We’d all like to have a secret weapon to get attention and sales with minimum time and effort, and Talia’s approach is not that. It’s going to take time and effort to get the kind of results Talia did.
But you can build an intentional strategy that will pay off, that will make you money, and will bring new opportunities to you.
Read MoreSuccess is a long game that requires tenacity and consistency. In this conversation, Dorie Clark shares a behind the scenes look at how she built an impressive and far-reaching brand and reputation online and off and what it means to stay steady on a path to build the business and life you want.
Read MoreGrowth is challenging, because growth requires change. And a LOT of us are stuck in our ways and we don’t even know it. Which is why it can be so helpful to have other people ask you questions that will push you out of your comfort zone. Today, I’m talking with business coach, Dominic Monkhouse, who helps his clients get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
When was the last time you visualized the details of what you want from your business and your life? Getting clear and specific about your goals avoids you chasing a dream that doesn’t fit you. In this episode, I chat with international keynote speaker and public speaking trainer, Melanie Spring about what it took for her to build the business and life she wants.
Read MoreLetting go is hard. It hurts when it’s time to retire something you worked really hard on and that you’re proud of, especially when it’s working. But sometimes you have to let go of things that are good to make room for something great.
Read MoreThere is so much talk about story. But a lot of people don’t actually understand what “story” really means and how to use it to build your brand. Melanie Gow understands story deeply. She is so good at cutting through the BS and getting to the core of what somebody’s story is.
Read MoreWhat if you reimagined the norms of your industry? Said no to the conventions that don’t work for you and worse, kept your business from being profitable? People will say it can’t be done, that the industry model exists for a reason, you’ll never get clients, and on and on. But what if breaking out of the mold meant you could actually produce your best work for your clients?
Read MoreWhat would it take to stop playing defense in your business and start getting into offense? When you’re operating in default mode, relying solely on referrals, you’re operating from a defensive position. You need a system that allows you to consistently take action to get business.
Read MoreDistilling what you do into a consistent, clear, impactful message that is reflected in every piece of marketing you produce isn’t easy, but it will make your life–or the lives of anyone you hire for marketing help–easier once you figure it out.
Read MoreThe split second impression that clients have of you and whether or not they trust you and want to learn more, happens when they see your website. Look at your website. Would you trust you?
Read MoreJane is a business strategist and scaling mentor and she is on a mission to rid the world of crappy online courses–I think we can all second that! In this episode, we talk about her approach to a hybrid course model that allows service providers to leverage their time by combining the elements of a good self-paced course.
Read MoreBruce Eckfeldt has settled into a life and a business where he gets to play, and pick and choose projects of all different kinds, which is my total dream scenario. After building, scaling and selling his own technology consulting firm in 2003, Bruce became a strategic coach and advisor to early-stage CEOs and their leadership teams. I always get inspired talking with him so I’m excited to share his wisdom and decades of experience.
Iman Khan and his wife Afrin own Red Elephant Inc, where they are on a mission to empower people to empower others to make real change in the world by finding their platform and voice. I’ve known Iman and Afrin for nearly 10 years and their events were one of the places I turned to most to find MY voice. In this episode,Iman is going to share some of the strategies they used to make online events engaging, entertaining and most importantly, impactful.
Jeff Bajorek is a sales trainer and consultant, who helps salespeople perform better by helping them rethink the way they sell. In this this episode, we’re turning the topic of sales on its head. We talk less about tactics and more about philosophy and mindset.
Read MoreMike Michalowicz is the author of several influential books on entrepreneurship. In this episode, he shares some behind the scenes stories about his rise to fame as an author and entrepreneur, and some of the things that did and didn’t work along the way.
Read MoreEvelyn Powers founded Design Powers 25 years ago, and her business has evolved from being a graphic design firm serving mid-sized companies and nonprofits with print work, to a web design firm for professional small businesses and entrepreneurs. Today, Design Powers is in the midst of a complete rebrand. In this episode, we talk about the need to evolve, the challenges that come up, and how getting comfortable with evolving and adapting is critical if you want success.
Read MoreToday, I’m chatting with a badass business owner and entrepreneur whose approach is almost exactly the opposite of mine.
Justin Esgar has more ideas than he has time to implement them but he does it anyway, whether it’s parking a domain for later or putting T-shirt designs on Threadless and being delighted by every single $6 sale.
Read MoreI’m delighted to share this conversation with Tara McMullin where we go deep on topics around being overworked business owners, what it really takes to find that freedom and flexibility, and how simplicity is usually the answer to business challenges.
Read MoreOn today’s episode, I’ve got serial entrepreneur and badass business owner, David Mamanno.
Whether it’s stand-up comedy, a networking and speakers group for local businesses, or starting a podcast, even the paths and opportunities that didn’t end up being your calling are experiences and skills you can use. And David has done all of those things and more.
Read MoreKia and I talk about the challenges of selling creative services in a market that sees the tangible output but doesn’t understand the value of the creative process. And we’ll discuss how the perception and expectation of “cheap” labor in the Philippines have created additional challenges for her business when selling premium services to an international market.