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Ep# 054: 10 Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make That Stop Their Growth (+ How to Fix Them)

Would it make a difference in your life to have a business that was firing on all cylinders? Imagine if you were rocking the trifecta of complete clarity of what to do, the know-how on how to bring it to life, and when you did it, you had more money and therefore more freedom of time.

If imaging this stresses you out, don't let it because today we're talking about the 10 BIGGEST mistakes that stop entrepreneurs from seeing the success they are after. I see so many solopreneurs, brands, and influencers chugging along, not even realizing they're creating a cage around themselves. We want you to play the long game and that's why knowing and avoiding these 10 mistakes is so important.

Ep# 053: Closing the Sale with Sales Expert Nikki Rausch

This show is going to blow you away! I had the pleasure of interviewing the sales maven, Nikki Rausch, and I don't even know how to prepare you for the incredible value she brought to us. I was taking notes so fervently and I get sales, I love marketing but Nikki took it to a whole new level especially when it comes to closing the sale.

Nikki Rausch is the Founder and CEO of Sales Maven, where she leverages her 25 years of sales experience to help entrepreneurs learn to sell in an authentic way. On this episode, Nikki teaches us how to authentically move people through the selling process in a way that builds relationships, creates true connection, and results in more closed deals and long-term clients. Whether you shy away from sales talk or you're a pro, I guarantee you'll walk away from this episode having learned something!

Ep# 052: How to Prepare for a Speech with Confidence!

It wasn't long ago that I nearly froze up seconds before going on stage to give a speech to 8,000 business leaders, CEO’s, and peers. Even though I had prepared, I was not ready and my confidence was not there!

Fast forward a handful of years to present day and I delivered my dream talk on vision in business with the confidence I lacked years before. So what has changed? I have a method. I had a system and plan that I walked through to prepare myself for that moment and today on the show, I'm sharing that method with you!

Ep# 051: Creating Freedom by Scaling Your Business with Anthony Trucks

It's easy to get stuck in the building phase of your business, the hustle, the late nights, to then wake up one day and realize you have less time now as an entrepreneur than you did in your previous career! This is common but doesn't have to be the case for you so today I'm sharing how to build your brand and dream to support that vision of freedom.

I'm giving you tangible takeaways that you can apply to your business and life to create the freedom you're after! If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe and share it with a friend.

Ep# 050: Are You In Alignment With Your Vision?

We are celebrating 50 episodes today guys and I can't wait to share with you how this podcast came to be! But I wanted to save a topic that is so fundamental to success for a celebratory episode like today. We're talking about if you are in alignment with your vision. This may seem basic but it's anything but basic and needs to be done every step of the way.

In this episode we're covering how to know if you're on the right track, how to recalibrate your compass to get to where you ultimately want to go, and how to set goals that align with your vision.

A lot of times people think setting goals and moving forward will get you where you want to go but you could be off course. Listen in to hear how to clue in on your long-term vision so you're creating a business that supports that vision, no matter how successful you become!

Ep# 049: What Does it Take to Build a Dream Life with Vito + Anna La Fata

I was sitting at our farm with my good friend (and business partner) Vito and his better half Anna (host of Popsugar Fitness). We were out on the deck with a glass of wine (obviously) watching the sunset riffing on all things business. It was one of those moments where it hits you…

This is it. These are the kind of moments that we worked for. THIS is actually what we do for a living! There are so many people out there living beneath their potential, wishing for a way into their dream life. Ain’t gunna happen. That dream is BUILT from the ground up. So the 3 of us held up shop in my office and recorded an episode of Scaling Up and laid it out for you - what does it actually take to build that dream life experience?

Ep# 046: From Procrastination to Focus

For years, I was battling the complete inability to focus. It was crippling! And that spilled over into so many other areas of my life, too. I could hardly focus which meant that everything kept getting put off and I was drowning in the shame of feeling like I couldn’t complete anything. I was procrastinating on just about everything, but I’m not broken and neither are you! I’m teaching what I did to conquer it and why it’s so important!

Ep# 045: A Story That Will Move You To Do More Good with Mary Latham

This is one of my favorite stories of all time… Mary Latham is the girl behind More Good. A 50 state road trip to compile stories of acts of human kindness to create a book to donate to hospital waiting rooms.

Sometimes our purpose isn’t about an idea we monetize - sometimes it’s about following our heart and making our impact.

Ep# 044: Declutter Your Life + Embracing Minimalism with Allie Casazza

If only I could fully express how excited I am to bring you this episode with Allie Casazza… Seriously.

I was actually anxiously awaiting our conversation not just to bring it to you guys, but for myself! Allie is globally recognized for her courses and content that focuses on simple and intentional living. THE DREAM! More simplicity. Less clutter. More peace. Less stress.

Ep# 043: An Honest Conversation You Need to Hear with Kari Keating

Sometimes the world of entrepreneurship looks glamorous or like it’s all about taking Pinterest-worthy pictures and tricking everyone into believing that it comes with all the money, freedom and fulfillment…That’s just BS. It’s TOUGH sometimes! Especially when you’re juggling a family, motherhood, and the comparison game.

Ep# 042: Grow Your Business by Writing a Book with Ghost Writer Joshua Lisec

Are you ready to manifest your mission and create a voice for your brand? Writing a book is an immensely effective way to do that, so I'm bringing Joshua Lisec, the world's only award-winning, celebrity-recommended, #1 international bestselling Certified Professional Ghostwriter. Writing a book can create a 7-figure product funnel, convert readers into clients, help you exceed sales goals, and so much more.

Ep# 041: The Cost of Not Taking Action

Did you know there’s a cost to standing still?

That in fact, you’re not standing still. When we’re out of a state of action, we’re actually deteriorating. In our careers, in our relationships, our health, even our state of mind.

So this episode is dedicated to the power of taking action, how to do it and understanding the steep price we pay for thinking we’re standing still.

Episode# 040: Exploring Freelancing + the World Of Virtual Assistants with Micala Quinn

I had Micala Quinn on the show and she’s the go-to expert who teaches moms how to build a profitable freelancing business from the ground up! If you’re either someone who is looking to explore freelancing as a way to make an income or build up some income to be able to leave your current job or you’re a business owner who wants to scale and bring on a freelancer, this one’s for you!

Episode# 039: Live Behind the Scenes Business Coaching Session - Scaling from 6 to 7 Figures

“Instead of doing our episode on leadership, what do you think about doing a live business mentorship session with me instead? Since you help people scale their businesses and their lives to the next level, maybe you could coach me live!” So we did it! Here is your behind-the-scenes glimpse into what I do and how I do it, as a branding and business strategist!

Episode# 038: Goal Mapping + Building a Business with Amber Lilyestrom

This lady is a business coach, brand strategist, author, speaker, and now friend! Amber Lilly-strum is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, author and speaker. She has been featured by Entrepreneur, Mentorbox and Working Mother Magazine and is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast. She is the creator of the Ignite Your Soul Summit annual live event in Portsmouth, NH and multiple life-changing online programs. She helps entrepreneurs turn their passions into heart-centered brands and thriving businesses.

Episode# 037: Turn Your Pain into Your Power with Trent Shelton

You might know Trent as a former NFL wide receiver or the motivational speaker that’s taking the internet literally by storm, but Trent’s story and the impact that he’s making on the world is so far beyond what each of us perceives…

Episode# 036: How to Create Killer Copy That Converts With Guru Ashlyn Carter

Imagine a world where it felt easy to put your thoughts on paper and then out into the world to be met with cheers of “that’s EXACTLY what I was looking for! Well, I’m bringing to you THE Ashlyn Carter. She trained Fortune 500 clients in corporate marketing to build a seven-figure business writing for creatives like Jenna Kutcher, Lara Casey/Cultivate What Matters, and more.

Episode# 035: Break Free of Comparison + Scale Up Your Everything!

I have yet to meet anyone at any level that hasn’t encountered this problem…Comparison. It robs us of our joy, momentum, creativity and courage. But it’s a practiced habit. Which means that we choose to compare even though it feels innate. We’ve learned this behavior and what that also means is if we choose otherwise, there’s so much more for us. More happiness, drive, success, and life.

Episode# 033: How to become a millionaire with Chris Hogan

This episode has the legit steps to become a millionaire (no joke). Okay, so I saw this guy speak when I went to leadership conference a few years back and I was captivated. He got up there and shared from his heart about all of the everyday people he worked with who successfully became a millionaire. He talked about everyone from teachers to firefighters to lawyers to entrepreneurs and how they followed these steps to become what he calls an “everyday millionaire”. That guy is Chris Hogan.

Episode# 031: From Side Hustle to CEO with Dr. Cortney Baker

If you’re someone ready to take their side hustle or small business next level, but you’re not quite sure when to take that leap, today’s guest is going to help you make some moves! Dr. Cortney Baker is an award-winning entrepreneur, host of the podcast Women in Business: Inspirational Stories of Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Cortney, TEDx speaker, and a nationally recognized authority on women’s leadership.

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