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Dana Arnold is a soon to be Monterey California wedding photographer and Navy wife who has to pack up her business and move to a new part of the country every 18 months. Today she shares the challenges she faces when starting over every and how you can overcome them. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Dana got into photography What Dana struggled with when learning photography and how she overcame it Why Dana chose to shoot weddings over families or portraits How Dana developed her style and how you can too Premium Members Also Learn: How Dana prepares her business for a move across the country Dana’s online marketing strategy and how she connects with potential clients Where Dana is spending money to guarantee bookings when she arrives Resources: Monterey Wedding Photographer Dana Arnold’s website Dana Arnold on Instagram Dana Arnold on Pinterest Lightroom 101

On today's episode of Authentic Influence, Adam Conner is joined by Dana Marineau, the Chief Marketing Officer of Rakuten Rewards. Rakuten Rewards is a cash-back and shopping rewards company headquartered in San Mateo. Dana recently joined the org in June 2020. Today, you'll learn: Why Dana came to Rakuten after years at Credit Karma and EA. (Did you know Dana originally wanted to be a news anchor?) Plus, the new challenges which await Dana Advice on becoming more authentic; specifically, how that translates to world-class leadership The differentiation between "Influencers" (upper-case I) and "influencers" (lower-case i) How 1:1 relationships have grown in importance over time; how it is truly beyond the traditional understanding of "personalization" How stories of "influencers" are leveraged to fuel growth What Dana is most excited about at Rakuten going forward Be sure to stay subscribed for more content and thought leadership like this, and do please leave a rating and review on iTunes if you like what you hear: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-influence/id1440872576. Be sure to follow our LinkedIn page to catch all of our content there: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/authentic-influence-podcast/. Reach out to Adam Conner on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjconner/ or via email at adam.conner@govivoom.com with suggestions for guests, content, or general interest/feedback. Find more at https://www.podcast.vivoom.co/. Enjoy! Music: "Streetview" by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA 4.0)

F*ck shame: this is a phrase that comes up so often for us and really gets at the heart of what we’re all about. So, of course, we had to have a whole month dedicated to it! We are going to hit up shame in many different ways so we hope you’ll join us this month for this powerful theme.   And sticking right to our theme of f*ck shame, today we’re focusing on body image, our relationship to our bodies, and body positivity. Joining us is Dana Suchow, an expert in the field of body image, self-love, and eating disorder prevention. She is an award-winning speaker, educator, and coach who works with parents, teachers, and caregivers by giving them the tools that they need to raise children who love their bodies and themselves!   Dana is so incredibly knowledgable about this topic and we are so excited for you all to listen to her story about struggling and overcoming body image difficulties. She covered a lot of ground in this episode. She talks about body confidence, eliminating old programming, toxic masculinity, how shame shows up around your body image, how to talk to yourself and your children to improve body image, the importance of body diversity in the media, body neutrality vs. body positivity, and so much more.   IGNTD Specials: IGNTD Live Online Groups (Free for 14 Days) IGNTD Subscription ($43 per month & 30 days of Live Groups included)   Topics Discussed: [:01] About our IGNTD Subscription. [2:25] About this month’s new topic theme! [2:56] Reading our review of the week. [4:02] Sophie shares her quote of the week. [5:44] The complex conversation we have with ourselves around body image. [8:00] Talking triggers, shame, addictive behavior, and body image. [11:35] Remember to leave a review! If we read it on the podcast we’ll send you a special care package! [13:58] The conversation portion of the podcast with Dana Suchow! [14:19] Dana shares her story of how she has gotten to this place of doing the work that she does now. Growing up and her own struggles with body image, eating disorders, and self-confidence. [20:00] Confirmation bias and how society impacts young teens, especially girls. [21:22] Why Dana does the work that she does and the systemic way that body image issues are passed down from generation to generation. [23:20] How shame shows up around your body image. [26:54] How to talk to yourself regarding body image. [28:40] How to talk to your children to improve their body image. [31:03] Dana speaks on toxic masculinity, societal homophobia, and gender stereotypes. [32:03] How have body image issues become more prevalent among men? And because of it becoming more prevalent among men, has it lessened at all for women? [39:25] Dana shares her wisdom on how health is so much more than the external; it’s about loving and respecting yourself. [41:11] The importance of diversity and body positivity. [44:27] How long will it take to shift to a body positivity society? [45:55] Our job right now as individuals to shift society, as a whole, around body image. [47:52] Dana gives her thoughts on body neutrality and whether it’s a way to have a more positive body image. [50:13] Does Dana find that most people have resistance around sharing their own story due to shame? And how can they take the first step to overcoming that shame? [54:18] How radical transparency helped us heal and overcome shame in our own story. [56:55] Dana explains why the perfect ideal doesn’t exist. [58:16] Dana shares some advice around the struggles of healing. [1:01:04] Dana shares the best advice she’s ever received. [1:02:36] What has been Dana’s proudest moment to-date? [1:04:58] What has been Dana’s hardest moment to-date? [1:06:58] Dana shares some of the important pieces of her self-care routine. [1:08:29] What ignites Dana? [1:11:21] Where to find Dana online and access her resources. [1:12:38] Dana provides some last few pieces of wisdom to listeners. [1:13:44] Thanking Dana for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode: Anna Sweeney @DietitianAnna Dana Suchow Lindsay Mack // Tarot for the Wild Soul IGNTD Ep: “The Biology of Belief: The Intersection of Consciousness and Matter with Bruce Lipton” Chrissy Metz This Is Us TV Series Girl Up #GirlHero Tara BrachDana Suchow’s Free Sources   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! 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In this episode, we discuss: Why Dana quickly learned it's not ok to question things What happened when Dana chose a bible passage to discuss in group What happened to a friend of hers who was asked to leave What was the final straw for her What she learned about the group after leaving What life is like outside of the organization And more...

If you’ve ever felt guilty about being a mom and building a business, then this episode of the Lead with Love podcast is for you. We talk about getting clear on your priorities, the relationship between resilience and failure, and how to grow a sustainable community online.   In this episode, I get cozy with Dana Malstaff. Dana is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. She is a mother, author, speaker, business strategist, and podcaster. She launched the Boss Mom brand with her first book Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro and has turned the brand into an international movement. Now she has over 20,000 students in various courses and an organically grown Facebook group of over 40,000 that helps women all over the world raise their businesses and babies at the same time. She believes that we need to show our children that doing what we love can be financially viable. What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: Why Dana started her second podcast, Boss Dad, and the amazing realizations she has made by interviewing men :: What her support teams look like both at home and in her business :: A big mistake that Dana sees many business owners making when starting to build out a team :: What’s she’s learned about building communities and fostering relationships from her Facebook Group of over 40,000 Boss Moms :: How Dana has experienced and navigated mom guilt in her own life, and the way she’s not only moved through it, but has thrived :: Her motivation for writing her latest book, Climb Your Own Ladder, and how she’s grown as a writer since her first two books You can find the full show notes from this episode over at https://jadahsellner.com/overcoming-mom-guilt-dana-malstaff-170 

What makes a champion? We are led to believe that top performers hustle and grind, pushing 24/7 to achieve success. But Coach Dana Cavalea contends that if you feel like you’re hitting a brick wall, you’re doing it wrong. To achieve sustainable, long-term success, you must align with your purpose and open a channel of flow. Only then can you move forward with the wind at your back, committing to the consistency that yields results. Dana is a sought-after high-performance coach and nationally recognized keynote speaker. For many years, he served as Director of Performance for the New York Yankees, leading the team to a World Series Championship in 2009 and earning the title of Top Strength Coach in Major League Baseball. Today, Dana works with high-level athletes and coaches as well as CEOs and executives, helping their teams and organizations optimize performance. He is also the author of Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion by Accident. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Dana joins Emerald to share the moment of kismet when he got the opportunity to intern for the Yankees. He describes what makes a good coach, explaining the benefit of building rapport with players off the field and recognizing the non-linear path to success. Listen in for Dana’s insight around the connection between consistency and long-term achievement and learn to discern the difference between pushing and engaging in flow. What You Will Learn How Dana got the opportunity to intern for the Yankees How the best coaches ‘push you into the deep end’ Why Dana builds rapport with players off the field How Dana’s book reflects a non-linear path to success How elite athletes use emotion in productive ways How consistency over time yields positive results Dana’s transition from employee to entrepreneur Dana’s insight around listening to the passion within How to discern when you’re pushing vs. engaging flow Why it’s crucial to define what winning means for you Connect with Dana Cavalea Dana’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion by Accident by Dana Cavalea This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

I love hearing stories of moms making entrepreneurship work for them, and Dana’s is a great one.  If you have that side hustle bug (or even if you don’t) I have a feeling you’re going to love Dana and what she has to say. Dana is the founder and CEO of Dana's Bakery, a direct to consumer bakery specializing in French macarons with an American twist, and also mom to Leni, who's almost three, and another baby girl due later this summer. In this conversation, we talk about motherhood, entrepreneurship, and some of the little life stuff in between. Show Notes:  https://www.alsomom.com/dana Episode Highlights: 1:25 - Why Dana started Dana's Bakery, why entrepreneurship didn't scare her (she ain't afraid of no ghosts), and why the guys at her previous job joked that she was definitely going to be making creatine cupcakes.  9:25 - The shitstorm of all shitstorms. The worst thing that could’ve happened to Dana and her business... happened. While she was super pregnant. During the height of her season. She survived #thanksforasking. 12:13 - Running a business amidst becoming a mother is no joke. Dana tells the story of managing a photoshoot on her way home from the hospital with baby Leni in arms. 12:55 - How she’s planning to do things differently this time around. 16:30 - Dana's Bakery (Baby #1) meets Leni (Baby #2/Real Baby #1) and how motherhood has changed the way she works (and how the way she works has affected motherhood). 17:48 - Dana's outlook on being a woman in business. (And Megan's too.) 25:03 - How parenthood factored (slash didn't factor at all) into the business plan (because Dana is way more go-with-the-flow than I could ever be.)   26:06 - How she and Adam co-parent like champions (with the help of a great nanny). 29:05 - Sisters!! A bit about Dana's sister, and why Dana is so excited to be the mother of sisters.  30:49 - What Dana's excited to do differently this time around. (Ditching anxiety is high on the list.) 33:18 - The curse of a great first born (a.k.a. hopes and prayers the second born is as easy). Chill parents; chill baby. 41:56 - Dana's favorite baby gear. (Megan's too.) 47:47 - Dana's advice for new moms. Linkable Mentions: Dana's Bakery - Where you can get yourself some American-style macarons right immédiatemment. @danaloia - Where you can follow Dana personally. @danasbakery - Where you can follow Dana's Bakery. Try not to drool all over your phone. Zara - If you're not already shopping here for your kids' clothes, who even are you? H&M - Similar story as above but with slightly less judgement. Mustela - Dana's favorite baby bath products. Curly hair shampoo Water Wipes - Dana's fave because they smell like nothing. We approve. Aden + Anais Swaddles - Dana's choice for baby burrito-ing. We're a fan too. Velcro Swaddles - Megan votes yes on these because they're way easier than burrito-ing. BabyBjorn Bouncy Chair - A lifesaver for baby #2. GroVia All in One Cloth Diapers - Cloth diapers used to be weird. Now they're stupid easy. These are the best. BabyBjorn Carrier - Dana's go-to for the witching hour. Solly Baby Wrap - Megan's go-to for the fourth trimester. (Would it even be an Also Mom podcast without a totally unsponsored Solly plug?)

In this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks to first IFBB physique pro in history, Dana Linn Bailey. Until the Physique category came along there were only two other female categories: Figure and Bodybuilding. When Dana stepped on the competition stage all that changed and she championed a stronger, more muscular physique for females. Now, she owns a gym, a clothing line, and a supplement line. Tune in to hear Dana’s story and why she thinks no matter your gender or size you should train your face off. Time Stamps Dana’s athletic background [1:51] How Dana got into weight lifting [2:54] How Dana got into competing [7:22] How Dana trains and how her training style developed [11:40] “If I could do more reps why would I stop shy of hitting failure?” [12:02] Why Dana trains [13:33] Female weight training and how that has evolved over the years [15:55] What is next for Dana and Rob in the entrepreneurial space [34:44] Should females train different than males? [37:24] Reasons Dana is following an intermittent fasting diet right now [39:48] Dana’s advice for people who want to make a living in the fitness industry [47:47] One thing Dana would change if she could go back in time [52:00] Featured guest: Dana Linn Bailey Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned Flag Nor Fail  Warhouse Gym People Mentioned Rob Bailey Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin

On this episode of the aLLiN3 Podcast, Jason wants to introduce to you, "Your First 30" with Dana Black.  Dana, like most of us, has struggled with many different diets over the past years. She has found that most people, including herself,  fall off the bandwagon after they have completed the 30-day diets. She has come up with a plan to help people stay on track after 30 days. Jason is inviting all of his listeners to join him on his journey that starts on January 7th. “I have been able to find the empathy needed to understand that...you can have the best of both worlds because you can live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy the food.” -Dana Black   Subscribe to iTunes! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear from the AlliN3 Podcast? Tell us here!   Timestamps: 7:53 - Dana dieting history over the past 20 years 11:08- It’s not just about the Macros14:50 - How coaching has helped Dana succeed23:22 - 30 days at a time, that is a problem27:13 - Why Dana created this concept, Your First 3033:33 - Your First 30: Education and knowledge, laying down the foundation brick by brick 36:48 - How to identify your connection to food1:00:01 - Jason is going to do Your First 30 in January and is inviting all of the listeners to join him1:04:45 - Dana suggests to go all in on yourself and own your stuff   Resources: Sign up for Your First 30 Meiomi Wine Connect with Dana Black: Instagram Website   Connect with Jason: Facebook Instagram Youtube in3nutrition.com

Ep #81: When you are a business person, it’s difficult to find a balance between these two things. You learn to prioritize and sometimes end up feeling guilty that you don’t have time to spend with your family or your business doesn’t bring many results and needs more attention. In this episode, Dana Malstaff shares how to manage a business and have a family without being overwhelmed. We’ll go together through the questions on how to manage a business when you are a parent, how to delegate your work and how to spend quality time with your family. Dana is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. She is a mother, author, speaker, business strategist, podcaster, blind spot reducer, and movement maker.  She launched the Boss Mom brand with her first book Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro and quickly grew to a six-figure business within a year. Now she has over 20k students in various courses helps women all over the world raise their businesses and babies at the same time.    Time Stamped Show Notes: [00:22] About the episode and Dana Malstaff [01:58] Dana shares how she quit her job, started her consulting business six years ago and, as many people that are new in business, did the right things in the wrong order [04:33] The moment when she started to realize what she wants her business to be [06:31] How being an entrepreneur helps Dana be a better mom [09:44] How to find a balance between managing a business and being with kids [12:54] How Dana schedules her week [15:53] How she started delegating her work and what team she has now [19:59] Why she has many people in the team that specialize in a specific area instead of having a few that can multitask [22:08] How Dana organizes her family schedule and quality time with the kids [24:25] Some ways how you can help kids to build the entrepreneurship skills from the early ages such for example curiosity and finding the solutions [26:23] Why Dana started a Boss Dad podcast [28:06] The difference in a business and family approach between women and men [30:02] How to deal with a guilt for what you do whether it’s growing a business or being with kids [32:08] How to be more productive when you manage a business and life [35:16] Where to find Dana online [35:43] For the show notes go to marinabarayeva.com/81 and subscribe to the Marketing for Creatives show Let’s get in touch: Check what influencer you are as an entrepreneur. Take a quiz on marinabarayeva.com/influencer Did you get new insights? Please leave a short review on iTunes Follow on Instagram @MarinaBarayeva Follow on Twitter @MarinaBarayeva

In this episode you will learn: • Why Dana does a parasite cleanse every year • How to protect yourself from emotional parasites during the holiday season • And how grief is a necessary part of the cleansing and healing process Dana Walsh, a northern California native, is the co-founder, author and executive director of Lyme Less Live More. Featured in the award-winning documentary, UNDER OUR SKIN, Dana has inspired countless on their road to health when she shared her journey from rock-n-roll event producer to full time Lyme patient. Today, Dana uses her wisdom from decades of personal study and experience to coach patients inside her live programs. Dana's multi-faceted approach to recovery includes nutrition, self-care, healthy mindset, and conscious awareness. Dana is a nutritional therapist, speaker and writer in the health and healing world. She continues her mission to deliver a powerful authentic message of love and acceptance and to make the seemingly intangible a reality.

“Doing your thing is massively important to raising good kids. We should be able to show our kids that doing what we love is financially viable. I don’t want work to be a negative word. I don’t want kids to grow up and think they have to get a job to make money to have enough money to do the thing they love.” This podcast episode is one of my favorite yet. I can’t tell you how much I LOVED interviewing ‘Dana Banana’ - a Boss Mom herself and founder of the incredible Boss Mom community that’s helped over 50,000 women in the last 2.5 years. Like me, Dana comes from a corporate background. But everything changed when she realized that it wasn’t her job she was in love with - but her thirst for accomplishment. This insight inspired her to quit her six-figure (plus) salary to become an entrepreneur - at the same time as having her first child! “Our lives are basically just a series of decisions that we make every day - some conscious and some unconscious.” Dana is proof that parenthood doesn’t need to change your personal ambitions for life, work, and yourself. Instead, as you’ll discover in this week’s podcast, life-changing situations can in fact inspire the life-changing decisions that push you in the direction you truly desire. In this episode, Dana gets up close and personal. Discussing everything from the drunken night that changed everything to the reason why shaving her legs is a daily non-negotiable. But beyond the banter is some incredible insights that could truly change your life. For example, how Dana supports herself to make the right decisions - so she can be effective as a business owner, a mom, and a human. So if you’re a mom who’s looking for support, ideas, and a like-minded community to help you take your business to the next level, then this episode is for you. And it’s equally for you if you want to see how one woman juggles multiple demanding roles and comes out on top. Enjoy :-) “There are so many correlations - raising a business is just like raising a child!” Some questions I ask:Tell us about your journey. How did the BossMom movement start and come to life. (3:22)How do you navigate the uncertainty and discomfort of making difficult decisions when you’re going through life-changing decisions? (10:20)What does your daily routine look like? How does it help you cultivate your practice of staying on track? (15:28)Do you have a process for offloading decisions to free up your plate? (19:09)How does self care factor into your life? (23:50)What are the non-negotiables you have to do every day to keep yourself moving, inspired, and excited to do more of what you’re doing. (29:39)How does gratitude show up in your life? (34:29)What kind of community can help people get into an active state of appreciation? (39:50)In the midst of everything that’s happening in your life, how do you stay grounded? (46:59) In this episode, you will hear about: How Dana discovered her thing - and why it wasn’t around the specialty she expected. (6:55)Why women make life changing decisions during life-changing situations. (9:52)The role of decision confidence and decision support when making choices - and the role they play in managing guilt. (10:59)Dana’s daily review of what’s important in her life through her Dream Makers and Deal Breakers - and how that helps her make the right decisions. (11:54)The tools Dana uses to help plan her day, make decisions, and keep stock of her goals. (13:09)How to feel good about what you are doing instead of feeling bad about what you’re NOT doing. (15:28)The weekly practice Dana does on a Sunday night to get accountability and prioritize her week. (17:05)Dana’s decision threshold and how it helps her interact with others effectively and delegate tasks. (18:13)Dana’s work wife! (19:53)What to do when survival mode is no longer sustainable and you need to reintegrate self care into your life - and why focusing on one thing at a time works best. (25:40)Why leg shaving and flossing are some of Dana’s non-negotiables. (30:00)Why Dana is passionate about giving compliments. (32:20)Why Dana see gratitude as an opportunity - and how this shows up in her life. (36:19)Why support is stability and how this can help you confidently climb without worrying about falling over. (40:49)What to do when a situation no longer serves you. (43:40) How to contact DanaVisit www.bossmom.com/bmc to download the Boss Mom CompanionFollow Dana:www.facebook.com/BossMomDana/https://twitter.com/DanaMalstaffinstagram.com/danamalstaff We thrive off your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You are seriously not going to believe what Dana Derricks is doing to the publishing industry. Dana is a skilled copywriter but that's not what makes his current project so amazing. Think about this: There are books we’ve all read that have changed our lives for the better. What was that change worth to you? This much is for sure, you didn't pay what the book was worth in that case, did you? Dana says it's time for all of that to change - and he is proving it is possible by selling his own books as high ticket items. You won't believe it's really possible, but it is. How much value does a reader need to get from your book to make the purchase price worth it? What if I told you that I was selling a book for $300? You'd probably immediately think I was crazy and that it has to be a scam of some kind. But you only need to learn something from my book that could earn you $300 or more in order to make that purchase worthwhile, right? That's the point Dana Derricks makes on this episode. His high ticket books are selling, and for amounts much higher than the example I just gave you. You've got to hear the way he explains it because it makes total sense and it puts the power that comes from the transmission of valuable information back into the hands of authors. Derek is onto something, so make sure you listen. What kinds of books does Dana Derricks sell for $1000 each? One of the things Dean and I were most curious about in this conversation was the type of books that Dana is selling for such a high price. Are they nonfiction? Are they fiction? Is there any reason one would be better than another? Dana says it all depends on the value that is contained in the book. People pay thousands of dollars for online courses all the time. Why is a book any different? It can contain the same amount and depth of information and even serve as a greater resource because it's so easily accessible. Find out how Dana is changing the way people look at the value of books, on this episode. Why do we agree that books should only cost $15? It’s crazy. When you read a book that truly changes your life, there is no price you can put on that sort of transformation. Yet, we are willing to agree that the book itself should only cost $15 or maybe a little bit more. Why do we do that? The value contained between the covers of a book is much higher than that. That's the case Dana Derricks makes on this episode of Just The Tips, and he's not shy about it. He's been charging incredibly high prices for his most recent three books and is selling them like hotcakes. On this episode, he shares his marketing strategy and the type of sales funnel he has devised to create an even more lucrative profit than the initial sale, so be sure you give him a chance to prove to you that this approach works. The value of anything is in the eye of the one who needs it. Even books. Imagine that the only thing that could cure your deadly disease was a spoonful of sugar. And imagine that I was the only person in the world who had it. What would that spoonful of sugar be worth to you? You'd give anything for it because it is the one thing that can sustain your life. Now let's think about a true-to-life situation. What if a particular book has the answer you need to move your business from $5,000 in profit per month to $20,000 in profit per month? How much would that book be worth to you? How much would you be willing to pay for that information? There's no question, you would pay more than $15, which is the average price of a book these days. Find out why Dana Derricks is turning the publishing world on its head with the way he is pricing his books, on this episode. Outline of This Episode [1:48] Dana’s approach to high price book sales and why he did it. [5:48] What is the limit to this kind of approach? [7:00] Why Dana uses affiliates to sell his books rather than other marketing channels. [9:38] The kind of books that are good candidates for this high ticket approach. [16:18] The response Dana gets from his high ticket book purchasers. [20:48] How to write your own high ticket book. Dana really tells us, so listen up. [27:31] The best way to locate the topic of your own high ticket book. Resources & People Mentioned www.TakeOurIndustryBack.com - Dana’s site BOOK: Dot Com Secrets by Russell Brunson Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Connect With James and Dean James P. Friel: AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur Site: www.jamespfriel.com Dean Holland: Blog: www.DeanHolland.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/

Today, I have the pleasure of talking with Dana Malstaff, CEO and founder of Boss Mom. Dana has successfully created a movement of moms who love their families and are building businesses at the same time without all the mom guilt. Her community has grown to over 20,000 women who are pursuing their passions, raising their families, and building each other up in the process. I know you will be inspired to let go of any guilt around your life or business as Dana gives us all permission to feel what we feel and then to move forward.   In today’s episode, you’ll hear: Dana’s own story of feeling guilt when faced with having babies while wanting to build a business How she entered the entrepreneurial world and began to search for people who understood her How she handles (and loves) the people in her life who don’t get what she’s doing The powerful culture she has created and how it has lead to an amazing community of over 20,000 women Why it's so important to be completely YOU in business – quirks and all Why Dana doesn’t believe in work/life balance and instead how she uses the power of tweaking, assessing, and integration The most important thing to know and look for when hiring a coach or mentor Dana’s keys to building a great team that keeps her focused and moving forward   Connect with Dana: Get Dana’s New Book : Confession of a BOSS MOM   www.drshannonirvine.com/bossmom Facebook group: www.boss-mom.com/facebook Periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/DanaMalstaff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DanaMalstaff Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/DanaMalstaff Website: www.boss-mom.com Free Trello Training: www.boss-mom.com/trello   * New MASTERCLASS with Dr. Shannon* *Productivity & Habit Mastery Masterclass * Harness the power of your brain to master productivity and habits: Work less and achieve more  AUGUST 3rd with Dr. Shannon Irvine - CLICK HERE to get registered -   *Only opening 30 seats - today is your day to change your future!   *FREE DOWNLOAD - Get Dr. Shannon’s Mind Map and Reverse Engineering Blueprint FREE! MIND MAP & Reverse Engineering Blueprint (includes the picture of my own mind map)   Connect with Shannon: Facebook | Instagram | Epic Success Website   Join the Epic Tribe to get all of Dr. Shannon’s exclusive content she reserves only for her tribe!   Did you know that Shannon is also the founder and director of Mosaic Vision Ministries? This organization is powerfully changing the lives of HIV/AIDS orphans in Uganda. To learn more, visit MosaicVision.org or follow Mosaic on Facebook.   Subscribe to the Epic Success Podcast today!! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES SUBSCRIBE ON STITCHER SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY SUBSCRIBE ON ANDROID   Next week: I will also be talking with the amazing Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income. His podcast reaches hundreds of thousands of people every week. He calls himself the crash test dummy of online business. He is also my personal mentor in the podcast and business building space.   Dana Quotes:   “We have to make the decision about who we want to be surrounded by and who we want to make the effort to educate.”   “As soon as you have influence, you want to start helping others have influence. Because the idea that you’re the influencer and you want to bottle that up and never share that and just sell that out to everybody isn’t as helpful as creating micro-influencer who create micro-influencers. A perpetual culture of helping is a win-win for everybody.”   “The more confident I am about decisions, the less guilt I have.”   “The 2 key ways to build your team is to hire your ideal client and empower them.”  

Being boss and an entrepreneur, when you are a lady is sometimes hard, especially when you have children and stuff. However my guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom, entrepreneur Dan Malstaff. She is a mother, author, business strategist, podcaster, blind spot reducer, and movement maker. She is the author of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro, and with over 9,000 students in various courses and over 10 years of experience in content creation, community building, and business strategy, she grew the Boss Mom brand into a six figure business in less than a year. But was this always a success that was on the cards, or did she go through the same struggles, guilt and burnout that most new entrepreneurs find themselves in as there fledgling business grows and they become boss. Well certainly the life of a thriving entrepreneur certainly didn't seem on the cards as she pursued her education both in Dijon in France and the Indiana University where she studied Broadcast Journalism. Instead upon completing her studies, she entering employment with the Lowdendal Group, and Quantum Of Health, but it wasn't until she quit her job and got pregnant that the first dots of what has become today's mission really raised themselves. How do you build a business, whilst supporting a new baby? How do you build a business, whilst being a wife, lover, friend, best friend, and all the other hats that ladies wear nowadays? With the "Why cant we have our cake and eat it" ideology, Boss Mom was created to do two things. First, to help dramatically shift the mindset of ladies across the world in how they see themselves, and your role as a mother, entrepreneur, wife, daughter, friend and more. An epic shift that will allow them to see how they can be amazing in each of these roles without sacrificing the others. And second, to guide them through a new way of thinking about how they integrate their family life with their entrepreneurial life. Giving a plan that can be implemented that will make her clients world feel a little easier. So would she say that she was a reluctant entrepreneur or one that was always waiting to go out and blaze big across the world? And what would be the biggest learning she has gained from growing a business from scratch? Well lets find out as bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Dana Malstaff Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Dana Malstaff such as: How how she created a business that she loves and wakes up every morning, due to the people that she has hired or work with., Why Dana believes that accepting the rough times in one life on the way to becoming the boss, is a great way of finding the things that you truly love. You need the crap to really heighten your focus on the gold. Why you should never do things in your life that mean you are losing money. Delegate as much as you can, so you can earn the big stuff. and lastly…. Why its a great idea to get drunk in a pub, with a recorder and ask the big questions in life. You will be astonished to see how much truth comes out when you listen back to it all.  Check her out at Boss Mom. com where female entrepreneurs thrive    

What do you do when you have to work and have kids at home? In this episode Dana and NJ talk about how they work from home with their tiny humans around. This is a part 1 of another 2 part episode. Part 2 will be episode 49, where Dana and NJ will chat all about making child care work when you're not able to do full time care. affiliate links present In this episode you’ll hear: A day in the life in NJ's shoes and why she's up at 4:30 am. Why NJ let's her kids see her work versus working only when they're not around. How to handle working from home when your child is a baby. How to handle working from home when your child is a toddler & preschooler. The power of writing a to do list the night before your business day. Why using voice to text is magical. How Dana and NJ moved their business forward while they had newborns at home. Why NJ only works from home at her desk. How and why Dana and NJ have conditioned their children to learn how to be independent while they're working. Why Dana almost exclusively works with parents. Recommended links and resources: Boss Mom Academy Anchored by Kayla Aimee Can I quote you on that?  You can have a little bit of time or a lot of time. You can be busy and not grow your business. If you want to grow, you have to be strategic with your time. - Dana When I had babies, I got a wrap and a stand up desk and made work happen. - Dana As moms and entrepreneurs, it is so important that we let to see our kids work. It gives them an opportunity to make a connection. - NJ  My toddler knows when i'm working because I work at the same place all the time. My laptop stays at my desk... it doesn't go anywhere else in the house. - NJ  I'm working hard now to grow my business so that when my kids are school aged, I can shut down my work at 3:00 pm when they get home from school. - Dana  I have really tight time boundaries because of the way motherhood (and having kids at home) is intersecting with business. And I'm okay with that.- NJ  Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. 

Lindsay Ambrose is making everyday moments more meaningful as a woman, wife, and mother of three young children. She writes life recipes for being present, choosing love and finding more meaning in the moments that make up everyday. By making small positive changes in her life—including character, health, home, relationships, parenting and spirit—her outlook and mood positively changed. This positivity spread to her family. She sees parenting as an opportunity to evolve and grow as a person. She has learned to accept and appreciate more, making everyday moments with her children more joyful and meaningful. In this episode of the Boss Mom podcast, Dana and Lindsay talk about the power of the morning, why self care is so important, and why Lindsay loves making life recipes. Let's dive right in. Listen to the podcast:  Subscribe to the Boss Mom podcast in iTunes.  In this episode with Lindsay Ambrose you'll hear:  Lindsay's journey to becoming a Boss Mom and how her husband played a role in getting started. Living with a house full of littles and why self care is so important. Why Dana loves the middle of the night feeding sessions. Why we need to skip the idea of perfection and just share. How Lindsay deals with overwhelm. Recommended links and resources:  Dana's podcast with Jen Mann  Boss Mom podcast When Saying No Means Yes Lifebook Workshop Miracle Morning by Hal Erod. Trello. Check out Dana's free Trello Training!  The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin  The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert  Carry On Warrior by Glennon Mellon  Can I quote you on that?  I don't know where things are going to lead, but I'm okay with that because I know I'm making a contribution to the world. - Lindsay I can be the best for my kids if I'm being the best for myself. - Lindsay My biggest challenge has been following my heart as it leads me to write. - Lindsay It is up to me to create the career for myself. - Lindsay The things that make you a little afraid always help you grow. - Lindsay The morning is my time to think about where I'm at, where I want to be, and to get my day in check. - Lindsay You can't get business unless you ask for it. - Dana Connect with Lindsay Ambrose:  If you're looking for daily tips and recipes for how to be more present, choose love in difficult moments, parent consciously and live intentionally connect with her  blog Instagram / Facebook / Twitter Connect with Dana:  Boss Mom Facebook Community / Instagram / Periscope 

In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast Dana and NJ talk about how they handle their business when they have sick kids and the three main pillars of running an efficient growing business as an entrepreneur.  Let's dive right in! Listen to the podcast: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/Episode_25_Dana_and_NJ.mp3" title="3 essentials you need in your business to help it grow"] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.  In this episode you'll here:  Dana and NJ talk about how having kids home sick effects their business How Dana and NJ handle their business when their kids are sick.... what they do get done and what they let go Why the words automate, delegate, and eliminate are A peek behind the scenes of the Boss Mom brand and how Dana runs her team. Why Dana let go of her Dana Malstaff brand. Why it is okay to take yourself out of the running. Recommended Links: Dana's Trello Training  Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Podcast where Dana and NJ talk about seasons of push and seasons of rest.  Social Media Happy Hour podcast where Dana talks all about Trello. Dana's business plan vision board is available when you opt in. You can do that here.  Boss Mom Facebook Group Quotes: I'm addicted to having a team to help me run my brand. It's amazing. I was at the zoo and got a notification that my team members were collaborating. It was magical. My brand was moving forward and I was spending time with my kids.  - Dana The best team members are the ones who are also your ideal client. The value they provide beyond their skill set is as magical as rainbows, unicorns, and garden gnomes. - Dana & NJ Automate. Delegate. Eliminate. It will change your business. - Dana Don't be afraid to show your kids your work. Sow those seeds of entrepreneurship. My six year old just came to me with a business plan for his school fundraiser. -NJ Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place)

I'm popping the champagne and blowing horns because my book baby, Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro, is finally here! Today is the official launch and I couldn't be more excited. In this episode of the Boss Mom podcast, NJ and I answer everything you want to know about my book- from who I wrote for to what it was really like writing with a newborn and everything else in between. Let's dive right in. *Affiliate links present in this post.* But before we do, I want you to know that for the next two days there is a Boss Mom book celebration Instagram giveaway going on. Head here to grab all of the details on how to enter.  Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the Boss Mom podcast in iTunes. In this episode we talk about: Dana’s new book, the Boss Mom book and who she wrote for. One thing that really surprised NJ about motherhood. Why Dana wasn’t afraid to chase one of her big goals in business while she was also pursuing a big goal within her family too. The people Dana pulled in to help her write her book and how Dana accomplished writing her book with a newborn in her arms. Why Dana wrote bonus content for the Boss Mom book and her favorite chapter. Nj’s daughter Lola’s 10 minute 3 push birth story Recommended reading, links and resources: Boss Mom book on Amazon Dana’s book coach: Coach Azul Mindmapping Dana’s interview with Nicole Keating Dana’s interview with Emily Potts She Plans planner Episode 11 of the Boss Mom Podcast- want to laugh? This is a great one. Evernote for note keeping and Dragon for transcription Can I quote you on that? I truly believe you can have a thriving family and a thriving business.-Dana[Tweet "I truly believe you can have a thriving family and a thriving business. #bossmom"] We are constantly making sure that we’re the rock- that we moms are making sure everything is moving forward and working well. -Dana The Boss implies everything in our life and Mom is the foundation for us. -Dana We are more than just moms. -Dana Boss Moms… we’re dreamers and doers. -NJ Even women who choose to stay at home and take care of children exclusively are more than just a mom. They’ve got hobbies and passions, they’re creating too. -Dana Mom guilt 101: you let yourself be defined by someone else’s standards. - Dana Writing doesn’t scare me. - Dana It was more important for me to write the Boss Mom book than it would have ever been to write a book about content strategy. -Dana If you’re brainstorming and it seems easy, you’re not brainstorming enough. - Dana This book is life changing. It is going to blow your mind. -NJ[Tweet "This book is life changing. It is going to blow your mind. #bossmom #BossMomBook"] When I get my paper copy of the Boss Mom book, I’m going to take my highlighter and get messy with it. -NJ   Love is limitless. - Dana Now that I have a toddler, I realize how easy having a baby is. -Dana If you’re looking for support, advice, or encouragement, the Boss Mom book is going to call out the gold and reinforce pieces of yourself you might have forgotten about. -NJ Our job isn’t to stop our lives and raise our kids, our job as a mother is to raise our kids to see how amazing life can be. - Dana The hardest part of my book to write was the gratitude page. I had to narrow it down from 5 pages! - Dana  Things Making Us Happy: Dana: The completion and launch of the Boss Mom Book. She’s going to Disneyland on Friday. Dana has created margin in her business so she can make Christmas crafts in December. Bonus: Christmas To Me by Pentatonix NJ: LulaRoe Mommy & Me Leggings. Trello - “It’s like if your to do list and Pinterest had a baby.” Thanksgiving is next week! Bonus:  Roasted root vegetable soup with duck confit and artisan garlic bread by her friend Mike. Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope NJ : Website / Instagram

This episode of the Boss Mom Podcast features NJ Rongner. NJ is part of the Boss Mom team and also works as a blogger and freelance writer. She's super intentional about carving out family time and making her minutes matter.   In this episode you'll hear:  The reason why NJ made a family mission statement and how she uses it. How NJ's family mission statement convicts her everyday and helps her become a better mom. Why Dana doesn't keep her work email on her phone. Why saying no really means saying yes. What happened when NJ said no to her someone who wasn't an ideal client and industry. What happens when you switch the word have to with the word get to. The rhythm NJ's family follows based on the different seasons and why it works for them. Three things NJ's loving: Dino's Pizza joint- a place that has both cheese pizza (for the kids) and chicken tikka masala. The This Is My Fave community on Instagram. Instagram link here.  Email sign up here.  New England in the fall. Can I quote you on that?  "When you've got a million things going on, a family mission statement will help you make quick decisions." "My work time is my work time and my family time is my family time." "My blanket decision for everything is no. Straight off the board, no. It's so much easier to change a no into a yes than a yes into a no." "When you are really careful with your ideal client and you turn down the ones who aren't your ideal client, the right ones will come as long as you're putting out the right product for your ideal client." "I want my kids to live in that sweet spot where their passions and talent intersect. And the only way I know how to make that happen is to model it myself." "If I want my kid to live a life where they're passionate about their work, I have to find my passion for work and live it." "As boss moms, it is really important to think about the things that make us happy and do them. Because, when we have our feet planted firmly in both worlds, there are a million demands coming at us from all the fronts. So make time and space that's just for you. When you take a little time for self care, you'll carry it over and will be able to be a better boss and a better mom. "It's okay that something that worked for you for a season doesn't work for you anymore because you've grown and changed into a new season." Links: On Work Life Balance and the Family Mission Statement where NJ expands upon the idea of the family mission statement and has five questions to help you craft your own. Expand Your Reach podcast where Dana & NJ chat about social media and life. Connect with NJ:  Blog: A Cookie Before Dinner  Instagram is my jam: @acookieb4dinner  The next time you say no, what are you actually saying yes to?