: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpotifyiHeartRadio: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iHeartRadio

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep12 (YouTube Secrets) Sean Cannell talks about growing an audience and making money on YouTube. Welcome to Episode 12 (Ep12) of the Livestream Deals podcast from VidSummit 2018 in Los Angeles. Coming up, Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with YouTube Secrets co-author and keynote speaker Sean Cannell, a video marketing strategist who has helped clients generate over $5 million in revenue. He built his YouTube business into a multiple-six-figure success story in less than a year. In the number one best-seller YouTube Secrets, online video experts Sean Cannell and Benji Travis draw on a decade of experience as well as interviews with more than one hundred top creators to give you a step-by-step YouTube success playbook. You'll learn: The seven essential ingredients for a profitable channel New strategies for getting views and subscribers Ten ways to make money on YouTube Cannell and Travis run the Video Influencers platform, which was included on Forbes' “Top 20 Must-Watch YouTube Channels” list, alongside Tony Robbins and Gary Vaynerchuk. LIVEU LiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo here. ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMIT Ross conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com. #VIDSUMMIT2018 & #VIDSUMMIT2019 Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for livestreams and replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://vidsummit.com/ (http://VidSummit.com). FACEBOOK LIVE SHOW Our October Facebook Live show has a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. Claudia Barbiero, VP of Marketing at LiveU, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the LiveU Solo supports creators and events going live from the most bandwidth-challenged environments. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Not sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more. ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALS Livestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com). LINKS https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com) http://livestreamuniverse.com/Resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources)

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep10 (#VidSummit2018)VidSummit founder Derral Eves talks about plans for livestreaming at this year's event.Welcome to Episode 10 (Ep10) of the Livestream Deals podcast, I’m Ross Brand. Coming up, VidSummit founder Derral Eves talks with Ross Brand of Livestream Universe about his plans for live streaming at this year's conference. Derral is doing an IRL livestream for 5 straight days, so you can see the conference through his experiences. Luria Petrucci of Live Streaming Pros is also IRL livestreaming in addition to serving as the host for those watch live on the Virtual Pass. Those with the Virtual Pass see the official event livestreams and replays.#VidSummit2018 & #VidSummit2019Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for livestreams and replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://VidSummit.com.Ross Brand at VidSummitRoss conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including additional episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast.  All interview were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com.LiveULiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo here.FACEBOOK LIVE SHOWThanks to Derral for being a part of our October Facebook Live show, which had a strong focus on VidSummit. Claudia Barbiero also joined us to discuss LiveU's role at VidSummit and share updates regarding the LiveU Solo. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. LIKE US ON FACEBOOKWe have a brand new Facebook page just for Livestream Deals. We will feature special offers, discounted products and updates from past shows. Don't miss out on the chance to save on the products you want, while keeping some extra cash in your pocket. Like and follow us at Facebook.com/LivestreamDeals.BRAND ON BROADCASTINGWe have another podcast you’ll want to check out. It’s Brand on Broadcasting. Listen and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker or Stitcher.ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCESNot sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more.ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALSLivestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://LivestreamDeals.com.LINKShttps://LivestreamDeals.comhttp://LivestreamUniverse.com/ResourcesSUBSCRIBEiTunes: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iTunesSpreaker: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpreakerStitcher: https://LivestreamDeals.com/StitcherSpotify: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpotifyiHeartRadio: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iHeartRadio

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep12 (YouTube Secrets)Sean Cannell talks about growing an audience and making money on YouTube.Welcome to Episode 12 (Ep12) of the Livestream Deals podcast from VidSummit 2018 in Los Angeles. Coming up, Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with YouTube Secrets co-author and keynote speaker Sean Cannell, a video marketing strategist who has helped clients generate over $5 million in revenue. He built his YouTube business into a multiple-six-figure success story in less than a year.In the number one best-seller YouTube Secrets, online video experts Sean Cannell and Benji Travis draw on a decade of experience as well as interviews with more than one hundred top creators to give you a step-by-step YouTube success playbook. You’ll learn:The seven essential ingredients for a profitable channelNew strategies for getting views and subscribersTen ways to make money on YouTubeCannell and Travis run the Video Influencers platform, which was included on Forbes’ “Top 20 Must-Watch YouTube Channels” list, alongside Tony Robbins and Gary Vaynerchuk.LIVEULiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo here.ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMITRoss conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com.#VIDSUMMIT2018 & #VIDSUMMIT2019Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for livestreams and replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://VidSummit.com.FACEBOOK LIVE SHOWOur October Facebook Live show has a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. Claudia Barbiero, VP of Marketing at LiveU, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the LiveU Solo supports creators and events going live from the most bandwidth-challenged environments. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. LIKE US ON FACEBOOKWe have a brand new Facebook page just for Livestream Deals. We will feature special offers, discounted products and updates from past shows. Don't miss out on the chance to save on the products you want, while keeping some extra cash in your pocket. Like and follow us at Facebook.com/LivestreamDeals.BRAND ON BROADCASTINGWe have another podcast you’ll want to check out. It’s Brand on Broadcasting. Listen and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker or Stitcher.ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCESNot sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more.ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALSLivestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://LivestreamDeals.com.LINKShttps://LivestreamDeals.comhttp://LivestreamUniverse.com/ResourcesSUBSCRIBEiTunes: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iTunesSpreaker: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpreakerStitcher: https://LivestreamDeals.com/StitcherSpotify: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpotifyiHeartRadio: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iHeartRadio

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep11 (LiveU Solo)Claudia Barbiero talks about how LiveU is supporting creators at VidSummit and beyondWelcome to Episode 11 (Ep11) of the Livestream Deals podcast. Coming up, Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with LiveU VP of Marketing Claudia Barbiero about the LiveU Solo, which makes it possible to livestream to social media channels from the most bandwidth-challenged environments, and live streaming at #VidSummit2018.LIVEULiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo here.ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMITRoss conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including additional episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast.  All interview were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com.#VIDSUMMIT2018 & #VIDSUMMIT2019Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for livestreams and replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://VidSummit.com.FACEBOOK LIVE SHOWThanks to Claudia for being a part of our October Facebook Live show, which had a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, also joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. LIKE US ON FACEBOOKWe have a brand new Facebook page just for Livestream Deals. We will feature special offers, discounted products and updates from past shows. Don't miss out on the chance to save on the products you want, while keeping some extra cash in your pocket. Like and follow us at Facebook.com/LivestreamDeals.BRAND ON BROADCASTINGWe have another podcast you’ll want to check out. It’s Brand on Broadcasting. Listen and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker or Stitcher.ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCESNot sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more.ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALSLivestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://LivestreamDeals.com.LINKShttps://LivestreamDeals.comhttp://LivestreamUniverse.com/ResourcesSUBSCRIBEiTunes: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iTunesSpreaker: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpreakerStitcher: https://LivestreamDeals.com/StitcherSpotify: https://LivestreamDeals.com/SpotifyiHeartRadio: https://LivestreamDeals.com/iHeartRadio

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! In today’s episode I’m taking you behind the scenes of a mastermind weekend I did with 5 other girlbosses. It was absolutely amazing, and I think it’s something any side hustler can benefit from – if it’s done right. So if you’ve been around the online business space for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard of masterminds, but if you haven’t, a mastermind is basically a support group. It’s a concept that’s attributed to Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, and the idea is that the collective intelligence of more people can help you reach your goals faster than going it alone. People in mastermind groups help each other set goals, hold each other accountable to accomplishing them, brainstorm ideas and support each other with honesty and respect. So in this episode, I want to share with you my top 5 tips to help you make your mastermind a success. But before we dive into exactly what we did at the mastermind, I gotta say, I’m surprised that I even went. And here’s why. I have always been extremely independent. For whatever reason, I’ve always felt like if there’s something I wanted to accomplish, it was all on me to make it happen. Like, put your blinders on, put your head down, figure it out and get it done. Asking for help? It just doesn’t occur to me. It’s not like I’m against asking for help, it literally just doesn’t occur to me as an option. I’m totally working on that part when it comes to figuring out how I can build a team and working less hours. And I’ve been working with my business coach for the past 3 years which has been a total game-changer when it comes to my mindset and my beliefs and all of that. And I read books and listen to podcasts all about business, so it’s not like I’m reinventing the wheel. So in my mind, I’m like, “I’m getting help. I’m offloading some of the day to day stuff. And I have a business coach. And I’m always learning. What more do I need?” Head down, blinders on, hustle it out. Can you relate to that mentality at all? So then I interview Bree Pair, the creator of the Thrive Conference for Bloggers in episodes 113 and 114, and after the interview, we’re chatting about how it seems like she and I are at similar places in our business – working way too much and trying to keep it all together, and looking for support. Then I get a text from Bree with dates, and then a few days later a link to the most perfect little AirBNB in San Marcos, Texas. I sent her my part of the rental and grocery money via PayPal, booked my ticket with my Southwest Points, and then when I told my husband about the trip he’s like, cool, who are you going with? And I’m like, “Um… Bree… and 4 other girls that I have never met and have no idea who they are.” And he just looks at me kinda like, Seriously? “So you’re going away for a weekend with 5 people you’ve never met.” “Well, I’ve met Bree…” Like I didn’t even question who these 4 other girls were, or what they did. I just said yes without thinking. And then I start to get a little anxiety… Like, what if she’s friends with a bunch of serial killers? Yes, I watch too many Netflix documentaries… And then I start thinking like, I’ve been part of masterminds before and they have fizzled out. Some had no real structure, some met too often, some weren’t the right mix of people, and some ending up actually being a marketing tactic for a bigger program, is this really going to be a good use of my time? But as I’ve learned, I get anxiety when a new opportunity creeps up that’s going to help me grow… And then I’m like, “NOPE, not today, Bully!” which is what I say to myself when I can feel the bully in my head trying to keep me from doing things that are uncomfortable for me. It’s straight outta Vicki Fitch’s book, Evict the Bully in Your Head (www.vickifitch.com/etb) which you can get a link to in the show notes. So I think, let’s reframe this. What’s the worst that could happen? The worst thing that happens is that I take a 3-day vacation, meet some new people and get no work done. The best thing that could happen is that I take a 3-day vacation, meet some new people and get super clear on the future of my biz. Um, pretty much either outcome is awesome, and I really needed a vacation. So then I get a text from Bree asking my availability for two meetings prior to the mastermind weekend so that all 6 of us could meet each other, and then she also mentioned that I could expect an email with all of the details for the trip. Which leads me to my first tip for a successful mastermind group: #1 Have a planner in the group. I am NOT a planner when it comes to creating awesome experiences for other people. Yes, I’m very structured, I like to have a plan and know what I’m doing and when, but when it comes to planning for other people, that is not my forte. I tend to attract friends that are amazing planners. Like, “You want to go where for vacation? Oh, you’ve already got the place picked out? You already know who is sleeping in what bedroom and have all the food figured out? Awesome, just give me the dates and tell me how much my part is and I’ll book it.” Like, I love it. But the person who is the planner has to WANT to be the planner. When you have a situation where one person is doing all the planning because no one else will pitch in, that’s when resentment can start to build up. I’ve been in a couple of groups where that’s happened. But someone does have to take the lead, at least at the very beginning, until the group starts to gel, and then if it makes sense for the dynamics of your group, the responsibility for planning any mastermind events can be rotated throughout the group. So Bree was super awesome at taking the lead, picking the dates, the location, working with another girl to create a menu and a shopping list, and to bring us together to meet before the actual mastermind weekend. Which leads me to tip number 2: #2 Get to know each other before you start masterminding. Before we went away for three days to mastermind together, the six of us met online twice. The first time, we each had 10 minutes to introduce ourselves, share our business journey thus far, and then share our WHY and what our dream life would be. And then we also set up a group text… Now normally, I’m not a fan of group texts because my phone just blows up all day, but this one? These girls are hilarious! Now I actually look forward to picking up my phone when it vibrates because I know I’m going to crack up! But our second meeting was really unique, and I think it was the key to pulling together such a great group of people. Prior to that meeting, we each took the Enneagram personality test. I’d never heard of the Enneagram. I’d done the DISC, I’ve done Strengthfinders, but this is one I hadn’t done before. So we each take the test, and then we come to the second meeting and we share the results of our personality test. And I really felt like that helped shave off some of the time that it takes to really get to know a person, and what drives them and motivates them, why they might react certain ways and all that. And I don’t know about you, but I love stuff like that. If you’re into the Enneagram, I’m equally a 3, 6 and 9. Which typically I guess you’re only one number, but in every personality test I take I always get a blended result like that which makes me always feel a little weird, like, am I fake? But anyway, that’s a topic for another episode… Because what I noticed about our mastermind group, and I don’t know if this was done on purpose by Bree when she invited us, or if it was just coincidental, but we each have a strength that can really help the others – not only in our personality, but also in where we’re at in our businesses. So after those two meetings, by the time we showed up for our weekend retreat, I felt like I knew these girls on a deeper level than what I would have had we just talked about our businesses on that first call. Because if you know me, I’m really, really slow to make deep friendships. I’m a great listener, but it takes me awhile to open up about myself. Except this podcast… I just blurt it all out on this podcast – but you guys are my friends, right?? But it was easier for me to share my biggest fears and struggles and my big dreams with these 5 girls because I really felt connected to them, that it wasn’t just one sided where I learned everything I could learn about them to avoid talking about myself – we all equally shared and listened. So that leads me to tip #3: #3 – Meet in person at least once a year I absolutely love that we started off our mastermind group with a 3 day retreat, for a few reasons. One – we had to make an investment to do it. Not an investment as in we paid someone to be in the mastermind, group, but an investment in actually doing it. This is different than paying someone to be in their mastermind, because there’s a certain expectation that the person you paid is responsible for helping you get results. This is investing collectively in a mastermind where we’re all responsible for showing up for each other and putting the work in to get our own results. Some of the girls had to arrange childcare for those 3 days. Some of them had to take time away from their businesses that are open on the weekends. Some of us had to get on a plane and fly to the destination. We each chipped in for the AirBNB and for food and paid for our own travel to get there. I mean, it wasn’t a huge amount of money or anything but it was significant and we were invested. In ourselves and each other. It’s a very different experience than I had in groups where we hopped on a Google Hangout once a month. Two – we really, really got to know each other. Chats about our families over coffee in the morning. Sharing rooms and a bathroom. Cooking together, cleaning up together. Okay, there was one girl who cooked most of our meals, and she’s absolutely amazing. I’m like, I will do dishes all day every day just to eat your food!! Sitting together on the big couch with blankets, wine and snacks sharing our dreams and squashing each others fears… And finally, it pulled us away from our everyday lives so we could really focus on our businesses and planning for the future. Which leads me to tip number 4: #4 – Have a structure for the weekend. Here’s what really made our weekend special. Bree created an agenda for us for the whole weekend. On Friday night we put together a gorgeous spread of appetizers, broke open the wine and socialized for awhile and then we sat down with dessert and went around the room sharing our biggest dream, and our biggest fear – and we all supported and encouraged each other as we shared. Saturday morning after breakfast we did a hot seat. So we each had 30 minutes to share problems or roadblocks we were encountering in reaching our goals and listen to everyone’s ideas, advice and encouragement on how to overcome them. Saturday afternoon, we did planning. We each got a few giant post-it notes and markers, stuck them to the wall and brain-dumped. All of our goals and what it would take to make it happen. The best part of this session was that after we had time to get our thoughts on paper, we went around to each other and held each other accountable. Like, “Shannon, you told us that you’re working too much, but you just added a bunch of new work to your list of goals. Is that really in service of what you’re trying to accomplish? Will doing that really help you get to where you told us you wanted to be? When will you do that? Q1,2,3 or 4? You’ve already packed too much in to Q1, do you really need to do that in Q1?” I found those conversations to be extremely valuable. Because I can rationalize every decision I make to be in service of reaching my goals… But when really challenged on it, I can see that it’s just adding more work to stay busy so that there’s no time for the fear to creep in. Then we made dinner and ate together, and in the evening we just sat around talking about life, and business and continuing to get to know each other. Sunday was systems day. This day was awesome. We went around the room and shared what systems we use, how we use them, and what things we’re doing where we needed better systems. We even did little demos for each other on how use Trello, or Tailwind, or multiple inboxes in GSuite. Then we had the rest of the day to work on creating processes and systems and plans for the goals we had outlined the day before. We had some work time, and some down time, and that evening we played a game, we put on facemasks slumber-party style, and stayed up late talking. And Monday morning, we lazed around, and then we cleaned up and checked out. So the weekend was just structured enough that we accomplished a lot, but not so structured that we all left feeling exhausted. I left feeling totally energized and like I had 5 new best friends who completely understand my business and my goals, and the parts of my personality that help me reach them, and the parts of my personality that hold me back. #5 – Create a space for conversation between meetings. As I mentioned earlier, we created a group text to chat, and share our wins, things that happen that bum us out so we can lift each other up, and just have fun. We also scheduled a monthly meeting on Zoom to update each other on our goals and hold each other accountable and encourage each other. And my favorite thing that we’ve done is set up a group Marco Polo. It’s something I’ve never heard of before, but it’s basically like video messaging. You just record yourself talking, and then the group gets notified, and you can watch in and respond with a video. So we’ve created a few different ways to stay in touch, encourage each other and just make each other laugh!! So to recap: #1 – Have a Planner so that you maintain momentum. #2 – Get to know each other on a deeper level so that you can develop trust within the group. #3 – Meet in person first. Not only will putting skin in the game help you contribute on a deeper level, it gives you the space and time to really craft your plan and help others understand how to hold you accountable. #4 – Have a plan for the weekend so that it’s structured enough that you actually accomplish something, but not so structured that you leave feeling drained. #5 – Create a space for continued conversation so that you get used to asking for help and feedback before you find yourself in a desperate situation. I think being a part of this awesome group of girls is going to be a total game changer for me. Not because I’ll be held accountable, and not because I’ll have a go-to group of people who I can ask for feedback or help, but because I finally feel like I have friends who get it! Like, my husband and all my friends in real life, they are proud of me. They are super supportive. But they’re not going to sit down with me for three days, unpack all my crap and hold me accountable to it. That’s not their role in my life – and I can’t do the reverse for them because they don’t own businesses. It’s like, instead of working by myself, I have work friends again. And I forgot how much I missed that. So if you’re feeling a little lonely, like no one really gets you or like it’s all on your shoulders, consider starting a mastermind. Find like-minded people, locally or online and take the lead. Be the planner and pull it together. Or find a planner. And if the first group doesn’t work out, keep trying. You will find your people!

Livestream Deals features direct sales expert Vicki Fitch, who plans to write 12 books in 12 months. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe.   Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook page (4.8K views)

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep13 (DC Podfest) Co-founder Jennifer Crawford talks about what's coming up at DC Podfest 2018 Welcome to Episode 13 (Ep13) of the Livestream Deals podcast. Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks DC Podfest co-founder Jennifer Crawford about the fourth annual conference held November 9-10 in Arlington, Virginia. DC PodFest brings podcasters and digital influencers together for two days of learning, networking, workshops, live performances and fun. The organizers think of it as an independent podcast intensive for podcasters and podcast fanatics. SPECIAL OFFER Get an all-access pass to DC Podfest for $99 using the discount code LIVESTREAMDEALS. Click the DC Podfest image on the home page at LivestreamDeals.com for tickets and information. OUR GUEST Jennifer Crawford is the co-founder of DC Podfest. Her passion is helping people grow their businesses. In addition to business and conference consulting, she owns Social Media Rescue, an agency specializing in online crisis management and customer service. She is also the co-founder of a recently launched company, Sparent–a virtual temp agency staffed by stay at home moms with skills to spare. When she is not all up in your business, she performs with The Improv Imps, produces the Podcasting Smarter Podcast for Podbean, and listens to podcasts, of course! She lives with her hunk of spunk husband, Thor and their 140 lb. drool beast, Meatball in Fairfax, VA. FACEBOOK LIVE SHOW In addition to our conversation with Jennifer about DC Podfest, our October Facebook Live show has a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. Claudia Barbiero, VP of Marketing at LiveU, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the LiveU Solo supports creators and events going live from the most bandwidth-challenged environments. We also talked business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. View the full show at http://rossbrand.live/ (http://RossBrand.Live). ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMIT Also, in October 2018, at VidSummit in Los Angeles, Ross conducted interviews with video influencers, including episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast. Also check out Brand on Broadcasting interviews from #VidSummit2018 with Nick Nimmin, Steve Dotto, Carlos Gil, Nicole Sanchez, Dan Norton and Jason Liebman. All interviews were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com. ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Not sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more. ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALS Livestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com). LINKS https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com) http://livestreamuniverse.com/Resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources) Livestream Deals features direct sales expert Vicki Fitch, who plans to write 12 books in 12 months. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe.   Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com/ (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). Originally livestreamed on the...

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep11 (LiveU Solo) Claudia Barbiero talks about how LiveU is supporting creators at VidSummit and beyond Welcome to Episode 11 (Ep11) of the Livestream Deals podcast. Coming up, Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with LiveU VP of Marketing Claudia Barbiero about the LiveU Solo, which makes it possible to livestream to social media channels from the most bandwidth-challenged environments, and live streaming at #VidSummit2018. LIVEU LiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo here. ROSS BRAND AT VIDSUMMIT Ross conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including additional episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast.  All interview were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com. #VIDSUMMIT2018 & #VIDSUMMIT2019 Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for livestreams and replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://vidsummit.com/ (http://VidSummit.com). FACEBOOK LIVE SHOW Thanks to Claudia for being a part of our October Facebook Live show, which had a strong focus on VidSummit. Derral Eves, VidSummit founder, also joined us to discuss his IRL livestreams and the official event livestreams at #VidSummit2018. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Not sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more. ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALS Livestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com). LINKS https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com) http://livestreamuniverse.com/Resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources) Livestream Deals features direct sales expert Vicki Fitch, who plans to write 12 books in 12 months. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe.   Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com/ (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook page (4.8K views)

LIVESTREAM DEALS Ep10 (#VidSummit2018) VidSummit founder Derral Eves talks about plans for livestreaming at this year's event. Welcome to Episode 10 (Ep10) of the Livestream Deals podcast, I'm Ross Brand. Coming up, VidSummit founder Derral Eves talks with Ross Brand of Livestream Universe about his plans for live streaming at this year's conference. Derral is doing an IRL livestream for 5 straight days, so you can see the conference through his experiences. Luria Petrucci of Live Streaming Pros is also IRL livestreaming in addition to serving as the host for those watch live on the Virtual Pass. Those with the Virtual Pass see the official event livestreams and replays. #VidSummit2018 & #VidSummit2019 Purchase the 2018 Virtual Pass for livestreams and replays plus tickets to the 2019 conference at http://vidsummit.com/ (http://VidSummit.com). Ross Brand at VidSummit Ross conducted interviews during the conference with video influencers including additional episodes of LivestreamDeals featuring Sean Cannel on his new book YouTube Secrets, Andrew Haley on new features in Wirecast, and Addy Saucedo on podcasting with Simplecast.  All interview were livestreamed to Facebook Live using the LiveU Solo. More info and special offers at LivestreamDeals.com. LiveU LiveU's patented cellular bonding technology is powering both the IRL livestreams and the official conference livestreams during VidSummit. Thanks to LIveU for providing Ross with the LiveU Solo for our LIvestream Universe, Livestream Deals and Brand on Broadcasting interviews from VidSummit. Take 10% off the LiveU Solo here. FACEBOOK LIVE SHOW Thanks to Derral for being a part of our October Facebook Live show, which had a strong focus on VidSummit. Claudia Barbiero also joined us to discuss LiveU's role at VidSummit and share updates regarding the LiveU Solo. We also talked with DC Podfest co-fouder Jennifer Crawford the upcoming 2018 conference and business coach Vicki Fitch about writing 12 books in 12 months. See info and purchase products on the LivestreamDeals home page. ROSS' RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Not sure where to start when it comes to livestreaming and podcasting gear or need a recommendation for a specific product? Our Livestream Universe Resources page has my recommendations for gear, books, courses, software and more. ABOUT LIVESTREAM DEALS Livestream Deals has been a monthly Facebook Live show hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Each of those episodes features 4 products or services for live streamers… as well as products of interest to podcasters and online content creators. On the podcast edition, we will focus on one product per episode. Some content will come from our livestream shows and some will be exclusive to the podcast. You can learn more about products featured on the show at https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com). LINKS https://livestreamdeals.com/ (https://LivestreamDeals.com) http://livestreamuniverse.com/Resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources) Livestream Deals features direct sales expert Vicki Fitch, who plans to write 12 books in 12 months. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe.   Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com/ (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook page (4.8K views)

Livestream Deals features direct sales expert Vicki Fitch, who plans to write 12 books in 12 months. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com.

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! So back in episodes 155-160, I walked you through a strategic planning process for your side hustle to help you plan for the next year. But what about the next two years? Five years? Even ten years? Do you have a long-term vision for your side hustle? One of the things that I’ve never been great at is looking at the future. I remember when I was in a long-term relationship with a guy in college and my sister would ask me, “So what’s up with you guys? Are you planning to get married?” and I’d be like “I don’t have any plans. We’re going to a concert next month, so I imagine we’ll still be together then…” And even when it came to going to college, it wasn’t like I had this whole plan mapped out. It was more like, “High school’s over. College is next. Job comes after that.” And I dreaded, DREADED, answering the “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” question in job interviews. I’m like, “I’m 22. In 5 years I’ll be 27. I have no idea.” Even now, I’m 38. In 5 years I’ll be 43. What will be different? Who knows??? My husband and I dated for 7 years before we got married. We took our future commitments slowly. One year lease. Dog – that’s at least 10 years. Mortgage – 30. Okay, let’s get married! I mean, it’s not as dull as I make it sound, but that’s kinda how my mind worked. The reason WHY I don’t plan for the future – that probably needs to be unpacked by a therapist, but what I can tell you is that when I have no plan and no objective, I start to lose my motivation. Take my side hustle for example. When I started it, I had a clear long-term goal: quit my day job. Side hustle as long as it takes to grow it to the point where it replaced my income, and then quit. But it wasn’t a deliberate three year plan, even though it took me three years. I reached the goal. I did it. So now what??? I got everything I wanted. Why do I feel like I need more? Again, the answer came from the Great British Baking Show. I tell you, I’m obsessed. One of the bakers, Kimberley, was talking about how she felt like she did well, but she still wasn’t satisfied. She mentioned the term kaizen – saying it was a Japanese word for continuous improvement. I looked it up, it really is. And that’s how I feel, like I always want to improve. But to what end? I can plan next week. I can plan next month – even next quarter. But going beyond the next 3 to 6 months, it’s unclear. Like hmm… what do I want to achieve next? My business coach, Vicki Fitch, after we had been working together for a few months, shared with me that she had a vision for me but I think she sensed that I wasn’t ready to hear it. Like, I didn’t have the belief in myself enough to believe that vision was possible. And over time, she’s revealed pieces of it to me, very slowly. I still don’t think I know what the whole thing looks like… I’m attending what I’m calling a girlboss mastermind retreat next weekend, and we had a couple of getting to know you calls beforehand where we were asked about our goals, and I said that I wanted to be the Amy Porterfield of web design someday. That’s a pretty vague goal. I mean, what does that even mean? Sure, she runs a multi-million dollar business and is the expert when it comes to online marketing from facebook ads to list building to building an online course to selling that course with webinars. Is that what I really want? So I went to lunch with a friend the other day and she was sharing with me a method of goal setting she learned from the network marketing company she’s been in for years – and it’s a set of 5 action steps to help you identify your long term goals. So this info is coming from a worksheet from a woman named Amber Towne Geehan, and in it she mentions Zig Ziglar so I’m not sure who to attribute this method to, but regardless I’m sharing it with you because I plan to walk through this myself to figure out what my Long Term Vision for my business is now – and I invite you to do this yourself. You can see these questions over at peptalksforsidehustlers.com/163 – so that you can walk through this yourself when you’re ready: Okay, so here we go: Action Step 1. Make a Dream List. Let your imagination run wild. Write down, pen to paper, everything you want to be, do or have. When you print it – meaning writing it down – your concentration is greater and you burn the idea more indelibly into your subconscious mind. If you have a family, be sure to include your partner and children when you set your goals. The entire goal setting process helps channel your logical left brain and frees your creative right brain for a more effective use of your imagination. Note, you’ve got to be before you can do and you have to do before you can have. Action Step 2. Wait 24-48 hours and answer the question “why” for each item you have printed on your dream list. This is a list of things you want to be, do or have. If you can’t verbalize in one sentence why you want to be, do or have then it truly is a dream and not a real goal. At this point, you should cross it off your list. Action Step 3. Ask these five questions, all of which you have to be able to say “yes” to: Is this really my goal? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned? Is it consistent with my other goals? Can I emotionally commit myself to finish this goal? Can I see myself reaching this goal? Answering these questions will further reduce the number of dreams on your things I really want to be, do or have sheet so cross them off as well. Answering number 2 and number 3 will be very helpful in making important decisions in all areas of your life, especially financial. Action Step 4. For each remaining dream, ask yourself: Will reaching this goal make me happier? Will it make me healthier? Will it make me more prosperous? Will this goal help me win more friends? Will this goal give me peace of mind? Will reaching this goal make me more secure? Will reaching this goal improve my relationships with others? If you can’t answer “yes” to at least one of these questions, eliminate that item from the list of dreams. Be careful not to confuse pleasure and happiness and be sure to consider your family when you answer these questions. Action Step 5. Divide the remaining goals into three categories: Short Range (one month or less); Intermediate (one more to one year); Long Range (1 year or more) Mark them “SR” (short range), “I” (intermediate) and LR (long range) on your things I really want to be, do or have sheet. Remember, some goals: Must be big – out of reach – not out of sight though. It has to make you stretch and it helps you grow into your full potential. Must be long range to keep you on track and greatly the reduce the possibility of short range frustration. Must be small and daily to keep you disciplined and in touch with the reality of the nitty gritty of daily life. Must be ongoing. Might require analysis or consultation to determine where you are before you can set the goal (weight loss, marathon) Should be specific. A nice home is not as good as a 3,000 square foot Tudor style home with 4 baths, 3 full baths, etc. So I shared with you the Chalene Johnson’s PUSH goal method back in episode 158 and how I used it to set the goal to build a team so that I could accomplish some other goals – but I still don’t have a LONG TERM VISION for 2020 and beyond. Am I scared to dream big? Maybe. Do I fear the responsibility of what that big dream might mean? Probably. Am I worried about my ability to become the person I need to become to accomplish the big dream? Possibly. And because I know that when I’m avoiding something or feeling averse to doing it I know that I need to run into the discomfort rather than away from it, I’m going to spend some time figuring out what the long term vision is for me. Not just business, but for me. And I invite you to do the same, and then head over to peptalksforsidehustlers.com/163 and let me know what your long-term vision is!

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Today I have a bonus episode of Pep Talks for Side Hustlers for you! Over the last 6 episodes, I took you behind the scenes of my strategic planning process, from setting big goals to getting into the weeds with data to planning and budgeting and making sure it’s all serving our WHY. So if you missed them, it’s episodes 155 – 160 and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss another episode! Today, I’m going to share 9 books with you that have completely changed my life and put me on the path I’m on today. I’ll link all of these up in the show notes for you. I highly recommend you grab the audio version of each book from Audible if it’s available, especially if you’re a busy side hustler so you can listen on the go. First on the list, PUSH by Chalene Johnson. I talk about this in episode 158 about how setting the PUSH goal to start my own business totally changed my life. The thought literally never occured to me before reading that book. Highly recommend it for both business and personal goals. Next up on the list, Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. It’s a step-by-step system to show you exactly how to get out of debt and the best part is, it’s actually doable. My husband and I did it, twice, I’m a little embarrassed to say. But the way you feel when you have no debt, the freedom you have in your life, there’s nothing else like it. The next one on my list is Profit First. This book gives you a system for paying yourself first so that you’re not paying everyone else and keeping the leftovers. I implemented the Profit First system when I quit my day job, and I wish I would have done it much sooner in my side hustle! Next up is the Rock Star Guide to Getting it Done. It’s not a book, it’s a course, and it will help you get total control of your life and get completely ahead and have you more efficient that you ever thought possible. Especially if you have a side hustle that you’re trying to grow, while working full time, while raising a family, do yourself a favor and take this course. The next one on my list is called the E-Myth, and this is for when you’re ready to scale. Or maybe before you’re ready to scale, really. It stands for the Entrepreneurial Myth, which is the mistaken belief that most businesses are started by people with tangible business skills, when in fact most are started by “technicians” who know nothing about running a business. Like me, when I started my business I knew how to build websites and do online marketing but knew nothing about running a business. This book walks you through how to run a business and how to grow a team the right way. In fact, in light of my PUSH goal I’m going to give this one another read. Next up, Side Hustle by Chris Guillebeau. It’s an awesome primer on how to start a side hustle, from idea to income in 27 days. You can use it to get inspiration or to realign yourself if something feels off in your side hustle. And I’m in it, so I of course I love it. You can read my story in Chapter 8. High Performance Habits is a total must read and game changer for how I show up in life every day –  if you want to know more about it you can check out the review I did of it in episodes 139 and 140. The next one on the list is called Direct Selling 101, by my business coach Vicki Fitch and it’s all about how to sell in a really authentic way. It’s a must read for anyone that has a service-based side hustle, or any kind of side hustle really, and feels like selling is hard. I mention the life-changing part of this book for me in my interview with Vicki in episode 100 of this podcast. Finally, this one I’m in the middle of right now, but it’s going to be a life-changer just because I know it is, I know it’s what I need, it’s called Evict the Bully in Your Head, also by my biz coach, Vicki Fitch. Because there’s one thing I’ve learned about myself during this whole entire journey of building a business, the only thing that can prevent me from reaching my goals is me. Not money, not time, not my plan, not my goals. My mindset and what I believe and what I tell myself. And this book is designed to evict the bully in my head that tells me I can’t, it’s not possible, I’m not smart enough, I don’t have enough time, it’s too scary, and kick it to the curb so that I can focus on all the ways I CAN do it. So if you have those doubts, I highly recommend you pick that book up too. Okay, that’s a wrap on my series on strategic planning – I can’t wait to hear what you come up with and your goals – leave me a comment on one of these show notes over at Pep Talks for Side Hustlers with your biggest AHA from this process.

“Never give up!” That’s the philosophy of Vicki Fitch, an award winning leader, international business consultant and direct sales expert. If you’ve ever dreamed of making extra money to support your family through direct sales or multi-level marketing companies that offer great incentives with flexible schedules for your family, then you’ll definitely want to listen to Vicki’s story on today’s Better Together podcast. Vicki started her first business when she was 12 years old. She purchased her first home at 19 years old and began her first company a year later. As a “serial entrepreneur,” Vicki builds and sells business as a way of life. She’s been in the direct sales business for 20 years, consistently performing at the top 1% of her company and winning the kinds vacations, trips and bonuses that we dream about for our families. But, Vicki’s “never give up” philosophy comes from the difficult experiences in her early stages of her life. In today’s conversation, Vicki and I discuss her struggle to feel loved and valued by her parents as well as her volatile first marriage to a drug addict. As Vicki shares her life and her success, you’ll be encouraged by her authenticity and vulnerability when talking about the highs and lows of her life. Vicki and I are tall girls who share a love of high heels and we share a lot of fun moments during today’s conversation. If you are a leader who dreams of achieving big goals, you’re going to absolutely love my conversation with Vicki. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: Dealing with the bullies in your mind that undermine your confidence; Why mentors are important if you want to achieve your highest dreams; How do identify whether or not you’re an entrepreneur (even if you think that you’re not). Why Vicki is so passionate about her new global initiative’s #youareenough as well as her #12books12months goal of writing 12 books and 12 months – this is a great story!   About Vicki Fitch... Vicki lives in Southern California with her husband, Terry and their two boys. She is blessed to have two amazing stepchildren and five grandchildren that fill Vicki’s heart with great joy. Her business is her ministry and she believes that God has blessed her greatly and she gives back every chance that she can. LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW: Vicki Fitch   Website | Twitter | Facebook  | Instagram | LinkedIn Join Vicki's campaign to support her journey!  About your host, Barb Roose Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about equipping women to win at life with Christ-empowered strength and dignity. Barb loves speaking at women’s conference and leadership events such as the Aspire Women’s Events, She Speaks Conference and the UMC Leadership Institute. Barb is the author of multiple books and Bible studies, including her newest releases: Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua and Bible study called Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle. Barb’s writing has been featured in magazines or blogs such as Simple Truth Magazine, iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, More to Life Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, Cherished, InCourage and Women of Faith.  An avid traveler, reader, and lover of all things chocolate-peanut butter, Barb and her family live in NW Ohio with their dog, Quimby and a very grumpy 10-year rabbit. Visit Barb’s online home at barbroose.com.

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! We’re nearing the end of a series of episodes of Pep Talks for Side Hustlers, I’m going to take you behind the scenes of my strategic planning process – so be sure that you’re subscribed so that you don’t miss a step! From setting big goals to getting into the weeds with data to planning out what I’m doing next and and when it’s going to happen, I’m going to break it all down for you, and share the insights I’ve uncovered along the way. In episode 155, I shared with you some key metrics that you’ll need to pull together so that you can figure out where to focus your time and money in the upcoming year, and a formula for figuring out what to focus on based on the numbers. In episode 156, we talked about how to survey our current email list to find out who is buying from us, who isn’t and what to do about it. Then in episode 157, I shared with how to figure out if what you’re spending your time and money on is actually worth your efforts. And in episode 158, we talked about a method of goal setting that I learned that led me to where I am right now and I walked you through how to do it in your side hustle. So if you’re not subscribed to the podcast, go ahead and do that now so that you don’t miss another episode, because today we’re going to talk about how to put these goals into an actual plan so that you really do them. And first, I’m going to recommend my business coach Vicki Fitch’s Rockstar Guide to Getting it Done, which I’ve linked up in the show notes – you can just scroll down on this episode to see them and then tap that link to head over to her site, or just go to VickiFitch.com/courses and you’ll see it. Some of the concepts I’m going to share with you today I learned from that guide, but there’s a whole entire planning process that goes into that if you implement it, you will be a machine and you’ll feel like you’re totally in control of life! Okay, so the first thing I want you to do is block three to four days on your calendar to walk through this planning process for next year. You’ll need one day to gather all the data and put together your customer survey like we talked about in 155 and 156, and then another day to review how you’re spending your time vs. your marketing goals and to actually brainstorm some goals and set your PUSH goal. You’ll need a third day to create this plan I’m going to share with you, and you might possibly need a 4th day for budgeting which I’ll talk about tomorrow, so be sure you’re subscribed. They don’t have to be consecutive days, but I’m a nerd like that so I like them to be. If you’re side hustling this might need to be two weekends, or a weekend day a month, or whatever. So give yourself enough time for this process, it’s important. After you’ve blocked the time this year, go ahead and block it on your calendar for next year. Yep, we’re not just planning, we’re planning ahead! Then, I want you to pick one day a quarter for planning the next quarter. So in October, I’m planning for January – March, and in January, I’m planning for April – June, and so on. And then, at the end of every month, pick a day to plan out the next month. This can overlap with those quarterly planning days. And then every week, pick the day that you’ll plan the next week. I do mine on Sundays. You’ve planned time to plan. That’s a huge first step that most people don’t do, and that’s straight out of the Rockstar Guide to Getting it Done which I highly, highly recommend. And I also know what my goals are thanks to the process I walked through yesterday, and I know exactly which one to focus on first thanks to my PUSH goal. So for me, the rest of this year will be best spent building a team to support my next goal which is to increase the number of Done For You clients that I book, and I want to do that starting in Q1 of 2019. And then you plan out when you want make all the things happen. Think about what’s going on in your life in certain months, when holidays typically fall, when people are typically taking vacations, when other people in your niche are doing big promotions, and work around that stuff, or at least be aware of it. This next step is key. What has to happen before that thing you’re doing to actually make it happen? Marketing, planning, hiring, creating. And just a note about marketing, this is a great time to make a content calendar. What content do you have to create to market the things that you’re doing and when those things need to roll out in advance of those launches and promotions. I go into this process for members of my Serious Side Hustlers in a live workshop, it’s too much to cover on the podcast. Put it on the calendar. Then look at it. Do you have time left over to actually do that thing you do in your business? Is there time for the day-to-day? For your day job? Is there time for LIFE? If you’re thinking “how can I fit this all in?” you might need to pare down the number of goals to accomplish, or decide what you’re going to stop doing in other parts of your life or business to make it happen. You might need to hire someone to help you. You’re going to have to make some tough decisions about what you really want. This is where the dreams become the reality. When you schedule the time for it on your calendar and commit to it. It’s no longer, “Well, I’d love to do this and this and this.” It’s I’m doing this, and here’s when, and here’s what I’m doing leading up to that to make it happen. And it’s strategic. It’s based on data. And it’s based on your WHY. There’s so, so many more ninja tricks to planning that you can learn inside of Vicki’s Rockstar Guide to getting it Done that I wish I could just tell them all to you but then that would be copyright infringement and I’m not all about that, so definitely check that out, it’s worth the investment in the amount of time you’ll save and the progress you’ll make. Okay so we have our plan… Now how are we gonna make it happen? Well, we need a budget. And that’s what we’re going to walk through tomorrow, so hit that subscribe button and I’ll see you right back here tomorrow.

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! We’re right in the middle of a series of episodes of Pep Talks for Side Hustlers where I’m going to take you behind the scenes of my strategic planning process – so be sure that you’re subscribed so that you don’t miss a step! From setting big goals to getting into the weeds with data to planning out what I’m doing next and and when it’s going to happen, I’m going to break it all down for you, and share the insights I’ve uncovered along the way. In episode 155, I shared with you some key metrics that you’ll need to pull together so that you can figure out where to focus your time and money in the upcoming year, and a formula for figuring out what to focus on based on the numbers. In episode 156, we talked about how to survey our current email list to find out who is buying from us, who isn’t and what to do about it. Then in episode 157, I shared with how to figure out if what you’re spending your time and money on is actually worth your efforts. Now that we know all of that stuff, NOW we can set some goals. My favorite method of goal setting comes from Chalene Johnson. She’s best known for her work in the fitness industry and that’s how I came to know her in my never-ending quest to lose the extra 30 pounds I carry on my 5’3’’ frame. My best friend is a total TurboFire addict – she tried really hard to convert me but I’m just not that coordinated – but she did get me to read Chalene’s book PUSH with her so that together we could set some health goals and keep each other accountable. After reading that book and doing everything Chalene told me to do, instead of losing 30 pounds – I started a business. Yep, that whole thing took a total left-turn. Here’s how it happened. Chalene’s strategy for goal setting is to set 10 goals in a variety of areas in your life, for example: – Purpose / Career – Marriage / Romantic Life – Physical Health and Fitness – Mental Health – Friendships – Faith / Spirituality – Get Smarter / Personal Development – Hobby / Recreation / Just for Fun And then for each of those goals that you set, you think of actions a few actions you can take to accomplish those goals. So for Physical Health and Fitness, I had a goal to lose 30 pounds, and the actions were to eat healthy at every meal, work out daily, a drink more water. My Marriage goal was to stick to a weekly date night, friendships were to put effort into maintaining friendships that were important to me by initiating lunch dates, I had a lot of goals for our house, like painting trim white, getting new carpet, granite countertops and actual real bedroom furniture, like I felt like a 35 year old should have. I set goals to become debt free Dave Ramsey style. So I had all these goals in all these areas of my life, and all these tactics listed out on how to actually accomplish them. And here’s where Chalene’s system is pretty genius. You look at that whole list, and you think, “What’s ONE GOAL that I could accomplish that will make all of these other goals much, much easier to accomplish?” It might be a goal that’s already on that list, or it might be a goal you hadn’t even thought of yet. I started by thinking, what do I need to make all of these things happen? The answer? More time, and more money. Then I asked myself, “How do I get more time, and more money.” The answer? By owning my own business and being my own boss. And you know how when you know you’ve landing on something, it’s like a lightbulb moment? It happened at that moment. Side hustle. Make enough money to quit your day job and then you’ll have the time to prepare healthy meals, work out in the middle of the day. You’ll be able to make as much money as you want and then you can pay off all your debt, do all the stuff to your house you want to do, and wear yoga pants all day. Well what am I going to do? That I didn’t figure out until later as I was sitting in my office miserable at my day job. Web design. WordPress. Freelance. One one hand, it was a great way to actually avoid putting the effort into losing the weight, but on the other hand, I made every other single thing on that list happen by starting my own business. Four years after setting that goal, here I am. I own a business and I’m my own boss. And I’m currently working on the 30 pounds now that I actually am self- employed, by the way. So when it comes to your strategic plan for your side hustle, you can use the exact same method to help you not only set goals, but to figure out where to focus your time and effort! Here are the areas in which I brainstormed goals for myself this year. Notice I said Brainstormed, not Set. I’ll get to that in a minute. But here are the categories – and if you want to see what the actual goals I brainstormed are, you can head over to peptalksforsidehustlers.com/158 or pause this episode, scroll down into the show notes and click the link to this episode. And as I share these categories with you, I want you to brainstorm goals based on the data you’ve already pulled together and what your numbers are telling you. Not just pulling things out of thin air because you want to – I mean, you can totally do that, it’s your side hustle, but that’s what we call shiny object syndrome. It’s fun to do, but it gets you nowhere! Okay so here they are: Products Increase sales of existing products Launch signature programs just once a year. Open membership to SSH quarterly. Reduce Cancellations Optimize Upgrade Offer Offer WPPP More Often Update or retire outdated products Improve existing products with customer feedback Services Book 1 Done For You Project to start every 3 weeks Increase number of Retainer Clients 4 Website Consultation Clients a month Engagement Increase open and click-through rates for my email list Create relevant, valuable content Increase webinar registrations Increase webinar show-ups Affiliate Marketing Increase revenue from Bluehost Target people that don’t already have self-hosted WordPress Increase revenue from Elegant themes Review all affiliate relationships and see which ones may benefit my audience. Podcast Get Brands to sponsor the podcast Get on other people’s podcast to promote the podcast Merge podcast email with WP+BFF email and don’t separate the brand. Increase ratings & reviews Increase subscribers Increase downloads Team Building Create a team to manage Done For You Projects Add a full-time right hand woman. Revenue Increase revenue to $12,500/month $5500 – Salary $2500 – Taxes $3500 – Expenses/Team $1000 – Personal/Professional Development Expenses Cap Expenses at $4500/month Create an Ideal Expense Budget and Make Cuts to realign resources Personal/Business Development Restart Business Coaching in January 2019 Attend 2 in-person Conferences Join a Mastermind Listen to 1 audiobook a month on personal development Time Management Take weekends off. Schedule Time for Health & Wellness & Guard it like a bulldog. Yoga Class Crossfit Grocery Shopping Meal Planning Dog Walking Meal Prep Stop working at 6PM (unless a workshop is scheduled). Schedule 4 weeks off during the year. Go out of town on vacation at least once a year. Take the last week of December & first week of January off every year. Systems/Processes/Planning Develop a checklist for every process I do in Asana. Stick to the processes instead of winging it every time. Get Google Drive & Dropbox organized. Schedule and Block Planning days Monthly, Quarterly and Annually and guard that time like a bulldog. Leadership Delegate Follow up & Give Feedback instead of redoing work. Make a better effort to take care of your people (sending cards & gifts) Clients Wow clients with our excellent customer service. Put a client appreciation program in place (sending cards & gifts) Continue to refine our DFY project process. Relationships Cultivate Relationships with Influencers That Serve My Target Audience to Generate opportunities to collaborate and serve our audiences Energy Don’t work til the point of exhaustion. Keep a positive attitude. How Can I? Schedule and stick to your time off. Technology Evaluate all of my technology and decide if changes are needed (and if they are the best use of my time – cost/benefit). Computer Podcasting Equipment CRM So I have goals that I COULD accomplish in all of those areas. But the big question I need to ask myself before I just jump in and burn myself into the ground… WHY? Why do I need to do any of this. Why do I want to do any of it? Why am I doing this instead of getting a traditional job and taking a paycheck? And the answer is to support myself and live my dream life. So what’s my dream life look like? My dream life is to be able to do what I want to do whenever I want to do it without worrying about whether I can afford it or not. The 3 F’s: Freedom, flexibility and financial independence. So if that’s my why, then it makes sense that I need to look at my revenue goal first and make sure it’s in alignment with my why. If I told you I wanted to make a million dollars next year, that’s way more money than I need in Columbus, Ohio to be able to do what I want to do whenever I want to do it without worrying about whether I can afford it or not. And maybe someday I’ll have a bigger vision where a million dollars will make total sense, and I think it’s floating around in my head somewhere, but my mind hasn’t yet expanded to the place where I can see what that is. It’s fuzzy around the edges, I know it has to do with empowering women in technology, but it’s not fully clear. But that’s why I’ll go through this process every year, because that WHY is going to change. There are two things on this list that stand out as I think about my why. Revenue, and Time Management. So if it’s revenue that’s going to support my why, then looking at my list of all the things I COULD do, I need to pare it down to things that are going to have the most immediate impact on my revenue. So for me, the number one thing that can have the biggest impact on my revenue is increasing the number of Done For You clients that I book every year. And then in second place would be increasing the number of students in the Web Designer Academy, then number of Serious Side Hustlers members, but far and away, it’s one on one client work. Which is in direct opposition to my other goal of working less and giving myself more time for self care by increasing revenue from passive income so that I have more freedom and flexibility – that doesn’t come from working with clients one on one. And that, my friends, is where the PUSH goal comes in. What’s the ONE THING I can do that will make all these other things easier? Or as my business coach Vicki Fitch likes to say, “How Can I?” And the answer is very clear: Build a team & Delegate. That’s the domino that if I push it over, it will knock down all the other dominos faster and easier. It will make it easier to accomplish the 10 other goals I’ve set for myself based on the data and the number that we’ve already reviewed throughout this process. I didn’t just pick these goals out of thin air, they are based on what I’ve learned from the data. I can’t do it all myself unless I don’t care about working 100 hours a week – and that’s not an exaggeration. Having a team to help with client projects and a team that can do the things I’ve been doing so that I can focus on the things that only I can do, like record my voice on this podcast, is critical to accomplishing those goals. And so that’s one of the lenses through which I’ll be evaluating that list of goals that I just created. The other lens is the data that I’ve just gathered up about what I’m currently doing for marketing and if it’s getting the results I want. And I just want to mention that there is another option. I could decide that I like what I’m doing, that I’m satisfied with all of it and not make any changes. That’s a 100% okay answer after walking through all of this. I could have created a plan that said, I’m satisfied, just keep doing what I’m doing. I’m not quite there yet because I’m working more than I want to work and making less than I want to make. But you might be there. You might not need a PUSH goal, that’s okay! But if you ever find yourself in a spot where you want to change something but you’re not sure how to make progress towards it, Chalene’s PUSH goal strategy is a fantastic way to help you get traction. So right now you’re gonna want to hit subscribe because episode 159, I’m going to walk you how to turn these goals into an actual plan.

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! So a couple of weeks ago I was having my third quarter of self-employment crisis of confidence. It seems like I’ve had one of these every quarter, and as I’m coming to understand, this is a pretty normal thing on the entrepreneurial journey. Or as my business coach Vicki Fitch calls in, it’s just one roller coaster in the Entrepreneurial Theme park. This time it wasn’t all about money, it was about feeling physically burnt out and mentally exhausted, getting sick, forcing myself to stop working and then and not being sure how I could keep up the pace at which I’d been going. And as these things mysteriously happen, the right book at the right time came through for me. It’s called High-Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard. I’ll link up to the book and Brendon’s website in the show notes. Brendon Burchard is someone that I learned from very, very early on in my side hustle journey when I was trying to figure out how to transition from being a web designer one on one to be able to teach solopreneurs, side hustlers, and small businesses how to DIY on a one to many scale. He had this training video series called the Experts Academy and it was all about how to monetize and package your expertise online, and it definitely influenced what I created when I built the 5 Day Website Challenge. It was the right thing at the right time, and then I kinda stopped paying attention to him. You know, shiny object syndrome

Bible News Radio for August 17, 2018 Today our special guest is Vicki Fitch who is a direct sales expert and author, speaker and business coach. Vicki is currently writing 12 books in 12 months that focus on helping people to become the best they can be. Direct Selling 101, Evict the Bully in Your Head and Your Broken, Not Broken are just a few of the titles in this series that will help you to grow in confidence in your life and business. You can learn more about Vicki by visiting her website at http://www.vickifitch.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biblenews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biblenews/support

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Today I’m interviewing my business coach, Vicki Fitch. Vicki spent 20 years in the Direct Sales industry specializing in helping people to make the most out of life with her speaking engagements and coaching programs to help others achieve the success she has been so blessed with. Her mission is to inspire others to “Live the Life of their Dreams” by helping them identify and flourish in areas they are truly passionate about. Her world recognized coaching programs have expanded her business to 6 countries across the globe and traveling & speaking in dozens more. As a well-rounded entrepreneur that understands all aspects of business, she helps businesses to see a greater vision as well as streamline and automate some of their efforts. In Part 2 of my interview with Vicki Fitch, we talk about: Balancing “staying the course” with “shiny object syndrome” The importance of co-pilot on your entrepreneurial journey. The unexpected result of growing my side hustle. The one thing that is better than the financial reward. Why financial independence is NOT the answer to your struggles. How your “money filter” can keep you from reaching your goals. How to clean your dirty filters so you can start looking at the true reality of how exceptional you really are. The quote in “Direct Selling 101” that made me cry. Why you need to reading Direct Selling 101 – even if you’re not selling anything!!! Vicki’s advice for someone who is struggling to believe in themselves. Be sure to check out the Rock Star Guide to Getting It Done! You can get your hands on “Direct Selling 101” here and pre-order all twelve of the books in Vicki’s 12 Books in 12 Months series. Vicki livestreams every single day at 6PM Pacific on both Facebook Live and Periscope, so be sure to follow her, and she does a daily vlog on YouTube about her experience writing 12 Books in 12 Months which you can follow at www.youtube.com/vickifitch To take advantage of Vicki’s special offer for a free 30-Minute Consultation (exclusive to Pep Talks for Side Hustlers listeners), go to www.vickifitch.com/20 and in the comments, and be sure to put that you were referred from Pep Talks for Side Hustlers so you can get that bonus 10 minutes (they can change your life!) Find Vicki Online: Facebook Pinterest Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! This week I’m celebrating the 100th Episode of Pep Talks for Side Hustlers!!! My ask today is if you’ve gotten any value out of this podcast that you head on over to iTunes and leave me a review – you can do that at https://www.peptalksforsidehustlers.com/review Today I’m interviewing my business coach, Vicki Fitch. Vicki spent 20 years in the Direct Sales industry specializing in helping people to make the most out of life with her speaking engagements and coaching programs to help others achieve the success she has been so blessed with. Her mission is to inspire others to “Live the Life of their Dreams” by helping them identify and flourish in areas they are truly passionate about. Her world recognized coaching programs have expanded her business to 6 countries across the globe and traveling & speaking in dozens more. As a well-rounded entrepreneur that understands all aspects of business, she helps businesses to see a greater vision as well as streamline and automate some of their efforts. Today we’re talking about: The 20-minute conversation that changed my life. What the typical entrepreneurial journey looks like (so you can mentally and emotionally prepare yourself). What “getting outside the 5000” means and how it can help you grow your business. How to find the “profit in the pain” and why the lows in life in business can actually be a benefit. Vicki’s M3 philosophy and how it helps you grow your side hustle. How the 5 Day Website Challenge transformed Vicki’s business. Why the problem you think is keeping you stuck is never the REAL problem – and how to fix it. The difference between Confidence and Cockiness The real reason most entrepreneurs quit in the first 5 years What makes the difference between an entrepreneur that succeeds and the ones that fail. How to anticipate pitfalls and move through them. Be sure to check out the Rock Star Guide to Getting It Done! You can get your hands on “Direct Selling 101” here and pre-order all twelve of the books in Vicki’s 12 Books in 12 Months series. Vicki livestreams every single day at 6PM Pacific on both Facebook Live and Periscope, so be sure to follow her, and she does a daily vlog on YouTube about her experience writing 12 Books in 12 Months which you can follow at www.youtube.com/vickifitch To take advantage of Vicki’s special offer for a free 30-Minute Consultation (exclusive to Pep Talks for Side Hustlers listeners), go to www.vickifitch.com/20 and in the comments, and be sure to put that you were referred from Pep Talks for Side Hustlers so you can get that bonus 10 minutes (they can change your life!) Find Vicki Online: Facebook Pinterest Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Hey, BFFs!! I’ve been struggling with inaction lately. Oh, it looks like I’m doing a lot, and my days are full, don’t get me wrong, but there are a few things that I know will take me to the next level that I’m just not doing. Pitching myself as a guest to podcasts. Pitching guest posts. Starting my YouTube Channel. Finish writing my book. Starting my podcast. I have a goal to build my email list to 10,000 subscribers, and these are all things that are going to get me there, yet there they sit, on my to-do list without being scheduled and prioritized over all the other things. WHY DO WE HOLD OURSELVES BACK FROM DOING THINGS THAT WE KNOW WILL GET US WHAT WE WANT? The same pattern shows up in other areas of my life. I have a great week of a daily exercise practice, eating awesome, healthy whole food and hydrating like a champ, and then I wake up the following Monday morning, pat myself on the back for doing such a great job last week and put no intentional action into repeating those actions enough times that they become habit, that they become part of me. HERE’S WHY I THINK THAT I’M NOT DOING THESE THINGS: FEAR. Fear of putting myself out there in a more intentional way, fear of being noticed, fear of not being validated. Up until now, I’ve been able to promote the Free 5 Day Website Challenge. I don’t have to talk about me, I can talk about you and your problems and how I can help you solve them. I don’t have to put the spotlight on myself. And if I’m being totally honest, I love all the praise and thank you’s that I get from you guys about how awesome the 5 Day Challenge is. I start to doubt myself when I don’t get that feedback, and that imposter syndrome starts to creep back in. All of those things that I’m not doing? Like pitching myself and starting a new YouTube Channel, have to do with me talking about me, about why I’m good enough, why I think you should pay attention to me. And that is really uncomfortable for me. I’m fine with other people saying awesome things about me, but for me to say them about myself? What if it’s not true??? It reminds me of middle school when you like a boy, but you make your best friend tell him and find out if he likes you back before you totally put your little 13-year-old heart on the line. Like, can’t someone else tell those people how awesome I am for me? Or at least it feels that way… AND THE OTHER THING? I FEEL GUILTY FOR FEELING THIS WAY. I mean, I did it!! I reached my goal!! I quit my day job. I’m writing this blog post from bed, with Scarlett at my feet, coffee on my nightstand and I don’t have anywhere I have to be today. #dreamlife!! So why the guilt? My business coach, Vicki Fitch, must have a time machine. She must have gone into the future to see that this is exactly what I’d be struggling with after reaching my goal of quitting my day job. Since we started working together in 2016, she’s shared a concept with me called The Bully in Your Head, and she’s warned me that this will be the time that I’m most vulnerable to the Bully, and that I must not be complacent. IT’S DEFINITELY THE BULLY IN MY HEAD. In fact, she’s does a monthly podcast episode on the topic which you can check out here, and she’s also writing a book about it that you can preorder here as part of her big, hairy audacious goal to publish 12 books in 12 months (also go check that out here if you want to master selling and all things online business). My Bully shows up in all these subtle, insidious ways, like the fact that I’m even writing this blog post tells me that the Bully in My Head is awake and grumbling this morning, wanting more coffee… My Bully’s job is to keep me in my place. Don’t be conceited. Be grateful for what you have, don’t ask for more. Don’t do anything that would make someone else not like you. Don’t do anything that might make you feel uncomfortable and have conflict. Don’t do anything that might offend someone else, like asking them to pay for stuff or pricing something too high. You want everyone to like you, right??? Then you can’t put yourself out there too much #duh!! It’s my Bully’s job to keep me from taking action and keep me in my comfort zone. So let me ask you this: What is on your to-do list that will get you closer to what you want, but you’re not doing it? What does your Bully tell you? Tell me in the comments below. It’s so funny that whenever the Bully, or Self Doubt, or Imposter Syndrome or whatever you want to call it shows up for you guys or any of my friends, I’m like NOPE, not today Bully! She’s awesome and amazing and she deserves to have everything she wants!! I can spot the bully a mile away and stand between her and her bully. For myself, well, I’m working on that. Here’s what I tell my BFFs, and today, I’m saying it to myself: THE ONLY WAY TO FAIL IS BY DOING NOTHING. So what if I pitch myself and no one books me? So what if I start a YouTube Channel and no one watches it? So what if I write a book and no one reads it? So what if I start a podcast and no one listens? So what if it takes me a year to transform my body? I know that I have something of value to share. And I know I can help people change their lives. And I won’t let the Bully in My Head stop me. At least I will have tried, I will have learned something, and I’ll know what to do differently the next time. Maybe I’ll knock it out of the park the first time, but probably I won’t be an expert right out of the gate. Just like anything else, it’s trial and error. And the only way to really fail is to stop trying (or never start). Because if I do nothing, I’ll never know the outcome and I for sure won’t get any results. So if you’ve been holding yourself back from finishing your website, or making that freebie, or promoting yourself, or calling yourself an expert, or signing up for that program that you know deep down will help you take it to the next level but the bully in your head is telling you that it won’t work, as Vicki Fitch says, it’s time to evict the bully in your head. IF YOUR BEST FRIEND CAME TO YOU AND TOLD YOU ALL THE THINGS YOU SAY TO YOURSELF IN YOUR HEAD, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL HER? Get out a pen and a piece of paper, and respond as if you’re speaking to your best friend, and do that whenever your bully starts being an asshole to you. Maybe he’ll eventually go somewhere else once he figures out no one is listening to him anymore. As for me, after I finish up this blog post I’m starting on that podcast pitch. #byebully!

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Welcome to my February Income Report! Each month I publish an income report to take you behind the scenes of my online business and show you exactly how much I make, how much I spend and lessons learned along the way! Important Things That Happened in February I opened enrollment for Websites That Make Money for the first time since the beta launch last fall. I purchased Amy Porterfield’s Webinars That Convert Course and spent a significant amount of time following it to the letter in order to create and promote the webinar. It also helped me to craft my presentation for my first live speaking event as well. I held a webinar to promote Serious Side Hustlers Membership Program again in February. I booked two new Done For You clients in February and began to test my new Done For You Method out. I significantly changed the structure and timeline of the projects because I was having trouble moving projects forward to completion. I also put significant effort into completing some projects that had gone on longer than I expected (I wasn’t able to wrap up all the client projects I had wanted to in January – I was a little too ambitious!) I had my very first ever live, in-person speaking engagement in Austin, Texas where I shared my SEO strategy for bloggers. While I was in Austin, I also met with the Bluehost team to discuss my affiliate marketing strategy in 2018. Bluehost welcomed me to their office with an authentic Texas BBQ lunch, and their entire team met with me for a few hours to give me feedback on my website and help me reach more people. They also cheered for me when it was my turn to speak at the conference. It feels totally amazing to have a crew like that in my corner, and I’m just so proud to promote them to my community! Review of My Goals My number one goal in February was to again have $10,000 in revenue because my breakdown to replace my paycheck, cover business expenses and pay taxes is: $5000 – Income to cover my paycheck. $2500 – Expenses $2500 – Taxes I also set the goal to have 500 people sign up for my Website Monetization Master Class, have 150 people attend live, and have 10 sales. What I Focused on in February February 2018, my second month of self-employment, was a very interesting and exciting month. I made intentional effort to spend more time with friends and family now that I don’t have to work evenings and weekends – which feels amazing! But that anxiety about making enough money to hit my monthly revenue goal crept in during February a few times. Thankfully my business coach, Vicki Fitch, told me to expect it to show up and that the first 3-6 months would be my most vulnerable time. The first time it showed up was during an annual weekend away with friends. Every year we rent a cabin in the woods and just hang out with our friends all weekend, playing cards, having drinks around the fireplace, eating great food and hanging out in the hot tub. It was Sunday on our way home that the anxiety about making enough money started to creep up on me. I couldn’t wait to get home so I could “work”. My husband and friends noticed that I wasn’t relaxed anymore, and I shared with them all the racing thoughts going on… “What if I don’t make enough money this month? What if this was a mistake? I shouldn’t have bought that course. Maybe I should cancel my trip to San Diego for Social Media Marketing World next month so I don’t have an $800 hotel bill…” And I’m so grateful that I have awesome friends and a supportive husband, because my best friend told me to just STOP and to look at how far I’ve come and there’s no way I wouldn’t make it, and my husband said STOP, we will be fine, we have enough in savings to weather the ups and downs and to quit putting so much pressure on myself. I also held two webinars for the launch of one of my programs, and I had major tech issues with both of them which may have affected my sales results – and I totally let the bully in my head, as my business coach Vicki Fitch calls it, get to me. “I can’t believe I wasted so much money on Facebook Ads and then these webinars were a disaster! Nobody wants this program. I don’t even know if I should promote it anymore…” The truth was it wasn’t a disaster at all, it just wasn’t perfect, and that’s no reason to pour gasoline on it and burn it down. I just needed to look at what went wrong, what went right and make changes for the next time. And stop judging myself for every little thing! Finally, my bully tried to come with me on my trip to Austin Texas for the Thrive Creative Conference, a conference for food, fashion, mommy and all kinds of bloggers. For the few weeks before I left, it was nagging me. “What are you going to wear to speak in front of a 100 fashion bloggers? You know you can’t wear yoga pants, right? You still shop at American Eagle. Find something better to wear.” So I went shopping, and I found outfits at *gasp* Old Navy that I felt super comfortable and confident in, and guess what? That’s me. I’m casual, I like classic styles, and I knew if I was going to get up and speak in front of 100 people for the first time, I needed to feel great about my outfit. I left my bully in Columbus and went on to have an amazing time in Austin, meeting some people that I know will be important parts of my journey moving forward. So I tell you this because I want you to know that there will be obstacles, yet the most rewarding thing to me has been overcoming them. Building this business has been the absolute best thing I’ve done for personal growth, and it’s having a positive impact everywhere in my life. So here’s what my income looked like in February: Income Breakdown Passive Income:Affiliate Income – Bluehost – $170.00 Affiliate Income – Elegant Themes – $257.50 Affiliate Income – ConvertKit – $32.10 5 Day Challenge Upgrade – $68.00 How to Start a Freelance Web Design Business Upgrade – $0.00 Serious Side Hustlers – $667.00 Individual Courses – $0.00 Web Designer Academy – $694.00 Websites That Make Money Beta  – $594.00 WordPress Protection Package – $459.42 Passive Income Total: $2942.02 Time for Money Income: Done For You Projects – $3164.16 Website Therapy Coaching Beta Test – $349.00 Consulting – $2500 Time for Money Total: $6013.16 Total Revenue: $8955.18

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Today we’re talking about what it really means when you feel resistance to an idea. Has someone ever shared an idea with you or given you advice, and you feel major resistance to it? Like, a physical feeling where maybe your chest tightens and you get really uncomfortable and you just want to stop talking about it? Like when you think about putting your first blog post online for the world to see. Or making a video. Or recording your voice for a podcast. Or even scarier, going live on Facebook or instagram. I used to think feeling resistance was a red flag, that it meant something was a bad idea, but what I’ve come to realize is that when I feel resistance, my shield is up and I’m trying to protect my blind spots. I’m trying to be right. I’m trying to stay in control, to have what I “know” to be true continue to be true. It’s a safe place to be. When I have my shield up, I’m not receptive to new ideas. But if I’m safe where I am right now, what’s the incentive to grow? To grow, I need to lower that shield, reveal those blind spots and consider that maybe I need to get a little bit uncomfortable in order to grow. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always in GO mode. I’m always trying something new, I get impatient and I don’t always give things the time they need to marinate and develop before I decide that it’s not working out and I’m on to the next thing. Because then still right get to be right. It didn’t work, I did it right, so it must not work. Moving on. But what I’m really doing is avoiding taking risks and staying in my comfy little comfort zone. I’m actually really grateful for what I’ve been able to accomplish operating from that safe place.  Quitting my day job, helping over 5,000 people build their website (even if they all don’t stick around on my email list) and starting my business from scratch and figuring it out along the way. Imagine what I could accomplish if I didn’t play it so safe all of the time? If I’m going to get to where I want to be, it’s time to examine that feeling of resistance a little bit deeper to uncover what it is telling me, and let the people that I trust to help me actually help me. If I hadn’t acknowledge resistance to a new idea, this podcast and Alexa Flash briefing would never have happened. I was on my weekly coaching call with my business coach, Vicki Fitch, and I was complaining that no matter what I seemed to be doing, my email list has been stuck right at 4,600 subscribers, and I’m losing people at the same rate that I’m bringing them on, and I’m afraid that I’m not going to make enough money now that I don’t have a secure paycheck… and on and on and on. After we unpacked that I was actually redirecting grief from the recent loss of a close family member into feeling like the ground I was standing on in my business was shaky (a pep talk for another time), Vicki suggested that I needed to expand where I was looking for my target audience, that I was fishing in the same pond as everyone else in my niche and the pond was overfished. And then, she shared with me an idea that I was totally not feeling. She suggested that I create an Alexa Flash Briefing. And here’s exactly what I thought: Yeah, that thing was fun to play with on Christmas Day… I even got one as a gift but I never got around to opening it because I have no use for it. Everything I need to do I can do on my iPhone. I mean, my niece uses it to make fart sounds. That’s going to be a waste of time. “Sure, I’ll look into it.” I said, but lucky for me, Vicki can tell by my voice when I’ve got my shield Lucky for me, she knows that I do that, so she asked me to just research and consider it. Fair enough, I thought, and I lowered my shield just a little bit. As I was doing my research, And then, it all became crystal clear. all of these ideas that have been swirling around in my mind for the past few months that I wasn’t taking action on because I was scared or I couldn’t figure out where they fit with my current business model, or how to execute them – they just came into focus as Pep Talks For Side Hustlers. I could finally see how this new idea was going to help me fish in a different pond while also staying true to who I am and creating fresh new ways to serve my existing audience. When you have that kind of clarity, things come together fast. A completely new brand was born. I built the Pep Talks for Side Hustlers website in just a couple of hours, came up with a list of a year’s worth of pep talks in just a few hours, and recorded, produced, published and scheduled a month’s worth of content in just a couple weeks time. So when you’re feeling that resistance, pay attention. It’s not always a bad thing. And tomorrow, I’m going to share 4 questions you can ask to tap into that resistance and find out what it’s really trying to tell you.

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Today we’re talking about what it really means when you feel resistance to an idea. Has someone ever shared an idea with you or given you advice, and you feel major resistance to it? Like, a physical feeling where maybe your chest tightens and you get really uncomfortable and you just want to stop talking about it? Like when you think about putting your first blog post online for the world to see. Or making a video. Or recording your voice for a podcast. Or even scarier, going live on Facebook or instagram. I used to think feeling resistance was a red flag, that it meant something was a bad idea, but what I’ve come to realize is that when I feel resistance, my shield is up and I’m trying to protect my blind spots. I’m trying to be right. I’m trying to stay in control, to have what I “know” to be true continue to be true. It’s a safe place to be. When I have my shield up, I’m not receptive to new ideas. But if I’m safe where I am right now, what’s the incentive to grow? To grow, I need to lower that shield, reveal those blind spots and consider that maybe I need to get a little bit uncomfortable in order to grow. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always in GO mode. I’m always trying something new, I get impatient and I don’t always give things the time they need to marinate and develop before I decide that it’s not working out and I’m on to the next thing. Because then still right get to be right. It didn’t work, I did it right, so it must not work. Moving on. But what I’m really doing is avoiding taking risks and staying in my comfy little comfort zone. I’m actually really grateful for what I’ve been able to accomplish operating from that safe place.  Quitting my day job, helping over 5,000 people build their website (even if they all don’t stick around on my email list) and starting my business from scratch and figuring it out along the way. Imagine what I could accomplish if I didn’t play it so safe all of the time? If I’m going to get to where I want to be, it’s time to examine that feeling of resistance a little bit deeper to uncover what it is telling me, and let the people that I trust to help me actually help me. If I hadn’t acknowledge resistance to a new idea, this podcast and Alexa Flash briefing would never have happened. I was on my weekly coaching call with my business coach, Vicki Fitch, and I was complaining that no matter what I seemed to be doing, my email list has been stuck right at 4,600 subscribers, and I’m losing people at the same rate that I’m bringing them on, and I’m afraid that I’m not going to make enough money now that I don’t have a secure paycheck… and on and on and on. After we unpacked that I was actually redirecting grief from the recent loss of a close family member into feeling like the ground I was standing on in my business was shaky (a pep talk for another time), Vicki suggested that I needed to expand where I was looking for my target audience, that I was fishing in the same pond as everyone else in my niche and the pond was overfished. And then, she shared with me an idea that I was totally not feeling. She suggested that I create an Alexa Flash Briefing. And here’s exactly what I thought: Yeah, that thing was fun to play with on Christmas Day… I even got one as a gift but I never got around to opening it because I have no use for it. Everything I need to do I can do on my iPhone. I mean, my niece uses it to make fart sounds. That’s going to be a waste of time. “Sure, I’ll look into it.” I said, but lucky for me, Vicki can tell by my voice when I’ve got my shield Lucky for me, she knows that I do that, so she asked me to just research and consider it. Fair enough, I thought, and I lowered my shield just a little bit. As I was doing my research, And then, it all became crystal clear. all of these ideas that have been swirling around in my mind for the past few months that I wasn’t taking action on because I was scared or I couldn’t figure out where they fit with my current business model, or how to execute them – they just came into focus as Pep Talks For Side Hustlers. I could finally see how this new idea was going to help me fish in a different pond while also staying true to who I am and creating fresh new ways to serve my existing audience. When you have that kind of clarity, things come together fast. A completely new brand was born. I built the Pep Talks for Side Hustlers website in just a couple of hours, came up with a list of a year’s worth of pep talks in just a few hours, and recorded, produced, published and scheduled a month’s worth of content in just a couple weeks time. So when you’re feeling that resistance, pay attention. It’s not always a bad thing. And tomorrow, I’m going to share 4 questions you can ask to tap into that resistance and find out what it’s really trying to tell you.

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Today we’re talking about what it really means when you feel resistance to an idea. Has someone ever shared an idea with you or given you advice, and you feel major resistance to it? Like, a physical feeling where maybe your chest tightens and you get really uncomfortable and you just want to stop talking about it? Like when you think about putting your first blog post online for the world to see. Or making a video. Or recording your voice for a podcast. Or even scarier, going live on Facebook or instagram. I used to think feeling resistance was a red flag, that it meant something was a bad idea, but what I’ve come to realize is that when I feel resistance, my shield is up and I’m trying to protect my blind spots. I’m trying to be right. I’m trying to stay in control, to have what I “know” to be true continue to be true. It’s a safe place to be. When I have my shield up, I’m not receptive to new ideas. But if I’m safe where I am right now, what’s the incentive to grow? To grow, I need to lower that shield, reveal those blind spots and consider that maybe I need to get a little bit uncomfortable in order to grow. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always in GO mode. I’m always trying something new, I get impatient and I don’t always give things the time they need to marinate and develop before I decide that it’s not working out and I’m on to the next thing. Because then still right get to be right. It didn’t work, I did it right, so it must not work. Moving on. But what I’m really doing is avoiding taking risks and staying in my comfy little comfort zone. I’m actually really grateful for what I’ve been able to accomplish operating from that safe place.  Quitting my day job, helping over 5,000 people build their website (even if they all don’t stick around on my email list) and starting my business from scratch and figuring it out along the way. Imagine what I could accomplish if I didn’t play it so safe all of the time? If I’m going to get to where I want to be, it’s time to examine that feeling of resistance a little bit deeper to uncover what it is telling me, and let the people that I trust to help me actually help me. If I hadn’t acknowledge resistance to a new idea, this podcast and Alexa Flash briefing would never have happened. I was on my weekly coaching call with my business coach, Vicki Fitch, and I was complaining that no matter what I seemed to be doing, my email list has been stuck right at 4,600 subscribers, and I’m losing people at the same rate that I’m bringing them on, and I’m afraid that I’m not going to make enough money now that I don’t have a secure paycheck… and on and on and on. After we unpacked that I was actually redirecting grief from the recent loss of a close family member into feeling like the ground I was standing on in my business was shaky (a pep talk for another time), Vicki suggested that I needed to expand where I was looking for my target audience, that I was fishing in the same pond as everyone else in my niche and the pond was overfished. And then, she shared with me an idea that I was totally not feeling. She suggested that I create an Alexa Flash Briefing. And here’s exactly what I thought: Yeah, that thing was fun to play with on Christmas Day… I even got one as a gift but I never got around to opening it because I have no use for it. Everything I need to do I can do on my iPhone. I mean, my niece uses it to make fart sounds. That’s going to be a waste of time. “Sure, I’ll look into it.” I said, but lucky for me, Vicki can tell by my voice when I’ve got my shield Lucky for me, she knows that I do that, so she asked me to just research and consider it. Fair enough, I thought, and I lowered my shield just a little bit. As I was doing my research, And then, it all became crystal clear. all of these ideas that have been swirling around in my mind for the past few months that I wasn’t taking action on because I was scared or I couldn’t figure out where they fit with my current business model, or how to execute them – they just came into focus as Pep Talks For Side Hustlers. I could finally see how this new idea was going to help me fish in a different pond while also staying true to who I am and creating fresh new ways to serve my existing audience. When you have that kind of clarity, things come together fast. A completely new brand was born. I built the Pep Talks for Side Hustlers website in just a couple of hours, came up with a list of a year’s worth of pep talks in just a few hours, and recorded, produced, published and scheduled a month’s worth of content in just a couple weeks time. So when you’re feeling that resistance, pay attention. It’s not always a bad thing. And tomorrow, I’m going to share 4 questions you can ask to tap into that resistance and find out what it’s really trying to tell you.

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Today we’re talking about what it really means when you feel resistance to an idea. Has someone ever shared an idea with you or given you advice, and you feel major resistance to it? Like, a physical feeling where maybe your chest tightens and you get really uncomfortable and you just want to stop talking about it? Like when you think about putting your first blog post online for the world to see. Or making a video. Or recording your voice for a podcast. Or even scarier, going live on Facebook or instagram. I used to think feeling resistance was a red flag, that it meant something was a bad idea, but what I’ve come to realize is that when I feel resistance, my shield is up and I’m trying to protect my blind spots. I’m trying to be right. I’m trying to stay in control, to have what I “know” to be true continue to be true. It’s a safe place to be. When I have my shield up, I’m not receptive to new ideas. But if I’m safe where I am right now, what’s the incentive to grow? To grow, I need to lower that shield, reveal those blind spots and consider that maybe I need to get a little bit uncomfortable in order to grow. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always in GO mode. I’m always trying something new, I get impatient and I don’t always give things the time they need to marinate and develop before I decide that it’s not working out and I’m on to the next thing. Because then still right get to be right. It didn’t work, I did it right, so it must not work. Moving on. But what I’m really doing is avoiding taking risks and staying in my comfy little comfort zone. I’m actually really grateful for what I’ve been able to accomplish operating from that safe place.  Quitting my day job, helping over 5,000 people build their website (even if they all don’t stick around on my email list) and starting my business from scratch and figuring it out along the way. Imagine what I could accomplish if I didn’t play it so safe all of the time? If I’m going to get to where I want to be, it’s time to examine that feeling of resistance a little bit deeper to uncover what it is telling me, and let the people that I trust to help me actually help me. If I hadn’t acknowledge resistance to a new idea, this podcast and Alexa Flash briefing would never have happened. I was on my weekly coaching call with my business coach, Vicki Fitch, and I was complaining that no matter what I seemed to be doing, my email list has been stuck right at 4,600 subscribers, and I’m losing people at the same rate that I’m bringing them on, and I’m afraid that I’m not going to make enough money now that I don’t have a secure paycheck… and on and on and on. After we unpacked that I was actually redirecting grief from the recent loss of a close family member into feeling like the ground I was standing on in my business was shaky (a pep talk for another time), Vicki suggested that I needed to expand where I was looking for my target audience, that I was fishing in the same pond as everyone else in my niche and the pond was overfished. And then, she shared with me an idea that I was totally not feeling. She suggested that I create an Alexa Flash Briefing. And here’s exactly what I thought: Yeah, that thing was fun to play with on Christmas Day… I even got one as a gift but I never got around to opening it because I have no use for it. Everything I need to do I can do on my iPhone. I mean, my niece uses it to make fart sounds. That’s going to be a waste of time. “Sure, I’ll look into it.” I said, but lucky for me, Vicki can tell by my voice when I’ve got my shield Lucky for me, she knows that I do that, so she asked me to just research and consider it. Fair enough, I thought, and I lowered my shield just a little bit. As I was doing my research, And then, it all became crystal clear. all of these ideas that have been swirling around in my mind for the past few months that I wasn’t taking action on because I was scared or I couldn’t figure out where they fit with my current business model, or how to execute them – they just came into focus as Pep Talks For Side Hustlers. I could finally see how this new idea was going to help me fish in a different pond while also staying true to who I am and creating fresh new ways to serve my existing audience. When you have that kind of clarity, things come together fast. A completely new brand was born. I built the Pep Talks for Side Hustlers website in just a couple of hours, came up with a list of a year’s worth of pep talks in just a few hours, and recorded, produced, published and scheduled a month’s worth of content in just a couple weeks time. So when you’re feeling that resistance, pay attention. It’s not always a bad thing. And tomorrow, I’m going to share 4 questions you can ask to tap into that resistance and find out what it’s really trying to tell you.

Join host Vicki Fitch for Vicki Fitch Live: Evict The Bully Series. Vicki has a new book coming out called Evict The Bully in Your Head and on the FIRST Wednesday of each month she includes a special guest that has been through extraordinary challenges with the "Bully" and has prevailed. These episodes often require tissues but they also add a strong dose of hope, encouragement and perspective to life as wel know it. This weeks guest is Tamara Thompson #CEO and Award Winning Film Director. She has an amazing story to share so don't miss it! If you think you would make a great guest, fill out this form and you could be next. https://vicki14.typeform.com/to/Gc5phr

Sean Foy is a #Coach, #Founder of Stronger U Academy and NY Times #BestSelling Author We discussed the importance of being part of a Community like the www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurialrockstars and the online #livestreamcommunity. Arkon Mounts who will also be a sponsor of the event! Next guest for #VickiFitchLive Evict The Bully In Your Head Series is Tamara Thompson. Vicki is a #DirectSales Expert, #Author, #Speaker, International Business #Consultant & top daily #livestreamer on #Periscope and #FacebookLive. For more info, visit www.VickiFitch.com & she offers a #Free 20 Min #Consultationswww.vickifitch.com/20 If you are interested in being a GUEST or SPONSOR on the show, fill out this questionnaire to see if you are a good fit https://vicki14.typeform.com/to/Gc5phr Thank you everyone for watching and we'll see you Wednesday Nights at 7pm Pacific, 10pm Eastern and remember to catch Monday Night for He Said Red Said at 7:30pm Pacific, 10:30pm Eastern This broadcast was produced by Stacy Lynn & Randall Harp of Chapel Hill Media Dream it, Believe it Achieve it! & #RockThatDream  

Vicki Fitch Live: A Fresh Perspective Episode 44 with Kiki Schirr We discussed the importance of being part of a Community like the www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurialrockstars and the online #livestream community. Arkon Mounts who will also be a sponsor of the event! Next guest for #VickiFitchLive is Sean Foy of Stronger U Academy  Vicki is a #DirectSales Expert, #Author, #Speaker, International Business #Consultant & top daily #livestreamer on #Periscope and #FacebookLive. For more info, visit www.VickiFitch.com & she offers a #Free 20 Min #Consultations www.vickifitch.com/20 If you are interested in being a GUEST or SPONSOR on the show, fill out this questionnaire to see if you are a good fit https://vicki14.typeform.com/to/Gc5phr Thank you everyone for watching and we'll see you Wednesday Nights at 7pm Pacific, 10pm Eastern and remember to catch Monday Night for He Said Red Said at 7:30pm Pacific, 10:30pm Eastern This broadcast was produced by Stacy Lynn & Randall Harp of Chapel Hill Media Dream it, Believe it Achieve it! & #RockThatDream

FACEBOOK LIVE's First Podcast. Join host Vicki Fitch for Vicki Fitch Live: A Fresh Perspective as she interviews amazing guests that are crushing it in life, business or have something unique to share. Vicki's in depth interview style finds her guests sharing a different part of themselves and her questions always lead to a Fresh Perspective.  This weeks guest is Paul Sokol, Mad Scientist. Please join us for another fantastic interview and mark your calendars every Wednesday night at 7pm Pacific!  If you think you would make a great guest, fill out this form and you could be next. https://vicki14.typeform.com/to/Gc5phr

Join host Vicki Fitch for Vicki Fitch Live: Evict The Bully Series. Vicki has a new book coming out called Evict The Bully in Your Head and on the FIRST Wednesday of each month she includes a special guest that has been through extraordinary challenges with the "Bully" and has prevailed. These episodes often require tissues but they also add a strong dose of hope, encouragement and perspective to life as wel know it. This weeks guest is Greg Walker aka The BIG Dreamer, Husband-Father-Uncle, Entrepreneur, -#1 Best Selling Author, Key Note Speaker & Success Coach. He has an amazing story to share so don't miss it! If you think you would make a great guest, fill out this form and you could be next. https://vicki14.typeform.com/to/Gc5phr

Episode 66 of Livestream Stars with Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com/ (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). On #LivestreamStars with Ross Brand, podcaster, livestreaming interview host and direct sales expert Vicki Fitch talked about her entrepreneurial career, her work as a business coach and her success in the direct sales field. She offered tips on selling online, including on live video, and discussed the reasons why some people struggle in asking for the sale. Vicki also shared her approach to livestreaming and podcasting for building relationships and growing your business. Vicki has been in the direct sales industry for more than 19 years and has been Top 10 in Sales & Recruiting Internationally for more than 10 years all while raising a family including a son with Asperger's. She is an Author, Speaker and very notably a Business Coach helping others to follow their dreams and not allow the naysayers to provide excuses that it can't be done when you have challenging circumstances. She brings a unique perspective to life, business and raising a family that offers hope and encouragement to the world and the entrepreneur. Vicki hosts two weekly podcasts: He Said, Red Said and Vicki Fitch Live: A Fresh Perspective. She discusses difficult a variety of topics including Autism & Asperger's. She is the Community Liaison for the Stowell Learning Center that is designed to help remediate learning disabilities and she is passionate about seeing outside the box and developing creative ways to help people embrace challenges with learning and ASD by making them cool and creative. Reminding parents they aren't broken and neither are their kids. Find Vicki on Twitter: @Vicki_Fitch.

The Daily Livestream Update for November 29, 2016. Hosted by LivestreamUniverse.com editor Ross Brand. Brian Fanzo of Summit.Live talks about his new FOMO Fanz livestream show and podcast plus our highly recommended broadcasts featuring Stacy Lynn Harp, Vicki Fitch, Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty, Jayson Bates, Stephen Cotton, Wendy Fore, Chef Katrina, Terry Johnson, Terrilena Austin, Francine Gregory, Luria Petrucci of Live Streaming Pros, Leslie Nance, RJ Redden, Chris Barrows, Amir Zonozi and Tim McDonald. The post https://livestreamuniverse.com/brian-fanzo-launches-a-new-show-about-fomo-tdlu-11-29-2016/ (Brian Fanzo Launches a New Show About FOMO (Update Ep13)) appeared first on https://livestreamuniverse.com/ (Livestream Universe).