Ambitious Entrepreneur Show

So many of us are living with regret because we keep coming back to our past mistakes. But regret is unhealthy. It causes and increases your stress which has been proven to make you more susceptible to inflammatory diseases. And no one really wants to sit in that area of regret. It's important that we know to overcome it so we can move forward with our lives and grow. One of the greatest ways to m...

As I mentioned yesterday in Tip#21, as someone who is looking to build your thought leadership - be mindful of the tactics you follow as you continue to build your reputation as a trusted authority.   It matters. Rather than following the same ol ‘hack this’ and ‘hack that’ visibility tactics - focus on the insights, hindsight, and foresight that only YOU can bring to the conversation through your...

Do you want to spend more time doing the things you love in your business? Do you want to skip doing the time-consuming tasks and focus on the big picture? It's time that you get a Virtual Assistant. As your business grows, you’ll likely need more help. Using a virtual assistant helps you to free up your time so you can focus on the core areas of your business. It allows you to spend time doing th...

As I mentioned yesterday in Tip#20, as someone who is looking to build your thought leadership - be mindful of the tactics you follow as you continue to build your reputation as a trusted authority.   It matters.  Rather than following the same ol ‘hack this’ and ‘hack that’ visibility tactics - focus on the insights, hindsight, and foresight that only YOU can bring to the conversation through you...

Starting a new business is not easy especially if you are a parent. Being a parent can take up a lot of time and energy which makes it even more challenging to start up a business. However, this doesn't mean that you can't make your entrepreneurial dreams come true. It will require faith, determination, and a lot of hard work. Many busy parents are able to launch their business and make it grow su...

As I mentioned yesterday in Tip#19, as someone who is looking to build your thought leadership - be mindful of the tactics you follow as you continue to build your reputation as a trusted authority.   It matters. Rather than following the same old ‘hack this’ and ‘hack that’ visibility tactics - focus on the insights, hindsight, and foresight that only YOU can bring to the conversation through you...

Hi, this is Annemarie – welcome to another episode of the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show.    This is the fourth part of a series I’ve been running. If you’re only just joining me the series was specifically for coaches or consultants who felt like the world’s best-kept secret. This may be you and while your experience is vast, you’re secretly frustrated, because, despite all of your hard work, you’re...

As I mentioned yesterday in Tip#18, as someone who is looking to build your thought leadership - be mindful of the tactics you follow as you continue to build your reputation as a trusted authority.   It matters. Rather than following the same ol ‘hack this’ and ‘hack that’ visibility tactics - focus on the insights, hindsight, and foresight that only YOU can bring to the conversation through your...

Hi, this is Annemarie – welcome to another episode of the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show.   This is part 3 of our 4-part series where we are talking about how to go From Invisible to Influential Trusted Authority with a Podcast.  If you are a coach or a consultant and feel like the world’s best-kept secret? Your experience is vast, yet secretly you’re frustrated because, despite all of your hard work...

Firstly, as someone who is looking to build your thought leadership - be mindful of the tactics you follow as you continue to build your reputation as a trusted authority.   It matters. Rather than following the same ol ‘hack this’ and ‘hack that’ visibility tactics - focus on the insights, hindsight, and foresight that only YOU can bring to the conversation through your years of experience and kn...

Hi, this is Annemarie – welcome to another episode of the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show.   This is part 2 of our 4-part series where we are talking about how to go From Invisible to Influential Trusted Authority with a Podcast.  If you are a coach or a consultant and feel like the world’s best-kept secret? Your experience is vast, yet secretly you’re frustrated because, despite all of your hard work...

Today’s tip I want to speak to you about Your Promise of Value and your Promise of Expectation, which are two things you want to continue to express in your marketing and your message as it plays an integral role in helping you continue to build that irresistible factor with your ideal client.  And, if you get your Umbrella Statement right (which we spoke about in Tip # 15) your Umbrella Statement...

Hi, this is Annemarie – welcome to another episode of the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show.   Are you a coach or a consultant and feel like the world’s best-kept secret? Your experience is vast, yet secretly you’re frustrated because, despite all of your hard work, you’re not getting the visibility, recognition, or new clients you’d hoped for despite all of the hard work you’ve put into your business? ...

Ever heard the saying ‘Marketers ruin everything?" EVERY Tom, Dick, and Harry (sorry to all of the Tom, Dick, and Harry’s out there – no offense to you) however just making my point that every sadly unscrupulous marketer under the sun – jumps on the bandwagon overusing something so much – that it can become tarnished.  An example where that happened recently was a technology platform I invested in...

We’ve all heard the sayings ‘Success breeds success.’ and that ‘The company we keep – the people we hang around with WILL impact us.’ – something I truly believe, I have experienced and continue to experience, which is why I’m very mindful about the company I keep and where my attention goes, as I know it will impact me.  That’s why we gravitate towards certain communities – we resonate with what...

Here’s another shout-out to all of the multi-passionate #entrepreneurs who struggle with defining their ONE THING.   Because limiting yourself to just ONE THING seems totally foreign to you. And, life is too short to just focus on ONE THING. You’ve got diverse interests, you love learning, and having to choose just ONE THING gives you heart palpitations. I get it!  Guess what?! You DON'T have to l...

Are you working longer hours than you’d like? Do you feel tired and overwhelmed building your business? Are you spending too much time on menial tasks? It may be the right time to get someone to help you. When you have other people on your team, you free up more time so you can focus more on other important things that have the greatest impact on the growth of your business.   In today’s episode,...

Want to build your reach while becoming known as a trusted authority in your field? So that when your ideal client is looking for support you are THE choice vs just a choice for them?  Then when it comes to your message and what you offer – don't try to be all things to all people.  Because the broader your message is, the longer it’ll take to build your reach OR be seen as a trusted authority. If...

Have you launched a course that did not quite work out? Do you want to learn how to do it the right way? You can turn the knowledge you’ve gathered and the expertise that you’ve build up into money-making and high-impact courses.  In this episode of Ambitious Entrepreneurs Show, Nancy Gier joins us to talk about the key elements of course creation. She’s going to share some great tips on how to de...

You know how some marketers will often tell us we need to share more content, across more platforms, with more frequency so our message can cut through the noise?   That’s NOT really sound advice for Thought Leaders.   Especially, if you want to build your reputation as a Trusted Authority in your industry.  In fact, the opposite is true.  LESS is more.  Here’s what I mean.  It’s about quality NOT...

Joining me today is Marcus Bales.  Marcus Bales is an award-winning professional speaker, author, and coach specializing in social anxiety. As a child who suffered from severe social anxiety, Marcus understands how difficult it is to overcome. In his new book, Don’t Shut Up, Marcus breaks down exactly how he overcame his social anxiety.  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full epi...

Want to build your reach while becoming known as a trusted authority in your field?  Don’t try to be all things to all people – especially with the message you share.  The broader your message is, the longer it’ll take to build your reach OR be seen as a trusted authority. If ever.  Because your message will get lost in the noise.   Instead, hone your message to a specific niched audience.  And, s...

The amount of content available for our consumption is ever-growing. No matter the topic, issue, event, or industry, there is never a lack of things to read, watch, and digest. With your audience constantly bombarded with content, fatigue can set in — for them and yourself. What can you do as a content creator? Through content repurposing, you can still come from a place of service by offering bit...

Being irresistible as you would probably know means to be so compelling that you are hard to resist. An online definition of irresistible said: too powerful or convincing to be resisted. However, in the context of becoming irresistible to your ideal client – it's just that. Being irresistible to YOUR ideal client. Not trying to be irresistible to everyone and anyone – but rather your ideal client....

Let's say you have come up with a fantastic project idea. The next step is to reach out to companies that can take your project to the next level. Making your dreams a reality is possible with the right sponsorships and collaborations.  In this episode, Charmaine Hammond joins us to discuss how to secure the best possible sponsorships and collaborate with like-minded people. She talks about the im...