The Joybrand Podcast (Laura Meyer)

If you’ve ever been told you are “too sensitive” or felt overwhelmed by the energy in the world around you, then this episode is for you because I’m going to share how your sensitivity could be your greatest superpower! 

As highly sensitive people, we just tend to feel things more deeply. We also process information more thoroughly and react more to external stimuli. 

This sensitivity holds incredible power. The depth of feeling, the intensity of empathy, and our sharp awareness that comes with being highly sensitive are strengths to be utilized and celebrated.

You can make sensitivity your superpower by:

1. Building awareness around being a Highly Sensitive personality type - or an HSP
2. Leveraging your sensitivity
3. Building an aligned business

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There's many people out there that give lots of advice around how to survive a recession without actually having gone through it before. 

But speaking from experience, in 2008/2009, I was very much in business. 

And not only that, but I was running close to a million dollar photo studio operation. 

At the time, I didn't realize the degree to which I was going through some really important lessons trial by fire. 

And for those of you who have not experienced business ownership in a recession, what I want to share with you today may be very, very helpful in order for you to recession-ready your business.

Make sure to tune in!

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Over the past few months, I've been head down hard at work in anticipation of what promises to be an exceptional year for our consulting company. 

Our fractional freedom coaching certification program has already seen impressive success and we have currently have half our seats sold out before we have even launched.

With consulting revenue already exceeding budget, it's a super exciting period of time for the company, and we are looking forward to tremendous success along the growth path.

As we look into the future, I really want to share with you what I'm doing in order to position my company for success from where it is today, up until a projected over 100% year over year growth rate by the end of 2023. 

I've got an action plan- and I'm eager to show you how we are going about things.

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Are you teaching others something that you are extremely passionate about, but looking for ways to move into sharing what you’ve learned and expanding your business on a greater level?

After starting as a speech language pathologist herself, Jena Castro-Casbon, CEO of The Independent Clinician, now helps speech language pathologists and occupational therapists get started and grow their very own private practice.

Jena is one of my fantastic clients who I’m excited to share has been able to reach thousands of SLP’s and create an untouchable ripple effect with her work. Not only that, but she’s exploded her business as a result!

In today’s episode, Jena and I chat about:

• How she transitioned from her own private practice to her sharing her wisdom with others
• The level of market sophistication that plays into messaging 
• How our work together has helped grow her business

So if you’re interested in creating your own next level leap teaching others to do what you’ve done, be sure to tune into this episode to learn more about Jena’s journey and be inspired along the way! And if you’re a SLP yourself or know someone who is - make sure to listen and share this episode so you can create a private practice of your dreams as well.

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Pop quiz: Is it better to compete on price or quality?

If you said quality- you are correct.

And I love this market position. 

When you compete on quality and on being the best in your industry or category, you can raise your prices and become more profitable. And you tend to serve the best clients because the best clients want the best service.

And I'm going to propose that when you're selling that way, it's all about having a collaborative sales process- an educated, collaborative, connected, empathetic sales process. 

So in today's podcast episode, I'm going to be talking about the secret to collaborative sales!

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This year has been quite the whirlwind year for so many of us. 

And for me personally, I started a new business. 

I'm going to be sharing a little bit of the behind the scenes of the growth of the Advance Women's Expert Network along with:

• Why we grew it the way we did
• Some of the things that we ran into that were expected and unexpected
• How we address challenges

Stay tuned for this behind the scenes episode! Check out my new free training on www.yournextmillion.me, where several of my seven figure clients and colleagues share what they're doing in the next year to scale their businesses to the multi-million dollar mark and beyond.

It’s hard sometimes for a business owner to take a step back from their business, let someone from the outside come in, and audit and implement new processes to streamline the workflow.

That’s what I did in my business, The Advance Women’s Network.

Raven Lovelock, Fractional Director of Operations at The Advance was my guest today.

Raven and I talked about:

• The best environment for a Director of Operations to thrive in
• Why she was attracted to working for The Advance 
• How she has helped implement processes in my business

Tune in to hear all about Raven’s thoughts on being a DOO.

Learn more about Raven on IG @Raven_Lovelock or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravenlovelock. 

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We have all had trolls in our life. 

Negative people who have a chip on their shoulder or have something going on that maybe you don't know about. 

In 20 years of entrepreneurship, I certainly have had my fair share.

I've had employees steal customer lists, intellectual property, and start their own businesses. I have been attacked online, by people I didn't even know.

So as somebody who is an entrepreneur who cares deeply about your audience and the experience that others have in your presence, how do you deal with this BS?

That's something that I want to share with you in today's podcast, which is how to have a high mindset when dealing with a negative person.

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If you're looking to stay ahead of the curve and 2023, I want to share with you my top lead generation strategy. 

It's a combination of two major industry trends that are not only applicable in business, but in life. 

It's a framework that I use in almost all of my marketing advice that I provide. Curious now? You might not expect how it all comes together. 

So get ready to hear about my top lead generation strategy, and why I'm doubling down on it in 2023.

Learn more about the tools mentioned in this episode:

SEMRush

Jasper AI

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I was recently in a conversation with a former client about a situation that she found herself in recently. 

She really needed some support so I jumped in and provided my perspective. 

And at the end of our messages back and forth, she asked me to please make a podcast episode on this exact topic.

So I took her advice- I’m recording a podcast episode on how to fire people well.

And what I'm going to share with you is a result of 20 years of experience, with a lot of lessons learned on how to do this better each time. 

I want to help do this in a clear, respectful way so as to not let the situation get out of hand to the degree to which both of you are surprised by the outcome. 

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In the midst of preparing for my book launch, recording these podcast episodes, and being a guest on other podcasts, I've had some heart stopping conversations that have really made me pause. 

People are so consumed with the pressure to spend a lot of time on social media and because of everything that they're seeing, it's making them question if it's even worth building a business at all.

Some are so overwhelmed with trying to keep up with all of the demands and forge all of the paths forward, that they are ready to burn it to the ground. 

They're seeing it as a race to grow their business. The “not enoughness" and the worry if they're doing it right and whether or not they're giving it the correct effort overwhelmed them because in their view, they've failed unless they can make enough money.

So in this last episode of my Win Win book series, I will discuss the secret to authentic growth.

For a limited time, if you preorder the book, you will receive a relationship marketing toolkit free of cost (valued at $1,200). Head to createyourwinwin.com and click on the preorder button. Then, go back to the website, put in your order number and look for your free training in your inbox. 

We've all heard of the idea of a case of mistaken identity. 

This is when we mistake somebody or something for what they're not. 

We laugh when we see little kids pull on a random shirt and say, “mommy”, when that shirt sleeve doesn't belong to their mommy.

We dismiss it as cute, but as we get older, sometimes that case of mistaken identity can happen with ourselves. In fact, I would propose that if it's not happening on a regular basis, you might want to look a little bit deeper. 

On today’s podcast, I'll be sharing my own journey- my own case of mistaken identity. Make sure to listen!

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Most of us live our lives often unaware that the tension we are experiencing in our lives means that it's time to reinvent ourselves. Maybe you’ve found yourself in moments of discontent: scrolling social media, mindlessly eating, procrastinating. It could be a signal that it’s your moment to reinvent. So what if you want to change, but feel stuck in your day to day? Maybe you're living a life based on decisions you made long ago. Those decisions may not reflect who you are currently or want to be.

You must release the old narrative to make room for a new story. We often resist this change because much of it comes from our innate need for belonging and approval. Questions like 'Do I belong?', 'Am I right?', or 'Am I on the correct side of things?' often drive our actions, keeping us within the boundaries of our current selves. This is often buried in our subconscious.

If you're not making the progress you hoped, pause. Ask yourself: What would your future self tell you in this situation? The key is active movement. Too often, we engage in passive movement such as reading and consuming. This is not the way that we will develop a relationship with our future selves. Through the journey of reinvention - the active movement to our new self - we learn to detach our sense of self from static labels. Your journey of transformation is a testament to your strength, courage, and pursuit of purpose. 

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We’ve all had an experience in our lives when we step into a store to shop around and immediately get bombarded by a salesperson trying to sell you the latest and greatest.

Do you ever really purchase anything from them?

The answer is probably no, because people like to buy from people they know and trust.

My guest today, Nikki Rausch is the CEO of Sales Maven and shares some great knowledge on the right way to do sales and how it can impact your bottom line.

Nikki spoke about how:

• The mindset shift and approach around sales that is critical to understand
• The key component to a great sales process
• What not to do throughout the process that can lead to a loss in sales and impact!

If you have been struggling with your sales lately and need a few small tweaks to increase your success, this is the episode for you!

Check out Nikki here: https://yoursalesmaven.com or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/your_sales_maven. 

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As an entrepreneur, you might find a tendency to experience a lot of resistance around planning. 

I myself am kind of a planner deep down. But I think for a lot of us who are visionaries, we actually dislike the process. 

We completely hate this idea of making decisions in advance because circumstances can change or we feel called to something else. 

Or we come up with a great idea or get a new piece of information that changes our opinion. 

Which is why so many of us resist it. But there’s a golden thread in planning and with this knowledge, you can move forward armed with the ways in which you can thrive with a plan, even as a visionary who craves creativity and new ideas. 

If this is something that you've been struggling with, but you’re just not sure how to balance planning and the brilliance that makes you a visionary, stay tuned. Because I'm excited to share how you can make planning work for you starting today. 

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There’s a shift happening in the online space and as a CEO putting yourself out there every day, you might have noticed it. 

These shifts have turned into pretty unique challenges - and I’ve been hearing rumblings in the online space. 

There's been a secret, underground conversation that's been happening amongst the high-level experts that I'm surrounded by, and even within our own community leadership team.

The truth is, we've never seen online leaders navigate the changes as quickly as they have in the last few years - and my guess, is that you've noticed it too.

Stay tuned to this 100th episode of the Scale with Joy podcast as I share this underground conversation and what I believe is going to be the spin off effect.

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Today I'm going to challenge an assumption that is the cornerstone of so many marketing practices that I'm seeing online. 

And this assumption, if left unchecked, could be obstructing your impact, stifling the growth of your organization, and more tragically, muffling the call of your mission. 

So imagine, there's this myth circling, and it's causing organizations to undercut their potential and generate online content that just kind of dies when people read it. 

And as I'm looking at more and more websites and enrollment funnels, I'm finding that this myth has made its way into strategies, messaging, and very much an outlook towards marketing. 

So today, I'm going to be unveiling this myth and how we debunk it. Hold on to your seats, because we're about to revolutionize your understanding of mission-driven marketing.

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And you might have noticed it..

We have officially changed our podcast name. And it has been a really exciting iteration for a variety of different reasons, but mainly that I wanted a podcast that was more accurately reflective of the type of work that I am now doing with clients. 

Scale with Joy was very much a great message when I had a client base that was struggling with overwhelm, struggling with the idea of how to get more joy back in their businesses and lives. 

And while I still think that is a very valid concern of many of you who are listening, I'm also starting to work with some incubators, some nonprofits. I'm also starting to help consultants become better consultants or get their first consulting offer built and sold. 

And so, as a result, I wanted a name that would more comprehensively depicts the type of work that I do across different platforms and reflects the actual model that I use in my business. 

That's what I'm going to be sharing with you today in this next episode of the Next Level Leap podcast.

What if attempting to tackle every single marketing avenue is actually sabotaging your business's success, rather than propelling it forward? 

Today, we're diving into the world of multi-channel marketing to debunk a common myth: that utilizing every marketing channel is always the best strategy for every business. 

I find that many marketing teams are doing all the things because they feel pressure to. And while multi-channel marketing can be a powerful way to reach a broader audience, it is not a one size fits all solution. 

So in this podcast episode, I'm going to explore the reasons why a multi-channel approach may not be the best fit for every business and discuss alternative strategies that might be more effective. Stay tuned!

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“​​Part of the reason why I was so attracted to the program that you offered was that I felt like you were teaching structures and frameworks that I hadn't seen in my formal education, and that I've yet to see really being talked about in the consulting space.” - Rachael Yvonne Davis, Principal Consultant at United Global Enterprises, LLC.

I love hearing feedback like this from my Fractional Freedom Consulting students. In fact, that’s why I decided to teach.

In this episode, Rachael and I discuss:

• The #1 thing she struggled with before joining my program
• Why she decided to go into consulting
• Where she sees herself in a couple of years

Tune in to hear Rachael’s experience as Miss Plus World!

Learn more about Rachael here: https://www.rachaelyvonnedavis.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelyvonnedavis. 

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Running a company is stressful.

Add on the responsibility of being a parent and spouse, and that stress increases.

Everyone has their own way of dealing with stress, but not everyone has the strength to realize that they may in fact be hurting themselves in the long run.

My guest today Jessica Rhodes, Co-Owner of Interview Connections, shared her story about overcoming a major obstacle in her life.

We talked about:

• Some of the most monumental moments that helped grow her business to where it is today
• How the decision to stop drinking helped her both in business + life
• What she sees for the future of podcasting

If you feel you can relate to Jessica, be sure to tune into this episode!

Learn more about Jessica here: https://interviewconnections.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessrhodes45. 

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Across the board, most assessments, articles and descriptions of entrepreneurs include risk taking as a primary characteristic.  If you're an entrepreneur, you probably think big and take risks. 

And you've been rewarded for that for most of your career. 

While entrepreneurs certainly have a tendency and an appetite for risk in business, there might be times where we take risks, and at times, where we take what I would call high percentage shots. 

Should you be taking big risks in the time of economic uncertainty? Are there different types of shots to take if you're winning or losing?

We'll talk a little bit more about that today on the Next Level Leap podcast.

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In a recent article on LinkedIn News called 41 Big Ideas That Will Change Our World in 2023, number 21 was that social media users will turn their back on the algorithm. Turned off by the trolls and burnt out by the pressure of chasing likes, consumers will begin to reconsider their relationship with big social networks and smaller sites will start gaining popularity.

These will create the safe spaces people really miss from the early days of the internet. And they want to go back to those intimate digital environments. 

This transitions nicely into what I predict will be the third trend that you really need to be aware of when marketing your business in 2023, which is a truth more than it is a trend. 

And that is the magic of human connection. 

I believe that it's the results that come through connection that's often missing from most marketing and sales efforts. And as a result, people are struggling, their launches aren't doing as well and enrollments are down. 

They think it's because of the way in which the world has changed in the last few years, and they're not wrong. 

But most importantly, what's often missing from this analysis is how much of the marketing and sales efforts that have taken place online in the last few years has become extremely impersonal and dehumanized. 

So in today's podcast episode, I'll be sharing with you the third and final truth that you need to know about marketing your business and 2023 and beyond.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the AI-Driven Marketing Podcast. 

Today, I’ll guide you through the fascinating and sometimes mind boggling world of artificial intelligence.  

What if I told you that there was a form of intelligence that can learn at an unimaginable scale, outperforming the human brain at speed and efficiency, and has the ability to predict answers with an uncanny ability? 

Well, it's not fiction anymore. This form of intelligence is very much part of our world every single day. And it's called artificial intelligence or AI. 

And it's a term you've likely heard before, but you might not fully understand. So today I'm going to dive into the depths of AI, explore what it really is and demystify its capabilities. 

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Are you an entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed and stressed? 

If so, you're not alone. 

Many entrepreneurs struggle to find balance in their lives. But what if there was a way to manage stress effectively and improve your overall well being? 

In this podcast, we'll explore the power of breath work for entrepreneurs looking to reduce stress levels and promote inner peace with our guest, Francesca Sipma, Founder & CEO of Mastry Inc.

In this episode, Francesca shared what:

        - Made her go from a successful career in advertising and marketing for top global brands to becoming a certified breathwork coach and hypnotherapist

        -She thinks are the three superpowers of entrepreneurship

        -The biggest shifts she’s seen in some of your students or students

I’ve been using her app almost every day, so tune in to see how it could benefit you!

Learn more about Francesca here:

Website: https://francescasipma.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescasipma

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Today, I want to talk to you about unconditional love towards yourself. 

For so many of us, the way that we talk about ourselves in our minds is awful. In fact, if we were out and about, and somebody actually said the things to us that we often said to ourselves, we would be so offended. 

So why are we putting up with talking to ourselves in a way we wouldn’t allow anyone else to? 

Especially when we are leading teams, when we are running companies, and even just our day-to-day lives?

What can we do about actually loving ourselves in the way that we expect other people to and leading that charge of unconditional love towards ourselves? 

I’ll be chatting more about that today on the Scale with Joy podcast. 

Check out my new free training on www.yournextmillion.me, where several of my seven figure clients and colleagues share what they're doing in the next year to scale their businesses to the multi-million dollar mark and beyond.

In the fast paced internet space that we live in, it feels like a different planet for a lot of people who are new to it. 

Many of the companies coming to me are pretty unfamiliar with the acronyms and the terms that we use in our everyday language as internet marketers. 

And I've heard more than once that the language creates a little bit of a learning curve for many people who are new to this, and they're trying to figure out which way is up. 

Today, I'm going to be talking about one of those acronyms, which is called a VSL, a video sales letter. 

When do you use it in your company? When is it effective? When is it ineffective? And how is that different from other types of strategies like webinars, challenges or masterclasses?

Tune into this episode to find out!

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The health of women entrepreneurs is often put on the backburner, as they strive to achieve success in their professional lives. 

But what if prioritizing your own health and wellness was the key to achieving greater success? 

In this podcast episode, I chatted with Maraya Brown, Certified Nurse Midwife.

Maraya and I spoke about:

- The absolute life changing moment that made her leave her Fortune 50 corporate career to serve women

- Her advice for women who haven’t been able to prioritize their health during the past couple of years

- What she really thinks about health fads

Bonus: Maraya shares her recipe for adaptogen elixirs - so stay tuned!

Learn more about Maraya here:

Website: https://www.marayabrown.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_marayabrown

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On our entrepreneurial journey, we are all bound to have a business partner somewhere along the line. 

I myself am currently partnering with Kelly Roach on our business, The Advance Network.

Business partners are great for bouncing ideas off, filling in gaps in your own talents and bringing new and exciting concepts to the table.

My guests today were my clients, and boss business partners, Minna Khounlo-Sithep and Jacqueline Snyder, Owners of The Product Boss.

Minna and Jacqueline shared:

• The hurdles they face in their partnership and how they overcome them
• How trial and error plays into the decisions they make
• Why growing a business is more than adding  zeros to the revenue

Tune in to hear how Jacqueline is determined to make Instagram reels work for them!

Check The Product Boss out here: https://www.theproductboss.com or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss. 

Check out my free training on www.yournextmillion.me, where several of my seven figure clients and colleagues share what they're doing to scale their businesses to the multi-million dollar mark and beyond.

Growing a company as an entrepreneur is a lot like climbing a mountain.

You know that the view from the mountaintop is going to be awesome, but when you're climbing that mountain, you encounter a rock in the road.

And you get to decide, what am I going to do with this rock? Am I going to climb over it? Am I going to let it stop me?

So in today's episode, I want to talk to you about how to be flexible when we're growing a business. When we get to the point where we're encountering this rock in the road, what do we do?

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Sometimes in business, it may feel like you have way too many choices and too little time. 

You may feel like there's a lot of different options in terms of the next steps of growing your business. Or if you're a consultant, you might feel like your client has so many different ideas and different directions that they could go in. 

You may not be exactly sure how to prioritize them. 

Well, if you're struggling with this, this podcast is for you, because I'm going to be sharing with you the three ways to grow a business. Tune in!

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If you’re anything like me, going live and being on video isn’t necessarily something you look forward to every morning.

It’s usually the thing on the to-do list that you know you need to do but always seems to get shuffled to “later”.

But today, we’re going to take a sneak peek into how getting on-camera can help you accelerate your business growth.

I’m talking about the can’t miss wisdom shared in my interview with Molly Trotter. 

In our conversation, Molly shares the undeniable truths about being visible in your business and what that means for you! We talk about:

• What key component is critical for on-camera success
• The key to accelerating the growth of your brand
• Her advice for those who are floundering when it comes to positioning themselves online

Interested in building your authority online? Check out Molly’s free social media audit here and make sure to listen in so you know exactly how to use visibility as a tool.

Learn more about Molly here: https://www.instagram.com/molly_trotter/. 

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My first book was just released.

And I'm sitting here with all sorts of different emotions. 

Excitement, relief, and just this feeling that I gave birth to something new and I can't wait to get it into as many hands as possible. 

And then also managing all of the last minute newness that happens when you're doing something new for the first time and trying to compress all of the activities into a single 24 hour period. 

So if you are thinking about publishing a book, or you know someone who's publishing a book, let them know about this podcast episode. I'm giving you everything that I learned about publishing a book in a single podcast episode today.

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Have you ever opened your inbox and saw a subject line that immediately made you open the email?

Or saw an Instagram graphic copy that made you stop and read the caption?

That’s the magic of good copy. 

My guest today, Laura Belgray is the Founder of Talking Shrimp, a company that helps people write better copy.

Laura shares:

• The one basic thing everyone can do TODAY to write better
• How she navigates her celebrity partnership
• The power of storytelling in your business

Make sure to tune in to hear our conversation about tough titties.

Learn more about Laura here: https://powerfulprofessionals.com or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/talkingshrimpnyc. 

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I’ve had all types of guests on this podcast.

Friends

Colleagues 

Coaches

Clients

The list goes on.

That’s why today- I am so excited to add another category to that list.

Students!

That's right- this is the first of many student spotlight episodes where I invite my Fractional Freedom consulting students to come on the show and talk about their experience learning from me.

Today, I was joined by Ana Micka, Founder of Round Robin Marketing Collective.

We talked about:

• Her work consulting health and life coaches
• Why she joined my program 
• Where she sees herself in a couple of years

Make sure to tune in to hear Ana talk about her new wool stand!

Learn more about Ana here: https://roundrobinmarketing.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ana.c.micka. 

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If you want to block off your calendar every Friday morning so you can take your daughter to dance class, you can.

If you want to take off one random afternoon to get a pedicure, guess what, you can!

My guest today, Chanie Wilschanski, CEO of Schools Of Excellence, models her business around her current season in life.

Chanie and I chatted about:

• How she takes care of herself to avoid burnout
• Why it’s important to leverage deep, meaningful partnerships
• The #1 asset in her business and how we worked together to scale it

Tune in to hear what Chanie does to be more productive and make space for what really matters!

Check out Chanie here: https://schoolsofexcellence.com or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chaniewilschanski.

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What if you could turn a seemingly inactive list of people who have opted not to reply to you into a goldmine for your business?

Many people assume that if they didn't buy the first time you made an offer, they're not interested. 

And I have to tell you, that if I knew then what I know now, about sales follow-up, I wouldn't even be recording this video, I would be sitting on a beach somewhere sipping a cocktail and watching my kids play in the ocean. 

So today, I want to share the power of this inactive database, what it can mean for your business, and the way in which AI makes this entire system so much easier. Stay tuned.

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I have had so many guests on this podcast who have left their high-paying corporate jobs to pursue their dreams of being their own boss.

It’s not easy.

You have to figure out how to manage your new schedule while also replacing your paycheck.

My guest today, Debra Boulanger, CEO & Founder of The Great Do-Over, helps women start over after life in corporate.

Debra and I spoke about:

• The challenges women face when making the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship
• Using your strengths from your old job to build your new company
• 2 things that she sees women experience when they finally leave corporate 

If you have been thinking about leaving your corporate job to be our own boss, be sure to tune into this episode!

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Welcome to a special episode of our newly renamed show, the Mission -Driven Marketing podcast. 

You might be wondering why the change?

Well, there's a few key reasons and they all tie back to who we are, what we do, and most importantly, who we serve. 

So whether you are a marketer and entrepreneur, a nonprofit or higher education leader, or simply somebody who wants to make a positive impact, this podcast is for you. 

Let's drive forward your mission together.

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If you’re Founder, Executive, CEO of a nonprofit organization, or consultant looking to help nonprofits, you probably know that enrolling new members is so important to the success of the program. 

Nonprofits are often very focused on fundraising. But what happens is you get the funds but you don't know how to grow the program?

I hope that I’m already getting your wheels turning when it comes to how important it is for nonprofits to be able to predictably increase their enrollments. 

In today's episode, I'm going to be sharing with you exactly how to do that. Based on my experience, helping nonprofits scale in a way that predictably increases enrollment has an amazing impact on their community. 

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When we put ourselves out there and we build something important enough, big enough, powerful enough, inevitably there's going to be people who simply don't like it. 

They don't like the way we've approached it. Maybe they're even people who were part of our network and then it turns out their vision was misaligned with our own. Those are often some of the hardest challenges to navigate in entrepreneurship. 

One of the biggest challenges about facing criticism is that it gives us the sense that we have fallen short, dropped the ball along the way in building something we believed to be great. And while hearing constructive criticism can help us grow and evolve, allowing ourselves to use it as a tool and not absorb it as an irrefutable truth is a delicate balance. 

So, how do you navigate criticism when you're scaling? Tune into this week's episode to find out!

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As an entrepreneur, have you ever sat down to complete a task and then all of a sudden, the FedEx guy rings the doorbell, the dog starts barking and the baby starts crying?

It’s not easy to concentrate with all our daily distractions, and for the 40% of entrepreneurs with ADHD, concentrating on important tasks is even harder.

My guest today Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist spoke about her own struggle with being an entrepreneur with ADHD and how she has been able to help others.

In our conversation, Amber shares:

• One of the best strategies that is going to save you time and time again
• How to overcome shiny object syndrome
• Her #1 tip for not getting distracted while working at home

If you are an entrepreneur with ADHD, or have just had a hard time concentrating on work while also wearing 10 different hats, tune into this episode!

Check out Amber here: https://amberhawley.com or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsamberhawley. 

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Are webinars dead?

I'm here to say that they are very much alive. 

In fact, I have my own on demand webinars that I use to generate leads for my consulting business as well as my Fractional Freedom consulting certification. 

And I usually end up recommending webinars for many of my clients based on the variety of different goals that a webinar can achieve. 

A webinar not only makes for a fantastic opt-in, but it is also one of the best ways for you to begin partnering with other business owners. And if you have listened to this podcast at all, you know my love for relationship marketing.

So how do you use a webinar? Well, that's the question that I'm going to be answering in today's podcast episode, so that you can generate a multi-million dollar asset in your business.

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If you’re anything like me, you're hiring for your business right now.

But how do you find the ideal candidate that not only will be perfect for the role you need them in, but will also fit in with the company culture?

How do you know that they are everything you are looking for and more?

Today, I was joined by my long time friend Veronica Romney, Dream Team Architect.

Tune in to this episode to hear all about how Frankenstein, Swiss army knives,and happy ears all relate to building your dream team!

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I have a question for you.  

How many times in the last month or even in the last week have you heard that AI is coming for our jobs, and that soon, machines and algorithms will make human workers obsolete? 

It's a fear that's echoed in countless headlines and reports.  

But is it really as grim as it sounds? 

In today's episode, I'm going to share with you my observations on the real impact on AI and workplaces. 

Because the truth is, it's not about machines stealing our jobs, but it's about machines, transforming our jobs. And it's in this transformation that we often find really exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. 

Stay tuned to learn more!

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Sometimes, the hardest part of your journey is the most important.

It shapes who you are today and allows you to grow in a way that would not have been possible otherwise. And now - you would never want to erase it from your history.

My guest today had a similar experience. 

Today I was joined by Jamie Hess, Fitness & Lifestyle Expert. She shared how her journey truly started in her teens and early twenties when she was an addict.

We chatted about her:

     - Journey in the fitness space and how it lead to an IG account with 175K followers

     - Mom’s career on Good Morning America shaped her business career

     - Upcoming retreat in April and how it relates back to the work she does

Learn more about Jamie:

Website: www.nycfitfam.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nycfitfam

Retreat: https://www.thebigaskmethod.com/retreat 

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The visibility stage of relationship marketing will be one of your most effective, lucrative and impactful efforts that you can do for your business. 

So why is it that so many business owners tend to obsess over fans, followers and likes on social media and worry more about the reach of their most recent Instagram real then nurturing key relationships? 

The reason is that most people just aren't pursuing relationship marketing in the right way. 

They give up quickly and move on to the next marketing trend. 

The result? Many businesses are fantastic and make their customers happy. But those same companies tend to be the best kept secret around because they struggled to gain visibility or they think that visibility is only made possible through significant public relations investments. 

So, tune into this episode, the third in my Win Win podcast series, to hear about gaining visibility through partnerships.

For a limited time, if you preorder the book, you will receive a relationship marketing toolkit free of cost (valued at $1,200). Head to createyourwinwin.com and click on the preorder button. Then, go back to the website, put in your order number and look for your free training in your inbox. 

As an entrepreneur, where do you focus your marketing dollars?

Facebook? Instagram? 

According to my guest today, Jody Milward, Facebook Ad Strategist, Facebook is the best place to be seen as a premier leader in your niche.

This is because it allows you to specifically target exactly who you want and when you want, 365 days a year.

Jody and I chat about:

• Her proven $10 a day FB Strategy
• How to keep up with FB changes
• Why entrepreneurs sometimes inadvertently leave money on the table

If you are interested in ramping up your FB marketing, this episode is for you!

Check out Jody here: https://jodymilward.com or on her favorite platform here: https://www.facebook.com/jodymilwardadcoach. 

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Have you always wanted to write a book or have been walking around with a couple different book titles in you?

I know that was me for many years.

I wanted to share my story and be able to help other people. But for many of us, the idea of trying to get a book out the door, and published is very overwhelming, seemingly expensive and time consuming-it never really feels like the time is right. 

So, I'm going to be starting a four part series on how I went about creating my book, the steps that I took, the decision making process and what the book will be about.

For a limited time, if you preorder the book, you will receive a relationship marketing toolkit free of cost (valued at $1,200). Head to createyourwinwin.com and click on the preorder button. Then, go back to the website, put in your order number and look for your free training in your inbox. 

Last week, I introduced my new framework to you. 

It's called the L.E.A.P Methodology, and it's something that I've been practicing with clients for many years now.

It took me some time and I'm so excited to share it with you. 

And what I've found is that this is the methodology that creates massive leaps in businesses that are established, that have already gone through the proof of concept stage, and now they're looking to actually create more growth in their company by doing less. 

Last week, I shared with you the overview of what the L.E.AP Methodology stands for. 

Today, I'll be going through with you what the L in L.E.A.P stands for and why it is the most important place to start when actually creating massive growth in your company.

For most of our existence as humans, fear has been a great thing. It's part of how our brains are wired to operate and has kept us safe for so many hundreds of years.

But when entrepreneurs have to make really tough decisions, a lot of times fear comes into that decision-making process in a way that isn't beneficial.

Fear can be packaged up in a lot of different ways- as ego, pride, inaction, or procrastination. 

There are so many ways in which it shows up, and sometimes it's hard to identify what is driving the decisions that we're making in our business. 

So how do we know when to use fear to our advantage as entrepreneurs and as business owners, and when do we know how and when to squash it to the ground? Today, I'm going to talk about that in this episode. And I'm really excited to share it with you! 

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How much money are you leaving on the table by not having an ambassador program in your community, course or membership?

The truth is, we’re moving into an age where relationship marketing is front and center and there’s truly no more profitable way than to gain new clients or customers than through the successful relationships you already have built.

I’m frequently asked about and guide my clients through the process of creating their very own ambassador program. 

And we actually run it very successfully within my second company, The Advance, which is a membership that is built on the premise that relationships build great companies. 30% of our current members come from existing members, which is an incredibly high statistic in comparison to most companies who are running ambassador programs. 

So how do you know when it's time to create an ambassador program? What is an ambassador program and how does that differ from traditional affiliates? I’m going to be diving into this incredible conversation today to share my tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.

And if you have no idea what to do or the steps to take, just go ahead and visit my site www.joybrandcreative.com and apply for a consultation. I'd love to answer any questions that you have and see if there's an opportunity for me to help you implement a program like this in your business or community.

Maybe one of your goals is to have an unlimited-income business model. Perhaps you’ve even been drawn into some of the overnight success stories trending online now. 

What if I told you there is a better way to create your dream lifestyle AND to do it in the easiest way possible?

In this episode, I’m sharing my experience of how to build a successful online business step by step. I've personally built what would be considered a very successful online business with multiple revenue streams, so I know what works and what doesn’t. 

My sustainable approach is based on maintaining peace of mind, profitability, and just an overall chill vibe in your business while growing your revenue. 

Make sure to watch the full YouTube video here.

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According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, over 70% of adults in the United States have experienced some kind of traumatic event at least once in their lives.

A very severe reaction to traumatic events can stem from childhood abuse or neglect, war and other forms of violence, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, accidents, natural disasters, grief and loss, witnessing violence, cultural, intergenerational and historical trauma and medical interventions. 

I think about this often in my marketing, as funny as that may sound - because there is very much a connection between the two.

Many people experienced extreme trauma during the pandemic. They lost people that they loved, or at least knew of somebody who lost somebody that they love. So when we're marketing, and we're selling to the general public, it's important for us to know and realize that we are selling to people who’ve experienced trauma. And as a marketer, I try to stay as trauma informed as possible. 

So how do we operate as marketers with integrity in this post traumatic world that we are living in? How do we approach things so that we are not only helping and creating a new possibility for people who might not even know what's on the other side of their healing, but that we're calling them forward in a way that is relevant, that has a high level of integrity and is helpful?

I want to share with you some of my thoughts around this topic in this episode.

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As I'm recording this, a cultural phenomenon is happening in the pop culture world. 

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are rumored to be dating- and it’s taken over the internet. 

I'm sure you've seen all of the memes and all of the stories. If you haven't, it probably means you're taking a break from social media right now, because it's everywhere. 

So why am I bringing this up on an AI-driven marketing podcast? 

Well, the reason is because it has financial, cultural, and business implications that might surprise you.

So today, I'm going to be talking about the power of collaborations, the power of partnerships, and how you can leverage them to grow your business.

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“It was such an incredible experience. The way Laura teaches and mentors- if anybody listening has never really experienced that directly, Laura just has this calming presence. She could be talking about the most complicated thing and she makes it feel so relaxed and easy. She’s a fantastic teacher and able to present things in a way that just makes you feel like oh, of course, there's that option. Why didn't I think of that right there in front of me?”
- Anna Powers, Founder & CEO of the Clickworthy Copywriting Certification.

In this episode, Anna and I jump in to discuss the:

• Confidence consulting gave her
• Benefits of being a lifetime learner
• Reason she decided to take my Fractional Freedom Incubator

Tune in to hear about Anna’s past life as a lawyer and how consulting is opening her up to a brand new chapter!

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A lot of people have been asking the question: Is AI really going to make that big of a difference? 

This is a pretty understandable question to ask, but the answer is a resounding yes. 

To quote the hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky, “Skate where the puck is going to be, not where it's been.”

So today, we're going to talk about why we should be going all in on AI and why it's more than a trending topic.

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AI (Artificial Intelligence) and EI (Emotional Intelligence) are two terms that have become increasingly popular in recent years. AI is the ability of machines to interpret data, learn from it, and make decisions without direct human input. Emotional intelligence is the capacity for a person to recognize, understand, and manage their own emotions as well as the emotions of those around them.

When discussing AI and EI, it’s important to note that they are two separate concepts, but they can work together in harmony. AI is best used for tasks that require information processing, data analysis, and decision making using big data sets. Meanwhile, EI helps humans create meaningful connections with one another and understand the emotional consequences of their actions.

In this podcast episode, I'm going to help you understand how to connect both EI and AI to get the exact result that you want from your marketing.

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Something you might not know about me is that over the last few years I've been building a successful consultancy that serves both financially prosperous for-profit seven and eight figure brands, as well as nonprofit organizations. 

While nonprofits have this incredible value of being mission driven, they tend to struggle with driving awareness and lack the systems to predictably increase enrollments. By applying methods typically reserved for the for profit businesses, we've been able to create something really unique and effective. 

Among my many clients is the University of Notre Dame's Lab for Economic Opportunity. This is an incredible partnership that applies what I have learned in the for-profit world into the nonprofit sector. 

For all of the for profit minded folks who are tuning in-this is a fascinating look at how nonprofits are embracing tried and true for-profit strategies to power up their lead generation.

This is a rebroadcast of a LinkedIn live where I spoke with Heather Reynolds, Managing Director at Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities and Dave Keil, President of Franworth about the work that we're doing.

If you missed it on Linkedin- be sure to tune in now!

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So many entrepreneurs want to invest in passive income streams.

But, I want to ask you - have you been sitting on an investment opportunity that you're not even aware of because you haven't actually taken the time to look at what could make it work more for you when you are not working?

We look at these magical people who work very little and have incredibly lucrative businesses and we think that maybe they've invested in the stock market or they've invested in real estate correctly or early on, or they got lucky. 

But what if that big investment opportunity was sitting right in your business, in the form of high functioning assets?

In today's podcast episode, I'll be sharing the third stage of making those next level leaps in your business, which is high performing assets. 

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Planning is one of those things that everybody wants and when we're doing it we don't necessarily feel like it. And afterwards we rarely follow the plan. 

So, what is the point of planning and how does this fold into the leap methodology that I have seen create remarkable results for clients?

In the last episode, I talked about having a limited focus and today I'm going to talk about establishing a plan, but probably not in the way you think. 

So stay tuned in the next episode of the Next Level Leap podcast. We'll be talking about how to establish a plan that you can stick to that you'll like, that your brain will actually want to follow through with, and that will create the result that you want most in your business.

But have you thought about what makes subscription services so popular and why you keep signing up for them?

My guest today was Melissa Lanz, Founder and CEO of The Fresh 20, a subscription meal planning service.

Melissa and I chatted about:

• How she grew her business from a $5 a month product
• The #1 thing that can help grow your subscription business
• Why memberships create an unique dynamic that are unlike other business models

If you have ever tried The Fresh 20, or are just interested in learning more about subscription businesses, tune into this episode!

Check out Melissa here: https://www.thefresh20.com or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thefresh20/. 

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Communication is one of the most important skills in life. 

It is essential to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and feelings both within an organization and beyond. 

Good communication can help build relationships, solve problems, gain trust from others, and lead to better outcomes. 

Today, I was joined by communications expert Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO of Mission Partners.

Carrie and I spoke about:

     - Why communication is a hard skill

     - How the personal communications skills of a leader of an organization’s affect the overall impact of the company

     - What she says to those who say, “I’m not very good with words”

Learn more about Carrie:

Book: https://www.missionforward.us/morethanwords

Podcast: https://www.missionforward.us

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‘Tis the season to be running around like crazy looking for the perfect holiday gift. 

My 10 year old desperately wants this one sports jersey, and my husband and I can not find it anywhere.

I looked it up and there are 350 million products on Amazon. So, you woud think I could find what I am looking for!

This podcast is the second in a series called Three Truths About Marketing in 2023 and Beyond. And it's called Selling With Specificity. 

And you can see why when we are looking for that perfect present, we know exactly what we want, and it's hard to find, we're able to make decisions faster, we're willing to pay a premium. And we are so happy when we finally stumble upon it. This is exactly the way that our clients feel. 

So, this is why selling with specificity in 2023 and beyond is one of the best ways to grow your business. 

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In the internet marketing world, we tend to be hyper focused on the front end and don’t stop to think about the leaky back end until we get to a certain point where we realize that we are filling this bucket, and then all of the water is just pouring out of the bottom.

This usually happens when you cross the six-figure mark and start creeping towards seven-figures.

Today my guest was my very best friend, Shana Bresnahan, Community & Retention Strategist. She helps people with online programs, courses, memberships, group programs to enhance experience.

Shana and I talked about:

• The philosophy she used to build her whole business

• What to do if people don't feel safe in a community

• Mistakes people make when creating a community

Tune into this episode to hear about the strategies and tools Shana uses to fix those leaky buckets and how you can best use them to benefit your business.

Learn more about Shana:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanaspeaks

Website: https://www.shanalynn.com 

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Adversity and hardships are a part of life. Whether it's personal struggles we go through, or the challenges that come with taking on something new, there is value in facing and overcoming them. 

As the wise words of Maya Angelou have so famously stated, "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."

No matter how hard life gets, it's important to remember that hardships can help us grow. They provide us with an opportunity to learn and develop our character, and ultimately give us the strength we need to continue on our path and reach our goals.

My guest today was Courtney Elmer, Founder of the EffortLESS Life.

On today’s podcast, we chatted about:

• Key habits every business owner needs to grow

• Why is “taking action” is the least scalable thing as a small business owner

• How to leverage adversity to your advantage

Learn more about Courtney here:

Podcast: https://www.antifragileentrepreneurship.co

Website: https://www.theeffortlesslife.co

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For some businesses, it was hard, but many found a way to make it work and are now thriving.

My guest today, Tresa Todd, Founder of the Women's Real Estate Investors Network, pivoted her business online and saw 500% growth in the first year. 

Tune in to hear Tresa and I chat about:

• The major shift she made to welcome in new levels of growth
• The game changing element we worked on together that allowed her to show up fully 
• How her business went from having 3 employees to 35 

Tune in to hear from Tresa exactly what opportunities she attributes to the exciting changes for her these last few years and what you can do to see the same results for yourself!

Check out Tresa here: http://www.womensrein.com or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/WomensRealEstateInvestorsNetwork/. 

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As an entrepreneur who has seen extreme highs and the lowest of lows in the last 20 years, most, if not all of my most stressful moments have been rooted in the topic of money. 

I remember when I was in my late 20s, I was at a Vistage meeting, which is a local CEO network of seven figure and eight figure business owners. And there was a moving company owner who was a veteran. And he had said that during the Gulf invasion, jumping out of planes was actually less stressful than what he was currently experiencing and not being able to make payroll. 

That always stuck with me, as it was strangely reassuring that we all experienced that financial stress.

I currently have the strongest business I've ever had financially. And that's mainly because I spent the first 15 years of being an entrepreneur, honestly, just trying to figure out the money part. 

And money is a hot topic right now. The stock market is about to go on sale, inflation is increasing, there's talks of layoffs at this time of recording. 

So today, I want to share with you my biggest lessons learned from my most favorite book called The Psychology of Money. Stick around to hear more.

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If your sales aren't where you want them to be question is, why? 

And you might be assuming, well, my marketing agency is sending me bad leads. Or maybe it's just that we're not following up enough, or I've had a lot of front desk turnover. 

Those are all good reasons why sales might not be where you want them to be. 

But what if it's as simple as the offer? 

A lot of times, that's what we find is the actual offer is the reason why sales isn't where the business owner wants it to be. 

And if you've been kind of plateauing, you've explored some of those other options, like, maybe it's my lead flow, maybe it's my paid traffic campaign, maybe I'm not doing enough outreach, maybe I don't have enough partners, those are all really good marketing activities to have in place. 

But in my experience, the offer is usually that point of leverage for a lot of business owners that they're not thinking about, that can make a massive difference. 

So in this podcast episode, I'm going to be sharing with you some of the elements that I see with a really powerful offer, and how you can incorporate that into your business today. 

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Hard work betrays none.

Much effort, much prosperity.

These are cliches we've probably heard for many, many years, if not all of our lives.

And we may have even slipped and said it to our own children.

It's actually something that we need to take a little bit of a closer look at. 

If we want to break through revenue plateaus in our business and ask ourselves, what the heck does this even mean? Is there some kind of underlying belief here that we need to let go of in order to be able to work smarter, not harder? 

So, if you've been struggling in your business to break through plateaus that you know that you are capable of, but you've been struggling to figure out exactly how, this podcast is really going to help you.

I'll be sharing why, at a certain point in our business, working harder is actually probably the thing that's holding us back.

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Have you ever watched a video and just felt an immediate connection to what you were viewing? 

Maybe you saw a video of a local gym or spa, and thought “Wow, I would totally go there!”

Today, I want to share the magical blend of video and AI, especially for local health and wellness businesses.

Video is such a powerhouse in the digital realm and when combined with AI, it can dramatically increase bookings, show rates, and even boost membership retention. 

So, tune in, because I think this is going to really help you and your business!

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Have you ever had a life experience that changed your outlook on everything?

An experience that opened your eyes and altered the way your brain sees the world?

My guest today, Heather Shea, Founder & CEO of Atmana Academy had a year long illness that almost took her life. And when she went into spontaneous remission, her world changed.

Heather shared how:

• Her illness made her more sensitive towards people 
• The number one thing she thinks is missing from business
• What intuitive focused coaching entails and how she sees it being a modality for change

Tune in to hear more about Heather and her journey with her mental illness diagnosis.

Learn more about Heather:

Website: https://heatheraliceshea.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatheraliceshea

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​​Last week, we spoke about everything related to mindset, business & tennis.

Today is part 2 of this series, and it’s focused on identity.

Again, I am joined by tennis experts and No Man’s Land Podcast Hosts, Cole Wernecke, Freddy Mesmer & Keith Gorman.

Our identity conversation included:

      - The difference at being number one at the game and being the best

      - How your identity plays into your ability to succeed as a player

      - What is required to work on the emotional mental state of a champion

Learn more about our guests:

Their Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-mans-land/id1529295569

Cole: https://www.instagram.com/colewernecke

Freddy: https://www.instagram.com/freddymesmer

Keith: https://www.instagram.com/keith.gorman

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It’s always nice to have a friend as a guest on my podcast.

Especially someone who has a similar offer as me.

Today’s podcast guest is Kristen McCall, online marketing coach and fractional CMO.

Kristen and I chatted about:

• How her winding career path has led her to where she is today

• What makes someone a good consultant 

• The importance of knowing your worth

If you are interested in becoming a consultant, this episode is for you!

Learn more about Kristen here: https://kristenmccall.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristensmccall.

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When it comes to evaluating the success of a marketing campaign, it is so important to prioritize data over feelings. 

Yet, this is really difficult for many established organizations and quickly growing entrepreneurs.

You might think of this as a problem that businesses in the beginning stages tend to have, but based on my experience, it is an issue at all stages of business. 

Because here's the truth: emotions can be really powerful. We've all experienced that in our lives. And it can lead us down the wrong path. 

We need to rely on cold, hard facts, and objective data to make more informed decisions. And that really means taking a good look at metrics that maybe we're not used to looking at, like conversion rates, engagement levels, click through rates. And by doing so we can identify what's working and what's not, and adjust our strategies accordingly. 

So that's what I will be sharing with you today in this episode. Stick with me if this is something that you know, you want to get better at!

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“I am so frustrated with social media.”

“No one sees my content anymore after the last algorithm change.”

“I'm at a loss as to how to generate more customers for our company.”

“Paid advertising suddenly stopped working for us.”

These are the types of comments I hear daily from the brilliant experts and organizations that I'm honored to serve as a growth consultant and business strategist for.

Trying to grow your business by leveraging digital channels and social media is creating a whole heck of a lot of frustration across all industries. 

So how do you grow your business? The answer is networking.

But for many people, networking is a massive barrier to creating relationships that make a positive impact on our businesses.

So tune into this episode to hear more about building a bank of goodwill.

For a limited time, if you preorder the book, you will receive a relationship marketing toolkit free of cost (valued at $1,200). Head to createyourwinwin.com and click on the preorder button. Then, go back to the website, put in your order number and look for your free training in your inbox. 

On this podcast, I have chatted with many people in positions that are vital to help businesses grow. CEO’s, CMO’s, copywriters, operational specialists, the list goes on!

But, I am yet to speak with a CPA -  a huge factor to helping some companies create cash flow in their businesses. And today’s guest goes above and beyond in her role as a financial consultant.

 My guest was Susanne Mariga, Certified Public Accountant. She’s also a Fractional CFO and a high-net-worth tax strategist to seven and eight figure entrepreneurs. 

 Susanne and I spoke about her:

       - Mission to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty 

       - Book entitled “Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises“

       - Decision to sell her firm and how she knew it was time

Learn more about Susanne:

Website: https://susannemariga.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanne.mariga

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There are hundreds of articles about how to be successful as a highly sensitive entrepreneur.

The truth is- being highly sensitive gives you a skillset that other entrepreneurs might not have.

My guest today is Catherine Wood, the CEO and Head Coach of Unbounded Potential. She's also a master certified coach and sees her work as most impactful when she's helping people who are highly sensitive empaths. 

We chatted about

• Why empaths make great business owners
• How somebody who's empathic should think about building their business differently than the norm
• Her favorite quote “pain pushes us until our vision pulls” and how that relates to entrepreneurship

If you think you may be a highly sensitive entrepreneur, tune into this episode to learn more!

Learn more about Catherine:

Website: https://unbounded-potential.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unboundedpotential

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Today, we're addressing a topic that often gets pushed to the sidelines. 

Have you ever stopped to question the accuracy of the data that you're getting back from AI tools? Or have you just trusted it because, well, it's AI?

In this rapidly evolving AI world, it's so critical that we're not just implementing AI and using chat GPT, but we're doing it responsibly, because it's up to us to shape the future of AI when it comes to how we use it in sales and marketing. 

So, I want everybody listening to get ready to dive in as we discuss how much you can trust AI  when it comes to using AI for sales and marketing.

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“I heard about you launching the Fractional Freedom consulting incubator. Something inside  me knew that was just the next step for me in my professional trajectory, and I knew I had to be a part of it because it just felt like I would be learning so much more, doing bigger, more important things.” - Amisha Shrimanker, Launch Copywriter at The Copy Crew

Amisha came to my program as a launch copywriter and in this episode, she shared:

• The moment she realized she wanted to work both on strategy as well as conversion copy

• How consulting builds on her conversion copywriting skills

• What surprised her about consulting

Tune in to hear about where she sees herself in the next couple of years!

Learn more about Amisha here: https://thecopycrew.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopycrew/. 

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For so many of us, we are bombarded all day, every day with all the things that we should be doing.

How many carbs we should be eating, how many grams of protein we should be having based on the amount that we're working out, the sports that our kids should be in; the list goes on.

And it can be very overwhelming. 

I've been canceling subscriptions that I don't need to worry about, as the world just gets busier and busier. And the demands on us just have been increasing at an exponential rate since the world opened back up post pandemic. 

But so you might be wondering, okay, I'm hearing all these things about AI, is this something I really need to worry about? 

Well, today, I'm going to share with you my perspective on it, who should be worried about it, who shouldn't be worried about it, and what it means for the future of your business. 

Because for some business owners, AI is going to dramatically impact the type of service and the way in which you get back to your customers, the level of convenience, the way in which you interact with them. 

And if you're not doing some of these fundamental things right now, I can guarantee you your competitors are. 

Tune in to  explore what this means for you as a business owner. 

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​​Today is a special two part episode about the parallels between business & tennis.

Many of you know that I love tennis, but you probably don't know exactly how much- and today you're about to find out. 

This is going be a really amazing episode and no matter what type of business you have, or what type of entrepreneur you are. There will be incredible parallels that's going to make you fall in love with tennis.

My guests today were tennis experts and No Man’s Land Podcast Hosts, Cole Wernecke, Freddy Mesmer & Keith Gorman.

We chatted about everything mindset related! Including:

        - Failing often to get where you want to be

        - Forward momentum to move to the next level

        - Maintaining a winning mindset even when you lose

Learn more about our guests:

Their Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-mans-land/id1529295569

Cole: https://www.instagram.com/colewernecke

Freddy: https://www.instagram.com/freddymesmer

Keith: https://www.instagram.com/keith.gorman

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Embrace the magic- or in the case of today’s episode, Magick!

Today's guest is another Fractional Freedom student of mine, Amanda (Magick) Kalman, Business Growth Strategist at Digital Scaling Solutions.

In this episode, Magick and I dive into:

• Her extensive background in business
• How she has used my program to get consulting clients
• What she sees for her future

Tune in to hear about why she goes by Magick!

Learn more about Amanda here: https://magickkalman.com.

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Are you a seven-figure entrepreneur who is thinking about an advisory/consulting style business? If so, you may have a lot of questions about it.

Where do I start? Where do I put my focus?

If this is you, this episode is perfect for you.

My guest today, Carrie Flynn, CEO and Founder of Virtual Simplicity, has a very similar offer as me.

We chatted about:

• How to have a Zen launch
• The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when launching
• Why getting help is KEY

So, if you want to make more money with less stress, tune into this episode.

Check out Carrie here: https://www.virtualsimplicity.com or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/virtualsimplicity.

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Operations in business refer to the activities and tasks that organizations use to produce goods and services that includes planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling the various aspects of production, such as procurement, manufacturing, distribution and marketing.*

Basically - operations are the backbone of any organization.

My guest today is Natalie Gingrich, CEO of The Ops Authority.

The two of us have had a lot of behind the scenes conversations and decided it was time to bring them public. In this episode, we talk about all things ops.

Natalie and I talked about:

• Her strong views around funnels 
• The benefits of long term payment plans
• Why she ignores automation processes

Tune in to hear about Natalie’s transformation from Natalie 1.0 to Natalie 5.0.

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Time to debunk a myth that's been floating around for way too long. 

It's this idea that if you create something valuable, be it a service, a product, or initiative, your audience will somehow discover it on their own and beat a path to your door. 

Unfortunately, that's just not how it works. 

Especially not in the fast paced, saturated marketplaces we find ourselves in today, as business owners and CEOs. 

In my consulting work, I've been privileged enough to help social change companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits revolutionize their marketing and recruitment strategies. 

And here's what I've learned: It's never about throwing a message out into the void and hoping it sticks. It's all about “the ask”.

So buckle up, because we're about to dive deep into what that ask really means. And why build it and they will come is a dangerous fallacy, and how you can employ real world strategies to make a real impact in your organization and the world.

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Hiring the right person for your company is crucial. It can mean the difference between success and failure, growth and stagnation, and job satisfaction or dissatisfaction. 

Finding the perfect employee who fits your company’s culture, values, and goals means a lot of hard work and dedication to finding someone with the right skill set for the position. 

It also means understanding the importance of creating an open and inviting environment that encourages diversity and inclusion. 

In this podcast, I chatted with Kimone Napier, Founder of Hire Breakthrough. She’s an expert on all things related to hiring the right fit for your company!

In the episode, we discussed:

          - Unicorns (Yes, you read that correctly)

          - Hiring diverse talent without trying to fill a quota

          - Her #1 favorite question to ask a candidate in an interview and how it works in her favor

Learn more about Kimone here:

Website: https://hirebreakthrough.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplykimone

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Have you ever thought about having multiple streams of revenue? What about the concept of doing just that, but stress free?

And if you're thinking, "Is that even possible? How do I do that?", you're not alone 

That's why I'm so excited to share with you today’s guest, Brandi Mowles, Online Marketing Expert, where she shares her goals in growing her own multi-steam business revenue.

Brandi and I chat about:

• Why only 2% of women owned businesses cross the $1 million mark
• How to create a stress-free business
• The multiple revenue streams she runs and how she put them in place

If you are interested in learning more about how to serve your business less, and make your business serve you, this episode is for you!

Learn more about Brandi here: https://brandimowles.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandimowles. 

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What is the difference between a website and a sales funnel? 

Do you need both in your digital arsenal? 

Which one is even better for your business? 

These are questions that business owners ask themselves everyday.

And if you are looking for the answer - it’s that the rules of today, when it comes to marketing, don't apply tomorrow. 

This can frustrate people who are used to things remaining the same. They like consistency and predictability, and at the same time, want to keep up with technological changes in the environment around us. 

So how do we navigate this ever changing digital landscape? 

Tune into this week's episode, where I'm going to be sharing some tips and tricks to do this!

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Have you ever not been taken seriously as a woman in business?

I'm talking, you show up to a conference and the men in the room think you are someone's assistant. No joke- this has happened to me.

As I have grown my businesses, I have made it a priority to surround myself with other like minded women who get what it feels like to be looked down to.

My guest today is a friend and client, Ali Brown, one of the first women in the online marketing space and founder of The Trust- a group that is exclusively for high level women.

We spoke about:

• How a “love all, serve all” mentality doesn't always work
• Genius versus excellence
• The importance of listening to the voice in your head

Be sure to listen to the end to to hear Ali talk about her Iconic event in November!

Learn more about Ali here: https://alibrown.comhttps://alibrown.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial/. 

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Are you a local business owner, or even an online business owner, who's been running around developing collaborations and partnerships, and wondering, is it worth it? Is this worth my time? Am I doing it the right way? Is there something that I'm missing that could make it work better? 

If so, today's podcast is really going to help you. 

I have helped many business owners like you. 

When I had my own local brick-and-mortar chain, there was no social media. So if I wanted things to happen quickly, relationship marketing was the best way to accelerate lead flow. 

But doing it the right way and going about it strategically is critical in ensuring its success. 

So, if this is something that you want to do more of, in a way that's creating a stronger overall business for your organization, tune into this episode!

Are you interested in the AI revolution in marketing? Check out our free training at makemoresaleswithai.com, where you can learn more about how to make more sales with AI.

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If you’ve considered creating an online course to build a life of freedom and fulfillment with digital income, you’re in good company. The online course market is estimated to generate a billion dollars of revenue daily.

Despite the booming industry, many courses fail to make their mark, so they don’t sell. They get lost in a sea of content, unable to reach the people who would benefit from hearing it the most.

In this episode, I’m sharing the lessons and strategies on how to create, launch, sell, and continue to sell your course. 

The good news is that the path to creating a course that sells isn't as complex as it might seem. And the even better news? It can not only bring in sales but also contribute something valuable to the world.  

You can create an online course that sells by:

1. Identifying your course concept 
2. Choosing your course structure
3. Naming your course
4. Beta testing your course
5. Establishing a marketing plan
6. Adapting deliverability as your business and life change

Make sure to watch the full YouTube video here.

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In today's episode, we're diving into the fascinating and increasingly important topic of ethics and marketing.

As business owners and marketers, it is our responsibility to ensure that our marketing practices align with our values and social responsibility. In fact, I would propose that the general marketplace is burnt out from getting offers from people who don't prioritize ethics. 

And in doing so, we're going to stand out from the crowd and create sustainable growth in our company, while making a positive impact on our customers, employees and community.

Next up, I'm going to be sharing with you why ethical marketing isn't just about doing more of what's right-it's also a smart business strategy that can lead to stronger customer relationships.

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According to the American Hospital Association, 133 million Americans suffer from at least one chronic illness.

That’s nearly half the population.

Imagine how many of those Americans are entrepreneurs.

Today, I was joined by Nikita Williams, who is a Competence & Clarity Coach, who also suffers from 2 chronic illnesses.

Nikita and I chatted about what:

• Ways we can support employees and clients with chronic illnesses better as leaders
• Challenges come with have a chronic illness and running a business
• Strengths people with chronic illnesses have and why they make great business owners

Tune into this episode to hear about when Nikita was diagnosed with endometriosis and fibromyalgia and how you can navigate chronic illness in tandem with business for yourself as well.

Learn more about Nikita here: ​​https://www.thrivewithnikita.com or check her out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithnikita.

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If you have been listening to my podcast for a while, you know that I love having faith-based entrepreneurs on as guests.

As a Christian myself, I have used my faith to navigate the hard times I have had in business and love hearing how faith helps others navigate through their entrepreneurial journey.

Today I was joined by another faith-based entrepreneur and Business Coach, Judy Weber. 

Judy shares why:

• Faith is everything in business
• Selling is noble
• She thinks belief is the commonality is between faith and business

Check out Judy’s Ultimate Scaling Guide: 4 Proven Strategies for Exponential Growth here: http://judyweber.co or check her out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/judyweberco/. 

Check out my new free training on www.yournextmillion.me, where several of my seven figure clients and colleagues share what they're doing in the next year to scale their businesses to the multi-million dollar mark and beyond.

Do you know how many Instagram photos and videos are shared everyday?

The answer is 95 million.

That’s a lot of content being thrown in our face, and a lot of time spent scrolling through feeds. 

But what gets someone to stop scrolling and pay attention?

My guest today, Kim Walsh Phillips, Founder of Powerful Professionals, shares her wisdom on creating meaningful content to help grow your brand.

She shares:

• How she landed a HUGE client from a famous TV show
• What surprising factor could contribute to your lead generation
• Why you should take the offer first and work backwards 

Make sure to tune in to hear how Kim’s faith helps play a role in how she does business.

Learn more about Kim here: https://powerfulprofessionals.com.

Check out my new free training on www.yournextmillion.me, where several of my seven figure clients and colleagues share what they're doing in the next year to scale their businesses to the multi-million dollar mark and beyond.

It's the new year and predictions are everywhere. 

Every single expert has an opinion on what to expect in 2022. So, hey, I couldn't be left out!

As a consultant who exclusively serves seven figure business owners, I have a few thoughts on what I think will happen in 2022, based on the different trends that I've observed. 

Not only that, but as the co-founder of a membership site serving hundreds of online, service-based business owners, I’ve been fortunate enough to be part of many conversations, candid shares and behind the scenes of what's happening for them and how the collective is moving forward in this exciting new year.

So stay tuned to what I think are going to be the biggest marketing growth trends in the online space in the coming year and how I suggest weaving them into your growth plan in 2022.

Exploring what it’ll take for you to experience profitability and joy in your million dollar business this year? Check out my free training on www.yournextmillion.me, where several of my seven figure clients and colleagues share what they're doing to scale their businesses to the multi-million dollar mark and beyond.

This episode is the first in a three part series about things you need to know the truth about in marketing in 2023 and beyond. 

And what's really interesting about this podcast episode is it's one of the first episodes I ever recorded. So it's actually a rebroadcast, but many of you have not heard it. 

I'm bringing back this episode because the clients that I have that say that they've listened to it said that it was one of the best pieces of advice that they've received in their business. 

In this episode, we discuss mapping out the intentional journey that you're taking your customers on. Tune in!

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