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Communicating with the people we work with and the people we love can have a huge impact on our relationships, but it’s often harder than it sounds! On today’s show we chat with Debra Roberts, author of the Relationship Protocol, on just how to do that in an effective way.
Lifestyle
Mental health still carries such a stigma in the world, we often feel like we are alone in what we’re going through. On today’s show we talk about the very real issue of depression in entrepreneurs.
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As entrepreneurs, many of us struggle to acknowledge and process the roller coaster of emotions & thoughts we go through on this journey. On today’s episode, we chat with Erin Pheil of Mindfix on breaking through our mental roadblocks.
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Being an entrepreneur can be tough on your mental health, and one area that’s not often talked about is shame. On today’s show, we’re going to dive into the hidden world of shame in entrepreneurship.
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Mental health conversations still come with so much taboo in our society, which causes many people to live unaware or hide them. On today’s episode, we chat with therapist Maryellen Dance on the real life therapy experience.
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The positive thinking movement that permeates our culture has consequences, and has cultivated this thought that we can’t ever be negative. On today’s show we talk about the very real dark side to constant positivity.
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Using email marketing in your business can often be scary and overwhelming, and many entrepreneurs see little success. We chat with Tarzan Kay on her journey to writing addictive emails, how she got there, and how we can get customers from our inbox too.
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Trying to pick the best software to run your business and serve your customers can be a daunting task. On today’s show we chat with Mike Kelly of MemberVault, and how this platform is changing relationship marketing for the better.
Finance
SEO is often something we avoid as entrepreneurs as we associate it with complicated technology, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Join us as Meg Casebolt talks about how to get found on Google using simple SEO strategies.
Finance
The entire world is in a state of uncertainty as we navigate our current situation due to the COVID-19 virus, and many entrepreneurs and small business owners are struggling to keep their businesses afloat. On today’s show, Tom and I have an open conversation around how it’s affecting us, and some steps you can take as you’re running your business during a crisis.
Finance
One of the biggest reasons so many entrepreneurs fail is a lack of financial awareness in their business. We’re so excited to have special guest Belinda Rosenblum on to talk about why you need to know your numbers.
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It is oh so easy to get caught up in the “marketing” of it all when you’re an entrepreneur! So on today’s show we’re talking about why we focus on systems over sexy, and why simple always wins when you’re building your business.
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Life as an entrepreneur is complicated enough on it’s own, but for those with families it adds a special blend of crazy to the mix. On today’s show we’re going to share why we say “Screw Balance” & discuss managing entrepreneurial life with kids.
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As entrepreneurs we often go through many evolutions while building our businesses, and as such it can be a struggle to find yourself in it all. Join us on today’s episode as we chat with Bobby Klinck, as he shares how 3 things (connection, contribution & cowbell) have helped him build a badass business.
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Bringing your business from the offline space into the online world can seem daunting. Today we chat with guest expert Michele Caruana on scaling a brick & mortar business using information products.
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How do I go from little known & lacking confidence, to stepping strongly into my zone of genius as I build my brand? On today’s show, we’re talking with guest expert Jaclyn Mellone on becoming the go-to authority in your industry.
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As a high achieving entrepreneur, you’re likely to come up against many roadblocks on your journey. On today’s show, we chat with guest expert Christine McAlister on Overcoming Procrastination and Perfection as you grow your business.
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Knowing how to best interact on Social Media platform can be confusing. Today we sit down with guest expert Melissa Pruitt of Instaposts to talk about all things Instagram!
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For many entrepreneurs, it can feel like a constant battle to keep their business above water. In today’s episode we chat on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and surviving to thriving as an entrepreneur.
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Making decisions as an entrepreneur can be overwhelming and downright exhausting. On today’s show, we talk about the importance of weighing opportunity costs in your life & business.
Lifestyle
There can be a lot of pressure as an entrepreneur to fit into a certain singular definition, when in reality there are so many facets to be found. On today’s episode, we talk about an exciting new role for Tom, and what that means for our future!
Lifestyle
Today we sit down with Kelan & Brittany Kline of The Savvy Couple and discuss Family, Finance & Freedom, including how they both quit their jobs and make it all work.
Podcast
In celebration of the release of our new book Lifestyle Builders, and in advance of our upcoming audiobook, we decided to read the first few chapters live on the podcast for you all.
Grow A Business
Writing a book together has been a journey filled with pleasant surprises and tough lessons. Today, we’re going to share the behind the scenes of writing Lifestyle Builders
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Since becoming authors, we naturally get a lot of questions about writing a book! In today’s episode, we share the 5 things we learned on our book writing journey.
Lifestyle
It’s easy to get to a point in life where you decide to make a change, but you’re too stuck with the lifestyle you’ve built to do anything about it. On today’s episode we talk about the curse of the golden handcuffs.
Finance
With a blend of personal finance, entrepreneurship and personal development as a life optimization strategy that focuses on intentionality, freedom, community and ultimately happiness, today we chat with guest Jonathan Mendonsa, co-host of the Choose FI podcast.
Finance
In our last show, we introduced two of the typical roles entrepreneurs fall into according to the book Rocket Fuel. Today, we’re chatting on the other common roles in a business, and the transitions that happen as you scale.
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What type of entrepreneur are you? It’s an important piece of information to know as you’re growing your business. In today’s episode we chat about 2 common archetypes – the visionary & the integrator
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Ready to try adding project management into your business, but not sure which framework is for you? Join us on today’s show, where we chat about Scrum vs Kanban, what they are, and which one is right for you!
Operations
Adding operations into your business can be a daunting task if that’s not your zone of genius! On today’s show, we’ve got guest Natalie Shafer Gingrich who knows all about helping entrepreneurs manage the back end of their business.
Operations
Wondering how you can possibly “wear all the hats” in your business and manage to get the most important tasks done? Wait, what are the most important tasks?! On today’s show, we’re chatting on why project management isn’t just a term for corporate companies – entrepreneurs need it too.
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Caught between the lure of time & financial freedom, but don’t want the responsibilities of running your own business? On today’s show we chat about the benefits (and downfalls) of working for an entrepreneur.
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Entrepreneurship takes a lot of work & dedication, which can be hard without the support of your family & friends! In today’s episode, we chat on dealing with your family & friends as an entrepreneur.
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Entrepreneurship opens up so many opportunities, why not let our children experience them too! In today’s episode we’re talking all about raising entrepreneurial kids.
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In all the noise online today it’s easy to get caught up in thinking of others as competitors and trying to be the one on top. On today’s episode, we’re chatting on why changing your perspective and seeing collaborators instead of competitors can take you to the next level in business.
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In today’s fast moving & technological world, it is critical to have a way to filter all of your business decisions. So in today’s episode, we are going to discuss how to create and leverage your core values for this.
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Building a business can be a challenging journey, at every level you will encounter a variety of problems you have to overcome. In this episode, we’ll walk through the different ways you can get help at each stage of business.
Finance
Now that your business is a success, how do you scale it & grow it . In today’s show we’re chatting on the final step of the Lifestyle Builders GPS – The Scaler stage.
Finance
Entrepreneurs have bucked the traditional life path that society has defined for us, which can mean our journey is often harder than the average person. In today’s show, we’re sharing how our Lifestyle Builders book tackles this problem.
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Rising up to the next level in your business has many challenges, including making more consistent sales & building out your marketing strategy. In today’s show we’re chatting on the next step of the Lifestyle Builders GPS – The Accelerator stage.
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Picking the right offer or product to put out to the world can be a dilemma, and we often get caught up in the decisions instead of making sales. In today’s show we’re chatting on an important piece of the Lifestyle Builders GPS – The Incubator stage.
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Perhaps the most essential piece when building your business, just as with anything else, is the foundation! In today’s episode, we’re chatting on the first step of the Lifestyle Builders GPS, the Foundation
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There are so many different people out there telling you how to build your business and shoulding all over you. On today’s show, we’re talking about the Lifestyle Builders GPS framework and how you can use it to craft your own version of success.
Lifestyle
With more and more opportunities to become an entrepreneur and a low barrier to entry into online business, it can be a struggle to figure out the right time to leave your 9-5 job. In today’s episode, we chat about how you can prepare yourself, and some of the milestones to hit before handing in that resignation letter!
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There is a dangerous trend amongst entrepreneurs to be everywhere and to do everything, and to hustle to get your business scaled! In today’s episode, we chat on what the very real result of all that can often be – entrepreneur burnout.
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Becoming an entrepreneur takes constant growth, and often we get held back by that tricky little thing called Imposter Syndrome. In today’s show, we talk about the ways it can pop up, and how to tackle it & move forward!
Lifestyle
You hear a lot about mom-guilt these days, but let’s be honest – dads have guilt too! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the struggles of entrepreneur dads and how you can free yourself from that guilt.
Lifestyle
As an entrepreneur mom, it is so easy to get bogged down with all the expectations on you. In today’s show, we’re chatting on why you need to redefine mom-guilt and just let it go!
Marketing
How you & your business show up in the world can be a bit of a struggle to figure out. In today’s show, we talk about positioning and a couple of ways you can use it in your marketing to stand out.
Marketing
It is so easy to get started in the online business world that new business owners often get caught up in the sexiness that is marketing. In today’s show we’re chatting on why you need to focus on the other 3 components of your business!
Marketing
In today’s business world, it’s easy to get caught up in the glamour & promise of paid marketing to bring customers into your business. In this episode, we’re going to talk about why organic marketing is something every business should do before paying for any kind of ads.
Marketing
One of the most commonly heard pieces of advice in the online business world is that you need to build a big audience to make a lot of money. In today’s show we chat on why it’s not the size of your audience that counts, but the quality
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As a business owner, it’s a constant struggle to keep the customers that we worked so hard to get. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to reduce your churn rate & retain those precious clients.
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When running a business, knowing what to focus on is half the battle. In this episode, we will introduce the concept of a scorecard and how you can use it to run your business.
Lifestyle
As parents & entrepreneurs, it can sometimes be easy to let the guilt of all the things you could be doing better overwhelm you. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about some of the common causes of parental guilt, and how to get rid of it!
Lifestyle
As a business owner & also as a human being, it is essential to take care of yourself. In this episode, we are going to discuss self-care and how it should look different for all of us.
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As a business owner, it is important to constantly move things off your plate. In this episode, we are going to show you why and how you should focus on automation before delegation.
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Your work environment is where you will be spending several hours of your day. So in this episode, we share strategies that you can use to make your office support you.
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Systems and processes are CRITICAL to helping your business scale and your life run. In this episode, we discuss 5 steps to help you optimize them.
Finance
All businesses have a few key things that keep them running. In this episode, we will introduce you to the “business engine” and show you how to use this concept to run your business.
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Protecting your business legally can be overwhelming, but it is critical. Attorney Sarah Kornblet Waldbuesser discusses simple steps to protect your business.
Marketing
You have questions, we have answers. In this episode, we bring you another behind the curtain view of a Q&A call with members of our Lifestyle Builders program.
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Goal setting is critical to your success. In this episode, we share the simple 90-day goal planning process that we use ourselves and coach our clients on.
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Leadership is a key piece of being an entrepreneur and growing a company. Join us as we discuss 3 ways to be a great leader.
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Lifestyle Builders is more than just a podcast; its a Movement! Join us as we share what it is, how it got started, where it is going, and how you can join.
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Entrepreneurs often struggle and get overwhelmed with everything that needs to get done. Join us as we share key takeaways from Mike Michalowicz’s Clockwork.
Finance
Profit First, created by Mike Michalowicz, is an amazing system for managing your cash flow in your business. Join us as we discuss how to get started and use this system in your business.
Grow A Business
Podcasting is a growing medium and could represent an amazing opportunity to grow your business and get your message out to a wider audience. But should you start a podcast?
Lifestyle
When you have an idea for a business, it’s important to get your spouse on board before moving forward, otherwise, your path to success will be way more difficult. In this episode, we discuss how to get aligned with your spouse and strategies for getting them on board with your business idea.
