Episodes
539: The difference between STRATEGY and TACTICS
In chess there's an old saying that "tactics are knowing what to do when there's something to do and strategy is knowing what to do when there's nothing to do," and in today's episode we'll talk about the importance of unders...
538: Does your work suck? (It does, and here's the fix!)
In today's episode we'll talk about a HEALTHY mindset to conquer self-doubt and the ugly cycle of doing work, questioning that work, re-doing that work, ad infinitum.
537: EASY growth by filling a gap in the world of programming coachin…
Shiva Oswal, is a Computer Science major at Carnegie Mellon University, originally from the Silicon Valley area. From an early age, he was fascinated with computer programs, the power of algorithms, and the immense influence ...
536: THIS strategy got me to six-figures in my first year!
In today's episode I'm going to share with you the REAL LIFE strategy I used to grow my SEO and marketing agency to six-figures in revenue in just my first year in my early 20s... even though I had no idea what I was doing an...
535: What's the worst that could happen? (Advice from the verge of qu…
In today's episode we'll talk about a simple mindset shift and perspective to leverage any time you're at a crossroads when it comes to big decisions, risks to take, and going after your dreams! I'll share you with some perso...
534: Building a successful BUSINESS that's aligned with your LIFE w/ …
Sage Stewart is a holistic brand coach and storyteller turned talk show host. After almost 15 years in human resources and diversity education, she decided to enter entrepreneurship as a coach for new business owners. Her coa...
533: The MOST important strategy to STAND OUT and have MORE successfu…
In today's episode we're going to focus on a strategy that will set your customers and clients up for success, make them happier, earn MORE business and referrals, and ultimately make you stand out in your marketplace!
532: How to WIN even when you have an off day (or two...)
In today's episode we're going to be talking about a simple yet powerful mindset hack to make sure that you win the WEEK, the MONTH, and this YEAR!
531: SYSTEMS to fuel – and ACCELERATE! – your growth w/ Brie Chrisman
Brie Chrisman is the owner and CEO of BC Creative, a systems strategy and business operations agency that provides implementation and consulting support to business owners helping them reduce costs, save time, and step into t...
530: The ONLY proof of concept that matters (this will save you time …
In today's episode we're going to talk about how to know if your idea for a product or service is worth creating / launching, and how to start making money with it before you've even created it!
529: STOP solving problems that DON'T exist!
In today's episode we'll talk about creating – and solving – problems that don't exist, WHY we do it, and how to become aware of that so we can STOP creating problems and START taking action. This episode includes an excerpt ...
528: Making the most of your passions and skills... from ACTOR to ENT…
Johnny La is an actor in Los Angeles who has also ventured into the world of entrepreneurship with digital marketing and real estate. He has made appearances on TV shows such as General Hospital, Young & Hungry, Murder Book, ...
527: The RIGHT types of feedback questions to ask
In today's episode we'll talk about the very simple yet extremely powerful questions you can – and MUST! – ask your customers and clients to get better feedback, more testimonials, and a deeper understanding of how to speak t...
526: You EITHER win OR you...
In today's episode we're going to talk about one of my favorite concepts from the world of chess: you either WIN or you LEARN!
525: Making marketing FUN ...and EFFECTIVE! w/ Stephen Custer
Stephen Custer is the owner of Dry Humor Marketing and an award-winning puppeteer. With experience in the corporate world, nonprofits, and government, he brings a wide-range of experience and creative ideas to the world of ma...
524: How to find clients that are ALREADY looking for you!
In today's episode we're talking about job and project posting boards that allow you to get in contact with people who are ALREADY looking to pay someone with your skills and services. Upwork.com and Thumbtack.com are two exa...
523: How to avoid BURN OUT! (This is an important shift!)
Most entrepreneurs at one point or another feel like they're GIVING more than they're GETTING from their business. In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of not only recognizing that, but how to use that recogniti...
522: Using MENTORSHIP to get ahead FASTER w/ Jodi Petersen
Jodi Petersen is the CEO of MentorStrat. MentorStrat provides full-service consulting to organizations that want to build, scale, or reimagine a mentorship program. Their online learning platform, MentorStrat Academy gives me...
521: Get more things over the finish line with this simple strategy!
In today's episode we'll talk about my favorite strategy to get more done to grow your business FASTER!
520: MLK's advice on how to respond to ANY adversity
In today's episode we'll talk about one of my favorite quotes from the late, great Martin Luther King, Jr as we celebrate his birthday. "Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and re...
519: Putting HUMANITY into business and marketing w/ Erica McBeth
In 2018, Erica McBeth set out on a mission to talk to one stranger a week for a full year. Her journey through that life-changing project is chronicled in her book, “52 New Friends”. Then, after spending nearly thirty years i...
518: Leverage more than JUST your time for accelerated success!
In today's episode we'll talk about how to leverage your CAPITAL rather than just your time to accelerate your success by acquiring resources that will fast-track your growth efforts. Check out the business marketplace mentio...
517: The EASIEST business model in 2023 (and beyond!)
In today's episode we'll talk about the EASIEST business model you can pursue this year and what makes it better than ALL the other options.
516: THIS will set you up for failure in 2023 (but it's counter-intui…
In today's episode we'll talk about what it means to be a pioneer in any new opportunity, trend, technology, or industry, and how trying to be one just might set you up for failure in 2023 and beyond.