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Episode 100: Celebrating our Commitment, Consistency, and Community! There are few milestones in life quite like hitting 100; in football 100 yards is a touchdown, 100 years is a century, and of course, 100% is all in. Did you know 90% of podcasters quit after just 3 episodes and of those left 90% of those quit after the 20th episode? In today’s monumental episode we are going to share the 6 step...

Episode 99: The Power of Voice The voice is one of the most powerful tools we have, it can lead us to personal as well as professional success conversely it can also lead to stress and anxiety when it is stifled. So the questions become can we train it to be more visceral, effective, and influential? The answer of course is a resounding yes you can, our voice can amplify our words, meaning, and em...

There is a controversial new trend creeping into our workplace culture that some see as a “symptom” of the sickness that is caused by employers who do not value their employees. However, others see it as disgruntled employees doing the bare minimum. Yes, that is right we are talking about “Quiet Quitting”. Quiet Quitting is defined as doing the bare minimum at work meaning “finishing work on time...

Episode 97: Financial Wellness Strategies for Entrepreneurs, Executives & Emerging Leaders  How many of you know that your relationship with money impacts aspects of all areas of your life, including productivity, physical health, and mental health? It is crazy to know that nearly half (47%) of Americans report that they are stressed dealing with their financial situation and over 40% are...

One of the most misunderstood concepts is Spiritual Well-being, as many people think it refers to a “particular religious or spiritual practice/ideology”. When what it truly is, is one's pursuit of life’s meaning, their individual purpose, and a connection to something greater than oneself. However, finding meaning and purpose in life is just the foundation of one’s spiritual well-being as determi...

Episode 95 Physical Wellness Strategies for Entrepreneurs Some of the most stressful and demanding roles in any industry are the leader, owner, and or main money maker. If you are an entrepreneur you take on the stress and demand of all three of these. That is why it is extremely important to stay physically fit and create routines that allow you to remain there. Some individuals feel having too m...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that mental health “includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relates to others, and make choices”. They have even found that over 50% of the population will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifeti...

One of the greatest compliments given is “you are a go-getter with limitless ambition and an inventive mind”. The flip side of this comment for entrepreneurs was founded by the National Institute of Mental Health when their studies showed that 72% of entrepreneurs are affected (directly and or indirectly) by mental health issues compared with their non-entrepreneur counterparts who were 48%. Furth...

Many businesses have a slow season some are in winter while others seem to be in summer. Studies show us that during the summer employees tend to be more distracted and production decreases. They have also been known to show up a little later, leave a little early, and call out more to extend their weekend. There are many reasons this happens, clearly, the weather or the kids being on break are tw...

When growing up summer was the perfect time to make friends and hang out with the old ones building deeper relationships. As simplified as that sounds, it is a great formula for increasing your business as an adult. As we have mentioned before sales are a lot like dating, no one wants a one-night sale and we love to buy from people we know, like, and trust. So do not “pounce” on people you just me...

When you start a new adventure in anything, especially a business, the journey is infused with inspiration, ambition, and pure energy. However, after the day-to-day operations and the everyday mundane tasks of life kick in, it is not uncommon for the initial excitement and intensity to subside. Worse with all this extra time and work focused on the business we can lose sight of ourselves, our pass...

One common thing that can get in the way of running a successful business is taking on too much. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and new leaders tend to work on people and not systems. Although building up your people is a great thing, the first thing one must focus on is putting the systems in place as they are the “essential building blocks of your company”. When you do not have consistent...

It is crazy to think that the person who gets up every day at 6 am to work out can be the same person to eats an entire box of doughnuts in one sitting. That’s right, we can be our own best friend and or our worst enemy. Ironically, the path to everything we want begins with us and our self-mastery. Self-mastery begins with self-awareness because it is usually in the small insignificant things tha...

One of the most powerful lessons for an entrepreneur to embrace is the importance of “owning your space”. Owning your space communicates to the world “you believe in your value” and are competent enough to back it up. However, the opposite has a greater effect, when you fail to own your space, you are telling the world “you lack confidence” in what you are doing. So the question becomes, if you do...

There are two types of people in this world, those who love sales and those who think they never “sell” aka those who say “they don’t like sales”. Oddly, everything in life is a form of influence and sales is influence. Now, we are not saying there is not a negative form of influence because that form is usually why people hate sales. If you have a distaste for sales, you likely believe that “you...

Sunshine, barbeques, and vacations are all signs of summertime! Unfortunately, for some businesses that also means fewer customers which may translate into less cash flow. As entrepreneurs, owners, and leaders in our companies, we are no stranger to the concept of quarters and seasons when it comes to our businesses. Although it may be a time for slowing down for some, it is certainly not a time f...

Sadly, a few years ago a Gallup poll was taken and only 28% of Americans knew the true meaning of Memorial Day. Most people got it confused with Veterans Day and a few just thought it marked the first weekend of summer. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving our country. Although the impact of this day is lost on m...

Episode 83: Co-working with intention; how to build your brand, business, and bottom line. Being an entrepreneur can sometimes feel a bit lonely, especially if you work from home and your environment never changes. Additionally, some studies have shown that continuous isolation is not good and we have a need to be among other human beings. There are numerous more reasons besides the core reason of...

Episode 82: 10X your WHY and reach your full potential One of the first things that shifts when you transition into an entrepreneurial mindset is where your accountability comes from. Accountability moves from others holding you responsible to you taking personal responsibility for all actions and outcomes in your life. Now at first, this may seem overwhelming but the truth is, it is the most free...

The entrepreneurial mindset is not based on owning a company or being an employee, it is based on running the business you work in like it is your business. It is ownership over your outcomes and aligning your actions with the company’s vision while focusing on your brand in and outside of your employee role. Our guest today lives these principles, Monique Payan has over 13 years of commercial ban...

Episode 80: Don’t wait for the opportunity, MAKE IT HAPPEN The entrepreneurial mindset in action is very simplistic it combines 3 main qualities decisiveness, accountability, and humbleness. A key to this is cut and dry meaning if you want to become a professional chef you first need to start cooking. You do not need to wait you can start at any level with the next best thing you can do from where...

Episode 79: The Shift from Employee to Entrepreneur part II  As hard as it is to believe, many people are not born with an entrepreneurial mindset. Mindsets are cultivated through experiences, other people, and self-beliefs. Furthermore, most entrepreneurs are not motivated by “getting rich”, they are motivated by creating value for others or solving a problem. Now, we are not saying becoming...

In 2021, more than 42 million employees left their jobs which the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports was 60% higher than in 2020. Some are calling it “The Great Resignation” and say it goes deeper than just corvid-19 after-effects. Perhaps it was the time many employees were unexpectedly given when sent to work from home that had many of them thinking. These thoughts led them to leave their curren...

Episode 77: Setting up your business for success  Most people are surprised to learn that in 2021, the number of small businesses in the US reached 32.5 million, making up nearly all (99.9 percent) US businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration defines a small business as “a privately owned corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship that has 500 or fewer employees, usually, they...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor reports that around 20% of all small businesses fail within the first year, if that isn’t scary enough by the end of their fifth year, roughly 50% of the remaining will close their doors for good. Some of the more common reasons are lack of capital, poor management, no infrastructure, and unsuccessful marketing initiatives. All of these are usually overseen, fulfilled, and...