Episodes

Feb. 28, 2023

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.
Feb. 24, 2023

537: EASY growth by filling a gap in the world of programming coaching w/ Shiva Oswal

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 wielded by the "big tech" companies like Apple and Google. In 2017, when he was 13, he appeared on the gameshow "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," where he won $250,000. On the show, he told the host Chris Harrison that he knew one day he would be a computer scientist. W...
Feb. 22, 2023

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 and no sales experience or training!
Feb. 20, 2023

535: What's the worst that could happen? (Advice from the verge of quitting)

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 personal stories about some of the best advice I received at a time where I was close to quitting on my dreams.
Feb. 17, 2023

534: Building a successful BUSINESS that's aligned with your LIFE w/ Sage Stewart

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 coaching model centers around self-care, spirituality, and storytelling. She believes everyone has a story. One so powerful that it can connect each of us. When she is not speaking, she spends her time volunteering with Dress For Success and playing with an all harp ensemble. C...
Feb. 15, 2023

533: The MOST important strategy to STAND OUT and have MORE successful clients!

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!
Feb. 13, 2023

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!
Feb. 10, 2023

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 their CEO role with ease. BC Creative supports business owners who are stuck, usually in a period of rapid growth but have hit a proverbial wall that is hindering their growth. They provide daily back end support, growth strategy consulting, and everything in between includin...
Feb. 8, 2023

530: The ONLY proof of concept that matters (this will save you time and make you money!)

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!
Feb. 6, 2023

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 from the book "The Mountain is You" by Brianna Wiest.
Feb. 3, 2023

528: Making the most of your passions and skills... from ACTOR to ENTREPRENEUR w/ Johnny La

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, and also in commercials for Kaiser Permanente, AT&T, and Sky High Sports. After realizing that acting alone is difficult to build financial freedom, he decided to take skills that he has known his entire life and built it into a business. Visit Johnny's website at JohnnyL...
Feb. 1, 2023

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 to and attract more of your ideal customers and clients.
Jan. 30, 2023

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!
Jan. 27, 2023

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 marketing consulting. He loves to help businesses and nonprofit organizations figure out why they do what they do. Then he uses video and photography to help them tell their stories. He usually adds a dash of humor to those stories and he seems to think he's hilarious, though ...
Jan. 25, 2023

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 examples of these directory websites where you can go find clients TODAY!
Jan. 23, 2023

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 recognition to work on the RIGHT things in your business!
Jan. 20, 2023

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 mentors, mentees and mentoring program managers the training, tools, and resources they need to be successful. Leading the mentoring consultant team, Jodi has over 20 years of corporate experience and 5 years running mentoring programs. Prior to starting MentorStrat, she le...
Jan. 18, 2023

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!
Jan. 16, 2023

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 retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love." – MLK Jr
Jan. 13, 2023

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 in advertising and marketing, Erica started McBeth Marketing in 2021 with the unusual mission to help people connect together in positive ways. McBeth Marketing helps small businesses bridge the strategy and execution gap. Erica sits on the Arizona Chapter Board of the ...
Jan. 11, 2023

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 mentioned in today's episode at flippa.com
Jan. 9, 2023

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.
Jan. 6, 2023

516: THIS will set you up for failure in 2023 (but it's counter-intuitive!)

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.
Jan. 4, 2023

515: Why no one is paying attention to your stuff!

In today's episode we'll talk about the role that FREQUENCY plays when it comes to your success in marketing, standing out in your marketplace, and ultimately getting people to take action in working with you!